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1980? With the battery under the hood? Certainly in the SL's it
had long moved to the trunk, and I thought the main reason was heat.
-- Jim
On Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:30:36 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I can pick up a 94 (I think) E420 (has been babied w/ money no object)
for $6500. Local car. Any thoughts?
You'll never be satisified with the acceleration of the 240D again.
But why the drastic change?
Craig
So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio.
No whining about how hot any of you are.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 154K
Litchfield Park, AZ
I'll trade you that nice dry 116 for a sticky humid 90 any day. at least
you can hide in the shade and it does some good.
--Robert
Bob Rentfro wrote:
So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio.
No whining about how hot any of you are.
Bob Rentfro
Bob...how do you handle it? Why it barely reached 113 here.
Speaking of.I threw a bottle of Water Wetter in today and saw the
temp drop about 3 degrees as compared to yesterday. (went to 2 notches
below 100, stop and go with A/C on) That stuff works!
On 6/3/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
buy it and drive it like you stole it. But it will sound like every other
car on the road.
On 6/3/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:30:36 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I can pick up a 94 (I think) E420 (has been babied w/ money no object)
for $6500.
Wife's car. I'd keep the 240D for me.
Her personality would fit an E420 -- large bust'd redhead.
Unfortunately, the 240D fits MY personality perfectly (sigh).
D.
On 6/3/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:30:36 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I can
Water Wetter rocks. Back in the day the treads on that used to be as good as
the oil treads.
Bob Rentfro
- Original Message -
From: Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's Hot
July 4th a couple of years ago my then AF Reserve daughter in Qatar reported
145 degrees. My eyeballs would melt. Son in Kuwait says 112 is normal.
'But it's a dry heat' - yeah, like in an oven.
BillR
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Bob
Hey, if any of you up here in the NW are interested in a cheap W201, I've
taken a quick look at this one. It's beat, but can probably be had for way
less than the asking price. I have pics of the (trashed) grey tex interior,
if anyone cares to see them. It doesn't currently run, but I think it
buy it and drive it like you stole it. But it will sound like every other
car on the road.
Exactly, Sunil! Oh, it's a gasser? So what, but when it's a diesel, YEAH!
Klatta Klatta Klatta Klatta Klatta and no EFI to deal with!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
Casey,
Is it a 5 speed...?.. What's with the spoiler? and it looks like
there is a badge on the right side of the trunk?
On Jun 3, 2006, at 6:37 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
Hey, if any of you up here in the NW are interested in a cheap
W201, I've
taken a quick look at this one. It's beat,
Sorry, it's a slushbox. The spoiler looks like a 16v knock-off. The badge
on the right side of the trunk says 2.3, which is correct for that model of
190E. Black w/grey interior is a nice combo, but it's just plain beat.
On 6/3/06, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Casey,
Is it a
145...that's insane! and I thought 125 going through Death Valley a few
years ago in the middle of summer was bad ( actually it was nice and
cool inside the van with both AC's cranking, but when we stepped out to
take pictures the first time, we both scalded our hands on the door
handles and I
or an August 100+
On Sat, 03 Jun 2006 18:24:42 -0500, Robert Tara Ludwick
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'll trade you that nice dry 116 for a sticky humid 90 any day. at least
you can hide in the shade and it does some good.
--Robert
Bob Rentfro wrote:
So...I get up to get ready for
I think it has Euro bumpers? That would explain the battery up front.
The battery was moved to the trunk to make room for the ACC servo
(that we all love).
Wife will not be happy, but I'll have to at least look at this one --
On 6/3/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You're still just talking about it? Have your BIL go with you to
check it out. Take your check book and Debbie (you won't let her drive
it if you drive it first).
On 6/3/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Wife's car. I'd keep the 240D for me.
Her personality would fit an E420 -- large bust'd
It's called reciprocity, and most states practice it. It is the sharing of
motor vehicle information, driving infractions, and other information you may
consider minor until you try to register a vehicle in another state or get a
permit to move one, then they sayoh, Mr. Striplin, we seem
In a message dated 6/3/2006 3:31:03 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I can pick up a 94 (I think) E420 (has been babied w/ money no object) for
$6500. Local car. Any thoughts?
No, I won't give you the phone number of the seller.
Don,
The price is right,
That is a very pretty car.
On Friday, June 2, 2006, at 09:24 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote:
So, tomorrow I will purchase a late 50's MB (attached picture) and
trade it
for a rebuilt OM617 (w/20kmi on the clock) for the Blue Bomber. Man,
I love
the bargining business..
--
Luther KB5QHU
There is a BLUE version now instead of just the red. Blue is for use
in DIESEL. I have two bottles. One is being put in Gump, the other
for the e300d when I change coolant.
On Saturday, June 3, 2006, at 04:53 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
Water Wetter rocks. Back in the day the treads on that
Damn, I may have to bite. BiL and I can hammer that out and get it
sold for mucho dinero, or maybe he wants to drive.
On Saturday, June 3, 2006, at 06:37 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
Hey, if any of you up here in the NW are interested in a cheap W201,
I've
taken a quick look at this one. It's beat,
1972 Mercedes 220 DIESEL sedan, stick, Low miles on rebuilt motor,
completely new brake system, new master and slave clutch cylinders,
Very nice condition for it's age but not perfect. a few small cosmetic
issues and a paint job before next winter would be a good idea for this
classic. Last
James wrote:
It's called reciprocity, and most states practice it. It is the sharing
of motor vehicle information, driving infractions, and other information...
I think that's what my friend was talking about. - brian
-Robert wrote:
( never once was I actually speeding when pulled
On Jun 3, 2006, at 10:02 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
Sorry, it's a slushbox. The spoiler looks like a 16v knock-off.
The badge
on the right side of the trunk says 2.3, which is correct for that
model of
190E. Black w/grey interior is a nice combo, but it's just plain
beat.
Anyone want to
We agree on that. She would get up at 3:30 or so to work out because it was
still cool - about 110 or so. Ever wonder why different parts of the world
made progress in different ways at different times - A few months of that
each year would change some things here also. Son said that the low
Howdy -
Tried to open http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ but ai get a access is
forbidden. I thought I had been in before but don;t recall doing anything
different.
Is it still possible to get into this site?
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
A Blood Test for your oil -
I was wondering about the biodegradable wiring on this. Anyone have data on
how many years after manufacture this starts to happen?
On 6/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I
That would be the era of the rotting underhood wiring harness, probably
medium expensive on that model.
Don't remember who was looking for MB Paint Codes, but found this site.
http://www.landiss.com/paintcodes.htm
Take care,
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
redghost wrote:
Axles from a Montero and the tranfercase should fit under the Porsche.
That is a mid engine though, so might have to transplant a Fiero engine
instead. There were a couple in the yard that would be good donors.
I believe the engine/transaxle in the Citation is identical to
I was looking for one, but not a 30-year-old car for $3000.
On 6/4/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
1972 Mercedes 220 DIESEL sedan, stick, Low miles on rebuilt motor,
completely new brake system, new master and slave clutch cylinders,
Very nice condition for it's age but not perfect. a
I have receipts for all those things for an engine I have sitting in my
garage as well, does that make the engine good, no. What it tom ready
to be rid of, the engine or the ponton? Tom has a bad habit of not
follow up on deals. He has called me on a few different occasions
wanting to deal,
I had joked right afterwards that the next thing they would come up with
would be a credit card machine you could use to pay right there in the
cop car.
Robert Tara Ludwick wrote:
The driving record is what really sucks these days about getting a bogus
ticket.
I drove a semi for years and
Yea, forgot about the starter deal. That would be the killer of it.
The throttle cable is on the passenger side on both though.
Marshall Booth wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
that Im not 100% sure of. It wont have to be from a turbo though, the
190D/E etc all used the 722.4, which should
Just depends on how many miles are on it, what kind of shape its in etc.
You will have some expensive computer boxes on that car for the engine
that can fail. Its also only going to get 20 tops highway miles if you
keep your foot out of it. Oh, and you have to burn premium in it.
Otherwise,
that sucks, hope your AC works good.
Bob Rentfro wrote:
So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio.
No whining about how hot any of you are.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 154K
Litchfield Park, AZ
___
http://www.striplin.net
For
oh, about 10 or so.
LT Don wrote:
I was wondering about the biodegradable wiring on this. Anyone have data on
how many years after manufacture this starts to happen?
On 6/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I
That would be the era of the rotting underhood wiring harness,
On 6/4/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I believe the engine/transaxle in the Citation is identical to the Fiero.
After the Fiero came out, I figured that just about any FWD angine/trans/
subframe/suspension could be used to make a mid-engine car. How about
The interesting thing to
When is a new car reasonable? The last new car purchase of mine was 1991.
13 grand for a Honda Accord LX.
Regards,
Robert Massmann
Wilmington, Ohio
87 190D 2.5 Turbo 255K?
85 300CD 327K
82 300D 327K
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 210K (Diesel)
- Original Message -
From: kevin kraly [EMAIL
Brian,
If you don't pay. The issuing state WILL notify your state DMV and they
will put a Revocation/Suspension Tag on your license DAHIK.
When you go to renew you will have to pay the fine at an exorbitant
price i.e.
They add a handling fee to the original fine. BTDT.
Russ W.
Zoltan Finks
Needs a complete dash, windshield and driver's seat bottom. Like I said,
it's beat.
Here's some pics, if they're not stripped from the list:
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k)
'84 300D (213k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg
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'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jun 04 17:00:59 2006
Received: from
Do the military vehicles have AC?
-Dave Walton
94S350, 99E300
On 6/3/06, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
July 4th a couple of years ago my then AF Reserve daughter in Qatar
reported
145 degrees. My eyeballs would melt. Son in Kuwait says 112 is normal.
'But it's a dry heat' - yeah, like in an
They are [were, in her case] both mechanics, so they don't drive them, they
just work on them. The shops are not air conditioned, though.
BillR
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of dave walton
Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 2:43 PM
To: Mercedes
Just give them time, before you know it, they will have little handheld
tablets similar to what ups has with a card swiper on it linked to
satellite in the car .
You know, since they're going to run it like a business anyway, they
could at least give stamps :-) That would at least take some
LT Don wrote:
I was wondering about the biodegradable wiring on this. Anyone have data on
how many years after manufacture this starts to happen?
Ten years is about average for the life of the wiring harnesses, but
there's a wide range.
It's a very NICE car, but not one that should be
redghost wrote:
There is a BLUE version now instead of just the red. Blue is for use
in DIESEL. I have two bottles. One is being put in Gump, the other
for the e300d when I change coolant.
The blue is for use in engine that have cavitation problems. Mercedes
diesels (at least thru the
Yet another claim to be Last yr Mercedes did everything by hand --
and in the middle of a model's production run that went from '68
to'76.
On 6/4/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I was looking for one, but not a 30-year-old car for $3000.
On 6/4/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy -
Tried to open http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ but ai get a access is
forbidden. I thought I had been in before but don;t recall doing anything
different.
Is it still possible to get into this site?
Several people on another list have complained to Mercedes
Call Rusty in the morning and get a price for the engine wiring
harness. Then find out when it was last replaced on the car you
might be lucky, since you indicated that it's well cared for.
On 6/4/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I was wondering about the biodegradable wiring on this.
OK Don wrote:
Donald, you continue to miss the point - one Mercedes is NOT ENOUGH.
You need the SEL for hauling people around. You need the SLC for fun and
class! Even though they are Mercedes', you need an extra car when you
are relying on cars this old for your primary transportation.
Agreed - your parking challenge is even wurse than mine. I had room to
widen the drive on both sides, and can now park four cars in the
drive. Of course, that means one is still in the street untill our son
takes it off the school in the fall.
If I buy that 450SLC in OKC
The battery was moved to the trunk to make room for the ACC servo
(that we all love).
I disagree. Our '76 SL, for example has the rear battery and
no ACC at all. I maintain that the battery was driven to the
rear by the underhood heat issues of the early underhood
catalytic converters (in 75
Could be. However, the changes introduced in '77 are listed as -
* Catalytic converters moved downstream. Catalytic converters
moved back beneath the floor
* Climate-control system introduced (Type 1)
* Battery moved to trunk
I would think that if ACC was offered as an option, and
It's only 115 today. Don't think I'll need a sweater, though.
My AC is doing fine. I have a 65 degree delta T, but the only issue is that
it that once in awhile it still kinda does that failing into a mid position
where I get the cold air out of all the cabin orificies.
Bob Rentfro
-
What is reasonable anymore?
Houses are $400K, cars are $45K, fuel is $3.10, a round of golf is $135, a
soda out of a machine at a hotel is $2, etc, etc, etc.
Bob Rentfro
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From: Robert Massmann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
engine to me, ponton to Tom. Engine came from wrecked 116.
On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 10:08:03 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
I have receipts for all those things for an engine I have sitting in my
garage as well, does that make the engine good, no. What it tom ready
to be rid
I never owned a new car- but I've had 16 used ones. If I had a new one
I wouldn't be rigging a piece of string to my shutoff valve and feeding
it through the radiator grill so that I can shut the car off without
opening the hood (my shutoff valve is spoiled.)
But new cars are no fun, they
Then the Ebayers will show up with the copied disks..
On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 15:44:14 -0500, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy -
Tried to open http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ but ai get a access is
forbidden. I thought I had been in before but don;t
The interesting thing to note is that the Fiero was a quick
engineer vehicle.
Lots of parts bin engineering in that one. Pontiac wanted
a plastic 2-seat sports car to compete with the Corvette,
but could never gain approval from GM for that. So they
came up with a sporty commuter car, with
What is reasonable anymore?
A local dealer advertised a Hyundai Accent for $6500
after a $5000 rebate last week, that seemed reasonable to
me. (the last new car I bought was about $4800 before taxes)
Mitch.
yep
Robert Tara Ludwick wrote:
Just give them time, before you know it, they will have little handheld
tablets similar to what ups has with a card swiper on it linked to
satellite in the car .
You know, since they're going to run it like a business anyway, they
could at least give stamps
So which email list might that be? Thats quite a shame that people
would be that way on such a list.
Marshall Booth wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy -
Tried to open http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ but ai get a access is
forbidden. I thought I had been in before but don;t recall doing
So you going to buy that thing? If not, I might.
OK Don wrote:
Agreed - your parking challenge is even wurse than mine. I had room to
widen the drive on both sides, and can now park four cars in the
drive. Of course, that means one is still in the street untill our son
takes it off the school
Sounds like the throttle position sensor to me on the hesitation. As
for the idle deal, sounds like you are talking about the idle air valve
that you had replaced.
Mark E. Peneguy wrote:
Friends:
Recently, I started having a problem with hesitation when I accelerate
from a dead stop.
o, well you do know that 116 version is going to have to be modified
a little to fit in the 123, and it will have 10 less hp.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
engine to me, ponton to Tom. Engine came from wrecked 116.
On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 10:08:03 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
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