Re: [MBZ] Alt up per bracket 78 240D

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 servi

Re: [MBZ] 300D

ealer fee gets the oil 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

Re: [MBZ] 300D

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 adj

Re: [MBZ] 300D

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 discontent

Re: [MBZ] 300D

getting into semantics, a battle you'll never win. > > Definitely sounds like a case of buyer's remorse. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jan 11, 2015, at 8:33 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

[MBZ] 300D

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 had

Re: [MBZ] W123 Crack o the day

Wilton, I'd rather have a nice 350SDL too. Jaime On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 10:48 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > I'm mighty tempted, but I'd really rather have a nice 126 like the 350SDL > with MB crate engine I let get away several months ago by procrastinating > coupla days too long. > > Wilto

Re: [MBZ] W123 Crack o the day

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 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 Mercedes < > mercede

Re: [MBZ] W123 Crack o the day

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 Fri

Re: [MBZ] W123 Crack o the day

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, A

Re: [MBZ] W123 turbodiesel leaky injectors OMG

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 we

Re: [MBZ] Mitch - Jump on this!!

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: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolls-Royce-Silver-Shadow-chrome-1973-rolls-royce-silver-shadow-white-4-door-sedan-/111556727321?forcerrptr=

Re: [MBZ] One for Jaime

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 ca

Re: [MBZ] I don't know if anyones been following this, but...

I don't know. On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 7:54 AM, wrote: > Why do they want to move? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 21, 2014, at 7:45 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > It affects me, but not directly. I

Re: [MBZ] I don't know if anyones been following this, but...

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 bough

Re: [MBZ] This is Cool

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 > > T

Re: [MBZ] Classic 1975 Mercedes 240d - $8800 (Chester County,Pa.)

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 wrote: > > http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4775083709.html > > For you BROWN aficionados > > Bob >

Re: [MBZ] Here's One for Jaime!

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

Re: [MBZ] FW: '84 300D GPR

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 connect

Re: [MBZ] '84 300D GPR

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 buzz

Re: [MBZ] Typical MBCA Behavior

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 thi

Re: [MBZ] S Class in top ten least reliable cars

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,

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car Deal for Jaime

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 th

Re: [MBZ] OOOOOOO... KKKKKK......

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 Bec

Re: [MBZ] Poos

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 lit

Re: [MBZ] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

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. Jaime

Re: [MBZ] Using epc.Startekinfo for W123

Use wdb as the prefix. so, wdb12313012123456, for example Jaime On Sat, Oct 18, 2014 at 3:04 PM, LarryT via Mercedes 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 > came out in 1982 s

Re: [MBZ] FWIW

This absolutely doesn't belong on this list period. End of discussion. On Sunday, October 5, 2014, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > > .. > Now, in what might be the largest scientific fraud ever uncovered, NASA > and the NOAA have been caught red-hande

[MBZ] Someone in IL needs this 116

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Re: [MBZ] 123 windshield gaskets

t; windshields just aren't as strong as the originals, or maybe the > > installation was poorly done. I watched the guy install it, seemed like > a > > very professional job, but I'm no expert. > > > > Max Dillon, > > Charleston SC > > > > On Oct

Re: [MBZ] 123 windshield gaskets

one. I 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" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote: > > > > Check out Pilkingt

Re: [MBZ] 123 windshield gaskets

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

Re: [MBZ] Selling 1983 300D Help dertemining price!

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'

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

I could have told you that... We didn't need Kent! On Tuesday, September 23, 2014, clay via Mercedes wrote: > 55 Used Bosch Diesel Fuel Injectors Put to the Test - How Many Passed? > > > So, there is really an issue with u

Re: [MBZ] Jaime

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.

Re: [MBZ] Sanden AC kit

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

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

ng that > here, > > you'd hardly sell any if you did > > > > > > On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 9:44 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> Ha, good response. > >> > >> As much as we'd li

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

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 wrote: > I suspect that is the result of market research and actual customer > preferences.

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

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 b

Re: [MBZ] This worth anywhere near the listed price?

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 sus

Re: [MBZ] This worth anywhere near the listed price?

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 boat

Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shocks

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 < merc

Re: [MBZ] 124 aux fan

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:

Re: [MBZ] Project Car for Jaime

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 wrote: > Here you go, Jaime - a partner for the W109: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/321497095634?forcerRptr=true&item=321497095634&viewitem=&autorefresh=t

Re: [MBZ] An oil question

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,

Re: [MBZ] 1984 500SEL Surrender

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...

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor was 1984 500SEL Surrender

> You > may want to look at BXpanded.com for some interesting implements. Good > 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 spr

Re: [MBZ] 1984 500SEL Surrender

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. My

Re: [MBZ] trailer hitches

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 tir

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q

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 vi

Re: [MBZ] W114/W115 front brake interchange

Hi David, I"m 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 < mercedes@oki

Re: [MBZ] WARNING! DANGER!

The license plate really goes too far On Friday, August 1, 2014, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > You have been warned! > > http://jalopnik.com/i-really-should-hate-this-retro-ized- > mercedes-more-1614591457 > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To s

Re: [MBZ] Jaime! A Poor Widow Needs Help!

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 inaccurat

Re: [MBZ] Jaime! A Poor Widow Needs Help!

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

Re: [MBZ] Jaime! A Poor Widow Needs Help!

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 < mercedes@

Re: [MBZ] W123 front speakers

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 > sitt

Re: [MBZ] 1984 500SEL - HELP!!

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 dis

Re: [MBZ] Branching out in the MB family

> > > On Jul 19, 2014, at 9:46, "Kaleb C. Striplin via 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 > > > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] Branching out in the MB family

The new smart was just announced... It might be worth while to wait! Jaime On Saturday, July 19, 2014, John Reames via Mercedes 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. > > -- > John W

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