[MBZ] manifold heat insulation wrap

2008-07-10 Thread Mak
Quite impressed with the manifold heat insulation wrap. the underhood temp has gone down and the fan hardly comes on. The car seems to run cooler too. mak ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For use

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer

2008-07-10 Thread Archer
- Original Message - From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer > Quantum has trailer hitch. Rent a trailer in Iowa, use my chain saw to > drop > the walnuts, haul hom

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-10 Thread Tyler Backman
Did the one you ride in have a sunroof? Does the seat go up and down? I sat in one in the junkyard once, and my head touched the ceiling just sitting normal. I'm only 6'2"; maybe the seat was adjusted high? Either way, I certainly couldn't wear a helmet while driving one for autocross/rallycr

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-10 Thread Tyler Backman
The first (and last) MB gasser I ever owned was a 1979 280E which threw a rod the first time I drove it. I'll stick with gas volvos and diesel mercedes.. Tyler On Jul 10, 2008, at 8:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > MB gassers usually require head work by the time they reach 200k > > Tyl

Re: [MBZ] MBZ to dump vergasser?

2008-07-10 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > ” The company’s next big step will be to launch a Smart electric car > which is fuel and emission-free." Thats right folks it moves by > "magic"... Maybe fairy dust? Sounds like Fred Flintstone's car. -- 1983 300D _

Re: [MBZ] Nice car on ebay

2008-07-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Wonder what the mpg is? On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 3:02 PM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Cadillac-Sedan-DeVille_W0QQitemZ290243352848QQihZ019QQcategoryZ6146QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > This is my brother's car. Nice car. It's a land y

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Few individuals know what is actually in the FOOTBALL -- it is a paper bag to be used in the case of hyperventilation. They added a word-find book for Dubya. And a pencil. On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 12:06 AM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-10 Thread Allan Streib
"Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > You have to ask yourself exactly what function the President has in > our country. > > He is nothing more than a cheerleader -- keep the nation happy. I think that "football" that goes everwhere with him is a bit more serious than the one most cheerl

Re: [MBZ] this vista machine is a slow pos

2008-07-10 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I used to agree but having worked with XP for 5 years now I'm used to > it and have mostly forgotten my bigotry. XP does support video and > still cameras better but presumably you could have gotten that in 2000 > with new drivers... Yeah I was mostly ju

[MBZ] secret message for Quantum buyer

2008-07-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Quantum has trailer hitch. Rent a trailer in Iowa, use my chain saw to drop the walnuts, haul home enough walnut to cover expenses. I think it is all "flat terrain" from my place to your place. :-) D. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packa

Re: [MBZ] OT Firewood was: Re: why do all ebay and craigslist MB'sget 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread TE
Yea, they are complete crap in an ice storm. I have (had) three on my property last year. Only two remain... The key is to make sure you keep them well pruned, but if they've lost a main leader, might as well chop it down. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [MBZ] OT Firewood was: Re: why do all ebay and craigslist MB'sget 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
imagine what happens to them in an okie ice storm TE wrote: > Bradford pears, although nice looking in early spring are one of the worst > trees you can put in a landscape. > > The Bradford pear is a longtime favorite cultivar of the Callery pear that > is used primarily in both commercial and re

Re: [MBZ] 1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300TD-T WGN - $1995 (RHODE ISLAND)

2008-07-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
rom: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 4:48 PM >> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Subject: [MBZ] 1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300TD-T WGN - $1995 (RHODE ISLAND) >> >> An embedded and charset-unsp

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That is a HELL of a nice car. I dont really want to sell it, or the SL either for that matter. OK Don wrote: > Don't know why you haven't jumped all over Kleb's E420 > > >> The 78 is indeed the car I have been looking at. I am thinking I might buy >> it, just so I can clean it up and fi

Re: [MBZ] stupid 190D ac

2008-07-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will track it down this weekend, could be a piece of dirt or something got in one of the orings Peter Frederick wrote: > Not that then, unless you crimped an o-ring or something (I've done > that before). > > I vastly prefer AC work where one thing fixes it and it works fine, > it's such a

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
MB gassers usually require head work by the time they reach 200k Tyler Backman wrote: > If the guy will respond to an e-mail, I'll go and look at it as it's > next to my house. > > I really just want to see if the ergonomics work for me, since I'm > fairly tall and want to buy a 190D (but hav

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread Rick Knoble
> Yeah - what is the deal? Let the car swapping begin! I need to take > some pictures, and get my '81 240D on the market --- haven't driven it > in months. That would be good. I will be in the market for a car for my kid. I am thinking 190d tho'. (normally aspirated automatic) because of more m

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread OK Don
Yeah - what is the deal? Let the car swapping begin! I need to take some pictures, and get my '81 240D on the market --- haven't driven it in months. On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:12 PM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Or why no one has jumped all over my splotchy blue 300TD. > > On

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Or why no one has jumped all over my splotchy blue 300TD. On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 11:05 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don't know why you haven't jumped all over Kleb's E420 > > > > > > The 78 is indeed the car I have been looking at. I am thinking I might > buy it, just so I can

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge -- what was I thinking?

2008-07-10 Thread OK Don
Should'a revved it up some --- make that a LOT. > > 40 minutes later I suddenly remembered that this is a 45 mpg car -- running > at idle. Since Purge seemed to have done the intended job, I shut things > down and returned the unused Diesel Purge to the original can, filling it up > at least 3/4

Re: [MBZ] 1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300TD-T WGN - $1995 (RHODE ISLAND)

2008-07-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300TD-T WGN - $1995 (RHODE ISLAND) > > An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... > Name: not available > Url: > > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080710/149 > aede3/attachment.ksh<

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread OK Don
Don't know why you haven't jumped all over Kleb's E420 > > The 78 is indeed the car I have been looking at. I am thinking I might buy > it, just so I can clean it up and fix a few things and sell for a little > profit and enjoy driving for a little while. I have a feeling the 75 HP is >

Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
There is a trick to itsplit it while it is green and below freezing and it pops right apart. Mike -Original Message- Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008 3:35:53 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB'

Re: [MBZ] OT Firewood was: Re: why do all ebay and craigslist MB'sget 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Maybe it will kill that wild one I can't seem to get rid of. I you insist on a Bradford Pear, please demand one that has NOT been pruned back, and NEVER clip the main shoot back. They produce too many branches already (for that nice lollipop shape I detest), and cutting back the main shoot

Re: [MBZ] OT Firewood was: Re: why do all ebay and craigslist MB'sget 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread TE
Bradford pears, although nice looking in early spring are one of the worst trees you can put in a landscape. The Bradford pear is a longtime favorite cultivar of the Callery pear that is used primarily in both commercial and residential landscapes. Again, although it looks nice in spring, the tree

Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs

2008-07-10 Thread Peter Frederick
No. Peter On Jul 10, 2008, at 8:16 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> I've also seen guides loose in the head, what a scary thought. You >> CAN replace them in situ if you are very careful with the next size >> oversize. > > Isn't that what brake cleaner and JB Weld is for? > > -- Jim > > > _

Re: [MBZ] stupid 190D ac

2008-07-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Not that then, unless you crimped an o-ring or something (I've done that before). I vastly prefer AC work where one thing fixes it and it works fine, it's such a hassle to chase down leaks. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] OT Firewood was: Re: why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Does that now include harvesting them with a legal Glock? On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:15 AM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In D.C. you need a permit to remove trees above a certain size/age from > your > yard. > > On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 6:04 PM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs

2008-07-10 Thread Jim Cathey
> I've also seen guides loose in the head, what a scary thought. You > CAN replace them in situ if you are very careful with the next size > oversize. Isn't that what brake cleaner and JB Weld is for? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see offi

Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs

2008-07-10 Thread Jim Cathey
> A leak down test might be better. Apply air and see what leaks. > Exhaust = valve. Dipstick = rings. Etc. My limited experience with these is inconclusive. All I hear is air, everywhere. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sp

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
I am 6'4" and fit just fine in a 190. On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 7:44 PM, Tyler Backman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If the guy will respond to an e-mail, I'll go and look at it as it's > next to my house. > > I really just want to see if the ergonomics work for me, since I'm > fairly tall and want

[MBZ] Diesel Purge -- what was I thinking?

2008-07-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Did a Diesel Purge treatment on the 240D yesterday after work. The results were (as always) so dramatic, I decided to do same to the Quantum this afternoon after work. Things hooked up, pour a can of Purge into the mason jar, fire up the Quantum, and wait. And wait. And wait. Car ran fine but the

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-10 Thread Tyler Backman
If the guy will respond to an e-mail, I'll go and look at it as it's next to my house. I really just want to see if the ergonomics work for me, since I'm fairly tall and want to buy a 190D (but have never driven one). I'm not very familiar with these motors, but if you consider 200k to be "

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year

2008-07-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
I like the way you're thinking of voting. Take lots of friends and have them vote same way as you. And thank you for 'your support.' On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 1:08 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think the arguments about McC. not being qualified might work when > talking > about his Sena

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I cant really tell what kind of shape its in based in the ad and pictures. THe miles are pretty high for one of those so unless the head has been off, its way overdue for that. Could be nice I guess but who knows. Tyler Backman wrote: > Because it's in good shape, and they'd probably take a r

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-10 Thread Tyler Backman
Because it's in good shape, and they'd probably take a ridiculously low offer? Tyler On Jul 10, 2008, at 5:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > whats such a good deal about it? > > Tyler Backman wrote: >> Look here: >> >> http://corvallis.craigslist.org/car/708283773.html >> >> I'd buy it, except

Re: [MBZ] I think I should buy this

2008-07-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont know, read the ad Gary Hurst wrote: > it'll hold up with care. how much is it selling for? > > On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 5:17 PM, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> You should buy that caddy! Run the engine until it dies, and then put a >> turbocharged 606 in there. I would bet

Re: [MBZ] stupid 190D ac

2008-07-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
expansion valve is new Peter Frederick wrote: > Gotta look for leaks then. Check the shaft seal, although that will > prevent a good vac, unlike a cracked evaporator or condenser. Also > check for a leaking servo on the expansion valve, they crack too. > > Drives you nuts, eh? > > Peter >

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
whats such a good deal about it? Tyler Backman wrote: > Look here: > > http://corvallis.craigslist.org/car/708283773.html > > I'd buy it, except I only buy cars with a diesel engine and a manual > transmission.. This has neither. > > Tyler > > ___ > ht

Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread Rick Knoble
> and here I am utterly without a tree farm. > EdB > Try mulberry trees. A sapling this year will be a twenty footer next year. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT With plenty of mulberry "weeds" in the yard... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see off

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump for W115 300D

2008-07-10 Thread R A Bennell
Oops - looked one step further and note they say they are out of stock. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 4:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Injection pump for W115 300D My

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump for W115 300D

2008-07-10 Thread R A Bennell
http://mercedessource.com/search/node/injection+pump -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 4:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Injection pump for W115 300D My brother wants to replace t

Re: [MBZ] I think I should buy this

2008-07-10 Thread Gary Hurst
it'll hold up with care. how much is it selling for? On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 5:17 PM, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You should buy that caddy! Run the engine until it dies, and then put a > turbocharged 606 in there. I would bet that it's heavier than a 300SDL. > > Kevin in Hillsbor

[MBZ] Injection pump for W115 300D

2008-07-10 Thread Peter Frederick
My brother wants to replace the injection pump on his 300D -- on plunger set spills fuel all the time, no matter what the engine crank angle is, so I'm thinking it's toast (could just be seals, but it's expensive to find out). I know these are rather uncommon, but if anyone has one for sale,

Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs

2008-07-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Valve stem seals are the first suspect, but I'd check valve to guide clearance when replace the seals. If the valve stem will move sideways in the guide when off the seat enough to feel it, the guide is shot. I've also seen guides loose in the head, what a scary thought. You CAN replace

Re: [MBZ] stupid 190D ac

2008-07-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Gotta look for leaks then. Check the shaft seal, although that will prevent a good vac, unlike a cracked evaporator or condenser. Also check for a leaking servo on the expansion valve, they crack too. Drives you nuts, eh? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Wheels?

2008-07-10 Thread TE
I had them listed on eBay for $249.99, so currently $250obo plus shipping. I will send pictures offlist to anyone who is interested. Here is the information for all who are interested, copied directly from my eBay posting: Up for sale is a good condition, used set of four OZ Mercedes 14" Old Sty

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread Donald Snook
Rick wrote: "Donald Snook's next Benz? (One state away) http://kansascity.craigslist.org/car/747047620.html The car Donald has been looking at? http://wichita.craigslist.org/car/745421399.html"; The 78 is indeed the car I have been looking at. I am thinking I might buy it, just so I can cl

Re: [MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
Very helpful pictures. On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 4:39 PM, Tyler Backman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Look here: > > http://corvallis.craigslist.org/car/708283773.html > > I'd buy it, except I only buy cars with a diesel engine and a manual > transmission.. This has neither. > > Tyler > > __

[MBZ] Super 190E deal (no affiliation) $1500

2008-07-10 Thread Tyler Backman
Look here: http://corvallis.craigslist.org/car/708283773.html I'd buy it, except I only buy cars with a diesel engine and a manual transmission.. This has neither. Tyler ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buy

Re: [MBZ] 1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300TD-T WGN - $1995 (RHODE ISLAND)

2008-07-10 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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Re: [MBZ] I think I should buy this

2008-07-10 Thread Kevin Kraly
You should buy that caddy! Run the engine until it dies, and then put a turbocharged 606 in there. I would bet that it's heavier than a 300SDL. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list spo

[MBZ] 1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300TD-T WGN - $1995 (RHODE ISLAND)

2008-07-10 Thread fred . star
An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: not available Url: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080710/149aede3/attachment.ksh ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread Tyler Backman
I'd keep the benz and buy a sweater myself Tyler On Jul 10, 2008, at 10:27 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I'll reply here so the whole world can see... > > The guy had offered 4 cords for the car. That was at $150 a cord a > price which is apparently no longer valid... That was before I got >

Re: [MBZ] Specials good through end of July

2008-07-10 Thread John Robbins
Hooray for the return of monthly specials! :) Rusty Cullens wrote: > 102 130 06 15 a/c compressor > W123 & W126 Diesels 81 to 85 > $249.95 > > 123 830 06 83 a/c drier > W123 & W126 chassis > $27.50 > > 126 830 03 83 a/c drier > W126 chassis > $27.50 > > 126 830 02 84 a/c expansion valve > W123

Re: [MBZ] Quantum pics available

2008-07-10 Thread Loren Faeth
Actually, it is a rebadged Audi 4000. It was transferred to VW when they brought out the rounded Audi 5000 in 81 or so? In any case, it is a great car, unlike the Audi 5000 POS >Yes, it's a V-Dub B2, Passat Mark 2. Just like the Golf, which was the >Rabbit in North America, and is again

Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
I think I was mixing this up with another hardwood that is tough to split (other than pine, which isn't). On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 3:01 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Actually its not. As long as you cut it so you dont have to split the > knots the straight grain makes for pre

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread Ed Booher
On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Car for Mitch Haley > http://annarbor.craigslist.org/car/739970776.html > > Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. > > Rick Knoble > '87 190DT > '85 300CD > Hey, who is in East Oregon? Bueler?- 1966 Mercedes 200D - $500 (Athen

[MBZ] Specials good through end of July

2008-07-10 Thread Rusty Cullens
102 130 06 15 a/c compressor W123 & W126 Diesels 81 to 85 $249.95 123 830 06 83 a/c drier W123 & W126 chassis $27.50 126 830 03 83 a/c drier W126 chassis $27.50 126 830 02 84 a/c expansion valve W123 & W126 chassis $27.95 000 230 24 11 a/c compressor W201 & W124 & W126 chassis by VIN $325.00 0

Re: [MBZ] Nice car on ebay

2008-07-10 Thread R A Bennell
They are surprisingly easy to drive given the size of them. Maybe that is because you can sort of see the corners unlike today's cars. I worked with a lawyer who had a 1974 Sedan de Ville "way back when" and drove it a couple of times. My recollection is that it had a lot of miles on it and did n

Re: [MBZ] OT Question about a small diesel

2008-07-10 Thread Harry Watkins
These are like the units I hope to sell with a good engines, although I may keep the Workman. http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/grd/726379275.html Mine is a 2001 but not 4X4 and the engine is Mitsubishi. http://asheville.craigslist.org/grd/728538119.html, Mine is a 2000 year model Harry On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] I think I should buy this

2008-07-10 Thread R A Bennell
Hey why not? It might make you truly appreciate your MB's. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 1:02 PM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] I think I should buy this 1979 Ca

[MBZ] Nice car on ebay

2008-07-10 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Cadillac-Sedan-DeVille_W0QQitemZ290243352848QQihZ019QQcategoryZ6146QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This is my brother's car. Nice car. It's a land yacht. He says when he sells this he is going to get early-mid 90's 300SL. Donald H. Snook http://www.m

Re: [MBZ] Quantum pics available

2008-07-10 Thread Ed Booher
On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 2:59 PM, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Looks like an old Passat to me..same thing? > > Zedic Yes, it's a V-Dub B2, Passat Mark 2. Just like the Golf, which was the Rabbit in North America, and is again *sighs* They should just pick a naming convention a

[MBZ] I think I should buy this

2008-07-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham D'Elegance Diesel Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008-07-09, 9:50PM You are looking at a 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance Diesel (350 ci (5.7 L) LF9 Diesel V8), yellow in color with brown interior. When the Caddy came out it stickered at almost $20,

Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Actually its not. As long as you cut it so you dont have to split the knots the straight grain makes for pretty easy work. I split all of my locust by hand. Mike -Original Message- Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:04:15 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL P

Re: [MBZ] Quantum pics available

2008-07-10 Thread Ed Booher
On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 12:53 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > $1500. West-central Iowa (hour west of Ames). I'd offer you a 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante LS, (very nice, even the trunk has plush pile carpeting), but at 20 MPG it would cost more to drive it out to trade the keys than y

Re: [MBZ] Quantum pics available

2008-07-10 Thread Jeff Zedic
Looks like an old Passat to me..same thing? Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/ma

Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread Ed Booher
On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 1:27 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The guy had offered 4 cords for the car. That was at $150 a cord a price > which is apparently no longer valid... That was before I got the car, > replaced the exhaust, replaced > -Curt > and here I am utterly without a tr

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread Ed Booher
On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One for Kaleb > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/car/748880730.html > Since I'm feeling left out, I think I'll just post some cars too: 1989 mercedes benz 190-E - $700 http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/car/748860737.htm

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-10 Thread Curt Raymond
True enough... I don't think he comes off as a loon though, see my earlier comments. -Curt Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:18:39 -0500 From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year! To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List     Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-10 Thread LarryT
Ha! How about Ditka for Pres? ;-) He's had a lot of management experience - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/weberc

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-10 Thread LarryT
This excellent story about Old Butchteaches another important lesson - "if you *don't* hear a bell ringing, you're getting screwed." Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-58

Re: [MBZ] best way to start worn out diesel

2008-07-10 Thread R A Bennell
Lots of different types of block heaters are available. Some go in the rad hose. Some are magnetic and stick on the oil pan. Honda used to have a strip that bolted on to the side of the block. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Merl

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year

2008-07-10 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: > I think the arguments about McC. not being qualified might work when talking > about his Senate race wy back when - it doesn't hold water as pres after > this amount of time. > > Given the choices, I am considering the 3rd party choice of Bob Barr -his > website shows he's r

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year

2008-07-10 Thread LarryT
I think the arguments about McC. not being qualified might work when talking about his Senate race wy back when - it doesn't hold water as pres after this amount of time. Given the choices, I am considering the 3rd party choice of Bob Barr -his website shows he's rasied a little less than $

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-10 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: > The debate I saw had Romney and Giuliani getting all hot and personal vs. > one another, effectively dealing each of them out of the running, IMO. Romney also took a lot of shots at Thompson as soon as he got into the debates. He mainly abused Thompson and Ghoulie, I don

Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
But locust is a real bear to split. :(( On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 12:01 PM, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >How much wood and where? I have a locust grove i can cut from > > Locust is some of the best firewood. > > http://chimneysweeponline.com/woodchart.pdf > > Rick Knoble > '85

Re: [MBZ] eBay Auction 1972 280SEL 4.5

2008-07-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Shameless Promotion of the Day: Do you mind a little rust? I have a fully functional 1983 300TD for half the price with all the records that you can drive home - no matter where you live! It has a working AC and a decent interior! Comes complete with a replacement RF door for the existing rusty

Re: [MBZ] 1978 300D

2008-07-10 Thread LarryT
Hi Donald, Sorry I didn;t reply before now - the 78 300D is a W123 like your previous so except for the turbo thing the '78 will be virtually identical to the 82 & 83. As far as accelerated wear on a non-turbo, I think that;s not a issue. With a turbo the turbo is what takes the wear - without

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
The debate I saw had Romney and Giuliani getting all hot and personal vs. one another, effectively dealing each of them out of the running, IMO. On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 12:29 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John Robbins wrote: > > Curt Raymond wrote: > >> I can't believe you of all p

Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-10 Thread Mitch Haley
David Hemsley wrote: > Having not seen them I think the 84 is probalby an OK price, not great just > an OK. > > However the 85 with all that you described is WAY out of line. Agreed. Offer him something in the $1xxx range, and maybe he'll call back when nobody else wants to pay more.

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year

2008-07-10 Thread Donald Snook
Curt wrote: "I can't believe you of all people would say Ron Paul comes off as a loon. Or perhaps people have accustomed themselves to the lunacy that is Washington so the only candidate that makes any kind of sense whatsoever comes off as a loon..." What do you mean, "you of all people" ? Don

Re: [MBZ] best way to start worn out diesel

2008-07-10 Thread Peter Merle
Unfortunately my SA spec OM617 does not have a threaded hole for the block heater - there is a normal welsch plug . Thanks for the tips Peter 2008/7/10 Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > It seems than at Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:19:45 +0200, Peter wrote: > > > My old w123 300D is on its last 10km , com

[MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-07-10 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Cooling VERY nicely, thank you. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [MBZ] why do all ebay and craigslist MB's get 45 mpg?

2008-07-10 Thread Curt Raymond
I'll reply here so the whole world can see... The guy had offered 4 cords for the car. That was at $150 a cord a price which is apparently no longer valid... That was before I got the car, replaced the exhaust, replaced the fog lights, fixed the drivers door lock and got the sunroof all the way

[MBZ] I-Phone hype...

2008-07-10 Thread Luther
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Re: [MBZ] Cars for sale

2008-07-10 Thread David Hemsley
Having not seen them I think the 84 is probalby an OK price, not great just an OK. However the 85 with all that you described is WAY out of line. Dave H...> Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:14:07 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: [MBZ] Cars for sale> > I recently

Re: [MBZ] Quantum pics available

2008-07-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
$1500. West-central Iowa (hour west of Ames). On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And this thing is for sale? Whats asking price and location? > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > > turbo-diesel & 5-speed > > > > On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread Rolf
RE the oldworld auto, yes but the lister does state that it looks "like" this one Rick Knoble wrote: > One for Kaleb > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/car/748880730.html > > Cheap Euro looking SL > http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/748753582.html > > 300d Needs kickdown switch > http://lex

Re: [MBZ] Quantum pics available

2008-07-10 Thread Rolf
And this thing is for sale? Whats asking price and location? Wonko the Sane wrote: > turbo-diesel & 5-speed > > On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> OooOOO a Stick. Its not a diesel is it (didn't think they made them in >> diesels). My mom had an auto, pretty

Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs

2008-07-10 Thread R A Bennell
A leak down test might be better. Apply air and see what leaks. Exhaust = valve. Dipstick = rings. Etc. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:42 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Spork

Re: [MBZ] 309D van/motorhome

2008-07-10 Thread jfreezn
Did anyone mention the 72 309D in the most recent star. Comlete with oil heater and on board AC . $1000 in Ohio Jim in Phoenix ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-10 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: > Curt Raymond wrote: >> I can't believe you of all people would say Ron Paul comes off as a loon. > > There's a difference in thinking he is a loon, and him appearing to be a > loon. Especially when the reruns of some of the debates were edited to make him look like a loon.

Re: [MBZ] Quantum pics available

2008-07-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
And Loren means THIS ACTUAL CAR, not one like it -- it used to belong to him. On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 11:26 AM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > it is a haul A** car that is a blast to drive and will get an honest > 45 MPG fully loaded. 4cyl turbodiesel and 5 speed manual trans. > Manual

Re: [MBZ] Quantum pics available

2008-07-10 Thread Loren Faeth
it is a haul A** car that is a blast to drive and will get an honest 45 MPG fully loaded. 4cyl turbodiesel and 5 speed manual trans. Manual sunroof.. I always called it a poor man's Mercedes. It is everything a 240D shoulda been. Turbo, 5 speed with a sunroof and cheap to run. At 10:46 AM 7

Re: [MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: > Car for Mitch Haley > http://annarbor.craigslist.org/car/739970776.html Gotta check out this one first: http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/car/748623092.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buym

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-10 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: > I can't believe you of all people would say Ron Paul comes off as a loon. There's a difference in thinking he is a loon, and him appearing to be a loon. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://ww

[MBZ] List Of CL Cars

2008-07-10 Thread Rick Knoble
One for Kaleb http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/car/748880730.html Cheap Euro looking SL http://detroit.craigslist.org/car/748753582.html 300d Needs kickdown switch http://lexington.craigslist.org/car/747393150.html Donald Snook's next Benz? (One state away) http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ca

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