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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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http://www.okiebenz.com
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
From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
To: Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com; Mercedes Discussion List
mercedes@okiebenz.com
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
From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
To: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com; Mercedes Discussion List
mercedes@okiebenz.com
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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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To: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com; Mercedes Discussion List
mercedes@okiebenz.com
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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
From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
To: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com; Mercedes Discussion List
mercedes@okiebenz.com
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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
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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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As long as he doesn't show up in a Prius he should be good:)
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On Jan 28, 2015, at 9:21 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Curt you will always be allowed @ chowdahQ even if you showed up in a
fr.g Kia. Besides we need your culinary expertise.
Interesting thought. Not sure how to check for that either. My plan still is to
replace that short hose under tstat housing. I bought it a little while ago
from classic center but haven't gotten around to replacing it.
I'm nevertheless using the car locally;)
-- next part
Mercedes Source is definitely nice to deal with. I bought an injector pop
tester a couple of years ago and the needle in the gauge was broken. I emailed
them and they immediately sent me a new gauge. No questions asked.
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On Jan 22, 2015, at 8:52 PM, fmiser via Mercedes
It's a scam:
http://caristas.blogspot.com/2009/12/discovered-in-cuba-rare-mercedes-bird.html?m=1
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On Jan 27, 2015, at 11:47 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Not to mention it would not have the proper FUSES!
--R
On 1/27/15 11:40 AM,
That's why I have crank windows;)
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On Jan 30, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Have you seen what W123 window switches cost these days?
I do agree with you, however.
The 15 bundts are half the value of the car. I had 15
Yup, I push my 240D to the limit and it is so much fun! I'm not going fast but
it feels like I am.
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On Jan 31, 2015, at 6:43 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Exactly!
On Friday, January 30, 2015, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
The guy is a clown. Does he realize how cold it's been during the past week? He
bought an old generation diesel and therefore should expect difficult or
impossible starts in extreme cold. Where did he get the 200 psi compression
reading?
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On Jan 11, 2015, at 8:33 AM,
Yes, in my opinion, Jaime should politely tell the buyer to pound sand. Knowing
Jaime, and having seen the description and photos, the car was a jewel.
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On Jan 11, 2015, at 9:32 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Exactly. Whenever I have sold a
I got Curt and Dwight's former 240D to start this am in 14 degree temp. I put
it through two 30 sec glow cycles and one 20 sec crank and it fired up.
Compression couldn't be that bad!
It still does it's weird temp fluctuation thing so I can only drive it around
town for now.
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Remind me where the shell is placed. Do I block open the top part of the tstat?
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On Jan 6, 2015, at 7:45 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I'd use the cathey trick to open the thermostat and see how it runs. Until
that is done, it is not much
Yes, I replaced tstat with a new MB unit from the classic center. It made no
difference.
There is a short hose under the tstat housing which leaks. After the car is
driven and comes to normal operating temp, this hose will leak coolant. I'm
theorizing that once the coolant cools and de
I recently started using auto glym. It lasts longer than any wax I've ever
used.
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On Jan 12, 2015, at 6:29 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
G: Dan suggested I use 3M Show Car Wax. I've been waxing/polishing cars since
WW-2 and I've never
I can buy Amsoil at the local NAPA but I choose M1 as it's more affordable.
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On Jan 13, 2015, at 7:52 PM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
The debate concerning Amsoil Vs Mobil 1 will likely continue for a long time.
As far as buying Amsoil - it can
No credit cards at all or just no Amex?
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On Feb 13, 2015, at 5:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Loks like AMEX and Costco are splitting up. No more credit cards at Costco.
Dan
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I will order a new o ring. I didn't have one on hand a d needed to get this car
down for inspection.
On a separate note, it was old this am- like 3 degrees. I went to add some
coolant and noticed a few bubbles of coolant emanating from the tstat housing
cover around where o ring seals. Now the
On Feb 13, 2015, at 9:23 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote:
Dimitri- maybe time to face it- the car is possessed. Actuslly i am
stumped too. At least you are back in MA so you can get it inspected.
On Feb 13, 2015 8:04 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote
I just got the car inspected at my Indy mechanic. He knows these cars like the
back of his hand and noticed that the coolant wasn't circulating thru radiator-
something I've been noticing but couldn't figure out as radiator flows freely
and water pump is good as is tstat. He seems very
Yup and the el cheapo $35 HF auto darkening helmet works better than the $200
brand name one Kari got for me years ago.
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On Feb 14, 2015, at 5:04 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
+1 on an autodarkening helmet. The handheld face shield things
So as you all know, I replaced that bitch of a hose under the thermostat
housing a few days ago. I drove around town for a few days, no leaks from the
new hose, no overheating. There was however a small amount of coolant loss from
the rubber o ring that goes around the tstat and keeps the
It's not bypassed or covered up. Would a plugged up oil cooler cause coolant
temp to rise?
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On Feb 13, 2015, at 6:33 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Or, if the oil cooler might be plugged up?
RB
On 13/02/2015 5:28 PM, Peter Frederick
, dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote:
So as you all know, I replaced that bitch of a hose under the thermostat
housing a few days ago. I drove around town for a few days, no leaks from
the new hose, no overheating. There was however a small amount of coolant
loss from the rubber o ring that goes around
I agree. Never saw the purpose of those stores.
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On Feb 13, 2015, at 10:04 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Please send a link. This is TERRIBLE news.
It was on PBS TV last night. Makes no difference to me. I've never set foot
in one. No
stumped
too. At least you are back in MA so you can get it inspected.
On Feb 13, 2015 8:04 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
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From: dsereta...@yahoo.com
Date: February 13, 2015 at 7:54:25 PM EST
To: Randy
I replaced the short leaky hose under the thermostat housing today as I suspect
it was causing an air bubble possibly leading to the overheating problem.
Wow what an ordeal! It took most of the day to replace that hose!
Time will tell if this solves the problem. In the meantime, the starter
Yes they are truly awful. They are pretty rock solid mechanically though and
have nice interiors.
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On Jan 3, 2015, at 5:36 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Aren't w210 bodies very rust prone? Spring perches etc.? Or is that only
here in the
I have a three ton HF steel jack that started leaking about a year after I
bought it.
I also have a HF 2 ton aluminum racing jack which works perfectly and is easy
to move around. I would strongly recommend that one.
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 6:46 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've never had problems getting parts for a w123. What parts are hard to find?
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 7:29 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
people seem to love to say this; but the long lists of parts we've needed to
replace on our MBZs
Ask Jon. He payed way less than that for a reconditioned unit. It is a 3 ton
Hein Werner but it is way sturdier than any other three ton jack that I have
ever seen.
It is nevertheless a very heavy tool. I still love my 2 ton HF aluminum unit. I
lug it around with one hand and it has a couple
Well that is a bit disconcerting. I will still find a way!
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 7:52 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
most recently, something as critical as a Vacuum Amplifier, and even
something as simple as a Fuel Gauge Sender Unit.
Well, I guess I can't resist either. Here I go: God help you should you get
into an accident with your Cheep or your early nineties camry tin can. I'd much
rather be in a w123 Mercedes.
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 11:26 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Sunday, 04 January 2015, 07:43PM -0500 from dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com:
I've never had problems getting parts for a w123. What parts are hard to find?
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 7:29 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes
mercedes
Interesting. I have a Larin jack like that as well (actually, I have two). They
were bought at BJ's 17 years ago and neither one leaks.
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 9:51 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Curt,
This is the jack I have two of.
Yes and furthermore, Mercedes has a much better parts availability than many
other cars. Finding OE interior parts on many ten year old cars is nearly
impossible. Not so with Mercedes.
Asian cars parts are also quite pricey, more so than quality European car
parts. Honda is one example.
So
, and was exposed to the typical snow, sand and road salt. Other than
some superficial surface rust on the undercarriage, there is no evidence of
rust on any of the body panels that I've seen.
Dan
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On Jan 8, 2015, at 9:35 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
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I think the 1.8 turbo VW Audi engine is phenomenal. I drove a friends old Audi
A4 and it was really, really fast. No need for a six cylinder nowadays.
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On Jan 8, 2015, at 11:57 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
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On 08/01/2015 7:31 AM, Dan Penoff
Mazda a is not a good match for New England winters based on my observation of
significant rust in 4-8 year old cars. Check out rear quarter panel areas. Not
good.
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On Jan 8, 2015, at 9:29 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Now I'm tempted to go
Yup never a Toyota. They avoid initiating recalls like the plague. A very
dishonest company in my opinion. There is no way I would ever support them. And
I'd rather take a bullet in the head over buying a Priapism.
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On Jan 7, 2015, at 9:37 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Yes, these are my thoughts exactly. I'm very suspicious of that hose. I will
call Tom Hanson at CC and order a correct one. I will have to wait for the deep
freeze to go away before I replace it though.
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On Jan 7, 2015, at 3:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The location of the leaking hose under the thermostat housing makes me very
suspicious of what you are describing. This hose is difficult to access which
makes it very likely that it is original to the car. Replacing this hose will
be next on my list.
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On Jan 6, 2015, at
I was going to say that you should perhaps check your temp gauge (thermometer)
but since you feel like crap (coolant boiling over) you probably do have an
overheating situation (fever):)
Get well.
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On Feb 19, 2015, at 8:45 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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