Re: [MBZ] Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Promises Best-in-Class Towing, Torque

"Eight years" to develop the engine??? That explains a lot... Still, a promising turn for more diesel fueled vehicles... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 15, 2015 12:57:59 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > > >http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/06/chevy-colo

Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse

I'd check the engine fan to be sure it turns freely. I think it is one of the highest energy consumers in that list I removed the fuse placard and carefully cleaned away the soot and scorching as best I can. I have deciphered the fuse #7 list to read: backup lamp, heating water valve, wate

Re: [MBZ] 1981 Mercedes 380 SL Diesel

Sounds like a project for you and Clay and Jim to collaborate on! Just spotted this one on the local craigslist. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/5125549123.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://

Re: [MBZ] OT Energy Positive House built in Wales for not much $$!

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Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

What about the nearest junk yards? Or call LKQ: 301 428-8239 car-part.com is your friend ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/

[MBZ] Bent.

Craig.What Curt said, so much more elegantly. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:

Re: [MBZ] FW: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel

Dwight.Probably.May also be loose crank-bolt/sheared key. Either way cranking over an interference engine to check that the cam does not turn will cause all sorts of damage. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 22:27:36 -0400 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [M

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

Craig.1. I have to keep it whole and mobile.2. It is not a reasonable car to restore.3. Anyone in need of an low mileage engine with a rebuilt head or transmission or suspension and other parts will get very good parts.4. Before I got it, the car was in at least two accidents and not well repair

Re: [MBZ] FW: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel

Chain? On Jul 16, 2015 12:18 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > Engine failure. The mind boggles. > > Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > > From: ro...@craigslist.org > To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com > Subject: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel > Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:11:03 + > > > > > fre

[MBZ] Must Be a Boob Man

Looking forward to checking out that “Titronic” automatic all wheel drive. Thanks folks, I’ll be here all week. Be sure to try the veal…. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

Re: [MBZ] OT Energy Positive House built in Wales for not much $$!

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Re: [MBZ] Monovalve malfunction

Thanks. Just clamped it off with a big hemostat I had in the tool bag, we'll see if that helps. This weekend I'll probably examine the insert to see if I need to order a new one. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 16, 2015 6:34:52 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:45:12 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Sold in one piece to be used as parts by somebody else as opposed to > the massive and annoying job of selling parts off of a car and then > being stuck with a rusting hulk. -Curt Now that makes sense! Craig _

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve malfunction

Clamp Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 5:16 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > If the monovalve insert is leaking, but I really want the AC on full, can I > unplug the monovalve to stop the flow of hot water to the heater core, or do > I need to clamp off the hose? > -- > Ma

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should tackle a floor rust project

I will sell you my 300D race car for $499 clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV POS 19

Re: [MBZ] 1981 Mercedes 380 SL Diesel

clutch is not hooked up because it has an auto tranny in it now he says it had a manual tranny at one time in the past RB On 16/07/2015 4:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Clutch is not hooked up! Not driveable! A/C ran ice cold last time I checked! On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 3:55 PM,

[MBZ] Monovalve malfunction

If the monovalve insert is leaking, but I really want the AC on full, can I unplug the monovalve to stop the flow of hot water to the heater core, or do I need to clamp off the hose? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

98 has the newer engines. 99 had new much better radio and side curtain air bags. 00 or 01 is facelift models that have different trim tail lights and steering wheel controls Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:52 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Agreed. Newer = better for s

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Agreed. Newer = better for sure. Thanks for pointing out the break between 97 and 98. Not a lot in the wiki or forums on BW about that. The boy is busy catching up on school work and I have an HOA meeting in about 30 minutes, but I’ll have a chat with him later tonight and see what he thinks.

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Just go drive one and see what you think. The newer the better. I would try to get a 98 or up. 97 down still uses 104 and 119. You already have das which is much more useful on a 210 than a 140 Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > We get about 26 wit

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

We get about 26 with our e430 Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Didn’t you say the W210s are pretty decent on gas mileage? > > Dan > > >> On Jul 16, 2015, at 5:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Well you already hav

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

Sold in one piece to be used as parts by somebody else as opposed to the massive and annoying job of selling parts off of a car and then being stuck with a rusting hulk. -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 5:42 PM Subje

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Oh and the v8 will get about the same mileage as the v6 Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that what’s in the 8 cylinder W210s? There are some pretty nice ones for > sale in the area, but I don’t have a feel for prices yet: > > http://

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

The 97 still had the 119. 98 up is 113 v8. The 6 cylinder 112 is identical just 2 less holes Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that what’s in the 8 cylinder W210s? There are some pretty nice ones for > sale in the area, but I don’t ha

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:42:32 + Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: > Craig.Because it is easier to move around in my space limited driveway > if it is more or less whole.Parting it out is not an option.Okay? Here you say it's not going to be parted out, but earlier you said, > This is for my old

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Didn’t you say the W210s are pretty decent on gas mileage? Dan > On Jul 16, 2015, at 5:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well you already have a 113 motor so you got that covered already. > > Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Is that what’s in the 8 cylinder W210s? There are some pretty nice ones for sale in the area, but I don’t have a feel for prices yet: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5099166133.html New Tampa = new money http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5120792376.html Salvage title doesn’t concern me

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Well you already have a 113 motor so you got that covered already. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 3:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s an option. Sticking with a W140 is best since everything I have > around here is mostly W140 stuff. However, I was thinking abo

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Photos of the victims and their injuries: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/psuhragtdbv8e6b/AAA1mWR_7ulHa0AAgQDP9noUa?dl=0 I was able to extract the headlight assembly and straighten out the little portion of the radiator support that is forward of the oval opening in the support back to pretty much o

Re: [MBZ] 1981 Mercedes 380 SL Diesel

Clutch is not hooked up! Not driveable! A/C ran ice cold last time I checked! On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 3:55 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > No engine pictures? > How disappointing. > > I see what may be a set of what may be, 16inch wheels and tires, which > would NOT be proper for that car. > >

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

That’s an option. Sticking with a W140 is best since everything I have around here is mostly W140 stuff. However, I was thinking about an E class, which I mentioned in my original post. Just don’t know a lot about them. Thanks, Dan > On Jul 16, 2015, at 4:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Merc

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

Would a slightly leaky 190D 2.2l radiator work for your limited needs? IIRC it only oozes a little. Perhaps a slight pinch with some pliers could stop that. The price is right anyway... -Curt From: Fred Moir via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Fred Moir Sent: Thursday, July

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

Craig.Because it easier to move around in my space limiter driveway if it is more or less whole.Parting it out here is not an option.Okay? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:29:59 -0600 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator > From: mercedes@

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

Craig.Because it is easier to move around in my space limited driveway if it is more or less whole.Parting it out is not an option.Okay? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:29:59 -0600 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator > From: mercedes@ok

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

I would be looking at a 210 Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 3:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah, but it’s gone. He’s not a diesel driver, either. I wouldn’t put him > in one unless he was willing. > > A few nice S320s just came up on CL here, so I’m going to look i

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Yeah, but it’s gone. He’s not a diesel driver, either. I wouldn’t put him in one unless he was willing. A few nice S320s just came up on CL here, so I’m going to look into them. Thanks, Dan > On Jul 16, 2015, at 3:44 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wasn't there a nice green W1

Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse

Thanks. 'Found one to verify it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Okie Benz" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse Google images is your friend, Wilton. 1987 300D fuse list

Re: [MBZ] 1981 Mercedes 380 SL Diesel

No engine pictures? How disappointing. I see what may be a set of what may be, 16inch wheels and tires, which would NOT be proper for that car. On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:43 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just spotted this one on the local craigslist. > > Kevin in

Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse

Actually, it’s not now that I look closer. However, the folks at peachparts are - look at post #13 in this thread: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/242913-fuse-box-chart-what-fuse-goes-where.html Dan > On Jul 16, 2015, at 3:51 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > Google images i

Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse

Google images is your friend, Wilton. 1987 300D fuse list Dan > On Jul 16, 2015, at 3:48 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse

On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:48:24 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > I removed the fuse placard and carefully cleaned away the soot and > scorching as best I can. I have deciphered the fuse #7 list to read: > backup lamp, heating water valve, water pump, engine fan, heating > system for washer jets,

Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse

I removed the fuse placard and carefully cleaned away the soot and scorching as best I can. I have deciphered the fuse #7 list to read: backup lamp, heating water valve, water pump, engine fan, heating system for washer jets, climate control system, relay aux fan term. 86, auto. trans. electri

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Wasn't there a nice green W124/OM606 on Benzworld recently in Ann Arbor or something like that? > To be honest, I don't think it's going to make a lot of sense to put any money > into this car at this point. It pains me to say that, but the economics > probably bear out just getting another car. I

[MBZ] 1981 Mercedes 380 SL Diesel

Just spotted this one on the local craigslist. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/5125549123.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] W124 Hood Release will not work

NO! Mohamed I said the bl --R On 7/16/15 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Uh oh On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 11:29 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Worse case scenario is you find out after the fact that a replacement grille insert is NLA. LOL I worded my instructions _very_ carefully

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

LKQ was the first call I made this morning. If they don’t have it, tough beans, they won’t help you get it (like they do for professional body shops.) They don’t have it. The coupe is different than the sedan in front, or so I’m finding out. With that in mind, I would say this car’s fate has

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

What about the nearest junk yards? Or call LKQ: 301 428-8239 On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 1:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Florida = no fault state. Insurance companies settle up with the insured, > then go after the other driver if they think they can recover. > > D

Re: [MBZ] W124 Hood Release will not work

Uh oh On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 11:29 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > Worse case scenario is you find out after the fact that a replacement >> grille insert is NLA. LOL >> > > I worded my instructions _very_ carefully! > > "Cut the green wire. > > After cutting the red wire." > > -- Jim > > _

[MBZ] OT Energy Positive House built in Wales for not much $$!

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Re: [MBZ] For Andrew comments

Yes, but not a seismologist. Not sure of the timing (that's the $64,000 question) but I don't disagree that there will be a HUGE earthwuake in the Pacificic NW. On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 7:40 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Aren't you the geologist here? > Do you k

Re: [MBZ] Blown fuse

#7 fuse has blown couple more times. The placard inside the fuse box cover is scorched, obscuring the list of systems in addition to compressor on that fuse, and I can't open the pdf file showing such as I have many times before. Can somebody, please, send me a photo of the placard or the app

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Florida = no fault state. Insurance companies settle up with the insured, then go after the other driver if they think they can recover. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 16, 2015, at 1:10 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > So the po lice/insco will say it is his fault for being young a

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

So the po lice/insco will say it is his fault for being young and male. Nice! Youngest son calls this morning. Not usually a good thing at this hour. Had a Jeep Cherokee cut in front of him, he hit the brakes but still ended up hitting them with the front left corner of the car. Jeep bumper

Re: [MBZ] 190Dt radiator

On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:26:38 + Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: > Anyone have one for sale or a lead on one?1987 MB 190D turbo.This is > for my olde Bent 190D, so that It can be sold for paatz.Low mileage and > rust, plus Bent. Why do you want a replacement radiator when you are just going to p

[MBZ] FW: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel

Engine failure. The mind boggles. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:11:03 + fred.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist: mercedes benz 300D turbo diesel

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

I would have to check, but I think everything ahead of the A pillar is the same between the coupe and sedan. I'll be looking into that this afternoon. Thanks, Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 16, 2015, at 12:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Shipping would be costly and I am

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

I live in Tampa, but it's still a haul, roughly 1300 miles according to the Google. Agree with the other points. I'm not interested in a road trip unless it's for a replacement, and a darned good one at that. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 16, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Shipping would be costly and I am not really setup to do large shipping anymore. Is this the coupe you are talking about? If so I don't have the parts I don't think. I have sedan parts. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 10:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > How much for them

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Google says Miami to Tulsa is 1445 miles so round trip is pretty close to 3000 miles. At 20 mpg, that is about 150 gallons of fuel. I don't know about you, but I am getting to the stage in my life where I have no plans to drive a thousand miles a day so it would take some days. Even with 2 or 3

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

This is where the economics as well as logistics kick in. The cost for fuel, and more importantly, time, would make it prohibitive, although I do appreciate the suggestion. If Kaleb were closer it might make sense, but between having to take PTO at work and the boy being in summer session at t

Re: [MBZ] OMG -- Mercedes 283S

On 15/07/2015 10:44 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Rich wrote: https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5122180558.html fmiser wrote: A 250S (W108?) with a small block Chevy - is a rat rod??!!? Randy wrote: that is what a rat rod is. usually, just junk cobbled together - no paint etc. Yeah.

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

OR - road trip! How far from FL to OK? Is the car drivable? Run it up there and swap the parts onto it and drive it home. RB On 16/07/2015 10:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: How much for them plus shipping to 33596? Dan Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2015, at 11:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Yes, it's a W140 coupe (1995). Thanks, Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 16, 2015, at 11:19 AM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > Double ouch! 'Glad nobody hurt. > Remind me - is that a 140? > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" > > To: "Mercedes List"

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

How much for them plus shipping to 33596? Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 16, 2015, at 11:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Too bad you are not here, I have all those parts > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Too bad you are not here, I have all those parts Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2015, at 9:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Youngest son calls this morning. Not usually a good thing at this hour. > > Had a Jeep Cherokee cut in front of him, he hit the brakes but still ended up >

Re: [MBZ] B2

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[MBZ] 190Dt radiator

Anyone have one for sale or a lead on one?1987 MB 190D turbo.This is for my olde Bent 190D, so that It can be sold for paatz.Low mileage and rust, plus Bent. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Please do. You've done well by me once, maybe you can make it two times... Thank you! To be honest, I don't think it's going to make a lot of sense to put any money into this car at this point. It pains me to say that, but the economics probably bear out just getting another car. Ideally I woul

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Doesn't matter. Florida is a no-fault state, and he hit them in the rear, which effectively makes him responsible. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 16, 2015, at 11:07 AM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:46:05 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Youngest son cal

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Double ouch! 'Glad nobody hurt. Remind me - is that a 140? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" ; "Banned List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies Youngest son calls this morning. Not us

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

There is a silverish 140 for sale up the road, was put out at the end of a guy's driveway a coupla days ago. It looks pretty nice on a drive-by. I think it is the same guy who had a white one a coupla years ago for sale. I have driven by but have not looked at it. I could do that, see what

Re: [MBZ] S500 Ouchies

On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:46:05 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Youngest son calls this morning. Not usually a good thing at this hour. > > Had a Jeep Cherokee cut in front of him, he hit the brakes but still > ended up hitting them with the front left corner of the car. Jeep > bumper smashe

[MBZ] S500 Ouchies

Youngest son calls this morning. Not usually a good thing at this hour. Had a Jeep Cherokee cut in front of him, he hit the brakes but still ended up hitting them with the front left corner of the car. Jeep bumper smashed headlight, crumpled hood and fender, no other damage and car is definitely

Re: [MBZ] B2

Ayatollah Hominy would need a new set of trousers if he saw that thing --R On 7/16/15 1:58 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: WILTON wrote: It's supposedly so stealthy, I surprised you saw it. ;<) Heh. I was using ears and eyes - not radar. And since I could recognize the silhouette it wasn