Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Around here in New England 300CD's do seem to be rare. Fellow lister
John Peterson and I found one-a good 15 foot car-but had window seal
issues, trany had shift and slip issues-some of the slip may hve been
due to dragging brakes. Could be had for about 1500. It is stored in a
heated garage. Seems to be not quite pristine ecnogh for a collector and
too many mechanical questions to be a cheap dialy driver. But it is a
sweet looking car-baby blue,no visible rust from 10'. Could be a good
project though for the right owner.
Nice to be back on the list.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


-s aren't -that- rare, but they're definitely fun to
> drive.  

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Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Hey Curt,
Well he plans to put it back on the market this Spring-I will watch
post. He seems wedded to the price-or his wife does. My guess is that
1200 would take it before he gets it out of the barn this spring. Also
needs brake work-

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Hi Dwight welcome back.
   
  I also looked at that CD but didn't drive it. Based on what Dwight
says and I saw for $800 it'd be a pretty good car, for any more the deal
declines rapidly. I think the light blue is one of the nicest colors
I've ever seen on a car, thats what my wagon was and I was sorely
tempted with that CD.
   
  -Curt
   
  Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 08:06:51 -0500
From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Around here in New England 300CD's do seem to be rare. Fellow lister
John Peterson and I found one-a good 15 foot car-but had window seal
issues, trany had shift and slip issues-some of the slip may hve been
due to dragging brakes. Could be had for about 1500. It is stored in a
heated garage. Seems to be not quite pristine ecnogh for a collector 
and
too many mechanical questions to be a cheap dialy driver. But it is a
sweet looking car-baby blue,no visible rust from 10'. Could be a good
project though for the right owner. Nice to be back on the list. Dwight
Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI




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Re: [MBZ] 123 Hood release

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

It's about a $4.00 part-I think 7.00 from the stealer. I replaced mine.
But the nylon fishing line loop worked well (20lb test.)
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Is anybody parting out a 123?
I need just the final hood reliease lever.
You know, that part that sticks out through the grill, and you pull on
it to make the final unlatch of the hood. (or if you're dring in GB - to
open the bonnet). Some young ham-fist broke the triangular part off that
lever on Old Paint. It's a real  PITA to open without that piece.

Thanks,
Ned Kleinhenz
'95 E300D x2  "Hiyo Silver" and "Green Machine"
'85 300D "Old Paint"
'80 300TD "Myrtle"
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Re: [MBZ] MY CAR (and what is going on with Mobil 1)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

My 240D starts at 5F with Mobil 1, new glow plugs and starter, 5 year
old Interstate battery with new alternator. I just double glow.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Similar to my thinking when I hear the news report "bitterly cold" for
Boston where it'll be 20. Its always at least 10 degrees colder where I
live 60 miles west. For me bitterly cold starts at 0F.
   
  -Curt
   
  Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 01:31:27 -0500
From: John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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On Mar 2, 2006, at 10:13 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote:

> I used to start my 1977 300D without a heater. My record is 14F above 
> freezing with conventional 15W40 diesel oil. My secret? I used to
> keep a
> battery charger on the battery. If choosing between the two, a warm  
> battery
> is more valuable than a warm block. The glow plugs will take the  
> same hit
> from the battery regardless and extreme cold saps most of your  
> battery's
> energy.
>
> Thanks,


 Bring your charger and dino oil up here where you can really give it  
a run for your money. 14F, childs play!! That's about where I switch  
to long sleeves. Make sure you top off exit 15 or further North so  
you get enough kero into her.

Johnny B.
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Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Michael,
As afar as I know is still for sale-he's been trying for a couple
years-started at 3500.
I think you saw most of what we know- 3 of us NE listers have looked at
it or drove it. Somewhere on one of my half dead computers, I have
pictures  that John Peterson took. E-mail me off list and I'll end them
to you  and the guy's phone number. He doesn't really know anything
about  the car-he is selling it for his wife. Did you see Curt Ryamond's
posts as well as mine about what we found? I really wanted the car-but
not practical for me as I don't have a garage, time to work on it, etc.
What are you driving now? 
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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So its still for sale?  Can I get some more info?

Mike

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>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr
>Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 11:21 AM
>To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
>
>Hey Curt,
>Well he plans to put it back on the market this Spring-I will watch 
>post. He seems wedded to the price-or his wife does. My guess is that 
>1200 would take it before he gets it out of the barn this spring. Also 
>needs brake work-
>
>Dwight Giles, Jr
>1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
>1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
>Wickford, RI
>
>
>-Original Message-
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>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
>Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:13 AM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
>
>
>Hi Dwight welcome back.
>
>  I also looked at that CD but didn't drive it. Based on what Dwight 
>says and I saw for $800 it'd be a pretty good car, for any more the 
>deal declines rapidly. I think the light blue is one of the nicest 
>colors I've ever seen on a car, thats what my wagon was and I was 
>sorely tempted with that CD.
>
>  -Curt
>
>  Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 08:06:51 -0500
>From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
>To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>
>Around here in New England 300CD's do seem to be rare. Fellow lister 
>John Peterson and I found one-a good 15 foot car-but had window seal 
>issues, trany had shift and slip issues-some of the slip may hve been 
>due to dragging brakes. Could be had for about 1500. It is stored in a 
>heated garage. Seems to be not quite pristine ecnogh for a collector 
>and too many mechanical questions to be a cheap dialy driver. But it is

>a sweet looking car-baby blue,no visible rust from 10'. Could be a good
>project though for the right owner. Nice to be back on the list. Dwight
>Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
>Wickford, RI
>
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Re: [MBZ] Replacing Antenna Mast

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Sounds like what happened to me-I was trying to put a Rusty Hirschman
mast into a made in china replacement motor. I had to take the motor
case apart and then finally went manual.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Hi Gang!
Thought I'd do something simple, bzzt!  wrong!  I raised the
mast by 
turning the radio on - loosened the securing nut and tried to pull the
mast 
out.  It came up another section (which wasn't being raised
automatically) 
but then it stopped, clunk.  I pulled pretty hard but it didn't budge.
The 
replacement is a Hirschmann but the old was is not marked with the
typical H 
on the antenna tip.  Also, the existing antenna tip is black rubber and
the 
new one is a crome button.

Any ideas?  The instructions that came with the new mast (from Rusty)
are 
pretty clear - and I'm sure I followed them exactly - but the mast did
*not* 
want to come out.

TIA!

Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

You're right Brian- 240D auto pulls hills as in barely. I like the "dab
of the toe" marketing language . TRANSLATE= push till your calf muscles
hurt when you get to the top. But I love the old things.
I also agree with your comparison-my 90 Saab 900se was much tighter than
the 240D. But my 124 300D is probably as tight as my Saab. Stick in the
Saab makes it hard to strictly compare. Also front and rear drive.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon


The seller wrote:

Inside, the car feels fresh and inviting.

and pulls hills easily with passengers aboard. The transmission shifts 
properly, and downshifts with a dab of your toe for accelerating past
slower 
vehicles (!).

Holy cats, this guy is, how you say, on crack. The thing "pulls hills"?
With 
70 gallons of fuel and with passengers and an automatic? Did he fail to 
mention the twin turbo chargers?

This guy could sell sand to Tucsonans. He even feathered the photo edges
in 
Photoshop.

I'm trying to figure what makes this car worth a few times more than
mine.

Good to see what your car looks like, Jim.

Brian
83 240D

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>Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 22:16:25 -0800
>
>Here is my car, right down to the auxiliary fuel tank.
>Mine looks the same, but it measures out more like 20
>gallons not the 50 this guy claims.  Except, of course,
>this car is a couple of years newer with a lot less
>miles, and in generally excellent condition.
>
>Unlike mine.
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=461706532
>0
>
>-- Jim
>
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Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Jim
I'd be happy to take and  send you pictures of the throttle linkage of
my '79 240D. I am not sure if I have that type of linkage you are
looking for or not-mine is a series of rods with pivots that goes over
top of the valve cover. If that's it' let me know and I'll happy to
shoot and send. My brother has a 78 which might have the earlier type of
linkage.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI




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> Holy cats, this guy is, how you say, on crack. The thing "pulls
> hills"? With 70 gallons of fuel and with passengers and an automatic? 
> Did he fail to mention the twin turbo chargers?

More like 45 gallons.

> Good to see what your car looks like, Jim.

More like: "...car used to look like"!

Anybody got (or could take) a detailed photo of the throttle linkage
mess atop the valve cover?  I want to see how the extra linkage stuff I
found in the trunk fits on, so I can hook up the idle knob and cruise
actuator.  This is a 79 240D, without vacuum to the tranny.  It has the
around-the-engine-in- 80-days throttle linkage, a vestige of the
throttle butterfly system, rather than the ball-socket torque rod that
came later.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Maybe the trailer hitch was for a bike rack-or for a pusher engine.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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The brakes and wheel bearing seem to be sorted out, the car drives
fairly normally on the road now.  Smelly provided a replacement front
hub (with all the trimmings).

Still a gutless pig, I worry about the continued health of bugs flying
near my rear window.  My first 240D slushbox driving experience, this
must be what everybody's talking about.  I think I'll stick to sticks,
myself.  What a difference!

I wonder why there's a trailer hitch on this thing?  Seems rather
impractical.

--  Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Jim,
Mine is as you described-crossing the firewall and then back over the
top to the IP-pix to follow off list.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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> I'd be happy to take and  send you pictures of the throttle linkage of

> my '79 240D. I am not sure if I have that type of linkage you are 
> looking for or not-mine is a series of rods with pivots that goes over

> top of the valve cover. If that's it' let me know and I'll happy to 
> shoot and send. My brother has a 78 which might have the earlier type 
> of linkage.

That's it, probably.  Both vintages have bunches of Rube Goldberg crap
on top of the valve cover, the difference is on which side the throttle
pedal force is applied.  In the older style the linkage runs along the
firewall to the right side, forward to a pivot at the exhaust manifold,
up (via a dogleg) to the valve cover, over the top, then finally down to
the IP.  There's extra crap bolted here and there for cruise, idle 
adjust,
stop lever, AT.  This as described is the one I'm looking for, detailed
photos of the mess at the top specifically.  (You can see how this is
handy for throttle-plate-equipped machines like gassers or older diesels
like the Frankenheap, where most of that linkage needn't be there.)

The newer style has the linkage run forward (as a torque rod) from the
firewall, and then is linked here and there upwards to the valve cover
for whatever reasons.  I have examples of this style, no photos are
required.  Thanks!

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Thanks for the tip-I get to Amherst on business 2 or 3 times a year-will
definitely look for River Ale.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Ahem, I just might. I get into Amherst for various reasons a couple
times a year. I bought my wife's motorcycle there last spring.
  In fact my wife's friend was just GIVEN an MB diesel that apparently
already has a greasecar conversion. They live in Shutesbury so I expect
I'll be out there more frequently in the coming months.
   
  -Curt
  Gardner, MA.
   
  Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 17:17:55 -0500
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Try ordering River Ale next time you're at the Pasta y Basta in 
Amherst,
MA.  It tastes very fresh and clean - like it was brewed that morning - 
and
it comes in a large bottle suitable for sharing.   (not that anyone who
reads this will ever get there...)


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Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I thought he meant to keep you from peeing all over the owner by fixing
it and driving it away after you stole it from him.
Just my interpretation.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Car drove
just fine, and due to the rain no bugs were endangered by
the back window.

Oh man!  What am I in for with this old slushy 240D?  If I decide to buy
it 
and I can get it running, it's primarily going to be an in-town car, the

veggieoilmobile.

Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1973 220D parting out 


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Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Jim,
Yes that 240D starts out in 2nd-unless you push/kick  down hard as you
are taking of and kick it into first. It will (should)  do that in
either S or D.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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On 3/6/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> own which doesn't help matters any.  (And rarely [if ever] starts out 
> in 1 unless the lever is in L.) But the linkage is already pulling as 
> hard on the tranny's lever as will let the throttle go to full stop.

Jim,

Don't know from practical experience, but I've talked to a local MB
private specialist in the past about certain vehicles I have been
interested in and how he felt about them. Apparently there are a couple,
several?, transmissions that do that in MB's past. They were designed to
start out in 2nd, and L/1st was only for hard pulls from stop, so the
driver would have to know that's how he wanted to start and downshift
manually (in an automatic) to get to 1st . this
*may* be how this transmission works.

In fact, at the time I thought it was so weird I googled it and found
some info on how to change that characteristic. That might be the google
I used to find this list ... odd circle of events.

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Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2006

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt-I think the proper spelling-at least down here in South County RI-
is Chowdah-need emphasis on the last syllable. I will hold April 29 & 30
and plan to come to Gardner since I can't really think of a convenient,
more central location. Will hope to convince the SO to come along so we
can bring both machines.


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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ChowdaQ would be the proper spelling I believe.
  I'm from Maine, born in Caribou, grew up in Falmouth which is right
outside of Portland.
  
  I guess this as good a time as any to mention I'm thinking April 29 or
30 for ChowdaQ. I'm still planning on right here in Gardner at the
Gardner Heritage State Park since its pretty much universally
inconvienient for everybody but me. If I have a house by then we'll have
it there.
  Any dissent from the New Englanders? We're about an hour and a half
from Boston or Providence, 2 hours from Hartford, 2 and a half hours
from Albany or Portland.
  
  -Curt
  
  Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 16:50:28 -0700
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Curt.Chowder Q?I really love Maine. Been there once in '88.

Bob Rentfro
In a land 180 out from Maine


   
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Re: [MBZ] OT...& Dogs

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Bob,
Sorry to hear this-Johnny B is right we just had to put down one of our
goldens, probably about 12 years old-in otherwise great shape-because of
colon cancer. If you see suffering and have a good vet who is not just
selling you stuff, you will know the moment if you need to. .
Dwight

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1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
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On Mar 6, 2006, at 7:56 PM, Chuck Landenberger wrote:

>> O.T. - Has anyone delt with osteosarcoma in their pet? The vet said 
>> that he's relatively certain our six month old puppy Gertie 
>> (Shepard/Lab mix) has it. I'm going to research it tonight if it's 
>> not too busy at the old nuke plant.
>>
>> Bob Rentfro


I had a Great Dane that was afflicted with it. He was over 12
years  
old (which is very old for a Dane) and the disease had spread far and  
wide. I did the humane thing when pain was obviously getting the best  
of him.
The first indication was what appeared to be a pimple on his
hind  
leg. A tumor was growing at that location and some X-Rays showed  
longitudinal cracks in another leg.
I love animals and have a loathing for small animal vets who
advise  
people to spend many thousands of dollars on treating a terminal  
illness. I know its hard to do but euthanizing a pet is sometimes  
best. Perhaps some day we'll be able to legally euthanize our loved  
ones when they can't take it any more.
One of my friend's parents spent over $36,000 keeping a
defective  
Rottweiller alive. At 8 months it was having major problems and they  
bought it another 4 1/2 miserable years of suffering and carrying it  
outside to relieve itself. The dog spent a major portion of its life  
at the vet. Both the vet and the owners should have been shot.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

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Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Rusty-
This may be a 124 newbie question-but the  wheels on my 90 300d 2.5t
have five bolt/lug holes? Is there a 5 hole wheel?
Thanks.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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I have them for $159.95 each
 
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Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Thanks Rusty-I just counted the rectangular holes on my 90 300D-I get
15? Is that a stock wheel?
Sorry I am used to 123 & earlier steel wheels and painted hub caps. Life
was simpler then.

Dwight Giles, Jr
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1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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We are talking about the large holes around the outside of the wheel,
all Mercedes have 5 lug bolt holes.

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Rusty-
This may be a 124 newbie question-but the  wheels on my 90 300d 2.5t
have five bolt/lug holes? Is there a 5 hole wheel? Thanks.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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I have them for $159.95 each
 
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Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Agreed. I don't have weight in the trunk but have studs on all four
corners-walks through 4 or 5 " of snow  no problems and no slip on the
take off. Stops well with the studs too.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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I live in west-central Iowa. Most years (this one being very mild) that
means up to your butt in snow, sub-zero temps, and on good days lots of
ice.  By "mild" I mean motorcycle weather in late February and early
March.

I have two 40 pound (I think) sandbags in my trunk, shoved as far
forward as possible. Am running Goodyear Regatta 2 tires on all four
rims.

My 240D has an advantage in bad weather, because unless I bury the
pedal, the car moves smoothly away from a stop without tire spin. Yea, I
could bury the pedal and probably slip tires but why?

I feel that a 240D with good tires was MADE for snow country.



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Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Tom, I like and agree with your philosophy-I will always drive a MB
diesel for the rest of my life-I have two sitting in the driveway right
now.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Brian said

"All that said, I still do admire this type of vehicle and think that it
is one of the few that - since I have to drive - I want to drive. I do
enjoy it and look forward to a happy life with it."

As you should and will.  Like I told my family who gives me grief that I
do 
not or will not drive a rock climber:

"I will drive a Mercedes Diesel until I die, so get used to it.  For me 
Brian I to bought a 185K 300D diesel which I did not have records on.
But 
guess what I put 100K miles on it, had a lot of fun, worked on it,
developed 
a love for a car I really enjoy driving.  Luckily I bought a 1979 240D
with 
low miles and I can start all over again!

Thanks for your input and enjoy changing your starter out.  I know on my

300D I had to remove the transmission dip stick tube but other that not
too 
bad of a job.  Kind of a reach around to get at the Allen bolts if I
recall. 
Small stubby angle ratchet helps.

Tom Scordato































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> But would it be worth doing all the crack? Seriously though, jesting
> aside:
> One of the things that I was most surprised about when I began to
> investigate an older Mercedes was how affordable they were. Not having
had
> any specific interest in them in the past, I always assumed that even
an 
> old
> one (as in 80s) would be way way out of the range of reasonable (like
the
> range you gave for the showroom cond. one). And an even older one
would be
> getting into true "classic" status and thus would be even further out
of
> range.
>
> So basically one that is in the lower $2k range is one that, generally

> speaking, has not been maintained and the seller therefore knows it 
> has problems?
>
> I see all the time through the list, Mercedes diesels for that sort of
> price
> (and that's about what mine cost) and the listers often tout picking
them
> up. Guess what I have been missing all along is that it is understood
that
> if you buy one at this price range, you will be looking - almost for 
> certain
> - at several repairs.
>
> I have read things today on the list that I did not see in the six 
> months
> or
> longer leading up to the purchase of my 240D. But in fairness, it is a
> Mercedes enthusiast list (with a very large do-it-yourself
contingent). 
> What
> should I have expected? And also in fairness, I don't think that I
ever
> specifically asked the question, do you guys think that I ought to buy
one
> of these autos?
>
> All that said, I still do admire this type of vehicle and think that 
> it is one of the few that - since I have to drive - I want to drive. I

> do enjoy it and look forward to a happy life with it.
>
> Next order of business: replace the starter. It did it's "nothing" 
> trick just now.
>
> Brian 83 240D
>
> Marshall wrote:
>
> One that's quite well maintained, may well be worth $2000-5000 and one

> that's in close to showroom condition with less than 75kmi on it can 
> sell for $10+k and MAY even be worth that.
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Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Jim
Good. Drive it like you stole it and put some purge or other diesel
additive in and  push it hard. (Sorry Marshall, about eh additive part.
My 240D is nothing like it was 4 years ago when I got it. Now borders on
responsive to the throttle on the highway.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Out shopping I picked up some light bulbs to finish today's job, and 
while
I was at it I did a gross test of the 0-60 time.  (One-one thousand,
two-one thousand...)  Roughly 25 seconds, which is in the ballpark for
these.  Having putted around on errands in this thing I must say that
except for the sluggish acceleration it's a fairly pleasant little ride.
Cold-blooded starting, though.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Get studs.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Limited slip in my opinion is not terribly useful on ice anyway as the
two drive wheels will just hook up and spin the car in circles. My Dad
had a Chevy Tracker with a limited slip rear and in ice and snow you had
to be in 4wd because of its frightening propensity to fishtail. I never
did try it with a bunch of weight in the rear end, in retrospect that
seems like a good idea.
   
  At any rate, my 240D even with snow tires will spin the tires on ice.
Its ICE for crying out loud...
   
  -Curt
   
  Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:56:10 -0600
From: "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>I think I asked this question quite a while ago and received minimal  
>response and some snickering (over the thought of a 240D spinning its  
>tires).

My response is still the same. Why would one need limited slip on a car 
that 
will not spin a tire on ice??
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT 



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Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Marshall.
You're right. Goes through snow like a plow. Reminds me of my 64 Chevy
II. I did get it hung up once when I ran a 12" plow ridge and had to
shovel to bring it down to earth.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
> Agreed. I don't have weight in the trunk but have studs on all four 
> corners-walks through 4 or 5 " of snow  no problems and no slip on the

> take off. Stops well with the studs too.
> 

With studded snows on all four corners there is almost NOTHING except 
12+" of unplowed, unpacked snow (the car will simply sit on top with the
wheels dangling) that will stop MOST Mercedes. They will stop and steer 
pretty well too. While I've never found an anti-slip rear to be 
essential under bad conditions (I've never been stranded because I 
didn't have it), I'm told that the handling of '90s model 124s/140s with

ASR is somewhat amazing on snow or ice!

Marshall
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Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Ouch 

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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In the first message of this thread, you quoted $159.95 each -
after-market? Is this last quote for MB original wheels at $235.75 each?

On 3/8/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Yes, $235.75 each.
>

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[MBZ] 300D 2.5t

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Tom,
 Well, comparing he 240D and the 124 300D is like my British friends
say, chalk and cheese. All of the  obvious flaws of the 240D, esp. the
automatic are pretty well known.  I drive my 240D 300-500 miles each
week.  It is noisy, primitive in some ways, but solid and reliable. And
I love the way it looks. And I like the simplicity of manual windows,
set, etc. 
The 90  on the other hand is ugly-IMHO compared to the classic lines of
the 123. It is undoubtedly the nicest car I ever drove-(I have never
driven an SD or SDL). it's refined, fast-twice the horsepower of the
240D, feels more 'modern' quieter, smoother, turbo is great and mileage
is much better than the 240D. EPA rated it 37 on the window sticker,
Nitske says 33 mpg. I haven't really checked it as I have been diving it
hard to 'tune up' the nailing. As was pointed  out here earlier, the 124
handles better on curves. The 90 also has vacuum door locks.  I think
the best argument for the 124 300D is the 2.5t engine-smooth, quick, and
economical. 
 I really had planned to get a 300CD to eventually replace the 240D-but
fellow lister John Peterson had bought this 300D and we did some work on
it-he was ready to put it on e-bay and I decided to buy it. No regrets,
but I still mostly drive the 240, at least for now. Plan to take the
300D on a road trip to NC this spring.
Anyway HTH.


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Dwight said

"Tom, I like and agree with your philosophy-I will always drive a MB
"diesel for the rest of my life-I have two sitting in the driveway right
now"

Dwight do tell about the 1990.  maybe it is time for me to trade up from
the 
123 chassis.  The vacuum door locks give me real grief on all those. I
do by 
the way have a 1979 240D too.  I call it the "Flip Maker"  As I drive up
and 
accelerate (0-60 forever) up the highway on ramps I get folks flipping
me 
the bird all the time, my pedals is to the metal.  People are very full
of 
hate and discontent in this the freest country in the world.  Why is
that 
so?

It is now my daily driver and I love it, 77K now and growing by 50K a
year. 
thanks Dwight

Tom Scordato












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> Tom, I like and agree with your philosophy-I will always drive a MB 
> diesel for the rest of my life-I have two sitting in the driveway 
> right now.
>
> Dwight Giles, Jr
> 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
> 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
> Wickford, RI
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Scordato
> Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:32 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads
>
>
> Brian said
>
> "All that said, I still do admire this type of vehicle and think that 
> it is one of the few that - since I have to drive - I want to drive. I

> do enjoy it and look forward to a happy life with it."
>
> As you should and will.  Like I told my family who gives me grief that

> I do not or will not drive a rock climber:
>
> "I will drive a Mercedes Diesel until I die, so get used to it.  For 
> me Brian I to bought a 185K 300D diesel which I did not have records 
> on. But guess what I put 100K miles on it, had a lot of fun, worked on

> it, developed
> a love for a car I really enjoy driving.  Luckily I bought a 1979 240D
> with
> low miles and I can start all over again!
>
> Thanks for your input and enjoy changing your starter out.  I know on 
> my
>
> 300D I had to remove the transmission dip stick tube but other that 
> not too bad of a job.  Kind of a reach around to get at the Allen 
> bolts if I recall.
> Small stubby angle ratchet helps.
>
> Tom Scordato
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Brian Chase" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads
>
>
>> But would it be worth doing all the crack? Seriously though, jesting
>> aside:
>> One of the things that I was most surprised about wh

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Brian,
Yes studs are illegal some places now and elsewhere legal only for a
season-here it is  11/15-4/15. They have many advantages and some
drawbacks. I used them years ago on rear wheel drive-my Chevy II. Then
as I gradually switched over to FWD and AWED, I went over to all season
radials.  My 240D came with studded tires-I have driven them 4
winters-about 20k miles. The problem now is that the studs are worn
down, but there is a lot of  aggressive tread left -so I feel as if I am
throwing away good tires.  The main annoyance is the twice a year
switchover-I wish I had another set of wheels. I don't know the cost
factor of studs. 
One of the major advantages is stopping on ice or hard packed snow. Next
winter I will use the blizzaks that someone gave me-hopefully for two
seasons. Then I will probably go back to studs. Like LT. Don, I hope to
be driving my 240D when the state of RI comes to take my license away
for old age. 
Whether you have studs or not, I think with RWD in winter climes, four
aggressive snow tires are worth the investment and the hassle of change
overs. IMHO

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions


A lot of talk about studded tires. I've never used them so let me ask:
Do they wear out very quickly on dry pavement? Or can you use them
throughout the winter - even if conditions are dry - and if so, how many
seasons do they last? I would think that the studs, if used in dry
conditions at all would go bye bye quickly.

Also: I thought I had heard that studded tires were illegal some places?

Brian
83 240D

On 3/8/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Get studs.
>
> Dwight Giles, Jr
> 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
> 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
> Wickford, RI
>
>
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
> Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 9:51 AM
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions
>
>
> Limited slip in my opinion is not terribly useful on ice anyway as the

> two drive wheels will just hook up and spin the car in circles. My Dad

> had a Chevy Tracker with a limited slip rear and in ice and snow you 
> had to be in 4wd because of its frightening propensity to fishtail. I 
> never did try it with a bunch of weight in the rear end, in retrospect

> that seems like a good idea.
>
> At any rate, my 240D even with snow tires will spin the tires on ice. 
> Its ICE for crying out loud...
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:56:10 -0600
> From: "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions
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> >I think I asked this question quite a while ago and received minimal 
> >response and some snickering (over the thought of a 240D spinning its

> >tires).
>
> My response is still the same. Why would one need limited slip on a 
> car that will not spin a tire on ice??
> Rick Knoble
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Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Thanks Mike-well I may try the studs one more winter. I have 4 free
blizzaks as well. Need to find 3 more wheels so I don't have pay the
changeover.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Dwight said:

"The problem now is that the studs are worn
down, but there is a lot of  aggressive tread left -so I feel as if I am
throwing away good tires."

Just because the points are gone off the studs doesn't mean they won't
do 
the job.  When the tire flexes it will allow the edges of the stud to
bite. 
Actually most studded tires get very poor traction on dry and/or wet
roads 
until the studs are worn down some.  I'm sure the old Chevy II(My
FAVORITE 
Chevy) would spin the studded tires quite easily until they were "broken

in".
  I have run Blizzaks on my 62 Buick Special wagon(yeah with the 215 
aluminum V8 and 3 on the tree) and they WORK GREAT!!!  So good in fact
that 
you will want them on the front as well so you can steer when they dig
in. 
Only complaints I had were the price and the fact that they wear very
fast 
on the highway.  No need for studs at all with them though as the siping
and 
soft compound do a very good job of gripping anything they can find.

My $.02, Mike 


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Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-Benz : 190-Series 2.5DIESEL

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

That's not a turbo is it?

Dwight Giles, Jr
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Wickford, RI


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Probably one of the best Mercedes diesels build, but one year in the mix
took unique injectors. This might be the year. 


T

Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

No I won't put studs in them. I used to work in a factory where we made
studs and studding tools-I know the process.
I will run the blizzaks as is next winter. 

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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On Mar 9, 2006, at 9:35 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:

> Thanks Mike-well I may try the studs one more winter. I have 4 free 
> blizzaks as well. Need to find 3 more wheels so I don't have pay the 
> changeover.
>
> Dwight Giles, Jr


If you intend to put studs in used tires be prepared to pick
each  
and every stud hole clean. Little stones, sand, glass chips  etc will  
not allow the studs to be installed properly. This can be quite time  
consuming, more so if you intend to run all 4. Not cleaning out the  
holes will result in problems ranging from studs falling out to  
punctures. I'll never do it again unless I get mint tires for free.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

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Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Where is it?

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
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If there is no interest in this car, it looks like curtains for it.



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Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Could it be purchased for scrap price? Is it a stick?

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Turned in to scrap, ie, recycled.


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>
>huh?
>
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Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Thanks I'll pass-I already have one auto-looking for a stick for my next
one.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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It's an automatic.  Make an offer.

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>Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 17:37:40 -0500
>
>Could it be purchased for scrap price? Is it a stick?
>
>Dwight Giles, Jr
>1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
>1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
>Wickford, RI
>
>
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>
>Turned in to scrap, ie, recycled.
>
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> >Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 15:58:12 -0600
> >
> >huh?
> >
> >Jim Keefe wrote:
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Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I'd be interested here in NE if you figure out that is easy to install
and worth the ttrouble.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Subject: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)


$105some labor, some washers, a BOLT, and some bushings (on the
brake torsion bar). Not a creek, clank, clunk, click, or squeal. After
replacing all the ball joints and now finally securing the brake
torsion bar, she sounds JUST LIKE NEW on every bump, ramp and dip. A
beautiful thing.
  
  Indy gave me a free Stanadyne in-line diesel fuel heater (it's new in
box, but old, he has a TON of them: auto temp sensing, heats fuel prior
to engine start). Haven't looked at the instructions - obviously goes
BEFORE fuel filter. I live in MO, not MN...but I guess it can't hurt.
Any thoughts?
  
  I figured if there was any interest on the list and since he has
"TONS"  of them, maybe we can buy a qty in builk for dirt cheap? That's
if  they're worth the trouble.
  
  Thanks all,
  
  
  

Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri
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-1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, "Nanook"
-1987 300TD, 151K, "Rotkäppchen"
-1985 300SD, 212K, "Wulf" 
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Re: [MBZ] w124 diesel value

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Larry,
That sounds about right. I have about 8k in my recently acquired 30D 2.5
t. Low miles, southern car, mint body & interior, two owners, etc. Some
of these have been going for 10K recently on e-bay. I think you'll love
driving it. BTW-what color is it? Is it white? Many of these seem to be.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Sorry, I forgot to mention the asking price of the W124 '91 300D 2.5

Turbo that I just bought was $9900 and I offered $8K which he accepted. 
Bought it from a wholesaler who had this car for 44 days - I'm told they

like to move their cars more often than that - I think he was dealing 
because he'd had it for a while.  I'm in love with this car and only
like it 
more and more - I haven't found any significant problems except for an 
intermittant cold starting problem (happened 2 times in 3 weeks) which I

contribute to a lack of being driven regularily.  Since filling with
fresh 
fuel the problem seems to be gone (knock wood).  The seller put 1/4 tank
in 
before I picked it up and I'm not aware of any stations in his area that

gets a lot of diesel traffic - so the fuel may have been 'off'.

Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] w124 diesel value


> Hi Rick.
> I bought my '91 300D about 3 weeks ago (2/17 IIRC)  - it had ~99K 
> miles
> and
> is in excellent condition.  My other MB is a '78 240D with 286k miles
and
> the difference that 13 years of constant improvement to diesel engines
is
> nothing short of phenomenal!   It's *much * quieter, *much* faster and

> more
> luxurious.  Bought it for my wife to drive but I hate letting it go
;-)  I
> *love* driving it!  Hearing the turbo roar and feeling it press me
back in
> the seat is addictive!  Going back to the 240D is gonna be tough!
>
> Sincerely,
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> Subject: [MBZ] w124 diesel value
>
>
>> Hi All,
>> I know several of you (us) have bought 124 diesels recently. Sunil 
>> and OK Don come to mind. How much did you guys pay? I am going to 
>> check out a 1992 300D tomorrow.
>>
>> Also, is there any cure for this disease? I mean, I already have two
>> kinda
>> rare diesels, why do I still want MORE? Will it subside? How many is
>> ENOUGH? Am I asking the wrong bunch of people? If I get this car,
will I
>> STILL have to have a w126 and a 300TD wagon to round things out?
>>
>> Enough already
>>
>> Rick Knoble
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Re: [MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

My 240D has no antenna switch

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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> The OE Hirschmann antenna in my '85 190D 2.0  Euro with Becker Europa 
> 731 T radio had NO antenna switch.

Interesting.  Must be a Euro thing.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-I got the badge and certificate kit-but they don't check the VIN.
After I sent mien in, I went to buy a VIN key and found that the 
VIN that I used that was on the old MT title was off by a digit. So
certificate has wrong VIN number-but badge is cool anyway.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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That's the one for $100 - NOT worth it.
  
  If you have a classic (20 years of more) Benz, register it with MBUSA,
and qualify for a high mileage award, the badge (along with a HUGE
collections catalog with a very cool (and large) offering of expensive
scale model cars) will come together in a box with a VERY nice high
mileage certificate in a VERY nice silver embossed hard-cover (cloth)
folder. VERY NICE and it's FREE. Doesn't list anything other than model
and VIN and certifes you reached the indicated "kilomeratage" - but way
better than the $100 deal.
  
  Besides, Bob Rentro, I think, got a copy of his build card from the
Classic center for free.
  
  FYI, if your car is not 20 yrs old, you get a much plainer
certificate,  badge and no coll silver embossed folder. For some reason
I got both  when I got my 250,000km badge.
  
  Chris

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  Has anyone seen one of these?  What's
included?  It says the info about a 
specific vehicle when it rolled off the assembly line but I'm wondering
how 
complete that info is?  Colors, Options, engine #, trans #, ??

http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/certificates.do

Sincerely,
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Bob,
Download the form from this site-
http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/high-mileage.do
Then take the form to your stealer and have Service rep sign it and mail
it off. Lowest badge is 250k km.
HTH.


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:54 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate


Do they send that stuff when they figure you hit a certain mileage or do
I 
have to let them know when I hit 250,000km?
They award badges based on km correct?

Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 243,500km (appx)
Litchfield Park, AZ

- Original Message - 
From: "Christopher McCann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate


That's the one for $100 - NOT worth it.

  If you have a classic (20 years of more) Benz, register it with MBUSA,

and qualify for a high mileage award, the badge (along with a HUGE 
collections catalog with a very cool (and large) offering of expensive 
scale model cars) will come together in a box with a VERY nice high
mileage 
certificate in a VERY nice silver embossed hard-cover (cloth)  folder.
VERY 
NICE and it's FREE. Doesn't list anything other than model  and VIN and 
certifes you reached the indicated "kilomeratage" - but way  better than
the 
$100 deal.

  Besides, Bob Rentro, I think, got a copy of his build card from the 
Classic center for free.

  FYI, if your car is not 20 yrs old, you get a much plainer
certificate, 
badge and no coll silver embossed folder. For some reason I got both
when I 
got my 250,000km badge.

  Chris

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  Has anyone seen one of these?  What's 
included?  It says the info about a
specific vehicle when it rolled off the assembly line but I'm wondering
how complete that info is?  Colors, Options, engine #, trans #, ??

http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/certificates.do

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Re: [MBZ] vin cut keys

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I had one made for the 240D-just as a precaution & for a spare. It fits
the trunk fine and works the glove box. Dicey in the ignition-makes a
dragging noise I don't like. Won't work in the doors. The solution from
the stealer was to send it back along wit the current key and they would
custom cut one-I gave up for now. Current key works all. May take a wire
brush to new VIN -I used to cut keys in a hardware store with a hand
aligned jig and a wire wheel. Brian is right-plastic top is crappy-esp..
for 20+ dollars. Tempted to take current key to my local
locksmith/hardware store and have it cut.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 5:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] vin cut keys


Rusty can't do it any longer

Bob Rentfro


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Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] vin cut keys


> Kevin,
>
> I called the Portland dealer downtown (1-800-ask-rasm) order the key 
> (for the 420SEL - $24) and the tumbler and key for the 300CD by will 
> call. When you pick it up just need to registration or title plus 
> drivers license in same name - I don't believe you drive so they would

> need some other picture ID. I think Rusty can order by faxing too.
>
> Dennis T
>
> -Original Message-
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> On Behalf Of kevin kraly
> Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:03 PM
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> Subject: [MBZ] vin cut keys
>
> Hello everyone.
>
> What is the procedure for getting a Mercedes vin cut key?  I didn't 
> think
> of
>
> this possibility yesterday when I was looking at a 1972 220 to which 
> the owner had lost the key.  He does have the title in his name, so 
> that would definitely satisfy the requirement for proof of ownership.

> How much is it for such a key?
>
> TIA,
>
> Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
> 1973 220D
>
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Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Bob,
That is poetic and profound. Like the great chain of being. (As long as
it is not stretched.)

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 11:35 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available


I imagine we on the list are kinda like a small food chain/eco system
when 
it comes to our broke-beyond-repair cars.
When it's broke beyond repair, we sell parts off of it (sorta like organ

donor-ing). Then, adter all the good parts are gone, we give stuff away 
(sorta like vultures picking at it). Then and only then it's off to the 
scrap heap (sorta like a dust to dust thing).

Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 150K
Litchfield Park, AZ

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> Scrapped it? Isn't that more sacriligious than buying a BMW? Tee hee
>
> Brian
>
>
> On 3/12/06, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> I was just looking at it wishing I hadn't scrapped the rotted out 77 
>> 300D parts car I had.  Had a great engine in it.  Tried to sell it 
>> for $100Noone wanted it so I got $120 for scrap.Oh well, 
>> Mike
>> - Original Message -
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>> Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 11:14 AM
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>>
>>
>> > seems to me like it would be better to just put another engine in 
>> > it since you have spent so much money on it already getting 
>> > everything else fixed.  Looks pretty good too from the pics.
>> >
>> > Tom Scordato wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4621093
>> 107
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Re: [MBZ] Frappr UPDATE!

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

They sell cow tipping T shirts in the Milwaukee airport-right next to
the Harley goods.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
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Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 9:38 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frappr UPDATE!


You sure he wasn't TIPPING a cow?  That is a midwest childhood
tradition, sort of a rite of passage. And no, I've not done it myself,
since I am an east coast transplant.

On 3/13/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> some guy was what looked  like he was flipping a cow or some silly  
> thing like that people get mighty pissed at animal mistreatment
> collins
> phila
> 1985 500 sec
>
>
>


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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

That should have been .doc on the end.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 7:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate


When I tried the link that ended in .do, it came up with page not found.
I 
eventually found the link to the pdf file, which is listed below. If
anyone 
needs it?

Regards,
Robert Massmann
Wilmington, Ohio
87 190D 2.5 Turbo 245K?
85 300CD 327K
82 300D 327K
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 210K (Diesel)


http://www.mbusa.com/media/downloads/main/heritage/High_Mileage_Applicat
ion.pdf

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From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate


Bob,
Download the form from this site-
http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/high-mileage.do
Then take the form to your stealer and have Service rep sign it and mail
it off. Lowest badge is 250k km. HTH.


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:54 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate


Do they send that stuff when they figure you hit a certain mileage or do
I have to let them know when I hit 250,000km? They award badges based on
km correct?

Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 243,500km (appx)
Litchfield Park, AZ

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From: "Christopher McCann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate


That's the one for $100 - NOT worth it.

  If you have a classic (20 years of more) Benz, register it with MBUSA,

and qualify for a high mileage award, the badge (along with a HUGE
collections catalog with a very cool (and large) offering of expensive
scale model cars) will come together in a box with a VERY nice high
mileage certificate in a VERY nice silver embossed hard-cover (cloth)
folder. VERY NICE and it's FREE. Doesn't list anything other than model
and VIN and certifes you reached the indicated "kilomeratage" - but way
better than the $100 deal.

  Besides, Bob Rentro, I think, got a copy of his build card from the
Classic center for free.

  FYI, if your car is not 20 yrs old, you get a much plainer
certificate, badge and no coll silver embossed folder. For some reason I
got both when I got my 250,000km badge.

  Chris

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  Has anyone seen one of these?  What's
included?  It says the info about a specific vehicle when it rolled off
the assembly line but I'm wondering how complete that info is?  Colors,
Options, engine #, trans #, ??

http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/certificates.do

Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] latest STAR & MB Popemobiles

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Chris,
Is there any kind of a link to this for those of us who don't get the
STAR?
Thanks.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI


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Subject: [MBZ] latest STAR & MB Popemobiles


The latest edition of STAR has a great article on the history of all
the MB's given to the Vatican. Pope Paul VI's awesome 600 Laundalet
steals the show, of course and it now resides at the museum in
Untertürkheim. Can't wait to see it in September.
  
  There is a great pic of Paul VI in a motorcade...his 600 followed by
about 15 identical MB's - extremely cool picture. All technical specs
of the cars in a table and the 460 Nürburg (1st given to Pope Pius XI)
is the centerfold this month.
  
  Just before his election as Pope, Cardinal Ratzinger seemed to prefer
a W126. :-)
  
  Read in a German Catholic newspaper that MB Italia recently donated a
very nice Feuerzeug (fire truck) to the Vatican Fire Department. Had a
nice pic of it too. Cool.
  
  Chris
  

Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri
-2005 Blue Point Siamese, "Rose"
-1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, "Nanook"
-1987 300TD, 151K, "Rotkäppchen"
-1985 300SD, 212K, "Wulf" 
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Re: [MBZ] Mechanical fuel Injection

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I'd be interested having had a number of subtle alternator issues with
both my MB diesels over the past year.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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> I've seen some nice comparator-type circuits that do a simple go/no-go

> test.  The best ones have two warning lights, one for low voltage, and

> one for high voltage.

That's the sort of thing I'm talking about, though the big 'feature'
here would be using the existing dash lamp as its output device.  No
cosmetic impact to the car at all, just greater functionality for the
existing light.

No interest, huh?

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Where's the thundrous laughter?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Like a Moose crackie?

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 12:23 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Where's the thundrous laughter?


They are getting so common that we're immune at this point. We do laugh
at Moose jokes though - if submitted on Friday.

On 3/17/06, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Is my sense of humor that far below yall's? I though I'd get at least 
> a couple snickers at "crackie" the delusional Ebay seller. Maybe I 
> need to subscribe to a toyota list.
>
> Brian
> 83 240D

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Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Good luck Jim on your maiden voyage. You deserve a nice ride.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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The 'new' differential is in, and the whine is gone.

Whew.  I clock it as a seven hour job, not counting putting
a differential back in Smelly.  On the plus side now I've
taken a rear subframe off of a car, so it's no longer a
scary thing.

We're planning to fill up both tanks in Idaho tomorrow and drive to
Seattle and back in the car.  The shakedown cruise.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I'd guess double current bid. 8K wouldn't surprise me-these have been
rising in value the last year or so that I have been watching them. And
since I have been driving mine more now and phasing out the 240D as the
only daily driver, I think they might be worth it. 

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 1:40 AM
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Subject: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4621351682
&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Any idea what it should go for?


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] 190D Phase 2 and 3 completed

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt-way to go. Fixing the seat in my 240D was the best investment I
ever made. I spend about 6-12 hours a week in that seat and wish I had
fixed it when I got the car t instead of doing the spring padding, etc.
Were any of those keys steel keys? Can't wait to see it at the ChowdahQ.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI



Took the seat apart, took the upholstry off, then put it on the new seat
base and pad.
   
  The Mercedes Source book I bought is useless for a 201 seat,
particularly an electric seat... Might be good for a manual 115, 116 or
123.  Anybody want it? I paid $12, I'll let it go for $7 shipping
included.
   
  The electric seat appears to be alot easier to take apart, there are
only 2 screws but you MUST move the seat back to get to them if you ran
the seat forward (so you could get to the rear bolts). The book say
(paraphrasing here)"Oh just play with the wires until you find the right
ones" Fortunately I have my 110ah Marine battery in the house. The
small motorcycle starting battery I also keep in the house wasn't up to
the effort...
   
  Onward!
   
  -Curt
  '85 190D "Dory" 235kmi - New driver's seat half done!


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Re: [MBZ] late moose day

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I think this is not too far from where Curt Raymond lives-(better
protect that new driver's seat.)

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
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1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
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Re: [MBZ] save yourself a ticket tip of the day

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Good reminder-the one on my Forester has been out for months.
Thanks.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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When is the last time you checked the bulbs on your license plate light?

That is a "reason" the cops here use to pull cars over.

Bulbs on the VW were both bad (fixed that today for eighty-three cents).
Benz and Sunbird are fine, one of two bulbs out on the Buick.

And no, I didn't get pulled over. It was just something I noticed and
fixed before I did.

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1977 240D
1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed
1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle

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Re: [MBZ] Today's mission

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt
Have you tried Gorilla Glue? It's nasty-have to wear rubber gloves to
protect skin-but seems to hold porous and non porous bonds alike. I get
it at my local hardware store. I haven't tried it on any  automotive
applications yet.
Nice to hear your progress. 

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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Just replaced the driver's door check strap on the 190D. Relatively easy
job although theres not a whole lot of space inside the door to manuver.
  Question: Was I supposed to leave the plastic sleeve on it or is that
just for shipping? I left it on though the one I pulled out didn't have
one. Nice to have some resistance when I open the door, the old one was
totally shot.
  Right now I'm reglueing (again) the door skin. 2 of the hooks I'd
glued back to the pressboard had come loose. It appears that shoe goo
doesn't penetrate the pressboard at all. I used "Dr. Bond" a superglue
like substance and good old carpenter's glue this time. I also made a
replacement for one of the hooks I'd broken off. Bent a pop rivet around
into approximately the right shape and shoe gooed it into place. Its
ugly but if it works a little I'll consider it a success.
   
  Took the 190D down to the diner for breakfast this morning, I'm
calling the seat a success, its very comfy now. Fueled up and got a
carwash. The carwash seems to have washed off some paint and bent the
antenna... I can't yet tell if the carwash was over aggressive or if the
paint on the car is weak, a bit of both I'd guess. The car does need a
little bodywork, the jackpoints have rusted and were painted so it was
hard to tell... Normally I'd fiberglass and call it good enough but I
may need those jackpoints someday.
   
  -Curt
   
  '85 190D "Dory" 235kmi


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Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Larry,
Thanks for raising this-I too have been trying to figure out my turbo on
the same model.(1990 300D 2.5t.) Such a jump  from the 240D. My turbo
was worked on before I  got it so I know it is working. I'd be
interested to hear what other owners have to say about when it kicks ins
and how to tell its boost. This is my first MB turbo-have driven 900
turbo Saab's and Detroit Diesel turbo fire engines.


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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Howdy -
I have been driving my new (to me) '91 300D alot and it's really a
joy 
to drive.  But, (there *had* to be a but), sometimes I can really feel
the 
turbo as it pushes me back in the seat.  Other times, it pulls strongly
but 
not with the same zoom effect as at other times.

I realize the gear selected has a huge effect on acceleration but I
just 
*have* to ask the question - is it possible for the turbo to operate 
intermittantly?  If I was more familiar with this engine I wouldn't have
to 
ask - especially since given the way a turbo works,  I just cannot
imagine 
how it wouldn't work 100% of the time.

Am I being paranoid?  I get like this when I have a new purchase -
worry 
about too much until I get accustomed to things. ;-)

TIA -

Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] Biodegradable wiring

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Don't know how British Leyland with Lucas electrics could ever catch
fire-they never had any current running through them. Had a Series III
Land Rover. Finally switched over to as many Bosch electrics as I could.


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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ROTFLthinking back when my TR3 dash caught fire.

On 3/22/06, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Wed, Mar 22, 2006 at 11:46:55PM -0800, Desert Rat wrote:
> > Speaking of, anyone know if these issues are occuring to other 
> > German makes? Wonder what Audi, BMW and VW are dealing with these 
> > issues?
>
> IIRC, volvo had a similar problem. Can't remember the exact details.
>
> One could say british car wiring was unintentionally biodegradable too

> :)
>
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Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Problem at Startup

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Larry,
I had a similar problem when I ran the fuel low. Did you change the main
filter? On mine inline would look OK but when I changed the cartridge,
it made a big difference.
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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Howdy -
Well, I've had my new (to me) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo and still am crazy about

this car - told my wife I wouldn't mind finding another and letting my
78 
240D go. ;-)

Anyway - I've used 3 bottles of Biocide (purchased from West Marine) --

added per the instructions - 2 bottles at 1/2 tank - then filled up with
the 
3rd bottle added, changed the fuel prefilter and the main filter.  But 
sometimes - and the problem being intermittant is frustrating - when the
car 
is first started after sitting for 10+ hours with temp in the 50s or
below, 
it acts like it's running on 2 or 3 cylinders with white smoke from the 
exhaust.  If the accel pedal is held to the floor it will clear up
within 10 
seconds or so - then it's ok - it takes off like a scalded dog.

WHen I changed the fuel filters, I allowed the fuel to drain into a
glass 
jar to see if there was any contamination present - if there was
anything 
there it was microscopic!

I thought maybe there was some water in the fuel or filters - but have
run 2 
tanks of fuel thru as well as changed the filters.   I use fuel bought
from 
a Mobil station that gets lots of truck traffic so it's always fresh.

I'm thinking I might try some LubriMoly Diesel Purge - if ya'll think it

might help.

But I'm at a loss to understand why it runs like this.  I bought a set
of 
GPs but it starts *instantly* in any temperature making me thing the GPs
are 
fine.  Also, the GP dash light stays on for about 10 seconds when dead
cold. 
Which also makes me think the GPs are ok.

Any suggestions?TIA

Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] 0-60 Target?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Larry,
Nitske says 0-60 is 12.4 sec. I should time my 90 too.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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Howdy -
What should my target time for 0-60mph be - '91 300D 2.5 Turbo?  I'm
going 
to benchmark it - tried it today but noticed the AC was on and the road 
wasn't really level either - so I'll try again.  My fingers on the
stopwatch 
may not have been quite perfect either.

TIA!

Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Way to go Jim. Can't wait to see the pics.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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Done.  (Except for the hood ornament.)  I even waxed it.
Need to do a photo shoot now, then I can list it.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt-Well said. I am now dong hat with my 300D 2.5t automatic.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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Consider my friend the Italian tuneup. This week I've been driving my
190D like I stole it, 45 miles each way to work and home. 4th gear and
65-80 miles an hour the whole way. Its become my mission to keep the
tachometer above 3000rpm as much as possible. Around town I find myself
staying in second with the engine roaring, people watch as I roar by.
  Highway intersects are a trip, the 3500 rpm run down I 495 before
merging onto RT 2 is my favorite. It seems like the highspeed run works
to loosen the carbon and the downshift into 3rd and subsequent 4000rpm
merge onto the smaller highway expels it from the engine. I merge onto
RT 2 in a glorious cloud.
   
  Unfortunately no one else appreciates my friend. They see the clouds
and thats all they see. They don't know that each morning my car starts
a little easier than it did just a month ago. They don't see the fuel
mileage creeping ever higher. How could they know that the engine is
quieter now than 3,000 miles ago when I bought it? All they hear is the
roar. All I hear is music.
  Consider the heavily made up woman in the Honda next to me. To her a
car is mere transportation, a means to go from one place in her dull
little life to another. I consider my car a member of my family to be
cared for and cared about. I am now forever spoiled and will never again
willingly own a dull car.
   
  -Curt
  '85 190D "Dory" 236kmi


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[MBZ] 240D wiper question

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I have an old problem with where wipers stop on the 79 240D. I had
posted it to this list a long time ago but no real solution  emerged.
Now RI has new inspection rules for diesel cars and it failed inspection
because the wipers can't be stopped at the bottom of the arc to be out
of the line of sight.  Fellow lister John Peterson  and I tried changing
position of the arms today several times  but to no avail-seems as if
there is a park memory that is linked to he intermittent setting. 
Anyway my questions are:
Is there an adjustment on the linkage under the cowl?
Is this a relay problem?
Has anyone else BTDT?
TIA.
(good news on the inspection is that even though it is exempt from
emissions they test it anyway-out of 20ppm particulates allowed, it came
in at 5ppm.. Seems pretty clean for over 250K miles at least.)
Dwight


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

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Re: [MBZ] 240D wiper question

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

OK-that makes sense-it seems to be almost the same wrong place-even
after we messed with the arms except it's worse now-higher up.
Thanks. 

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:06 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:

> Anyway my questions are:
> Is there an adjustment on the linkage under the cowl?
> Is this a relay problem?
> Has anyone else BTDT?
> TIA.
>
> Dwight Giles, Jr
> 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
> 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
> Wickford, RI

If it parks in the same wrong place every time, I would pull the

link off the motor and put it back on with the wipers in the correct  
position.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

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Re: [MBZ] 240D wiper question

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Jim,
It parks OK-i.e.. it finishes cycle after you turn it off.  I think I
recall when the problem  happened-tied to run wipers under heavy snow&
ice.
Should I try moving the arm as Johnny B suggested in an earlier post?
Are those grill rivets reusable?
Thanks.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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> Is this a relay problem?

The intermittent relay is also hooked into the park position, in that if
the relay is missing both intermittent and auto parking don't work.  (It
was kicked and snapped off in its socket in the last SL we bought.)
That is, the switch and contact inside the motor go to the relay.  If
the switch (etc.) is messed up inside the motor, of course, you know
what you'll have to do!  If it parks at all and doesn't just stop where
you turn off the switch and it's not just a problem on where the wiper
arms had been installed I'd expect an internal motor problem.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Brian-is yours a stick? On my automatic there are max shift marks on the
speedo-I shift mine from S-D about 45 or 50. Some would say you really
can't over rev a diesel. (My retired truck driver father always  says
that.) I find that doing a Italian tune up on the 240D is relatively
easy-just run it flat out as much as you can-we don't have too many
hills here on the coast. But when I find one in MA I really lay on it.
Now my 300D turbo is another story-as Marshal said yesterday, goes to
fast to really raise heat much. After 3 1/2 years of driving the 240D it
becomes a habit to rev it as much as you can-with the automatic I drive
around town in S.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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So it sounds like I'm doing well by being banshee man in the flat city.
But it would be better if I had some hills to flog on. The thing must
have LOVED our trip from AZ to MN - with the rockies and all. I spent a
lot of time floor-boarded just to try to keep as close to 60 mph as
possible.

This leads into another question I've had: On flat ground, what is the
rpm that I should shift at? As you know, I do not have a tach, so the
question becomes, how - with Italian-ness in mind - do I know when to
shift? (as I write this, I think that all those of Italian descent on
the list must be feeling pretty awesome). I imagine that the answer may
be - shift when the power stops being delivered. I just yearn for some
assurance that I'm not over-revving it.

Brian
83 240D


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>
>
> On Apr 1, 2006, at 6:07 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
>
> > which is a more important element of the Italian Tune-up: the RPMs 
> > or the acceleration?
>
>Revving out on flat ground won't do a lot. The engine needs to 
> be under load at higher revs not actually able to run up against the 
> governor. This is where your combustion chamber temps will be highest.

> The heat is what cleans it, the engine speed helps blow out any 
> particles. A lot of it will actually burn.
>
> Johnny B.
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Re: [MBZ] 240D wiper question

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

OK-well I just ordered some of those plastic rivets for the heater
grille vents from Rusty. So I will tear it apart this week and first try
the arm solution-if not will have to check out relay and motor. I will
post results even thought this seems to be a rare problem.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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I don't know about the 123; but for the 126 there is a confusing
procedure for properly installing the crank on the motor and the arms to
the crank. I finally got mine adjusted by abandoning the official
procedure and just using logic.

Tom Potter

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OK-that makes sense-it seems to be almost the same wrong place-even
after we messed with the arms except it's worse now-higher up. Thanks. 

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:06 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:

> Anyway my questions are:
> Is there an adjustment on the linkage under the cowl?
> Is this a relay problem?
> Has anyone else BTDT?
> TIA.
>
> Dwight Giles, Jr
> 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
> 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
> Wickford, RI

If it parks in the same wrong place every time, I would pull the

link off the motor and put it back on with the wipers in the correct  
position.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

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Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Good question-I have thought that German tune up is more appropriate,
given the autobahns and the legendary speeds there.
FWIW

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 10:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup


Why is the word " Italian " used to cure a problem? Can *4r&3$ be used 
to cause the problem in the first place???

Bill
1981 300 TD
Not a Italian 

archer wrote:
> You might have something there.  I knew a farmer who used his old 200D

> to
> take as many bags of feed as the car would hold to his cattle way out
in the 
> field.  He took the seats out and piled feed sacks up to the roof and
in the 
> trunk.  He started using it because his pickup truck kept breaking 
> suspension parts.  The 200D never broke anything.
> GerryA
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>   
>> Toss a bunch of sand bags into the trunk and then try to reach 
>> highway speeds.  Might have a few in the rear foot wells.  400 lb 
>> ought to give the car a work out.
>> 
>
>   
 archer wrote:
 
> Steve Auto Clinics in Zambia have a long and seemingly thorough 
> discussion of EGT versus engine life:
> http://www.steves.co.za/Engine_Protection_Units_1.html
>   
>> From reading it I get the impression that the typical Italian 
>> Tuneup might
>> 
> be somewhat risky.
>   
 I've NEVER heard of an unmodified Mercedes diesel "burning" up from

 running at permissible loads. If it's dangerous, Mercedes either 
 prevents it or tells you to NOT do it. All of the "melted" engines 
 I know of came after people defeated the systems that controlled 
 power output.

 I've NEVER heard of a Mercedes turbodiesel burning up from running 
 flat out and I've driven dozens of 'em that way.!

 Marshall
 
>>> ---
>>> In a previous article about Italian tuneups you wrote:
>>>
>>> ...The chain stretch should be below 5 degrees or so, the 
>>> valves should be properly adjusted, the air and fuel filters should 
>>> be verifiably
>>> clean, and there should be clean and it would probably be best if
the
>>> injection pump timing is known to be pretty close to correct (within
a
>>> couple of degrees).
>>> http://articles.mbz.org/engine/diesel/italian/
>>>
>>> If one or all of these conditions are not met, does that mean a 
>>> turbodiesel "could" self destruct in your opinion?
>>>
>>> Note:  I'm not trying to prove you wrong by any means.  I'm simply 
>>> trying to work out a method whereby those of us who are a long way 
>>> from mountain grades can do the equivalent of an Italian tuneup.  
>>> Some of us on this group
>>> cannot "afford" to blow up an engine, but we would still like to
make
>>> our
>>> engines run better and more economically.
>>>
>>> Gerry Archer
>>>   
>
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[MBZ] 300D 2.5 PS fluid

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

The steering on my 'new' 124 300D seemed stiff, at least compared to the
240D. I checked the pump reservoir-it is about half full.
I can't see any marks-how full should it be?
What PS fluid besides MB or FEBI can I use that I could get locally
without going to the stealer's?
TIA.
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 PS fluid

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

OK-thanks Sunil. I wondered about that white thing-on the 123 the fill
line is in in the casting. I found out that my FLAPS can order the MB ps
fluid. There is also a foreign car shop that supposedly sells it. Yes, I
use the 
ATF in the 240D. How do you like the upgrade form 123 to 124? Seems like
a lot of us are doing that now.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


-

there should be a white plastic thingy on the center post that has marks
on it that say "Min 20," "max 20," "min 80," and "max 80" -- those are
the different fill lines for different engine temperatures (in C).  I'm
99% sure you can use ATF - most people do  I put the MB stuff in b/c
it's not red.

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Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 PS fluid

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Right now I just need to top off until I get time to change filter, etc.
. I am not sure what is in there no -not red-almost feels like synthetic
oil.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


There is no reason not to use Dexron III w/Mercron or your
favorite  
synthetic ATF. I use Amsoil and have used M 1. No problems and with  
old fluid there was slight but noticeable binding or resistance that  
is no longer present. Changing with Dexron yielded similar results. I  
assume you'll be replacing the filter too.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

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Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting an MB diesel

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Harry,

I have never driven a 126, but I can tell you that my 124 300D 2.5t is
the best car  I have driven in 40 years. It is quick-the interior is
quite roomy-I am a large person-and it is so refined-at least compared
to my 240D. ON the down side-I would like more legroom in the  front as
I have a bad right knee. 
Don't know the 126 comparison. But can vouch for the 124.
Good luck.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 9:22 PM
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Subject: [MBZ] Need help selecting an MB diesel


While shopping for a late model 300SD (W126) I came across a very nice
1993 
300D 2.5 Turbo (W124) with about 173,000 miles.

Can anyone compare the pros and cons  W126 and W124 chassis and the
300SD 
and the 2.5 turbo diesel engines?

My instincts are to go with the W124 since it is newer technology and
seems 
to be highly regarded.

harry


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[MBZ] 240D wiper update

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

First of all, thanks to all who responded a few weeks ago to my question
about the wipers parking in  the middle of the field of vision so the
Green Goddess failed RI inspection. It turned out to be an easy project.
I bought some of those plastic air intake grill rivets from Rusty-I
ruined half of the old ones punching them out, so glad I had the new
ones. Once I scribed the arms on the posts, so I knew where I was
starting, I removed everything including grilles and cowl center cover.
All I had to do was remove the knurled/ribbed nut that held main arm to
the wiper motor linkage and repark it so wipers were on bottom of
windshield and then reinstall & tighten  knurled nut that had slipped.
Now all I need to find is those expansion rivets that I had to punch out
of the cowl cover along the hood lip; should be fastener dept item.

And it is starting to rain here now. Time to put plastic garbage bag
over driver's door and rolled down window since I have not had time to
install the new window regulator. 
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

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Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Well said Larry.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 6:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older
400E?


Howdy -
When I was looking for a W124 diesel from Oct 05 to Feb 06 one thing
that I 
noticed was the wide range of prices - this months "Star" (the MBCA club

magazine) has a perfect '91 300D 2.5T just like mine but with only 60k 
miles -
http://www.mbca.org/pages/Star/ma06tp.htm for $16k in VT - while I paid
$8k 
for mine with 99k miles on it.

There's also a 92 300D with 134k for $19,000 in WA - IMO, just looking
at 
the ads, the 91 is just as nice at $3k less.

Feel free to browse their ads - very informative -

Auto Traders, etc will have several W124 diesels - and I *strongly* 
recommend you steer your friend toward a W124 300D - especially since
it;s 
his 1st MB.  A gas MB can be a money pit if the wrong one is selected or
the 
owner is not capable of doing much of the work himself.  It's awfully 
expensive having a dealer do all the work.  Besides, the W124 300D is
fast, 
quiet and gets 32+ mpg's - Everytime we go somewhere in mine I am amazed
at 
how fast it is - it leaves virutally all other cars at the light - of 
course, we're not racing Corvettes or 911s.

If he resists a diesel, find a nice 91-93 300D 2.5 Turbo close to home
and 
test drive it - take it out and put your foot in it once it warms up and
he 
should be impressed.  Fill it up (once it's bought) and the low bill
will 
make him smile!  Once he's on the side of diesels ya'll can expand the 
search.  I was ready to travel to NJ from Va to buy a nice 92 300D with
160k 
for $7600 when I found the one we bought close to home and didn;t have
to 
travel.

As you might guess, I'm a *big* fan of the W124 diesel!

Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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To: "Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 
400E?


> What's the latest and most expensive W124?
>
>
> On 4/24/06, Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> I have read only bad things about non-123/116/117/126/124 models.
>>
>> I would not suggest buying anything outside of this list of models.
>>
>> Perhaps a nice 126 model could be had off of Ebay easily...
>>
>> -Michael
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> >From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> >Sent: Apr 24, 2006 4:06 PM
>> >To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> >Subject: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older
>> >400E?
>> >
>> >A friend has decided to purchase his first Mercedes and asked for my

>> >advice.  He's 47, works hard and deserves to drive something nice 
>> >than
>> the
>> >'91 Ford he currently owns.  He has a budget between $12 - $18K, and

>> >his choices boil down to a '92 400E at around $12K, a '99 
>> >green/parchment 60K E320 for $15,900, a 2000 E320 with 74K miles for

>> >the same price
>> ($15,900),
>> >and a 54K immaculately maintained black/black '99 E320 from the 
>> >local
>> dealer
>> >for $18K.  Any thoughts/suggestions?  All gave clean Car fax reports

>> >and
>> are
>> >clean, with service records and no obvious current problems.  The 
>> >'99 is
>> a
>> >real beauty but is too old for a Star Mark warranty.  The 2000 is 
>> >not
>> being
>> >sold by a dealer so no Star Mark either...  Any "fatal flaws" in 
>> >either
>> of
>> >these models for any particular model years he should know about?  
>> >What about repair costs?  Any reason to own a 2000 with 20K more 
>> >miles than a
>> '99
>> >model E320?
>> >
>> >Andrew
>> >No car younger than 21 years old 
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Re: [MBZ] OT Bud

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

And he was right-both about Bud and Pall Mall's. From a former smoker
who would kill for an unfiltered Pall Mall.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 9:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Bud


Amen, pal.

Like my grandpappy used to say as a Pall Mall dangled from his lips, "If
you 
can read the newspaper through it, it ain't worth drinkin'"

Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 152K
Litchfield Park, AZ


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Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 6:13 PM
Subject: [MBZ] OT Bud


Hi, All.
  IMHO, Bud should be poured back into the horse!
  My $0.02
  Fred Moir
  Lynn MA
  Now back to you regularly running diesels.


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Re: [MBZ] Scary arrows

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes, the temp control lights on my 240D have been unpredictably flakey
for 3 or 4 years-sometimes touching the rheostat makes them on -other
times turns them off.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

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> Question: could it be moisture that somehow bridged the gap and 
> allowed
> them
> to work? It's been raining all day.

   If the rheostat in your 240 is the same as
that 
in my 1983 300TD, it is a rather crude device with a coil of fine wire
glued 
into a ceramic base in semicircular form, with a wiper arm that rotates
over 
the coil.  The adhesive gave up in mine last year causing erratic
operation. 
Once I pulled the IC, the failed adhesive spilled out in a fine white 
powder.  I reset the coil in silicone adhesive in the base and it has
worked 
fine since.
 Peter Ferguson
 1983 300TD 

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Re: [MBZ] Uh oh, gettin worse

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt,
I like your attitude on this-a basic requirement for these old MB
diesels.  Good luck tomorrow.
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 7:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh oh, gettin worse


Thanks to everybody who replied.
  As I say Marshall encouraged me, but everybody else is making me
sad...
  At any rate we'll see what tomorrow brings. Bob (my Indy) is a nice
guy and has always done right by me, including the 5 free alternators to
get one in my 240D that would stay running. He only once charged me
labor on a reinstalled alternator and thats when I said he'd ought to do
some troubleshooting to track down what was eating 'em, and then he only
charged me $5. I'm honestly sure he'd have just kept putting in new ones
as long as I kept bringing the car back...
  
Tomorrow is a new day, we'll see what happens.
   
  -Curt
   
  Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 23:14:42 +
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I have no technical knowledge of the system - none at all. But 
logically, it seems to me that the IP bears a relationship to the O ring
with 
the IP exerting pressure and the O ring providing resistance. For 
example, if you were to remove the O ring altogether, what would happen?
It's 
obvious, isn't it? Therefore, if the O ring is all that it should be, 
the problem have something to do with inadequate pressure 
(underperformance) from the IP. Does that make any sense? I might be
talking out my 
ass, but perhaps this may explain the direction your wrench is taking 
... or possibly offer a fragment to diagnostics. 
les
boston 



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Re: [MBZ] Jag reliability

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Actually it's like the old jag joke says-hard to hit something when
you're behind a wrecker most of the time. (At least pre Ford electrics.)

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI




One thing I have noticed.  NO JAGS AT THE PnP!  Not a one! must be some 
conspiracy.  They either rot out before they get hauled off, or 
somebody will not junkyard the cars.

O
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Re: [MBZ] The wave

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes that has been my experience.
I have to remember which one I am driving at the moment.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] The wave


I wave at 123 benzes and earlier.  124 owners usually have no idea that
what they have is special.

On 5/4/06, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> As I drove home today I had a 190E coming the other way on the 2-way 
> highway I travel. The thought occurred to me: The other types of 
> vehicles that I have been into in my life have been sort of 
> specialized, and as such, when you happen upon another one, you give a

> nod or a quick friendly gesture (as
> in the Mopar "thumbs-up", or the Harley (or really any motorbike) nod
or
> wave).
>
> As our Mercedes' flew past eachother, I felt the urge to give some 
> sort of signal, so I just nodded slightly. Eh, maybe Merz isn't rare 
> enough to do that. Maybe I should reserve it for 123s.
>
> I know that when I pass another classic 900 Saab when driving mine, I 
> sometimes get an acknowledgement.
>
> I think I just may be an entirely too friendly person.
>
> Come to think of it, I know that bus drivers wave at eachother. What 
> about semi-truck drivers? Probably too many of them on the road to do 
> that.
>
> Brian
> 83 240D
> And other distinct vehicles in history 
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Re: [MBZ] The Wave

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I doubt it-I think my 124 is butt ugly compared to my 123. Ugly as in
looks like a Honda- No flame. Sunil is right to put it more
moderately-looks modern while the 123 looks classic. IMHO.
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


Will the 124 ever be considered special in the eyes of the general
public?

>
>
> 87 300D 194000 miles
> 92 300D  216000 miles
>
> Bob Morrison
> 223 Buchanan Ave.
> Kalamazoo, MI
> 49001-5326
>
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Re: [MBZ] The Wave

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I doubt it-I think my 124 is butt ugly compared to my 123. Ugly as in
looks like a Honda- No flame. Sunil is right to put it more
moderately-looks modern while the 123 looks classic. IMHO.
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


Will the 124 ever be considered special in the eyes of the general
public?

>
>
> 87 300D 194000 miles
> 92 300D  216000 miles
>
> Bob Morrison
> 223 Buchanan Ave.
> Kalamazoo, MI
> 49001-5326
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Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Excellent list. When I was a volunteer firefighter we used to call the
Fiero 'The REAL Firebird". Many ended up as crispy critters.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)


I think there are other cars that are candidates for stupid names.  

 

Cadillac Cimmaron  -- Also a bad car

Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman - Is it lucky (or evil)? 

Buick Reatta - Did they misspell regatta?  

Plymouth Caravelle - just a bad name for another K car

Dodge Diplomat - Really? Have you ever seen a real Diplomat in one of
these. 

Pontiac Parisienne  -- I bet there aren't many of these in Paris   

Bentley Azure - Is that a color? 

Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. 

Pontiac Fiero - also a stupid car.  Perhaps it was prophetic given the
fact that these cars had fire troubles. 

Ford Aspire - yea it aspires to be a real car. 

 

 

Donald H. Snook

1990 300SEL 127K 

 

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[MBZ] 123 window lifter

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Finally  got around to fixing the driver's window lifter on the 240D
yesterday. Had been slipping with usual bad regulator symptoms for six
months or more ., but it froze up completely a couple weeks ago-wouldn't
go up or down past mid point. Turned out there was a small plastic &
rubber part (guide?)  wedged between window rail and lifter tab and door
brace. Had to break the little part to free up mechanism and window.
Then I proceeded normally to install new lifter. Seems to work
fine-should I worry about the little plastic guide with rubber strip?
Can't find any mention or listing in any of the manuals, performance
products diagrams, etc. Anybody BTDT?
Thanks,
Dwight
 
 
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

Re: [MBZ] 123 window lifter

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Thanks Jim,
I guessed that what it was-found out yesterday while sitting  at a light
and the window went klatta klatta with the idle.  I suppose I should
look for one of these and tear it apart again-couldn't see how it was
supposed to go in there as I think it was the culprit all along.
Dwight

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 11:46 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 window lifter


> Then I proceeded normally to install new lifter. Seems to work 
> fine-should I worry about the little plastic guide with rubber strip?

That glide is what keeps the window mechanism from rattling in the 
guide,
especially when you slam the door.  One was missing in the 
240D-for-sale,
and I replaced it with a junkyard piece.  Much better, I _hate_ such
rattles that make me think of crappy Detroit or Japanese iron.  I love
the door closing sound of our MB's.  Solid.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] 123 window lifter

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Ah-OK-I think mine was broken off before I disintegrated it to get the
window unjammed. I will look for one this summer.
My wife helped me and I showed her the round steel door reinforcement in
there-can't hurt to promote the safety angle as to why I have 2 MB's in
the driveway.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


-Original Message-
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Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 10:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 window lifter


> look for one of these and tear it apart again-couldn't see how it was 
> supposed to go in there as I think it was the culprit all along.

It just slips over the end of the lifter's bar that rides in the 
channel.
Obviously before it is put into the channel, of course.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I recently bought a 123seat pad from  Rusty for about 90.00. Actually it
was a year  ago-100 for a formed 126 OEM pad sounds about right to me.
FWIW.
Dwight
Dwight Giles, Jr
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1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

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>I know.  I checked there first.  I could find nothing on the site and a

>search turned up nothing.  BillR

Give him or Hursty a call. 1-(800) 741-5252 The online catalog is just a

generic europarts thing I believe. I am almost certain they do have
them. 
IIRC, a lister recently redid his drivers seat.

Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT

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Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Well my story is not that radical. I gave up on the made in china motor
that some PO had used to replace the Hirschman. I bought a manual
telescoping antenna at my local radio shop for 19.99. Bolted right up to
he rear fender and plugged right into the original MB coaxial cable. I
never retract it but I could as it goes flush with the fender if I am in
a bad neighborhood in Boston.
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
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1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

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Subject: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story


On my 300SE the Boston Vandals broke off my antennae when my kid had the
habit of turning off the power button and it remained sticking up 
get this ... TWICE. I replaced it with factory antennaes the first time.
After that I put one of those antennaes with the big chrome spring at
the bottom. The broke it off again which I thought was impossible (and
hey. I don't have any enemies - at least not the kind that would break
off my car antennae when I'm sleeping.) 
So after the 2nd hit, I went to a local wrench store and bought a $10
single shaft antennae (the kind with the nut on the bottom that you put
on the front fender of you pickup) - and a pair of vice grips (didn't
have any tools with me) - Went back out to the parking lot, took the
vice-grips and bent it back and forth about 500 fucking times to break
the fat part off - shaped it a little with the flat part of the vice
grips and stuck it into the goddamned hole. Oh yeah - then I thought it
might rain in the hole because the fit wasn't all that great. So I went
back in the wrench store and bought a tube of goo and squeezed it down
into the openings and smeared around it a little. Looks a little mad-max
but I don't mind. That was a year ago and the blaupunkt still receives
and plays fine. If they break off another one, I can replace it for 10
bucks (I won't have to buy another vice grips, but I'll have to buy
another tube of goo). Les Boston

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From: Sunil Hari [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2006 12:16 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question

better it be stuck up than down.

On 5/8/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Marshall & Trampas,
> > Unfortunately (or fortunatley depending on your point of view) there
> is
> > no seperate rocker switch for the antenna on my 300D - it's 
> > evidently hard-wired into the radio - unlike many MBs Normally, 
> > I turn the
> engine
> > off and the radio shuts down after a 5 sec pause - and the antenna
> starts
> > retracting at that time. And the reverse is true -- when I crank up 
> > -
> the
> > radio comes on with the engine and the antenna extends -
> >
> > It worked fine until I noticed it yesteday - maybe it's just a
> coincidence
> > that the motor stopped working when the battery was drained?
>
> Your car was manufactured after the '90 midyear replacement of the 
> rocker switch that older Mercedes have used for decades. You MIGHT try

> removing fuse(s) that supply power to the antenna or unplug the 
> multiconductor plug on the antenna and then reattach it after 30-60 
> seconds. It's control is now entirely electronic - and I regret that 
> electronics in Mercedes cars are noticeably less reliable after 15 
> years and deteriorate rapidly after that.
>
> Marshall
> --
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Re: [MBZ] Injection Pump Question for OM601

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt,
What's the update on yours?
Still running well?
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


-Original Message-
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Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 10:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Injection Pump Question for OM601


Hi Meade,
   
  Sounds like we've got similar cars although yours has less than half
as many miles as mine. If you really do need as IP I had an offer for
one from a guy in NC (I think, might have been SC) two weeks ago when I
thought I needed one. That guy undercut everybody and took the time to
call me 3 times (Kept missing me at work) when I suggested that I'd want
it overnight. Seemed like a real good guy.
   
  -Curt
  '85 190D "Dory" 238kmi
   
 

Re: [MBZ] CL: 1951 Mercedes 220 four door project car?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Marshall,
I am now reading the book, "Cobra in the Barn" which is a collection of
stories about Cobras and other rare cars being found in barns & sheds-in
one case in the living room.  Maybe you should spearhead a collection of
similar MB stories-like "Benz on the Wall". I want to find that guy
with the 51 220 on hooks.
Dwight


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


-

When I was in graduate school (mid '70s) the machinist that did 
micromachine work for me (making biologically tolerable implantable 
devices and the tools to implant them) had a '51 220. It was in 
excellent condition (all things considered) and was driven daily. He 
took a month long trip from Pittsburgh thru the southwest to the 
northwest, back across Canada and thru New England. No problems. He 
decided to completely rebuild the car and disassembled it cleaning each 
piece. I mean EVERYTHING - including disassembling the engine and 
transmission, differential, etc. That took the better part of a year. I 
stopped by his garage every now and then. Most of the car was hanging 
from hooks on the walls. And they stayed there. I saw him in the mid 
'90s. He said the car was still on the wall. I've lost track of him - 
last time I checked he was building prototype artificial hearts.

Another of my colleagues bought a 50-52 170 or 220 (don't recall which 
now) convertible in the early '80s. As he proceeded to restore it (I 
don't know if he ever completed the project) he discovered that at least

some of the frame was wood!

Some parts will still be available thru the Mercedes Classics Center, 
but many are not.

Marshall
-- 
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   "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 
190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

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Re: [MBZ] OT: House repair

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt,
Yes-you can go two ways-you can also inject it full of an epoxy that
they make for this. Real issue is to check it all the way around. Home
inspectors use an ice pick and stab it and then see the depth. Moisture
could draw powder post beetles elsewhere. How long a piece do you think
you would have to sister or replace? Is a decent size job-get an
estimate  from a contractor and then subtract that  from their lowest
offer. Home sales in MA & NE in general are slowing down. I treat used
house purchases like used car haggling. I wouldn’t let it scare me-I
once bought a circa 1816 house that had the sill replaced-if it's very
extensive they get the house movers in to do it. Worry with jacking is
cracking the plaster, esp.  if it old original horsehair plaster. 
Three car garage for extra MBZ and repairs sounds great.
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


-Original Message-
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 9:57 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] OT: House repair


Considering the other topics we hit on here
  My wife and I are looking at a house, MBZ content: its got a 3 car
garage, no more paying for repairs I can do myself!
  Anyway theres this one house we really like, its in our price range
and I think the seller will move on price to make it very affordable.
Yesterday we really went through with a fine toothed comb. Its an old
house so of course there are problems but theres one that sort of scares
me.
  At the front of the house theres one sill beam thats rotted pretty
bad. The owners have allowed dirt to get pushed up against the house so
water has gotten against that beam. Its not broken yet but it would
definately want to be replaced. I don't *think* it would be a big deal,
its accessable from the bottom and the top, I'd figured to clean the
dirt away, jack the house just a bit to take pressure off the sill, pull
the bad and put in new but I've never actually done this sort of
thing on a house, all my experience is with camps.
  Anyway anybody ever replaced rotted sills?
   
  -Curt
  soon to be first time homebuyer


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Re: [MBZ] 82 - 300TD front wipers do not return home

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Mike-
 here is my post from a few weeks a go-I just fixed the return home
problem on my 240D-I think all 123's are the same. Not sure about he
intermittent part-may be in the motor, since my intermittent feature
still worked. . But if you want to check-here is how to re-park them.

"First of all, thanks to all who responded a few weeks ago to my
question about the wipers parking in  the middle of the field of vision
so the Green Goddess failed RI inspection. It turned out to be an easy
project. I bought some of those plastic air intake grill rivets from
Rusty-I ruined half of the old ones punching them out, so glad I had the
new ones. Once I scribed the arms on the posts, so I knew where I was
starting, I removed everything including grilles and cowl center cover.
All I had to do was remove the knurled/ribbed nut that held main arm to
the wiper motor linkage and repark it so wipers were on bottom of
windshield and then reinstall & tighten  knurled nut that had slipped.
Now all I need to find is those expansion rivets that I had to punch out
of the cowl cover along the hood lip; should be fastener dept item."
Dwight.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


Daughter's 82 300TD - Wipers stop wherever you turn off the switch -
they do not return home.  You have to time your shutoff to get them
close to home.  The intermittent function does not work either.  Thanks
in advance for any help. Mike in Michigan - Looks like rain for 8 days
straight.  I love 95% humidity. 1982 300TD 1981 300SD
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Re: [MBZ] OT: House repair

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Good advice, Ed. Essential, actually.
Dwight


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Booher
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 1:14 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: House repair


Curt,

Whether it's a classic Benz or an older house, I have Two Words for you:

Professional Inspection.

If you are that serious in this house, even if you know without a doubt
you can do the repairs yourself, it is worth every penny you spend to
have an honest (can you find one?) and professional construction/repair
contractor go through the house and perform inspections. The house might
have a bad foundation, or termites, or ... or ... or carbon buildup in
the intake ... oops, slid backwards

You get the idea,

Ed

On 5/14/06, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Considering the other topics we hit on here
>   My wife and I are looking at a house, MBZ content: its got a 3 car 
> garage, no more paying for repairs I can do myself!


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Re: [MBZ] 82 - 300TD front wipers do not return home

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Actually, I am doing without them since there are two screws on the top
that hold the cowl down just fine. They are really plastic pop rivets
and I think can be put in with a pop riveter.  The grill rivets I did
get  from Rusty.
Dwight 





Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:54 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 82 - 300TD front wipers do not return home


On Sun, 14 May 2006 15:05:51 -0400 "Dwight E. Giles, Jr"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Now all I need to find is those expansion rivets that I had to punch 
> out of the cowl cover along the hood lip; should be fastener dept 
> item."

Rusty

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Re: [MBZ] Best Early 90's Choice

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

My 90 300D averages  31mpg -that's a 150 mile RT commute with highway,
sitting in traffic and 15 miles of local streets and roads. I am afraid
I am still recovering from 240D slug syndrome. I find myself using the
turbo a lot more than I probably should on the 300D 2.5t.
Dwight.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI



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The '90 300D is getting around thirty in my daily commute and thirty
five on the trip we took to Albuquerque in March. Don't have exact
figures because I haven't fixed the odometer that broke 50 miles out of
Wichita. The figure form the trip is based on map miles, and discounts
the loval driving in Albuquerque.

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[MBZ] Saddam's 560 SEL

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Here's an interesting story, whether true or not.
http://www.autoblog.com/category/mercedes-benz/

Dwight


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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Re: [MBZ] Curt/116 available soon.

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt,
Good luck with the house-but I would say-take the trip with the SD and
your wife.  You'll have a house the rest of your life-but the chance to
take a grand trip is not to miss. Sigh-wishes he had done that 30 years
ago-now waiting for retirement to drive cross county. I drove the 300D
2.5t to NH last week-went by your road.
Dwight


Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


-Original Message-
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 3:09 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Curt/116 available soon.


 
In a message dated 5/22/2006 10:42:43 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

My wife  and I decided this weekend that if we don't get this house
we've 
made an offer  on we're going to buy a 116 300SD and a teardrop trailer
and tour 
the US... I  love that woman.



Curt,
 
Yo surely have every reason to keep the woman and leave the house!   She

sounds great!
Would you consider  paying up for an Arizona rust free sun yellow 116
diesel 
that looks great, runs great, and has had many, many things rebuilt or  
replaced over the 20 years that I have had it.  It should travel well
with  no 
additional work but who knows!  I think it is worth $4500.  The  engine
has about 
20,000 miles on a serious rebuild that should run for  a long time.  I
have 
receipts for new parts and machine work totaling  over $2700, I did all
the 
labor.  Same with the AC, the  driveshaft, motor mounts, etc., etc, etc.
The 
palomino gold interior looks  really good and the seats have been
removed and 
renovated, with new horsehair  pads in  back.  Front and back bumper
skins and 
rubber replaced, new  headlight surrounds (with spare Euro headlights.
The 100 
watt US  headlights may be the best you will have ever seen and I can't
justify 
changing  to the Euros).
 
No trailer hitch though!  And it is not clear if you were thinking
diesel 
power.
 
I am getting past the point where I can keep maintaining my fleet, and
must  
consider parting with my baby. 
 
You would be first in line.
 
Regards  

Jim  Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 262 K miles 
98 ML 320, 142 K  miles

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Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-this is the solution in my 79 240D when the dash lights go funky- a
very tiny -ca 10 degrees- spot of where the lights come on bright with
the knob. May have to jiggle several times-so to speak.
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

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Or wiggle and shake the knob if it is anything like my 76 300D. The dash
lights only work in one spot and I sometimes have to jiggle the knob
around until I find the right spot. The rheostat feels really rough and
I think it is something I will ultimately have to change out. I am
really thinking of going the more updated route with leds and some sort
of electronic controller. I guess I'm not a purist after all.

Randy B

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The brightness knob dying?  Try jumping a wire across the rheostat and
see if they come on...

Levi

On 5/24/06, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Aside from all of the bulbs burning out, what is the most common 
> reason the dash lights would fail to work on a 123 (78 300D in this 
> case)?
>
> Tried turning the brightness knob a bunch of times, no dice.
>
> Thanks in advance...
>
> K
>
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Re: [MBZ] 123 dash lights?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yea, sorry. Anyway just turn and jiggle the knob simultaneously and
slowly as the spot is elusive.
I know-fix the rheostat. But this is one of the many character added
features of The Turtle Goddess.
Dwight

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI


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Only folks with New England experience are going to understand that one.

>
>
> Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.
>
>


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1977 240D
1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed
1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle

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Re: [MBZ] NY highways

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt,
That's I 88 and is a beautiful ride. Follows the river and old Rte 7
which is down in the valley. Called the Sen. Anderson highway. In
central NY we used to say he had it built so he could get to work-he
lived in Binghamton. For many years no one else seemed to  use
it-including cops-you could speed wide open-except of course in a 240D.
(diesel content) 
Dwight

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


-


Whats the one that goes south from Albany to Binghamton? Thats a pretty
drive, 81 maybe?
   
  

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Re: [MBZ] NY highways

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I81 goes from Canadian Border south through Syracuse and Binghamton to
I40 in TN just east of Knoxville. When they were building the
Binghamton-Scranton stretch in the 50's we used to sneak on it with our
bicycles and ride before they opened it officially. Great thrill for
12-13  year old boys. Learning to use gravity on the hills was good
preparation for  owning a  240D. (diesel content.) Is it Moose day yet?

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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Whats the one that goes south from Albany to Binghamton? Thats a pretty
drive, 81 maybe?
   
  

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Re: [MBZ] NY highways

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes, I have had mine up to 80 on along flat roll here along the coast.
But not an option on I 81 ,esp. in NY. Maybe in the Shenandoah Valley
section in VA.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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I owned several 240D's. They can speed wide open @ 80 MPH, providing you
don't come across any hills.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Email lists: Changing a lightbulb

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

No-the Car Talk guys say extra virgin olive oil.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.



Bear grease will outlast K&N filter oil 10x.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

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Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Wheel Paint]

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

John Peterson posted a while ago about his experience with 124 wheel
paint. Can't remember the source.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.

> Has anyone found any place with low prices on Wurth or equivilent 
> silver paint for alloy wheels?  I'll need the clear also - Griots has 
> a Wurth equiv individually or as a package for $60 including 2 cans of

> silver and 2 of clear, a silicone, etc cleaner and zinc spray to 
> stabilize the surface.
>   The
> individual can of ciler and clear are $9.99 each.

In the past, listers have given good reports about both products. Most 
important seems to be preparation of the wheels and using VERY many 
light coats.

Marshall
-- 
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'87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 
190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)

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[MBZ] Cheap '78 300 CD in SE MA

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Called on this in the local paper. $600 or BO. Guy said he'd take 400.
Doesn't run-engine turns but doesn't start. Guy had bought the car as a
project and is now giving up. Said someone told him it might be the
rack-don't know if it was a mechanic or not..  Don't know about mileage.
Said body is good. Yellow with brown leather interior.  I am tempted by
the fantasy that new fuel filters and fresh fuel would turn it into a 3K
car or a Kevin special CD-but can't chance the IP .. May go look at it
just for fun but probably  not, even though I desperately want a 123
coupe.
 
Here is contact info- 


1978 Mercedes-Benz 300 



Description - $600, MERCEDES: 1978 300 CD Coupe, $600 or best offer.
Call 508-977-0549.

 
 
It is in Dighton MA-about 20 miles east of Providence RI
No interest etc (except coupe drool on shirt.)
 
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: The W124 Bible]

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I think the 123 Haynes paper manual is the closest-I got one from Rusty.

Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles
Wickford, RI
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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Where can I get the w123 bible ? or is there such a thing ?
 
Dan Elliott
82 300D-T 92kmi

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Re: [MBZ] Cheap '78 300 CD in SE MA

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes, I need to call him back and get the mileage and the details of what
he knows as to when it stopped starting, etc. Did yours run at all? My
first thought was fuel.
Dwight

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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Dwight,

It's certainly worth checking out if you want a coupe.  It could very
well 
be like mine was and has tight valves.  I took a chance on mine because
it 
was only at the 200K mark.  I don't think that I would have bought it
with 
the same symptoms if it had double the mileage.  Give it a look and see
if 
it follows you home.

Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela 


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Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: The W124 Bible]

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

No argument there. 

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co.


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On Jun 9, 2006, at 5:15 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:

> I think the 123 Haynes paper manual is the closest-I got one from
> Rusty.

It's junk in comparison to the MB factory manuals.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am

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