Re: [MBZ] Shipping large stuff

2005-12-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Or you can do it the way the pros do it and just slap a label on it. Bumpers, hoods, doors, fenders, wheels etc are all shipped bare by me. That is the best way to do it. You will have to use fedex though as I dont think UPS will do it. I haven't bought any in

Re: [MBZ] The Funny Looking Antifreeze

2005-12-20 Thread Jim Cathey
full blast on the cast with no effect. Then I got the plug red hot and let it cool. That and with the 6 foot cheater and beating with the BFH and 15 chisel finally broke it loose. The object of heating in this case is to break loose the corrosion bond. I was after the thermal expansion

[MBZ] 350 SDL A/C Clutch

2005-12-20 Thread Constantine N. Polites
At this point I am in the process of installing the magnet and could use some input. I am having trouble installing the snap ring. If anyone has done this work, what size snap ring pliers did you use or what kind of tool did you use to install the snap ring? Constantine

[MBZ] very basic site is up

2005-12-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Ok, after alot of playing and learning, a very basic site is up. Not much to speak of yet but will get there. If anybody knows how to create nice web pages email me privatly. If you want to whip up something and send it my way might be able to use it. http://www.striplin.net/ -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Shipping large stuff

2005-12-20 Thread Rick Knoble
Or you can do it the way the pros do it and just slap a label on it. Bumpers, hoods, doors, fenders, wheels etc are all shipped bare by me. That is the best way to do it. You will have to use fedex though as I dont think UPS will do it. I have tried bubble wrap, boxing them etc and they get

Re: [MBZ] Shipping large stuff

2005-12-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im sure anything can happen. As I said, i have never had a damaged door, fender etc shipping bare. I have had people bitch about it but then when asked they said there was no damage. Why bitch then? Rick Knoble wrote: Or you can do it the way the pros do it and just slap a label on it.

[MBZ] need info on copyrights and stuff

2005-12-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Ok, the old mbz.org articles, all of them are just posts that were posted to the list over the years. They all have whoever's name at the bottom who came up with it. Am I correct in assuming that I need the permission of the original author, and not the owner of mbz.org(aka richarde) to use

[MBZ] Kaleb, Is this you????

2005-12-20 Thread Rick Knoble
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/119304885.html Bilstiens for w123s. Claremore, OK. h. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] need info on copyrights and stuff

2005-12-20 Thread Christopher McCann
Yes. Unless the author sold the rights to their work to the website owner, which is EXTREMELY unlikely. Chris Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, the old mbz.org articles, all of them are just posts that were posted to the list over the years. They all have whoever's name at

Re: [MBZ] need more pics

2005-12-20 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Mr. Striplin, I am a new member and not sure I understand how to submit a question to the population. Do I just respond to the e-mails I signed up for? Or is there a way to view the forum and respond from there? When I log in I can only get to the screen that lets me change preferences and

Re: [MBZ] need more pics

2005-12-20 Thread Christopher McCann
Welcome Mike! You just contacted the whole list. Enjoy! You'll find alot of good advice and great people here. Chris MICHAEL ESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mr. Striplin, I am a new member and not sure I understand how to submit a question to the population. Do I just respond to the e-mails I

Re: [MBZ] 190E

2005-12-20 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Dec 19, 2005 at 08:56:28PM -0500, Marshall Booth wrote: 201s can't haul a lot of newspapers. Three overweight friends (how they all fit in that car was beyond me) was enough to put the nail in the coffin of the rear suspension. No, I am not kidding. Won't have any problem if the

Re: [MBZ] Million miler in OK

2005-12-20 Thread Curt Raymond
Lessee, Hammie hit 250,000 yesterday. I've had him about 2 1/2 years and put on about 45,000 miles. 18,000 miles a year is low, he wasn't my commuting car until I'd had him about 9 months, lets figure 40,000 in 2 years. So to go another 750,000 miles is 37.5 years. I'll be 30 in February so

Re: [MBZ] OM603 smoking ban

2005-12-20 Thread Zeitgeist
I can't help myself, I was born to mess with stuff. The messier the better...but, just not smokey. On 12/19/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe there is a slight vacuum at idle in Mercedes diesels, but damaged seals/guides (sufficient to cause what you describe) are VERY rare

[MBZ] Ebay photos

2005-12-20 Thread Loren Faeth
Is there some reason why these people like to take pictures at dusk or after dark? Makes no sense to me. I figured someone must know the reason. At 09:15 PM 12/19/2005, you wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Ebay photos

2005-12-20 Thread LT Don
Rust. You can't see rust in low light conditions. On 12/20/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there some reason why these people like to take pictures at dusk or after dark? Makes no sense to me. I figured someone must know the reason. At 09:15 PM 12/19/2005, you wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Ebay photos

2005-12-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have no clue Loren Faeth wrote: Is there some reason why these people like to take pictures at dusk or after dark? Makes no sense to me. I figured someone must know the reason. At 09:15 PM 12/19/2005, you wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Ebay photos

2005-12-20 Thread Tom Reynolds
Maybe they figure the lack of light might hide some flaws? Or, they take them before (or after) work when, especially at this time of year, there's not a lot of daylight? Or they just want to take it when the light is most romantic? I dunno. Best, Tom R Sand Springs, OK At 09:33 PM 12/19/2005

Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 wagon

2005-12-20 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300TD-WAGON-RARE-1987-MERCEDES-300TD-WAGON-GREAT-CONDITION-NR_W0QQitemZ4599005971QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I'm pretty sure the car's been repainted. Interior is BEAT. MARSHALL -- Marshall

Re: [MBZ] OM603 smoking ban

2005-12-20 Thread Marshall Booth
Zeitgeist wrote: I can't help myself, I was born to mess with stuff. The messier the better...but, just not smokey. I've got NO trouble with you messing with 'em - as long as you can afford it! They're a LOT more economical if you don't mess with 'em. Marshall -- Marshall Booth

[MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread James Zavesky
So there we were, Deb I and the Kid, driving along on I480 in the 1995 E420 wagon I bought her going west bound to the airport post office to mail xmas gifts. Motoring along in the passing lane doing 60 or so when we heard a huge thud and the car shook. Steering was fine, exhaust remained quiet,

Re: [MBZ] 350 SDL A/C Clutch

2005-12-20 Thread Peter Frederick
It's been a while, but I believe I used a large pair of standard snap ring pliers. Seems to me there are two snap rings, one internal and the other external -- the internal one may be a bit of a PITA on the car, but once it's out of the groove, you can just slide it out, the only have to get

Re: [MBZ] Million miler in OK

2005-12-20 Thread David Brodbeck
Mitch Haley wrote: LT Don wrote: Let's see. 750,000 miles to go. At 5,000 per year, I will be 202 years old (or 203 after 12/24/05) to get to that point. I read somewhere recently that if you are alive now, your life expectancy is 120+ years. I don't believe it, but that's what was said.

Re: [MBZ] nice mileage palindrome

2005-12-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:56:38 -0600 (GMT-06:00) Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I parked here at work this morning, my mileage read 230032 on the SD. A few months ago, I had 220022 on the main odometer and 200.2 on the trip odometer. While not a palindrome, I recently had 223344.

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Peter Frederick
Lots of things will puncture a gas tank, could even have been something flying across a lane sideways that you didn't even seen. I'm glad the car didn't catch fire, as this is always a possibility -- a new tank is cheap in comparison. The same thing happened to my uncle some years back -- he

Re: [MBZ] OM603 smoking ban

2005-12-20 Thread Zeitgeist
You'll get no argument on that point from me. Self-inflicted wound, but an ever so satisfying little project when the the mechanicals cooperate. On 12/19/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got NO trouble with you messing with 'em - as long as you can afford it! They're a LOT more

Re: [MBZ] nice mileage palindrome

2005-12-20 Thread LT Don
Why do you guys drive your cars further after an apocryphal event such as this? I'd park it and put it on eBay. On 12/20/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:56:38 -0600 (GMT-06:00) Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I parked here at work this

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2005-12-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 1:45 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** **

Re: [MBZ] Million miler in OK

2005-12-20 Thread LT Don
The equation doesn't factor in the no-motorcycle-helmet law in Iowa, does it? I don't plan to die laying in my bed, wrecked by disease and pooping into a diaper. I will most likely meet my maker and go off to my judgment after a incorrectly-anticipated corner on a two-wheeler. What a way to go.

Re: [MBZ] nice mileage palindrome

2005-12-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 04:49:27 + LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why do you guys drive your cars further after an apocryphal event such as this? I'd park it and put it on eBay. And then what? We have only the one car. It's been a little cold to walk and it's a long way to Santa Fe...

Re: [MBZ] need a 240D in Seattle?

2005-12-20 Thread B Dike
Drats! Need another one for the kids. What did it go for? Bruce redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got this and wonder if anybody local enough wants to try his luck on a possible cheap car Hi Biofuel Folks, Saw this diesel car coming up for auction on Saturday. If you're not

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

2005-12-20 Thread B Dike
Tan, Simply add a teen-age driver or two to your family and savor the deep satisfaction of watching them grow to embrace the functionality, frugality, and individuality of a vehicle like the 240D. Cheers, Bruce Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I am deciding whether to keep

Re: [MBZ] very basic site is up

2005-12-20 Thread David Brodbeck
John Ervine wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Ok, after alot of playing and learning, a very basic site is up. Not much to speak of yet but will get there. If anybody knows how to create nice web pages email me privatly. If you want to whip up something and send it my way might be able to

[MBZ] Fwd: [nwbd-discuss] need a 300D?

2005-12-20 Thread redghost
Maybe somebody needs this instead of that 240d Begin forwarded message: From: Michael Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:43:56 PM US/Pacific for sale: White Mercedes 1981 300D. Asking $600.00, located in Medford Oregon. About 250K miles, runs great, good rubber, glass, and

Re: [MBZ] OM603 smoking ban

2005-12-20 Thread Dave M.
Hi Casey, 1) I think I originally received the wrong seals, and mistakenly thought the next set of OE seals was was much better. The first set may have been gasser seals instead of diesel. I'm still not positive what happened there. Either way, the cost difference is minimal, and given the

[MBZ] Want to do your own oil analysis?

2005-12-20 Thread David Brodbeck
Here you go. Only $1,250: http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/i1434.html It's military surplus. When it was originally bought with your tax dollars, it cost $70,156.36. :) It doesn't seem to do soot content, though. I thought you guys might find the listing interesting because it explains

Re: [MBZ] need more pics

2005-12-20 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Look Santa this is the sort of car I want...make sure it is red you old so and so. - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 10:11 AM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] nice mileage palindrome

2005-12-20 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Nope, me too. I was really excited when I hit 198,891 mi a few weeks ago. Just about at 199,991 now. Of course, right after that I'll hit 200,000, which'll be worth noticing too. I keep forgetting to get my long-overdue 250,000 km badge from the dealer! On 12/19/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Ebay photos

2005-12-20 Thread Tom Scordato
Loren said Is there some reason why these people like to take pictures at dusk or after dark? Makes no sense to me. I figured someone must know the reason. Te same reason people make love in the dark I guess... Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From:

[MBZ] DIY Oil analysis

2005-12-20 Thread Tony Wirtel
On 12/20/05, David Brodbeck wrote: Here you go. Only $1,250: http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/i1434.html It's military surplus. When it was originally bought with your tax dollars, it cost $70,156.36. :) It doesn't seem to do soot content, though. I thought you guys might find

[MBZ] 2 wheeler as a way to go

2005-12-20 Thread BillR
Hi Don - I would tend to agree that quick is better than slow. You might also want to consider to the two quads I met who were teens when they severed their spinal cords in cycle accidents about thirty years ago. I was doing an ICU rotation at the time and while they couldn't speak yet I spent a

[MBZ] cheap (and ugly and abused) 124 wagon

2005-12-20 Thread Donald Snook
Marshall Wrote: I'm pretty sure the car's been repainted. Interior is BEAT. MARSHALL I agree, look at the picture that shows the right front. Look into the wheel wells you can see the over spray. That interior is really ugly, plus it looks worn out. How does somebody abuse an interior

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

2005-12-20 Thread Tan Qu
Bruce, My kids are still too young (6-1/2, 5 and one more on the way in January) to be at the driving age yet. The plan used to be that my son (the oldest) would get my 240D and daughter would get the 190D turbo (i.e., speeding ticket) that mom is driving but it would be a challenge for us right

Re: [MBZ] very basic site is up

2005-12-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, those are nice cars. John Ervine wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Ok, after alot of playing and learning, a very basic site is up. Not much to speak of yet but will get there. If anybody knows how to create nice web pages email me privatly. If you want to whip up something and send

Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 wagon

2005-12-20 Thread Tan Qu
Was the red interior was popular many years ago? Just curious. Tan --- Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] need more pics

2005-12-20 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 12/19/2005 6:34:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mr. Striplin, I am a new member and not sure I understand how to submit a question to the population. Do I just respond to the e-mails I signed up for? Or is there a way to view the forum and

Re: [MBZ] cheap (and ugly and abused) 124 wagon

2005-12-20 Thread Dave Wakin
How does somebody abuse an interior like this? In my case, it isn't sombody, but sombodies - 4 kids that manage to get #%$#^ everywhere. Our 300TE wagon has had it's fair share of abuse - from leaky bottles, splilled spill-proof cups, fast food that they must be saving for latter, barbies

Re: [MBZ] cheap (and ugly and abused) 124 wagon

2005-12-20 Thread Tan Qu
Dave, I hear what you say. I have finally come to understand how rasins are made... Tan --- Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How does somebody abuse an interior like this? In my case, it isn't sombody, but sombodies - 4 kids that manage to get #%$#^ everywhere. Our 300TE wagon has

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Tan Qu
So this unknown object must have knocked a hole on the floor where the fuel tank sits too? --- James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So there we were, Deb I and the Kid, driving along on I480 in the 1995 E420 wagon I bought her going west bound to the airport post office to mail xmas

Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 wagon

2005-12-20 Thread Loren Faeth
The show car for the 86 SDL brochure was smoke silver with burgundy interior. My 86 SDL is identical to the one in the brochure. It is a nice color combo. The 87 TD in question has the burgundy interior, not red. Most of the 87 TDs seem to be white with blue interior. Many dealerships

[MBZ] Colorz

2005-12-20 Thread Jim Cathey
My 62 190Dc had a RED interior... I didn't like it at first but it really grows on you. The Frankenheap also has a red (and black) interior. I didn't much like it at first either, but it has grown on me. Its might-as-well-be-primer gray exterior has not, however. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread James Zavesky
On E320 wagons fuel tank is exposed underneath. It's not like a W126 series. Jim - Original Message - From: Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0 So this unknown

Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 wagon

2005-12-20 Thread Sunil Hari
I almost bought a silver Volvo wagon with red leather interior - I've been bitten by the red-interior bug. Actually, any odd interior color strikes my fancy - my first Benz was green with green MB-Tex interior, and it was sweet. Once, a long time ago, I saw a very early example of a 126 in

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Sunil Hari
That's a big fat suckfest. On the 123s, I know the fuel tank was between the rear seat and the trunk. Was it also visible/accessible from the bottom, or was it protected? On 12/20/05, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On E320 wagons fuel tank is exposed underneath. It's not like a W126

Re: [MBZ] DIY Oil analysis

2005-12-20 Thread l02turner
Wow! We (the taxpayers) bought it and it was never used? Damn! All that money and it was never used. Sad - but that's how our gov't treats us. And it'll go for a pittance I bet. Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Jim Cathey
That's a big fat suckfest. On the 123s, I know the fuel tank was between the rear seat and the trunk. Was it also visible/accessible from the bottom, or was it protected? This was a wagon. The protected location of sedans (later than 115) does not apply. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread R A Bennell
Check the rest of the car carefully to make sure it isn't something that came loose from the car and fell off? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of James Zavesky Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 8:28 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject:

Re: [MBZ] 2 wheeler as a way to go

2005-12-20 Thread Dan Weeks
I'd agree. For two years, a Honda CB 360 was my only transportation, and I took everything from long trips to commutes to work on it. Loved it. A 94-year-old man turned left without signalling right in front of me. I was going 30 mph, the speed limit. I planed a 1/4 inch off the left crashbar,

Re: [MBZ] 2 wheeler as a way to go

2005-12-20 Thread LT Don
I was t-boned by a Dodge Charger while I was riding along at 65 mph on my first motorcycle (7/4/76). The ground does hurt. It destroyed my helmet, but the helmet did its job. On 12/20/05, Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd agree. For two years, a Honda CB 360 was my only transportation,

Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 wagon

2005-12-20 Thread Dave Wakin
I had an 87 420 with the smoke silver / burgundy - nice looking car. I would not order the burgundy myself, but it definitely grew on me as well. I also think the burgundy, for what ever reason, holds up better then other colors (maybe sunlight is absorbed betterjust a guess). For

[MBZ] 1986 190D 2.5 in TX

2005-12-20 Thread Gary Thompson
All, I know there are some of you looking for 190D's out there. This area is usually a good bet for clean, rust free cars. Enjoy. http://austin.craigslist.org/car/119390769.html No affiliation, etc. I'd just like to see it go to a good home. Gary Thompson 1995 E320

[MBZ] '86 300SDL - Identify this switch?

2005-12-20 Thread Brian Smyla
On my 86 300SDL, there's a 7 position rotary switch under the hood on the driver's side corner near the hood seal at the windshield. What's it do? -brian

Re: [MBZ] '86 300SDL - Identify this switch?

2005-12-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That is what adjusts the idle speed. Brian Smyla wrote: On my 86 300SDL, there's a 7 position rotary switch under the hood on the driver's side corner near the hood seal at the windshield. What's it do? -brian ___ For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] '86 300SDL - Identify this switch?

2005-12-20 Thread Sunil Hari
also, it's what you replace (or what's under it) if your tach is dead. On 12/20/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is what adjusts the idle speed. Brian Smyla wrote: On my 86 300SDL, there's a 7 position rotary switch under the hood on the driver's side corner near the

Re: [MBZ] OM603 smoking ban

2005-12-20 Thread Zeitgeist
Dave, Rusty's site shows a stem seal set similar to the pics you have of the OE versions (with a two-pack of stem condoms). Where did you purchase the SIR valve spring compressor? Samstag's site doesn't show a version for the OM60X engines, and ZD MAK shows something that looks similar, but sez

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Curt Raymond
Uhh, read what the car is again, 1995 E420 wagon. Wagon tanks are underneith. -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 07:55:28 -0800 (PST) From: Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0 To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting

2005-12-20 Thread LT Don
Maybe the neutral safety switch. Have you tried putting the car in neutral when this happens? Also, at least in a 240D, holding the shift lever to the right (in park) will allow the car to start in spite of a misalignment of the shift lever bushing. On 12/20/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting

2005-12-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
Have you tried starting the vehicle while the shift lever is in Neutral, or moving the shift lever while starting. Have you tried bypassing the ignition switch? You can do this by using a jumper lead from the positive connection on the battery (or starter) to the small solenoid electrical

Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting

2005-12-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Is your shifter sloppy? If so, your problem is the shifter bushings are worn and/or missing causing it to not be in the right position for the lockout switch. Next time it does it, hold the key in the start position as you move the lever out of park, thru the gears and see if it kicks in.

Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting

2005-12-20 Thread John Ervine
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Is your shifter sloppy? If so, your problem is the shifter bushings are worn and/or missing causing it to not be in the right position for the lockout switch. Next time it does it, hold the key in the start position as you move the lever out of park, thru the gears

Re: [MBZ] cheap 124 wagon

2005-12-20 Thread Marshall Booth
Loren Faeth wrote: Any white 87 TD has a high probability of starting life as a roadside assistance car. All of the 124 dealer wagons (in the US) left the factory white with blue interior. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling

Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting

2005-12-20 Thread Kevin
On Tue, Dec 20, 2005 at 01:56:57PM -0500, John Ervine wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Is your shifter sloppy? If so, your problem is the shifter bushings are worn and/or missing causing it to not be in the right position for the lockout switch. Next time it does it, hold the key in the

Re: [MBZ] OM603 smoking ban

2005-12-20 Thread Kevin
On Tue, Dec 20, 2005 at 10:16:53AM -0800, Zeitgeist wrote: I'm also considering using this opportunity to finally replace my #14 head, but of course, the supply of #17 -- #22 heads seems to have all but dried up. Other than PGA and Silver Star, are there any other reputable MB breakers out

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Enthusiast articles - long trips and high miles

2005-12-20 Thread Christopher McCann
will prolly purchase - dollar is so low, ugh. Will give details of the African adventure. Chris OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The current issue of Mercedes Enthusiast has a couple of articles that appear to relevant to some of our recent discussion threads. Might have to order it. It's

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Tan Qu
I didn't know that MB made any E420 wagons in 1995. E320 maybe? Tan --- Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Uhh, read what the car is again, 1995 E420 wagon. Wagon tanks are underneith. -Curt Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 07:55:28 -0800 (PST) From: Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

2005-12-20 Thread Tan Qu
I know what you mean. Our 240D has been a reliable car with 25k miles/year of driving on it. The only times it had let me down was when I tried my odds on the fuel reserve. If nobody is gonna buy it I might just as well fix it and put it away until the other two cars need a break. Tan --- OK Don

Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting

2005-12-20 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got a starting bugaboo that I cannot solve. An erratic no-turn of the starter. The starter works MOST of the time, but sometimes it will not turn over when the key is turned. It randomly then starts again sometime later, 1-50 turns of the switch, with no real

[MBZ] Shifter Bushing Replacement 85 300D Turbo

2005-12-20 Thread Tom Harruff
Message: 17 Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:48:11 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Is your shifter sloppy? If so,

[MBZ] Head gasket set available for 603.912/913/960/961

2005-12-20 Thread Brian Smyla
I bought a head gasket set for my 300SDL, but ended up replacing the engine instead. If you're need the gasket set, it's available for $50 plus shipping. -brian

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Peter Frederick
No, other than what is covered by the plastic pump shield, the tank is exposed. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Peter Frederick
Yes, in the sedans it's in the trunk, but on the wagon it's inside the passenger side fender. Smaller, too. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

2005-12-20 Thread OK Don
I find it quite handy to have one more car then we need - for those times a car is down for repair. Rotate the driving to keep all of them in use - therefore in shape. On 12/20/05, Tan Qu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know what you mean. Our 240D has been a reliable car with 25k miles/year of

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Dave M.
I'm confused too. There was never an E420 wagon - nor any V8 engine in a 124 station wagon, that I know of. It must have been an E320 wagon. All the 124 sedans have the tanks in the trunk, where it's nearly impossible to puncture them with road debris. I do believe the 124 wagon tank is exposed

Re: [MBZ] OM603 smoking ban

2005-12-20 Thread Dave M.
Hi Casey, I forget which, but I bought mine from either Baum Tools or Performance Products. The bridge and handle are likely the same for M102/103, but the foot piece is - I think - specific to the OM601/2/3 engines. At approximately $200 for all three, there may be a gun and a mask involved when

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread James Zavesky
It is a 1995 E320 wagon, typo on my part. It was correct in the signature area and in a later post. Jim - Original Message - From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0 I'm confused too.

Re: [MBZ] OM603 smoking ban

2005-12-20 Thread Tan Qu
Dave, I noticed that the holes (oil and coolant pathways) on the new head are quite different from the old head at several locations. So the holes on the new head match the holes on block perfectly? Tan --- Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Casey, I forget which, but I bought mine from

[MBZ] What is this vacuum device?

2005-12-20 Thread Harry Watkins
1985 300 TD, its yellow, about 3/4 inch dia with one inlet and two outlets. Located near the oil filter housing and the two outlets go through the firewall. It leaks downstream and capping the inlet solved my shutoff valve problem. I suspect it feeds the locking system but where would two

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

2005-12-20 Thread Lee Levitt
OK Don writes: I find it quite handy to have one more car then we need - for those times a car is down for repair. Rotate the driving to keep all of them in use - therefore in shape. I've always done this with bikes...but that doesn't explain why I have 8 or so rideable bikes within arms

Re: [MBZ] What is this vacuum device?

2005-12-20 Thread Sunil Hari
It's one of the little vacuum valves that control the whole cursed system. There's no outward sign that it's failed - you just have to replace it. Fortunately, it's accessible and cheap. On 12/20/05, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1985 300 TD, its yellow, about 3/4 inch dia with one

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Marshall Booth
Dave M. wrote: I'm confused too. There was never an E420 wagon - nor any V8 engine in a 124 station wagon, that I know of. It must have been an E320 wagon. All the 124 sedans have the tanks in the trunk, where it's nearly impossible to puncture them with road debris. I do believe the 124 wagon

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall Booth wrote: Dave M. wrote: I'm confused too. There was never an E420 wagon - nor any V8 engine in a 124 station wagon, that I know of. It must have been an E320 wagon. All the 124 sedans have the tanks in the trunk, where it's nearly impossible to puncture them with road debris. I do

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

2005-12-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
OK Don shared: My kids are driving the '81 240D that MY grandfather bought new -- four generations. Hard to do with another car. That is awesome. I remember that my dad wasn't too pleased with my choice of MB...I was sort of looked on as an outkast in the hard core UAW land I lived in. Bob

[MBZ] Anyone near Warrenville, VA?

2005-12-20 Thread Loren Faeth
It is about 45 miles SW of DC. Looks like I am about to become the owner of a TE there. It supposedly has a trans problem. If anyone nearby could go check it out, I will try to make arrangements with the PO. I'd like to know if it might be driveable for 1K miles to get it home, or if it

Re: [MBZ] Highway Debris 1 - Gas Tank 0

2005-12-20 Thread Peter Frederick
Tank is in exactly the same place on the gassers, I have one sitting in the driveway. Peter

Re: [MBZ] OM603 smoking ban

2005-12-20 Thread Dave M.
Hi Tan, I think it's an optical illusion. Some of the holes are different, but it's not a huge change. There are dark areas on the old head that can look like holes but really aren't. The block has large openings, and the head gasket has smaller holes to control fluid passage. Kind of an odd