Re: [MBZ] Turbo spin down

2006-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I know that diesel turbos don't get as hot as their gas counterparts but I wanted to ask what type of practices people were using in allowing the turbo to slow down before turning the engine off. Nothing special. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] rebuilding a W123 front caliper..

2006-08-27 Thread Trampas
What I do is rebuild the one side and then put piston back in. Use a C clamp to hold that piston in and do the same trick for the other side. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin J. Slater Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 5:36 PM

[MBZ] 1984 300d wipers quit

2006-08-27 Thread Bruce Lulfs
I had the wipers running on delay setting then after a time they just quit. The washers will not work as well. I checked the fuse it is ok. Any ideas? Thanks Bruce Sandy Toledo Ohio Area Biodiesel site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biodieseltolarea 1984 300D (The Beauty) 1985

[MBZ] outside mirror replacement

2006-08-27 Thread Jerry Herrman
Vandals smashed the drivers side (left door) mirror, the glass part on my 82 240D. How do I go about replacing the glass? Anyone done this? Jerry 82 240D 230,000 miles

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread LarryT
Thanks Dwight - The local shoe store said NB doesn't make their shoes in E or EE, EEE, - just goes to show how knowlegable he was. I guess he wanted to make a sale Thanks for the link to a perfectdealer -- I'll take a look ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)

Re: [MBZ] outside mirror replacement

2006-08-27 Thread LarryT
Use a flat wooden stick to pop it out. The extra large paint stir sticks work pretty well but they can be hard to find. Move the mirror to the end of its travel and slide the stick behind the mirror and pry it outward gently until it pops out. Using something wooden prevents damage to the

Re: [MBZ] outside mirror replacement

2006-08-27 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Jerry, On my 79 240D the glass came loose form the base. I just glued it back on-so you should be able to buy just the glass-or have one cut and glue it if the base and frame are still intact. Sorry to hear that. Vandals trashed the mirror on my Forester-electric-cost 300 to replace the whole

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes-the 991's are not in the shoe stores now-they have been replaced by more expensive 992's. But that site-and many others -has EE-not sure about EEE. That perfect dealer site sent me a big catalogue of all models sizes. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] outside mirror replacement

2006-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Vandals smashed the drivers side (left door) mirror, the glass part on my 82 240D. How do I go about replacing the glass? Anyone done this? Some of the mirrors just pop out, but some (later?) ones, heated ones in my experience, are held in via a metal circlip. On those you fold the mirror in

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300d wipers quit

2006-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I had the wipers running on delay setting then after a time they just quit. The washers will not work as well. I checked the fuse it is ok. Any ideas? My money's still on the fuse, given that the washer motor doesn't share much of anything with the wiper except the fuse. (The switches are

Re: [MBZ] rebuilding a W123 front caliper..

2006-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
What I do is rebuild the one side and then put piston back in. Use a C clamp to hold that piston in and do the same trick for the other side. I don't like to do it this way because it prevents a thorough cleaning and drying before reassembly. I use a big washer with a rubber sheet to seal the

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Marshall Booth
ernest breakfield wrote: only if you don't care about things like where your fuel was grown, where the money you spend for fuel goes (i prefer keeping the money you spend for fuel closer to home), who you have to send to a foreign country to defend its supply, and what using it does to the

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Holy cr*p I can't believe the length of this discussion topic - saving money on shoes?? Perhaps this reflects the innate thriftiness of people who take pride in driving 20+ year old cars with 200+ K miles. On 8/26/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes-the 991's are not in the

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300d wipers quit

2006-08-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Has anyone had to replace their 123 wiper transmission or motor? Mine are still good after 23 years (famous last words...). ALS 1983 300TD On 8/26/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had the wipers running on delay setting then after a time they just quit. The washers will not work

Re: [MBZ] Tire changing sucks

2006-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Yeah, I've changed a couple by hand. I now take them to a tire store and pay for it, saves lots of work. Unless you have the right tools, it's a real chore! Peter

Re: [MBZ] Turbo spin down

2006-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Idle or near idle for a couple minutes. Not a problem except on the interstate -- any other time, I'm at or near idle for a while after running hard. On the interstate, all stops include several to 5 or so minutes of idle time before I shut down. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Tire changing sucks

2006-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I now take them to a tire store and pay for it, saves lots of work. Unless you have the right tools, it's a real chore! I bid on a Coats machine once. Didn't get it. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Tire changing sucks

2006-08-27 Thread Zoltan Finks
I always used to wonder just how hardcore a motorcyclist would have to be to actually repair a flat on the road - especially if it was tubeless. Nevertheless, I used to carry a tire changing kit and fix kit, and a little chingaso that allowed me to produce compressed air by turning the engine via

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Marshall Booth wrote: One COULD make a case for using up all THEIR oil first (especially if it's cheaper and more efficient) and then switch to home grown No kidding. All the idiot politicians who tell us to reduce our dependence by burning off the small fraction that we haven't

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Not only thriftiness, but the quest for quality. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Holy cr*p I can't believe the length of this discussion topic - saving money on shoes?? Perhaps this reflects the innate thriftiness of people who take pride in driving 20+ year old cars with 200+ K

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Not only thriftiness, but the quest for quality. ...and a bit of antipathy towards cheap Chinese replicas of the quality goods we used to buy. Have you looked closely at a pair of $50 Dr Scholl's wingtips? From ten feet away, they look like dress shoes. Internally,

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300d wipers quit

2006-08-27 Thread LarryT
Ditto Jm's comment about the fuse - don't just spin it - replace it - they get hairline cracks. BTW, don't forget you need to replace all fuses every 10-15 years - whether they look bad or not. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread LarryT
Mitch wrote:cheap Chinese replicas More more the USA is becoming economically dependant on China. If China starts raising prices and/or taxes the USA economy would take the hit. W'mart stock would drop like a rock, and the rest of the economy would follow. Once those inductries and the

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread LarryT
Mitch wrote:burning off the small fraction that we haven't already burned must think Actually, the amount of oil stick in the ground can only be calculated when you use a number indicating the price you'e willing to pay. For instance, if the economy could stand it, roughly $5/g makes the

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: More more the USA is becoming economically dependant on China. Here's what a Congressman is saying: http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul338.html

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: Actually, the amount of oil stick in the ground can only be calculated when you use a number indicating the price you'e willing to pay. But much of the cost of getting it out is in energy used to grab it. So, to a large extent, it only works if you increase the price of the form

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Is there anything that Shoe Goo can't do? It can even start a 30+ message thread! Powerful stuff. OOT (I guess), I'm now wearing the shoes wit' the goo on 'em. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Tire changing sucks

2006-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I like your idea of using the stabilizer foot as a crushing force though. Really works slick, when it works at all. And yes, Mitch is right - you have to get the opposing bead pulled in and sitting down in the middle trench to make any headway. Also absolutely imperative to start removing

Re: [MBZ] rebuilding a W123 front caliper

2006-08-27 Thread Joe Knight
I will admit to having violated the manual's stricture against splitting the halves of the calipers now on more than one occasion without apparent adverse consequence. Makes inspection/cleaning a bit easier and reinstallation of the pucks a lot easier. Last time on my V'gon following a sudden

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
2/3 of the oil remains in the ground after a well goes dry. That's the promise of enhanced oil recovery using steam, CO2, chemicals, and bugs to recover some of the remaining 2/3.. On 8/27/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LarryT wrote: Actually, the amount of oil stick in the ground

Re: [MBZ] Tire changing sucks

2006-08-27 Thread Harry Watkins
I don't regret suckering up for the HF manual changer and it is Manual. Its anchored to the basement floor so the wheel is anchored waist high and easy to fool with. I have used it about 12 times with satisfying results, which includes two tires for a friend. The biggest problem I had to solve

[MBZ] 82 240D Manual $500 PHX CR

2006-08-27 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Not running. A POS, but w/a manual tranny http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/198670755.html No interest/affiliation/etc.. Chuck Phoenix AZ

[MBZ] [Fwd: Re: rebuilding a W123 front caliper]

2006-08-27 Thread Striplin Admin account
Original Message Subject: Re: rebuilding a W123 front caliper Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:19:15 -0700 From: Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't feen competent to weigh in on the 'to sand or not to sand' issue, but I will admit to having violated the

Re: [MBZ] Tire changing sucks

2006-08-27 Thread Tjohn
This certainly isn't an option for most, but if you have access to a military auto hobby shop, they invariably have a tire machine. Once I learned how to use it, took about a half hour for all four. I started doing it because my metal valves got thrown out one time too many. Tjohn 82 300 SD

[MBZ] this is just stupid

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well gas is down to 2.64 or so, diesel is still 2.99. WTF? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
keep us posted. Luther Gulseth wrote: Remember this one? 1qt oil burned every 250-300 miles. Compression is all 320-380, injectors are clean and good spray. Runs like a scared cat (right Kaleb?). Very minimal drops of oil (2-5 during 9 hours at work) under car each day and no spray on

[MBZ] W124 wiper motor

2006-08-27 Thread Ralph W
I just came in from a short trip in the '90 300D. It's raining here in Michigan at the moment and I had to run the wipers. When first turning the wiper on it is very slow and takes a few minutes before it seems to operate normally. Is there anything which can be done to fix this problem? Is it

Re: [MBZ] 190D crank position sensor?

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thanks dude Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Just got in an 84 190D. Guy said they stole the crank position sensor off it, and included a new (well used) one. It has a cable, with the sensor end almost about like the speedo sensor. Never really heard of a crank position

Re: [MBZ] 124 Trans diagnosis

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, you have to check the coolant temp fully warmed up with your finger. David Brodbeck wrote: Hendrik Riessen wrote: Nah, the really macho amongst us use their mouth to clean the dipstickand no spitting is not allowed. Also allows us to taste the condition of the fluid.

Re: [MBZ] this auction gives me a funny feeling

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well the headlight thing is wierd. Why would anyone stick those on a newer car? Removed them because it had a cracked turn signal? Give me a break, it was probably wrecked. The trailer hitch on the back is a problem also, if I recall its mounted on TOP of the bumper. Jim Cathey wrote:

Re: [MBZ] this auction gives me a funny feeling

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, probably a generic text section, which also leads one to believe there is more to it. Desert Rat wrote: Or, how about fly in and drive this Cadillac home! On 8/24/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: did it say that? I must have missed it. It has a bad tranny as well. And that

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
Actually, we have huge oil reserves here in the States but the oil is locked up in oil rich shale. It takes technology and $$$ to process oil from oil rich shale. We also have huge coal reserves and coal can be converted into gasoline diesel. The entire availability issue is locked in a cost /

Re: [MBZ] Automotive clay

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
probably 2k retail. andrew strasfogel wrote: The estimate to resolve ALL the rust is approx. $3,200. I probably should have asked what's a 278k mile well-maintained 300TD with a clean interior but some chassis rust worth in today's market? The only perforation is in the PS floor area. On

[MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Ralph W
I'm looking for some more input on the '90 300D. Some of you may recall me whining about the 16 Kuhmo tires I had on this car. They have since been replaced with a set of Michelin MXV 215/60's. Same issue as with the Kuhmos. Car is all over the road and tracks every little depression. The W124

Re: [MBZ] Tire changing sucks

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have a nice coats machine. Rich Thomas wrote: I saw in the Harbor Freight email ad some kind of tire changing machine for $30, have no idea how it works, but it appears to be maual (or you could go down to the local llanteria and have Manuel do it).

Re: [MBZ] Another test - switching to plain text

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
He is apparantly sending something other than plain text to the list. Im not sure if these tests he is doing is changing how he receives mail from the list or how is mail client is sending it. Anyway, Im going to disable the attatchment scrubber for now till I can get it to where it provides

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Very very likely bad bearings in the turbo causing worn seals to leak oil into the turbo intake. The other possibility is badly worn valve guides (or incorrectly installed ones) -- this will cause excessive blowby up the valve stems, atomizing the oil and carrying the mist through the mist

Re: [MBZ] W124 wiper motor

2006-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
REmove the covers and lubricate the gears, track, and sliding pin with good synthetic grease before the motor locks up! I don't remember how they come off, but this is really critical for good operation. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Harry Watkins
Ebay is not a bad place to shop for shoes, the last pair I bought was New Balance, 608, 11.5, 2E, new in the box delivered for $59, buy it now. Harry Watkins - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300d wipers quit

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
maybe the motor is bad? Bruce Lulfs wrote: I had the wipers running on delay setting then after a time they just quit. The washers will not work as well. I checked the fuse it is ok. Any ideas? Thanks Bruce Sandy Toledo Ohio Area Biodiesel site

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Yeah, but we gotta give up suburban living, shopping at the mall, and driving 100 miles a day to work for the fuel consumption to fall. Watch for a massive move back into high density city living in the near future! Peter

Re: [MBZ] Tire changing sucks

2006-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Power is nice, but the real advantage to a tire changing machine is that if will clamp the wheel down and give you a leverage point for removing the bead and will have a roller assembly for installing a tire. Beats the h... out of wrestling the whole mess around on the ground! Peter

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300d wipers quit

2006-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
WAsher is separate from the wiper motor, assuming a Benz, so you may have a switch problem. Peter

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The big problem is all the environmentalist left wing wackos. Tom Hargrave wrote: Actually, we have huge oil reserves here in the States but the oil is locked up in oil rich shale. It takes technology and $$$ to process oil from oil rich shale. We also have huge coal reserves and coal can be

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The factory designed the car that way for a reason. Ralph W wrote: I'm looking for some more input on the '90 300D. Some of you may recall me whining about the 16 Kuhmo tires I had on this car. They have since been replaced with a set of Michelin MXV 215/60's. Same issue as with the Kuhmos.

[MBZ] O.T. Vipers Galore

2006-08-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
While driving north on I-17 from Phoenix to Flagstaff yesterday, we started to be passed by what was evidently a Dodge Viper club on an outing. There we, at my best count, 35 - 40 of them. They all sounded sweet. Needless to say, at 79mph (where I had the cruise set) I was being passed like I

[MBZ] Fw: Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Harry Watkins
Ebay is not a bad place to shop for shoes, the last pair I bought was New Balance, 608, 11.5, 2E, new in the box delivered for $59, buy it now. Harry Watkins - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Fw: [Biodiesel] this is just stupid

2006-08-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
Yesterday at the Safeway near my house, #2 was $3.14 and unleaded was $2.80. This morning, #2 is $3.19 and unleaded is $2.70. Go figure. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Biodiesel

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Ralph W
The factory designed the car that way for a reason. I don't disagree with you but I know Dave M. has some pretty crazy tire and wheel setups on his W124's and I'm sure he has made it work. Could be his upgraded sway bars, etc

Re: [MBZ] W124 wiper motor

2006-08-27 Thread Ralph W
I'll give it a shot. I'm sure it needs to be done regardless of my issue. Any idea if any of this is in the service manual? I couldn't find any reference to wiper motor. REmove the covers and lubricate the gears, track, and sliding pin with good synthetic grease before the motor locks up! I

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Zeitgeist
I've experienced the same thing with the 17 rims on my 124--really seems to bumpsteer now. I think this setup amplifies and telegraphs suspension flaws much more than the stock rims. I suspect that with a complete suspension rebuild, it would exhibit much less of this negative tendancy. On

[MBZ] W124 sunroof

2006-08-27 Thread Ralph W
Well I guess this is my day for 124 questions. The sunroof on my car works fine but is in obvious need of lubing. I've read all the dire warning of how dificult it is to work on the 124 sunroof. Is there something I can lube and clean without taking the sunroof panel out and screwing something

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - I clicked on Switching to Plain Test yesterday and it didn't work either, thanx.

2006-08-27 Thread Zeitgeist
Your test was a success...so, you failed. On 8/27/06, Glenn M. Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is yet another test to see if the text body of a post shows up, thanx. ___ Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Ralph W
I think the diffrenece in sidewall height must have a large effect as well. My snow tires are fairly large and compliant. My Indy says he has noticed the same sort of tendencies on other types of cars where larger low profile tires are used over stick setup. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
I can't argue with your logic in regards to west coast refineries and oil out of Alaska but the basic problem is that most of the cheapest oil has been tapped and is being pumped. The rest will cost more to produce and simple economics will tell you that if it costs more to produce something then

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Zeitgeist
Or, more accurately, it's all the rightwing [EMAIL PROTECTED] dragging their obese asses along in their fullsize Ford Valdez SUVs with W'04 bumper stickers firmly affixed. Whei, I feel better now! On 8/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The big problem is all the

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Zeitgeist
What I can't figure out is how MB gets away with installing these big rims/low profile tires on their new cars. Mine came off of an '06 C230. On 8/27/06, Ralph W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think the diffrenece in sidewall height must have a large effect as well. My snow tires are fairly large

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Chuck Landenberger
I will be mounting new tires and wheels on my 1992 500E this week. Wheels - 17x8.5 AMG Tires - Bridgestone Potenza 245/45x17 Rolling circumference is the same as the original stock wheel/tire. I'll keep all posted.. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ As info ... 1986 190E 2.3 16V with 18x8

Re: [MBZ] W124 wiper motor

2006-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Any idea if any of this is in the service manual? I couldn't find any reference to wiper motor. Almost certainly not covered. All they do is replace subassemblies. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread David Brodbeck
andrew strasfogel wrote: Holy cr*p I can't believe the length of this discussion topic - saving money on shoes?? Perhaps this reflects the innate thriftiness of people who take pride in driving 20+ year old cars with 200+ K miles. After having major problems with two of my cars in as

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread David Brodbeck
Tom Hargrave wrote: Actually, we have huge oil reserves here in the States but the oil is locked up in oil rich shale. It takes technology and $$$ to process oil from oil rich shale. And natural gas. Lots of it. It's like cooking oil out of asphalt. The problem with oil shale and tar sands

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread David Brodbeck
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: The big problem is all the environmentalist left wing wackos. They'd quiet down if companies like BP didn't keep proving them right about the environmental damage from oil extraction. Until they clean up their act, start maintaining their pipelines and caring about

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Steve MacSween
on 8/27/06 2:48 PM, David Brodbeck at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps this reflects the innate thriftiness of people who take pride in driving 20+ year old cars with 200+ K miles. After having major problems with two of my cars in as many weeks I'm having to remind myself that I *like*

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Steve MacSween
on 8/27/06 2:48 PM, David Brodbeck at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Holy cr*p I can't believe the length of this discussion topic - saving money on shoes?? Perhaps this reflects the innate thriftiness of people who take pride in driving 20+ year old cars with 200+ K

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread David Brodbeck
Steve MacSween wrote: Wlll, do like I do and -- even when taking a BIG hit -- try (yeah, I know, I find it hard too) to remind yourself that even buying and installing a used engine on most of our cars, is less than the retail sales tax on a new Hyundai. At least here in Canada. If the

[MBZ] Mercedes Benz classic car center

2006-08-27 Thread dan elliott
Hello All, Not sure if this made the list but I read in a magazine that MB was opening the first manufacturer backed classic car center in Inrvine CA. The center will offer sales, restoration and search assistance for models 20 years and older. I did a google search and sure enough I

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread David Brodbeck
Steve MacSween wrote: - one customer with an old Dakota just sank $2500 into the truck over four months, against my friend's advice (some of it shouted at the guy). An old rusty work truck with zero resale value. Then the transport inspector pulled him over (commercial vehicle plates, so he's

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
Dave typed: After having major problems with two of my cars in as many weeks I'm having to remind myself that I *like* old cars, even though it often doesn't make much logical or financial sense to own them. I like to call that the Old Car Blues and I always try to remember that no matter how

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Ralph W wrote: Car is all over the road and tracks every little depression. The W124 comes standard with 15 tires so I went back to the original wheels this weekend which have Michilin Pilot Alpine 195/65's on them. Handling of the vehicle is vastly improved Sure sounds like your 16's are

Re: [MBZ] W124 wiper motor

2006-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Sure sounds like the mechanism is gummed up or binding. I shipped my spare monowiper to Berryman several months ago, so you better get it cleaned and lubed before something expensive happens. I don't think you'll like the price on a new one, but they are fairly easy to install. Mitch in MI

[MBZ] Viola, maybe I might be able to contribute one day

2006-08-27 Thread Glenn M. Brown
Kaleb, Thanx. The only thing I can think of is that your disabling the attatchment scrubber allows my text body to show up. I have no idea why. Thanx again.

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
You shouldn't have any change at all in suspension operation with larger diameter rim/thinner tire combinations other than considerably rougher ride and improved steering response due to the stiffer tire sidewalls. If you are in fact experiencing handling changes other than above, the offset

Re: [MBZ] W124 sunroof

2006-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Use MB sunroof paste, it's a dry lubricant that won't hold dust. Grease any other sort will result in binding eventually. The W123 and W124 sunroof systems are similar except that the W124 has the lift feature. Main failure mode is fracture of the lift angles that the body panel is bolted

Re: [MBZ] W124 wiper motor

2006-08-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Ralph W wrote: I'll give it a shot. I'm sure it needs to be done regardless of my issue. Any idea if any of this is in the service manual? I couldn't find any reference to wiper motor. REmove the covers and lubricate the gears, track, and sliding pin with good synthetic grease before the

[MBZ] 1983 240D in Columbus OH

2006-08-27 Thread Sunil Hari
http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/199224076.html How much would a new/rebuilt rear end cost? Or might the problem be something else entirely? -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Harry Watkins
What Bob said. Harry Watkins - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave typed: After having major problems with two of my cars in as many weeks I'm having to remind myself that I *like* old cars, even though it often doesn't make much logical or financial

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Marshall Booth
Zeitgeist wrote: What I can't figure out is how MB gets away with installing these big rims/low profile tires on their new cars. Mine came off of an '06 C230. You can put any width tire/wheel you want on the car and the steering neutrality won't change as long as the circumference is the

[MBZ] 1974 240D $700 or 1982 300SD $800?

2006-08-27 Thread kevin kraly
I'm ready to put my $700 from the sale of the 300CD into another car. I put an ad out there for a cheap fixer, and I've got options. The first is a Manny tranny 1974 240D with crank windows (imagine that!) that runs and looks good, starts dependably and has no issues other than a dying

Re: [MBZ] Automotive clay

2006-08-27 Thread redghost
I can be convinced to play with paint as well. Need to clay the e300d with 10 year old paint. she wants to repaint. I think $40 of clay and elbow grease is a better investment On Aug 24, 2006, at 10:55 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: I thought Automotive Clay did things like own Gumps and

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
You are almost correct. We are building a huge refinery in China that will supply the west coast with gas and diesel. And why are we building it in China?? Because all of the tree huggers on the left coast screamed Not in my back yard!! when we tried to build one in the States! I

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick
That accounts for the problem -- you have 1/2 outside offset. You will need correct offset wheels, and MB changed the offset between the models. Peter

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Zeitgeist
As we tree-huggers say: The SUV is an indicator species...a specious species. It's an indicator of our overall indifference to the obvious over consumption of said commodity. On 8/27/06, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree. The SUVs may be burning a lot of fuel but its our

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
Probably not, we'll just adjust and move on as we always have. I've been around long enough to remember sub $0.30 gas prices and the panics during the short term gas crises in the 70's. Back then, the major auto makers were producing cars that got 9 - 14 MPG in the city and the gas crunch resulted

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
The experts are comparing total cost of ownership and they are factoring in city driving. You are better off purchasing a 4 cylincer conventional vehicle because the total cost of ownership is much lower. The difference offsets the savings until you reach the 10 year mark, assuming you drive

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D in Columbus OH

2006-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Sunil Hari wrote: How much would a new/rebuilt rear end cost? Or might the problem be something else entirely? Nobody buys new or rebuilt diffs for a 240D, the cars don't make enough power to put any stress on them, so used ones abound. If both back wheels are locked, it's either brakes or

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Tom Hargrave
So is ordering a T bone steak at a restaurant or going out on a Saturday night drive or renting a tux for an important social event. My point is that there will always be conspicuous consumers in our culture and most of us fall into and out of the roll, even tree huggers. Thanks, Tom Hargrave

Re: [MBZ] W124 and 16 wheels

2006-08-27 Thread Ralph W
Isn't a 7mm difference closer to 1/4 or am I missing something? Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 6:15 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
The current hybrids are a joke unless you live in a big city and do all your driving on side streets, an old MB diesel gets better mileage on the highway than a Prius. and they aren't built to last. The honda hybrids get lousy mileage on the highway and have the lifespan of a fruitfly ( I have

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - I clicked on Switching to Plain Test yesterday and it didn't work either, thanx.

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That is how the mail is delivered to you from the list, it has nothing to do with what formatting you are using to sent messages to the list. Glenn M. Brown wrote: This is yet another test to see if the text body of a post shows up, thanx. ___

Re: [MBZ] A little question on biodiesel relavent to this list

2006-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont see how that prevents more refineries from being built, or more oil exploration going on, especially off the coast of florida. Zeitgeist wrote: Or, more accurately, it's all the rightwing [EMAIL PROTECTED] dragging their obese asses along in their fullsize Ford Valdez SUVs with W'04

  1   2   >