Re: [MBZ] How good is the E320 wagon (looking at a 95)?

How good is the E320 wagon as far as being a reliable and long lived car? How good is the engine, and drivetrain? Are there known issues with this car? Anyone with experience with this car? Thanks... Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

[MBZ] OT: Question about off topic questions....

I'm sorry that my post was anoying but, I was asking a sincere question, I did not know any other means to get it answered... all I was asking for was a response other than, you message got through, which obviously I could see from my own email. I have seen many many anoying posts here, mine

[MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant (Zoltan Finks

In Washington State tailgating is a gross misdemenor (Road Rage Law) which can get you jail time, so is a number of other agressive driving tactics... There have been recent deaths from tailgating and running people off the road and deaths from such... also included in the Road Rage Law is

[MBZ] OT: Why do almost all of my posts to mercedes@okiebenz.com keep getting returned as failure to del

I am basically unable to post on this site... Rick ___ 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:

[MBZ] Again, I ask, why are the majority of my posts bouncing back?

I have never, and have no problem in all the other forums, sites ect. this is the only place my posts bounce back... what do I need to do to fix that? The only posts that seem to go through are when I ask about why I can't post... every other post I send about Mercedes questions or other

[MBZ] OT: RE: Again, I ask, why are the majority of my posts bouncing back?

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Again, I ask, why are the majority of my posts bouncing back?Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:59:36 -0800 I have never, and have no problem in all the other forums, sites ect. this is the only place my posts bounce back... what do I need to do to fix

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why do almost all of my poststomercedes@okiebenz.com keep getting returned as failure

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: OT: Why do almost all of my poststomercedes@okiebenz.com keep getting returned as failure Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:51:54 -0800From: Wonko the Sane Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Why do almost all of my poststomercedes@okiebenz.com keep

[MBZ] Need to call this Forum Everything BUT Mercedes Forum

I lurk here daily and I find very little posted here of any Mercedes value... Rick ___ 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

[MBZ] Questions about 87 300SDL

I have been trying to get through to this site, but my messages keep coming back as unable to deliver... Anyways, I test drove an 87 300SDL yesterday... I was quite dissappointed at the total lack of throttle response, extreme sluggishness. This car had no power at all, to the point of being

[MBZ] What is the problem with okiebenz?

I have been trying to send mail for 3 days, and all is being sent back ... Rick ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance: was: Coffee is Hot (WALTER WARREN)

What really gets me, is you know that Hilary knows that in no way could the Fed run a National Health Care program... it really pisses me off when they even bring it up... Each time someone talks to me possivie about it, I ask them... well, what did the Feds do to Social Security

[MBZ] Any good Mercedes diesel (603) mechanics in Central Washington (State)?

I have a 1987 300D that died on me last Sept. It has about 300K miles. I am suspecting a broken timing chain, (or primary chain, or flywheel problem). My wife was driving it on the highway, she said it all of a sudden lost power and she could barely hear a clanking or clicking noise, but

[MBZ] Any good Mercedes diesel (603) mechanics in CentralWashington (State)? (RICHARD FIne)

--Forwarded Message Attachment--From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Any good Mercedes diesel (603) mechanics in CentralWashington (State)? (RICHARD FIne)Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 17:41:36 -0800 Hello,As far as checking for the timing chain, I have already previously checked

Re: [MBZ] Delivery Status Notification (Failure)

in CentralWashington (State)? (RICHARD FIne)Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 17:41:36 -0800 Hello,As far as checking for the timing chain, I have already previously checked the cam lobes... they do not move... but, as I stated in my first post, it could also be the Primary chain, flywheel ect. not only the timing

[MBZ] 1987 300D turbo dies on way home...

Hello, Thanks for the previous responses to my post.. My question: As posted earlier, my wife drove my car home, she said it ran out of power and she slowly came to a stop at the side of the freeway. After getting the car towed home, I charged the battery, then tried turning engine over...

[MBZ] 1987 300D turbo dies on way home...

Hello, I'm having a very tough time, my wife had to leave me in a neighboring town (my father is in Hospital dying a slow death, he has Reumatoid arthritis, that when it was brought under control, spread to his lungs, he only has a day or so to live) as she had to get home and work the next

[MBZ] Will 15 x 8, ET49 mercedes rim fit 1987 300D turbo? I have 15 x 6.5, ET 49 rims stock.

Would be nice if these would fit... could use for summer tires. Thanks, Rick From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue May 08 19:57:52 2007 Received: from rwcrmhc15.comcast.net ([216.148.227.155]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) id

[MBZ] Any reputable 300D mechanics in the Yakima, Washington (state) area?

PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Where? OTOH, I am looking for a good rechroming shop anywhere in te USA. On 4/12/07, RICHARD FIne [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would like to find a new mechanic Thanks, Rick

[MBZ] Any reputable 300D mechanics in the Yakima, Washington area?

Would like to find a new mechanic Thanks, Rick From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Apr 12 16:16:58 2007 Received: from odin.envisagenow.com ([12.2.42.104]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) id 1Hc1yj-0001y9-W0 for

[MBZ] [EMAIL PROTECTED]

@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:01:05 - RST 599 On 2/11/07, RICHARD FIne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: testing -- OK Don

[MBZ] Any problem using 6 rims on 1987 300D turbo instead of the stock 6.5?

are they and what is the ET? On 2/8/07, RICHARD FIne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I purchased a set of rims with almost new tires for my 1987 300D. The seller read the numbers back to me over the phone and because he couldn't read the numbers clearly, he told me they were 6.5 instead of the actual

[MBZ] Any problem using 6 rims on 1987 300D turbo.... clarification

, RICHARD FIne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I stated in my origional email The rest of the numbers all match, the only difference is the .5. The numbers on the 87 300D : 6.5JX15H2 ET49 The numbers on the 6 rims that I bought: 6JX15H2 ET49 I assumed the only difference between these rims, since

[MBZ] Injector pump has stight fuel leak from side plate.... dealer going to replace some seals.. anything else I should have him check?

? Richard Fine 1987 300D turbo From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Oct 15 07:57:48 2006 Received: from alnrmhc12.comcast.net ([204.127.225.92]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GZ0sV-0003YT-Mw for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sun, 15 Oct 2006 07:57:47 + Received: from

[MBZ] Forgot how to lower wiper arm on 87 300D turbo.... feeling a little stupid now...

Just changed my wiper blade, and can remember how to lower the arm back onto the windshield... feel kinda stupid now, after I don't know how many wiper blades I have changed and never had a problem before... car is an 87 300D turbo... Any help would keep me from looking even more stupid..

[MBZ] ordered steering gear box, thinking to replace left/center/right tie rod assemblies... anything else?

with this? Thanks... Richard Fine 1987 300D turbo From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Oct 02 17:07:58 2006 Received: from mail3.sea5.speakeasy.net ([69.17.117.5]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtps (TLSv1:AES256-SHA:256) (Exim 4.52) id 1GURGo-00085Q-SD for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Mon, 02 Oct 2006

[MBZ] Will 15 wheels from 1997 C230 fit 1987 300D turbo?

Hello... I found a set of 15 stock wheels from a 1997 C230 (but the guy can't find any info on the inside of the rim) and would like to use these on my 1987 300D turbo. Are they compatable? Thanks, Richard Fine 1987 300D turbo From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Sep 30 17:50:02 2006 Received: from pop

[MBZ] Is Dave Meimann (dm) still around?

I sent him an email... but it bounced back with a fatal error that said that his address was not valid... has been about 2 years since I emailed him last about the altinator swap he did In his 300D. Thanks... Richard Fine 1987 300D turbo From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Sep 23 23:52:42 2006

[MBZ] Leaking steering gear box, install seal kit, or replace?

Hello, I have a 1987 300D turbo with around 300,000 miles I just started losing fluid in my power steering and traced it to the steering gear box. I priced them online, and will cost around $450.00 to $500.00 to replace. I also see that I can purchase a seal kit for around $35.00. Has anyone

[MBZ] Are wheels from a 1987 190D turbo the same as for a 1987 300D turbo?

Hello, I posted this yesterday, but didn't get a clear answer, maybe someone can see today and answer. I found a person that would like to sell the wheels from his 1987 190D turbo. I would like to mount these on my 1987 300D turbo. Are they compatable? Thanks, Richard From [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] Would like to use smaller fan belt and bybass AC pulley. What size do I need? For 1987 300D turbo

I would like to bypass my AC compressor and use a smaller fanbelt that will not attach to the AC compressor pulley. My system does not work, and would rather get the somewhat improved mileage. Thanks, Richard From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Jun 27 06:17:44 2006 Received: from mxa.windwireless.net

[MBZ] Anyone install a towing hitch on their 124 chassis? Need some guidance on how?

I have a 1987 300D turbo that I want to install a towing hitch to pull my boat trailer (light 14' inflatable w/30 HP outboard). I am planning to use my car for day fishing trips, and only use my truck for overnight/ extended trips as it only gets around 10 miles per gallon. I first looked

[MBZ] Anyone still have the link to the water welder/water hybrid car article posted the other day?

Thanks... Richard From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue May 23 16:04:55 2006 Received: from rwcrmhc14.comcast.net ([216.148.227.154]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FiZNP-0007N2-0l for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 23 May 2006 16:04:55 + Received: from [192.168.1.2]

[MBZ] How to view condensed format of the posts?

, Richard Fine 1987 300D turbo From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri May 19 05:47:05 2006 Received: from py-out-1112.google.com ([64.233.166.183]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FgxpJ-gB-71 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 19 May 2006 05:47:05 + Received: by py-out-1112

[MBZ] 1987 300D turbo timing chain replacement questions....

and fuel pump. Is there any valve work that I should also consider while doing this? I have all the shop manuals for the car. Anyone know of other good shops in the Yakima, Washington area that I could trust working on my 300D? Your help would be greatly appreciated, Richard Fine 1987 300D

[MBZ] 87 300D turbo, 300k miles, having timing chain replaced, what else should I have done at same time?

the injection pump, injectors serviced? Thanks, Richard Fine 1987 300D