Re: [MBZ] Fuel pressure test kits for K-jetronic(CIS)
On Mon, Jan 09, 2006 at 03:34:28PM -0800, Steve Marci wrote: Do you guys know if that $57 one from from CJW would do me any good on my 12 valve Cummins?? Thats the puppy I read about, needing a test gauge for, so it might be a good idea to have one. Thanks Generally speaking, it was the 24v cummins that you needed the fuel pressure gauge on to make sure the lift pump doesn't go low pressure and take out the $3000+ injector pump. The 12v engines aren't necessarily known for that failure, but the 24v series is. K
Re: [MBZ] It's a Gas
John Peterson wrote: Should I walk? The car is $3700. I thought you said the diesels were too expensive. That seems to be the going rate for a 1987 turbo with 100-125k. Decent 16v gassers might go 5-7k and probably won't depreciate.
Re: [MBZ] Fuel pressure test kits for K-jetronic(CIS)
Kevin wrote: Generally speaking, it was the 24v cummins that you needed the fuel pressure gauge on to make sure the lift pump doesn't go low pressure and take out the $3000+ injector pump. The 12v engines aren't necessarily known for that failure, but the 24v series is. And I'd want an electric gauge running full-time like an oil pressure gauge.
Re: [MBZ] '91 190E 2.6
So, don't beat me up too hard. I bought a '91 190E 2.6 gasser this week. It has 99k. Everything works on it. Looking at the pictures, I notice that the nameplates on the trunk lid are reversed which means the lid was replaced after the last accident. 190E goes on the left side. RLE
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
changed out the rear lamps on Gump so that she would have rear fogs, and maybe get rid of the water seeping in On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 12:14 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Rear fog light? Two of our MB's have them now. (Frankenheap and the for-sale SL.) My SL has it about half-installed, the wire is coiled under the back seat. -- Jim -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase on eBay!
OMAR Run away! The POS SDL was an eBay car and a total rip off. It was in TX and I was 2300 miles away. Used Paypal and when the deal went bad, was out the cash. I should have had round trip tix, and cash. When it turned into a really bad idea, I could have just walked away instead of trying to drive home. If you ship the car, there is a bunch of time eaten in transport that you may need for dispute resolution on ebay since they will screw you if you do not follow it TO THE LETTER. Ebay just screwed me over when I tried to get their assistance. I think they eventually kicked the seller off after he sold four or five junkers in a row and the others were able to get their transactions canceled and complained to paypal YMMV On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 01:14 PM, kayoooh @ gmail wrote: Hello Listers, I am enlisting the help of all of you who bought cars through the web, especially eBay. I am used to buying things on eBay but never a vehicle which is exactly what just did when I bought a truck on eBay and it sits over a thousand miles away from me. Hence my question, how should this transaction be finalized, short of me traveling there(which is extremely difficult right now)!? I am hoping those of you who have done it before would give me pointers on what to do and what not to do, should I use an escrow service? Where can I find a reliable one and are there reliable ones to begin with?! If I opt to ship the truck, are there companies I should avoid and others I should go with and who are they? I followed the link on eBay's web site to the DAS Auto shippers but it is not working, at least not for me or the computer I am using right now. Any bit of advice from you will be highly regarded. Thank you, Omar. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Of interest to dieselheads
The additive package is modified as the sulphur content is lowered to maintain compatibility with older diesel engines. -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 1/9/06, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- The 3.2 V-6 CDI engine has been out in Europe for almost a year already. And they expect that the US market will have low sulphur fuel by summer 2006, ahead of the federally mandated 2007 deadline. I'm also expecting the ML CDI as well as S-class 4.0 V-8 CDIs before long. You might recall that the recent records made with the CDIs in the US have been with imported fuel! Werner So, is low sulphur fuel compatitble with the older diesel engines? Randy ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] It's a Gas
Very nice, care to say how much? tnx 73 Hank WD5JFR - Original Message - From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 5:05 PM Subject: [MBZ] It's a Gas So, don't beat me up too hard. I bought a '91 190E 2.6 gasser this week. It has 99k. Everything works on it. I haven't picked it up yet. I plan to use it winters while the diesel is hibernating from the road salt here in RI. It is a 201 with one owner- all records, original paint. Accident cracked front bumper plastic, which was replaced. Owner showed all body panels and matching numbers etc. It has the blue MBtex which I love- and I hear that the 2.6 is a reliable and powerful motor. Yes, I know there is little space under the hood and that the water pumps tend to fail with 120k on them. Does anyone have a gasser 190? What experiences have you had? I wanted a diesel, but the diesel 190's go for foolish prices and I just can't afford them. See photos at http://www.immersionstudio.com/190.asp Anyways, it is a benz and that means fun driving and pulling it apart. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 77k ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Can't resist a good deal
Bruce, try to snag the 2.5 190D instead On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 06:50 PM, B Dike wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/123669835.html Doh! B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any opinions on this? Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase on eBay!
Ed, I would check any car out you are interested in, and may even be willing to deliver it to you. May take about four days of HARD driving to get there, but it would be an adventure On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 07:51 PM, Ed Booher wrote: On 1/8/06, kayoooh @ gmail [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Listers, I am enlisting the help of all of you who bought cars through the web, especially eBay. I agree with others who have voiced their opinion. I have yet to buy a car via eBay, personally. But I've bid on a few. I made sure all of them were close enough to see without too much trouble. You'll see me gripe quite a bit about Seattle being 2,274 miles away and across a desert from Indianapolis. Lot's of good stuff from out there, it seems. Either way, I would never buy anything that requires government intervention (ie title) and licensing via Money Order and UPS. Even if you don't drive it back and you do contract a hauler to bring it to you, you should go to the car, check it before you pay, and take the title directly from Previous Owner. If it isn't what was represented in the ad, I wouldn't pay for it either. Sure it will really annoy the PO, but if the thing is sitting on blocks and has rust in every panel of sheet metal and the pics on the website are from 5 years ago when it was still running, better to find out before you have the title signed over to you. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] 240D for LA folks
Damn, I would drive it back here. Then put it on Craigslist and sell it for three times that as ready for biodiesel On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 08:32 PM, B Dike wrote: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/122768197.html Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' - Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Owner 57166527: AutoTrader.com: Vehicle Lead 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL
So buy it! You ALWAYS need more than one MB. On 1/9/06, donald snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice SDL here in Kansas on Auto Trader. I can get more information for you. SON OF A BITCH! this is the car I was looking for. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] Fuel pressure test kits for K-jetronic(CIS)
Just the one for Bosch. On 1/9/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that one works OK? I will have to order that then. Do you have to order both of those kits listed there or just the bosch one? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Owner 57166527: AutoTrader.com: Vehicle Lead 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL
On Mon, Jan 09, 2006 at 06:59:52PM -0600, OK Don wrote: So buy it! You ALWAYS need more than one MB. Or, buy it and off the 300SE after you're happy with it. K
Re: [MBZ] It's a Gas
Half again more than I paid for my 190D but less than half the mileage... If he can't come up with a good reason for the swapped badges walk. When I started looking for my 190D my Indy knew of a couple 190Es. If you want I can get you his number. -Curt '83 240D 251kmi Hammie '85 190D 233kmi Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 18:29:18 -0500 From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's a Gas To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original The owner said that that the collision was front-end- and that the bumper cover was replaced. I'm starting to think I should walk- I don't want to drive 3 hours just to find a wreck. The guy's feedback is 99.7 and he really does seem honest. I wrote the guy asking about the numbers. Let's see how he responds. Should I walk? The car is $3700. TIA John Peterson - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Jan 10 01:16:12 2006 Received: from web30013.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.201.216]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ew87Q-00084G-4A for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 01:16:12 + Received: (qmail 47149 invoked by uid 60001); 10 Jan 2006 01:16:08 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=G3/ES9XESo/sUn2+bzGdlbfDkcSkdkn9ucL/Uu4h3EDccs9Ex8MkiWim199+y7cJ+AmFTzXj8fWNllZmUAiXDsSN2BR00NdhN50PkqLUnLK5z00d9lGOrva0gvDBky04Gz9PWRkGjHO9paCCyEmjdsbUB6K0yF6NZOhOMnAHfCE= ; Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [66.140.70.226] by web30013.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 09 Jan 2006 17:16:08 PST Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 17:16:08 -0800 (PST) From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Of interest to dieselheads - Low sulphur fuel X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 01:16:12 - my understanding of this is that sulphur doesn't do anything good for the engine, but the removal process decreases lubricity. Will we have to add lubricity enhancers all the time now? what does the additive package do - increase the lubricity? dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The additive package is modified as the sulphur content is lowered to maintain compatibility with older diesel engines. -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 1/9/06, R A Bennell wrote: -Original Message- The 3.2 V-6 CDI engine has been out in Europe for almost a year already. And they expect that the US market will have low sulphur fuel by summer 2006, ahead of the federally mandated 2007 deadline. I'm also expecting the ML CDI as well as S-class 4.0 V-8 CDIs before long. You might recall that the recent records made with the CDIs in the US have been with imported fuel! Werner So, is low sulphur fuel compatitble with the older diesel engines? Randy ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it
[MBZ] Ponton Project 190D
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/122882257.html
Re: [MBZ] Rear fogs
changed out the rear lamps on Gump so that she would have rear fogs, and maybe get rid of the water seeping in Odd, the Frankenheap's factory (?) rear fog lamp is a big square thing between the driver's-side lamp assembly and the license plate. It may be that the 'ribbed for your pleasure' later-model 115 lamps have an empty socket for rear fog-ness, but the smooth earlier ones don't IIRC. (Both our cars are smooth.) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Oh Kaleb.....
This is the one I was looking for -- even better. http://www.stampandshout.com/shop/bumper-stickers/coexist.php On 1/9/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I couldn't read it - what's it say, Don? Also, It has good compression and starts everytime once warmed up begs the question - how do you start it cold? On 1/8/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do like the bumper sticker in the rear window. I've been thinking of ordering one for my car. On 1/8/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Question 1: How much would you plunk down for this? http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1B031F6C Question 2: How much you reckon it's worth? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] Fuel pressure test kits for K-jetronic(CIS)
I read allot about return lines going bad and air leaking into the fuel system from various places on the older 12 valve CTDs. Wouldn't it be a useful tool for finding those leaks? I wasn't thinking of dash mounted gauge, got enough too look at now :-) Thanks Steve Message: 13 Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 07:05:44 -0500 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel pressure test kits for K-jetronic(CIS) To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Kevin wrote: Generally speaking, it was the 24v cummins that you needed the fuel pressure gauge on to make sure the lift pump doesn't go low pressure and take out the $3000+ injector pump. The 12v engines aren't necessarily known for that failure, but the 24v series is. And I'd want an electric gauge running full-time like an oil pressure gauge.
Re: [MBZ] Of interest to dieselheads - Low sulphur fuel
BP is selling Sulphur-free diesel ( 10 ppm) in selected parts of Europe. It works in old and new cars. The lubrication properties of sulphur are replaced by additives. No idea what they are. Probably nothing unusual. Reminds me of some computer work I did for Master Builders 20 years ago. Turns out that the base for their concrete additives was corn syrup (Kayro). They bought it by the tanker car. Makes concreste flow better and is a good carrier for other additives. Next time you are setting in a post or mailbox, try adding half a cup to the mix. Makes a huge difference. -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 1/9/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: my understanding of this is that sulphur doesn't do anything good for the engine, but the removal process decreases lubricity. Will we have to add lubricity enhancers all the time now? what does the additive package do - increase the lubricity? dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The additive package is modified as the sulphur content is lowered to maintain compatibility with older diesel engines. -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 1/9/06, R A Bennell wrote: -Original Message- The 3.2 V-6 CDI engine has been out in Europe for almost a year already. And they expect that the US market will have low sulphur fuel by summer 2006, ahead of the federally mandated 2007 deadline. I'm also expecting the ML CDI as well as S-class 4.0 V-8 CDIs before long. You might recall that the recent records made with the CDIs in the US have been with imported fuel! Werner So, is low sulphur fuel compatitble with the older diesel engines? Randy ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos – Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and we'll bind it! ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Maine, was KB 7s
Curt wrote: Sweet jiminy Dan, where you from? --- My father's family is originally from Lakeville Plantation. Closest town Springfield, East of Lincoln on highway 6. Spent all my summers there in the sixties, eating new potatoes right off the farm stand. Moved to Des Moines, where I currently live, from Portland 18 years ago. My folks live in Sedgwick, across the reach from Deer Isle, so I get out at least once a year, sometimes 2 or three times. When I talk on this list of a 300 SD being comfortable hammering along a rough twisting road, I'm thinking of rt 27 from Coburn Gore to Kingman. Any fella owns 85 acres of the county goin to hevin fa shoo-wah. Hell, he's already they-ah! I spent from '67 to 76 in Mass. I'm almost afraid to ask where you live now Dan -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k
Re: [MBZ] Monday criags cars of seattle - e320
OK. may have to wait until the snow subsides along the route though On Monday, January 9, 2006, at 11:06 AM, Dave Wakin wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/123758835.html -- 97 e320 $5500 This is a great deal - shifting issue is probably the tranny CPU - probably full of fluid from the wire harness weeping fluid up (these are known to have this issue). Around $100 from salvage yard or may just need to be cleaned. Anyone want to drive it to me in NY? Dave W ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Importing non-US car to the USA? (was: rodbender)
On Sun, 8 Jan 2006, Zeitgeist wrote: Wonder if the W140 w/OM606 turbo was ever imported as a foreign diplomat's personal vehicle. That's the only manner in which I can imagine one of those cars entering the country...at least until 25 years from their original build date, when they'll be legally open for importation. Yeah, that would be nice. I miss my SD (our barcolounger on wheels as my wife labelled it), but there is DEFINITELY something to be said for the turbo-intercooled-606. It can and will break traction from time to time. Admittedly the 210's feel tinny compared to a 123 Getting a turbo 606 into a 126 would be a neat hack, but with all the canbus crap it's not too likely -j.
[MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed
Hi all, I am in need of a used transmission for an 82 300SD. I would like to get my old 300 in running order again. Does anyone have one lying around they want to get rid of for a good price? Thanks, Nick 82 300 SD 300,000+(tranny blown)
Re: [MBZ] Maine, was KB 7s
My ex grew up in Athens, a little bit away from Skowhegan. I spent the late 70s flying all around offshore Maine (USCG). On 1/10/06, Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Curt wrote: Sweet jiminy Dan, where you from? --- My father's family is originally from Lakeville Plantation. Closest town Springfield, East of Lincoln on highway 6. Spent all my summers there in the sixties, eating new potatoes right off the farm stand. Moved to Des Moines, where I currently live, from Portland 18 years ago. My folks live in Sedgwick, across the reach from Deer Isle, so I get out at least once a year, sometimes 2 or three times. When I talk on this list of a 300 SD being comfortable hammering along a rough twisting road, I'm thinking of rt 27 from Coburn Gore to Kingman. Any fella owns 85 acres of the county goin to hevin fa shoo-wah. Hell, he's already they-ah! I spent from '67 to 76 in Mass. I'm almost afraid to ask where you live now Dan -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
I wish we had the S300 here :) but I'm reasonably happy with the E300TD that I picked up (in the place of the 126.120)... Its REALLY fun to drive :) A V1 would be nice, but they are not kosher at all in VA, where I do at least half of my mileage. (foo!) -j.
Re: [MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed
Where are you? You can call Doug at 515 296-2723 He has one that he is selling parts from. Last I knew, it had the trans in it. Not sure what year. This car is in Ames, IA At 08:49 PM 1/9/2006, you wrote: Hi all, I am in need of a used transmission for an 82 300SD. I would like to get my old 300 in running order again. Does anyone have one lying around they want to get rid of for a good price? Thanks, Nick 82 300 SD 300,000+(tranny blown) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Rear fogs
there are two bulb holes in the center, above the back up light. Only one was powered in Gump's prior set of tail lights. The newer lamps have contacts in both holes. When I turn the fogs on fully the second bulb fires up. On Monday, January 9, 2006, at 05:26 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: changed out the rear lamps on Gump so that she would have rear fogs, and maybe get rid of the water seeping in Odd, the Frankenheap's factory (?) rear fog lamp is a big square thing between the driver's-side lamp assembly and the license plate. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase on eBay!
Lee Levitt wrote: Or find someone local to do a walkaround, hand over the payment and take the title for you. I planned on doing this with my 300 in Raleigh, but timing didn't work out for a local friend. I tried to find a local laywer to do this, but none that I spoke to wanted to do it. Dunno why. Liability? They probably feel it's outside their area of expertise. You might have better luck with an appraiser.
Re: [MBZ] Rear fogs
Nope, Gump has smooths and there were empty sockets for the smaller 5w bulbs On Monday, January 9, 2006, at 05:30 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: changed out the rear lamps on Gump so that she would have rear fogs, and maybe get rid of the water seeping in Odd, the Frankenheap's factory (?) rear fog lamp is a big square thing between the driver's-side lamp assembly and the license plate. It may be that the 'ribbed for your pleasure' later-model 115 lamps have an empty socket for rear fog-ness, but the smooth earlier ones don't IIRC. (Both our cars are smooth.) -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
Brian Chase wrote: Very cool. I've learned something today. sharp top cutoff meaning they don't shine up into drivers' eyes, I assume. Wish I had some. The stock Mercedes fogs, while mounted too high to be truely good fog lights, do have that sharp cutoff. It's interesting to look at the pattern against a wall. They project a wide, flat bar of light. The idea is to illuminate the road and the pavement markings directly ahead of the car, without projecting light upwards that will be scattered by the fog and reflected back into your eyes. The yellow color was also once thought to reduce glare scattered by the fog, but studies since then have found a white light works just as well.
Re: [MBZ] Of interest to dieselheads - Low sulphur fuel
Christopher McCann wrote: my understanding of this is that sulphur doesn't do anything good for the engine, but the removal process decreases lubricity. Adding 2 to 5% biodiesel does a good job putting it back.
Re: [MBZ] Ponton Project 190D
On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 20:26:27 -0500 Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/122882257.html Too far from New Mexico! Craig
Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced?
On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 15:52:14 -0600 Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.physorg.com/news8947.html I wish I was smart enough to understand it all, but I am not. The article to which you must be referring is at http://www.isracast.com/tech_news/201204_tech.htm. The short answer is, No, Mobil 1 will not be replaced yet. The long answer: New engines may be able to be manufactured and run such that they don't use any oil. It depends upon contamination, particularly with the particulates related to diesel. Older engines will still have to use oil. It may be that Mobil 1 will have the inorganic Fullerine-like nanoparticles added to reduce friction. They will be small enough to flow through filters, unlike the teflon oil additives. Craig
Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced?
Folks, the function of oil in an engine is twofold: to lubricate, and more importantly to a turboDiesel, to cool the pistons and cylinder walls. Without oil being sprayed on the undersides of pistons, they would probably melt if running under heavy loads. Solid lubricants don't mention how they would solve this cooling problem Werner - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced? On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 15:52:14 -0600 Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.physorg.com/news8947.html I wish I was smart enough to understand it all, but I am not. The article to which you must be referring is at http://www.isracast.com/tech_news/201204_tech.htm. The short answer is, No, Mobil 1 will not be replaced yet. The long answer: New engines may be able to be manufactured and run such that they don't use any oil. It depends upon contamination, particularly with the particulates related to diesel. Older engines will still have to use oil. It may be that Mobil 1 will have the inorganic Fullerine-like nanoparticles added to reduce friction. They will be small enough to flow through filters, unlike the teflon oil additives. Craig
Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel tank sender
Kaleb - I remember taking out the rear seat seat back. Can't remember if the shelf has to come out too but when I had my shelf out I don't remember it being very difficult. Barry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 9:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel tank sender ok, does that just lift out or do you have to pull the whole shelf? Jim Cathey wrote: OK, somebody remind me how you get at the fuel sender on a 126? Its been so long I can remember. Under storage compartment in hat rack on driver's side. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced?
Craig You're right, your link was the correct one. I got to it through a link at the other site. This sounds exciting, especially if, like you said, Mobil 1 could add it to their product. Harry On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 15:52:14 -0600 Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.physorg.com/news8947.html I wish I was smart enough to understand it all, but I am not. The article to which you must be referring is at http://www.isracast.com/tech_news/201204_tech.htm. The short answer is, No, Mobil 1 will not be replaced yet. The long answer: New engines may be able to be manufactured and run such that they don't use any oil. It depends upon contamination, particularly with the particulates related to diesel. Older engines will still have to use oil. It may be that Mobil 1 will have the inorganic Fullerine-like nanoparticles added to reduce friction. They will be small enough to flow through filters, unlike the teflon oil additives. Craig
[MBZ] What is a quick fix
for squeaky wiper blades? TIA, Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Jan 10 04:20:54 2006 Received: from ihug-mail.icp-qv1-irony4.iinet.net.au ([203.59.1.198] helo=mail-ihug.icp-qv1-irony4.iinet.net.au) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EwB09-0001vg-GX for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 04:20:54 + Received: from 203-173-47-220.dyn.iinet.net.au (HELO yourwxrsc38umf) ([203.173.47.220]) by mail-ihug.icp-qv1-irony4.iinet.net.au with SMTP; 10 Jan 2006 12:20:50 +0800 X-BrightmailFiltered: true X-Brightmail-Tracker: AA== Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 14:50:46 +1030 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced? X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 04:20:54 - Advanced metals should be able to dissapate heat better than old type metals. Saw a video a while back of an M60 machine gun (Oh no I got them going on guns again) firing for 90 seconds non stop. The manufacturers of the advanced barrels claim that they can put 20,000 rounds through it before needing to service it. So if gun metals are advancing I see no reason that metals in an engine will not follow. Although I would say at this stage cost is a factor. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced? Folks, the function of oil in an engine is twofold: to lubricate, and more importantly to a turboDiesel, to cool the pistons and cylinder walls. Without oil being sprayed on the undersides of pistons, they would probably melt if running under heavy loads. Solid lubricants don't mention how they would solve this cooling problem Werner - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced? On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 15:52:14 -0600 Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.physorg.com/news8947.html I wish I was smart enough to understand it all, but I am not. The article to which you must be referring is at http://www.isracast.com/tech_news/201204_tech.htm. The short answer is, No, Mobil 1 will not be replaced yet. The long answer: New engines may be able to be manufactured and run such that they don't use any oil. It depends upon contamination, particularly with the particulates related to diesel. Older engines will still have to use oil. It may be that Mobil 1 will have the inorganic Fullerine-like nanoparticles added to reduce friction. They will be small enough to flow through filters, unlike the teflon oil additives. Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.12/220 - Release Date: 3/01/2006
Re: [MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed
Hmm this shipping would probably make it too expensive. But we shall see. Thanks, Nick Austin, TX -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 8:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed Where are you? You can call Doug at 515 296-2723 He has one that he is selling parts from. Last I knew, it had the trans in it. Not sure what year. This car is in Ames, IA At 08:49 PM 1/9/2006, you wrote: Hi all, I am in need of a used transmission for an 82 300SD. I would like to get my old 300 in running order again. Does anyone have one lying around they want to get rid of for a good price? Thanks, Nick 82 300 SD 300,000+(tranny blown) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Maine, was KB 7s
Say mistah, can ye git theyah from heeyah? --R Dan Weeks wrote: Curt wrote: Sweet jiminy Dan, where you from? --- My father's family is originally from Lakeville Plantation. Closest town Springfield, East of Lincoln on highway 6. Spent all my summers there in the sixties, eating new potatoes right off the farm stand. Moved to Des Moines, where I currently live, from Portland 18 years ago. My folks live in Sedgwick, across the reach from Deer Isle, so I get out at least once a year, sometimes 2 or three times. When I talk on this list of a 300 SD being comfortable hammering along a rough twisting road, I'm thinking of rt 27 from Coburn Gore to Kingman. Any fella owns 85 acres of the county goin to hevin fa shoo-wah. Hell, he's already they-ah! I spent from '67 to 76 in Mass. I'm almost afraid to ask where you live now Dan
Re: [MBZ] What is a quick fix
New ones? --R B Dike wrote: for squeaky wiper blades? TIA, Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear seat backrest
Yes. Lee On Mon Jan 09 15:25:23 PST 2006, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is the rear seat backrest in a 124 secured in the same manner as that in a 123 -- hanging at top and 3 screws across bottom (1 at each lower corner, 1 in middle)? Wilton 91 350SDL, 87 300D ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] What is a quick fix
B Dike wrote: for squeaky wiper blades? Water on the windshield quiets them, new blade is better! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed
there seem to be quite a few junkyards around dallas and San Antonio with MBs. Ought to be something available in Austin too. At 10:28 PM 1/9/2006, you wrote: Hmm this shipping would probably make it too expensive. But we shall see. Thanks, Nick Austin, TX -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 8:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed Where are you? You can call Doug at 515 296-2723 He has one that he is selling parts from. Last I knew, it had the trans in it. Not sure what year. This car is in Ames, IA At 08:49 PM 1/9/2006, you wrote: Hi all, I am in need of a used transmission for an 82 300SD. I would like to get my old 300 in running order again. Does anyone have one lying around they want to get rid of for a good price? Thanks, Nick 82 300 SD 300,000+(tranny blown) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] What is a quick fix
In a message dated 1/9/2006 9:21:13 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: for squeaky wiper blades? Bruce, Clean the glass with Bon Ami, a not scratching powder cleanser. Also, going over the glass with a single edge razor blade is sometimes fruitful.
[MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series
Can someone provide me a link that discusses the cylinder head cracking issue as it relates to the casting # and exactly where to view the casting marks? Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
Ah! I continue to learn. The sharp top cut off is to prevent reflection back at the driver. Also, what's up with that feature that allows you to just turn on one directional lamp steady (not flashing) - one side at a time. ? Brian 83 240D From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 19:19:28 -0800 Brian Chase wrote: Very cool. I've learned something today. sharp top cutoff meaning they don't shine up into drivers' eyes, I assume. Wish I had some. The stock Mercedes fogs, while mounted too high to be truely good fog lights, do have that sharp cutoff. It's interesting to look at the pattern against a wall. They project a wide, flat bar of light. The idea is to illuminate the road and the pavement markings directly ahead of the car, without projecting light upwards that will be scattered by the fog and reflected back into your eyes. The yellow color was also once thought to reduce glare scattered by the fog, but studies since then have found a white light works just as well. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] Fog lights
The stock Mercedes fogs, while mounted too high to be truely good fog lights, do have that sharp cutoff. It's interesting to look at the Depends on the car. The aftermarket-ey ones on a US 107 hang beneath the bumper, and are quite low enough. The ones I added to the Frankenheap are mounted similarly, down in harm's way. They augment the totally pathetic ones that are in the stock Euro lamps. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
Could you expand on this? I have a Gump too. Or is that blasphemy? Seriously though, I'd like to know what you mean by changing out the rear lamps. Which lamps specifically did you replace and what fills their previous function? Wait. I just found this post which answers that. Redghost wrote: there are two bulb holes in the center, above the back up light. Only one was powered in Gump's prior set of tail lights. The newer lamps have contacts in both holes. When I turn the fogs on fully the second bulb fires up. Brian writes: But what type of bulb did you plug in there, and where did you get the alternative lamp assemblies? And what do you mean by turning in the fogs fully? Brian 83 240D From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:16:01 -0800 changed out the rear lamps on Gump so that she would have rear fogs, and maybe get rid of the water seeping in On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 12:14 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Rear fog light? Two of our MB's have them now. (Frankenheap and the for-sale SL.) My SL has it about half-installed, the wire is coiled under the back seat. -- Jim -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
Also, what's up with that feature that allows you to just turn on one directional lamp steady (not flashing) - one side at a time. ? City parking in certain cow-path streets in some old European cities mandates a parked car being lit, at least on the street side. Half lights draw half power, allowing the battery to live through the night. Those are parking lights that are lit, not the turn/hazard lights. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
Ah! I continue to learn. The sharp top cut off is to prevent reflection back at the driver. It also prevents glaring into the eyes of oncoming drivers. Of which most fog lights (mandatorily lit?) on newer cars are very guilty of. I don't think they have upwards cutoffs. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Fog lights
And what do you mean by turning in the fogs fully? One notch out turns on front fogs. Two out also turns on the rear fog (singular) and an indicator lamp in the light switch. If you are equipped with them. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Of interest to dieselheads
On 1/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DaimlerChrysler plans to achieve a breakthrough in North America's barely-existent diesel car market by launching a new range of Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler models using what it claims will be the world's cleanest diesel-engine technology, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Wonder if this means they're going to put diesels in Chrysler passenger cars, as well as Jeeps? Or in the Dakota? I'd buy a Dakota with a CDI V6. What I'd really like to see, though, is a diesel engine in the new Challenger: http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/challenger.html Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo
Re: [MBZ] Of interest to dieselheads
A caravan 400CDI? That is scarey! I'd look at a CHeep Cherokee with an MB Diesel, or a dakota PU I'd probably buy the ML though. (in 10-15 years) At 12:15 AM 1/10/2006, you wrote: On 1/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DaimlerChrysler plans to achieve a breakthrough in North America's barely-existent diesel car market by launching a new range of Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler models using what it claims will be the world's cleanest diesel-engine technology, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Wonder if this means they're going to put diesels in Chrysler passenger cars, as well as Jeeps? Or in the Dakota? I'd buy a Dakota with a CDI V6. What I'd really like to see, though, is a diesel engine in the new Challenger: http://www.allpar.com/cars/dodge/challenger.html Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
Jim Cathey wrote: Ah! I continue to learn. The sharp top cut off is to prevent reflection back at the driver. It also prevents glaring into the eyes of oncoming drivers. Of which most fog lights (mandatorily lit?) on newer cars are very guilty of. I don't think they have upwards cutoffs. I'd say if they don't have upward cutoffs, they're not really fog lights. Driving lights or auxiliary low beams, maybe. Often the goal of factory lights like that is to fill in that dark hole the standard DOT pattern leaves just in front of the bumper.
Re: [MBZ] Fog lights
Jim Cathey wrote: And what do you mean by turning in the fogs fully? One notch out turns on front fogs. Two out also turns on the rear fog (singular) and an indicator lamp in the light switch. Ah! I always wondered what that yellow dot in the center of the light switch knob was for, although I never noticed until now that the switch pulled out another notch. My car isn't equipped with rear fogs, though, so the extra notch doesn't do anything.
Re: [MBZ] Relamping
changed out the rear lamps on Gump so that she would have rear fogs,and maybe get rid of the water seeping in I replaced the inadequate stock taillight units on my '72 250 with the later ribbed lens style but I had to space the bumper out a bit for clearance. I wired the inner unused reflector positions as additional brakelights. RLE/Seattle
Re: [MBZ] Of interest to dieselheads
Randy - Arco has had low sulphur fuel here in California for quite a while now and I think I have run at least 5 or 6 tankfuls in my '81 SD. Take a look at this link for more details. http://www.ecdiesel.com/environment/ulsd_qa.asp#04 Barry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 4:34 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Of interest to dieselheads -Original Message- The 3.2 V-6 CDI engine has been out in Europe for almost a year already. And they expect that the US market will have low sulphur fuel by summer 2006, ahead of the federally mandated 2007 deadline. I'm also expecting the ML CDI as well as S-class 4.0 V-8 CDIs before long. You might recall that the recent records made with the CDIs in the US have been with imported fuel! Werner So, is low sulphur fuel compatitble with the older diesel engines? Randy
Re: [MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed
Will the Transmission from a 1981 380SEL work in Nicks 1982 300SD? Mike - Original Message - From: Nick Wellinghoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 9:49 PM Subject: [MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed Hi all, I am in need of a used transmission for an 82 300SD. I would like to get my old 300 in running order again. Does anyone have one lying around they want to get rid of for a good price? Thanks, Nick 82 300 SD 300,000+(tranny blown) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Cheap Ebay 603 head
Gather 'round boys and girls. Guy is offering up a no. 17 head, and its mislisted (under instrument clusters) so it may go cheaper than usual. Sorry if this has been posted previously. Sorry if you were keeping this your little secret. :) *http://tinyurl.com/dj2ju* http://tinyurl.com/dj2ju Tjohn 82 300 SD 225K
Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5?
The 140 is a sweet vehicle with a nice ride. Dual front airbags are good to have around too. Figure the cost of a new engine into the mix if you go with the S350. Still worth it IMHO. If you don't go diesel, go for the Full Monte and get the V12 600. Wickedly fast ride. Been looking for one for a while myself. Would be good for city driving. -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 1/8/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How many folks here have a 3.5 in a 140, well, or a 126? Bent rods? Thinking about looking for another 140 in the near future and am really concidering a 3.5 and risking the rods bending. If not that I would either go with the next economical choice of a 320 with the 104 or most likely all out with a 500. Anybody got a 500 and if so what sort of mileage do you get? Probably better off going this route over the diesel anyways. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1981 380 SEL
Around here, good pick and pull engines can be had for about $900. A crappy one can be much cheaper :^) Gary Thompson Austin, TX 1995 E320 On 1/9/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Around here a nice pick and pull engine is $150 complete So, of course, are the crappy ones! But that's what I'd do. Requires patience. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series
As far as I know, the only engine in the 124 series that has a reputation for cracking heads is the 6 cylinder 1987 model. It has the 603.96x engine. From my archive: Head model on 603 diesel engines: For the head question, look at the casting number near #2/#3 cylinder. Should be 603-016-xx-20 or something like that. If xx is 14, it's the old bad head. If 17, it's the newer head from a 3.5L. And if it's 22, it's a REALLY new head. Thanks, Wray, for saving me the trouble! ;) To clarify my previous post, if the head is number 17 or higher, it is the good, reinforced head. A number 15 or lower is the old, weak head. I have heard of 5 variations... 14 (1987 version), 15 (?), 17 (3.5L, 1990 to 1995), 20 (newer than 1995-ish), and 22 (last revision, AFAIK). I forget if number 15 exists or if it's a figment of my imagination, but the other 4 are real. The head I bought from Rusty in spring 2002 was a #22. - -dm :) On 1/9/06, Woodlandtaylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone provide me a link that discusses the cylinder head cracking issue as it relates to the casting # and exactly where to view the casting marks? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
[MBZ] Test
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Re: [MBZ] Maine, was KB 7s
I'm living in Gardner now, went to Fitchburg State for my higher education. I work in Tewksbury so me an Hammie ride down Rt 2 everyday. I'm sure there somebody on the list that was at Devins when it was hoppin. Coburn Gore, thats somewhere you should think about every day, 2 or 3 houses, the border crossing and a store that straddles the border. Or am I thinking of somewhere else? My knowledge of the western side of the state is limited. Another really lousy road through otherwise fine country is 195 from Elsworth to Winter Harbor. One year I went out there and they had one of those temporary bridges over an inlet. The whole thing was gently swaying as the 18 wheelers eased (and I mean eased) across it. -Curt Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 20:40:24 -0600 From: Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Maine, was KB 7s To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed Curt wrote: Sweet jiminy Dan, where you from? --- My father's family is originally from Lakeville Plantation. Closest town Springfield, East of Lincoln on highway 6. Spent all my summers there in the sixties, eating new potatoes right off the farm stand. Moved to Des Moines, where I currently live, from Portland 18 years ago. My folks live in Sedgwick, across the reach from Deer Isle, so I get out at least once a year, sometimes 2 or three times. When I talk on this list of a 300 SD being comfortable hammering along a rough twisting road, I'm thinking of rt 27 from Coburn Gore to Kingman. Any fella owns 85 acres of the county goin to hevin fa shoo-wah. Hell, he's already they-ah! I spent from '67 to 76 in Mass. I'm almost afraid to ask where you live now Dan -- Dan Weeks 82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k 82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k - Yahoo! Photos Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and well bind it! From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Jan 10 14:37:40 2006 Received: from pop-satin.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.63]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EwKd2-0007Le-MB for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 14:37:40 + Received: from elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([209.86.224.36]) by pop-satin.atl.sa.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.36 #10) id 1EwKcv-64-00 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 09:37:33 -0500 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 09:37:33 -0500 (EST) From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: EarthLink Zoo Mail 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Test X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 14:37:40 - F- and you're boarderline below 0% for sending a *.bat file as an attachment. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 10, 2006 9:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Test An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: not available Url: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20060110/c059e0d1/attachment.bat ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi
Re: [MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed
The only pick and pull with a reasonable selection of MBs in Austin is Capitol City Imports down on South Congress. Unfortunately, though, the engines/transmissions are usually the first thing to go when they get new cars in. I have yet see them have a 617 or a 722.3xx in stock when I was down there. Lots of other good stuff. They even had 3 coupes last time I went by! They just recently stopped letting you wander the yard by yourself. Bummer. You can still get back there, but only with one of their guys, and you have to have a good idea what you're going for (preferrably something expensive enough to make it worth their while). Also helps if you speak Spanish. I've not heard of any good places in San Antonio. I've heard from others that there are a couple of good yards in the Dallas area, but when I'm up there, my wife usually has other plans :^( How come I have to go to the Galleria and you don't have to go to the salvage yard? Gary Thompson Georgetown, TX 1995 E320 On 1/9/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: there seem to be quite a few junkyards around dallas and San Antonio with MBs. Ought to be something available in Austin too.
Re: [MBZ] Maine, was KB 7s
One time just after I'd graduated High School the mother of a girl I was trying desparately to get into the sack wouldn't believe I was from Maine because I had no discernable accent. I've been told I have California Newscaster Flat Accent which is useful in my job doing phone support but doesn't have any regional intrigue at all. -Curt Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 22:35:25 -0600 From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Maine, was KB 7s To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Say mistah, can ye git theyah from heeyah? --R - Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Jan 10 14:43:56 2006 Received: from web32807.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.206.37]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EwKj6-00081F-7y for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 14:43:56 + Received: (qmail 21609 invoked by uid 60001); 10 Jan 2006 14:43:48 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=eJNMvc2kXPNRd1GhRBRkdcEPNwF4W6BDW2o/nex2lnIp1Ub4Z6WufwxmV1IAv7Hb3z77o6VkK0Sh5BTfNACSuAbr7lnJEsPwzFcRm2zfj3IetKgsQG8YvwPASFNzaDNL27LFTWrfGnyp21HQit82kQodiMqApArwOW5XkRHiX3Y= ; Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [198.51.119.130] by web32807.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:43:48 PST Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:43:48 -0800 (PST) From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fog lights X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 14:43:56 - My friend's 116 has different ones too, I believe they're under the bumper but I could be wrong. -Curt Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2006 22:09:46 -0800 From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fog lights To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed The stock Mercedes fogs, while mounted too high to be truely good fog lights, do have that sharp cutoff. It's interesting to look at the Depends on the car. The aftermarket-ey ones on a US 107 hang beneath the bumper, and are quite low enough. The ones I added to the Frankenheap are mounted similarly, down in harm's way. They augment the totally pathetic ones that are in the stock Euro lamps. -- Jim - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Jan 10 14:47:18 2006 Received: from web32803.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.206.33]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EwKmJ-0008Os-5d for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 14:47:17 + Received: (qmail 23734 invoked by uid 60001); 10 Jan 2006 14:47:11 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=rVMDWy62uclKsT9F7OctIDdcich332xR4rms0Mo+6zklD7FZM5C9dACyZqfNHixsiU6wWS2GTHJyLpLtDzqBAF+irz9hYrAArutakenTrkg02H3KHeX6YPlMKTeqPS9/OQXnqCaEcPGscY65QZnDOQLgsdLXwgHaQqQqphPt5fM= ; Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [198.51.119.130] by web32803.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:47:11 PST Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:47:11 -0800 (PST) From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Of interest to dieselheads X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] What is a quick fix
replace them B Dike wrote: for squeaky wiper blades? TIA, Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed
no MICHAEL ESH wrote: Will the Transmission from a 1981 380SEL work in Nicks 1982 300SD? Mike -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Test
you failed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: not available Url: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20060110/c059e0d1/attachment.bat ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Test
he didnt sent a bat file as an attatchments. For some reason the format that juno uses to send messages is crazy and gets converted to bat by the software. If a bat file comes from this list it was created BY the list, no outside bat files would make it thru as they would have been bounced back. Luther Gulseth wrote: F- and you're boarderline below 0% for sending a *.bat file as an attachment. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 10, 2006 9:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Test An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: not available Url: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20060110/c059e0d1/attachment.bat ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] today's Daily Reckoning - contrarian investing newsletter - diesel exhaust tech.
The Sweet Smell of Diesel Written by Justice Litle Edited by Eric Fry More than a century has passed since Ransom Eli Olds introduced the first mass-production vehicle, the Curved Dash Oldsmobile, in 1901. (Ford was hot on his heels.) A hundred years later, developments in automotive technology have not slowed down. Electronic gadgets may capture most of the Ooohs and Ahhhs at auto shows, but these modern marvels are of small consequence compared to what's happening under the hood...and inside the tailpipe. Corning Inc. the fiber optic company has developed an exhaust-filtration technology that could dramatically boost demand for diesel- powered vehicles. This is a long-term play on an exciting, and perhaps inevitable, development in the automotive world. Even without Corning's innovative exhaust filter, diesel is superior to conventional gasoline in two key respects: It releases 15-20% less (CO2) per mile driven than regular gasoline and gets about 30% more miles to the gallon. These advantages were long hidden by a few nasty drawbacks. The diesel engines of old were loud, dirty and smelly. You could hear a diesel truck coming from a quarter mile away, see the soot half a block away and smell the exhaust as it rolled past. But after years of research and refinement, the vast majority of diesel's problems have been licked. European refineries have long since removed the sulfur from their diesel production, allowing for a sharp reduction in smell and smoke. And the rising price of gasoline has made fuel efficiency all the more important, offsetting the extra cost of building a diesel engine. These elements give diesel an edge in capturing global market share. But diesel also benefits from a much bigger, and potentially decisive, factor: the existence of petroleum alternatives. As it turns out, you don't need crude oil to make diesel. You can make it from coal, plant mass, cooking oil or even spare turkey parts (a small refinery in Missouri turns gobblers into fuel, cranking out hundreds of barrels per day). Biodiesel has taken off in Europe: Germany is in the lead, raising output 40-50% a year. Drivers love biodiesel, because it saves them money at the pump; governments love biodiesel because it offers justification - partial at least - for the countless billions gone to farm subsidies. It seems diesel can be made from just about anything with semi-organic origins. If you run a restaurant or a cafeteria, you may be tempted to invest in a cooking oil converter kit; this handy kit lets you deep fry a batch of potatoes and later reuse the oil in your delivery truck. All well and good. But the final hurdle for diesel dominance can be summed up in a three-letter word: NOx. Short for nitrous oxide, NOx is one of the soot-causing pollutants emitted by diesel engines. While engineers have figured out how to thoroughly scrub diesel exhaust through the use of catalytic converters and particle traps, getting out the last bit of NOx has been tricky. In embracing diesel so many years ago, Europe chose to make a tradeoff - accepting the downside of NOx-type particulates in exchange for lower CO2 emissions and greater fuel efficiency. Now both continents face a challenge: the high hurdle of tightened emissions regulations. By 2007, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will require a 90% reduction in the amount of soot, Forbes reports. Between 2007 and 2010 the agency also mandates a phased 92% reduction in the amount of NOx emitted from a truck's tailpipe. Europe has committed itself to a similar mandate. The American trucking industry, which depends on diesel, is in a tizzy. A 92% NOx reduction is no small thing, and yesterday's pollution technology is not quite up to snuff. Tailpipes must be upgraded; the entire trucking industry must find a way to comply by the EPA deadline. This is where opportunity comes into focus...He who slays the NOx dragon wins the fair maiden's hand: the lucrative exhaust- filtration market. Corning to continue the metaphor may be the lucky knight-in-shining armor. This 150-year-old company has enjoyed a long history of maverick innovation. Its intense focus on research and development, combined with a willingness to take risks on new ideas, is woven into the fabric of the company. In testament to its research prowess, the town of Corning, N.Y., challenges Los Alamos, N.M., for the highest number of Ph.D.s per capita in the world. (Sometimes that's a good thing). From the mundane to the exotic, Corning is widely known for its glass products. The company has done groundbreaking work in everything from light bulbs, Pyrex dishes and test tube beakers to space shuttle windows, missile nose cones and spy satellites. Although most folks know Corning as the leading pioneer of fiber optic technology, the company has also pioneered environmental technologies. More than
Re: [MBZ] Test
why don't you fix this problem? -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 10, 2006 10:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Test he didnt sent a bat file as an attatchments. For some reason the format that juno uses to send messages is crazy and gets converted to bat by the software. If a bat file comes from this list it was created BY the list, no outside bat files would make it thru as they would have been bounced back. Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi
Re: [MBZ] Test
Last time I checked I dont work for juno or have any control over what juno does. Luther Gulseth wrote: why don't you fix this problem? -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 10, 2006 10:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Test he didnt sent a bat file as an attatchments. For some reason the format that juno uses to send messages is crazy and gets converted to bat by the software. If a bat file comes from this list it was created BY the list, no outside bat files would make it thru as they would have been bounced back. Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] Rear fogs
Several yrs ago, I wired unused fog positions on my 126 and 123 to work as TAIL lights - 'wanted to be more visible from rear ALL the time. Got lamp sockets from salvage yard; spliced into regular tail light circuit inside each rear light assy. 'Haven't done the 124 yet. Wilton
Re: [MBZ] Test
Well, have you applied for work with Juno? btw: What's a .bat file, anyway? On 1/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last time I checked I dont work for juno or have any control over what juno does. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Re: [MBZ] 300 SD Transmission needed
Check with Acorn Foreign Auto Parts in Houston, just off 290. They usually have engines/trannies, etc. and a short hop from Austin. 713.682.0623. Prices are sorta reasonable, and the guy will dicker a bit. --R Gary Thompson wrote: The only pick and pull with a reasonable selection of MBs in Austin is Capitol City Imports down on South Congress. Unfortunately, though, the engines/transmissions are usually the first thing to go when they get new cars in. I have yet see them have a 617 or a 722.3xx in stock when I was down there. Lots of other good stuff. They even had 3 coupes last time I went by! They just recently stopped letting you wander the yard by yourself. Bummer. You can still get back there, but only with one of their guys, and you have to have a good idea what you're going for (preferrably something expensive enough to make it worth their while). Also helps if you speak Spanish. I've not heard of any good places in San Antonio. I've heard from others that there are a couple of good yards in the Dallas area, but when I'm up there, my wife usually has other plans :^( How come I have to go to the Galleria and you don't have to go to the salvage yard? Gary Thompson Georgetown, TX 1995 E320 On 1/9/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: there seem to be quite a few junkyards around dallas and San Antonio with MBs. Ought to be something available in Austin too. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] NICE SDL in OKLA
The SDL I thought was in Wichita is actually in Oklahoma City Here is the link. It only has 110,000 miles and he wants $5900 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=192211218dealer_id=5716652 7car_year=1986model=300SDLbkms=1136908666438lang=enisp=ystart_year =1981certified=search_type=useddistance=200make=MBmin_price=addres s=67208advanced=end_year=2006max_price=cardist=152 Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me.
Re: [MBZ] Sources for component repairs
www.scaffolding.com/mb It's a Word file. People with Macs that do not wish to have anything to do with Bill Gates getting any richer or Microsoft's wretched virus-ware don't do Word. Got PDF? RTF? HTML? Text-only? -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Sources for component repairs
Jim - I don't see any Word files - just many jpg pictures, all apparently related to 3.5 Diesels! Werner - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sources for component repairs www.scaffolding.com/mb It's a Word file. People with Macs that do not wish to have anything to do with Bill Gates getting any richer or Microsoft's wretched virus-ware don't do Word. Got PDF? RTF? HTML? Text-only? -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Test
btw: What's a .bat file, anyway? It's a DOS thing. A Batch file, lame cousin to a shell script. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Fog lights
My friend's 116 has different ones too, I believe they're under the bumper but I could be wrong. 107 116 share the same fog lights. I have a pair of 116-sourced ones (junkyard) that are in reserve for one of my lucky beaters. I just haven't decided between the Chicken Wagon or the Frankenheap. (The nasty Chinese plastic ones on the heap break every time they even face a stiff headwind. [Almost.]) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Fog (idiot) lights
Driving lights or auxiliary low beams, maybe. Often the goal of factory lights like that is to fill in that dark hole the standard DOT pattern leaves just in front of the bumper. And why would you need to do that? Lose a set of contacts there? Anything _that_ close couldn't be avoided anyway, so having light there pulling your eye away from the avoidable threat zone is stupid. That's why you're only supposed to turn them on in fog! You are going much slower so that area now _is_ the avoidable threat zone. Such is the theory, anyway. Probably right up there with clean political campaigns and the theory that one should carefully look at where one is merging onto a freeway to make sure there is actually a place to go. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Sources for component repairs
Jim - I don't see any Word files - just many jpg pictures, all apparently related to 3.5 Diesels! There was one. An MB component source list. Directory scanning, my specialty! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced?
Hendrik - its fairly certain that aluminum can't survive in cylinders without cooling jets of oil. But the work on ceramic cylinder parts, including pistons may provide some solution. Wonder what they will do for rings that can stand really high temperatures? More ceramics?? Werner - Original Message - From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 11:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced? Advanced metals should be able to dissapate heat better than old type metals. Saw a video a while back of an M60 machine gun (Oh no I got them going on guns again) firing for 90 seconds non stop. The manufacturers of the advanced barrels claim that they can put 20,000 rounds through it before needing to service it. So if gun metals are advancing I see no reason that metals in an engine will not follow. Although I would say at this stage cost is a factor. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced? Folks, the function of oil in an engine is twofold: to lubricate, and more importantly to a turboDiesel, to cool the pistons and cylinder walls. Without oil being sprayed on the undersides of pistons, they would probably melt if running under heavy loads. Solid lubricants don't mention how they would solve this cooling problem Werner - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Does this mean Mobil 1 will be replaced? On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 15:52:14 -0600 Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.physorg.com/news8947.html I wish I was smart enough to understand it all, but I am not. The article to which you must be referring is at http://www.isracast.com/tech_news/201204_tech.htm. The short answer is, No, Mobil 1 will not be replaced yet. The long answer: New engines may be able to be manufactured and run such that they don't use any oil. It depends upon contamination, particularly with the particulates related to diesel. Older engines will still have to use oil. It may be that Mobil 1 will have the inorganic Fullerine-like nanoparticles added to reduce friction. They will be small enough to flow through filters, unlike the teflon oil additives. Craig
Re: [MBZ] Test
...uh yes, I too am troubled by under-performing familial relations of the shell script...grr curses! On 1/10/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: btw: What's a .bat file, anyway? It's a DOS thing. A Batch file, lame cousin to a shell script. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series
I had a factory 15 on a 1986 300SDL non TO model but have not heard of any others since. On 1/10/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as I know, the only engine in the 124 series that has a reputation for cracking heads is the 6 cylinder 1987 model. It has the 603.96x engine. From my archive: Head model on 603 diesel engines: For the head question, look at the casting number near #2/#3 cylinder. Should be 603-016-xx-20 or something like that. If xx is 14, it's the old bad head. If 17, it's the newer head from a 3.5L. And if it's 22, it's a REALLY new head. Thanks, Wray, for saving me the trouble! ;) To clarify my previous post, if the head is number 17 or higher, it is the good, reinforced head. A number 15 or lower is the old, weak head. I have heard of 5 variations... 14 (1987 version), 15 (?), 17 (3.5L, 1990 to 1995), 20 (newer than 1995-ish), and 22 (last revision, AFAIK). I forget if number 15 exists or if it's a figment of my imagination, but the other 4 are real. The head I bought from Rusty in spring 2002 was a #22. - -dm :) On 1/9/06, Woodlandtaylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone provide me a link that discusses the cylinder head cracking issue as it relates to the casting # and exactly where to view the casting marks? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K Stardust 1985 380SL 145K Blue Belle
Re: [MBZ] '91 190E 2.6
Is that the only explanation? Could be they were removed for repainting and then the dumb*ss painter guessed wrong when putting the plates back. On 1/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, don't beat me up too hard.� I bought a '91 190E 2.6 gasser this week. It has 99k.� Everything works on it. Looking at the pictures, I notice that the nameplates on the trunk lid are reversed which means the lid was replaced after the last accident. 190E goes on the left side. RLE ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] thousands of MB posters!
www.parc.de WOW! Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Jan 10 16:55:20 2006 Received: from pop-canoe.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.66]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EwMmG-0005xq-HT for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:55:20 + Received: from user-112024l.dsl.mindspring.com ([66.32.8.149] helo=Bill) by pop-canoe.atl.sa.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.36 #10) id 1EwMmE-0002oP-00 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 11:55:18 -0500 From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 11:55:17 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.6353 In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 Thread-Index: AcYV+tI/J3yMSRisSDalBgVwLLNqqQAC7J6w Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear fogs X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:55:20 - Wilton - do you have pictures of the added lights? BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 270k miles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wilton strickland Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 10:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Rear fogs Several yrs ago, I wired unused fog positions on my 126 and 123 to work as TAIL lights - 'wanted to be more visible from rear ALL the time. Got lamp sockets from salvage yard; spliced into regular tail light circuit inside each rear light assy. 'Haven't done the 124 yet. Wilton ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] thousands of MB posters!
yeah, for those of us who don't speak deutsche ... On 1/10/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: www.parc.de WOW! Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] It's a Gas
Here's one for less money w/ less miles...it is a few years older though http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/car/124133888.html Dave W
Re: [MBZ] thousands of MB posters!
it's in english...click around till you ge to the english Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yeah, for those of us who don't speak deutsche ... On 1/10/06, Christopher McCann wrote: www.parc.de WOW! Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Jan 10 17:05:07 2006 Received: from web30013.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.201.216]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EwMvj-0007Hk-0c for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 17:05:07 + Received: (qmail 8421 invoked by uid 60001); 10 Jan 2006 17:05:01 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=H66fVF/VLOHH9DRIrPBKBeE8pfAntQZYehXaWaJKfHZNq+cgvH6F3yZFDbc5EDFKcYKSGym98OYcuNX77jBYD6KTKvmiZAPYdoyNBdz4eHkW+2+0JA0tV/IAU3FhaRi9j7rxw6YkOAtXcbWFQ5XSAU3tTUEj70bRLNfEeevZlpI= ; Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [66.140.70.226] by web30013.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 10 Jan 2006 09:05:01 PST Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 09:05:01 -0800 (PST) From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] thousands of MB posters! X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 17:05:07 - http://www.parc.de/v4/index.phtml?sid=5628710101136912565918225044 ENGLISCHE!!! Chris Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yeah, for those of us who don't speak deutsche ... On 1/10/06, Christopher McCann wrote: www.parc.de WOW! Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 210K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1987
Re: [MBZ] Emblem flapping in the breeze
The '300SD' emblem on EM is loose and looks about to fall off. I recall that it is held in place by pins and held tight by some type of glue. Suggestions on the best way to re-attach? I think it's pins _or_ glue. (The Frankenheap is held on by pins, actually threaded studs, whereas the SDL is just glued on.) For the SDL I just carefully pried it all the way off, cleaned the area with alcohol, and used weatherstrip cement to glue it back on over the old glue shadow. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series
Don, Thanks, the 1987 Wagon that was on Craiglist in Portland Oregon for $1895 the other day is available again. The purchaser reports he changed the glow plugs and it starts instantly now. He purchased it for his girlfriend to use for her real estate business but she does not like it. Hates diesel and says it does not accelerate satisfactory for her and would rather have a MLxxx. He asked for his money back, which the original owner said no way a deals a deal - but did give him a list of people that had contacted him. I was first on the list; my daughter who drives a 300CD would like to get the wagon so I'm going to look at it this morning. I'm a little 'gun shy' after what has transpired but it is worth the time to look. Its needs some work but the daughter wants to tackle it, she changes the oil in the 300CD herself and replaced the turbo - I figure if she can do that she can tackle anything. If it does not suit her perhaps someone on the list may be interested. Sorry for the saga, Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 6:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series As far as I know, the only engine in the 124 series that has a reputation for cracking heads is the 6 cylinder 1987 model. It has the 603.96x engine. From my archive: Head model on 603 diesel engines: For the head question, look at the casting number near #2/#3 cylinder. Should be 603-016-xx-20 or something like that. If xx is 14, it's the old bad head. If 17, it's the newer head from a 3.5L. And if it's 22, it's a REALLY new head. Thanks, Wray, for saving me the trouble! ;) To clarify my previous post, if the head is number 17 or higher, it is the good, reinforced head. A number 15 or lower is the old, weak head. I have heard of 5 variations... 14 (1987 version), 15 (?), 17 (3.5L, 1990 to 1995), 20 (newer than 1995-ish), and 22 (last revision, AFAIK). I forget if number 15 exists or if it's a figment of my imagination, but the other 4 are real. The head I bought from Rusty in spring 2002 was a #22. - -dm :) On 1/9/06, Woodlandtaylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone provide me a link that discusses the cylinder head cracking issue as it relates to the casting # and exactly where to view the casting marks? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.16/225 - Release Date: 1/9/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.16/225 - Release Date: 1/9/2006
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Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series
WOW, thats some daughter you got there. Woodlandtaylors wrote: Don, Thanks, the 1987 Wagon that was on Craiglist in Portland Oregon for $1895 the other day is available again. The purchaser reports he changed the glow plugs and it starts instantly now. He purchased it for his girlfriend to use for her real estate business but she does not like it. Hates diesel and says it does not accelerate satisfactory for her and would rather have a MLxxx. He asked for his money back, which the original owner said no way a deals a deal - but did give him a list of people that had contacted him. I was first on the list; my daughter who drives a 300CD would like to get the wagon so I'm going to look at it this morning. I'm a little 'gun shy' after what has transpired but it is worth the time to look. Its needs some work but the daughter wants to tackle it, she changes the oil in the 300CD herself and replaced the turbo - I figure if she can do that she can tackle anything. If it does not suit her perhaps someone on the list may be interested. Sorry for the saga, Dennis T -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series
for her real estate business but she does not like it. Hates diesel and says it does not accelerate satisfactory for her and would rather have a MLxxx. 'Hates diesel'? Yeah, maybe. I'm guessing there's some of my wife's 'loathes station wagons' hidden in there as well. My wife, at least, is up front about it. Nothing to do with the fact that her mother loves station wagons. No, not at all... I'm envious of your impending wagonitude. If only... -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series
Hey Dennis, go ahead and buy it. I'll gladly take it off your hands in the event that it doesn't suit your purposes--really, I mean it. I'm your personal insurance policy. On 1/10/06, Woodlandtaylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, Thanks, the 1987 Wagon that was on Craiglist in Portland Oregon for $1895 the other day is available again. The purchaser reports he changed the glow plugs and it starts instantly now. He purchased it for his girlfriend to use for her real estate business but she does not like it. Hates diesel and says it does not accelerate satisfactory for her and would rather have a MLxxx. He asked for his money back, which the original owner said no way a deals a deal - but did give him a list of people that had contacted him. I was first on the list; my daughter who drives a 300CD would like to get the wagon so I'm going to look at it this morning. I'm a little 'gun shy' after what has transpired but it is worth the time to look. Its needs some work but the daughter wants to tackle it, she changes the oil in the 300CD herself and replaced the turbo - I figure if she can do that she can tackle anything. If it does not suit her perhaps someone on the list may be interested. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Re: [MBZ] Transmission questions
Loren Faeth wrote: Does anyone have a chart for auto transmission types used in various model numbers and years. I am most interested in those used in the 123, 124, and 126 types. Right now I am specifically looking for info about the trans in a 86 300D and an 88 300TE I know that a 123 can be converted to manual trans with bolt-in components. Is this also possible with a 124? Anybody got a 124 5 speed with all linkages, pedals, etc that would be necessary for a conversion? The most difficult problems are usually the flywheel and driveshaft (124 gas and normally aspirated diesel cars were manufactured with 5 speed manual transmissions - but were NEVER brought to the US). New ones ARE available but are VERY expensive. Used ones are in short supply even in Europe and Asia - in the US they just don't exist. The manual transmissions do NOT mate well with Mercedes turbo engines. There is a listing of all the transmissions used in 124 and post '85 126 cars in the '88 Tech. Data Manual. I can scan and post it if you still need it. The best list of 123 and 126 (pre '86) transmissions will be found in the '85 TDM. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
[MBZ] Here's the text of the Word file
SOURCES FOR MB COMPONENT PURCHASE/EXCHANGE/REPAIRS Bosch Injection Pump repairs: Central Penn Pump 2700 Cumberland St. Lebanon, PA Tel. 717 274 0665 Ask for Jeff (owner) or Glen (rebuilder) Bosch Part Dealer J R Foreign Auto Parts 1817 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111 Ask for David Tel. 215 725 9440 Turbocharger Rebuilder (agent for Garrett etc..) D.W. Diesel Inc. Tel. 315 253 7740 Ask for Rich or Jeff MB Dealer for motors I.G. Burton Milford, DE 19963 Tel. 302 424 3042 Ask for John Rebuilders of hydraulic components (hydraulic pump etc.) Star Motors 1694 Union Center Hwy Endicott, NY 13760 Tel. 607 786 3918 Ask for Neil (owner) or Dennis (technician) -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
