your message came thru the list just fine.
BillR wrote:
Hi Kaleb - As I recall there was some problem with the server, which could
account for a few days of no list activity. The other possibility I want to
check on is that I did try to log on and change my account to a non-digest
version,
I bet his brother Abuja needs some help getting $15M from a dead airline
passenger, or maybe a general, into the US and out of a dead bank
account in Lagos.
--R
George Gregory wrote:
I'm willing to bet it wasn't the seller who pulled it. It was pulled right
after I sent eBay what I thought
David Brodbeck wrote:
Marshall Booth wrote:
In Pittsburgh, the average life of the 722.3 series transmissions is
about 250kmi. Stu Ritter says that in Denver is closer to 150kmi. I
don't know why there should be such a difference, but I'm sure neither
Stu or I is lying.
Driving up long,
I was out and about today and saw a dark green Vega on the street -- a 2
door hatchback. It looked original but was running (it sounded a bit
clunky, though my high school buddy had one that sounded like that new)
and was in decent shape body wise. Too funny.
I went to the charity auction
The Hirschmann stopped working on my '84 300D, thankfully in the full
upright position. I popped the cover off and found that the tiny
gilmer drive belt has broken, which explains why I could hear the
motor working, but nothing was happening. Does anyone know whether
these are easily obtained
Marshall,
Isn't 310,000 miles a bit on the high side? What items should be expected
to fail around this point?
On 12/3/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mitch Haley wrote:
Wow, an honest (or even low) claim of mpg in an ebay listing!
Most of the 2.5s on ebay get 40-60 mpg.
The Hirschmann stopped working on my '84 300D, thankfully in the full
upright position. I popped the cover off and found that the tiny
gilmer drive belt has broken, which explains why I could hear the
motor working, but nothing was happening. Does anyone know whether
these are easily obtained
Yesterday and today I've been trying to repair the stripped
brass drive gear in my Gilson snowblower. I used the torch
to build up brass on the teeth, then I cut and ground them
back to some semblance of usability. Looked crappy, but so
did the gear long before it stopped working permanently.
Marshall Booth wrote:
David Brodbeck wrote:
Driving up long, steep mountain grades, like they have around Denver,
has to be harder on the transmission than driving around relatively flat
land, I would think. The fluid temperatures would be much higher.
Pittsburgh is HARDLY flat.
Yeah, but
LT Don wrote:
Marshall,
Isn't 310,000 miles a bit on the high side? What items should be expected
to fail around this point?
At 300+kmi many parts of a 190D could be pretty worn! The transmission
could be at the end of it's life (check to see how long it takes to
shift from neutral to
into a blob. I was wondering if the now-on-sale Harbor Freight
130A TIG set would work better for this kind of repair. Does
anybody have an opinion?
Hmm, I've been doing some surfing, and one problem on welding
brass with MIG is that the zinc can boil out, making a mess.
Some still recommend
Marshall Booth wrote:
In Pittsburgh, the average life of the 722.3 series transmissions is
about 250kmi. Stu Ritter says that in Denver is closer to 150kmi. I
don't know why there should be such a difference, but I'm sure neither
Stu or I is lying.
David Brodbeck wrote:
No affiliation, etc.
http://houston.craigslist.org/car/115616151.html
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
Heck, I'd pay $300 for a 123 with that nice of a body running or not
delivered to my door.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] if, after months,nobody
Marshall:
Isn't the 603 originally equipped with sleeved bores? I would think
that replacing the sleeves would be a much better practice than boring
them oversize
Peter
On Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 04:01 PM, Marshall Booth wrote:
dave walton wrote:
Time will tell, and I realize
I've been wondering about this as well. I don't understand why these
engines are considered toast if the sleeves get a bit ovaled. Can't
they just be pressed out and new ones installed in their place?
On 12/3/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marshall:
Isn't the 603 originally
The Norskis are now in the Super Turbo game (gasser):
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?t=139005
--
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
hi
i am in a welding group on yahoo
i asked about the exact thing ( from harbor freight) and all of the
members told me that these units were no good and would result in nothing but
frustration
and all agreed to spend maybe 370.00 and get a much better unit
collins
1985 500 sec
Whoa... that is some pretty gnarly drifting! Never seen a souped-up
190E pulling moves like that!
-Aaron
1987 300D
1987 300TD
Yeahh, we have even upgraded to a fancy system.
http://forum.mbspares.com.au/index.php
Hendrik
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 1:37 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another video, this time
Anyone who's ever driven a 5 speed 300E please feel free to respond.
Alternatively, if anyone's driven a 5 speed 2.3-16 valve or a 2.6 5 speed,
your comments would be appreciated as well. I'm trying to get a handle on
how the car feels, what the shift throws are like, how tight the linkage
is,
ohh, its an online forum.
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Yeahh, we have even upgraded to a fancy system.
http://forum.mbspares.com.au/index.php
Hendrik
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005
From Michigan:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?V5BE1234C
Ron Dwelle
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Thanks All, I asked a simple question and received a textbook of
information from you, really great. I am now versed in the bleeding job I
will do. I think that I will do the gravity bleed because of the age of the
system to determine if the lines are in good condition.
I am a little confused
I went to the OZVETS site that Hendrik mentions below and lo and behold,
found a note with a Bosch part number for the nefarious rubber boot on the
123 door lock actuators. Here's the link and the info
http://forum.mbspares.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=344 complete with picture!
...Now for
Anthony,
DOT4 is not silicone. Personally, I prefer the Mercedes DOT4
Brake Fluid and have used it regularly. I have a SpeediBleed. IMHO,
a good investment. Eliminates it being a two person job or using
gravity. Cuts down on time significantly.
I would urge you to replace the
Peter Frederick wrote:
Marshall:
Isn't the 603 originally equipped with sleeved bores? I would think
that replacing the sleeves would be a much better practice than boring
them oversize
The early 603s had sleeves. Starting ABOUT mid '87 the 602/603 engines
stopped being sleeved. None
I've probably told this story before...When my daughter needed a car in
high school, I gave her my '79 240D, which I had lovingly repaired and
cleaned up over a period of several years. It was brown, and VERY
SLOW...she and her brother called it The Brown Turd. She knew she needed
to change the
Anthony Galioto wrote:
Thanks All, I asked a simple question and received a textbook of
information from you, really great. I am now versed in the bleeding job I
will do. I think that I will do the gravity bleed because of the age of the
system to determine if the lines are in good condition.
Marshall Booth wrote:
DOT 5 is silicone. DOT 4 is rather like DOT 3 but DOT 4 is less
hygroscopic and has a higher boiling point. They CAN be mixed (but the
mix will be less desirable than DOT 4 alone) and are entirely
compatible. Mercedes forbids the use of DOT 5 brake fluid and it is NOT
Eric,
How did this car accident happen again? Who's insurance company are you
dealing with? Yours or the other driver? What state do you live in?
I am as cheap as the next guy (maybe even Kaleb), but $5000 for a super
low mileage 300CD, that seems a little low. Remember this is their
tempting, but realistically, too many irons in the fire as is.
Chris
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If so, need to act quick as in
today. Contact me offlist for details.
Does not run, will have to be towed etc.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85
Christopher said:
The depression certainly created a mindset in that generation and it is
unfortunately lost in my generation.
Good stories Christopher
yeah and when they are all gone forever this country will never be the same.
We have become a nation afraid of our own shawdow...
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/114934222.html
You know you want this mid 50's roadster. Selling for only $6k, in
SHINY shape and will look great with you at the wheel. Very fuel
sipping as well.
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM
What is this TURNY thing?
Ha! I love it. We just went through that with my 8 year old a few weeks
back when i bought an older Ford 1 ton dually crew cab, he got in the
back seat starring at the window crank with a perplexed look on his face
and finally asked the same question .
I can
well I am dealing with the drivers insurance well
more appropriately the drivers employers insurance
carrier. Driver worked for the local Trane heating
and AC company and was driving company car. Hopefully
this is in my favor. Story on the car is I bought it
2 yrs ago for $9K with a little
http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/115686623.html
No affiliation, ect.
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
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