I think a clean, tidy, later 126 sedan is super classy.
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On Nov 2, 2011, at 10:33 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
I retract that characterization, made in haste. Certainly the 116 and 123
body styles are classic, although I never liked the look of W126 sedans
and coupes.
On
Not mine, etc.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
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I retract that characterization, made in haste. Certainly the 116 and 123
body styles are classic, although I never liked the look of W126 sedans
and coupes.
On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 7:44 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
> andrew wrote:
> > ...the Mercedes styling since the 70s has by and large been down
Wrong end of Florida though.
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andrew wrote:
> ...the Mercedes styling since the 70s has by and large been downright
> ungainly and aesthetically brutish, IMO. What do others think?
W123 is just fine for my style tastes and amenities = none.
Cars on the road today have zero appeal.
But I am such a luddite I wouldn't use any of
I have seen a lot of different types on MBs. also depends on if it
is the original or a third party replacement.
My '81 300TD had a little rubber/plastic plug thing, I think my '83
240D has a metal bung of some sort...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:08:14 -0400
From: Allan Streib
To: Mer
On Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 1:15 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
> the Mercedes styling since the 70s has by and large been downright
> ungainly and aesthetically brutish, IMO.
Them's fightin' words! A lot of us love the looks of the 126, 124, and 201.
I couldn't get past the Jaguar headlights on the 2
Son # 2 has an '07 R320CDI. Probably 150 kmi or so on it by now.
Wilton
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Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Newer MBs
Dieselhead wrote:
I have a Canuck friend who bought a new R Dies
A good reason why I will never buy another new car, short of hitting the
lottery or some other major windfall.
No matter what it is, the original owner is going to take the hit for the
depreciation...
Dan
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On Nov 2, 2011, at 4:15 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
> I enjoy wat
Dieselhead wrote:
I have a Canuck friend who bought a new R Diesel in the US. Last I
heard, he still loves it. (Hearsay on a sample if one)
I think Wilton Jr has one.
Mitch.
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I have a Canuck friend who bought a new R Diesel in the US. Last I
heard, he still loves it. (Hearsay on a sample if one)
That was the conventional wisdom, but I remember a while back that several
posters said it wasn't really possible to carbon up a modern engine. That
made me wonder
On Nov 2, 2011 1:24 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote:
>
> On Wednesday, November 02, 2011 12:07 PM, "Tim C" wrote:
>
> > I'm seeing newer models showing up in my cheap MB searches.
>
> Define cheap?
My standard CL query goes to 3k. I am surprised how many MLs I have seen
in that range, most with transm
I enjoy watching Mecum Auto Auctions and among the Camaros, Mustangs and
other muscle cars there are always a couple recent model Mercedes in
beautiful condition, often with low mileage. These have all been gas
engines - haven't seen a diesel yet. The auction prices have ben
disappointing, to say
On Wednesday, November 02, 2011 12:07 PM, "Tim C" wrote:
> I'm seeing newer models showing up in my cheap MB searches.
Define cheap?
> Also, SWMBO wants a modern CDI or Blutec to replace her Ford, which is
> admittedly tight with the infant carrier. Are the engines pretty reliable
> in the Rs?
You probably wanta look for something other than an E CDI, don't you?
That's what I'm 'bout ready for. ;<)))
Wilton
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Subject: [MBZ] Newer MBs
I'm seeing newer mod
If MB used a different size caliper piston, they would also need to
change the size of the master to keep the pedal pressure the same, or
at lease in the range of "normal"
put another way, if you double the surface area of the piston (in the
caliper) to maintain the same pressure on the pad, y
I'm trying to track down some weirdness with my 1998 S500 where the
trunk opens when I start the car. The Locking and Close Assist pump
connections use a round plastic connector with 4 arms that extend over
the nipple on the pump. Each has an inside barb that catches a lip on
the nipple to keep it
I'm seeing newer models showing up in my cheap MB searches. What's the
list wisdom on mid-90s to early century MBs? Still avoid 140s? I would
need E or larger for my daily beater.
Also, SWMBO wants a modern CDI or Blutec to replace her Ford, which is
admittedly tight with the infant carrier. A
Definitely ship via postal service.
UPS, probably any commercial shipper, will nail you or the recipient with
customs "brokerage" fees that probably exceed the cost of the part and shipping.
Allan
On Tuesday, November 01, 2011 10:58 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Got this ques
I'm not following you Loren. Craig's point is that different size slave
cylinders will apply different levels of pad pressure given the same input from
the master cylinder. This could cause the brakes to pull or one side to lock up
before the other.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300
On Nov 1, 2011 2:57 PM, "Fmiser" wrote:
>
>
> 14400/400 = 36 ohms.
>
> It it is a 400W heater. To verify, I just took my meter out to
> the cars. 33-36 ohm on most. '78 to '85 OM616 and OM617.
> The odd one is the '85 that has a different cord set so it might
> be a different heater. It was 28 o
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