Re: [MBZ] 300CD Tranny question

paul wrote: I recently purchased a '83 300CD for dirt cheap, and drove it from Dallas to Austin and back. I noticed that there's a slight flair from 1st to 2nd, and sometimes from 2nd to 3rd. It also takes a second a or two to drop into reverse. What should i inspect/replace first? B2

[MBZ] motor mounts 116/123/126 whats the deal?

Is the or is there not a difference between the port side and starboard side motor mounts. I've been told there used to be but now they are supperseded to the same number, and now that there is a difference. what is the real truth? Bob DuPuy Parrish, Fl

Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 116/123/126 whats the deal?

Bob DuPuy wrote: Is the or is there not a difference between the port side and starboard side motor mounts. I've been told there used to be but now they are supperseded to the same number, and now that there is a difference. what is the real truth? Depends. Some engines/cars have different

[MBZ] ISO 300D turbo (W123) in GOOD condition

anybody have any leads, preferably in the midwest area, so we (friend and I) can check it out? My parish priest wants one. He loves my SD and one of his teachers in the school (a MOPAR nut) got a great deal on a nice 240D a few months back. (He already replaced both axles (one was bad and

Re: [MBZ] 123 brakes

A BIC lighter? On 1/28/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also...what works to get brake fluid off of everything ot leaked onto down there?. Plain old garden hose water, after you rebuild or replace the calipers. That's plural. RLE ___

Re: [MBZ] errant buzzer

BillR wrote: A couple of weeks ago my '81 SD started an occasional weak buzzer sound from under the dash. It was rare and brief at first, and stopped when the blinkers were activated. It has gotten more frequent and longer lasting, and this morning when I turned the key the left blinker came

Re: [MBZ] Bike Rider, Loud Pipes

I use a headlight modulator on my BMW K1200LT. It flashes the headlight during daylight hours. Couple that with my riding style, which is: Always assume the driver can't see you. We had a driving method taught by my basic motorcycle instructor: Think what if. What if the car next to me

Re: [MBZ] errant buzzer

I will give that a try, along with a few shots of contact cleaner. That does sound much simpler than a disassembly! Thanks for the suggestion BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marshall Booth Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 9:26 PM

Re: [MBZ] errant buzzer

The battery is about a year old, and has always been strong. But as you mention it I noticed that for my second start this morning [first start was fine when I moved EM from the shed to the driveway to troubleshoot the blinker / buzzer] it cranked very slowly for a few turns - longer than it has

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 23:43:45 -0800 Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys need to check this guys gen. project out http://www.f1-rocketboy.com/lister.html This was posted a couple of months ago, but it's nice to look at again. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Puddle on the Garage Floor

On Saturday, January 28, 2006, at 04:35 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: I get early lockup on the rears on wet surfaces. You could have bad front hoses, swollen restricted hoses delay braking action. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] Puddle on the Garage Floor

Yea ... Baboo. On 1/28/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if you end up needing used ones, you know who to call -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Ricer Rat Rod Musings

Yeah, I did some looking and saw that there is a lot of action around these cars. Dropping later ricer turbo engines in them and such. Who'dathunk ol' gramps was an incipient ricer boy. Well I guess it'll probably sit there in the barn a while longer anyway, just going up in value! It is

Re: [MBZ] Ricer Rat Rod Musings

Here's a radical idea -- why no keep it as a Datsun 510 and do some restoration stuff? On 1/28/06, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah it is a 510. I looked under the hood briefly and thought I saw half shafts going to the front wheels but maybe I was delusional. I'll do some

Re: [MBZ] errant buzzer

A couple of weeks ago my '81 SD started an occasional weak buzzer sound from under the dash. It was rare and brief at first, and stopped when the blinkers were activated. It has gotten more frequent and longer lasting, and this morning when I turned the key the left blinker came on and would

Re: [MBZ] OT: Browser that's a close approximation of IE page displays?

You need this stuff It is going to go really cheap http://www.washington.edu/admin/surplus/jan2006catalog.html Well, I safely avoided going to it! Do I get a prize? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT: Browser that's a close approximation of IE page displays?

On Sat, 28 Jan 2006 22:18:34 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You need this stuff It is going to go really cheap http://www.washington.edu/admin/surplus/jan2006catalog.html Well, I safely avoided going to it! Do I get a prize? Atta boy!!! Craig

Re: [MBZ] Hey LT Don...How's the VW?

LT Don wrote: I am really impressed with the VW diesel engine. Pre-glow is single-digit seconds, not the minute or so that I am used to with the 240D. Idle is smooth. I can't wait to take it up thru the 5 speeds to see how well the clutch works and how smooth the shifting is. I've forgotten

Re: [MBZ] End of month car list

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/129117173.html -- 300GD $31k Rodbender? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] nice 240D manny

Cool! I have special original Mercedes wheels. Brian 83 240D From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] nice 240D manny Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 12:03:05 -0600

Re: [MBZ] Bike Rider, Loud Pipes

Place two box fans near your head, turn to high speed and call me after a good night's sleep. Side effects may include your house being robbed without your noticing. Brian From: Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED],Mercedes

[MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?

Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, and I walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early 90's by me estimation. Long wheelbase. Didn't pay much attention 'til I saw the uncharacteristic V12 emblem on the side (I think behind the rear passenger

Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?

Yes that is totally a legit carit's a 6 litre V12 W140 chassis. I remember seeing a C140 V12 in Paris and wondering how much that poor bastard paid for fuel! Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] shorts

This is exactly what happensed to me. The wire was exposed upstream of the antenna motor, and would occasionally ground out. This was in the trunk along the drivers side. Fortunately turned out to be an easy diagnosis and fix. Tjohn 82 300 SD On 1/25/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] End of month car list

Naw, it's just a naturally aspirated OM603--should be safe. Nice truck, but they're asking way too much. On 1/28/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/129117173.html -- 300GD $31k Rodbender? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent

Re: [MBZ] Ricer Rat Rod Musings

You're always thinking out of the box you paradigm breaker you Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 10:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ricer Rat Rod Musings Here's a radical

Re: [MBZ] Hey LT Don...How's the VW?

Sweet. Everyone I've ever met who has had dealings with those engines has loved them. The company (Air Liquide, I think [I can barely spell English let alone French for Pete's sake]) who delivers liquid N2 to the old nuke plant had an entire fleet of trailers with those engines mounted

Re: [MBZ] nice 240D manny

Me too! In fact mine are so special they match the color of the car. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 2:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] nice 240D manny Cool! I have special original Mercedes wheels.

Re: [MBZ] 300CD Tranny question

Plan on rebuilding it soon, its worn out. B2 piston either works or it doesnt. paul wrote: I recently purchased a '83 300CD for dirt cheap, and drove it from Dallas to Austin and back. I noticed that there's a slight flair from 1st to 2nd, and sometimes from 2nd to 3rd. It also takes a

Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 116/123/126 whats the deal?

they are the same. Bob DuPuy wrote: Is the or is there not a difference between the port side and starboard side motor mounts. I've been told there used to be but now they are supperseded to the same number, and now that there is a difference. what is the real truth? Bob DuPuy Parrish, Fl

Re: [MBZ] End of month car list

On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 02:42 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: Rodbender? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo No but maybe a head cracker. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] End of month car list

On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 09:31 AM, Zeitgeist wrote: Nice truck, but they're asking way too much. Why? How much should it cost? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] 300CD Tranny question

On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 09:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I recently purchased a '83 300CD for dirt cheap, and drove it from Dallas to Austin and back. I noticed that there's a slight flair from 1st to 2nd, and sometimes from 2nd to 3rd. It also takes a second a or two to drop into

Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?

Were all the W140 S600's long wheelbase? Thanks -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 1/29/06, Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, and I walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early 90's by me estimation. Long

Re: [MBZ] End of month car list

On 1/28/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know you have access to a delete button. Use it or read the listing for your next car http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/129301321.html -- Casey want this one Yeah, but I love when they say Runs good, but needs work. Which basically translates

Re: [MBZ] End of month car list

Less. On 1/29/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why? How much should it cost? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)

Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?

yes dave walton wrote: Were all the W140 S600's long wheelbase? Thanks -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 1/29/06, Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, and I walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early

Re: [MBZ] End of month car list

I always prefer things that run well. Well vs Good Between vs Among Eager vs Anxious Who vs Whom My current list. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 8:48 AM Subject: Re:

[MBZ] that sure is a nice car

http://www.striplin.net/ -- 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 http://www.striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] 300CD Tranny question

Paul, Tell me the mileage of the tranny; It may be necessary to rebuilt it. Joopster -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of paul Sent: 29 January, 2006 12:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 300CD Tranny question I recently

[MBZ] Probably Was A Steal

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/129326564.html Bob Rentfro From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jan 29 16:22:39 2006 Received: from [70.184.21.183] (helo=[192.168.1.101]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtpa (Exim 4.52) id 1F3FK3-0001lA-Dh for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 29 Jan 2006 16:22:39

[MBZ] wonder what happens when you win the auction at less than 11k

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-ONLY11000-1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-BUY-IT-NOW-11000_W0QQitemZ4608609175QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,

[MBZ] cheap 85 300D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300D-Turbo-Biodiesel-ready_W0QQitemZ4608602196QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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,

[MBZ] cheap 190D 2.5 turbo

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-190D-2-5-TURBO_W0QQitemZ4608323992QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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

Re: [MBZ] wonder what happens when you win the auction at less than 11k

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-ONLY11000-1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-BUY-IT-NOW-11000_W0QQitemZ4608609175QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I'd imagine that the seller won't pre-approve your bid unless you agree to pay the full price of

Re: [MBZ] cheap 190D 2.5 turbo

Why can't that be closer? Bob Rentfro (looking for a friend for the 300D) - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 9:42 AM Subject: [MBZ] cheap 190D 2.5 turbo

Re: [MBZ] Wiper blades

Just curious... why not buy the OE blade assembly from Rusty (or your local dealer), they just get the OE/dealer refills in the future? Or buy a couple of refills with the blade so you're all set for a few years. On some models (like the early 124's) this is about the only way to get a blade that

Re: [MBZ] End of month car list

I am thinking it is. Does not look like the 3l 603 and more like the bender engine I saw at the shop On Saturday, January 28, 2006, at 11:42 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/129117173.html -- 300GD $31k Rodbender? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] 12 Cyl 600S?

I saw one once in Cambridge, MA that the guy (an old dude obviously with lots of cash, was kind of a gold chain and pinky ring type) had mounted this large crystal and silver hood ornament on. The crystal base was a hexagon or something, about 4 dia with flutings like an old roman column, and

[MBZ] Mono Wiper Info Request

With recent talk of monowipers I am reminded that mine needs help. The motor is sluggish at best. I'm thinking maybe something in the gearbox (or not in the gearbox ie lubrication) is causing the slow-down. I have a spare gearbox and the original fried-looking motor that came in my

Re: [MBZ] wonder what happens when you win the auction at less than 11k

Yup, Then he'll try to get off only paying ebay their % of $0.10 ! Ebay is cracking down on sellers trying to circumvent the fees, he may be in for a suprize. -Robert John Ervine wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] wonder what happens when you win the auction at less than 11k

Thought Ebay Motors is not a percentage...40.00 to list and 40.00 to sell plus extras like BIN. On 1/29/06, Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, Then he'll try to get off only paying ebay their % of $0.10 ! Ebay is cracking down on sellers trying to circumvent the fees, he may be

Re: [MBZ] that sure is a nice car

yea, its nice as well but not what I was talking about exactly OK Don wrote: Oh - you mean the teal Starship in the background? On 1/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.striplin.net/ -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite,

Re: [MBZ] that sure is a nice car

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, its nice as well but not what I was talking about exactly OK Don wrote: Oh - you mean the teal Starship in the background? On 1/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.striplin.net/ -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K,

[MBZ] I guess everyone else is as busy as I was

Replaced the fan clutch and belt tensioner on my SDL today. -- 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 http://www.striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] wonder what happens when you win the auction at less than 11k

On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:36:18 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-ONLY11000-1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-BUY-IT-NOW-11000_W0QQitemZ4608609175QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I've seen deals like this for kitchen ranges

Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 116/123/126 whats the deal?

Thats what I thought too. For a a 617.95 engine in the 116 chasis it still calls for two different numbers, that look the same when you open the box. In a 126 chasis they are the same number. Maybe one is a higher durometer rubber Bob DuPuy On 1/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] I guess everyone else is as busy as I was

On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 05:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Replaced the fan clutch and belt tensioner on my SDL today. No but yesterday I switched the 190D over to Amsoil sytnthetic tranny fluid and changed the filter. Swapped the PS fluid to Amsoil tranny fluid using the

Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 116/123/126 whats the deal?

On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 05:23 PM, Bob DuPuy wrote: Thats what I thought too. For a a 617.95 engine in the 116 chasis it still calls for two different numbers, that look the same when you open the box. In a 126 chasis they are the same number. Maybe one is a higher durometer rubber

[MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe

How about the rear diff PM... I noticed that it is seeping a tad and since it's in dry lay up until I get the caliper rebuild parts from Rusty perhaps I should service the critter. What must I do? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K Litchfield Park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] I guess everyone else is as busy as I was

After I swapped to M1 ATF for PS fluid, the steering was a tad easier. The stinky part was gasket on the lid evidently didn't like the M1 and it began to seep a tad and I didn't notice it until I lifted the hood to check the oil one day and everything was wicked dust caked (desert,

Re: [MBZ] motor mounts 116/123/126 whats the deal?

Well Our Man Rusted Root can still get a reasonable facsimile of the superseded right mount. Of course it costs double, but if it is important to you, or your just gullable Tom can hook you up. Bob DuPuy On 1/29/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 05:23

[MBZ] DIY Maybach repair

Hey Kaleb, maybe you can hire this guy to do the body work on the cars that follow you home! Click link in first post: http://500ecstasy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2823 Sure wish I could understand whatever language they're speaking. BTW- I believe MSRP on that Maybach is somewhere in the mid

Re: [MBZ] that sure is a nice car

Good information - On 1/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go