For the record, all North American 300Ds had turbos starting in 1982.
In Europe you could still get the non-turbo variant. This EBay car is a
US spec car and for sure this is not the original motor. Caveat Emptor!
Mathieu
www.oldworldauto.com
On May 21, 2007, at 6:15 PM, Donald Snook
How can anything look that good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-300D-Turbo-Diesel-105K-Actual-Miles-NR_W0QQitemZ23
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 173K
'87 Acura Legend 184K
Goodyear, AZ
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 21 23:32:54 2007
Received: from [70.184.24.3] (helo=mail.atlasok.com)
if the price was decent, those type of deals are not to be screwed
aroudn with. You have to be able to jump on it right then.
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Are you guys kidding, or serious? just wondering.
Yesterday, it was painful when I brought up this car - 190D 5 spd. - and
this time my wife was
all i can say is that its going to need alot of work, including a whole
new paint job.
Allan Streib wrote:
Check out this listing (someone else posted it here last week also):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=140119061737
Scroll down to the photos, there is a
yep. I would bet the rocker switch was to turn on the ac compressor.
Just a wild guess, the klima relay went out and instead of replacing it
they put the switch in.
Allan Streib wrote:
Ralph Morton [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The yellow rocker switch is definitely an aftermarket switch some
thats low, most ebay diesels get 45-50
Donald Snook wrote:
This lying seller says he has a 84 123 that routinely gets 34-36 mpg.
Makes me wonder whether any of the ad is true.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-Mercedes-Benz-300D-DIESEL-NO-RESERVE
Looks like ebay has removed the item or the seller has withdrawn the
auction.
Bob Rentfro wrote:
How can anything look that good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-300D-Turbo-Diesel-105K-Actual-Miles-NR_W0QQitemZ23
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 173K
'87 Acura Legend 184K
Goodyear, AZ
Oh yea, it definatly does not have a turbo, although it is supposed to.
Clearly says turbodiesel on trunk and this is not a euro car so it
should be turbo. Looks like motor went bad and they stuck a non turbo
engine in it. I bet its REAL slow.
Donald Snook wrote:
This lying seller says he
listing removed
Bob Rentfro wrote:
How can anything look that good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-300D-Turbo-Diesel-105K-Actual-Miles-NR_W0QQitemZ23
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 173K
'87 Acura Legend 184K
Goodyear, AZ
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http://www.okiebenz.com
For
I think the aliens that listed it got called back to the home planet...
Bob R.
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] This Is Creepy...
listing removed
Wouldn't you have to put a trans into it first?
-Curt
Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 11:13:58 -0400
From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who says MBs can't tow...
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain;
300SD: Rare Gas Saver that gets 45 MPG- don't miss the interior shots...
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/330303412.html
Same guy jerked my chain on my former 300sd.
Tony Wirtel
Details, details, details.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who says MBs can't tow...
Wouldn't you have to put a trans into it first?
-Curt
Date:
i'm amazed by how many of these OM61x cars are advertised as getting 40+mpg
per gallon. i've owned a number for them and have always been between 20
and 25mpg. maybe they are harnessing the power of magnetism or something
like that?
On 5/21/07, Tony Wirtel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
300SD:
Everything I've bought on eBay turned out to be what I expected and less.
And the price my family gets for stuff we sell on ebay is usually
disappointingly low.
Ayway, It seems to me the buyers and the sellers would both be happier if
the format was arranged more like, the auction ends not
This must be one of those guys who run Helium in their tires to make it
lighter - 45 mpg ROTFLMAO!! Only if they only drive downhill with the
engine turned off - maybe.
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results
Dealer plate. Says it all.
Tony Wirtel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
300SD: Rare Gas Saver that gets 45 MPG- don't miss the interior shots...
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/330303412.html
Same guy jerked my chain on my former 300sd.
Tony Wirtel
--
1983 300D
1966 230
Very good point Ned. No one benefits.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: ned kleinhenz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes List Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 9:31 PM
Subject: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay
Everything I've bought on eBay turned out to be what I expected and
Yep that's Leather Brian.
My first 240 D had Leather Interior, No Sun Roof, No Power Windows, No Power
Pass. Mirror, And an Auto Tranny.
Powder Blue Exterior and Dark Blue Interior.
I talked to the Original Owner after I bought it. And asked why none of
the Power
Eqpt. He said he rather have
Gary Hurst wrote:
i'm amazed by how many of these OM61x cars are advertised as getting 40+mpg
per gallon. i've owned a number for them and have always been between 20
and 25mpg. maybe they are harnessing the power of magnetism or something
like that?
I like to think that they went to public
I spent a few minutes with them today. Does not seem to be bubbles
from behind, as there is no great dimensionality that goes to depth.
It is surface schmutz that rubs off with elbow grease. At least the
one bit I worked on.
On May 20, 2007, at 9:20 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
YEP, you
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/335079274.html
2.5
On May 21, 2007, at 10:06 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote:
Are you guys kidding, or serious? just wondering.
Yesterday, it was painful when I brought up this car - 190D 5 spd.
- and
this time my wife was onboard. The normal-looking carfax
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/335189741.html --78 SL $500
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
The loophole is they do the calculation on fuel economy after coasting
down a very long hill...
On 5/21/07, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gary Hurst wrote:
i'm amazed by how many of these OM61x cars are advertised as getting 40+mpg
per gallon. i've owned a number for them and have
On Mon, 21 May 2007 17:22:23 -0500 Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-300D-Turbo-Diesel-105K-Actual-Miles-NR_W0QQitemZ230132200578QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Ebay item # 230132200578
Indeed. It's an absolutely gorgeous '82.
On Mon, 21 May 2007 16:46:46 -0700 Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think the aliens that listed it got called back to the home planet...
Bob R.
listing removed
Bob Rentfro wrote:
How can anything look that good?
Man I hate it when I truncate things.
- Original Message -
From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] This Is Creepy...
On Mon, 21 May 2007 16:46:46 -0700 Bob Rentfro [EMAIL
Aside from being a Rare Gas Saver that gets 45 MPG, it also has the
extremely rare imported velour rear seat bottom, and the rare
European split leather seating in front
I suppose you could say it is a gas saver cause it would probably
run quite a distance without a drop of gasoline.
At
Gump uses excess gravity, astoglide, and a tail wind. She is able to
get up to 31mpg. Not every day, but at speed for hours on end.
On May 21, 2007, at 6:19 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
i'm amazed by how many of these OM61x cars are advertised as
getting 40+mpg
per gallon. i've owned a number
You have heard of the story of the accountant
A businessman asks the banker how much is 2 + 2
the banker says 4!
A businessman asks the banker how much is 2 + 2
The mathematician says 4!
A businessman asks the accountant how much is 2 + 2
The accountant pus down the shades, looks around
It is surface schmutz that rubs off with elbow grease. At least the
one bit I worked on.
Now you did it! Now you have to finish the job.
-- Jim
I see what you're saying. I kinda realized that after i had sent him my
email with a bunch of questions. I realized that, hey, even if the engine is
bad, I get a replacement and still am not that bad off. And I've gotten the
2.2 five speed I'm seeking.
And thanks, Clay for the link to the decent
Yep, I agree, Ned. Spot on.
And the notion of sniping websites - come now.
Brian
On 5/21/07, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Very good point Ned. No one benefits.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: ned kleinhenz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes List Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
someone told me recently, that the fuel mileage of a 2.5 manual is not
appreciably different than that of a 2.2 manual?
I believe this myself. If we can ever get our 190D manual 2.5 deployed
we'll have some more numbers. But IIRC it's 35-42, depending on
conditions.
-- Jim
Not quite, when you place a bid it checks to see if there is a higher bid
amount.
However the standing bid then goes up to what you have bid.
For example say you reckon that non turbo 123 is hot stuff and you bid $2500
and someone has already put in a maximum bid of $3000, then the standing bid
and they will run on just about anything including pig's urine.
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a liar on ebay
thats low, most ebay diesels
Don't be mean, that's all we get over here.
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a liar on ebay
Oh yea, it definatly does not have a turbo,
Perhaps it was one of those crackheads trying to sell grandma's pride and
joy to score more drugs.
- Original Message -
From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] This Is Creepy...
I
Yes but does it actually have a turbo?
- Original Message -
From: Tony Wirtel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:12 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist
300SD: Rare Gas Saver that gets 45 MPG- don't miss the interior shots...
Hey I get that in my patrol..in neutral coasting down a
hill.
- Original Message -
From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist
i'm amazed
ebay benefits because it keeps their code simpler. As of now, all they have
to do is collect money.
On 5/22/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yep, I agree, Ned. Spot on.
And the notion of sniping websites - come now.
Brian
On 5/21/07, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Very
So, What is the finish on the Bundts? Is it paint or powdercoating? A
friend of mine has a whole stack of them I was wondering about restoring and
reselling. I have podercoating equipment and a bead blast setup available
to use.
Done right, looking new, would they be worth $100 each,
Gump is a 220D, right? We can't seem to break out of the 22 - 24 mpg range
with out '79 240D. The driving isn't highway, more like secondary 2 lane
roads with a 45 - 55 mph range for the limit.
What do you get when you drive it around town?
...Kevin
Redghost said:
Gump uses excess gravity,
Gump is a 220D, right? We can't seem to break out of the 22 - 24 mpg
range
with out '79 240D. The driving isn't highway, more like secondary 2
lane
roads with a 45 - 55 mph range for the limit.
The Frankenheap also routinely beats 30. And it never gets on
the highway, really. 115 200D,
I think the VX was around 40-50mpg... It seemed like fuel efficient V-tec
step up from the CRX HF which was around 40mpg...
Levi
On 5/20/07, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But wasn't the insight built shortly after the Civic VX (?) that got 70
mpg
without the hybrid nonsense?
Can't
On 5/21/07, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This seller says his 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado with 250,000 miles is in
#1 show condition and was appraised for $13,500. Only a crack smoker
would think that, but how much crack do you have to smoke to not even
include a picture of your supposed
Regarding the Utah 300D you guys have been conversing about, I agree it's an
extremely nice example but my contribution to the topic has to do with the
fact that the owner/whoever took the time, etc. to take decent photographs
and should help immensely in the sale of the car. The reason I'm
Sure seems to be in good condition -- but, a trip to the detail shop,
a good buffing, and lots of Armor-All on all the rubber and interior
are clearly evident.
Photos on a web page don't show a lot of fine detail -- something can
pretty easily be made to look better than it is.
I do agree,
What 'ya gonna do with the two cracks in the dash?
DWS
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Mon, 21 May 2007 17:22:23 -0500 Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
You know, the car looks pretty nice - may be falling apart mechanically -
but aside from those awful seat inserts in the backseat which look like
someone did on their kitchen table - it looks like a well kept car.
But with 270k on it I;d be thinking it would be getting tired - even with
I believe they;re available for around $100-$130 in many places - but tha
might be exch at some places. and those are painted - chromed ones (yuck)
and around $180.
If you sell them fr $100 that;s probably a good price - make sure you have
some profit built in. Many suggest 30% or so -
On 5/21/07, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This seller says his 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado with 250,000 miles is in
#1 show condition and was appraised for $13,500. Only a crack smoker
would think that, but how much crack do you have to smoke to not even
include a picture of your supposed
On 5/21/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It is surface schmutz that rubs off with elbow grease. At least the
one bit I worked on.
Now you did it! Now you have to finish the job.
Hard to believe there's a little girl under all that dirt.
Alex Chamberlain
Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW diesel,
not the Benz.
Loren: ask me some time about the drain plug fiasco!
--
LT Don
http://don.homelinux.net/~don/
Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org
Wonko the Sane wrote:
Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW diesel,
not the Benz.
It is one of the best non-synthetic oils out there.
now that was a car! haven't seen one on the road in ages.
it's hard to say what someone will pay for a car that is really in #1
condition, as any old car that is in brand new condition is an extreme
rarity. if you move the right rich guy, a like new chevette might
even fetch 5 figures.
On
you are really sick in the head, corporal, to even be concerned.
oh, dear, um, wrong list again!
On 5/22/07, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW diesel,
not the Benz.
Loren: ask me some time about the drain plug fiasco!
I've ran this in my 300TE, it's a fine dino oil, however what's
important here is what
VW rating is needed.
also see
http://tdiclub.com/TDIFAQ/TDiFAQ-4.html
On May 22, 2007, at 8:50 AM, Wonko the Sane wrote:
Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW
diesel,
not
John Robbins wrote:
Wonko the Sane wrote:
Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW diesel,
not the Benz.
It is one of the best non-synthetic oils out there.
I just realized who sent this. Come on now... you know that already.
Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW
diesel, not the Benz.
What is your VW? If it's a TDI, I'd stay with a synthetic Mobil 1 or
whatever VW recommends.
If it's for an older VW diesel it's likely just fine. I also like
1982 Quantum DT. Owner's manual pretty much says, Pour in whatever you
want, depending on the weather.
On 5/22/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What is your VW? If it's a TDI, I'd stay with a synthetic Mobil 1 or
whatever VW recommends.
--
LT Don
http://don.homelinux.net/~don/
Heck, I could do them painted for less than $100I better hit the
pick and pull..What would be the proper paint to use? I mean, to be
correct for a restoration..
Mike
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From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Always happens that way. Was coming down cats and dogs yesterday, so
did not get too deep into the job. Guess I have to at least get them
presentable for listing on CL.
clay
On May 21, 2007, at 10:19 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
It is surface schmutz that rubs off with elbow grease. At least
I would jump on the powder coat idea. Bead blast the old stuff off
with glass bead or low abrasive, since the bundts are easy to pock
mark with gritty abrasives. Wash and dry, then coat and cook. Make
yourself a bunch of wheels, enough to buy a benz you want.
Normal refurb for the
For some reason the 240 is a dog in all areas except if it has a
manual 4 speed. Not sure what that is all about, but could be that
extra weight the w123 carries that Gump does not.
Around down I am doing your 22-25 mpg. I try not to be in town more
than I need to and use her on higher
I used it once as a transition oil in Gump going from the sludge when
i got it to the second change out a thousand miles later to M1 Truck
and SUV. Worked well to lube what needed and help move the gunk
out. Guess I could have used anything
clay
On May 22, 2007, at 8:50 AM, Wonko
Griots Garage has a IIRC $50 package that will finish four wheels.
You are supplies a cleaner, some instructions, a can of primer, two
cans of color, and two cans of clear. I am very happy with the
outcome I got, but you really need to do exceedingly good prep.
If you are able to hit
The best I got with my '83 240D was 28mpg. I think it was happiest between 60
and 65mph which seems to be about the same as my 190D.
I think my average was something like 25mpg but I'd have to check.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 08:32:16 -0400 (EDT)
From: Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Okay, I follow, but you lose me when you say that the standing bid goes up
to 2500. That would mean that the person who bid 2500 would be the high
bidder and could win the auction if no one bids higher.
Do you perhaps mean that the system will ask you to bid a set increment
higher than your
I think it flows better than most dino oils, on my 89 300TE I
experience tappet noise which we decided
was the mobile 1 15w50 flowing too well and letting the worn lifter
collapse.
It was switched to QS 15w40 and the noise when away.
I switch it then to delvac 1300 super 15w40 and the noise
The way I read this: The person who placed the $3,000 maximum will
automatically match your 2500 bid, and because he placed his bid first
he wins the tie.
Caveat, my ebay experience is very limited, I've bought like 4 items
on ebay over the last 6 years and never sold anything.
Allan
Zoltan
Exactly.
On 5/22/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The way I read this: The person who placed the $3,000 maximum will
automatically match your 2500 bid, and because he placed his bid first
he wins the tie.
--
LT Don
http://don.homelinux.net/~don/
Make a small loan, Make a big
Ah. That makes sense. The 2500 bid would be the current high bid, but it
would go under the other guy's name. That sounds like it could be confusing
to the poor guy who tried to bid 2500.
Brian
On 5/22/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The way I read this: The person who placed the
The problem with setting a maximum, is that in a situation where you
have a dishonest seller who
is using a Shill bidder account/friend/etc is that the bid price
gets driven up to or near your maximum.
Even if it goes over your max, perhaps you'll get that offer of a
second chance using your
(See first pic)
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/05/22/lebanon.violence/index.html
--
LT Don
http://don.homelinux.net/~don/
Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org
For those of us who are anally challenged, a scrubbing followed by two coats
of Rustoleum Aluminum paint yields exceedingly nice - and cost effective -
results.
On 5/22/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Griots Garage has a IIRC $50 package that will finish four wheels.
You are supplies a
Curt wrote:
The best I got with my '83 240D was 28mpg. I think it was happiest
between 60 and 65mph which seems to be about the same as my 190D.
The best I ever got in my (now OK Don's) 1990 300D 2.5 was 34 mpg. That
was exclusively highway miles. Most of the time it was more like
If you powder coat, make sure you pick a color that's close enough to OEM.
(BTW, does anyone know of a good mfg/color for powder coating wheels to
look like OEM?) Sandblasting, filling powercoating 5 wheels and 20 lugs
cost $300.
Did mine on my 126. 20 (?) hole rims and although the color I
The official pain is the Wurth Silver and Wurth Clear Coat. Many others
have had good experiences with other paints like Krylon, etc. BTW, I
believe used wheels are around $50 - so if people pay $100 they're paying
another $50 for blasting and painting or powder coating.
The Powder coat is
I have an appointment to take the 240D in to a mechanic that I was referred
to second-hand. It is a front end shop - that's all they do. But I am not
sure if he deals with many German cars. It's rural Minnesota, so I doubt it.
I did call the shop in town that specializes in Audis, Volvos, etc.,
Interesting: I was thinking about sharing with y'all the mileage I have
recently gotten in my '83 240D: 32.6 mpg. - on a mix of maybe 60 - 75%
highway and the rest pretty much city. Needless to say, I'm tickled.
And the engine is pretty peppy. Guess I got a good used engine from TriStar
Auto, or
Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The problem with the car is that the steering is very loose
(surprise), but there is also a creeking coming from the driver
front that has gotten so loud that it is embarassing. Just creaks
with every bump or dip in the road.
Some slop in the steering
Not really. The fellow who is willing to pay $3k is bidding against
a fellow who was only willing to go to $2500. At auction they would
be indicating to the auctioneer their inclination to go higher, but
the $3k guy would just keep his paddle in the air, such that any bid
that came along
We must mount a rescue mission!
Surely we can save her with some of the flyboys on this list. Storm
in there and swiftly get her to America where she will be safe.
On May 22, 2007, at 11:07 AM, Wonko the Sane wrote:
(See first pic)
I think the question was most correctest manner to skin this cat
not that two good cans of rattle spray are not the most expeditious.
That is a very quick and effective way to solve the issue.
clay
On May 22, 2007, at 11:24 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
For those of us who are anally
I think Eastlake has some good powder colors in their catalogue.
Also get to see more of that great car refurb porn while leafing
through.
clay
On May 22, 2007, at 11:53 AM, ANGELO GIAIMO wrote:
If you powder coat, make sure you pick a color that's close enough
to OEM.
(BTW, does anyone
I can't be 100% certain, but that vehicle bears a strong resemblance to
MMM's previous ride.
On 5/22/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We must mount a rescue mission!
--
LT Don
http://don.homelinux.net/~don/
Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org
Ubid.com does not sell Mercedes cars or parts so is ebay the only game in
town?
On 5/22/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not really. The fellow who is willing to pay $3k is bidding against
a fellow who was only willing to go to $2500. At auction they would
be indicating to the
Allan is right about the alignment - it must be done in 3 planes at once as
I was told.
A rebuilt steering box is usually a cost effective option.
If you attempt to adjust the box, the ajusting screw turns opposite what
you;d expect. Loosen the lock nu and turn the screw counter-clockwise a
Levi Smith wrote:
I think the VX was around 40-50mpg... It seemed like fuel efficient V-tec
step up from the CRX HF which was around 40mpg...
HF and VX both had mid-50's EPA highway.
HF could top 60mpg at 60-65mph in real life, VX could not.
Building a frankenbenz
Last weekend I started the project of stripping my 76 300D (115
body). The engine and transmission are really good, but the body had
rotted away. I have been pondering the swap into my 80 240D
(123) as I was lifting the engine out, I found the oil filter is
near the
What really makes me wonder if anyone pays any attention to this stuff at all,
is that pretty well all of trucks,
buses, boats, heavy equipment, tractors etc etc etc is diesel. You don't see
anyone writing articles complaining
about diesel in any of those applications. Why do they find it so
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