[MBZ] Does this look right?

2006-04-11 Thread Bob Rentfro
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-300-turbo-diesel_W0QQitemZ4629562801QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The headlights look odd...or am I nuts. (Answer nicely) Bob Rentfro '77 300D 151K Litchfield Park, AZ From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Apr 12 00:17:33 2006 Received: from elasmtp-kukur.atl.sa.ear

Re: [MBZ] 190D status

2006-04-11 Thread Jim Cathey
You really need a foot+ long stick to fit between the 2 & 3 air intake runners to reach the manual shutoff. Not the best design I've ever seen! Yeah, just about the time these replies came in I found a picture in the service manual that showed where it should be. On my sample it's really burie

Re: [MBZ] 190D status

2006-04-11 Thread Marshall Booth
Jim Cathey wrote: Where's the stupid emergency stop on these things, anyway! Got it started and it wouldn't shut off with the key, had a heck of a time rounding up a piece of vacuum hose to substitute on the IP so I could suck on it to kill it. I've been spending too much time on 115 and 123 die

Re: [MBZ] hello?

2006-04-11 Thread Christopher McCann
I took my real estate agent on a little trip a while back in the SD. She now has a very nice '84 SD. Her husband is now looking for a 300D (123). That will make ten diesel Benzes for our parish, after the recent #9 - Father Dean, who got to liking the diesel Benz when I drove him to Springfi

[MBZ] 190D status

2006-04-11 Thread Jim Cathey
Where's the stupid emergency stop on these things, anyway! Got it started and it wouldn't shut off with the key, had a heck of a time rounding up a piece of vacuum hose to substitute on the IP so I could suck on it to kill it. I've been spending too much time on 115 and 123 diesels, I guess. --

Re: [MBZ] SDL accelleration from a stop

2006-04-11 Thread Dave M.
Jay, This sounds like a classic case of low fuel delivery off idle. An ALDA adjustment will probably cure things. The car should get from 0-60 in approximately 13 seconds as timed with a stopwatch, on a flat road, somewhere near sea level. If you live at high elevation, the car will be a bit slowe

Re: [MBZ] SDL accelleration from a stop

2006-04-11 Thread Bob Rentfro
Peter typed: "Welcome to our world. Very dangerous car to lend to the uninitiated, they try to rush across an intersection with a beer truck approaching at 50 MPH. Say good bye.." Not being a turbo driver, I've gotten into the habit over the years of actually taking off just as the

Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread Loren Faeth
Amen Herr Doktor! I'd consider the 50-100K boots on a car i was going to sell or retire within 2-3 years. Otherwise, I'd buy the real McCoy from Rusty. Loren Faeth Lotsa MBs I have had to replace only 2-3 axle halves/boots in the 42 years I've been driving Mercedes. That's 22 different car

Re: [MBZ] hello?

2006-04-11 Thread Bob Rentfro
Each year, since 1982, I've got my taxes done on my birthday (2/13). My accountant is a dear friend. We spend 15 minutes doing taxes and several hours visiting. The twist this year is that his partner (read "life partner" and "business partner") who has moved down here from Colorado took a liki

Re: [MBZ] SDL accelleration from a stop

2006-04-11 Thread Peter T . Arnold
Welcome to our world. Very dangerous car to lend to the uninitiated, they try to rush across an intersection with a beer truck approaching at 50 MPH. Say good bye.. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 1987 300SDL 240KMI 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 190Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger

Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread Jim Cathey
So at the end for about $400 you can do all four boots. I'm thinking you have to weigh this against the other options: New axles: $? Anyone know what that costs please reply. Rebuilt axles: $? Anyone know what that costs please reply. And used axles, something like $12 each at the U-Pul

Re: [MBZ] SDL accelleration from a stop

2006-04-11 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > my '86sdl with 225kmiles has a slow start up from standing still...almost= as if i push down and then wait for the next chapter... > = > very good accelleration after the rpm's go up, great mileage, and this pr= oblem happens mostly after the car is well warmed up... T

Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread Marshall Booth
Dennis Perkins wrote: This site has the gun for $234.75. http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/ARA-FB5000PK.html You will also need four boots. In the article the boots were the same no each end. It showed the FB3000 boot. They are on sale at this site for $10.80 each. http://thetoolwar

Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread Rick Knoble
New axles: $? Anyone know what that costs please reply. Rebuilt axles: $? Anyone know what that costs please reply. The other thing to remember is that rear boots tend to wear much longer than front wheel drive boots that must flex with the front wheels turning. May Marshall would like t

Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread Dennis Perkins
This site has the gun for $234.75. http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/ARA-FB5000PK.html You will also need four boots. In the article the boots were the same no each end. It showed the FB3000 boot. They are on sale at this site for $10.80 each. http://thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MAN238.h

Re: [MBZ] hello?

2006-04-11 Thread Christopher McCann
everyone's doing their taxes. Chris Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: anyone out there??? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work ___ http://www.striplin.net For new

Re: [MBZ] 300 timing chain update

2006-04-11 Thread Rusty Cullens
It is part # 000 158 14 35 and sells for $2.40 a meter. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of hue wong Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 3:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 300 timing chain update So, just got the timing chain from

Re: [MBZ] Parts needed for 1978 107

2006-04-11 Thread Barry Stark
Don - I suggest having your friend give Nick at AND Automotive a call. Nick's business is buying wrecked 107s and parting them out. He likely has what is needed and very likely the right color as well. He is located in Wilmington,CA near the LA harbor. (310)830-0604. If he doesn't have the door pan

[MBZ] 300 timing chain update

2006-04-11 Thread hue wong
So, just got the timing chain from Rusty today. tomorrow will put it in and adjust the valves... I also got my mightyvac today to start running through the vacume system (shifts hard, engine runs after shut off) Does anyone know what the standard size is for mercedes vacume line. None of my m

Re: [MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread Dave M.
Kevin, First a little clarification, then on to your problems. In the 124.133/.193, the high speed only runs at temps over 105C. The switch is on top of the engine at the water outlet. The low speed only runs when AC refrigerant pressure exceeds 16 or 20 bar, depending if you have the old green or

Re: [MBZ] Parts needed for 1978 107

2006-04-11 Thread Jim Cathey
soon. Does anybody have door skins including the cardboard backing for both doors. The previous owner cut holes in them for speakers and they look like crap. The interior is black. If anyone has seats in good shape he would purchase those as well. SL interior parts aren't always easy to come

Re: [MBZ] hello?

2006-04-11 Thread BillR
No me. I'm in here. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 1:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] hello? anyone out there??? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD

[MBZ] cost of diesel

2006-04-11 Thread dieselbenz24
"The EIA has released its forecasts for prices for various markets. It says U.S. motorists can expect to pay an average $2.62 a gallon at the pump this summer, 25 cents more than last year. Retail diesel prices are forecast to average $2.62 a gallon, up 21 cents from a year earlier. This year, r

Re: [MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread Marshall Booth
The relays are all identified in the ETM Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I may be wrong (probably am) but IIRC the aux fan only comes on when the AC is on. At least I'm pretty sure that was the way it was on my 78. In 124/201s the aux fan comes on when AC pressure is high OR when engine coolant temp exceeds 100-105 deg. C. The resistor

[MBZ] Parts needed for 1978 107

2006-04-11 Thread Donald Snook
I have a friend who bought a 1978 450SL and has decided to make it as nice as possible. He bought a turd for $2000 and is sinking money into it fast. Mechanically it is sound, but he is trying to fix it up. He has already spent $2000 on paint work and will be redoing the seats soon. Does anybod

Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread Dave Wakin
Here is one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Astoria-Rapid-Flexx-CV-Boot-Gun-NEW-NEVER-USED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34999QQitemZ4628646042QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW - Original Message - From: "Russ Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Andrew, thanks for the offer. I need to get this and a bunch of other stuff that I've been saving up for a Rusty order. If I wasn't concerned about getting this in a hurry I'd take you up on the offer. ...Kevin andrew strasfogel said: > I have a temp. switch really cheep if that's what you need.

Re: [MBZ] hello?

2006-04-11 Thread Bob Rentfro
Yes... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:54 AM Subject: [MBZ] hello? anyone out there??? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,0

Re: [MBZ] hello?

2006-04-11 Thread Dave Wakin
I'm not here either :) - Original Message - From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] hello? Luther Gulseth wrote: anyone out there??? NO Marshall -- Marshall Booth (

Re: [MBZ] hello?

2006-04-11 Thread Marshall Booth
Luther Gulseth wrote: anyone out there??? NO Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

Re: [MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have a temp. switch really cheep if that's what you need. On 4/11/06, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 4/11/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > Replace the temp switch if shorting it makes the fan run! When the AC > > turns on and pressure rises to 250-280

Re: [MBZ] ATF and lighting issues

2006-04-11 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Sunil, > When I changed my ATF last week I had to put in almost *exactly* 6 qt= s = > (maybe a tablespoon more) to fill it properly - and I filled it to the up= per = > third of the dipstick - but not to the very top mark. If it;s showing t= oo = > full I susp

[MBZ] hello?

2006-04-11 Thread Luther Gulseth
anyone out there??? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work

Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread Russ Williams
Johnny try here they have the boots & gun. http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/manufacturers-astoria-2000.html Russ W. John Berryman wrote: On Apr 11, 2006, at 12:19 AM, Dennis Perkins wrote: I came upon an article that shows how to repack CV joints. I have heard in other places and in this

Re: [MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 4/11/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Replace the temp switch if shorting it makes the fan run! When the AC > turns on and pressure rises to 250-280 psi, the fan should also run at > slower speed (unless the big resistor is burned out). > > I've attached an electrical diagram

Re: [MBZ] ATF and lighting issues

2006-04-11 Thread l02turner
Hi Sunil, When I changed my ATF last week I had to put in almost *exactly* 6 qts (maybe a tablespoon more) to fill it properly - and I filled it to the upper third of the dipstick - but not to the very top mark. If it;s showing too full I suspect you need to cycle thru gears (as you did) a

Re: [MBZ] palindromes

2006-04-11 Thread Bob Rentfro
I believe sometime in the past 10 years or so they (whomever "they" are) had talked of changing the designation of Rt 666, which goes north out of Gallup, New Mexico, to something else. I do know, however, that when 666 gets into Colorado it becomes 160. That is a beautiful but strange stretch

Re: [MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread Jim Cathey
Last night, with the key in the run position, I shorted the pins on the temperature sensor on thermostat housing and the fan came on as it should. (Didn't sound great, but it hasn't run in months either.) I did the same with the pins on the high pressure switch and again the fan ran as expected

Re: [MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread Kevin J. Slater
On Tue, 11 Apr 2006, Marshall Booth wrote: > Kevin J. Slater wrote: > > Folks, > > > > I have a few problems with my 1987 300TD and I could really use some list > > wisdom tracking them down. > > > > Last night, with the key in the run position, I shorted the pins on the > > temperature sensor o

Re: [MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread l02turner
I may be wrong (probably am) but IIRC the aux fan only comes on when the AC is on. At least I'm pretty sure that was the way it was on my 78. Now,... for the experts to let us know the *rest* of the story. ;-) Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes

2006-04-11 Thread tom savage
Craig McCluskey wrote: I have seen some odometer palindromes recently: I'll see one this evening: 333,333 Tom '82 300D 333,297

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Breather Hose; WAS: 350sdl glow plugs --- More fun and games.

2006-04-11 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 11, 2006, at 7:47 AM, ANGELO GIAIMO wrote: John, You had troubles on the TSP a few weeks ago? How did you make out? Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS I plead not guilty and got a court date. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread Marshall Booth
Kevin J. Slater wrote: > Folks, > = > I have a few problems with my 1987 300TD and I could really use some list > wisdom tracking them down. > = > The foremost, and the one I've forgotten about since the last warm days of > last fall, is that my auxillary fan never comes on. On the way home from

[MBZ] Cooling problem with my 87 300TD

2006-04-11 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Folks, I have a few problems with my 1987 300TD and I could really use some list wisdom tracking them down. The foremost, and the one I've forgotten about since the last warm days of last fall, is that my auxillary fan never comes on. On the way home from work last evening (outside temperature ar

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Breather Hose; WAS: 350sdl glow plugs --- More fun and games.

2006-04-11 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
From: John Berryman wrote: Its normal, the crankcase is vented to keep things like dipsticks from flying through the air. It affects the running of the engine too. > Would that be symptomatic of Blowby - or is that normal? > > Thanks > > -Dave Walton Hey John, That's what my initia

Re: [MBZ] A /8 that really is worth ten grand

2006-04-11 Thread mykd1
can you say "pimp my mercedes" 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:06:21 -0500 Subject: [MBZ] A /8

Re: [MBZ] palindromes

2006-04-11 Thread Zoltan Finks
In a different direction: Has anyone noticed that in years past, license plates with the number 666 were not issued, and now they are? I assume that this sequence of digits was not allowed to be issued, much like profane words were, and are, not allowed. But something has apparently changed. Brian

Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 11, 2006, at 12:19 AM, Dennis Perkins wrote: I came upon an article that shows how to repack CV joints. I have heard in other places and in this article that rebuilt MB CV joints have an inherent weakness because when they are rebuilt they are machined, which takes off the surface

Re: [MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 11, 2006, at 12:19 AM, Dennis Perkins wrote: I came upon an article that shows how to repack CV joints. I have heard in other places and in this article that rebuilt MB CV joints have an inherent weakness because when they are rebuilt they are machined, which takes off the surface

[MBZ] Repacking CV joints

2006-04-11 Thread Dennis Perkins
I came upon an article that shows how to repack CV joints. I have heard in other places and in this article that rebuilt MB CV joints have an inherent weakness because when they are rebuilt they are machined, which takes off the surface hardening on the original joints. If this is true (mine l

Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

2006-04-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:42:50 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-Diesel-19 > >86-300SDL-Turbo-4dr-Black-stretch-sedan-MB-182k_W0QQitemZ4628920340QQc > >ategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > It probably would be worth i

Re: [MBZ] oh geez

2006-04-11 Thread Sunil Hari
and he wants $1500? Maybe it's worth $150. greedy jerks. On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-mercedes-250-se_W0QQitemZ4629601756QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 3

Re: [MBZ] 300SD oil cooler line

2006-04-11 Thread Bruce Lulfs
When removing the motor mount I am not clear on just what to take out. Should I remove the 4 bolts on the mount and engine and totally remove the engine mount? I have the oil lines off I just need to know what and how to remove on the mount to get the oil lines out of the car. Thanks Bruce -

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

2006-04-11 Thread Hendrik Riessen
That is not to say a K-jet M110 was fitted to this particular car. Hendrik with crappy grammar and other problems - Original Message - From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 12:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

2006-04-11 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I am pretty sure most/all 114/115's with fuel injection used the D-jet. K-jet came in with the 123's. Mercedes did use a pure mechanical injection system much like a diesel injection system in 50's and 60's. Hendrik who knows 3/4 of bugger all - Original Message - From: "David Brodbec

[MBZ] cheap 2.5 turbo

2006-04-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-Mercedes-300D-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ8055232104QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250

[MBZ] oh geez

2006-04-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-mercedes-250-se_W0QQitemZ4629601756QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69

Re: [MBZ] ATF and lighting issues

2006-04-11 Thread OK Don
I have one of those orange tubing/roller hand cranked pumps from Ace Hardware that does a nice job for $10 - $15. > > Also, if the fluid level is too high, do you know an easy way to extract > > excess fluid? > > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or b

Re: [MBZ] ATF and lighting issues

2006-04-11 Thread David Brodbeck
Sunil Hari wrote: When I changed the ATF in my 92 300D this weekend, I drained ~6L out of the pain and torque converter. I put in 5.5L, cycled through the shift lever positions, and I'm reading it as way way high. Do I need to wait for the fluid to settle down, or have I done something wrong?

Re: [MBZ] You Leave for a Week .....

2006-04-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:13:02 -0400 "Ed Booher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just got home from a week long trip to TN . and the cyber post > office could barely get my mailbox door closed from all the mail. Joy > of Joy in catching up That's why I turned delivery off while I was a week

Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

2006-04-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That last one I sold, heck, I cant remember how much it went for, not as much as this one though, and it was much nicer. OK Don wrote: $3000 to $5000 ??? Mine was $3000 because the clear coat is peeling and the A/C shut off after a few minutes - in July -- --- -- - On 4/10/06, Crai

Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

2006-04-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
about $2k for this one. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:52:37 -0500 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's a rare "one dent only" SDL! Sheesh - already more than I paid for mine --- no dents but peeling clear coat. On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

2006-04-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It probably would be worth it if it didnt have that huge dent. Assuming of course it doesnt have a bad head. Im thinking I need another SDL, a cheap one. OK Don wrote: It's a rare "one dent only" SDL! Sheesh - already more than I paid for mine --- no dents but peeling clear coat. On 4/10/

Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

2006-04-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
This one is beat up. Sunil Hari wrote: $3000 for a 300SDL? I didn't think that was unreasonable, esp at 182Kmi. On 4/10/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-Diesel- 1986-300SDL-Turbo-4dr-Black-stretch-sedan-MB- 182k_W0QQitemZ4

Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

2006-04-11 Thread OK Don
$3000 to $5000 ??? Mine was $3000 because the clear coat is peeling and the A/C shut off after a few minutes - in July -- --- -- - On 4/10/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:52:37 -0500 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > It's a rare "one dent

Re: [MBZ] No dim or fog lights

2006-04-11 Thread Jim Cathey
occasion to drive it in the dark. I replaced all fuses when I got it, but swapped out the two for the dim/fog lights with the two for the brights just to check. Replaced the light bulbs also. They still don't work. All other lights work with the exception of a turn and rear light which I assume

Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

2006-04-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:52:37 -0500 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's a rare "one dent only" SDL! Sheesh - already more than I paid > for mine --- no dents but peeling clear coat. > > On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Ben

[MBZ] No dim or fog lights

2006-04-11 Thread Alan Duff
The dim and fog lights on my '83 300D do not work. The bright lights do. I just got the car a few weeks ago and sorting out some issues. Removed the instrument cluster to fix the odometer and swap out the fuel/temp/oil pressure gauge. Not sure if they worked when I got the car as I didn't have

Re: [MBZ] W140 steering pulsing when cold?

2006-04-11 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 10, 2006, at 5:43 PM, dave walton wrote: My 94 S350 has started showing some steering problems when cold. There is a pulsating moaning sound as you turn. You can feel the pulsating through the steering wheel. It changes pitch with the engine speed. It is maybe slightly harder to tur

Re: [MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today)

2006-04-11 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 10, 2006, at 3:54 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Maybe I should put it up on eBay! -- Jim If it looks like Christ or Barney or ... some collector would pay sick money for it. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Breather Hose; WAS: 350sdl glow plugs --- More fun and games.

2006-04-11 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 10, 2006, at 2:39 PM, dave walton wrote: Would that be symptomatic of Blowby - or is that normal? Thanks -Dave Walton Its normal, the crankcase is vented to keep things like dipsticks from flying through the air. It affects the running of the engine too. Johnny B. I Mac Therefor

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

2006-04-11 Thread David Brodbeck
Hendrik Riessen wrote: Oooh yeah the fantastic D-jetronic system, not so bad if you can work on it yourself but take it to a mechanic and you can kiss your retirement fund goodbye. - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It should have the higher compressi