Re: [MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase on eBay!

someone knowledgeable that I *trust* inspect the car. Local mechanic that inspected it for me was an idiot. Didn't catch badly worn tires or warped rotors. I would have negotiated a couple of other minor issues. And I consider myself lucky! Lee

Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go

him. I am relatively sure he was riding a little higher in the saddle after that. Lee BillR wrote: Amen to the story. One of my most memorable was several years ago when I had a thrice weekly trip from Western Indiana into Indianapolis. After a bad snow/ice storm when the interstate was just

Re: [MBZ] Preventive Maintenance Question

It's *preventive* maintenance. Or is it preventive maintetanance. Inquiring minds wan't tu now. :) Lee

Re: [MBZ] OT: Carfaxes?

bought the car, right? Sounds like you bought two cars in one in July 2002. If the seller (used car dealer, right?) didn't disclose this, you've got a lawsuit to file. Material misrepresentation. I'd park that puppy (unsafe, blah blah) and go see an attorney... Lee

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my W-126 Take 2

Ed Booher wrote: Thought filters had Seek and Destroy orders on all Pimping! Wow, you have thought filters? With seek and destroy capabilities? The Bush administration wants your technology... Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

Re: [MBZ] SUPERCOOL MOG CAMPER

*that* into a nice offroad camper... Always loved those trucks ever since I first saw them racing in the Paris-Dakar rally. Lee

Re: [MBZ] Center A/C Vents

will have maybe a one-in-three chance of getting them successfully positioned and installed on the first try, the rest will go flipping and flying into the recesses of Der Benz, often to be seen no more. Good luck. I hope it is just a leaking vacuum line. Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - The 2

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

or a source-level clerical error. It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback or LEMON. It has no recalls that still require repair. Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms. Lee - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin

[MBZ] Cheap 300 coupe

http://boston.craigslist.org/car/122717599.html That'll buff right out. Lee

Re: [MBZ] Spare 115 relays?

The machine gun turn signal relay generally turns out to be either a bad turn signal bulb or a short in the wiring leading to the bulb(s.) Unlikely, IMO, to be a fault with the relay itself, or a problem with the fuses. Lee redghost wrote: Fresh fuses, and I did the cycle hazard trick

Re: [MBZ] Atom

something that puts a smile on your face? Buy an Atom or a Colnago C40 or a 15 year old Mercedes! :) Lee

Re: [MBZ] Pimped 190E

to English? Lee

Re: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star VIN no.

Brian writes: Thanks to all for the input. I did obtain the VIN of the '82 240D that the engine is currently sitting in. It's: WDBAB23AXCB314258 If anyone would run a CarFax on it, that'd be great. I'd be a bit concerned... Report Heading Graphic

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my W-126 Take 2

...on the Audi lamps, tabs were broken *and* the reflector assembly inside had come adrift. Either they sell crap, or they lie, or they can't pack. Or maybe all three! Lee

Re: [MBZ] This car is like that girl at the party - you know the one

-K_W0QQitemZ4600476390QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This one has been run hard and put away wet. And I mean *hard*! Lee

Re: [MBZ] new years day project

David writes: Lee Levitt wrote: Yep, this is pretty much what I did. The actuator and the control rod are threaded, and it's unclear whether they're simply supposed to be forced together or whether you're supposed to spin one to thread the rod into the actuator. I think

Re: [MBZ] computer question no mb

-- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my W-126 Take 2

about a half dozen times, and I think virtually every time I've gotten screwed one way or another. Sellers lying to me about parts condition, stuff getting damaged in transit, etc. I'm quite reluctant to do that again! Lee '93 300D 2.5 181K

Re: [MBZ] '72 280SE 4.5

My high school girlfriend's father had one of these cars. I have a *lot* of fond memories from that car, some of them involving actual driving. :) Between that and the fact that I learned to drive on a 240D, I guess it was fate that I would own an MB someday... Lee '93 300D 2.5 181K

Re: [MBZ] new years day project

with the other buttons... Not bad for a $20 investment (used part) and an hour of time. Now to get back to the Honey-Do list before she notices... Lee '93 300D 2.5 181K

Re: [MBZ] new years day project

and install my own threaded piece and connector...now where to find a threaded connector of the right size... Thanks! Lee

Re: [MBZ] new years day project

Yep, this is pretty much what I did. The actuator and the control rod are threaded, and it's unclear whether they're simply supposed to be forced together or whether you're supposed to spin one to thread the rod into the actuator. I think this is one of those BTDTs. Anybody? Buehler? Lee

Re: [MBZ] Inspections

In Mass, 4 or all wheel drive cars have a reduced emissions testing level. 2 wheel drive cars are tested for emissions at load on a two wheel dyno. AWD cars care only tested at idle. Lee On 12/31/05, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure if we have any gas cars

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

Hey, when he has a listing for something that doesn't exist, so that people know to contact him directly, Ebay is not making very much on the listing... Lee -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave M. Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 3

Re: [MBZ] Beware this ebay seller if he has a car for sale

). By my rough calculation, he cleared about $40K (minus ebay fees, of course!) /Armchair quarterback Lee On 12/30/05, Rhonald Angelo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow...thanks for the tip. Rhonald 1985 300D Washington, DC Original Message Follows From: Donald Snook

Re: [MBZ] 126

for the 2.5 turbo? Lee '93 300D 2.5 181K

Re: [MBZ] Korean 124s

The Engrish is horrible, esp. with the overuse of silky everywhere, but I can't believe my eyes. Looks like they even licensed the *ugly* wheels. http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/9323/sych600.htm Lee '93 300D 2.5 181K (5 ugly wheels for sale)

Re: [MBZ] 126

for the 2.5 turbo? Lee '93 300D 2.5 181K

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

On Wed Dec 28 20:38:38 PST 2005, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ooooh I like them and in my size too. Although they say driving in high heels is dangerous, I have never had any problems. Hendrik Try ice skates. Now *that's* a challenge! Lee

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

On Wed Dec 28 20:38:38 PST 2005, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ooooh I like them and in my size too. Although they say driving in high heels is dangerous, I have never had any problems. Hendrik Try ice skates. Now *that's* a challenge! Lee

Re: [MBZ] 971K miles NEW LINK SORRY

. But it has to prove itself as a reliable runner. So far so good... Lee '93 300D 2.5 181K '95 A6 quattro avant 150K '96 A6 quattro avant 112K

Re: [MBZ] Need more DOT Blinker Fluid

Andrew suggests: Trade in the spouse? Naw, she's low mileage, handles pretty well and besides, I've got too much into her. :) Lee

Re: [MBZ] Germanic inter-species crossover wheel adaptation?

Casey, Audis have a different curve profile than standard lugbolts. They're more conical. I have not looked at a Mercedes lugbolt to know whether it's like the Audi or not... Lee -Original Message- From: Zeitgeist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 7:22 PM

Re: [MBZ] Germanic inter-species crossover wheel adaptation?

is cast into the wheel. If you want to go to 17 wheels, I have a set of OZ Superleggera wheels available :) Lee On Mon Dec 26 23:41:32 PST 2005, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone successfully adapted wheels from another (preferably German) car make into the MB realm? I'm fantasizing

Re: [MBZ] Another Carfax please

to get ISUZU's contact information. Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms. Looks like it's been in dealer inventory since March of this year... Lee '93 300D 2.5 181K '95 Audi A6 quattro avant 150K '96 Audi A6 quattro avant 112K -Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Germanic inter-species crossover wheel adaptation?

. Maybe that will be a problem... centers. Then mount up some new tires and have them balanced. I have always been the epitome of frugal, but as I grow wiser and older I see where I have been wasting time and money trying to save both. Lee

[MBZ] seat heater repair

the problem is probably in the seat itself. First, is this a reasonable conclusion? Second, what could be wrong (bad heating element in the seat?), and what's the process of repairing? Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K

Re: [MBZ] seat heater repair

Thanks Jim, In the 124 the relays are under the rear seat. With regard to the seat heating elements -- are they separate from the seat covers? How difficult is it to remove the seat cover? Thanks! Lee On Mon Dec 26 07:50:24 PST 2005, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So it sounds like

[MBZ] Need more DOT Blinker Fluid

? Rusty? BTW, is DOT blinker fluid usable in ecode lamps? I'm going to be converting over soon and will have to pick up fluid that's compatible. Is it too late to convert to synthetic? Appreciate any BTDTs. TIA, Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K (right blinker on)

Re: [MBZ] O/T Merry Christmas

And I am happy to live in a land where where we all can celebrate WHATEVER happy holiday we choose, or just enjoy time off work. Tis the season to buy useless crap, and shove our belief systems down each other's throats. Or is it? Lee Peter Arnold wrote: If you insist on being P/C

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

* late model driver in pristine condition, I could have had my choice of a number in the $6-8K range. And I was not looking for a trailer queen. I ended up not buying that car, and in fact not buying *any* car. Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K

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

Ed writes: On 12/23/05, Lee Levitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ended up not buying that car, and in fact not buying *any* car. Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K But ... you own a 93 300D *scratches head* Thought you meant you decided to just buy a bicycle. I decided not to buy any car

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please?

Mileage is a bit suspicious (15K miles in 5 years...) but otherwise clean. I'll send you a PDF of the report separately... Lee -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 3:16 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL Advice

Kaleb writes: Yea, top end will not help the bottom end shortcomings. Are we talking about girls or cars? :) Lee eric peterson wrote: Isn't the 350DSL the one that is noted as a rod bender?? If the head has been reworked or a new head put on will this solve the problems

Re: [MBZ] name this part

Looks a little like the trunk release gizmo. But, ICBW. Lee -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 12:51 PM To: Mercedes mailing list; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] name this part What

Re: [MBZ] Front End Creak

And another...upper strut mounts. Got one groaning right now. Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K On Tue Dec 20 20:16:32 PST 2005, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The other cause of creaks and groan is track rod bushings. Ball joints squeal, creak, or groan while turning, whether the car

Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings !!

Jeff writes: The W210 also has rustng issues whereas the W124 was much better. If you can find an 95 W124 with the 2.5 turbo-diesel you can save a bomb! Nice car! I thought that '93 was the last year with the 2.5 td, and that '94 and '95 only got the 3.0 6 cyl... Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K

Re: [MBZ] Somebody stole a car

have gone for another $500... :) Lee

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

keep breaking... (upper strut mount) Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K '95 A6 quattro avant 150K '96 A6 quattro avant 115K

[MBZ] The Funny Looking Antifreeze

should be used in Der Benz? I am guessing it is not to be found in the average Auto Zone. -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen

Dan writes: I was in Guadalajara Mexico this Summer and there were car washers that were pushing this, they seemed to be having a lot of success getting customers. Surprised people would pay for this, sort of, luxury item. It's a brand extension of the oxygen bar. Lee

Re: [MBZ] Tired of Argueing

Clay writes: I did a google and I could not find it. Please point me in the correct direction, as this would be a great tool for such instances as the one just past. On Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at 05:05 AM, Lee Levitt wrote: Click Clack Tappet Brothers Light Extinguisher

Re: [MBZ] Tired of Argueing

Clay, You should invest in a roll of Click Clack Tappet Brothers Light Extinguisher. Guaranteed to take care of any idiot light... Lee -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of redghost Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 1:18 AM To: Mercedes

[MBZ] replacing thermostat

Does somebody have the procedure for replacing a thermostat on the 2.5L turbodiesel written up? Would you share it with me? My car is running cool and I'm not getting much heat even at full bake. Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K

[MBZ] Trans fluid leak when cold starting

it is started cold. This did not begin to happen until we had the cold days here, and it does not seem to persist once the car is warmed up. Is this common? How to fix? -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: New word for the day

or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: New word for the day

'dub. Lee David Brodbeck wrote: Mike Canfield wrote: And the clatter of evry valve and injector is OH SO LUXURIOUS to my ears...Just depends on how you look at it. I think someone on this list once described it as the sound of serious work getting done. I agree that it's a nice

[MBZ] 300 TD wagon

Near Boston, $3000... http://boston.craigslist.org/car/117046418.html Lee '93 300D 2.5 180K

Re: [MBZ] NE NEW MEXICO

I live in the Original Las Vegas. I have since found out that we have a certified benz mechanic in town. I will seek him out. Whereinthehell is Guadalupita? Lee Dan Weeks wrote: Lee--Which town? I know a pretty good Mercedes mechanic in Guadalupita. Specializes in diesels. Cheap

Re: [MBZ] NE NEW MEXICO

Is that the Guadalupita half-way between Mora and Angelfire? Ijole, what is he doing out there? ita is the applicable suffix. That Guadalupita is smaller than most trailer parks. Lee Dan Weeks wrote: Lee--Which town? I know a pretty good Mercedes mechanic in Guadalupita. Specializes

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

one that survived multiple years in a cab-over with metal springs. Yep, and power mikes are readily available for them. I've run the 510 and 520 for years, been very happy with them. Lee

Re: [MBZ] Scrofulous/Receive

Donald wrote: Lee wrote: Now look up the word recieve. Just google it... You know I have sent thousands (probably tens of thousands of emails) from this account. Unless I purposefully remove my email signature, it is always there and you are the first person to notice that I

[MBZ] Fuel filter misadventures

Just changed out both fuel filters on the 1980 300CD. Cracked open the banjo nut at the top of the filter and primed as directed. Or so I thought. *^([EMAIL PROTECTED] thing will not start now. Air in lines? How to fix? -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

[MBZ] CBs, was Arctic-Q...?

the $.50 on the CB...no more than 5 minutes later I had cash in hand and was through the tolls with the directions to pay it forward. It was a great lesson and I've been paying it forward in one way or another ever since... Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K

Re: [MBZ] One more Carfax request

What a sweet car. I would have paid $10K for it. Someone want to buy my W124? Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tan Qu Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 11:38 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Diesel on the brain making you crazy?

this morning for some additional work (trannie rattle) and rode my bicycle home, about 15 miles. Toasty. Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K '01 Colnago C40 Campy Record, mileage unknown ...and a *bunch* of other bikes

Re: [MBZ] 124 Steel Wheels?

tires on them...and I'm just a stone's throw from you in Boston... Please save me the trouble of putting them on ebay and shipping! Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Peterson Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005

Re: [MBZ] 1992 300SD

Donald writes: I wrote: What a sweet car. I would have paid $10K for it. Someone want to buy my W124? Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K Yes, Lee I do want to buy your car. How does $2K sound. Can you deliver it to Wichita? Sure. Send me $2K today. And tomorrow. And Saturday. And Sunday

Re: [MBZ] 124 Steel Wheels?

Marshall, I stand corrected. They are the stock 15 wheels... Lee -Original Message- From: Marshall Booth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 12:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Steel Wheels? Lee Levitt wrote

[MBZ] Trans shifting hard on 123 when cold

when the beast is warmed up. It shifts whiplash-stiff when the car is cold. How concerned should I be about this? -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com

Re: [MBZ] Trans shifting hard on 123 when cold

Hi, Bob- The Ford dealership in Las Vegas, New Mexico (my new home.) I moved from the Phoenix area back in July. Hope all is well in Phoenix. It was four below zero when I got up this morning. Will have to get used to that sort of thing again. Lee Bob Rentfro wrote: Lee lamented: My

Re: [MBZ] Scrofulous

Very impressive Donald. Now look up the word recieve. Just google it... :) Lee And yes, anal-retentive *does* require a hyphen! grin (Me, not Donald...) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, December 08

Re: [MBZ] wife's 300CD

I live in a small town in rural northeastern New Mexico. My choices are fairly limited. I do not enjoy misdiagnosis. Lee Donald Snook wrote: My wife's 1980 300CD is in the shop Who in town did you take it to, Lee? Did I understand the response? You took your 300CD

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

I think it was 6 am on a Saturday morning, in 1963. Lee On Tue Dec 06 17:57:00 PST 2005, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was, I believe in the early 60', when Sweden changed from L/H to R/H traffic. They did it over night and had minor mishaps. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX

[MBZ] Headlight repair

to the headlamp bucket)? Is JB Weld the right stuff? Comments appreciated. Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K

[MBZ] W124 parts

Rusty :) Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K

Re: [MBZ] Another video, this time with pontoon and /8 aka

, that one group even got sued for printing the DeCSS source code on tee shirts. Lee andrew strasfogel wrote: I rented a movie DVD and wanted to transfer it to videotape for later veiwing but couldn't because DVDs are now copy protected. So much for fair use - they didn't even give me a chance

Re: [MBZ] Another video, this time with pontoon and /8 aka

Yes, many Linux distros do have a DVD player app, normally Xine. They will not, in my experience, play a commercial, copy protected DVD unless one installs DeCSS. Lee Curt Raymond wrote: Not true at all, many Linux distros have a DVD player app built right in. Also not true for .mp3 files

Re: [MBZ] 190D Block heater

found a block heater (and cord) buried on my car. Seems to have the complete winter kit, aside from the mythical aux heater and grille shutters. Heated seats, headlamp wiper/washers, and ASD. The ASD actually works pretty well... Lee '93 300D 2.5 179K

Re: [MBZ] Dallas Charity auction 300CD

Rich writes: Some bits missing: http://www.texascarsforkids.org/details.asp?CarId=8697vType=1 No, no, it says Car Complete: Check Maybe they meant *you should* check. After all, you don't really need a battery...park on a hill and bump start it. Or leave it idling. Lee

[MBZ] Rhythmic noise coming from shift console, 93 300D

, at constant speed or at full throttle. Any thoughts on what it could be? Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K

Re: [MBZ] Bought a 190D, now what?

flat rate box ($7.75 for as much as you can stuff in it). FedEx Ground is pretty cheap. Lee

Re: [MBZ] Rhythmic noise coming from shift console, 93 300D

transmission mounts are causing something to be out of position, as you describe. Otherwise the transmission operates normally...a bit of flaring when its cold, but that's it. Oh, and by the way, I *just* did a transmission fluid and filter replacement. Lee '93 300D 2.5L 179K _ From

[MBZ] Low mileage 300CD

http://boston.craigslist.org/car/112902844.html Lee

Re: [MBZ] Delvac Exists in Canada!

Delvac 1 in Canada! Mobil 1 5W-40 Truck SUV is an identical formula to Delvac 1 except for the boron marker. Marshall Avlube.com sells Delvac 1 by the case (4 gallons) for $98 plus UPS Ground shipping (in the states). Is this a good price? What's the typical price at Wallyworld? Lee

Re: [MBZ] Big brother is coming for your car

and solar energy components. Wonder how they're going to tax my *bicycle*. Or maybe they'll give me a tax credit for buying my next one. Farging idiots. Lee 2001 Colnago C40 (and a bunch of others!)

[MBZ] Nice E300D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-300D-Diesel-Pristene-Fl orida-BENZ-Corp-EXECS-300D-DIESEL-SD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6335QQitemZ4 592273621QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Low mileage, sounds like a well-kept car... Lee '93 300D 2.5l turbodiesel 179K

[MBZ] Boston area biodiesel co-op

up and processing... Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K

Re: [MBZ] OT, music CD's

Kaleb writes: Whats the best and cheapest place online to buy CD's these days? Check ebay and amazon (used CD listings below each new title). Lee

Re: [MBZ] Found a 190D

, according to MapQuest it's about 10% over Curt's limit. Lee http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-BENZ-190D-DIESEL-4-CYL INDER-5-SP EED-MEREDES_W0QQitemZ4592012411QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] OT: Green Fuels Would Damage Environment, Critics

Done. :) Lee On Wed Nov 23 07:03:22 PST 2005, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Might as well establish myself as a full fledged nutter.

[MBZ] owner's manual for my '93 300D

Where's the best place to find an owner's manual for my '93? Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K

Re: [MBZ] Green Fuels Would Damage Environment, Critics Charge

Then of course there's the 4 BILLION gallons of WVO flowing out the back of Taco Bell et al annually. And I won't even mention algae. Lee -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Tara Ludwick Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:08

Re: [MBZ] cheap 2.5 turbo

Curt, Did you see the one in the Want Advertiser (or maybe Craigslist) with a bad motor for $1500? Lee Is this one of the years that includes biodegradable wiring? I'm needing a new car bad before the wife kills me or makes me buy something soulless... If anybody knows of a great

Re: [MBZ] XM radio antenna

to get the wires from the back seat up to the center console... Lee '93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K

Re: [MBZ] Trunk lock actuator on vacation ('93 W124)

David wrote: Lee Levitt wrote: I just realized that my trunk *should* be locking/unlocking with the driver's door. Well, it's not. Other locks operate as expected. What should I be looking at? Disconnected line or broken mechanism? Most likely it's a bad or disconnected

[MBZ] And another electrical question...blowing brake light bulb '93 300D

Grrr... My car keeps blowing the center brake light bulb. Other two brake light bulbs are fine...this one blows the bulb immediately. Any thoughts? The joys of buying a car from someone less fanatical than me. Grrr... TIA, Lee '93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K

Re: [MBZ] 124 Sway Bar Bushings?

Hey, good news. I've got bad sway bar bushings too! I'm going to take this opportunity to upgrade my sway bars to a pair of Sportsline bars... Wonder if they make a Sportsline central locking system (my trunk doesn't lock/unlock with the driver's door...) Lee '93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K

[MBZ] Trunk lock actuator on vacation ('93 W124)

I just realized that my trunk *should* be locking/unlocking with the driver's door. Well, it's not. Other locks operate as expected. What should I be looking at? Disconnected line or broken mechanism? Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

class, etc), there's a nice progressive collapse of the front structure of the car. Lee '93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 178K On Tue Nov 15 16:16:19 PST 2005, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Nov 15, 2005 at 02:32:57PM -0500, Jeff Zedic wrote: Overall, an amazing little car in a crash. I see

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