Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL

2011-01-15 Thread E M
Hey, that's the same colour as my car, but I have the normal MBtex seats, and my rims are a bit more tidy. Ed 300E On 15 January 2011 20:33, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > Those seats are not just wrong, they're a crime. > > Jaime > > > On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > > htt

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL

2011-01-15 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Those seats are not just wrong, they're a crime. Jaime On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 12:39 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2161700893.html > > biodegradable harness? what's up with those seats? $600 car? > > BOb R > ___ > http://www.

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL

2011-01-15 Thread Rolf
Arent those sportline seats? Or just leather? -Rolf On 1/15/2011 2:49 PM, WILTON wrote: 'May take more than a thou. ;< Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 2:32 PM Subjec

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL

2011-01-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No wiring harness problems, seats are a cheap recovery On 1/15/2011 11:39 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2161700893.html biodegradable harness? what's up with those seats? $600 car? BOb R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL

2011-01-15 Thread Dieselhead
Everything Alex said, I second. AC could just be a oring, or a compr or the evap. that is a total crapshoot. Seats are some upholstery shop recover. Appears to have 4" speakers added in the front door panels. Residue from leaking coolant is common at the front left side, in front and below

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL

2011-01-15 Thread WILTON
'May take more than a thou. ;< Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL WILTON wrote: Evapectomy?

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL

2011-01-15 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: Evapectomy? How soon can you be there? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.ok

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL

2011-01-15 Thread WILTON
Evapectomy? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 1:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 9:39 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: http://phoenix.craigslist.or

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL

2011-01-15 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 9:39 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2161700893.html > > biodegradable harness? what's up with those seats? $600 car? > No self-destructing harness, that started in the early '90s. The seats are leather (not Tex), and they don't match the re

[MBZ] '86 300E PHX CL

2011-01-15 Thread Bob Rentfro
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/2161700893.html biodegradable harness? what's up with those seats? $600 car? BOb R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] 86 300E

2008-07-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I took that car for a little drive again today, it sure is growing on me. Hendrik & Fay wrote: > The 300 does alright on the open road but sucks around town, I get about > 14-15L/100ks around town and 10-12 cruising at 110kmh but it should be a > little better than that, however the engine has d

Re: [MBZ] 86 300E

2008-07-24 Thread Hendrik & Fay
The 300 does alright on the open road but sucks around town, I get about 14-15L/100ks around town and 10-12 cruising at 110kmh but it should be a little better than that, however the engine has done a lot of work and may need to see a doctor. As the parts wear the mileage will decrease. Hendrik

[MBZ] 86 300E

2008-07-24 Thread Donald Snook
The EPA estimates for an 86 300E are 16 city and 20 highway. I can rarely get as high as the EPA estimates - even with the new "revised" numbers. So, should I really expect 15 or so in town and less than 20 on the highway? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] 86 300E

2008-07-24 Thread Peter Frederick
I get a little better than the EPA estimate on teh TE -- 18 or so in town (although it's rarely driven in real city traffic) and 21-24 on the highway. You should do better, higher gearing on the TE. Peter On Jul 24, 2008, at 8:20 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > The EPA estimates for an 86 300E ar

Re: [MBZ] 86 300E

2008-07-24 Thread kaleb
That actually seems low to me, should be able to get low to mid 20's > The EPA estimates for an 86 300E are 16 city and 20 highway. I can rarely > get as high as the EPA estimates - even with the new "revised" numbers. > So, should I really expect 15 or so in town and less than 20 on the > highwa

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E alternator

2008-04-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
Over the years, replacing the regulator took care of about 1/4 of my alternator problems. These days I just replace the alternator. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 4/4/08 9:09

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E alternator

2008-04-04 Thread mak
quite easy to do. mak - Original Message - From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 2:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '86 300E alternator > Looking at my 300, looks pretty easy to me. Half hour maybe

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E alternator

2008-04-04 Thread OK Don
It probably just needs the brushes/regulator package replaced - and perhaps the slip rings cleaned up. That's what happened in my '90 300D. On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 8:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Not very hard > > > > Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > How hard is it to change ou

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E alternator

2008-04-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Not very hard Alex Chamberlain wrote: > How hard is it to change out a 300E alternator? I'm sorely tempted by > this ad. Looks pretty good for Kaleb money... > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/630253697.html > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo et al. > > ___

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E alternator

2008-04-04 Thread E M
Looking at my 300, looks pretty easy to me. Half hour maybe, if you stop for a beer? Ed 300E On 04/04/2008, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > How hard is it to change out a 300E alternator? I'm sorely tempted by > this ad. Looks pretty good for Kaleb money... > http://portland.cr

[MBZ] '86 300E alternator

2008-04-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
How hard is it to change out a 300E alternator? I'm sorely tempted by this ad. Looks pretty good for Kaleb money... http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/630253697.html Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see offi

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-25 Thread BillR
of course no matter how I sell a car. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Brodbeck Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY Jim Cathey wrote: >> Here in

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-25 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: Here in Oregon, if someone buys a car with an Oregon title, all that person has to do is to send a certified letter to the last known address of the previous owner. If it comes back undeliverable, DMB will grant a title. In WA it's the same, though it works for other s

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-25 Thread Jim Cathey
Here in Oregon, if someone buys a car with an Oregon title, all that person has to do is to send a certified letter to the last known address of the previous owner. If it comes back undeliverable, DMB will grant a title. In WA it's the same, though it works for other state titles as well. The

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-25 Thread John Berryman
On May 24, 2006, at 9:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: who cares, titles are easy to get. How? I have a couple no title cars right now. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-25 Thread kevin kraly
who cares, titles are easy to get. REALLY? Explain, please. This could open up a new world of car purchases Here in Oregon, if someone buys a car with an Oregon title, all that person has to do is to send a certified letter to the last known address of the previous owner. If it comes back

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Here I just fill out some papers at the tag office, run a couple of legal notices, send a certified letter to last known owner, and I have a title. Rick Knoble wrote: who cares, titles are easy to get. REALLY? Explain, please. This could open up a new world of car purchases Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-25 Thread Rick Knoble
who cares, titles are easy to get. REALLY? Explain, please. This could open up a new world of car purchases Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
who cares, titles are easy to get. Luther Gulseth wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8068883518 "no title" damn -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD,

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-24 Thread John Berryman
On May 24, 2006, at 4:49 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8068883518 How far is that from Berryman? If it stays under $500... It is on my "Watch List". I have family in that area (New Paltz) it's about 2-2 1/2 hours from me. Johnny B. I Mac There

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-24 Thread Mitch Haley
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8068883518 How far is that from Berryman? If it stays under $500...

[MBZ] '86 300E 5-speed in NY

2006-05-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8068883518 "no title" damn -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine)