Re: [MBZ] A180cdi

I saw several in Mexico city a couple of years ago - but didn't see any TDI's - all were vergassers. I love the A's They were all over Yurp years ago. Many taxis are A170D. I too would like an A170D or a A 180D. Beats the snot out of a pious and probly gets better mileage. But alas, acc

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey Kaleb and OK Don

Man, yor gettin ol'. Fer out west, thas jus a hop, skip an a jump! Thanks for the heads up. my wife might want to go, but it's a long drive for a concert. Maybe they'll come back after we get a plane in the air :) On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 9:31 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: Swi

Re: [MBZ] A180cdi

Speaking of which, today I saw an Audi sedan of some sort, kinda smallish, that had a DTI label on the right side of the trunk, which I took to mean diesel of some sort, but I could not get close enough to determine if it was in fact a diesel. Seemed like it might be some variant of TDI? --R

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing grease?

Yes that is one tube. Easy enough to get half and half, more or less, for each wheel. --R On 10/23/12 11:06 PM, OK Don wrote: Doesn't Q sell it pre-measured for two wheels worth? On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 9:48 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: One tube does 2 fro

Re: [MBZ] A180cdi

I saw several in Mexico city a couple of years ago - but didn't see any TDI's - all were vergassers. On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 9:49 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > I saw one in Houston maybe 5 yr ago with Mexico plates. Not sure it was a > diesel. I saw them in Sp

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing grease?

Doesn't Q sell it pre-measured for two wheels worth? On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 9:48 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > One tube does 2 fronts. Get a tube, squeeze out about half for one side, > then half for the other side. Close enough. > > --R > > > On 10/23/12 10:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey Kaleb and OK Don

Thanks for the heads up. my wife might want to go, but it's a long drive for a concert. Maybe they'll come back after we get a plane in the air :) On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 9:31 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Switchback in Miami, OK > > October 27 > Coleman Theatre > Miami, OK > > se

Re: [MBZ] sometimes things get worse and worse REST of the STORY

Yup - might have gotten the tank strainer clogged up - even if the fuel tank was clean five years ago, it might not be so pristine now. On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 1:45 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Well it seems you got some crappy oil of some sort, maybe it had so

Re: [MBZ] A180cdi

I saw one in Houston maybe 5 yr ago with Mexico plates. Not sure it was a diesel. I saw them in Spain too last summer, diesels of all kinds there. --R On 10/22/12 5:57 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Got this from a relative who is vacationing in Spain. If they were available in the U.S., I'd buy one

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing grease?

One tube does 2 fronts. Get a tube, squeeze out about half for one side, then half for the other side. Close enough. --R On 10/23/12 10:44 PM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:01:18 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond wrote: How much wheel bearing grease in a 123 240D? IIRC (which I may not) the

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing grease?

On Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:01:18 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond wrote: > How much wheel bearing grease in a 123 240D? IIRC (which I may not) the quantity is 60 grams. My manuals, however, are packed up and in a storage container on our driveway, so I cannot look it up. > I'm thinking about > http://www.

[MBZ] OT: Hey Kaleb and OK Don

Switchback in Miami, OK October 27 Coleman Theatre Miami, OK see waygoodmusic.com If anyone in the area is into Arsh (south'n for Irish) music this would be a good one. Actually, if you like bluegrass, it is more or less an offshoot of Arsh. Switchback generally has something for everyone

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing grease?

Roughly one cubic centimeter. Since grease is less dense than water, you want a shade over a cc to make a gram. HF also has a nice, cheap digital scale. How much wheel bearing grease in a 123 240D? My '78 needs one done soon and I figure its time to buy a scale, how accurate do I have to b

[MBZ] Wheel bearing grease?

How much wheel bearing grease in a 123 240D? My '78 needs one done soon and I figure its time to buy a scale, how accurate do I have to be? I'm thinking about http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Black-Digital-Pocket/dp/B0012N1NAA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351043590&sr=8-2&keywords=digital+scale

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/3337840426.html > > I'm considering an upgrade from my 240D, a 124 diesel would get better > mileage, be much more powerful and start better in the cold... > > So whats the going rate for a nice 124? My 1

[MBZ] A180cdi

Got this from a relative who is vacationing in Spain. If they were available in the U.S., I'd buy one. Gerry -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: photo.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 165870 bytes Desc: not available URL:

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

It does not have any soul. Maybe in fifteen years it could get a little soul, but now it is a tired car that you are going to dump a bucket of cash into. Will need a fuel system rebuild and cleaning. Bushings and suspension are aging out if original. IF it lived inside, then you may not hit r

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

$4500 for a nice 1995 with a 606 engine. I would think that the closer to pristine with ice cold air and very low miles you can go up to $5k clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SD

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

wiring harness and evaporator should have been done by now and if not your price will double. John On Oct 23, 2012 1:29 PM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: > http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/3337840426.html > > I'm considering an upgrade from my 240D, a 124 diesel would get better > mileage, be much mo

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

But, it won't have the same soul. Good trade-off? Your choice. Far more pleasant ride (quiet, smooth, less body roll, better brakes), but something is lost... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Curt Raymond wrote: >http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/3337840426.html > >I'm con

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

Looks like worth investigating, but it should be very nice for that price. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Curt Raymond wrote: >http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/3337840426.html > >I'm considering an upgrade from my 240D, a 124 diesel would get better >mileage, be much more po

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

There were 2 or 3 on the local Charleston CL when I looked this morning. I would trust a southern car more than one from up there, esp with a repaint. Less likely rust here. --R On 10/23/12 4:29 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/3337840426.html I'm considering an

[MBZ] Is this a good deal?

http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/3337840426.html I'm considering an upgrade from my 240D, a 124 diesel would get better mileage, be much more powerful and start better in the cold... So whats the going rate for a nice 124? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] sometimes things get worse and worse REST of the STORY

Rick, Nice to hear a "success story" from someone proving that well filtered oil and long trips are more important than a proper conversion. I would suggest plumbing in a 16 or 20 plate heat exchanger with a shutoff valve on the coolant circuit. They are available on ebay for about $60 and tak

Re: [MBZ] sometimes things get worse and worse REST of the STORY

Well it seems you got some crappy oil of some sort, maybe it had some kind of contaminants in it or something that it dissolved out of the fuel system. Or maybe the car got tired of that stuff and just went on strike. --R On 10/23/12 1:23 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: Folks, I'm not using a

[MBZ] sometimes things get worse and worse REST of the STORY

Folks, I'm not using any conversions My tank is clean. I've operated like this for about 5 years now. When i had the problems with the clogging or what ever it is / was it was at 5.30 or 6 pm and the oil was at the warmest it would be in the day, not cold. Low temps at tybee were never be

Re: [MBZ] Both sailers knot running together -- can delivery for full price

H, one on a dolly and one on a rope. Makes ya wonder a bit eh? Mike On Oct 23, 2012 9:42 AM, "Rich Thomas" wrote: > http://charleston.craigslist.**org/cto/3326114556.html > http://charleston.craigslist.**org/cto/3326113379.html

Re: [MBZ] sometimes things get worse and worse REST of the STORY

Got any friends with a heated garage? Put it in there overnight and see if it makes a difference. In my experience, if you have clear oil, you should be able to get it started down to about 50 degrees F with glow plugs alone and down to 35 or so with the block heater on overnight. I am not sayin

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Re: [MBZ] sometimes things get worse and worse REST of the STORY

On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 12:03 AM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: > Folks, > Home, at last. Well, that's good. :) Not infrequently, MBs in Chapel Hill will go onto CL about this time; the veg oil freezes in the IP/engine and they can't get the car started again. One-tank veg solutions only work for pa

Re: [MBZ] CL Photog of the day

On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 9:37 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > If u take a pitcher of your screenshot with a crappy phone cam... > > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3328121328.html http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:dM5lLkc9Q50J:atlanta.miami.craigslist-cars.com/getposting.html%3Fna

Re: [MBZ] sometimes things get worse and worse REST of the STORY

You never answered about what sort of wvo conversion you are using. Any at all? Mike On Oct 23, 2012 12:19 AM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > So, what was the solution? washing the engine didn't solve anything, or > did I miss something? > > Warmer temps? = gelled veg oil > > >

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max swap out the blue whale?

There was one of those in the hood when I lived in Houston, guy had it dropped and some magnaflows on it, it looked and sounded quite hotroddish. I always liked seeing and hearing it go by. --R On 10/23/12 10:42 AM, Max Dillon wrote: By chance I saw that car last week, it's on Rivers not too

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max swap out the blue whale?

By chance I saw that car last week, it's on Rivers not too far from me. I didn't stop, tempted to go take a look. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rich Thomas wrote: >Yeah like that would work. I would rather have this one >http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3329928657.html

Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD?

WILTON wrote: NEW tranny? So, how does that work out - the car is a gift, or is he "paying" somebody to take it? In effect, 'sounds like paying somebody to take it? Good point. More than $1500 worth of work currently being done on it, with a $1500 price tag? Maybe he's just mathematically

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max swap out the blue whale?

Yeah like that would work. I would rather have this one http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3329928657.html --R On 10/23/12 9:54 AM, Max Dillon wrote: This guy has slowly been dropping his price, I think you should make a request to your finance committee chair for consideration to replace

Re: [MBZ] CL Photog of the day

'Nother sailor? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:37 AM Subject: [MBZ] CL Photog of the day If u take a pitcher of your screenshot with a crappy phone cam... http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/332812

Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD?

NEW tranny? So, how does that work out - the car is a gift, or is he "paying" somebody to take it? In effect, 'sounds like paying somebody to take it? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:35 AM Subject: [MB

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max swap out the blue whale?

This guy has slowly been dropping his price, I think you should make a request to your finance committee chair for consideration to replace her current ride. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rich Thomas wrote: >http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3303713179.html > >--R > >__

[MBZ] ouch

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[MBZ] Both sailers knot running together -- can delivery for full price

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[MBZ] Hey Max swap out the blue whale?

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[MBZ] CL Photog of the day

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[MBZ] Cheap TD?

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