She is getting a bit more rusty than I had wanted, so figure I should
just strip her and haul her off for a coat of paint. Lot of little
things, like changing out the front and rear window (seals, chrome
glass), as well as getting new door seals, fresh side view mirror,
silver vent cover
I am not going to sell her, I am getting her less likely to rust
On Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at 04:38 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
strip her down for paint? Do tell more about this project.
He needs 7 gallons of Benjamin-Moore exterior latex to refinish his
house,
I better get in touch with him. OH, I can just wait for our fearless
leader to ignore the flu and natural disasters. That should clean
enough folks off the face of the planet.
On Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at 04:47 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
Here's your answer redghost -- from your new-found
Thank you Marshall, I shall now revert to single postings for the
Craigslistings. I am certain that you may drive further than the
midwest one day, and want to fetch one of the excess of Benz we have
out here
On Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at 04:52 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
andrew
http://www.claremoreprogress.com/archive/article23238
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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
Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
why would you think it has a bad head gasket?
Brian Chase wrote:
I was reminded that what may be ailing my engine (240d) is a blown head
gasket.
If that's the case, (typically speaking) is the engine in need of an
overhaul, or can the cylinder(s) affected be repaired in-car? I'm
assuming
http://www.the12volt.com/
Audio, security systems, basic equipment.
This magazine is quite fun too. A friend of mine turned me on to it.
Lot of fun hacks on all kinds of stuff:
http://www.makezine.com/volumes/
This volume is about cars, there's an article about making some Bio-D
99% of the time a blown headgsket will evident itself by water in the oil
and/or oil in the water.
On 11/23/05, Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Good question. The thing was smoking (could mostly see it in the
headlights
of cars following at night). It wasn't black-ish smoke. And it
Brian Chase wrote:
Good question. The thing was smoking (could mostly see it in the
headlights of cars following at night). It wasn't black-ish smoke. And
it didn't seem blue-ish like burning oil, nor was there a burnt-oil
smell, or any oil collected in the tailpipe.
The smoke is normal
Short prarie grass? In OK? We have trees in there here parts.
Christopher McCann wrote:
Another side note -- the short grass prarie (is in Oklahoma/Nebraska)
used to extend all the way into central Ohio
A good example of RE-forestation (or NEW-forestation). No buffalo, and with
Freightliner is owned by them, maybe that is what you all are thinking.
Kevin wrote:
On Wed, Nov 23, 2005 at 01:54:31PM -0500, Jeff Zedic wrote:
I thought that Detroit Diesel was owned by Daimler Chrysler?
That's what I thought as well. *shrug*
K
___
great, so my burb is benz powered, well and my truck. Will have to get
them benz powered deals to stick on the sides.
Chuck Landenberger wrote:
Guys,
No shrug needed.. You all get it right again!
http://www.detroitdiesel.com/Corporate/Profile/index.asp
That states - Detroit Diesel is
one of these days Im going to learn and attempt a paint job here at
home. surely cant be that hard.
redghost wrote:
She is getting a bit more rusty than I had wanted, so figure I should
just strip her and haul her off for a coat of paint. Lot of little
things, like changing out the front
And you did not take this beauty home, Why?
On Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at 09:46 AM, Sunil Hari wrote:
I went to look at the 1964 220SE coupe advertised in the paper, and it
turned out to be a Euro 280SE coupe with 4-speed manual. Took a bunch
of
pictures - what do you think of it?
feed them lead paint, partially hydrogenated foods, make them smoke,
eat meat, go to discos, and drink, a BUNCH.
Then we can call them europeans and ignore the whole mess
On Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at 10:51 AM, Peter Frederick wrote:
THat is pure right-wing oil company propaganda.
The
Cool. Thanks.
Brian
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Head gasket blown?
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 19:05:53 -0600
Brian Chase wrote:
Good question. The thing was smoking
had 178K in 00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-NO-RESERVE-1986-MERCEDES-Diesel-300-SDL-Turbo-6-cyl-in-Florida_W0QQitemZ4593012744QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81
I bet there are lots of good opinions on this one- but here goes.
What is the best procedure for storing a diesel?
Will the tires develop flat spots if I leave it parked 3 months in the
garage this winter?
Should I take the battery into the warm house or leave it in the cold garage
with a
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-WORKSHOP-MANUAL-1959-220-230-SL-300-SEb-SE-C_W0QQitemZ8017305623QQcategoryZ34227QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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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
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-560SL-Mercedes-560SL-Roadster_W0QQitemZ4592918518QQcategoryZ6338QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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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,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1971-Mercedes-Benz-280-SE-3-5-Convertible_W0QQitemZ4592978560QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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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
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-NO-RESERVE-DEALER-TRADE-VERY-CLEAN-400E_W0QQitemZ4592972671QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
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
For cryin' out loud, Roger Penske is the owner of Detroit Diesel. Well
publicized buy a few years back.
RLE
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-260-E-1987-mercedez-260-E-DIESEL-TURBO-5-CYL_W0QQitemZ4592835067QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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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,
What is the best procedure for storing a diesel?
Just change the oil before putting it away.
Will the tires develop flat spots if I leave it parked 3 months in the
garage this winter?
Probably. Ten miles of driving will normalize them.
Should I take the battery into the warm house or leave it
because the guy thought it was worth $7000
On 11/23/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And you did not take this beauty home, Why?
On Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at 09:46 AM, Sunil Hari wrote:
I went to look at the 1964 220SE coupe advertised in the paper, and it
turned out to be a
sweet merciful crap, is this a 617.751 transplant into a 124 body car? That
engine looks crate-fresh
Would this be an example of a frankenbenz?
I could really enjoy such a car ...
On 11/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why yes, I have never seen anything like it. Crate fresh? More like
rattle canned? Even the oil cooler lines were sprayed it looks like.
Sunil Hari wrote:
sweet merciful crap, is this a 617.751 transplant into a 124 body car? That
engine looks crate-fresh
Would this be an example of
make that power steering lines.
Sunil Hari wrote:
sweet merciful crap, is this a 617.751 transplant into a 124 body car? That
engine looks crate-fresh
Would this be an example of a frankenbenz?
I could really enjoy such a car ...
On 11/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Greetings and Salutations.
FWIW, my 81 VW dasher diesel hydro-locked one day when I had taken my kids
back to their mother. Went out to go back home, engine would not turn. Took
out a glow plug and cleared the cylinder and drove slowly home. New Head
gasket and klatta klatta klatta.
TTFN
You're right - everything under there has been spray-painted silver. Good
lord.
Fool me once, shame on . shame on you. Fool me can't get fooled again!
I wonder if all that silver paint affects performance?
On 11/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
make that power steering
Can you run the Vin on that, Kaleb?
Ron Dwelle
On Nov 23, 2005, at 9:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-260-E-1987-
mercedez-260-E-DIESEL-TURBO-5-
CYL_W0QQitemZ4592835067QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
A little NE of you is the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve. The Western
half of the State is Short Grass Prairie. Norman is at the Cross
Timbers - where four ecosystems meet.
On 11/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Short prarie grass? In OK? We have trees in there here parts.
--
...did not drive due to condition of the motor...
as one who has very sore welts across my back from the 450sl i bought off
ebay,...be carefull out there!
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
make that power steering lines.
And hopefully its the paint that looks burned and not the metal of the
turbo!!!
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Why yes, I have never seen anything like it. Crate fresh? More like
rattle canned? Even the oil cooler lines were sprayed it looks like.
It's all sprayed silver! GASP!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der
If you are worried about flat spots you can also lift your car up a few inches
and put blocks under it to take the weight off the tires and wheel bearings. Or
you can completely remove the tires and store them. Since its not really long
term storage it won't hurt to just park it and keep it
This evening as I drove off in my 82 240D, I heard for the first time a
periodic clicking type sound coming from the instrument cluster. In checking,
I found that the trip odometer wasn't turning. I'm guessing some gear wheel is
not engaged properly with whatever it is supposed to turn. What
Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1987 Mercedes-Benz 260 Series
VIN WDBEA26D5HA524239
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture Germany
Vehicle History Checklist
Vehicle Description WDBEA26D5HA524239
Title Check No records found
Problem Check No records found
Odometer Check Records found
Vehicle
Jerry,
IMHO, push the reset button several times if necessary to get the
trip odo back to . BTDT..
Should take care of it..
Hope Thanksgiving has been a pleasure for all...
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
1980 300SD w/345,000 on the odo.
On Nov 23, 2005, at 9:13 PM, Jerry
On Wed, 23 Nov 2005 21:38:58 -0700 Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Jerry,
IMHO, push the reset button several times if necessary to get the
trip odo back to . BTDT..
But only when the car is NOT moving!!!
Craig
http://www.hamrablues.com/archive/sidebars/june_30_05_serveece.html
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Nov 24 05:25:29 2005
Received: from mail.vla.com ([65.19.58.5] helo=mail.losalamos.com)
by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ef9bs-0003Eb-VK
for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Thu, 24
I'm launching a biodiesel co-op in the Boston area and am wondering wow many
listers are in the Boston area?
If you're local and are interested in being involved, please drop me a note
offlist.
I'm in the process of nailing down a pretty significant source of WVO and
will want some help in set
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In the early 80s CD builtup a W123 wagon for the editor David E Davis.
They painted the upper part silver and dark from the body line down and
added custom wheel, a sound system with multiple speakers in each door,
along with some other modes I don;t recall. It looked
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
one of these days Im going to learn and attempt a paint job here at
home. surely cant be that hard.
There's a really thorough and well-written article on the process, and
what it takes to do a really good-looking job, here:
http://www.thebugshop.org/bsfqpnt.htm
Tom,
Expect a ridiculously low-ball number from the adjuster. I had a 1976 300D
'totaled' because they couldn't find the parts for it (fender, air filter,
headlamp, bumper, etc, which I actually already had in my backyard as
spares. She offered me $750 and I could keep the car. I always
Nope Roger sucked the last of the good will out of the name and leveraged
the pension plan then sold the dried out husk to old Ma Benz
*CARSTEN J. REINHARDT
Chief Executive Officer / President*
As Chief Executive Officer and President of Detroit Diesel Corporation
(DDC), a subsidiary of
Funny, I would've applied most of those qualities to Americans...
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 11/23/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
feed them lead paint, partially hydrogenated foods, make them smoke,
eat meat, go to discos, and drink, a BUNCH.
Then we can call them europeans and ignore the
Obviously because we humans have been sending probes there that are
warming the atmosphere!
Tim
On 11/24/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:00:52 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If the earth is warming because of humans then why is Mars also
Not the humans. The sun is making it's last effort before dying.
--
Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
'82 300SD, '95 E300D
On Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:00:52 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If the earth is warming because of humans then why is Mars also warming?
Must be that no stations in your area participate. Works fine in my neck of
the woods.
On 11/23/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Wed, 23 Nov 2005 07:20:21 -0600 Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=src=Netx
But they
HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY FOLKS!
Now back to getting the smoke out of the house.
James Zavesky
1991 500SL
1992 600SEL
1995 E320
You should not deep fry a turkey indoors.
On 11/24/05, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY FOLKS!
Now back to getting the smoke out of the house.
James Zavesky
1991 500SL
1992 600SEL
1995 E320
___
For new parts see
now you tell me, sheesh
- Original Message -
From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] HAPPY THANKSGIVING
You should not deep fry a turkey indoors.
On 11/24/05, James Zavesky
Not at that price..
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, Okie-Benz Auto Parts
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:08 PM
To: Banned List; Mercedes mailing list; SL
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1649274,00.html
A simple but ingenious paper dart was named Britain's best yesterday
after wafting through a Victorian university hall for almost seven
seconds.
Silently proving at least five laws of physics, the Spruce Moose would
have glided a
Be sure to make biodiesel with that used oil!
On 11/24/05, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
now you tell me, sheesh
- Original Message -
From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 9:10 AM
Subject: Re:
And I offer thanks to all of you for the help, answers, fellowship,
and lively discussions over the last year.
On 11/24/05, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY FOLKS!
Now back to getting the smoke out of the house.
James Zavesky
1991 500SL
1992 600SEL
1995 E320
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try the biodiesel list
Lee Levitt wrote:
I'm launching a biodiesel co-op in the Boston area and am wondering wow many
listers are in the Boston area?
If you're local and are interested in being involved, please drop me a note
offlist.
I'm in the process of nailing down a pretty significant
I second that !
Thanks, Folks.
--
Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
'82 300SD, '95 E300D
On 11/24/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And I offer thanks to all of you for the help, answers, fellowship,
and lively discussions over the last year.
And I Third it ;-)
Russ W.
'83 240D, '83 240D
Hans Neureiter wrote:
I second that !
Thanks, Folks.
--
Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX
'82 300SD, '95 E300D
On 11/24/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And I offer thanks to all of you for the help, answers, fellowship,
and lively discussions
Hey, I turned on the computer for the express purpose of saying happy
Thanksgiving. Several of you beat me to it!
So I'd like to give thanks for the list, this comfy home (negative
wind-chill howls outside) and, well, you name it.
Brian
83 240D
From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Try pushing the trip to zero a few times. If this does not bring her back
will have to remove and overhaul. Not a hard job. There are some DIY links
on how to do it (I do not have them handy but have seen them) or you can
send to Overseas Speedometer and for about $50-$70 hey can do it plus
I also say Thanks to everyone on the list. And I have an insurance
question (boat not car).
I've never made an insurance claim in my life. But my sailboat (in
storage at a boatyard for the winter) blew over in a windstorm 10 days
ago and sustained considerable damage. My insurance company
Whats the best and cheapest place online to buy CD's these days?
--
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
Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
oops, it had more miles in 1995 than 2001/2002 ...
On 11/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1987 Mercedes-Benz 260 Series
VIN WDBEA26D5HA524239
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture Germany
Vehicle History Checklist
Vehicle Description
Push the reset button in and let it snap back out, this usually clears it.
This happens once in a while on my 300D, doesn't seem to cause any trouble
other than that the trip odometer doesn't record.
If the odometer starts to slip (not record milage) but doesn't make any noises,
it's time to
Does the VIN confirm it's a euro car?
Mac
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
vin says its a 380
Loren Faeth wrote:
I'll bet it is a 500SEL because it has hydraulic rear suspension. Great
for those who want to load it down with a ton of newspapers and go like a
bat out of...
At 09:55 AM
Kaleb said:one of these days Im going to learn and attempt a paint job
here at
home. surely cant be that hard.
Hi Kaleb,
I had the same idea. Take a look at my 1st paint job -
http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm to see what I went thru.
Mostly it's a matter of sanding - and
The Brits aways did DESIGN some of the best airframes in the world.
Getting them built and into use was another story alltogether. Most
egregious examples were during the Labor government in the 50s -- some
rather good designs crippled by bureacratic meddling and stupid engine
designs form the
My trip odo gets to 9 miles then won't click over to 10. I've pushed
the button a couple times, but maybe the thing is shot. The button is
also not the best I've seen, almost as though it's pushing into a
void.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 11/24/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Push the
Ummm, since when is the Avro Arrow a British design? That was a
Canadian jet my friend.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 11/24/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The Brits aways did DESIGN some of the best airframes in the world.
Getting them built and into use was another story alltogether.
#1: Don't let them get the idea that you don't want the boat.
#2: Don't settle for an estimate and attempt to take the money and do the
repairs with it under your direction. There can be a lot of hidden issues.
Best way is to have the insurance people contract a boat yard to fix it to
your
You have a slipping drive gear. It does fine turning the first digit drum
but can't do it when it catches the second.
On 11/24/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My trip odo gets to 9 miles then won't click over to 10. I've pushed
the button a couple times, but maybe the thing is
Check out http://www.frappr.com/benzbunch
That's us. Add yourself too, if you haven't already...
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
- Original Message -
From: Lee Levitt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes mailing list' [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 11:34 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Boston
you are absolutely correct. I helped a guy thru a restoration of a 280SE
cabr. and it was $60k almost 20 years ago! Course that was when classic car
prices were going crazy and he thought he'd get his money back. Shortly
after he finished the prices started to slide -
Making money (or just
BEST WISHES ALL more Chivas anyone?
collins
1985 500 sec
So, what kind of offer am I likely to get? What are my options when I
do get the offer.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, as I don't want to walk into this
deal blind.
Thanks again,
Ron Dwelle
Ron - I only know what my experience has been with attempting not to fix on
an insurance claim
I had my share of blown headgaskets. Since Brian does not know when and how
whatever happened, one sure way to tell if it is the gasket is to look at
the oil and the coolant. If the gasket went, there will be oil in the
coolant (scum in the reservoir)and/or water in the oil (milky looking scum
on
My insurance company and the
boatyard's insurance are currently arguing over who's responsible.
Well, unless the boatyard did something that made your boat be at
more risk than it would be parked in your back yard, I'd think that
such acts of God would generally _not_ be their problem. But
Its not a US model, because the Hydraulic rear suspension was not offered
in the US
The only car I have seen with it was a EURO 500SEL that had been a German
Embassy car in LA. That is why I guessed it was a 500 before Kaleb checked
the VIN
At 09:50 AM 11/24/2005, you wrote:
Does the
Hard to fix?
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 11/24/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You have a slipping drive gear. It does fine turning the first digit drum
but can't do it when it catches the second.
On 11/24/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My trip odo gets to 9 miles
A. V. Roe, Ltd, Canadian operation, known s AVRO Canada.
The did design work on the supersonic jets, too, and many of the engineers
came from the UK.
Peter
my 85 does this as well.
TimothyPilgrim wrote:
My trip odo gets to 9 miles then won't click over to 10. I've pushed
the button a couple times, but maybe the thing is shot. The button is
also not the best I've seen, almost as though it's pushing into a
void.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 11/24/05,
Kaleb writes:
Whats the best and cheapest place online to buy CD's these days?
Check ebay and amazon (used CD listings below each new title).
Lee
Hans Neureiter wrote:
I had my share of blown headgaskets. Since Brian does not know when and how
whatever happened, one sure way to tell if it is the gasket is to look at
the oil and the coolant. If the gasket went, there will be oil in the
coolant (scum in the reservoir)and/or water in the oil
...Many of whom then went on to head up major programs for NASA when
A.V.Roe folded.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Arrow#The_politics
Trivia bit: The current Canadian opposition to National Missle Defence
goes way back to this time bceause A.V. Roe's collapse can be linked
closely to the
True, but that wouldn't cause serious damage to the motor.
On 11/24/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hans Neureiter wrote:
I had my share of blown headgaskets. Since Brian does not know when and
how
whatever happened, one sure way to tell if it is the gasket is to look
at
the
Unless it burns the top of block - you then have to remove and strip
it to get suface ground back to flat - a real PITA.
On 11/24/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
True, but that wouldn't cause serious damage to the motor.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D,
Menu:
An appropriate serving of Rebel Yeal for the Boys. I'll consume
Gentleman Jack. They can wait for the Jack until their later years.
Prime Rib. A good Vet could bring it back to life. Turkey? Why
would I consume something that eats with it's pecker?
Homemade Mince Pie. I cheat here,
Why not do a blow down test? One at a time, put each cylinder at TDC, feed
in some compressed air and see what happens. Is there a reason this should
not be done on a diesel?
Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
86 SDL Silver
85 300D Euro
86 SDL Gold
81 240D manual trans
May your fowl be cooked, your cranberries cold, and nobody gets a pie in the
face.
cheers (holding a glass of Crown Royal)
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
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Try the New Netscape
As I recall, the original post reported a seized engine. Best to take
a look before trying to force the engine to rotate.
I'd still like to see more info on what to look for and how to
interpret the results of a blow down test - if anyone has a link or
document they could forward.
Thanks
-Dave
Not forgetting the canines, a walk is in order (Minnesota vodka warming
veins). No, the dogs just get water. What can I say - super premium dog food
is expensive.
Brian
83 240D
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How about removing the glowplugs and then attempt to rotate the crank. That
will tell you instantly if it is truly a hydrostatic lock situation. Also it
should then turn quite easily, no need to apply a lot of turning force and
compound any damage.
Barry
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Gosh Kaleb, there have been lots of posts all day.
Got any 124 parts for me yet? Lfender, hood
At 02:19 PM 11/24/2005, you wrote:
Anybody out there? Am I the only one working on thanksgiving? Yes,
while the wife is cooking Im stuck in front of the computer getting
parts ready for ebay.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-MERCEDES-300D-WITH-380-V8-CONVERSION-NO-RUST-TEXAS_W0QQitemZ4592734542QQcategoryZ39405QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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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
On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 14:19:57 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anybody out there? Am I the only one working on thanksgiving? Yes,
while the wife is cooking Im stuck in front of the computer getting
parts ready for ebay.
I'm hitting up the computer occasionally, but I'm not
mostly 116 parts this week.
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 14:19:57 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anybody out there? Am I the only one working on thanksgiving? Yes,
while the wife is cooking Im stuck in front of the computer getting
parts ready for ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-mercedes-benz-S420-SEL_W0QQitemZ4593050461QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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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
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