We are in deep doo doo if I have to pass it to him. Been trying to get
him interested in all sorts of old textbooks for auto shop and stuff.
No interest. Probably not a big issue, since we will all be too poor
to afford fuel and cars in a few years. Public transport all around!
On Dec 10,
Take the 126 for the leg room and comfort of cruising like a tank.
That 124 is sporty and gets cramped after five or six hours.
On Dec 10, 2006, at 7:24 PM, OK Don wrote:
Yes - OR or WA (or both) this summer. The question then becomes, the
124 at 33 mpg., or the 126 at 26 mpg Decisions,
Send them to me. I'll be your knowledgeable proto-child.
-R
Redghost wrote:
We are in deep doo doo if I have to pass it to him. Been trying to get
him interested in all sorts of old textbooks for auto shop and stuff.
No interest.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-wagon-mercedes-benz-300te-NOT-RUNNING_W0QQitemZ330061496660QQihZ014QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Was it a big dollar transaction?? There's a LOT of phishing scams using the
second chance feature and a hacked eBay acount.
Beware!
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
SHA-HILL!
yeah, that's a-smelling like a shill.
On 12/11/06, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So, this afternoon I bid on an auction and was the high bidder with 8
seconds left until someone over bid me. No big deal. But then, 5 minutes
after the auction closed, I received a second chance
Damage to my wallet from paying for the items my wife picked out -
must be an Okie saying ---
Seeing no one else has spoken up.Damage at the Will Rogers museum?
Details...How, what, why, huh?
Mike
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
The Americans will always do the right thing... after
Either that or fake 2nd chance offer. Happened to me once on a $20 book.
Ebay warns of 2nd chance offers, best of to go back to the original ad and
contact the seller through that to ensure it is a genuine offer.
- Original Message -
From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes
OK - I might need to try that route. I have been driving 412 from
Tulsa to Mountain Home. Lots of curves, but no climbs worthy of
remembrance.
On 12/11/06, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When's the last time you drove I-540 from Alma to Fayetteville? There's the
one hill leading to the
Yup - life has gotten really rough --
There will be two of us - I guess it will depend on whether we take
the Folbot or not, though I'm leaning towards the 126 regardless.
On 12/11/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
124 at 33 mpg., or the 126 at 26 mpg
Life's tough, ain't it? I
I understood, so it works in TN.
Mike
On 12/11/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Damage to my wallet from paying for the items my wife picked out -
must be an Okie saying ---
Seeing no one else has spoken up.Damage at the Will Rogers museum?
Details...How, what, why, huh?
Mike
Well, he did have the opportunity last year to buy a 123 hood and
grill from Kaleb - but doesn't tailgate anymore! Since buying wheels
and tires for the 124, he doesn't mess with the CD player or radio
while driving anymore either -- other than those two incidents, he's
been a remarkably good
The Left upper control arm bushing is gone...Judging by my limited
skills on suspension forces, this looks like a fairly straight forward
job ... remove the nut, bang and slide out the bolt, the arm drops a bit
or support arm in position with shims, remove the old bushings, install
the new and
No, I have heard that saying in the northeast-What are my damages? I knew
what you meant. I have also heard said to a clerk, Damage me up
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Bissell Cove
Wickford RI 02852
Damage to my wallet from paying for the items my wife picked out -
must be an Okie saying ---
Hrm, I'll try that method. This is a $97 auction, not much, but still
Luther
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:49:21 -0600, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Either that or fake 2nd chance offer. Happened to me once on a $20 book.
Ebay warns of 2nd chance offers, best of to go back to the
It's happened to me, sometimes it's just a bid retraction, or the
winner asks not to get it.
Could be fraud, is it worth the $13 to you? If not, don't buy it.
Peter
Gotcha now.
MikeSometimes a little slow but does catch on.
- Original Message -
From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Okie Benz trip (what did who break?)
I
A genuine second chance will also be sent via eBay to your messages
there in MyEbay.
Peter
In a message dated 12/11/2006 1:43:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What I mean is how can one tell that the installed long block is
actually a turbo diesel?
I bought a 1983 300D turbo from the back lot of a repair shop. Looking
under the hood - it appears that
I forgot about hammet house and the memorial. Thats a good place to go.
OK Don wrote:
We took the 300D 2.5 to buy a set of wheels for the SLC from Kaleb
today. There are plenty of hills in his part of the State, the trip is
160 miles one way, so I thought this would be an opportunity to help
you have a plugged ALDA line. Clean that out and you should be good to go.
Black, Waylon wrote:
Aside from the obvious.
What I mean is how can one tell that the installed long block is
actually a turbo diesel?
I bought a 1983 300D turbo from the back lot of a repair shop. Looking
under the
Could be a shill. I often send 2nd chance offers if I have more than
one of an item though.
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Either that or fake 2nd chance offer. Happened to me once on a $20 book.
Ebay warns of 2nd chance offers, best of to go back to the original ad and
contact the seller through
Yup - mile high pie - got my attention right away!
On 12/11/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I forgot about hammet house and the memorial. Thats a good place to go.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've
exhausted all the
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 20:05:01 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yup - life has gotten really rough --
There will be two of us - I guess it will depend on whether we take
the Folbot or not, though I'm leaning towards the 126 regardless.
Folbot?
Craig
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:58:27 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone into these cars? One on the west coast sounds pretty good.
Poonton or ponton or wonton what ever they call them. Needs some work
but migh make a nice daily driver
Does not come with abs, a turbo GPS or Ipod hook up
TOO much fun! It fits in the trunk - a sea-worthy boat for two. It's
more work (paddling) than the sailboat (sailing), but a lot less to
deal with (no trailer).
http://www.folbot.com/greenland2.html
http://www.folbot.com/assembly.html
On 12/11/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On
Isn't ponton German (or Mercedes) for uni-body?
So how much is the guy asking? And it's ponton, by the way.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've
exhausted all the alternatives.
Sir Winston Churchill
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:42:27 -0800 ernest breakfield
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
lane sharing; multiple vehicles simultaneously in between the same pair
of painted lane lines. (legal in California).
lane splitting; cutting between vehicles in different lanes.
many people use the term Lane
I think the terms are used to refer to motorcycles and narrow vehicles
like that. If I understand properly, lane sharing would be riding
two-abreast in the same lane. Lane splitting would be riding in
between the travel lanes, like to squeeze between cars that are stopped
in traffic. I'm sure
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 1:55 PM
To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices
Subject: Today's Diesel Prices
** ** **
I believe that Ponton is the German word for pontoon which these models
resemble.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 284K miles, Ursula
How can you do that? Doesn't the ebay number remain the same with 2nd chance
offers?
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting eBay
A general midwest saying
Bob R..former midwesterner
- Original Message -
From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 6:47 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Okie Benz trip (what did who break?)
Damage to my wallet
General saying all over the USAI just didn't catch onHad Banned on
my mind and figured there must be a good story of something getting broken
or some other similar catastrophe...
Mike(Who sometimes reads into stuff a bit too far...)
- Original Message -
From: Bob Rentfro
Those look sweet.
Just the thing to purchase after I win the lottery and
I am able to move out of the desert and live next to water.
Bob R
- Original Message -
From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 8:58 PM
Couple interesting battery items:
-Got a new battery for my 83' 300D as the old one wasn't up to below
freezing temps. Ended up getting it from Advance for $70 as there's had a 3
year free replacment instead of the 2 year at Autozone and bother were 7
year prorated.
What's the Reserve rating?
Hu...
So...all you savy, saged buy-non-running-car dudes
what, generally, does will not run smooth and overheats translate into in
the way of repairs needed?
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 164K
'87 Acura Legend 179K
Litchfield Park, AZ
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin,
So...all you savy, saged buy-non-running-car dudes
what, generally, does will not run smooth and overheats translate
into in
the way of repairs needed?
Blown head and/or gasket?
-- Jim
no
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
How can you do that? Doesn't the ebay number remain the same with 2nd chance
offers?
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 1:49 PM
Subject: Re:
-My Subaru's been neglected while I've been driving the Benz and the
Optima
I had in there went dead over the last stint. Went to charge it
yesterday
and it was taking a good 30+ amps for a while, then seemed to slow
down.
Left it on there overnight and was sure it would be done this morning,
Hmm, what is the AH rating on these batteries? This is/was an 850CCA
battery I was figuring that at that rating 40amps wouldn't be that
high, but then I guess I was confusing AH with CA... It is a smart charger
and should only put in what is needed. It doesn't normally put that much
Levi -
cooking batteries is definitely NOT healthy! The heat generated
internally can warp plates and do other internal bad things. A battery
professional would recommend charging at a 2-3 Ampere rate for several
days - that not only builds a good charge without excessive heating, but
also
I am officially a first time grandfather. My granddaughter, Isabella, was born
yesterday and came in at 7lbs 11oz. 20 3/4 tall. Everyone is super healthy
and we are a blessed family this Christmas season. After our last year of
deaths and illnesses, this is a welcome change.
Rusty Cullens
Congratulations, Grandpa.
Spoil her like mad, then return her to her parents
Bob R.
- Original Message -
From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List
mercedes@okiebenz.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Hmm, what is the AH rating on these batteries? This is/was an 850CCA
battery I was figuring that at that rating 40amps wouldn't be that
high, but then I guess I was confusing AH with CA...
Yes, you were. The regular group 49 battery is something like
an 85-100 AH battery, and the Optimas
Congratulations Rusty! Where can I send you a cigar?
Pictures?
And I second Bob's recommendation - that's the best part about being a
grandfather.
On 12/12/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Congratulations, Grandpa.
Spoil her like mad, then return her to her parents
Bob R.
Congratulations. I was made a 4th time grandfather with a new
granddaughter, also an Isabella, in October. Funny how names seem to switch
around in different generations. You would probably not hear of a Bertha or
other such name common a couple of generations ago. Makes you wonder what
the
Congratulations, Rusty!
Perhaps you should start looking for a good 240D for when she starts
driving - they may be a bit scarce in the yea 2022??
Werner
- Original Message -
From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List
Utoh, we know where Rusty's hard earned money will be going.
--
Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark
'87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case?
'83 300SD (241 kmi)
'82 300CD (162 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work
'85 300D (280,176) parts car
Quoting Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I am
no.
(jeeze, not *everyone* drives like Paris Hilton here! ;-) )
cheers!
e
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:42:27 -0800 ernest breakfield
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
lane sharing; multiple vehicles simultaneously in between the same pair
of painted lane lines. (legal in
that's correct.
cheers!
e
David Brodbeck wrote:
I think the terms are used to refer to motorcycles and narrow vehicles
like that. If I understand properly, lane sharing would be riding
two-abreast in the same lane. Lane splitting would be riding in
between the travel lanes, like to squeeze
I already have one lined up!!!
- Original Message -
From: Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Grandfather
Congratulations, Rusty!
Perhaps you should start looking for a
Already has been, geez my wife can spend it faster than ya'll give it to me.
- Original Message -
From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Grandfather
Utoh, we know where Rusty's
Rusty wrote:
I am officially a first time grandfather. My granddaughter, Isabella,
was born yesterday and came in at 7lbs 11oz. 20 3/4 tall. Everyone
is super healthy and we are a blessed family this Christmas season.
After our last year of deaths and illnesses, this is a welcome change.
Congratulations! Much easier to be a grandparent than a parent. Enjoy!
Randy
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rusty Cullens
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 9:13 AM
To: Banned List; Mercedes Discussion List;
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ]
Sounds like a good idea, how about EVERYTHING we have, is 10% off for the
rest of this week. All you have to do is call the order in, ask for me and
say you want the Isabella special. That'll do it.
- Original Message -
From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
Yea, when the kid is sick or onry or crying, etc...you can just give
her back to
her parents! :)
--
Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark
'87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case?
'83 300SD (241 kmi)
'82 300CD (162 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work
'85 300D (280,176) parts car
Quoting R A
Hey Mike,
Did you say something about being able to get Amsoil for $5/quart? I was
just out looking for some M1 and it seems to be more like $7+/quart now...
If Amsoil is just as good and cheaper, I'm all for that...
Or does anyone else know the best places to buy either? Heck, for almost
What happened with the wagon?
Zeb
On 07/12/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nice presentation. You might want to add a photo of the center dash to
show
the radio cassette and wood in the middle. If these look good then that
might be worth another couple hundred bucks.
On
WOO HOO!
Bob R
- Original Message -
From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Grandfather
Sounds like a good idea, how about EVERYTHING we have, is 10% off for the
rest
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:04:53 -0500, Werner Fehlauer wrote
Levi -
cooking batteries is definitely NOT healthy! The heat generated
internally can warp plates and do other internal bad things.
This is especially true of sealed batteries like Optimas. If they get too
hot, the safety vents pop
I don't know if this is widely publiszed, but it is a great tool to have,
thanks to Steve Nervig.
All my CD's are now accessible from one convenient place and no switching
from one disk to the other,
no digging through these cumbersome indexes and no hunting for pdf's which
are not listed.
It
$2,800 no affilliation/Tom
Is that pronouced POOON TON
or PON TON??
- Original Message -
From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 10:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 62 190D
On Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:58:27
Utoh, we know where Rusty's hard earned money will be going.
Utoh?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 284K miles, Ursula
PS. I guess it's time to order some diesel purge and a VC gasket now
I've got a tranny gasket and filter kit hangin' 'round that was ordered for
my '78 300CD. Will this work with the '83 SD? Also, does this car have
that dreaded tranny plug that also holds the filler/dipstick tube in place
as the W123's do?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 284k miles,
Congratulations, Rusty!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300sD 284K miles, Ursula
Michael,
Can he also fix a Bosch 1970 W111 wiper motor that doesn't shut off properly
when in low-speed mode? I
On 12/10/06, MICHAEL ESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I pulled the alternator and will have it tested tomorrow at a local
shop. The guy runs a one man auto electric shop and will
So if you have 4 instead of 5 functional glow plugs will a 1983 300D start
or not? If yes, then how will it run compared to if it had 5/5 functioning
GPs?
On 12/10/06, Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
LarryT -
If you only look at the 45 state/50 state controversy re: Diesels, then
No, not interchangeable, sorry.
- Original Message -
From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 4:01 PM
Subject: [MBZ] tranny filter/gasket kit interchangeability
I've got a tranny gasket and filter kit
Howdy -
I love many of the car related videos we see links to so often but am
frustrated at the difficulty downloading them and saving them in a format
that'll be easy to play at our convienence.
One of my Computer Newsletters had this today -
No, not interchangeable, sorry.
Dang! I guess I'll be ordering that tomorrow as well. It's shifting very
well, and I want to keep it that way with some M1 synthetic and a new
filter.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 284K miles, Ursula
My friend in Atlanta has a ride/suspension problem with his 1985 300TD
station wagon. The car bounces on rough roads but nothing dampens the
oscillation so the bounciness persists way too long. Ordinarily this might
be diagnosed as worn out shocks but the problem seems to be in the REAR and
the
Needs new nitrogen spheres - they rupture and cause exactly what you
describe.
Mike
On 12/12/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My friend in Atlanta has a ride/suspension problem with his 1985 300TD
station wagon. The car bounces on rough roads but nothing dampens the
oscillation
Michael Hall wrote:
Needs new nitrogen spheres - they rupture and cause exactly what you
describe.
I thought bad spheres caused zero suspension travel over bumps
(the who replaced my shocks with solid metal? feeling) and
if it had no damping, (the please pass the Dramamine feeling)
the
kevin kraly wrote:
I've got a tranny gasket and filter kit hangin' 'round that was ordered for
my '78 300CD. Will this work with the '83 SD? Also, does this car have
that dreaded tranny plug that also holds the filler/dipstick tube in place
as the W123's do?
No to the first question - not
Isn't it cool when you car be talking about a car and say cool words like,
nitrogen spheres?
Bob R
- Original Message -
From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing 123
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