I think I may be done with having kids. She is talking grandkids now.
That must free me to go scout the University for fresh flesh. Wont
that look great? I can cruise in either green car
On Oct 8, 2006, at 3:37 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
On 10/7/06, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Going
Shucks - I assume you;ve tried the Porsche recyclers like 20th Street, and
the rest?
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net
Weber Carb Info
I just replaced that part on the SDL (603) last weekend. It was
plastic, with a foam tube over it. I also replaced the rubber grommet
into the cam cover. Mine had broken sometime, and the PO had repaired
it by clamping a piece of fuel line across the break. Rusty sent the
new parts. The seeping
True! the 4.2 was a swet sounding engine - until you needed to adjust
the valves.
I alternately called my MGA the poor man's XKE or Vette.
On 10/8/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Speaking of British cars with V8's I once looked into buying a Triumph TR8.
From what I know they
i know everything. ask anybody
On 10/8/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gary can help you study if you attend. What class is it, anatomy?
On 10/8/06, Tarek Elshenawy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I mean its still up in the air, so ill keep you posted. Im pretty sure I
have two tests the
we can have bourbon for if you if it's that important
On 10/8/06, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gary,
With all of this conversation, I wish I could go. Problem is I had to
cancel
because the Jack Daniels annual invitational BBQ is the same weekend.
I humbly request that next year's
That could be a Silver Spur, one of the names I remember on the Rolls.
Shadow? Something like that. Looked like it ought to be
chauffeur-driven.
Very spacious in back.
-- Jim
One word -- Lucas.
On 10/8/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's hard to imagine how the Brits lost their car industry,
--
Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Yes the V8 interceptor overheated too .
the only immensely successful car was the lovely Morris Minor.
regards
mak
- Original Message -
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Absolutely. You shouldn't be embarassed even if it was in the condition of
mine.
Brian
83 240D
On 10/8/06, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
'Cruised with 2 320CDI's in Raleigh yesterday. I was not embarrassed at
all by my 20 yr-old showroom-like 300D.
Wilton
You are welcome.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
arrived today. Thanks Kaleb. I'm off to the golf course.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL,
87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2,
84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D,
I didn't think you were old enough for an SDL. You do know it is an old
man's car don't you? kinda like the Burgundy 80 something to early 90s
buicks, only with a LOT more class and durability
At 03:17 PM 10/8/2006, you wrote:
arrived today. Thanks Kaleb. I'm off to the golf course.
--
I think the Silver Shadow was from the early 70's into the 80's and it was
followed by the Silver Spur. Last time I ever saw one of those was in the
parking lot of a hospital... in a doctors parking spot of course.
Harry
69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles
72 350SL 118,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4
Excellent, any other items to check in a 103 engine/ 126 ?
I would like to go over most replacement items due to age related wear.
Ever so dependable; yesterday the 300se stalled twice in a row on the
overrun
before coming to a stop. Restarted after churning' the starter. I left
it
Not only the valves, but those triple webers were a b*tch to sync. I only knew
one guy who could do it and he did it all by feel
Harry
69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles
72 350SL 118,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Wasn't the Jensen Interceptor the one with the 440 cid Chrysler engine? I have
a 1979 RT buyers guide that shows that one with a 440 cid, not a hemi.. unless
the earlier one came with the hemi
Harry
69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles
72 350SL 118,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
It's more like the family spends the day in the area, plus my Wife is likely
to fly in from Wisconsin to suprise me. I can buy Jack-Daniels anywhere,
even in as far away a place as Atlanta. ;}
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
Quoting Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
we can have bourbon for if you
Hi;I have an 88 ford ranger with 219,000 miles, had temp gauge reading
problem, after changing a bunch of parts, pulled rad. removed both
ends; PERFECT BRAND NEW LOOKING INSIDE; i have always used theCHEAPEST
antifreeze( i read somewhere that ALL antifreeze must meet a min. spec.
for the
the only immensely successful car was the lovely Morris Minor
Seen in Open All Hours.
RLE
HI; 71 Ford LTD ; Mobil oil, NOT M1 no oil using or burning, about 120K
mi
81 Ford LTD ; about 100K mi.
88 FORD Ranger ; 219K mi. very little or no oil usage ford oil then
CHEAPEST ?-MART oil
79 M.B. 240D ; Mystic 15-50 oil, cheap little or no oil usage still
breaking in???
85 M.B. 300D Calif.
Tried repairing my cruise control, re soldering, now it won't even start
to do anything; maybe JIM can respond?; i have repaired, re soldered
climate controls, Ok, Tach. amplifiers (TRANSDUCERS, according to trained
M.B. mech) and a couple of SURFACE mount devices
Steve
M.B. mech. could not believe i replaced center vac. element or repaired
missing connector on center flap; WITHOUT removing the dash!; yes i can
do it have done about 4 times
Steve
Trained M.B. mech, INDY. $60 per hour + his parts were marked up 100% to
300%; maybe his world pac? co. is charging him too much or maybe i am
just lucky finding CHEAPER prices? don't know; they usually say cheap
parts, NOT as good Quality; LOOKING AT parts they are the SAME
brand!
Although getting cooler; i have recharge a completely low A/C unit for
about $38 or less, if no parts are needed; using Freeze 12, last can was
$6.59 ea.; anyone know of supplier that is cheaper than this?; thanks in
advance for everyones help; hope I can help others also with my small bit
of
Hi; just joined Mercedes Benz Club of America; maybe meet some of you at
the Dinners that they have to give get info. help from to others;
hope to get my credentials before next Dinner!! ha!ha!
Steve
And you have a write up somewhere? Since this task is on my to do
list
On 8-Oct-06, at 11:30 PM, Stephen D Murrell wrote:
M.B. mech. could not believe i replaced center vac. element or
repaired
missing connector on center flap; WITHOUT removing the dash!; yes i
can
do it have done
eh, i joined mbca once and they called the FBI on me for suggesting that the
power of the club belongs to the members and not to unelected contractors
and their henchman. I'd keep my distance from these freaks if I were you.
On 10/9/06, Stephen D Murrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi; just
Harry wrote:a total nightmare to work on
I remember when I 1st heard that Rolls welds the head to the block - I knew
tight then a Rolls was not for me. Course, if something went wrong I could
always pull the Rolls engine and drop in a LT1 or something. ;-)
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78
I believe the problem with using non-MB antifreeze in MB engines is it
attacks the alum head components.
Did you ever solve the temp gauge problems in the Ford?
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results
* I got fed up with Mobile-1, can't seem to find their proper diesel
oil, once they changed the name, seems NOONE is carrying it.
I just decided to go back to Delo-400, I can get that at Costco at a
good price and will go back to my 3000 mile changes.
I'm sure Mobile isn't going
I didn't have much trouble with the triple SU's - and I did finish
tuning them by hand/ear - it was the 8 hours flat rate to set the
valves that always got me! Maybe steel doesn't wear in England.
On 10/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not only the valves, but those triple
Although getting cooler; i have recharge a completely low A/C unit for
about $38 or less, if no parts are needed; using Freeze 12, last can
was
$6.59 ea.; anyone know of supplier that is cheaper than this?;
Sportsman's Warehouse?
http://cathey.dogear.com/cwair.html
-- Jim
Tried repairing my cruise control, re soldering, now it won't even
start
to do anything; maybe JIM can respond?; i have repaired, re soldered
Well, I'd say you didn't do it right then. (As the symptoms tend to
speak for themselves. If it works _worse_ after you've gotten done
with it...)
It
I dont think Zippy will be able to figure out them new fangled diesel
engines.
Loren Faeth wrote:
I didn't think you were old enough for an SDL. You do know it is an old
man's car don't you? kinda like the Burgundy 80 something to early 90s
buicks, only with a LOT more class and durability
Thats fine as long as you change it every 2 years.
Stephen D Murrell wrote:
Hi;I have an 88 ford ranger with 219,000 miles, had temp gauge reading
problem, after changing a bunch of parts, pulled rad. removed both
ends; PERFECT BRAND NEW LOOKING INSIDE; i have always used theCHEAPEST
There is a button on the lower left of your keyboard that says Caps Lock
Press it once.
--R
You think that the folks at Jack Daniels will listen to your request
Tom?
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 5:14 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 update
Gary,
With
I am old enough to know that the 126 is probably the best long distance
road car
ever made. Add a good 603 to that and you have a powerful car that get's
descent fuel economy. I plan to install my hitch to this car and find a
wrecked/parts 560 and swap the SLS for my SDL. That'll make it a
Probably not. LOL
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Rusty
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 10:24 AM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 update
You think that the
What fuel economy are you talking? I believe the 603 will out perform the 617
in fuel economy. Plus, this car has the added benefit of more leg room
for the
rear seat AND the reclining rear seat for extra passenger comfort.
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (236 kmi)
'82 300CD (160
on 10/9/06 12:09 PM, Luther at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What fuel economy are you talking? I believe the 603 will out perform the 617
in fuel economy. Plus, this car has the added benefit of more leg room
for the
rear seat AND the reclining rear seat for extra passenger comfort.
Uh, he
In general I prefer ascending fuel economy, rather than descending...it's a
play on words.
On 10/9/06, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What fuel economy are you talking? I believe the 603 will out perform the
617
in fuel economy. Plus, this car has the added benefit of more leg room
for the
Ugh.
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (236 kmi)
'82 300CD (160 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Quoting Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
In general I prefer ascending fuel economy, rather than descending...it's a
play on words.
Aye, Skipper!
I was just ribbing you a lil, The 126 Is the best road (trekking) car ever
made, with the possible exception of the 6.9 and the 600. Welcome to the
SDL club. They are awesome automobiles, whether is descent or ascent, or
level flight attitude.
As for hauling fuel, btdt. In
Gary,
I joined MBCA in 1989 and have stuck with the club in various
sections in various positions.. I am a candidate for a Director at
Large position in this year's election. Results will be known next
Tuesday/Wednesday.
I do agree with you about the state of the club in years past.
Loren F. wrote:
I didn't think you were old enough for an SDL. You do know it is an
old
man's car don't you? kinda like the Burgundy 80 something to early
90s
buicks, only with a LOT more class and durability
Well, I am only 33 and not only would I love an SDL (I have an
From the Times of London driving section:
Used Cars
Times OnlineAugust 28, 2005
Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI
By Jason Dawe of The Sunday Times
In July 2002, having waited six months for the new Mercedes- Benz
E-class to hit the showrooms, I borrowed one. After
my one year in MBCA was during the george murphy/bob beltz/frank barrett
era. watching those guys operate has convinced me that this is not a club i
ever need to be part of. it's possible it was just a bad time and atypical,
but i can't feel comfortable signing up again.
On 10/9/06, Chuck
Stephen D Murrell wrote:
anyone know of this WORLD PAC co. that you must HAVE A RESALE # TO GET
PRICES OR PARTS?? and are THEY that much cheaper?
I'm sure they are much cheaper from Rusty than from your local indy.
Even if you can get a dealer account, probably not worth the hassle
over
Larry,
Answers follow... What section are you in?? If I go thru
your neck of the woods, will definitely let you know. Even if I'm
not elected, next May I'll be driving to the DC area for StarTech in
May from Phoenix...
Take care,
Chuck
Phoenix
On Oct 9, 2006, at 1:16 PM,
Not a bad idea considering they already use a GM's hydramatic
Harry
69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles
72 350SL 118,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 6:59 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:
Hi all,
Looks like I resolved my Zenith 32/40 carb problems, I think. Well I fired her
up on Sunday, and moved her, part of the problem with the carbs, and when I
shut her down There was a spray from the steering pump reservoir top.
When I opened it, the fluid was pink from all the air
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