[MBZ] Fwd: 85 300 TD Boston area

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[MBZ] 123 coupe sunroof issue

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes benz 300cd - $1000 (Lake George)

Is that his coupe? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:03:54 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Stick 240D adventures

Ask curt- some of this sounds like the clutch issues on the 78 240D he bought from me. My 79 240D had wonky blower motor but easy R R. Never had heat control issues except for cable from knob to control box. Simple mechanical fix. YMMV Dwight- missing the 240D simplicity but enjoying the OM

Re: [MBZ] Stick 240D adventures

Yes- coolant smell $2300 spell RUN. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:44:52 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 300D COBRA

I give-what makes it a Cobra? - I am missing something. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:10:55 To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] 300D COBRA

Ok -would be much appreciated. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:53:24 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon

Crows? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:41:13 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon

21:56:00 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Dissolved Raccoon degcoast wrote: Crows? Dissolved. The flesh was dissolved on the pavement - big dried puddle, no odor. Plus, we don't have crows here. I

Re: [MBZ] Oil change, etc...

Where are they marked? THX Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:31:07 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] fuel filter washer leaks

Don't they come with the filter? I know you have to order them for the oil filter on OM61x Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:33:24 To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Non starting diesel

Do diesels have neurons? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:42:55 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT Politics

Wow that would be cool fred-a TD @ chowdahQ- a first. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:46:37 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To:

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

Yes same with my 90 300D 2.5t. Starts in 2nd-can feel kickdown into 1st. My 240D started in 4th-or so it seemed. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011

Re: [MBZ] A request

Thanks Mitch, I accept. I should also say I thought the initial post in the thread was funny and appropriate-'what if he had been driving a Mercedes?'. That reminds me of the old days on this and predecessor lists when posters would go out of their way to note MB content in borderline OT posts.

Re: [MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

I never knew that 115's had SLS. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:11:47 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

Ok that makes sense. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:13:37 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

Interesting-seems odd on a smaller MB- usually think of wagons and top line 126's. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:09:37 To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ

That day is also th New England ChowdahQ. Free MB key chains for all attendees courtesy of Rusty. Dwight (official clam digger of ChowdahQ) --Original Message-- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: mercedes Mailing List To: Caleb Badger ReplyTo: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Heater swap

I wondered if Hammie might be a donor. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:22:57 To: Diesel Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Heater swap

I wondered if Hammie might be a donor. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:22:57 To: Diesel Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Heater swap

I wondered if Hammie might be a donor. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:22:57 To: Diesel Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Heater swap

I wondered if Hammie might be a donor. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:22:57 To: Diesel Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Heater swap

Now there's an idea I really like. I miss the simplicity of my 240D's. Dwight 82 300CD(with flaky ACC) 90 300D 2.5t Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 17:30:11

Re: [MBZ] New york driving

Kaleb- where are you trying to get for western route? NJ tpk is I95. Dwight --Original Message-- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] New york driving Sent: Aug 4, 2011 10:12 AM

Re: [MBZ] New york driving

Well there are alternatives- esp in terms of getting around NYC. Since Kaleb is heading west he might take mass pike NY thruway to I 81 or maybe go south on I 79 in W. PA. Further- but not sure how much. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Walt

Re: [MBZ] New york driving

Yes- excellent point. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 10:37:40 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Trip update first car problem

Nah-they'll never hear it on the jersey turnpike. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 20:19:30 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To:

Re: [MBZ] 123 rear bumper, was test

Guy I have been getting parts from is parting out 78 CD. NA Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:58:48 To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] '78 240D clutch rod

Curt does hole in inner fender look like it was cut by humans? LF? Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Save the Date-2011 ChowdaQ

We'd love to have you. Where are you? Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 05:22:05 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Save the Date-2011 ChowdaQ

We need to find a propane fired fry kettle. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 18:05:09 To: Diesel Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] FW: 2010 ChowdaQ a smashing success!

Well I have thought about that. A stick 240D is as solid and dependable as you can get. Maybe I will be tired of the 300CD by the ChowdaQ. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Save the Date-2011 ChowdaQ

Sounds delicious. I was wondering about a propane seafood boil kettle-they are common here have baskets-I don't know if they would get hot enough for oil. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Sender:

Re: [MBZ] Save the Date-2011 ChowdaQ

Cool. Thanks. Looks like we will have Dieselhead fries. I have thought about steaming clams in addition to chowdah. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:41:42

Re: [MBZ] holy crap I love this car

IMHO-ugliest is that green; my 78 240D was that color. Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:55:02 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To:

Re: [MBZ] $3.99 Mobil One

For which engines? OM 602? Dwight Giles 1990 300D 2.5t Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:37:00 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To:

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL Diesel (needs love) - $1000 (Little Rock, Ar (downtown))

Huh? Was there ever such a beast? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 7:29 AM, Tim C wrote: Jaxed came up with this little oddball and/or massive mistake, for any Arkansans. -Tim who has no interest in a car-picking trip to

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL Diesel (needs love) - $1000 (Little Rock, Ar (downtown))

What model would it have been, then? Is this a w108? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 8:12 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL Diesel (needs love) - $1000 (Little Rock,Ar Probably a diesel with a replacement

Re: [MBZ] Patron saint of lost causes?

Forget sainthood, go grab it for 500. You can weld in a new spring perch if nec. Or think of St. Otto-the patron saint of Otto mobiles (I lifted that from the web.) Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:

Re: [MBZ] ANYBODY GOT A CHEAP BENZ?

Dan, There is a cheap 300 SD on the Cape-Chatham- on Boston CL-says it needs paint job. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Trade you my extra gross looking 240D (but 110 mile daily driver) for

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz - $500 (Fall River)

So Fred, if I bought this would you know how to fix the 'globe plug'? Must be bad shape-cheapest I have ever seen a w210 diesel. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:34 PM, Frederick W Moir wrote: Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz - $500 (Fall River)

Maybe it's a Euro then if it needs a globe plug. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:43 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Car needs a globe plug in the Twin Cities (Fall Rive/New Beige) --R On 3/12/2010 1:34 PM, Frederick W Moir wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1993 Mercedes 300D 2.5 Turbo - $950 (Bonita Springs)

Looks just like my 90. It too seemed to have a mildly slipping tranny on take off. Put Magic Elixir 1 in it and it has been fine for 50K miles now. If it were closer, I'd be tempted to have a matching pair. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Fri, Mar

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz - $500 (Fall River)

Well I can go look at it anyone wants. I agree-I am not interested in non turbo w210. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 2:05 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: That's the cheapest rusty W210 diesel I've ever seen. I'd be all over that if it

Re: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question

A GL 450? or a G500? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 10:31 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I still see plenty of fools commuting many miles with 1 person in a Suburban or Yukon XL or Excursion or some other big stupid SUV. If you're

Re: [MBZ] 1974 Mercedes Benz 280CE - $3995

That wouldn't stop me but the asking price here would. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Dwight's in love with 'em... Wonder whats wrong with

Re: [MBZ] worst of its over

Curt, Glad you had it done-we need you at Chowdah fest. Does this mean you'll be taking Fred's favorite -bacon burgers- off the menu? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] worst of its over

Fred, I agree. Maybe turkey bacon? Dwight ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Bommelmutze fur deine Stern

And I speak this truth from experience-two of them. Actually mine sits now while I blow around in the 300D 2.5t with newly cleaned turbo. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 9:32 PM, OK Don wrote: That was a low blow! (but

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz for Sale - $500 (North Stonington, Ct)

Tom, Ditto on all counts. Sigh. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 10:36 PM, tom tomscat wrote: I want to STAY married, so I can't even think about another car. :) but a 'very good body and an all leather interior in

Re: [MBZ] w115 on ebay

Tom, Just speculating- Curt and I keep discovering little differences between early and late 240D's. Mine is 78-his 83. My $0.0150. Let me know if you need pans for dog house or if you want to shelter the new w 115 300D in my driveway for a few weeks. Dwight tom tomscat

Re: [MBZ] 1982 MERCEDES 240D - $12000

Rich, I think you missed the text-40mpg, collector near mint. Such a steal at 12K Dwight-who has wanabee 1978 12K 240D- Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: = I think there is an extra 0 in there somewhere. --R

Re: [MBZ] What does a 123 TD exhaust system weigh?

yes-that worked on my first 240D as well. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 8:47 AM , winmutt wrote: I second this. I believe there are two of them. -Rolf Michael Esh wrote: My did the same thing until iI replaced the missing

Re: [MBZ] cloudy headlight lenses

Price for 90 300D?$$$ Dwight ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W123 fenders .. Rusty?

Thanks-I looked on their website at Glen Brown's suggestion-only saw various SL panels-107, 113, etc. I need to e-mail them. My body shop guy said that he used to get 123 quarters for years from Bob's Benzes. He said he was fixing them already back in the 80's here in salty NE-anybody know

Re: [MBZ] cheap 300D 2.5

yes, right-not a big deal-a little over one hour labor and parts to total 200. Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think you meant it isn't. We (my Indy and I) misdiagnosed my 240D and ended up replacing the trans and then realizing it was probably the carrier bearing. Oh well, the

Re: [MBZ] Best pictures award

must be a rare Euro model never before seen on these shores. Dwight Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-300CD-veggie-oil-or-diesel-or-biodiesel-or-mix_W0QQitemZ290181467826QQihZ019QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Pictures

Re: [MBZ] Maserati MC12

yes, better than confiscation. Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interestingly, the driver told me that he was enroute Las Vegas for a meet, and would be there on Sunday night. I happen to be traveling this week to my Daughter's Air Force boot camp graduation and will also be in Las Vegas

Re: [MBZ] WOW

I.m in lust. Says car is in RI. Dwight Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/car/383992986.html I'm in love... -Curt - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories

Re: [MBZ] [MB] WOW

Think of it as a centerfold. Says the car is in RI-I'll go do photo shoot if anyone wants. Time to check last night's PowerBall ticket. Dwight Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/car/383992986.html I'm in love... $22k and you only get one picture?

Re: [MBZ] 95 320

yes, well since we northerners lust after rust free southern beauties, don't bet on it. My LA, TN, TX 300D 2.5t has minor leaks in compressor, evaporator and one of the tubes. MB-tech said to see how long R-12 lasted, and he probably switch cover to R-134a. In NE we need AC about 3 weeks;

Re: [MBZ] 190D status

Jim, All of this before breakfast, yes? Dwight Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it time? The IP front seal awaits. It's a rather involved job to pull the injector pump. And there's the siezed AC compressor too... Strategy: 1 Jack up front of car, for general access. 2

Re: [MBZ] 123 Vacuum Diagram

Russ- I have one on my machine at home that I scanned for my brother's 240D out of Haynes-I can send it to you over the weekend. It is not pdf-maybe JPEG? Dwight Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Gang, Anybody have the PDF of the Vacuum Diagram for the 123 body. I'm try to

Re: [MBZ] OT Dog food warning

Rich, I too am really sorry about hear about your dogs. As a dog lover-my 240D is known as the dog taxi, as I haul our two rescued Goldens in it, I find this so hard to take. I do hope your younger one is OK. Maybe some tighter controls will come out of this. Thanks for warning us and giving

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D - is it worth it?

Sunil, There's your answer-if it's about lust it's worth it. A stick 240D is worth what you can get our of it for transportation. To respectfully disagree with Kaleb, here in t he Northeast, a rust free 240D stick would probably bring 3K. I don't know if I'd trade my 300D 2.5t for a 240D

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug problem

Thanks Jim I think you are right-I have a converted parallel system. Will start with that separate fuse box on the firewall. Weekend project when it warms up. Dwight Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So-it had new glow pugs two years ago-they don't have the toaster wires but

Re: [MBZ] Today's Puzzler

So what was the answer to the puzzler? Did I miss something? Not unusual for me. Dwight R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you sure of that statement Jim? I think that my 76 300D would be like the knob pull 240 but it uses the key. Am I right or wrong? Randy -Original

Re: [MBZ] WOW!

That's better than watching the obituaries. Dwight Giles Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was at the bank last week and I saw an elderly gentleman get out of a VERY nice 123 300D. I was right behind him in line and we had a few minutes to talk because the line was moving VERY

Re: [MBZ] bought new car

Looks like Moose Day is underway. Dwight Giles Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the local paper today is a one-owner 1984 300D with 23,000 miles,Charcoal grey color with the grey/black interior for $1,200.00 Just called the guy and bought it over the phone, picking it up tonight.

Re: [MBZ] The big test

Yes-so did my 300D 2.5-it was 10F and no hint of winter. I am assuming I will never have to uncoil the block heater plug. Almost disappointing as starting the 240D is more exciting and involves manly skills like tweaking the cold idle, double glow, etc. How cold was it in N. MA this AM?

Re: [MBZ] Cold Weather

Good point-my 10F was in southern RI. Dwight andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, as a practical matter, and because I'm a weather nut, please identify WHERE you live when discussing the cold temperatures. Andrew 24 degrees F. this AM, going into the high 30s. On

Re: [MBZ] In need of a new rig

Ditto to Larry- I have had my 90 300D 2.5t for a year and it is a fine car-no regrets. Fast and 31 mpg Great commuter car-my commute is 72 miles each way, 2-3 days a week. Dwight Giles (who still hangs on to his 240D) LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You wrote:We'll probably opt for a W124

Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder

Good one , Larry. Dwight -- Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. Wickford, RI LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher asked:in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple.

Re: [MBZ] [MB] Happy Thanksgiving

And Happy Thanksgiving to you Brian and to the rest of the list. Enjoy your MB's whether driving safely or working on them ; alas-I have to make a 6 hour drive in a Forester because the dogs are not allowed in the 90 300D 2.5- and Thanksgiving would be over by the time we got here if we took

[MBZ] 87 560 sel in RI

I am trying to help my neighbor sell his 560sel-he no longer commutes http://providence.craigslist.org/car/236843902.html No financial interest, etc. Dwight Giles. http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Test

You came through. Dwight Peter T. Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Test -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 1987 300SDL 252KMI 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 196Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a Cruizer, 80 Kmi, as reliable as an Ice Box, the car that is!

Re: [MBZ] Semi O.T. Lens Polish

Yes-I have used it on eyeglasses. Also jewelers rouge is good on glass. Dwight Giles Potter wrote: I have heard that you can use toothpaste, though I have not yet tried it. I plan to check it out on my granddaughter's Celica soon. If anyone comes up with a GOOD solution, please post.

Re: [MBZ] Old Mercedes Spotted

I would run the other way. Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is that the original color? Looks like 57 Chevy turquoise repaint. I would only go $513 because of that. So would that mean you'd go higher or lower if it also had a Chevy 350 and torqueflite in it? :-) -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 300D oddness

Hmm-I never thought of that-why do you think that is? Dwight Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've found that the oil level on the two sides of the dipstick on my 190D can be considerably different. If I go by the high side (which happens to be the side I usually see first) and its

Re: [MBZ] 300D oddness

Sunil, The SAME thing happend to me last week on my 300D 2.5. Same result-oil level was at add mark but not down in the low range on the red thing at the bottom. I added a qt-manuala says that the amount between the two levels is 2 qts but I din't want to chance overfilling. Dwight Sunil

Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

Do you have the stock wheels? I couldn't find them in your online catalogue. From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/08 Wed AM 09:09:46 EST To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels That is a stock wheel. The 8 hole is an upgrade to

Re: [MBZ] MB Car Fax 1979 240 D

Tom, I will reply to the whole list so other 240D groupies can add, argue, etc with my post. I get about 26 highway mileage with an automatic and at least 240K miles on it. Dead odo said 214 when I got it 3 years ago. Curt Raymond recently posted his mileage on his stick 2240D -28 mpg over

Re: [MBZ] diesel idling story

Only on the Italian e-bay site,not the US one. Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 127K miles Wickford, RI - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October

Re: [MBZ] CDI quesion

] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CDI quesion degcoast wrote: Anyone know any data on longevity of the3.2 CDI ? Any issues with that? Weren't they sold in Europe before being imported here a year or so ago? TIA, Dwight Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] MB Car Fax 1979 240 D

Yes, I have never been able to run a CARFAX on my '79. Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 127K miles Wickford, RI - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 10:47 PM Subject:

[MBZ] CDI quesion

Anyone know any data on longevity of the3.2 CDI ? Any issues with that? Weren't they sold in Europe before being imported here a year or so ago? TIA, Dwight Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 127K miles Wickford, RI For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil pressure wackiness

Chris and Curt, Yes, I replaced the gasket on the oil fill cap on the valve cover on my 240D and that stopped the leakage. The part was about $1.50 from Rusty. Dwight Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 127K miles Wickford, RI - Original Message - From: Curt

Re: [MBZ] My car doesn't exist!

Don, I am in the process of buying John Peterson's 1990 300D 2.5t. so that makes at least two non existent examples.Can't find a reference to these in James Taylor's book-Vol 4. Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 127K miles Wickford, RI - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Replacement key head

Rusty, Do you still sell VIN keys? Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 127K miles Wickford, RI - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes mailing list' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] OT: New England Listers - everybody else can ignore

I'd definitley be interested if my calendar is clear. Dwight Giles Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 3:44 PM

Re: [MBZ] New Orleans looting

I second that. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New Orleans looting Mr Administrator, can we set up a random stream of

Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D

240D's in traffic are a bit of challenge-but you learn how to drive differently-remember such rules as: * gravity is your friend *Life is too short to go fast *Look and think ahead *Use your turn signal and don 't look back when you change lanes I drive mine in Boston and Providence and have

Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D

Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D #1 could also be your enemy. degcoast wrote: 240D's in traffic are a bit of challenge-but you learn how

[MBZ] flaky oil gauge-240D

I have been noticing that my oil gauge fluttered at idle around 20 psi but smoothed out as soon as it went up. I thought maybe it was a rough idle problem.Last night it started to flutter in the 30 range. Then coming down my street and in the driveway I heard a light clattering noise in the

Re: [MBZ] 86 190D 4 sale but AC doesn't work

Marshall, As usual this is helpful. I have been looking at some 201's with AC issues. How expensive is the Nippondenso compressor unit? I always think a grand. Is that close? Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] 124 Rear Calipers

I just had a caliper failure on a 123 and the hoses were not letting the fluid return so they held pressure on the calipers and thus the pads. Now with new hoses, the new calipers and pads are not sticking as they were when I put them on without changing the hoses at the time.. Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] photography of the week award

Well the text would win the same award too. Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [MBZ] need info

So what kind of religion would it tae? Maybe he could start one. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] need info Stu Ritter

Re: [MBZ] check out my latest aquisition

So is it a turbo or not? Looks like a good acquisition Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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