Re: [MBZ] anyone planning a wedding this summer?

that will work. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] anyone planning a wedding this summer? Actually, the listing will say: The

Re: [MBZ] OT Toyo Smoke

Rick and Curt et al. The oil was changed to 5w40 M1 in an attempt to improve things ( like stuck rings ) at the last change before the vsos change. The cylinder walls were very clean, no marks, no discoloration, no cross hatch etc. barely a ridge at the top of the cylinder wall. A thought

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300 CDT Runs on and on and on ...

If a door/trunk/fuel door lock is suspect, couldn't a person reach over and unlock the passenger door by itself, then unlock the trunk, then pull the fuel door lock, as a way to isolate the leaking acuator? This is, if all doors start locked in that process. Follow my logic, or is it flawed?

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300 CDT Runs on and on and on ...

On Sun, 9 Apr 2006 17:28:06 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's pretty easy to get at the 4-way tees under the floor mats, so just divide and conquer there. Chances are good it's the trunk actuator, though. Those are the only ones I've had fail so far. I've had a fuel door and

Re: [MBZ] anyone planning a wedding this summer?

My guess is the meatloaf happens more often than the greasy mechanical work. On Sun, 09 Apr 2006 19:49:43 -0500, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those of you NOT in on the joke, I wear a diamond stud in my left ear lobe. It was a first anniversary present from my wife (the earring and

[MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Mercedes-Benz-Tobacco-Brown-Antique-Model-280_W0QQitemZ4629788892QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D,

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 8:46 PM

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

no pictures worth a darn, no details in the auction, seller is on crack Tom Hargrave wrote: If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

I can't argue the point that the seller does not provide enough info. If the Mercedes really is what he states it is then he should have dozens of inside outside photos of the car. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

exactly Tom Hargrave wrote: I can't argue the point that the seller does not provide enough info. If the Mercedes really is what he states it is then he should have dozens of inside outside photos of the car. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled........

Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2006 20:45:35 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] OM603 water injection project - update

The latest data from my water injection (ok, actually washer fluid, which is a methanol water mix) saga is posted here: http://buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=475 Short summary: Even with much larger amounts injected, there's a limit to reduction in IAT's, and nearly *zero* reduction of

Re: [MBZ] OM603 water injection project - update

That is dissappointing. Iwas sure hoping that you'd come acorss the ultimate easy nad cheap solution! I haven't kept up with all the threads on Rusty's forum - does Casey have IAT readings pre and post FMIC? To be more specific, does anyone have data correlating IAT with EGT in a 603? On 4/9/06,

Re: [MBZ] OT Toyo Smoke

How many miles to the quart of oil? Maybe it's not engine oil! Does it have an automatic transmission? If so, it could be ATF that is being sucked into the intake via the accumulator. Other possibilities include slurping brake fluid through the brake booster. Antifreeze also results in

Re: [MBZ] Pinstripes?

Jim Cathey wrote: Have you gotten a quote from an auto trim place for redoing the adhesive striping? It might not be that bad. The adhesive striping on our SDL is failing now. I'd thought about it, but if I'm stuck with the stripes, I'd rather do them properly. Something about the

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

Tom Hargrave wrote: If the mileage is honest and it's in the condition he claims then it might be worth 10K or more. I dunno, it has four doors, a low-compression M110, and a Solex 4A1. I'm thinking $4k is pushing it in a best case scenario. I can almost envision a small-bumper 250C worth

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

The 6 cylinder of this particular model was never imported into the States. It should have the higher compression Eurpoean engine and the machanical fuel injection system. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[MBZ] OT Re Toyo underage smokin'

Hi, All Thanks for all the info.and suggestions. It is engine oil ( $5/qt Mobil 1 5W40 ). No other fluid disappears at the rate of a quart per 130 miles, with no apparent leaks. Yesterday here in good old Massachusetts, on Rt128, there were 6 or so morons playing grab-ass in the two left

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

No that would be a US model, they are fairly common. Tom Hargrave wrote: The 6 cylinder of this particular model was never imported into the States. It should have the higher compression Eurpoean engine and the machanical fuel injection system. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924

Re: [MBZ] 1990 300TE is LOUD

Do lifetime muffler warranties follow the car or just the owner? Usually just the owner. They have to pay out on very few that way. If you bought it locally, get the PO to take it in! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

Check your records, from my understanding the 108 / 109 bodies imported into the US were V8 only. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:55 AM

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

I'm thinking $4k is pushing it in a best case scenario. I can almost envision a small-bumper 250C worth ten grand, but that is nearing into W111 coupe territory, and you can buy an excellent SLC for five grand. I have a small-bumper 250C, and it's even a hardtop convertible! Doubt I could get

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

Well first of all this is a 114, there are plenty of 114 6 cylinder engines imported into the US. As for 108/109, there were also plenty of those brought in as well. The 4.5 didnt arrive until 71 in the 108/109. Before that they were all 6 cylinder. Tom Hargrave wrote: Check your

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl glow plugs

Constantine N. Polites wrote: Just a note for glow plug removal. You will save yourself a lot of grief if you remove the intake manifold. Well, that might happen anyway. Sunday, while tring to replace the boost pressure control hose on the turbo, I removed the several other pieces of

Re: [MBZ] OT Re Toyo underage smokin'

On Apr 10, 2006, at 9:41 AM, Frederick Moir wrote: Hi, All Thanks for all the info.and suggestions. It is engine oil ( $5/qt Mobil 1 5W40 ). No other fluid disappears at the rate of a quart per 130 miles, with no apparent leaks. Yesterday here in good old Massachusetts, on Rt128, there

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

---Original Message--- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check your records, from my understanding the 108 / 109 bodies imported into the US were V8 only. This is a 114. John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976

[MBZ] A /8 that really is worth ten grand

...Or not. It only has half as many switches as it needs. In the Dr Dre era before 26 spinners and before underbody neon lights, this was the ultimate street machine: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4629145179 Tom

[MBZ] OT Smokin' Toy

Thanks All. Looks as if I'll have to pull it apart, again! Was hoping for a miracle cure in a can, rats! TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Gimmee the Klatta any day. - Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo!

[MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush (update)

First, thanks again to all the commented on this problem, lots of valuable insight. Bottom line, it is running fine now. I opened up the thermostat housing, the radiator plug, the plug to the engine block, hoses to and from the heator core and removed the resevoir cap and ran gallons and

[MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-Diesel-1986-300SDL-Turbo-4dr-Black-stretch-sedan-MB-182k_W0QQitemZ4628920340QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes

Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes

oh boy andrew strasfogel wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a prime number. Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math

Re: [MBZ] 82 300D-T running hot after acid flush (update)

On Apr 10, 2006, at 10:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First, thanks again to all the commented on this problem, lots of valuable insight. Bottom line, it is running fine now. I opened up the thermostat housing, the radiator plug, the plug to the engine block, hoses to and from the

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes

You obviously have an eye for prime real estate. Richard --- andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes

You obviously have an eye for prime real estate. Richard --- andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime numbers? Our first house was on 8609 Acorn Circle. I tried a few divisions, and checked my hunch - it was a

Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

Shill bidding? High bidder is also in OK (same state as seller), judging from his ebay handle... On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes

I guess I laid myself open for THAT comment... On 4/10/06, Richard Hattaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You obviously have an eye for prime real estate. Richard --- andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any math or numerology whizzes out there in dieselland? How about prime

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes

Mmmm the 83 300TDt has a vin number ending in 015779 The previous owner also had a 300SDL which also had a vin number ending in 015779 Since he filed all his receipts by car only one 300SDL receipt got into the 300TDt folder But chances of buying two benzs and having same build number? On

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes

---Original Message--- From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Moved 5 years later to 8909 Charred Oak drive. Tried the math and guess what - another prime number! No it isn't: 59 x 151 - 8909. What are the odds of having TWO successive 4-digit addresses that are

Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-Diesel- 1986-300SDL-Turbo-4dr-Black-stretch-sedan-MB- 182k_W0QQitemZ4628920340QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Dent? What dent? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] palindromes

Used to live at 13 High court.Moved to 31 Hamlet Court. Both Primes.. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl glow plugs

A shop vac should pull out any little chunks from the breather hole, which doesn't open directly into the head anyway. I wouldn't worry too much about it. You'll likely need a new seal where the tube attaches to the valve cover, this seal is often fossilized after 5-10 years. My originals came out

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes

Buy a lottery ticket. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes oh boy andrew strasfogel wrote: Any math or

Re: [MBZ] palindromes

But the odds are much greater for a number to be prime if it's 100... On 4/10/06, ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Used to live at 13 High court.Moved to 31 Hamlet Court. Both Primes.. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533);

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes

That was sweet...nothing like a good pun. I reckon that technically was a pun. Bob rentfro '77 300D 151K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:19 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] palindromes

That was a dyslexic move... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 8:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] palindromes Used to live at 13 High court.Moved to 31 Hamlet Court. Both Primes.. Angelo

[MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today)

Replaced the bad #2 glow plug. I'd bought the replacement a long time ago, the old plug measured some 30+ ohms, versus the 0.6 ohms it ought to. Fortunately for me #2 is the one you can reach without taking off the intake manifold, so it was fairly easy (a relative term!) to replace. I almost

Re: [MBZ] ATF and lighting issues

Second issue - the rear light and the front small square light (next to the four-position light switch in front of the sunroof) are not lighting. I The passenger reading light? how do I remove the light/switch assembly from the front roof? If it's like a 126, the entire assembly pushes to

Re: [MBZ] Back on the list; palindromes - generator comment

But then no matter what the odds, if you have enough tries the chances are good. If the chance is one in a million and there are 30 or so million occurrences each year it gets more likely. The rarity is greater that it happen to one individual who only buys a house / car every few years. BTW -

Re: [MBZ] ATF and lighting issues

If that's what the small square light is (as opposed to the larger rectangular light that's closer to the driver), then yes. Also, which side does it slide toward? It has the sunroof switch built into the assembly, so I really don't feel like breaking it. On 4/10/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today)

When my dash light wasn't lighting, I just replaced all 5 GPs at once and saved the headache of diagnosis entirely. Never had a problem again. On 4/10/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Replaced the bad #2 glow plug. I'd bought the replacement a long time ago, the old plug measured some

Re: [MBZ] why is this going for so much money?

That there's one of those certified pre-owned gems. Much better than just plain old used! Gary On 4/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[MBZ] Replacement Breather Hose; WAS: 350sdl glow plugs --- More fun and games.

Dave M. wrote: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] A shop vac should pull out any little chunks from the breather hole, which doesn't open directly into the head anyway. I wouldn't worry too much about it. You'll likely need a new seal where the tube attaches to the valve cover, this seal is often

[MBZ] You Leave for a Week .....

Just got home from a week long trip to TN . and the cyber post office could barely get my mailbox door closed from all the mail. Joy of Joy in catching up I see Jim has finished the 240D enough to sell Clay joins me in gnashing of teeth at Apple I'll be back in *another* week,

Re: [MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today)

Don't tell SWMBA this but someone as smart as you are only unemployed because you want to be :). If you were here, I'd pay you $4 an hour to work on the golf course, you could quit when you got rich. Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Breather Hose; WAS: 350sdl glow plugs --- More fun and games.

Would that be symptomatic of Blowby - or is that normal? Thanks -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 4/10/06, ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave M. wrote: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] A shop vac should pull out any little chunks from the breather hole, which doesn't open directly into the

Re: [MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today)

A shorted (low resistance) plug is VERY unusual, but you've obviously found one. Usually a short will blow the fuse (or if it's internal to the glow plug, the plug shortly will fail). All the dash light NOT illuminating means is that the system needs to be serviced. Usually it's an open plug,

Re: [MBZ] 190D status (glow plugs today)

If you were here, I'd pay you $4 an hour to work on the golf course, you could quit when you got rich. Nah, I've got this little, umm, _problem_ with gophers... A shorted (low resistance) plug is VERY unusual, but you've obviously found one. Usually a short will blow the fuse (or if it's

Re: [MBZ] Replacement Breather Hose; WAS: 350sdl glow plugs --- More fun and games.

Would that be symptomatic of Blowby - or is that normal? Like enemies, there's _always_ blowby. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] ATF and lighting issues

If that's what the small square light is (as opposed to the larger rectangular light that's closer to the driver), then yes. Goes with the little book symbol on the switch. Also, which side does it slide toward? It has the sunroof switch built into the assembly, so I really don't feel like

[MBZ] Slightly OT - VW Touran

I'm working in Spain for few weeks. Avis car rental in Madrid set me up with a brand new VW Touran. It looks like a Golf on steroids. It's actually a mini van that comforably seats 5. With a TDI and a six speed, this thing really flys. And the little dash computer is always showing 4, 5 or 6

Re: [MBZ] palindromes

Angelo thus bridged the palindrome and prime threads with his palindromic prime number addresses. Well done! On 4/10/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was a dyslexic move... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT - VW Touran

Because the President has friends in the oil biz and they need to ream you for as long as they possibly can? Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of ned kleinhenz Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 3:15 PM To: Mercedes Diesel List Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

Only problem it has two doors too many. The four door W114/115 are a bit on the boring side but the C114 actually is a very classy looking car and IMHO better than the C123. However when you sell something it is better to ask for too much then too little, you can always come down in price but

Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult

Oooh yeah the fantastic D-jetronic system, not so bad if you can work on it yourself but take it to a mechanic and you can kiss your retirement fund goodbye. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[MBZ] W140 steering pulsing when cold?

My 94 S350 has started showing some steering problems when cold. There is a pulsating moaning sound as you turn. You can feel the pulsating through the steering wheel. It changes pitch with the engine speed. It is maybe slightly harder to turn. After about 2 minutes, it goes back to normal. I

Re: [MBZ] W140 steering pulsing when cold?

Can you check to see if there are any driveway spots of oil? Mine is leaking a tad and spots occur under the drivers side front just back from the bumper. Looking at the 2nd rebuild now. On 4/10/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: dave walton wrote: My 94 S350 has started showing some

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT - VW Touran

Your friend m,ight be talking about the B-Classs which we have here in Canada but is only available with that filthy gasoline crap. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] 1990 300TE is LOUD

Very likely the center muffler is shot then. peter

Re: [MBZ] W140 steering pulsing when cold?

Dave you're one of the brighter guys on the list. You've probably already checked fluid level.Have you checked if the serpentine belt is loose or the belt is slipping. Is the belt tensioner set to the right tension? There was a procecure to do it on the Dvd. If you need it let me know. Got ya