Re: [MBZ] FORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here!

2005-10-04 Thread Brian Baker
Yes there is a chain called Kum-n-Go. I have seen them in some of my southern travels, oops, I mean down yonder. Brian from Columbia MO '82 240D 287,6XX - Original Message - From: Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[MBZ] time for lt don to move up in the world

2005-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MERCEDES-BENZ-300D-TURBO-DIESEL-POWER-ROOF-LOADED_W0QQitemZ4579798646QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Diesel Unimog 411.118 4X4 60 in wheelbase

2005-10-04 Thread Gabriel S.
i hear that one! On 10/3/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Run over PeTA punks with their stupid posters At 09:11 AM 10/3/2005, you wrote: What do you do with this ungainly beast? BTW, around here PETA means people for eating tasty animals!

Re: [MBZ] i actually have an oil question

2005-10-04 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: redline, however, seems to recommend against using hte 20W-50 in ordinary street cars and recommends the 10W-30. any thoughts? Look at the rating to make sure it's proper spec for the car you want to use it in. Also look at the product spec data, which should include

Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124 vs. 126

2005-10-04 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I personally hate the W124 it is small and uncomfortable. One of my main dislikes about the W124 is the door panel where it meets the window, it is very uncomfortable to put your elbow on, in fact it was the main reason I got rid of my 87 300D. Well, I would counter

[MBZ] interesting 108 stick

2005-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-280SE-Mercedes-Benze-1969-280SE-low-miles-great-collector-Kansas-Mercedes_W0QQitemZ4579748024QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81

[MBZ] 190D stick

2005-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1984-Mercedes-Benz-190D-DIESEL-5-SPEED-MANUAL-EXCELLENT_W0QQitemZ4579815732QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,

Re: [MBZ] i actually have an oil question

2005-10-04 Thread Marshall Booth
Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: redline, however, seems to recommend against using hte 20W-50 in ordinary street cars and recommends the 10W-30. any thoughts? Look at the rating to make sure it's proper spec for the car you want to use it in. Also look at the product spec

Re: [MBZ] FORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here!

2005-10-04 Thread redghost
Kevin, last time I was down, there was one in Vancouver around Chaklov on Mill Plain. Has been there for at least 6 years. May have gone out of business and been taken over by not In Out, but same building pushing burgers looking like an espresso stand. On Monday, October 3, 2005, at

[MBZ] euro 230CE

2005-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-230CE-1982-Mercedes-Benz-230CE-Coupe-European-2-3L-4-Cylinder_W0QQitemZ4579605131QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81

[MBZ] overpriced rebuilt 240D engine

2005-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-240D-Rebuilt-Engine_W0QQitemZ8003531145QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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

Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124 vs. 126

2005-10-04 Thread Loren Faeth
Snookie, The 126 is a newer design than the 123, and older than the 124. It is the last of the hand-built cars. Since your question concerns rear seat room, get an SEL or an SDL. That extra room is awesome. The 124 is more economical, and reportedly handles better. The SDL is head and

Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124 vs. 126

2005-10-04 Thread OK Don
I like them both - I should have one of each -- maybe a 201 also -- can't have enough Diesel Benzs - well maybe Kaleb has enough, but I don't know of anyone else! On 10/3/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I would counter that that is a relative issue

Re: [MBZ] 190D stick

2005-10-04 Thread Gabriel S.
50MPG...do those cars really get that good mileage? On 10/3/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1984-Mercedes-Benz-190D-DIESEL-5-SPEED-MANUAL-EXCELLENT_W0QQitemZ4579815732QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Diesel Unimog and Aussie Farmers v Peta geniuses

2005-10-04 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Hi Andrew, You go out and plough the fields with it or go extreme off roading(with 25 hp.woppee). The reason the gearshifter is long is to give you something to hold onto when she tips over after attempting to go up a vertical incline. Then again the difference between men and boys is the

Re: [MBZ] 190D stick

2005-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
uh, no Gabriel S. wrote: 50MPG...do those cars really get that good mileage? On 10/3/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 190D stick

2005-10-04 Thread Ron Dwelle
No, but at least the seller showed a few photos of some of the rust on the car. Ron Dwelle On Oct 3, 2005, at 8:15 PM, Gabriel S. wrote: 50MPG...do those cars really get that good mileage? On 10/3/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124 vs. 126

2005-10-04 Thread redghost
From the few hours that I was able to actually drive the w126 LWB, I thought it was a superb car and wanted that model just for the leg room. It was a pleasure on the highway, but a slug in town. I was trying to get from Dallas to SEA in three days solo, and the first day was going to make

Re: [MBZ] 190D stick

2005-10-04 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Oct 03, 2005 at 05:15:57PM -0700, Gabriel S. wrote: 50MPG...do those cars really get that good mileage? No. The euro 2.0 comes close only on the highway and only if you keep your foot way out of it. My 2.2 five speed was good for 40. K

Re: [MBZ] 190D stick

2005-10-04 Thread Marshall Booth
Gabriel S. wrote: 50MPG...do those cars really get that good mileage? A US version 190D 2.2, 5 spd will deliver an honest 40 mpg on the highway - NOT 50. A Euro 2.0 can do 45 mpg. I've owned both and driven them almost 200kmi! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to

Re: [MBZ] euro 230CE

2005-10-04 Thread Hendrik Riessen
What a rust bucket. - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 9:24 AM Subject: [MBZ] euro 230CE

Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124 vs. 126

2005-10-04 Thread JJJ
i've had two 126's...mexico don's high mileage '82 380sel, and the current '86 sdl...both horribly slow from a stopped start (i miss the raw power of an american V8)...but the 126 is large and classy, and on the road above 50mph, very powerfull and responsive...i put new shocks on the sdl and

Re: [MBZ] 190D stick

2005-10-04 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Yes they do. If you sit about 2 inches from the rear of a large truck going downhill. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 9:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D stick uh, no

[MBZ] Brass Nuts

2005-10-04 Thread frederick w moir
Hi, All. To the Lister who has lost his brass nuts, parallel glow plug type that is, I have an harness around here somewhere (with attached nuts) and I'll cut a couple off for you. (Could NOT resist!). Name and address? TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA

[MBZ] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel Biodiesel ready

2005-10-04 Thread Van Cleve
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel Biodiesel ready Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 16:57:16 -0400 To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel Biodiesel ready

2005-10-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Van Cleve wrote: I had mine taken care of by a big rig shop owner, friend. he charged my $200, which I think is good :-) What did you get for $200, cover removal and a tab bolted over the pin, or drill the cover and run a bolt up against the pin? Either way, you did OK given the labor time

Re: [MBZ] audi nut

2005-10-04 Thread Tjohn
I remember the guy. I used to subscribe to the 108 list even though I never have owned one because I wanted to buy the know my stuff in case the right along. There was an insanely long thread there about how his 280 4.5 could do 150 mph. I'm pretty sure his name was Shane. Tjohn 82 300 SD 225K

Re: [MBZ] [nwbd-discuss] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel Biodiesel ready

2005-10-04 Thread Jim Beidle
Hi David; The 2000 Cummins engine is probably going to be louder than any later model trucks. It is a 2nd Generation 24-Valve 6 Cylinder in line engine. Most of the noise in older diesels comes from the mechanical injection pump. Modern trucks, such as the Ford/Navstar Chevy/Isuzu and 3rd Gen

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-04 Thread David Brodbeck
Christopher McCann wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051003/pl_nm/energy_winter_costs_dc If heating oil is going up 30+%, you know what that means for diesel. Costco soybean oil will be cheaper than the pump at that point. Maybe not. The farmers who cultivate the soybeans and the

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-04 Thread LT Don
You have NO idea how serious this is in farm country. Fortunately, about 80% of the crops are already in but they still have to be trucked to the coop. Plus, most of the serious farmers have in-ground tanks at their farms and stockpiled lots of #2 when the price was down for a while. This isn't a

Re: [MBZ] Brass Nuts

2005-10-04 Thread LT Don
That is a subject line just begging for a Mercedes-unacceptable response! :-) On 10/4/05, frederick w moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, All. To the Lister who has lost his brass nuts, parallel glow plug type that is, I have an harness around here somewhere (with attached nuts) and I'll cut a

Re: [MBZ] Brass Nuts

2005-10-04 Thread David Brodbeck
LT Don wrote: That is a subject line just begging for a Mercedes-unacceptable response! :-) I found the comment about cutting them off really disturbing! ;) On 10/4/05, frederick w moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, All. To the Lister who has lost his brass nuts, parallel glow plug type

Re: [MBZ] 190D stick

2005-10-04 Thread Rory
Dang bidding went from $1500 to $3000 that was stupid! On 10/3/05, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes they do. If you sit about 2 inches from the rear of a large truck going downhill. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 190 gearing

2005-10-04 Thread Rory
Hey Marshall, what makes the 5sp so rare here in the states? Also I was looking at the 84' 190D that was posted here from eBay but the price really started to get a little wild and with 5 days left. Rory On 10/3/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: What are the

Re: [MBZ] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel Biodiesel ready

2005-10-04 Thread Rory
Hey Mitch, thats how I had my truck done. A big killer dowell pin party in Palmdale, Ca. Did the drill and tap method, that was 115k miles ago. We did eat few burgers and dogs and slammed down some brew afterward. It was a fun and learning event. Rory 97 3500 CTD 300HP On 10/3/05, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] audi nut

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

Re: [MBZ] audi nut

2005-10-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Russ Maki wrote: Ah. Shayne Pavlic. He used to post quite a bit on www.audifans.com ... but it looks like he's been pretty busy lately running a medical school in Belize! http://www.interamericanschool.com/faculty_staff.htm Speaking of Belize, I haven't seen Melissa here in a while. Didn't she

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-04 Thread David Goldsmith
http://www.fromthewilderness.com/free/ww3/092105_rita_storm.shtml Alarmist? Sensationalist? Time will tell... DG --- David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051003/pl_nm/energy_winter_costs_dc If heating oil is going up 30+%,

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-04 Thread David Goldsmith
Perhaps his implication is to rush out and stock up now (it comes in those convenient 5-gallon conainers). How much are VO conversions? DG --- David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051003/pl_nm/energy_winter_costs_dc If heating

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2005-10-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 2:01 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** **

Re: [MBZ] audi nut

2005-10-04 Thread Harry
Yep, thats him although I think he was a bit crazy with the 150mph in 280 4.5 but I think he liked to exaggerate. I doubted there were any go fast goodies for a 30 year old benz and the last I knew 120 was pushing it even in a 4.5 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW

[MBZ] Studded snows

2005-10-04 Thread ned kleinhenz
What is your experience with snow tires? In planning for this winter, I notice Nokian seems to offer more serious options in studded tires. But I have always avoided studded tire because I thought: 1. Studded tires are definitely benficial on ice. 2. The studs provide little, if any benefit on

Re: [MBZ] Studded snows

2005-10-04 Thread Ron Dwelle
Everyone in Michigan thinks studs are great, but that's probably because they are illegal. Not sure what happens if you get caught driving through the state with them on your car. I've found my HakkaQs on the 240 and the Nokian NRWs on the 190D are adequate for anything I've seen here, without

Re: [MBZ] audi nut

2005-10-04 Thread OK Don
I also noticed her absence - I don't remember sheing any posts from her since MBZ.org died. I wonder if she knows about striplin.net? Speaking of Belize, I haven't seen Melissa here in a while. Didn't she say something about wanting to ship her 300D to Belize and live there? (IIRC, the plan

Re: [MBZ] Studded snows

2005-10-04 Thread dave walton
I like Blizzaks. -Dave Walton On 10/4/05, Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Everyone in Michigan thinks studs are great, but that's probably because they are illegal. Not sure what happens if you get caught driving through the state with them on your car. I've found my HakkaQs on the 240

Re: [MBZ] audi nut

2005-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
maybe that was on the old list and she doent know about the new one? OK Don wrote: I was wrong - Melissa did post last to this list on June 26th. about a red 123 wagon. Maybe she made it to Belize, but doesn't have Internet access. On 10/4/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I also noticed

Re: [MBZ] Studded snows

2005-10-04 Thread mykd1
I got a set of the Blizzaks mounted from tire rack and as far as I'm concerned they're the next best thing to studs. 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] [nwbd-discuss] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel Biodiesel ready

2005-10-04 Thread mykd1
We use a 2003 Dodge 2500 with the 2nd generation Cummins where I work and as far as I'm concerned they are much quieter and run smoother than the 12 valve. The truck was bought as a bare frame with a extended cab and we installed a flatbed on it. I do believe the 2000 model is the same as the

Re: [MBZ] audi nut

2005-10-04 Thread OK Don
I guess you could see if she's subscribed still -- -- Here's the last post my Gmail has from her: From: Melissa [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Jun 26, 2005 3:58 PM Subject: [MBZ] Red 83 wagon on ebay

Re: [MBZ] audi nut

2005-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
nope, she is not subscribed OK Don wrote: I guess you could see if she's subscribed still -- -- Here's the last post my Gmail has from her: From: Melissa [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Jun 26, 2005 3:58

Re: [MBZ] Studded snows

2005-10-04 Thread Marshall Booth
ned kleinhenz wrote: What is your experience with snow tires? In planning for this winter, I notice Nokian seems to offer more serious options in studded tires. But I have always avoided studded tire because I thought: 1. Studded tires are definitely benficial on ice. 2. The studs provide

[MBZ] Speaking of Audi nuts

2005-10-04 Thread Lee Levitt
A quick introduction... I just joined the list yesterday and have already run into an old friend. Nick and I have known one another for many years and he's been helping me to join the diesel fraternity. What a wonderful surprise to find Steve MacSween also on the list...he and I hung out together

Re: [MBZ] i actually have an oil question

2005-10-04 Thread mykd1
Unless you live in a place thats very hot or you drive your car very hard I wouldn't use 20-50 weight. The 20-50 redline is meant specifically for smaller, higher reving race engines 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata

Re: [MBZ] I love my car

2005-10-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
A lot of people seem to like my 220D cosmetic disaster also. Several people want to buy it every year usually, Carribean-American Taxi drivers. Dimitri 73 220D Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My 240D has not turned out to be a chick magnet...but I do get alot of yo homes, nice

Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124 vs. 126

2005-10-04 Thread Loren Faeth
I'll let you get by with that! I never heard of a turbodiesel 6 cyl Lincoln though. At 11:17 AM 10/4/2005, you wrote: a lincoln with uprated suspension package? At 07:53 PM 10/3/2005, you wrote: Snookie, The 126 is a newer design than the 123, and older than the 124. It is the last of the

Re: [MBZ] Whats this stuff on my 240D

2005-10-04 Thread Loren Faeth
sounds like the overhaul consisted of a valve job. I had a job like that foisted on me by the stealership in Memphis back in 72. That is how I learned to be a diesel mechanic. At 11:26 AM 10/4/2005, you wrote: I pulled the head off and the pistons out yesterday and the sides if the

Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124 vs. 126

2005-10-04 Thread JabbaHursty
that's much more sporty than the 126, which is pure town car. At 01:33 PM 10/4/2005, you wrote: mid 80's MKVII bmw 2.4l turbodiesel On 10/4/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll let you get by with that! I never heard of a turbodiesel 6 cyl Lincoln though. -- Rory Morrison

Re: [MBZ] SNOW TIRES

2005-10-04 Thread Russ Maki
BillR wrote: Gee .I've not had any problems with them in the past 20 years. Never slid around any of the three [partial] days I had to use the heater in the house. How are they in hurricanes?

Re: [MBZ] time for lt don to move up in the world

2005-10-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Looks great, except for the grimy seats! How do you get MB Tex so filthy?? On 10/3/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MERCEDES-BENZ-300D-TURBO-DIESEL-POWER-ROOF-LOADED_W0QQitemZ4579798646QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124 vs. 126

2005-10-04 Thread Trampas
I still vote for the W126, in my opinion it is the greatest sedan ever made! The W124 just never fit me right I felt like I was in a sports car with 4 doors not a sedan. Actually I still dislike the window seal, for some reason it just hurt my red neck elbow. My wife of course had little love of

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Diesel Unimog 411.118 4X4 60 in wheelbase

2005-10-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Seriously, what's it good for? On 10/3/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i hear that one! On 10/3/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Run over PeTA punks with their stupid posters At 09:11 AM 10/3/2005, you wrote: What do you do with this ungainly beast? BTW, around

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Diesel Unimog and Aussie Farmers v Peta geniuses

2005-10-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Fascinating - thanks for the education. On 10/3/05, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Andrew, You go out and plough the fields with it or go extreme off roading(with 25 hp.woppee). The reason the gearshifter is long is to give you something to hold onto when she tips over

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ Fuel was:AZ FFORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here!

2005-10-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Chuck, Can you attach a 3D jpeg file with about 15 gallons of that cheap diesel? If you're into barter, I can email you its equivalent in sausage, e.g., the latest version of the post - Katrina Energy Act amendments. On 10/3/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chuck typed: If you ever

Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124 vs. 126

2005-10-04 Thread Rusty Cullens
Here here Trampus. There is no comparison. The W126 is a far better car in all aspects. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trampas Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 1:47 PM To: 'Mercedes mailing list' Subject: Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124

[MBZ] Hurricane tires

2005-10-04 Thread BillR
Message: 12 Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2005 12:47:17 -0500 From: Russ Maki [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] SNOW TIRES To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed BillR wrote: Gee .I've not had any problems with

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ Fuel was:AZ FFORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here!

2005-10-04 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew, Unfortunately, neither Stuffit or ZIP does not handle liquid attachments well.. Gets the keyboard slippery... Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Oct 4, 2005, at 10:59 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Chuck, Can you attach a 3D jpeg file with about 15 gallons of that cheap

Re: [MBZ] Whats this stuff on my 240D

2005-10-04 Thread dave walton
What does it mean to Spin a Bearing - or Spun a Bearing? Spin, Span, Spun - whatever... Thanks -Dave Walton On 10/4/05, Van Cleve [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I pulled the head off and the pistons out yesterday and the sides if the cylinder walls were totally smooth and polished, NO cross

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Diesel Unimog 411.118 4X4 60 in wheelbase

2005-10-04 Thread LT Don
Car shows, a daily driver, and running over drivers who are trying to run into PETA protesters. On 10/4/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seriously, what's it good for? On 10/3/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i hear that one! On 10/3/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL

[MBZ] Diesel price

2005-10-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
$3.60 in Goldsboro, NC Wilton

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ Fuel was:AZ FFORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here!

2005-10-04 Thread Bob Rentfro
Chuck typeth: Unfortunately, neither Stuffit or ZIP does not handle liquid attachments well.. Gets the keyboard slippery... And not only that...everything is now $3.199 or so. Boo Hiss Bob Rentfro '77 300D 141K Litchfield Park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] Diesel price

2005-10-04 Thread Bob Rentfro
Wilton reported: $3.60 in Goldsboro, NC After I called to ensure that bio was still just $2.869, I drove 25 miles into Phoenix to the ONLY stinkin' bio pump in this crazy town. When I arrived, there was an 18-wheeler filling up. Behind him waiting was a feller in a Ford 250 with an aux

Re: [MBZ] Trip to PHX was: FORTY CENT

2005-10-04 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Kevin, Route suggestion... From I-40 after Kingman AZ hang a right onto Rte. 93 which will merge and become Rte. 60. You will be heading southeasterly on both.. That will bring you into Phoenix. You might try doing a Mapquest, etc., citing Kingman AZ as START and Phoenix AZ as

[MBZ] Odo repair

2005-10-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
Is repair of 116 odometer same as 123? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Whats this stuff on my 240D

2005-10-04 Thread Van Cleve
I have no idea who did the rebuild but it was down in San Diego :'( I'm kind of a beginner at this but I have seen the inside of a couple 616s and I dont quite get the no ridge and no cross hatchs, even I know that aint right :-) Allot of the parts in the eng look new, oil pump, chain

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-04 Thread Christopher McCann
I wasn't really implying anything, just making an observation. Yes, Fuel prices will lead to price inflation in general, but Europe has had high fuel prices forever and it's still cheaper to buy bulk fresh VO than it is to buy D2 or BioD (the cheapest fuel at the pump). We may be facing that

Re: [MBZ] Whats this stuff on my 240D

2005-10-04 Thread Potter, Tom E
The crankshaft bearing inserts are secured in the rod by indents on the cap and rod. If the bearing gets worn or the friction between the crankshaft and bearing gets high, the insert may come loose from these indents and spin inside the rod (not good). Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-04 Thread Christopher McCann
p.s. those convenient containers are NOT 5 gallon. For soy (and probably other oils as well), they are 35 lbs...I forget the conversion ratio...its about 4.5 gallons or so. Chris --- David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps his implication is to rush out and stock up now (it comes in

[MBZ] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel Biodiesel ready

2005-10-04 Thread Van Cleve
Geeze...Talk about loosing at Russian roulette,, big time bummer I made a trip to Or and another to CA knowing I could loose the game :'( Then theres the 5th gear nut but at least you can carry on in 4th Regards Steve Van Cleve Marrowstone Isl Wa 85 Euro 240D 5 spd 110K 79 240D 5spd fresh

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-04 Thread David Goldsmith
How'd you score the high-tech filter - surplus auction? DG --- Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wasn't really implying anything, just making an observation. Yes, Fuel prices will lead to price inflation in general, but Europe has had high fuel prices forever and it's still

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-04 Thread Christopher McCann
http://www.dieselproducts.com/ Some VERY cool stuff there - not cheap. We're getting one of the Spin Clean models, I forget which one, right now...documentation is all at home. If you get one, have to have the right pump (gpm and psi) for it and then a motor for the pump... Chris --- David

[MBZ] Rear axle problem? 116 300SD

2005-10-04 Thread Kevin Beswick
After letting my son drive my 1980 300SD for three months, I needed to use it. On right hand turns, there is a metal sliding on metal noise, and when you straighten out, a metallic clang, with occasional metallic pops. I'm thinking it's a bad axle or CV joints from a 17 year old driving it

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Diesel Unimog and Aussie Farmers v Peta geniuses

2005-10-04 Thread Gabriel S.
I've seen pictures of those maggots on sheep...totally nasty. Is there also a parrot type bird out there that burrows into the flesh of sheep or is that New Zealand? As far as the P.E.T.A. comments go, those are welcome in my book...peta is nothing more than a bunch of extremist, along with al

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-04 Thread Gabriel S.
where, may i ask, did you aquire this fancy filtering device? On 10/4/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wasn't really implying anything, just making an observation. Yes, Fuel prices will lead to price inflation in general, but Europe has had high fuel prices forever and it's

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ Fuel was:AZ FFORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here!

2005-10-04 Thread Gabriel S.
They only take cash and there is a religious message on the bottom of thier cups =/ On 10/3/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob, If you ever get over to I-10 at the Wild Horse Blvd Exit A Love's Truck Stop has opened on the east side and diesel is/was $2.739... I filled

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Diesel Unimog 411.118 4X4 60 in wheelbase

2005-10-04 Thread Gabriel S.
more like running over peta protesters On 10/4/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Car shows, a daily driver, and running over drivers who are trying to run into PETA protesters. On 10/4/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seriously, what's it good for? On 10/3/05, Gabriel

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ Fuel was:AZ FFORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here!

2005-10-04 Thread OK Don
Is that the Loves? They don't do that in OK - credit card is good. I don't buy anything in cups from them, so don't know about any message - just #2. On 10/4/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They only take cash and there is a religious message on the bottom of thier cups =/ -- OK Don,

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ Fuel was:AZ FFORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here!

2005-10-04 Thread Bob Rentfro
OK Don typed: Is that the Loves? They don't do that in OK - credit card is good. I don't buy anything in cups from them, so don't know about any message just #2. He's talkin' In and Out...evidently Gabriel is a plastic carrying athiest. Bob Reentfro '77300D 141K Litchfield Park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-04 Thread Bob Rentfro
Holy Cats, Chris...with what do you plan to power your centrifuge? So you intend to run WVO you sent for a spin in your centrifuge as fuel? Cool. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 141K Litchfield Park, AZ

[MBZ] Kaleb car?

2005-10-04 Thread Rick Knoble
I dunno how close this is to Okie http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-MERCEDES-BENZ-240D-RUN-BAD-PART-OR-ALL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ8004853402QQrdZ1 Says it runs bad. Carbon? Glow Plugs? Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] Odo repair

2005-10-04 Thread Alan Duff
It is repaired the same way, although I think they have different part numbers. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN On Tue, 4 Oct 2005 16:34:41 -0400, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : Is repair of 116 odometer same as 123? Wilton ___ For new parts