[MBZ] 1974 240D

2005-11-14 Thread Tom Scordato
. I was going to by but settled on a 123 chassis four banger. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 1:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty - fuel thermostat part

Re: [MBZ] Help

2005-11-15 Thread Tom Scordato
Rusty Smells because this car is not a diesel (sorry could not resist) Do I get 10% of for being a wise ^%$#? Cheers Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes mailing list' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 4:21 PM Subject

[MBZ] 1974 240D Philly area

2005-11-16 Thread Tom Scordato
is in very good shape, - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1974 240D What's the asking price? On 11/14/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone interested

[MBZ] MB Nice 1979 300D for Sale South Jersey

2005-11-16 Thread Tom Scordato
much) Real nice example of a 123 chassis 300D, real nice. Regards Tom Scordato

[MBZ] The old toe flick

2005-11-17 Thread Tom Scordato
1977 300D Have an accelortor pedal or linkgage that is getting stuck in high fire. Will trouble shoot soon . Any suggestions besides the toe flick to release it? Cheers Tom Scordato

Re: [MBZ] How far can you drive a diesel with faiIed charging sys?

2005-11-17 Thread Tom Scordato
If you turn everything hvac/electrical off and you do not need any lights or radio, a fairly long time... - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 4:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How far can you

[MBZ] Noise, Speedo????

2005-11-21 Thread Tom Scordato
a speedo cable go on my 1977 but it was working one second, stopped the next. Your thoughts please. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA

[MBZ] Tires 123 240D

2005-11-21 Thread Tom Scordato
Anyone recommend tires real quick. All highway driving, all season radials a must. I Cruise at 65 to 72 mph pretty steady. 0-60mph in about an hour. Thanks Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] odometer skipping

2005-11-24 Thread Tom Scordato
shipping. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Jerry Herrman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 11:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] odometer skipping This evening as I drove off in my 82 240D, I heard for the first time a periodic clicking type

[MBZ] Speedo No a go go

2005-11-25 Thread Tom Scordato
miles. Last time I did the cable I had the odometer sent off to have serviced. Any thoughts please. Regards Tom Scordato 1977 300D 262K miles 1979 240D 26K miles

Re: [MBZ] Clock Help

2005-11-28 Thread Tom Scordato
Overseas Speedometer fixes them or used units are often up on eBay. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Vernon Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:54 AM Subject: [MBZ] Clock Help The clock in my 82 300SD finally quit. From

Re: [MBZ] Clock Help

2005-11-28 Thread Tom Scordato
Sorry forgot the web site for Overseas Speedo Talk to Rick or James 1-800-444-0292 http://www.speedometer.com/index.html - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Vernon Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 28

Re: [MBZ] Cold Weather Get In and Go

2005-11-29 Thread Tom Scordato
Curt said To do that I lug a 110ah battery down to the car. Curt I take it you use too batteries to start the car? Just wondering Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1977 300D 262K 1979 240D 76K - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [MBZ] Cold Weather Get In and Go

2005-11-30 Thread Tom Scordato
need an outdoor 110 volt plug for my 1977 300D and my 100 foot extention cord. I find myself always looking where there are 110 volt outdoor plug ins near parking lots and other areas as I travel. Funny how that goes Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL

[MBZ] E 300 305K miles

2005-11-30 Thread Tom Scordato
have been told is in really shape. Owner of vehicle is the president of an energy recovery and process water equipment manufacturer he is second owner. If interested email me off line and I can give you his contact info. I have no affiliation. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards Tom Scordato

Re: [MBZ] E 300 305K miles

2005-11-30 Thread Tom Scordato
four and five banger non turbo diesels. thanks Larry T. Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1977 300D 261K miles 1979 240D 76K miles - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] E 300 305K

Re: [MBZ] What about this schtict?

2005-12-01 Thread Tom Scordato
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SAVE-PETROL-BOOST-POWER-Easy-to-install_W0QQitemZ8019263964QQcategoryZ34221QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-02 Thread Tom Scordato
retro) Tom Scordato 1977 300D 261k 1979 240D 76k - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel I think I remember being 32

[MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-03 Thread Tom Scordato
a disposable rock climber like most of my peers. On the contrary, I consider myself and my kids just the opposite of picky. I am Spartan and pretty retro. With a little Great-Depression attitude sprinkled in to keep me honest. That is this coal-cracker's 2 cents, nuff said. Regards Tom

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-03 Thread Tom Scordato
crackers. They were all driving old Jeeps so they could get to the cateye shift at the Consolidated Coal #x. Don formerly of Farimont WV On 12/3/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is this coal-cracker's 2 cents, nuff said. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-03 Thread Tom Scordato
most of my peers. On the contrary, I consider myself and my kids just the opposite of picky. I am Spartan and pretty retro. With a little Great-Depression attitude sprinkled in to keep me honest. That is this coal-cracker's 2 cents, nuff said. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA

[MBZ] if, after months, nobody will bid on car at $750 does this dude think somebody will buy it now?

2005-12-03 Thread Tom Scordato
Kaleb, How can this guy call it a 300 D. The d is gone man/Tom - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 8:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] if, after months,

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-03 Thread Tom Scordato
retro. With a little Great-Depression attitude sprinkled in to keep me honest. That is this coal-cracker's 2 cents, nuff said. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

[MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-04 Thread Tom Scordato
... Case in point all the TV adds for drugs which say Ask your doctor about so and so.. My parents would have A) not worried about it B) waited for the doctor to prescribe it only as a last resort. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefone PA. - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL

[MBZ] The Mystery is Gone !!!

2005-12-06 Thread Tom Scordato
or you can http://www.elliotlake.com/plugrite/ Thought this was neat. It actually tells that you have power and the heater is actually drawing power. Now as if only there were more public outlets in parking lots when car has to be left for long hours?? Regards Tom Scordato 1977 300D 261Kmiles

Re: [MBZ] 300D, 1975

2005-12-07 Thread Tom Scordato
Looks like the engine valve cover and compressor have been spray painted, could be wron though.. - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] The Mystery is Gone !!!

2005-12-07 Thread Tom Scordato
meters at home, or calculating things is just not as practical as a little $20 widget you plug in in series and it tells you. A) you got juice B) you are actually drawing power at the heater. Regards Tom Scordato 1977 300D 261K miles 1979 240D 76K miles - Original Message - From: Hans

Re: [MBZ] my wife did it!

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Scordato
Chris said It warmed my heart. :-) good lady...that OM603 oh I mean your wife too! My wife said (as they often due in New England, she is a Yankee) when I brought the first one home, you are out of your gourd. Now this time when I flew out to Phoenix solo and drove the 1979 240D cross

[MBZ] Tires for free

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Scordato
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/114839017.html for photos Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA

[MBZ] Amsoil verse Mobil 1

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Scordato
with this oil? Marshall please chime in. Everything I read is written by AMSOIL so it seems somewhat slanted when comparing Mobil 1 in Amsoils favor Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil verse Mobil 1

2005-12-08 Thread Tom Scordato
. Ah it is ok with the price of fuel a few extra $ every oil change will not kill me. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1977 300d 261K miles 1979 240D 76K miles Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [MBZ] Tires for free

2005-12-09 Thread Tom Scordato
nuff talk. Any one want em? They are free...come and get em. Tom - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 7:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tires for free Good in the snow? Damn. I spent

Re: [MBZ] Fuel filter misadventures

2005-12-10 Thread Tom Scordato
are not pieces of furniture, They are best if run on highway continuously. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1977 300D 262K miles 1979 240D 76K miles - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 7

Re: [MBZ] W123 limo going cheap

2005-12-11 Thread Tom Scordato
Look in the back ground on one of the photos nice 123 wagons and sedans possibly for sale??/Tom - Original Message - From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 7:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 limo going cheap

Re: [MBZ] W123 limo going cheap

2005-12-11 Thread Tom Scordato
on the Garden State Parkway...or was it the L. I. E? The heavy hitters from the city eat it up, they love that kind of stuff... Cheers Tom Scordato

Re: [MBZ] Radio

2005-12-11 Thread Tom Scordato
Anyone need a nice Blaupunkt cassette am/fm player for their MB contact me off line for details. It works and is just sitting around. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA

Re: [MBZ] Rear Shock Absorbers

2005-12-15 Thread Tom Scordato
. Had old monroe shocks on it. Changed to Bilestiens. Best thing I ever did. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1977 300D 1979 240D - Original Message - From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 12:07 PM Subject

Re: [MBZ] Rear Shock Absorbers

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Scordato
Amen Tom H. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear Shock Absorbers Tom S., A big part of your issue was Monroe verses Bilstien. I

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Scordato
I would only demand pharmaceutical grade nitrogen. No oils in it!! - Original Message - From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 2:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End

Re: [MBZ] 240D prices

2005-12-17 Thread Tom Scordato
you paid for your MB is fine. If you do the summer thing she should last fine. I like your attitude Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 2:24 PM Subject

Re: [MBZ] Speedo no a go go

2005-12-18 Thread Tom Scordato
these thing sease in the tranny off take? Please anyones war stories for help. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte Pa 1977 300D 263K 1970 240D 76 K miles

Re: [MBZ] worth 17k

2005-12-18 Thread Tom Scordato
That is a beuit! - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 11:49 AM Subject: [MBZ] worth 17k

Re: [MBZ] Ebay photos

2005-12-20 Thread Tom Scordato
Loren said Is there some reason why these people like to take pictures at dusk or after dark? Makes no sense to me. I figured someone must know the reason. Te same reason people make love in the dark I guess... Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

2005-12-22 Thread Tom Scordato
one looks like. http://www.compacc.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=544CFID=870447CFTOKEN=46269408 Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 4:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] MityVac

[MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-22 Thread Tom Scordato
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-200D-diesel-66K-miles-Like-new-True-Survivor_W0QQitemZ4598627758QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-22 Thread Tom Scordato
banger appeals to me for some reason. Regards Tom Scordato From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver Looks awesome, though The car ooozes class and regality

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread Tom Scordato
with 65K miles on it it is no such a bad deal . Hey if you make it a daily driver put 300K on her, not a bad price to pay for a ride. Heck you can work/maintain on alot of it yourself... Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread Tom Scordato
really flipped if I brought this home!!! She only flipped a little when I brought the others home. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Rhonald Angelo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300DT

2005-12-27 Thread Tom Scordato
Dave M. Nice write up. I will mums the word until I am in the market. My 123s have alot of life left on them and are still pretty readily available for purchase. the 1987 300TD looks like a fun car to drive. Less Spartan than mine. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1977 300D 1979 240D

Re: [MBZ] MB Tex / cold weather

2005-12-27 Thread Tom Scordato
303 Aerospace Protectant. Just do not let the bottle and liquid freeze. Tom - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 12:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] MB Tex / cold weather My driver's seat is looking

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a bunch of BMW parts?

2005-12-28 Thread Tom Scordato
Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D 79 240D

[MBZ] Some MBs available

2005-12-28 Thread Tom Scordato
. The 126 and 115(?) may not run. Price may be very negociable. He needs space. No affiliation here on my end. Let me know if you want contact information and you can contact him directly and do the Sherlock Holmes stuff. Contact me off line and I will give it out. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards Tom

[MBZ] 971K miles

2005-12-29 Thread Tom Scordato
Boy that is what I call a survivor

[MBZ] 971K miles NEW LINK SORRY

2005-12-29 Thread Tom Scordato
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/120374197.html I love longevityTom Scordato

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2005-12-29 Thread Tom Scordato
All I know when someone writes add in red caps they are SCREAMING AT ME! and my ears hurt. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Re: [MBZ] NYC CRAIG LIST

2005-12-29 Thread Tom Scordato
Thanks Anthony Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Anthony Galioto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 10:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] NYC CRAIG LIST A few diesels around New York City ec-27 mercedes 1985 300td, turbo diesel

[MBZ] Diesels from Cars.com Last two weeks.

2005-12-29 Thread Tom Scordato
Holiday wish list? 1982 and older (cut and paste to browser URL area)

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt Odometers/Speedometers

2005-12-30 Thread Tom Scordato
Overseasspeedometer.com - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 12:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt Odometers/Speedometers John P English wrote: Looking for someone who sells rebuilt

Re: [MBZ] Absurd price for a 240D!

2005-12-31 Thread Tom Scordato
it up close. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Absurd price for a 240D! My 240D 1983 vintage with stick power windows, power sunroof sold for over 25,000 new steverino

[MBZ] Cars of Interest in Northeast

2005-12-31 Thread Tom Scordato
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/car/121522634.html http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/114158119.html

Re: [MBZ] another gem

2005-12-31 Thread Tom Scordato
another gem http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/car/121140753.html Ditto. When I first saw the pictures when you bought the genberator I could not believe it could be resurrected. You should have seen the Frankenheap!. Wait a minute, it pretty much looks the same doesn't it. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 300D, 1975

2005-12-31 Thread Tom Scordato
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/car/121611160.html

[MBZ] Gull Wing

2006-01-02 Thread Tom Scordato
Honey can we get this for my Birthday... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SL-GULLWING-COPENHAGEN-SHOW-CAR_W0QQitemZ4600816537QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] Windshield can't be wiped?

2006-01-04 Thread Tom Scordato
. Then take a clean rag and spray 303 Aerospace protector on it and run the rage up and down the tip of the wiper blades. I have Bosch blades which are aproaching three years and 80K miles which are still holding up. Hope this helps. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt Odometers/Speedometers

2006-01-04 Thread Tom Scordato
Texas? They have done me right over the years. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Nick Wellinghoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 10:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt Odometers

[MBZ] Windshield can't be wiped?

2006-01-05 Thread Tom Scordato
/35-176-all-purpose-cleaners/bon-ami-cleanser-145961.aspx http://housewares.hardwarestore.com/35-176-all-purpose-cleaners/bon-ami-cleaning-powder-648116.aspx Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte Pa - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

[MBZ] Tire Qualiy

2006-01-06 Thread Tom Scordato
. My mechanic said the same thing, tires over the last 5 years or so are not lasting as long. Not just on the MB I have but he say in general across the board. I have no scientific proof but... Your thoughts? Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA

[MBZ] 240 vs SD Go

2006-01-07 Thread Tom Scordato
to 5 extra seconds. It does not hurt that much compared to the real problems in the world, like not having food. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D slow 79 240D slower - Original Message - From: Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday

Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go

2006-01-08 Thread Tom Scordato
Bob said One of my most satisfying driving experiences. Amen, Bob great story. Sometimes these things happen what goes around sometimes comes around. Great story thanks. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D 79 240D - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks

2006-01-08 Thread Tom Scordato
f) We need a good diesel sky car...do a search on the Mollier sky car, it may be sooner than we think! Sorry fo spouting off Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D 79 240D - Original Message - From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2006-01-09 Thread Tom Scordato
PA. 1979 240D 2400 miles or so. Took me two and 1/2 days or so and it was a pleasure. Ended up being about less than half the cost to ship if you include cheap hotel stays, food, gas and plane ride. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 77 300D 79 240D - Original Message - From: Donald

[MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks

2006-01-09 Thread Tom Scordato
trucking industry by paying the lions share of the interstate taxes for the roads most of the truckers run on. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 3:33

[MBZ] Ponton Project 190D

2006-01-10 Thread Tom Scordato
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/122882257.html

Re: [MBZ] 123 crash video

2006-01-11 Thread Tom Scordato
Robert was reported as saying I'll jump in a 123 any day of the week. I would not feel safe at all in one of those Expeditions Does the word brick sh_t house mean anything to you! Great point Robert! Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Non Diesel but looks like a good deal

2006-01-14 Thread Tom Scordato
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/124295953.html

Re: [MBZ] Fat lotta good

2006-01-17 Thread Tom Scordato
that they'll at least moderate When a three bedroom squeak box house only cost you $500K anywhere within the 100 mile commuting (one way) radius of Boston - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 7:57 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] BIG pile of parts for sale

2006-03-22 Thread Tom Scordato
I wonder if he would think I am a wise ass if I asked him to list everything with part numbers? - Original Message - From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 3:12 PM Subject: [MBZ] BIG pile of parts for sale FYI...

Re: [MBZ] 220D on Craigslist no affiliation.

2006-03-22 Thread Tom Scordato
Best my 1979 240 D does with auto and only 78k miles is around 30mpg I often question this new math?? - Original Message - From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 11:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 220D on Craigslist no

[MBZ] W126.125 M603.961 I6 300SDL Turbodiesel 1986-87 148HP 3835lbs

2006-03-24 Thread Tom Scordato
I saw one of these while traveling in PA today. Might be for sale. Saw 178K on the odometer. I am a 123 chassis guy. Can the group provide some pros and cons on this model. please I do not know the exact year but I think was only from 1986 and 1987. Regards Tom Scordato

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ 123 300D Parts

2006-03-31 Thread Tom Scordato
Anyone need these? http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29322-2357-0?uid=site=0ver=EOISUA080805lk=URLitem=8049728283 http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29322-2357-0?uid=site=0ver=EOISUA080805lk=URLitem=8049728283 Now one bid. Make a fair offer/Tom

Re: [MBZ] 123 300D Part cont.

2006-03-31 Thread Tom Scordato
http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29322-2357-0?uid=site=0ver=EOISUA080805lk=URLitem=8049732621

Re: [MBZ] M1 ATF Change - Was - DieselPurge

2006-04-07 Thread Tom Scordato
Has anyone else experienced this (with the ATF change) or is it my imagination/wishful thinking? Imagination but who cares. Now you can go much longer between ATF changes! /Tom - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Weeping Servo...Weeping Driver

2006-04-13 Thread Tom Scordato
on the reostate and the ambient air temp in the car. I could be wrong but have spent some time trouble shooting this in the past in my 1977 300D Of course if your jacket water is only 135 degrees heat might be a propblem. Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Seat repair again

2006-06-01 Thread Tom Scordato
Go to the Walmart and by those floaty styra foam things the kids use in the pools, noodles they are called. Cut them up and stuff them between all the springs.. Helps\ Tom - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300 D Idle Adjusment Cable

2005-09-27 Thread Tom Scordato
I need to replace my idle adjustment cable. Anyone have any instruction or have done the job and can give me a quick play by play? Regards Tom Scordato 1977 300D 255K From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Sep 27 12:26:59 2005 Received: from server256.com ([202.85.141.143]) by server1.arterytc1.net

[MBZ] 1977 300D Idle Cable

2005-09-27 Thread Tom Scordato
Anyone give me a quick play by play to replace this cable please. I know how to adjust the clearances at the throttle, just need advise on fishing new cable in and disconnecting existing plastic adjustment knob. thanks Tom Scordato 1977 300D 260K miles

Re: [MBZ] 300D fuel consumption

2005-09-29 Thread Tom Scordato
something about 25-27mpg but I am too lazy to go check it now. 420 to 430 mile range with 21 plus gallon tank Regards Tom Scordato 1977 300D 260K miles

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Mobil 1 Price

2005-10-05 Thread Tom Scordato
expensive) 5-W-40 Truck/SUV? On 10/2/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Went to change oil and noticed since last year a not on sale 5 quart jug of 15W/50 Mobil 1 sysnthetic has jumped in the last year form $19 something to $25 something dollars at the local Walmart. That is an increase

[MBZ] Becker Eurpa Light Show

2005-10-08 Thread Tom Scordato
to it. Has anyone change out the bulb? Can I do it with out removing the radio and access it by removing the cover plate? Any war stories on this? I know this is trivial [EMAIL PROTECTED] but the radio is my friend Regards Tom Scordato

Re: [MBZ] Radio friend

2005-10-09 Thread Tom Scordato
Thanks Bill I have to get a cheap cd player for this. Commercial radio stinks. Tom - Original Message - From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 1:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] Radio friend Original Message- From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL

[MBZ] Another stupid tire question

2005-10-15 Thread Tom Scordato
on front tires and this might be inherant of the 123 chassis Any thoughts on what tires might be better or anything else? Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA 1977 300D 257K miles

Re: [MBZ] Bilstein vs Monroe shocks on a 80 SD

2005-10-18 Thread Tom Scordato
It matters. Had monroe changed to Bilsteins. Huge difference in ride and feel on a 123 chassis. Do not know on the your chassis but probablly true. Well worth the money Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Kevin Beswick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

2005-10-18 Thread Tom Scordato
An who said diesel is cheaper. It used to be. Tell me has the refining process changed? How else could #2 fuel oil get so wacked out? Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

[MBZ] Topsider

2005-10-19 Thread Tom Scordato
Where are these sold please??? Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 6:08 PM Subject: [MBZ] Topsider It works super on my MB, but I tried it on a 2000

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

2005-10-19 Thread Tom Scordato
. dave walton wrote: Most of rural Ohio heats with fuel oil. Now is the time when demand begins. Might be a contributing factor -Dave Walton On 10/18/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An who said diesel is cheaper. It used to be. Tell me has the refining process changed? How

[MBZ] MB Fuel Additives

2005-10-23 Thread Tom Scordato
). on what negitive situations might be avoided by stopping beside my exra 5 minutes and the additive $$? I Lubro Molly directly to engine once or twice a year. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil pressure wackiness

2005-10-25 Thread Tom Scordato
and high temps. Mine 77 300D also consumes about 1/2 to a quart every 1,000 miles or so. Has for three years, no worse no better using sythetic. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October

[MBZ] MB Car Fax 1979 240 D

2005-10-26 Thread Tom Scordato
Could anyone run a repot on a 1979 240 D vin 12312312094914. I would appreciate it. Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 9:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] HCCI

Re: [MBZ] MB Car Fax 1979 240 D

2005-10-26 Thread Tom Scordato
Mitch thans for trying, Tom - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 10:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Car Fax 1979 240 D Tom Scordato wrote: Could anyone run a repot on a 1979 240 D vin

[MBZ] 1981 240D Alternator Job

2005-10-27 Thread Tom Scordato
Has anyone changed out an alternator on a 1981 240D? Need some advise or some war stories on how to do it. Can it be done with out lifting the car? Please advise on a web link or a procedure. Thanks gang. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL

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