[MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
Andrew, Unless you plan on repainting, do not use Brillo on your bundt alloy wheel(s)? I tend to use Simple Green when I wash mine and this does quite a good job, but yours may be worse. Worst case scenario, without adversely affecting the paint/clear coat, I'd try Easy-Off oven cleaner. Good luck. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY
[MBZ] Cory Lidle crash animation
http://www.ntsb.gov/events/2007/Manhattan-NY/AnimationDescription.htm ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[MBZ] Chasing down blower problem
My fan is working intermittentantly. Can anyone suggest where to look for likely failure points? It would be great if I can change a relay and fix it. Is that too optimistic? This is on the 1985 TD. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback
Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
Yes ... but Regina won't thank anyone for taking YOUR car off of the property! On 5/3/07, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb suggested that somebody should buy this car: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=222085001 Instead, I you should buy this one: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=221355344 It has lower miles, its cleaner, cheaper, comes with an extra set of wheels, and if you buy it now I will throw in a set of sheepskin seat covers. :-) Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K (For Sale) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- LT Don The Crazy Coastie http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org
Re: [MBZ] Cory Lidle crash animation
Like I said from day one: a classic approach-turn stall. On 5/3/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.ntsb.gov/events/2007/Manhattan-NY/AnimationDescription.htm ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- LT Don The Crazy Coastie http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org
Re: [MBZ] 82 or 3 TD 3rd seat ?'s
Ralph, I would be very interested. I got the wagon home today and hope to have it running well enough tomorrow to put it on the road and will be needing the third seat and belts before too long. Thanks, Mike - Original Message - From: Ralph W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 or 3 TD 3rd seat ?'s I just sold my other parts wagon which still had the third row seat. Easy to install. I added it to the wagon when it was still running. I did not however have shoulder belts. I was able to rig up some lap belts. I can contact the new owner and see if he is willing to sell. Let me know. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (parts car) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 11:15 PM Subject: [MBZ] 82 or 3 TD 3rd seat ?'s Can I add the third row seat to any TD? Does anyone have one with seatbelts and hardware they would like to part with? The wagon I found is brown with a tanish interior, kinda yellowy tanIs that palomino? I'm not real picky on color as long as it's in decent shape. I need to get something that will haul all of us(7) and get decent mileage. Gas and diesel are killing me at $3.12 a gallon and only getting 7-8 and 12 MPG. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] navistar-slaps-with-ford-with-2-billion-lawsuit
To quote GET OFF THE CRACK!!! -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (245 kmi) For Sale '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine '85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine Quoting Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: body: chevy engine: duramax tranny: allison = perfect truck. Luther wrote: Add the Allison tranny to that and you've got a rock solid truck. Body-Ford Engine-Cummins/Dodge Tranny-Allison-Chevy -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Chasing down blower problem
Are you being serious or are you trying to get marshall out of the woodwork? :) On Thu, May 03, 2007 at 08:59:57PM -0400, Chris Kueny wrote: My fan is working intermittentantly. Can anyone suggest where to look for likely failure points? It would be great if I can change a relay and fix it. Is that too optimistic? This is on the 1985 TD. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback
Re: [MBZ] Chasing down blower problem
Quite serious, unfortunately. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chasing down blower problem Are you being serious or are you trying to get marshall out of the woodwork? :) On Thu, May 03, 2007 at 08:59:57PM -0400, Chris Kueny wrote: My fan is working intermittentantly. Can anyone suggest where to look for likely failure points? It would be great if I can change a relay and fix it. Is that too optimistic? This is on the 1985 TD. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Mercedes diesel swap into Toyota FJ-40?
On 5/3/07, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd have thought they'd have used Toyota diesels. They look similar though, I wonder if somebody saw a Toyota diesel and thought it was from a Mercedes. I bet a 617 would work out well. The original I6 wasn't a super powerhouse... If I were going to do it I'd use a 4BT Cummins though. What about a GMC 6.5 or 6.2? There are 350 conversion kits, aren't the mounts the same? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo
[MBZ] Scout III-- sorta...
There WAS a prototype Scout III.. http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Scouter4/scoutiii.htm It obviously didn't see production.. Doesn't look a BIT like the Scout II.. Wish I could find a solid one with the SD33T Turbodiesel.. :) MMm... They make a fiberglass reproduction tub if someone wants to go insane rebuilding one!
Re: [MBZ] navistar-slaps-with-ford-with-2-billion-lawsuit
Body-Ford Engine-Cummins/Dodge Tranny-Allison-Chevy If only the big Three would pool their resources! I do like the Ford's larger rear seats and rear door opening in the crew cab models compared to the Dodge Quad Cab that I have. The 6.0L and 6.4L ProblemsStroke engines scared me away, and I really didn't want another 7.3L in a used truck. Our Dodge has been used to pull the travel trailer and to help out the local dragon boat club haul boats to several races here in the Northwest. 4 900lb boats on a 4000lb trailer along with all of the gear weighing an additional 600LB totaling around 8200lb, no sweat! They've always hauled them behind underrated tow vehicles bearly able to hold highway speeds and not really substantial enough to safely handle the load either. ON the subject of diesel engines, they're thinking of buying a used 14-16' box truck to haul the gear with a large enough diesel engine that can also pull the boats, something more powerful than the 4cyl Isuzu NPR. Any suggestions? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
[MBZ] Today's Diesel Prices
http://gasbuddy.com Don't worry-- they include us oilburners, and have for some time.. There's probably someplace close to you, either a city or state site located on this.. Hope it helps you save a buck or two.. AJ toledogasprices.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Mercedes diesel swap into Toyota FJ-40?
Toyota diesels were a reverse engineered MB diesel. They look almost identical to an OM615/OM616, right down to the valve cover. Jeff Zedic
Re: [MBZ] OT: Mercedes diesel swap into Toyota FJ-40?
Funny how that happens - The early Datsun sports cars were copied from MGs, the Subaru is a German Goliath copy - On 5/4/07, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Toyota diesels were a reverse engineered MB diesel. They look almost identical to an OM615/OM616, right down to the valve cover. Jeff Zedic -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] OT: Mercedes diesel swap into Toyota FJ-40?
Would this one work? http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/4774315.html --R
Re: [MBZ] Chasing down blower problem
Check fuse, then if that is good when blower is not working hit it, if it starts working then you most likely have worn out brushes on the blower motor, at which point you call Rusty. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Kueny Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 9:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Chasing down blower problem My fan is working intermittentantly. Can anyone suggest where to look for likely failure points? It would be great if I can change a relay and fix it. Is that too optimistic? This is on the 1985 TD. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Mercedes diesel swap into Toyota FJ-40?
6.2 or 6.5 is probably an easier swap but at the cost (on the 6.2 anyway) of usable torque. The 4bt is also a smaller engine and pretty easy to find I'm given to understand. It should also give better fuel economy should one care about that. -Curt Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 23:00:32 -0700 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Mercedes diesel swap into Toyota FJ-40? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 5/3/07, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd have thought they'd have used Toyota diesels. They look similar though, I wonder if somebody saw a Toyota diesel and thought it was from a Mercedes. I bet a 617 would work out well. The original I6 wasn't a super powerhouse... If I were going to do it I'd use a 4BT Cummins though. What about a GMC 6.5 or 6.2? There are 350 conversion kits, aren't the mounts the same? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri May 04 13:08:48 2007 Received: from host337.ipowerweb.com ([72.22.69.22]) by server8.arterytc8.net with smtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) id 1HjxWh-0002Gb-DR for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 04 May 2007 13:08:47 + Received: (qmail 69035 invoked from network); 4 May 2007 13:05:38 - Received: from unknown (HELO ?127.0.0.1?) (206.109.43.202) by host337.ipowerweb.com with SMTP; 4 May 2007 13:05:38 - Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 04 May 2007 08:08:45 -0500 From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Thunderbird 1.5.0.10 (Windows/20070221) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.9.cp2 Subject: [MBZ] Diesel dealers provide a pipeline to rare, green cars X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 04 May 2007 13:08:48 - http://www.nytimes.com/cnet/CNET_2100-11389_3-6180409.html?pagewanted=print May 4, 2007 Diesel dealers provide a pipeline to rare, green cars Elsa Wenzel, for News.com To serve a growing demand for greener, cheaper transportation, a new class of used car dealers has found a niche selling biodiesel-ready autos. Around the country, dealerships hawking green diesel cars are attracting middle-class drivers motivated by high gas prices and the threat of global warming. More than a dozen of these businesses are concentrated along the West Coast, where the biodiesel subculture is breaking into the mainstream. Most of these clean-diesel entrepreneurs rely exclusively on the Internet for advertising, using their own Web sites and Craigslist classifieds to lure potential buyers, while a minority also showcase their wheels from streetside auto lots. In 2003, I came out of the closet and became a full-blown car dealer, said Steve Ahl, a former recycled-lumber salesman who is outfitting his used diesel car lot in Ukiah, Calif., with solar panels. This isn't the typical suede shoe used car lot operation. MORE...
Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
Lt. Don wrote: Yes ... but Regina won't thank anyone for taking YOUR car off of the property! That's true, but the guy who is selling the truck I want will be happy and MY WIFE will thank anyone who buys, so she can stop hearing about it. She doesn't care how often I buy and sell cars, as long as she doesn't have to be involved and as long as I don't mess with her car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K (For Sale)
Re: [MBZ] navistar-slaps-with-ford-with-2-billion-lawsuit
yes, there were 3 prototypes made. 2 still known to exist. very advanced for its day. body was kevlar composite. imagine a scout that would not rust on a drivetrain that runs forever. it was to be introduced as the 1981 model year http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/scouter4/scoutiii.htm http://members.aol.com/patdecker2/SSIII.html At 04:43 PM 5/3/2007, you wrote: Was there a Scout III? -Curt Date: Thu, 03 May 2007 12:19:14 -0500 From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] navistar-slaps-with-ford-with-2-billion-lawsuit To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed h maybe its time for international to enter the light truck/ travellall/SUV market (again) Now they have the right to use international again. can you say International Scout IV? At 08:43 AM 5/3/2007, you wrote: FYI- http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/02/navistar-slaps-with-ford-with-2- billion-lawsuit/ Nobody loves me like my mother, and she could be jivin' too. - B. B. King ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
[MBZ] Dragon boat toter
International with the previously mentioned DT466. The options you want if you can find them are low profile and Allison auto, (so todays numbskulls can drive it) and air suspension. We bought a 99 in Gilmore CA with a 24 foot box, DT466, 6 speed, and air suspension for $10k a couple of years ago. DT 466 was designed in the famed IH design facility in Germany and is not only used in trucks, but also such IH tractors as the 1066 through 1486, and they run forever. Many farmers still use these tractors rather than buying new, because the engine has not been available in new tractors since the demise of IHC. ON the subject of diesel engines, they're thinking of buying a used 14-16' box truck to haul the gear with a large enough diesel engine that can also pull the boats, something more powerful than the 4cyl Isuzu NPR. Any suggestions? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] Dragon boat toter
you can 'chip' the DT466 to get more power. The tractor pullers get lots of hp out of the ag version. i don't know what the most hp record is for the engine. It is probably in the high hundreds. At 08:56 AM 5/4/2007, you wrote: International with the previously mentioned DT466. The options you want if you can find them are low profile and Allison auto, (so todays numbskulls can drive it) and air suspension. We bought a 99 in Gilmore CA with a 24 foot box, DT466, 6 speed, and air suspension for $10k a couple of years ago. DT 466 was designed in the famed IH design facility in Germany and is not only used in trucks, but also such IH tractors as the 1066 through 1486, and they run forever. Many farmers still use these tractors rather than buying new, because the engine has not been available in new tractors since the demise of IHC. ON the subject of diesel engines, they're thinking of buying a used 14-16' box truck to haul the gear with a large enough diesel engine that can also pull the boats, something more powerful than the 4cyl Isuzu NPR. Any suggestions? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] My new car
I can see you going down Katy freeway in rush hour. On 5/3/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure if it will pass inspection. --R http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/05/spider_car.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
[MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI
I know many of you are knowledgeable on VW models. We're looking casually at an '04 Golf TDI and need the inside information regarding any known issues with that particular model. We may go look at it today or tomorrow, but want any red flags to save us a trip. Brian 83 240D
Re: [MBZ] Diesel dealers provide a pipeline to rare, green cars
As people see how really easy this is and how much sense it makes, we're going to see more and more places doing conversions. If a few Hollywood knuckleheads climb on board, the cost of conversion kits will fly us, we won't be able to buy a W123 for less than $10K, and restaurant owners will charge us to take away their WVO. Thank God that Baldwin clown wasn't driving a WVO MB when he made that cell phone call to his daughter. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 172K '87 Acura Legend 184K Goodyear, AZ - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 6:08 AM Subject: [MBZ] Diesel dealers provide a pipeline to rare, green cars http://www.nytimes.com/cnet/CNET_2100-11389_3-6180409.html?pagewanted=print May 4, 2007 Diesel dealers provide a pipeline to rare, green cars Elsa Wenzel, for News.com To serve a growing demand for greener, cheaper transportation, a new class of used car dealers has found a niche selling biodiesel-ready autos. Around the country, dealerships hawking green diesel cars are attracting middle-class drivers motivated by high gas prices and the threat of global warming. More than a dozen of these businesses are concentrated along the West Coast, where the biodiesel subculture is breaking into the mainstream. Most of these clean-diesel entrepreneurs rely exclusively on the Internet for advertising, using their own Web sites and Craigslist classifieds to lure potential buyers, while a minority also showcase their wheels from streetside auto lots. In 2003, I came out of the closet and became a full-blown car dealer, said Steve Ahl, a former recycled-lumber salesman who is outfitting his used diesel car lot in Ukiah, Calif., with solar panels. This isn't the typical suede shoe used car lot operation. MORE... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI
T-belts due at 80K miles Everyone I know who has one or had one had one similar beefthe fit and finish and the general chintzyness of the interiors. Mechanical wise they were pleased. Bob R - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 8:31 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI I know many of you are knowledgeable on VW models. We're looking casually at an '04 Golf TDI and need the inside information regarding any known issues with that particular model. We may go look at it today or tomorrow, but want any red flags to save us a trip. Brian 83 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI
The recurring theme I hear from all recent model VW Diesels is automatic transmission problems. There is no filler tube, no dipstick. You have to use VW fluid and plug into the computer to check the level. -Dave Walton On 5/4/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know many of you are knowledgeable on VW models. We're looking casually at an '04 Golf TDI and need the inside information regarding any known issues with that particular model. We may go look at it today or tomorrow, but want any red flags to save us a trip. Brian 83 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI
On 5/4/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know many of you are knowledgeable on VW models. We're looking casually at an '04 Golf TDI and need the inside information regarding any known issues with that particular model. I don't think I'd buy a used VW TDI without good service records. VW specifies a limited range of synthetic oils, and the forums at tdiclub.com are full of horror stories about ignorant dealers and mechanics putting nonapproved oils in and ruining the engines. FWIW, my ex-wife's '01 New Beetle TDI has been pretty much trouble-free. Fun car and gets an honest 35 mpg city (45 highway) with the automatic tranny. My biggest complaint about that car was the horrible stereo! (It's the premium Monsoon system, too. Go figure.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
I bought some Meguiars wheel cleaner and it helped a lot. On 5/3/07, Glenn Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew, Unless you plan on repainting, do not use Brillo on your bundt alloy wheel(s)? I tend to use Simple Green when I wash mine and this does quite a good job, but yours may be worse. Worst case scenario, without adversely affecting the paint/clear coat, I'd try Easy-Off oven cleaner. Good luck. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
On 5/3/07, Glenn Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew, Unless you plan on repainting, do not use Brillo on your bundt alloy wheel(s)? I tend to use Simple Green when I wash mine and this does quite a good job, but yours may be worse. Worst case scenario, without adversely affecting the paint/clear coat, I'd try Easy-Off oven cleaner. Good luck. Anyone know what pros do when they are planning to paint, chrome, or powdercoat wheels? There must be some definitive surfactant or solvent out there that lets you get every last bit of brake dust without endless scrubbing in the nooks and crannies (those of you with BBS-type spiderweb wheels know what I'm talking about) but doesn't harm the aluminum. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Re: [MBZ] My new car
Yeah, I'll be passing everyone else. --R Hans Neureiter wrote: I can see you going down Katy freeway in rush hour. On 5/3/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure if it will pass inspection. --R http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/05/spider_car.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] navistar-slaps-with-ford-with-2-billion-lawsuit
Dodge Sprinter? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (245 kmi) For Sale '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine '85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine Quoting Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Body-Ford Engine-Cummins/Dodge Tranny-Allison-Chevy If only the big Three would pool their resources! I do like the Ford's larger rear seats and rear door opening in the crew cab models compared to the Dodge Quad Cab that I have. The 6.0L and 6.4L ProblemsStroke engines scared me away, and I really didn't want another 7.3L in a used truck. Our Dodge has been used to pull the travel trailer and to help out the local dragon boat club haul boats to several races here in the Northwest. 4 900lb boats on a 4000lb trailer along with all of the gear weighing an additional 600LB totaling around 8200lb, no sweat! They've always hauled them behind underrated tow vehicles bearly able to hold highway speeds and not really substantial enough to safely handle the load either. ON the subject of diesel engines, they're thinking of buying a used 14-16' box truck to haul the gear with a large enough diesel engine that can also pull the boats, something more powerful than the 4cyl Isuzu NPR. Any suggestions? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
[MBZ] 190DT Probs.
Hi, Alles. The 190DT has been in at least one accident, maybe more, and I've just discovered that the rear windscreen was replaced. The insulated flat metal electrical connectors on the glass were removed from the old (broken?) window and are just hanging there with the sharp residue of glass particles still attached. The replacement window has a flat metal connector on the pass. side but none on the dr. side. Q. Can the old electrical connectors be somehow fastened to the strip at the edge of the glass? If so, how? Or am I scrod? TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA 190D 84 190DT 87 300TD 85 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri May 04 16:48:01 2007 Received: from wnpgmb02-group-smtpout.mts.net ([142.161.130.102] helo=mx-mtaout01.mts.net) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) id 1Hk0wr-00063p-1w for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 04 May 2007 16:48:01 + Received: from wnpgmb02-c600c.mts.net ([172.17.170.22]) by mx-mtaout01.mts.net with ESMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 4 May 2007 11:48:01 -0500 Received: from wnpgmb09dc1-152-55.dynamic.mts.net (HELO one) ([204.112.152.55]) by wnpgmb02-c600c.mts.net with SMTP; 04 May 2007 11:48:01 -0500 X-BrightmailFiltered: true X-Brightmail-Tracker: AA== X-IronPort-AV: i=4.14,492,1170655200; d=scan'208; a=183919501:sNHT19808173 From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 4 May 2007 11:50:15 -0500 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2314.1300 Importance: Normal X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 04 May 2007 16:48:01 - My neighbors accross the lane have one of that approximate vintage. I know only a couple of things about it. They had the turbo replaced under warranty. It does not produce much heat in winter. They had an aftermarket heated seat setup installed to help. They like it. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 10:32 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI I know many of you are knowledgeable on VW models. We're looking casually at an '04 Golf TDI and need the inside information regarding any known issues with that particular model. We may go look at it today or tomorrow, but want any red flags to save us a trip. Brian 83 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI
On 5/4/07, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My neighbors accross the lane have one of that approximate vintage. I know only a couple of things about it. They had the turbo replaced under warranty. It does not produce much heat in winter. They had an aftermarket heated seat setup installed to help. They like it. I bet the latter problem is either operator error or easily fixed, not a design flaw. The TDI engine is even more efficient than the average diesel and has very little surplus heat to spare for the interior until the engine is fully warmed up (which in my experience can take as long as half an hour). There is an extra glow plug just for interior heat, but it comes on only if the temperature knob is cranked all the way up to a detent you can feel at the end of the travel (kind of like turning the dial on a 124's ACC all the way one direction or the over to override the interior temp sensor). My ex thought the heater in her Beetle was totally inadequate on cold winter days until she figured that out. But the fifth glow plug can also fail for various reasons. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '96 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Re: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI
Now, are manufacturer's warranties transferrable through multiple owners? Or does that vary? I've heard of several fixes needed on these cars and all of them I've heard have been covered by warranty. Helpful input. I looked at that link to the TDI club site. Their FAQ is very helpful - I love that. Brian On 5/4/07, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My neighbors accross the lane have one of that approximate vintage. I know only a couple of things about it. They had the turbo replaced under warranty. It does not produce much heat in winter. They had an aftermarket heated seat setup installed to help. They like it. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 10:32 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI I know many of you are knowledgeable on VW models. We're looking casually at an '04 Golf TDI and need the inside information regarding any known issues with that particular model. We may go look at it today or tomorrow, but want any red flags to save us a trip. Brian 83 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI
Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't think I'd buy a used VW TDI without good service records. VW specifies a limited range of synthetic oils, and the forums at tdiclub.com are full of horror stories about ignorant dealers and mechanics putting nonapproved oils in and ruining the engines. I've heard a few stories of dealers who filled up brand new TDIs with gasoline for delivery to the customer. -- 1983 300D 1966 230
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone know what pros do when they are planning to paint, chrome, or powdercoat wheels? There must be some definitive surfactant or solvent out there that lets you get every last bit of brake dust without endless scrubbing in the nooks and crannies (those of you with BBS-type spiderweb wheels know what I'm talking about) but doesn't harm the aluminum. There probably is, but likely a nasty chlorinated hydrocarbon that you would not want to use it outside of a controlled, industrial setting. -- 1983 300D 1966 230
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
A buddy of mine has a client who makes all kinds of canned solvents and cleaners and lubes and such. He gave me some cans of some sort of citrus-y solvent that also seemed to have some kind of alcohol in it. It wasn't nasty and smelled pretty good, and was death on cleaning some brakes and wheels and other gunk on Brunnhilde. I'll see if I can dig up the catalog or web site and see if I might have some of around somewhere. Otherwise, white vinegar is reported to be an excellent cleaner, a bit acidic but benign. --R Allan Streib wrote: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone know what pros do when they are planning to paint, chrome, or powdercoat wheels? There must be some definitive surfactant or solvent out there that lets you get every last bit of brake dust without endless scrubbing in the nooks and crannies (those of you with BBS-type spiderweb wheels know what I'm talking about) but doesn't harm the aluminum. There probably is, but likely a nasty chlorinated hydrocarbon that you would not want to use it outside of a controlled, industrial setting.
Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
You continue to tempt me with this one, but until the disability situation is settled and the daughter situation is settled I can do nothing. I would dearly love to get the 300 SEL for my wife though. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 9:15 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it Lt. Don wrote: Yes ... but Regina won't thank anyone for taking YOUR car off of the property! That's true, but the guy who is selling the truck I want will be happy and MY WIFE will thank anyone who buys, so she can stop hearing about it. She doesn't care how often I buy and sell cars, as long as she doesn't have to be involved and as long as I don't mess with her car. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K (For Sale) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
Anyone try the Mother's Powerball - foam doodad that you put in a drill. I see it advertized but have not acquired one. I assume Mother's has some sort of cleaning stuff that they recommend to go with it. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 12:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt) A buddy of mine has a client who makes all kinds of canned solvents and cleaners and lubes and such. He gave me some cans of some sort of citrus-y solvent that also seemed to have some kind of alcohol in it. It wasn't nasty and smelled pretty good, and was death on cleaning some brakes and wheels and other gunk on Brunnhilde. I'll see if I can dig up the catalog or web site and see if I might have some of around somewhere. Otherwise, white vinegar is reported to be an excellent cleaner, a bit acidic but benign. --R Allan Streib wrote: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone know what pros do when they are planning to paint, chrome, or powdercoat wheels? There must be some definitive surfactant or solvent out there that lets you get every last bit of brake dust without endless scrubbing in the nooks and crannies (those of you with BBS-type spiderweb wheels know what I'm talking about) but doesn't harm the aluminum. There probably is, but likely a nasty chlorinated hydrocarbon that you would not want to use it outside of a controlled, industrial setting. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You continue to tempt me with this one, but until the disability situation is settled and the daughter situation is settled I can do nothing. I would dearly love to get the 300 SEL for my wife though. I'm tempted too, I'd love the long wheelbase but I'd soo much rather have an SDL. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230
[MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klu1hHQA_rU Old timers will like this little video. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
[MBZ] Proof it still has some life left??
I was the recipient of a photo radar speeding ticket at lunch time when I stopped off at home. My old 115 300D still goes fast enough to get a ticket (of course it was in town and the limit was only 60 KPH or about 40 MPH - they have me at 74 KPH or about 47 MPH - for that I get dinged $167 - tell me it isn't just another tax even while my government tells me it is to keep us all safe from the bad bad speeders). Seriously, though, I think I am going to get the speedo tested to see how accurate it is. Randy
Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff
Love that clip. Have watched it several times. The crash sequences look like it stands up pretty well. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 2:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klu1hHQA_rU Old timers will like this little video. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
Ultrasonic tools to descale the rusted on dust. Works like a charm But I had to use lots and lots of brake cleaner instead and that ate the paint, so I just stripped and repainted anyway. On May 3, 2007, at 4:10 PM, Glenn Brown wrote: Andrew, Unless you plan on repainting, do not use Brillo on your bundt alloy wheel(s)? I tend to use Simple Green when I wash mine and this does quite a good job, but yours may be worse. Worst case scenario, without adversely affecting the paint/clear coat, I'd try Easy-Off oven cleaner. Good luck. G. M. Brown -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
bead or walnut blast cleans it fast but does not pit. On May 4, 2007, at 9:17 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 5/3/07, Glenn Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew, Unless you plan on repainting, do not use Brillo on your bundt alloy wheel(s)? I tend to use Simple Green when I wash mine and this does quite a good job, but yours may be worse. Worst case scenario, without adversely affecting the paint/clear coat, I'd try Easy-Off oven cleaner. Good luck. Anyone know what pros do when they are planning to paint, chrome, or powdercoat wheels? There must be some definitive surfactant or solvent out there that lets you get every last bit of brake dust without endless scrubbing in the nooks and crannies (those of you with BBS-type spiderweb wheels know what I'm talking about) but doesn't harm the aluminum. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
This is the company that makes the stuff I mentioned: http://www.ashburnchemical.com/FrontEnd/ProductDocs.php?rootID=2 The Citrus stuff worked well for me. I might be able to find a can or two for you as they generally sell in large lots to industrial customers. I had their dist catalog at one point, and even a case of the stuff was pretty cheap so you might want to consider getting a case. --R *CITRUS SOLVENT DEGREASER Aerosol* ** A powerful blend of safe organic solvents especially designed to quickly remove and flush away grease, tar, oil and grime from all types of surfaces. This product contains no chlorinated or fluorinated solvents making it an ideal product to use in an environmentally conscious situation or where highly toxic products are not suitable. *MSDS* http://www.ashburnchemical.com/FrontEnd/ProductDocs.php?rootID=2# | *TDS* http://www.ashburnchemical.com/FrontEnd/ProductDocs.php?rootID=2# ** *CITRUS SOLVENT DEGREASER Bulk* ** An effective D-Limonene solvent degreaser. Excellent for cleaning and degreasing heavy grease, dirt, slime, and oil from all types of surfaces. Does not contain petroleum distillates. Biodegradable. Emulsifiable.
Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff
Looks pretty spry. Love the Air Time Lotsa body roll tho. (The newer ones hardly roll at all. I have a couple of photos of Laura driving Frantz on the skidpad recently. I dunno the speed she was at (I didn't look at the speedo when I was driving.), but I know it set off Low Oil (with the engine at max) and Low washer water ...) BTW I saw a 280SL at the same time (circa 62-67?) It was pretty hot stuff. I was suprised! (The photos are at http://ns1.2tough.com/~jreames/P4290003.jpg and http://ns1.2tough.com/~jreames/P4290004.jpg ) ... It was squealing around on the edge of traction in those photos. If opushed any more, it experienced a departure as ESP kicked in. -j. -- Original message -- From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Love that clip. Have watched it several times. The crash sequences look like it stands up pretty well. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 2:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klu1hHQA_rU Old timers will like this little video. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: bead or walnut blast cleans it fast but does not pit. An ultrasonic bath in something like a Simple Green solution would probably work very well also, as someone else mentioned. IF you have access to an ultrasonic cleaner that large I've also used a small electric pressure washer to fairly good effect. Cleans the rubber too. -- 1983 300D 1966 230
Re: [MBZ] navistar-slaps-with-ford-with-2-billion-lawsuit
hahahaha, yea, you are quite the expert. Luther wrote: To quote GET OFF THE CRACK!!! -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
A 420 will get the same mileage but has ALOT more power. The SDL is nice though. Allan Streib wrote: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You continue to tempt me with this one, but until the disability situation is settled and the daughter situation is settled I can do nothing. I would dearly love to get the 300 SEL for my wife though. I'm tempted too, I'd love the long wheelbase but I'd soo much rather have an SDL. Allan -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 126 pimped
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1557868vid=146828 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Refer Compressor
Car is a 1979 240D with a York A/C compressor gon bad. Is there a kit /way to rebuild these? Firing R-12 through the system and plan on keeping it R-12 Regards Tom Scordato
Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff
Sweet. Makes me remember how badly I want to find a decent '72 220D to have. Bob R. - Original Message - From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 12:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klu1hHQA_rU Old timers will like this little video. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
Allan Streib wrote regarding the purchase of a very sweet 1990 300SEL: I'm tempted too, I'd love the long wheelbase but I'd soo much rather have an SDL. Go ahead give into temptation! It feels good. (I am playing the little devil on your shoulder. I told the little angel that there were kittens trapped in a tree at your neighbors house, he is gone.) Besides an SDL with low miles and all the work already done will cost you twice as much. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K
Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff
On Fri, 04 May 2007 20:52:05 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (The photos are at http://ns1.2tough.com/~jreames/P4290003.jpg and http://ns1.2tough.com/~jreames/P4290004.jpg ) All I get is: No such document Craig
Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
On Fri, 4 May 2007 16:52:02 -0500 Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allan Streib wrote regarding the purchase of a very sweet 1990 300SEL: I'm tempted too, I'd love the long wheelbase but I'd soo much rather have an SDL. Go ahead give into temptation! It feels good. (I am playing the little devil on your shoulder. I told the little angel that there were kittens trapped in a tree at your neighbors house, he is gone.) Besides an SDL with low miles and all the work already done will cost you twice as much. So, what kind of mileage does a 300SEL get? On what type of gasoline? Craig
Re: [MBZ] Proof it still has some life left??
Did you report the car as stolen? Can you petition or appeal the fine? Yes it is a tax, or more correctly a revenue generator, in Houston the photo red lights are run by a private company that splits revenue with the city. I also noticed a van parked at the freeway entrance ramp a couple days ago, scanning tailpipe emissions and photographing license plates to send you a ticket or something. The speedo in Brunnhilde is spot on after 28 yr, gotta admire those old Benz engineers. --R R A Bennell wrote: I was the recipient of a photo radar speeding ticket at lunch time when I stopped off at home. My old 115 300D still goes fast enough to get a ticket (of course it was in town and the limit was only 60 KPH or about 40 MPH - they have me at 74 KPH or about 47 MPH - for that I get dinged $167 - tell me it isn't just another tax even while my government tells me it is to keep us all safe from the bad bad speeders). Seriously, though, I think I am going to get the speedo tested to see how accurate it is. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff
Do'h. JPG is in caps. autospellcheck musta case-changed it on me. well a little ln action fixes that! -- Original message -- From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 04 May 2007 20:52:05 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (The photos are at http://ns1.2tough.com/~jreames/P4290003.jpg and http://ns1.2tough.com/~jreames/P4290004.jpg ) All I get is: No such document Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Proof it still has some life left??
still goes fast enough to get a ticket (of course it was in town and the limit was only 60 KPH or about 40 MPH - they have me at 74 KPH or about 47 MPH - This is tough. In Az, you can get by as long as you're 10mph under the limit. David - Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri May 04 23:07:00 2007 Received: from mail.cnsp.com ([208.3.80.17]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) id 1Hk6rc-0002R4-2D for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 04 May 2007 23:07:00 + Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mail.cnsp.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A2062D45B5AA for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 4 May 2007 17:06:59 -0600 (MDT) X-Virus-Scanned: Debian amavisd-new at cnsp.biz Received: from mail.cnsp.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (mail.cnsp.com [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 2Py-NfBVTfgg for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 4 May 2007 17:06:59 -0600 (MDT) Received: from mccluskey.linux (208-3-82-31.cnsp.net [208.3.82.31]) by mail.cnsp.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 54637D46AC95 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 4 May 2007 17:06:59 -0600 (MDT) Date: Fri, 4 May 2007 17:06:58 -0600 From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Sylpheed version 1.0.6 (GTK+ 1.2.10; i386-redhat-linux-gnu) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 04 May 2007 23:07:00 - On Fri, 04 May 2007 22:50:29 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do'h. JPG is in caps. autospellcheck musta case-changed it on me. well a little ln action fixes that! -- Original message -- From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 04 May 2007 20:52:05 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (The photos are at http://ns1.2tough.com/~jreames/P4290003.jpg and http://ns1.2tough.com/~jreames/P4290004.jpg ) Yup, the ln action fixed it. BTW, what's ln action? And what kind of Benz is it? Craig
