My 73 220D which is in pieces now, has 800K miles:)
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On Nov 19, 2014, at 6:51 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Folks
Our daughter's 300D turbo 1984 has about 392,000 miles
and a working odometer
it runs well
she got a bunch of
Replace it with a w204 c class. Those are quite reliable from what I've been
hearing.
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On Nov 22, 2014, at 9:52 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
You should remember that the normal Mercedes maintenance is considered a
defect in these
Are we going to have a rustQ for your 190? I think I owe you big as I can't get
your car to overheat!
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On Nov 24, 2014, at 1:27 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Had time today to get the injectors swapped into my '84 190D.
A very easy job if
It was fine for a week but it's cooling system started rearing it's ugly head
again! Hahaha.
Ok so I can't get the lower rad hose to warm up even when upper hose is hot-
engine is running hot at this point with coolant boiling out of rad neck.
Shouldn't lower hose be hot instead of stone cold
If I force the thermostat open, how is is different from leaving it out
altogether?
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On Nov 28, 2014, at 3:24 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:13:32 -0600 Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I'd try running
It is not an OE tstat.
The rad seems to have good flow and I don't see any scale rust etc in the tubes.
I went through the motions of burping it but I'm not sure if it made a
difference.
I'm thinking about putting it all back together and testing the coolant with
one of those combustion gas
line (E)
blocked? Perhaps there is a blockage in line (B) or in the water pump itself.
On Nov 28, 2014, at 4:17 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It is not an OE tstat.
The rad seems to have good flow and I don't see any scale rust etc in the
tubes.
I went
That's good to hear!
Might I suggest that you spray the heck out of the underbody parts exhibiting
rust and body cavities with Fluid Film. It is an excellent rust inhibitor!
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On Nov 28, 2014, at 7:53 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Did I mention
, they bear careful inspection. Is the venting line
(E) blocked? Perhaps there is a blockage in line (B) or in the water pump
itself.
On Nov 28, 2014, at 4:17 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It is not an OE tstat.
The rad seems to have good flow
.
LarryT
91 300D
78 240D
On 11/28/2014 1:52 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote:
It was fine for a week but it's cooling system started rearing it's ugly
head again! Hahaha.
Ok so I can't get the lower rad hose to warm up even when upper hose is
hot- engine is running hot at this point
Anyone here use steel seal or other such head gasket sealing product with
success?
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I'm not sure if there is a valve. The heat worked last week so I don't think
that's the prob. There is just no coolant circulation into heater core for some
reason.
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On Nov 30, 2014, at 10:34 AM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Dimitri,
Is there a
The coolant that was boiling out was hot.
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On Nov 30, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
If the coolant was boiling out could you put your finger in it? This is too
soon and not hot enough and theres no heat at the heater core.
It was very hot.
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On Nov 30, 2014, at 1:13 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Real hot or just warm? When it was doing it to me it was maybe 100F, like hot
bath water. When I've had coolant push out from a stuck thermostat it was a
big blast
This car is possessed. How could it run perfectly after doing nothing to it
then act up again? At the end of the day I think a leakdown test is a must. It
should show me air bubbling thru coolant if head issue.
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On Nov 30, 2014, at 1:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Um that is weird as I ordered three all wood insulated Marvin awning windows
for my garage. They came in yesterday. They broke the bank!
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On Dec 2, 2014, at 11:15 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Years ago I purchased some large insulated
Yes but true. Use an alcohol based de-icer that displaces water, then use lock
ease.
Obviously the door flap should be dealt with or not. I never bothered, just
carry some lock de-icer with me or don't lock door overnight. You shouldn't
have theft issues where you are?!
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Great idea! Mmmm frozen pee!
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On Dec 4, 2014, at 4:14 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
On 04/12/2014 11:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
My W123 300TD driver's door lock (naturally) freezes up every morning. How
would I go about
Interesting. Never knew that!
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On Dec 4, 2014, at 3:56 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Tri-flow
The other stuff is a boon for locksmiths, as it gums up the works and you end
up replacing the locks you put the gunk in.
clay
On Dec 4, 2014, at
Pierre is a decent guy. He is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and generous
with technical advice. Give him a call and you will see!
A friend and I met up with him when we went to Amelia Island last Match. We had
a nice dinner.
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On Dec 5, 2014, at 5:57 PM, Curly McLain
Pierre also does Mercedes home visits all around the nation. I know some people
up here in Maine that fly him up on an annual basis to their house to repair
and maintain their fleet of 60's-80's Mercedes.
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On Dec 6, 2014, at 11:26 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Oh minor stuff!
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On Dec 4, 2014, at 9:43 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
The blower fuse fried again, and the muffler just fell off.
Again. Perhaps the car is trying to tell me something?
-- Jim
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I don't think the R129 is that bad. It has clean lines. I agree about the R107.
It just doesn't cut it for me although the early euro models weren't that bad.
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On Dec 9, 2014, at 6:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I would agree.
Try as I
I just don't understand why people keep buying cars from a company that
consistently and repeatedly conceals problems almost all of which are related
to safety. And I further don't understand why Toyotas reliability rankings
continue to be as high as they are. Here is a quote from the blog in
A friend has a 1999 E320. The windshield wiper will not move but he can hear
the motor turning. A couple of non-MB mechanics couldn't figure it out. I
haven't seen the car yet. Any idea what could be happening? It has the single
front wiper.
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On Dec 12, 2014, at 7:46 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
A friend has a 1999 E320. The windshield wiper will not move but he can hear
the motor turning. A couple of non-MB mechanics couldn't figure it out. I
haven't seen the car yet. Any idea what could be happening
Yes and this is exactly why I'd never buy a non luxury brand.
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On Dec 13, 2014, at 12:25 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/here-are-four-great-reasons-why-luxury-cars-arent-only-1670300745/1670691632/+Kyosuke
--R
Does a 1958 300d Adenauer count:)
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On Dec 13, 2014, at 4:48 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Other than Dan and Kaleb, anyone else fit this category (owners of an
S-class 140 model or newer? I'm sure there is someone else whose name
escapes
Well I'm back to working on the enigmatic overheating '78 240D. I removed the
water pump a few weeks ago to inspect it. Nothing obviously wrong with it. It
was installed with both the paper/fiber gasket and a gasket sealer. Is this
recommended? Should I also use both or just the fiber/paper
Nice going!
Remind me now. Is this the euro w115 200D?
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On Dec 15, 2014, at 11:08 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Saturday I didn't get much done, but I did get the car jacked up. The
road rash doesn't look as bad as I'd feared.
On Sunday I
AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Well I'm back to working on the enigmatic overheating '78 240D. I removed
the water pump a few weeks ago to inspect it. Nothing obviously wrong with
it. It was installed with both the paper/fiber gasket and a gasket sealer
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
That was the super frustrating thing. The last time I fixed it it was good
for 100 miles...
-Curt
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That is nice but not as nice as tobacco brown/cognac:)
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On Dec 15, 2014, at 12:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Teal/parchment is one of the all time great color combinations. I guess
for that litle money one has to assume it doesn't
Funny, a Folk Art was the first thing that came to my mind as well!
Nice piece!
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On Dec 16, 2014, at 7:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Cool.
That’s worth a small fortune, Wilton - it’s “folk art”!
Time to head for the Antiques Roadshow
I really like that! One of my favorite colors too.
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On Dec 18, 2014, at 10:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4777032067.html
The price even seems pretty decent.
Dan
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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 for
MBRDNA. Although I do sit in Montvale.
You could come up with towns all over the
It's too dang hot in Hotlanta. Hard to acclimate to hot!
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On Dec 21, 2014, at 4:42 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
I don't know if anyones been following this, but its getting pretty
heavy here locally. I have a lot of
Now that is some funny $hit!!! :))
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On Dec 22, 2014, at 12:47 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Didn't Atlanta basically shut down for a week last year for a couple inches
of snow? Don't they shut down every couple years for a hurricane? Don't
Oh no, you didn't buy a Chinese monovalve! Ask Jon about those!
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On Dec 23, 2014, at 9:59 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I just bought one from Dr. Fatty, the cheepchineechit version for $30 which
is like 1/8 the price of the MB one, which is
such tripe?
Dan
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On Dec 23, 2014, at 10:24 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Oh no, you didn't buy a Chinese monovalve! Ask Jon about those!
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On Dec 23, 2014, at 9:59 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes
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On Dec 23, 2014, at 10:24 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Oh no, you didn't buy a Chinese monovalve! Ask Jon about those!
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On Dec 23, 2014, at 9:59 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I just
Make it at least 18 feet long should you have to store a car in there at some
time:)
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On Dec 23, 2014, at 11:06 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I need to build a 10X14 back yard shed on a slab. What's the best building
plan? This is
Somethin 'bout that car ain't right. Chrome wheel arches, two tone paint within
roof channels, squared off lower rear quarters painted black- shoddy rust
repair, ugly wood shifter, audiovox radio, incorrect upholstery. That car has
been to hell and back.
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On Dec 23, 2014,
As long as I have a big garage, I'm happy.
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On Dec 23, 2014, at 7:51 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Nope but I've watched some of the tiny house stuff on YouTube. I'm interested
but it requires a certain lifestyle.
I could move to camp and
A garage can never be too big!
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On Dec 24, 2014, at 9:26 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote:
As long as I have a big garage, I'm happy.
I'm still trying to decide what constitutes a 'big garage'.
Enlarging
Hmmm. I would if I had the bux. Always wanted one of those:)
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On Dec 24, 2014, at 10:38 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Needs TLC from a great welder:
Yeah the interior is horrific!
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On Dec 24, 2014, at 11:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
That's almost a clone of my W123 250LWB.
I didn't look closely at the rust, but I can tell you the interior upholstery
is not original. Looks like
Yeah that was a good one.
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On Dec 24, 2014, at 2:14 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Score one (maybe two) for Andrew!
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew
And if you buy a good piece of real estate it will appreciate in value and
resist recessions and real estate market crashes. I have never bought a piece
of property that is worth less than I payed.
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On Dec 25, 2014, at 11:05 AM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
In my experience, Zillow is very inaccurate unless you live in some cookie
cutter housing development.
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On Dec 26, 2014, at 8:28 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I was thinking that very thing when Dan was talking about $30k houses in
Yes.
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On Dec 27, 2014, at 9:30 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Dimitri Sez:
I have seen OM615 lines crack several times!
Did they have the clamps in place?
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To search
But very very high mileage car, circa 800K.
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On Dec 27, 2014, at 1:51 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Yes.
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On Dec 27, 2014, at 9:30 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Dimitri Sez:
I have
Yes. I bought a couple of gallons at Walmart one month ago.
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On Dec 27, 2014, at 3:21 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I know ask at my own risk. Does Mobil still make 5w-40 synthetic?
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Mercedes changed it's recommendations away from the sucker anyway.
The sucker is nice in the cold when you don't want to get on the ground, but,
it doesn't work well in the cold!
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On Dec 27, 2014, at 6:55 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
By crawling under a car you find stuff that you may normally miss, like a new
leak, a torn tie rod boot, etc., but it sucks to crawl under a car in the cold.
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On Dec 27, 2014, at 7:57 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
On a 123 I drain from
Ascoltate e ripetete:)
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On Dec 31, 2014, at 7:10 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Simple. Don't touch the steel lines unless you are replacing or testing
injectors. Replace the rubber hoses annually.
Now, repeat it back to me.
Slow
Yeah that's cuz we're all a bunch of cheapskates!
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On Jan 2, 2015, at 10:26 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I'll bet he gets his price, and further it won't be a subscriber of this
list...
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
Nice car Jaime!!
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On Jan 2, 2015, at 2:09 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
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
For all you Star Magazine readers, check out the article Dream Cars in
Paradise in the Jan/Feb edition. Here my friend (Andrew's friend too), Gael,
shows off his modified pagoda and w111 coupe. I'm proud to say that I played a
small role in their creation as well. And come to think of it so did
Isn't he that crazy Mercedes Benz hoarder that travels to exotic places to buy
more cars?
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On Feb 4, 2015, at 8:50 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
In case anybody cares I am currently in Cancun
Who are you?
It's a euro model with manual heat crank windows and cloth seats. Nice but
sadly an auto tranny. Being a euro model, I can't believe the mileage as can't
be documented.
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On Feb 4, 2015, at 8:04 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
On Thu, 5 Feb 2015
Uh huh. Yeah sure it is. Mercedes Acquisition and Hoarding Inc.
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On Feb 4, 2015, at 9:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It's actually a company meeting trip
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On Feb 4, 2015, at 9:07 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Yes. It's an interesting color for sure.
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On Feb 1, 2015, at 3:40 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Same brown interior as Dimitri's-formerly Curt's formerly my 240D. Has
white exterior
On Feb 1, 2015 12:07 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
Funny how pin striping is making a comeback. Those hipster dudes at Mercedes
Motoring are really into preserving them as well.
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On Feb 1, 2015, at 10:13 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I found the stripper who did these cars
Does he work in
Except that I don't think it's a 220. A 220 wouldn't have double front bumpers
and a wood dash.
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On Feb 3, 2015, at 2:09 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4875525251.html
I don't know much about sewing machines even though I bought one yesterday. The
home machines have a motor build into the machine head which is small and not
very durable if used hard.
I bought a used industrial walking foot Adler machine made in Germany. I will
be using it for auto upholstery
I hate my local dealerships. You are very lucky to have a dealership that works
with you and is knowledgeable. That's why I use the Classic Center. No
nonsense, fair pricing, fast shipping. Tom Hanson is truly a gem of a person.
He is also a true enthusiast, goes to MB events, and concours. I
Call the Classic Center.
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On Jan 18, 2015, at 11:12 PM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Hi Gang -
When trying to adjust my alternator belt I found the upper bolt with the
star around its collar was turning without adjusting the belt.
my lower
Speaking of 240D sewing machines, the 1980s vintage, made in Germany, Durkopp
Adler 167-373 industrial walking foot machine is a veritable brute. A
completely different animal from the home machine that I'm used to.
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On Jan 16, 2015, at 9:54 AM, Tim Crone via Mercedes
Amazing that they survived that! It looks like a W126
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On Jan 18, 2015, at 10:15 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
http://www.wcvb.com/news/2-seriously-injured-when-car-crashes-into-sturbridge-woods/30787208
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
You'll be surprised how easy it is to slip in a cold beer:)
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On Jan 18, 2015, at 11:13 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It is impossible to sit and drink a beer while crawling around under a car
and draining oil that way. You really need to
So the new hose is not leaking. The car started with first turn of key and
under ten seconds cranking time at 10 degrees this am. I might risk a trip to
MA this week if it continues to behave.
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On Feb 10, 2015, at 10:30 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com
The problem is that the York AC compressor is in the way. The bracket had to be
undone and slid over, the fan shroud, fan blade and wp pulley have to be
removed, as well as air filter housing. I had to make a new thermostat housing
gasket from gasket paper. I used the correct MB hose purchased
in the truck, maybe I forgot to give it to
you...
-Curt
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Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 10:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D update
I don't like the tacky chrome wheel arch moldings!
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On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Sorry, I forgot to include link:
https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4870297534.html
-Original Message-
From: Donald
To be honest, I don't think it would be that difficult to get a W123 diesel up
to 500K miles in a salt free environment. Just do routine oil, filter, valve
adjustment, timing chains.
It's the salt that kills them!
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On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:26 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes
Wow that's some nerve. Did you get your keys back?
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On Feb 17, 2015, at 11:58 AM, Bob via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Some obamians tried to steal my car with the keys I left in my apartment
door. Nice birthday present-They had the gonads to come into the
I would guess 1/8 inch.
Are you really installing a lift?!
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On Feb 17, 2015, at 1:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
What's the thinnest masonry drill bit that could be used to drill a test
hole in my garage floor?
On Mon, Feb 16,
We use the Ariens Lawnmower up here;)
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On Feb 17, 2015, at 4:42 PM, Hans Neureiter via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I need to mow my yard. Weeds getting high.
On Feb 17, 2015 3:38 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
On Tue, 17 Feb 2015
it will be like a death in the
family. We all have come to love the 240D with the quirky personality.
;)..
On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 1:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
On Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:04:29 -0500 dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I never
to show its age.I fell out of love with it and fell in love with the
Jetta. The tinworm is making me love the Jetta less...
-Curt
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to show its age.I fell out of love with it and fell in love with
the Jetta. The tinworm is making me love the Jetta less...
-Curt
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but
starting to show its age.I fell out of love with it and fell in love with
the Jetta. The tinworm is making me love the Jetta less...
-Curt
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Sent
a formal contest with a prize for whoever gives
you the correct advice. The prize could be some custom welding, for
example..
On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 6:16 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I think the chance of a new fan fixing the problem is zero. He also said
while
his shop is in Boston. I told him to drive it around as if it's his own while
I'm gone. Let's see what happens.
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On Feb 19, 2015, at 1:04 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I never tested with IR thermometer.
I did not block tstat open
with a
300CD.
On Feb 19, 2015 2:14 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Curt didn't have much love for it at the end and I'm starting to lose my
love for it. I think Dwight will, however, always love it:)
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On Feb 19, 2015, at 2:06 PM, Andrew
Citric acid flush was not done.
The radiator is good.
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On Feb 19, 2015, at 3:23 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Folks
about the overheating 240d
did you ever do a citric acid cleanse?
they all have a lot of crud in the cooling
Yikes that sounds complicated. I'm far from an engineer. To be honest, I'm not
much of a mechanic either. My enthusiasm lies in the rust repair arena!
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On Feb 19, 2015, at 3:18 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
How about installing a water
an offer for it. It was a 'rust free'southern
car
my brother in NC got in Athens GA. i had planned to 'restore' it but
upon
closer inspection that didn't seem feasible, so I fell in love with a
300CD.
On Feb 19, 2015 2:14 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Curt
indy is on to something. I won't repeat why i think so.
My indy-Fred who was at Q- said OM 616 heads don't crack. Anyway stay safe in
this blizzard.
On Feb 14, 2015 1:35 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I just got the car inspected at my Indy mechanic. He
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Date: February 15, 2015 at 10:23:14 AM EST
To: Max Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Fwd: 240D intrigues me!
Tstat housing looks great as does water pump and water pump housing. Water
flows
I don't think you need a thick slab for a four post.
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On Feb 16, 2015, at 7:19 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I'm sure you could pay a professional to install it.
I'm also tempted. I have a very high ceiling in my garage, but the garage
Or just buy a four post. Safer, more practical as you can safely store cars
underneath and use a bridge jack ( I think that's what it's called) if you want
to do a repair with wheels off the ramp.
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On Feb 16, 2015, at 5:11 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
I had a BMW once. One day after being only one year old, the car wouldn't
start. It was the O2 sensor.
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On Feb 17, 2015, at 1:25 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I know this is a Mercedes list, but I am having a problem with my BMW. It
is
I think the chance of a new fan fixing the problem is zero. He also said that
the radiator is good which I already knew. He will also check the water pump
which I already checked and in my opinion is ok.
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On Feb 18, 2015, at 4:51 PM, LarryT via Mercedes
AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I'm onboard with a blocked cooling passage. Get your guy to open the block
drain (which hasn't been done at least since I got the car) and blow the
crud out...
-Curt
From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
I never tested with IR thermometer.
I did not block tstat open. The last major thing I did was change that leaking
short hose as I was convinced the problem stemmed from there. I was obviously
wrong.
My Indy modified the tstat making bottom plate smaller. Not sure what his
reasoning was but it
Yup. That shell is prob worth 5-600K as it sits.
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On Jan 27, 2015, at 4:08 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
No point in trying to resurrect a Gullwing that lacks an engine, among many
other flaws.
Bzzzt Wrong! It is a gullwing normal
of a scam.
How did you figure it out?
-Max
On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 12:46 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It's a scam:
http://caristas.blogspot.com/2009/12/discovered-in-cuba-rare-mercedes-bird.html?m=1
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http
Automatic? Why?
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On Jan 28, 2015, at 4:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Because I have a strange urge. I have the urge for about a 77-79 240d
automatic and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because that was my first car.
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