Re: [MBZ] Why are the FEDS boycotting diesel cars? (used to be)Ford Diesels?

2007-01-12 Thread Tjohn
Garrison Keillor, the guy from "A Prarie Home Companion" on a lot of public radio stations. You can find the commerical on the net if you poke around a bit. On 1/11/07, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Curt mentioned: "Honda has a brilliant diesel marketing campaign in the UK based lar

Re: [MBZ] '87 190D 2.5 Turbo manual

2006-08-28 Thread Tjohn
Neither. Mercedes doesn't mix turbos and manual transmissions. Tjohn 82 300SD 238K On 8/27/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Was this car a U.S. model or grey market car? TIA. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160

Re: [MBZ] Tire changing sucks

2006-08-27 Thread Tjohn
This certainly isn't an option for most, but if you have access to a military auto hobby shop, they invariably have a tire machine. Once I learned how to use it, took about a half hour for all four. I started doing it because my metal valves got thrown out one time too many. Tjohn 82 3

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D Fuse and AC Issues

2006-04-24 Thread Tjohn
want to watch that especially with R134, because I thought that 2.2 pounds was the weight for R12. R134 should be around 25% less... Tjohn 82 300 SD 230K On 4/23/06, Levi Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > And speaking of AC... I've been monkeying with adding R134 to m

Re: [MBZ] W126 Seatbelt

2006-04-23 Thread Tjohn
What really sounds like you need is a new retractor/tensioner. I know I need to replace all of mine. The front belts just dangle uselessly like a wet noodle when released. Tjohn 82 300 SD 230K On 4/23/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I bet new ones are pretty ex

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Lines

2006-03-05 Thread Tjohn
x27;t have any problem unscrewing the lines, but I understand I may have been lucky in this regard. Not a bad time to replace a leaky oil filter housing gasket while youre in there. Tjohn 82 300 SD 230K On 2/27/06, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have no idea how to

Re: [MBZ] O/T G-Mail

2006-03-05 Thread Tjohn
Done. Tjohn 82 300 SD 230K On 3/5/06, Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'd like to try G-Mail. I understand that I need an invite. I have > very few character faults {Aside from being over weight, full of > arthritis, older than dirt, thanks to my memory I

Re: [MBZ] shorts

2006-01-29 Thread Tjohn
This is exactly what happensed to me. The wire was exposed upstream of the antenna motor, and would occasionally ground out. This was in the trunk along the drivers side. Fortunately turned out to be an easy diagnosis and fix. Tjohn 82 300 SD On 1/25/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [MBZ] 603 #17 head on ebay no affiliation

2006-01-11 Thread Tjohn
I'm not so sure. This thing is mis-listed under the "instrument clusters" section and may cut down on the views. I tried to post this auction this morning, but it didn't go thru. It's had about a hundred views today. Tjohn 82 300 SD 225K On 1/10/06, Zeitgeist

[MBZ] Cheap Ebay 603 head

2006-01-10 Thread Tjohn
om/dj2ju> Tjohn 82 300 SD 225K

Re: [MBZ] 250se - info needed

2005-12-30 Thread Tjohn
It's a W108. Beautiful cars, the "last of the handbuilt Mercedes" or so its fans claim. Check the 108 list, and here's a website to get you started.<http://www.geocities.com/mbz109/> Be warned, its one of the Geocities (popup) sites. Tjohn 82 300 SD 225K On 12/3

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this guy has bad feedback

2005-12-30 Thread Tjohn
Yeah, he does. more than 11,000 negatives this year. BUT I will say that at least in the few negs I looked at, he 1. didn't even claim that the items worked (specifically mentioned that they might be DOA and that he didn't check them) and 2. didn't leave retaliatory negs. Tjohn

Re: [MBZ] 126

2005-12-28 Thread Tjohn
suspension knowledge to use. You'll soon see why Kaleb swapped in the 500 engine in his. Tjohn 82 300 SD 220K On 12/28/05, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Anyone have any opinions about the reliability/driveability of the older > 126 380SE. I found an 85 that appears to be VERY nice. > > > > >

[MBZ] Is this an OM 612?

2005-12-28 Thread Tjohn
Is this a Sprinter engine? Seems like a good price if so... I just wish I had the funds to make one work in my 126... I have dreams of increased horsepower and mileage. http://makeashorterlink.com/?P1FB2206C Tjohn 82 300 SD 220K

Re: [MBZ] transmission repair, 300SD

2005-12-07 Thread Tjohn
At one point I know Rusty was advertising rebuilt trannys for around $1500 w/ warranty. I'd definitely call him before Adsit. Tjohn 82 300 SD On 12/6/05, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This is what Jaggi replied to my inquiry: > 1982 Mercedes 300SD, 722303 02

Re: [MBZ] Something fishy at Mercedes

2005-11-29 Thread Tjohn
All the pics you could possibly want are right here.<http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2050607.004> I would seriously consider this sucker if it were to be produced at something approaching a reasonable price. Tjohn 82 300 SD On 11/28/05, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN: Gabriel

2005-11-22 Thread Tjohn
And there was much rejoicing. Tjohn 82 300 SD On 11/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just wanted to let everyone know that Gabriel has become the first > member to be banned from the list. >

Re: [MBZ] New w107 owner

2005-11-20 Thread Tjohn
horsepower or so. Oh, and watch timing chain like a hawk on these babys. For all that, a 107 even in mediocre condition draws constant comments, in a way that my much nicer 126 never has. Tjohn 82 300 SD 77 450 SL (gone) :( On 11/19/05, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We own

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

2005-11-09 Thread Tjohn
Let me second this. I switched tubing when Wilton shared this a couple of years ago. You keep all the benefits of suction removal, and it takes only 2 minutes to evacuate all the oil when its hot. I can't imagine anything easier. Tjohn 82 300 SD 221K On 11/7/05, wilton strickland &l

Re: [MBZ] audi nut

2005-10-04 Thread Tjohn
I remember the guy. I used to subscribe to the 108 list even though I never have owned one because I wanted to buy the know my stuff in case the right along. There was an insanely long thread there about how his 280 4.5 could do 150 mph. I'm pretty sure his name was Shane. Tjohn 82 300 SD

Re: [MBZ] Gmail

2005-08-30 Thread Tjohn
when someone quotes a whole thread, then adds "me too," all you see is their post. It is perfectly suited to email lists, and doesn't have to be configured to work. I too have invites, pls take us up on the offer. Tjohn 82 300SD 218K On 8/29/05, Don & Teresa Merriman &

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-12 Thread Tjohn
e insane amount of CFM of flow at 90 PSI. My lame little 2.7CFM compressor only pulls it to 15" or so. I'm also at sea level for what its worth. Tjohn 82 300 SD On 8/8/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe, > > On a side note, all this discussion about pulling l

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-04 Thread Tjohn
NAPA in Virginia where I am has 12 oz cans for $35 and 30 lb containers for around $840. This thing is driven by your state laws as well, as in some states have restricted the sale of cans even to those with EPA certification. I've found Ebay to be a better (cheaper) source, you just have to be c

Re: [MBZ] For Dave M ....W211 6.3!!

2005-07-14 Thread Tjohn
Used to be the hardcore thrill rides at amusement parks, particularly Disney. You bought a ticket that permitted you onto particular types of rides, and the E's were the roughest and toughest. Tjohn 82 On 7/13/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, 13 Jul 2005

Re: [MBZ] There's one born every minute

2005-06-25 Thread Tjohn
Everyone who owns one of those 123 TDs needs to print out that auction and save it for proof of value in case they need to prove value to the insurance company. That's got to be the high water mark. Tjohn 82 300 SD 2155,xxx On 6/24/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Some m