[MBZ] An actual car question

2008-07-09 Thread Glenn Brown
Although not related to my diesel, I have an actual car question. I'm in the process of tryin' to sell my '76 450SL and I took it to a prospective buyer's mechanic (An independent specializing in MBs) and one of the things listed which he felt needed attention was the steering coupling. Is

Re: [MBZ] An actual car question

2008-07-09 Thread John Robbins
Glenn Brown wrote: Although not related to my diesel, I have an actual car question. I'm in the process of tryin' to sell my '76 450SL and I took it to a prospective buyer's mechanic (An independent specializing in MBs) and one of the things listed which he felt needed attention was the

Re: [MBZ] An actual car question

2008-07-09 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Glenn Brown Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:19 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] An actual car question Although not related to my diesel, I have

Re: [MBZ] An actual car question

2008-07-09 Thread Peter Frederick
] An actual car question Although not related to my diesel, I have an actual car question. I'm in the process of tryin' to sell my '76 450SL and I took it to a prospective buyer's mechanic (An independent specializing in MBs) and one of the things listed which he felt needed attention was the steering

Re: [MBZ] An actual car question

2008-07-09 Thread Bill R
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] An actual car question Glenn Brown wrote: Although not related to my diesel, I have an actual car question. I'm

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
] an actual car question i usually drive my 79 280ce, but i've been driving the 300td because i've taken the dogs everywhere since we got the german dog. i now feel ok with leaving them on their own, so i went out to drive the 280 this morning. it just made a sound like a toy machine gun while

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-11 Thread Gary Hurst
Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 3:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] an actual car question i usually drive my 79 280ce

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2007-12-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] an actual car question yeah, chime in after everyone else has concluded it relates to the battery! and, btw, the problem was a drained battery and it started right up when jumped. On Dec 11, 2007 9:12 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-11 Thread Gary Hurst
FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] an actual car question yeah, chime in after everyone else has concluded it relates to the battery

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
Was the battery coated in ice? Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] an actual car question that's why the car wouldn't start. no power

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-11 Thread Gary Hurst
: Re: [MBZ] an actual car question that's why the car wouldn't start. no power. On Dec 11, 2007 11:12 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DUDE, I have no power. Probably wont till next week. I can only check my mail at work since we do have power there. --- Kaleb

[MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-10 Thread Gary Hurst
i usually drive my 79 280ce, but i've been driving the 300td because i've taken the dogs everywhere since we got the german dog. i now feel ok with leaving them on their own, so i went out to drive the 280 this morning. it just made a sound like a toy machine gun while cranking and the engine

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-10 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: i usually drive my 79 280ce, but i've been driving the 300td because i've taken the dogs everywhere since we got the german dog. i now feel ok with leaving them on their own, so i went out to drive the 280 this morning. it just made a sound like a toy machine gun while

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-10 Thread Gary Hurst
no, it shoots like a toy machine gun rapidly and putting the lights on didn't slow down the sound. On Dec 10, 2007 4:15 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: i usually drive my 79 280ce, but i've been driving the 300td because i've taken the dogs everywhere since we

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-10 Thread Dave H...
Low battery! One solid click = solenoid -- From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 4:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] an actual car question no, it shoots like a toy machine

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-10 Thread Gary Hurst
-- From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 4:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] an actual car question no, it shoots like a toy machine gun rapidly and putting the lights on didn't slow down the sound. On Dec 10

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2007-12-10 Thread Dave H...
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] an actual car question rat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat in a steady rhythm. i guess i'll take the jumper box out and see what happens, but it didnt' feel like a battery On Dec 10, 2007 4:23 PM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Low

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-10 Thread Gary Hurst
. :) Dave H... -- From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 4:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] an actual car question rat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat in a steady rhythm. i guess