Re: [MBZ] Black '85 300D update

2007-02-12 Thread kevin kraly
(assuming PO was telling the truth about starting and then turning around the car on the driveway)? When I first saw the car 2 months ago, it was pulled in, and last week when I went over to test drive the car, it was backed in. Also, the rad and hoses were slightly warm and pressurized althou

Re: [MBZ] Black '85 300D update

2007-02-12 Thread kevin kraly
Larry, If low compression or no compression on a cylinder or 3 is the situation with this car, wouldn't it be obvious due to the sound of the starter? When it's coming closest to starting, it sounds like it's catching on 3 cylinders out of 5. I do have a compression tester. This may be the

Re: [MBZ] Black '85 300D update

2007-02-13 Thread kevin kraly
a test light will show if there's any voltage going to the GPs. hook up the test light and time how long it stays lit. Where does the test light need to be hooked up to test GP relay function? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Black '85 300D update

2007-02-13 Thread kevin kraly
Thanks, Jim! I want to find out how the GP's and relay are working in the infamous Black '85 300D I'm checking into. If everything's in order and it still won't start, it's probably in much the same state as the $500 1981 300CD that I had. It had tight, VERY TIGHT valves , and the GP's didn't

Re: [MBZ] Would Someone Please Be So Kind

2007-02-13 Thread kevin kraly
superglued the odometer. How does this work? Do you put the superglue on the affected shaft/gear? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Black '85 300D update

2007-02-13 Thread kevin kraly
Thanks, Marshall. I was simply stating the condition of the 300CD when I bought it as a non runner and got it to run by adjusting the tight valves back into spec. I'm hoping that "the black car" will turn out to be a good buy and that the owner has receipts for the work done on the engine rebu

Re: [MBZ] Black '85 300D update

2007-02-14 Thread kevin kraly
rebuilt by someone that did few diesels and considered a diesel as just another engine and Mercedes no different than Chevy or Ford. That may be the case with this car, unfortunately. Fortunately, as you've said before, there are plenty of serviceable MB's out there with original engines that

Re: [MBZ] DaimlerChrysler or Daimler, Chrysler?

2007-02-16 Thread kevin kraly
Toyota has build a reputation for building affordable and reliable transportation, boring as the rest of the Asian cars but the perception of quality is there. A friend of mine drove a 1990 Camry practically since it was new, and why do you think he got rid of it? Well, he simply got tired of i

Re: [MBZ] PT vs HHR actually

2007-02-21 Thread kevin kraly
My parents have an HHR, small, but comfortable. I too would like it to be supersized with some sort of diesel powerplant in it. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

[MBZ] W123 brake pad question

2007-02-21 Thread kevin kraly
I have a brand new set of rear pads that I originally bought for my '77 300D. Are these different than those on the W126 1983 300SD? If so, I guess I'll have to sell them or wait until I end up with another W123. Kevin in HIllsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Ball Joint Replacement

2007-02-22 Thread kevin kraly
Judging by the horror movie sound described in another post, I may have a lower right ball joint that's on its way OUT! It groans when turning the steering wheel, but doesn't seem to make any noises at any other time. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266k miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] NSS removal

2007-02-22 Thread kevin kraly
Is it harder to remove the NSS on a later W123 than the one on a '77 300D? It didn't seem that hard on that car, just two 10mm? bolts and the bolt on the shifter arm that clamps to the rod sticking out of the tranny. The hardest part was getting the arm off without breaking the two ears and/or

Re: [MBZ] NSS removal

2007-02-22 Thread kevin kraly
Pinch bolt has to come out completely, just loosening it won't work. Man, I wish I have known this VITAL piece of info two years ago when I was doing the NSS job for the first and only time! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] NSS removal

2007-02-22 Thread kevin kraly
Is this your 300cD? The 722.3XX tranny must be quite a bit different than the 722.118 in the NA 300D's I've had. kevin in hIllsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266k miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Ball Joint Replacement (John & Kevin)

2007-02-22 Thread kevin kraly
a haunted house door sound. That's exactly the sound it makes, and engine revs don't affect it. The sound is coming from the right side, so I'll check the lower right ball joint when it's up on jacks for the front brake job. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] W123 brake pad question

2007-02-22 Thread kevin kraly
Thanks, Rusty, for the info. I guess it would be like putting 25% used pads in there. Rear pads don't cost too much anyway, so I'll just keep them around for spares or in case I end up with another W123 someday. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

[MBZ] OT looked at a VW Dasher Diesel Wagon today

2007-02-23 Thread kevin kraly
It was just down the street from me, and the guy was asking $750 for it. I figured it was worth a look. It had a pretty good body though it was in need of fresh paint, and the interior was pretty good other than some cracks in the dash. Then, the fun began. First off, it wouldn't start on i

Re: [MBZ] OT looked at a VW Dasher Diesel Wagon today

2007-02-23 Thread kevin kraly
I'm glad that you had such wonderful luck with your Quantum Diesel. The longitudinal engine configuration sure is different than the Rabbits and Caddy PU's, and the guy said that the radiator is actually beside the engine rather than in front of it although I wasn't paying much attention to it

Re: [MBZ] OT looked at a VW Dasher Diesel Wagon today

2007-02-23 Thread kevin kraly
I'm pretty sure that this engine would have to be repaired or replaced. I wonder if an inline 5 cyl NA diesel from an Audi 5000 could be squeezed in? It would decrease mileage a bit though. I could probably find a 1.6L 4 cyl NA diesel for a few hundred bucks (he has several extra engines,

[MBZ] A hilarious ad for a 240D Automatic

2007-02-28 Thread kevin kraly
This is quite funny. read the whole thing and enjoy! Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007-02-27, 10:59AM PST 1978 Mercedes 240D Automatic As many know, early Mercedes diesels came in several flavors. 1. The 300d 5 cylinder automatic, which was really underpowered. 2. The 240D 4 cylinder st

Re: [MBZ] new mascot

2007-03-01 Thread kevin kraly
Bought the wife an english bulldog for her birthday, we are naming it Diesel. Now wait just a darned minute! My black cat Diesel had the name first He's the Diesel who purs like a kitten. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula and black cat Diesel

Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250

2007-03-01 Thread kevin kraly
If that car was anywhere near me, I would have it parked in my driveway by now. It would go nicely with the '83. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] A hilarious ad for a 240D Automatic

2007-03-01 Thread kevin kraly
Nope, nothing I wrote, just found it on another Mercedes Diesel list I'm on. It was a craigslist ad spotted by another lister who, like me, thought it was quite funny. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] new mascot

2007-03-01 Thread kevin kraly
no kidding!! It's the Truth! The name Shadow came to mind, but at the last minute, Diesel won out. Who knows, my next Guide Dog's name may be Mercedes although I have no control over that! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] $250 1985 300SD

2007-03-02 Thread kevin kraly
I'm looking to move into a bigger place with more parking and garage space to house just this sort of cheap benz deal. I have a connection with a painter who happens to be on my dragon boat team, so it would be cheap enough for me to get it painted. Even if it turned out bad in the end and wa

Re: [MBZ] $250 1985 300SD

2007-03-02 Thread kevin kraly
Registration on my Benz is <$30 a year That's about what it is here in Oregon no matter what car/truck you drive. RV's go by the length at $6.00 per foot IIRC. Emissions are only tested in a few areas, unfortunately, one is where I live. There are no vehicle inspections though. I Guarantee

Re: [MBZ] 79 300SD vacuum valve adjustment

2007-03-08 Thread kevin kraly
Thanks, Allan, for passing that along. The tranny in my '83 300SD has the harsh 1st to 2nd shift while the other gear changes are normal. I figured that any adjustment to soften the 1-2 shift would cause flairing in the 2-3 and 3-4 shifts. I guess I'll just leave it alone. Kevin in Hillsbor

[MBZ] 300SD Vacuum Valve

2007-03-09 Thread Kevin Kraly
It's an '83 (sorry the subject still said '79! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266k miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers

2007-03-16 Thread Kevin Kraly
The time had come for me to purchase a new laptop, so off to the store I went. Everything was set up with Vista, so I bought an HP. I couldn't use the lighted multimedia buttons at the top of the keyboard since I couldn't do it by touch alone since touching them set them off and there was no w

Re: [MBZ] my latest haul, a contest

2007-03-18 Thread Kevin Kraly
$250? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] OT: Smart car for US

2007-03-26 Thread Kevin Kraly
There's a local Chevy dealer selling them, and they seem to be selling very well! There were 4 on the lot Thursday, and all but one of them were gone yesterday. I want to go feel one up when I get a chance. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Help with CDs and DVDs - NFC, NPC, NMC -- No Ferrari Content -- No Porsche Content --- No MercedesContent

2007-03-28 Thread Kevin Kraly
Get a few 500GB hard drives, copy the contents of the CDs to them, index them with a desktop search engine I'm thinking of doing this with my CD collection. I have about 1500 CD's that are taking up space. It's easier for me to download the song than to thumb through all of them and find the

Re: [MBZ] way OT: finding a wife

2007-03-28 Thread Kevin Kraly
They say that joining a dragon boat team will get you 22 new friends, but it got me much more than that. I joined Blind Ambition, America's first blind/visually impaired dragon boat team in 2003, and my wife to be was the team captain and one of the team founders. I was just learning to paddle

Re: [MBZ] way OT: finding a wife

2007-03-29 Thread Kevin Kraly
is hugely helpful if you have some sort of go-between. Women need some assurance that you're a good guy, and they instinctively, subconsciously feel you're a good guy when you're in the presence of other women. This was the case with our relationship as well. I am also friends with another one

Re: [MBZ] 500 SEL/SEC

2007-03-30 Thread Kevin Kraly
This 500 SEC is gray market with 5 speed manual. I bet it likes fuel. I'm sure that it's taste in fuel is much refined in that it only likes premium. It should be quite quick with the 5 speed behind that big V8. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] 300sd.com --> 510s

2007-04-03 Thread Kevin Kraly
there is a diesel engine for that car. Drops in pretty nicely my friend was saying. Could it be the 2.4L straight 6 cylinder diesel that was put into the early 80's Maximas? Kevin in hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula

[MBZ] OT VW Rabbit

2007-04-06 Thread Kevin Kraly
Hello fellow MB-ers. I have an opportunity to pick one up for nothing since the owner and his father want it gone from the driveway. I believe it's a '78 which would mean that it's a German-made Rabbit not the US or Mexican models since it has round headlights and the horizontally slotted gril

Re: [MBZ] OT VW Rabbit

2007-04-06 Thread Kevin Kraly
Hi, Harry, and thanks for the info. 67hp is pretty good for a light, little Rabbit. I'll keep everyone posted on how it turns out. Do these 1.7L? engines require periodic valve clearance adjustment? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266K miles, Ursula 1978 Rabbit, FNU,LNU, getting dragged in

Re: [MBZ] OT VW Rabbit

2007-04-06 Thread Kevin Kraly
It's a gasser "Bunny". I know that the 1.6L diesel only makes about 52hp. I was hoping that it was a diesel as I pulled off the fuel cap, but oh well. It's still more than worth the $0.00 price tag, a fun little project. Hopefully, I'll have her hoppin' down the bunny trail in no time, after al

Re: [MBZ] OT Prius and OT VW Rabbit

2007-04-06 Thread Kevin Kraly
tell me again why a 40 mpg prius is supposed to be so great... .. . oh yeah, cause they are so ugly. There was a commercial on the other day claiming that the Prius has a 60mpg rating. From what I've heard, they don't even come close to living u

Re: [MBZ] OT VW Rabbit

2007-04-06 Thread Kevin Kraly
I still pine for a pristine '79 German-built four door. Gas or Diesel? That would be quite a nice one to have in either flavor. When did they switch over from being German built to being built in the USA/Mexico? My memory says 1980 although the Rabbit/Cabriolet convertibles were all built i

Re: [MBZ] another reason to do your own work

2007-04-09 Thread Kevin Kraly
This happened to my dad's 2003 Jetta that he purchased used. It was a dealer trade, so the selling dealer wasn't who serviced it. Unfortunately, I wasn't with him. Enough damage occurred to cause a rod knock which they wouldn't fix. I would have advised him to run it until it seized so that

Re: [MBZ] Fickle Love

2007-04-17 Thread Kevin Kraly
I blew right past her. No matter how pleasant to drive, you can't do that in the Frankenheap! I love the periodic change of steed. The difference is just as pronounced in the SD and the Cummins Diesel. The SD is faster than the old NA 300D/CD's, but that Cummins with it's 325hp and 610Lb/Ft

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Cummins Pickups

2007-04-18 Thread Kevin Kraly
I sure hope they didn't screw it up! (Ala Ford's 6.0) Ford recently came out with a 6.4L powerstroke Diesel with two turbos, one to increase off idle performance and the other to increase mid to high RPM performance. That sounds like too many sensors for me! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD

Re: [MBZ] It seems I am the king of the 2.5 turbo

2007-04-20 Thread Kevin Kraly
I bet you paid just a LITTLE more than $500 for that one, a Euro spec 250D Turbo! Maybe, instead of moving to a larger house across town, I should move to OK and team up with K'leb and get a piece of MB paradise! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Gump worth this?

2007-04-24 Thread Kevin Kraly
Sounds like a $3700 piece of junk to me! However, it can run on biodiesel, and it also uses 1-2qts between oil changes! He should have said that the new own would need to be someone who revives old jumkers rather than someone who likes taking care of an older car. There's a '75 240D for $2500

Re: [MBZ] dilemma and fair price for a 79 300TD

2007-04-24 Thread Kevin Kraly
$1200 for a TD Turbo Diesel wagon in decent running condition? If that was near Portland OR, I would jump on it However, if it really was nere near me, it would be at least 3 times that as there's a 1982 for sale for $3450, white with tan interior. http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don's MC, was: My 300SEL on ebay

2007-04-24 Thread Kevin Kraly
A neighbor of mine had a '79 R100S, his dad had one of the same year full dress (R100RTS), and one of their friends had an R100RS. There was a 1963? or so R60 or R65 that used to pop in from time to time. I got to ride on the back of the R100S, a very smooth bike. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 198

Re: [MBZ] Frenchie diesel?

2007-04-26 Thread Kevin Kraly
I've seen a few 504's go up for sale on craigslist from time to time, and I've thought about purchasing one. Some say that the 504 is ugly, but I prefer to call it slightly different. While growing up, there was a neighbor a few houses down who had 4 504's, 3 being Diesels. He and his wife h

Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-04-30 Thread Kevin Kraly
Tim 1982 300TD You didn't end up selling it! Great move! Either a W123 or W124 300TD Turbo Diesel will be my next Mercedes. W124 300TD's are going for at least 8K and for as much as 11K here in Portland, OR. I've even seen a few W123 'TD's for nearly that much. In top condition, my SD cou

Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-05-01 Thread Kevin Kraly
I could drive out to Portland and fly back with my ill gotten gains. Not so fast hahahahaha! I'm looking for the "RIGHT ONE," very little to no rust, good to excellent interior, strong engine, all in all, a nice, presentable driver. I've got nothin' but time to find it, and the longer I wait

[MBZ] 300TD prices in Portland was Re: DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-05-01 Thread Kevin Kraly
Here's what's out there on Craigslist right now. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/319205766.html An '85 300TDt for $8500 with 170K original miles in excellent condition, http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/318110545.html Here's a 1980 300TD NA with 160K original miles, also for $8500 h

[MBZ] another 300TD wagon with a mislabeled ad

2007-05-01 Thread Kevin Kraly
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/320144659.html This one is a 1982 300TD Station Wagon for $10489, no mention of mileage other than it's a low mileage example. There's the 300TD market as it stands right now. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] another 300TD wagon with a mislabeled ad

2007-05-02 Thread Kevin Kraly
Hi, Luther. SD's don't seem to bring NEARLYYY the money that 300TDt's do, even exceptionally well kept low mileage examples. There's a 1982 with 158K miles on it right now with an asking price of $6K, smooth runner, lots of new parts, everything works, uses no oil, . http://portland.craigsli

Re: [MBZ] 300TD prices in Portland was Re: DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-05-02 Thread Kevin Kraly
I've seen 300tD's with similar mileage to yours for $5K or so. The maintenance records would make quite a difference, and the rust wouldn't be too much of a concern if properly repaired. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] 300TD prices in Portland was Re: DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-05-02 Thread Kevin Kraly
The difference is at least $2K vs. the mid-Atlantic. That's what I've been finding. Wouldn't a rust free left coast car fetch a premium in the mid atlantic too? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] navistar-slaps-with-ford-with-2-billion-lawsuit

2007-05-04 Thread Kevin Kraly
Body-Ford Engine-Cummins/Dodge Tranny-Allison-Chevy If only the "big Three" would pool their resources! I do like the Ford's larger rear seats and rear door opening in the crew cab models compared to the Dodge Quad Cab that I have. The 6.0L and 6.4L ProblemsStroke engines scared me away, and

[MBZ] Rare Mercedes SL model

2007-05-07 Thread Kevin Kraly
While we were walking today in downtown Portlend, my wife spotted a Mercedes. When she told me that it was a 200SL, I figured that she had misread the numbers so I decided to check for myself. Yes indeedee, it was a 200SL! . Was it really possible to get a Euro 107 with a 4 cylinder? I sup

Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff

2007-05-07 Thread Kevin Kraly
Makes me remember how badly I want to find a decent '72 220D to have. You'll have to fight me for it! =-) Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Rare Mercedes SL model

2007-05-07 Thread Kevin Kraly
I'm certain that it was a W107 chassis, not a W113. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Rare Mercedes SL model

2007-05-08 Thread Kevin Kraly
This one was near the waterfront on Montgomery, and it was silver. I'm not sure of the type of tranny, didn't get to climb inside, unfortunately. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267K miles, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] When Gump was hot stuff

2007-05-08 Thread Kevin Kraly
My first MB was of the model year 1978, a 300D. I've always wanted some sort of car from the year of my birth, so since I'm into MB diesels, it should be a 1972 220D. It could either be a 1972 or 1973 model as long as it was "born" in 1972. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Chicken Wagon exonerated, wife lays egg

2007-05-10 Thread Kevin Kraly
So your DIESEL Mercedes now has a GAS problem, eh? :-) At least it wasn't something horrible. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267k miles, Ursula, still kickin'

Re: [MBZ] R350 CDI

2007-05-10 Thread Kevin Kraly
Man! If I put the amount of his car payment into my SD every month, it would be A1! Of course, it would be quite nice to ride around in an R320CDI. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] new Diesel choices

2007-05-10 Thread Kevin Kraly
now a $20K long caravan with a bluetec would get my attention! I would be there to buy the one next in line! A diesel minivan would be quite nice. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car

2007-05-10 Thread Kevin Kraly
What's a guy to do who wants to drive Mercedes, but wants something a little more modern? Pony up and buy an E320CDI/Bluetech :-). You like the W126's, so maybe, the perfect Mercedes would be a 300SDL? it SHOULD only be a 1-2K difference. Right now, there's one on the local Craigslist for $

[MBZ] Here's my car!

2008-10-20 Thread Kevin Kraly
It's come up at last! A 1972 220D 4spd with factory air? I can't believe it! http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/885702948.html If only I had a buyer for my '83 300SD! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula for sale ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] the quantum has left okie acres

2008-11-02 Thread Kevin Kraly
but I have CADD, CADD? Could that be: Car attention defisit Disorder? Concerningly addictive Diesel Disease? Car amusement dieselhead disorder? I've got something similar going on with my RC trucks! I don't end up with very many that can be flipped without needing repairs first, but I do alway

Re: [MBZ] W126 Instrument Panel pulling.

2008-11-08 Thread Kevin Kraly
I haven't looked at my W126, but I assumed that it was similar to the W123. I could remove the lower dash panel, reach up from the bottom and push the cluster out with my fingers. I'm going to need to troubleshoot and repair the dash lights. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] I just returned from a car deal gone sour

2008-11-09 Thread Kevin Kraly
What model is it? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:/

Re: [MBZ] OT: Crown Vic/Grand Marquis

2008-11-12 Thread Kevin Kraly
The 126 market seems to be in the toilet. $2000 looks to buy a pretty nice car. Totally true! My 1983 300SD isn't worth too much more than the $1300 I paid for it even though it now has a new lower right ball joint, all new brakes, new exhaust header, and way better front seats. I would have

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-21 Thread Kevin Kraly
I thought that the Previa engine was near the middle of the car. The old 80's Toyota vanwagon had the engine under the front passenger area, and the only way to add water or oil was by lifting up the floor along with the seat. Look out when the little plastic "hood" support lets go! I made su

Re: [MBZ] Well, now, it's official ...

2008-11-21 Thread Kevin Kraly
Yes, Craig. This is the biggest spread between gas and diesel I've seen since I've owned diesels. I think that the Dodge CTD pickup truck will be sitting idle in exchange for my parents' '05 Chrysler T&C minivan which sits most of the time. .It's less expensive to drive our 15 mpg Big Red Va

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Kevin Kraly
Buying high and selling low has been my problem, and it ain't gonna get no better with the 300SD. Since all of our drivers have their own cars, Ursula just sits around and gets dirty. With bad AC, door lock issues, leaky trunk and the hier price of Deezel, I certainly won't be making a profit.

Re: [MBZ] Only runs in reverse??

2008-11-23 Thread Kevin Kraly
Do these have the B2 piston problem? If so, it could be at the point where 1st gear won't even catch. In this situation, could you roll/push the car up to 2nd gear engagement speed and take off? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Kevin Kraly
That's right. Every Benz I've owned has had its way of being fun and pleasurable. My RC cars and trucks come and go, but the same is true with those. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Car Trading

2008-11-25 Thread Kevin Kraly
Since I got started with Mercedes Diesels, I've owned quite a number of them as well as a few other vehicles. First was a '78 300D bought September 14, 2002 sold October 13, 2003. Second was another '78 300D bought April 25, 2003 and sold September 28, 2003. Third was a '77 300D bought Septem

Re: [MBZ] Faucets

2008-11-26 Thread Kevin Kraly
Actually I believe it's called a "basin wrench" if my memory serves me correctly. It works pretty well on 61x primer pumps too. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Car Trading

2008-11-26 Thread Kevin Kraly
I don't feel so bad now about the upside down situation with that stupid Sprinter. It happens to the best of us, and we move on. It will take many good deals to break even some day! The thing that matters most is that you enjoy what you drive or what you are riding in! Kevin in Hillsboro, O

Re: [MBZ] Bought a truck...

2008-11-29 Thread Kevin Kraly
Congratulations on being able to purchase something with less than 200K miles on it! Hopefully, you'll get at least as much service out of this Ranger as you got out of the Dakota. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Car buying Calculus was Re: OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread Kevin Kraly
I only have whatever money I got from the previous car. If you can keep that going, you're lucky! I've been doing that with my RC fixers lately. Hopefully, I can keep things going for quite a while and basically have a self-sustaining hobby. It would take way more luck to do it with Mercede

Re: [MBZ] the Worst Car ever made?

2008-12-03 Thread Kevin Kraly
Chevy Corvair I enjoyed the '62 Monza Convertible and the '64 Greenbrier van that we had for cruisin' around town. They definitely had their quirks as old cars do, but it was easy to tinker on them. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___

Re: [MBZ] Diesel brick

2008-12-09 Thread Kevin Kraly
I want the black lab. I agree that it's the right dog in the wrong car! My black Lab would prefer a 300TDt of any variety. He would tuck nicely into the back, 3rd seat or not. Kevin and black Lab Guide Dog Joel Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

2008-12-13 Thread Kevin Kraly
do you think that will help the big crack in the valve cover? That's why they invented DUCT TAPE! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140 and fix it with duct tape, now 4sale for 5K and do the subframe bushes need attention

2008-12-13 Thread Kevin Kraly
On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me, some bandages I needed after I tried to feel what I was welding! Hurts, donit? Shoulda used that blasted duct tape! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto?

2008-12-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
We've had many pinto wagons in the family, and also, we had a couple Murcury Bobcat hatchbacks. They included a brown '72 Wagon with the automatic, 100% dependable but SLOW, a blue '74 wagon, parts donor for the '72, orange '78 with primered orange front end since it had been wrecke

Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto?

2008-12-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
Was this the one with the totally glass hatch with the handle bolted to the window to lift it? Our '72 Wagon had the 2.0 SOHC engine in it also, but all of the others had the newer 2.3L SOHC. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] How about a classic Ford Pinto?

2008-12-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
I really wanted one of the panel wagons but could never find one in decent shape. Ah, one of the cruising wagons with the porthole on each side? That would be a find indeed! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com F

Re: [MBZ] rant about tires

2008-12-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
Sounds like re-tirement time to me. My bike couldn't survive anymore since it was two tired! My poor unicycle can't stand on his own at all!! :(:)D Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] rant about tires

2008-12-15 Thread Kevin Kraly
Thanks for the comments, Craig! I guess I'll re-tire my comic relief for now. Kevin in now frozen Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Tire shelf life

2008-12-15 Thread Kevin Kraly
I missed that one the first time around. I wonder how old the tires on my 300SD REALLY are? They were sold to the PO in 2004. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] Fuel economy report

2008-01-08 Thread Kevin Kraly
Driving hundreds of miles without a cold start sure helps the mileage. That's how my '78 300cd was able to get 28MPG on the highway coming back to Oregon from Southern Kalifornia. It never got mileage that good ever again. That was before I learned how to adjust valves, and I didn't own it long

Re: [MBZ] Tata Nano

2008-01-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
Residual fear of the Corvair?) I wish that Chevy would come out with a modern version of the corvair, especially the Lakewood Station Wagon and the greenbrier Van. The '62 Corvair Monza convertible that I had was pretty cool too. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 266Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] 603 really smoky after sitting a while

2008-01-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
My guess is that fuel bleeds off over time through the injectors into the cylinders. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

[MBZ] Citroen Diesel, yes, a Citroen Diesel!

2008-01-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
I just spotted a 1981 Citroen CX Pallas diesel on CL. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/535960324.html It seems like quite a cool car if you could find the parts to keep it running. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okieb

[MBZ] Corvairs Was Re: Tata Nano

2008-01-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
Try as I might, I could not make it "Dangerous at any Speed"!! My dad threw that '62 Monza convertible quite hard into the corners as fast as it would go with not even a loss of traction. The car felt like it was on rails. It was a well-used 102HP with the powerglide 2spd auto. One time,

Re: [MBZ] Corvairs Was Re: Tata Nano

2008-01-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
carry a 9/16" wrench so you could put the belt back on if you missed a shift. That happened while we were driving the Greenbrier, but we didn't have a tool kit with us at the time. We were about a mile from home, and made it before things really heated up. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266

Re: [MBZ] 603 really smoky after sitting a while

2008-01-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
Thanks, Manfred. I understand now. Thanks for the clarification. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] Dirt Cheap 1957 Ponton -- $1k

2008-01-13 Thread Kevin Kraly
And another one for $2500. Much better condition http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/535266341.html And this one's a Diesel too! I wish I had $2500 floatin' around! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
you don't have a water pump to fail, hoses to burst, radiators to clog and/or leak, etc. As in the case of the Corvair, KEEP THAT FAN TURNIN'! We drove that car on the hottest of days (well over 100F) with no problem. An old air-cooled 911 would be quite fun too. A friend of mine had a '75, n

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