The new smart was just announced... It might be worth while to wait!
Jaime
On Saturday, July 19, 2014, John Reames via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
My usual commute is to the train station; one of the 210.025's has BAD
rust issues.
Gonna go get SMART-ed ;)
Any thoughts?
-j.
Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I would not get a smart. They are very very small and really do not get
all that good fuel mileage
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On Jul 19, 2014, at 8:17 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
The new smart was just announced
I always connected a CIS gauge in line with the warm up regulator. See the
work instruction here:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/11883/PROGRAM/Engine/107/M116_38/07.3-120.pdf
In checking the car for possible purchase, I'd check movement of the air
flow regulating plate on the fuel
Becker Autosound has metric speakers that fit perfectly!
Jaime
On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
The front speakers are shot on the 1983 300TD.
How wasy is it to R/R the front speakers? Anybody have any good used ones
sitting
Agreed... I'll keep an eye on it. Your post was good... its true she's at
top dollar already. I'd guess she's using what they paid for it two years
ago as a reference, which might make her somewhat rigid in her price.
Jaime
On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Hi Tom,
The COMAND system in that car was a bit outdated even in 2007, but is still
reliable and stable. And, a huge advantage: Becker Autosound can service
and repair the components at a reasonable price. I think the high end
logic7 sound system is outstanding as well.
Updated maps are still
Hi Ned,
Updated maps are released annually. My department does the final testing
on them.
And house numbers are certainly available... usually down to the precision
of one block. What isn't available is an interpolation to position the
destination exactly on that block (which is often
The license plate really goes too far
On Friday, August 1, 2014, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
You have been warned!
http://jalopnik.com/i-really-should-hate-this-retro-ized-
mercedes-more-1614591457
--R
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Hi David,
Im not sure if they're the same, but I did buy new front calipers for a
W108 (70 280SE) for a reasonable price earlier this year. I think I bought
genuine Mercedes. They were cheaper than I expected.
Jaime
On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 8:47 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes
I'd love to go, but timing is always bad. My birthday is on the 11th, and
this year our second child is due on the 12th, pretty much making it
impossible to make it to future events.
Can we just move the whole thing to Morristown, NJ? I'll host!
Jaime
On Tuesday, August 19, 2014, Jon Agne
I inquired a while ago I think...
The consensus is that the hitch sold for the 300TD is a great hitch, but
interferes with with exhaust pipe on a sedan. The work around is to
install a 300TD muffler on your sedan.
Otherwise, you get a bumper hitch from Curt. The kind that bolts to the
spare
I bought a BX2370 new this spring. Its really outstanding. Simple three
cylinder diesel with mechanical injection pump. I have 25 hours on it now
and have done a good amount of work with it. The heavy stuff was moving
dirt and rock around the yard, and cleaning up 2000ft of gravel driveway.
luck
with your BX.
-Original Message-
From: Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2014 7:26 PM
I bought a BX2370 new this spring. Its really outstanding. Simple three
cylinder diesel with mechanical injection pump. I have 25 hours on it
now
and have done
Yeah, its the subcompact... I kept the price under $15k if I remember
correctly. You have to shop around a bit and negotiate. Everyone
discounts off the MSRP on the website. There was a package where you get a
discount with two attachments. No trailer... I don't need one.
I have 1.3 acres...
I'm a big fan of Febi 08971 for my Mercedes 4 speed auto transmissions.
But most say I'm crazy.
It was wonderful in my '95 E320. Its wonderful in everything, actually.
Even my 67 300SEL.
http://www.worldpac.com/tagged/FebiATF0897178971_0009899203.pdf
Jaime
On Sat, Aug 23, 2014 at 1:20 AM,
He's been trying to sell this locally for a while now. It's a disaster I'm
sure.
Jaime
On Sunday, August 24, 2014, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Here you go, Jaime - a partner for the W109:
There is probably a fuse on the low speed relay that often blows. It's in
the second half of the fuse box that you have to uncover by removing some
screws.
At least, this was the case in my 95 124.
Jaime
On Sunday, August 24, 2014, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Agreed... My buddy put them in his 124 and Regretted it. He thought the
car was too soft and wanted it to ride like his modern BMW.
In the end, the comfort shocks are much Stiffer than worn out originals.
You'll be satisfied.
Jaime
On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Sure it is... if its really 99% rust free.
I just sold this:
http://images.jaimekop.com/2014_08_09_280SE/
for much more, and there was nearly a bidding war on the car. And I didn't
even list it for sale yet.
W108s are hot, and they're going to rise. Finally.
But you're really missing the
The transmission itself is overall fine, I just don't care for the missing
first gear. (That is, the 3 speed's ratio on first is similar to the 4
speed's in second). On the highway its grand, but around down its pretty
sleepy.
I've never driven a 3.5 with the 4 speed fluid coupling trans. I
The negative effect on Mercedes is pretty foolish... at least in suggesting
that Chrysler had their hand at engineering Mercedes.
But Chrysler received a large amount of Mercedes technology in many forms.
Interior controls, suspension, transmissions, even entire car platforms
(The crossfire was
Ha, good response.
As much as we'd like them to put 240D's back into production and sell them
for $18,000, I don't think its going to happen.
Jaime
On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 9:25 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I suspect that is the result of market research and actual
, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Ha, good response.
As much as we'd like them to put 240D's back into production and sell
them
for $18,000, I don't think its going to happen.
Jaime
On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 9:25 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
mercedes
Hi Manfred,
Why replace the R4? I've found them to work pretty well and be reasonably
smooth on the diesel. Power useage isn't too bad on the turbo too.
If you had a york (or a 240D), I'd understand... I just replaced one of
these with a sanden in a 70 280se with good results. I used a generic
At the moment I have:
79 300SD - same one I've had for years, will probably get some significant
attention this winter.
67 300SEL - on going project for the last three years
83 300D - will be sold shortly, i'm bored of it
83 300SD - just bought for cheap, to replace the 300D as a daily driver.
15
I could have told you that... We didn't need Kent!
On Tuesday, September 23, 2014, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
55 Used Bosch Diesel Fuel Injectors Put to the Test - How Many Passed?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4E28hDgXCwfeature=em-subs_digest-vrecs
So, there is really
The cars are worth more up here, but cosmetics are everything. I have an
intern who needs something. I'll be in touch!
Jaime
On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, Gary Hurst via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
maybe shoot for 2500 as the weather is getting winter and someone figures
he'll
Check out Pilkington classic glass program if you end up needing a
windshield. They sold me a Sigla glass for my w108 at a reasonable price
recently... About $300+shipping.
Jaime
On Monday, September 29, 2014, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Does anyone have a good
watched the guy install it, seemed like
a
very professional job, but I'm no expert.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Oct 3, 2014 6:37 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
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Check out Pilkington classic glass program if you end up needing
http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/IL/Lincolnwood/60712/727644?highlight=mercedes
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This absolutely doesn't belong on this list period. End of discussion.
On Sunday, October 5, 2014, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
..
Now, in what might be the largest scientific fraud ever uncovered, NASA
and the NOAA have been
Use wdb as the prefix. so, wdb12313012123456, for example
Jaime
On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 3:04 PM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Has anyone found a way to use epc.startekinfo.com for pre-82 W123 MB's?
As you know it doesn't have the standardized VIN number which I believe
I have great experience with Monark in 617s... I can't comment about 60X
engines.
There is a video that Ken Bergsma put on youtube of their factory in
Germany. Its enough to convince me, until Bosch puts up a similar video of
their factory in India!
Now if only Gary would sell them to me.
Is this the one which you charge the can with refrigerant from the system,
then run it to suck the mixture back in?
I used it on my Suburban and it's still going strong (but it's also cold
here now). A local parts store I trusted told me it was the only one worth
using.
It was expensive for a
First year 211 with the audio 50 head unit... It's always interesting to
see one. Lots of these cars were going to be retrofitted to COMAND when it
became available, but they ended up just being swapped for new cars.
These systems were what I was originally hired to work on when I started at
I'll keep this in mind. I'd really like a 560SEL, actually.
$1800 is still too much for a car that needs a trans (even if its just B2
piston) and stopped running. Fuel filters on these don't clog like he
described, so its likely something else.
I also wonder if those pictures are actually of
Its interesting how many are listed because of some infotainment problem
(Navigation, bluetooth, etc). Seeing as the quality of these features for
the US in the S class have been largely my responsibility over the last 4
years or so, I'm quite pleased :-)
Jaime
On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 8:01 AM,
I agree about Pierre, I've met him several times and was impressed by his
knowledge and enthusiasm for old cars. I think he actually tracked me down
the first time we met, knowing I was the guy with that 240D website so many
years ago. The MBCA needs more guys like him.
I made a strong effort
I think the problem is that you sanded the contacts. Its like ignition
points, if you sand off the surface coating then the likelyhood that they
corrode and fail again are much higher.
Jaime
On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 5:01 PM, G. M. Brown via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I had a
Ah, Ok the issue here isn't the GP relay at all most likely. The glow
plug system and the starter are mostly independent. One will function if
the other is faulty, and neither can bring the other one down.
Your problem is, in order of likleyhood:
1. Bad ground at the Battery, chassis
Doesn't look bad! It's pretty rare to find these early cars in good shape.
I just bought a 79 240D with 100k miles that's in pretty good shape. Looks
to have been garaged it's whole life, has its original radio and even the
original license plate frames and screws.
I'll probabaly pass it along
The likelihood of this car having 25,000 original miles is nearly zero.
Looks very average to me.
Jaime
On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 9:08 PM, Bob via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4775083709.html
For you BROWN aficionados
Bob
Oh yeah, I definately need that!
Plaid interior is where its at.
http://images.jaimekop.com/2008_03_09_280SE_Pictures/pages/DSC_6229.htm
Jaime
On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 10:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4777032067.html
The
It affects me, but not directly. I don't work for MBUSA, I work for
MBRDNA. Although I do sit in Montvale.
You could come up with towns all over the country that have advantages for
one or another reason. The New York area is a top market (above texas,
florida, and others)... the cars are
I don't know.
On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 7:54 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Why do they want to move?
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On Dec 21, 2014, at 7:45 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It affects me, but not directly. I don't work for MBUSA, I work
This guys been trying to flip this for a while. I think it was a paid ad
on bring a trailer a long time ago. I was critical of it in the comments.
While I do buy and sell cars, I add a huge amount of value with correctly
done repairs and maintenance. This guy did nearly nothing and wanted to
I kinda want one of these. Kinda.
Jaime
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Just what you need, Mitch:
If you don't have any luck with the return lines as other suggested and you
go for replacement, then replace all the injectors. Or better yet, have
them rebuilt by someone competent.
But avoid those Indian bosch rebuilds, they're really horrible. I just
confirmed this in a 240D I bought a few
Yep, its my car.
There is a simple explanation for the antenna being up in the photos: The
car was running and the radio was on.
A car of this quality has a working and correct Hirschmann power antenna (A
6000U, not one of those cheapo aftermarket jobs)
Jaime
On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 1:43 PM,
Thanks Andrew The buy-it-now price would be great. I have a few
serious parties... we'll see if one of them wants to pull the trigger or
wait it out.
This time of year isn't the greatest time to sell a car, but I figure at
least a lot of people will be home on their computers.
Jaime
On
They better hurry... I might have a deal with someone local!
Jaime
On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 7:51 AM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I’ll bet that he gets his price+, and it could very well be a subscriber
to this list.
On Jan 2, 2015, at 10:26 PM, Meade Dillon via
I'm a big fan of Vredestein.
Biggest thing for me is they make summer tires that have a shorter life in
195/70r14. I hate the idea of putting tires that last 80k miles on a car
I'm going to put 5k a year on. By the time they start to dry rot, I want
them to be worn out too.
Jaime
On Monday,
Kinda related... I just called my local tire shop to get a set of hard to
find 19 snows for, um, a newer car. Run flats, big ones, Pirellis, $1800
installed. Yikes!
When I get quoted $100-150/tire for a nice set of 14 tires for my cars, I
don't complain. Last set of 14 tires I bought for a
I'm always amazed by how people chase the lowest price for such important
parts for their cars. Tires are such a critical safety part, theres no
excuse to cut corners. Not to mention the price paid at a quality tire
shop for proper mounting and balancing results in significantly improved
Yeah I follow these guys... They have good descriptions and discussions so
you can better understand the probability of an accurate prediction.
Jaime
On Monday, January 26, 2015, Bob via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
This is very accurate..no women teasing ya:
when I
was with Harman/Becker.
Its all about tires.
Jaime
On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 3:57 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:46:38 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Kinda related... I just called my local tire shop to get
They generally discount a bit off of list, 10-15% if I remember correctly.
It makes up for paying for shipping usually, and the service is great. Tom
is a genuinely great guy and does so much to keep these cars affordable and
on the road.
Jaime
-driving my automatic 240D today after a major
Sounds like a deal... If it were closer I'd consider it!
Jaime
On Monday, February 16, 2015, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Anybody looking for a 560SL? A co-worker's moving to London,
and is lightening the load. Smoke silver (possibly a repaint),
120kmi or so,
, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:41:38 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I'm always amazed by how people chase the lowest price for such
important parts for their cars. Tires are such a critical safety part,
theres
As I mentioned earlier, here is my 240D up on CL:
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4872031344.html
And in related news, some photos of the pin stripe I had done on the car:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaimekop/16416604751/
and
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaimekop/15798313533/
I found the
Exactly!
On Friday, January 30, 2015, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
There is a lot to be said for driving a slow car as fast as it will go
well, compared to a fast car that you can rarely exploit.
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
So the guy that bought my 300D seems to have a bad case of buyers remorse
and unrealistic expectations.
I should have known, when he started asking questions after we made an
agreement. I actually thought about calling it off, but I decided not to
since he saw the car in person, drove it, and
.
Definitely sounds like a case of buyer's remorse.
Dan
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On Jan 11, 2015, at 8:33 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
So the guy that bought my 300D seems to have a bad case of buyers remorse
and unrealistic expectations.
I should have
Thanks for the support guys, I appreciate.
If there was a single issue with the car, I'd be happy to work with him on
it get him some parts, etc. But there isn't any specific complaint at
this point, besides the low compression numbers (which don't make any
sense), and his general
for less than buying retail.
On 1/13/2015 9:26 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
He's been quiet the last few days... Maybe he's come to him senses or
given
up.
Meanwhile I'm helping my intern try to deal with cold weather starting.
He
has a really nice '77 300D with 80k miles. The cold
He's been quiet the last few days... Maybe he's come to him senses or given
up.
Meanwhile I'm helping my intern try to deal with cold weather starting. He
has a really nice '77 300D with 80k miles. The cold last week was too much
for it. He put in a new battery after running it down. We'll
Not much snow here in northern NJ over last night... just enough to blow
around and cover up the roads. Biggest issue now is the cold and high
winds. Its 0 here right now, forecast is -7 to -3 overnight.
Its certainly putting my heating systems to the test... heat pumps I
installed over the
Ok heres my take.
First off, I hate stuff like this, and I love it when its finally solved.
But getting there can be a horrible experience.
Anyway, I think you mentioned that on your last trip back south the car was
great until you stopped, then it started to warm up.
And the fix is apparently
Would have also been great... one day I hope to take you up on the offer.
Thank you!
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:57 AM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I could even buy ya lunch at (cough, cough) Cracker Barrel on I-95 near
Wilson (or Selma), NC.
Wilton
- Original
Ha, just what I was thinking when I read that... but like Dan said, the
Hampton Inn was actually pretty expensive. And we have budgets too! But I
think they blew it at the Miami Beach Hilton for four nights later during
the trip.
Jaime
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 8:47 AM, Meade Dillon via
I've been down in Florida since last Monday for work. We did a test drive
for work, driving a loop around most of the state: Jacksonville - Daytona
Beach (during bike week) - St. Petersburg - Naples - Miami Beach -
Cocoa Beach - Jacksonville.
Highlights of the trip were visiting folks along the
Impressive! Keep up the good work!
On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 7:44 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I'm sewing one up. Check it out here:
http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=22025.0
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I wonder if I could get that motor into a 123 coupe!
On Sunday, March 8, 2015, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Perfect Jersey car, and cheap, too!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181684681681?forcerRptr=trueitem=181684681681viewitem=
Its been a while since I've driven an 1985 car powered by an OM617a... I
never owned one, but I've driven several and was alway impressed. I always
considered a 1985 W123 to be the most refined of the bunch, and therefore
the most desirable.
I've heard a few folks on the list here say they
Kaleb, its possible, but the reason they sell for so much is that they're
pretty good cars to start with, and I sort them out.
Most cars are for sale because something is about to break, or just did,
and people are tire of putting money into it. If people believe they're
buying something which
and to sign in, does
not go to your photos.
--R
On 3/7/15 2:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
Its been a while since I've driven an 1985 car powered by an OM617a... I
never owned one, but I've driven several and was alway impressed. I
always
considered a 1985 W123 to be the most
I was surprised by the gas engine too. But I'm still impressed by it...
Should do well
Jaime
On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
http://www.autonews.com/article/20150305/OEM04/150309896
Too bad Jaime can't convince MomBUSA to get em to bring
The M104 is a wonderful engine. I had one for years in my 95 E320 wagon.
Smooth and powerful when you wind it out. I always thought it would make
an awesome engine to swap into something else.
Oddly enough, I have an opportunity to buy my old wagon back for cheap, now
the the current teenage
Sounds great, congrats! Those diesels are awesome.
Jaime
On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 11:15 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Went with wifey and bought a 2012 ML V-6 bluejuice turbodizzel this
afternoon. Somewhat unpleasant experience dealing with the stealer. They
Maybe it took 4 months to develop a crack?
Jaime
On Sunday, February 22, 2015, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Except that the overheating didn't manifest until four months later. I
don't buy it.
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On Feb 22, 2015, at 4:06 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
mercedes
Ah, thanks for the update.
So, the next obvious thing should be to pull the head and have it pressured
tested, no? The initial cause was a loss of coolant, so checking all those
other things doesn't make much sense really.
Jaime
On Sun, Feb 22, 2015 at 11:09 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Funny you should mention that... I picked up an automatic 79 240D in
December with 100k miles on it. The body has had its share of paint and
repairs from some fender benders, but its not rusty and the interior is
wonderful. Its the first 240D I've had since about 2004... and the second
one since
was an
upgrade from what I think was probably 18ga when I got it. Fred gave me
some 8ga wire that I'd intended to use but eventually used for battery
cables on my Cub Cadet.
-Curt
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To: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
Ok, I'm ready. I'll probably list it this weekend for $5k
Jaime
On Thursday, January 29, 2015, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
When you get ready to sell it let me know
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On Jan 29, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com
Oh man...
On Saturday, April 25, 2015, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Hey, Jaime, it's in NJ!
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4984054651.html
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Yes, 116s are also excellent. Surprisingly good handling for a big car,
especially in euro spec.
I just pulled mine (300SD) out for the first time this year this morning.
Great car.
Jaime
On Friday, April 24, 2015, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Rick Knoble via
Well sorted to well sorted. A W123 is superior, W124 is good to. But a
W210... ugh. They got it back with the W211 however.
Jaime
On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 8:41 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Jaime wrote:
And that W210 ride... yuck.
W210 ride after 300k miles,
The engines in these are really outstanding. 300k miles isn't
unreasonable... its easier to reach than the 1980s diesels, actually.
The rust, on the other hand. And that W210 ride... yuck.
Jaime
On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 6:02 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
This
handle better
too.
-Curt
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mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W210 Longevity
Well sorted to well sorted. A W123
I did it...
http://www.jaimekop.com/ebay/300D/
I wouldn't bother changing the diff, the top gear ratio of the 4 speed is
the same as the auto box, so your highway gearing won't change. Unless you
live in a very flat area, a taller geared 240D isn't a good idea. (I've
had several 240Ds and
Hi Meade,
You can easily bypass the fader switch... In earlier cars (which I'm
familiar with) the fader switch wiring harness has connections to the rear
speakers in the center console. If you work with the wire, you can stretch
them up to the radio. No need to run new wires to the rear. I run
Speakers were not grounded from the factory. Beware if this is the case.
Jaime
On Saturday, June 20, 2015, fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Meade wrote:
I'm concerned because I've read in several forum posts that
modern radios don't like how Mercedes grounded the
Hi All,
Despite the call for rain, I'll be headed over the MBCA June Jamboree in
Madison, NJ tomorrow. Its a new location that happens to be a few miles
from where I live.
I'll be driving my grey 1979 300SD... the 67 300SEL is too dirty to display
right now, and the 59 219 would surely be a big
You can get the parts here:
http://www.beruparts.com
I mostly buy parts and make my own sets these days. It's easier to ensure
quality.
Jaime
On Thursday, June 11, 2015, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Having finally had enough, I caved and took the car in
for a
Air bags can be had for about $300 each per corner. Valves are more. But
you don't necessarily need them to be rebuilt to have a driveable car.
I'm rebuilding my second air suspension car right now, a W112 coupe.
They're really not so bad, it's a simple system. But parts are expensive,
they
M189 (W109 1965-67) and the M198 (gullwing) share several parts and
designs. I can confirm, at least, the water pump is the same part, for
example. I never bothered to compare much else in the EPC. but if you
examine both closely you can see many shared deigns.
Jaime
On Wed, May 27, 2015 at
Looks pretty good. Probably a M130 powered version. Rare.
Jaime
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
1969 Mercedes Benz 300 sel
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That's too new for me! But thanks Dan.
And I'm more of a add-value and resell kinda kind. I never flip.
Jaime
On Wednesday, July 1, 2015, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Here you go:
The lucky cars are the ones that sat like this waiting for someone to
patiently bring them back to life! They skip the cheap used car phase of
life and jump right into respected classic. Sounds like my kind of car :-)
Jaime
-up since 5:15 with a cheerio eating 9 month old.
On Sat, May 23,
Dan, I'll take the Radio, but I'd just give it to Tom and Ed too!
Jaime
On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 8:48 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Trans filter is taken, as is the exhaust hanger.
The signal is yours as is the stereo install kit.
The stereo install kit is from
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