Crap. The tires on the Frankenheap (115 200D) were a little low this
morning, but it was so cold in the garage that the air compressor
wouldn't start. I took it to work anyway, meaning to run the car to Les
Schwab at lunch both to take care of the tire pressure, and to get
some heat into the eng
TE wrote:
I'm not saying it was perfect, but its still running somewhere outside of
Atlanta with over 260k on it.
People that think a 22 year old diesel engine will just crank right up, not
smoke, run smooth after sitting in 20 degree weather all night are smoking
crack.
My S420 started right
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
only place that was open sunday morning was walmart. They were my last
choice, trust me.
No they weren't. Call next time...
Tom
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On the other end of the spectrum, here's one you probably don't have
in your collection:
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Yikes! Holy frankencar, Batman!
And finally, just what you need to reenact the big chase scene in
Goldf
Mitch was surprised to hear that we had air entrained concrete.
At what temperature should one have air entrained concrete?
Craig
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> Rich wrote:
> Yeah I think you are correct in that analysis. I was all
> worried about the tires and the brakes and the engine and the
> tranny and all that, the only issue was going up those long
> mountain grades and the engine doing all it could to maintain
> 35mph. Everything else was fine
> Loren wrote:
> I have the Dodge van
> The next one was a bear,
> from there I could almost see #3, but could not reach it.
> Then I tried dropping or rolling the engine forward, but again
> no dice.
> decided there was a bolt hidden somewhere i could not get to.
> I took the alternator out,
OK Don wrote:
I prefer the '97, sold mine to buy my first MB - a '70 220D.
Saab 97s are like Pontiac Fieros or Saturn S-series. Too many fools thought they
didn't have to worry about rust because the body was composite. Then one day the
car broke in half.
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Rich Thomas writes:
> See the deal is once you buy one, you keep getting new ones for less
> than a new one, because the old one that dies gives you some credit on
> the new one, and the new one costs less than something else new. \
> The spare I have is an Exide, which came from NTB, where I got
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Mine does, with more than 300,000 miles on the odometer! So does my
brother's, but his lives in a garage except when it's parked outside
when his wife drives it to work
Peter
On Dec 15, 2008, at 8:49 PM, TE wrote:
I'm not saying it was perfect, but its still running somewhere
outsid
My "old" 300D with 270,000 miles would crank up perfectly at -5F --
run the glowplugs, crank for a couple seconds and it was running on
all six. Might kick once or twice, but nothing more (this is with
the head gasket replaced but still with the cracked head). First
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than a new one, because the old one that dies gives you some credit on
the new one, and the new one costs less than something else new.
\
The spare I have is an Exide, which came from NTB, where I got the
previous DieHard, but
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Sounds like Chinglish.
--R
Mitch Haley wrote:
Hendrik & Fay wrote:
Page 3 says it all about the state of MB, the foreword is written by
the MB marketing team.
Don't you just love internet translators?
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Preface.
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OK - the only thing I smoke is over pecan wood, but my 300,000 mile 19
year old Diesel sat out all night, and started up without smoke, and
ran smoothly at 17F this morning.
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 8:49 PM, TE wrote:
> I'm not saying it was perfect, but its still running somewhere outside of
> At
I'll flag this email to save for the time when I'll need to change the
plugs in mine --- and will google map the directions to Lt. Don's
!!
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 9:05 PM, Loren Faeth wrote:
> A LT Don story, sort of.
>
> I have the Dodg van running well again, thanks to those who offere
I have never smoked ANYTHING and absolutely and certainly not crack, but my
'87 300D (110 kmi) built in Oct '86 started on first rotation (as usual) one
morning last week after sitting overnight in 20 degree weather. 'Held the
glow for 5 seconds or so after the glow light went out; started instant
The biggest part of that (sorting out) is to put in the afterglow
kit, or snip the purple wire, or otherwise temprarily disable the
purple wire for cold starts.
At 08:45 PM 12/15/2008, you wrote:
It will once its sorted out, unless its worn out. I have not smoked
any crack lately.
TE wrote:
A LT Don story, sort of.
I have the Dodg van running well again, thanks to those who offered
suggestions. After installing the flywheel position sensor, it ran
better but still had some missing, although it was noticeably
better. So, I figured I'd change the plugs. the first three were
Where do you live? yes I know the spot well too, Im up that way all the
time.
Fmiser wrote:
It seems than at Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:23:24 -0600, Kaleb wrote:
Missed you this weekend. I had a hell of a time with this
tire deal, it really screwed up my plans. I cant remember
where you live but
It seems than at Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:23:24 -0600, Kaleb wrote:
> Missed you this weekend. I had a hell of a time with this
> tire deal, it really screwed up my plans. I cant remember
> where you live but we were staying at the druiry inn in fenton
> right across from the DC plant.
I know the sp
Well those uppers at the gas station on your long 140 journey count too you
know.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:46 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 6:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> A 60x should
> start right up down to at least 0 even with dino oil in it.
>
Mine started today at 15 degrees or so with dino in it, even though I
was stupid and forgot the procedure---tried to crank it in short burts
instead of floori
Thanks in advance to everyone;
Looking for good transmission for E320 station wagon; 2 wheel drive
Need price, Condition, & Location; have one that is "shelled out in
the "sun gear"?? (or what ever area it is called) ; about three high
dollar items w. broken teeth
prefer one that does not
"Kaleb C. Striplin" writes:
> just because your SDL also did that does not mean its right. A 60x
> should start right up down to at least 0 even with dino oil in it.
My OM617 laughs at 20 degrees, and it's not sluggish either. I don't
even worry about the block heater unless its down into the
"MAK" writes:
> Is ATF as a lubricant for motor bushes ok
I've used it to lube blower motors with good results.
Allan
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It will once its sorted out, unless its worn out. I have not smoked any
crack lately.
TE wrote:
I'm not saying it was perfect, but its still running somewhere outside of
Atlanta with over 260k on it.
People that think a 22 year old diesel engine will just crank right up, not
smoke, run smooth
I'm not saying it was perfect, but its still running somewhere outside of
Atlanta with over 260k on it.
People that think a 22 year old diesel engine will just crank right up, not
smoke, run smooth after sitting in 20 degree weather all night are smoking
crack.
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Is moose also considered venison? I've never had the pleasure of trying moose.
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Loren Faeth wrote:
> Yes, and I know whatever you say, there is never ever a tongue in your
> cheek! Happy Venison Day! MMM
>
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
"There are only th
The SDL that I drove for four years stopped doing that once I got it
sorted out --- I did replace ALL the FUSES though ;-)
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 8:43 PM, TE wrote:
> Dude, this is normal. My SDL would run rough for the first minute or two.
> Taking off with a cold engine was a trip... pegged to
just because your SDL also did that does not mean its right. A 60x
should start right up down to at least 0 even with dino oil in it.
TE wrote:
Dude, this is normal. My SDL would run rough for the first minute or two.
Taking off with a cold engine was a trip... pegged to the floor, slow as
hel
Yes, and I know whatever you say, there is never ever a tongue in
your cheek! Happy Venison Day! MMM
At 07:27 PM 12/15/2008, you wrote:
I neither attack nor try to evangelize those who want to eat meat. It is
simply a personal choice I have made, much as one would chose Presbyterian
o
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92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL,
89 300E,
Dude, this is normal. My SDL would run rough for the first minute or two.
Taking off with a cold engine was a trip... pegged to the floor, slow as
hell. It smoked, it rattled, it was slow... Don't let these fools tell you
that you need this and that, it's either 21 or 22 years old, cut it some
slac
I got you mixed up with somebody else, nevermind.
TE wrote:
I'm in Charlotte, NC, not sure if you were nearby.
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On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:23 PM
To: Mercede
I'm in Charlotte, NC, not sure if you were nearby.
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On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:23 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart he
I believe it was highly recommended by Herr Marshal --- I hope so
becauseI've taken his advice (with good results so far).
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 8:27 PM, MAK wrote:
> Is ATF as a lubricant for motor bushes ok
> mak
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"There are only three sports: bullfighting, m
YEah I ordered it on-line and that item was backordered. I elected to
wait for it, though I could have canceled it.
I guess the boat from China finally arrived...
Allan
"Kaleb C. Striplin" writes:
> Did you order it online? I think Im going to have to order the ball
> joint press and the CIS
True - for 61x engine, not so for a 60x engine with Mobil 1 and good
glow plugs, at least in my experience.
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 8:06 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote:
> I haven't read the other replies but here's my take on it. That is normal
> for a diesel in cold weather, at least for my 240D. Unti
Is ATF as a lubricant for motor bushes ok
mak
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 3:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] lubricants
What is the best lubricant/grease to use on door hinges?
Chassis grease. But a shot of WD-
could be POS, I will give you 500 for it. Want to trade something?
Luther wrote:
Could it be a sticky ALDA?
Luther
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92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL,
89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2,
84 300D euro manny,
Missed you this weekend. I had a hell of a time with this tire deal, it
really screwed up my plans. I cant remember where you live but we were
staying at the druiry inn in fenton right across from the DC plant.
TE wrote:
My C140 weighs just over 5500 lbs.
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From: me
Did you order it online? I think Im going to have to order the ball
joint press and the CIS injection tester online because my local store
does not seem to have it anymore.
Allan Streib wrote:
The Harbor Freight vacuum pump I ordered back in September finally
showed up today.
Seems a heavy,
Interesting that you should mention wind -- a guy at work today
consults on the side for a small business. He said that the business
across the street always has a half dozen new Vettes and a couple of
Roll's park in the lot. It's a wind turbine repair contractor - they
are moving into the office s
It doesnt. At about 4:30 in the morning I have to go out and start the
190D. It has not been started since friday. I have not tried to start
it yet in temps anywhere near as cold as it is right now. Will report
how it does. It will not be plugged in. It also has regular 15w40 dino
oil in
Right now, the roads are pretty much a solid sheet of ice. Its such
though that you can travel at a decent speed as long as you do not go
too fast, and slow down way before you need to stop or turn. Anyway,
all day I have been getting behind these people that will be going, say
20mph, when yo
I haven't read the other replies but here's my take on it. That is normal
for a diesel in cold weather, at least for my 240D. Until it warms up just a
bit, it is even more slow that one would anticipate. Painfully slow. Pedal
to the floor and go 10 mph. But, after about 90 seconds or so, things get
I stopped at truck stop with a scale when we went to pick up the 117
engine for the SLC - thought it would be cool to fill the van, wiegh
it empty, then do the same thing on the way back to find out how much
the engine weighed. They wanted $20 to weigh the van, so I decided
that I didn't want to kn
It should start right up at 20F - mine did (and the 602 did just fine
this AM at 16F). I'd look for a bad glow plug or two, check that the
pressure line to the ALDA is not clogged, or nearly so. If the ALDA
needs adjusting, I'd think it would be not much different cold or warm
-again, my SDL was un
How old are the glow plugs?
peter
On Dec 15, 2008, at 6:34 PM, Luther wrote:
There was a dose of Power Service added to this full tank of fuel
that was purchased last week. Also, even when the temp is warm
(i.e. 60 or higher) and it's a cold start, it will blow some white
smoke for about
I prefer the '97, sold mine to buy my first MB - a '70 220D.
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 7:37 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> I'd prefer a 95 but that car is gorgeous. I drove a green 95 last winter,
> very neat little car. If I had practiced welding before I drove it and if the
> guy had taken my $1000
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 5:37 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> I'd prefer a 95 but that car is gorgeous. I drove a green 95 last winter,
> very neat little car. If I had practiced welding before I drove it and if the
> guy had taken my $1000 offer I'd have nabbed it. He wanted $2k but it had
> signific
Love it! That's about the quality of translation/understanding I had
when taking German classes ---
> Don't you just love internet translators?
>
> (Courtesy of Yahoo's Babelfish)
>
> Preface.
> Welcome in the world by Mercedes-Benz.
>
> Beautifully that it itself for a vehicle with the star int
Hurry, this beauty with custom seats just for Kaleb is going fast. I
hear matte paint jobs are the latest thing---so what if it's gray
instead of black?
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On the other end of the spectrum, here's one you probably don't have
I'd prefer a 95 but that car is gorgeous. I drove a green 95 last winter, very
neat little car. If I had practiced welding before I drove it and if the guy
had taken my $1000 offer I'd have nabbed it. He wanted $2k but it had
significant perforations in the floor...
-Curt
Message: 16
Date: Mon
I neither attack nor try to evangelize those who want to eat meat. It is
simply a personal choice I have made, much as one would chose Presbyterian
or Catholic or a Synagogue or Atheism. Or Democrat or Republican or None Of
The Above.
We shall each have to answer to a higher power (or not) someday
YOINKS...
I'd have to build a little trailer...
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:10:30 -0500
From: Mitch Haley
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ice storm
To: Mercedes Discussion List
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Curt Raymond wrote:
> An ST g
Negative, you drove across the "Million Dollar Bridge" or the "Fore Point
Bridge". The Casco Bay Bridge replaced the Million Dollar Bridge in '97 or '98
(I forget). I worked on it during the summer of '96, the first summer I dated
my wife.
Looks like it was '97: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cas
> Rich wrote:
>
> I determined the truck was 6000lb
> over whatever it said on the door it should be! YOW! I sorta
> wondered though if that "limit" was just way too low, being a
> rental and all, as the truck did not seem to have any problem
> with the load.
There are two different limits - engi
Your subject line is scary. I thought you had taken up arms against
those who eat meat.
At 03:23 PM 12/15/2008, you wrote:
Y'all may recall Lt. Don's suggestion to Kaleb to investigate Union
Pacific jobs. Well, the apprentice diesel mechanic really sounded
interesting to me. Would be a step
That is your first mistake... buying a battery from Snears. There is
a reason they call them Die Easy. Especially in Diesels, you don't
want a dieeasy battery. Going back a second time, unless they will
give you a free replacement, is not a good idea!
At 02:28 PM 12/15/2008, you wrote:
It
Yes, but the 7.50 - 16 was on the 3/4 ton trucks with 8 bolt
wheels. I am guessing Kaleb's trailer has 5 or 6 hole rims. (ford or
chevy) The late 40s and early 50s pickups came out on 6.00 - 16s
and had 5 or 6 hole rims that would likely fit on his trailer. I
bought the remains of an old fo
Remember. They are with the government - they're here to
help... ...take money from your pocket and put it in theirs!
At 02:18 PM 12/15/2008, you wrote:
Remember. They are with the government - they're here to help!
-- Philip
Loren Faeth
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the operative word is "could." I "Could" become more wealthy than
bill gates. So "could" you. Doesn't mean it is going to happen.
At 01:35 PM 12/15/2008, you wrote:
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Anybody still believe in man-made global warming?
It is AVERAGE temperature... Just because the av
Yes. What is the malfunction, I got the info up in 20 seconds and it
looks a pain just to remove the timing case.
Hendrik
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Installed the WIS, trying to use it to get info about taking off the
timing cover, slide rails etc for this 140. This seems like a very
complicat
Although looking at the Fard Turnier they should have called it the
"Turnier people off cars for life"
Hendrik
who is trying to be funny again
Hendrik & Fay wrote:
Yes Ford used the word turnier but MB didn't.
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On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:09:12 -0600 Fmiser wrote:
> > The '64 Chevy pickup we had in Colorado in the '80s ran
> > 7.50-16 (on split rims). That was apparently a standard size.
>
> When I got my 3/4 ton '67, it had 15 inch split-rim wheels.
>
> Old split rims scare me
Me, too. That's why I h
There was a dose of Power Service added to this full tank of fuel that
was purchased last week. Also, even when the temp is warm (i.e. 60 or
higher) and it's a cold start, it will blow some white smoke for about
10 seconds
Luther
Peter Frederick wrote:
Ten seconds or so after the GP lamp
Could it be a sticky ALDA?
Luther
Dan Weeks wrote:
Luther:
Sounds like you need to adjust the ALDA. Check the archives. I did
that 50k miles ago on my SD, with 260k on it at the time, and it made
a huge difference. IT's getting sluggish when cold again, so I
probably have to advance it some
R A Bennell wrote:
There are flanges for the brake backing plates.
I was almost right. 7" drums are for 2,000lb axles. You'll never get 10"
inside a 12" wheel.
Do you know what brand of axles you have? Sometimes it's fun to find brakes
which match the bolt pattern on the axle flanges.
A fri
Yes Ford used the word turnier but MB didn't.
Here is an auction for some stuff relating to a turnier held in 1933
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/4439221
Just to confuse people a bit more there is also a V, F and VF prefix,
for the long wheelbase models and special purpose chassis.
X for o
The two-stroke, three-cylinder is the first Saab I ever drove. Very cool.
Wife (the first one, not the second/current one) shared the car with her
mother as a high school student. She said guys at the fuel station would
argue with her when she asked them to pour a bottle of two-stroke oil, which
sh
My C140 weighs just over 5500 lbs.
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On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 12:22 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell (TRAILER TIR
The Harbor Freight vacuum pump I ordered back in September finally
showed up today.
Seems a heavy, solid unit. Too bad it's cold as a witches elbow and
definitely not AC servicing weather right now.
Allan
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That's easy.
100 years ago everything was either horse drawn or steam railroad.
The towns are a days wagon ride (figure a couple miles per hour on
rutted roads) apart, usually close to the river or railroad.
Life was a bit more sedate in those days.
After WWII, when people actually got mo
R A Bennell wrote:
There are flanges for the brake backing plates. My only concern is the size as
it has 12 inch wheels. I may be able
to go up a size but would need to do some measuring first. Either that or I
need to check and make sure the drums
will fit inside the wheels.
Sounds like 7" d
Hendrik & Fay wrote:
Page 3 says it all about the state of MB, the foreword is written by the
MB marketing team.
Don't you just love internet translators?
(Courtesy of Yahoo's Babelfish)
Preface.
Welcome in the world by Mercedes-Benz.
Beautifully that it itself for a vehicle with the star in
TAke it to a battery/alternator shop (or pull the alternator) and
have it tested for output. A couple of dead diodes and it will only
put out 4A or so, battery gradually goes dead, won't start cold.
Peter
On Dec 15, 2008, at 9:32 AM, Rich Thomas wrote:
2000 Suburban, original alternator,
Ten seconds or so after the GP lamp goes out works pretty well for
me. Note that 30 sec is pretty short for pre-glow time at 20 F,
certainly it's a minute or so a 0F.
Severe lack of performance cold (unless you have huge clouds of white
smoke) indicates a fuel delivery problem -- time for
Thanks, but how does that help me? :)
Luther
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
My 140 SD fired right up this morning at 16 degrees with about 10
seconds of glow.
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Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark
'87 300SDL (281,xxx mi)
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast
'82 300CD (183 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi)
No I haven't but I will in the morning before I take the battery out.
Thanks for the reminder and the idea -- I would never have figured
something like that.
--R
Donald Snook wrote:
Rich wrote: "I went and tried to start the Burb again, battery totally dead again.
Unless there is something
Have a peek.
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=188058
Ed
300E
2008/12/15 Wonko the Sane
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Page 3 says it all about the state of MB, the foreword is written by the
MB marketing team.
Hendrik
Mitch Haley wrote:
Hendrik & Fay wrote:
Don't forget the humble A124,
Ah, yes, the one that's so humble they didn't bother to put a proper
roof on it.
There is a T word that the Germans us
There are flanges for the brake backing plates. My only concern is the size as
it has 12 inch wheels. I may be able
to go up a size but would need to do some measuring first. Either that or I
need to check and make sure the drums
will fit inside the wheels.
Randy
-Original Message-
From
You've just answered your own question, German word for station wagon is
Kombi, although I think that is informal.
Hendrik
Mitch Haley wrote:
Hendrik & Fay wrote:
Don't forget the humble A124,
Ah, yes, the one that's so humble they didn't bother to put a proper
roof on it.
There is a T w
Christopher McCann writes:
> Can't predict the future, anything could happen, but I think the
> situation is OK.
This administration would be more likely to make trucking more expensive
in favor of rail, IMO.
Allan
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1983 300D
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Rich wrote: "I went and tried to start the Burb again, battery totally dead
again. Unless there is something drawing a lot of current from the battery (not
sure what that could be), the battery is shot."
Have you checked the battery cable spacer, yet? When my Buick had this
problem, it acted a
Andrew wrote: "Cadillac doors on that model are unrepairable. Once they start
squeaking it means the interal hinge bearings (sealed) are shot, so the entire
DOOR must be replaced at a cost of $1200.00. This is why you should have bought
a Mercedes."
Well, thank goodness that isn't true. That w
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