I am still confusing a w124 with a Kia as they approach. Too much of
the is it or ain't it. Not the way you can tell at a distance the
116, 126 or 123, let alone the 50's and 60's models
On Monday, January 23, 2006, at 03:12 PM, OK Don wrote:
That's what I said when the 201 and 124 came
On Monday, January 23, 2006, at 04:27 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
From your descriptions, I don't think your proverbial phone will be
ringing
off the proverbial hook. Neither one sounds like a spectacular
bargain...
How could you form that opinion without having seen the cars? I'll bet
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/127169943.html -- 79 euro SLC
On Monday, January 23, 2006, at 03:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
what car are we talking about?
redghost wrote:
Just got back from looking at the car.
IMO worth the price. This is not a perfect example, but a true euro
S L D and reverse
On Monday, January 23, 2006, at 03:54 PM, OK Don wrote:
Three or four speed tranny?
On 1/23/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just got back from looking at the car.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D 243K, Rattled
'87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car
'81 240D
I guess had i bothered to get out of the car to see them when I did
that, I would have figured that out
On Monday, January 23, 2006, at 04:37 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
those funky under bumper lights I could not figure out how to turn on.
Fog lights. One click out on the light switch.
-- Jim
In my '60 Chevy Biscayne, I had a 235 inline 6 with a 2 speed powerglide. It
would've make an auto 240d seem peppy. One thing about the old cast iron
powerglides, is that they had two pumps and could be push or pull started.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
Hey Chuck,
Are you back on the mainland?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
That doesn't really mean anything - in a four speed, L would be first
and second (like on a D).
K
On Mon, Jan 23, 2006 at 04:40:25PM -0800, redghost wrote:
S L D and reverse
On Monday, January 23, 2006, at 03:54 PM, OK Don wrote:
Three or four speed tranny?
On 1/23/06, redghost
On Mon, Jan 23, 2006 at 06:45:35PM -0600, Rick Knoble wrote:
In my '60 Chevy Biscayne, I had a 235 inline 6 with a 2 speed powerglide. It
would've make an auto 240d seem peppy. One thing about the old cast iron
powerglides, is that they had two pumps and could be push or pull started.
My
Hmmm
Take the fuel pressure regulator off and see if you get free flow that
way. If not, time to get the pressure gauges out and see what the
differential pressures are. No fuel out is either a stuck pressure
regulator or a blockage inside the fuel distributor, I think, but I
could be
John Berryman wrote:
Hey Chuck,
Are you back on the mainland?
Yep, he's Arizona Chuck now. That 116 of his took another boat ride.
Mitch.
Just a minute ago I remember I didnt check the intake screen. There is
a fitting with a screen between the fuel in line and the fuel
distributor. Bet its plugged up not letting fuel in. The fuel pressure
regulator is down with the fuel pump package though, correct?
Peter Frederick wrote:
o
redghost wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/127169943.html -- 79 euro SLC
On Monday, January 23, 2006, at 03:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
what car are we talking about?
redghost wrote:
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84
the 250 is too cheap, cleaned up and fully sorted out its probably a
2500 car easy.
John Berryman wrote:
On Monday, January 23, 2006, at 04:27 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
From your descriptions, I don't think your proverbial phone will be
ringing
off the proverbial hook. Neither one
Kaleb:
Depends -- on the KE there is a mechanical one on the outlet side that
regulates to a constant pressure, and then the EHA on the side between
the two chambers that trims the mixture.
I'd bet the intake screen is clogged, in which case I'd check the tank
screen and replace the fuel
Will check the screen first, then go from there.
Peter Frederick wrote:
Kaleb:
Depends -- on the KE there is a mechanical one on the outlet side that
regulates to a constant pressure, and then the EHA on the side between
the two chambers that trims the mixture.
I'd bet the intake screen
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D,
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69
Lookie here at what Kaleb found, Chuck.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 148L
'01 VW Beetle TDI 61K
Litchfield Park, AZ
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 7:13
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD-DIESEL-1979-MERCEDES-BENZ-300-SD-DIESEL-TURBO-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ4607303711QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Lookie here at what Kaleb found, Chuck.
Wrong color (Chuck wants Smoke Silver)
Wrong tranny (Chuck likes to play on racetracks)
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL,
I am still confusing a w124 with a Kia as they approach. Too much of
the is it or ain't it. Not the way you can tell at a distance the
116, 126 or 123, let alone the 50's and 60's models
Too vain to wear our glasses, are we?
RLE
crap, i just remembered, with the pump running, there is a bolt on the
top of the distributor, in the middle I think. Crack that a little and
you get fuel out, so that would pretty much rule out the intake screen.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Will check the screen first, then go from there.
http://84.40.3.164/
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D,
I think the center tube on the top of the distributer goes to the
pressure regulator, and the bottom tube from the regualtor goes to the
return-to-tank line. See if you get fuel out of the bottom of the
regulator ---
On 1/23/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
crap, i just remembered,
Im not following? Whre is the pressure regulator on these, I thought it
was in the back of the car? What center tube are you talking about? Im
just talking about a bolt that screws into the top, was not a line there.
OK Don wrote:
I think the center tube on the top of the distributer goes
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1986-Mercedes-Benz-300E-5-Speed-122K-Clean-N-R_W0QQitemZ4607173015QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL,
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Im not following? Whre is the pressure regulator on these, I thought it
was in the back of the car?
In my 4cyl Saabs, I believe it screws into the side of the distributor.
There will be a spring and a shim, a thicker shim increases the pressure.
I believe the fuel
On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 08:58:40 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If so, email me offlist and I will put you in contact with the owner.
If you run across a '59 180D or 190D I might be interested.
Craig
Where are you going to/from?
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Bob.
Thanks, but I found one in Smoke Silver and going to pick it up this
Friday. Hope to be back in 4 days
Might be looking for some places to figuratively crash along from
Memphis along I-10.
The fuel regulator - compensator thingy is the diaphragm containing
looking thing on the side of the fuel distributor (on my 117.985).
Now that I think about it -- i've never looked at a six-banger long
enough to remember what you're dealing with.
Just loked at the Cd for the 300Se, in case it's
Thanks for all of your input! Have any of you or anyone you kow ever completed
the swap from automatic to manual? Just curious.
Last week I purchased a 1982 W123 280 gasser due to its price and close
proximity. Although the body is rusty, it has a good running straight six
complete with
Hey Johnny B ..
Yeah, I'm back in AZ... Have to blame it on a woman, but I came
to my senses.
As you may have guessed from some of the traffic, I've been smitten
by an '86 16Valve
Headed to Louisville, KY to pick it up on Friday... Then drive
it back here
Kaleb,
To Louisville, KY on 1/27 and then back to Phoenix via Memphis and to
I-10 where ever I connect in. Druther not do I-40 w/potential
snow
Take care,
Chuck
On Jan 23, 2006, at 8:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
A local MB Dealer owner has a 240/300D that is a blast to drive, but goes
through clutches quicker than your normal tranny fluid change.
On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 21:24:09 -0600, BimotaBiker
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks for all of your input! Have any of you or anyone you kow ever
I owned TWO 1950 DeSotos in 1967 - 1968, one that I purchased for $98
from a Minneapolis dealer and the other for $75 from the son of
Admiral Richard E. Byrd (yes, THAT Adm. Byrd). I sold each for $10 or
$20.
On 1/23/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sunday, January 22, 2006, at
You want the 300D engine with the 300D differential if you chose to change
things around. Others have covered most of the pitfalls. adjusintg the
linkage seems like the easiest way out.
NO, the Gasser trans is not an interchange for the Diesel
Somebody might want a 280 twin cam. Is yours a
I guess I should pay better attention...
BR
- Original Message -
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cheap 2.3-16 amg
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Lookie here at what Kaleb found,
Hi Marshall,
Any recommendation on which diesel engine to get or avoid in the 190?
Thanks
Mike Piles
-Original Message-
Subject: Re: [MBZ] are 190s as generally bad as I've heard?
They are not seriously inferior in construction or longevity to any
other Mercedes. The lake the size
Jim, et al.,
Not sure where the figures about the automatic 16 Valve came from,
but I can attest that the automatic could not come close to the
manual 5 speed one on one.
The automatic was measurably slower.
I've looked in Nitske's book and there is
IANAM (I am not a Marshall), but I believe the diesel engines in the 190
were all of high quality - some had better mileage than others (the 2.2 was
pretty frugal), and the 2.5 turbo was a relative rocket (but drank diesel).
If you can find a stick, mileage improves quite a bit, but then the cost
It looks like the 240D manual tranny will find its way into my 300D. The 280
is in fact a Euro. Too bad the body is not in better shape. It is bright red
in color and has the gentleman's name who took delivery of it inside the
driver's side door. It also sports the cool cloth interior. I
Hello folks -
a) Thanks to those who offered advice on headlight adjustments - much
better now though I did discover the left light is messed up somewhere at
the lower edge - can't tell if broken or just disconnected or what...will
look at when light out again, or at minimum just figure out
Tim - the oil pressure gauge should read 0 before you start the engine.
When it starts, the pressure will go right up to full scale (3 bar, or about
45psi) when cold, and when the engine is at operating temperature, will drop
down to between 1.5 to 2 bar at idle (for a good condition engine).
Uh oh - so since mine is reading full pressure at all times, is this likely
the gauge itself, sender, or something in between?
Thanks,
T
83 300SD
Tim - the oil pressure gauge should read 0 before you start
the engine.
When it starts, the pressure will go right up to full scale
(3 bar, or
You would do best to find a 300d clutch and flywheel. Be sure to mark the
position of the flexplate to the crank and to TDC and get the new flywheel
balanced to match, The 240D clutch is not made for the torque and HP of a
300D. There are some parts places in Germany on the web. You might
You would do best to find a 300d clutch and flywheel. Be sure to mark the
position of the flexplate to the crank and to TDC and get the new flywheel
balanced to match, The 240D clutch is not made for the torque and HP of a
300D. There are some parts places in Germany on the web. You might
Oops, replied to the wrong message. time to call it a day!
At 11:53 PM 1/23/2006, you wrote:
You would do best to find a 300d clutch and flywheel. Be sure to mark the
position of the flexplate to the crank and to TDC and get the new flywheel
balanced to match, The 240D clutch is not made for
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That's right Kaleb, you're not the only one who knows how to use ebay:-)
K. Hendrik C. Riessen/Adelaide SA
not as many cars as you know who
From [EMAIL
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1986-300-SDL_W0QQitemZ4607144886QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Broken _crank_shaft? How often do you see that? (Or perhaps the
guy is a bozo.) As it happens, I have a spare crankshaft for
that motor, but somehow I
On 1/23/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The Chrysler auto was in fact a four-speed of sorts with a clutch. Move the
lever up to what would be the 2nd gear position in a normal column shift, and
a
granny first and second were available. In the normal down position (3rd) a
On Monday, January 23, 2006, at 11:20 PM, Mike Piles wrote:
Any recommendation on which diesel engine to get or avoid in the 190?
Thanks
Mike Piles
2.0, 2.2, 2.5 and 2.5 Turbo. They're all fine, Turbo model is hard to
come by 1987 only. There is less space to work up front on the 5 cyls
On Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at 12:31 AM, Tim C wrote:
Uh oh - so since mine is reading full pressure at all times, is this
likely
the gauge itself, sender, or something in between?
Thanks,
T
83 300SD
Don't panic yet, you have an electronic oil pressure gauge. At
anything over idle
On Crack.
Brian (couldn't resist)
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED],Mercedes-Benz Veterans List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] 2 manny tranny cars firesale
What (pre-DB-buyout) Chrysler was it that used the imitation Mercedes
numerals on the trunk badge? Some sort of gussied-up K-car, I think?
Apparently somebody in marketing was banking that you couldn't tell
them apart from the back either!
And regarding the Granada, I vaguely remember the ad
And now that I think of it, you know what car REALLY looks like a 201
from all angles, not just the front---a first-generation Mazda
Protege. Look at the trunk especially.
On 1/23/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From the front, I can't tell a Ford Granada from a W115, or an Aries
K-car
I was disappointed to see the clarification that it was really a 3.0,
not a 3.2. A 201 with the 24-valve 3.2 would be a screamer.
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo
On 1/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
john gregg posted this one yesterday
Rick Knoble wrote:
Hi Tim - That only happened to me [oil pressure pegged with the key turn,
not related to engine even running] was when a not so sharp indy plugged it
into the temp sensor. For some reason the temp gauge, wired to the oil
pressure sensor, did not work well either.
BillR
Jacksonville FL
1981 300SD
And regarding the Granada, I vaguely remember the ad campaign that
called it something like A European luxury sedan at an American
price.
A steaming POS. We had one, for which my dad sold our '65
Mercury Park Lane. The Merc was an American luxury car, and
the first time I rode in the Granada
And the Park Lane (iirc) had the coolest of cool lowering rear windscreen!
___
GG
St. Louis - Cincinnati
1997 SL500
http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm
http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/Sites/My_Commanders.htm
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well, I made it back from Florida in my (new to me) 1990 300SEL. I love
it!! The 126 is an amazing car. I drove two 13 hour days putting 1600
miles on the new car. IT ran perfectly. I was a little worse for
wear. I went to the doctor yesterday and apparently, I picked up every
bug Florida has
Very low vin number, as in #23. $2250 obo. Email me offlist and I will
get you the contact info.
Kaleb
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
The senders is either bad or unhooked.
Tim C wrote:
Uh oh - so since mine is reading full pressure at all times, is this likely
the gauge itself, sender, or something in between?
Thanks,
T
83 300SD
Tim - the oil pressure gauge should read 0 before you start
the engine.
When it starts, the
WOW, people are on crack.
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
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That's right Kaleb, you're not the only one who knows how to use ebay:-)
K. Hendrik C. Riessen/Adelaide
the valve guides and seals were redesigned before 1990. So that one
should have already had the redesigned ones.
Donald Snook wrote:
Well, I made it back from Florida in my (new to me) 1990 300SEL. I love
it!! The 126 is an amazing car. I drove two 13 hour days putting 1600
miles on the
On Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at 09:19 AM, George Gregory wrote:
And the Park Lane (iirc) had the coolest of cool lowering rear
windscreen!
I had a 66 390 4v and a power rear window. I swapped it straight out
for a 66 yellow 4 dr Thunderbird. Both of those cars were wonderful.
I also
Way to go Don, congrats and good luck.
Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
86 SDL Silver
85 300D Euro
86 SDL Gold
81 240D manual trans
- Original Message -
From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 8:24 AM
Subject: [MBZ] The Car has arrived
Well,
Loren Faeth wrote:
The 240D clutch is not made for the torque and HP of a
300D.
The clutch and pressure plate are the same for Euro 5-cylinder stick diesels as
it is for stick 240Ds. The differences are:
front halfshaft
shift linkages
transmission crossmember
flywheel
And that's it. The
On Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at 09:24 AM, Donald Snook wrote:
I am still going through all the records to determine just what he did,
it is amazing that someone would spend that kind of money. I have to
say
I am glad I am the one that bought it AFTER the work was done.
Nice car, good
At least the seller isn't trying to hide anything, such as that tacky hood
opener battery clamp.
On 1/23/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ah, but in retrospect, those new/different/shocking(?) designs really were
well done, IMO - I can't personally say the same about the new M-Bs. At
least they don't look like the newer BMWs with their weird angles and stuff
though. Of course, I don't really care for current Porsche styling,
Bought it already? Sure ain't much grass growing under YOUR feet, Chuck.
On 1/23/06, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey Johnny B ..
Yeah, I'm back in AZ... Have to blame it on a woman, but I came
to my senses.
As you may have guessed from some of the traffic,
From what I understand, the gasser 126's start in 2nd gear and this is
why they are little slow off the line. A few questions? Why did
Mercedes do this? If it starts in 2nd then does it ever go into 1st?
Is there a way to change this? Is there a reason not too?
Donald H. Snook
McDonald,
Wow, a friend of mine used to have a 2-door Granada inline 6 with a 4-speed
stick. Jeez, that thing was indeed horrid. The gearing was very short 1st
and 2nd, then HGE jump to 3rd - O/D was similarly spaced to 3rd (i.e,
short). So, acceleration went like 122 (now going 35 or maybe
Not to nit pick, but the front antenna obviously doesn't work properly, the
car lacks a sunroof, and the paint on the roof looks cr*ppy. Still, the
market is at work and someone thinks this poorly designed car is worth over
$10K.
On 1/24/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
WOW,
From what I understand, the gasser 126's start in 2nd gear and this is
why they are little slow off the line. A few questions? Why did
Mercedes do this? If it starts in 2nd then does it ever go into 1st?
Is there a way to change this? Is there a reason not too?
It may have been emissions
wear. I went to the doctor yesterday and apparently, I picked up every
bug Florida has to offer. I have strep throat, pink eye and an ear
infection.
All of a sudden I'm glad this isn't a face-to-face forum!
also noticed that at the same time, the warranty description said
valve
guides -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SDL-87-Mercedes-300SDL-Diesel-Clean-and-Nice-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ4607337973QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Mercedes-500SL-Project-Car-with-Hard-Top_W0QQitemZ8032755564QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74
And the Park Lane (iirc) had the coolest of cool lowering rear
windscreen!
Ours ('65) did not. But it had a nice power front seat! The
Breezeway rear window looks to have been an option on several
of their cars.
-- Jim
Hi Don,
WOW - congrats on the car! It sounds like you scored a great deal.
That's exactly the kind of car I like to get - one that the PO had
dumped many thousands of $$$'s into. Amazing - you have a near-rebuilt
W126 now.
The 2nd gear start was for a few reasons. One, emissions fuel
economy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Mercedes-500SL-Project-Car-with-
Hard-Top_W0QQitemZ8032755564QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I think I'd call it a bucket case.
-- Jim
WoW!Wish I had time/money! that would make a decent crate to put my
450Euro/4 speed in!Bet it would go like a r*ped ape (Based on the P/W
ratio and the performance of the twin cam 280 euro.)
At 10:07 AM 1/24/2006, you wrote:
On Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at 10:26 AM, Donald Snook wrote:
From what I understand, the gasser 126's start in 2nd gear and this is
why they are little slow off the line.
I don't believe this to be the case for that particular model.
A few questions? Why did
Mercedes do
No rear emblems..not original paint?
On 1/24/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SDL-87-Mercedes-300SDL-Diesel-Clean-and-Nice-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ4607337973QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C.
US model diesels start in first, gas models start out in 2nd. Only
exception is my 85 380SL. All of the many gas W126 models I have owned
start out in 2nd and the W126 diesels started out in 1st.
For further clarification, check your specific owners manual.
On 1/24/06, John Berryman [EMAIL
From the current issue of the Economist, found this interesting.
Dan
82 300D-T 91kmi
...Rudolf to the rescue
One effect of the 1970s oil shock was to encourage people to buy cars with
diesel engines, which are usually more efficient than Otto-cycle engines.
However, the fashion did not
Looking at a 1994 S350 that has been side-swiped so that both doors on the
passenger side are caved for six inches or so. Shows 134k miles and the
engine and tranny seem fine. I haven't paid attention but I guess this is
one of the rod-benders. I suspect the wreck has caused frame damage so I
My fiancee, Jennifer, was rear ended in her 240D this morning. She is
OK, the car did its job. Left rear of the car is toasted and there is
frame damage. She was hit by a large Ford work van that went over her
bumper at about 30-35 mph. I'll post a link to pictures as time allows.
Off to
Mathieu J. Cama wrote:
Anyone care to start a pool to see what the insurance will settle at?
I'll put my bet on precisely what you want, and not a penny less.
--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Glad she's ok. You will get at least $5k for it I bet.
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Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:39 PM
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Subject: [Banned_misfits] 240D RIP
My fiancee, Jennifer, was rear
On 1/24/06 8:46 AM, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I also concur that the Granada was junk. I recall the ads stating its
likeness to a MB and had a good laugh.
Speaking of good laugh Remember when ford badged that car as a Lincoln
Versailles?
That was a super sh*tbox
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On 1/24/06, George Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Speaking of good laugh Remember when ford badged that car as a Lincoln
Versailles?
How about the Cadillac Cimarron?
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Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Pictures of the car are at:
http://oldworldauto.com/240RIP/240D_RIP.htm
Body shop estimates $5400 in damages.
OUCH!
If the company insuring the van is State farm, they will claim it is not
their fault, that she backed into him. YOU pay! BTDT
At 11:45 AM 1/24/2006, you wrote:
Glad she's ok. You will get at least $5k for it I bet.
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Yes, but the '90 124 2.5 Diesel starts in 2nd, unless you floor it.
Werner
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Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Starting in second
US model diesels start in
OK, but the question specific was to a US model W126 gas model. I know
nuttin' about W124's or Euro anything!
On 1/24/06, Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, but the '90 124 2.5 Diesel starts in 2nd, unless you floor it.
Werner
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