HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAHHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA
OMG, I need CPR I'm laughing soo hard.
On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 16:54:04 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ok, you got a deal, where should I ship the speakers to?
>
> Zeitgeist wrote:
>
>> Yer in over your head la
On Thu, Oct 12, 2006 at 06:41:42PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> wonder how hard the idler arm and pitman arm is to replace on a GM?
> Will see how much the dealer will charge.
Generally, the pitman arm is a matter of two bolts - one that holds
the drag link to the pitman arm, and one that ho
wonder how hard the idler arm and pitman arm is to replace on a GM?
Will see how much the dealer will charge.
Kevin wrote:
On Thu, Oct 12, 2006 at 06:33:37PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
My new truck is down at the shop, tranny leak, was loosing some coolant,
and a front end noise. Anywa
On Thu, Oct 12, 2006 at 06:33:37PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> My new truck is down at the shop, tranny leak, was loosing some coolant,
> and a front end noise. Anyway, tranny leak, they have some new vented
> dip stick tube, was building pressure blowing fluid out, no big deal.
> Coolant
its VERY rare to see a 123 with heated seats.
Michael Hall wrote:
We have a customer with a 123 coupe with leather HEATED seats. Only coupe
with leather and heat that I know of. Original owner also had a boost
adjustor added the car - you rotated a knob and that controled waste gate
pop press
My new truck is down at the shop, tranny leak, was loosing some coolant,
and a front end noise. Anyway, tranny leak, they have some new vented
dip stick tube, was building pressure blowing fluid out, no big deal.
Coolant leak they said was the turbo coolant line something or other,
and the fro
<>
What about sunspots, maybe? Or a gypsy curse?
RLE
Not without proper diagnoses, those suckers are pricey.
- Original Message -
From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cutting out.Ignition? 103/300se
Replace the fuel pump relay.
Peter
On Oc
My 78 240D originally came with MB Tex but I found a complete leather
interior for $250 from a 85 300D - The leather smell was the only
difference betwen the 2 materials.
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results http://members.ren
hi Kaleb!
thanks for making my point; that's a perfect example of the differing values
different people place on their integrity and trustworthiness.
cheers!
e
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> I often buy cars from people who dont know what its worth, I sleep very
> well at night.
>
> ernest
Replace the fuel pump relay.
Peter
On Oct 12, 2006, at 12:36 AM, M.Afzaal.Khan wrote:
After the first stalling I had cleaned out the ICV as well as the
throttle plate, the engine idled smoothly .
Today I had a rerun of the engine cutting out abruptly while driving
. It
restarted eve
Well there are two options, it is either electrical or fuel related. Usally
if it is fuel there will be a bit of rough running before shut down whereas
electrical is like flicking a switch, one second it is running good and then
it is dead.
You may be able to wire up a test light to your fuel pu
We have a customer with a 123 coupe with leather HEATED seats. Only coupe
with leather and heat that I know of. Original owner also had a boost
adjustor added the car - you rotated a knob and that controled waste gate
pop pressure. Had to disable it some years back as the controller went out,
b
I want my money back, lets see clicking on the link is .07cents, power used
to open link is .0001cents, bandwidth used to load web page is .5cents,
compensation for not getting Mog content is $5000.
Just so you all know I am fair I'll forget the small change and will be
happy with just $5000.
Just changed my wiper blade, and can remember how to lower the arm back onto
the windshield... feel kinda stupid now, after I don't know how many wiper
blades I have changed and never had a problem before... car is an 87 300D
turbo...
Any help would keep me from looking even more stupid..
Thank
I have one now and sold one a couple years ago.
Rory
1982 300TD leather
1984 300D (sold) leather
1985 300SD leather
On 10/12/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have had several leathered 123's. In fact, I have one right now.
Zoltan Finks wrote:
> Yeah, I've actually never r
http://www.murphyauctions.net/degerstrom.html
Wonder what he will come home with from this little outing
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
ok, you got a deal, where should I ship the speakers to?
Zeitgeist wrote:
Yer in over your head lad. I'll give ya $500 for it.
On 10/12/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Have seen the blown, but not dead. Whats the deal?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persist
Yer in over your head lad. I'll give ya $500 for it.
On 10/12/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Have seen the blown, but not dead. Whats the deal?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler/propane injection #22 (219k)
'84 3
Yikes...it is a 280 SEL sedan, not SL...a little over 100,000 miles.
Rhonald
Original Message Follows
From: "Rhonald Angelo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] 1971 280SL
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 21:35:41 +
I remember a pos
So the rear speakers in my new SDL do not work. It has an older
aftermarket radio in it, and the pbu is not working properly so I yank
the radio, and pbu out yesterday. Splice the wires back like they
should be and install OE radio. Still not rear speakers. Crap. I
spend all day yesterday
I remember a post from a while back, but the details evade me at the moment.
I know 1971 was the last year before an engine change and some other
things. A woman I know is considering this model and year...at least at the
moment. I thought someone said this was the best year to buy, but I cou
The fully functioning 123 300CD that I sold for a dollar had (worn)
blue leather seats.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
3 diesels
1 gasser.
I often buy cars from people who dont know what its worth, I sleep very
well at night.
ernest breakfield wrote:
in your example, the seller set the price range; it's certainly fair game to
work
in that range.
i feel taking advantage of a woman who doesn't know better is a completely
diff
I have had several leathered 123's. In fact, I have one right now.
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Yeah, I've actually never run across a leather interiored 123, but I
believe the original post on this stated that it has leather.
Brian
On 10/12/06, Darrell W. Sigmon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm just
Howdy -
Here's a place to find your vacuum Diagram - http://www.peterschmid.com/ -
get yours and study it. But only worry about the part that controls the
engine - not the door locks and that stuff.
Basically, a vacuum pump on the front of the engine produces vacuum which
operate the power b
Euan wrote:
> Hi there colleague Benzers
>
> My 300TD has started to run on when I switch off. Because this happens
> mostly when the engine is cold and grumpy, I'm assuming (based on a
> recent thread) that it's a vacuum problem.
>
> I'm completely ignorant of how the pneumatic system shuts th
Euan,
I had the same problem. Contact me off list for assistance.
Cheers!
-Michael
-Original Message-
>From: Euan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Oct 12, 2006 3:13 PM
>To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>Subject: [MBZ] 300TD engine shut-off (or not)
>
>Hi there colleague Benzers
>
>My 300TD has star
The first step would be to find a vacuum diagram. Maybe someone has the
CD for this vehicle and can send you a copy.
Tom Potter
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Euan
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 2:13 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject
Hi there colleague Benzers
My 300TD has started to run on when I switch off. Because this happens
mostly when the engine is cold and grumpy, I'm assuming (based on a
recent thread) that it's a vacuum problem.
I'm completely ignorant of how the pneumatic system shuts the engine
down, so I'd b
hi Lee!
regardless of how extraordinary it might seem, a $10,000 asking price is
completely in the ballpark based on the fact that CDs in Very Good condition
regularly sell for this much and more. the market sets the value.
personally, i passed on a beautiful low-mileage white-on-black '8
in your example, the seller set the price range; it's certainly fair game to
work
in that range.
i feel taking advantage of a woman who doesn't know better is a completely
different story, but we all have different ideas of what actions we are proud
of.
cheers!
e
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrot
technically, it takes 2 to "set" the selling price since (as you point out) it
has to be agreed on.
the issue i have is if the price range is put out by a knowledgeable party
to a woman who doesn't know better in hopes of taking advantage of her.
cheers!
e
Sunil Hari wrote:
> I don't have
LOL!
wow, Sunil, if you think there's been a "feces-storm" here, you've lived a
blessedly sheltered life! all i've seen is a sharing of opinions!
you might want to consider not going to work with the general public! ;-)
cheers!
e
Sunil Hari wrote:
> yeah, i guess "it's her fault sh
agreed; a case where the seller sets the price is much different than where a
potential buyer tries to snag something @ 20% of what he knows its worth.
cheers!
e
Mitch Haley wrote:
> Where I have qualms is when the knowledgeable party sets the price, and it's
> not in the same ballpark as the
I'm kinda liking that $500 big ladder truck. That would be some fun,
you could go into a tree-trimming business if you buy those chain saws,
window washing, bungee jumping...
--R
Potter, Tom E wrote:
If anyone needs a generator, check this out.
http://www.lonestaronline.com/listings/categor
Tell me about it. I've been searching for another car for a month now with no
results...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:25:49 -0400
From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Free Genset for... Mr. Cathey?
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Conten
Yeah, I've actually never run across a leather interiored 123, but I
believe the original post on this stated that it has leather.
Brian
On 10/12/06, Darrell W. Sigmon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm just picturing a white CD with leather...
I doubt that it is leather, more like MB Tex.
I'm just picturing a white CD with leather...
I doubt that it is leather, more like MB Tex...
DWS
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Zowie. Wonder why this message didn't show up in my gmail inbox until today.
My wife wants a CD, and we're moving to the Seattle area in less than a year.
Doesn't sou
Zoltan Finks wrote:
> Zowie. Wonder why this message didn't show up in my gmail inbox until today.
>
> My wife wants a CD, and we're moving to the Seattle area in less than a year.
>
>
> We want one in good shape that we don't have to mess with, or one in
> decent shape that we can put money into
Zowie. Wonder why this message didn't show up in my gmail inbox until today.
My wife wants a CD, and we're moving to the Seattle area in less than a year.
Doesn't sound like it'll be do-able, in light of the lady now thinking
she can get $10k for it, and that she isn't serious about selling it
r
I installed a new hood pad on my 126 about 3 years ago. It totally
desintergrated. I think this is abnormal but can't figure out why.
--
OEM or aftermarket?
_
Try the new Live Search today!
http://imagine-windowslive.com/min
I installed a new hood pad on my 126 about 3 years ago. It totally
desintergrated. I think this is abnormal but can't figure out why.
--
Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
'82 300SD, '95 E300D
Uh no, price in the ad means nothing. If the seller has a car in there
and the price is listed at say, 5000, and you call him up and he says he
would take 3000, but you would have gone 4000, he lost. If it were
reversed and you told the guy you would give him 4k and he would have
taken 3, t
Hi
I have a single pump mounted outside near the tank, maybe variation due to
euro model.
will recheck the power.
thanks
mak
- Original Message -
From: "Tony Wirtel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cutting out.Ignition? 103/300se
Thanks, Darrell, but i got all I can handle in my pair of MB's right
now...
Take care,
Chuck
On Oct 12, 2006, at 6:34 AM, Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:
And what is your offer
DWS
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Darrell,
It's like someone once said. Everything is for sale, all we have
t
Gotcha...sucker!
We call them Vanagons over here (see sig)
On 10/11/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ummhnh that is a VW transporter (well that is what they are called over
here) and not a Mog as promised in the subject line.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persiste
Uh no, price in the ad means nothing. If the seller has a car in there
and the price is listed at say, 5000, and you call him up and he says he
would take 3000, but you would have gone 4000, he lost. If it were
reversed and you told the guy you would give him 4k and he would have
taken 3, the
Per Kaleb:
When buying and selling cars, or anything for that matter, whoever names
their price first, looses.
Can't say I agree with that. Interesting philosophy. I'm sure it's true to
a degree...
I'm going to vote for "whatever both partie agree on"
YOU personally may think it's in
andrew strasfogel wrote:
> A clean CD is definitely worth over $10K if you have the service history.
> They are magnificent on the highway (30 mpg) and zippy around town (20 mpg)
> and look kinda cool
>
Perhaps the turbo CDs (81 and later) zip. My 1980 CD proceeds with a
calm and deliberate
anybody who pays 10k for a CD is on crack.
andrew strasfogel wrote:
A clean CD is definitely worth over $10K if you have the service history.
They are magnificent on the highway (30 mpg) and zippy around town (20 mpg)
and look kinda cool
On 10/12/06, Darrell W. Sigmon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w
When buying and selling cars, or anything for that matter, whoever names
their price first, looses.
Mike Canfield wrote:
The way I see it is if "the Lady" says I want $500 for the car buy itShe
set the price and got what she asked. That's why I let the seller set the
price.I give the
Its just asinine to think that its the buyers responsibility to inform
the seller of the value of whatever they are selling. So I show up to
look at a 87 300D. Ask the guy how much, he says 850, I say, how about
800, he says ok. Im not going to say, gee sir, I cant buy your car,
because its w
A clean CD is definitely worth over $10K if you have the service history.
They are magnificent on the highway (30 mpg) and zippy around town (20 mpg)
and look kinda cool
On 10/12/06, Darrell W. Sigmon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
And what is your offer
DWS
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
> Dar
And what is your offer
DWS
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Darrell,
It's like someone once said. Everything is for sale, all we have
to agree on is the price!
take care,
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Oct 11, 2006, at 4:49 PM, Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:
Now if you fellas want a very nice '83 burgun
a CD is worth 10k? Somebody is on crack.
Mike Canfield wrote:
Not just that it's less than it's worth, it's nearly 5 times less than what
it is worth and the buyer knows it. Make a fair offer and no one would be
insulted but 2K for a nearly 10K car is a bit low to me. Just my $.02
though.
After the first stalling I had cleaned out the ICV as well as the
throttle plate, the engine idled smoothly .
Today I had a rerun of the engine cutting out abruptly while driving . It
restarted eventually and I assume it is a ignition failure of some sort when
the engine has been run som
CRAP!! Why are all of the good deals on the wrong side of the country for
me to go get them?
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 10:57 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Free Genset for... Mr. Cathey?
http:
Storm? Just a bunch of guys having a chat I thought..
Everyone seems to get personally offended just because some voice thier
opinion..I didn't mean anything personal Sunil. If I did I would have
said "Hey Sunil, quit trying to screw a girl out of her car!" LOL
Mike
- Original
Hi all,
Went to my local autoparts store to see if they had a P/S puller that would
work on my 72 250 M130. Lots of pullers, none that worked.
I enven tried the AC clutch puller and that did not work either.
How has everyone else removed the pulley?
Thanks
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Oct 12 12:
It wouldn't be a surprise if it was Suntrust Bank. If you accidentally hit
two keys on its ATM it crashes and after a short wait the WindowsXP logo
comes up and it reboots. Microsoft and clueless bankers dispensing money?
This could get interesting. Wonder if they'll upgrade the ATM to Vista?
Maybe you will get lucky & only need connecter or small bolt & lock nut
for arm to flap & not need the element; shop labor might be same to
change v. element as to just replace the conn. peice on center flap??
LOTS of money saved by doing yourself!
Steve
After the first stalling I had cleaned out the ICV as well as the
throttle plate, the engine idled smoothly .
Today I had a rerun of the engine cutting out abruptly while driving . It
restarted eventually and I assume it is a ignition failure of some sort when
the engine has been ru
on 10/11/06 9:12 PM, LT Don at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> This would be funny were it not for the fact that I spent two years (being
> paid very well, I might add) doing computer support for a bank in Florida,
> working with folks as stupid as our friend is pretending to be.
LOL, yeah, when I wo
It's wunnathem that sits sideways on your head so you can go hiphopping,
and when I try to sleep I can't lie on my side.
--R
OK Don wrote:
Uhhh --- why would you take your hat off?
On 10/11/06, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
OK I pushed that Caps Lock button, and now I can't get m
No poop that I am aware of, just a matter of who feels bad about
getting a bargain.
I am not steamed at Kaleb for offering me what he did for the POS SDL.
He was aware of the value, and I was pretty happy to at least get that
much for it. I would have liked to recoup the initial investment,
I would have no compunction offering the woman in question $1500 for
the CD. I would then turn around and sell the thing for market value
in a heart beat. Might take time to wash it and refresh fluids, but
let me tell you ... that car would be out the door before the heat was
off the cash I p
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/zip/219317025.html
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
yeah, i guess "it's her fault she got taken for a ride" isn't a valid excuse
with a wife. but clay pitched it on here (btw, thanks clay) and this is the
ensuing feces-storm.
get the umbrella out.
On 10/11/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ok all, look at it this way. If it's a se
I don't have problems with the knowledgeable party setting the price -
either party can always say no.
On 10/11/06, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Exactly Mitch.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday,
Ok all, look at it this way. If it's a seller that you do not know, it's ok to
go in and pay or offer less than the value as you know it. BUT, in this
situation, Clay has a vested interest (wife's friendship) in the situation and
it's OBVIOUS that his wife would require him to give his knowled
Darrell,
It's like someone once said. Everything is for sale, all we have
to agree on is the price!
take care,
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Oct 11, 2006, at 4:49 PM, Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:
Now if you fellas want a very nice '83 burgundy out and palomino
inside,
Euro headlights 300CD with 7
Ummhnh that is a VW transporter (well that is what they are called over
here) and not a Mog as promised in the subject line.
Hendrik
with a big turboless UNIMOG (and yes I am allowed to use caps for writing
UNIMOG)
- Original Message -
From: "Zeitgeist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Merc
This would be funny were it not for the fact that I spent two years (being
paid very well, I might add) doing computer support for a bank in Florida,
working with folks as stupid as our friend is pretending to be.
Uhhh --- why would you take your hat off?
On 10/11/06, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
OK I pushed that Caps Lock button, and now I can't get my hat off my
head. Somebody hep me!!!
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
"The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've
exhausted al
Thanks Loren,
as soon as I get brakes, alignment and steering in safe running order I will
begin work on the transmission.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Loren Faeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 198
Exactly Mitch.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: buyers integrity (was:Re: Low miles 83 CD available)
ernest breakfield wrote:
if i recognize that t
The way I see it is if "the Lady" says I want $500 for the car buy itShe
set the price and got what she asked. That's why I let the seller set the
price.I give them what they ask.If they don't know what they have
that is their own problem. I could sleep at night knowing I gave some
Rich, I don't think that too many on the list figgered out that you were
gently scolding Stephen Murrell.
I knew you weren't really yelling!
Loren Faeth
ernest breakfield wrote:
>
>
> if i recognize that the junker in your barn is missing a 'C' instead of a
> 'F' where it says "_ord" on the hood and you don't know any better, how would
> you feel after i used my advantage to lowball you?
Where I have qualms is when the knowledgeable party s
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