Captain, biodiesel is adversely affecting the anti-vacuum exclusion devices!
Thank you, Lt.Warf, purge the tanks and carry on!
--R
Zeitgeist wrote:
They had swelled up rather nicely, allowing
vacuum to leak out into the anti-vacuum.
now you have to add the car to your sig file.
On 4/2/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks to all for the tips and advise over the past week or so. I bought
the W124. Passed emissions and safety with no problems. I caught a
little
wear in the rear control arms, and the dealer picked up
When I put he shifter in neutral to let it coast to the red light, I
feel a vibration in the steering wheel. Put it back in D it goes
away.
What could cause this?
--
Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
'82 300SD, '95 E300D
Wash it, polish the paint, freshen the interior and then sell the
thing for large amounts of cash. The wagons are in HIGH demand on
the east coast. Talking to the fellow who built my garage door. He
is in the datsun club here in seattle. Talking about the 510 sedan
and he told me of a
Trampas wrote:
I have been meaning to attach a paint ball gun to front of car. This way I
can shoot the idiots on the road. It is going to be the sport of the future.
I think it was suggested with dart guns once. If you think a driver
doesn't belong on the road, you shoot his car. If a
hee hee, ok Sunil. :-)
Ed
300E, 331,000 kms.
On 02/04/07, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
now you have to add the car to your sig file.
On 4/2/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks to all for the tips and advise over the past week or so. I
bought
the W124. Passed emissions and
One thing to check is the Timing Chain stretch - Mobil 1 reduces it
dramatically but it's still a good indication of overall condition.
Also, with the engine running look at the serpentine belt - the tensioner
and pulleys especially - they should be perpendicular to the engine without
Thanks Larry,
Car goes in tomorrow for new bushings in the rear. I got plugs, oil and air
filter today. They are good, but I want to start fresh so I can keep track
of things. It was mentioned that if using dino oil, 20W-50 would be good
for the summer on an older engine? Is that right. I
Just restore it to stock and enjoy it for the memories it holds.
Ed
'88 300E, 331,000 kms
On 02/04/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey I just pulled grampa's '72 510 wagon out of the barn, where it has
been sitting for maybe 20 yr, and into a storage space (that was fun,
all by
I've been trying to figure out how to lower the ride height in the rear of
my '87 300TD for the longest time, but to no avail. I cut 4 out of the
springs, but it still sits too high. A guy over on Benzworld says that
height is modified exclusively through the SLS, via the control rod between
Did you drive it after you lengthened it or shortened it? The level is
self adjusting based on the control. However the height does not adjust in
a static position. the control puts in more fluid or lets it out as the
suspension encounters bumps in the road. These are NOT air shocks on
We need a way to auto-stencil with paintballs - so you could label the
car Idiot, or other appropriate warnings for the other drivers.
On 4/2/07, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have been meaning to attach a paint ball gun to front of car. This way I
can shoot the idiots on the road. It is
http://www.tema.ru/travel/choson-4/_MG_0322.jpg
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 1:52 PM
To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices
Subject: Today's Diesel Prices
** ** **
So the last day or two I have noticed that almost all the gas stations I
have passed have the same price for regular unleaded -- 2.599. This is
up about .15 from last week. Hardly any variation among stations -- cut
rate, majors, whatever. I am trying to figure out why this is so. I
have
I think there are a lot of people whose creativity is fueled by
mind-altering substances of one sort or another. I know it works for me!
--R
Craig McCluskey wrote:
I like the one about, Solder your own wine charms. The 3-section
pi-wound inductor is quite fetching.
Craig
Seems that the NY Times has a writer wanting to do an article on high mile
cars. If you have a car with over 300k miles, please let me know. I'll
pass the info on to the Times reporter, so he can talk to you.
No, I have not changed my opinion, I don't/won't read the NY Times. It is
a
Please avoid external images linking.
tom savage wrote:
http://www.tema.ru/travel/choson-4/_MG_0322.jpg
On Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:02:18 -0500 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
After that, he started lying to me. yeah, right be worry free
SURE!Beware of that company!
And that company would be?
Craig
On Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:44:09 -0500 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Please avoid external images linking.
tom savage wrote:
http://www.tema.ru/travel/choson-4/_MG_0322.jpg
Go to http://www.tema.ru/travel/choson-4/, let everything load, and scroll
down to the picture of a yellow Benz
Aww, too bad it isn't KMS. :-)
Ed
'88 300E
331,000 kms
On 02/04/07, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Seems that the NY Times has a writer wanting to do an article on high mile
cars. If you have a car with over 300k miles, please let me know. I'll
pass the info on to the Times
be worry free If they are in your part of the country, you will know
the rest. If you 've never heard it, then don't worry, be happy.
Johnny Carson got in trouble for cupping his hands together while talking
about how the good hands company screwed him.
At 10:46 PM 4/2/2007, you wrote:
331k Km is still a baby! Convert that to miles Thats about what I go
looking for when i want a new car. 200k or so. But congrats, and I am sure
you will soon have another 100 or 200k km on it.
Somebody has to know somebody with 400k or a million or two miles on
it. Does not have to be an
My odometer stopped before I bought the car. But it stopped at 310,930
miles, I think, I'm not in it right now. I know I have put at least a few
thousand more on it.
Chris
On 4/2/07, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
331k Km is still a baby! Convert that to miles Thats about what I go
This one is new to me, and it's a gaser. Do I have faith in Mercedes
engineering or what. hee hee. I've had more than a few call me a fool
already for buy a car with such high mileage, but I'm determined to prove
them wrong. Lets hope they didnt' bolt this one together during a labour
dispute.
On Apr 2, 2007, at 6:19 PM, E M wrote:
Thanks Larry,
Car goes in tomorrow for new bushings in the rear. I got plugs,
oil and air
filter today. They are good, but I want to start fresh so I can
keep track
of things. It was mentioned that if using dino oil, 20W-50 would
be good
for the
Tried to go to that link and Mac told me:
Please avoid external images linking.
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Apr 2, 2007, at 7:25 PM, tom savage wrote:
http://www.tema.ru/travel/choson-4/_MG_0322.jpg
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new parts see official list
suspension encounters bumps in the road. These are NOT air shocks on
fluid. I see no reason to butcher springs.
Don't encourage him! He's just trolling...
(Gotta work up to the chains on a 300 Gullwing level.)
-- Jim
In my car, the sound was much improved (not only less staticky but also
louder since the factory fader attenuates the signal somewhat).
It's 40 ohms when fully engaged, more than a little attenuation!
Not rated for much power either, if you're going for a serious
upgrade you _have_ to bypass
Does anyone know, or have the ability to look up the color codes for
the
radio wiring for an 87 300TD? I'd like to figure out what wires are
Brown is ground, gray is dash illumination. Black is hot? Blue
is antenna, red/yellow is clock power. This from memory.
Also new radios want a
Please be seeing 126 and another capitalistic car in picture with beautiful
traffic lady wearing huge hat.
- Original Message -
From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] North
Hi John,
Thanks for the link, but unfortunately, I got an error when trying to access
it.
The car is an '88 300E
Thanks for your help John.
Regards,
Ed '88 300E, 331,000 kms
On 03/04/07, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Apr 2, 2007, at 6:19 PM, E M wrote:
Thanks Larry,
Car
My 300SD Odometer stopped at 297k miles 2-3 years ago.
My brother had a Toyota pickup with over 320k miles.
My mother's 1987 420SEL was totaled with 320k miles
My grandfather supposedly had a 1959 Mercedes diesel with over 500k miles.
Trampas
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL
The glories of the Dear Leader's socialist achievements and the work of
the freedom-loving workers! Free grass for everyone!
--R
Hi EM,
To use the link John provided you can click on the top line then copy
paste the second line to the end of the 1st line - then refresh the page and
you'll see the toolbag/
As far as the oil - I like M1 in 10w30 or 10W40 for your car. But my
experience is with diesels --
The dino Vs
Trampas wrote:
My 300SD Odometer stopped at 297k miles 2-3 years ago. My brother had a
Toyota pickup with over 320k miles.
My mother's 1987 420SEL was totaled with 320k miles
I had a 1982 300D that I bought with over 370,000 miles. I drove it for
over 100,000 miles. I sold it to a
Have a client with a 1980 300sd with around 420k miles on it. Looking
at the car, it looks like it may have 150k on it. Quite clean. Car is
daily driven and does quite well. Black on black too!
Mathieu
On Apr 2, 2007, at 11:42 PM, Loren Faeth wrote:
Seems that the NY Times has a writer
Thnx, Sunil. I'll try to remember your lust for the showroom-like 300D.
Wilton
Thanks Larry,
Up until 3:00am last night, going over all the manual. Amazing how much
info is in there, not just the Mercedes ones, but most.
Ed
On 03/04/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi EM,
To use the link John provided you can click on the top line then copy
paste the second line
123's still look good.
Wilton
a guy who did some cement work for us (could get his name if you wanted it) has
800,000+ mi on his 'merican pickup. I THINK the same engine.
CM
Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Trampas wrote:
My 300SD Odometer stopped at 297k miles 2-3 years ago. My brother had a
Toyota pickup with
sure, we can send it on. No telling what may or may not be used.
At 09:39 AM 4/3/2007, you wrote:
a guy who did some cement work for us (could get his name if you wanted
it) has 800,000+ mi on his 'merican pickup. I THINK the same engine.
CM
Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Trampas
wouldn't a 123 be the WORST choice for a police car? Even in 300Dt form,
still much slower than a typical police car.
On 4/3/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The glories of the Dear Leader's socialist achievements and the work of
the freedom-loving workers! Free grass for everyone!
260D was the car of choice for the Gestapo. Guess they weren't chasing any
540K's
Chris
Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: wouldn't a 123 be the WORST choice for a
police car? Even in 300Dt form,
still much slower than a typical police car.
On 4/3/07, Rich Thomas wrote:
The glories of
Hi,
Interesting that all the text is Russian, while it's a propaganda
pitch about North Korea...
For what it's worth...
Here is the translation of the text above the Benz police car:
Among a motor-vehicle pool there are Japanese and South-Korean
models. But separately is evident
saw a pic of a parade in NK with, I think, THREE 600 Limos.
CM
Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi,
Interesting that all the text is Russian, while it's a propaganda
pitch about North Korea...
For what it's worth...
Here is the translation of the text above the Benz
I signed up on a site dedicated to 510s, guys rebuilding them with newer
Nissan components (a lot of which bolt in pretty easily or with some
minor mods) and race or rice them. I posted a coupla pics and it got
some of them going... It turns out that these little things were quite
advanced
Talked to a taxi driver once and he said they often get close to 750,000 kms
out of a stock 350 chev engine. And city driving isn't the best for engines
either. I think it really comes down to service. Unfortunately, the
service often drops off as many cars get older. I think I lucked out
there is a diesel engine for that car. Drops in pretty nicely my friend was
saying.
Chris
Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I signed up on a site dedicated to 510s,
guys rebuilding them with newer
Nissan components (a lot of which bolt in pretty easily or with some
minor mods) and race
Does anyone on the list buy and part out cars? I'm sure there are some
local guys, but I haven't had time to look for them yet. I'm trying to make
a list of stuff I need.
Things for a W124 300E Gas engine.
Factory tool kit.
centering rode for chaning tires
front right yellow turn lamp-
I guess everyone missed the tail end of the 300sd, in the background of the
pic of the cute little traffic cop.
on 4/3/07 11:59, Christopher McCann at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
saw a pic of a parade in NK with, I think, THREE 600 Limos.
CM
whoa dude - you sound bitter...
On 3/30/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
annoyed
she who must be annoyed
Or appeased
chamberlain and all that nazi nonsense
On Mar 30, 2007, at 6:27 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
SWMBA = She Who Must Be ??
I was only aware of SWMBO (O=obeyed)
On
The problem I have found is not really mechanical, but that most people
would not want to drive an American car 750k even if it would make it.
Actually I have a theory that more expensive cars last longer because the
person buying them can afford the maintenance. The other theory is that cars
Touche! If there were a prize you would win it.
On 3/31/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:34:14 -0400 andrew strasfogel
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If Pismo were PISMO and was a DOD acronym, what would it stand for? LT
Don - any ideas?
Portable
They tried tall stacks back in the 60s and 70s and it succeeded in
airmailing the problem to faraway places such as the Appalachians and New
England in the form of acid rain, leading to acid lakes and forest
degradation
On 3/31/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think we need
Those Russkies sure know how to have fun on a very grand scale..
On 4/1/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.richard-seaman.com/Aircraft/AirShows/Gidroaviasalon2006/Highlights/index.html
**
See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Seems like an absolute steal unless it's a non-turbo...
On 4/1/07, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://columbus.craigslist.org/car/303969972.html
any takers.
--
Sunil Hari
1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi - for sale
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
513-205-7474
___
You or the car?
On 4/1/07, Michael Esh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Everyone
Living in the economically depressed state of Michigan does have some
benefits. I am the proud new owner 1984 Mercedes 300DT Ebay Item
130094283615 $600.00. Definitely cosmetically challenged, but I have
another
Howdy,
I forgot to mention - if your manual is damaged or if you want a spare
it's a real bargain from MB - bought mine for less than $10 last year. I
seldom make it out the MB dealers door for less than $100. $10 is a thrill.
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net
Locust and oak are totally awesome firewood for wood stoves.
On 4/2/07, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Depends on the species of oak. Red oak is easy to split. White oak is a
little tougher. i did so little black oak and other species, that i
can't
remember about them. I think black
No, they need to be tall enough to get the ozone up into the
stratosphere or troposphere, or wherever the ozone shortage is. Maybe
angle them a bit to get them down near the south pole where that hole
is. I think that would work, solve 2 problems at once.
--R
andrew strasfogel wrote:
They
When did the MB odometers get the extra digit? My 76 300D showed 990 miles on
it when I got it 2 years ago. No way
to tell how many times it has gone around if one does not have reliable
evidence from previous owners. It may only
be the 2nd time around but I really can't say for certain.
Randy
Donna had the same idea!
On 4/2/07, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have been meaning to attach a paint ball gun to front of car. This way I
can shoot the idiots on the road. It is going to be the sport of the
future.
Trampas
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
1977.
On 4/3/07, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When did the MB odometers get the extra digit? My 76 300D showed 990 miles
on it when I got it 2 years ago. No way
to tell how many times it has gone around if one does not have reliable
evidence from previous owners. It may only
be the 2nd
Ed M. wrote:
Things for a W124 300E Gas engine.
Factory tool kit.
centering rode for chaning tires
front right yellow turn lamp-
I might have the yellow turn lamp. I replaced one side on my previous
124. I may have given the extra one to OK Don. If I still have it,
you can
and it's still not worth much today, unless the market has changed
since i last looked (which was several years ago)
On 4/3/07, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I do still have working wrist Elgin a brother gave me in '52; 'never been
opened.
Wilton
Trampas wrote:
Actually I have a theory that more expensive cars last longer because
the person buying them can afford the maintenance. The other theory is
that cars will run as long as you repair them. They are worth repairing
as long as the repairs do not exceed value to you. Thus if you
there is a diesel engine for that car. Drops in pretty nicely my friend was
saying.
Could it be the 2.4L straight 6 cylinder diesel that was put into the early
80's Maximas?
Kevin in hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula
How does your insurance company feel about a wood stove?
Randy
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 1:50 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wood Splitters
Locust and oak are
On 3 Apr 2007 Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Please be seeing 126 and another capitalistic car in picture with beautiful
traffic lady wearing huge hat.
Yes - only a huge hat and a white painted circle as protection against what
will undoubtedly become rush-hour traffic at some point !
Brave lady ...
A rush hour of bicycles, no doubt!
And brave. Well, I'm sure it's beats other jobs that might pay
less..
Just an opinion
Take care,
Chuck
On Apr 3, 2007, at 12:30 PM, Howard Fulford wrote:
On 3 Apr 2007 Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Please be seeing 126 and another capitalistic car
too bad i don't have $7000. seriously, anyone want me to go look and
evaluate?
On 4/3/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Seems like an absolute steal unless it's a non-turbo...
On 4/1/07, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://columbus.craigslist.org/car/303969972.html
And the side bennies are great too -- a grass salad for breakfast,
lunch, and dinner. That's one grass salad for the meals! And a boiled
rat once a week, if one can be found. The glories of the Dear Leader
know no bounds!
--R
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
A rush hour of bicycles, no doubt!
They didn't mind until I had a creosote fire (from burning too much pine)
that cracked the chimney. Then they made us line the chimneys at great
expen$e.
In the new house we only have a fireplace, and SWMBO likes it the way it is
unless I can find a really good looking FP insert.
On 4/3/07, R
To change the subject, I am trying to change the wiring to the radio in my
111 coupe. Currently it is keyed to ignition II position, which means when
I turn the car off the radio also goes off. I would like it to be keyed to
the ignition I position, as in my 123 300TD, so that I can listen
I think this stuff is red oak, the leaves were rounded and the wood has a
decidedly red color. It splits like a dream.
Even when it splits hard like putting my manual hydralic splitter through a
branch, it splits pretty easy.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 14:49:47 -0400
From: andrew strasfogel
No. That engine won't fit.
There are two that do, the LD20 and LD22 (2.0 l and 2.2 l respectively), but
they don't drop in so easily after all...need a matching tranny. The LD's came
in a Datsun pickup at one point.
Chris
Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: there is a diesel engine for
remember how thrilled we were 2 years ago when liverpool won the
european championship? well, they are looking good again and are
expected to advance to the final 4.
Hi guys
A wee while ago, I posted a message about my exhaust system (1985 300TD
non-turbo) which is thrashing itself to fracture-point. Somewhere,
somehow, there's an originating vibration which manifests itself at the
tailpipe (a blur at idle). Currently, to avoid the incessant hammering
on
No, how do you know it is a 300SD? Also in that same shot there is another
Benz further along, did you miss that one?
- Original Message -
From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 3:27 AM
Subject: Re:
Better about the Jotul I put in than the Vogelzang cheapie that was here
before...
A good quality properly installed woodstove is no danger to a house.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 14:30:44 -0500
From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wood Splitters
To: Mercedes Discussion
Wet pine in a chimney that wasn't lined or properly cleaned...
The chimney here has a fancy masonry liner that was installed for the crappy
woodstove that was here.
Amazing, the liner must have cost thousands of dollars to install. The stove
must have cost about $100 then they were too dumb to
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