[MBZ] Caltrans pictures of bridge collapse
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Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
Premium, it will get about 15 city, 18 highway. At least all the ones I have seen get that. About the same as a 420 Craig McCluskey wrote: 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 ___ 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 -- 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] When Gump was hot stuff
1999 E300 Turbodiesel ln = unix command for link. Basically I made a second directory entry to point to the same cunk of data (until one or the other is modified, then they become two completely separate files...) -- Original message -- From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 ___ 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
Nothing like having different wheels on left and right... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it Crack. (tee hee) Brian On 5/3/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=222085001 -- 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 ___ 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] Proof it still has some life left??
David, I think you meant, in AZ, you can get by as long as you are under 10MPH OVER the limit. 65 Limit, No ticket until you hit or exceed 75.Don't understand why they don't just enforce the 65 or post the limit at 75 and ticket above that. In the Scottsdale portion of Loop 101, cameras are used and some members of the lesser gene pool have had their picture taken at speeds exceeding 125mph and one gave the finger salute to the camera. Oh well, be safe and careful out there! Chuck Phoenix AZ On May 4, 2007, at 3:51 PM, David Johnson wrote: 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. ___ 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
My '87 420SEL gets about 19MPG mixed commute. My wife's 560SEL gets about 17MPG and I would gladly pay the fuel cost to drive the rocket ship. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 7:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it Premium, it will get about 15 city, 18 highway. At least all the ones I have seen get that. About the same as a 420 Craig McCluskey wrote: 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 ___ 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 -- 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 ___ 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] Refer Compressor
The compressor is the same part used in many 60's American cars and many trucks well into the 90s. You should be able to order one from your local parts store just make sure you get the correct compressor oul to pour into the crank case. Your compressur will be a right hand or left hand the direction is marked on the head. You can also find one in a junk yard full of older American cars. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05/04/07 04:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [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 ___ 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] Refer Compressor
Bummer. just last weekend I gave away one I'd gotten at a junk yard (out of a Ford van, fits a 240D). The guy turned it in for scrap value. Could have mailed it to you. On 5/4/07, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The compressor is the same part used in many 60's American cars and many trucks well into the 90s. You should be able to order one from your local parts store just make sure you get the correct compressor oul to pour into the crank case. Your compressur will be a right hand or left hand the direction is marked on the head. You can also find one in a junk yard full of older American cars. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05/04/07 04:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [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 ___ 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 -- LT Don The Crazy Coastie http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org
Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff
On Fri, 04 May 2007 23:16:08 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1999 E300 Turbodiesel ln = unix command for link. Basically I made a second directory entry to point to the same cunk of data (until one or the other is modified, then they become two completely separate files...) As in ln -s, I presume. I just didn't recognize what it was in the context. Craig
Re: [MBZ] Proof it still has some life left??
Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The speedo in Brunnhilde is spot on after 28 yr, gotta admire those old Benz engineers. The most accurate timepiece I own is on the dash of my 300D. It keeps time so well the only time I have to change it is when summer time starts and ends. It's always in sync with the time on my cell phone which I assume is synced with the NIST time servers by some means. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230
Re: [MBZ] Caltrans pictures of bridge collapse
I heard they were going to get it repaired in record time. On 5/4/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/photography/images/070429/ RLE ** 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
Re: [MBZ] Caltrans pictures of bridge collapse
On Fri, 4 May 2007 23:05:10 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I heard they were going to get it repaired in record time. On 5/4/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/photography/images/070429/ Nothing like having a little incentive to get the job done! My wife lived in the Bay area for awhile and shuddered to think the impact on commuting this has had. Craig
Re: [MBZ] Caltrans pictures of bridge collapse
only if they can beat the Oklahoma I-40 Arkansas River bridge repair time. Good Luck! -- 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 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I heard they were going to get it repaired in record time. On 5/4/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/photography/images/070429/ RLE
Re: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI
So why is it that an '04 Golf TDI with 30k mi. is selling for $18k or so, and a new Rabbit sells for some $17 - 20k? Maybe we ought to just wait for the release of the TDI Rabbit. I imagine there's already a waiting list. Brian
[MBZ] Oil suprise for '06 VW TDI
I visited my neighbor this afternoon and found him helping a friend change the oil in the friend's '06 VW TDI. I was surprised to learn that the friend had purchased a special type of oil only available from the VW place in Santa Fe, an hour's drive away. I was further surprised to learn that use of Mobil 1 will void the car's warranty. Craig
Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ln = unix command for link. Basically I made a second directory entry to point to the same cunk of data (until one or the other is modified, then they become two completely separate files...) Um, not in Linux. A plain ln will create a hard-link - that is, two labels that point to the same inode. Change one and you've changed them both - unless when you make the change, you unlink (or delete) the original and then rewrite the file. Using ln -s creates a soft-link, or symlink. This is a file that is a forward to the real thing. Most programs will treat the link as though it were the real file. Thus if you edit the symlink, you really edit the real file and if you edit the real file, the symlink will point to the changed file. So except for the situation where a file is unlinked before being re-written, modifying one or the other side of a link will alter both. -- Philip, Linux junkie
Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff
actually no -s, since web servers can take a disliking to symbolic links. These were hard links -- Original message -- From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 04 May 2007 23:16:08 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1999 E300 Turbodiesel ln = unix command for link. Basically I made a second directory entry to point to the same cunk of data (until one or the other is modified, then they become two completely separate files...) As in ln -s, I presume. I just didn't recognize what it was in the context. 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] Oil suprise for '06 VW TDI
Craig McCluskey wrote: I visited my neighbor this afternoon and found him helping a friend change the oil in the friend's '06 VW TDI. I was surprised to learn that the friend had purchased a special type of oil only available from the VW place in Santa Fe, an hour's drive away. http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/postlist.php?Cat=0Board=UBB51
Re: [MBZ] Oil suprise for '06 VW TDI
Mitch Haley wrote: http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/postlist.php?Cat=0Board=UBB51 Oops. I just read somewhere that even GC isn't good enough to keep the cam lobes and lifters intact on the latest TDI. Now I'm confused as to what is good enough, maybe Castrol TXT?
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
The problem with brake dust and alloy wheels - it's not just a dust that settles on the wheel that can be removes by cleaning. It is a corrosive material that actually etches the wheel. Think about that the next time you're working around the brakes - it;s best not to breathe that stuff. So, typically, cleaners that work on the surface will have limited results. Something must be used that will work down into the corrosion. If you have wheels which are not heavily coated with brake dust, the best way to keep them that way is to hose them off once or twice a week followed by an ocassional coat of wax. But to prepare the wheels for painting many people have the wheels bead blasted - then they are primed, color coated (Astral Silver IIRC) and clear coated. Bead blasting is widely suggested as being the best way to prep the wheels. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 12:17 PM Subject: 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 ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/787 - Release Date: 5/3/2007 2:11 PM
Re: [MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)
http://carbodywork.blogspot.com/2006/11/paint-your-car-rims.html This link shows how one guy refinished his wheels - http://carbodywork.blogspot.com/2006/11/paint-your-car-rims.html Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 1:31 PM 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/787 - Release Date: 5/3/2007 2:11 PM
Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
what are you talking about? Trampas wrote: Nothing like having different wheels on left and right... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it Crack. (tee hee) Brian On 5/3/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=222085001 -- 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 -- 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
I tell you, I drove the 420 the other day. It sure is nice to have a nice smooth gas v8 every once in a while. While it does have plenty of power, it feels like a 240D compared to my 560SEL or my 380SE with the 5.0 euro motor in it. Trampas wrote: My '87 420SEL gets about 19MPG mixed commute. My wife's 560SEL gets about 17MPG and I would gladly pay the fuel cost to drive the rocket ship. Trampas -- 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] Proof it still has some life left??
You are correct sir. I leave Brunnhilde sit for some length of time, get in and drive around, the clock still syncs with the start of the NPR shows. Amazing. I adjust it as well when daylight gets saved or lost. --R Allan Streib wrote: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The speedo in Brunnhilde is spot on after 28 yr, gotta admire those old Benz engineers. The most accurate timepiece I own is on the dash of my 300D. It keeps time so well the only time I have to change it is when summer time starts and ends. It's always in sync with the time on my cell phone which I assume is synced with the NIST time servers by some means. Allan
Re: [MBZ] Oil suprise for '06 VW TDI
On Sat, 05 May 2007 07:17:32 -0500 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/postlist.php?Cat=0Board=UBB51 Oops. I just read somewhere that even GC isn't good enough to keep the cam lobes and lifters intact on the latest TDI. Now I'm confused as to what is good enough, maybe Castrol TXT? I think that's what the fellow used. I looked at the bottle and it did say it was rated for diesels. Craig
Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
Craig wrote: So, what kind of mileage does a 300SEL get? On what type of gasoline? I have gotten 20 mpg on one trip. It was 100% highway I set the cruise at 70. Most of the time I get 18-19. In town is probably about 16. I drive a pretty good mix of the two and get about 17 or so. I drive pretty fast. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K (For Sale)
[MBZ] a freak of nature
So gas went up to 2.89 here, diesel was 2.63. This morning I see diesel went DOWN to 2.61. Very strange. I sure need to get that 100 gal tank installed in the back of my truck so I can have a supply when its cheaper. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat May 05 14:24:39 2007 Received: from ms-smtp-05.southeast.rr.com ([24.25.9.104]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) id 1HkLBe-0002qF-LY for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sat, 05 May 2007 14:24:39 + Received: from trampasx2 (cpe-024-163-121-050.nc.res.rr.com [24.163.121.50]) by ms-smtp-05.southeast.rr.com (8.13.6/8.13.6) with ESMTP id l45EOYcN025945 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sat, 5 May 2007 10:24:35 -0400 (EDT) From: Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 10:24:38 -0400 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook 11 In-reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.3028 Thread-Index: AcePFcqhepSw0CgKSK+4ERIuOY2GFAAC0bUQ X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it 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: Sat, 05 May 2007 14:24:40 - The 300SEL appears to have different rims on the left and right. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 9:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it what are you talking about? Trampas wrote: Nothing like having different wheels on left and right... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it Crack. (tee hee) Brian On 5/3/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id2085001 -- 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 -- 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 ___ 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
[MBZ] 300SEL
Actually, you offered it to the list for $4,900 and offered to throw in a set of sheepskins. I'm not really sure but maybe there was a 250,000 mile bumper to bumper 100% warranty and all oil changes were covered and I got a new set of tires every year Hard to remember exactly. Actually I'd forgo all that stuff after the sheepskins if you wanted to drop it below the $4,900 ... or pick me up from the airport. Bill -Original Message- From: Donald Snook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 10:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: 300SEL That sounds great. I told you a price earlier, but I have gone down. Did we say $5000?
Re: [MBZ] Oil suprise for '06 VW TDI
When my '01 TDI Bug was due its first oil change, I was told by the dealer that using M1 had no effect on the warranty. I never investigated further. I always had M1 in it until the day Chase and I fought and I dropped it like a bad habit. Bob R - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 10:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oil suprise for '06 VW TDI I visited my neighbor this afternoon and found him helping a friend change the oil in the friend's '06 VW TDI. I was surprised to learn that the friend had purchased a special type of oil only available from the VW place in Santa Fe, an hour's drive away. I was further surprised to learn that use of Mobil 1 will void the car's warranty. 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] When Gump was hot stuff
Being a computer doofus, I think it's cool how yous guys can turn almost any post into a discussion of computer stuff. Bob R. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 3:48 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff actually no -s, since web servers can take a disliking to symbolic links. These were hard links -- Original message -- From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 04 May 2007 23:16:08 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1999 E300 Turbodiesel ln = unix command for link. Basically I made a second directory entry to point to the same cunk of data (until one or the other is modified, then they become two completely separate files...) As in ln -s, I presume. I just didn't recognize what it was in the context. 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 ___ 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] a freak of nature
Here in the stinkin desert, unleaded did a $2.86 to $3.04 back to $2.98 then to $3.09 thing this week.diesel is staying 'tween $2.89 and $3.04 depending upon where you go.. Bob r. - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 7:06 AM Subject: [MBZ] a freak of nature So gas went up to 2.89 here, diesel was 2.63. This morning I see diesel went DOWN to 2.61. Very strange. I sure need to get that 100 gal tank installed in the back of my truck so I can have a supply when its cheaper. ___ 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] Oil suprise for '06 VW TDI
Bob Rentfro wrote: When my '01 TDI Bug was due its first oil change, I was told by the dealer that using M1 had no effect on the warranty. I never investigated further. I don't know the details, but I think something has changed since then. The obvious failures, when somebody goes limping into the shop with holes worn through their cam followers and no lobes on the cams, happen when the oil gets changed to dino. I bet your '01 could have gone 10k on a change of dino w/o self destructing before the 10k were up. An '06 apparently cannot. Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
Trampas wrote: The 300SEL appears to have different rims on the left and right. Actually, it appears to have both 8 hole and 15 hole rims on the left side. The first pic if of an 8 hole left side, 2nd pic 15 hole left side, and later there's a close-up of a very nice 8 hole. I forget, does it come with both sets of wheels? What's the spare, a 15 hole? Mitch.
[MBZ] 300D 2.5 turbo wagongeist
Thursday AM I headed to Lawton (80 miles SW.). I turned on the key, fastened the seatbelt, looked at the glow plug light, and saw that it was off. It's usually still on for another second or two. The engine started normally. When I released the key, the glow plug light turned on, and stayed on for several minutes. The car has done strange electrical things in the past, and turning it off, then starting it again has always cured whatever was happening. So, I turned it off and back on at the first stop. The glow light turned on after I released the key again. It did the same thing when I stopped for fuel ($2.65/gal) 10 miles or so down the road. The car is operating normally otherwise. We made a stop 15 miles outside of Lawton to pick up a passenger - and the glow light still turned on after releasing the key. We drove into town, and stopped for two hours. When we left, the light worked normally - on when the key is turned, wait till the light goes out, then start the engine, and the light stayed off. It worked normally yesterday. A week ago a noise that sounds like a vacuum operated CC flap started somewhere in the dash while the ACC is in AC mode. It sounds like it's springing open (or closed) every 5 to 6 seconds. I don't find any change in air coming from the dash or windshield vents with the noise. Neither changing from normal to equal upper and lower mode, nor turning on/off the cabin recycle switch stops the noise. Strange, must be a wagongeist. I've been wondering why Snook wanted to sell this car is the 300SEL haunted also? -- 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] a freak of nature
Bob Rentfro wrote: Here in the stinkin desert, unleaded did a $2.86 to $3.04 back to $2.98 then to $3.09 thing this week.diesel is staying 'tween $2.89 and $3.04 depending upon where you go.. I paid $3.39 for premium yesterday; my TDI has exploded and it took $71 to sate the 140. Ouch. Tom
Re: [MBZ] Beirut Marathon ad
BillR wrote: Neither do I, except that is the way I run these days Mercedes of every age are everywhere in Lebanon, such that a war-torn 114 or 123 taxi is a part of the landscape; see http://web.archive.org/web/20050306051358/www.mbspy.com/lebanon.htm I don't get the shoe dangling from the exhaust part, but thought it amusing to see a beat-up old w123 used to promote the national marathon. Tom, Apparently very easily amused
Re: [MBZ] a freak of nature
See what the price is on Monday after Cheney, Halliburton, and the Big Oil boys have their weekly conf call to set prices. --R tom savage wrote: Bob Rentfro wrote: Here in the stinkin desert, unleaded did a $2.86 to $3.04 back to $2.98 then to $3.09 thing this week.diesel is staying 'tween $2.89 and $3.04 depending upon where you go.. I paid $3.39 for premium yesterday; my TDI has exploded and it took $71 to sate the 140. Ouch. Tom
Re: [MBZ] Beirut Marathon ad
We have a friend who is Lebanese, and we go with him occasionally to this little Lebanese restaurant. There is a big photo on the wall of downtown Beirut and some big square sometime in the 50s, the owner's father (who was the national champion wrestler or something back then) is in it somewhere, but there are clearly a number of old Benzes on the streets. Kinda cool. --R tom savage wrote: BillR wrote: Neither do I, except that is the way I run these days Mercedes of every age are everywhere in Lebanon, such that a war-torn 114 or 123 taxi is a part of the landscape; see http://web.archive.org/web/20050306051358/www.mbspy.com/lebanon.htm I don't get the shoe dangling from the exhaust part, but thought it amusing to see a beat-up old w123 used to promote the national marathon. Tom, Apparently very easily amused _
Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff
That was cool but it needs some subtitles (if the narrator was speaking English it probably would have been half as long). I liked the offroad and crash test sequences. --R Redghost wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klu1hHQA_rU Old timers will like this little video.
[MBZ] 300 SDL in RI
I am sharing this because any diesel listings here have been rare lately. No affiliation etc. (I do have a friend with a nice 560 SEL for sale-e-mail me off list on that one.) MERCEDES: 1992 300 SDL. 1 owner, prestine condition, non-smoker, 2 year inspection, everything works. $4950. 965-2515 Listing Source: Providence Journal I also know where there is a Kaleb special -82 240D, auto with thrown rod. 200 American dollars. I was temped but passed on it because I don't have the driveway space. Body looks decent-I have the guy's phone number. I am a happy camper today-finally found someone who could put R-12 in the 300D 2.5. Went to the Dealer in New London CT. They also gave the ACC a complete check; since my knowledge of these systems is limited to the two big dials on the old style 240D. All is well-I just need to RTFM. . Bring on the heat. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 145K miles Wickford, RI
Re: [MBZ] a freak of nature
I think something must be going on with supply - like more refineries producing diesel and less gasoline. It's been a long, long time since diesel was less than regular gas. Diesel here in Va is 2.63 with reg gas around 2.79 Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] a freak of nature Here in the stinkin desert, unleaded did a $2.86 to $3.04 back to $2.98 then to $3.09 thing this week.diesel is staying 'tween $2.89 and $3.04 depending upon where you go.. Bob r. - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 7:06 AM Subject: [MBZ] a freak of nature So gas went up to 2.89 here, diesel was 2.63. This morning I see diesel went DOWN to 2.61. Very strange. I sure need to get that 100 gal tank installed in the back of my truck so I can have a supply when its cheaper. ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.4/790 - Release Date: 5/5/2007 10:34 AM
Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 turbo wagongeist
my 91 300D 2.5T did that. After checking each GP (all were new) and the wiring brtween the Amp and GP I concluded the new GP Amplifier I bought from the dealer a couple of weeks earlier had gone bad. They gave me a new one. problem solved, Now, while my problem was a bad amp you could be seeing a bad 1 or 2 GPs or bad wiring between the Amp and one or more GP. Have fun - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 12:15 PM Subject: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 turbo wagongeist Thursday AM I headed to Lawton (80 miles SW.). I turned on the key, fastened the seatbelt, looked at the glow plug light, and saw that it was off. It's usually still on for another second or two. The engine started normally. When I released the key, the glow plug light turned on, and stayed on for several minutes. The car has done strange electrical things in the past, and turning it off, then starting it again has always cured whatever was happening. So, I turned it off and back on at the first stop. The glow light turned on after I released the key again. It did the same thing when I stopped for fuel ($2.65/gal) 10 miles or so down the road. The car is operating normally otherwise. We made a stop 15 miles outside of Lawton to pick up a passenger - and the glow light still turned on after releasing the key. We drove into town, and stopped for two hours. When we left, the light worked normally - on when the key is turned, wait till the light goes out, then start the engine, and the light stayed off. It worked normally yesterday. A week ago a noise that sounds like a vacuum operated CC flap started somewhere in the dash while the ACC is in AC mode. It sounds like it's springing open (or closed) every 5 to 6 seconds. I don't find any change in air coming from the dash or windshield vents with the noise. Neither changing from normal to equal upper and lower mode, nor turning on/off the cabin recycle switch stops the noise. Strange, must be a wagongeist. I've been wondering why Snook wanted to sell this car is the 300SEL haunted also? -- 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 ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.4/790 - Release Date: 5/5/2007 10:34 AM
Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 turbo wagongeist
Well, all the glow plugs are new, and it's working fine now. Even when the light is wacky, the engine starts like the plugs are working fine. On 5/5/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: my 91 300D 2.5T did that. After checking each GP (all were new) and the wiring brtween the Amp and GP I concluded the new GP Amplifier I bought from the dealer a couple of weeks earlier had gone bad. They gave me a new one. problem solved, Now, while my problem was a bad amp you could be seeing a bad 1 or 2 GPs or bad wiring between the Amp and one or more GP. Have fun - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) -- 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] 300D 2.5 turbo wagongeist
Well, all the glow plugs are new, and it's working fine now. Even when the light is wacky, the engine starts like the plugs are working fine. If it's not particularly cold out, it would. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 turbo wagongeist
But I can tell the difference between the few extra revolutions it takes to start when I don't let it pre-glow, even at 75F. On 5/5/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, all the glow plugs are new, and it's working fine now. Even when the light is wacky, the engine starts like the plugs are working fine. If it's not particularly cold out, it would. -- Jim ___ 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 -- 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] 300D 2.5 turbo wagongeist
Don: My 240D did that briefly. I am pretty sure it was a carbon bridge in the pre-chamber shorting things out some, because after I reamed out the pre-chambers the problem immediately went away and has not returned. I was using the upgrade pencil-style plugs, too, not the loops ones. On 5/5/07, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, all the glow plugs are new, and it's working fine now. Even when the light is wacky, the engine starts like the plugs are working fine. On 5/5/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: my 91 300D 2.5T did that. After checking each GP (all were new) and the wiring brtween the Amp and GP I concluded the new GP Amplifier I bought from the dealer a couple of weeks earlier had gone bad. They gave me a new one. problem solved, Now, while my problem was a bad amp you could be seeing a bad 1 or 2 GPs or bad wiring between the Amp and one or more GP. Have fun - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) -- 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 ___ 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] this is a nice car, sombody should buy it
Trampa wrote: The 300SEL appears to have different rims on the left and right. Actually, the text of the ad says that some of the pictures who both sets of wheels because I got new wheels and the old ones are included in the sale if the new owner wants them. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K
Re: [MBZ] a freak of nature
On Sat, 5 May 2007 15:26:34 -0400 LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think something must be going on with supply - like more refineries producing diesel and less gasoline. It's been a long, long time since diesel was less than regular gas. That's for sure! Diesel here in Va is 2.63 with reg gas around 2.79 Here the prices are: Unlead 3.109 Mid 3.209 Premium 3.309 Diesel 3.099 Craig
[MBZ] 38 MB roadster
'Just saw a beautiful little '38 MB roadster with rumble seat at a classic car show in Raleigh; 4 cyl; owner bought it in 1951. I forgot to confirm model designation. Wilton
[MBZ] 300SDL in RI
Dwight, is that 300SDL or 350SDL? 'Thought a '92 SDL would be a 350 - possible rod bender. Wilton
Re: [MBZ] Oil suprise for '06 VW TDI
The oil they recommend for all VW's including the diesels is Castrol txt 505 01 Harry 69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles 72 350SL 118,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, 5 May 2007 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil suprise for '06 VW TDI On Sat, 05 May 2007 07:17:32 -0500 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/postlist.php?Cat=0Board=UBB51 Oops. I just read somewhere that even GC isn't good enough to keep the cam lobes and lifters intact on the latest TDI. Now I'm confused as to what is good enough, maybe Castrol TXT? I think that's what the fellow used. I looked at the bottle and it did say it was rated for diesels. 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 Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.
Re: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI
Most of the issues with the VW Golf as with any of the VW's is the cam seals leaking. The tdi seems to be fairly reliable for the most part. I have never heard anything about TB's braking and VW recommends they be changed at 80 to 105,000 miles along with the water pump. I do however recommend using a 505 01 grade oil to prevent cam seals from shrinking. Castrol makes a txt oil specifically for VW's Harry 69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles 72 350SL 118,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, 4 May 2007 10:31 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 Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.
Re: [MBZ] OT Any Known Issues 04 Golf TDI
Here's a good forum if you want to get the scoop on any of the VW's. This one is for the Golf, including the TDI http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=142 Harry 69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles 72 350SL 118,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, 4 May 2007 10:31 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 Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.
Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI
A 92 class diesel will be the rod bender regardless how the car was badged. The 300 6 cylinder non-rod bender was sold in 86/87. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wilton strickland Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 5:09 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI Dwight, is that 300SDL or 350SDL? 'Thought a '92 SDL would be a 350 - possible rod bender. Wilton ___ 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
