Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This rusty 200D

Well it's not a fully manual CC, there are electronics involved to maintain temp but they tend to be reliable, it's the pods behind the dash that like to cause trouble and grief. Bit pricey for a rusty 124 base model. Had one for sale over here a while back and I think it was 2.5k? Hendrik who

Re: [MBZ] This look nice at first glance

Look at the whippy antenna and his lousy feedback rating. That says it all. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > Yep, its a turd. > > > On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 9:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin >wrote: > > > but I have a feeling it is just a gussied up turd > > > > http://cgi.eba

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

The Smart owner. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >> Hahaha. >> > > OK, so who's Donna? > > Mitch. > > > __**_ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives > http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/

Re: [MBZ] I fought... now SCHWINN BIKES

a relatively recent version of the 2 speed kickback hub http://snowtire.blogspot.com/2006/08/my-sachs-duomatic-two-speed-hub.html there is also a more recent SA version but it is getting terrible reviews On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > yeah, i've never ridden one of those

Re: [MBZ] I fought... now SCHWINN BIKES

yeah, i've never ridden one of those bendix 2 speeds. it would have to be slight back is shift (not down or up, but just whatever it wasn't in) and full back is brake. maybe i will build one if i can find a hub :) On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 10:59 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivit

Re: [MBZ] '77 300D ACC2 widget

Right. It's a real shame that seal was designed in a way it couldn't be replaced. I guess Chrysler's philosophy (planned obsolescence) in those days wasn't what we would like to see in a Benz. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Se

Re: [MBZ] I fought... now SCHWINN BIKES

Back pedal just a bit and it shifted up I think, full back pedal was the brake, I think maybe that shifted it back into first gear too? It's been awhile... --R On 8/8/13 10:52 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: how do you shift those 2 speed hubs? On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Rich Thomas < richthoma

Re: [MBZ] ACA

i'm going to say the same thing i said before. the current system is unsustainable and sinking. i'd like to see what the new one has to offer in practical terms before passing judgment. it may be the worse disaster of all time, but i'm not commenting until i see it in action On Thu, Aug 8, 201

Re: [MBZ] I fought... now SCHWINN BIKES

how do you shift those 2 speed hubs? On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > I had a 1962 or so Schwinn Jaguar, which had a 2 speed rear hub and a > front shock absorber, in gold, whitewall tires. It weighed about 80lb. My > dad kept it, was

Re: [MBZ] God and the pope intervenes on a 124 Benz

Yeah sorry forgot that we have a 'greenie' pope and I think he catches the bus. Hendrik who is not Cataholic On 09/08/13 08:01, Mountain Man wrote: Hendrik wrote: Well the pope rides in a Benz... Nope. At least last month in Brazil he didn't ride. I heard he walked. Correct? mao ___

Re: [MBZ] 45 Years - WAS 44 years OT

Ditto, 60½ years here. Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 45 Years - WAS 44 years OT Ditto, at over 38 yrs. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Congrats to all of y

Re: [MBZ] This look nice at first glance

Yep, its a turd. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 9:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > but I have a feeling it is just a gussied up turd > > http://cgi.ebay.com/**ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-** > Other-300SD-1980-Blue-300SD-/**151097733627?pt=US_Cars_** > Trucks&hash=item232e2071fb&**vxp=mtr

Re: [MBZ] This look nice at first glance

At least it's not a green turd --- On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 8:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > but I have a feeling it is just a gussied up turd > > http://cgi.ebay.com/**ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-** > Other-300SD-1980-Blue-300SD-/**151097733627?pt=US_Cars_** > Trucks&hash=item232e2071fb&**vxp=mtr

Re: [MBZ] '77 300D ACC2 widget

Changing the coolant yearly and running the AC weekly during the winter kept mine working the SLC until the engine died, and it sat for three or four years while I rebuilt it. I bought a new unit at what I thought was the borderline of theft shortly after I got the car - I think it lasted five year

[MBZ] This look nice at first glance

but I have a feeling it is just a gussied up turd http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Other-300SD-1980-Blue-300SD-/151097733627?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item232e2071fb&vxp=mtr ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] 45 Years - WAS 44 years OT

Ditto, at over 38 yrs. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Congrats to all of you - you're making me feel a lot younger - we're > working on 34 years > > Dan > > On Aug 8, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Larry T wrote: > > > hey Randy! > > A late congrats to you and your lovely bride! My

Re: [MBZ] ACA

Mountain Man wrote: Craig wrote: Not so, refuse2enroll.com Positively!! But, that makes us outlaws. The law demands that we enroll. ...hmmm... sounds like more biz for private prisons... perhaps... They gotta punish outlaws, no? Or, do outlaws get the dealth panel? mao The lack of enforceme

Re: [MBZ] 300SD battery/alternator problem

I don't know the year/model but these alternators have only two connections: One or two heavy wires that go to the battery + terminal (maybe via the starter or a junction block) and a smaller wire for the idiot light. In some models the alternator needs a trickle of current through the idiot li

Re: [MBZ] ACA

Craig wrote: > Not so, refuse2enroll.com Positively!! But, that makes us outlaws. The law demands that we enroll. ...hmmm... sounds like more biz for private prisons... perhaps... They gotta punish outlaws, no? Or, do outlaws get the dealth panel? mao ___ http

Re: [MBZ] '77 300D ACC2 widget

This link should tell you more than you ever wanted to know about the ACC II servo: http://kittrellcommunitywatch.dyndns.org/servo These things have a couple of bad flaws. First the plastic part is prone to cracking and leaking, especially with age. Second there is a seal of the shaft that con

Re: [MBZ] 45 Years - WAS 44 years OT

Congrats to all of you - you're making me feel a lot younger - we're working on 34 years Dan On Aug 8, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Larry T wrote: > hey Randy! > A late congrats to you and your lovely bride! My wife & I celebrated our > 45th anniversary last Monday. It was Aug 6 1968 - I was 18 an

Re: [MBZ] I fought the saw and the saw won

If you have tools handy when this happens, unscrew the spark plug. Is it wet or dry? If dry you are probably not getting fuel. If wet, try cleaning any carbon with a paper towel and blow dry (compressed air if available) or air dry. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-bo

Re: [MBZ] I fought the saw and the saw won

I expect they'll just replace the carburetor unless there is significant damage to the piston/rings/cylinder. These can be rebuilt but cheaper to replace given US labor rates. Two rules for 2-cycle engines (1) don't use gas, and (2) agitate the fuel-oil mix before you fill or start the engine.

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

The duramax is a great engine Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I think the new diesel engine is Ford designed and produced. >> >> Did they not have some dispute with IH and that resulted in departure from >> use of the IH engines? >>

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

I am thinking about making it 4wd Haven't decided on stock Chevy or a Cummins and HP60. Mike On Aug 8, 2013 7:40 PM, "Fmiser" wrote: > > > > > Fmiser wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Well, what's wrong with a late '80s GM with the Detroit > > > > > 6.2L? Not as trouble free as an MB, but clos

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

> > > > Fmiser wrote: > > > > > > > > Well, what's wrong with a late '80s GM with the Detroit > > > > 6.2L? Not as trouble free as an MB, but close. > > > > > Michael wrote: > > > > > > Comparing to the Benz.it is WAY easier to work on > > Fmiser wrote: > > > > I disagree. My 123s are much le

Re: [MBZ] I fought the saw and the saw won

Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Oh yea I pulled the cover and squirted a short squirt of either in the carb and it still did not start Might have a weak coil that dies when hot? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

Re: [MBZ] I fought the saw and the saw won

Oh yea I pulled the cover and squirted a short squirt of either in the carb and it still did not start Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2013, at 11:23 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > On my 2-cycle things I squirt in a bunch of carb cleaner to loosen up the > dried gunk (which appears very rapidly) tha

Re: [MBZ] I fought the saw and the saw won

I got the darn thing started today fished what I needed to clear to close the gate which was not much cutting at all, turned it off to Move the logs and could not get to start. Almost started the first attempt then that was it Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2013, at 11:12 AM, Dieselhead <126die.

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

IIRC when Ford first decided to test market diesel pickups, they bought (1000?) engines from IH. Those pickups sold out rapidly. Then they contractes with IH to supply engines. Then they leased the rights to manufacture them. The IH engines were bullet proof. When Ford started making them,

Re: [MBZ] 45 Years - WAS 44 years OT

hey Randy! A late congrats to you and your lovely bride! My wife & I celebrated our 45th anniversary last Monday. It was Aug 6 1968 - I was 18 and she was 17 -- when I looked at my kids when they were that age I thought, "there is now way they could have done what we did"! Even so, we w

Re: [MBZ] I fought... now SCHWINN BIKES

I had a 1962 or so Schwinn Jaguar, which had a 2 speed rear hub and a front shock absorber, in gold, whitewall tires. It weighed about 80lb. My dad kept it, was in the barn, in near perfect condition. I got down to the farm to clean stuff out, was looking forward to reclaiming it. I was walk

Re: [MBZ] Apfels WAS: Who change the Vegemite?

No, but I worked around a lot of them. Interestingly, we (the locals) never touched a turnip. There were migrant workers who came into town for the harvest that did all the work with the turnips. Peaper Brothers had a large building behind the greenhouses where the turnips were processed - wa

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Hahaha. OK, so who's Donna? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Apfels WAS: Who change the Vegemite?

The real problems with apples grown in Washington State is the climate (warm and dry), irrigation, which tends to cause "pithy" apples, and the over-use of growth regulator sprays to make the apples "pointy". The "pointy" apples are also mealier due to the excessive cell expansion that mak

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

At 02:48 PM 8/8/2013, Curt wrote: I was thinking about diesel pickups yesterday. If VW can make a 2.0l 4cyl diesel with 140hp and 250lb/ft of torque why can't somebody make a 4.0l v6 with 200hp 400lb/ft and put it in a 1/2 ton pickup? Dodge is supposed to have a V6 diesel option in their

[MBZ] Another oil thread

http://www.mbca.org/sites/default/files/oils_for_classic_british_cars.pdf swiped this from MBCA. It should provide a few hours of interesting discusison clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and r

Re: [MBZ] VW Passat TDI

I don't think so but really theres not much that does anymore. I think the Jetta feels like a 124, they still call it a compact but I can fit in the back seat with the seats all the way back and the trunk is cavernous. -Curt Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 17:04:27 -0400 From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Mer

Re: [MBZ] ACA

On Thu, 8 Aug 2013 17:07:37 -0500 Mountain Man wrote: > --R wrote: > > It will be a worse disaster, so sayeth my in-house medical > > professional. Think of the IRS, Post Office, DMV, building > > inspections, and welfare office all running the medical system. > > Probably. > But... we have not

Re: [MBZ] ACA

On Thu, 08 Aug 2013 18:13:49 -0400 Rich Thomas wrote: > Lucky us. I find it interesting that the unions don't like it, and the > congressional staff don't like it. The unions indeed do not like it. The congressional staff, however, have just been taken care of; they will get their monetary sup

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

The Amarok, I saw it too when I was there in 2011. They look awesome, same engine as the Jetta/Passat -Curt  Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:22:15 -0400 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model     trucks? Message-ID: <5203

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

Hendrik wrote: > Well the pope rides in a Benz... Nope. At least last month in Brazil he didn't ride. I heard he walked. Correct? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti

Re: [MBZ] I fought the saw and the saw won

--R wrote: > ...but still have my Schwinn 10spd in the garage I bought in high school, > trading in my Stingray i outgrew, which would be worth a fortune today. > I used to assemble Stingray bikes at the Schwinn shop. And, I still ride my 1938 rear drop-out New Departure Chicago Schwinn balloon

Re: [MBZ] Craig's List stuffed

Andrew wrote: > "These cars are known to last for a million miles or more" Ya gotta include the potential rod-bender as a plus issue in this. A rod-bender is sign of excellent engineering to make this care lust for miny hungred mules for the footure. mao ___ h

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Wash DC --R On 8/8/13 5:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I need you to sample this truly amazing compost product, Rich. What's your mailing address? On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: >His former GF/SO/POTOSS

Re: [MBZ] ACA

I actually one night read whatever version was posted before they voted on something that needed to be passed before we could find out what was in it. I think it was something like 1200 pages, but it was double and triple spaced and had very little on each page. A good part of the "law" addre

Re: [MBZ] ACA

Roger wrote: > Everyone knows what is wrong with our current health care system, but.. > Yes we do. Read The Law at mises.org or fee.org. Huge money pot waiting to be raided, i.e. insurance $$ is the pot. Eliminate the pot of $$, things have a chance to be priced at market levels. Same with p

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

On 08/08/2013 4:48 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: The wires are for the injectors. They are known to go bad and the hatness needs to be replaced so the injectors get the power they need before worrying about replacing any. Injector voltage is critical in a PSD. My truck is a 1990. Mike On Aug 8,

Re: [MBZ] ACA

--R wrote: > It will be a worse disaster, so sayeth my in-house medical professional. > Think of the IRS, Post Office, DMV, building inspections, and welfare office > all running the medical system. Probably. But... we have not seen it implemented or run. While watching it run or be implemented s

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

See below On Aug 8, 2013 3:24 PM, "Fmiser" wrote: > > > > Fmiser wrote: > > > > > > Well, what's wrong with a late '80s GM with the Detroit 6.2L? > > > Not as trouble free as an MB, but close. > > > Michael wrote: > > > > Interesting comment. Along with my 83 300d, I also drive an > > r35

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

The wires are for the injectors. They are known to go bad and the hatness needs to be replaced so the injectors get the power they need before worrying about replacing any. Injector voltage is critical in a PSD. My truck is a 1990. Mike On Aug 8, 2013 4:40 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote: > My very

Re: [MBZ] VW Passat TDI

Like I said, I'm not getting one. Former DIL is looking. Short time I was in right front seat, couldn't find height adjust; gotta be one there somewhere. I was way too low. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 4:52 PM

Re: [MBZ] ACA

Gary, Let's see...2000 page bill nobody read, changes made to a law by the president and NOT congress, 16,000 pages of regulations that few have actually read. By the time you wait and see what's in it, everyone (except the politicians) will be screwed, including you. ACA is sorta like the Fair

Re: [MBZ] VW Passat TDI

No, it doesn't feel/sopund tinny and light (Passat). It is a delight to drive, plenty of power, decent handling (but not great). The seats are not as comfortable as Mercedesseats are, but otherwise it's a very nice car. They seat adjustments depend on the package level, ours (SE) has electrical dri

Re: [MBZ] VW Passat TDI

Are they tinny and light bodied? On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 4:52 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > A worthy replacement for your SD though I can't think you'd want the TDI > other than for the power. > > The seats go up and down, I forget how on the new ones but when I took a > '98 Jetta TDI for a ride I wa

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

I need you to sample this truly amazing compost product, Rich. What's your mailing address? On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > His former GF/SO/POTOSSLQ drove a Smart I think. > > She ate a merde del gato tomate and got sick and died fr

Re: [MBZ] VW Passat TDI

A worthy replacement for your SD though I can't think you'd want the TDI other than for the power. The seats go up and down, I forget how on the new ones but when I took a '98 Jetta TDI for a ride I was worried because my head was scraping the ceiling the whole time, then I found what I thought

Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This

How slow do you reckon that would be? Its the same OM601 as in my 190D, actually a 200D you'd figure would be smaller than the 2.2l in my 190D. Its got to be 240D speed... Should turn out fair mileage though, or kilometerage anyway. -Curt Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:02:03 -0400 From: Allan Strei

Re: [MBZ] ACA

Whatever you do, do not get bamboozled into SilverScript Rx coverage! These folks are a JOKE! G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

My very limited experience with diesel trucks is all fairly remote. As I said, earlier, my son is a mechanic and does some work on diesel pickups. He tells me how messy, difficult and expensive they are to repair. He was working on a late model GM Duramax recently. (an 08 if I recall correctly

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

His former GF/SO/POTOSSLQ drove a Smart I think. She ate a merde del gato tomate and got sick and died from parasites and viri. Now he is free to find other merde del gato victims. --R On 8/8/13 4:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Hahaha. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Curt Raymond wrot

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

On 08/08/2013 1:48 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I was thinking about diesel pickups yesterday. If VW can make a 2.0l 4cyl diesel with 140hp and 250lb/ft of torque why can't somebody make a 4.0l v6 with 200hp 400lb/ft and put it in a 1/2 ton pickup? The answer is that of course they can and a discus

Re: [MBZ] ACA

It will be a worse disaster, so sayeth my in-house medical professional. Think of the IRS, Post Office, DMV, building inspections, and welfare office all running the medical system. --R On 8/8/13 4:11 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: right, i wish to see what they are willing to provide. we currently

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

I saw a really nice new VW diesel pickup in Argentina, it was sort of the "mid-sized" size but was really nice. --R On 8/8/13 2:48 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I was thinking about diesel pickups yesterday. If VW can make a 2.0l 4cyl diesel with 140hp and 250lb/ft of torque why can't somebody mak

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

Hahaha. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I thought your WIFE drive a Smart. > > Something going on you aren't telling us about? > > -Curt > > Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:25:55 -0400 > From: Andrew Strasfogel > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] God intervenes

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

Curt. As I said to Dwight, "Get thee behind me."   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Curt Raymond >To: Diesel List >Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 4:00 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL > > >Flight is around a hundred bucks. It was around a hundred

Re: [MBZ] VW Passat TDI

Well, I asked, then noticed y'all're already talking 'bout 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "mercedes list" Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 4:11 PM Subject: [MBZ] VW Passat TDI Former DIL just stopped by to show me (ask my opinion) of new VW Passat Diesel TDI.

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

Straight down I-95. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL Actually on second thought Google says its not quite 12 hours from Lynn to Goldsboro, we'd probably be just as well off to re

[MBZ] VW Passat TDI

Former DIL just stopped by to show me (ask my opinion) of new VW Passat Diesel TDI. Nice-looking, quiet, good-riding car. No, I'm not considering one, but what do y'all think of 'em? 'Seems strange to me sitting down in there so low; 'course I'm used to '87 and '91 MB's. I'd hafta do somethin

Re: [MBZ] ACA

right, i wish to see what they are willing to provide. we currently have the most broken healthcare non-system in the history of the world and more an more people are being shut out of it. i'd rather take my shot with obamacare rather that stay with the current disaster and i will reserve judgmen

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

Actually on second thought Google says its not quite 12 hours from Lynn to Goldsboro, we'd probably be just as well off to rent the truck here and drive both ways. Boston Avis has better options than Raleigh anyway. ;) -Curt Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 12:42:01 -0700 (PDT) From: Frederick Moir To: M

Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This

Nice... manual climate control. Didn't even wait for the armor-all to burn off the manifold before taking the pictures Rick Knoble writes: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-WHITE-BLUE-EURO-MERCEDES-W124-1989-200D-DIESEL-5-SPEED-SEDAN-/130951198419?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e7d4cb6d3&item=130

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

Flight is around a hundred bucks. It was around a hundred bucks for me to rent the pickup the other day but I worked it hard. Avis says it'll be more like $250 for what we'd need. Gas is probably another hundred and another hundred to Uhaul I suspect. It'd be interesting to know how much it woul

Re: [MBZ] ACA

you said "i'm more thinking to wait and see on obamacare" Unfortunately with obamacare there will be no choice - you can wait and see, but you will only see one thing - what they are willing to provide. - the traditional insurance companies are already leaving those states where they canno

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

Anything like that around here is beat. Its already been a farm truck, or garage truck, or yard truck or worst of all a quarry truck. It maybe doesn't have big mileage but tons of hours and a body that is totally beat and they want $5000 for it... -Curt Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:24:17 -0500 Fro

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

I'm preaching it brother. Still I like the Jetta and the 6spd manual better. I think the Passat stretches the lines out and makes it kind of look like a frog. The 6spd manual is a hoot and a hollar. -Curt Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 13:56:38 -0500 From: OK Don To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

Curt. Whoa! The request was for photos. I'm already one foot on thin ice and the other on a banana peel. DO like the car though! Nas car thayut.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Curt Raymond >To: Diesel List >Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 3:18 P

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

Ditto Tim! LarryT On 8/5/2013 10:48 AM, Tim Crone wrote: On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 4:31 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: there is nothing more. these two people who continue to attack me are simply being ignored. if anyone knows how i can block their posts on gmail, i'd appreciate knowing this On the d

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

> > Fmiser wrote: > > > > Well, what's wrong with a late '80s GM with the Detroit 6.2L? > > Not as trouble free as an MB, but close. > Michael wrote: > > Interesting comment. Along with my 83 300d, I also drive an > r3500 Chevy crewcab with 6.2 and sm465 4 speed tranny. The 6.2 > is efficient b

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

ROAD TRIP! We'll rent that Chevy I had the other day. Actually now that I think of it Avis owes me a couple free weekend rentals. The flight down will be relatively cheap, its maybe a 14-15 hour ride back? No sweat. I'll buy your 190D and you can honestly tell your wife you haven't gained any

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

I thought your WIFE drive a Smart. Something going on you aren't telling us about? -Curt Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:25:55 -0400 From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz Message-ID:     Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 My G

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

I agree, the one I rented recently was a nice ride. I wish I knew which engine it had, I'm guessing v6. I just checked Chevy's website and it turns out thats a 4.3l. I'm actually pretty impressed with it for such a large vehicle. Pulling a 240D on a trailer (not a tow dolly) isn't a minor job. I

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

It needs one like the one in my 124 sitting here beside it - 130 kmi. ;<) But it sure would be a pity for it to go to the knackers - a mighty fine car. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tim Crone" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 2:59 PM Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

Hahahaha. Mine is like driving a narrow school bus. Long, slow, crude vinyl, plastic and steel interior and usually full of kids. Mike On Aug 8, 2013 2:29 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote: > On 08/08/2013 1:16 PM, Fmiser wrote: > >> Randy wrote: >>> >>> However, I also have to admit that I really do

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 2:25 PM, WILTON wrote: > I was 'bout to say, "My 91 350SDL could make an excellent candidate for > transplant of '87 300D/SD/SDL engine." > > How many miles on that engine, Tim? > That's a great question. :) 330k? on the chassis, but the car went through two owners before

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

Didn't I say that a year ago? :-) On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 1:48 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > The interesting thing about the TDI is that one ride makes you a believer, > low down torque is awesome. > -Curt > -- OK Don "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

I was thinking about diesel pickups yesterday. If VW can make a 2.0l 4cyl diesel with 140hp and 250lb/ft of torque why can't somebody make a 4.0l v6 with 200hp 400lb/ft and put it in a 1/2 ton pickup? The answer is that of course they can and a discussion at work on Monday explains why they don

Re: [MBZ] Craig's List stuffed

Yes, Hendrick missed his calling --- his talent is wasted digging dirt. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Hendrik, for an Aussie you are quite billiant. > > I think "trades welcome" would add a little cachet. Other tried and true > descriptors include: > > "These cars a

Re: [MBZ] '77 300D ACC2 widget

On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 7:14 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Alex Chamberlain writes: > > > What's wrong with the Unwired Tools kit, besides the fact that it's way > > overpriced for something that anyone with some electronics and > fabrication > > skill should be able to cobble together out of an Ardu

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

When I was looking at trucksa few months ago, I ruled out the GMs due to NO room behind the seat (single cab, basic truck). The Dodge had the lowest payload capacity of the three in a bottom of the line truck, so it got ruled out. The discount, no haggle, fixed price via the EAA membership sealed t

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

Both of mine have been great cars. I would consider owning another if I needed inexpensive reliable transportation. Dan On Aug 8, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > My GF drives a FFocus. It really is quite a nice little car. > > On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 10:47 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

Interesting comment. Along with my 83 300d, I also drive an r3500 Chevy crewcab with 6.2 and sm465 4 speed tranny. The 6.2 is efficient but not powerful like a Cummins or Powerstroke. If you drive it completely the opposite of the Benz it is cheap to run and reliable. If you run it hard it will

[MBZ] Someone Needs This

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-WHITE-BLUE-EURO-MERCEDES-W124-1989-200D-DIESEL-5-SPEED-SEDAN-/130951198419?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e7d4cb6d3&item=130951198419&pt=US_Cars_Trucks Not mine, etc. Rick ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

On 08/08/2013 1:16 PM, Fmiser wrote: Randy wrote: However, I also have to admit that I really do not need a 3/4 ton and a 1/2 ton with a gas engine probably makes a whole lot more sense. I just like the diesel. Unfortunately, the new diesels have become so fancy that there is no hope of having

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

Wilton. Pretty please.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: WILTON >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 1:28 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL > > >Yes, but meanwhile, I'll send a few of 'em to individuals, if ya want. > >Wil

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

I was 'bout to say, "My 91 350SDL could make an excellent candidate for transplant of '87 300D/SD/SDL engine." How many miles on that engine, Tim? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tim Crone" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 2:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

My GF drives a FFocus. It really is quite a nice little car. On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 10:47 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: > > Do they make Foci in South America? > Gerry > > He drives a Ford Focus around Vatican City. >> Dan >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Aug 7, 2013, at 8:55 PM, Rich Thomas > constr

Re: [MBZ] Craig's List stuffed

Hendrik, for an Aussie you are quite billiant. I think "trades welcome" would add a little cachet. Other tried and true descriptors include: "These cars are known to last for a million miles or more" "Some rust, about the size of a quarter" indicates that you are honestly reporting a negligible

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

> Randy wrote: > > However, I also have to admit that I really do not need a 3/4 ton > and a 1/2 ton with a gas engine probably makes a whole lot more > sense. I just like the diesel. Unfortunately, the new diesels > have become so fancy that there is no hope of having a lighter > duty pickup wit

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

Bring a bigger trailer and you can get my '87 300SDL with a #22 head, too. Could do an engine swap, or at least a head swap. Body is scrap-worthy, transmission works fine but not new. I'll ask $800 OBRO, as-is where-is in Chapel Hill NC 27516. (Just off I-40; you can pull the engine, and drop th

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