[MBZ] 2007 E350 no start

Hi everyone, long time no see. A friend has a 2007 E350 wagon M272 with 140k miles that won't fire, it just cranks and cranks. I pulled codes and it shows P0011 cam timing, bank 1 position A (intake); P0271 Powertain, which google says is associated with the first code; and P0521 Oil pressure swit

Re: [MBZ] OT: Clothes Irons

I used to have a cheap Wal Mart iron, and it was a cheap Wal Mart iron and ironing clothes was a hassle. Then Misheil and I got a German-made Rowenta as a wedding gift and it is hard to describe how nice an iron can actually be. We have an earlier version of this model and if it isn't the S-Class

[MBZ] Curley car?

Curley, is this your car? http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-outtake/cc-outtake-1966-heckflosse-reporting-for-duty/ Ton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ht

Re: [MBZ] '06/'07 E3230CDI?

On May 6, 2016 12:01 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > WILTON via Mercedes wrote: >> >> Yep, I much rather have gotten an '06 E320CDI > > > Was '06 the first V6 or the last I6? > For some reason I was thinking the '05 was the last inline 6 diesel. > Or was '06 the last one without the auxi

Re: [MBZ] '06 E320CDI

Not direct comparisons, but for what it's worth my creampuff E320 Bluetec with 77k miles was worth $17k in January per my insurance company and my research validated that. The not-quite-as-nice '09 Bluetec that replaced it I purchased in Texas in January for with 78k for $16,500. State Farm then v

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

On Apr 8, 2016 7:35 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" > > Too bad Ryder no longer rents out 722.6 Sprinters. Four years ago I could get a case (12 qts) of Shell 134 from Ryder Fleet Services for something like $80 delivered. Now they don't stock it. If there was a closeout sale, I totally missed it.

Re: [MBZ] VW

On Mar 28, 2016 9:48 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: > > They are still selling vergassers - and doing many repairs - were they > claim to make their money. They're at least trying to sell gassers. Most of the VW dealers I've visited in the last week seem to be following the Mitsubishi model: a

Re: [MBZ] BLUETEC rumor

My impression is that it is mostly law firms hedging their bets that the scandal will spread, generating plaintiffs lists. I have been seeing a lot of targeted ads about this after shopping for parts but have not found any evidence through legitimate news channels. Tom '09 e320 Bluetec On Feb 25,

Re: [MBZ] Sources for Parts

On Jan 20, 2016 10:39 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > > Bob, > > I like to order from MB Northlake (in NC) for dealer stuff. > > http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/ > FYI on MB Northlake, don't call to order parts. The website prominently displays the phone number and doesn't state that you hav

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

North Riverfront, just north of downtown. Here's the neighborhood where I work: http://builtstlouis.net/northside/northbroadway01.html The wreck was on Hall Street, which is a sort of a Fury Road-meets-depressed Midwestern industry speedway. I live in St Charles, and the River is an effective pr

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

down on the price of the hulk. > > --R > > On 1/13/16 8:59 PM, Tom Savage via Mercedes wrote: > >> Attached are a few pics of the carnage. >> >> Tom >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> &g

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 11:45 AM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > > > I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It's really frustrating and a > disappointment when a great car you own is destroyed. May you navigate > the insurance hurdles successfully. > Thanks, Craig. I'm at least off to a good start on the hurdles

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 7:10 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > > That sounds like a very high price for a severely damaged car. I was under the impression that insurance companies were quite willing to deal if you dug in your heels. > Of course I suppose on the one hand you're telling them what a

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 10:26 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > All the Bluetecs are V6, right? I think so; mine is. > > What's it cost to keep it? > > When my dad totaled mom's Malibu, literally less than a week and 200 miles after > I sent him to Tire Rack for new tires, he gave the adjuster t

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 9:59 AM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" wrote: > > Too bad, glad you survived mostly intact. > > Where is you/the car? St Louis. Be ever vigilant when driving in the ghetto. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 8:37 AM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" > > Glad you are ok, but if you have not already, get checked out by a doc. Some things don't show up until later. > This is good advice. I went to urgent care shortly after and checked out okay. Of course, my neck is so full of osteoarthritis a

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 6:45 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > > Tom, > > Sorry to hear about your loss. The 1998 S420 is still going strong at 281k - maybe I can talk oldest son to make you a deal on it? That is actually half tempting - that car remains the best I've ever owned. > I will warn you

[MBZ] Wrecked E320

So the E320 Bluetec is a probable total after some jerk ran a stop sign on Saturday. I'm a little sore but okay. The adjuster had asked if I'd like to retain the car, and I'm thinking about it since I'd like to replace it with the same model, and especially since two weeks ago I spent over $1000

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

On Nov 9, 2015 5:26 PM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" wrote: > > But it's a hybrid and will save you money and Gaia! You could put an Obama or Bernie sticker on it and be good to go! > Just think of the torque curve with a 114 hp elective motor supplementing a twin turbo gas engine. And you can sign

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

On Sep 25, 2015 5:37 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > PGW is actually now a supplier for Mercedes. Didn't they buy PPG? > I'm not sure but that is interesting. The glass wasn't bad at all but not what I expected, and the hockey player installation (damage dis

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

On Sep 25, 2015 4:33 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > > Tom, > > The windshield is for the 1994 S420, not your former car, so don’t sweat it. > > So do you still have the gullwing windshield? Or was it for a restoration? > The windshield was for a '55 300SL restoration I assisted with. I sa

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

On Sep 25, 2015 9:11 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" > Genuine glass is worth the money and usually not so expensive. I put a > windshield in my 300CD earlier this year and it was surprisingly cheap. > In 2007, I bought a Gullwing windshield from the dealer for $550. No one could believe it.

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

On Sep 25, 2015 9:18 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > > With a cheap Chinee piece of glass. That's the "FUYGO" stuff. My glass people don't recommend it. > > If I want Pilkington it's closer to $300 reusing my molding. This sounds better than the new windshield in your '98. "We only use PPG

Re: [MBZ] 123 LWB sighting

On Aug 26, 2015 6:16 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > how often do you see a LWB on the street? > I think I've posted this before but I saw one in Beijing a while back. https://www.dropbox.com/s/oisj0f90ruopjcz/DSCN4632.JPG?dl=0 At first I assumed it was just an old taxi that somehow sn

Re: [MBZ] hey WILTON

On Jun 13, 2015 8:30 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > > Tommy, > > You need to go to the tent sale. It’s well worth the trip and you can snag some unbelievable deals on A-E shoes. Definitely an item on any A-E wearer’s bucket list. > > And you can meet up with the Doobie Brothers while you

Re: [MBZ] If You're Gonna Go, Go in Style

That's nice but the jaloponist in me wants to go like this: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/qqmy3b3cpl0k4p5/AABybINWvDY9J417aF71tMkka I guess I should ask Curt if he's encountered any Filipino funeral processions/parades yet... Tom On Jun 14, 2015 7:25 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Like thi

Re: [MBZ] hey WILTON

On Jun 12, 2015 6:04 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > I have two pair of 'casual wing tips' that I bought before tax season this year, > the McTavish model in black wax infused cowhide and smoky gray distressed leather. Those are the most comfortable shoes I own. I read on styleforum th

Re: [MBZ] Need front brake rotors for my W123 300TD

Andrew, Another option is to take off my hands the Made in Germany Balo rotors I've had in my basement for the last ten years. P/N 123 421 00 12 (replaces 115 421 14 12) They're yours (or anyone's if you decline) for shipping cost. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] Mercedes/Packard prototype

Here's something interesting I've never heard of: the W122. http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/design-history-packards-request-almost-fulfilled-by-mercedes-benz/ Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] OT fuel economy

On May 29, 2015 1:56 PM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" wrote: > > I would say it is. > The southern part of the trip might be similar but once you get close to Nestor Falls, it will be much better. > You should have about 90 miles of nice scenary before Kenora and another 30 miles or so west of Ken

Re: [MBZ] OT fuel economy

On May 27, 2015 11:45 AM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Last weekend, my son and I went to the lake. > We are in Winnipeg and we go to Sioux Narrows on Lake of the Woods about 45 minutes south of Kenora. > Completely off-topic, but speaking of Lake of the Woods..

Re: [MBZ] 109

On May 27, 2015 10:31 AM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > > No, I meant what I said. The original 109 had the M189, which is a modified 300SL engine first used in the Adenour outside the 300SL, so the original 109 300SEL was a 4 door version of the 300SL. With the M130, it had no ties to th

Re: [MBZ] OT: Allen Edmunds

> What the hell is Allen Edmonds? Really high quality American-made shoes. Nicer than whatever you're wearing right now. > > > > ‎AMEX has an offer, spend $200 at AE and get a $50 one time credit on your card. Seems like a good deal. I know you have a penurious cant - have you been to shoebank.c

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

On May 12, 2015 9:56 AM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" wrote: > > http://jalopnik.com/50-000-will-buy-you-a-toyota-prius-that-sleeps-four-1703773020 > I like that a lot, though it probably makes more sense in Japan. Would the reaction be better to a Toppola? http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toppola

Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

On May 8, 2015 11:14 PM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" > > Those or primewell, a cheep badyear brand are all that seem to be available locally. > Primewell is Firestone's private label brand made by GITI in China and Indonesia. They are supposedly about as good as it gets in the cheap tire realm. T

Re: [MBZ] This is the car for poos

On Apr 25, 2015 7:16 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > Most of them are probably pretty rare on a S320, except for ASR and heated > seats. It would be something to see a S320 with Burl Walnut, rear sunshade, > power rear seats, rear climate control, and SLS, wouldn't it? My S420 had burl

Re: [MBZ] W140 wiper refills

On Apr 18, 2015 12:22 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > > I know I can get refills at the dealer (140824032701 and 140824012701), but is there anything under $10 a side that does the job as well? > I couldn't find anything circa 2007 and used dealer inserts. There was mention on the Ritter list about som

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Approved 229.51 Oil?

On Apr 16, 2015 9:56 PM, "Greg Fiorentino" wrote: > > Anybody ever tried this: > I'd feel good about running any oil with "MB-Approval." I'm using Liqui Moly in the Volvo (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005H28X46/) and used the 5W-40 in Dan's 140. Good stuff. Tom ___

Re: [MBZ] Lesjofor Springs

On Apr 6, 2015 11:58 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > > Anyone know anything about these guys? > > I ask because they sell a lot of springs, and are less expensive than MB by a bit. > > I need to put a new set of rear springs on the S500 (W140) coupe, and I was considering them as a supplier. FWIW, I pu

Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

On Apr 4, 2015 5:58 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > > > General Practitioner's car? > Open wide and say AA... > Paint and coatings formulator's car. Alas, there is no good story behind the plate - I was playing with the state's vanity plate app when renewing registration. Not surprisingly, everyth

Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

> > So how does this work? Do you get to where you can differentiate your > silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys? Painting the roof orange > is probably not going to happen. Park way out in the back of the lot. This has the added bonuses of driving the wife crazy and keeping door din

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes pickup

Mercedes has doubtless been eyeing the profit margins on the loaded-up Detroit clown shoe pickups with envy. Isn't Daimler the largest heavy truck manufacturer in the world? They could make this work. Think of it as a Sierra Denali for the middle east. Tom ___

Re: [MBZ] Car Data

On Mar 9, 2015 8:43 PM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" wrote: > > I looked at that the other day and it wanted some sort of paid subscription. Is that so? > The global version carries a nominal subscription fee, but the version covering US models only is free. It is only available in the US, and a c

Re: [MBZ] Example of Craig's next car

On Mar 9, 2015 8:56 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > > > > Fuel economy is not as good with the V6 due to the more restrictive > > diesel particulate filter. Also it requires hard-to-find 229.52 oil to > > keep the filter happy. > > What are examples of 229.52 oil? Anything made by Mobil? > Here'

Re: [MBZ] Car Data

On Mar 9, 2015 3:51 PM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" wrote: > > You put in your VIN and it will give you the build sheet data, everything on the car. I did that with the ML we just bought, the dealer guys were all mystified, "Where did you get all that?" I found the key to the secret safe and they

Re: [MBZ] Example of Craig's next car

On Mar 9, 2015 11:42 AM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > > 2004 - 06 were the last straight six diesel engines, cars sold in the US after that have V6 engines. > > I'd prefer the straight six, I think that design has proven itself to be very robust. I think the V6 engines are less dependable,

Re: [MBZ] W140 - 1999 S320 Opinions

>> >> Anyone familiar with the inline six? > > > Isn't it the same v6 as my 1999 e320? The M104 lasted in the 140 all the way to the end. Nice engine but the minimum you'd want in such a car. Unless you can find an S280 with a stick like Princess Diana. Tom __

Re: [MBZ] ML

On Feb 16, 2015 1:00 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > We had ice last night with about 6" of snow today. My ML tires are worn out and waiting on new ones to arrive but even at that it gets around great in this stuff. Wow. > Modern all wheel drive systems are

Re: [MBZ] W210 Opinions?

That looks like quite a lot of car for the money. No direct experience but I had a customer who used the same model as a daily driver. He said it was as reliable as any Mercedes and at 150k miles he reported no problems. Apparently the normally aspirated engines are very reliable but brakes are exp

Re: [MBZ] Biking in the Snow

On Jan 31, 2015 7:16 PM, "ernest breakfield via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > you could make them yourself, but studded bicycle tires are available from a variety or manufacturers, including Schwalbe, Continental, Kenda, Nokian, and others. > many of these cost more than the tir

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

On Jan 5, 2015 4:26 PM, "clay via Mercedes" wrote: > > Early engine management and not OBD compliant > Yikes. As a silver lining, I assume this means you have the early, hot rod engine tune? That would explain the 15 mpg. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To s

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

On Jan 3, 2015 6:45 PM, "fmiser via Mercedes" wrote: > > > Is fuel price the only reason you choose to drive a diesel? > > For me it's not. I choose diesel engines for a lot of other > reasons, so now that gasoline is cheap (for a while) I loose one of > the lesser benefits. > Modern diesels hav

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

Yeah but they have those goofy brakes and besides, I couldn't find any that didn't have a zillion miles and spotty service history. The Bluetec only had 36k miles on it, and all records from the dealer. The V6 is more complicated but doesn't seem to be less reliable. Tom On Jan 3, 2015 6:31 PM,

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

On Jan 3, 2015 5:16 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > Yep, now is the time to buy a used diesel or high mpg gasser. > I sure thought I was clever buying the E320 Bluetec last summer when gas was still expensive and diesel was close to parity with premium. I like the car but with a 50 cent p

Re: [MBZ] my off topic word for the day

Btw, have you contacted AE directly about your Globetrotters? Tom On Aug 7, 2014 6:42 PM, "Gary Hurst via Mercedes" wrote: > chromexcel > > -- > > > *reliable vendor of superior parts for mercedes and other european cars* > *www.BuyEUROparts.com * > _

[MBZ] New W211

Well, I've placed a deposit on an '07 E320 Bluetec with a scant 36k miles. Car is in Oklahoma City and I have the logistics worked out to go fetch it, with the exception of talking Kaleb into buying my S420. Hint, hint. Free delivery... Tom ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Jaime! A Poor Widow Needs Help!

On Jul 28, 2014 10:52 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" > > We did use my phone momentarily in Niagara Falls on the return trip, I wasn't sure where the hotel was as it was a different hotel than the outbound ride but the rest of the trip was all with a paper map... > > -Curt > Of course I'd prefer

Re: [MBZ] Jaime! A Poor Widow Needs Help!

Jaime, I need help, too! I have my eye on a low mileage Okie E320 Bluetec, 2007. I have paid zero attention to the goings on of the electronics/Comand/nav systems of the newer cars. Is there anything to be concerned about or is the system solid? What about upgradability? Thanks, Tom It turns ou

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

On May 12, 2014 1:18 PM, "Gary Hurst" wrote: > > which is why i hope they return to keeping it simple and shun all the tech > wizardry for some models. maybe a modern 240D, only at 3 times the power. > > Alas, the 240D genocide continues unabated: http://ranwhenparked.net/2014/05/06/morocco-encou

Re: [MBZ] I think curt or somebody needs this

> > Emission testing is only in and around St. Louis and Kansas City > and last I checked for cars newer than 1969. The rest of the state > has only safety inspections every two years. > As of a few years ago, only the St Louis area and only 1996 and newer vehicles (1997 and up for diesels). It i

Re: [MBZ] Beltless

On Dec 4, 2012 10:07 PM, wrote: > > > ...Other than aircraft and stationary engines I can't think of any. > > Interesting question... > > > It's the coming thing and whether it's going to be limited to high end cars > is the question. Isn't the Prius beltless? I think the alternator is integrate

Re: [MBZ] GL oil

My local dealer uses Mobil(e) 1 0w40 in CDIs, for what it's worth. That 5w40 ESP formula M looks like the way to go. Special order from flaps, I imagine. Tom Future Volvo owner? On Sep 1, 2012 10:51 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > Owners manual does not say. Every other mb manual has the ch

Re: [MBZ] 211 wagons

> Well, if W=sedan W=werksbezeichnen Did anyone ever figure out S? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.o

Re: [MBZ] somebody is on crack

Bob Rentfro wrote: Could this be the crackiest cracker ever? I mean people will say 50mpg with and auto 240D, but has anyone, lately, made such a stupid claim...and then provide a picture to prove they are all jacked up? Well, considering dealer retail is $59.00, we're looking at a CF of 23.8

Re: [MBZ] fuel filter leaking

Allan Streib wrote: Can't seem to find a crush anywhere. Anyone have a part number? The upper ring is 007603 018101 up to engine 952 047570, and 000 997 00 48 as of 952 047571. The lower ring is 003 997 58 48. I found a fiber washer that was just the right diameter, tried that, and it leaks

Re: [MBZ] 190D fan clutch years?

Curt Raymond wrote: Does anybody know if the fan clutch from an '86 or '87 190D will fit an '85? Do you mean, will a 602 fan clutch fit a 601? No, they're completely different. Versions of the 102 use the same style clutch as a 601, but they're different part numbers and may or may not work

Re: [MBZ] 300E question

Craig McCluskey wrote: So what is on the approved list? Service Products Approved Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid[1] Castrol Dexron-III/Mercon ATF F-30341 Castrol Transmax M-22257/22096 Chevron ATF Dexron III F-30108/30159 Citgo Multi-Purpose ATF D-21571 Exxon Superflo ATF Dexron III

Re: [MBZ] 300E question

John Freer wrote: I saved this "rule of thumb" from one of Marshall's posts years ago. As I recall, he stated that AT in a serpentine belt system would create problems when encountering cold temperatures but nothing drastic would happen. This is not universally true. The early serpentine syste

Re: [MBZ] Car For Tom Savage

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: good deal, I appreciate it. If you give the green like, or even it if looks like something that is half way worth driving up there for, tell the old boy you got somebody coming from OK this weekend to get it. If so, maybe we can do dinner or something. Sounds good, e

Re: [MBZ] Car For Tom Savage

Rick Knoble wrote: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/1060205442.html That's a Kaleb car if I ever saw one. Secret Message for Kaleb: I talked to him this afternoon and will look at it tomorrow. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go t

Re: [MBZ] 560

Steve Sparhawk wrote: So, someone mentioned that 560s were rare. have a line on one in a "yard". What is special about them and what are the engine specs. Would the engine & tranny be good to snag if in OK condition?? A US-spec 560SEL is not rare. The Europe-only 560SE is very rare, and th

Re: [MBZ] 350SD and 115 300D and 123 300D/126SEL pkg -- ??s

Mitch Haley wrote: I think the 560 was a US spec engine, and they would be called 500 SE elsewhere. 560SL was only for the US and Australia, but the 126 coupe and LWB sedan got the 5.6 in Europe and elsewhere from 1985-1991 (SE was 1988-1990). The 5.0 was also available elsewhere alongside t

[MBZ] 560SE

E M wrote: Tell me more about these 560 SE's please ?? Were these all Euro spec cars? Not much to tell. They were Europe-only and just a SWB 126 with the 117.968. Body 126.038. They must have been real hot rods with the weight savings over the LWB and spartan Euro amenities, but I don't kn

Re: [MBZ] 350SD and 115 300D and 123 300D/126SEL pkg -- ??s

Rich Thomas wrote: Thanks for that info. I have a large TODO pile too, and wifey is not real tolerant of more additions to the 6 on site. She loves the new 300SD, this 350SD is much much nicer even, I'm wondering if I could tempt her This thing is tempting for a Kleb kind of price. Even

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a LWB 123?

Allan Streib wrote: Manual windows, manual climate controls -- would almost think this is a euro taxi not a "limousine" except for the automatic transmission. But still looks pretty nice. Would definitely be a vehicle that takes its own sweet time, with the slushbox and no turbo. Surprisingly

Re: [MBZ] speed ratings of tires

Tom Hargrave wrote: Kaleb, "Speed rating" is about a lot more then speed. Speed rating also affects how the tires handle. H rated tires have much stiffer sidewalls than S rated tires and since the tires are an active part of a car's suspension, downgrading from H to S rating, particularly the fr

Re: [MBZ] More on manuals for '94 E420

Craig McCluskey wrote: You can buy a paper service manual for a 600 for $59.99, or a paper service manual for a 1946 170 (W136), but you can't buy a CD for a '94 car. Don't feel too bad. You can order a 600 service manual, but all you get is an email saying they aren't available after all.

Re: [MBZ] What do y'all think?

Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/994284095.html I don't care much for the 210, but like these a lot. I drove one back to back with an SL55 last year, and while I didn't exceed the speed limit, the E just felt more like a hooligan's car, while the SL was more subdued

Re: [MBZ] They just about give away 140's these days

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I was going to ask you how you did all that then I remembered you had the later 140, I have the earlier version which I dont think works the same as yours. I think it works pretty much the same, but it looks like the early ones give less information. There's a nice w

Re: [MBZ] They just about give away 140's these days

Rich Thomas wrote: That thing has more buttons on the panel than the space shuttle. I thought the TD's HVAC system was bad -- that thing would be a nightmare. Actually, having spent an hour or so today diagnosing my 140's HVAC, I have to say it is a real delight compared to the Type III in my

Re: [MBZ] Nice mercedes -- Value?

Donald Snook wrote: I just dropped my Cadillac off at my Indy's shop. He also usually has 7-8 cars for sale. He has a 2001 Mercedes E320 in PERFECT shape with only 58,000 miles on it. I offhandedly asked him how much he wanted for it and he said $14,000. I about jumped out of my shoes. Isn'

[MBZ] 117 timing chain stretch

Does anyone know how the timing chain stretch is measured on a an M117? This is on a '91 560SEL and I've never been inside one. Marks on the cam tower like an OM617? I've got to pull the covers as the gaskets are letting oil out all over the manifold and figure that at 150k miles, I oughta

Re: [MBZ] Rear License plate backing

Peter Merle wrote: Here in S .Africa one got a Chrome ( Stainless Steel ? ) backing plate , very much the same as the front one thats on the EPC. I'l try and find out what the part number is. PEter I've never seen a euro 123s with a rear bracket, and the EPC doesn't show one. But, the EPC doe

Re: [MBZ] OT: Socialism

Mitch Haley wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: He always buys two pair at a time? Naw, I'm too cheap. I buy big and keep the laces tight. Nordstrom will sell a pair of shoes in two different sizes. Apparently Mrs. Nordstrom had the same problem. Tom Both feet size 9 ___

Re: [MBZ] The 65-mpg car Ford won't sell in US

Tom Hargrave wrote: Read what you want into it but the article tells me that Ford has no confidence in the USA diesel car market. Know what I do about long term diesel sales in the States, I don’t blame them and you can put 100% of the blame on the diesel car engine that GM launched too early in

Re: [MBZ] HENGST oil filters

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: What does Hengst part number D25 E 153 H go to? M119. http://www.sct-germany.de/Catalogue/Filter_SCT/1915.html This is a great reference page: http://www.sct-germany.de/robots_fil2000926.html Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For ne

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

TE wrote: I'm not saying it was perfect, but its still running somewhere outside of Atlanta with over 260k on it. People that think a 22 year old diesel engine will just crank right up, not smoke, run smooth after sitting in 20 degree weather all night are smoking crack. My S420 started right

Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: only place that was open sunday morning was walmart. They were my last choice, trust me. No they weren't. Call next time... Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] eBay sightings

Alex Chamberlain wrote: On the other end of the spectrum, here's one you probably don't have in your collection: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250341059366 Yikes! Holy frankencar, Batman! And finally, just what you need to reenact the big chase scene in Goldf

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

Mitch Haley wrote: Peter Frederick wrote: If you mean the W124 (I don't think there is an S124!) W= sedan S= wagon C= coupe Anybody remember what the above letters stand for? I don't know about S and C, but W means Werksbezeichnung, or "factory name". The LWB sedan variants and the R Clas

Re: [MBZ] I get the 140

Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop wrote: I am in fenton right now, but dont see it listed unless that walmart I was at was not fenton Might have been Valley Park or Eureka. Where exactly are you staying? There should be a bunch of tire and loob chain stores nearby. Call me in the morning if you hav

Re: [MBZ] diesel wagon ??

E M wrote: I don't know enough about diesels. I know the wagon was available as a diesel in '87-88 if I'm not mistake, but I thought it was all gassers by '93 It's a gray market euro car. Make sure it has a turbo. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new a

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well little Tommy just got done looking at said car for me. Overall nice shape. Said the valve cover is broken right above the chain, cant remember if he said on drivers or passenger side. Said there is a whole there and you can see that the chain is still intact and

Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its ugly as hell Oooh! 618 Mimosa Yellow! That's awesome! Rant: The w123 was available in 63 different colors. I guess they couldn't all be winners, but MBUSA will sell you a new E350 in only ten colors. Four are silver and two are black. Lame. I'll take Mim

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

Craig McCluskey wrote: [I sense the start of a new "oil" thread.] No, I don't think so. Everyone else is saying the same thing. Okay, how about an "ambient temperature vs wind chill" thread instead? First week of December and it still hasn't come up. I guess no one drives 123s anymore.

Re: [MBZ] M119 broken timing chain

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well as a matter of fact said car is up your way, which does not mean you can steal it out from under me. Im fixing to break my buying freeze I think. The guy bought it off a bank, who repoed it when the owner quit paying. I guess they blew it up. It only has 144k o

Re: [MBZ] M119 broken timing chain

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I dont suppose anybody here has ever pulled a head on 5.0 119 engine to repair a broken timing chain have they? No, but having twice the cams and valves of a 117 can't help anything, especially cost. The block is already helicoiled at least. No one I've talked to re

Re: [MBZ] 300SD storage

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder if you have ever seen a car that was "stored" outside under a cover. I recall looking at a TR-3 with a friend that was under a tarp in the seller's backyard. Everything and I mean everything was rusted, rotten or corroded. In other words, it was scrap, despite

Re: [MBZ] Car Trading

R A Bennell wrote: So Snook's car trading has me thinking. How many of you folks really trade often? I don't feel like I've gotten my money's worth until they're just plain worn (or rusted) out. After seven years I got tired of my nearly worn and rusted out 300D at 348k miles. The Passat TD

Re: [MBZ] Only runs in reverse??

Allan Streib wrote: My 300D had the B2 problem. I would have thought by '86 they would be using the redesigned piston but honestly I don't know. Also I've never heard of the B2 issue on anything but the diesels, but again I don't know that means anything. If it is just the B2 that's a reasona

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