ught to be able to
find it. Its not return lines or anything obvious.
-Curt
From: Peter Frederick
To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2015 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
Look at the fuel lines around the pre-heater and
Look at the fuel lines around the pre-heater and pre-heater
thermostat. These are all on the suction side, and if they leak will
leak air in instead of fuel out. O-rings in the pre-heater thermostat
and the one on the lift pump where the suction line attaches are also
a source of "invisib
> Craig wrote:
>
> I'm not sure I would want a W210, since we will be moving to the
> Rust Belt in northern Indiana.
> With the number of things we need to do before the end of the
> month when we need to be out of our home, I'm thinking of
> delaying the acquisition of another Mercedes until aft
In all honesty the roads were CLEAR with no ice or snow so I can't reliably
aver how well they handle on ICE or SNOW.
On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 4:08 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Andy sez: And the Goform tires had GREAT road handling
>> and comfort characteristic
But, Chrysler quality went UP! I don't think you can blame the change in MB
quality on their having bought Chrysler - I think it's a symptom of the
thinking/planning that lead them to buy Chrysler then.
On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 1:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Andy sez: And the Goform tires had GREAT road handling
and comfort characteristics, and I didn't slip off the road ONCE.
Congrats! and good for you. I saw Plenty of ARkies went off the road
in an inch or two of white stuff.
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Fit and finish sucks, reliability of critical systems such as the suspension is
poor and very expensive to repair, even as a DIY thing, cabin electronics are
wonky, and telematics suck (ask Jaime about that.)
At least the W140s are still within the ability of nearly any competent DIY
owner to r
Why should they be avoided at all costs? The same used to be said about the 140
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> On Mar 9, 2015, at 1:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> There's a distinctive gap in decent MBs due to the Chrysler stuff.
>
> Once you hit 2000, things go downhill rapidly for the m
Good point. I had forgotten all about the Chrysler connection.
Anyway, my 1983 300TD with 342,000 on the clock (replacement drive train
with approx. 260K miles) performed like a CHAMP (albeit a COLD champ) to
and from Ohio this weekend. And the Goform tires had GREAT road handling
and comfort c
There's a distinctive gap in decent MBs due to the Chrysler stuff.
Once you hit 2000, things go downhill rapidly for the most part. I'm amazed at
the number of cheap S500s out there once you get to 2000. These are to be
avoided at all costs for a number of reasons...
Dan
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>
On Mon, 9 Mar 2015 05:32:19 -0500 Rick Knoble via Mercedes
wrote:
> A W210 4-matic would be the ticket. No spring perches to rust away, 4
> wheel drive for the snow, Mercedes for safety.
Now that you mention it, Mitch in Michigan has one of those.
> BTW, that is the second W124 of yours to fa
-Curt
From: Peter Frederick via Mercedes
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2015 12:18 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
Over the last couple years my 300D has become reluctant to start at
below zero temps. one or two cylinders fire right up
Craig,
I'm glad Shirley is okay, and I'm
glad the Mercedes took care of it's first priority, the safety of it's
occupants.
Craig wrote:
>I'm not sure I would want a W210, >since we will be moving to the >Rust
>Belt in northern Indiana.
A W210 4-matic would be the ticket. No spring perches to
Over the last couple years my 300D has become reluctant to start at
below zero temps. one or two cylinders fire right up, and if the
rest did like my old diesel did, it would take right off.
These days I have to keep cranking while it sputters and smokes,
eventually starting and running p
Once he got a decent battery in it, my son's 190D started reliably in
Houghton, MI - on the UP - for two years. I'm sure it got plenty cold
there. I never had an issue with any of the OM60x engines at or a little
below 0F here. Mobil 1 is your friend (at the risk of starting another oil
thread).
I
up no problem. I'd suggest any diesel in that age
range should start right up in the cold.
-Curt
From: Craig via Mercedes
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2015 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
On Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:33:12 -0400 Max
On Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:33:12 -0400 Max Dillon
wrote:
> Craig,
>
> Have you started thinking about a replacement for the car yet?
>
> Maybe commission Donald Snook or Kaleb to find a nice 140 sedan?
> Perhaps leap forward to a 2005 E-class CDI, with a straight six
> engine? I think nice examp
That sort of thing is pretty scary, glad she has emerged mostly
functional. A testament I guess to a car that is 20 years old, and the
engineering in it. Not sure I would want to be in some other 20 yr old
vehicle and do that, though my truck is a 96 and I drive that. Hope I
never have the c
On Sun, 8 Mar 2015 11:15:57 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
wrote:
> Geez glad to hear she is ok. What was she driving? The snook car?
She's banged up, bruised, and sore, but is OK.
She was driving our '95 E320 (the one I bought from Snook). I haven't
seen it, but was told it was rolled
You should forget about another 140 and try a 210. While I agree the 140 is
very nice, the 210 is a decent modern car that are much easier to find.
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> On Mar 8, 2015, at 11:49 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Talked to the guy last week and he was supposed to call m
From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes"
To:
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
That's what happens when you are trying to buy Florida geezermobiles
from old retired Yankees
--R
On 3/8/15 12:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Washin' the Bermuda shorts and black socks and watchin' the clock for the
early bird specials. ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes"
To:
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
T
I remain convinced that the time SWMBA was forced off the freeway
in the SL, had she been in the X5 it would have rolled. The 107
is low, wide, and heavy, and did not flip. There was a lot of
crap wedged between the tires and the rims, and a water jug in
the trunk was split. Lot of sideways for
That's what happens when you are trying to buy Florida geezermobiles
from old retired Yankees
--R
On 3/8/15 12:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Talked to the guy last week and he was supposed to call me back when he could
set up a time to see the car. Haven’t heard back from him….
Go
Talked to the guy last week and he was supposed to call me back when he could
set up a time to see the car. Haven’t heard back from him….
Got a line on a nice one owner S320 in Sarasota with 154k, dealer maintained,
etc., but I can’t seem to connect with the guy either. I’ve had emails from
h
What about that 320 you were talking about?
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> On Mar 8, 2015, at 11:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I’ve had folks on the prowl for a nice W140 sedan of late without a lot of
> success. Not a lot locally, or for that matter, in the immediate area.
> There is
Geez glad to hear she is ok. What was she driving? The snook car?
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> On Mar 7, 2015, at 11:51 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Long as Shirley's okeh, the rest is gravy. (sends good vibes along)
>
> -MMM-
>
> On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 5:10 PM, Craig McCluskey
I’ve had folks on the prowl for a nice W140 sedan of late without a lot of
success. Not a lot locally, or for that matter, in the immediate area. There
is a really, really nice S500 in Naples I want but I’m not keen about driving
2+ hours to look at it, as it’s at a dealership…
Dan
> On Mar
Craig,
Have you started thinking about a replacement for the car yet?
Maybe commission Donald Snook or Kaleb to find a nice 140 sedan? Perhaps leap
forward to a 2005 E-class CDI, with a straight six engine? I think nice
examples start at about $14k or so. More and better safety features, w
On Sat, 7 Mar 2015 13:20:06 -0500 WILTON via Mercedes
wrote:
> Indeed, our prayers are with you. Thankful she's OK.
Thank you, Wilton.
Craig
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On Sat, 07 Mar 2015 12:59:43 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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> Glad to hear she's OK.
Thank you, Dan.
Craig
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Indeed, our prayers are with you. Thankful she's OK.
Wilt
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From: "Craig McCluskey via Mercedes"
To: "undisclosed-recipients:"
Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 6:10 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
I had hoped to
Sounds like she was doing her best Hazzard County imitation!
Glad to hear she's OK. Just found this message in the Okiemail hold queue, so
sorry if it's not current...
Dan
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> On Mar 7, 2015, at 12:51 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Long as Shirley's okeh
Long as Shirley's okeh, the rest is gravy. (sends good vibes along)
-MMM-
On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 5:10 PM, Craig McCluskey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I had hoped to send out an Update email describing all that has been
> going on with us and what we think the Lord will have u
I had hoped to send out an Update email describing all that has been
going on with us and what we think the Lord will have us do to get to
Indiana, but I have waiting at a truck service center here in Albuquerque
for Shirley to come down from Los Alamos to pick me up and just got a call
that she wa
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