Re: [MBZ] Rusty

2006-01-05 Thread BillR
Rusty - Thanks, but I took your advice and ordered one from Kaleb - not cheaper, though. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 269k on Delvac -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 3:47 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300sd Radio wiring harness

2006-01-05 Thread MICHAEL ESH
On this car I have a brown, blue , gray, and red in that order. It has a separate switch for the antenna. Mike - Original Message - From: James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-05 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Jan 04, 2006 at 03:43:55PM -0800, Jim Cathey wrote: from block to head? Was there any evidence that whomever assembled the engine Gasket looks to mate fine. Is it one of those annoying head gaskets that can be mounted flipped over and rotated? At least you know your water pump

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300sd Radio wiring harness

2006-01-05 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Sorry that was brown , black, gray, and red coming from the plug. Using the 12 volt test light With the ignition off - and grounded to the brown wire I get no light from any of the other 3 wires. With the ignition on in any position I get light from the black and the red and nothing from the

[MBZ] Center A/C Vents

2006-01-05 Thread l02turner
Howdy - The 2 large center vents in the center/top of the dash don't sound like they're opening or closing. They used to make their movements known by the loud *slap* as the door slammed shut. That noise has stopped and air flow is minimal - I know this has been talked about quite a bit

Re: [MBZ] This car is like that girl at the party - you know the one

2006-01-05 Thread LT Don
I think the duct tape on the driver's seat is a nice touch. On 1/4/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sure, there are a couple scratches and dents on the car, it's missing a lens cover on the front, and the seats are a little beat up. What do you see that is particularly horrendous

[MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4600724195rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITrd=1 -- 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

Re: [MBZ] cheap SL - LUTHER !!!!!

2006-01-05 Thread OK Don
You'd break their hearts, since you're spoken for. On 1/4/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: do I threaten them or you? -Original Message- From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 3, 2006 10:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] cheap SL -

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt Odometers/Speedometers

2006-01-05 Thread OK Don
That's what I was afraid of -- $5-10 per gear was about the going price before VDO closed out their stock of repair parts a few years ago. Now, $25-35 per gear is the going price (and each year they are getting MORE expensive). Marshall -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87

Re: [MBZ] Center A/C Vents

2006-01-05 Thread Alan Duff
It depends on the size of your hands. If they are smallish you can change the pods out by removing the blade insert and the glove box liner. By working through both openings it can be done but is not easy. I changed a pair in about 4-5 hours the only time I've done it. You can remove the pods

Re: [MBZ] Center A/C Vents

2006-01-05 Thread Lee Einer
First step is to identify the the cannister. Apply suction with a mighty-vac. If the vents operate, you have a vacuum leak somewhere in the lines . I would make triple-damn sure that the problem is not a cracked line or a loose line, because the rr on that little cannister is neither brief

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300sd Radio wiring harness

2006-01-05 Thread Jim Cathey
With the ignition on in any position I get light from the black and the red and nothing from the gray wire. Any thoughts? Yeah, turn on the lights and watch the gray wire go 'live'. Red ought to be the hot-always line. Black, with maybe a red tracer, ought to be switched. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Ariel Atom

2006-01-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Lee Levitt wrote: RLE writes: I don't know what a Colnago C40 is All carbon fiber bicycle frame from one of the industry's most respected manufacturers. Some consider the C40 as the ultimate racing bike. Builds up into a 17 lb racing bike that flies up and down hills, priced as a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-05 Thread Jim Cathey
Is it one of those annoying head gaskets that can be mounted flipped over and rotated? Yes, it can go on one of two ways. It is on right now so that its stamped-in number can be read, and a W on one end of it matches a W stamped into the block. I'm not sure it would matter, as the block is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-05 Thread Jim Cathey
e, remember how that head and block looked on the OM616 I sold you? YUCK! I bet it could work as a last resort though. We're running out of resorts! It's this, or spray the crap on the old gasket and see what happens with that. Quite possibly both! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Also note the copious rust almost all over, not to mention the MPG meter on the instrument cluster - usually a gasoline engine item, as I recall. Wonder how much can be believed about this very good car??? Werner - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
all 140's had the mpg meter Werner Fehlauer wrote: Also note the copious rust almost all over, not to mention the MPG meter on the instrument cluster - usually a gasoline engine item, as I recall. Wonder how much can be believed about this very good car??? Werner - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Rusty

2006-01-05 Thread John Ervine
BillR wrote: Rusty - Thanks, but I took your advice and ordered one from Kaleb - not cheaper, though. Bill, I think you took Kaleb's advice to buy one from Kaleb! -- 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] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Lee Levitt
Werner writes: Also note the copious rust almost all over, not to mention the MPG meter on the instrument cluster - usually a gasoline engine item, as I recall. Wonder how much can be believed about this very good car??? Werner Looks pretty clean for a 250K mile car, the usual wear,

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300sd Radio wiring harness

2006-01-05 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Yep that is correct! Thanks Jim, I will give the install a try tomorrow in the light of day. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 300sd Radio

Re: [MBZ] Rusty

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
BZZZT, WRONG. I only said used ones were probably cheaper. I never said to buy a used one or from whom to buy it from. John Ervine wrote: BillR wrote: Rusty - Thanks, but I took your advice and ordered one from Kaleb - not cheaper, though. Bill, I think you took Kaleb's advice to buy

[MBZ] the winner of todays ebay auction award, for pictures

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Classic-1981Powder-Blue-Mercedes-Benz-300D-One-owner_W0QQitemZ4601824987QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Spare 115 relays?

2006-01-05 Thread redghost
Nope. Rusty has parts for both hazard and for signal relay http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/buymb/ wizard.jsp?partner=buymbclientid=buymbpartsbaseurl=http:// www.buymbparts.com/ cookieid=1JY19NLIW1PA191LYRyear=1972make=MBmodel=220-D- 001category=Ppart=Hazard+Flasher+Switch and

Re: [MBZ] the winner of todays ebay auction award, for pictures

2006-01-05 Thread Hans Neureiter
It's a close-up from Google Earth. On 1/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Classic-1981Powder-Blue-Mercedes-Benz-300D-One-owner_W0QQitemZ4601824987QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89

Re: [MBZ] Spare 115 relays?

2006-01-05 Thread Zeitgeist
Have you seen this Clay? http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/122576367.html Probably has a relay in it somewhere. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)

Re: [MBZ] the winner of todays ebay auction award, for pictures

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
o! Hans Neureiter wrote: It's a close-up from Google Earth. On 1/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Classic-1981Powder-Blue-Mercedes-Benz-300D-One-owner_W0QQitemZ4601824987QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[MBZ] this is sure shiny

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-5-Cyl-300SD-Turbo-Cyl-Head-Recond-LikNew_W0QQitemZ8027709951QQcategoryZ33617QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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

Re: [MBZ] This car is like that girl at the party - you know the one

2006-01-05 Thread L . Mark Finch
I've sometimes thought the way to financial independence would be to make duct tape for specific interior colors, particularly for Volvos. On Jan 4, 2006, at 7:44 PM, LT Don wrote: I think the duct tape on the driver's seat is a nice touch.

[MBZ] 140 3.5 fuel mileage

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Was just looking at the fuel mileage ratings for the 140 diesels, it says on 92-93 years its supposed to be 20 city, 23 highway, combined 21, but for the 94 and 95 it says 21 city, 28 highway, combined 24. Whats up with that? Did something change in the later ones to get better mileage? --

[MBZ] cheap 108, parts, project?

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-Mercedes-250S-W108-with-2-engines-and-parts-NR_W0QQitemZ4602284706QQcategoryZ39405QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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,

[MBZ] anybody got a spare 2.5 turbo motor?

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-2-5-Turbo-1988-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-turbo-diesel-project_W0QQitemZ4602278127QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81

[MBZ] euro wagon

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-230-TE-1985-Mercedes-Benz-230TE-Euro-wagon-very-clean_W0QQitemZ4602180714QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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

[MBZ] SDL package deal

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SDL-1987-MBZ-300SDL-PLUS-1986-MBZ300SDL-PARTS-CAR_W0QQitemZ4602178150QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star

2006-01-05 Thread Bob Rentfro
I'm about 30 minutes away from Tri-Star and I've gotten all kinds of stuff from them over the years (but remember...the origional sold out when they had to change locations) and I've never been rooked. I've never purchased anything as costly as an engine, however. I did buy an auto tranny for a

Re: [MBZ] this is sure shiny

2006-01-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Now, these are shiny: http://www.190revolution.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22630

Re: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star VIN no.

2006-01-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Brian Chase wrote: Thanks for running, guys. So the issue to be concerned about is the mileage reports I suppose. This report says some 10,5xxx miles. Tri Star says 105,xxx miles. Sounds like Tri Star doesn't know the mileage on that car at all, and is just claiming it to be 105k. Or

Re: [MBZ] Spare 115 relays?

2006-01-05 Thread redghost
I had not seen that. I will contact and see what he needs On Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at 06:14 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Have you seen this Clay? http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/122576367.html Probably has a relay in it somewhere. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent

Re: [MBZ] Windshield can't be wiped?

2006-01-05 Thread macknox
Thanks everyone! Tomorrow, when Reggie Bush isn't trying to beat Vince Young I will give all these suggestions a try! Kevin On 4 Jan 2006 at 9:45, John M McIntosh wrote: I had this problem a month, turned out my wife after getting the 90's wagon very dirty had washed it at the local

Re: [MBZ] Spare 115 relays?

2006-01-05 Thread Zeitgeist
He needs a Chrysler Imperial. Got one? On 1/4/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had not seen that. I will contact and see what he needs Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg

Re: [MBZ] 140 3.5 fuel mileage

2006-01-05 Thread OK Don
More likely the method of determining those numbers changed -- -- or a little of both. On 1/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was just looking at the fuel mileage ratings for the 140 diesels, it says on 92-93 years its supposed to be 20 city, 23 highway, combined 21, but for the

[MBZ] USC or UT?

2006-01-05 Thread Luther Gulseth
-- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??)

Re: [MBZ] Rusty

2006-01-05 Thread BillR
John - I am old and easily confused. That might be why I walk by the wife's Infinity to my 25 year old EM with a smile on my face. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 269K on Delvac [now] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Ervine

[MBZ] A few more cars of interest

2006-01-05 Thread redghost
If you are looking, here is good, if you are upset, just delete http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/122694878.html -- 240D stick $3900 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/122695442.html -- 76 300D $3800 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/122657743.html -- mystery benz $850

Re: [MBZ] euro wagon

2006-01-05 Thread Zeitgeist
Nice car, but he appears to be casting aspersions on the the individual who originally imported the vehicle: This model mercedes was never available in the United States; it was imported by a private part in 1985. BTW: Does anyone have a 123 guage with the economy meter built into it, like this

Re: [MBZ] Spare 115 relays?

2006-01-05 Thread redghost
I got butkis to offer. He is going to hold onto it for a few more days waiting for an old chrysler On Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at 07:17 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: He needs a Chrysler Imperial. Got one? On 1/4/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had not seen that. I will contact and see

[MBZ] What do you think of a diesel suburban with lots of miles!?

2006-01-05 Thread kayoooh @ gmail
Kaleb, What is your opinion on a 200,000 miles and above Suburbans, should they be avoided or is there any life left in them and how many more miles (if any) would they have? Of course I am only referring to Suburbans with the 6.5L diesel engine. Of course anybody else with experience regarding

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Kaleb - So how did they make such an mpg meter on a car whose engine doesn't have a vacuum varied by throttle position? I suppose you could design one to work with a computer calculating fuel flow and road speed, but even that is pretty complex at best. Or cloodge up some bleed from the

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Lee - the pictures show a lot of rust in places that indicate a lot of salt exposure, or a lack of paint care, or both. With what they show on the outside, the underside probably is more of a project car than most people should try and fix, IMO. Werner - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] USC or UT?

2006-01-05 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 04 Jan 2006 21:24:02 -0600 Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got me, kiddo. When I went to UT, I wasn't a football fan. It was a pain during football season to try to go into the lab and work on home-game Saturdays. The parking was horrendous. A friend said he couldn't even

Re: [MBZ] euro wagon

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, my 250 LWB has the economy guage. Zeitgeist wrote: Nice car, but he appears to be casting aspersions on the the individual who originally imported the vehicle: This model mercedes was never available in the United States; it was imported by a private part in 1985. BTW: Does anyone have

Re: [MBZ] USC or UT?

2006-01-05 Thread Loren Faeth
Far as I know, my diesels have neither! Hope they stay that way. At 09:24 PM 1/4/2006, you wrote: -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix) '82 300D '90 300E (both parts or can run??)

Re: [MBZ] What do you think of a diesel suburban with lots of miles!?

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The thing to watch for on those is the injection pump. Otherwise a good motor. I would check out http://www.gm-diesel.com/ if you want more info. The older 6.2 doenst have as much power but probably more reliable in that department. kayoooh @ gmail wrote: Kaleb, What is your opinion on a

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont know how the ecomomy guage works on the 140's, but its not vacuum related. Werner Fehlauer wrote: Kaleb - So how did they make such an mpg meter on a car whose engine doesn't have a vacuum varied by throttle position? I suppose you could design one to work with a computer

Re: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star VIN no.

2006-01-05 Thread Hendrik Riessen
This does not tell much except that it is a 82 made in Germany.duh http://www.benzworld.org/modelguide/ Hendrik - Original Message - From: Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 5:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star

Re: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star VIN no.

2006-01-05 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Looks to be a import as well. You might want to get back to tri star and ask them about the mileage. Does carfax make mistakes like missing out a zero on the end. I would not believe that the 240D has only done 10Kmiles, even 105k miles is a bit low for an 82. On the other hand it checks out

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Desert Rat
Those are called Rear Fender Indicators and come out of the fenders, similar to the antenna, when you are in reverse gear. On 1/4/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What are those thingys towards the rear of the rear qurter panels. They look like something to put flags in or

Re: [MBZ] euro wagon

2006-01-05 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I have one but you can't have it cause I am in Oz and shipping cost lots. Also those economy meter are just there to worry you into going slower. Also the oil prssure is pretty good given the temp and revs, mine is usally at 1 at idle. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Thanks mate. I prefer the back up till you feel the bump method of reversing, which is not a problem with steel bumpers:-) Hendrik - Original Message - From: Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 4:49 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Spare 115 relays?

2006-01-05 Thread Jim Cathey
Nope. Rusty has parts for both hazard and for signal relay There exist 115's that don't have a hazard system. I have schematics for them too, and they have a signal relay. Instead! But I've never seen such a car, every 114/115 I've seen has a red-dot knob or that gigantic red candy bar. I

Re: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star

2006-01-05 Thread Brian Chase
Thanks. Yeah, I've heard good things about them. I was surprised at how unintelligent the guy sounded in my first couple of phone calls. And yes, he was not overly friendly. But as we got into the thick of things, he came around a bit. Their website sure is pretty. I did end up ordering that

Re: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star VIN no.

2006-01-05 Thread Brian Chase
Mitch, Maybe that's what's throwing me off. I have been driving my 900 around exclusively so much that I forgot that most older cars (like my '68 Dodge for example) have only a five digit odo. Nice to hear that a fellow Dieseler also owns Saabs. What kind'ya got? I was very pleased to

Re: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star VIN no.

2006-01-05 Thread Brian Chase
Yeah, it does show a junk title approximately at the time that TriStar claims to have gotten it into stock. Strangely, it shows registration in Las Vegas, but TriStar claims it had an AZ title when they got it. I suspect there was something fishy going on with that title. But I'm not to adept

Re: [MBZ] Just another crappy station wagon

2006-01-05 Thread Hendrik Riessen
OOh yeah for more good stuff go here http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/mbhistoric.html might have to slide the picture to the left to access the links, unless you have a huge monitor. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 140 3.5 fuel mileage

2006-01-05 Thread Jeff Zedic
Yes something did change...the later ones got the 5 speed auto box! Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star

2006-01-05 Thread Bob Rentfro
Brian typed: Hey Bob, you, Chuck and Me and my wife should meet up somewhere for coffee or a bite to eat. We will be in AZ (where I and my family are from) from February 18 to 22 or so. Sounds good to me. We'll look towards that. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] Just another crappy station wagon

2006-01-05 Thread Zeitgeist
WTF? http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/100dcompact1.html On 1/4/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OOh yeah for more good stuff go here http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/mbhistoric.html might have to slide the picture to the left to access the links, unless you have a huge monitor.

Re: [MBZ] Center A/C Vents

2006-01-05 Thread Potter, Tom E
I think this is the double-canister just above and to the right of the accelerator. DO check this one first, as I found this to be my problem AFTER I replaced the center vent canister by removing the dash. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] Just another crappy station wagon

2006-01-05 Thread Hendrik Riessen
That's the Mercedes version of the VW Golf:-) - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Just another crappy station wagon WTF?

[MBZ] Anyone want a 91 350SDL

2006-01-05 Thread Dave Wakin
Anyone want a 91 350SDL that somehow has engine problems? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-Mercedes-Benz-350-SDL-Diesel-Greasecar-Turbo_W0QQitemZ4602424251QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[MBZ] 140 3.5 fuel mileage

2006-01-05 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-05 Thread Potter, Tom E
At this point, it sounds like there may be a crack in the head or block. Perform a dye penetrant check and see if you find anything. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 5:44 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 300CD

2006-01-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
That's because you're too TALL - don't blame the car ;) On 1/4/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeepers, the ePay mileage disease is spreading!!! 39MPG?? The thing can't even make 29mpg, for crying out loud. After 120K miles and seven years in a '78 300D, I will say that

[MBZ] Consumer Reports Battery Article

2006-01-05 Thread Dave Wakin
Just read this on MSN.COM - nice battery article by consumer reports http://autos.msn.com/advice/CRArt.aspx?contentid=4023696src=LP%20Passenger Dave W

Re: [MBZ] the winner of todays ebay auction award, for pictures

2006-01-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
I had a good laugh at this one too. What do these people think when they post two long distance photos? On 1/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: o! Hans Neureiter wrote: It's a close-up from Google Earth. On 1/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
The rust, little as it is, sure looks scary. How do you treat a rusty S/R/ lip? A spot above the trunk lock? Wonder what it looks like underneath. On 1/5/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks mate. I prefer the back up till you feel the bump method of reversing, which is not

Re: [MBZ] the winner of todays ebay auction award, for pictures

2006-01-05 Thread Luther Gulseth
when did ePay start auctioning houses? -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 5, 2006 9:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] the winner of todays ebay auction award, for pictures I had a good laugh at this one too. What

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
those are the reverse guided. Little rods pop up when in reverse so you can see where the back of the car is. Hendrik Riessen wrote: What are those thingys towards the rear of the rear qurter panels. They look like something to put flags in or something? Just curious can afford anything

[MBZ] OT - Today's DOH!!

2006-01-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
U.S. artist hops 12 hours in desert after chaining feet, losing key print http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/37283.html# |

Re: [MBZ] Spare 115 relays?

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
ON cars with the big red button, that IS the flasher relay. This is true on 107, 108, 114, 115, 123, 116 etc Jim Cathey wrote: Nope. Rusty has parts for both hazard and for signal relay There exist 115's that don't have a hazard system. I have schematics for them too, and they have a

Re: [MBZ] Just another crappy station wagon

2006-01-05 Thread Woodlandtaylors
What about http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/schnelltransporter.html Make a good hauler between the junk yards and Jim place in Spokane, parked next to Moog great conversation piece. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zeitgeist

[MBZ] Cheap 300 coupe

2006-01-05 Thread Lee Levitt
http://boston.craigslist.org/car/122717599.html That'll buff right out. Lee

Re: [MBZ] 140 3.5 fuel mileage

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They did? I have never heard that before. Jeff Zedic wrote: Yes something did change...the later ones got the 5 speed auto box! Jeff Zedic Toronto ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Just another crappy station wagon

2006-01-05 Thread Jim Cathey
Make a good hauler between the junk yards and Jim place in Spokane, parked next to Moog great conversation piece. I can see the conversation now: So, Jill, what happened to your husband? Something fell on him like a ton of bricks. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 140 3.5 fuel mileage

2006-01-05 Thread Dave M.
No, at least not in the USA they didn't. All the W140.134 models from 1992-95 in the USA have the same 4-speed 722.3 transmission. It was the gassers, after 1995 I think, that got the new, beefy 722.6 five-speed auto in the USA. The lucky folks across the pond got the W140.135, which had both the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Today's DOH!!

2006-01-05 Thread Rich Thomas
I would have given a dollar to view this performance art, though 12 hours would have been a bit long to watch it. My participative contribution to his art performance would have been constant derision and insults, artistically-delivered of course. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: U.S. artist

Re: [MBZ] 140 3.5 fuel mileage

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well the 300SE/S320 had the 5 speed from the beginning. Dave M. wrote: No, at least not in the USA they didn't. All the W140.134 models from 1992-95 in the USA have the same 4-speed 722.3 transmission. It was the gassers, after 1995 I think, that got the new, beefy 722.6 five-speed auto in the

Re: [MBZ] the winner of todays ebay auction award, for pictures

2006-01-05 Thread Hans Neureiter
They do have a realestate section. Maybe the listing was just in the wrong place. On 1/5/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: when did ePay start auctioning houses? -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 5, 2006 9:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread dave walton
FYI - those reverse guides appear on the 94 only. Not the 95. They often fail but can be had at boneyards for $20. -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 1/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: those are the reverse guided. Little rods pop up when in reverse so you can see where the

[MBZ] Today's fuel prices

2006-01-05 Thread L . Mark Finch
Just noticed at the local Speedway station that regular unleaded gasoline and diesel are both $2.49 per gallon. _ L. Mark Finch Indianapolis 1982 300D Turbodiesel

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Actually they were on from 92-94 for sure, and I think 95. AFter that they are not. dave walton wrote: FYI - those reverse guides appear on the 94 only. Not the 95. They often fail but can be had at boneyards for $20. -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 1/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL

[MBZ] 123 front end kit-eBay

2006-01-05 Thread Luther Gulseth
Is this a steal or Rip off? Totaling up this parts list from Rusty equals $405 from his website prices. What gives? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1,1item=8026548737sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82

Re: [MBZ] 123 front end kit-eBay

2006-01-05 Thread LT Don
Doesn't look too bad ... if you need all of those parts replaced. But on the other hand, if you're going to be tearing into it then paying for an alignment, why not do everything at once rather than waiting for them to fail one at a time? On 1/5/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is

Re: [MBZ] 123 front end kit-eBay

2006-01-05 Thread Rusty Cullens
I have never heard of Hamburg-Technic as a supplier to Mercedes. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 11:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 123 front end kit-eBay Is this a steal or Rip

Re: [MBZ] Im sure glad the spark plugs are intact

2006-01-05 Thread dave walton
94 S350 has them. 95 S350 does not. I only concern myself with the diesels. -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 1/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually they were on from 92-94 for sure, and I think 95. AFter that they are not. dave walton wrote: FYI - those reverse

[MBZ] Chicago '85 TD

2006-01-05 Thread Luther Gulseth
Anyone close and able to take a look at the car this evening? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=4602056952sspagename=ADME%3AL%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1 pictures here http://www.dinosaurears.com/mercedes/index.htm Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO

[MBZ] Chicago '85 TD-PPI needed

2006-01-05 Thread Luther Gulseth
Is there anyone close who can look at this car this evening? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=4602056952sspagename=ADME%3AL%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1 Pictures are here- http://www.dinosaurears.com/mercedes/index.htm TIA all. Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily

Re: [MBZ] Chicago '85 TD-PPI needed

2006-01-05 Thread Luther Gulseth
uh, hello Luther, you're an idiot... -Original Message- From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 5, 2006 1:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Chicago '85 TD-PPI needed Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black

Re: [MBZ] USC or UT?

2006-01-05 Thread Gary Thompson
Hook 'em Horns! Gary Thompson Georgetown, TX 1995 E320 BS 1983 and MS 1986 University of Texas

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 300 coupe

2006-01-05 Thread Rich Thomas
Has that thing been lifted? Or does it have low-rider tires on it? --R Lee Levitt wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/car/122717599.html That'll buff right out. Lee ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] the winner of todays ebay auction award, for pictures

2006-01-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
Touche! On 1/5/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They do have a realestate section. Maybe the listing was just in the wrong place. On 1/5/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: when did ePay start auctioning houses? -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel

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