[MBZ] cheap 140 with no reverse

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[MBZ] Can't afford to make her sexy again

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Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes 300e Sale/Trade $800

Possible he is listening to the tow shop that quoted him a huge repair bill to "fix the damages" and he is not mechanical enough himself to understand the "Upsell" that just happened.. I'm betting the quote came to over $2,000 for "transmission repairs and damage done by the belt".. The non

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

> On December 19, 2015 at 12:52 PM MG via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Craig the ones from a 126 will also fit. My 83 123 TD has a rear > arm from a 126. Both the same thing. I think there was another > one that also fit but can't recall it right now. I'm guessing 116 or

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

HA, you said they didn't give you a boost in economy. How many miles do you have on them? It'll be interesting to see how they last. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Subversive

Did you read the ad? They're looking for people to advance LBGTQ issues, the headline is in fact a lie. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] cheap 140 with no reverse

Among other flaws,,, Looks like a real looser car. On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 10:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > easily fixed? > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5357370692.html > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Can't afford to make her sexy again

What paint color is that? Looks like an even coat of corrosion... On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 10:58 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5347802944.html > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

[MBZ] pea green junker and a TD junker

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Re: [MBZ] OT: portable wood fired oven

I go to Flatbread and order a pepperoni and mushroom. Costs about $12. Expensive but really, really good. -Curt From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015

Re: [MBZ] Here's a C107 you won't see every day

I see that condition a few times a year. Mostly rotting away in a junk yard That car is six times it street value clay On Dec 18, 2015, at 8:08 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/5343200376.html > > ___ >

[MBZ] crack?

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Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz runs good

That has the rare option for front tire heat! --R On 12/19/15 12:05 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/5363371896.html And there is this flat black rascal. In case you haven't picked up on it, boy child has $800 to spend for a sweet whip, yo. How much you

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

Craig the ones from a 126 will also fit. My 83 123 TD has a rear arm from a 126. Both the same thing. I think there was another one that also fit but can't recall it right now. Manfred Craig via Mercedes wrote: Car-part.com

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

Or blow out? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] goform tires On

[MBZ] Cheap CD

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Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes 300e Sale/Trade $800

That and a rattle can respray would probably make a pretty good ride for $800 and maybe, what, $100 for some parts? --R On 12/19/15 12:10 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Possible he is listening to the tow shop that quoted him a huge repair bill to "fix the damages" and he is not mechanical

Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes 300e Sale/Trade $800

Sounds like what happened with my '84 190D. Scary noise, big hole in the front of the engine (timing chain cover), oil everywhere, mechanic didn't want to touch it.I got the car for $250, Fred gave me a timing chain cover. I drove it for 5 years, last summer I donated it to Tom's organization

[MBZ] 1988 Mercedes 300e Sale/Trade $800

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/5332258922.html So if the belt slipped off, what would it take out with it to make this guy say the transmission needs flushed? Should this, for $800, scare me? This would be a beater for boy child. Bob R ___

Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes 300e Sale/Trade $800

Excess of caution? From: Mercedes on behalf of Bob Rentfro via Mercedes Sent: 19 December 2015 16:57 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Bob Rentfro Subject: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes 300e Sale/Trade $800

Re: [MBZ] The sky is falling!

The biggest killer in North America is heart disease. If you really want to save lives go there. I couldn't find any real statistics for train accidents that were limited to just the US but even looking at the list worldwide it was a really small number... Polluting somebody's water supply

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

At fifty bucks apiece, lasting30 k miles would be great. On Dec 19, 2015 3:33 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm thinking thru should not last any longer than about 30k miles. So is > it really cheaper to get them than a quality tire that will last 2-3

Re: [MBZ] Subversive

I'm confused. Perhaps some other organization is trading on the DWB name? On Dec 19, 2015 3:22 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Did you read the ad? They're looking for people to advance LBGTQ issues, > the headline is in fact a lie. > -Curt > > > > From:

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

> On December 19, 2015 at 3:48 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > At fifty bucks apiece, lasting30 k miles would be great. How much do you pay for mount/stem/balance? Around here, Farm Bureau and Wal-Mart get $17-18 per tire, tire stores $20-25. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] The sky is falling!

We have too much crude on hand and not enough ability to process it for domestic use. At current prices (retail) the industry loses money if that floods the market. The consumer is at the mercy of the industry. petro folks can not stop production or reduce it more than it is at the moment.

Re: [MBZ] Don't See These Every Day...

Yeah more or less the same thing. I believe there were just minor timing and carburetion differences. That engine was also used in the bus. That might be an interesting car to get. I have a 6 cyl 911 engine with 5 speed transmission in an 82 bus that would fit into there right easy and

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

Tim Crone, Durham/Chapel Hill has "my" 350SDL. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 1:00 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Don't See These Every Day...

I don't know and I'm too tired/sore (cut up a scrap snowmobile trailer today) to go find my "For the Complet idiot" book. I think that sounds vaugely right. The engine is only a relative cousin to the upright engine in the Beetle anyway, more like the pancake engine in the Type 3. I *think* the

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

> On December 19, 2015 at 3:32 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > I'm thinking thru should not last any longer than about 30k miles. So is it > really cheaper to get them than a quality tire that will last 2-3 times as > long? If it was a car I was

Re: [MBZ] 1985 mercedes 190e

Better than what? My ex MIL had one and it was endless trouble. On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/5367065821.html > > Or is this a better choice for $800 for boy child? > > Bob R >

Re: [MBZ] Cheap CD

Best thing about this car is the roof racks, but they do not convey. Other issues suggest a complete lack of maintenance history. On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 11:01 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5318087059.html > > --R > >

Re: [MBZ] pea green junker and a TD junker

Where's the value? On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 11:20 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Damn too bad too far away, I want the 115. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 19, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > In

[MBZ] 1985 mercedes 190e

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[MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz runs good

https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/5363371896.html And there is this flat black rascal. In case you haven't picked up on it, boy child has $800 to spend for a sweet whip, yo. How much you reckon an alignment (ailment) would cost on this thing? Bob R ___

Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes 300e Sale/Trade $800

That happened to me once in the '90 300D 2.5T - nick in alternator pulley shredded the belt. Replaced the tranny cooling hose, belt, pulley, re-filled the tranny, and it was good for another 50,000 miles when I sold it. On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 10:57 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

> On December 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm guessing 116 or 107. If I were in the market for used I'd be > looking for 126 arms rather than anything older. If 107 arms fit, > the later 107s would be a good source too. > Hey, who bought

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

That could be true. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 12:06 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >> On December 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I'm guessing 116 or 107. If I were in the market for

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

I'm thinking thru should not last any longer than about 30k miles. So is it really cheaper to get them than a quality tire that will last 2-3 times as long? If it was a car I was selling I might try them. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 2:22 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] crack?

Not really. Price is somewhat high but there are few comparables. I'd want to check out the body and paint carefully before making an offer. On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 10:53 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5324277090.html > >

Re: [MBZ] pea green junker and a TD junker

Damn too bad too far away, I want the 115. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > In boxes... > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5327527103.html > > --R > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: portable wood fired oven

They don't appear to list prices on the web site. I'm guessing that they are rather high though. I didn't keep track of the costs, but our stationary one was not cheap. It continues to make SWMBO very happy though, and the results are excellent, so it was worth it. On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 9:02

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D

Boy thats a temptation. Bet you could get it for $800... -Curt From: Fred Moir via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Fred Moir Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 4:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1975 300D Valve

Re: [MBZ] OT - MacDan and Jim need hardware

There is some variation on length of auctions. I much preferred the one day live with humans bidding against each other. You could look at the product for obvious issues. Otherwise the product is AS IS. I have yet to get too screwed on a bid but for my own stupidity. clay On Dec 17, 2015,

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

I purchased Kumho Sense and Goform tires for my 300TDs and have no complaints whatsoever. OTOH, I don't drive 50K miles/year either, more like 7.5k miles. For mounting Just Tires has good coupon deals occasionally, around $12 per tire IIRC. On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 5:41 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] The sky is falling!

Right, and cheaper oil means more people will be able to effectively heat their homes. A study ( look at the author, cough, cough) back in 1997 showed that better heat at home and in the workplace leads to lower rates of cardiovascular related deaths:

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

My last tire problem was in 1971; none since buying my first Michelin then; 10+ cars/vans and well over a million miles since. Uh-oh! 'Hope I didn't just jinx it. Part of the value of a car & tires is feeling comfortably safe, especially while at 75+ mph cruise. Wilton - Original

[MBZ] FYI

Dan is working on his computers. Got the following message: On 20 Dec 2015 00:40:33 - mailer-dae...@p3plsmtp22-05.prod.phx3.secureserver.net wrote: > Your mail message to the following address(es) could not be delivered. > This is a permanent error. Please verify the address(es) and try

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

And 116. I got tons of them here but that is the last thing that gets pulled when a car is getting ready for the crusher. If I pull one off before then it then becomes a non rolling hard to move parts car. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 12:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

107 114 115 123 126 all the same Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 11:52 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Craig the ones from a 126 will also fit. My 83 123 TD has a rear arm from a > 126. Both the same thing. I think there was another one that also fit but >

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

You know what I just remembered, I never did get around to putting in an auto antenna lock out. Back when I had a car with a working auto antenna I found that if it was very cold out or we'd had sleet or freezing rain the dang thing would get frozen down. No amount of siliconcarne spray would

[MBZ] 1975 300D

Valve adjustment? http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5367313715.html 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:

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

yeah I wanted to put that setup into the TD but didn't know if the whole frame needed to be replaced or not. Anyway I had the 84 sitting around so that was what went in. Manfred Message: 4 Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:06:09 -0500 (EST) From: Mitch Haley On

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

Exactly. As far as I'm concerned the only tires worthy of our cars are Michelins, or Vredesteins for classics. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 5:19 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or blow out? > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Mitch

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz runs good

https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/5363371896.html And there is this flat black rascal. In case you haven't picked up on it, boy child has $800 to spend for a sweet whip, yo. How much you reckon an alignment (ailment) would cost on this thing? Bob R ___ Other than a black car

Re: [MBZ] Merry Holiday, just divested myself of used MB parts

Should've rented a storage unit, and filled it *before* she got back. Oops.  Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

Exactly. Same here. I will not buy cheap tires period. I've learned my lesson enough times. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 6:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have had nothing but problems with anything but michelins. I did buy some >

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D

Or just by my brother's rotting away but fairly newly rebuilt with good tranny 75, put the bad parts in the dump and drive a good car. Runs like a top, really, but there is no longer much below the beltline to hold the car together. Peter ___

Re: [MBZ] Merry Holiday, just divested myself of used MB parts

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Re: [MBZ] goform tires

I have had nothing but problems with anything but michelins. I did buy some pirellis for a 210 but have not installed them yet. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 4:41 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > Exactly. As far as I'm concerned the only tires worthy

Re: [MBZ] goform tires

I have had nothing but problems with anything but michelins. I did buy some pirellis for a 210 but have not installed them yet. THat car is a pos and the tires are too. Give ya $200 for it. Twice the crusher price! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D

Looks like it would be worth messing with at about 5-600 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 5:45 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > A kilobuck for a 40 yo car that doesn't run? Offer $300 then see if you can > get it running... > > --R > >> On 12/19/15

[MBZ] Bouncing Email

Been working on the remains of my migration to the new Mac Pro and didn’t realize my ISP POP mailbox was full. From about 8:30 this morning until just now my mail has probably been bouncing. Grr. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] The sky is falling!

I thought the optimal sleeping temperature was 63 degrees. On Dec 19, 2015 6:46 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Right, and cheaper oil means more people will be able to effectively heat > their homes. > A study ( look at the author, cough, cough) back in 1997 showed

[MBZ] HID Bulb replacement

Bought a pair of 4300k D2R bulbs off eBay for my 1997 S420. I believe it was Mr Cathey who said that the stock bulbs were 4300K. http://www.ebay.com/itm/351550303300 Last summer, I could plainly see that there was a wire bail holding the bulbs in, but could not figure out how to unclip it.

Re: [MBZ] HID Bulb replacement

Seems like there should be no oil or other smoke producing residue on a brand new bulb. Exactly. Because you _ensured_ that by cleaning the bulb first with a paper towel and alcohol! At least, that's what I did. How well trained in white-glove production do you think the $6 Chinese factory

Re: [MBZ] Merry Holiday, just divested myself of used MB parts

What does she do up in Canada? On Dec 19, 2015 10:55 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So if I read this right your wife showed up, got pissed, made you get rid > of all your parts and you sold $4k worth of parts for $500? Wow. Wish I was > there. > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Subversive

I'm confused. Perhaps some other organization is trading on the DWB name? On Dec 19, 2015 3:22 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: Did you read the ad? They're looking for people to advance LBGTQ issues, the headline is in fact a lie. > -Curt > grasshopper is

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

You know what I just remembered, I never did get around to putting in an auto antenna lock out. Back when I had a car with a working auto antenna I found that if it was very cold out or we'd had sleet or freezing rain the dang thing would get frozen down. No amount of siliconcarne spray would

Re: [MBZ] 1975 300D

A kilobuck for a 40 yo car that doesn't run? Offer $300 then see if you can get it running... --R On 12/19/15 4:06 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Valve adjustment? http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5367313715.html Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

[MBZ] Merry Holiday, just divested myself of used MB parts

SWMBA arrived the other day from the Great White North of America. I had taken over much of the abode with a myriad of MB bits and bobs. An unhappiness ensued which led to the dismissal of most of my car parts. I just got done loading a gentleman's F150 long bed with the bulk of parts for

Re: [MBZ] Merry Holiday, just divested myself of used MB parts

So if I read this right your wife showed up, got pissed, made you get rid of all your parts and you sold $4k worth of parts for $500? Wow. Wish I was there. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 9:07 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > SWMBA arrived the other day from

Re: [MBZ] The sky is falling!

Gotta throw the b.s. flag on that, relative is an engineer "in the business" and explained how the oil is sent in measured slugs, water between slugs, and the size of each slug is known and transmitted to the receiving end. When somebody's slug is short, they immediately know they have a

[MBZ] OT: portable wood fired oven

How much would you spend to make the perfect pizza or artisan bread? This much? https://mainewoodheat.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/mobile120sportII.jpg Or maybe this much? https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3785/9607009537_1736d57810.jpg