On 8/30/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Am I BONED? and need to get it drilled if I can't get it to turn?
>
> Eventually. But if you haven't spent at least an hour teasing it
> in a couple-three sessions you aren't ready to go there yet.
>
> Don't get so efficient at trying that wh
WOW, I can R&R a 123 battery in less than 10 mins. I much prefer the pull out
drop in of the 126. Remove the air cleaner. Have new rubber air cleaner
mounts handy if yours are bad.
Luther
On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:46:37 -0500, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Pull off the long ru
MIGHT
Rich Thomas wrote:
> Yeah, a seller named hazeenn in florida. Jump right on that. Let's
> see, its just now been 2 years since Katrina
>
> --R
>
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC044073_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006
> Am I BONED? and need to get it drilled if I can't get it to turn?
Eventually. But if you haven't spent at least an hour teasing it
in a couple-three sessions you aren't ready to go there yet.
Don't get so efficient at trying that when/if it DOES turn on
you don't just turn it back off again 'c
> Question: What's the right fix? Does Jim Cathy have a trick for
> fixing
> these?
I don't have any of those, nor do I ever intend to. But I would
myself, barring an easy/cheap used one, start by pulling any cooked
components and testing them out, replacing any that failed the test.
But maybe
- Original Message -
> From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I don't know what kind of reputation the dealer service department
> where you live has, but around here I'd immediately suspect them of
> breaking something.
>
> Alex Chamberlain
> '87 300D Turbo kept far from the hamf
Is this supposed to be spam?
All I get is the star and stripes and a whole lot of other stuff but
nothing about no dodgy vehicle made out of recycled bamboo.
Kris Gilmore wrote:
> Made by Mahindra. Also SUVs.
>
> http://www.gv.usa.com/vehicle-info.php
>
> 4WD, high tech diesel,
Don't you know the general rule with Mercs, if it has a letter before a
number it is best to be avoided.
Although I am mucho annoyed that we never got the 420 in the 124 chassis.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC044073_W0QQitemZ160
What's with the screwed up VIN numbers, do you people always have to do
everything different or is the VIN translated into the imperial system
different?
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC044073_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcateg
I concluded that the ACC amplifier on my 1979 300TD suddenly went bad. (but
only after complete teardown and reassembly of the servo, which was my
original suspect). VOM readings indicated all the inputs to the amp were OK
and when I opened the amp, it was clearly bad with heat marls on several
re
They have been making some decent tractors for quite some time. I read
an article about some guy who imports them in bits in containers then
assembles them (cuts down on volume and transpo costs), apparently sells
all he can get.
--R
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> On 8/30/07, Kris Gilmore <[EMAIL
Yeah, a seller named hazeenn in florida. Jump right on that. Let's
see, its just now been 2 years since Katrina
--R
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC044073_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1Q
I'll ask her. Thanks Robert.
Gerry
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From: "Robert & Tara Ludwick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Did her AC start blowing not as cold at the same time?
> AC blow off valves cutting loose at stop lights on real hot days is
> pretty common., Wind up with an unknown cloud either
On 8/30/07, Kris Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Made by Mahindra. Also SUVs.
>
> http://www.gv.usa.com/vehicle-info.php
>
> 4WD, high tech diesel, 6 speed automatic, 30mpg, a bit over
> $20,000 the projected price. Just ugly enough to look authentic.
>
That should be www.
Made by Mahindra. Also SUVs.
http://www.gv.usa.com/vehicle-info.php
4WD, high tech diesel, 6 speed automatic, 30mpg, a bit over
$20,000 the projected price. Just ugly enough to look authentic.
Dave Gilmore ,Cameron WV
War represents what faith we won't be laughe
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> SO, I go to start the car (300SD - just passed the 250K mark), and the key
> won't turn.
Wiggle the steering wheel while turning the key, do whatever you
have to do, pound on the wheel to make it vibrate, anything.
When you get it unlocked, do not lock it again.
On 8/30/07, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> After a very short drive my daughter was sitting at a traffic light in her
> GL320cdi SUV when she noticed a big white cloud of something that looked
> like it may have come out of her exhaust. There was no other car close by
> that could have produc
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D,
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300S
Did her AC start blowing not as cold at the same time?
AC blow off valves cutting loose at stop lights on real hot days is
pretty common., Wind up with an unknown cloud either billowing out from
under the hood or out the back if the engine fan is kicked in .
---Robert
archer wrote:
> A
Pull off the long rubber strip on the edge beneath the front w/s -
that will help. This is a tough job! It took the Mercedes Roadside
tech 45 minutes to change the battery in her '85 300CD. I came out
ahead in that deal (battery cost $137 installed, IIRC)
On 8/30/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
pretty much SOL if you can't get it to turn I had
a similar fate with an 85 SD after trying for over an
hour and giving myself blisters trying to turn it I
finally decided to try a more drastic solution I
inserted the key and then took a screwdriver and
pounded it in with a hammer so the s
SO, I go to start the car (300SD - just passed the 250K mark), and the key
won't turn. Pull it out, flip it over -- same thing. Go get a spare key --
ditto.
Am I BONED? and need to get it drilled if I can't get it to turn?
Thanks,
Steve
** Get
After a very short drive my daughter was sitting at a traffic light in her
GL320cdi SUV when she noticed a big white cloud of something that looked
like it may have come out of her exhaust. There was no other car close by
that could have produced it. The car has just had it's first major servi
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Monte-Carlo-RARE-1982-MONTE-CARLO-FACTORY-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ130147159200QQihZ003QQcategoryZ6171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Kaleb C. Striplin
Cox Auto Trader
730 FSBO Supervisor
918-746-1400 x305
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Hi Todd,
If the wrong sized battery was installed it can be *really, really*
tough to get out. If the correct battery was installed it willl be merely
*really tough*. The batteries in W123 cars all seem to be more difficult to
change than is neccessary -
The lip of the cowl sticks out
Smith, Todd wrote:
> I know that I sound ignorant so sue me. :) I am trying to replace
> the junk battery in my '85 300CD with a brand new battery and I can't
> remove the old battery. Is there something else that I have to take
> off to get the battery out. It doesn't clear the lip of the engin
I know that I sound ignorant so sue me. :) I am trying to replace the junk
battery in my '85 300CD with a brand new battery and I can't remove the old
battery. Is there something else that I have to take off to get the battery
out. It doesn't clear the lip of the engine compartment and it doe
Wasn't Canfield looking for Iveco stuff?
Here's two cheap diesel flatbed trucks:
http://www.auto-rv.com/results.aspx?mode=quick&quickval=iveco
280SE, pricy if it isn't a 6.3:
http://www.auto-rv.com/browse.aspx?AdName=CLM752090
280SL, 48k mi, $22.5k, these things are worth more than 107s:
http://w
http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org/listen2.aspx?
type=preview&trackid=9838
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
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R A Bennell wrote:
> Won't matter as we won't be able to afford to buy them anyway. (How
> is that for pessimism?)
You forgot inflation! 20 years from now $16,450 will be about $500 of
todays dollars. Kaleb won't know what to do.
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hey Clay!
there's no actual handle on my GS, but there's an exposed portion of
the frame that's conveniently perfectly located for a grab with the
right hand... and you're right that standing on that foot-pad on the
stand while lofting the machine up and back is key.
getting it down is
Won't matter as we won't be able to afford to buy them anyway. (How is that for
pessimism?)
Randy
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Redghost
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 11:24 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear seal NOW
highly *not* recommend by many manufacturers, for a variety of
mechanical and safety reasons.
cheers!
e
Mitch Haley wrote:
> Redghost wrote:
>
>> Getting off the darn stand it another issue
>>
>
> Engage first gear, set tach to 3000rpm, lean back.
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Rolling POS that will poison us all since they will be built out of
depleted uranium, with lead paint, and hides from Chernobyl critters
for seats.
On 30 Aug 2007, at 08:27, Gary Hurst wrote:
> the chinese are the future of everything. 20 years from now
> they'll be
> making maybach class
BTDT, it is a good ride
On 30 Aug 2007, at 04:21, Mitch Haley wrote:
>
>
> Redghost wrote:
>> Getting off the darn stand it another issue
>
> Engage first gear, set tach to 3000rpm, lean back.
>
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Gump is fully equipped with block heater. Though born in Germany,
she was delivered to Illinois so has the cold weather package. All I
need to do is remember to hook her up on the cold days. Thinking
about having that supercharger ala Cathey with a 1800watt blow dryer
for quicker starts
there really is something sweet about old diesels in this regard. one thing
you can be sure about any old neglected gasser is that it will be full of
ignition issues. and any marginal but functional ignition will leave you
stranded once it rains on an old car.
once it is lit and warm, the old di
that is part of the problem. no corner is left uncut.
i bought some very cheap chinese pens, as in $10 per 36 roller ball pens.
they write really nicely. they tend to leak a little. now i'm wondering if
this ink is going to kill me.
On 8/30/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> "Gary
"Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> the chinese are the future of everything. 20 years from now they'll be
> making maybach class cars and selling them for $16,450 brand new.
But painted with lead paint.
--
1983 300D
1966 230
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Gary Hurst wrote:
> with engine running, i grab hold of wire end. i learn what 15k volts
> feel like. my chest really starts to hurt and continues to do so for
> quite a while as i sit there wondering why i did that.
I've done that twice. One time was with my lawnmower. I was in middle
school
i've never done anything this stupid. worst i've ever done to myself was in
my old vw rabbit. i would tune up that car every 5k miles to keep the
ignition right (who needs that damn electronics!). i hear a ticking sound.
i look under the hood . looks like an ignition wire is loose. with engine
the chinese are the future of everything. 20 years from now they'll be
making maybach class cars and selling them for $16,450 brand new.
On 8/30/07, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I have sold a few hundred of them with no complaints as of yet.
>
>
> Rusty Cullens
> BuyMBparts, Inc.
I began gluing up the driver's door skin and pocket. I peeled back
the door skin at the bottom, first removing some staples, and then
slid a sheet of mylar (floppy disk) coated with weatherstrip cement
behind it. That should close up the small tears that are in the lower
rear corner. I then wash
I have sold a few hundred of them with no complaints as of yet.
Rusty Cullens
BuyMBparts, Inc.
Tel 1-800-741-5252
Fax 770-454-9745
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From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: [
Speaking of rear seals, does anyone have any experience with the
Chinese-manufactured NEW rear W1223 axles that Rusty is now selling? The
price is quite compelling...
On 8/30/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Uh, it was spraying very much onto the old clutch and flywheel. I
> just spen
He'd probably be able to sell it if not for the missing rubber bumper
strip. Pretty blue color...
On 8/29/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> That would not be a TD, and it looks like he tried to take a little
> off-road excursion without airing down..
>
> --R
>
> Kaleb C. Striplin wro
Spot on, Jim. I removed the floor mat, pushed the pedal to the floor a
couple times, started it up and drove away with smooth shifting in all
gears. Not sure why it acted up, but to play it safe a new kick down switch
is on the way...
300CD 214 K miles
On 8/29/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Chuck,
Ca ne va pas - no photo.
For those few who don't know, Chuck drove the cleanest, fastest and highest
mileage 300SD W116 on the planet. He was a legit "triple threat" on the
autocross, concours, and high mileage badge-earning circuits. The car was
anthracite with a palomino interior, with
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Mobil 1 was magic on the rear main seal on my Dodge Dakota. It was leaking
pretty bad too, a quart in 500 miles maybe worse.
Now 5 years later its more like a quart in 3500 miles. I can live with that.
190D is up to a quart in 2500 miles. Thank goodness I was starting to worry
about my track re
The camera is on top of this:
http://www.city-data.com/picfilesv/picv12600.php
"Mr. Wind" was moving the camera around.
On 8/29/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> Yes, that works. Someone was moving the camera around, which is a little
> disorienting at first.
>
> T
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LT
Redghost wrote:
> Getting off the darn stand it another issue
Engage first gear, set tach to 3000rpm, lean back.
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