Re: [MBZ] MSRP's of our old cars

2006-03-22 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Chris, I forgot to add something.. It's only cheaper if your salary/income has kept pace or exceeded the inflation rate.. Of course, I'm not including all the kids you might have had in between... ::) Take care, Chuck On Mar 21, 2006, at 4:47 PM, Christopher McCann

Re: [MBZ] BIG pile of parts for sale

2006-03-22 Thread Tom Scordato
I wonder if he would think I am a wise ass if I asked him to list everything with part numbers? - Original Message - From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 3:12 PM Subject: [MBZ] BIG pile of parts for sale FYI...

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo - Need ALDA Info.

2006-03-22 Thread l02turner
I'm having trouble finding ALDA in the index of the WSM- what does ALDA stand for and/or what should I be looking for in the engine index? Inj Pump Operation perhaps? TIA - Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results

Re: [MBZ] BIG pile of parts for sale

2006-03-22 Thread LT Don
Uh ... yea, it would. On 3/21/06, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder if he would think I am a wise ass if I asked him to list everything with part numbers? - Original Message - From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [MBZ] MSRP's of our old cars

2006-03-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Chuck Landenberger wrote: Chris, Bob Nitske's book puts the MSRP for the 87 300TD at $42,500 I guess that means the ML at $60 something is cheaper in today's dollars... I'm just guessing on the ML price. Yep, a ML is a cheaply built POS compared to a S124 or a GL. I bet

Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603

2006-03-22 Thread Mike Canfield
Was that an Olds 215 you shoehorned in there? I have a rubber bumper Midget and a very hot(no not that hot...this one has been hot tanked and runs cool) running 215 here that are going to make thier way into a toy one of these days..Should be a load of fun. Mike - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo - Need ALDA Info.

2006-03-22 Thread l02turner
Nevermind - found the ALDA on top of the IP.Tomorrow I'll try to make some shims and break loose the ALDA. Since you said .040 to .060 I guess starting with the thinner size is the better to start with? Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil -

Re: [MBZ] BIG pile of parts for sale

2006-03-22 Thread Tom Hargrave
From the parts I see, this is a range of parts from the late 50's through the mid 80's. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 7:34 PM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] MSRP's of our old cars

2006-03-22 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: Any source to find this out, in general? I heard $42,000 for the 87 300TD - plug that into the inflation calculator and it's $70,604 (2005 $) - that seems INSANE. Even without the inflation calculator - $42,000 in '87 was ALOT of money for a station wagon...even

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo - Need ALDA Info.

2006-03-22 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm having trouble finding ALDA in the index of the WSM- what does ALDA stand for and/or what should I be looking for in the engine index? Inj Pump Operation perhaps? Precisely why do you suppose there will be information on the adjustment of the ALDA in the WSM?

Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603

2006-03-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
BT, WRONG. You can probably remove the center console, cut a hole in the firewall and have the back half of the engine sitting up front with you. Marshall Booth wrote: OK Don wrote: Now here's a car that's just drying for a 603 engine and intercooler -- http://tinyurl.com/nsxtk

[MBZ] stand your ground

2006-03-22 Thread PONDERSOA
(http://domelights.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/1166081461/m/7071048383/r/7071048383#7071048383) i just wanted to post this article i saw it is not my intention to start a pro/anti gun control debate i just wanted to add to the discussion : By Richard Willing, USA TODAY (March

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo - Need ALDA Info.

2006-03-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Marshall Booth wrote: There has been almost NO information about injection pump adjustment since the OM621 manual that was published in the '60s. About all I remember is a TSB detailing the adjustment of the OM603 governor for cars that wouldn't rev to redline.

Re: [MBZ] MSRP's of our old cars

2006-03-22 Thread Sunil Hari
My Mulrooney sticker for my 92 300D was $44,630 after the smoke silver paint and passenger airbag were included. Started at $42,950. On 3/21/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: Any source to find this out, in general? I heard $42,000 for the 87 300TD -

Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603

2006-03-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Kind of reminds me of the old Toyota minivans with most of the engine under a plastic cover between the front seats. Drove one on a used-car lot for a lark a few years back that smelled like burning oil something fierce, and you definitely knew it without having to pop the hood! Alex Chamberlain

Re: [MBZ] stand your ground

2006-03-22 Thread Zeitgeist
Huh? On 3/21/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: blah blah guns blah guns blah blah blah Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (212k) '84 300D (211k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)

Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603

2006-03-22 Thread David Brodbeck
Mitch Haley wrote: OK Don wrote: It can't be much worse than putting an Olds V8 in an MGA -- BTDT. I'm not sure about a A, but it goes in a MGB relatively easily. Weren't there a few Rover/Buick V8 MGBs made by British Leyland? How about a 302 Ford in a W201? I've seen pics of that. I

[MBZ] Fw: Fw: NASA Tech Briefs INSIDER 03/21/06

2006-03-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
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[MBZ] Mercedes getting pulled out of the snow in Poland ...

2006-03-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://www.wunderground.com/wximage/viewsingleimage.html?mode=singleimagehandle=zoognumber=22gallery=CURRWEATHER

Re: [MBZ] 220D on Craigslist no affiliation.

2006-03-22 Thread redghost
WTF?!? 38-40mpg? with a huge sail up front and that twister that got Dorothy and her little dog. Maybe. Gump is not making more than 30mpg, and she has nothing to rob engine power, is a stick and has a very strong engine. This is a seller on severe crack pipe withdrawl. On Sunday,

Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603

2006-03-22 Thread Dave M.
Marshall, you'll get no argument from me on that! I agree completely. Wy too much work (and expense!) to shoehorn a 603 into a W201. I once saw a V8 (M117, I believe) stuffed into a W201 as well. Pure insanity. :) -dm -- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:50:05 -0500

Re: [MBZ] Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector

2006-03-22 Thread OK Don
I believe that was Tricky Dick -- (55 mph years = Upyers jimmy caatah, the worst president in history) -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-03-22 Thread redghost
had a really pleasant chat with Jim when he came by to get the hubcaps. Nice family and that 240D is a SUPERB car for what it is. I must bow down to Jim's ability to take dead iron and make it come back to life. The car got all the way to Seattle from Spokane and most likely will get even

Re: [MBZ] Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector

2006-03-22 Thread Dave M.
Many people seem to think that having a radar detector somehow makes them immune to tickets. If you think this way, (1) you'll end up getting tickets, and (2) your radar detector becomes a ticket announcer. It still requires a lot of common sense and reasonable/prudent speeds. You can't set the

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: NASA Tech Briefs INSIDER 03/21/06

2006-03-22 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Just imagine when that gizmo acts up. Yet another piece of electronics on a Japanese car that nobody knows how to fix. -Robert Craig McCluskey wrote: Begin forwarded message: Subject: Fw: NASA Tech Briefs INSIDER 03/21/06 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

[MBZ] (no subject)

2006-03-22 Thread redghost
Look at these, or just use the delete key http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/144069636.html -- 92 SD $10k http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/144046336.html -- 82 SD $1600 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/143941492.html -- 92 SEL $7200 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/143898487.html --

Re: [MBZ] Question about 1984 190D auto

2006-03-22 Thread redghost
That is just screaming Jim's name. He needs just that set up for his newest generator dream. I think that Kevin should purchase the 79 240D from him and let him get that 190 On Sunday, March 19, 2006, at 08:23 PM, kevin kraly wrote: I'm planning to go look at it, but first, I want to know

Re: [MBZ] Question about 1984 190D auto

2006-03-22 Thread redghost
I vote for totally gummed up transmission that has never seen a filter or fluid change. On Sunday, March 19, 2006, at 08:45 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote: Maybe just a fluid change to Mobile 1 ATF. Worked for my coupe that slipped outta gear in 1st and 2nd under light to moderate throttle. Now

Re: [MBZ] sp

2006-03-22 Thread RELNGSON
My Mulrooney sticker Mulroney

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: NASA Tech Briefs INSIDER 03/21/06

2006-03-22 Thread Tom Hargrave
Japanese car, German car, American car - they are all going the same direction... Mercedes has been throttle by wire since at least the late 90's. The gas pedal operates a rheostat under the hood. Its not connected to the engine and the engine control computer decides how far to open the

[MBZ] Biodegradable wiring

2006-03-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
What years/models were affected by the biodegradable wiring? Craig

Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603

2006-03-22 Thread kevin kraly
I've always thought one of those Volvo 240 302 conversions would be fun to have, although I currently lack the time, money, and space to actually build one. Funny that this topic should come up, but there's currently a 1977 300D 302 conversion listed on Craigslist here in Portland, OR.

Re: [MBZ] Question about 1984 190D auto

2006-03-22 Thread kevin kraly
I think that Kevin should purchase the 79 240D from him and let him get that 190 I'll buy the 190D, free up the tranny, and trade Jim out of that 240D. Sound good? I'm going to look at it tomorrow since I have a free day. I've never entered W201 territory, but this may be my ticket. It

Re: [MBZ] Question about 1984 190D auto

2006-03-22 Thread kevin kraly
I vote for totally gummed up transmission that has never seen a filter or fluid change. Is there a way to clean out a transmission that has been subjected to a life of neglect? Would it be best to go through a couple change/flushes with cheap ATF and then fill her with some Mobil 1? Kevin

[MBZ] W124 squirrely rear end, Part II

2006-03-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Listers may perhaps recall that a few months back I complained about poor traction and rear wheel hop over bumps in my '87 300D. I had my indy replace the rear shocks, which were original, and the problem went away for a while. Now it's back. My indy has looked at the suspension closely and

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: NASA Tech Briefs INSIDER 03/21/06

2006-03-22 Thread Levi Smith
You do realize that Mercedes is pretty much the company that came out with this and has had it for years... Car and Driver has had a few blurbs on it. They say it's a bit unnerving at first, but if you let the system take control, you can follow about as closely as anyone ever would in heavy

Re: [MBZ] Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector

2006-03-22 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: I believe that was Tricky Dick -- (55 mph years = Upyers jimmy caatah, the worst president in history) I think Don's right. Jimmy begat Joanie Clayfoot, who begat 85 mph speedometers and IIRC, airbags designed to work without seat belts that would take off your aorta if

Re: [MBZ] 220D on Craigslist no affiliation.

2006-03-22 Thread Tom Scordato
Best my 1979 240 D does with auto and only 78k miles is around 30mpg I often question this new math?? - Original Message - From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 11:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 220D on Craigslist no

[MBZ] BIG pile of parts for sale, and a huge plug for me

2006-03-22 Thread Richard Hattaway
That makes my few parts on ebay absolutely pale (c: However, dont forget to search on MBZ280 over the next few weeks as I am cleaning out my garage of 113 114 115 and 123 parts, many new, and all starting at 0.99 each. FYI... no affiliation, etc... uhh.. oops, I guess that's not exactly

Re: [MBZ] Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector

2006-03-22 Thread BillR
Always seemed odd to me that probably our most intelligent president [IQ -wise] was the nuclear physicist with a photographic memory, Jimmy Carter, who did a decent job overseas but seemed to have little understanding of real-world USA. I have always liked him, though we couldn't live with the

Re: [MBZ] Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector

2006-03-22 Thread Mike Canfield
So what if Tricky Bill got a BJ.Many other presidents have done worse.He shouldn't have lied.See the previous statement..So is this the deal?.The Carter part so we can get along with others and never forget, the Slick Willy to keep our economy stable and Ronnie Raygun to

Re: [MBZ] Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector

2006-03-22 Thread BillR
Yeah - I was reaching for the delete key after I typed it and said the same thing ... During some of those years I did drive a 240D though [to include some MB topic]. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Canfield Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603

2006-03-22 Thread OK Don
Yes - it was a 215 turbo hooked to a close ratio 4 speed. Loads of fun to drive. I manufactured a lot of parts to make it work - had more time than money or sense back then. On 3/21/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was that an Olds 215 you shoehorned in there? I have a rubber bumper

Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603

2006-03-22 Thread Mike Canfield
Sounds sweet.Mike - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603 Yes - it was a 215 turbo hooked to a close ratio 4 speed. Loads of fun to drive. I

[MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread W. Lasher
According to Mobile web site M-1 0W-30 is an approved Diesel oil…is it approved for MB’s? What are the mew codes for Diesel oil? (ie: CF) I’m just about ready to go back to Delo 400 with all this confusion.

Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread LT Don
I seem to remember some folks using approved 0-W-30 back when the other choice was 15-W-50. I am using the Truck/SUV at the moment (approved). On 3/22/06, W. Lasher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: According to Mobile web site M-1 0W-30 is an approved Diesel oil…is

Re: [MBZ] W124 squirrely rear end, Part II

2006-03-22 Thread Dave M.
Alex, I'm not sure I can help much... but I do have photos of old vs. new subframe mounts. Check them out here, and compare to what's in yur car now: http://www.w124performance.com/images/W124_subframe/ :) -dm -- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:19:47 -0800 From: Alex

Re: [MBZ] Biodegradable wiring

2006-03-22 Thread Marshall Booth
Craig McCluskey wrote: What years/models were affected by the biodegradable wiring? The biodegradable wiring commenced with NEW configurations that were initiated in the early '90s. The W140 S class cars got biodegradable wiring in '92 when they were first introduced. The 124s got it in

Re: [MBZ] W124 squirrely rear end, Part II

2006-03-22 Thread Marshall Booth
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Listers may perhaps recall that a few months back I complained about poor traction and rear wheel hop over bumps in my '87 300D. I had my indy replace the rear shocks, which were original, and the problem went away for a while. Now it's back. My indy has looked at the

Re: [MBZ] MSRP's of our old cars

2006-03-22 Thread Christopher McCann
I'm not much of an expert on station wagons, so I don't know what to comapre it too. I think I am biased becuase I love my 300SD so much that I fail to appreciate the TD. I DONT like the Al head, and the plasticky-ness of the interior. HOWEVER, it drives very well...my wife, who has never

Re: [MBZ] MSRP's of our old cars

2006-03-22 Thread tom savage
Levi Smith wrote: Speaking of MSRP's, I'm just curious... Anyone know what the MSRP was for an 83' 300D or something similar? I can't find my copy of the Mulroney right now, but I'm pretty sure my '82 300D was $32k and change, with no options. My '76 450SEL was $33k, decently optioned-up.

Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread Marshall Booth
W. Lasher wrote: According to Mobile web site M-1 0W-30 is an approved Diesel oil…is it approved for MB’s? What are the mew codes for Diesel oil? (ie: CF) I’m just about ready to go back to Delo 400 with all this

Re: [MBZ] MSRP's of our old cars

2006-03-22 Thread Loren Faeth
My 86 SDL was in the 48K range. I have the window sticker downstairs from the OO At 09:02 AM 3/22/2006, you wrote: thanks for digging up that info Chuck - that's really incredible. Chris Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, I forgot to add something.. It's only

Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread Dave M.
Short answer: NO. Long answer: MB approved oils are xW-40 or xW-50. Anything xW-30 is too thin, no matter what silly rating is on the bottle, or what Mobil claims on the label. Also, the current M-1 Truck SUV is NOT approved, as it is 5W-30, and therefore too thin. You want the new M-1 Turbo

Re: [MBZ] 220D on Craigslist no affiliation.

2006-03-22 Thread Bob Rentfro
Heck, if I do the going-to-put-it-on-ebay-math, I get 52mpg with my 300D!! Also, on a slightly related note, bio suddenly dropped to $2.609 on the only pump in Phoenix. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 150K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Marshall Went out to the garage to review the labels on the 5 qt jugs I have - I'm one person that has a stock of Truck and SUV 5W -40 (yellow capped) and Extended performance 15W-50 performance Vancouver Washington Walmart may be 6 months - year ago. Dennis T -Original Message- From:

[MBZ] HF Diesel Compression Tester: $17

2006-03-22 Thread Zeitgeist
FYI: I dropped by my local Harbor Freight yesterday to browse the aisles while waiting for wife's doc appointment. They had a diesel compression tester on sale for $17. It appeared to have quite a few adapters, one of which must fit the MB/VW injectors. YMMV -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I

[MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread Bob Rentfro
Hey Luther/Dr. Loren... How 'bout them Braves? Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] W124 squirrely rear end, Part II

2006-03-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Thanks, Dave. Those new mounts are obviously quite a different design than the old ones---the old ones seem to be solid rubber while the new ones are reinforced with metal, is that right? Do you have any idea when the switch occurred? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper On

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread George Gregory
On 3/22/06 10:17 AM, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Luther/Dr. Loren... How 'bout them Braves? Bob Rentfro Hey what about me??? I'm paying for my daughter to go there now! -- +-- GG 1997 SL500 (101k) http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread Bob Rentfro
George reminded us: Hey what about me??? I'm paying for my daughter to go there now! Then WOO HOO to you too. Bob Rentfro FROM Peoria - Original Message - From: George Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:36 AM

Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
What about 5w30 or 5w40? ~I seem to remember some folks using approved 0-W-30 back when the other ~choice was 15-W-50. I am using the Truck/SUV at the moment (approved). ~ ~On 3/22/06, W. Lasher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ~ ~ According to Mobile web site M-1

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread George Gregory
On 3/22/06 11:40 AM, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob Rentfro FROM Peoria So I'm going up there for Spring parent weekend April 7. Where's the best place to say? I'm booked now at the PEORIA-CITY CENTRE Holiday Inn because they have a garage. I know the Pierre Marquette has a

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
Huh? ~Hey Luther/Dr. Loren... ~How 'bout them Braves? ~ ~Bob Rentfro -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work

Re: [MBZ] MSRP's of our old cars

2006-03-22 Thread Marshall Booth
Levi Smith wrote: Speaking of MSRP's, I'm just curious... Anyone know what the MSRP was for an 83' 300D or something similar? My '82 300TD had a list price of about $32,000 and my '85 was a little higher ($34k as I recall but I don't have the papers any more). The '82 300D sedan was just

Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread Marshall Booth
Luther Gulseth wrote: What about 5w30 or 5w40? M-1 xW-30 (where the x can be 0, 5, 10 or 15) is NOT suitable. xW-40 or xW-50 IS suitable. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
Uh, I remember knowBradley.they're busting my bracket to pieces ~George reminded us: ~ ~Hey what about me??? ~ I'm paying for my daughter to go there now! ~ ~Then WOO HOO to you too. ~ ~Bob Rentfro ~FROM Peoria ~ ~ ~ ~ On 3/22/06 10:17 AM, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ~ ~ Hey

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley/Peoria

2006-03-22 Thread Bob Rentfro
Double G typed: So I'm going up there for Spring parent weekend April 7. Where's the best place to say? I'm booked now at the PEORIA-CITY CENTRE Holiday Inn because they have a garage. I know the Pierre Marquette has a garage, but the hotel is being remodeled right now. (Besides, I get points

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread Bob Rentfro
The Bradley Braves are doing well in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Thought you might be marginally glad for their success. You did some time in Peoria, correct? Wait...I could be making that up. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread John P English
I have been searching the product data sheet library at the ExxonMobil web site for the specs on the new Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 formula and have been unable to find any specs. What is your source for concluding that it is (or will be) identical to the old TSUV and to Delvac 1. Also, I

[MBZ] Fw: Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread John P English
- Original Message - From: John P English [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil? I have been searching the product data sheet library at the ExxonMobil web site for the

Re: [MBZ] MSRP's of our old cars

2006-03-22 Thread Donald Snook
Chris M. wrote: I heard $42,000 for the 87 300TD - plug that into the inflation calculator and it's $70,604 (2005 $) - that seems INSANE. Even without the inflation calculator - $42,000 in '87 was ALOT of money for a station wagon...even an MB. If you think that is crazy, I have the

[MBZ] Fw: Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread John P English
- Original Message - From: John P English [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil? I have been searching the product data sheet library at the ExxonMobil web site for the

Re: [MBZ] Smart cars coming to US

2006-03-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
What's B service, John? On 3/21/06, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well being from Canada I can say a Smart at a cost of 20-25K cdn, say 15-20K USA is, well a 15-20K car. If you pay 75K for a E or S class benz it's quite a different vehicle and with a different comfort level.

Re: [MBZ] sp

2006-03-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
The former Canadian PM?? On 3/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Mulrooney sticker Mulroney ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Go Colonials! Oops, they were Duked last weekend... On 3/22/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Bradley Braves are doing well in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Thought you might be marginally glad for their success. You did some time in Peoria, correct? Wait...I could be making

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
I have no connection to Bradley, other than the distruction they are causing my bracket. ~The Bradley Braves are doing well in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. ~Thought you might be marginally glad for their success. ~You did some time in Peoria, correct? Wait...I could be making that up. ~

Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread LT Don
I have been cleaning out the shelves of the old Truck/SUV (5-W-40 I think) whenever I find it. On 3/22/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther Gulseth wrote: What about 5w30 or 5w40? M-1 xW-30 (where the x can be 0, 5, 10 or 15) is NOT suitable. xW-40 or xW-50 IS suitable.

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread LT Don
Would it be imprudent to mention that I spent two years at George Mason University (compliments of the Coast Guard)? On 3/22/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Go Colonials! Oops, they were Duked last weekend... On 3/22/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Bradley

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 163

2006-03-22 Thread Bill Aston
MSRP of our Cars My 1983 380 SEC listed at $54,000 in NYC off the docks. I believe this was the most costly of the US cars of that year. And AFIK it was worth every penny It still does a great job and looks far better than most cars one sees running around Fort Lauderdale. New MBs,

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread Marshall Booth
John P English wrote: - Original Message - From: John P English [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil? I have been searching the product data sheet library at the

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
Ugh, yet another bracke buster ~Would it be imprudent to mention that I spent two years at George Mason ~University (compliments of the Coast Guard)? ~ ~On 3/22/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ~ ~ Go Colonials! ~ ~ Oops, they were Duked last weekend... ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU

Re: [MBZ] MSRP's of our old cars

2006-03-22 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
Think I remember seeing the MSRP of my 1990 350SDL at around $66K from the original ownerI'll check tonight. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533

Re: [MBZ] W124 squirrely rear end, Part II

2006-03-22 Thread Marshall Booth
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Thanks, Dave. Those new mounts are obviously quite a different design than the old ones---the old ones seem to be solid rubber while the new ones are reinforced with metal, is that right? Do you have any idea when the switch occurred? Changes were made in the links

Re: [MBZ] return line from air filter

2006-03-22 Thread hue wong
Yes, I have the same problem. It looks like it was a forced fit type of connection. mine comes loose and blows oil all over. After a few days go by, I swear it pumps out a quart or so (cumilitive) not to sure how to as it looks like its a small 2 inch nipple on the air filter houseing that

Re: [MBZ] Smart cars coming to US

2006-03-22 Thread John M McIntosh
http://houston-north.mercedescenter.com/mbcenter/b/services/ servicespecials.jhtml Think of oil change, versus oil change, air filter change, transmission fluid change, diagnostics etc etc. We do that on basis of milage, but with Flexible service it's done on service cycles. I understand

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread John M McIntosh
Didn't someone say, Mobil was all about Chemistry, and Exxon was all about Marketing. Chemistry takes time, Marketing is an afternoon decision. I'll expect Exxon to do a Mobil oil of the month packaging... Same oil, just different marketing. On 22-Mar-06, at 11:06 AM, Marshall Booth

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread BillR
You are suggesting it was different than Bob Jones U in some way?? BillR Jacksonville FL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley Would it

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread LT Don
Somewhat. Life was much more fun as a 30-something LTJG at GMU than it was as a teenager at BJU. On 3/22/06, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are suggesting it was different than Bob Jones U in some way?? BillR Jacksonville FL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread Bob Rentfro
You were probably allowed to have hair touching your collar and perhaps a moustache (gasp!) at George Mason. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T.

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread LT Don
Come to think of it, I didn't stand too many personnel inspections during that two year period. :-) On 3/22/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You were probably allowed to have hair touching your collar and perhaps a moustache (gasp!) at George Mason. Bob Rentfro - Original

Re: [MBZ] Mulroney

2006-03-22 Thread RELNGSON
The former Canadian PM?? On 3/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Mulrooney sticker Mulroney That was Mulroney pronounced Mulrooney. According to CTV. RLE

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
So are George Mason students called Masonites and Masonettes? Masonians? Freemasons? Georges and Georgettes? On 3/22/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Come to think of it, I didn't stand too many personnel inspections during that two year period. :-) On 3/22/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] W124 squirrely rear end, Part II

2006-03-22 Thread Dave M.
Alex, It's not obvious in the photos, but the old mounts are also metal and rubber. The new mounts that I got are the Sportline rear and late W124 front, which are a slightly different design than the early fronts (I just liked the newer version better, and they fit all 124's.) The main thing to

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Bradley

2006-03-22 Thread LT Don
Most of them are referred to as NoVA Yuppies. On 3/22/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So are George Mason students called Masonites and Masonettes? Masonians? Freemasons? Georges and Georgettes? -- There're always enemies, George. Jesus had enemies. -- Tom Clancy,

Re: [MBZ] W124 squirrely rear end, Part II

2006-03-22 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Mar 22, 2006 at 02:04:26PM -0700, Dave M. wrote: It's not obvious in the photos, but the old mounts are also metal and rubber. The new mounts that I got are the Sportline rear and late W124 front, which are a slightly different design than the early fronts (I just liked the newer

Re: [MBZ] W124 squirrely rear end, Part II

2006-03-22 Thread Loren Faeth
Marshall, Was this TSB a recall? Is there any chance a dealer would check or update my 124 wagons? Loren Faeth 87 300TD 88 300TE At 08:51 AM 3/22/2006, you wrote: ALL of the rear links need to be replaced with the revised links in an '87 car. That's been the subject of a TSB (can't find it

Re: [MBZ] W124 squirrely rear end, Part II

2006-03-22 Thread Peter Frederick
Squirrely behavior is bad thrust and torque links -- the torque links cause much more trouble than the thrust links in my experience. If you have thumping noises under the rear seat or any hint of torque steer on acceleration, the torque links are gone. Replace all that have not been done,