Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway

2010-08-23 Thread Rolf
I missed the beginning of this. The head number is easy enough its the 3rd grouping of numbers on the side. #14 is bad, #22 is good. I love the 603, so much more power than my 602. Mine needs new seats as well, I hear its pretty easy to pull the covers off and swap them. I would really like

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway

2010-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
conventional oil would clear out lifter tick too if you took the car on a long enough drive... -Curt Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:33:31 -0400 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,    53310     meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] New

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil

2010-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
available. -Curt Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:50:35 -0500 From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil Message-ID: nhbblomcoljnegblbjcpcecgoiaa@mts.net Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=iso-8859-1

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil

2010-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Oh one other note, 61x engines don't get the full advantage of  synthetic oil because they'll tend to hit 2% soot load (MB's measure for when the oil needs changing) before you can really extend the change interval all that much. Such is not true with 60x engines. Last I tested the oil in my '85

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil

2010-08-23 Thread Allan Streib
Regardless of claims that the 0W-40 and the 15W-40 are the same when hot, my experience is that the engine was much noisier when hot when I tried the 0W-40 in my OM-617, it just sounded like the oil was thinner. Idle pressure was a bit lower too, compared to 15W-40. I like the 5W-40 also, but

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil

2010-08-23 Thread Allan Streib
I meant 5W-40 where I wrote 15W-40 in the first paragraph below. On Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:31 -0400, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Regardless of claims that the 0W-40 and the 15W-40 are the same when hot, my experience is that the engine was much noisier when hot when I tried the

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil

2010-08-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I don't like the 0w40 as its so thin cold it'll tend to leak even in a relatively tight engine. My experience too in a few different engines, both MB diesels and lesser gassers. If you don't want a new addition ON your

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil

2010-08-23 Thread Allan Streib
Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com writes: On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I don't like the 0w40 as its so thin cold it'll tend to leak even in a relatively tight engine. My experience too in a few different engines, both MB diesels and

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil

2010-08-23 Thread WILTON
23, 2010 9:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com writes: On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I don't like the 0w40 as its so thin cold it'll tend to leak even in a relatively tight engine

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil

2010-08-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 6:41 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: My '87 300D is 24 years old and does not mark its territory. Mine neither. The only leak on the engine is, I believe, from the seal around the bottom plate on the injection pump. Since that seal isn't replaceable in situ, and

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway

2010-08-20 Thread Peter Frederick
Leaking lines can cause clacking injectors, but it's more likely that the lifters are flat (overhead cam with bucket style hydraulic tappets). An oil change with new o-rings on the center bolt will cure that. If the injection lines are bad, get some made up at an injection service, they

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of ned kleinhenz Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:19 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes I don't recall a sub-sump or pan on the 606 engine. There is only a large, baffled oil pan. Removing

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes Ned, So you're saying that due to the baffles inside the oil pan, I may not have much luck trying

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread pm7088
, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:01:35 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes Here's an evil thought: Cut one or two circular holes in bottom/sides of oil pan

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread ned kleinhenz
Max: Sorry, but I did the ball bearing-ectomy 2-1/2 years ago, many of the details are becoming vague. All of these schemes to avoid pulling the engine are kind of like watching a teenager do more work to avoid a job than it would take to just do the job. To pull the engine/trans, I bought an

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread pm7088
US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes Max: Sorry, but I did the ball bearing-ectomy 2-1/2 years ago, many of the details are becoming vague. All of these schemes to avoid pulling the engine are kind of like watching a teenager do more work to avoid a job

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes If the only concern was some bearings and debris in the pan, I'd let sleeping dogs lie. Metal stuff resting in the bottom

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread harry watkins
I had a friend with suspected metal in his pan and he stuck thin magnets on the outside and forgot about it. I never heard the rest of the story, but there may not have been one. Harry If the only concern was some bearings and debris in the pan, I'd let sleeping dogs lie. Metal stuff

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
, 2009 8:56 AM To: Mercedes List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes Max: Sorry, but I did the ball bearing-ectomy 2-1/2 years ago, many of the details are becoming vague. All of these schemes to avoid pulling the engine are kind of like watching a teenager do more work

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I like it... Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:24 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes I had a friend

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread pm7088
Message - From: Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:22:29 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes Peter

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread ned kleinhenz
Max: I am not in a good position to recommend what you should do or how to do it. I can only describe what I experienced. In my job planning, I decided it was not going to take much (if any) additional time and effort to remove the engine. Since I have never done the job without removing the

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Are we getting ahead of ourselves here? How much work is it to pull the vac pump and see if it still has its bearings and if the timer face is chewed up? If the bearings haven't scattered, then there's no need to figure out how to retrieve them. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
, no vacuum for fuel shut-off and for HVAC)? Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread R A Bennell
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:59 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes True, need to make sure that parts haven't dropped first. When I did the vacuum pump on an OM603, I removed the radiator and upper radiator

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Would massive failure of the brake booster cause same symptoms (hard brake pedal, no vacuum for fuel shut-off and for HVAC)? On the older cars, both ports from the vac pump go to the brakes, so a major leak on the brake side could cause

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread LarryT
-- From: pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes If the only concern was some bearings and debris in the pan, I'd let sleeping dogs lie

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread ned kleinhenz
Absolutely! Ned Are we getting ahead of ourselves here? How much work is it to pull the vac pump and see if it still has its bearings and if the timer face is chewed up? If the bearings haven't scattered, then there's no need to figure out how to retrieve them.

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-21 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition The oil pressure pegging means the pressure sensor is bad, or the wire is unhooked. Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: OK, now I've got two things to worry about. The oil pressure gauge seemed

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-21 Thread ned kleinhenz
Max: The vacuum pump on my 95 E300D disintegrated. So the pumps from that year must still be vulnerable. And Marshall was correct. There is a cam mounted on the front of the fuel injection pump that drives the vacuum pump. It is kind of like a wobble disk. The surface of that cam was trashed

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-21 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of ned kleinhenz Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:37 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300DieselSpecial Edition Max: The vacuum pump on my 95 E300D disintegrated. So

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-21 Thread ned kleinhenz
Are there other openings to the oil pan that could be used to gain access? I don't remember any other openings in that oil pan. Some other OM60x engines (like the 603?) have a large plate on the right side that can be removed. But these 606 variants have a fully enclosed sump. Ned

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-21 Thread Mitch Haley
ned kleinhenz wrote: Max: The vacuum pump on my 95 E300D disintegrated. Ned, were you the fellow who waited some number of months for a part on that engine? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:45:46 -0400 Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: Ned, Thanks, sure hope I don't end up pulling the engine on this one. I'm planning to fish out any bearings etc. via the oil drain plug and the hole for the oil level sensor.

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-21 Thread ned kleinhenz
I don't recall a sub-sump or pan on the 606 engine. There is only a large, baffled oil pan. Removing that oil pan with the engine in-situ, required a significant part of the work needed to pull the engine. So I just pulled the engine. Besides, I prefer to work on things when I can have plenty

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition

2009-10-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That car does not have tracking control, what you are seeing is the hydraulics for the ASD (locking diff) Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Gents, Here's a couple pix of a car I bought last night. It was advertised for $2200. I was thrilled to find that it has SLS,

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition

2009-10-20 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition That car does not have tracking control, what you are seeing

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition

2009-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
A 606 that idles rough might have the original glow plugs (nobody wants to change those things) or craptastic fuel fittings that leak air into the IP. (and then there's all the fun electrical issues from the biodegradable wiring) Check on that vac pump before the oil pump tries to eat the vac

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition

2009-10-20 Thread dave walton
To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition That car does not have tracking control, what you are seeing is the hydraulics for the ASD (locking diff) Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Gents, Here's

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-20 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition ASR uses the wheel sensors from the ABS system. It eases up on the throttle and applies the brake to the spinning wheel if necessary. It did not appear on diesels until they used the electronically

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition

2009-10-20 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 5:38 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: Gents, Here's a couple pix of a car I bought last night.  It was advertised for $2200. What a bargain! I would be all over that if I saw one near me! Alex

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition

2009-10-20 Thread ned kleinhenz
Max; I recognize those symptoms very vividly from my 95 E300D. The vacuum pump has failed. Try not to run the engine until you replace the pump. The pump has a lot of little ball bearings that often drop into the timing case and/or crank case when the pump fails. You'll love this car when you get

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-20 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Of ned kleinhenz Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:00 AM To: Mercedes List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition Max; I recognize those symptoms very vividly from my 95 E300D. The vacuum pump has failed. Try not to run the engine until you replace

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Ned, Thanks, I'm really looking forward to getting this car sorted. When did the MB vacuum pumps finally get re-designed so that the parts don't fall into the engine? I was hoping before 1994 (when this car was built). Somebody on this

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-20 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
of the injection pump timer. Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition

2009-10-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The only 124 in the US that came with SLS was the wagon. It is for sure the ADS. It uses the same hydraulic setup to lock the diff. Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: That could be it. There was a yellow triangle in center of the instrument panel with the acronym. So

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 DieselSpecial Edition

2009-10-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The oil pressure pegging means the pressure sensor is bad, or the wire is unhooked. Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: OK, now I've got two things to worry about. The oil pressure gauge seemed to be malfunctioning - it would peg at 3.0 BEFORE the engine was started, and

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-27 Thread Loren Faeth
You are selling it for $400? how ya gonna make money to impress the GF like that? I know a guy who is looking. Tell me what ya want for it! At 02:06 PM 11/26/2007, you wrote: $400. Not a bad deal. On 11/26/07, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Woohoo! How much? At 07:14 AM

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-27 Thread Sunil Hari
I'm not selling it for $400 - I bought it for $400. If your guy is really interested, give me his email address and I'll send him pictures. On Nov 27, 2007 7:17 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are selling it for $400? how ya gonna make money to impress the GF like that? I know

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread Sunil Hari
it's the 4-speed manual. New clutch, new master and slave cylinders, new brake system. Girlfriend thinks I'm selling it immediately for profit, don't need to tell parents b/c I insure my own cars. Adulthood. On Nov 25, 2007 11:46 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Loren Faeth wrote:

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread Curt Raymond
Speaking of which, you ever gonna send me pics? It might be easier to just have you and the missus come out for dinner on a Saturday... -Curt Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:29:52 -0500 From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] new addition To: 'Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread Sunil Hari
Girlfriend is wanting to be a fiancee/wife, so i have to move on that. but lately we're having issues with my parents, so we'll see how it all shakes out. she's tolerant of my car habit, but is getting tired of it as I have money for cars, but not for a ring. On 11/26/07, wilton strickland

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread Loren Faeth
Woohoo! How much? At 07:14 AM 11/26/2007, you wrote: it's the 4-speed manual. New clutch, new master and slave cylinders, new brake system. Girlfriend thinks I'm selling it immediately for profit, don't need to tell parents b/c I insure my own cars. Adulthood. On Nov 25, 2007 11:46 PM, Mitch

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread Robert Rentfro
for it. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 8:42 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] new addition Girlfriend is wanting to be a fiancee/wife, so i have to move on that. but lately

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread Rich Thomas
Uh oh, it's starting. A preview of Things To Come. --R Sunil Hari wrote: Girlfriend is wanting to be a fiancee/wife, so i have to move on that. but lately we're having issues with my parents, so we'll see how it all shakes out. she's tolerant of my car habit, but is getting tired of it as

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread Jim Cathey
BTW...if she goes ballistic about the car, I have an 18 year old son who'll give you $425 for it. ...and possibly more for the GF! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread Robert Rentfro
...and possibly more for the GF! Possiblyhe's figuring out they cost money. He told me the other day, after getting the heave ho from some little Goth wench, that cars are a better investment. Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread Timothy Robinson
OY! Reminds me of the recent widow who was telling a friend, So on his deathbed Murray told me I should sell his Benz to pay for his funeral buy a stone. (Extends hand)... You like it??? on 11/26/07 11:10 AM, Rich Thomas at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Uh oh, it's starting. A preview of Things

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread Sunil Hari
$400. Not a bad deal. On 11/26/07, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Woohoo! How much? At 07:14 AM 11/26/2007, you wrote: it's the 4-speed manual. New clutch, new master and slave cylinders, new brake system. Girlfriend thinks I'm selling it immediately for profit, don't need to

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-26 Thread OK Don
We got some wax from a Dentist, carved our own rings, then gave a dental lab $16 worth of silver, and had then cast the rings for us. Probably had $10 of sliver left over. That's less than the the least I've ever paid for a car ($25.00). she's tolerant of my car habit, but is getting tired of it

Re: [MBZ] new addition (not)

2007-11-25 Thread Jim Cathey
My wife, in what fit of idiocy I do not know, actually mailed me a link to a $1900 craigslist 300TD, 1979 vintage. I think it was a trap, I declined to pursue it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-25 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Way to go Sunil. You were never out of the club, just hated to see you Benzless. All joking aside, the 240D-esp. the early ones w/o ACC w/ manual windows, etc are very solid cars-I have two of them right now. Keep us posted (so to speak.) Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K

Re: [MBZ] new addition (not)

2007-11-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
I'm sure it was a test. Well done, Jim! Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 6:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] new addition (not) My wife, in what fit of idiocy I do

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-25 Thread Rich Thomas
You are a serious bottom feeder! Congratulations on the new addition! --R Sunil Hari wrote: 1980 MB 240D - 256,xxx miles, yellow/rust with brown MB-Tex interior. Got it for $400 and immediately drove it 80 miles home without incident. Back in the club!

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-25 Thread Robert Rentfro
Good job, Sunil. You'll love it I'm sure. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 6:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] new addition 1980 MB 240D - 256,xxx miles, yellow/rust with

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-25 Thread Loren Faeth
Sunil, you didn't say if it is an auto or the coveted 4 speed. At 09:52 PM 11/25/2007, you wrote: You are a serious bottom feeder! Congratulations on the new addition! --R Sunil Hari wrote: 1980 MB 240D - 256,xxx miles, yellow/rust with brown MB-Tex interior. Got it for $400 and

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2007-11-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Loren Faeth wrote: Sunil, you didn't say if it is an auto or the coveted 4 speed. He also didn't say what the girlfriend and parents think of it. I'm sure the parents are ecstatic. ;-) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2006-02-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
1) For beginning maintenance issues - oil, air, ATF, fuel filters and fluids; diff fluid. Glow plugs are good. What else am I forgetting? Good thing the glow plugs are good... changing them is an all-day job. Wait, this is a 602, right? Are they as well-hidden as on a 603? Anyone? You

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2006-02-06 Thread Sunil Hari
When I drove it yesterday, it was scary fast compared to my 123. Very low noise level + good stereo = 90 MPH by accident. Can I use 123 fuel and air filters in a 124? On 2/6/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1) For beginning maintenance issues - oil, air, ATF, fuel filters

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2006-02-06 Thread l02turner
Hi Sunil, Congratulations! I've been searching for one of those for a few months - they're amazing cars IMHO - haven;t owned one but all the owners I;ve known have raved about them! While I'm crazy about my W123 240D, I;d like a newer diesel and a early 90s 300D 2.5 looks perfect! I

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2006-02-06 Thread OK Don
There are different part numbers on Rusty's site for 123 and 124 fuel and oil filters - so I'm guessing that no is the answer -- . Can I use 123 fuel and air filters in a 124? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2006-02-06 Thread OK Don
Yup, sure is a sweet car! Glad I made the trip, and didn't leave without it! On 2/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hesitated and missed out on Don Snook's 2.5 - maybe next time I'll react a little quicker. Plus the distance and some other problems complicated the sale.

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2006-02-05 Thread John Peterson
Sunil, a WONDERFUL car. I'd do the ATF with Mobil 1, big difference when cold. Fuel filters are easy to get at and take 15 minutes to change. I have started mine in 5 below here in Rhode Island with no block heater used. Just an incredible, reliable, FUN car. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2006-02-05 Thread Jim Cathey
3) I plugged in the block heater for 1.5 hours, and when I turned on the car I didn't notice a difference in startup temperature. Temp outside was 24 F. Is this normal or abnormal? You should hear a gentle sizzle as the heater operates. You won't if it's noisy around though. The car

Re: [MBZ] new addition

2006-02-05 Thread OK Don
Use Mobil 1, and forget the block heater - works for me. Otherwise, measure continuity between the prongs on the heater power cord - there should not be an open circuit. On 2/5/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3) I plugged in the block heater for 1.5 hours, and when I turned on the

Re: [MBZ] new addition to diesel flock

2006-01-17 Thread Christopher McCann
coming from anyone else, I might be offended! :-) Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you are out of control. Christopher McCann wrote: 1992 Canadian VW Golf (diesel). After working fine for months, my friend drive it through a creek and smashed the water separator under the car.

Re: [MBZ] new addition to diesel flock

2006-01-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you are out of control. Christopher McCann wrote: 1992 Canadian VW Golf (diesel). After working fine for months, my friend drive it through a creek and smashed the water separator under the car. Got the air out of the lines - sort of - long story - then drove four hours to Kansas city

Re: [MBZ] new addition to diesel flock

2006-01-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] new addition to diesel flock copy-cat On 1/13/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1992 Canadian VW Golf (diesel). After working fine for months, my friend drive it through a creek and smashed the water separator under the car. Got the air out of the lines

Re: [MBZ] new addition to diesel flock

2006-01-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
I think he's trying to compete with Kaleb for lowest price and best value. - Original Message From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 11:55:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] new addition to diesel flock copy-cat On 1/13/06

Re: [MBZ] new addition to diesel flock

2006-01-13 Thread John Ervine
Luther Gulseth wrote: I think he's trying to compete with Kaleb for lowest price and best value. Maybe just lowest price... -- 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] new addition to diesel flock

2006-01-13 Thread Christopher McCann
we'll see once I start tearing into it. Chris John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther Gulseth wrote: I think he's trying to compete with Kaleb for lowest price and best value. Maybe just lowest price... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] new addition to diesel flock

2006-01-13 Thread John Ervine
Luther Gulseth wrote: true, it is a Vdub I was implying that the Vdub was of more value than Kleb's usual parts car specials, not the other way around. ;-) -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD 170+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi

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