Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-22 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Here's an 300SDL with no damage at a junk yard. http://www.silverstarrecycling.com/assets/images/05269.jpg #05269 1987 Mercedes 300 SDL, 126 chassis. (damage= no damage) For parts inquires Please call 1-800-783-4911 Thank you, Sales Staff silverstarrecycling.com Silver Star Recycling also

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-04 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Jim, Wonder how expensive 1/16 (.0625) copper sheet would be. A gasket made from it and annealed would conform well to any irregularities and seal. I did that once on a single cylinder Volvo Penta diesel, years later it was still running. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Anyone in CO looking for a coupe?

2006-01-04 Thread Woodlandtaylors
I don't know Bruce he only gets 39 mpg with it. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of B Dike Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 8:27 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] Anyone in CO looking for a coupe?

Re: [MBZ] Anyone in CO looking for a coupe?

2006-01-04 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Don, I have one of each (1978 1982). The 1978 is a garage Queen, its performance is ok. Freeway cruising no real difference between the two, on ramps tell you its not turbo'd. In the past I've been told the 5 cyl NA accelerates like a 240D with stick shift, don’t know if that true but it sure

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

Re: [MBZ] This is probably already gone, but...

2006-01-07 Thread Woodlandtaylors
There's a deposit on it already Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 8:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] This is probably already gone, but... L U S T On 1/7/06, Zeitgeist

Re: [MBZ] Fuel pressure test kits for K-jetronic(CIS)

2006-01-09 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Dave, I purchased a kit to try and find out why my 300CE suffers from the same problems you are having. At times cold starts can be delayed and hot starts instantaneous. Frustrating all the kit did was confirm all is well. In my case exchanging the fuel pumps / pump relay / EU / Ignition module /

[MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-10 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Can someone provide me a link that discusses the cylinder head cracking issue as it relates to the casting # and exactly where to view the casting marks? Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 -

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-10 Thread Woodlandtaylors
are real. The head I bought from Rusty in spring 2002 was a #22. - -dm :) On 1/9/06, Woodlandtaylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone provide me a link that discusses the cylinder head cracking issue as it relates to the casting # and exactly where to view the casting marks? -- OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-10 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Kaleb, It's amazing how different they are, her sister has trouble filling a vehicles fuel tank. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-10 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Jim, That may be part it - however the car was pretty much a project. Went with the old adage a cheap Benz can be the most expensive car you can own. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-10 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Casey, The wagon was a project. The engine was a oily mess, injector pump leaking, water pump leaking, air conditioner inoperative, vacuum system problems - engine won't shut off - water leaks in rear from rear hatch - Engine was hot on my arrival but did start fine. Power seats blow fuses,

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-11 Thread Woodlandtaylors
$1895 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 4:34 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series how much were they wanting for it? Woodlandtaylors wrote

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-11 Thread Woodlandtaylors
? Woodlandtaylors wrote: $1895 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 4:34 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series how much were they wanting

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-11 Thread Woodlandtaylors
If I had not other projects I may have purchase it, but since my daughter wanted it; it throw a different light on the matter - plus the wife may have added her 2 cents worth. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zeitgeist Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-11 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Casey, Have been going to take the engine and trans out of it (Texas blue 1985 sedan) and drop them into the gold sedan, have not got around to it. Never put the spare engine in the 300SD either, probably just part it out. This summer I'll sell the 450SL and probably the 420SEL. The 380SEC may go

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-11 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Loren, I don't think it's that well known but cars around the Portland, Oregon Vancouver, Washington area do not have a rust problem now moss that’s a different story. There's about a 10 - 12 Benz around here at a time, then you add in the motorhome, company supplied Suburban, Tractors, running

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Never purchased it - too much work. Do have a 300CE (purchased in Portland, I like driving it, currently changing the front crankshaft seal- I hate leaks. That daughter is the one that was at UW she drives a 300CD just turned 307,xxx miles - she likes the car but would like to replace it with a

Re: [MBZ] Cracked diesel head on 124 series

2006-01-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
into cargo holds, losing cabin pressure and creasing the skin of their planes. Is she going to stick to PDX or SEA? On Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at 06:58 PM, Woodlandtaylors wrote: Never purchased it - too much work. Do have a 300CE (purchased in Portland, I like driving it, currently changing

Re: [MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Marshall Went out to the garage to review the labels on the 5 qt jugs I have - I'm one person that has a stock of Truck and SUV 5W -40 (yellow capped) and Extended performance 15W-50 performance Vancouver Washington Walmart may be 6 months - year ago. Dennis T -Original Message- From:

[MBZ] Ebay sale

2006-03-24 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Group, Does this ebay bidding look legitimate? Why would a buyer out bid themselves on the day of closing? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4622840080rd= 1sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITrd=1 Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free

Re: [MBZ] Ebay sale

2006-03-24 Thread Woodlandtaylors
I just went back and looked at it. Ebay posted this message: This listing (#46228400) has been removed or is no longer available. Please make sure you entered the right item number. I believe this auction was not getting a bid to the sellers liking and fake bidding occurred hence the ebay

[MBZ] Oakie Specials?????

2006-04-17 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Is this true/ http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Parts-Cars-Fixer-Uppers_W0QQitemZ805 5574990QQcategoryZ6783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.1/313 - Release

Re: [MBZ] Diesel tooling sale

2006-04-19 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Clay, Are you going to the auction? Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of redghost Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:55 PM To: Mercedes list; John thomas Subject: [MBZ] Diesel tooling sale http://www.murphyauctions.net/marineworks.html

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-23 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Jim, You raise an interesting point regarding hot clearances. The crankshaft, engine block and bearings no doubt have different thermal expansion rates. I may be able to make the argument (need to get out some old books or google in this day) that the bearings (Babbitt type material) initially

[MBZ] Carfax open

2006-04-25 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Anyone with carfax account open Vin # WDBEB33D4HA344497 should be a 1987 300DT Ad says salvage title with only 109K miles. Thanks, Dennis -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.5/322 - Release Date:

Re: [MBZ] Carfax open

2006-04-26 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Thank you Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kayoooh @ gmail Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax open I thought no one would ever ask, my account is about to expire! Anyway, this

Re: [MBZ] Questions about valve adjustment and my 1981 300CD

2006-04-27 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Kevin, I actually have two set of bent wrenches for the job you are doing. One is the standard length the other are the shorter ones for the Unimog - I never be buying a mog I have used them I one of the cars - they are Stahlwille #12972 brand would sell them at a fair price. Inlet manifold, I

Re: [MBZ] Questions about valve adjustment and my 1981 300CD

2006-04-27 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Kevin, I was thinking less than half of that. Send you telephone number and I'll call you. I'll have to measure the difference between the 2 sets. Dennis T. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kevin kraly Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006

Re: [MBZ] Questions about valve adjustment and my 1981 300CD

2006-04-28 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Kevin, My home has two numbers - 360-225-9012 and 360-450-4245, cell of course is 360-608-2737. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kevin kraly Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 2:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

[MBZ] Double Trouble V12?

2006-05-01 Thread Woodlandtaylors
This is interesting or? http://makeashorterlink.com/?O52C15A0D Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/327 - Release Date: 4/28/2006

[MBZ] Ebay Pop Tester

2006-05-01 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Pop tester on Ebay:- HYPERLINK http://makeashorterlink.com/?G17C24A0Dhttp://makeashorterlink.com/?G17C24A 0D No affiliation etc etc. Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.1/327 - Release Date:

Re: [MBZ] 1986 BMW 524td

2005-09-17 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Mitch. I have a 1976 GMC out in the garage - has not been out of there for 9 years. Economy is not bad with the original carburetor she did around 10 mpg. Overhauled the engine and I went to digital fuel injection 15 years ago the result was 12.5 - 13.5 mpg and bunch more torque, had to rebuild

Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels

2005-09-21 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Christopher, You are mistaken on both counts. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 7:58 AM To: Richard Smith; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in

Re: [MBZ] mercedez 420 sel turbo diese 5 cylinder

2005-10-01 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Also interesting to see a 1995 motor, however it’s the old 617 engine. New in 1995 ? rebuilt? Feedback - member since July 02 Probably more of a story than meets the eye. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] HOOD HINGE OF ALL THINGS

2005-10-07 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Mike, I have a 380SEC, 420SEL, and two 300SD in the drive - I'll compare tomorrow and let you know. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 8:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-08 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Rory, The cartridge starter that I'm familiar with were used or Rolls Royce Avon turbine engines. Basically a very large shotgun shell to look at and starters came in single shot or 3 shot configurations. When released (fired) it drove a double planetary gear train that in turn rolled the engine

Re: [MBZ] Topsider for AT??

2005-11-10 Thread Woodlandtaylors
I've used the top-sider method to get most of the transmission fluid out prior to dropping the pan. The mess is minimized that way. Dennis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 4:43 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] Starting in second

2006-01-25 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Yes, All the non-turbo's I have start in second, as does my 1989 300CE as does my 1987 420SEL. The turbo's 300 CD, D SD I have all start in first gear and they have to climb out of the driveway when cold, when hot (normal operating temperature) climbing the drive in second is no problem. I did

Re: [MBZ] I need a $10,000 loan for a '78 450SL, any takers?

2006-01-25 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Luther, I too believe that to be expensive. I have a 1979 450SL that I'm planning to sell it does need a bit of TLC and I'm not going to expect half of that price. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barry Stark Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-27 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Tom, Got to ask, Why do Williams pipelines have some many pipeline ruptures. The western part of your company have a lot of black eyes over this issue. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Potter, Tom E Sent: Thursday, January 26,

Re: [MBZ] B2 diagnosis

2006-02-05 Thread Woodlandtaylors
My experience with only a B2 failure should be able to drive in reverse, not forward. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 8:15 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] B2

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report on VIN:[WVWCA015XDK012686]]

2006-02-06 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Don, Interesting Megan going to Cornell currently? Small world I have a daughter attending Cornell now. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 5:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Stinky sheep

2006-02-06 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Clay, Hand wash them with a VERY mild soap in cold or warm water and hang them in your garage dry slowly. Once the bulk on the water has drained take they indoors to complete the process. Then brush any loose stuff off them and they should look like new. Dennis T -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report onVIN:[WVWCA015XDK012686]]

2006-02-06 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Cornell (New York) or Cornell College (Iowa)? On 2/6/06, Woodlandtaylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, Interesting Megan going to Cornell currently? Small world I have a daughter attending Cornell now. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Sooper Bowl cars

2006-02-06 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Don, Washington in mourning right now, but I knew it would be a loong shot for them to win. The bigger problem I have a Dish and ABC is the only folks that will not supply their broadcast via my Dish watched the game thru snow infested extremely weak local signal - barely make out the ball.

Re: [MBZ] Sooper Bowl cars

2006-02-06 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Don, May have freaked you out but you never told us what they tasted like. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 7:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sooper Bowl cars The WV

Re: [MBZ] Sooper Bowl cars

2006-02-06 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Don, It probably brought back bad memories for the Chief -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 7:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sooper Bowl cars They were good ... crunchy and dark

Re: [MBZ] Stinky sheep

2006-02-06 Thread Woodlandtaylors
marks and now want to get them out from the back side of the skin. On Sunday, February 5, 2006, at 07:34 PM, Woodlandtaylors wrote: Clay, Hand wash them with a VERY mild soap in cold or warm water and hang them in your garage dry slowly. Once the bulk on the water has drained take

[MBZ] Pimp my Pacific Northwest ride

2006-02-22 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Casey, http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/134706333.html Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.12/265 - Release Date: 2/20/2006

Re: [MBZ] O/T G-Mail

2006-03-05 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Peter, Invitation - is that for G mail or for sex? - trying to understand your E mail, OR is it both?? OR a character flaw? Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter T. Arnold Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 5:01 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] In like a Lion Cars

2006-03-09 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Jim, I asked to will be up there all next week - no reply. Probably sold. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 10:19 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] In like a Lion Cars

Re: [MBZ] In like a Lion Cars

2006-03-09 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Jim, Should have said I asked for phone number and would have called. No response - I never offered any $. It's snowing here what's Spokane like. Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.1/277 - Release Date:

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Brian, Replaced tumbler in 1982 300CD, slightly different part number 123-462-03-79 2 weeks ago, first key was poor, stealer supplied another FREE works fine. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, March 12,

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Brian, I gave a $30 more, daughters car needed it overnight cheaper than repairs. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:23 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Yes it had the little hole. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different Thanks. I guess the most important question I

Re: [MBZ] vin cut keys

2006-03-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
The first key that came with the tumbler was not made or installed in the plastic sleeve correctly and it broke the plastic on first use - the dealer did get another overnight - no cost and its fine. Since they all come out of Texas must have a new operator in the plant. Dennis T -Original

Re: [MBZ] NON voyage! AND leaking coolant @ head gasket

2006-03-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Dave, Do you know anything about the head gasket on the six banger 3.0 liter gas engine? I have one with great compression runs fine but oil gets into the inlet manifold and I'm not convinced its all valve guide wear. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Vonage

2006-03-16 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Johnny, I'm using Packet 8 probably for 8-10 months. I do have a land line as well. For $20 a month it's been a well worth it. I have Uniden phones hand sets and wired all work fine. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Berryman

[MBZ] Carfax

2006-03-17 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Anybody on the list with current carfax account. Daughter is looking at a car on Ebay Vin WDBEB28D2LB264041 Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.4/282 - Release Date: 3/15/2006

Re: [MBZ] Vonage

2006-03-17 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Robert, Send me your phone number and I'll call you via the VOIP I have and we'll do a test. I believe the phone quality is a big piece of the puzzle. We call overseas with it 99% of the time no problems - once in a while it drops to cell phone quality I hang up and dial again. Dennis T

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-03-17 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Jim, Did smelly have a diff with it? Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.4/282 - Release Date: 3/15/2006

Re: [MBZ] Vonage

2006-03-17 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Martin, I just looked at their international rates they sure beat mine. The one thing was not able to do was port my original phone number over to Packet8. There did string me along on that. It is sure nice just to dial S or Canada without thinking about cost. Dennis T -Original

Re: [MBZ] 190DT outside temp sensor

2006-03-17 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Ron, I don't know where it is for sure on a 190 but on a 300CE its down under the big black fuse and relay block. Knowing Benz things are usually done the same on different models, I had to trace mine backwards from the sensor to find it. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-03-18 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Jim, Put a for sale sign in the back window, my daughter said the late 70's and 80's MB diesels are fetching big bucks around Seattle - any comment Casey. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel

2006-03-18 Thread Woodlandtaylors
The reserve is just under $10,000 Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 10:40 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel -- No virus found in this outgoing

Re: [MBZ] CL list of mid august cars

2005-08-21 Thread Woodlandtaylors
How about this one. http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/92322519.html Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of redghost Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 8:21 PM To: Mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] CL list of mid august cars

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist diesels in Portland, OR

2005-08-23 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Clay, Actually did get a 300CE for one daughter but wife drove it and parked the 300SD, and claimed it for herself. Another daughter is flight attendant for Alaska based in Seattle and has a 300CDT. There is a 190D 5 cylinder for sale in Woodland needing TLC owners asking $750 it. Dennis

Re: [MBZ] OT- Wireless networking

2007-01-22 Thread woodlandtaylors
Ed, I have wired half my house with Cat 5E, Quad shield Coax and fibreoptics, I'm on cable with a Toshiba modem with a Uniden UPI 1868P as the router (VOIP 10 handset phone system), was using a Belkin router but it was dropping all the time. The phone router has not dropped once in 3 weeks. The

Re: [MBZ] test of attatchment

2007-01-22 Thread woodlandtaylors
Attachment came thru fine and it appears the cars are $500..buyer gets all for one low price. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 7:54 PM To: Mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Trembling on the brink of (t)reason

2007-01-27 Thread woodlandtaylors
Euan, Where in NZ are you? I'm meant to be there in a month or so. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Euan Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 1:56 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Trembling on the brink of (t)reason Hi

[MBZ] Carfax

2006-06-18 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Anybody out there with current account? VIN: WDBEB28D6NB715197 Vehicles on Ebay. Dennis T -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/368 - Release Date: 6/16/2006

Re: [MBZ] Hylomar HPF

2006-06-30 Thread Woodlandtaylors
I used it in the old days when it was known as Rolls Royce Joint Compound, it's still available https://host.globalsecureserver.com/x1r.com/store/customer/product.php?produ ctid=16212cat=283 Have to open your wallet but it will last a long time. If I recall shelf life was years. Dennis T

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: I give up on Mobil-1]

2006-06-30 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Walt, Down at the Southern end of your State Wally world is selling Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 Diesel Oil for $8 a gallon - meets Mercedes 228.3 spec. I picked some up for my tractors if I can not get M1 15W-50 for the cars I'll probably just use this. Pass thru Seattle once or twice a week

Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board

2006-07-03 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Jim, Don't have any to sacrifice however next time your in town I'll let you come and play with a couple still in cars, if you need tension relief. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 5:43 AM

Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board

2006-07-03 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Jim, You should bring a small trailer and I could load it probably with enough parts to build a 300D engine for a generator project --- you can have them on the house. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Monday,

Re: [MBZ] OT:You Can Find IT on eBay

2006-07-04 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Rick, Planning on filling it up? Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 1:58 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT:You Can Find IT on eBay Whilst browsing for a WVO tank on eBay, I

[MBZ] Oil filter

2006-07-22 Thread woodlandtaylors
Clay, Just arrived back in Woodland with an E300D --- daughter purchased it in Maryland -- 2 1/2 days back to Woodland. Almost 3000 miles she wants help to change oil. Therefore is the filter the same as the 617 engines? Must say it’s a hell of a car 33 mpg no oil consumption. Dennis T

Re: [MBZ] I got my new rig today

2006-07-30 Thread woodlandtaylors
I watched the TV program Two Guys garage one owns a Duramax like the one you have purchased. He chipped it added a new exhaust and did other engine / transmission modifications. Did not pay enough attention but he made a hell a lot power with it. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] And you thought we where all normal over here

2006-07-31 Thread woodlandtaylors
It's around $700K US so crack is abundant there too! I'll be there early September hope it's not sold so I can score a bargain Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 7:56 PM To: Mercedes

[MBZ] Engine quitting

2006-07-31 Thread woodlandtaylors
Folks, The daughters new (to her) 1995 E300D has quit on her a couple of times, it left her stranded the other night. She thought she had run out of fuel although the gage said she had a bit under 1/2 a tank. She did not attempt to start it in case it was out of fuel. She returned to the vehicle

Re: [MBZ] Engine quitting

2006-07-31 Thread woodlandtaylors
Ned, Thanks for the input. Is the little shut-of valve removal for resealing (O-rings)? I cleaned the tank out and put a new screen in it -- replacing filters at same time. I'll let her read you email is needs a confidence build right now as she just found out old of her goddaughters has an

Re: [MBZ] 90's 300TDt 0-60 times (14 seconds)

2006-08-06 Thread woodlandtaylors
Jim, You are a stirrer. What do you charge to do a re-solder job on cruise amps. Dennis T The boost curve (at full load) should rise from essentially no boost to 8 bar boost between 1200 and 2000 rpm and then remain at or slightly above 8 bar all the way out to 4000+ rpm with just a little

Re: [MBZ] converting a text file into a pdf

2006-08-12 Thread woodlandtaylors
Kaleb, Don't know if this would work for you. I use a free program called Cutepdf it gets installed as a printer. Any text, picture, photograph or scanned item is printed to a file (you name it) that can be read by Acrobat reader or other pdf readers. Creating PDF files will take some of my BMP

Re: [MBZ] W126 seat interchangeability?

2006-11-23 Thread woodlandtaylors
Kevin, Don't know if you have stated the color of your seats. I have a parts SD with black seats and then a pair of grey leather from 420 or 560 that are in very good shape. Dennis T Woodland -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kevin kraly

Re: [MBZ] W126 seat interchangeability?

2006-11-23 Thread woodlandtaylors
Kevin, Not sure on the black MB-Tex condition will have to look. The leather ones were purchased for my SEC, I paid a $100 each for them plus shipping. Had them shipped to Portland trucking terminal picked them up they were on a pallet nicely packaged got them to the house unpacked them and low

Re: [MBZ] W126 seat interchangeability?

2006-11-23 Thread woodlandtaylors
Kevin, I'll be around most of the weekend although Friday may have to do a company job. I have a 1987 420 SEL don't know if it has the memory seats in it.the 300CE does but nobody uses them, don't even know if they work. Will check the gray leather seats for the electricsI thought

Re: [MBZ] W126 seat interchangeability?

2006-11-23 Thread woodlandtaylors
That will be fine Kevin I'll make sure I'm here. I probably have some brand new brake rotors for the SD here. Dennis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kevin kraly Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pulsing - WAS - W126 seat interchangeability?

2006-11-24 Thread woodlandtaylors
Kevin, Don't believe you will have ABS my 1983's do not (both 300SD and 380 SEC) and don't think it was a special option. Dennis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 2:41 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD power seats almost done!

2006-11-27 Thread woodlandtaylors
Kevin, I'm with Jim, I would have thought you could use the plastic connector case from the old seat and just plug the new seat wiring into it. So was the color match to your likingremembering your Dad may stretch the truth? Hope they work well for you and outlast the car. Dennis T.

Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD power seats almost done!

2006-11-27 Thread woodlandtaylors
Jim, When are you coming to this side of the hills? I need to offload enough parts for you to build a turbo genset. Otherwise the pieces will go to the dump. Going to get rid of all the old Benz stuff. Put 2 300CD's on Craigslist along with the 450SL, to my surprise the 450 went. So I've got to

Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD power seats almost done!

2006-11-29 Thread woodlandtaylors
. Striplin Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 7:12 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD power seats almost done! Now where are you located again? woodlandtaylors wrote: Jim, When are you coming to this side of the hills? I need to offload enough parts for you to build a turbo

Re: [MBZ] 300d FLYWHEEL

2006-11-29 Thread woodlandtaylors
Peter, I have access to the flywheel for 300D unsure what you mean by dimension A. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Merle Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 10:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 300d FLYWHEEL

Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD power seats almost done!

2006-11-29 Thread woodlandtaylors
Sure screwed that up meant round trip, and close to Portland Oregon. Dennis t -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of woodlandtaylors Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 6:53 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] W126 300SD power

[MBZ] FW: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series 124 - $3500

2006-12-09 Thread woodlandtaylors
Here's the response to the 1987 300DT for sale in Portland Oregon and Seattle Washington. http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/245072178.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/245041508.html This car gets around. Dennis T -Original Message- From: Robert Smith [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Okie Benz trip

2006-12-11 Thread woodlandtaylors
If diesel hits $4 or $5 a gallon the decision will be easier. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 7:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Okie Benz trip Yes - OR or WA (or both)

Re: [MBZ] 190D pics

2006-12-19 Thread woodlandtaylors
Ed, Appears to be less than the $500 entry fee to the Okie Mercedes Car Club. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 12:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D pics On

Re: [MBZ] Power Plant generators

2006-12-24 Thread woodlandtaylors
It may be hard to believe but some places still sync manually with lights and occasionally sync out of phase and shear the coupling bolts (per design). Most of course have an automated procedure removing the human element. Dennis T. -Original Message- Once upon a time it was done by

[MBZ] (no subject)

2006-12-24 Thread woodlandtaylors
All, My daughters 1995 E300D has been a bit of a pain starting cold. It always started but was rough and idling around 500 rpm. Increase the speed with gas pedal and it would smooth out. I raised the idle to around 750, needs reducing a bit now but at cold start the engine sounds like the

Re: [MBZ] two questions

2006-12-29 Thread woodlandtaylors
How many pins does your amp have? Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 7:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] two questions 1) Anyone out there have a spare or extra cruise

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