Beauty.
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On Jul 14, 2014, at 7:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Price is a little high, but nice nevertheless.
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/4568162179.html
Manny tranny AND factory trailer hitch.
Dan
Yes and I would snatch it up if I were in a position to buy another car!
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On Jul 15, 2014, at 6:39 AM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
That is a nice car. It;s probably worth at least that much in certain
markets. Dimitri, Are you watching this…….?
Lumber yards dominate in Maine. Much better selection, quality and price than
Lowes/HD.
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On Jul 19, 2014, at 8:42 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Too bad, we have a fair amount of local yards, one within 1/2 mile of my
house even. They focus
Searchtempest.com
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On Aug 10, 2014, at 12:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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I'm trying to find a way to search the local area CL for multiple MB
listings. Using saved searches on CL works, but it's sort of a PITA to have
to click through
The leaf is for pussies. Real men drive diesels:)
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On Aug 11, 2014, at 1:29 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
List price right at $30k.
-Curt
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To:
Clear chowder is preferable to me but difficult to find. Legal Seafoods used to
serve it as a light clam chowder and it was very good.
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On Aug 13, 2014, at 8:33 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Yes. The first time I have ever seen RI clear
No Name is still around -at least as of a couple of years ago. I know the
owners and many of the waitstaff for at least 23 years.
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On Aug 13, 2014, at 4:23 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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I think it sold out or moved or something a long time
Definitely not yuppified. Same old no name.
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On Aug 14, 2014, at 9:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It's probably yuppified by now and charges $15 for a cup of chowdah.
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--- via Mercedes wrote:
Definitely not yuppified. Same old no name.
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On Aug 14, 2014, at 9:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It's probably yuppified by now and charges $15 for a cup of chowdah
And more importantly one fu**ing pointless car with a realistic range of 60-80
miles.
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On Aug 16, 2014, at 2:06 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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The Leaf is one fugly car.
-- Jim
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can be
developed with a real range I don't have any interest in buying one.
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On Aug 16, 2014, at 9:53 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote:
And more importantly one fu**ing pointless car with a realistic range of
60
I actually like the Aztek.
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On Aug 16, 2014, at 1:36 PM, Archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I like ugly cars. No one envies them, no one wants them, thieves ignore
them, and some of them get very good fuel mileage. Also, building a wooden
car,
Now don't get all redneck on us now!
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On Aug 20, 2014, at 7:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote:
Dimitri and I are thinking of bringing the Rhode Island version of chowder.
More later, as we have work out the
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Now don't get all redneck on us now!
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On Aug 20, 2014, at 7:31 AM
Except that black is a horrible color on that car.
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On Aug 22, 2014, at 9:27 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Yesterday evening I went to the farm stand to get some stuff, I see this
beautiful black 280SL sitting there. As I was getting out of
Yeah because it's a horrible shade for that car!
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On Aug 22, 2014, at 12:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It must have been, although come to think of it, I've never seen a W113 in
black.
On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 11:38 AM, Dan
That's cuz people drive big fat Caddys in Florida:)
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On Aug 22, 2014, at 3:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I've tried to do a FL-Q and I can't get anyone to come. And in the winter, to
boot!
I have a great private park for it, too.
Dan
Where do I get it? My 240D has a percorated (rust) line that runs under the
car. Auto zone and Advance don't sell it.
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I always thought the stock market was a waste of time. These people likely feel
the same way. What a cool model:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/10830299/Investors-sought-to-cash-in-on-rising-classic-car-values.html
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Prius drivers are cows in a herd! Hahahaha
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On Sep 5, 2014, at 12:30 AM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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49 mpg! wow
i rented a kia soul recently and really liked it
On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 12:02 AM, Archer75--- via Mercedes
No way. Cactus green is a winner color!
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On Sep 6, 2014, at 12:54 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Yep, noticed that, too. Hood looks slightly low at left, front corner and
slightly high at left, rear corner.
I like the ivory color better than the
Finally, someone else who calls it a priapism!!!
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On Sep 8, 2014, at 4:40 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Neighbors have priapisms. I rode in one around town. It is not a nice car.
Second gen, and lower quality build than first gen (Grandma got one
Depends upon condition. If the rust is merely surface which the owner claims
but I doubt then it's probably worth the asking price.
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On Sep 8, 2014, at 7:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
1973 Mercedes Benz 280se 4.5
Not all electric cars are fruity. The Prius on the other hand
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On Sep 10, 2014, at 7:33 PM, John Reames via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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*Ahem*
Generalizations aren't always correct.
(I drive an electric car; as previously discussed, it is perfect for
How could people live with themselves being such cows? I'd rather pull a Robin
Williams.
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On Sep 8, 2014, at 5:39 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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On 9/8/14 4:42 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:
There are an excess of the blue ones roaming my
Volt?
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On Sep 11, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Other than a Prius, what is the cheapest used electric car I can get for my
15 mile RT commute?
On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 10:34 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I thought w115s were tough??!!
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On Sep 14, 2014, at 12:01 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Scroll down the comments for some of an old Benz wrapped around a pole.
Scary stuff
I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I have been doing so for the 5 or so years
that I've owned it. It has always had a pretty significant oil leak as
evidenced my a mess on my driveway.
The past couple of weeks the oil leak seems to have stopped! How can this
happen?
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Haha. I knew someone would say that
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 9:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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You're out of oil?
Dan
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 8:59 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
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I run Mobil
Yup will prob go for 30K
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 8:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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I'm in lust.
http://bringatrailer.com/2014/09/14/unusually-dry-1966-mercedes-benz-230-w110-universal/
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?
Gerry
dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I have been doing so for the 5 or so
years that I've owned it. It has always had a pretty significant oil leak
as evidenced my a mess on my driveway.
The past couple of weeks the oil leak seems
oil level is now down below the pan gasket?
Have you checked the oil level?
Gerry
dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I have been doing so for the 5 or so
years that I've owned it. It has always had a pretty significant oil
leak
oil level is now down below the pan gasket?
Have you checked the oil level?
Gerry
dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I have been doing so for the 5 or so
years that I've owned it. It has always had a pretty significant oil leak
They forgot to mention that the 350 is a rodbender and that the Miata is just a
worthless tin can.
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On Sep 16, 2014, at 9:14 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/the-ultimate-two-car-garage-for-10k-1634932769
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Times change, cars change. If Mercedes would build a 240D in this day and age
it would become the laughing stock of auto manufacturers. However, something in
the spirit of a 240D might work. Simple, really well built and economical.
Volkswagen kind of does it with the Jetta diesel. Why can't
Brown is for rockstars!
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On Sep 30, 2014, at 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Since when is brown the color of luxury? All shades of brown and tan
are IMHO plebeian.
On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 9:30 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
And where do you have your car judged?
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On Oct 1, 2014, at 6:18 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
MBCA is trying to promote not buggering up old cars. This is a new promotion
that allows you to have the car looked at in a concours sort of manner to
It's a Korean car. It was worthless when new. It could not have possibly
appreciated from worthless now that it's used.
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On Oct 7, 2014, at 11:44 AM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I decided not to share the pain of trying to get rid of SWMBA's korean car.
That was insane!
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On Oct 8, 2014, at 9:53 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Thanks - I have seen videos of some of those acts, but not all.
I used to enjoy mild aerobatics, but always maintained 3000' between myself
and the ground - at the lowest part
A friend is looking for motor and tranny mounts for his 78 240D. I'm hearing
lately that the OEM are crap and that one should buy OE. Is there a particular
OEM brand that is acceptable for this kind of part or must he bite the OE
Mercedes bullet?
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I like the w115 euro limos. All class:)
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On Oct 26, 2014, at 4:52 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I'd prefer one of those 240D limos.
On Oct 26, 2014 2:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
With it or in it?
Rednecks, all of ya:)
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On Oct 29, 2014, at 2:01 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Dan,
I am not the end all of knowledge, so I defer to any and all greater and
better informed to answer your question.
My understanding for on line sales which
An attractive shade of blue but not for a car!
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On Oct 29, 2014, at 10:24 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Has anyone seen this shade of blue?
Oh no another project!:)
Actually, a head swap on your 240D might be a quicker fix than the rust repair
on my 240D which I started - outside as my new garage is still under
construction!
I need to get the rust repair done before winter sets in but as it's snowing
now it may be too late!
So my
Thanks Curt!
I need to invest a few days now to get this beauty driveable. Do I take the
head off and tap out the head bolt holes or do the redneck thing and put a
washer under the head bolts. Hmmm.
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On Nov 5, 2014, at 2:59 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I kinda like the digital ones.
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On Nov 5, 2014, at 7:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
What is your favorite pressure gauge?
What type is it (stick, dial, digital, etc.)?
How accurate is it? (I'll confess to being a stickler about accuracy.)
Failed vacuum pump diaphragm?
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On Nov 9, 2014, at 10:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Some of you will recall my write up of the intermittent loss of power
braking on my 1983 300TD, coupled with the loss of engine shut off (won't
turn
Driving a Prius into a Starbuck's drive through. Can't get any more
douchebaggy:)
Would love to see a Jeremy Clarkson run over a priapism in a unimog.
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On Nov 10, 2014, at 9:33 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Nov 9 at 3:39 PM
Mark in Thousand
Over the past month I've tackled some major rust in the front passenger side
wheel well/shock mount rust.
Check it out here:
http://www.mbca.org/forum/2014-10-28/w123s-are-tough-rust-repair
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I agree. Engineered is garbage. It will always have a cheap look to it. The pre
finished is nice but it has a subtle bevel and a finish which is too perfect.
These both detract in my opinion. The best is solid wood sanded then finished.
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On Nov 12, 2014, at 9:21 AM, G Mann
I still don't understand why the vast majority of stupid American cows in the
herd can't see this. A small engined diesel powered car will outperform a
Priapism on all fronts yet they still buy priapisms. Argh!!
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On Nov 11, 2014, at 8:16 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
That's cuz pansy ass Priapism driving pussies don't live in ND.
Real men drive Mercedes diesels and trucks:)
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On Nov 13, 2014, at 3:45 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Betcha see a lot more pickups in ND than prii
Randy runs a pickup in the
Actually I'm quite fond of quiche. You'd never guess of course since I'm a
manly man who drives MB diesels:) I have a softer side too you know.
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On Nov 14, 2014, at 2:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Careful. I ate quiche yesterday and it was
I've never seen a g wagen in a junkyard!
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On Nov 14, 2014, at 5:31 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Car-part.com I found 5 listings for RF door. Call em up and ask if they
will sell the liner or door pocket.
4 are in CA, one in PA.
You
Moose jerky is quite tasty.
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On Nov 15, 2014, at 7:45 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I've eaten a lot of moose and its not tough at all unless it was a big old
bull or is over cooked.
Curt
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Buy a Bosch reman. Can't trust used.
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On Nov 18, 2014, at 1:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
The starter motor in my 1983 300TD wagon is going down the tubes. This
morning it wouldn't budge until after I had plugged in the block
How do you know that starter is not a reman? Can u trust the miles? How many
240D that you know of have 60K miles?
Buy new. Labor to R/R must be considered if you have to replace in 6 months.
And yes who cares about noisy starters?
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On Nov 18, 2014, at 4:10 PM, Andrew
Why don't u replace it? You can handle the job, after all you can do front end
rebuilds;)
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On Nov 18, 2014, at 4:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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I'm leaning toward a used starter off a 60,000 mile 240 D with a 6 month
warranty from PG
And carry rear ends and treadmills down and up multiple flights of stairs!
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On Nov 18, 2014, at 5:24 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
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Why don't u replace it? You can handle the job, after all you can do front
end rebuilds;)
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Or ask the French man to do it. Should take him all of five minutes!
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On Nov 18, 2014, at 5:24 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
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Why don't u replace it? You can handle the job, after all you can do front
end rebuilds;)
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My 73 220D which is in pieces now, has 800K miles:)
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On Nov 19, 2014, at 6:51 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Folks
Our daughter's 300D turbo 1984 has about 392,000 miles
and a working odometer
it runs well
she got a bunch of
Replace it with a w204 c class. Those are quite reliable from what I've been
hearing.
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On Nov 22, 2014, at 9:52 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
You should remember that the normal Mercedes maintenance is considered a
defect in these
Are we going to have a rustQ for your 190? I think I owe you big as I can't get
your car to overheat!
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On Nov 24, 2014, at 1:27 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Had time today to get the injectors swapped into my '84 190D.
A very easy job if
It was fine for a week but it's cooling system started rearing it's ugly head
again! Hahaha.
Ok so I can't get the lower rad hose to warm up even when upper hose is hot-
engine is running hot at this point with coolant boiling out of rad neck.
Shouldn't lower hose be hot instead of stone cold
If I force the thermostat open, how is is different from leaving it out
altogether?
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On Nov 28, 2014, at 3:24 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:13:32 -0600 Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I'd try running
It is not an OE tstat.
The rad seems to have good flow and I don't see any scale rust etc in the tubes.
I went through the motions of burping it but I'm not sure if it made a
difference.
I'm thinking about putting it all back together and testing the coolant with
one of those combustion gas
line (E)
blocked? Perhaps there is a blockage in line (B) or in the water pump itself.
On Nov 28, 2014, at 4:17 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It is not an OE tstat.
The rad seems to have good flow and I don't see any scale rust etc in the
tubes.
I went
That's good to hear!
Might I suggest that you spray the heck out of the underbody parts exhibiting
rust and body cavities with Fluid Film. It is an excellent rust inhibitor!
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On Nov 28, 2014, at 7:53 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Did I mention
, they bear careful inspection. Is the venting line
(E) blocked? Perhaps there is a blockage in line (B) or in the water pump
itself.
On Nov 28, 2014, at 4:17 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It is not an OE tstat.
The rad seems to have good flow
.
LarryT
91 300D
78 240D
On 11/28/2014 1:52 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote:
It was fine for a week but it's cooling system started rearing it's ugly
head again! Hahaha.
Ok so I can't get the lower rad hose to warm up even when upper hose is
hot- engine is running hot at this point
Anyone here use steel seal or other such head gasket sealing product with
success?
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I'm not sure if there is a valve. The heat worked last week so I don't think
that's the prob. There is just no coolant circulation into heater core for some
reason.
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On Nov 30, 2014, at 10:34 AM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Dimitri,
Is there a
The coolant that was boiling out was hot.
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On Nov 30, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
If the coolant was boiling out could you put your finger in it? This is too
soon and not hot enough and theres no heat at the heater core.
It was very hot.
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On Nov 30, 2014, at 1:13 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Real hot or just warm? When it was doing it to me it was maybe 100F, like hot
bath water. When I've had coolant push out from a stuck thermostat it was a
big blast
This car is possessed. How could it run perfectly after doing nothing to it
then act up again? At the end of the day I think a leakdown test is a must. It
should show me air bubbling thru coolant if head issue.
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On Nov 30, 2014, at 1:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Um that is weird as I ordered three all wood insulated Marvin awning windows
for my garage. They came in yesterday. They broke the bank!
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On Dec 2, 2014, at 11:15 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Years ago I purchased some large insulated
Yes but true. Use an alcohol based de-icer that displaces water, then use lock
ease.
Obviously the door flap should be dealt with or not. I never bothered, just
carry some lock de-icer with me or don't lock door overnight. You shouldn't
have theft issues where you are?!
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Great idea! Mmmm frozen pee!
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On Dec 4, 2014, at 4:14 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
On 04/12/2014 11:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
My W123 300TD driver's door lock (naturally) freezes up every morning. How
would I go about
Interesting. Never knew that!
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On Dec 4, 2014, at 3:56 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Tri-flow
The other stuff is a boon for locksmiths, as it gums up the works and you end
up replacing the locks you put the gunk in.
clay
On Dec 4, 2014, at
Pierre is a decent guy. He is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and generous
with technical advice. Give him a call and you will see!
A friend and I met up with him when we went to Amelia Island last Match. We had
a nice dinner.
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On Dec 5, 2014, at 5:57 PM, Curly McLain
Pierre also does Mercedes home visits all around the nation. I know some people
up here in Maine that fly him up on an annual basis to their house to repair
and maintain their fleet of 60's-80's Mercedes.
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On Dec 6, 2014, at 11:26 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Oh minor stuff!
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On Dec 4, 2014, at 9:43 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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The blower fuse fried again, and the muffler just fell off.
Again. Perhaps the car is trying to tell me something?
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I don't think the R129 is that bad. It has clean lines. I agree about the R107.
It just doesn't cut it for me although the early euro models weren't that bad.
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On Dec 9, 2014, at 6:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I would agree.
Try as I
I just don't understand why people keep buying cars from a company that
consistently and repeatedly conceals problems almost all of which are related
to safety. And I further don't understand why Toyotas reliability rankings
continue to be as high as they are. Here is a quote from the blog in
A friend has a 1999 E320. The windshield wiper will not move but he can hear
the motor turning. A couple of non-MB mechanics couldn't figure it out. I
haven't seen the car yet. Any idea what could be happening? It has the single
front wiper.
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On Dec 12, 2014, at 7:46 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
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A friend has a 1999 E320. The windshield wiper will not move but he can hear
the motor turning. A couple of non-MB mechanics couldn't figure it out. I
haven't seen the car yet. Any idea what could be happening
Yes and this is exactly why I'd never buy a non luxury brand.
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On Dec 13, 2014, at 12:25 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/here-are-four-great-reasons-why-luxury-cars-arent-only-1670300745/1670691632/+Kyosuke
--R
Does a 1958 300d Adenauer count:)
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On Dec 13, 2014, at 4:48 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Other than Dan and Kaleb, anyone else fit this category (owners of an
S-class 140 model or newer? I'm sure there is someone else whose name
escapes
Well I'm back to working on the enigmatic overheating '78 240D. I removed the
water pump a few weeks ago to inspect it. Nothing obviously wrong with it. It
was installed with both the paper/fiber gasket and a gasket sealer. Is this
recommended? Should I also use both or just the fiber/paper
Nice going!
Remind me now. Is this the euro w115 200D?
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On Dec 15, 2014, at 11:08 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Saturday I didn't get much done, but I did get the car jacked up. The
road rash doesn't look as bad as I'd feared.
On Sunday I
AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
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Well I'm back to working on the enigmatic overheating '78 240D. I removed
the water pump a few weeks ago to inspect it. Nothing obviously wrong with
it. It was installed with both the paper/fiber gasket and a gasket sealer
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
That was the super frustrating thing. The last time I fixed it it was good
for 100 miles...
-Curt
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That is nice but not as nice as tobacco brown/cognac:)
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On Dec 15, 2014, at 12:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Teal/parchment is one of the all time great color combinations. I guess
for that litle money one has to assume it doesn't
Funny, a Folk Art was the first thing that came to my mind as well!
Nice piece!
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On Dec 16, 2014, at 7:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Cool.
That’s worth a small fortune, Wilton - it’s “folk art”!
Time to head for the Antiques Roadshow
I really like that! One of my favorite colors too.
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On Dec 18, 2014, at 10:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4777032067.html
The price even seems pretty decent.
Dan
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Why do they want to move?
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On Dec 21, 2014, at 7:45 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It affects me, but not directly. I don't work for MBUSA, I work for
MBRDNA. Although I do sit in Montvale.
You could come up with towns all over the
It's too dang hot in Hotlanta. Hard to acclimate to hot!
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On Dec 21, 2014, at 4:42 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
I don't know if anyones been following this, but its getting pretty
heavy here locally. I have a lot of
Now that is some funny $hit!!! :))
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On Dec 22, 2014, at 12:47 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Didn't Atlanta basically shut down for a week last year for a couple inches
of snow? Don't they shut down every couple years for a hurricane? Don't
Oh no, you didn't buy a Chinese monovalve! Ask Jon about those!
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On Dec 23, 2014, at 9:59 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I just bought one from Dr. Fatty, the cheepchineechit version for $30 which
is like 1/8 the price of the MB one, which is
such tripe?
Dan
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On Dec 23, 2014, at 10:24 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Oh no, you didn't buy a Chinese monovalve! Ask Jon about those!
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On Dec 23, 2014, at 9:59 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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