Luther, I like it! So you found a seller trying to get rid of whole car, and
made an offer? How much did you pay?
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 334k miles
'95 E300 280k miles
'73 Balboa 20
Charleston SC
From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net
It is a lifter, starved of oil due to failed head gasket.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 334k miles
'95 E300 280k miles
'73 Balboa 20
Charleston SC
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
If your 140 rodbender dies again I'll buy the head for $500 if its a good head.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 334k miles
'95 E300 280k miles
'73 Balboa 20
Charleston SC
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List
degco...@cox.net wrote:
We need to find a propane fired fry kettle.
The best sales on propane turkey fryers are right after Thanksgiving, or watch
the yard sales in the spring. Most of them will hold 4-5 gallons of oil and 1-2
gallons of turkey.
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Allan Streib wrote:
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2247755027.html
$15,000?
Is a W136 170S worth as much as a W186 300 Adenauer?
Mitch.
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I don't know what it is worth, but here is another one no asking price
listed.
No affiliation, etc.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/2248858454.html
1951 Mercedes (Milford, Ct.)
Date: 2011-03-05, 1:55PM EST
Reply to: sale-ujgtc-2248858...@craigslist.org [Errors when replying
Ebay seller and he had already pulled the engine and condemned it. nbsp;He was
selling the body only. nbsp;I messaged him and asked if he wanted to sell the
head also. nbsp;$550 later, it was shipped to me :)
Luther
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On Mar 7, 2011 2:56 AM, Max Dillon
I agree.
--R
On 3/7/2011 8:00 AM, Peter Hertzing wrote:
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On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 10:30 PM, degco...@cox.net wrote:
Sounds delicious. I was wondering about a propane seafood boil kettle-they
are common here have baskets-I don't know if they would get hot enough
for oil.
Dwight
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
No problem - *Pretty much a complete car*, ready for restoration
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:48 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Allan Streib wrote:
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2247755027.html
$15,000?
Is a W136 170S worth as much as a W186 300 Adenauer?
Mitch.
Why! Here is there of course!
Where is here?
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Let's keep political discussion off this forum, please!
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
I agree.
--R
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On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 9:23 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
The instructions I got from Alex Chamberlain and Peter Frederick were
quite helpful.
Glad to hear it! I must have forgot to tell you to detach the hood
release mechanism. Looks like it went OK with it in place, though.
When
Sorry- my smart phone is smarter than I.
Peter
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 8:57 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote:
Let's keep political discussion off this forum, please!
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
I agree.
--R
Skynet has awoke, and is contacting MB owners?
Walt
On Mar 7, 2011 11:20 AM, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com wrote:
Sorry- my smart phone is smarter than I.
Peter
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 8:57 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
wrote:
Let's keep political discussion off this
WAULT68E13A261320
Also, I'm selling my 300CDs and moving to 240Ds...the 4 cyls are better for the
kids...both need new motors...send me a note if you either of them or any parts.
Thanks,
Bruce
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Hmm, another slight bit of confusion... If I shift into L, then 2 then L again
it'll go into first at a standstill...
It still needs adjustment, its hard to get it into first with the pedal.
-Curt
--- On Sun, 3/6/11, David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote:
From: David Bruckmann
Yeah I misunderstood Mao's point. I still don't understand his issue but now I
get what he's saying.
Mine works with the too new MC and rod, it just doesn't feel right and I can't
help but wonder that something funny is going on inside. A funny noise persists
which may or may not be related.
I've got one...
Actually I was thinking another Coleman stove (I've got 4 after all) with a
dutch oven...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 02:10:48 +
From: degco...@cox.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Save the Date-2011 ChowdaQ
Message-ID:
I knew all that I was asking Glenn why on his car specifically...
I've never had an MB I thought they'd get me anything on. My 190Ds don't give
appreciable smoke or smell at idle, my 240Ds both did but were about the same
and on par with other 240Ds I've seen. My '85 190D had 310,000 but had
On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 8:58 PM, David Bruckmann
bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote:
To Curt's point: oddly, the 1984/85 190E 2.3 (201.024) and 190D 2.2
(201.122), as well as a couple
of Euro 123, 124 and 126 gasser models, start in second no matter the
position of the shift lever.
The
Right after I got the 74 240D, I was heading to work on the interstate. The
car was still pretty new to me, and I basically just floored it; no
functioning speedometer, but it's a 240D, right?
Anyway, I change into the exit lane and notice a cop is following me, close;
he continues doing so for
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2232006384.html
Anyone have anything similar? I don't have any experience with this particular
model. Thought I might take a look at it, though I just bought that W116 so I
really can't take on another car right now. Plus it's not a diesel.
Allan
I test drove a 1986 300E five-speed before SWMBO purchased her 1985 300CD.
It was quite BORING.
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 1:51 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2232006384.html
Anyone have anything similar? I don't have any experience with this
Luther's Benz wrote:
If you remove the console pannel to access the fader switch,
there are 4 connectors there, one for each speaker. nbsp;Tap
in there for clean access to your speakers without going into
the dash.
If you don't mind using the light gauge wire the factory installed.
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I have a 5spd in my 87 300d. Not sure of the gearing on the 190 but at
60mph I am turning around 1700rpm. That may be a dogleg 5speed.
-Rolf
On 03/07/2011 01:51 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2232006384.html
Anyone have anything similar? I don't have any
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 10:58 AM, andrew strasfogel
astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
I test drove a 1986 300E five-speed before SWMBO purchased her 1985 300CD.
It was quite BORING.
Really? How come? You seem to be in the minority---there are a few
people who have a stick 124 on the PeachParts
I know in scouts we would do dutch oven peach cobbler on the remains of a
wood fire, if you bring the oven and have a bonfire, might want to try it.
Sounds like I'll have to see if I can make the end of the world 2012
edition of this event. :)
Mercedes content: the engine is too cold to touch...
Looks to be a 2.6 I6very rare.
John
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2232006384.html
Anyone have anything similar? I don't have any experience with this
particular model. Thought I might take a look at it,
Ok, sorry
The SDL is the only one I ever did in situ. It smoked on startup
and had high oil consumption. After I did the new seals and chain,
and switched it to M1, the oil consumption dropped to about the same
as a new engine, and the smoking stopped. I used to lay a navy-type
smoke
I doubt it's a dogleg, probably the regular up for first arrangement. I don't
see any evidence of other 2.3-16 parts, like spoilers, wheel arches, or seats.
Rated 19 city, 27hwy in 1989, which puts it almost as good as an old 3.8L
Taurus.
Mitch.
Rolf wrote:
I have a 5spd in my 87 300d. Not
I had an '84 190D 2.2, five speed, and it was an absolute blast. I do regret
selling that car. I'd pick up a nice 190 five speed, gasser or diesel, if the
price was right and I could convince SWMBO.
My biggest beef against the 201's is that the interiors are very cheap.
Another
odd aspect
Tell me more about valve stem seals for an OM603.
Would you (or the list) advice doing my own valve job on my OM603 head, if it
is
not cracked?
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 334k miles
'95 E300 280k miles
'73 Balboa 20
Charleston SC
From:
I would not advise doing your own, If your head needs guides, I'd
leave that to a auto machine shop. If it only needs seals, then yes,
you can easily DIY. A good way to find a good machine shop is to
talk to they guys in the back of your favorite stealership. Find out
who they use. Go to
I didn't own it - I just did a test drive. GIven time I might have grown
fond...
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote:
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 10:58 AM, andrew strasfogel
astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
I test drove a 1986 300E five-speed before SWMBO
Worth anything close to the asking price ($3K) ?
Allan
On Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:13 -0800, John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Looks to be a 2.6 I6very rare.
John
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
wrote:
You know for double the price you could have won this :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-E-class-e36-Mercedes-Benz-300-series-Renntech-ce36-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b9174bd4QQitemZ170609036244QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks
Not a stick and the interior is a bit shocking but I
The TDM lists specific models with this won't shift down behaviour. Some
123/124/201 models behave differently than others, and as you say the shift
gate pattern is no particular indicator. Specifically, the 1984/85 190E 2.3 and
190D 2.2 are listed in the TDM, but it presumably boils down to a
B Dike wrote:
WAULT68E13A261320
None of us here own a car VIN search company. (so far as I
know) I hear CarFax is good choice.
http://www.carfax.com/
Also, I'm selling my 300CDs and moving to 240Ds...the 4 cyls
are better for the kids...both need new motors...send me a
note if you
You realize Kleb does have another forum for this kind of banter.
Banned is the forum where this type of chatter is acceptable.
I have been banned from this austere group for use of words less than this.
Be aware.
mao
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Wonder why the temp wheel is solid blue, and what is the red button, or red
light, by the light switch?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on 190E 5-speed?
You know for
WILTON wrote:
Wonder why the temp wheel is solid blue, and what is the red button, or
red light, by the light switch?
I could do without:
Red steering wheel rim.
Hideous red gauges with yellow needles.
Subwoofers in the trunk, behind the fuel tank. Are they supposed to make the
trunk lid
The 2.6 5 speed combo is a pretty desirable one in a W201 and you
should definitely take a look if such a car fancies you... you'll find it
quite different than a W116! The price is a bit high for a W201, but if the
car is nice with low miles, its absolutely reasonable.
For a little while I had
Friend of mine told me he was getting rid of his maxima. It is
rusty, and should be considered for parts Good engine, trans,
powertrain. Has some control of transmission shift characteristics.
His description:
Maxima, 1993 (souped up version trans gentle, normal fast) 160k miles
I should buy that engine/trans to put in the 72 Datsun and boost it up
or something. Too bad I am not near Chitown.
--R
On 3/7/2011 5:42 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Friend of mine told me he was getting rid of his maxima. It is rusty,
and should be considered for parts Good engine, trans,
A car Gordon can afford?
If you pay scrap for it and it runs, it's free transportation until it dies.
Mitch.
Dieselhead wrote:
Friend of mine told me he was getting rid of his maxima. It is rusty,
and should be considered for parts Good engine, trans, powertrain.
Has some control of
Any well-known problems, self-destructing wiring, or the like?
Allan
Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com writes:
The 2.6 5 speed combo is a pretty desirable one in a W201 and you
should definitely take a look if such a car fancies you... you'll find it
quite different than a W116! The price
I can do without all of it.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on 190E 5-speed?
WILTON wrote:
Wonder why the temp wheel is solid blue, and
CARFAX gave conflicting answers. Need another source...
Have a 82 300CD and an 85 300CD. Both run but not like new. The 82 could make
road trips but it is a stubborn starter in cold weather. It has a
football-sized ding in the side from a driveway incident...it was parked poorly
and someone
Just M103 weaknesses... head gaskets and valve guides. Nothing serious
enough to avoid purchase of such a car. Overall, the engine is quite good.
Oh yeah, and rust, especially around the jack points in the W201.
Jaime
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:12 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Mitch wrote:
A car Gordon can afford?
eh...
The money sounds right, but...
I dunno - may need to contact the guy.
mao
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I just had a new windshield and gasket install in my '85 TD.
Safety Inspection is a racket...
Anyway. I looked at getting PPG glass. Decided the car did not
deserve one _that_ good.
Ended up getting Plinkington glass and Precision gasket. The
shop did some looking to find what they thought
Thanks - that's about what I thought.
-Max
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On Behalf Of Dieselhead
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 3:13 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] valve stem seals replacement
I would not
Location? Andrew is about to have an extra '85 motor that will fit...
-Max
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of B Dike
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 6:42 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest,
Every time I've had a factory windshield replaced I ended up with leaks
within a year or two. Twice on a VW and once on a Dodge Caravan.
I suspect this is because of cost-cutting on the part of the glass shop
in choice of gasket. I'm going to be replacing the window gaskets
(front and rear) on
That doesn't sound good. Don't forget that you CAN drive it without a
working clutch (as long as it fails in the engaged position) - so don't feel
stranded, when you're not.
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Mine works with the too new MC and rod, it just
My son's 5 speed 190D 2.2 is a lot of fun to drive - the 2.6 vergasser
should be even more fun. I suspect that when it comes time to work on the
head, you could swap the engine for a 3.0 instead? more fun yet!
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote:
I had an
Fly in, take mao out for a sandwich, drive it home.
I should buy that engine/trans to put in the 72 Datsun and boost it
up or something. Too bad I am not near Chitown.
--R
On 3/7/2011 5:42 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Friend of mine told me he was getting rid of his maxima. It is
rusty, and
I'm actually well pleased with my '84 190D auto, its quite drivable as the
engine is always spun up. It REALLY needs an overdrive on the highway though,
its over 3,000 rpm at 60mph.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:22:22 -0800 (PST)
From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes
Condition, condition, condition...
Could be worth it, could be crap. I've probably got $4500 in my '84 190D right
now (it was a $250 car remember) and its got a creaking ball joint (just
started tonight) so $3k if its really in good shape is probably fair.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2011
Its an '84, presumably an early one, how do I find the build date? It is indeed
a 2.2l.
Interesting things about this car:
Mono wiper with no in/out thingie
Glow plug light on the left side of the steering wheel
14 wheels with their special bolts
and other stuff I've surely forgotten..
-Curt
When Safelite replaced the glass in my '85 190D they used Plinkington, the
overall deal was decent. Unfortunately then the car took to crap and 2 years
later I chucked a rock through the windshield of the car so we could fit more
junk in it to take to the scrapper.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011
I'm actually more concerned that the noise is the clutch being not fully
engaged as I drive and thus eating itself.
Its a weird doo doo noise that matches road speed.
Current theory is the sound is created by two rust holes (don't tell Dwight),
one through the inner fender and one through the
Does the noise change if the clutch is engaged/disengaged?
Throwout bearings can get noisy
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
I'm actually more concerned that the noise is the clutch being not fully
engaged as I drive and thus eating itself.
Its a weird doo doo noise that
Allan Streib wrote:
Every time I've had a factory windshield replaced I ended up
with leaks within a year or two. Twice on a VW and once on a
Dodge Caravan.
Practically all my 123 cars have leaked. With factory glass and
gasket. I put a bead of RTV at the glass/gasket junction. That
Hey, Curt.
Send me the chassis number, and the engines number, I may well have a
spare head for you, new valves and all.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
On 3/7/2011 9:28 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Its an '84, presumably an early one, how do I find the build date? It is indeed
a 2.2l.
ohhh I see.
On 3/7/2011 3:07 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
It is a lifter, starved of oil due to failed head gasket.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 334k miles
'95 E300 280k miles
'73 Balboa 20
Charleston SC
From: Kaleb C. Striplinka...@striplin.net
Getting too many emails. You should check it out.
Steve Williams
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From: mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tue, Mar 8, 2011 01:56:23 GMT+00:00
Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 64, Issue 29
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Build date (month and year) is usually stamped on the data plate on the
driver's door latch post; for example 2/84, 12/83, or 6/84, etc.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 9:28 PM
That's what the 5 speed is good for!
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I'm actually well pleased with my '84 190D auto, its quite drivable as the
engine is always spun up. It REALLY needs an overdrive on the highway
though, its over 3,000 rpm at 60mph.
I'm in Seattle. A good motor for the 300CD would be most welcome.
--
Message: 10
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 20:24:22 -0500
From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 64, Issue 28
Rich said:
I should buy that engine/trans to put in the 72 Datsun and boost it up or
something. Too bad I am not near Chitown.
That would be a trick, since your 510 is RWD and a '93 Maxima is FWD.
Were you planning to turn the transaxle around and put the engine
where the rear seats are? ;)
Mid-engine, rwd datsun. That could be fun!
Would need custom linkages, fuel tank relocation, some frame work to add the
ifs setup to the rear as an irs setup...
And lots of time...
Or, an adapter plate to mate the engine to the trans, and be done with it .
:)
Walt
On Mar 8, 2011 1:18 AM, Alex
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