Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting an MB diesel
i have one -- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have 2 ;| At 08:52 AM 4/21/2006, you wrote: I have one. Luther Gulseth wrote: I'm watching for a OM60x SDL to replace my SD with. Oh, if they had a 124 CD.THAT would be a sweet car.guess I'll stay with my 123CD. On Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:31:44 -0500, OK Don wrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 21 15:15:36 2006 Received: from web31903.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.207.83]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FWxLi-0005bS-BG for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:15:36 + Received: (qmail 97886 invoked by uid 60001); 21 Apr 2006 15:14:52 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=MLf1wO9XBQztwz63qQp0pAbIuIOhPrefHwgTWNXpNUIoj7PIZQ17Ii31LJnR69W+qiOQhF/chV6JxA7yJdSB+T5VmN7jdQukAdIg0i1DT2VL5WewQmqsOHq2/MbgX+be8saHNO0VQuM7RAm5SzHuX3Mw6OV9i12L9moAjlsbQUk= ; Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [163.192.21.42] by web31903.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:14:52 PDT Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:14:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Fred Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] 79 450SL Tranny, again X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:15:37 - I have heard about 2-3 flaring, not sure if that's the same as hanging, being fixed by replacing the K1 spring. I will be replacing that on my SD this spring. Got the kit from Rusty for ~$15. May want to check with him if the SL trans. has similar innards. Fred Johnson 1977 240D 1983 300SD --- Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My buddy took his SL to his indy yesterday, who said it needed a new tranny (2-3 shift hanging), I had suggested we do a M1/filter change, indy says it is beyond that (this is the guy who did not tell him the cracked subframe would be replaced by MB, wanted $2k for the job.sigh). $2500 for a new tranny installed. So buddy calls Rusty who has a rebuilt unit for $1600, a few hundred for someone to replace it is the guess. I told him to hold off on that for now. Anyway, tomorrow I am going to do a fluid/filter change for him and see what that does. I checked the downshift switch, the carpet was over it, binding it, and got that rearranged (thanks for that suggestion) but did not fix the shift problem. /*Question? */-- on my diesel I read of the B2 piston and vac problems leading to shift problems. Does the SL have this same setup? If so, could that be the problem? Is there anything else, short of a new tranny, that could cause the 2-3 shift hanging? Something more easily fixed? My buddy has the wherewithal to address the problem with his checkbook, but being the CFB I am I have an issue with him doing that. Plus if I fix it easy and cheap my supply of free lunches at the taqueria and barbecue joint will be just about infinite. And his indy is a jerk too, but that's another battle. --R ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery
Re: [MBZ] Are these cars worth all the effort
when i do my taxes each year, i look at my auto expenses and get a very clear picture of how economical my sdl has been...about $4700 purchase price three or four years ago and easily less than $1000 into it/year for repairs...i cannot get a better ride for the money, and the big sedan is a dream on long trips...works for me, but probably because i found a very clean sdl that was well maintained -- Original message -- From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] I often think about whether or not all the time and effort we put into these cars is worth it. There surely is no money to made by buying and selling them unless the price is ridiculously low at the time of purchase. I don't collect them I do drive them and will never purchase a new car. I have made money disassembling them and selling the parts. For some (myself included) it is a hobby and I at least save money and get my money's worth out of each and every one of them. I have way too many cars right now and will be thinning out the herd by selling off a couple of wagons. Please don't ask for any info at this time as I am not prepared to give details. The reason why I am writing this message is to see what others opinions and experiences are and how you all feel about the time and effort spent working on these cars as well as the time we all spend sharing tips and tricks, sources for parts and information etc. So let's hear it folks. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 21 16:45:07 2006 Received: from mout.perfora.net ([217.160.230.40]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FWykj-7v-5Z for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:45:05 + Received: from [172.19.56.74] (helo=pustefix132.perfora.net) by mrelay.perfora.net (node=mrelayus0) with ESMTP (Nemesis), id 0MKoyl-1FWykQ34KA-0007c5; Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:44:47 -0400 Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-Binford: 6100 (more power) X-Mailer: Webmail X-Originating-From: 31369297 X-Routing: US X-Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Received: from pustefix132.perfora.net by 70.182.105.226 with HTTP id 31369297 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:44:46 EDT Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:44:46 -0400 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Are these cars worth all the effort X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:45:07 - It's a hobby and passion. I've only owned one for 2 years, but I've fallen in love with working on it. Besides, when you DIY, it's MUCH cheaper than payments and way more reliable than 98% of cars on the road. Luther's $0.02 ~ I often think about whether or not all the time and effort we put ~into these cars is worth it. There surely is no money to made by ~buying and selling them unless the price is ridiculously low at the ~time of purchase. I don't collect them I do drive them and will never ~purchase a new car. ~ I have made money disassembling them and selling the parts. For some ~(myself included) it is a hobby and I at least save money and get my ~money's worth out of each and every one of them. ~ I have way too many cars right now and will be thinning out the herd ~by selling off a couple of wagons. Please don't ask for any info at ~this time as I am not prepared to give details. ~ The reason why I am writing this message is to see what others ~opinions and experiences are and how you all feel about the time and ~effort spent working on these cars as well as the time we all spend ~sharing tips and tricks, sources for parts and information etc. So ~let's hear it folks. ~ ~ ~Johnny B. ~I Mac Therefore I am ~ ~___ ~http://www.striplin.net ~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] SDL accelleration from a stop
you, the evil one, will rot in the boneyard for that shameful remark... that SDL is about to transport me and the main squeeze to our new home on the pacific coast of mexico...(think mexico don)...where don and i will develop and sell land in paradise to all you greese monkeys who need lots of space with no zoning laws to encumber your collections...and we will sell your ladies the nice view lots from which they can watch the well muscled (and clean) beachbums...and not bother you... so...be nice, and start saving for your retirement! -- Original message -- From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is the POS SDL and you must sell it to Kaleb for $499 On Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at 01:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: my '86sdl with 225kmiles has a slow start up from standing still...almost as if i push down and then wait for the next chapter... very good accelleration after the rpm's go up, great mileage, and this problem happens mostly after the car is well warmed up... any thoughts? ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Apr 18 02:36:20 2006 Received: from xproxy.gmail.com ([66.249.82.203]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FVg4f-0002sV-Ic for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 18 Apr 2006 02:36:20 + Received: by xproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id s13so454875wxc for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:36:09 -0700 (PDT) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:references; b=ImQ4+C5sl2L6EYVjF37IW1QhdcM64Mo+u55E4689loE9BoarJw01NOquw/9UFX94fy75t7ucMTvHcIN8QYnn8FLJCjAeL03jWX2Iq/nB9jE7cmWMg6eNt6dCAvXYE1v5tTfkxFH9JUnmGqDHI1288jwBEOVyZ6ddLLSgDSZrl7U= Received: by 10.70.59.15 with SMTP id h15mr3022369wxa; Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:36:09 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.70.98.7 with HTTP; Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:36:09 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 22:36:09 -0400 From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] WHAT THE HELL? X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 02:36:21 - this is really ugly. On 4/17/06, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Geez Kaleb, where does one start? I she hope this it not a scam. Some pepole are sick in the head. Hope this guy gets put away for long long time. Rory On 4/17/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-420SEL-must-sell-due-to-fami= ly-crisis_W0QQitemZ4632373274QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery
Re: [MBZ] OH MY!!
i love it...boys at play... -- Original message -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-1968-Mercedes-Benz_W0QQitemZ4630505 259QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 14 02:07:07 2006 Received: from nproxy.gmail.com ([64.233.182.190]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FUDiE-0007B3-J4 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:07:07 + Received: by nproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id c31so1318440nfb for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:07:03 -0700 (PDT) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:references; b=Lz75y+D3zz0ivo73H5G72OPzDXJCtuLSGeGqQ7/LAKtGpETB8lc8PbZAudvne9NN6N3O/YuW8oC4VkpQodzTTPRa77hm1aGkCQlPzla5Oj18MM6N6O6oevMkEbN8Qtd5Wgw3eKoy7NswSfr73hwhX9A35lXhTrnmIuTrQLFd1l4= Received: by 10.49.93.4 with SMTP id v4mr259735nfl; Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:07:03 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.48.242.14 with HTTP; Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:07:03 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:07:03 -0400 From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice 95 S350D X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:07:07 - I'm cheap too, but selectively so. Otherwise, I'd still be driving my 1969 Plymouth Valiant. Sure, it's a little aggravating to replace the plastic headrest gear on my S350, but I really like having a headrest that goes up and down at the touch of a switch. You can buy an entire Plymouth for the cost of a Mercedes blower motor. Of course the Plymouth did not have AC to begin with. My, aren't we an odd bunch? -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 4/13/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have never had an expensive cheap mercedes, if you have parts, can do the work yourself, cheap is the way to go, I am very cheap dave walton wrote: I doubt there are many cars more expensive to own than a 'cheap' Mercedes. Although admittedly, I was only considering cars that work to begin with. That leaves out the British, French, and Yugoslavians. -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 4/13/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought money pit was almost exclusively reserved for old british cars? On 4/13/06, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are fine cars if you like to tinker a lot to keep them going and get in the habit of buying parts on eBay before you need them. If you had to pay retail for every little thing that broke, you would discover the true definition of money-pit. Most of the expense is labor - at least thus far (knock on wood). -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 4/13/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But the 350SDLs are fine after they have a new engine or new rods installed, right? Let's say you're looking at a S-class with the 3.5L diesel engine - if all the cylinders have good compression, then you can just put new connecting rods in and have a very reliable car, right? Costs you $2500, $3000 or so (assuming you don't do it yourself) and you have the last overengineered, non-electronic S-class. Seems like a good way to buy a car. Another 350SDL question - how much is one really worth, WITHOUT a ne= w engine? I'm not talking Kaleb pricing; I'm talking how much would people on this list really pay? Please give two prices - one on a car needing new rods, one on a car needing a new engine. On 4/13/06, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[MBZ] 300SDL ALDA adjustment
thanks for all the info so far...now, is it possible to get to the adjusting screw without removing the unit? a quick look at it last night looked doubtful... From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Apr 13 17:18:42 2006 Received: from wnpgmb02-group-smtpout.mts.net ([142.161.130.102] helo=mx-mtaout01.mts.net) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FU5Ss-00059P-1X for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:18:42 + Received: from wnpgmb02-c600c.mts.net ([172.17.170.22]) by mx-mtaout01.mts.net with ESMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:18:38 -0500 Received: from wnpgmb09dc1-70-218.dynamic.mts.net (HELO one) ([142.161.70.218]) by wnpgmb02-c600c.mts.net with SMTP; 13 Apr 2006 12:18:32 -0500 X-BrightmailFiltered: true X-Brightmail-Tracker: AA== X-IronPort-AV: i=4.04,118,1144040400; d=scan'208; a=66768322:sNHT3084865035 From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:20:14 -0500 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2314.1300 Importance: Normal X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: [MBZ] where do I look for the engine #? X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:18:42 - I know I could haul out a manual or something, but I thought many or most of y'all would know the answer to my question and I like things that are easy. Where, do I look on the engine in my 76 300D for the number on the engine? I plan to order some stuff from Rusty and one of the items wanted the engine number which I did not have at my finger tips. I popped the hood last night but did not see anything obvious on the block. Randy B
Re: [MBZ] attn SDL drivers
28mpg at 78mphx250miles over mtn passes on interstate -- Original message -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] What kind of mileage are you getting with your SDL? Mine is doing about 22, almost all highway, no AC. My temp is running too cold though, need a new thermostat. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Apr 12 02:38:25 2006 Received: from xproxy.gmail.com ([66.249.82.192]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FTVFR-qQ-4e for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 12 Apr 2006 02:38:25 + Received: by xproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id t15so996374wxc for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:38:13 -0700 (PDT) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:references; b=dvjvGZQLsnFNykF1AXAfaY9TmJpohNs13rzxJi+olI0NvFi63oqouFm2UCfHlh2kcYE87fkgcPxi9/M5C6zTDjPFTUf1VZFBFp23jbSw/m7bBjbzbpIocCe+hCGl75YeM2nk0IlkGm4mcdy9PfPdc/ozOZyly5KF8R3YMaxkIvA= Received: by 10.70.126.6 with SMTP id y6mr2512633wxc; Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:38:12 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.70.98.7 with HTTP; Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:38:12 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 22:38:12 -0400 From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] ATF and lighting issues X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 02:38:25 - Marshall, that's the kind of definitive answer I've been looking for. Thanks. On 4/11/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sunil, When I changed my ATF last week I had to put in almost *exactly* 6 qts (maybe a tablespoon more) to fill it properly - and I filled it to the upper third of the dipstick - but not to the very top mark. If it;s showing too full I suspect you need to cycle thru gears (as you did) and then wait = 2 min to check the level. I waited 2 minutes between checking after running thru the gears - whether or not it nade any difference I don;t know - next time I'll check to see but in any case it shouldn;t hurt to wait and let the fluid settle in all the gears. With 5.5 in your AT it should be *very* close to the lower end of the dipstick I believe. I assume you got your leak solved? ;-) You must fill in about 3-4 liters, run the engine to pump fluid into the torque converter (filling in all 6 at once will usually cause the pan to overflow - it can't hold 6 qt - the torque converter MUST hold several qt of the fluid), fill in all but abut a pint of the rest of the fluid and then drive the car for 15-20 minutes before trying to measure/adjust the level. The car must be level to read the ATF level and the engine should be running so the torque converter is being filled (even if it's check valve is leaking - often happens on cars that are 15+ years old). When you're all done, the level should be at the top mark. Next morning after you first start the car (but the fluid is still cool) the fluid will be 10 mm below the lower mark (with a 722.3/.4 transmissions and even lower with earlier transmissions). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired) -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2710.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 167591
Re: [MBZ] Leaky 126
timeout for some help...please! i put a new rubber seal around my sunroof last fall after having the roof section drop at high speeds after a bump...it came ajar the new seal went in tight and doesn't drop...but it seems there is quite a bit of wind noise on the freeway... any way to solve this?...maybe start by taping over the top hatch in order to make sure it isn't the doors...? -- Original message -- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] I should have said, I couldn't FIND a GOOD USED 124 or 126 without sunroof. BTW, it's OK for some of us to like 'em and others to not like 'em. That's why we have different names. One is no more RIGHT than the other. Wilton ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 24 01:57:21 2006 Received: from server344.com ([216.35.197.52]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtps (TLSv1:DES-CBC3-SHA:168) (Exim 4.52) id 1FMbYH-0003IU-8v for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 24 Mar 2006 01:57:21 + Received: (qmail 21286 invoked by uid 504); 24 Mar 2006 01:57:18 - Received: from unknown (HELO ?192.168.1.10?) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by ns1.server344.com with SMTP; 24 Mar 2006 01:57:18 - Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:57:31 -0500 From: John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 (Windows/20050317) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] W126.125 M603.961 I6 300SDL Turbodiesel 1986-87 148HP 3835lbs X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 01:57:21 - Mitch Haley wrote: Is 126 the chassis that you DO NOT want to have to replace the front anti-roll bar? Boy, howdy. 12+ hours, book time. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Leaky 126
jeepers, jim...throw me a bone here... -- Original message -- From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] i put a new rubber seal around my sunroof last fall after having the roof section drop at high speeds after a bump...it came ajar the new seal went in tight and doesn't drop...but it seems there is quite a bit of wind noise on the freeway... The seal doesn't have anything to do with the roof's positioning. You haven't addressed the real problem yet. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 24 05:50:23 2006 Received: from mta13.mail.adelphia.net ([68.168.78.44] helo=mta13.adelphia.net) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FMfBm-0008Fg-3j for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:50:23 + Received: from speedwins ([70.36.124.30]) by mta13.adelphia.net (InterMail vM.6.01.05.02 201-2131-123-102-20050715) with ESMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:50:14 -0500 From: Woodlandtaylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:50:32 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1250 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1506 In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thread-Index: AcZPBXE+XdPILA6AR8KoybQ0ZnEqvgAATGoQ Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay sale X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:50:23 - Craig, Strange one - I cut and pasted that last message but I agree I can see it now. Interesting to see a 124 with 412K miles although engine and trans were said to have 110K on them. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 9:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay sale On Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:01:10 -0800 Woodlandtaylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just went back and looked at it. Ebay posted this message: This listing (#46228400) has been removed or is no longer available. Please make sure you entered the right item number. I believe this auction was not getting a bid to the sellers liking and fake bidding occurred hence the ebay removal result. I just checked it and found that it was still there. Huh? Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.6/288 - Release Date: 3/22/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.6/288 - Release Date: 3/22/2006
Re: [MBZ] oh my
i'm going to remember how well gray tape matches the interior door panel... -- Original message -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] plate under the shifter being out of place? I dont see anything wrong. Curt Raymond wrote: Am I wrong in thinking thats alotta miles for a gasser? Whats up with the HVAC controls? I've never seen that setup before. Of course I have no 126 experience, that is a 126 right? Oh and does the plate under the shifter being out of place scare the crap out of anybody else? -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:35:16 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin Subject: [MBZ] oh my To: Banned List , Mercedes mailing list Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-380-SE-Hooptie-Mobile-The-Beast_W0QQitemZ462 3542347QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Mar 23 03:34:19 2006 Received: from imo-m21.mx.aol.com ([64.12.137.2]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FMGaZ-0006cM-2M for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Thu, 23 Mar 2006 03:34:19 + Received: from [EMAIL PROTECTED] by imo-m21.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v38_r7.3.) id 5.33a.7a71be (3948) for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 22 Mar 2006 22:33:44 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 22:33:44 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Thunderbird - Mac OS X sub 308 X-Spam-Flag: NO X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: [MBZ] Scrap 380SE X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 03:34:19 - ,Oh and does the plate under the shifter being out of place scare the crap out of anybody else? If something as minor as that scares the crap out of you, imagine the MI you'll have when all the important defect come to light. RLE
[MBZ] tranny bumps
my '86 300sdl is running great, especially now that all four tires match...but the tranny acted up the other day and i'm looking for ideas... it ran very well for 200 miles at highway speeds, then when we pulled off, stopped, and tried to start up, it hesitated(rpm's went up) and then thunked into gear... then the next time after 6 hours of highway driving, stopped, and wouldn't go (just rpm's rising) in drive and 3rd...but it would take off in 2nd and then everything worked...so i ck'd the fluid and added about a cup...all things working again, almost while pushing hard on accelerator, everything works smooth and goes up thru the gears...but as i coast in town, sometimes it shifts down with a bit of a bump or thump...and likewise if i add pressure on the accelerator a bit...seems not as smooth as it should be... any ideas? thanx john From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Mar 07 16:48:26 2006 Received: from smtpauth08.mail.atl.earthlink.net ([209.86.89.68]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FGfMI-0004Dv-Fa for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 07 Mar 2006 16:48:26 + DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=dk20050327; d=earthlink.net; b=oj2jBHrpwXC0Dpnb/HGkOXb0iISYe6sWaL+k0NLK0Tg4FK0VPv9yZRv2i9p0Lz2I; h=Received:Mime-Version:In-Reply-To:References:Content-Type:Message-Id:From:Subject:Date:To:X-Mailer:X-ELNK-Trace:X-Originating-IP; Received: from [65.110.128.59] (helo=[192.168.2.74]) by smtpauth08.mail.atl.earthlink.net with asmtp (Exim 4.34) id 1FGfMG-0003s9-Un for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 07 Mar 2006 11:48:25 -0500 Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v746.2) In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 11:48:22 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.746.2) X-ELNK-Trace: b3baf86f04a51c2f0f36c4a2948c83129ef193a6bfc3dd483d652bda23e5d4325c237dae5955f28f900f0771c95f4286350badd9bab72f9c350badd9bab72f9c X-Originating-IP: 65.110.128.59 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 16:48:26 - On Mar 7, 2006, at 11:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The bidders must think this panel is exclusive to the 6.9, which is how it is listed. It sure looks like all the rest of the 116s with ACC. Jim Friesen I see 107, 116, 123 listed before the 6.9. I would not think it is exclusive to the 6.9 by reading the listing Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Tightness
peter, do you also have words to say over the 126? i was a bit distressed twice this last weekend on a great trip from spokane to port townsend, wa where my '86 300sdl was not handling as usual...it felt as if the right front was diving into hard turns...but the left side did well...these turns were at about 80mph on the good freeway off the top of a pass... i have two studded tires on the rear that are different than the frontthe tire pressure is correct, and the steering is tight. perhaps you have generalisations concerning this chasis?? tha nx jjj -- Original message -- From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Roll oversteer means that the rear end will steer into the turn as the body leans over. What this does is limit the speed at which the car will corner as the back end starts to come around. This incidentally unloads the OUTSIDE tire (the one taking most of the load in this case) by reducing the slip angle -- and the tightness of the turn. Since the front end sway bar is pretty heavy, this will also lift the inside rear corner, and can even lift the inside front tire, all with the intended consequence of making the driver slow down! The jacking sensation at the rear is a warning you are approaching the handling limit of the car, with plenty of time. End result is that the W123 won't corner was well as the W115/114 at the same speed, but you won't blow the outside tire off the rim, either -- needless to say, THAT will reduce handling to near zero!. W115/114 chassis cars handle FLAT, very little body roll, quite nice, but I've both been warned about the tire unmount and talked to people it happened to -- lucky, there were no trees when he ran off the road. Roll oversteer is very easy for the driver to feel and to compensate for (lift the accelerator, for instance), and the car remains stable and in control. Benz may have overdone it in the W123, but after all, these are really luxury rides, not sports cars. The W124 does indeed handle better (by the numbers generated), but is somewhat less forgiving. Overdrive it hard enough and the rear end loses traction before the front does, and it goes end for end with nowhere near as much warning as the W123. It also is harder to get back under control when this happens, too -- less margin for error. Peter ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Mar 06 02:07:55 2006 Received: from mxa.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.40]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FG58d-0006M5-8j for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 06 Mar 2006 02:07:55 + Received: from dogear.com (IP-206-63-94-251.progress.wi-fi.windwireless.net [206.63.94.251] (may be forged)) by mxa.windwireless.net (8.12.9/8.12.9) with ESMTP id k2628SFQ026647 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 5 Mar 2006 18:08:28 -0800 Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 18:07:50 -0800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Virus-Scan: smtp-vilter X-SMTP-Vilter-Version: 1.1.0rc2 X-SMTP-Vilter-Backend: Clam AntiVirus Daemon (clamd) X-SMTP-Vilter-Status: clean X-Greylist: Sender IP whitelisted, not delayed by milter-greylist-2.0rc4 (mxa.windwireless.net [199.164.167.40]); Sun, 05 Mar 2006 18:08:29 -0800 (PST) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] *sigh* X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 02:07:55 - first you have to take the door apart. Whomever decided to change how the door goes together should be shot. Anybody go a light tan W201 driver's side door inside? I broke all the clips but 2. Every other door I've ever had off pulled out. The newer the design, the less easy it is to take it apart without breaking it. 124, 126, and 201 doors are hard. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Tightness
so, if it might be broken...what do you think it might be?? -- Original message -- From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: peter, do you also have words to say over the 126? i was a bit distressed twice this last weekend on a great trip from spokane to port townsend, wa where my '86 300sdl was not handling as usual...it felt as if the right front was diving into hard turns...but the left side did well...these turns were at about 80mph on the good freeway off the top of a pass... i have two studded tires on the rear that are different than the frontthe tire pressure is correct, and the steering is tight. perhaps you have generalisations concerning this chasis?? PLEASE do not drive a Mercedes without identical tires on all 4 wheels! Mercedes strongly cautions against it and I have PROVEN to my satisfaction that it's dangerous. I doubt that the tire were YOUR problem. I expect your car is worn/broken. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Mar 06 03:50:52 2006 Received: from pop-sarus.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.72]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FG6kF-0006wI-VO for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 06 Mar 2006 03:50:52 + Received: from dialup-4.224.66.58.dial1.cincinnati1.level3.net ([4.224.66.58] helo=earthlink.net) by pop-sarus.atl.sa.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.36 #10) id 1FG6kE-s5-00 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 05 Mar 2006 22:50:51 -0500 Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 21:45:15 -0600 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tightness X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 03:50:52 - The suspension on the W126 is pretty much identical to that on the W123. Check guide rods (if it groans on speed bumps or clunks going into reverse they are bad), rear sway bar links, front sway bar at the upper control arm, and for loose control arm bushings. I would guess the rear sway bar, but that is only a guess. A bad shock up front will cause it to feel like it's diving -- a bad sway bar will affect both sides, not just one. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Tightness
thanx...how to diagnose a bad shock? -- Original message -- From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] The suspension on the W126 is pretty much identical to that on the W123. Check guide rods (if it groans on speed bumps or clunks going into reverse they are bad), rear sway bar links, front sway bar at the upper control arm, and for loose control arm bushings. I would guess the rear sway bar, but that is only a guess. A bad shock up front will cause it to feel like it's diving -- a bad sway bar will affect both sides, not just one. Peter ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Mar 06 04:00:40 2006 Received: from smtpauth07.mail.atl.earthlink.net ([209.86.89.67]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FG6tj-0007yo-O6 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 06 Mar 2006 04:00:40 + DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=dk20050327; d=earthlink.net; b=nrK8OKtNcYCoiORYDUlAZbyP9nQb2aYKT4xwTiXENh9qIwxk6N0uf7iWwslgaNFa; h=Received:Mime-Version:In-Reply-To:References:Content-Type:Message-Id:From:Subject:Date:To:X-Mailer:X-ELNK-Trace:X-Originating-IP; Received: from [65.110.128.59] (helo=[192.168.2.74]) by smtpauth07.mail.atl.earthlink.net with asmtp (Exim 4.34) id 1FG6tj-0002AF-6P for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 05 Mar 2006 23:00:39 -0500 Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v746.2) In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 23:00:37 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.746.2) X-ELNK-Trace: b3baf86f04a51c2f0f36c4a2948c83129ef193a6bfc3dd48e8d6aec5165598b45d50a7fee55e10852601a10902912494350badd9bab72f9c350badd9bab72f9c X-Originating-IP: 65.110.128.59 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] I have seen it all now X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 04:00:40 - On Mar 5, 2006, at 9:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Had a call from somebody with a car that they wanted to get rid of. Went to look at it. Threw a rod thru the side of the block. They fixed the hole by screwing a piece of sheet metal over the hole sealed with silicone. The guy who has it is just working on it for the owner. Told the guy how much it was worth ($100 max) (116 300SD), said he would pass it along to the owner but the owner thinks the car is worth $500 as it sits(crappy paint, crappy interior, cracked windshield, bad engine but no rust). -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK I need the radiator and maybe the cooler too. Even though it probably has metal in it. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] misuse
the next thing you know, somebody is going to take offence at no caps and the freedom of ... in the punctuative dimension...i think there is a giant failure in basic neticut...yup...neticut maybe we should go back to stationery and stamps!! long live eecummings -- Original message -- From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] RLE typed: Instead of break petals? That's what you do to a flower dipped in liquid N2. Bob Rentfro 77 300D 149K 01 VW Beetle TDi 61K Litchfield PArk, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Mar 01 02:54:24 2006 Received: from [70.184.21.200] (helo=[192.168.1.101]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtpa (Exim 4.52) id 1FEHTs-0001a2-EM for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 01 Mar 2006 02:54:24 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 20:54:28 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.2) Gecko/20040804 Netscape/7.2 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006 X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 02:54:24 - We have both here, in fact, we have a dairy which makes the cheese right there less than 5 minutes away. LT Don wrote: The scientific term for this is The Brat Cheese Factor. On 2/28/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For some reason Jabba can only fit on planes going to wisconsin, not sure why that is. LT Don wrote: Good. Bringing Jabba along with you? On 2/28/06, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am coming. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] TV tuner for Mac
even on my PC's, i need a card with a tuner built in...ATI, etc -- Original message -- From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone have any info on watching TV on a Mac? I know its done but that's all I know. I'd pay if need be but would prefer some free software. I'm hoping that hardware won't be necessary. I did a Google search and as usual was inundated with info. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Feb 26 18:59:54 2006 Received: from pop-canoe.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.66]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FDR7a-0005qo-Fb for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:59:54 + Received: from user-10mt01r.cable.mindspring.com ([65.110.128.59] helo=[192.168.2.74]) by pop-canoe.atl.sa.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.36 #10) id 1FDR7W-0006DO-00 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 26 Feb 2006 13:59:50 -0500 Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v746.2) In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 13:59:49 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.746.2) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] TV tuner for Mac X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:59:54 - On Feb 26, 2006, at 1:45 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: even on my PC's, i need a card with a tuner built in...ATI, etc I'm seeing tuners both with and without hardware. As always way too many choices and opportunities to help lighten my wallet. I'm sure I'll find something that will suffice. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] blowed -up engines
for about five years i used an old orange lawnmower that came with the house i bought...not much too it, but i didn't need much...start it up and mow...do it over, and over, and put it away for the winter about the third year, it began clunking and thunking at low rpm's, but that rascal still cut grass! the deck was rusty and now and then it would make a great thunking sound and occassionally something would fly off...litterally...but it kept running, and mowing i think year four saw the end of the muffler...and when i'd shut it down, i'd move away a bit because something was way out of balance and would shake the thing to a stop as the rpm's fell...and it still cut grass... the last season had become a challange, and a matter of neighborhood pride...it was me and my mower against all the rest of the toros and snappers and their owners...there were wagers concerning longevity, and cold beer was on the line...and the mower kept mowing... but, alas, one day in the middle of the lawn, something near the top of the engine broke and went straight up...'bout the size of a salad plate...a very loud and short kathurk!! sounded, and it was over...done...no mowre... rip -- Original message -- From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had a 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 - my first car. I had 160,000 miles when I got it. It had been my brother's car. I bought it from him for $100. When I bought it, we went to Jiffy Lube and he introduced me to the guys there. See, my brother had been going there every three days to have them add oil. Jiffy lube used to guarantee to keep the fluids filled for 3000 miles. So, he would pull in they all waved and they would top off the oil (usually a quart). Well, in the time that I had it I had to start going every 2 days, then every day. Towards the end of its life, it was going through a quart of oil and a pint of power steering fluid every day. The guys at jiffy lube were always very friendly, I think they thought it was funny. They would smile and laugh. Well, I was 16 and stupid and this was not a powerful car. It had the 260 V8 (totally gutless) and I drove it like an idiot. I decided to take it on a trip to New Orleans. I bought new tires flushed the coolant and even had the Freon topped off (this was when you could buy R12 for a couple of bucks a can. I started on my trip. Sixty-seven miles down the highway, I was trying to climb an extremely steep hill in the Ozark mountains and was really pushing it hard. I downshifted to get more power, it climbed and boom, the upper radiator hose blew up. I got pulled over and a trucker drove past recognized the huge cloud of steam and gave me a ride a few miles down the road to a gas/service station. I bought the new hose and a gallon of coolant and got a gallon of water. I walked back and changed out the house. I drove it on down to the gas station to ask the guy if I had done it right. He came out, looked at me, looked at the car and said Boy, you ain't asked my advice, but if I was you, I would drive back home and park the son of a bitch. Well, I took his advice. I drove back home, stopping every 10 minutes because it was overheating. I had blown a head gasket I learned later. Anyway, I knew this car was done. About 15 minutes from home still on the highway, I was pushing it pretty hard, knowing that this car was headed for the junkyard. As I am climbing a hill (I can hear it knocking), I hear one last knock and then a loud bang and a cloud of black oil hits the windshield and the engine was toast. I ended up towing it with my church van and a rope straight to my Uncles car lot. He gave $200 took off the trailer hitch and the brand new tires and had the old car towed off for scrap. This is only half the story for the this car. It was the most interesting car, I have ever had. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Feb 07 15:07:41 2006 Received: from xproxy.gmail.com ([66.249.82.198]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1F6URR-00041D-9o for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:07:41 + Received: by xproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id s11so1252426wxc for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tue, 07 Feb 2006 07:07:40 -0800 (PST) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:references; b=FNezcIkZUi0buagFtI3MrPd9cA1r4Uh80co79TxDay8wDU9gxMswxTHMKqO9c9fokY1dytw/XrV4o+2il5iMcHNScjfPPCK+oB6RQr/r/OQR4FQ/eMgNNquyog+uaN/QCsTmxhRYvUEh24XlyoXbr2IUsqtCnmQrcuyR1o9ZPto=
Re: [MBZ] MB Manuals ON LINE (Tom Scordato)
when i go to the individual topics for the 603 engine, nothing opens...what's up with that? -- Original message -- From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] Constantine asked about manuals http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/Library.html Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Constantine N. Polites To: Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:11 AM Subject: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE (Tom Scordato) Tom: You mentioned that the MB tech manuals are on line. Are you refering to the mb service which charges for access? Constantine ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Feb 01 18:16:58 2006 Received: from pop-borzoi.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.70]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1F4MXK-0003pM-Gd for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:16:58 + Received: from user-10mt01r.cable.mindspring.com ([65.110.128.59] helo=earthlink.net) by pop-borzoi.atl.sa.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.36 #10) id 1F4MXG-0003Jv-00 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:16:56 -0500 Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 13:16:53 -0500 Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:16:58 - On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 10:41 AM, LT Don wrote: What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. Doesn't you brother-in-law have one you can use once or twice a year? If you have patience (and no ABS) the gravity method is free. In theory it is a pressure bleeder. Just works at a real low pressure. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Don't really know what to call this post
maybe called 'fresh spin for tired eyes'... -- Original message -- From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cars, girls, guns (and beer I hope) -- is this a great country or what? --R Hendrik Riessen wrote: Someone over on the mog list posted this, file it away under only in America along with your Girls with guns stuff. http://www.carstuckgirls.com/home.htm Don't really want to sign this post but I guess you can guess who it is ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jan 18 16:04:41 2006 Received: from mxa.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.40]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EzFnZ-000465-OH for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:04:41 + Received: from dogear.com (IP-206-63-94-251.progress.wi-fi.windwireless.net [206.63.94.251] (may be forged)) by mxa.windwireless.net (8.12.9/8.12.9) with ESMTP id k0IG4wSB028894 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:04:58 -0800 Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:04:35 -0800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v552) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.552) X-Virus-Scan: smtp-vilter X-SMTP-Vilter-Version: 1.1.0rc2 X-SMTP-Vilter-Backend: Clam AntiVirus Daemon (clamd) X-SMTP-Vilter-Status: clean X-Greylist: Sender IP whitelisted, not delayed by milter-greylist-2.0rc4 (mxa.windwireless.net [199.164.167.40]); Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:04:58 -0800 (PST) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:04:41 - Performance sells the HELLA Euro Halogene headlamps (7 sealed beam) for $53.95 EA. I bought a set of these for the Chicken Wagon. (Though I've yet to actually put them in.) This is the approach I took with the 450 SL. You get the improved lighting pattern and the ability to do the relay/laser thing, but the cosmetics remain unchanged. It's usually much cheaper than the Euro light assemblies, and in the case of the 107/116 (and the 123 if you're willing to do away with the fog lights) _better_ in that you retain the four-bulb configuration. Mmmm, high beam lasers! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] OT: Buying a car in WA
good morning...just spoke with the state patrol office and was told: 1.if the car has a current tag, nothing more needed unless purchased as a wreck 2. insurance is technically required, but it depends on the trooper who stops you if this is inforced on the drive home (bill of sale and proximity to the story being told very important) -- Original message -- From: Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Even if the plates stay with the car, best to take care of temp registration for your own protection, if the PO has a stack of parking tickets or worse on that tag, you'll be taking an unscheduled vacation. -Robert David Brodbeck wrote: Zeitgeist wrote: Tell us where the car is currently. If the car is purchased here in WA, unless they're vanity plates, they'll stay with the car. Other states may pull them, but not typically here in WA. It's currently in WA. Michigan, where I used to live, required the seller to pull the plates and keep them, hence my confusion I suppose. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jan 15 18:50:55 2006 Received: from xproxy.gmail.com ([66.249.82.195]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EyCxr-0001OH-5s for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 15 Jan 2006 18:50:55 + Received: by xproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id s11so973354wxc for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 15 Jan 2006 10:50:52 -0800 (PST) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:content-transfer-encoding:content-disposition:references; b=H0LGmlN3gr8P6lOf7Q2UOVHq+3pfrrZ/2lBwRXNlEyC5Av+sC4/M42LkMdeIfCeAiDDc6wwMCuA4e7883jw8QsAdYkXBrTGIovCdgUTqod+ojBC7kI/p+aE7nTs0u79a/pJeIPlHSU3EYCakekJOiGm7JTHcIvwzC863n5/11mU= Received: by 10.70.128.17 with SMTP id a17mr6684106wxd; Sun, 15 Jan 2006 10:50:52 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.70.123.14 with HTTP; Sun, 15 Jan 2006 10:50:52 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:50:52 -0600 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Q for the Mac guys X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 18:50:56 - The toughbook series has a good reputation, though it's pricey. I perfer the Compaq/HP commercial line - the EVO Nxxx series. On 1/15/06, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: rumor has it that Loren wrote: Gateways seem to be disasters, Dells , as you say have problems, and I know of problems with sony and toshiba too. Nobody I know uses thinkpa= ds, and they are no longer IBM. Bummer Doesn't leave much to choose from except no-names This old dell weighs about 28 pounds. Probably why it is a survivor. What about Panasonic? Philip, with a just-died Thinkpad and a new-for-me Toughbook ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase on eBay!
i am finally the proud former owner of a disaster ebay car (got my wallet cleaned and rinsed)...if i had seen the car prior to paying in full, i would have returned without it...by the time the car was shipped, the 30 day bummer coverage offered by ebay had come and gone...and, by the way, shipping with DAS was simple and the best part of the deal... good luck -- Original message -- From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yup, I bought my Vanagon on ebay, and sent a $400 down payment since I couldn't make it down there for another month. I flew down to LA with the remainder and drove it back without a hitch...still haven't had a hitch. It was a great experience and a wonderful seller, with no regrets. YMMV On 1/8/06, kayoooh @ gmail wrote: Hello Listers, I am enlisting the help of all of you who bought cars through the web, especially eBay. I am used to buying things on eBay but never a vehicle which is exactly what just did when I bought a truck on eBay and it sits over a thousand miles away from me. Hence my question, how should this transaction be finalized, short of me traveling there(which is extremely difficult right now)!? I am hoping those of you who have done it before would give me pointers on what to do and what not to do, should I use an escrow service? Where can I find a reliable one and are there reliable ones to begin with?! If I opt to ship the truck, are there companies I should avoid and others I should go with and who are they? I followed the link on eBay's web site to the DAS Auto shippers but it is not working, at least not for me or the computer I am using right now. Any bit of advice from you will be highly regarded. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K) ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Jan 09 15:04:57 2006 Received: from wsip-70-184-21-183.ok.ok.cox.net ([70.184.21.183] helo=[192.168.1.100]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtpa (Exim 4.52) id 1EvyZs-00085g-L2 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 09 Jan 2006 15:04:57 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 09:04:57 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.2) Gecko/20040804 Netscape/7.2 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel pressure test kits for K-jetronic(CIS) X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 15:04:57 - So I probably need to order the one he sent that was on ebay? Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik Riessen wrote: Yeah well I am in the market for a test kit. The cheapest I have found in Oz is about AU$600 http://www.autotools.com.au/catalogue/product.php/10/19/224 That's a big universal kit. For K-jet, you just need something you can put in the control circuit with a gauge and a shutoff valve. With the valve open, you read control pressure. With the valve shut, control pressure rises to match system pressure and you see what the regulator is set for. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 126
if you push your SDL, you can get worse mileage...in out most recent run to mexico, 75mph or under gave us 27mpg...85-90 gave 23...at sustained 105, we got 19mpg...pretty easy math, and the differences were well worth the expense... '86 SDL, 225,000 miles -- Original message -- From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] 300SDL ~ 24-26MPG (mine - 50/50 highway city). Ours turns in a very reliable 27MPG lifetime-type average. With my wife and I both filling it up, sometimes one will calculate 25 but the next might be 29. (She doesn't like waiting for the foam to settle.) We have gotten 30 maybe once a year or so. So far I'm still on my first tank of fuel in the Frankenheap (115 200D), and it's from March. At 300 miles it was just reading a hair over half full, so it's doing a bit better than before if the gauge can be trusted. So far its best has been 32 MPG, and each tank has been better than the one before. It takes awhile to empty a tank when you don't have a job to go to! -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Dec 29 01:17:50 2005 Received: from server344.com ([216.35.197.52]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtps (TLSv1:DES-CBC3-SHA:168) (Exim 4.52) id 1ErmQP-0004nE-VY for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:17:50 + Received: (qmail 13467 invoked by uid 504); 29 Dec 2005 01:17:47 - Received: from unknown (HELO ?192.168.1.10?) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by ns1.server344.com with SMTP; 29 Dec 2005 01:17:47 - Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:19:43 -0500 From: John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 (Windows/20050317) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Excessive current draw - '80 300TD - Source Found! X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:17:50 - Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Now its time to get a new one. Have fun. Well, not yet. With the inline fuse disconnected, I have defrost mode and heat, and that will get me through the winter. I can put the final repair off for a few months... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Jug of soy
ok, ok...i wasn't really paying attention to the vegi-diesel thing so far...but today i noticed about 6 5-gal pails od used oil behind my lunch place (vietnamese)...after straining, is this stuff ready to use in my '86 sdl? Rotkäppchen?? Was bedeutet das? On 10/5/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: don't forget taxes, if you pay on food there. In PA you do not pay taxes on unprepared food (or clothes). In MO you do...but in MO you DONT pay taxes on precious metals purchases (bullion/coins)...oh well. Chris --- L. Mark Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At CostCo, it's 71 cents per quart -- $2.84 per gallon. Cheapest diesel fuel in these parts is $2.97. --mf On Oct 4, 2005, at 6:52 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: 35 lb. jug of soy oil = ~4.6 gal. Wilton ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf ( http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD) -1987 300TD, 149K miles, Rotkäppchen -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) running WVO/WMO/LO/WATF/WGL/Kero/D2 mix (do not attempt this unless you are willing to sacrifice your IP and/or injectors, etc.) -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 101K miles, The Van - FOR SALE $6500 (and that's a good deal). __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Jug of soy
by thinned wvo, do you mean mixed with diesel that's in the tank? and how does it work in the cold? Yes, but to be safe, carry an extra fuel filter and tools to swap it just in case. We've gone 3 years and over 40K miles on thinned WVO in my wife's 99 E300 without changing the fuel filter, but I am quite anal-retentive about filtering the oil. With a positive pressure system you can easily go 1 micron. -Dave Walton On 10/5/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ok, ok...i wasn't really paying attention to the vegi-diesel thing so far...but today i noticed about 6 5-gal pails od used oil behind my lunch place (vietnamese)...after straining, is this stuff ready to use in my '86 sdl? Rotkäppchen?? Was bedeutet das? On 10/5/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: don't forget taxes, if you pay on food there. In PA you do not pay taxes on unprepared food (or clothes). In MO you do...but in MO you DONT pay taxes on precious metals purchases (bullion/coins)...oh well. Chris --- L. Mark Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At CostCo, it's 71 cents per quart -- $2.84 per gallon. Cheapest diesel fuel in these parts is $2.97. --mf On Oct 4, 2005, at 6:52 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: 35 lb. jug of soy oil = ~4.6 gal. Wilton ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf ( http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD) -1987 300TD, 149K miles, Rotkäppchen -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) running WVO/WMO/LO/WATF/WGL/Kero/D2 mix (do not attempt this unless you are willing to sacrifice your IP and/or injectors, etc.) -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 101K miles, The Van - FOR SALE $6500 (and that's a good deal). __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Cimarron
nope...i had two ghias...no pretense to porschedom...think later, kinda boxy Refering to the Karmann Ghia, nothing more then a upside down bathtub with wheels JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seeem to believe VW does the same stuff, except they charged a $10,000 premium just for stuffing a V8 in a Passat yeah...remember that porsche that vw made(?) with the mid engine? was it called a 914? ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Cimarron
http://www.914fan.net/ a not so great pretender... Not too many parts shared but the ARE the same company right? Mike - Original Message - From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cimarron Actually, Porsche doesn't share to many parts with VW or Audi with the exception of the Cayenne which is a redesigned Touareg. Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Porsche/VW/AudiAll the same company. Mike - Original Message - From: JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cimarron Seeem to believe VW does the same stuff, except they charged a $10,000 premium just for stuffing a V8 in a Passat yeah...remember that porsche that vw made(?) with the mid engine? was it called a 914? ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] J**ps (was: Re: The new G-Wagen)
how about a chevy 350 with the turbomatic transmission? it bolts up nicely ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ---BeginMessage--- Hola I am considering another set of wheels for here in Mexico. What years are good? What engine/tranny combo is the most reliable? adios amigos On 9/13/05, ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi Donald! i have indeed always admired the look of the old Wagoneers, but they're just too large for many of the places we squeeze into in the XJ (like, for example, where we've had to fold back the mirrors on the XJ to squeeze through some of the slot canyons we've been up in the Anza Borrego Dez, or between trees on trails in the Sierra...), and indeed a little shy on clearance or drag angles for many of the places we've been. i knew a guy who had a beautiful mildly prepared Grand Waggy that performed fabulously after he got rid of the stock motor in favor of a Buick V-6, but it was still just too large to get into a lot of the places we wanted to go. cheers! e I think if you want an older Jeep with amazing off road performance, you should look at a Wagoneer. I know people either love them or hate them. They are amazing off roaders. When I had mine I would roam the trails, streams, mudpits, woods, etc and never got stuck. More than a few times I had to use the Wagoneer to pull other people's 4X4's out. The old quadra track (with granny low) never failed me. The clearance is not as good as the other jeeps, so large rock hopping is not really possible. I did see a guy with a Wagoneer who put a big lift kit on it and modified it and he could climb anything. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me. ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Don Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com http://www.marketplacemexico.com ---End Message---
Re: [MBZ] Zwolf bolts?
my point was, it didn't seem like much of a porsche... ___ 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ---BeginMessage--- Careful, now. The 914 body was built by Karmann. And if it was a six all the mechanicals were installed at Porsche Zuffenhausen. Oh, WELL, then! Shurely if the hands of a Porsche worker touched a whole ten bolts, it was a *real* Porch! Well, now Stevie, if the engine, trans, complete suspension, brakes and wheels, steering column and instruments and more were mounted with only twelve bolts, I'd call that a breakthrough, wouldn't you? What with owning a 914-6 for thirteen years, I know for sure that it was at least fifteen bolts. RLE ---End Message---
Re: [MBZ] Drainholos?????
I'd really like to see a chart of the numerous dranholes in my 126 300sdl Wow...the TRUTH at last, you would stake your favorite MB on these FACTS ?? :-) Regards Steve Van Cleve Marrowstone Isl Wa 85 Euro 240D 5 spd 110K 79 240D 5spd fresh tranny transplan 82 Euro 300 TD non turbo, project wagon 94 Dodge, 2500, 5 spd, 5.9 Cummins, 95K Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Disaster Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:55:20 -0600 To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII MIME-Version: 1.0 Message: 19 http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=8693 By Ben Stein Published 9/2/2005 11:59:59 PM A few truths, for those who have ears and eyes and care to know the truth: 1.) The hurricane that hit New Orleans and Mississippi and Alabama was an astonishing tragedy. The suffering and loss of life and peace of mind of the residents of those areas is acutely horrifying. 2.) George Bush did not cause the hurricane. Hurricanes have been happening for eons. George Bush did not create them or unleash this one. Yata,Yata,Yata ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Seat motor question
thanks bob...did that yesterday...switch will move motor one way, blows fuse the other...the switch is a replacement from the boneyard...i was just told that the controls can be found behind the seat back...if i can energize the motor, i'll get it into position and take the fuse out untill i find the bad wire... on the other hand, if the switch is bad, how can i operate the seat from the two wires that plug into the seat? give one 12v and the other a ground? then reverse? JJJ, I could be wrong , but I don't think so. It is a DC motor so if it worked to recline the seat the switch simply reverses polarity to make it go forward. This is almost certainly related to the switch. Hose out the switch contacts with some contact cleaner or brake clean while you opperate the switch. have a couple rags handy to dab up the run off. Bob DuPuy ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Seat motor question
i have a new and improved attitude (i've been air conditioned at work for three hours) that has me looking foreward to these repairs with gusto! with that '75 450sl on the way, there will be lots of things to tinker with ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ---BeginMessage--- ever wish you had the 82 back? and I had your oil burner? On 8/9/05, JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanx,...where is the seat back motor? ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com http://www.buymbparts.com/ For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com http://www.oldworldauto.com/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Don Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com http://www.marketplacemexico.com ---End Message---
Re: [MBZ] Cost of a Paint Job
Bucerias is a 2-3 day drive from Phoenix...we liked the 3 day version (which actually turned into more as we found great beach places on the way to and from to rest at-we were coming from Washington state)...It is just north of Puerto Villarta, and quite a drive south to Acapulco, Xtapa, etc...Toll roads are very good and the federal cops are a different breed than they used to be (at least the one i ran into) Where is Bucerias with respect to Ixtapa and other Pacific coast resorts? On 8/8/05, Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK here is the deal. In my home town of Bucerias Mexico we have a Mexican dude that learned the trade in LA and then came back home as LA was way too scary to live in. He did my 1966 Impala convertible last year. Removed all the chrome, fixed all the dings, replaced the rusted out panels, labor materials $1,700 US$. 3 weeks later I had a real kool ride. You could have a nice vacation time for several cervezas. On 8/8/05, Bill Aston [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just recently I had my daughter's minivan painted by a small well known shop in South Florida. Several dings to handle. Excellent prepwork. $1800. Eight years ago the same guy did my '83 380 SEC for $1200, no bodywork.. Super work using the Pittsburgh Paint System, base coat plus clearcoat. Shop workers all in 50's or older. Very hard to get a craftsman painter these days. While waiting for the minivan I overheard a guy calling from Atlanta, setting up an appointment to get a prized pickup painted. Comments to effect that you can't find a good car painter up here. If you locate a good one, plan to send him a birthday card, Christmas cigars, case of beerfading fast. Cheers ! Bill Aston Fort Lauderdale -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.2 /65 - Release Date: 8/7/2005 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Don Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] eBay Issues -- Update
the archives are active so...how do i find these archives? the archives are active Don wrote: The archives (if the archives are even still active) are only the tip of the iceberg. Many of us use GMail for the list(s) and those emails are archived by Google, and will probably available for searching down the road. On 8/2/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 07:33:06 -0500 Jan Guthrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig In addition, I had forgotten about the archives. Oops. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Theory vs Practice
hey hank...interesting math, but i didn't go anywhere near mexico city or high elevations...the cruise along the west coast of mexico (not baja) is essentially along the coastal lowlands...so it was mostly attitude (not altitude) and which music in the player that influenced speed and therefore mileage. Drag (air resistance) is approx. proportional to the speed squared and inversely proportional to air density. Driving from Arizona to Mexico City is uphill just about all the way with southern AZ at 1000' elev. and Mexico City at 7300'. You had several variables to influence your mpg, speed, altitude, and grade. Last spring I got 31mpg going from Albuquerque 5300' elev. to Farmington NM 5600' elev. at 75+ mph with a few 7000' passes. I've never gotten that good an mpg at lower elevations and I'm starting to think I had less drag because of the thinner air due to evel. and cooler temp. Prior to this I thought Chevron diesel had more BTUs and I think it may. In Tulsa I also experience better mpg using Phillips vs Texaco diesel. 73 Hank WD5JFR - Original Message - From: JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Theory vs Practice when i drove my '86 300sdl to mexico last year (7000 miles), i mostly watched the mileage...if i went 75 or below, i might get 27-8mpg...around 85mph, i might get 25mpg...when we cruised at 105 for two hours at a time on the new toll roads (and in utah), i got 19mpg... the car gets about 25mpg around town with my foot in it... but when i came back, diesel in washington state was more than high-test and sorta scotched any idea of diesel economy! but, if mexico don is ready for us again, i'm ready to entertain any mileage experiments offered for another run next winter ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Air Conditioning Mystery
the temp sensor is above the mirror behind a little plastic grill...i assume that any tube would be nearby...you can test the tube with smoke...if it goes into the little opening, it's not cloged ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ---BeginMessage--- Hola Marshall Where do I look for this tube? Gracias Don On 6/21/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: If the temp sensor doesn't have sufficient air drawn across it (if the venturi tube from the lower housing to the temp sensor) - perhaps because the foam tube has disintegrated, fan speed and/or temp control MAY become erratic. Should have read: If the temp sensor doesn't have sufficient air drawn across it (if the venturi tube from the lower housing to the temp sensor FAILS - perhaps because the foam tube has disintegrated) fan speed and/or temp control MAY become erratic. Sorry about that. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com http://www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com http://www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Don Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration ---End Message---
