[MBZ] Expensive 240D speedo

2013-06-24 Thread Hendrik and Fay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Other-SEC-AMG-380-sec-amg-hammer-style-clean-unique-83-84-85-86-87-88-89-90-91-500-sec-/140993665368?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item20d3e09958vxp=mtr#ht_25485wt_1167 Hendrik whose old clapper could go faster than this

Re: [MBZ] Any TDI folks here?

2013-06-24 Thread Hans Neureiter
I beg to differ. Just did the job on my 2001 Beetle (Jetta 1.9L is identical). Parts kit, incl. water pump: $ 280 Special tools: $ 140 Labor: 6 hrs if one did it already (my Indy did it for $ 400 flat). On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 11:23 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Theres a video

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
New lower rad hose from Keenan Motors is installed; no coolant in it yet - started raining again. As Mama used to say, I do believe it has set in. Raining, that is. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday,

[MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL]

2013-06-24 Thread Craig
On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:41:50 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: New lower rad hose from Keenan Motors is installed; no coolant in it yet - started raining again. As Mama used to say, I do believe it has set in. Raining, that is. ;) I sure wish it would set in here, too! Craig

Re: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL]

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
Yep, y'all (youse guys) could probably use some of this. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 10:44 AM Subject: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL] On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:41:50

Re: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL]

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
BTW, any progress on the Okie job prospect? 'Hope it goes well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 10:44 AM Subject: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL] On Mon, 24 Jun 2013

[MBZ] Job Prospects and Neck [was Re: Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL]]

2013-06-24 Thread Craig
On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:00:06 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, any progress on the Okie job prospect? 'Hope it goes well. I am going to have to write an email to tell what has been going on with us and to answer Gerry's question about my neck. I hope to do that later today. Craig

Re: [MBZ] W123 combi gauge difference?

2013-06-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I have a spare combi gauge from a 1983 300TD if anyone is interested. Reply off list. On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 7:28 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: The layout ... W123 combi gauge ... different between a 240D and a 300TD. Anyone know why? Just guessing, but perhaps the advent

[MBZ] A/C question

2013-06-24 Thread Hans Neureiter
Has anyone experienced a noisy XP valve? Ever since I replaced the compressor, drier and XP valve there is an intermittent noise coming from under the dash when the A/C is on.Sounds like a high note on a saxophone. It is not the blower. Sometimes when I shut the car off it whistles for nearly a

Re: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL]

2013-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
We have lots of it. Almost every day around 3:00-5:00 pm. Come and take some with you. Dan who is considering some goats in place of a lawn mower On Jun 24, 2013, at 10:44 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:41:50 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: New lower

Re: [MBZ] Any TDI folks here?

2013-06-24 Thread OK Don
FYI - Kiplinger's: 12 'Best in Class' car values for 2013 Cars $20,000 - $25,000: Volkswagen Jetta TDI *Sticker price*: $23,785 (manual) *Invoice price*: $22,866 *TrueCar national average price*: $22,873 *Resale value*: 3-year: 59%; 5-year: 44% *MPG*: City: 30; Hwy: 42 Volkswagen's compact

Re: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL]

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
Quite a change from the mid-30's, eh (huh)? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL] We have lots of it. Almost every day

Re: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL]

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
Oops! I confused you with OK Don for few seconds. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL] We have lots of it. Almost every

Re: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL]

2013-06-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
That depends whether you mean C or F. ;) On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 11:25 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Oops! I confused you with OK Don for few seconds. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Rain [was: Re: 91 350SDL]

2013-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
I'm not complaining. Much rather have the daily deluge than no rain at all. Dan On Jun 24, 2013, at 11:24 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Quite a change from the mid-30's, eh (huh)? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT boats and $$

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
The boat that I am currently working on is just something I need to be rid of. It is a 1973 18 foot Starcraft Holiday. I got it with the idea of fixing it up for my own use but then got another one very shortly after so this one became surplus. I offered it for sale a couple of times as is, with

Re: [MBZ] Cyclical vibration

2013-06-24 Thread Fmiser
DC wrote: I have a cyclical rumble felt in the seat from about 30mph up. It occurs primarily when engine is under load (accelerating or maintaining speed up a hill). Its about one second on, one off. Seems like it might get slightly faster with speed. It's not terribly annoying but would

[MBZ] Col. Strickland Needs this

2013-06-24 Thread clay
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/38479 This might have an impact on the deposits clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] The real CW for Mr. Cathey

2013-06-24 Thread clay
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/38332 Had I a larger yard, I would have put Gump to this purpose instead of having her sent to the knackers. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in

Re: [MBZ] The real CW for Mr. Cathey

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
Hey, I would watch hockey if . . . http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/38310 Randy On 24/06/2013 11:39 AM, clay wrote: http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/38332 Had I a larger yard, I would have put Gump to this purpose instead of having her sent to the knackers. clay

[MBZ] New business venture

2013-06-24 Thread Dieselhead
There Dan! That's you're ticket out! There is a new business here that is something like Goats for hire that rents out goats to mow, clean out brush, etc. They use portable fence or temp electric fence to contain them in an area. Sort of like free range chickens, where you move the fence

Re: [MBZ] Col. Strickland Needs this

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
'Can't get anything to open. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 12:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] Col. Strickland Needs this http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/38479 This might have an

Re: [MBZ] Cyclical vibration

2013-06-24 Thread Dieselhead
DC wrote: I have a cyclical rumble felt in the seat from about 30mph up. It occurs primarily when engine is under load (accelerating or maintaining speed up a hill). Its about one second on, one off. Seems like it might get slightly faster with speed. It's not terribly annoying but

Re: [MBZ] Any TDI folks here?

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
*Sigh* Is it just me or does nobody seem to read the posts anymore? '98 is an A3 car, your '01 is an A4 car, they're NOT THE SAME. Timing belt with tensioner etc for a '98 is about $150, water pump for same is $35. The special tools are another $140 for the A3 or $250 if you want tools to

Re: [MBZ] Any TDI folks here?

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
If I had the cash I'd already have bought a new TDI. The problem is the cash... We're working on refinancing the house. Right now it looks like that'll free up just about $200/mo. If I stop paying ahead on the house (which will make sense with the lower interest rate) for awhile I'll be able to

Re: [MBZ] New business venture

2013-06-24 Thread Craig
On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:06:18 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: There Dan! That's you're ticket out! There is a new business here that is something like Goats for hire that rents out goats to mow, clean out brush, etc. They use portable fence or temp electric fence to contain

Re: [MBZ] I give up!

2013-06-24 Thread Tim Crone
I didn't have a speedometer for many months, I used the GPS on my phone. My odos have worked on the Benzes, but they never did on my Volvos - I just knew how many tanks I'd gone through = however many 1000 miles, close enough for maintenance work. And when my fuel gauge didn't work I just

Re: [MBZ] I give up!

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
On 24/06/2013 1:56 PM, Tim Crone wrote: I didn't have a speedometer for many months, I used the GPS on my phone. My odos have worked on the Benzes, but they never did on my Volvos - I just knew how many tanks I'd gone through = however many 1000 miles, close enough for maintenance work. And

Re: [MBZ] Goats

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
My parents are talking about retiring and going to camp for the summer. We have one large-is (6 or 7 acre) field that dad, for reasons I don't understand) likes to keep cleared in the theory that somebody might want to rent it to farm someday. With the '52 Farmall Super M and 6' bush hog it

[MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Frederick Moir
Limo anyone?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 3:10 PM Subject: Re: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury) Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 6/24/2013

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
Filled it with coolant and took 'er for test drive and tune-up on freeway. Temp at 100C under hard accel; outside temp = 82F while blowing ICE COLD. Reconfirmed - nothing cruises like a 126. No leaks found during post flight inspection. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON

Re: [MBZ] Col. Strickland Needs this

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
'Guess I'll never know. Nothing opens. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 12:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] Col. Strickland Needs this http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/38479 This might

Re: [MBZ] I give up!

2013-06-24 Thread Michael Canfield
Certainly not...I have been hammering on the starter for months now to get it going. Finally got my truck on the road again today so I can take some time and do some much needed maintenance work on the Benz. Mike On Jun 24, 2013 3:00 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I'd be over there with cash in a second if that was local. Someone HAS to buy that. Jaime On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.comwrote: Limo anyone? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

2013-06-24 Thread Craig
On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:24:35 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Filled it with coolant and took 'er for test drive and tune-up on freeway. Temp at 100C under hard accel; outside temp = 82F while blowing ICE COLD. Reconfirmed - nothing cruises like a 126. No leaks found during post flight

Re: [MBZ] Goats

2013-06-24 Thread Craig
On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:10:23 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm thinking if they moved up there full time I'd get a couple goats and fence them in on that field with a little shed for them. My folks could haul water and at the end of the summer we'll have 'em freezer

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
Near identical to my former 250LWB. I didn't catch if it was gas or diesel. It's definitely a gray market model, however, as the ACC is manual. I see the jump seats are still in it, too. Dan On Jun 24, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Limo anyone? Fred Moir

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Local? Heck it ain't that far from you is it? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2013, at 2:34 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: I'd be over there with cash in a second if that was local. Someone HAS to buy that. Jaime On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Frederick Moir

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
M130 with a Solex 4A1. Great setup if it has AC. Probably needs guides and a head gasket at that mileage, both are easy to do in this car. If mine had AC I would still be driving it. Dan On Jun 24, 2013, at 3:34 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: I'd be over there with cash in a

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Craig
On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:45:44 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Local? Heck it ain't that far from you is it? That was my thought, too! From Tewksbury, MA to Holmdel, NJ, 267 mi, 4 hours 23 mins Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Goats

2013-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Cabrito! Goats are troublesome animals, they are smart enough to get themselves into trouble but stupid enough not to know how to get out. You might want to think about nanny goats, find some granola up there in Maine who wants to milk them and make goat cheese. I am told that is a fairly

Re: [MBZ] I give up!

2013-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Get about 6ft of vac hose to run to the shutoff, and then run it up into the cabin, suck on it to shut it off. Works very well. On 6/24/13 3:00 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: Probably not . . . . . I have had to open the hood and press down on the lever in order to stop the motor in my car for

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread dseretakis
I'd buy it if I didn't already have 7 needy cars! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2013, at 3:34 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: I'd be over there with cash in a second if that was local. Someone HAS to buy that. Jaime On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Frederick Moir

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
Interesting car. I wonder what kind of mileage one could expect? -Curt Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:11:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury) Message-ID:    

Re: [MBZ] Goats

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
Actually now that you mention it I even know a guy that runs pygmy sheep... Honestly I've only ever had lamb chops or goat tacos. Neither is a particularly good indicator of what the whole animal is like. If it were my choice and I were going to be there full time I'd run hogs. Every part of a

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
I used to work in Tewksbury, anybody wants to come and get it we could have a mini-Q. -Curt Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:52:02 -0600 From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury) Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] Goats

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
Back in my misspent youth a friend raised hogs in 4H. They supplemented their feed with sour goats milk from some granola farmer down the way. We bought one of the hogs in the fall and it was the best pork I've ever eaten. Pure snowy white, flavorful and juicy. I've always said if I could get

Re: [MBZ] Goats

2013-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Mexicans like goat but I find it a bit gamey. They put the whole thing on the barbecue, cook it for a long time, head and all. --R On 6/24/13 4:31 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Actually now that you mention it I even know a guy that runs pygmy sheep... Honestly I've only ever had lamb chops or

Re: [MBZ] I give up!

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
On 24/06/2013 3:16 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Get about 6ft of vac hose to run to the shutoff, and then run it up into the cabin, suck on it to shut it off. Works very well. On 6/24/13 3:00 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: Probably not . . . . . I have had to open the hood and press down on the lever in

Re: [MBZ] Col. Strickland Needs this

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/38479 Works for me. Randy On 24/06/2013 2:28 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Guess I'll never know. Nothing opens. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013

Re: [MBZ] Goats

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
On 24/06/2013 2:46 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:10:23 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm thinking if they moved up there full time I'd get a couple goats and fence them in on that field with a little shed for them. My folks could haul water and at the end of

Re: [MBZ] Goats

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
People with lactose intolerance can usually drink goat milk too. Parents are sometimes looking for it for babies who do not seem able to tolerate cow's milk. I suppose I am stating the obvious as I assume most folks know this. Randy On 24/06/2013 3:13 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Cabrito! Goats

[MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel Hill NC)

2013-06-24 Thread Tim Crone
The MBs did wind up moving to CH with me, but since I'm the only one hauling the kids I'm driving the van exclusively (in all its 14 MPG, air-conditioned glory). I will consider any offer/s on my MBs. As is where is (near Eubanks and Rogers Rd, Chapel Hill NC), though I am happy to help you if

Re: [MBZ] Col. Strickland Needs this

2013-06-24 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: 'Can't get anything to open. Can you see this picture? http://cdn.funnyism.com/f097de16-cb4c-467d-a72f-708a841ea2c5.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Cyclical vibration

2013-06-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: Does it change if you let up on the go pedal? If so and if it is related more to road speed than engine RPM, then I'd guess driveshaft. Someone may have taken the driveshaft apart and not put it back the right way. There are 38 wrong ways and only one right way it goes

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
As with most of the inline carbureted six cylinder MBs, mileage is not all that impressive, although I seem to recall getting in the mid to high teens with mine. This probably has the Solex 4A1 which makes the Zeniths look spectacular (and I live the Zeniths!) And I believe I stated that it

Re: [MBZ] Col. Strickland Needs this

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
'Worked for me, too, from yours; wouldn't work from the others. 'Ne sais pas/'weiss nicht. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Col. Strickland

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
Somebody needs to come across a nice basic finnie for me. I've already done the LWB thing. Dan On Jun 24, 2013, at 4:32 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I used to work in Tewksbury, anybody wants to come and get it we could have a mini-Q. -Curt Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013

Re: [MBZ] Col. Strickland Needs this

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
Yep. Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Col. Strickland Needs this WILTON wrote: 'Can't get anything to open. Can you see this picture?

Re: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel Hill NC)

2013-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas
You live right close to my SIL family. I was up there weekend before last briefly, in one of the SDs. I might be up there again before long to swap SDs. --R On 6/24/13 4:40 PM, Tim Crone wrote: As is where is (near Eubanks and Rogers Rd, Chapel Hill NC),

Re: [MBZ] Procrastination

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
I was all set to make a smart-alec comment until I looked up the price of the shutoff valve... The problem, as I see it, with using a choke cable is getting it to seal, at least on a 123 car and later, I don't know the difference with a 115 300D although I suspect its the same. Theres oil in

Re: [MBZ] New business venture

2013-06-24 Thread Tim Crone
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 1:06 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: There Dan! That's you're ticket out! There is a new business here that is something like Goats for hire that rents out goats to mow, clean out brush, etc. They use portable fence or temp electric fence to contain them

Re: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel Hill NC)

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
Tim, have moved in the last month or so? Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim Crone bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 4:40 PM Subject: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel Hill NC) The MBs did wind up moving to CH with me, but

Re: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel Hill NC)

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
Rich, Have ya heard anything from Grndson, Emmett, yet? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel

Re: [MBZ] Procrastination

2013-06-24 Thread Tim Crone
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 4:54 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I was all set to make a smart-alec comment until I looked up the price of the shutoff valve... When I bought the shutoff a few months ago, FCP Groton had it a lot cheaper (more than 60% cheaper) than Rusty, I assume

Re: [MBZ] New business venture

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
'Think I saw an article in News Observer about it several months ago. Or was UNC-TV? Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim Crone bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New business venture On Mon,

Re: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel Hill NC)

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
'Mean to say, Have YOU moved in the last month or so? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel Hill NC) Tim, have moved

Re: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel Hill NC)

2013-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Yes he sent me an email, I copied him on a fwd to the daughter unit, left it up to her/him to do whatever. Thanks for doing that. --R On 6/24/13 4:59 PM, WILTON wrote: Rich, Have ya heard anything from Grndson, Emmett, yet? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel Hill NC)

2013-06-24 Thread WILTON
Good; 'hope he can have some good suggestions for her. BTW, he started classes again last Thurs - some Arabic class he needs for his grad school stuff. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block (Chapel Hill NC)

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
As usual I'm glad I'm 700 miles away. As much as I want your 300D my wife would KILL me. Then she'd probably find and kill you too. -Curt Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:40:21 -0400 From: Tim Crone bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 300D and 300SDL on the block

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
Oh geez, I saw one the other day, can't remember where I was but it was GLORIOUS! Saw a Ponton last week on my way home, it also was just a beautiful car. I love this time of year because it draws the beauties out. -Curt Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:47:03 -0400 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com

Re: [MBZ] Procrastination

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
I don't know if I need the shutoff valve. Hopefully it is just leaking vacuum lines. Randy On 24/06/2013 3:54 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I was all set to make a smart-alec comment until I looked up the price of the shutoff valve... The problem, as I see it, with using a choke cable is getting

[MBZ] Going after Trent

2013-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas
I called the Sterling, IL poleeces and asked how to file some charges against this guy. The girl I spoke to said I would have to deal with my local poleeces. I contacted a Capt in the Sheriff's Office, he put one of his guys on it. His guy says: My apologies sir for the delay. We have

Re: [MBZ] OT boats and $$

2013-06-24 Thread Kevin Allen Kraly
You're too far along to give up on it now. It sounds like a good boat. Hopefully, it either ends up being better than your other boat or you can get your money back out of it. If I had to pay for all of my labor on my projects, I would be the biggest loser. Usually, I do projects for fun,

Re: [MBZ] Going after Trent

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
Where are you in relation to Sterling, Illinois? I ask because you may end up having to go there to be a witness if they charge him and he denies it. You may wish to consider the cost of that travel. Randy On 24/06/2013 4:22 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: I called the Sterling, IL poleeces and

Re: [MBZ] Going after Trent

2013-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas
I am in SC. I think given distances and amounts and such it is possible to do local depositions if it comes to that. I might even consider a road trip if it came to that, work in some family visits up that way, throw some legal pounding in for fun. --R On 6/24/13 5:31 PM, Randy Bennell

Re: [MBZ] Going after Trent

2013-06-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: I am in SC. I think given distances and amounts and such it is possible to do local depositions if it comes to that. I might even consider a road trip if it came to that, work in some family visits up that way, throw some legal pounding in for fun. What's the mileage

Re: [MBZ] OT boats and $$

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
I have to say that I enjoy working on things like the boat. Unfortunately, I want to do more to it than I can justify if I am just going to sell it. A fellow I know is interested but he is not looking for a perfect boat. He just wants something cheap to go fishing with in an area where it may

Re: [MBZ] Going after Trent

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
On 24/06/2013 4:34 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: I am in SC. I think given distances and amounts and such it is possible to do local depositions if it comes to that. I might even consider a road trip if it came to that, work in some family visits up that way, throw some legal pounding in for fun.

Re: [MBZ] Procrastination

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
Do you have a Mity-Vac already? The first step (determining if you need the valve or not) is very easy once you've got the vac. Figure that out and give it another year or two to decide your next step. Dont want to hurry these things. -Curt Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:16:48 -0500 From: Randy

Re: [MBZ] Going after Trent

2013-06-24 Thread Curt Raymond
He only owes me maybe $10 or $15, not worth my time. Wilton seems like he's out the most money although the CC company will do the work for him. -Curt Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:22:54 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Dan, Its the M123 of course, an all-new engine for the W123! Jaime On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: As with most of the inline carbureted six cylinder MBs, mileage is not all that impressive, although I seem to recall getting in the mid to high teens with

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Yeah, its not that far, but I've got some much on my plate right now its hard to find time to do much of anything extra. We'll be closing on a new house very soon, getting all the nonsense together required for closing, packing, etc. Plus i've got some changes at work... more on that later.

Re: [MBZ] Going after Trent

2013-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Most stuff like this never goes to trial, the prosecutor and the defendant's shyster usually work something out. They are so overloaded with nasty crimes that this sort of thing is an annoyance, and the judge will tell them to go sort it out, let me know what you did, and I will sign off on

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
That was it! I knew it was a number like a chassis number. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 24, 2013, at 6:28 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Dan, Its the M123 of course, an all-new engine for the W123! Jaime On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com

Re: [MBZ] Going after Trent

2013-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
I would think that you would have better luck in small claims court. I believe you can do this in your local jurisdiction for minimal expense. You'll probably have a tough time collecting, but at least you'll get a judgement against him. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 24, 2013, at 5:42 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Expensive 240D speedo

2013-06-24 Thread Chris James
Every US bound model from the 240D to 380SEL in both '81 '82 had this speedo Federally required! Interesting car though. One of my Mercedes books has a pic of a W126 AMG sedan, in the same monotone white! I think I prefer the look of the 4-door with the AMG body kit over the coupe myself. This

Re: [MBZ] Any TDI folks here?

2013-06-24 Thread Craig
On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:42:11 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Still I'm thinking to buy another old clunker and save the extra money to make a nice down payment on a new car in maybe 2 years and not have to mortgage my soul so bad. Not mortgaging your soul is a good idea.

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 mercedes 250 sedan - $2700 (tewksbury)

2013-06-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I hear ya Sent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2013, at 5:30 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, its not that far, but I've got some much on my plate right now its hard to find time to do much of anything extra. We'll be closing on a new house very soon, getting all the nonsense

Re: [MBZ] Expensive 240D speedo

2013-06-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Chris James wrote: Every US bound model from the 240D to 380SEL in both '81 '82 had this speedo Federally required! Interesting car though. One of my Mercedes books has a pic of a W126 AMG sedan, in the same monotone white! I think I prefer the look of the 4-door with the AMG body kit over the

[MBZ] Nice Euro W126

2013-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff
Hers a car for you, Jaime! http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1711659-sale-1983-grey-market-280se.html#post5777145 Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Procrastination

2013-06-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jun 24, 2013 2:17 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: I don't know if I need the shutoff valve. Hopefully it is just leaking vacuum lines. Dunno if the shutoff valve on a 617 is anything like on a 603, but on my '87 when it stopped shutting off with the key, the problem was a

Re: [MBZ] Any TDI folks here?

2013-06-24 Thread Randy Bennell
On 24/06/2013 5:54 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:42:11 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Still I'm thinking to buy another old clunker and save the extra money to make a nice down payment on a new car in maybe 2 years and not have to mortgage my soul so bad. Not

Re: [MBZ] Nice Euro W126

2013-06-24 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Thats a really neat car. Those early euro 126s drive great. My 1980 380SE was the same colors, same cloth. Jaime On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 7:05 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Hers a car for you, Jaime!

Re: [MBZ] Nice Euro W126

2013-06-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jun 24, 2013 4:05 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Hers a car for you, Jaime! http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1711659-sale-1983-grey-market-280se.html#post5777145 Nice. I love the colors and the manual ACC. Wish it was a stick, though. The M110 in an

Re: [MBZ] Any TDI folks here?

2013-06-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Speaking of tdi I drove a jetta tdi today, 2012 with manny Sent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2013, at 5:54 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:42:11 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Still I'm thinking to buy another old clunker and save the

Re: [MBZ] Nice Euro W126

2013-06-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I should have kept that euro 500se I sold to John what's his name in ms brother. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2013, at 6:17 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Thats a really neat car. Those early euro 126s drive great. My 1980 380SE was the same colors, same cloth. Jaime

Re: [MBZ] Any TDI folks here?

2013-06-24 Thread Craig
On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:24:41 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Speaking of tdi I drove a jetta tdi today, 2012 with manny So what did you think? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Nice Euro W126

2013-06-24 Thread Craig
On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:29:47 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I should have kept that euro 500se I sold to John what's his name in ms brother. John Robbins. I don't remember his brother's name. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Expensive 240D speedo

2013-06-24 Thread Chris James
Here's an interesting article which discusses the short lived 85MPH speedometer. Speedometer top speed often exceeds reality A brief quote from the AP article on Yahoo: Claybrook concedes there's no data to show the 85 mph limit saved lives, but she believes it did. She calls the ever-higher

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