Re: [MBZ] Another Chrysler Update

they'd already killed the XJ (Cherokee) by the time the Libby came out; people are still wondering who asked for it, and exactly what void it was supposed to fill as it doesn't seem to have been able to do *anything* well. cheers! e Tom Hargrave wrote: There is truth to the rumor. The

Re: [MBZ] Another Chrysler Update

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Re: [MBZ] Another Chrysler Update

Can't let a good crisis go to waste! Luther Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: The auto industry, unions, and gummint have been in a dysfunctional alliance for decades, the chickensss are comin home to roosst!!! It's called influence peddling, and for the first time since

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

I would be right behind with the '83 300SD. That way, I could buy another one and I'd have the money to fix the flaws like non-working AC and rusty rear window channel. Of course, this would only work if word of the $4500 hadn't spread too far. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi,

Re: [MBZ] GM

None of us know the inner workings of GM or any other company - we just listen to the talking heads on CNN FOX believe what they tell us. I remember when the talking heads stated that Chrysler was dead in the early 80s, then Chrysler pulled out thrived for more than 20 years! GM is far from

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

This is when my 'collection' will really shine. I'll just sit on mine until the value of the few that remain after crush-o-palooza climbs to well _above_ the crush price. Then I'll be rich. Rich, I say! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

shipping would be free. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Douglas jgi...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 8:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

Re: [MBZ] Another Chrysler Update

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Re: [MBZ] blasting

We have a media blasting cabinet here at work. We use a number of different types of media, mainly based on the piece we're trying to clean. There are all kinds of media, things like nut shells, plastic beads, etc., etc. I'm not sure what's in it right now, but I was using it to clean a

[MBZ] OM 617 vacuum pump rebuild howto

Does anyone have a writeup or link to a writeup on rebuilding the vacuum pumps? TIA all, -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans

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[MBZ] OT: fun with shotguns

Turns out that .410 shell brass makes nice button inserts for a beater trumpet that is missing them: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/horns/toldsba.jpg Shoe Goo, of course! (I'm anxiously awaiting my [eBay] Frumpet to arrive. As these are nearly universally reviled of course I had to

Re: [MBZ] OM 617 vacuum pump rebuild howto

http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_the_vacuum_pump.htm If you are just doing the diaphragm you can do that without taking the whole thing off (which is more involved). You need to get the whole area REALLY CLEAN, like spray the whole area down with degreaser then take a brush and

Re: [MBZ] blasting

That's Danger Will Robinson --R pm7...@comcast.net wrote: CAution Will Rogers! Improper media blasting has ruined the sheet metal {Imparted energy will warp the panels} when done by amateurs. Have a pro do it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

From: Curt Raymond What I think many of you are missing is that its $4500 to buy a new car, like its a voucher to buy a new car... I'm thinking to get the $4500 out of my $400 240D to buy me a new Fiesta... -Curt - Hi Curt, Why a Fiesta? Does it get good

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

Curt Raymond wrote: What I think many of you are missing is that its $4500 to buy a new car, like its a voucher to buy a new car... I'm thinking to get the $4500 out of my $400 240D to buy me a new Fiesta... What you're missing is that it's indexed on how thirsty the old one is compared to

Re: [MBZ] OM 617 vacuum pump rebuild howto

Kaleb, why is this not on YOUR website? :) Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_the_vacuum_pump.htm If you are just doing the diaphragm you can do that without taking the whole thing off (which is more involved). You need to get the whole area REALLY CLEAN, like spray

Re: [MBZ] OM 617 vacuum pump rebuild howto

BINGO, thank you much! Luther Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_the_vacuum_pump.htm If you are just doing the diaphragm you can do that without taking the whole thing off (which is more involved). You need to get the whole area REALLY CLEAN, like spray the whole

Re: [MBZ] OT: fun with shotguns

nice, can you make a trio for my Bach Strad? :) Jim Cathey wrote: Turns out that .410 shell brass makes nice button inserts for a beater trumpet that is missing them: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/horns/toldsba.jpg Shoe Goo, of course! (I'm anxiously awaiting my [eBay] Frumpet to

Re: [MBZ] GM

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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 240D (W123) NHTSA Full-Frontal Impact

Having eaten an MB steering wheel back in 1971 I can assure you they are not compatible with retaining a full set of teeth, or all parts of your jaw. They found and reinstalled 4 out of 5 pieces of mine, and most of my teeth. 1962 220Sb, RIP. Camero and driver who hit me, RIP also. BillR

Re: [MBZ] OM 617 vacuum pump rebuild howto

because I have not yet got somebody to work on our site yet. Which reminds me, I need to get that done. Luther wrote: Kaleb, why is this not on YOUR website? :) Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_the_vacuum_pump.htm If you are just doing the diaphragm you can do

Re: [MBZ] blasting

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Re: [MBZ] slipping tranny 1980 300D

I've purchased 2 transmissions from Sun Valley Mercedes out of CA. One for the '83 300SD we bought from Caleb about 6 years ago or so, and another 2 years ago for my wife's '88 190D. So far no problems with either, and the install on the 190 was botched a bit (original installer wasn't

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

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In that case I guess I should forget about trading my 77 Vette in for a new one. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 5/6/09 8:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em

Re: [MBZ] GM

Tom Hargrave wrote: Let's not forget Mercedes with their single roller timing chain engine that would fail in less than 100,000 miles - this was the 380 released in the late 80s. Gary's too busy complaining about his 2.2L Saturn that hasn't tossed it's timing chain yet to remember the 380.

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

From: Curt Raymond Yeah, Ford. Its not out yet here but the buzz is impressive. Its a small car, European design that they've used overseas for awhile. 118hp, ~40mpg, ~$12k, looks good and is purported to be a real drivers car. Of course I'll have to drive one to be sure but I'm interested

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Gary Hurst wrote: yeah, that is teh great decision. spend a grand and redo the timing chain right or just play russian roulette and see how long it lasts. all because GM wanted to further mock me by saving a dime on an oiler. The chain issue is wear, right? How easy is it to check the cam

Re: [MBZ] GM

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Don't forget MB's 350 Diesel rodbender that they still deny any responsibility for. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM Tom Hargrave wrote:

Re: [MBZ] GM

Gary Hurst wrote: no, it's not wear. it's lack of oiling and sudden catastrophic failure So a chain link seizes and then snaps, rather than just getting sloppier until it finally fails? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

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Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

several years ago.  It went like the devil and didn't ride bad for a small car. Gerry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090506/e676e3a7/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] GM

Mitch Haley wrote: So a chain link seizes and then snaps, rather than just getting sloppier until it finally fails? Here's what the 2003 TSB said: Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to communicate updated service procedures to the timing chain and timing chain oiling nozzle due to

Re: [MBZ] GM

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Curt Raymond wrote: Thats probably a Focus, the Fiesta isn't out here, I don't think they've made one since the '80s. The one in the '80s was a piece of crap but it was IIRC really really cheap so that balances.. The 1970's Fiesta was a reasonable alternative to the Rabbit IMO. I think they

Re: [MBZ] GM

Gary Hurst wrote: saturn dealers are instructed by GM to blame it on the customer. Despite there being a TSB out since 2003 that describes the problem and the solution... I'd still like to get my hands on a broken chain and measure the length under tension at some point far from the

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

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[MBZ] Brakes

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Re: [MBZ] GM

Mitch Haley wrote: Here's what the 2003 TSB said: You have access to ALLDATA? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] More from Chrysler

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Re: [MBZ] OT: fun with shotguns

.410 shells always made great whistles too. I particularly liked the plastic ones, but paper was good too, and the old ones with a rolled crimp made the best whistles. At 09:10 AM 5/6/2009, you wrote: Turns out that .410 shell brass makes nice button inserts for a beater trumpet that is

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Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

The Fesiva may have looked cheap but I knew many pizza delivery people who put 200K - 300K on the cars with no major issues. Friends were searching the local junkyards for seats, window regulators and door latches. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] GM

Kind of like the Mercedes 380 timing chain and Mercedes 300D head and Mercedes 350D rod bender failures??? Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 5/6/09 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM

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Tom Hargrave wrote: The Fesiva may have looked cheap but I knew many pizza delivery people who put 200K - 300K on the cars with no major issues. Friends were searching the local junkyards for seats, window regulators and door latches. I knew a driver who bought a new Yugo GV. 50,000 miles

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

One of my brothers owned three of them. He kept them maintained for many years and many miles. He only stopped driving the cars when he could no longer find parts in the junkyard. All three were pulled off the road for items you could find for just about any other car on the road. Stupid stuff

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah, Ford. Its not out yet here but the buzz is impressive. Its a small car, European design that they've used overseas for awhile. 118hp, ~40mpg, ~$12k, looks good and is purported to be a real drivers car. Of course I'll have to drive one to be sure but I'm interested

[MBZ] 300E issues

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Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

No fuse I know of. Most likely the voltage regulator though. Wonko the Sane wrote: The 300E died while the wife was driving it today. Fortunately, she was only two blocks from the house and friends pushed her home. I arrived home from work this afternoon to find the hood up and a battery

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

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[MBZ] Nissens radiators?

OK, are these any good? Rusty? Need a radiator for my E300. I can buy a used one searching car=part.com which may or may not be OE for around 150-170 plus whatever shipping, so probably 20-30 more for shipping. Or, I can spend 220 for a new nissens from Rusty. Im almost leaning toward the

Re: [MBZ] Nissens radiators?

I used them in my old 220D one of my old 240D's I also put one in one of the 123 bodies I owned but I don't remember which one. They worked great. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/ 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

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Re: [MBZ] Another Chrysler Update

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[MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

Colleagues in Alms The NZ government is reviewing the way taxes are levied on diesel sales. And not before time. We have a hugely cumbersome system called Road User Charges (RUC) designed to apportion the cost of maintaining roads fairly among mobile diesel users. Owners of stationary

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

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Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) How's your diesel taxed?

So, how are diesel taxes levied in your neck of the wood? Per-gallon pump tax here in the US of A. There are additional annual weight fees for pickup trucks and larger, at least in the State of Washington, regardless of fuel. -- Jim ___

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Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

IIRC, we pay 24.3 cents per gallon federal excise tax for diesel and 18.3 cents for gasoline. That's on top of any state and local fees/taxes. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

Ours will probably be worse than yours once Obama gets some ideas from the more advanced socialist nations, but in the meantime the fuel is taxed per gallon by the Feds and the states at whatever usurious rate they decide to set. You fill your tank, pay whatever $/gal and some amount of that

Re: [MBZ] GM

Rick Knoble wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: Here's what the 2003 TSB said: You have access to ALLDATA? No, somebody on Saturnalia forums quoted the TSB and I googled it. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

Here in Iowa, we pay about 48 cents per US gallon (128 fl. oz. vs 160 fl. oz. for a imperial gallon) for Diesel road use taxes. However, a lot of this gets diverted into the general fund, and a lot of federal bucks are used to bribe states into complying with stupidity, like the old national

Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

I forgot to add that off-road Diesel for tractors, crawlers, stationary engines, bonfires, etc. has no road taxes, if you can find a place to buy it tax free when you need it. At 08:59 PM 5/6/2009, you wrote: Colleagues in Alms The NZ government is reviewing the way taxes are levied on

Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

Loren Faeth wrote: The last I knew, Wisconsin had an Antique license plate that you paid $25 once, and you could drive it anywhere, any time for as long as you owned the car.. While I was buying license plate stickers a couple of weeks ago, the county treasurer's office politely told me that

Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

Euan wrote: So, how are diesel taxes levied in your neck of the wood? Here in the USA, each state (political sub-entity in the country) does it differently. And heavy trucks pay more. I believe every state has some added at the pump. This is all us light-duty users need to pay. The big trucks

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

I don't consider mexico to be part of the civilized world... I feel safe travelling anywhere in Italy. I don't feel safe travelling anywhere in Mexico without native, and preferably Federales protection. (Bribed of course) At 09:26 PM 5/6/2009, you wrote: Second most corrupt - Mexico is

[MBZ] Secret message for Curtis Raymond

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I've been to both countries and Mexico is definitely more civilized than Italy. Actually, Italy is the poorest, most dismal country I've been to in Europe. I've not been to Spain but I hear its worse. I'm talking about the real country, not the propped up tourist traps we THINK these countries

Re: [MBZ] GM

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Re: [MBZ] 300E issues

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Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com writes: I forgot to add that off-road Diesel for tractors, crawlers, stationary engines, bonfires, etc. has no road taxes, if you can find a place to buy it tax free when you need it. I once rented a small John Deere tractor with a front-loader and yard