Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-28 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:03 PM

Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
New London CT, it is Carriage House MB. Well one bright side of the recession -especially in the cr business is that they might start paying attention to the service and parts end of the business. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOL

Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of tyler Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:16 PM

Re: [MBZ] a/c questions

2009-04-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
A lot of companies now are requesting on you giving a 10 rating on customer satisfaction cards-e.g Hilton. Also one MB dealer here- www.viti.com asks you to talk to them if you can't give them a perfect rating rather than turn in a less than stellar number. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978

Re: [MBZ] Rusty AWOL?

2009-04-30 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
But the website never works-or at least I can't get it to search-so I call. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mer

Re: [MBZ] More from Chrysler

2009-04-30 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks Kaleb. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 trans fluid

2009-05-01 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Mobil 1 ATF can be hard to find but has been worth it for me-esp. in the 79 240D. Smoothed out the shifts, fixed the sagging set, cured cancer, etc. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI

Re: [MBZ] car for az bob

2009-05-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 8

[MBZ] oops-wiring harness

2009-05-04 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I forgot to write that he paid about $400 for the harness from the stealer-the 'good one' I was waxing about last week. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Rusty AWOL?

2009-05-04 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks Rusty for the verification on the website.I to prefer to call you. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Rarest '84 380SEL ever!

2009-05-04 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well maybe since it doesn't run it was a VERY early prototype 4-matic. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Rarest '84 380SEL ever!

2009-05-04 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
No -just joking about the early 4-matics and their reputation. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 5:3

Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

2009-05-07 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes, RI is considering similar tax system. I too wondered how they would handle W123 odometers. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. ~218K miles.(non working odometer.) 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From

Re: [MBZ] How's your diesel taxed?

2009-05-07 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
and sound. (Mercedes content.) And I really don't need GPS either and would resist imposition of it. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun.

Re: [MBZ] Fw: RE: 1981 Mercedes Benz 240-D

2009-05-09 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
So Curt-is my 78 60 hp? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond

[MBZ] cloudy headlight lenses

2009-05-09 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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Re: [MBZ] cloudy headlight lenses

2009-05-10 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks Barry, I will start with the mildest. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe

2009-05-24 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
t (or its predecessor) since 2002. Dwight. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan S

Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe

2009-05-24 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
This is unkind and unnecessary. I am surprised to ehar this from you, Don. IMHO.Obvsilu I am fed up with the political and personal banter. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original

Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe

2009-05-24 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 9

Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe

2009-05-24 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
h this any further-I have had my say. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe

2009-05-26 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Ditto to all the above (below actually) Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-26 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes-I once called 1 800Mercedes to jump my other 240D-they came with an ML full of batteries-I didn't buy one but he said he had the correct battery for the diesel with him. (Group 49 IIRC?) Didn't ask price but the last Interstate I bought was about 129. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-26 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Here is the roadside assistance brochure-they say within 30 miles of dealership but make no mention of batteries in the driveway.Looks like they contract out if no dealer is nearby. http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/data/pdf/serviceandparts/roadside_assistance_b rochure.pdf Dwight E. Giles, Jr

Re: [MBZ] Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light

2010-03-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Larry Was the fuse strip glued or taped on? I wonder if it is the spare external GP fuse for the fender wall fuse carrier for the relay? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1991 white Mercedes 300D - $900 (Beverly)

2010-03-17 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Same one I think. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:38 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1991 white Mercedes 300D - $900 (Beverly)

2010-03-17 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
No problem-wish I had the money and the room for it. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:3

Re: [MBZ] OT - Cars disabled via internet remote control

2010-03-18 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes that is why the only ONSTAR I will have is the type in my 240D- 'STAR ON hood'. Dwight (semi serious Luddite.) Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mer

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1991 white Mercedes 300D - $900 (Beverly)

2010-03-18 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt, I think you should steal that one too-I'll help you get it home. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Ray

Re: [MBZ] OT who was into Cub Cadets?

2010-03-18 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt is- He's in SC now-near GSP I think. Dwight Star Motors and Shellfish Co. "Shucking but no Jiving" Dwight Giles, Jr Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursd

[MBZ] SDL parts near Boston

2010-03-19 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/1651263732.html No interest, etc. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] Free sunroof parts- Boston CL

2010-03-20 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
In case anyone wants a project-no interest, etc, http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1651502707.html Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] 240D Starter Motor

2010-03-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Rebuilt Bosch from Rusty. That's what I put on my other 240D. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Ingram

Re: [MBZ] what an Iowa winter can do to a '77 240D

2010-04-11 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Amen to that--my 79 240D rusted so fast & so bad here in New England that I couldn’t even give it to Fred or Curt. Wish I had kept up on the rust-my 78 is starting so I will get after that one now-like Don, I'd like to keep mine another 10 years or so. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 19

Re: [MBZ] Plastic knobs

2010-04-11 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes-I hate them-I have at least one on my 240D that is cross threaded now. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes

2010-04-11 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
bought a 2005 E320 gasser and it does drive like an E-class-solid, responsive, etc. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] New Mercedes

2010-04-11 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I didn't even look at the window price stickers. Well a Smart is $16K so I guess it goes up accordingly. I will stick with my 123 & 124. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [ma

Re: [MBZ] Rusty on vacation or something?

2010-04-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I did a parts order with Tom yesterday and the day before. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Thursday, April

Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines!

2010-04-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Is an 80 SD a 126? I thought it would be a W116. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010

Re: [MBZ] Back to vacuum lines!

2010-04-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
81-91 IIRC is 126. I never had either one though. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 3:54 P

Re: [MBZ] WAS Vac lines & w-116 NOW Service Manual CD

2010-04-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Ed-what is your new car? I was off list for a week or so. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent

Re: [MBZ] *sigh*

2010-04-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Right-we didn't have snow in southern RI but I had to scrape frost off the 240D yesterday. Two weeks ago we had floods. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mer

[MBZ] is the list up?

2010-04-18 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Or is everybody working on their cars today? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Looking for first gen w124 front bumper.

2010-04-20 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Rolf- Where are you? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 2:20 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Looking for first gen w124 front bumper.

2010-04-20 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
http://providence.craigslist.org/pts/1689641493.html Rolf- I have been trying to get this guy to e-mail me back on some other parts I inquired about. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-22 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Good calculus Curt. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:20 AM To: Diesel List Subject

Re: [MBZ] http://www.buymbparts.biz/ is AFU

2010-04-24 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes-I talked to Tom a couple days ago and he sent me a Hirschmann. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent

Re: [MBZ] Lucy, those are some really bad clams....

2010-04-24 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
We don't use any of that type for the NE MB chowdah fest-but... Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Saturday,

Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D Mercedes Diesel - $1500 (Johns Island)

2010-04-25 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
What a nice color-NOT. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  -boring white 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.-boring white. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Sunday, April 25

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-28 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
So Fred-what are you looking at now? I don't have CARFAX. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W

Re: [MBZ] 1951 Mercedes 170

2010-04-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Tom, This would make a nice chowdah fest entry-we could set up a separate category for you if you took this on. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 1951 Mercedes 170

2010-04-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Tom, Well if you make it big enough the you'd have room for a project car like this 170S. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of to

Re: [MBZ] stick shift W123 in Michigan

2010-04-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Special rare option- when it fails you are safe because with the 230 in a 123 you aren't going that fast? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes

Re: [MBZ] stick shift W123 in Michigan

2010-04-29 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well when the discs break you can fix them. Dwight Star Motors and Shellfish Co. "Shucking but no Jiving" Dwight Giles, Jr Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thur

Re: [MBZ] Accelerator gas strut

2010-04-30 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
pot shocks" My 240D bucks badly at just the right points-made me wonder if 50 years of shifting cars and tucks had gone down the drain-it is tricky to shift and rpm it just right so it doesn't buck. Now that I know it's not me, I just finesse it. FWIW Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D

Re: [MBZ] First Ride(s) in my '95 E300 Diesel

2010-04-30 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Max, Even though the Nitske I have goes to 95, I can find any listings for E300 Diesel. Maybe I missed something but I looked couple times. Only 320E as late 124's. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] OT: another project

2010-05-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt, That's neat-they are very handy machines. Buster looks like he wants a ride on it. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behal

Re: [MBZ] OT: another project

2010-05-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well-good photograph-you must be a profession. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Sunday, May 02

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

2010-05-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
eway with leaking fuel filter copper ring on the 240D-we cleaned it and put lots of driveway sealer/coal tar on it and it's fine now. The solution Fred is to get the Bent engine in the new 190DT Dwight E. Giles, Jr.(Who has a crushed stone driveway and rakes over & buries the oily stone

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT

2010-05-04 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Fred- that's good news about the new one in driveway-you can use it to cover up fuel leak patch. . Is the upholstery tex? If a light color, how about a WEAK bleach solution to start? Dwight Star Motors and Shellfish Co. "Shucking but no Jiving" Dwight Giles, Jr Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852

Re: [MBZ] Ugh.. Expensive evening

2010-05-08 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Take care Rusty, we miss you -but Tom Is getting orders out. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of buymbpa

Re: [MBZ] Subframe bushings...

2010-05-09 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt, You are not going to want to part with that car. Way to go-as for house rep[air -well that just happens. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: older mercedes (north haven)

2010-05-12 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Fred, Looks like a vintage candy store for parts or projects. I have to go to New Haven on business next week-hmm Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: older mercedes (north haven)

2010-05-12 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well Fred, That's a problem since I have to drive the only mad money I have. Either that or mad dog house Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes

Re: [MBZ] RI Red update

2010-05-14 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt, Way to go-now you can drive it down here & we can go to Adamsville RI to see the original RI red Monument. http://www.cps.k12.ri.us/murphy/rhonda/rired.html#monument I want to drive that puppy. Be interesting to see how it performs with the automatic. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978

Re: [MBZ] check engine light??

2010-05-20 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well -Tom -be careful about new fangled 123's. my 240D has two manual heater valves-one for each side and a third fan knob-no fancy ACC. Will show you at the ChowdahQ. I do have electric Windshield washer and NO sunroof like your fancy w115 manual sunroof. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978

Re: [MBZ] Rental cars Was: OT?Car hackers can kill brakes, engine, and more)

2010-05-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Me too-I am going to have to rent a car in Chicago in a couple weeks and would love a vintage 300D rental- Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 180K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun

Re: [MBZ] Car lift accident in RI

2010-05-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
e Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of tom tomscat Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:12 PM To: mercedes diesel Subject: [MBZ] Car lift accident in RI This was up in Dwight's

Re: [MBZ] U.S. beers/ales

2010-05-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
before I fly out. They do make a summer wheat that you might like. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of glenn brown Sent

[MBZ] steering wheel cover

2010-05-25 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
ng if the leather starts to shed color? Anybody have any ideas? (Short of liposuction on right thigh or new wheel? My 123 does not do this as it is a different material. Thanks, Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickfor

Re: [MBZ] steering wheel cover

2010-05-25 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I wondered what might have been on it-no DEET since I have had it- only #2 greasy hands. I wonder if leatherique or something like that would seal it? Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Snooks house

2010-05-27 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
On many/most of the FLW buildings the roofs leaked, etc. E.g Wingspread in Racine WI that was built for the Johnson (Wax) family. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-

Re: [MBZ] Snooks house

2010-05-27 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I think it is more than a suggestion-from what I understand it is a fairly established fact. And they leaked early on-Wingspread leaked right after it was built. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- Are you suggesting

Re: [MBZ] Snooks house

2010-05-27 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
t been creative enough" Some of the problem seems to be that shallow pitch or flat roof designs as well as materials. But I am not an architect. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] snook/wright

2010-05-27 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
out to dining room. They recently-in last decade or so-rebuilt the roof on Wingspread. Good thing he didn't engineer W124 sunroofs. (MB content) Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Snooks house

2010-05-27 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes-I think you are right-we saw that with our architect and our builder and our house is no FLW complicated design. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Find A Car/Truck on a Budget

2010-05-31 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Dan, I would recommend a Subaru forester-esp. If you have use for AWD. I just sold one last fall with 100K miles for $5K. Had bought it new in 2001-no trouble at all-did Jack & Beanstalk trade-my wife wanted a used SAAB convertible. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + m

Re: [MBZ] Automatic transmissions

2010-06-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
exist-hmm-theological heresy. It is hard to find around here but the stealer will now put it in older MB's. Glad the RI Red is up and running. Maybe we will have to invent some kind of chicken award for it at the Chowdah fest. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240 d 1983 - $200 (wolcott vt)

2010-06-12 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes but they are not his kind-he needs a kindred OM616. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-12 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Allan, Sure does-the last Euro 280CE I looked at had cloth seats-turn off for me. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

2010-06-12 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Fred, At least a year-more I think-wasn't he trying to peddle a POS TD along with this CD? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okieben

Re: [MBZ] 300CD for $500

2010-06-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/pts/1788155518.html Here it is-was under parts Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

2010-06-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I think I am missing something about the 'ur' Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

2010-06-14 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
OK-I was thinking the POS. I think he had a wagon to go with the rare CD. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Sunday,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

2010-06-14 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
At best-he is down to 450 on CD now-that might be high. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 9:2

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
So how about a photo of the real Chairman's Mercedes used by the Australian ambassador? Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Can anyone resend it-I seem to have deleted it unknowingly. THX Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Tuesday

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Nice collection of 123's. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 4:48

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: euro 280CE?

2010-06-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks much. Dwight Star Motors and Shellfish Co. "Shucking but no Jiving" Dwight Giles, Jr Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 4:50 PM To: me

[MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

2010-06-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1793590392.html Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

2010-06-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well if you want it I can go look at it-how can I tell if it really is armored? I know-if it doesn't shatter at 50 yards? Aren't most 140's for sale on CL the armored glass variety? Is the lorinser package a real deal? Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Gil

Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

2010-06-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well the side glass is doubled so it I really heavy & thick.T he real answer is stupidity. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or rehab - $500 (Medford)

2010-06-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Fred, I saw that and thought it would make a great doghouse in your driveway. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or rehab - $500 (Medford)

2010-06-16 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Fred, OK-well we don't want that-we need you at the chowdah fest. But you could store it here of awhile if want and I could get away with saying it is yours. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-17 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks this is great-too bad they are aren't coming to NE-I have another 240D they could drive here. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-18 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Come in September and you can join us for the New England MB chowdah fest. And no Fords at that. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-19 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I am not a psychiatrist but I would go for the adventure. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Friday, June 18,

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Max, I already told him he could store it here-about an hour & 1/2 away. My wife likes that idea-means it covers up a driveway space that I might otherwise fill. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: merce

Re: [MBZ] VW Passat

2010-06-28 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes-ditto. It's both SMG as Tom wrote and total cost-I don't keep cost per mile records like Curt but I drive both my MB's with a SE grin and spend a lot less than I used to with car payments, etc on my new Subaru-which was a very economical car. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 19

Re: [MBZ] VW Passat

2010-06-28 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt, Was this one of the ones on CL up there? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, June

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