Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2006-05-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 5/2/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jim F. wrote: "I have a 94 Bravada with 180,000 miles on the 4.3, and the Northstar is supposed to be a direct bolt up to the 4L60E automatic. Meanwhile, I will just enjoy running it on the engine stand Pictures coming later." Are you

Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

2006-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Thanks Marshall, I'd already put in a request to Potomac German, put one in to Silver Star as well. Checking Craigslist now for a cheapo hoopty to get me through while waiting. -Curt Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: > Talked to my Indy today, turns out

Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
Curt Raymond wrote: Talked to my Indy today, turns out the IP spat out a little piece of metal. Sounds like something broke inside there. So I NEED a used IP, where to buy where to buy? Need suggestions. I'm on digest, please email me direct also. http://www.mbpartsonline.com/ http://www.si

[MBZ] Want Ad

2006-05-02 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. Ad reads:- 1987 Mercedes 300D Turbo. 6cyl. 3.0L diesel 273K mi. Body and int in good cond. Trans nds rebuild. Gd parts car or fix trans & drive it. $750/obo: (Center Ossipee, NH) 603-539-3884. NO Affiliation etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel fleet reduction underway.

Re: [MBZ] Way, way wrong

2006-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
LOL!! The "naivete" of desperate car sellers never ceases to amaze me. On 5/2/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dan Weeks wrote: > There was the 1970 Peugeot 404 wagon I test drove for about 25 yards. > When I hit the brakes--going about 10 mph--the frame snapped in two > right unde

Re: [MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

2006-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond
82Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 > 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) > -- next part -- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: 61795RackDamp.JPG > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 13768 bytes > Desc: not available > Ur

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagons

2006-05-02 Thread Jim Cathey
Still no chance of you selling me the taillights huh Jim?? ;-) 'fraid not, not until my wife absolutely, definitely, beyond any possibility of error, wins the contest! And I'm more persistent than she is. (She's just as stubborn, but I have more patience.) -- Jim

[MBZ] Used 190D injection pump

2006-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Talked to my Indy today, turns out the IP spat out a little piece of metal. Sounds like something broke inside there. So I NEED a used IP, where to buy where to buy? Need suggestions. I'm on digest, please email me direct also. Thanks Curt -

Re: [MBZ] Found some old MB manuals

2006-05-02 Thread l02turner
I have the 123 and 108 Picture Parts Catalogues. MB used to give them away to owners - then started charging $5 IIRC before stopping selling them at all. They contain the parts diagrams the Parts Counter people use to look up P/Ns. Of course, the microfishe used to have the parts diargams as w

Re: [MBZ] Something Burnin? and Why I love my W126. (1990 350SDL)

2006-05-02 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
Marshall, I do oil changes every 3K mils w/ 7 qt of Mobil Delvac 1300 dino oil. I wait for the oil level light to go on prior to adding oil and dump in a qt. I'll hit the 3K mark before the light comes on for the 3'rd time. And yes, if it's all high-speed highway driving, I'll have to add that 3

Re: [MBZ] Jag reliability

2006-05-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Actually it's like the old jag joke says-hard to hit something when you're behind a wrecker most of the time. (At least pre Ford electrics.) Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI One thing I have noticed. NO JAGS AT THE PnP! Not a one! must be

Re: [MBZ] Way, way wrong

2006-05-02 Thread David Brodbeck
Dan Weeks wrote: There was the 1970 Peugeot 404 wagon I test drove for about 25 yards. When I hit the brakes--going about 10 mph--the frame snapped in two right under my feet. It was . . . a bit rusty. I got out right there and walked away, leaving the owner reciting a string of words I'd neve

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2006-05-02 Thread kayoooh @ gmail
>Message: 20 >Date: Tue, 02 May 2006 01:56:39 -0700 >From: "Chase Kaufman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [MBZ] Carfax Please >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed > >Hello everyone, > >I found this SEC in the classifides, listed as being ri

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagons

2006-05-02 Thread Jeff Zedic
Still no chance of you selling me the taillights huh Jim?? ;-) Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

2006-05-02 Thread Potter, Tom E
If it is metric, does it cool only in degrees C? Is there an adapter to make it cool in degrees F? :) Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 10:08 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: R

Re: [MBZ] Found some old MB manuals

2006-05-02 Thread Richard Hattaway
They sell on Ebay for $5-$40 depending, maybe more on a good day. Some of them are actually good to use, some are worthless. If it has pictures and *real* part numbers, like 108-34-01-01 as opposed to catalog numbers, then they are useful. Otherwise, they are a nice picture book to show your dea

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

2006-05-02 Thread Rusty Cullens
$252.00 from Rusty. You do NOT want a reman, they suck. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MICHAEL ESH Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 7:05 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD Good Morning Everyone, What can I ex

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagons

2006-05-02 Thread Jim Cathey
I also much prefer the styling of the 124 especially now that I have my Euro lights in. I've got a Jones on for a 124 diesel wagon, especially since the wrecked one came to live in our woods. Viewed from the right angle, it's a nice looking car! But I'd take a 123 if that's what turned up firs

Re: [MBZ] Fast Glow Plugs

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
andrew strasfogel wrote: > Speaking of glow plugs, her 1985 300CD now stalls out upon initial > ignition. Fuel filers are clean and changed regularly, but the glowplugs > are original since 1998 and 30K miles. Do they need to be > checked/replaced? Or should I first run a can of diesel purge thr

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagons

2006-05-02 Thread Jeff Zedic
Not sure of handling but the ride is certainly better in a 124. Not to mention fuel efficiency, ergonomics, cold starting,and interior noise and design. You really should try a 124 they are VASTLY superior to the 123. And that's not meant to denigrate the wonderful 123TD. I also much prefer

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull

2006-05-02 Thread kevin kraly
The 280E was a W123 sedan IIRC, Sure it wasn't a 280SE W126? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela

Re: [MBZ] Fast Glow Plugs

2006-05-02 Thread LT Don
Bob -- You do not have to install the relay that comes with the kit, if you are willing to forego the afterglow function. I am still using the stock relay after conversion. and it works just fine. On 5/1/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I can't find the fast glow plugs on Rusty's pag

Re: [MBZ] Fast Glow Plugs

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
Bob Rentfro wrote: I can't find the fast glow plugs on Rusty's page. Am I losing it? What would they run for my car? (the Sr. moments are getting more frequent) CALL Rusty and ask for either the Bosch or Beru conversion kit (and one spare plug since the kit comes with 4 plugs). Marshall --

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
R A Bennell wrote: And does G-05 mean something or not? For example, it has been said the Prestone is not approved. Does Prestone have a G-05 designation or not? If it does, then what does the designation mean or not mean? G-05 is/was the actual Mercedes anti-freeze formula (not just the spe

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 01 May 2006 23:06:51 -0400 Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OK Don wrote: What? THREE choices of anti-freeze? Now I don't know whether the earth is flat, round, or dodecahedron! There have been nearly a dozen brands available in Europe, but until about

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
MICHAEL ESH wrote: Good Morning Everyone, What can I expect to pay for a new or rebuilt AC Compressor for my 81 300SD. I have read in previous posts GM compressors will work. Is there an part # I need? I am putting an order together for Rusty, is this an item he could supply or am I better of

Re: [MBZ] Something Burnin? and Why I love my W126. (1990 350SDL)

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
ANGELO GIAIMO wrote: Kaleb, What do you base your diagnosis on? Head was off 75K ago for a head gasket. No signs of bent rods at that time, and oil consumption has only increased a little since then.. Not denying it COULD be, though. Once a rod bends, it's usual for the oil consumption to i

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Gary Hurst
so the answer is to get a ford?? (sorry, couldn't resist :( ) On 5/1/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OK Don wrote: > What? THREE choices of anti-freeze? > Now I don't know whether the earth is flat, round, or dodecahedron! There have been nearly a dozen brands available in Eu

[MBZ] Found some old MB manuals

2006-05-02 Thread Mike Canfield
Hey all. Stumbled across a bit of MB treasure today. Found a couple old parts breakdown manuals. Here is what is on the covers: 12 800 MERCEDES-BENZ Type 250S - 250 SE - 280 S - 280 SE - 280 SEL (Model 108) Catalog A 197

Re: [MBZ] Something Burnin? and Why I love my W126. (1990 350SDL)

2006-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It could be anything but the most likely problem is the rods with that engine. It doesnt take very many miles at all for them to bend. One day they could be fine, the next they are not. In the 60x engines, if oil usages is more than about 1 qt in 5k miles, something is wrong. ANGELO GIAIMO

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
There are a couple of those AR people I can think of off the top of my head. Loren Faeth wrote: That's being AR Craig, but then you are in IT, so AR is a prerequisite! Among our group, I started handing out AR awards annually. We had to quit because one guy got the award for life. He won

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull

2006-05-02 Thread John Ervine
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Waana bet? You missed the key word in the subject line. Euro. small bumpers, flat head lights, big straight six. 126 in the id plate number. There was no Euro 280E w126. There was a 280SE, though... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+km

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

2006-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You just have to make sure the compressor is metric, and designed to run upside down. a GM compressor just turned upside down to fit will not last long. MICHAEL ESH wrote: Good Morning Everyone, What can I expect to pay for a new or rebuilt AC Compressor for my 81 300SD. I have read in pre

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2006-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 Series 560SEC VIN WDBCA45D2GA230428 Body Style 2 Door Coupe Country of Manufacture Germany Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description WDBCA45D2GA230428 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found V

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull

2006-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I need a fuel distributor. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a 1981 280E, Euro 126 body at the local Picknpull. I pulled the headlights and sold them already. It has one of those forged two piece hitches on it, really neat and tucked well away. So well tucked that I am not going to try

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull

2006-05-02 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 5/2/2006 6:44:55 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The 280E was a W123 sedan IIRC, not a W126 Waana bet? You missed the key word in the subject line. Euro. small bumpers, flat head lights, big straight six. 126 in the id plate number. R

Re: [MBZ] Oil leak in front of engine

2006-05-02 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 5/2/2006 6:25:48 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: EPC shows a washer, N000125 010518, between the adjuster & block and 2 washers, N000137 010201 & N912004 014100, under the bolt head. joe Fix the bolt so everything is tight and properly spaced

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull

2006-05-02 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 5/2/2006 4:58:00 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There is a PnP in Chandler? I only know of the ones on Broadway. Yup, Formerly, the ALL American Auto Wreckers, many times rated the best wrecker in the USA, it is now part PicknPull and part

Re: [MBZ] Something Burnin? and Why I love my W126. (1990 350SDL)

2006-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Kaleb is the Eeyor of the list. All gloom and doom and $500 bills. On 5/2/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'll give you $250! ~I'll give you $50. If it is Smoke silver, I will give you $100 Top that ~Kaleb! ~ ~At 07:41 AM 5/2/2006, you wrote: ~>Kaleb, ~> ~>What do you base

Re: [MBZ] Oil leak in front of engine

2006-05-02 Thread Jim Cathey
Problem; Oil appears to be leaking at a very slow rate (uses about a quart and 1/2 between changes) from the bolt that holds the alternator tension adjuster to the block. The bolt is tight as it will go and there is about a 3/8" play between the block the adjuster and the > bolt. Is this a b

Re: [MBZ] Are these cars worth all the effort

2006-05-02 Thread Jim Cathey
I can understand why some people might like to be buried in their cars when they die. Kind of like being buried with a favorite toy, or an emperor being buried with loyal servants, or something like that. Geo Metro drivers _also_ might be buried in their cars, but in that case it's more the gr

Re: [MBZ] Fast Glow Plugs

2006-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Speaking of glow plugs, her 1985 300CD now stalls out upon initial ignition. Fuel filers are clean and changed regularly, but the glowplugs are original since 1998 and 30K miles. Do they need to be checked/replaced? Or should I first run a can of diesel purge through the system? On 5/2/06, Jim

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull

2006-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
The 280E was a W123 sedan IIRC, not a W126. On 5/2/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jim, There is a PnP in Chandler? I only know of the ones on Broadway. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 9:38 PM S

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

2006-05-02 Thread Jim Cathey
What can I expect to pay for a new or rebuilt AC Compressor for my 81 300SD. I have read in previous posts GM compressors will work. IIRC, there are right-side-up and upside-down R4 compressors out there, something to do with the internal oil pickup. Make sure you get the right one! 'Lefties

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagons

2006-05-02 Thread John Ervine
andrew strasfogel wrote: I appreciate your enthusiasm but could you be more specific? In what categories is the 124 wagon superior to the 123? Handling, power, fuel economy. That's just a few on the top of the list. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?

2006-05-02 Thread John Berryman
On May 1, 2006, at 9:27 PM, Joe Knight wrote: Anybody think of any serious downside to this approach? joe No. I think it's a great idea. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagons

2006-05-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Gents, I appreciate your enthusiasm but could you be more specific? In what categories is the 124 wagon superior to the 123? On 5/1/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: > Jeff Zedic wrote: >> Andrew, >> >> I have used both a 123 and a 124 for my work which part

Re: [MBZ] 83' 300D alignment/worn out?

2006-05-02 Thread Jim Cathey
It's only on one spot of the tire (maybe 6-10 inches in length) Which also doesn't look terribly smooth(round) and happens to coincide with a bulge in the sidewall that's been there since I got the car...this crappy spare which is not the same size and was never balanced rides much smoother (n

Re: [MBZ] Fast Glow Plugs

2006-05-02 Thread Jim Cathey
connecting wiring - you' re going from a series connection to a parallel connection - where before you'd get maybe 10v at #4 GP, then 8 at #4, 6v at #2 and maybe, MAYBE, 3v at #1, you'll get equal voltage to all 4 GPs and the new style GPs heat up faster. The curve in the WSM shows them getting

Re: [MBZ] Something Burnin? and Why I love my W126. (1990 350SDL)

2006-05-02 Thread Luther Gulseth
I'll give you $250! ~I'll give you $50. If it is Smoke silver, I will give you $100 Top that ~Kaleb! ~ ~At 07:41 AM 5/2/2006, you wrote: ~>Kaleb, ~> ~>What do you base your diagnosis on? Head was off 75K ago for a head ~>gasket. No signs of bent rods at that time, and oil consumption has onl

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

2006-05-02 Thread Trampas
Replaced mine with on from a 1985 chevy pick up. I got it from Advance for about $100. That was last year and all is still good. Note that I had to remove the clutch and turn the electrical connector to match old compressor. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMA

Re: [MBZ] Oil leak in front of engine

2006-05-02 Thread Joe Knight
EPC shows a washer, N000125 010518, between the adjuster & block and 2 washers, N000137 010201 & N912004 014100, under the bolt head. joe

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?

2006-05-02 Thread Joe Knight
Can't remember the last time anyone, or even dogs, were in the back seat of that car, so I guess the obvious solution's been staring me in the face waiting to be recognized all along. Thx. joe

Re: [MBZ] Something Burnin? and Why I love my W126. (1990 350SDL)

2006-05-02 Thread Loren Faeth
I'll give you $50. If it is Smoke silver, I will give you $100 Top that Kaleb! At 07:41 AM 5/2/2006, you wrote: Kaleb, What do you base your diagnosis on? Head was off 75K ago for a head gasket. No signs of bent rods at that time, and oil consumption has only increased a little since then

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

2006-05-02 Thread Potter, Tom E
It is the same Frigidaire R4 compressor that is used on some GM vehicles. Check the number on your compressor. This topic has surfaced before and the number is in the archives somewhere, I'm sure. I was advised by knowledgeable A/C technicians to get a new compressor as the rebuilt ones tended to

Re: [MBZ] Something Burnin? and Why I love my W126. (1990 350SDL)

2006-05-02 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
Kaleb, What do you base your diagnosis on? Head was off 75K ago for a head gasket. No signs of bent rods at that time, and oil consumption has only increased a little since then.. Not denying it COULD be, though. Or do you just want my car? KALEB STRIPLIN wrote: >sorry dude, but you have b

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Loren Faeth
That's being AR Craig, but then you are in IT, so AR is a prerequisite! Among our group, I started handing out AR awards annually. We had to quit because one guy got the award for life. He won it all the time, but he pulled on AR event that caused us to give him the AR award for life! I

Re: [MBZ] Fast Glow Plugs

2006-05-02 Thread l02turner
Bob wrote:< What would they run for my car?>>> Hi Bob, I bought the 4 cylinder kit a couple of years ago for $84 - but it may have increased by now. It comes with the wiring, 4 or 5 pencil type GPs and a relay - which you won't need as it's for earlier W114/115 cars. Just remove the old GPs

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

2006-05-02 Thread Loren Faeth
Rusty had a sale on em last fall. Give him a call and see what he will do. If you plan to keep the car, you are better off to buy new. They tend to last longer. At 06:04 AM 5/2/2006, you wrote: Good Morning Everyone, What can I expect to pay for a new or rebuilt AC Compressor for my 81 30

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh, gettin worse

2006-05-02 Thread Loren Faeth
Great point! One of mine broke, and I replaced all of them, and the clips. At 10:41 PM 5/1/2006, you wrote: 60x engines have fairly fragile injection lines. If the "leak at the seal" on either end, you must replace them, they are in fact cracked. Replace all the plastic clips that hold them do

Re: [MBZ] Way, way wrong

2006-05-02 Thread Dan Weeks
There was the 1970 Peugeot 404 wagon I test drove for about 25 yards. When I hit the brakes--going about 10 mph--the frame snapped in two right under my feet. It was . . . a bit rusty. I got out right there and walked away, leaving the owner reciting a string of words I'd never heard before.

Re: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull

2006-05-02 Thread Bob Rentfro
Jim, There is a PnP in Chandler? I only know of the ones on Broadway. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 9:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull There is a 1981 280E, Euro 126 body at th

[MBZ] Manuals W126 and W140 For Sale

2006-05-02 Thread James Zavesky
List Members I have duplicates of these ORIGINAL Mercedes paper manuals and thought I'd offer them to the list before I put them on Ebay later tonight. There are three manuals total. Condition of the three varies from better than fair/excellent to immaculalte/unused condition. Pictures available.

[MBZ] AC Compressor 81 300SD

2006-05-02 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Good Morning Everyone, What can I expect to pay for a new or rebuilt AC Compressor for my 81 300SD. I have read in previous posts GM compressors will work. Is there an part # I need? I am putting an order together for Rusty, is this an item he could supply or am I better off buying local? I

Re: [MBZ] Oil leak in front of engine

2006-05-02 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Thanks Don, I will give the shorter bolt a try along with locktite or a copper crush washer and see if it helps. Mike - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 10:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil le

Re: [MBZ] "Way, way wrong"

2006-05-02 Thread Levi Smith
I would guess that's how it drove normally as far as the boost goes. Until the last maybe 10 years, most turbo'd gas cars had what's known as "turbo lag", meaning you didn't have much power until the turbo kicked in (frequently around 3000rpms), and at the point it really kicks in! (: I had a 91

[MBZ] Carfax Please

2006-05-02 Thread Chase Kaufman
Hello everyone, I found this SEC in the classifides, listed as being right near me. I wanted to take a look at it but just would love a carfax before I do. Thanks so much in advance! WDBCA45D2GA230428

[MBZ] Stll more hitch

2006-05-02 Thread Neil Page
Hi Joe, I have just picked up a message you wrote on MBZ as I am looking for the detachable tow hitch for a Oris tow bar fitted to my 200te. Would you still have it and would you like to sale it?? Regards Neil ;-)

Re: [MBZ] Are these cars worth all the effort

2006-05-02 Thread ms . 300SD
Well, you all know how I feel about my car already. But I'll tell you again if you didn't read the other thread. I love my car. It IS worth it, especially when Dear Husband and I have spent a small fraction of what everybody else spends on their SUV units. I feel so safe and protected I c

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?

2006-05-02 Thread Jim Cathey
a spare light tube to plug into the new switch. Anybody think of any serious downside to this approach? Back seat readers will not thank you? Uh - passengers in the back will have to turn on the rear dome light themselves when they drop something? By opening a door! -- Jim

[MBZ] W126 Euro 280E in Chandler PicknPull

2006-05-02 Thread JFreezn
There is a 1981 280E, Euro 126 body at the local Picknpull. I pulled the headlights and sold them already. It has one of those forged two piece hitches on it, really neat and tucked well away. So well tucked that I am not going to try and pull it unless someone has a strong need and will m

Re: [MBZ] Fast Glow Plugs

2006-05-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 1 May 2006 20:47:54 -0700 "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can't find the fast glow plugs on Rusty's page. Am I losing it? > What would they run for my car? > (the Sr. moments are getting more frequent) You have to call him: (800) 741-5252. I bought a set recently for my car,

Re: [MBZ] Jag reliability

2006-05-02 Thread Peter Frederick
I've seen a few, usually wrecked pretty badly. Peter

[MBZ] Fast Glow Plugs

2006-05-02 Thread Bob Rentfro
I can't find the fast glow plugs on Rusty's page. Am I losing it? What would they run for my car? (the Sr. moments are getting more frequent) Bob Rentfro (I think) '77 300D 152K Litchfield Park, AZ From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue May 02 03:49:22 2006 Received: from pop-savannah.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 01 May 2006 23:06:51 -0400 Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK Don wrote: > > What? THREE choices of anti-freeze? > > Now I don't know whether the earth is flat, round, or dodecahedron! > > There have been nearly a dozen brands available in Europe, but until > about 5 years ag

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?

2006-05-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 1 May 2006 18:27:32 -0700 "Joe Knight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Puttin' together a little nuisance parts order I think I've just had a > stroke of genius - or something. I was going to add that 5-hole > switch panel to the order in another attempt to get one that'll allow > me to add

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread OK Don
That reminds me of a true story - when one of my daughters accepted the offer to attend Yale, she got a letter welcoming her to the incoming class, which included students from exotic places such as New Zealand and Oklahoma! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right t

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread OK Don
Quite possibly - my kids all had to write it longhand in school --- On 5/1/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I bet you're the only person in the history of Oklahoma to ever type the word "dodecahedron". Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Bob Rentfro
I bet you're the only person in the history of Oklahoma to ever type the word "dodecahedron". Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 7:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: What? THREE choices of anti-freeze? Now I don't know whether the earth is flat, round, or dodecahedron! There have been nearly a dozen brands available in Europe, but until about 5 years ago, Mercedes branded anti-freeze was the ONLY product that met the Mercerdes requirements.

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread OK Don
What? THREE choices of anti-freeze? Now I don't know whether the earth is flat, round, or dodecahedron! On 5/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: so now we can use peak global? Ok, is it available more than the others? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh, gettin worse

2006-05-02 Thread David Brodbeck
Loren Faeth wrote: I have seen people open injection lines in the field without doing any cleanup. BTDT, on a VW. When I put it back together one of the injectors promptly started nailing, probably due to crud that got in the lines. I learned my lesson. David Brodbeck '83 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] Jag reliability

2006-05-02 Thread Rick Knoble
My local P-N-P has tons of Jags. Very few Benzes tho'. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT - Original Message - From: "redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jag reliability One thing I have

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so now we can use peak global? Ok, is it available more than the others? Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK dude, are you saying there are now other choices besides zerex G-05 and the MB stuff that are approved? What is this global peak stuff? http://www.peakantifreeze.co

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?

2006-05-02 Thread OK Don
Uh - passengers in the back will have to turn on the rear dome light themselves when they drop something? On 5/1/06, Joe Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Puttin' together a little nuisance parts order I think I've just had a stroke of genius - or something. I was going to add that 5-hole swit

Re: [MBZ] Oil leak in front of engine

2006-05-02 Thread OK Don
I don't remember exactly which bolts were involved, but when I removed the compressor bracket, I had to use spacers - some where about half an inch thick - to compensate for the lack of the bracket's thickness. On retrospect - it would have been easier to get a new bolt that was half an inch short

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh, gettin worse

2006-05-02 Thread Loren Faeth
I am assuming the pump on a w201 is the same as those on OM 603, but with fewer delivery valves. First of all, nobody should be "cleaning up" the o rings. The o-rings should be replaced along with the copper seals , and possibly the delivery valve springs. Second, before, and during any wor

Re: [MBZ] Jag reliability

2006-05-02 Thread redghost
One thing I have noticed. NO JAGS AT THE PnP! Not a one! must be some conspiracy. They either rot out before they get hauled off, or somebody will not junkyard the cars. On Saturday, April 29, 2006, at 01:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: <, If it wasn't for the gremlins that plague the elect

Re: [MBZ] Becker Grand Prix Stereo Re-set Code

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: go to the dealer. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - I found a 4 digit number on the Becker Stereo Owners Manual that came with my used 91 300D. Since I bought it from a used car dealer who said "he had a room full of manuals and would out a set together for me" I can

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK dude, are you saying there are now other choices besides zerex G-05 and the MB stuff that are approved? What is this global peak stuff? http://www.peakantifreeze.com/peak_global_lifetime.html Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned qu

Re: [MBZ] Becker Grand Prix Stereo Re-set Code

2006-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
go to the dealer. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - I found a 4 digit number on the Becker Stereo Owners Manual that came with my used 91 300D. Since I bought it from a used car dealer who said "he had a room full of manuals and would out a set together for me" I cannot be sure the code hand

Re: [MBZ] Something Burnin? and Why I love my W126. (1990 350SDL)

2006-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
sorry dude, but you have bent rods. ANGELO GIAIMO wrote: On Mon, 1 May 2006 Jim Cathey asked: How is/was the oil consumption? -- Jim Oil Consumption is about 1 Qt every 1K to 1.5K miles; has not changed in some time. And, Jim Friezen also responded: You have a hole in the top of your

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Question

2006-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK dude, are you saying there are now other choices besides zerex G-05 and the MB stuff that are approved? What is this global peak stuff? Marshall Booth wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: the problem, okey, is that odds are the white stuff cars were just plain better taken care of overall. to my kn

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh, gettin worse

2006-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
maybe a new pump? Curt Raymond wrote: So last week I wrote about how my Indy was worried that my 190D had a "weak" cylinder. Today he calls me and says the more he diddles with the car the worse it runs and the more it points to the IP. He says he took the line from the IP to injector 4 of

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro ?

2006-05-02 Thread Joe Knight
Puttin' together a little nuisance parts order I think I've just had a stroke of genius - or something. I was going to add that 5-hole switch panel to the order in another attempt to get one that'll allow me to add the light range selector switch to the center console when it occurred to me that

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh, gettin worse

2006-05-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt, I like your attitude on this-a basic requirement for these old MB diesels. Good luck tomorrow. Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EM

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2006-05-02 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 2:42 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** *

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagons

2006-05-02 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall Booth wrote: Jeff Zedic wrote: Andrew, I have used both a 123 and a 124 for my work which partly consists of carrying 250kg of sound equipment. The cargo space difference between the two wagons is marginal at most. I did feel there to be a bit more width with the 123 but everything