Re: [MBZ] MB vs. Sonata

My guess would be because most everyone on this list regards their Benz's as their babies and "nothing else could compare". And most people regard Hyundai's as crap. And in my mind, the Benz's are just another car. A somewhat unique car, and some of them rather well built, but still another car t

Re: [MBZ] MB vs. Sonata

I'm curious here, why is everyone comparing a Hyndai with a MB? I know MB's have their faults, but comparing a disposable Korea car with something that has over a 100 year history doesn't make any sense to me. just my 2 cents here, the only reason why Hyndai offers such a good warrantee is becau

Re: [MBZ] Thanks, Herr Doktor...& Dogs

You can join the [EMAIL PROTECTED] group to get information about canine cancer. This group provides lots of information and comfort for the animal lover. We hope for the best. Rich Parcell From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[MBZ] Question and comment

For you folks into alternative fuels - never tried it, but have a quart of slightly used peanut oil I don't want to just dump. IIRC it would be fine to run it through a coffee filter and dump it in with 10 gal of Diesel. Any risks? There is an R500 and a CLS500 wandering the roads in our neighb

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

Old cars are old cars. It really will not matter if it is a Ford or a Mercedes. Sooner or later things have to be repaired or replaced. The cost of repairing the Mercedes is likely to be higher than the Ford. If you want to drive a Mercedes but cannot or will not afford a new one then you have to p

[MBZ] W126 Sunroof

Spring is coming to New England! How many hours to have my skilled INDY change the sunroof "angles" on my car? How about rear rubber parts in suspension? I think Diff mount may be easy for even an old fellow, how are the rear sub frame mounts, floor jack and jack stands of do you really need a l

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

Zoltan Finks wrote: You'll probably find more helpful posts than this, but I can tell you that I just had the engine replaced in a 240D. Engine cost me 900 and the complete R&R job done by an indy - not me - cost 800 (plus a couple unexpected expenses). The engine I got usually sells for 1100. W

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

There are good Mercedes and bad ones. It really depends on the prior maintenance. One thing is for sure once a car reaches a critical threshold of broken stuff it is junk. There were a lot of W123 and W126 made, so restoring one is a labor of love most likely not economically beneficial. I do lov

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

You'll have to change the exhaust too. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Scordato Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 4:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads A few questions for

Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

Yes, $235.75 each. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 3:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels Do you have the stock wheels? I couldn't find them in your onli

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

You'll probably find more helpful posts than this, but I can tell you that I just had the engine replaced in a 240D. Engine cost me 900 and the complete R&R job done by an indy - not me - cost 800 (plus a couple unexpected expenses). The engine I got usually sells for 1100. Was it worth it to us?

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

Tom Scordato wrote: I have located some used engines that have been compression tested and are in the 100K miles to 150K mile ranges, some which have been sitting for some time. I am at a cross roads on the path of deciding if the car is worth it. I do not have the "scope of supply" to do t

Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its listed the same as the dozens of others I have sold. Dont need a hollanders, I have the epc. Gotcha. How about an axle? ;) Tom

[MBZ] O/T ChowdaQ

Curt, When are you coming to Hartford? We live in next town North (Windsor). Contact me off list. It appears I will not be at ChowdaQ (I was at the first one!), I am traveling to Bristol, TN for the fuel meet there. I am somewhat addicted to Fuel Drag Racing. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 198

[MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

A few questions for the group please 1. Can a 1977 123 chassis take/accept an 617.9xx non turbo engine with out major modifications from the years 1978-1980 to last non turbo year? 2. What are the estimated hours to pull out existing 617.9xx engine, remove things such as alternators, refer

Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

Do you have the stock wheels? I couldn't find them in your online catalogue. > > From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/03/08 Wed AM 09:09:46 EST > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels > > That is a stock wheel. The 8 hole is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Look, Ma! No mast!

A real sailor knows how to step the mast at times like that. On 3/8/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Fine, until you came to an overpass or powerlines. > > ~This is too cool. Reminds me of Kevin Costner's little trick in > ~'Waterworld'. I wonder how it would work on a 240D? >

[MBZ] 300SD 1978 Parts Car

Parts Car 300SD 1978 I want to sell a 1978 300 SD with many "newer" parts including a <30,000 or so mi bought-from-Mercedes complete engine. Car will drive. Leaking oil at transmission. Complete service records available. Car lives in Las Vegas Area. -barnaby Questions, offers please. --

Re: [MBZ] OT: Look, Ma! No mast!

Fine, until you came to an overpass or powerlines. ~This is too cool. Reminds me of Kevin Costner's little trick in ~'Waterworld'. I wonder how it would work on a 240D? ~ ~http://www.bookofjoe.com/2005/09/skysail_the_kit.html ~ ~;-) ~ ~ ~-- ~Dave M. ~Boise, ID ~1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) ~198

[MBZ] OT: Look, Ma! No mast!

This is too cool. Reminds me of Kevin Costner's little trick in 'Waterworld'. I wonder how it would work on a 240D? http://www.bookofjoe.com/2005/09/skysail_the_kit.html ;-) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] MB vs. Sonata

On Wednesday 08 March 2006 7:55, Loren Faeth wrote: > One local Dodge dealer is advertising "free powertrain warranty for life" 1). Ain't nuthin free except maybe bad advice 2). The large print giveth, and the fine print taketh away. The dealer would not offer the "free" warranty service unles

Re: [MBZ] MB vs. Sonata

Aren't the new Hyundai's being offered with 10 yr warranties? Not sure what the mileage limit is - but it's probably too low. I'll take a 15 year old MB w/250k first. Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://member

[MBZ] Fuel Filter Change

Howdy!! I changed my main fuel filter in my 91 300D 2.5T and naturally spilled a bit. I filled the new one using the prefilter connection and of course, spilled more when I tried to install it. BTW, I removed the filter bracket securing screws (2) and finally got it back into position -

[MBZ] Now for the W201 guys

Good through the end of the month. Lower Ball Joints $15.00 ea. Lower Bushing Kit $53.00 ea. Engine Mounts $57.00 ea. Transmission Mount $33.00 Tie Rod Assemblies $26.00 ea. Drag Link $45.00 Steering Shock $22.00 Idler Arm Repair Kit $29.00 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 http://w

Re: [MBZ] MB vs. Sonata

Loren, Sometimes a really old Mac can run circles around your newer PC. I snagged a Mac Plus for $20 and loaded it with excel. Then I ran the same spreadsheet on my then new PII. The Plus was faster in all computations. On Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at 06:55 AM, Loren Faeth wrote: Compar

[MBZ] Experienced 190D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=4619098264&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A76&sasel=&id= Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] MB vs. Sonata

On Mar 8, 2006, at 5:11 AM, John W. Reames III wrote: Okay, so a new Hyundai will reach 80 with relative ease... how about for fairness we compare to a newer MB diesel, or in the alternative, compare an older MB to an older Hyundai. (BTW, I had an older excel as a first car, it needed a reb

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

Yeah, I'd love to have a set of winter wheels with winter tires that I can pull off for the non-winter months. $$# Question: What will be the effects on the suspension (rear particularly) of putting a few hundred pounds in the trunk and driving around with it for 6 months at a time? I mean, it'll

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

Yeah, I'd love to have a set of winter wheels with winter tires that I can pull off for the non-winter months. $$# Question: What will be the effects on the suspension (rear particularly) of putting a few hundred pounds in the trunk and driving around with it for 6 months at a time? I mean, it'll

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

guess what, marshall...my 86 sdl gets around on something that very closely acts like a limited slip differential...no doubt about it -- Original message -- From: Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > mhall27 wrote: > >> 123s never were equipped with limited slip diffs.

[MBZ] OT: 1988 Caprice Classic half track/ice fishing vehicle

Bummer Kaleb didn't spot this before the auction closed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4617762659 =) -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline)

Re: [MBZ] R-12 Freon

In a message dated 3/8/2006 8:15:20 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 'Ordered case of 12 12 oz. cans yesterday @ $250 from ATC Specialists, www.refrigerantsales.com 30 lb tnks also avail. @ $560. Substitute stuff avail, too. Wilton, Please let us know if your

[MBZ] R-12 Freon

'Ordered case of 12 12 oz. cans yesterday @ $250 from ATC Specialists, www.refrigerantsales.com 30 lb tnks also avail. @ $560. Substitute stuff avail, too. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

Limited slip in my opinion is not terribly useful on ice anyway as the two drive wheels will just hook up and spin the car in circles. My Dad had a Chevy Tracker with a limited slip rear and in ice and snow you had to be in 4wd because of its frightening propensity to fishtail. I never did try i

Re: [MBZ] erratic '83 300SD tach

Are the tach amps the same between my '83 SD and '82 CD? (126/123)?? If they're in a screw-in can they're the same. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] erratic '83 300SD tach

Are the tach amps the same between my '83 SD and '82 CD? (126/123)?? ~Luther - ~Could be, but it may be that one of the capacitors in the amp has gone bad. ~May also be the sensor lead but it seems that was doing wieder stuff when I ~has that malady. Best thing is to test your amp in another car o

Re: [MBZ] MB vs. Sonata

If your TD won't there is something wrong with it. At 05:07 PM 3/7/2006, you wrote: I was not expecting to rile anybody since I drive two diesels and a classic coupe - all with the tristar on the hood - and their combined age is 83 years! I only meant to say that the new Hyundai reached and cru

Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000

Any oxidation turns into slag that is skimmed off. A deoxidizer is used in the crucible. For aluminum, the deox is an absolute must. Loren Faeth Who used to roast weenies on the foundry furnace on Friday lunchtime. At 03:32 PM 3/7/2006, you wrote: On Mar 7, 2006, at 4:08 PM, Bill Gallagh

Re: [MBZ] Spring is coming

Buy leather. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 11:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spring is coming How about those of us w/ MB-Tex? On 3/7/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] Spring is coming

Yes. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 11:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spring is coming is that cheap? Rusty Cullens wrote: > Gear up with our Leatherique Super Spec

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Agreed. I don't have weight in the trunk but have studs on all four corners-walks through 4 or 5 " of snow no problems and no slip on the take off. Stops well with the studs too. With studded snows on all four corners there is almost NOTHING except 12+" of unplowed

Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

That is a stock wheel. The 8 hole is an upgrade to make yours look newer. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 9:10 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels Thanks

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

That's the thing right there in the last sentence...If you grew up driving rear wheel drive cars a 123 chasis MB is a BLAST to drive in the snow Just gotta laugh at the FWD cars as you barrel past them knowing that if the car gets a little sideways you can just let off a bit and straig

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

Zoltan Finks wrote: So you're serious? I spun quite easily the very first day I got the thing home. Further, regardless of how sluggish the car might be, there are times when you are either pointed uphill, or are bogged down somewhat by snow. These are instances in which the most underpowered car

Re: [MBZ] weenies

I guess the definition of "need" depends on your personal views. Heck, I don't "need" anything. I'll agree, I don't need my Subaru, but it makes things a heck of a lot easier. I never have to say "the weather looks bad, maybe I should wait till later" or "that road hasn't been plowed, maybe I sh

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

Agreed. I don't have weight in the trunk but have studs on all four corners-walks through 4 or 5 " of snow no problems and no slip on the take off. Stops well with the studs too. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- Fro

Re: [MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

On Tue, 7 Mar 2006, Marshall Booth wrote: > That is one of the cheaper places to buy diesel in Virginia. Over in > Fairfax you'll pay much more and less over just north of Winchester on > US 522. Hmm.. next time I head out that way I'll check. I suffered sticker shock when I saw the prices in R

Re: [MBZ] MB vs. Sonata

On Tue, 7 Mar 2006, BillR wrote: > I only meant to say that the new Hyundai reached and cruised at 80 with > relative ease. Okay, so a new Hyundai will reach 80 with relative ease... how about for fairness we compare to a newer MB diesel, or in the alternative, compare an older MB to an older Hy

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

Put a set of four Nokian snow tires on it and drop 2 or 3 40 lb sacks of kitty litter in the trunk, and you'll have a very hard time trying to get that thing to spin a wheel. The thing will just feel like you are driving on a dirt road. -Robert Zoltan Finks wrote: So you're serious?

Re: [MBZ] erratic '83 300SD tach

Luther - Could be, but it may be that one of the capacitors in the amp has gone bad. May also be the sensor lead but it seems that was doing wieder stuff when I has that malady. Best thing is to test your amp in another car or plug theirs into your socket. Makes the troubleshooting much easier and

[MBZ] Cheap paint booth

http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/139979639.html since we are cheap, why not supply our own? -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Spring is coming

How about those of us w/ MB-Tex? On 3/7/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > is that cheap? > > Rusty Cullens wrote: > > > Gear up with our Leatherique Super Special. > > > > 16 ounce Rejuvenator Oil $18.00 > > 16 ounce Pristine Clean $12.50 > > 32 ounce Rejuvenator Oil $31.00 > >

Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

for 25% commission. OK Don wrote: Sheesh! I have an extra one of those in the garage - can I copy your description for my eBay posting??? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car

Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

On Tue, 07 Mar 2006 11:03:50 -0500 Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > looks like sidney8768 wanted it for $2.50 more than candiekostas is > willing to pay so farmay go higher??? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8043752752&rd=1&s > ~spagename=STRK%3AME

Re: [MBZ] Spring is coming

is that cheap? Rusty Cullens wrote: Gear up with our Leatherique Super Special. 16 ounce Rejuvenator Oil $18.00 16 ounce Pristine Clean $12.50 32 ounce Rejuvenator Oil $31.00 32 ounce Pristine Clean $18.00 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 http://www.BuyMBparts.com

Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

oh I make ALOT of 2nd chance offers, so much so, I have been caught with my pants down before overselling on parts. The idea is you send out eveyrone a 2nd chance offer but are lucky if you even get one, then sometimes everyone takes you up on it and you dont have enough parts to go around.

Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

Its listed the same as the dozens of others I have sold. Dont need a hollanders, I have the epc. tom savage wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I had one go for $74 once, and I thought THAT was crazy money. Did you use the magic-money search terms "SL" and "m100" the time before? Putting "

Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

If its a deadbeat bidder they have a non-payment filed with ebay. 2nd chance offers would have already been sent to everyone else anyways. Rory wrote: So if you think it's deadbeat bidder do you contact the other bidders and ask them if you want to re-post the item? R- On 3/7/06, Luther Gul

Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

Sheesh! I have an extra one of those in the garage - can I copy your description for my eBay posting??? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

[MBZ] Silver Mold removal

The side window on the wagon, which is located over the rear wheel on the driver side, has a water leak... I can see some rust on the bottom corner of the window towards the back where the antenna is located. There are silver weathered molds around the window's edge how do you remove

Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

Yes - that's the stock wheel. Mine had been swapped for the later (93 and up?) wheels. On 3/7/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks Rusty-I just counted the rectangular holes on my 90 300D-I get > 15? Is that a stock wheel? > Sorry I am used to 123 & earlier steel wheels and

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

I live in west-central Iowa. Most years (this one being very mild) that means up to your butt in snow, sub-zero temps, and on good days lots of ice. By "mild" I mean motorcycle weather in late February and early March. I have two 40 pound (I think) sandbags in my trunk, shoved as far forward as p

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

>mhall27 wrote: >>> 123s never were equipped with limited slip diffs. Some "S" class >>> cars had them (no diesels that I know of) and the 190E-16V car had >>> one. Some of the later 124s had them too. >>> >>> Marshall >> >> Not to question the diesel doctor, but... >> I'm pretty sure one of our cu

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

Aaak. I'm not used to someone's sense of humor rivaling mine for dryness. Brian On 3/7/06, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > So you're serious? > > Nope. Tongue planted firmly in cheek. I have heard tho' that with a > hundred > pounds or so in the trunk slippery weather performance wi

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

So you're serious? Nope. Tongue planted firmly in cheek. I have heard tho' that with a hundred pounds or so in the trunk slippery weather performance with these or the 300d's is excellent. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

So you're serious? I spun quite easily the very first day I got the thing home. Further, regardless of how sluggish the car might be, there are times when you are either pointed uphill, or are bogged down somewhat by snow. These are instances in which the most underpowered car will either spin or s

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

mhall27 wrote: 123s never were equipped with limited slip diffs. Some "S" class cars had them (no diesels that I know of) and the 190E-16V car had one. Some of the later 124s had them too. Marshall Not to question the diesel doctor, but... I'm pretty sure one of our customers has a 300SDL (126

Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

Thanks Rusty-I just counted the rectangular holes on my 90 300D-I get 15? Is that a stock wheel? Sorry I am used to 123 & earlier steel wheels and painted hub caps. Life was simpler then. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

I think I asked this question quite a while ago and received minimal response and some snickering (over the thought of a 240D spinning its tires). My response is still the same. Why would one need limited slip on a car that will not spin a tire on ice?? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

>123s never were equipped with limited slip diffs. Some "S" class cars >had them (no diesels that I know of) and the 190E-16V car had one. Some >of the later 124s had them too. > >Marshall Not to question the diesel doctor, but... I'm pretty sure one of our customers has a 300SDL (126 chassis) wit

Re: [MBZ] Tightness

Zoltan Finks wrote: Sure, I read plenty. But I also ask questions, as uncomfortable as it makes some people. How long have you had this memory problem? Have you seen a doctor? Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

Zoltan Finks wrote: I think I asked this question quite a while ago and received minimal response and some snickering (over the thought of a 240D spinning its tires). Now that my personal archives have been wiped out, I will need to ask it again: Do the klattas (specifically, the 83 240D) have a

Re: [MBZ] Tightness

Sure, I read plenty. But I also ask questions, as uncomfortable as it makes some people. Brian Marshall wrote: You HAVE read the owner's manual haven't you? -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84

Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

On 3/7/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've gotten kind of annoyed lately at the volume of mail I get from > people asking me to cancel the auction and sell to them immediately. I > don't operate that way, but I'll get half a dozen or so for every item I > post. I'd probably get i

[MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

I think I asked this question quite a while ago and received minimal response and some snickering (over the thought of a 240D spinning its tires). Now that my personal archives have been wiped out, I will need to ask it again: Do the klattas (specifically, the 83 240D) have any sort of limited sli

Re: [MBZ] Tightness

David Brodbeck wrote: That's not a terrible situation because it tends to encourage understeer, which most people find controllable. When you can get yourself in trouble is when you have worse traction in back -- for example, two new tires in front and two relatively bald ones in the back,

Re: [MBZ] MB vs. Sonata

No riled - just defending my baby. Any proud parent would. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 6:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB vs. Sonata I was not expecting to

Re: [MBZ] Tightness

Zoltan Finks wrote: Ah. I get the picture. I was walking away from the computer when this thought hit me: If equal traction in the tires - frnt. vs. rear - is critical, then those with big fat tires in the rear and skinnier ones in the front must be really putting themselves at risk. A car CAN

Re: [MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

John W. Reames III wrote: That chart seems a bit off; I've been consistently paying $2.459 for it just south of the Md/VA border on US15 That is one of the cheaper places to buy diesel in Virginia. Over in Fairfax you'll pay much more and less over just north of Winchester on US 522. M

Re: [MBZ] weenies

Most SUV and minivan type vehicles on a truck chassis (and pickup trucks, particularly the VERY tall ones currently popular), will overturn if sliding on wet or icy pavement when they hit a crub. They can also roll over in accidents, even fairly minor ones (lots of pics in the paper of minivan

Re: [MBZ] weenies

Zoltan Finks wrote: > > When I lived in Phoenix, I would daily hear reports on the radio of > "single-car rollover accidents". It is beyond me how *every day* people > manage to put their vehicles in their tops without much help from anyone > else. Boggles the mind. Suddenly Upsidedown Vehicles?

Re: [MBZ] Thump stops when braking

Alan Duff wrote: Bought a '83 300D a couple of weeks ago with the odo showing 125k, which may be right based on the interior condition. Plan on making it a daily driver as I just spent $1,000 for a rebuilt fuel distributor and governor on my '91 300CE and it needs some more things. Parts are ex

Re: [MBZ] weenies

Oh heck yes. People would be much better to have the kind of understanding of vehicles and the dynamics of driving and handling it that one gains messing around with cars growing up. I'm going to invoke wrath from at least one list member, but oh well. Women don't inherently understand the foregoin

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D - Glow Plug Light Problem

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good Morning, On my way to work this morning I had a problem starting my car and noticed the glow plug light did not come on. I turned the key on and off several times and the glow plug light came on every 3rd or 4th time. The car finally started and I made it

Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000

When steel is manufactured, a portion of scrap steel, is added to the furnace... therefore, steel already has rust in it internally and will rust from the inside towards the outside No car is rust free . Steel isn't dug out of the ground, rust is. (And other compounds.) If there is any

Re: [MBZ] R-12 Freon

Jim Cathey wrote: > I think it's about the same as the homebrew test refrigerant. > (Which I have been pleased with.) Yep, I'm pretty sure it's propane/isobutane, sure enough I'm not going to look it up. I was surprised a couple of years ago when I called a gas dealer to buy propane and isobutatn

Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000

Spent considerable time trying to find something on the Internet under Steel, composition etc ... nothing looked at failures shows even stainless steel can have internal corrosion. Which is news to me today: I know low grade SS will rust http://pubs.acs.org/cen/topstory/8007/8007notw

Re: [MBZ] OT Ebay sux & hates Mac users

The G3 was an upgrade from the old PowerTower with a G3 card -- I refuse to pay more than $300 for what amounts to an appliance/toy. Lightening got both serial ports, so I couldn't get on line or print. Else it still works great. I bought a "parts" Wallstreet 300 MHz laptop last year to repl

Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

Mitch Haley wrote: They like to email warnings to ebay users that if a seller makes them a non-ebay offer he's some kind of criminal and ahould be reported to them, but I really don't see what they could do about it. I think they just don't want people dodging the fees and/or the feedback

Re: [MBZ] R-12 Freon

I've had good luck with it. I've been using it as a test refridgerent for almost 8 months now. And for your convienence, in the same car with no problems. No affiliation at all with envirosafe. - Original Message - From: "Anthony Galioto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "M

Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

David Brodbeck wrote: > > Ebay will let you make a "second chance offer" to the second highest > bidder. Usually that's what the seller goes for in that situation. I used to tell ebay to display the bidders list with emails and save it off immediately before the auction closed. Don't know if you

Re: [MBZ] weenies

Why wouldn't you want to take your 300TD to 80? Thats not really all that fast considering what the car is capable of. On mornings where I was late to work I'd take the 240D to the limit and hold it there for half an hour or more. Of course thats only like 75mph but it never felt unstable at spe