On 5/21/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://portland.craigslist.org/car/162950874.html
Says it's a 1985 350SD, and that it's a European model. It seems
WAY overpriced with a rust spot, dinghed up exterior and rear
bumper
damage.
It does have euro lights, although that
doh!
of course! what was i thinking,... ;-*
cheers!
e
Bob Rentfro wrote:
For Kaleb it is...that's $281! He could buy a 240D and 0.275 of a wrecked
'89 300D!
Bob Rentfro
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Did MB build both a 350SD and a 350SDL? I guess anything's possible with
swaps. I'm half tempted to go and take a look at it.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
Yes they did and for the US market.
On 5/21/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Did MB build both a 350SD and a 350SDL? I guess anything's possible with
swaps. I'm half tempted to go and take a look at it.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
http://columbus.craigslist.org/car/163209742.html
No affiliation, ect.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
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I think I know this car - the reason the guy has excellent seats is because
I sold them to him out of a 1983 300D, down to the driver seat tear. He
failed to mention that he has a new ignition tumbler (again, I sold it to
him) because his old one froze.
Car could be ok If you want me to take a
Johnny B...
I could try to get by Tri-Star Parts here in Phoenix this week if
you want me to look for one of those! They have a bunch of 201's...
Lemme' know.
Chuck
Phoenix, AZ
On May 21, 2006, at 11:31 AM, John Berryman wrote:
The eye level brake light on the 190D Euro
Here's the question - there's a green wire beside the coil - what does
it go to? The coil? If so, which terminal (it can reach either one)?
Our '76 450 SL has a green wire that goes to the coil's - terminal,
which it shares with a black wire. This is, of course, not the same
green wire
The OkieQ is coming up fast, the weekend of June 24th. You dont want to
miss out on this annual event. Here is the list so far of folks who
said they are attending. If you are coming and are not on the list, let
me know ASAP.
Kaleb Striplin
Regina Striplin
Rusty Cullens
Gary Hurst
Lt Don
Finally decided a couple weeks ago to bite the bullet and replace the
crusty old reservoir in my wagon. What finally arrived after I was
informed that the old p/n, 124 869 06 20, had changed, along with the
price of course, was 124 869 09 20, which turns out to be the
reservoir that's installed
no
Robert Tara Ludwick wrote:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the same dealer we busted about
a year ago for having his family members schill bidding?
Oh look at this one, there is a zero feedback bidder running the price
up. H.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D
Thanks - that's what I was thinking - but it is the other side of the
coil from where the green wire exits the loom. That should be terminal
1 on the schematic. The black wire goes to the ignition module. Is
there only one wire on terminal 15 (the other one)? Black with red
stripe.
On 5/21/06,
My daughter just got home. She showed me her laptop and she now has two of
every icon on her desktop and she has big red screen with a spyware warning as
her background. I cannot change the background since it somehow has a lock on
the change apperance screen.
I ran two different spyware
Kevin,while the 2.6 is a 6 cylinder gas, the 2.3 is a 4 cylinder gas
engine.
The 2.6 is shoehorned in and is hard to work on and not much faster than the
4 cylinder model.
These statements are from personal experience, I assume?
RLE
That's correct, sir.
On 5/21/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kevin,while the 2.6 is a 6 cylinder gas, the 2.3 is a 4 cylinder gas
engine.
The 2.6 is shoehorned in and is hard to work on and not much faster than
the
4 cylinder model.
These statements are from personal
123 experts,
SWMBO has made it abundantly clear that the ACC on the 85 300CD is
unacceptable. In hot weather the AC works fine but the monovalve control is
so indifferent that it initializes and hangs in full heat way too long
especially for someone who is constantly getting in and
often if it is the diff., it will occur upon letting off the throttle?
Our
noise occurred most often as I hit about 67 mph.
My noisy 240D diff was worst at lower speeds and light throttle,
and light deceleration.
-- Jim
Is having everything that takes a ride in the trunk come out smelling
like
fuel just something that we dieselers have to put up with, or is there
something amiss with my fuel system?
Not normal. But a diesel spill can hang about a long time too.
-- Jim
What a great looking auto. What is the name of that color? I might like to
paint mine that color someday.
Is the mileage believable?
Brian
On 5/21/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
no
Robert Tara Ludwick wrote:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the same dealer we
My wife recently failed to properly tighten the fuel cap, and it
spilled a fair amount of B99 into the trunk locker. You may just need
a new cap.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k)
'84 300D (212k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon
Is this because the fuel seeps down outside of the filler tube or something?
For that matter, where does that little drain hole in the fuel filler area
lead? (besides to the ground)
Brian
83 240D
On 5/21/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My wife recently failed to properly tighten the
Something's definitely up. The problem I've been having with all but one of
my previously owned MB's and my current one as well is that everything in
the trunk is wet or smells musty from said moisture. Have you checked
around the tank/lines for fuel? Is the overflow line routed in such a
Are you carrying any diesel additive or Diesel Purge container(s) in the
trunk, by any chance?
The caps on those bottles sometimes leak a little bit even when new, and the
smell takes forever to disperse once it's into the trunk padding.
Mac
on 5/22/06 12:00 AM, Zoltan Finks at [EMAIL
My 300CD has a hum that become noticeable at about 45 MPH. I believe it's
due to a bad diff mount (thanks Jim Cathey for your explanation of your
diagnosis on your 240D). It doesn't change with acceleration/deceleration,
and turning one way or the other doesn't affect it either. It's down
Bonus points are based on simplicity and effectiveness.
Give her your coupe, until such time as it can be chased down and fixed.
Once it's under your care, wire a test lamp to the monovalve to see
if it's properly being operated by the ACC system. Has the PB array
been resoldered lately? Is
do you find it necessary to bleed before you believe that you *will*
bleed?
personally, i ride ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time) because i grew up
riding dirt bikes that way and saw how much good it does when (not *if*)
you come off... (and i've seen firsthand that it doesn't always have
I will gladly buy the coupe off of you for the princely sum of $1000.
On 5/22/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Bonus points are based on simplicity and effectiveness.
Give her your coupe, until such time as it can be chased down and fixed.
Once it's under your care, wire a test lamp
what i paid for what i'm riding has *zero* bearing on what my skin is
worth to me; i'll bleed just as much falling off of a $600 motorcycle as
off of a $16K motorcycle.
when people ask me what it costs to get into motorcycling, i find that
most are surprised when my first response is
The condition of this example aside, I must say that that is an awesome
automobile - twin turbo 6.9 litre V8? Anybody know the performance specs on
this thing? Pretty cool. Looks like leather interior?
Brian
On 5/21/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
H! LOL! when I saw this
Not carrying any such in trunk. Hmm. Thanks for tips. Actually I kinda like
the smell, but the wife was dismayed by it as we packed for camping this
weekend. I guess I really don't want the sleeping bag and clothes to smell
like diesel either.
Brian
83 240D
On 5/22/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL
Interesting, so a mount can actually produce a hum? Must be a resonating
vibration (kind of what my muffler hanger was doing - it hits just the right
vibration frequency and it makes a hum of sorts. Man, that exhaust system
shakes around at idle.
Brian
83 240D
On 5/22/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL
Here's an interesting story, whether true or not.
http://www.autoblog.com/category/mercedes-benz/
Dwight
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co.
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On May 21, 2006, at 6:09 PM, Sunil Hari wrote:
I have the technology ?
I knew someone would get a kick out of that.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On May 21, 2006, at 6:44 PM, Desert Rat wrote:
The early 190D is economical but not much faster than a W123 240D.
Even a 2.2L Auto 190D will blow the doors off a 240D of any vintage.
I've experienced the neck snapping acceleration of both. Dead bugs
rarely accumulate on the rear
On May 21, 2006, at 7:00 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
I bet some moron or prankster just stuck the 350SD badge on the
trunk at
some point and it's actually a plain-jane 617, modulo the
headlights. A
post-accident swap of a trunklid from a 350SD would be even more
likely
except that if the
Ha! Got this one figured out yesterday after the noticing my reverse lights
weren't working, and knowing the horn seemed to periodically not work that
well. Check the fuses, and sure enough, there's one blown that handles the
horn, reverse lights AND ACC heater something... Pop a new fuse in
On May 21, 2006, at 8:04 PM, Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Johnny B,
Are you talking about the on hat rack/inside rear window third
brake light on the 190???
Yes.
I think, but I've been wrong before, that
the light from any 201 or 124 would fit...
You're most likely
In my 82 300SD, it's mainly at low speeds, and is loudest at around
45 mph under light throttle. Goes away when throttle lifted. Audible
at highway speeds, but less so than at 45. Also, there's evident gear
lash. Mine is a confirmed worn RP. I would not think those come on
suddenly--mine's
On May 21, 2006, at 8:14 PM, Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Johnny B...
I could try to get by Tri-Star Parts here in Phoenix this week if
you want me to look for one of those! They have a bunch of
201's...
Lemme' know.
Chuck
Chuck,
If you're going there any way, sure. Don't make
On May 21, 2006, at 9:24 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
My daughter just got home. She showed me her laptop and she now has
two of every icon on her desktop and she has big red screen with a
spyware warning as her background. I cannot change the background
since it somehow has a lock on the
On May 22, 2006, at 12:00 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote:
Is having everything that takes a ride in the trunk come out
smelling like
fuel just something that we dieselers have to put up with, or is there
something amiss with my fuel system?
Brian
Something is leaking. I never smell diesel fuel
Speaking of the delivery valve resealng, my '91 300D
2.5 is leaking fuel around #3 and #4 delivery valves.
How much involved is to reseal these things? And what
parts and tools I would need? Thanks.
Tan
--- Bob DuPuy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm pretty sure the MB lift pump is a piston type
Hi Folks! and Tom,
There were too many schedule conflicts for yesterday, so all those signed up
have agreed on a new nate, June 10th (saturday) I hope this frees you up
Tom, and of course anyone with a W123 can join the festivites.
What is the officail date and plan for this year's
On May 22, 2006, at 8:19 AM, Dan Weeks wrote:
And something that comes on
ONLY at a narrow speed range is not likely a diff, I don't think.
It surely can be differential related and if it is, it's more likely
than not a bad pinion bearing, resulting in varying gear lash.
Johnny B.
I
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ONLY at a narrow speed range is not likely a diff, I don't think.
I don't either. Ours seemed loudest at low speeds, because the
ambient noise was lower. Reminded me of a straight-cut gearbox
from an old school bus. (Of which I had some experience as a
kid.)
It
Interesting, so a mount can actually produce a hum? Must be a
resonating
vibration
Even a good differential (for example) has some noise associated
with it, and if the rubber mount is collapsed so there is metal-on-metal
contact that small noise will be coupled into the car's body. The
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microsoft_pre_paid_pc_use
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Sounds like you have a taste for Wagnerian opera.
On 5/19/06, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So a week or two ago, someone had window problems. Brunnhilde developed
window problems a couple days ago. Cleaned the switch well, that fixed
it. Also opened the door and took out the
My goal is to drive my 280SE 3.5 weekly, but this sometimes becomes biweekly
or monthly if the weather happens to be bad or if I'm out of town. It seems
to perform well even after being idle for a month, though.
On 5/21/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think keeping cars driveable
Yes, Brunnhilde is a Wagoner.
--R
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Sounds like you have a taste for Wagnerian opera.
On 5/19/06, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So a week or two ago, someone had window problems. Brunnhilde developed
window problems a couple days ago. Cleaned the switch
That happened to me about 10 yr ago, still paying -- networks, DSL,
everybody has a machine, OSs, software, cables, new gadgets and cards
and drives, etc etc. Worse than crack.
--R
John Berryman wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060522/ap_on_hi_te/
microsoft_pre_paid_pc_use
Johnny B
http://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/makepaint2.cgi
Either deep green or nickel green, accoreding to this chart for 1975 M-B
models,
On 5/22/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What a great looking auto. What is the name of that color? I might like to
paint mine that color someday.
Is
Heard Ben Heppner singing an aria from Meistersinger on WQXR Sat. night
during a weekend trip to NYC. Several stars were performing operatic hits
at a Met gala/retirement party for outgoing GM Joe Volpe held at Lincoln
Center. Anyway, Heppner has one truly fine Wagnerian tenor voice.
MB
I suppose I'm nowhere near the first to notice that to continue to use
WXP Update it's now required that users allow the installation of what
is essentially spyware to confirm you've got a 'genuine' licensed copy
installed. What'l they think of next?
joe
no comment.
Zoltan Finks wrote:
The condition of this example aside, I must say that that is an awesome
automobile - twin turbo 6.9 litre V8? Anybody know the performance specs on
this thing? Pretty cool. Looks like leather interior?
Brian
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5
Hey Volks, after two recent run-ins with other motorists/bicyclists
which required timely application of my TD's ABS to save my bacon,
I've decided it's time my wife had the same access to bacon-saving
technology as me. So, I'm considering a '92 300TE w/125k as a
suitable, if somewhat temporary
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June 24th is the date for the okieQ, details and times will be posted as
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V Layton wrote:
Hi Folks! and Tom,
There were too many schedule conflicts for yesterday, so all those
signed up have agreed on a new nate, June 10th (saturday) I hope this
frees you up Tom,
I've decided it's time my wife had the same access to bacon-saving
technology as me. So, I'm considering a '92 300TE w/125k as a
SDL's have ABS. And aren't flaming death-traps. (Gasser.)
-- Jim
I'm presuming they also had some large ample women singers to sing
those tunes, perhaps former East German female weightlifters or swimmers
turned crooners? Well, maybe not, they are not ample in the right places.
--R
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Heard Ben Heppner singing an aria from
On two separate occassions lately, the 300TD did not start. I jumped it both
times and voila, it starts. Well, last time, I let it sit for a week before
digging into it and started it before I got to work (just to see) and it
started just fine! Hmm...
Problem - shifter bushings are
coughland yacht!/cough
On 5/22/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
SDL's have ABS. And aren't flaming death-traps. (Gasser.)
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k)
'84 300D (212k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
after 25 years or so, the ACC units become rather temperamental (i'm talking
about the horizontal pushbutton units by VDO, not the vertical button
Chrysler units). If you remove it from the dash and resolder every joint,
they usually work great. I've rebuilt 3 like this with great success.
On
I have a 1990 with 138K on it. Runs good but the little things are starting
to go on it (muffler, idler arm, etc).
Nice car though and decent gas mileage (we get around 20)
Dave W
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From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
With the ignition switched on (Accessory setting) the
fan will work perfectly normal from highest to lowest
speed. With the car on the fan stops working.
Pushing the defrost button or any number of buttons
and changing fuses results makes no difference.
Disconnect (and plug) the vacuum hose to
What sort of mileage do you see on extended highway trips?
On 5/22/06, Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nice car though and decent gas mileage (we get around 20)
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k)
'84 300D (212k)
Gashuffer:
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Hello All,
I noticed that my auxillary cooling fan was not plugged in the other day and
wanted to get that fixed. The fan has never been plugged in and the AC has not
worked since I got the car. After I plugged it in as soon as I started the car
it ran for about 15 seconds and then stopped.
We don't take it on trips - my wife uses it as a beater mobile to drive our
4 kids to soccer, groceries, etc. 4 kids beat on it nicely, and with the
exception of a rear door speaker cover, it has taken all their abuse.
Dave W
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on 5/22/06 1:41 PM, Curt Raymond at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My wife and I decided this weekend that if we don't get this house we've made
an offer on we're going to buy a 116 300SD and a teardrop trailer and tour the
US... I love that woman.
Kewl plan. Better hang onto that girl, LoL.
Mac
Or at least hang on to the 116 300SD .
Quoting Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
on 5/22/06 1:41 PM, Curt Raymond at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My wife and I decided this weekend that if we don't get this house
we've made
an offer on we're going to buy a 116 300SD and a teardrop
In a message dated 5/22/2006 10:33:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I noticed that my auxillary cooling fan was not plugged in the other day and
wanted to get that fixed. The fan has never been plugged in and the AC has
not worked since I got the car. After
Uh, no, I want another 116 SD, so keep the guurl and sell me the car ;-).
I miss my old one (of course I cursed it nonstop for the last three years or
so I had it). I mean the SD of course.
Mac
on 5/22/06 2:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Or at least hang on to the 116
Greetings and Salutations.
This may not apply, however my '85 190E had a fan issue, in that the fan
would not function in the run position unless the key was turned ever so
slightly toward off. Bad ignition switch. HTH
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
One of these
One of those
One of them
One of
Jim Cathey wrote:
I don't either. Ours seemed loudest at low speeds, because the
ambient noise was lower. Reminded me of a straight-cut gearbox
from an old school bus. (Of which I had some experience as a
kid.)
I remember those! They really howled, didn't they?
Joe Knight wrote:
I suppose I'm nowhere near the first to notice that to continue to use
WXP Update it's now required that users allow the installation of what
is essentially spyware to confirm you've got a 'genuine' licensed copy
installed. What'l they think of next?
Imagine that, being
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I noticed that my auxillary cooling fan was not plugged in the other day and
wanted to get that fixed. The fan has never been plugged in and the AC has not
worked since I got the car. After I plugged it in as soon as I started the car
it ran for about 15 seconds and
This gin new email system won't send email as text
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Kevin,while the 2.6 is a 6 cylinder gas, the 2.3 is a 4 cylinder gas
engine. The 2.6 is shoehorned in and is hard to work on and not much faster
than
the
4 cylinder model.
I countered:
These statements are from personal experience, I assume?
That's correct sir, he replied huffily.
Here's my
I think I et a popsicle that color once.
RLE
Heard Ben Heppner singing an aria from Meistersinger on WQXR Sat. night
during a weekend trip to NYC. Several stars were performing operatic hits
at a Met gala/retirement party for outgoing GM Joe Volpe held at Lincoln
Center. Anyway, Heppner has one truly fine Wagnerian tenor voice...
David Brodbeck wrote:
Really? I would think a Michelin was a Michelin. Do they provide a
lower spec tire specifically for Wal Mart?
Michelin makes dozens and dozens of different tires. They are all
Michelin tires. They are NOT all equal. A particular Michelin tire with
a particular name
I prefer the phrase borrowing with extreme prejudice
On 5/22/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Imagine that, being forced to actually buy software instead of stealing it.
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Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (214k)
'84 300D
Car I am working on is a '77 300D, NON TURBO, NO ALDA. The diesel shut off
valve on the IP needs replacement as it will not hold a vacuum.
My concern is getting the...hook...on the end of the valve properly aligned
and engaged with the ...rack within the IP You are working inside a
Batch file. It ran. Virus or not?
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
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Well, they decided to buy a nice 1993 190E 2.3 limited edition with 200K
miles on it. It has maintenance records back to delivery from the original
owner, rebuilt engine and tranny, new tires, all belts and hoses replaced,
new struts, alt, radiator, all of the BIG stuff, and the AC works.
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From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT How long before we end up paying ridiculous $$$...
Joe Knight wrote:
I suppose I'm nowhere near the first to notice
Imagine that, being forced to actually buy software instead of stealing
it.
Imagine that, the richest man in the world insuring that he will remain the
richest man in the world...
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
For what it's worth, the recently resurrected 87 300D with ducttaped
and bandaided transmission turns in 29.5 on the daily commute, and on a
trip this weekend to san diego was pulling down tanks at 33 mpg. Acts like
it has a bit of a lazy turbo, so I'll be checking the usual suspects with
respect
From today's AvWeb Flash;
There's a club for that, too...
An exchange overheard between an Australian charter company and ATC. The
company was in mid-April flying a DC-3 carrying a wedding party at 2000 feet
over
Sydney harbour while the nuptials took place. The flight's pilot made sure ATC
The six is quieter, smoother, and noticeably more powerful...
I was thinking the 2.6 / 5sp was almost as fast (straight line)
as the 16V. Isn't it somewhere around 160hp?
Mitch.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
No, the tires at walmart are lower spec than the same tire elsewhere,
its a fact, they do that to get a cheaper tire.
NOT A FACT. The quality of the Wal-Mart product is reflected in the name
and specifications (speed/load/temperature/treadlife for tires). It
CAN'T be
I am familiar with the trick on the Turbo, Alda equipped engines of
pivoting
the Alda out of the way and visually ensuring that the hook is aligned
with
the rack properly.
Is not the trick to leave the attachments a bit loose and to
put a vacuum on it and see that it sucks itself down? That
Actually I don't have an SD yet, figured touring the US in a 201 would be
rough...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 14:54:20 -0400
From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190E questions
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archer wrote:
Note: Many years ago (30-40-50?) when Sears first started selling Michelin
tires, Consumers Reports tested them and found that Sears Michelins did
not last as long as Dealer Michelins.
Sear purchased and sold many Michelin tires with both the Sears and
Michelin names on them.
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Thu, 18 May 2006 05:26:43 -0400 (EDT) John W. Reames III
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On Wed, 17 May 2006, Bob DuPuy wrote:
Geez guys catch your breath, Bruce was asking about an 82 300CD. last
time I check they came with the 5 cyl 617 engine! I remember a copper
seal
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