Ah, ok. I now understand. Those of us who are card-carrying unwashed
masses must now compete for bandwidth with ... others. I shall put on some
tan Docker slacks and an Polo polo shirt (is that redundant?) prior to my
next post [sniff].
Naw, Jabba has left Banned and hangs around here now.
Murphy's Law of Electrical Stuff - a $20 chip will fry itself to save a 20
cent fuse.
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 11:18 AM
To: Mercedes mailing
rumor has it that Fred wrote:
First, _please_ don't quote the entire digest!!!
Great list!
Yup!
Since I've got a whole $250 into a (pretty nice fotr $250!) 240D, I'm kind
of interested in using it to experiment with and continue learning about
these cars. The Mobil 1 oil w/sealer
Sounds like its running normal to me.
hue wong wrote:
I remember this popped up a few weeks ago, but I
missed it and can't find it in the archives...
So when my 300td fires up, the oil pressure gauge pegs
at the 3 setting on the gauge (milibar???) Then it
doesn't go down when I let off the
BillR wrote:
Greetings One and All,
I am new to this - or any other discussion group. I have a 1981 300SD,
265,000 miles, that my son [diesel mechanic in the Air Force] picked up
cheap and rehabilitated for me. I love the car, but the harmonic balancers
went out on a recent trip, and at
I was specifically speaking of the trolley with the MILLION DOLLAR EACH cars
that runs from Freighthouse Square, a derelict shopping area to 9th and
Commerce. The cars were built in IIRC Sweden. All spare parts must be ordered
from
there. That's a cost effective move. Yes, there is a bus
no
Steve MacSween wrote:
Is the auto trans used in the w123 240d, say 1982, the same 'small' unit as
the one used in the w126 300sd (which if memory serves was a 1982- change
to the smaller unit?).
Mac
___
For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To
see banned
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Personally, the traffic doesn't really bother me, but I can see how that
much would bother others... would be nice to have a MBZ list and then a
general chat MBZ list... would make the filtering significantly easier
;)
John
On Sun, 28 Aug 2005, Dan
Don't tell anyone but I'd hate to see you go Roger. Where is Kathy when we
need her for listmom? My main car is 4 years old too. Keep it under your hat.
Ken
In a message dated 8/29/2005 2:24:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] White
BillR wrote:
Greetings One and All,
I am new to this - or any other discussion group. I have a 1981 300SD,
265,000 miles, that my son [diesel mechanic in the Air Force] picked up
cheap and rehabilitated for me. I love the car, but the harmonic balancers
went out on a recent trip,
Actually, according to Web-listed dealer inventory
there are no new '05 TDI Passat Wagons within 400 km
of Seattle on the US side of the border. However, w/
very little effort, I found three Vancouver, BC area
VW dealers each w/ multiple '05 TDI Passat Wagons.
So, according to you, I should have
MB made that change to an external 30A fuse in the '91 350 SDL, as many
of you pointed it out to me.
I am trying to identify the two clips which hold the back of of the
bottom of the blower motor housing. The clips
are used to retain the back and are used in lieu of screws (to difficult
to
I would like to see a just diesel list too!
On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
see banned
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Personally, the traffic doesn't really bother me, but I can see how that
much would bother others... would be nice to have a MBZ list and then a
His noodley goodness has not covered the area to the point of allowing
the slavering masses to perceive the wonder of the Peugeot. Must be
the interference of the Discovery Institute spreading the false
intelligent design hypothesis.
On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 04:49 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
Can I run SVO (filtered of course) in my benz without a kit? From what I've
read the kits on for sale are for running SVO in cold climates. Will the
Southern California summer keep the SVO thin enough to run on a standard
fuel system?
--
Gabriel Soto
Southern California
1987 300D 230K=-
Ah, the good old days...
DG
--- Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would like to see a just diesel list too!
On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
see banned
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Personally, the traffic doesn't really bother
me, but I can see how
I would also like to see a list for girls that like 27 year old chileans who
drive a red 1987 300d with tan interior and are turned on by the fact that i
go to the green pump with all the stains around it.
On 8/29/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ah, the good old days...
DG
Gabriel
I run a bunch of SVO right from the supermarket. In Washington, in
winter. Granted it is less than 20% of the tank, but still SVO. May
need a fuel line heater or tank heater just to help the VO flow easier
if you use a higher %. As long at the temp is above 60*F, you should
have
Change the oil filter every 1000 miles for a while -- it will clog
badly from all the sludge that disperses in the Mobil 1.
Peter
I would join that, but make them younger and less in need of Chileans,
red and W124s. Lusty wenches into diesel Benz, young gals, older cars.
Have them be not so picky about the age of the driver either. Just
the smell of diesel, the tri-star, and maybe willing to wrench with you
On
Seattle isn't the only place where the political sluts have pulled the wool
over the eyes of the gullible voters Here in Houston we built a light
rail line that runs 7 miles from downtown Houston out through the Texas
Medical Center, and just past the Astrodome (which is located right next to
Ah, the good old days... ;)
DG
--- Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would also like to see a list for girls that like
27 year old chileans who
drive a red 1987 300d with tan interior and are
turned on by the fact that i
go to the green pump with all the stains around it.
On
well here in Southern California where I live the temp rarely goes below 80,
what i am worried about is starting up in the morning because it does go
down to the 60's on occasion...would it be safe to say that during the
summer I can fill up my tank with 100% SVO and not have any major problems
David Goldsmith wrote:
Actually, according to Web-listed dealer inventory
there are no new '05 TDI Passat Wagons within 400 km
of Seattle on the US side of the border. However, w/
very little effort, I found three Vancouver, BC area
VW dealers each w/ multiple '05 TDI Passat Wagons.
So,
Marshall,
referring to The Flying Spaghetti Monster. He created everything.
Some locations are not as immersed in His Noodly Goodness, and actually
believe we evolved from monkeys, or sprang fully formed from the head
of Zeus. The poor simpletons in KS are intent on teaching something
redghost wrote:
Marshall,
referring to The Flying Spaghetti Monster. He created everything.
Some locations are not as immersed in His Noodly Goodness, and actually
believe we evolved from monkeys, or sprang fully formed from the head
of Zeus. The poor simpletons in KS are intent on
Maybe that's true also.
DG
--- LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That is like saying you have more ex-wives than
anyone else.
On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Yea, well I have more MB's than anybody on this
list.
OK Don wrote:
Yeah - -- My MB is
And how often do you ned to defend your family (other than during the
OkieQue) ???
OK Don, who keeps the guns un-loaded, but a nice sharp saber by the bed -
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/
On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
A gun that is locked up
David Goldsmith wrote:
--- Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But it would have to have been marketed in Canada
with PRECISELY the
same equipment required in the US! If ANYTHING needs
to be changed
(bumpers, door reinforcement, lights, etc.), I
believe it must be
changed by a
In a message dated 8/28/2005 4:16:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Duplex Bush Chain13
D 67 HRZ 126
3/8 x 7/32 vGld
Phillip,
The box says 126, you counted 126 on the new chain, I'd say you got the
wrong part number. Rusty's site calls
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Gabriel S. wrote:
dam...8...are you black?
On 8/29/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kaleb,
It's a partial truth. The 9mm has more stopping power, providing you
hit a
vital spot. Shoot someone in the shoulder
No, they are all still here, I also have more ex-benzes too probably
LT Don wrote:
That is like saying you have more ex-wives than anyone else.
On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yea, well I have more MB's than anybody on this list.
OK
Have not had any minorities breaking in yet, but then again, Im out in
the country and usually only need my weapons to shoot dogs that break
into my back yard and try to knock up my husky.
OK Don wrote:
And how often do you ned to defend your family (other than during the
OkieQue) ???
OK
We have a word for that in Iowa -- it is called the middle of summer.
On 8/29/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
what i am worried about is starting up in the morning because it does go
down to the 60's on occasion.
--
1977 240D
1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle
if you wish to make such a damning statement, please provide data to
backup your bold statement. If you have no data, please keep quiet!
On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 03:25:40 -0500, nick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes
I thought it was Kaleb defending his cars from us, but you're right,
it could have been Luther. He was in martal danger there for awhile!
On 8/29/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No no, Don -- during the OkieQ Kaleb is concerned with defending his guests.
Or was that just Luther trying to
How does one change the Suspension Filter? I tried what I know and the
new filter is in my hand What's the trick
Bill
1981 300 TD
I think i will start off using 50/50 then work my way up until I start
seeing problems (if any) i figure that even if im using 50/50 thats like im
paying a little over $1.50 per gallon
On 8/29/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I didn't think the mosquitos gave you time to reflect during
Kaleb, please, don't overload the list with technical details. We're
disturbing the C-Cr, uh, Class owners' nap time.
Mac
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
no
Steve MacSween wrote:
Is the auto trans used in the w123 240d, say 1982, the same 'small' unit as
the one used in the w126 300sd
Well, we made up for it by buying a stadium for the Astros (originally named
ENRON Field, now named Minute Maid Park), and a new place for the Rockets to
play. They did lease the old Compaq Center (which was a little old, but
perfectly adequate to watch a bunch of guys run around in their
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But from what I read, you're supposed to be able to
present paperwork certifying compliance when you bring
the thing across the border - how's this supposed to
happen if the mods need to be performed by a
registered US company (I guess those
Have any of the Gmail users tried Google talk yet?
http://www.google.com/talk/
On 8/29/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you are using a web based email other gmail, i highly suggest that you
get one. If you would like an invite send me a message with invite gmail
as the subject.
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve MacSween wrote:
Then you will have to change the speedo cluster to MPH from KPH (new parts
only allowed), along with any associated electronics changes needed (not
likely, but possible).
A friend of mine had a 1986 Celica (this was in
On behalf of myself and Curt (as I assume you mean our two series of Qs and
As), may your C-Class become lunch for a Freightliner semi tanker running
liquid nitrogen (while parked unoccupied, of course)..
Thank you for your kind thoughts. May I suggest that you reread my post which
was an
Fred De Vries wrote:
Great list! Not only do I get to learn about diesel engines in Mercedes
cars, but also how to shoot cows! Cool! If I ever go to war with a cow
I'll know just how to kill it and what gun to use!
You should always keep a gun available for self defense, in case a cow
Steve MacSween wrote:
So actually on the whole you have a better selection of cars there, with
some oddball exceptions (want a cheap Lada Niva?). Guys up here who want old
Peugeots, etc., generally shop for them on your west coast, etc.
You guys got a lot of VW diesel models we didn't get
Yea, well I have more MB's than anybody on this list.
Seems to me that one should only mention the cars that are ready RIGHT NOW
for a 200 mile drive. Get in, start 'er up, and go.
Otherwise...
RLE/Seattle/still pissed about the monorail tax.
Ya, I'd love to locate either the 1.9L TD (to install in my Vanagon)
or double cab (preferably Synchro)--you Canucks have all the luck...a
real healthcare system AND vehicle choices, damn!
On 8/29/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve MacSween wrote:
So actually on the whole you
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The great citizens of the State of Washington are not adverse to
taxation,.
Except for the Seattle monorail tax. Godalmighty.
I'm new to the area, but to me it seems pretty obviously an impractical
tourist trap left over for the World's Fair. I understand it has
Tom Hargrave wrote:
Which of todays Mercedes will be collectable in 20 - 30 years?
It depends on whether anyone can keep them running. Don't some parts
replacements require reprogramming with the dealer's scan tool? Or am I
thinking of the new Volvos?
Let me take this a step further. Anyone complaining about the number of
posts who doesnt have gmail is like a sick patient who refuses to take his
medicine. Gmail groups the various posters in a thread, and displays only
the ones you haven't read. It also automatically hide quoted text, so when
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Damn. We got ripped off We only paid 500 million for our baseball
stadium. You've heard of it, the one the voters said no to and the
legislature built anyway (and while we're stabbing political parties
remember Washington is overwhelmingly run by Democrats). The
Admiral Don posteth:
I was responding to the 240D, 240D, 240D.
Since it has absolutely nothing to do with anything, I shall relate my 240D
story. My San Mateo (CA) uncle picked up a '79 240D at Sindelfingen and drove
until about '91 or so, accumulating about 125K miles in that time. This was a
rumor has it that Peter wrote:
Don't know for sure, only know that you sometimes have to count the
links. There may be a difference in between applications, but that is
only a guess. My brother has my manual at the moment, so I cannot
verify the correct lenght.
I called the experts
Wait a second, there are double cab Vanagon Pick-ups?
Are they still manufactured? Can you get 'em w/ a TDI
in 'em?
DG
--- David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve MacSween wrote:
So actually on the whole you have a better
selection of cars there, with
some oddball exceptions (want
The Desert Eagle comes in .475 caliber and .50 as well. I think it may come in
smaller cal but not to sure. They do have a website if I'm not mistaken.
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is that what the desert eagle is? I was thinking it was a .50. But
yes, you are correct, they are
If you really want to second guess the power of a .45 just ask any ex-vietnam
vet.
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Im not buying the story about the 9mm has more stopping power than the
.45.
Curt Raymond wrote:
The .45 is like the lottery, a tax on people who are bad at math.
Comparing a high powered rifle to a pistol is like apples and oranges.
If I was going to take out something or someone at a distance of course I would
use a rifle, but in a balls out close quarter fire fight, he's gonna get a big
pistol slug in the chest
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Great idea, didn't even think of that.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Napa sells an oil dye kit that works very well.
-- Original message --
Since the leak has eluded my many attempts to locate it, I only have ideas
as to
what it could be. Its either a cam tensioner
Back to my same argument
Mercedes has required special tools all the way back to the mechanical
injection days. You need a special test stand to test and calibrate the old
gasoline injection pumps. You need a special drip tube to time a diesel
injection pump. And speaking of diesel, you also
On Mon, Aug 29, 2005 at 08:44:09PM -0700, David Brodbeck wrote:
something more along the lines of Chicago's system, or BART, make more
sense?
BART make sense? HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH
It's cheaper to drive the crown victoria to work than take BART, bridge toll
included, and it takes just over
from my house in Hillsboro, to downtown Portland, OR, one would have to walk
nearly 3/4 of a mile to a bus stop (20 minutes) to catch a bus to take a 15
minute ride to the MAX light rail station (fares just went up to $1.75),
take a 25 minute ride on MAX, noisy, jerky, and uncomfortable, and
Hey now! I drove a Niva for about 30 days in Cairo, Egypt, and had no
problems at all. That was the first (and last) time I ever saw one. I
was told they were based on a Fiat design. They reminded me of a Suzuki
Samurai.
Thomas E. Potter
Telephone: (713) 215-2877
Fax: (713) 215-2551
Mobile: (832)
yes, a real american, that kleb :)
At 09:04 PM 8/29/2005, you wrote:
Have not had any minorities breaking in yet, but then again, Im out in
the country and usually only need my weapons to shoot dogs that break
into my back yard and try to knock up my husky.
OK Don wrote:
And how often do
Dieselvolk,
Catching up on the digest - forgive if old news.
Bill, I think I need more information here. When I read your post, I
understood it to mean that you've got a problem with the driveshaft and maybe a
problem with the transmission (I took the 'harmonic balancers' to mean the
rubber
Sounds like the transmission filter is getting plugged. Try changing the
transmission filter and fluid. Don't forget to drain the torque
converter. BTW, if you take it to a transmission shop they will say you
need a rebuild (that's their job). Either do it yourself or find a shop
you really trust.
List Administrators and All,
I propose that attachments to emails, that appear as links in threads, be
placed in an unprotected area. I think that it is a pain to have to get
authorization to view a pdf of a vacuum diagram. Also, I can't get it to
work even though I am supposedly using the
Bill,
Catching up on digest - forgive if old news.
That darn filter took me a good fifteen minutes of pushing and twisting and
tugging and head scratching. My advice is to take off the end of the return
hose that has the filter attached, so as to minimize dirt entry into tank and
allow
I agree with you 100 percent. I was raised in a house with loaded guns
available all the time, and we never played with them. We were taught
what guns could do. We watched livestock and game die from a gunshot, so
the danger was impressed on us. Nowadays, folks don't want to
traumatize their kids,
Royce is right. Houston does not play second fiddle to anyone when it
comes to political prostitutes, graft, and corruption.
Thomas E. Potter
Telephone: (713) 215-2877
Fax: (713) 215-2551
Mobile: (832) 794-0536
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I agree, but why should the franchise owners pay for something they can
get for free by conning gullible citizens.
BTW, Houston city government is now getting in the business of building
hotels for enterprising businessmen. I told you we would not be
outdone by anyone.
Thomas E. Potter
BTW I heard our forces in Iraq are trading their 9mm to 45's on their own dime.
-- Original message --
If you really want to second guess the power of a .45 just ask any ex-vietnam
vet.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Im not buying the story about the 9mm has
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
BTW I heard our forces in Iraq are trading their 9mm to 45's on their
own dime.
U, no. Do you know how much hell a soldier would catch for trying to
smuggle a personal weapon from here to overseas? And when he runs out of
ammunition, what then? It's not like
Oh I know the power of a .45
Harry M. wrote:
If you really want to second guess the power of a .45 just ask any ex-vietnam vet.
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Im not buying the story about the 9mm has more stopping power than the
.45.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
hell I lost count too. I got about 23 here at the house and about 15
elsewhere.
kweimer wrote:
You do? 35 or 40? I lost count.
Ken
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 8:21 PM
got ya
Harry M. wrote:
The Desert Eagle comes in .475 caliber and .50 as well. I think it may come in
smaller cal but not to sure. They do have a website if I'm not mistaken.
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL,
I dont know, I have not seen the 300E
Luther Gulseth wrote:
So, what are you gonna trade me for the 300E?
On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:03:10 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
No, they are all still here, I also have more ex-benzes too probably
LT Don wrote:
That is
Yeah. Any vehicle of your choice, if you don't mind rust, 2 sets of tires and
snow. lots of snow.
And a real healthcare system, as long as you don't mind your dog having quicker
and better service at your local vet.
And don't forget the bonus round of double sales tax (16%), higher income tax
I didn't have much trouble getting my compliance letter from VWofCA. Took about
2 weeks and they needed my VIN. But the parts that needed to be modified made
the changes cost prohibitive. For one they wanted me to change from a passive
restraint system to a less effective active system (that's
about 5 years ago.
It was a golf. Best car I have ever owned. Minimum maintenanace, and after
taking the cat out and putting a KN filter (wanted to stall with the stock
filter) I was getting 35-40 MPG. Not bad for a gasser ;)
Wasent until I got rear ended and bent the frame that I got rid of
no wonder we can't end the war!
At 09:28 AM 8/30/2005, you wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
BTW I heard our forces in Iraq are trading their 9mm to 45's on their
own dime.
U, no. Do you know how much hell a soldier would catch for trying to
smuggle a personal weapon from here to
New England is home to a stellar AMTRAK success story in the Nor'Easter line
between Portland and Boston. My Dad took it for a business meeting last winter.
The train left Portland only 1 hour late and each stop made them later as they
had to jockey the train around to find a door that wasn't
Bill,
OK, I'm still skeptical and not sure I've got the complete picture. Can you
describe the symptoms of this particular casualty? Did the alternator light
come on? Did the engine overheat? Did the car suddenly develop a new noise
and/or vibration? Can it be driven?
Very respectfully,
That must have been a refreshingly better time back then - before LGIWLC came
along.
I think the 140s might become stately classics, esp. the 350SDLs with new
engines and wiring harnesses.
Just be sure to buy extra computers and wiring and store them away.
On 8/30/05, BenzBarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hard to say which cars will be desirable in 20 to 30 years but you can
Great info. I'm thinking about running a couple 10 gauge wire inside
and setting up a switch that will connect / disconnect my battery at
the push of a button. Long alternator story.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 8/29/05, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
rumor has it that David wrote:
I'm going to
No, but thanks for pointing it out. Looks interesting.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 8/29/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Have any of the Gmail users tried Google talk yet?
http://www.google.com/talk/
On 8/29/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you are using a web based email
sirs
the reality or this matter is you are no safer with a gun in your home than
without as a matter of fact firearms can and have been used against the
owner either by a thief ( rarely) or during a domestic disturbance ( common)
my point here is a crook breaks
it might be at 4:00 am
I fourth this! This kind of email list is a clear example of how to
best use Gmail. The threading of discussions is second to none.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 8/29/05, Tjohn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Let me take this a step further. Anyone complaining about the number of
posts who doesnt have
Classics were made during the late 20's and 30's up to WW11. A handful after
the war based on pre war design. They're called classics because it was the ''
classic era '' Everything else called classic is just a spin off of the term -
means nothing.
I get a kick out of some guys who call
Here is the link to what CCCA lists as classics. (no MB diesels)
http://www.classiccarclub.org/CarList.htm
Dwight Giles, Jr.
1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles
Wickford RI
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BenzBarn
Sent: Tuesday, August 30,
Oh, and was it new when you brought it in?
DG
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
about 5 years ago.
It was a golf. Best car I have ever owned. Minimum
maintenanace, and after taking the cat out and
putting a KN filter (wanted to stall with the stock
filter) I was getting 35-40 MPG. Not bad for
OMG. That's insane. Remember that reaction time does not affect the ET or
MPH, it only affects if you win or lose the race against the guy in the
other lane. Anyway, 13.1 sec @ 106mph... that's crazy.
More pics here:
http://www.nettiauto.com/viewVehicle.php?id_car=335361
Video here (40MB):
AMTRAK hardly qualifies as urban mass transit (though
it sounds like that's what it's being used for up
there).
DG
--- Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
New England is home to a stellar AMTRAK success
story in the Nor'Easter line between Portland and
Boston. My Dad took it for a
I found this article for a 126 SEC
http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Index/MiscRef.htm#anchor4535117
He said he left the springs in-place while replacing the rear trailing arm
bushings here's a quote:
All through this job you'll be moving and changing the support points for the
We run B100 in our '03 TDI and B50 in our '82 240D.
Our results are basically the same as yours, but I
think we've had low to no drop (0 to 10%) in mileage
on B100 in the late model TDI; anecdotally, the older
the engine (or design thereof), the bigger the drop in
mpg going to biodiesel - any
Does B20 increase or decrease MPG?
Bio has a higher cetane number, which might effectively advance
the timing a bit. It seems to increase the mpg on school buses,
at least up to B20 or so.
my strategy is simple.
i live alone. i keep the bedroom door locked. if you break in and i hear
you in the living room, i'll call the police and wait. if you try to break
the bedroom door down in the interim (can't imagine why you would, but if
you did) you get shot through the door by a
My guess is the electronic engine management on your TDI is
compensating for the lower BTU's in the B100, whereas the older cars
with mechanical systems cannot do that dynamically. I have heard
that you can gain back some performance/economy from an older vehicle
by advancing the injection
Good plan. Only problem we have here is that companies hassle you if you
have a weapon in the parking lot. It does not matter that it is locked
in the glove compartment; they consider it having a weapon on company
property. BTW, there have been several abductions and rapes in our
parking garage in
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