[MBZ] Starter Wiring Question

2008-09-29 Thread B Dike
Hi All, I have narrowed the starter problem on the 82 300CD down to either the switch or neutral start interlock.  The wiring diagram shows a junction box where the power lead from the switch meets the lead to the neutral start interlock and also the lead to the starter solenoid.  Anyone know w

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: i paid 140 for my aftermarket 15 bundts. guess 14s are worth double what 15s are worth nowadays I forget, did Bimby's aftermarket wheel sale last year include 15" Bundts? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Curt Raymond
Interesting. I knew about torque steer but didn't realize why. Makes sense I guess. --- On Mon, 9/29/08, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Mercedes Discussion List" Dat

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Rolf
That is a steal. I paid $250 for my wheels but I got a NIB never mounted spare which is probably worth 2x what I paid for all 5. If you ever see 15" bundts keep me in mind. Craigslist is an invaluable tool, I grossed over $1000 in one month buying on CL and selling on Ebay, I was pretty proud o

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Gary Hurst
i paid 140 for my aftermarket 15 bundts. guess 14s are worth double what 15s are worth nowadays On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 9:55 PM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You could find 15" on a variety of MB's just not over here. I would love a > set for my wifes car. I am quite happy with my wheels > h

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Rolf
You could find 15" on a variety of MB's just not over here. I would love a set for my wifes car. I am quite happy with my wheels http://winmutt.com/images/benz/wheels/wheel1.jpg I even spotted them on a W126 coupe @ the Museum in Stuttgart. My only complaint is that they flex if I push it hard

Re: [MBZ] those crazy iowans

2008-09-29 Thread Loren Faeth
Jefferson Okie meets wonko, or is that okie goes wonko? At 08:34 PM 9/29/2008, you wrote: What part of Iowa?> --> > Message: 12> Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:43:21 -0500> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] those crazy iowans> >

[MBZ] those crazy iowans

2008-09-29 Thread 87 300SDL
What part of Iowa?> --> > Message: 12> Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:43:21 -0500> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] those crazy iowans> > Im going to be in Iowa in the next week or 2, got anything I need to > haul off?> __

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 5:27 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So? Is there that much rotating mass difference? Yes. A LOT of R&D has gone into counteracting the effect while still keeping the transverse layout for packaging reasons... with mixed results in my experience. Alex _

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Curt Raymond
So? Is there that much rotating mass difference? --- On Mon, 9/29/08, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Monday, September 29, 2008, 8:20

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 5:19 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've only ever driven one inline fwd and it didn't have enough horsepower to > worry about torque steer... Oh wait, I drove a Saab 95 and 96, again neither > had enough power to worry about torque steer. I didn't really be

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Curt Raymond
I've only ever driven one inline fwd and it didn't have enough horsepower to worry about torque steer... Oh wait, I drove a Saab 95 and 96, again neither had enough power to worry about torque steer. I didn't really beat on any of those either. I've been flogging the Ford. I don't see why a tra

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Curt Raymond
I'm reasonably sure that makes yours a Gen I Focus while the one I have now is Gen II. I prefer the Gen I... -Curt Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:06:03 -0400 From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah. Second time this year... --- On Mon, 9/29/08, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Date: Monday, September 29, 2008, 7:13 PM There on Busines

Re: [MBZ] interesting ebay ad

2008-09-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, sounds to me like, yea, she probably paid WAY too much for it. Next, seems like simple things she has somebody trying to charge her alot to fix. Doubt it has any problems from being overheated once 30k miles ago. The no power is probably the alda plugged up. Big deal. Tyler Backman wr

Re: [MBZ] interesting ebay ad

2008-09-29 Thread Tyler Backman
Shouldn't eBay insurance have covered the price of the vfraudulentlyehicle if it was fraudulently advertised? And wouldn't they have taken the car, and auctioned it? I'm not sure why she still has it... Sincerely, Tyler William H Backman 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel On Sep 29, 2008, at 4:47 P

[MBZ] interesting ebay ad

2008-09-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-diesel-1985-Mercedes-Diesel-No-Shill-Bidders-Here-92-000-mile_W0QQitemZ150300067254QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, here are the results: http://motors.search.ebay.com/Mercedes-14-old-style_W0QQfromZR40 That is adsit selling those, they are fakes. anybody stupid enough to pay that much deserves what they get from dealing with adsit. Just because they have them listed at that price does not indicate re

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread TE
Do me a favor, type in Mercedes 14 old style and see what comes up. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 6:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts I sell OE on

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Hendrik & Fay
While we are in cake tin land http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MERCEDES-BENZ-ALUMINIUM-WHEELS-X4-15-X-7_W0QQitemZ220287057611QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220287057611&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A1|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Are they the fabled 15" ones? At least they are made in Deutschland. Hendrik with

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Robert Rentfro
There on Business? Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 2:58 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental You might remember back in June I was raving about the Hyundai E

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I sell OE ones on ebay all the time, anywhere from 100-200 a set, sometimes as high as 250. Never seen any of these 400 ones you are talking about TE wrote: Adsit Co. sells Japanese "knock offs" on eBay for $596 + $100 shipping. I'm selling OZ wheels here, not some no-name brand. Not to ment

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
You've been spoiled by fine motorcars, that's all. Drive that focus down to Irvine to the Classic Center. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Loren Faeth
I have one unused bundt from the 85 280SEL Euro (126) that has an unused spare mounted on it. the spare blew a big bubble on the side, so is no good, except maybe for show as long as the spare is mounted in the trunk. IF you are willing to pay an exorbitant ebay price for it, let me know. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 2:58 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From a dead stop of you really mash the pedal it'll squirm to the right so > hard you'd > think it was an inline engine... Huh? I thought torque steer was by definition a malady affecting primarily transverse FWD drivetr

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Allan Streib
"Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > You might remember back in June I was raving about the Hyundai Elantra I > had for a rental car. Here I am again in Burbank, California and this > time I've got a Ford Focus. > > Search around you Youtube for a bit and you should find Hamster reviewing >

[MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-29 Thread Curt Raymond
You might remember back in June I was raving about the Hyundai Elantra I had for a rental car. Here I am again in Burbank, California and this time I've got a Ford Focus. Search around you Youtube for a bit and you should find Hamster reviewing it when the new Focus came out. I'm a fan of the o

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Rolf wrote: I got them from a guy who said they were 15" and never paid for them. He was supposed to pick them up but hasn't so I really just want them gone. They did come from an SL I believe. I believe if you want OE (Fuchs?) 15" you have to get them from a 6.9 SEL (and pay hundreds per whe

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread TE
Adsit Co. sells Japanese "knock offs" on eBay for $596 + $100 shipping. I'm selling OZ wheels here, not some no-name brand. Not to mention, I'm only selling them for $150 for a set of 4. I'd put your bundts on eBay quickly, because you'd make a killing. I just want them out of my garage. -Or

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Curt Raymond
While we're on the subject if anybody in New England has 123 wheels (steels or bundts with lugnuts) in fair to good condition for a Rolf like price I'd like to hear about them. I've got a set of studded snows (thanks Dwight!) to put on new wheels. -Curt Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:02:10 -0400 Fro

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread kaleb
Where? Let me know where you see that so I can start selling my OE ones there. > I never claimed that they were OEM. > > Average shipping costs for these wheels is about $150.00. That's why I > asked > $300 with free shipping. > > I'm not why you think its so outlandish, because there are plenty

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread kaleb
The wheels posted for sale where italian knock offs. > MB Classic Center was selling set of 4 NOS on Ebay about 2 months ago for > $1,000. > > Are these NOS, refurbished (and how), all jacked up? Makes a big > difference. > > Chris > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this a joke? I sell them much che

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Gary Hurst
if they are oe, then they are probably worth thousands and tarek's cheap aftermarket ones are worth 300 On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 4:26 PM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OE I think. Just regular old 14" bundts. Want me to bring them to > RustyQ? I'll give em away if I don't have to ship em. I go

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Rolf
OE I think. Just regular old 14" bundts. Want me to bring them to RustyQ? I'll give em away if I don't have to ship em. I got them from a guy who said they were 15" and never paid for them. He was supposed to pick them up but hasn't so I really just want them gone. They did come from an SL I believ

Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo

2008-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas
If you pay less than $2/lb or pick them yourself you are keeping down the working apple pickers who need to make a living wage. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: There's a car show in WInchester next weekend and I am realy jonesing for apples that don't cost $2.00/lb. DO you know of any cost-effec

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Gary Hurst
are they oe or aftermarket like tarek's? i'm shocked dan gordon hasn't bought them yet for $300. On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 4:02 PM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a decent set I'll sell for $10 per + shipping. > > -Rolf > > TE wrote: > > I never claimed that they were OEM. > > > > Averag

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Rolf
I have a decent set I'll sell for $10 per + shipping. -Rolf TE wrote: > I never claimed that they were OEM. > > Average shipping costs for these wheels is about $150.00. That's why I asked > $300 with free shipping. > > I'm not why you think its so outlandish, because there are plenty of > afterm

Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo

2008-09-29 Thread LarryT
Nope, wish I did -- I used to drive thru there twice a week - lived in Frostburg and worked in Chester - beautiful drive but after 3 months it got old. Finally bought a house (have been here 21+ years) and moved ourselves - what a PITA that was - Anyway, when the apples were being picked and

Re: [MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo

2008-09-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
There's a car show in WInchester next weekend and I am realy jonesing for apples that don't cost $2.00/lb. DO you know of any cost-effective family-owned PYO orchards? On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 3:16 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thx Andrew, > Did you get thru Winchester by any chance? I

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread TE
I never claimed that they were OEM. Average shipping costs for these wheels is about $150.00. That's why I asked $300 with free shipping. I'm not why you think its so outlandish, because there are plenty of aftermarket bundts of lesser quality than the ones I'm offering that go for about $450.00.

Re: [MBZ] what the....

2008-09-29 Thread Wilton Strickland
Top in luxury? Unheard of 45 - 50 mpg - yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 6:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] what the > Smashed grill, two-tone front fender. > > And, He can't keep up with the payme

Re: [MBZ] what the....

2008-09-29 Thread Jim Cathey
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/858998486.html And I thought I got top dollar for mine! At least I had many pictures, including interior, and listed the miles, etc. (Re: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/mb240dsale.html) -- Jim ___ http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Christopher McCann
MB Classic Center was selling set of 4 NOS on Ebay about 2 months ago for $1,000. Are these NOS, refurbished (and how), all jacked up? Makes a big difference. Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this a joke? I sell them much cheaper than that. The ones you have there are aftermarket fakes, not

Re: [MBZ] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread kaleb
Is this a joke? I sell them much cheaper than that. The ones you have there are aftermarket fakes, not OE > The identification stamps on the inside of the wheels are as follows: > > O.Z > TYP-RC M3 > 6 1/2JX14 > H2 ET30 > Made in Italy > > Contact me offlist for pictures if interested. > > $300

[MBZ] 40mpg!!! Biodiesel ready!!!

2008-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas
1910 Mercedes auctions for $887,000 http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/1190791,CST-NWS-bidder29.article September 29, 2008 OWLS HEAD, Maine -- Winning bidders at an auction of vintage vehicles in Maine have bought a 1910 Mercedes four-seat Tourabout for $887,000 and a 1913 Rolls-Royce Sil

Re: [MBZ] OT, A water circuit breaker for the home

2008-09-29 Thread Bill R
Another way that doesn't work so well in my situation [deep well] is the pressure switch that shuts down the water if it senses a leak. It considers the sprinkler system a 'leak' and shuts down everything. What you have is a much better idea. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] The Lyre bird

2008-09-29 Thread Bill R
Amazing. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 11:53 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] The Lyre bird And now for something completely different. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1

Re: [MBZ] The Lyre bird

2008-09-29 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And now for something completely different. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YzlTB8fEsA&feature=related This appears to be the original source for that video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjE0Kdfos4Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com Fo

Re: [MBZ] what the....

2008-09-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/858998486.html Must be inflation. 240Ds used to develop 35-45mpg at the internet. I love the part about "the odo doesn't work, so you won't be able to verify the mpg for yourself". ___ http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] what the....

2008-09-29 Thread pm7088
Smashed grill, two-tone front fender. And, He can't keep up with the payment? Yikes. Pete -- Original message -- From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/858998486.html > > 45 - 50 MPG??? > -- > 1983 300D (for s

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] FOR SALE 14" Bundts

2008-09-29 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah well they would not have worked anyway, we use the back to front ones for LH traffic down here. Hendrik who drives on the right side of the road, which is the left TE wrote: Free shipping applies to the Continental United States only. ___ http: