said HELLO.. This is were I take my
car when I don't feel OK about doing something myself
Take care,
Chuck
1980 300SD
Phoenix, AZ
On Nov 15, 2005, at 6:11 PM, Brian Chase wrote:
Jim, this is kind of directed at you, as I know you live in the
Phoenix area. Anyone else though, is free
Allright, I'll admit it: There's no way I'd attempt to rebuild my engine, so
I'm either putting in a used one, or having it rebuilt. (talking about my 83
240D with siezed engine)
So let me ask: Who can tell me what I might get charged to have this done. I
know nobody can say with accuracy, but
work on that
old car.
Brian Chase wrote:
Yeah, I do still remember the advice about pouring Pepsi, then
penetrating oil into the injector holes, and all the other advice on how
to troubleshoot this thing. Appreciate it all.
To answer the question: I believe we used a 3/4 in. drive w/o any
That's what I'm talkin about.
Brian
Tom wrote (on a different subject):
I myself feel the MB diesel and some MB gasers are the only work horses on
the
road that deserves this attention and TLC.
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Express yourself instantly with
I was reminded that what may be ailing my engine (240d) is a blown head
gasket.
If that's the case, (typically speaking) is the engine in need of an
overhaul, or can the cylinder(s) affected be repaired in-car? I'm assuming
coolant in the cylinder and perhaps some pitting?
What do you all
I understand my questions can be a bit overwhelming at times. I seek
information. It's how I learn. Maybe I'll post it again after Thanksgiving
when more people are back at work.
Brian
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Cool. Thanks.
Brian
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Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 19:05:53 -0600
Brian Chase wrote:
Good question. The thing was smoking
Hey, I turned on the computer for the express purpose of saying happy
Thanksgiving. Several of you beat me to it!
So I'd like to give thanks for the list, this comfy home (negative
wind-chill howls outside) and, well, you name it.
Brian
83 240D
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Not forgetting the canines, a walk is in order (Minnesota vodka warming
veins). No, the dogs just get water. What can I say - super premium dog food
is expensive.
Brian
83 240D
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That's not creepy.
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Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 15:32:01 -0500
Me, I am listening to you.
George Mason
E. Stroudsburg PA
Kaleb C. Striplin
Another current Jennifer Aniston movie with a Mercedes in it. What's up with
that? Not that I care about Anistion, or movies.
Brian
83 240D
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Gentlemen and Ladies, you are looking at my 240D (if it had a fresh paint
job). It's a trip to look at these pics - it's the same color inside out
as mine. Only difference is mine has the sunroof. I'm easily entertained.
Brian
83 240D
Thanks to all for the input.
I did obtain the VIN of the '82 240D that the engine is currently sitting
in.
It's: WDBAB23AXCB314258
If anyone would run a CarFax on it, that'd be great.
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Thanks for running, guys. So the issue to be concerned about is the mileage
reports I suppose. This report says some 10,5xxx miles. Tri Star says
105,xxx miles. Sounds like Tri Star doesn't know the mileage on that car at
all, and is just claiming it to be 105k.
Brian
From: Lee Levitt
anything as costly as an engine, however. I did buy an auto tranny for a
'68
250SE and put 'er in and it was great. The guys that work there now are
less
friendly than the dudes that used to be there.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
Litchfield Park, AZ
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240D
and yes, a Saab
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Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 21:31:14 -0500
Brian Chase wrote:
Thanks for running, guys
.
Hendrik
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Thanks for running, guys. So the issue to be concerned about is the
mileage
reports I suppose
Tom, You're speaking my language. And LT Don, I know what you mean with the
drivers nearly hitting ya due to their
innatention/impatience/self-importance. I drive a standard shift, and most
people are just not expecting that shift to come, and their headlights
disappear behind my trunk. I know
You're not the only one in the rant-zone. That's what delete is for - for
those irritated by it. I think it's a very relevant topic. We spend a large
part of our lives on the road. And I for one have a very hard time ignoring
piss-poor behavior when I see it. I wish I could ignore it.
It used
Good to get this info. Kaleb, are you saying that soon this list will go
away, and we will have to resubscribe, sort of like what happened some time
ago when we moved away from Mercedes.org (approximate name)?
Just asking, as I don't want to miss out - the list is entertaining and
often
I certainly don't want to get into a battle between truckers and non
truckers. I just rant on certain topics that push my buttons, and peoples'
driving behavior is one of the biggest.
I knew we would have a healthy trucker contingent among the dieselers. God
love 'em. In fact my very mother
Tom, you drove from AZ to PA in about 2 1/2 days? That sounds like
straight-through driving with no sleep stops. But you say you paid for
hotels. How did you do this?
I have driven with a buddy from AZ to MN in about 48 hours, but this was
with sleeping in rest stops. I have also driven from
Yes! I feel ya. A very similar scenario happened to me in Tucson a few years
ago. Only with me, we were stopped at a light. I was directly to the bus's
right (you know, where the driver can look out that big glass door and see
you). The light turned, we started. I forget at the moment who
Intriguing idea. The concept is that drivers behind you in adverse
conditions (like fog or powdery snow) can see you, but they are not blinded
by you, nor do they perceive that you are either pulled off on the shoulder,
or heading toward them??
I've never actually found out: Do fog lights
message on this subject. As soon as I
get around to it, the list will be running from okiebenz.com instead of
striplin.net. You will not have to resubscribe, everyone will be moved
there. If you are on digest though you will have to change back to
digest after the move.
Brian Chase wrote:
Good
Very cool. I've learned something today. sharp top cutoff meaning they
don't shine up into drivers' eyes, I assume. Wish I had some.
Brian
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Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 19:19:28 -0800
Brian Chase wrote:
Very cool. I've learned something today. sharp top cutoff meaning
they don't shine up into drivers' eyes, I
Could you expand on this? I have a Gump too. Or is that blasphemy?
Seriously though, I'd like to know what you mean by changing out the rear
lamps. Which lamps specifically did you replace and what fills their
previous function? Wait. I just found this post which answers that.
Redghost wrote:
Can anyone recommend a good source for a third (high-mounted) brake light?
I've been wanting to get one on both the 900 and the 240. I know they're
readily available, just asking anyway. An attractive one would be nice -
maybe something that sort of fitted to the window. Actually I'd love to
Now that I have purchased a used engine for the 240D, I'm faced with the
question: Do I have the indy test the compression before throwing it in? If
I don't and it's bad, then I'm out a bunch of money to have it taken back
out and another one put in (I got the promise from the seller, Tri Star
Vince,
Very cool video. Haven't watched the whole thing yet, but definitely will. I
wonder if there is one of these for the 240D. I know they would look pretty
silly touting any type of speed, but still...
How did you find this particular video?
Brian
83 240D
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Subject: [MBZ] Replacement Engine Compression
Now that I have purchased a used engine for the 240D, I'm faced with the
question: Do I
I wish I could know what they are displaying in terms of those statistics -
some seem to be acceleration, then later fuel mileage? I know some of you
auto-geeks will fill us in. Whatever all the numbers mean, they are pointing
out a good, better, better, best progression from the 200 to the 220
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Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 14:14:45 -0500
On Saturday, Jan 14, 2006, at 03:57 US/Eastern, Brian Chase wrote:
My indy said it's going to cost some $160 to run
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Tri Star comes recommended by this list. They are recommended
So I've been mistaken all this time? I thought the Frankenheap and the
other famous ride Gump were 123s. But they're both 115s? I know they're
not both yours.
Brian
83 240D
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Yes! That seems a very reasonable solution! What gets me is that in my Saab,
the ignition is down there. Yeah it's nice to be different, but the junk
that can fall into there... The kicker is that my dealer-installed sunroof
drips slightly and guess where it drips down into?
Brian
83 240D
84
Just read some of these posts for the first time. Don't want to get too
mired in it, 'cause I've learned people can argue indefinitely - it's just
human nature I guess.
But as a Doberman owner and enthusiast and part-time dog trainer, I can add
a few things:
Yes, breed-bans are ridiculous
Hey, Listers. I wanted to make it known that I'm still on board with the
list and still keeping my 240d. Some of you may remember the saga that was
unfolding several weeks ago with me and my '83 240d.
To recap: I had my brother purchase this CA, AZ, rust-free honey with 120k
for me. But when
Hey, Listers. I wanted to make it known that I'm still on board with the
list and still keeping my 240d. Some of you may remember the saga that was
unfolding several weeks ago with me and my '83 240d.
To recap: I had my brother purchase this CA, AZ, rust-free honey with 120k
for me. But when
Dieselers,
While I'm not a movie guy, I've seen a couple traliers for the new Jennifer
Anniston movie Deralied and they both had shots of what appeared to be a
late '80s 300SD. Actually, it's probably not a diesel - not sure the klatta
is so much cut out for stunt work, but at any rate,
Yes, those 440s tend to pull like a freight train too, right from idle.
Wasn't going to mention it, but with all the posts regarding old American
steel, I'm going to throw out there that I have pretty much decided to sell
my '68 Coronet 500 two door coupe.
She was my first car - had 'er since
2 years on what I've been paying those clowns )
Brian Chase wrote:
Larry, I had to reply - I couldn't feel more the same on this
(regarding the doctors I've seen in recent experience). I know I'm
going to offend some - probably my wife if she read this - but it
seems like docs want to remain
240D
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Replacement Engine Compression
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:16:33 -0500
On Monday, Jan 16, 2006, at 13:21 US/Eastern, Brian Chase wrote
Sort of contradictory to say that the engine needed replacing after 150k,
but these engines run forever. I ran into this claim about my 240D when I
bought it. What up???
Brian
83 240D
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and punctured the oil pan.
Terry Geiger
http://www.shoalsbritishcars.org
'74 Triumph TR6 (my sunny day car)
'63 Triumph Herald (wife's sunny day car)
'84 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel (wife's car)
'90 Chevy S10 (parts fetcher)
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I don't think the old Chrysler products had any more problem with stock oil
pan clearance than any other make. Perhaps it was due to the tank-like
dimensions of that Fury III coupled with insufficient suspension.
Speaking of outrunning cops, the same engine I'm speaking of outran Tucson's
AAAh. An achilles heel revealed. This wasn't on the MBZ website! (ducking)
Brian
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Early engine replacement - was Columbus CL 240D
Date:
Didn't have that (temperature) problem in AZ either. But used to roll my
Sportster inside my apartment just the same. Eventually stopped doing it and
thus stopped owning it.
Brian
83 240D
92 Harley Sportster (now serving in Mexico)
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Deep Sump clearance
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:34:02 -0500
Brian Chase wrote:
Speaking of outrunning cops, the same engine I'm speaking of outran
Tucson's
finest (and their Chevys were running fine - just not enough umph.)
I remember reading an article supposedly written
to
240D performance.
Brian
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Deep Sump clearance
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 22:38:21 -0500
On Jan 18, 2006, at 6:48 PM, Brian Chase wrote
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
snip
IT'S A D-ZEL!
snip
HA! The way you wrote that reminds me of the way a certain exceedingly anal
and superior woman customer at the service station I used to work at used to
tell us to fill up her 124. In some sort of southern-ish accent it was
always Feel it
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Cat Stories
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:08:18 -0800
Note to Brian Chase:
You need help. No really, I am serious. It's one thing to act
:15 PM, Brian Chase wrote:
Now must turn thoughts back to 240D performance.
Brian
If indeed such a thing exists.
Johnny B
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I've been seeing this SE or SD sitting at a small dealership for several
weeks. Today I stopped in so I could let yall know what it was. The
windshield sticker says its an 89. Its a 450 SEL. Odo reads 128k. The price
on the windshield is c $2500.00. Before anyone gets excited, it is in sort
of
-0600
Where's it located?
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
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Subject: [MBZ] 89 SEL for sale
I've been seeing this SE
:00PM -0700, Brian Chase wrote:
windshield sticker says its an 89. Its a 450 SEL.
My not so great recollection would make that a 420 SEL or a 560 SEL, unless
european or the wrong year...
K
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Is this in keeping with your experince, list? I received my new ignition
tumbler today (c. $85). The guy told me it is coded to my existing key,
but said it would come with a key included for that price. But it did not
come with a key.
Called him, he said, oh, the deal where it's coded to
:03 -0600
its supposed to come with an extra key, should have ordered from rusty.
Brian Chase wrote:
Is this in keeping with your experince, list? I received my new ignition
tumbler today (c. $85). The guy told me it is coded to my existing
key, but said it would come with a key included
Kaleb from now on.
Brian
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Got Tumbler but no Key
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 19:12:07 -0600
bt, wrong
Brian Chase wrote:
ARRGG
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Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:24:03 -0600
its supposed to come with an extra key, should have ordered from rusty.
Brian Chase wrote:
Is this in keeping with your experince, list? I received my new
ignition
tumbler today (c. $85). The guy
As soon as I read a certain one of those responses, I recognized it as a
scam. I tried to sell my truck on CraigsList and some guy with very bad
English (much like the message in question here) tried to get me to pay
(using his check) the guy that he would send to pick up my vehicle.
When my
Pic didn't show up for me. What was the unique mileage?
I remember when my Sportie turned 40k, I pulled over, let my dog (90 lbs
worth) out of his riding compartment, and took a pic with the two of them.
Brian
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odometer reading
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 05:17:41 +
Odometer reads 123456.
On 1/21/06, Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Pic didn't show up for me. What was the unique mileage?
I remember when my Sportie turned 40k, I pulled over, let my dog (90 lbs
worth) out of his riding compartment
'Preciate the concise info. Actually my deal is that I ordered a lock
cylinder (coded to my VIN) and was told by the rep that it would come with a
key too (obviously also coded to my VIN) I paid some $85 for this. It did
not come with a key. Just the cylinder was sent. I called him and asked
, at 9:50 PM, Brian Chase wrote:
As soon as I read a certain one of those responses, I recognized it
as a scam. I tried to sell my truck on CraigsList and some guy with
very bad English (much like the message in question here) tried to
get me to pay (using his check) the guy that he would send
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Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:05:31 -0500
Brian Chase wrote:
Is this in keeping with your experince, list? I received my new ignition
tumbler today (c. $85). The guy told me it is coded to my existing
key, but said it would come with a key
There may not be any patience left for this question, but Marshall, were the
cylinder/key combos that you are speaking of coded to your VINs? Or not.
Dave, I bought it from Maplewood Imports near St. Paul, MN.
Brian
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Ah! Thanks Peter. This version of things fits my situation best, so I'll
rest in it. Thanks to all who supplied input and if anyone else has
insights, send 'em along.
Oh, do you mind telling who assured you thus?
Brian
83 240D
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On Crack.
Brian (couldn't resist)
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Subject: [MBZ] 2 manny tranny cars firesale
Cool! I have special original Mercedes wheels.
Brian
83 240D
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Subject: [MBZ] nice 240D manny
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 12:03:05 -0600
Place two box fans near your head, turn to high speed and call me after a
good night's sleep. Side effects may include your house being robbed without
your noticing.
Brian
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Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue, and I
walked past an interesting Benz: From the late '80s or early 90's by me
estimation. Long wheelbase. Didn't pay much attention 'til I saw the
uncharacteristic V12 emblem on the side (I think behind the rear passenger
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Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:06:36 -0800
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Fanciers, I was in Minneapolis tonight to hit a party at First Avenue,
and I
walked past an interesting Benz: From
Ah. Key info. I often wonder which might be the most vital tools to include
in an emergency kit. I'll make belt replacement tools part of my kit.
Brian
83 240D
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Subject: [MBZ] 240D Belt Problem
Okay, I'm told by the indie that I need new CV boots, and thus, the joints
should be replaced (or half shafts too?). I think they all come and go
together right? Anyway, the deal is that the boots on one side are torn and
the other boots are cracked. He said that if I intend to keep the car I
Yep, the diagnosis was head gasket. This indie is not very talkative and we
have never met face to face. So he says it was a head gasket, so I just have
to be satisfied with that. He's the kind of guy that won't offer any more
information than he has to. In fact he didn't call us to let us know
Aww. Nice to hear all of ya waxing eloquent as you recount your introduction
to Benzes. It inspires me to re-post this little tale that I posted a few
weeks back.
- snip - ... reminds me of the way a certain exceedingly anal and superior
woman customer at the service station I used to work at
Hi Joe,
I actually don't have much help to offer (rather new myself) but your post
just reminds me of where I was not long ago. We wish you the best in finding
that 240 you desire. I found that looking on AutoTrader.com and the like
quite useless (most are overpriced, some seemed real shady -
You will be able to tell this question comes from someone who hasn't put in
many miles in their 240D yet:
Regarding the oil filter: There is a remote, drop-in-element type filter,
correct? I thought it was mounted on the firewall. Am I incorrect? Are there
two oil filters - a remote one, and
Oop, that will be confusing. I meant to say the mechanic says there is a
leak at the OIL filter housing gasket, not a fuel leak like I mistakenly
wrote in my previous post.
Brian
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: Re: [MBZ] Oil filter leak
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 12:33:24 -0800 (PST)
Brian,
Leaks are common at that point. Most can be eliminated by simply
tightening the allen bolts holding the oil filter housing to the block.
The gasket is simple to replace if necessary.
Good Luck,
Bruce
Brian
Maybe this is why the indie quoted me some $160 to do it. In the same
conversation he said it was easy to do. Hmm. I think he just didn't want to
mess with it. Hopefully the leak is slow and perhaps can be made slower by
tightening. I wouldn't think the paper gasket would be too susceptible to
Good info. By gear wrench, you are referring to a ratchet, as in socket
wrench? May sound like a simple question, but just making sure you aren't
talking about a flat wrench (as in box end/open end) with a ratchet
mechanism. By the sounds of it, the clearance in there is so little that a
You know, I gotta say that I have long wondered if I should be using one of
these oil additives. They sound so great. (Like ProLong, Slick 50, and the
like. There's one that I'm forgetting, the infomercial for which I just love
- has me convinced ever time). I just wish I could try them out on
Yep, it's the tappita sound. Initial thought, before I considered that it
is probably overhead cam, was that it was lifters not getting oil right
away. At any rate, it sounds like something is not getting oil right away,
as the sound fades out in about 1 - 3 seconds.
I think that the dealer
That sounds interesting - your priming technique. Do you mind if I ask for
some reiteration? After you remove the fuel return line, you are saying that
you place an air hose in the fuel filler neck (as in where you stick the
diesel nozzle at the gas station), and wrap a rag around it to seal,
Your'e kidding. Wow. I didn't look at the link yet, but that's shocking to
me - taxpayers picking up health care insurance for these employees. Doesn't
seem right at all. I'll chime in here with my opinion since everyone else
is:
I've heard a lot of anti WalMart talk lately in certain
, 11 Feb 2006 12:53:38 -0800
Brian Chase wrote:
where one shops seems to say something about them.
This speaks to the emerging classism that may be replacing racism in
this country IMHO.
The only part of that statement I'd take issue with is emerging. It's
*always* been a myth that America
in a while with 303 Aerospace
protectorant
Just showing signs of wear, but never make that funky noise or skip. Make
sure you have no wax on your windshield/Tom
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Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 3:56 PM
Subject: [MBZ
When I holed my aluminum pan on the big war wagon, I had it welded, and it's
held for like fifteen years now. It would seem that if aluminum could handle
it, steel could. Maybe go for the cheaper option?
Brian
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No joke? A new oil pan for $30? I'd have expected 8 times that. I should get
one just in case. Or better yet, I'd like to fashion a skid plate.
Brian
83 240D
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Flying out tomorrow (if temps are not too low to fly) to retrieve the 240D.
Will be flying into Phoenix, speding some time there, then head down to
Tucson where the auto awaits. Will be driving around, enjoying a little
vacation in my home town, and then will drive back to MN, with grease gun
if applied
while you are where it is warm.
Randy B
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Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 12:56 PM
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Subject: [MBZ] The time has come (again)
Flying out tomorrow (if temps are not too low
Driving around here in Tucson, I spotted an '82 CD for sale. I caught the
owner as he came out of his jewelry shop. He says he is very interested in
selling quickly to make room in his garage.
The thing looks real nice - light tan, clean from what I saw. Said the
tranny was slipping but he
I actually drove the thing today. Shifts real hard and with a jerk. I would
envy that type of shift in my musclecar, but with this auto, it seems to
indicate a problem? Or something not as it should be? I told him to check
the fluid, and it was below the second mark. It took a couple seconds to
Okay, why didn't anyone tell me there's no cigarette lighter in these
things? this means no cel phone plug.
Brian
83 240D
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Went beyond Denver to North Platte Nebraska. Sick of driving. 240 still
functioning great, although while stuck in nasty Colorodo Springs traffic, I
noticed a faint scraping sound when I'd let out the clutch to start off in
first. Any ideas?
Brian
83 240D
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cigarette Lighter?
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 22:35:03 -0800
Have you opened your ash tray yet? It should reside just forward of
your shifter.
On 2/24/06, Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Okay, why didn't anyone tell me there's no cigarette lighter in these
things
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hello from Santa Fe
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:36:57 -0500
On Feb 24, 2006, at 12:14 PM, Brian Chase wrote:
We got, if I recall, some 34.6 MPG over some hilly terrain,
34.6mpg? You should have no problem selling it on e-bay with that
kind of fuel mileage
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