Re: [MBZ] That cheap 1999 SLK for sale on Craigslist
It's funny because I got the same answer from him a couple of days ago. Mac's right, it stinks to high heaven of ripoff. I also was checking into a 99 E300D, the drooly turbo model, and, hm, it's also in a similar situation in Seattlethe probelm is that he had iut crated so there's no way to check it out ..yeah, right..who crates a car??? These are pretty obvious scams! Why would he be selling it for less than 1/5th of what he would otherwise get??? EVEN in Sweden?? Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] OT - Eagle Talon / Mitsu Eclipse
On Sat, Sep 17, 2005 at 07:21:39PM -0400, Steve MacSween wrote: Anyone familiar with these cars? I have a friend with a '97 ESi and I need to troubleshoot an engine management gremlin for her. Last one of those I had the misfortune of driving eventually got a replacement computer installed. Most dealers don't know much about those cars anymore. K
Re: [MBZ] 87 300D radiator drain valve
On Sat, Sep 17, 2005 at 12:20:16PM -0500, Richard Smith wrote: Can anyone tell me where the drain valve is on an 87 300D? the manual shows it on the lower drivers side of the radiator, but its not there! Any help is appreciated. On the passenger side at the bottom. Very easy to see if you poke your head under there - the petcock was red on mine. Be VERY careful with the petcock, as it is likely brittle with age and heat. Do not ask me how I know this. K
Re: [MBZ] OM603 cylinder head removal - special tools?
On Sun, Sep 18, 2005 at 07:37:29PM -0700, Aaron Lam wrote: Tomorrow morning I'm attempting to remove a cylinder head from an 87 300D that's in a local junkyard. Besides the triple square socket, what other special tools are absolutely required? The FSM makes note of a few such as the timing chain slide-rail puller, but I figured I'd ask because sometimes alternatives can be improvised. Also, can part of the exhaust manifold (and the turbo possibly) be left attached to the cylinder head when it's being removed? You're going to need the XZN driver, a breaker bar, a couple of M6-1.0 bolts probably two inches in length, a few flat washers, couple of bolts to thread on it, and a 3/4 inch nipple from the plumbing department. On top of that, I think it was 13mm bolts on the exhaust and some 10mm bolts on the valve cover. You'll also need alan wrenches (4, 5, or 6mm, can't remember) to get the intake apart. If the fan/fan clutch is still on the car, you'll need to either yank it with dave's spinner tool, or you'll need to yank the radiator so you can get to it with a normal wrench. You'll probably also want a 19mm for the chain tensioner, and a 1/2 drive extension and a 15-17mm socket for the cam portion of the timing chain (the extension is to immobilize the cam gear). Hopefully it isn't too difficult to get under the car in the junkyard, it's easiest to get the head out with the exhaust manifold and turbo attached. I was able to lift the head with turbo out with my brother's help. What had me the most sore wasn't that, but busting all the head bolts loose. THAT really had me. PS: If anyone's in the SF Bay Area and can possibly lend a hand tomorrow morning, shoot me an email off list... If you haven't gotten it yet, I might be able to lend a hand over the weekend. I live in on the peninsula, but am ungodly busy during the week. I'm going to assume that this is a #17 or later head. The #14s aren't worth repairing, and you usually don't know until after a machinist tests it with pressure that it is or is not going to work. K
Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels
TimothyPilgrim wrote: And I could have a side-business of importing W123's for a biodiesel cooperative! Assuming the rust-n-crush cycle is much slower in NZ than in Canada, maybe they've already got plenty of 123s there? How many 617 engines can you fit in a cargo container? I think it only holds a couple of cars, but it might hold dozens of diesel engines. Maybe throw a bunch of seats that haven't undergone solar destruction.
Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels
Don't know how generous their welfare system is, but Helen Clark, the PM since 1999, is the head of the Labour Party (NZLP), if that's any indicator. OTOH, New Zealanders in general seem to be more levelheaded than Americans are, when it comes to the subject of illegal interlopers. Jerry Ö¿Ö ~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 3:00 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels Euan wrote: [How did we get on to this topic?] If the quotas are too generous, we'll end up looking like every other over-populated country in the world. Not only will our vulnerable economy and welfare system struggle to cope but our society will begin to resemble those the migrants are so desperate to leave. How generous is the welfare system? Would somebody from the states want to sign up for it? Can the statesiders offer those who are a couple of months away from running out of welfare benefits the choice of a free ticket to NZ instead? (probably not viable, our non-workers outnumber your population) In other news, some of the non-workers are among the recipients of $2000 relocation cards from FEMA. If you give a bum $50, he'll run to the nearest package liquor store. If you give him $2k, he'll decide it's a reason to celebrate, so he'll go to the nudie bar instead. (yep, FEMA cards have been used in strip clubs) While I'm sure that many people are using the cards as intended, there are some that you cannot help by giving them money. We need a good exportation policy for them.
Re: [MBZ] Using dead cats as fuel
TimothyPilgrim wrote: Not so, in fact, perhaps PETA could be brought on-board with this idea! It's a win-win situation - they get to kill pets to save them from suffering, and we get to burn them in our cars! http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050914/cgw054.html?.v=22 Thanks, I hadn't seen that one before. I'll see your newslink and raise you one: http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=87943ran=155298tref=po http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/articles/2005/06/18/news/news1.txt
Re: [MBZ] Is this a Kaleb Car
On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 19:47:56 -0400 Robert Massmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1,1item=4576910879 No, it's too far away. Craig
Re: [MBZ] OM603 cylinder head removal - special tools?
kevin said... You're going to need the XZN driver, a breaker bar, a couple of M6-1.0 bolts probably two inches in length, ... Since they are metric, wouldn't they be about 5 cm in length GRIN Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K
Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels
Mitch Haley wrote: cannot help by giving them money. We need a good exportation policy for them. So instead of solving the problem you would rather hand it off to somebody else? We have enough money floating around in the gov. to grant research money to study this problem (and I think it is already being done) and actually *solve* what causes it and/or provide a better path out... Random note... when in Sociology some statistics (yes i know) on how long people stayed under the welfare program was quite interesting. I don't remember exactly, but it was a significant portion (70%) stayed in the welfare system for less than 1 year. What the statistic left out IMO was the time frame off of welfare afterwards... (ie you can be off welfare for a month and the above statistic could be supported...) John
[MBZ] om603 MPG estimates?
So what are the MPG expectation for an om603? I've only managed to collect a few statistics over the first 2,600 miles of ownership of the 92 300TDt. My driving is 80%+ highway and 20% or less city, seems I'm getting an improvement per fillup which *might* be expected by switching from a historical low milage usage of say 6K miles per year, to something of the order of 25K MPG (USA) 25.2983, 25.5645 (over 52 gallons), 26.2143, 27.6146 John 1983 300TDt 358k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1992 300TDt 148k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 168k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40)
Re: [MBZ] That cheap 1999 SLK for sale on Craigslist
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why would he be selling it for less than 1/5th of what he would otherwise get??? EVEN in Sweden?? That's a good point, as he's relatively close to places like Estonia, even Russia, where import restrictions are more or less a joke. Probably even the Czech Republic and Hungary are pretty lax, though OTOH maybe not as they are trying to get into the EU. Mac
Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels
John Robbins wrote: I don't remember exactly, but it was a significant portion (70%) stayed in the welfare system for less than 1 year. If they got out and stayed out, those were the ones who the system was capable of helping. For others, (I hope it's a minority) the welfare system is more crippling than enabling. Those are the ones who will just piss away anything you give them, and raise up another generation in their image. Since their only way of getting a pay raise is from breeding, the next generation is often a big one. When you mention the ills of palming off your culls on others, I think of a case in the 1980s where a midwest judge sentenced a child sex offender to California. I'm also reminded that Australia and probably NZ were settled by England's culls.
Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels
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 US diesels I think New Zealand (becuase of their falling population) offers lots of incentives (money, etc) for people to move there... Christopher --- Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So Euan, was that on TV or was it on the Internet somewhere we could get to it? Watched a special on New Zealand the other night. It looks like paradise down there. I think I might be living in the wrong hemisphere! On 9/20/05, Euan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great to see W123s figuring so large in the ABC news item on alternatives to diesel, screened here in New Zealand last night. Some chap who converted his own Benz to run on used restaurant oil is now making his living from fitting kits to other diesels. Don't which part of the US he was in. But all the cars shown were 300Ds, as far as I could make out. Euan 1985 300TD 5-spd manual 198K mi ___ Euan S Kennedy Christchurch New Zealand ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!! Midwest City, Oklahoma ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf (http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD) -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 100K miles, The Van __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.3/106 - Release Date: 9/19/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.3/106 - Release Date: 9/19/2005
Re: [MBZ] om603 MPG estimates?
John M McIntosh wrote: MPG (USA) 25.2983, 25.5645 (over 52 gallons), 26.2143, 27.6146 Those numbers seem low for a 603, a lot low for a 602 (isn't a '92 a 2.5L?) but at least the trend is in the right direction, and accelerating.
Re: [MBZ] Biodiesel
Nope...mine runs markedly smoother, quieter and it smokes less. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 139K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 9:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Biodiesel My car seemed to idle rougher on biodiesel than on petrodiesel. Anyone else seen this? It could have been just clogged filters, I suppose. I changed the inline filter halfway through, with no obvious change, but I didn't get around to changing the main filter until I had finished off the tank. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] om603 MPG estimates?
John M McIntosh wrote: So what are the MPG expectation for an om603? I've only managed to collect a few statistics over the first 2,600 miles of ownership of the 92 300TDt. My driving is 80%+ highway and 20% or less city, seems I'm getting an improvement per fillup which *might* be expected by switching from a historical low milage usage of say 6K miles per year, to something of the order of 25K MPG (USA) 25.2983, 25.5645 (over 52 gallons), 26.2143, 27.6146 I can get 28-30 mpg on the highway in my '87 124.193 300TDt wagon. Mixed driving is seldom better than 25 mpg (that's over for the last 8 years - maybe 75kmi - since the trap was removed). Before the trap was removed the mpg was maybe 3-4 mpg lower. The same engine in an 126.125 SDL is usually just a little lower and in a 124.133 300Dt sedan, a little higher. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] Pheasant under glass
He was a she. DO the female suicide bombers get 40 male virgins? At 11:06 AM 9/20/2005, you wrote: Don't forget the 40 (75?) virgins. On 9/19/05, Gabriel S. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seems to me like that Pheasant is a suicide bomber...did you hear him utter the words Alla Akbar before hitting? Poor bird and he actually thinks he's sitting next to Allah by now. On 9/19/05, Loren Faeth mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good explanation! I never thought of the pheasant as the advanced scout for the Bambi brigade, but it was in an area where many of the bambi brigade have been killed in action. No sign of chemical warfare at that site, although there was a large area where chemical weapons had been deployed in another patrol sector. Was it a kamikaze pheasant then, of just a scout that misjudged speed and trajectory? I have found the turbo to be a good antibambi countermeasure. The noise seems to make most of the local bambi patrol turn away, or at least stop to be an easy target. I first noticed the turbo effect almost 20 years ago with my Quantum. At 06:41 AM 9/19/2005, you wrote: List question of the week: Why did the pheasant decide to fly across a 4 lane at low altitude at night? Seems all of the animals have decided to start a terrrorist revolution. They are going after the MBZ first as it seems to be a formidable opponent...It's terrible!!!The deer are playing stupid(very sneaky I say), the skunks are unleashing terrible chemical weapons designed SPECIFICALLY to keep you away from your car(limitting travel is a crippling tactic) and the Pheasant is scouting targets for the deer in the night.You narrowly escaped thier mischievous plan.Better consider yourself lucky... Mike was in the right lane - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 2:10 AM Subject: [MBZ] Pheasant under glass It was a cold and rainy night Got a pheasant about 2 hours after dark this weekend. Shot her down with the right headlight on the SDL. It was raining, so the carcass stalled the wipers just long enough to bust up the brittle plastic of the socket for the wiper mechanism ball and socket that i put in a month or so ago. Expensive meat, but none on the table The early bird gets the worm, but the early worm gets the bird. I feel like the early worm with this bird. List question of the week: Why did the pheasant decide to fly across a 4 lane at low altitude at night? Came within a foot of making it too! The flight was left to right and i was in the right lane. Busted out the headlight lens. Got the bulb. Shattered the headlight door. Took out the recently installed wiper mechanism. Ouch! Loren (in need of above-mentioned parts, and a cold one!) Bitte ein Bit! ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.nethttp://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.nethttp://stripl in.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.nethttp://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=- ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.nethttp://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 450sl disaster sale?
Send it back to Htown right quick and maybe you could get it totaled by flooding or blown away or something, collect the insurance. Offer ends Saturday. --R JJJ wrote: some of you may remember the tale of getting screwed on ebay on a '75 450sl in houston...well, the piece of shit arrived today...on an expensive truck. the seller was George Kavelon, using the ebay moniker of europa2004 i received a very poorly remodeled car that seems to have: a pretty straight body; good engine; tranny that does all the things it says on the shift console...but there are funny noises while shifting across neutral (linkage issue?) i want done of it...i'm sorta feeling stupid for being so defrauded...so defrauded-no question any ideas how to salvage out the thing? problems: radiator needed; exhaust system needed; ac not working; probably lots of fit and finish issues...but, brand new tires i bought at 25 miles post purchase when one blew up! car is in spokane, wa...odometer says 115k...but i don't believe it one bit i'll try to send the original ebay page just for grins and giggles... john ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] om603 MPG estimates?
My observations agree with the esteemed Dr. Booth's (although I have a 300D sedan). Subtract 1 or 2 mpg if the weather's hot and you've got the AC on continuously. On 9/20/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can get 28-30 mpg on the highway in my '87 124.193 300TDt wagon. Mixed driving is seldom better than 25 mpg (that's over for the last 8 years - maybe 75kmi - since the trap was removed). Before the trap was removed the mpg was maybe 3-4 mpg lower. The same engine in an 126.125 SDL is usually just a little lower and in a 124.133 300Dt sedan, a little higher. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo
Re: [MBZ] OM603 cylinder head removal - special tools?
Thanks for all the replies! With the help of Joe Knight, the head complete with cams is now mine. Pulling it wan't too awful, but we had to break the timing chain because the lower rail pin was FUBAR thanks to the idiot who hammered it into the head. -Aaron 1987 300D 1987 300TD
Re: [MBZ] 450sl disaster sale?
Sorry you got screwed, maybe you post it in the local Star? Some Seattle idiot will no doubt want to offer you lots of cash for it. On Monday, September 19, 2005, at 08:20 PM, JJJ wrote: some of you may remember the tale of getting screwed on ebay on a '75 450sl in houston...well, the piece of shit arrived today...on an expensive truck. the seller was George Kavelon, using the ebay moniker of europa2004 i received a very poorly remodeled car that seems to have: a pretty straight body; good engine; tranny that does all the things it says on the shift console...but there are funny noises while shifting across neutral (linkage issue?) i want done of it...i'm sorta feeling stupid for being so defrauded...so defrauded-no question any ideas how to salvage out the thing? problems: radiator needed; exhaust system needed; ac not working; probably lots of fit and finish issues...but, brand new tires i bought at 25 miles post purchase when one blew up! car is in spokane, wa...odometer says 115k...but i don't believe it one bit i'll try to send the original ebay page just for grins and giggles... john ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels
That was a chap out of the San Francisco Bay area. Story was nice. Seems to have coincided with a number of green energy gatherings here in the west. On Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at 02:23 AM, Euan wrote: Great to see W123s figuring so large in the ABC news item on alternatives to diesel, screened here in New Zealand last night. Some chap who converted his own Benz to run on used restaurant oil is now making his living from fitting kits to other diesels. Don't which part of the US he was in. But all the cars shown were 300Ds, as far as I could make out. Euan 1985 300TD 5-spd manual 198K mi ___ Euan S Kennedy Christchurch New Zealand ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] cheap 201 2.5 turbo
Too far, even for $100 car On Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at 08:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Mercedes-190D-2-5-turbo- diseal_W0QQitemZ8001608734QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Using dead cats as fuel
Sorry guys but this shit of using dead cats as fuel is just making me sick. I'm just a loyal pet owner of a pricy siamese named Raja and I doubt he would approve even in his demise Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Not so, in fact, perhaps PETA could be brought on-board with this idea! It's a win-win situation - they get to kill pets to save them from suffering, and we get to burn them in our cars! http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050914/cgw054.html?.v=22 Thanks, I hadn't seen that one before. I'll see your newslink and raise you one: http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=87943ran=155298tref=po http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/articles/2005/06/18/news/news1.txt ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] OT: Request Opinion on Political Issue
if I thought I could trust him he lied and ppl died ... weapons of mass destruction. halliburton 9-11 THE big storm ect ect i dont think so mike collins 1985 500 sec
Re: [MBZ] OT - Eagle Talon / Mitsu Eclipse
To my knowledge concerning these cars they have had most of their bugs worked out after the 92 model year. Haven't heard much about brain boxes going bad unless someone did something wrong when they attempted to modify or tamper with it. I'm banking on a bad sensor of some sort and with the symptoms that Steve described I would almost swear on it Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Sep 17, 2005 at 07:21:39PM -0400, Steve MacSween wrote: Anyone familiar with these cars? I have a friend with a '97 ESi and I need to troubleshoot an engine management gremlin for her. Last one of those I had the misfortune of driving eventually got a replacement computer installed. Most dealers don't know much about those cars anymore. K ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] OT - Eagle Talon / Mitsu Eclipse
Wll, let's put it this way: the first generation cars were not that bad. In fact, I may buy one. Always wanted an AWD sporty car. However, this is a 'G2' (their parlance, a 97 to be exact) and if you read the boards and FAQs it's quite beyond all imagination how badly they blew it. If they had been selling these cars to lawyers and physicians there would have been a massive class action lawsuit long ago. I have been on Alfa, FIAT and Jaguar lists and NOWHERE, and I mean NOWHERE have I seen a litany of nearly incurable engine management defects to match what I see owners reporting for these cars. It's a towering disgrace. I guess the problem lies in the fact that these are small engines (2.0 litres) but are tuned to the Nth degree. Any hairsbreath variance in any input to the computer and you have an almost undriveable car. And the OBDs aren't worth parrot snot. And the computers are incredibly sensitive, not to mention poorly spec'd and constructed (most unreliable CPU in the world, according to one rebuilder). I am just trying to get my friend out from under this thing. Shame, as it's a wonderful car to drive. Sticks to the road like glue and no trace of FWD torque steer I can find. May The Great Cosmic Noodle strike me dead if I EVER say another word about Robert Borscht electronics, after reading the Talon boards. If you don't believe me, just look 'em up, and read n'weep. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To my knowledge concerning these cars they have had most of their bugs worked out after the 92 model year. Haven't heard much about brain boxes going bad unless someone did something wrong when they attempted to modify or tamper with it. I'm banking on a bad sensor of some sort and with the symptoms that Steve described I would almost swear on it Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Sep 17, 2005 at 07:21:39PM -0400, Steve MacSween wrote: Anyone familiar with these cars? I have a friend with a '97 ESi and I need to troubleshoot an engine management gremlin for her. Last one of those I had the misfortune of driving eventually got a replacement computer installed. Most dealers don't know much about those cars anymore. K ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Using dead cats as fuel
What's the problem with recycling waste matter? If I could cheaply run my car off of table scraps, yard waste, and dead animals, why wouldn't I? It's recycling of otherwise discarded waste unless you compost. The only reason I wouldn't convert my dog to biodiesel is because I'm going to get him stuffed or have a carpet made out of his fur. It's really nice a fluffy. (Chesapeake Bay Retriever) :) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/21/05, Harry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry guys but this shit of using dead cats as fuel is just making me sick. I'm just a loyal pet owner of a pricy siamese named Raja and I doubt he would approve even in his demise Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Not so, in fact, perhaps PETA could be brought on-board with this idea! It's a win-win situation - they get to kill pets to save them from suffering, and we get to burn them in our cars! http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050914/cgw054.html?.v=22 Thanks, I hadn't seen that one before. I'll see your newslink and raise you one: http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=87943ran=155298tref=po http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/articles/2005/06/18/news/news1.txt ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata
Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels
And the US to a large extent. Who in their right mind would brave 3000 miles of the North Atlantic unless someone was forcing you out. Don't forget the penal colony of Georgia. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:33 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels ...I'm also reminded that Australia and probably NZ were settled by England's culls. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Using dead cats as fuel
It's not worth it anyway if the cat was pricy. Might as well keep it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ) wrote: Sorry guys but this shit of using dead cats as fuel is just making me sick. I'm just a loyal pet owner of a pricy siamese named Raja and I doubt he would approve even in his demise Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Not so, in fact, perhaps PETA could be brought on-board with this idea! It's a win-win situation - they get to kill pets to save them from suffering, and we get to burn them in our cars! http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050914/cgw054.html?.v=22 Thanks, I hadn't seen that one before. I'll see your newslink and raise you one: http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=87943ran=155298tref=po http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/articles/2005/06/18/news/news1.txt ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] enrichment adjustment on injection pump
thanks. yes, it's an '85 300 SD...i just also happen to have an '80 300D that is for sale... -c ---Original Message--- From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] enrichment adjustment on injection pump Sent: 20 Sep '05 18:45 It look a bit like a mushroom growing out the top of your injection pump. There *should* be a tamper-proof cap over the top of it (covering the screw). If the cap is not there, someone else has had at it, already. This only applies to turbo cars. I only mention that as your ps mentions a 1980 300d, which will be non-turbo. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know i've glided over one of the basic parts of the discussion on this, but can someone point out to me clearly the location of the enrichment (aka smoke screw, aka ALDA??) adjustement on the injection pump for a 300SD (i assume it's the same as any 300 123/126 car).Thanks in advance for indulging this dummy. Chris G p.s. anyone want to buy a 1980 300D? ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] where is the paint code for a 1985 300 SD
The paint code should be on a metal tag such as this attached to the radiator brace. The paint code is in the lower left corner (702 G). Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of carstuff Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7:51 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] where is the paint code for a 1985 300 SD I'm trying to find the paint code for a 300SD. the car is the (original) common light, metallic blue w/ clearcoat. So, if someone either knows the paint code or could direct me to where it is stamped/stickered on the body (i figured the trunk or firewall, but no luck on either), i would appreciated it. thanks in advance, Chris G ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net attachment: paintcodes.jpg
Re: [MBZ] 450sl disaster sale?
what is the local Star? thanx
Re: [MBZ] OT: Request Opinion on Political Issue
Hey Mike, you're not alone, though I agree the debate gets too inflamed and besides, the red staters outnumber blues about 10,000 to 1 so it's probably wiser to cool it... ;) Diesel content: I love my 1983 300TD though I wish I could diagnose my fiberoptic lights failure (all four rocker switches above the acc array) without going on a fishing expedition. On 9/21/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if I thought I could trust him he lied and ppl died ... weapons of mass destruction. halliburton 9-11 THE big storm ect ect i dont think so mike collins 1985 500 sec ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Pheasant under glass
So what's in it for her? 40 virgins for HER male relatives? On 9/21/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Loren Faeth wrote: He was a she. DO the female suicide bombers get 40 male virgins? It's a man's religion. They get 40 female virgins for the benefit of their male relatives. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Using dead cats as fuel
Who'd pay for a cat? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/21/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not worth it anyway if the cat was pricy. Might as well keep it.
Re: [MBZ] Using dead cats as fuel
You can now clone a precious cat if you havethe $$s... On 9/21/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not worth it anyway if the cat was pricy. Might as well keep it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ) wrote: Sorry guys but this shit of using dead cats as fuel is just making me sick. I'm just a loyal pet owner of a pricy siamese named Raja and I doubt he would approve even in his demise Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Not so, in fact, perhaps PETA could be brought on-board with this idea! It's a win-win situation - they get to kill pets to save them from suffering, and we get to burn them in our cars! http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050914/cgw054.html?.v=22 Thanks, I hadn't seen that one before. I'll see your newslink and raise you one: http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=87943ran=155298tref=po http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/articles/2005/06/18/news/news1.txt ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 450sl disaster sale?
I'm sure they are talking about the local MBCA newsletter. Most permit limited free listings. _ GG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JJJ Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 8:31 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] 450sl disaster sale? what is the local Star? thanx
Re: [MBZ] Someone was looking for RSS feeds
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:07:28 -0700 From: Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Someone was looking for RSS feeds I have the link for craigslist with diesel as the search. Just pop the OPML file into your RSS reader and off you go. Follow the the link that says my opml file http://www.wvofuels.com/index.php?p=9 Hi Rory, I was the one. The RSS reader you recomended on your page was nice and easy to deal with, as much as the last one which was also recomended by another fine gentleman on the list. Your opml file is valuable and I thank you very much for it. Best regards, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] Pheasant under glass
No no no. You've got it all wrong: When Osama bin Laden died, he was met at the Pearly Gates by George Washington, who slapped him across the face and yelled, How dare you try to destroy the nation I helped conceive! Patrick Henry approached, punched him in the nose and shouted, You wanted to end our liberties but you failed. James Madison followed, kicked him in the groin and said, This is why I allowed our government to provide for the common defense! Thomas Jefferson was next, beat Osama with a long cane and snarled, It was evil men like you who inspired me to write the Declaration of Independence. The beatings and thrashings continued as George Mason, James Monroe and 66 other early Americans unleashed their anger on the terrorist leader. As Osama lay bleeding and in pain, an Angel appeared. Bin Laden wept and said, This is not what you promised me. The Angel replied, I told you there would be 72 Virginians waiting for you in Heaven. What did you think I said? ___ GG -Original Message- On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 8:33 AM So what's in it for her? 40 virgins for HER male relatives? On 9/21/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Loren Faeth wrote: He was a she. DO the female suicide bombers get 40 male virgins? It's a man's religion. They get 40 female virgins for the benefit of their male relatives.
Re: [MBZ] Car Fax
Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class E300DW VIN WDBJF25H2XA787968 Body Style 4 Door Sedan Country of Manufacture Germany Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description WDBJF25H2XA787968 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found Vehicle Information No records found Full History Records Found Title Check Your vehicle checks out! Abandoned No Abandoned Records Found Damaged No Damaged Records Found Fire Damage No Fire Damage Records Found Grey Market No Grey Market Records Found Hail Damage No Hail Damage Records Found Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Records Found Junk No Junk Records Found Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Records Found Salvage No Salvage Records Found Problem Check Your vehicle checks out! NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle Records Found Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Records Found Frame Damage No Frame Damage Records Found Major Damage No Major Damage Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Records Found Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Records Found Water Damage No Water Damage Records Found Vehicle Information Your vehicle checks out! Accident Data No Accident Data Records Found Corrected Title No Corrected Title Records Found Driver Education No Driver Education Records Found Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Records Found Emission/Safety Inspection No Emission/Safety Inspection Records Found Livery Use No Livery Use Records Found Government Use No Government Use Records Found Police Use No Police Use Records Found Rental/Fleet No Rental/Fleet Records Found Repossessed No Repossessed Records Found Taxi Use No Taxi Use Records Found Theft No Theft Records Found Vehicle History Records We have searched the Experian Automotive National Vehicle Database of insurance, DMV, and auto auction information and found the following 10 records for this 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS E300DW. Note the highlighted rows for potential issues that could affect the value of this vehicle. Date Location Mileage Description 1998-12-10 rocky mount, NC 16 title 1998-12-10 rocky mount, NC registration event/renewal 1999-11-02 rocky mount, NC registration event/renewal 2000-10-27 rocky mount, NC registration event/renewal 2001-10-19 rocky mount, NC registration event/renewal 2002-10-17 rocky mount, NC registration event/renewal 2003-10-18 atlantic beach, NC registration event/renewal 2004-06-03 PA 105316 reported at auto auction as dealer vehicle 2004-07-29 MD 105325 title 2004-07-29 grasonville, MD registration event/renewal Glossary of Descriptions Found for This Vehicle (full glossary) Description Full Definition Title Vehicle had title registration event reported by state DMV. Renewal Vehicle had registration renewal event reported by state DMV. Highlights Highlights from our Editors' Review of the 1996-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class The following summary includes recall and trouble spot information for several model years of this vehicle. Only information labeled 1996-2002 applies to this vehicle. Consumer Guide Rating Best Buy Pros Acceleration (gas engines), Ride/handling, Build quality, Quietness Cons Fuel economy (except diesel), Instruments/controls, Price Road Test Scores Performance 6 Fuel Economy 5 Ride Quality 8 Steering/Handling/Braking 6 Quietness 8 Controls/Materials 6 Interior Room 8 Room/Comfort (rear) 6 Cargo Capacity 4 Value within Class 7 (all scores out of 10) NHTSA Safety Ratings N/A (all scores out of 5) Recalls Check with the seller to ensure that the recall work was completed on these items. 1996: Drive-belt pulley on some cars can break. 1997: Some passenger vehicles have experienced side airbag deployments in the absence of a crash. 1999: Due to the installation of an incorrect clamp, the side airbag may not deploy fully in a collision. Trouble Spots Check for these possible problems when test-driving and inspecting this vehicle. Dashboard lights: A malfunction in the fuel-tank pressure sensor or the purge-control valve (or both) will cause the check-engine light to come on. (1997-98) Headlights: Headlight and parking-light bulbs burn out prematurely on E300 models and a kit with new sockets and bulbs is available. (1996-97) Repair Costs Wondering what it will cost to fix this car if something goes wrong? Here are some commonly repaired items on all cars and how much it would cost to fix each item on a 1996-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. (Note: this information is general and does not represent repairs that the specific vehicle listed may require.) Commonly Repaired Item Typical Replacement Cost A/C Compressor $390 Alternator $480 Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $1,190 Brakes $330 Constant Velocity Joints $845 Exhaust System $845 Radiator $440 Shocks
Re: [MBZ] Car fax
Thanks, Kaleb! Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me.
Re: [MBZ] Using dead cats as fuel
Now there's an idea: Find out which breed of cat has the best energy content, then clone from a single specimen, further refining the offspring generation by generation to yield the highest amount of energy possible per individual. Then place them in homes of diesel people who happen to like cats where they can be raised until maturity, when a pre-engineered gene is triggered to euthanize the cat at the appropriate age. Then the cat carcass is returned to the biodiesel collective where it is processed, and a new kitten is given to the family to raise again. People like me who prefer dogs will have to pay a small premium since we don't share in the raising of the stored energy furball. The collective's slogan could be Put a tiger in your tank. Oh wait, that might be taken... Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/21/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can now clone a precious cat if you havethe $$s... On 9/21/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not worth it anyway if the cat was pricy. Might as well keep it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ) wrote: Sorry guys but this shit of using dead cats as fuel is just making me sick. I'm just a loyal pet owner of a pricy siamese named Raja and I doubt he would approve even in his demise Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Not so, in fact, perhaps PETA could be brought on-board with this idea! It's a win-win situation - they get to kill pets to save them from suffering, and we get to burn them in our cars! http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050914/cgw054.html?.v=22 Thanks, I hadn't seen that one before. I'll see your newslink and raise you one: http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=87943ran=155298tref=po http://www.roanoke-chowannewsherald.com/articles/2005/06/18/news/news1.txt ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Pheasant under glass
Why does bin laden get to go to heaven? On 9/21/05, George Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No no no. You've got it all wrong: When Osama bin Laden died, he was met at the Pearly Gates by George Washington, who slapped him across the face and yelled, How dare you try to destroy the nation I helped conceive! Patrick Henry approached, punched him in the nose and shouted, You wanted to end our liberties but you failed. James Madison followed, kicked him in the groin and said, This is why I allowed our government to provide for the common defense! Thomas Jefferson was next, beat Osama with a long cane and snarled, It was evil men like you who inspired me to write the Declaration of Independence. The beatings and thrashings continued as George Mason, James Monroe and 66 other early Americans unleashed their anger on the terrorist leader. As Osama lay bleeding and in pain, an Angel appeared. Bin Laden wept and said, This is not what you promised me. The Angel replied, I told you there would be 72 Virginians waiting for you in Heaven. What did you think I said? ___ GG -Original Message- *On Behalf Of *andrew strasfogel *Sent:* Wednesday, September 21, 2005 8:33 AM So what's in it for her? 40 virgins for HER male relatives? On 9/21/05, *Mitch Haley* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Loren Faeth wrote: He was a she. DO the female suicide bombers get 40 male virgins? It's a man's religion. They get 40 female virgins for the benefit of their male relatives. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=-
Re: [MBZ] enrichment adjustment on injection pump
How much for the '80 300D? Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD - Original Message - From: carstuff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] enrichment adjustment on injection pump thanks. yes, it's an '85 300 SD...i just also happen to have an '80 300D that is for sale... -c ---Original Message--- From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] enrichment adjustment on injection pump Sent: 20 Sep '05 18:45 It look a bit like a mushroom growing out the top of your injection pump. There *should* be a tamper-proof cap over the top of it (covering the screw). If the cap is not there, someone else has had at it, already. This only applies to turbo cars. I only mention that as your ps mentions a 1980 300d, which will be non-turbo. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know i've glided over one of the basic parts of the discussion on this, but can someone point out to me clearly the location of the enrichment (aka smoke screw, aka ALDA??) adjustement on the injection pump for a 300SD (i assume it's the same as any 300 123/126 car). Thanks in advance for indulging this dummy. Chris G p.s. anyone want to buy a 1980 300D? ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 450sl disaster sale?
The MB owner rag. Silver Star newsletter for the Seattle section (covers Spokane too) they have a classified section where folks post over priced cars for sale. On Wednesday, September 21, 2005, at 06:30 AM, JJJ wrote: what is the local Star? thanx ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] [Mercedes] Synthetic Oils
Oh nooo, another synthetic oil thread. Kirk, My experience has been just the opposite. Not with a large number of late model client cars like you can refer to, but with just my two 123's and two 124 diesels. With Castrol and whatever the PO used, these cars started out with lots of sludge under the filler cap and in the drain pan. After a few changes with Mobil 1, the sludge went away and the fresh oil started keeping more of an oil color and less of a diesel black color for the first day or so after a change. Perhaps the extended change intervals - like 12k to 20k miles - allows enough time for even synthetic to build up sludge. I always change at 5k (probably too often by most standards) and I always have a clean machine :) Ned Kleinhenz 95 E300D x2 '85 300D '80 300TD
Re: [MBZ] [Mercedes] Synthetic Oils
Ned, Pls excuse my jumping in. Now that Ive switched our 82 300SD, 84 300SD and 95 E300D to Mobil 1, I have to agree with your comments regarding oil color. As for the change intervals, the 95 E300Ds maintenance schedule calls for 7,500 miles. Based on our driving conditions, I tend to change oil annually. So far, that seems to be just fine. Jerry Ö¿Ö ~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ned kleinhenz Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:24 AM To: Mercedes Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Mercedes] Synthetic Oils Oh nooo, another synthetic oil thread. Kirk, My experience has been just the opposite. Not with a large number of late model client cars like you can refer to, but with just my two 123's and two 124 diesels. With Castrol and whatever the PO used, these cars started out with lots of sludge under the filler cap and in the drain pan. After a few changes with Mobil 1, the sludge went away and the fresh oil started keeping more of an oil color and less of a diesel black color for the first day or so after a change. Perhaps the extended change intervals - like 12k to 20k miles - allows enough time for even synthetic to build up sludge. I always change at 5k (probably too often by most standards) and I always have a clean machine :) Ned Kleinhenz 95 E300D x2 '85 300D '80 300TD
[MBZ] Diesels for Sale
I've got more projects than time so I need to eliminate some cars. Have two diesels I'd like to sell. 1981 300SDL - Dark blue with tan leather interior, with sunroof Cracks on the front seats. 318k miles. Engine and transmission are sound. Tranny has a slow leak around the pan area. No body rust. Paint is fair, it would clean up ok, but has some age cracks. Rear grommet under the brake fluid resevoir leaks. ACC works but blows hot. Could be driven home if you are prepared to fix the brakes first. $500. 1983 300SD - Dark blue with tan MB-Tex interior, with sunroof. 275k miles. Front seats have cracks and drivers seat spring/pad is shot. Engine and transmission are sound with the shift to 2nd a bit hard, but not bad. No rust, clear coat is faded on the hood, top and trunk. ACC works and blows just a bit cool, needs charged. Could be driven home but the tires look dry-rotted to me. I can get some good used ones mounted at buyers cost. $1,500 Email me off list if interested, willing to negotiate on price. Cars are at my workplace, 15 miles south of Knoxville, TN. Can have pictures tomorrow Alan Duff Knoxville, TN
Re: [MBZ] Diesels for Sale
1983 300SD - Dark blue with tan MB-Tex interior, with sunroof. 275k miles. Correction, that is a 300D, the 123 chassis. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN
Re: [MBZ] Someone was looking for RSS feeds
I'm glad it worked for you, sure saves me a lot of time on craigslist R- On 9/21/05, Kayoooh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:07:28 -0700 From: Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Someone was looking for RSS feeds I have the link for craigslist with diesel as the search. Just pop the OPML file into your RSS reader and off you go. Follow the the link that says my opml file http://www.wvofuels.com/index.php?p=9 Hi Rory, I was the one. The RSS reader you recomended on your page was nice and easy to deal with, as much as the last one which was also recomended by another fine gentleman on the list. Your opml file is valuable and I thank you very much for it. Best regards, Omar. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] That cheap 1999 SLK for sale on Craigslist
The guy with the 99 E300D has emailed me again saying that they'll use an escrow company. The name of the shipping company isare you ready for this??.MT Shipping.as in EMPTY shipping Hmmm I'll ask to use my escrow company as see what he says Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] ABC news item on veg oil in US diesels
West Island?? Is that how you refer to *shudder* Australia?? Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] om603 MPG estimates?
On Tue, Sep 20, 2005 at 07:14:20PM -0700, John M McIntosh wrote: So what are the MPG expectation for an om603? I've only managed to collect a few statistics over the first 2,600 miles of ownership of the 92 300TDt. My driving is 80%+ highway and 20% or less city, seems I'm getting an improvement per fillup which *might* be expected by switching from a historical low milage usage of say 6K miles per year, to something of the order of 25K MPG (USA) 25.2983, 25.5645 (over 52 gallons), 26.2143, 27.6146 Memory serving me, your 603 is naturally aspirated, so all of our numbers probably don't compare to yours. That said, my 87 300TD gets roughly what yours gets, which is considered rather low for that engine and that car. My 87 300D clears 30 consistently, with a leaky return hose. Marshall may have figures for NA 603s. The only NA 603 I ran across was in a five speed 124, and I am fairly certain those numbers will not compare well with yours :) K
Re: [MBZ] Car Fax
On Wed, Sep 21, 2005 at 09:00:38AM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Vehicle 1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class E300DW [...] Commonly Repaired Item Typical Replacement Cost Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $1,190 Exhaust System $845 Shocks and/or Struts $1,630 I'd like to see the dealer that will replace a 722.5 for $1,190, or even $2,190. I also find it amusing that the shocks cost more than the transmission, and the exhaust costs almost as much as the transmission. I thought the cats were more expensive than that though. K
[MBZ] 201 ball joint
I've got a bad ball joint on my 190D euro. I think that RRing it, along with the alignment, is beyond my capabilities. My good local indy wants $270, using MB parts. The local mcparts shop wants half that, using NAPA parts. Is the MBparts alignment worth twice the mcparts? Thanks, Ron Dwelle
Re: [MBZ] OM603 cylinder head removal - special tools?
On Tue, Sep 20, 2005 at 08:43:21PM -0500, Royce Engler wrote: Since they are metric, wouldn't they be about 5 cm in length GRIN No. I spent too much time working on american iron, so my arms are calibrated in foot-pounds and my eyes are calibrated in inches. K
Re: [MBZ] 201 ball joint
On Wed, Sep 21, 2005 at 04:56:08PM -0400, Ron Dwelle wrote: I've got a bad ball joint on my 190D euro. I think that RRing it, along with the alignment, is beyond my capabilities. My good local indy wants $270, using MB parts. The local mcparts shop wants half that, using NAPA parts. Is the MBparts alignment worth twice the mcparts? The parts may or may not be worth it - the mercedes part is likely a trw joint, which is likely what napa will end up with. The catch comes with the alignment, which is likely the only thing worth paying a dealer to service. Most shops can't deal with the fact that mercedes have centering pins in the steering that should be used, should have a spreader bar used because the linkage is behind the steering (though a really sharp tech can get around this), and because there is SO much adjustment available in not only the front but also the rear that everything has to be spot on or it won't align correctly. Removing and replacing is likely a piece of cake. Since you've already resolved yourself to getting an alignment, get your hands on a spring compressor and remove the lower control arm, which is fairly easy to do if you don't have a really rusty car. If the bushing on the LCA is tired, you have two ways you can go - call up rusty and order an LCA (which comes loaded with a ball joint and bushing), or just replace the bushing as well. A tired bushing will make it difficult to align the car. If the bushing is fine, take the LCA down to a shop and have them pop out the old joint and press a new one in. They'll probably want somewhere between $20 and $40 to do that work for you. Then bolt the LCA back in, and get the car aligned. The other option is getting the joint out yourself with a press. The proper tool will probably cost a pretty penny, but I have heard of people popping the joint out with a harbor freight ball joint kit. One of them actually bent the press though. If you do one side, you should inspect the other side. I did not do this on the front of my 190D yet, but you should. If one went, the other is probably getting tired, and you'll save in the long run in not needing another alignment. K
Re: [MBZ] 450sl disaster sale?
On Mon, Sep 19, 2005 at 08:20:49PM -0700, JJJ wrote: some of you may remember the tale of getting screwed on ebay on a '75 450sl in houston...well, the piece of shit arrived today...on an expensive truck. car is in spokane, wa...odometer says 115k...but i don't believe it one bit When you off it, if you still want a 450SL, Jim Cathey's 76 is for sale. Memory serving me, a 76 is exempt from emissions in eastern wa. Jim did quite a bit of work on that 450. K
Re: [MBZ] That cheap 1999 SLK for sale on Craigslist
On Wed, Sep 21, 2005 at 04:24:28PM -0400, dave walton wrote: That domain was purchased two weeks ago. The address listed is a P.O. Box. Organisation Name Tracy Sieglaff Organisation Address. P O Box 99800 Organisation Address. Organisation Address. EmeryVille Organisation Address. 94662 Organisation Address. CA Organisation Address. US Well, at least that zip code is correct for an emeryville po box. Emeryville does have a port, but it isn't considered one of the nicer neighborhoods in the east bay. K
Re: [MBZ] Oil Leak Location Advice
On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:20:29 -0400, Harry wrote John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry wrote: dude, someones not changing their oil like they should. shame on you :p Looked like it was time too, that was some dirty oil If I change mine and then drive around the block, it's about that black. My old VW diesel was the same, except that one might have taken two trips around the block to get it totally opaque.
Re: [MBZ] om603 MPG estimates?
Kevin, it's a Euro so it really is a 3 liter turbo diesel, but with the now disable EGR feature. On 21-Sep-05, at 1:28 PM, Kevin wrote: On Tue, Sep 20, 2005 at 07:14:20PM -0700, John M McIntosh wrote: So what are the MPG expectation for an om603? I've only managed to collect a few statistics over the first 2,600 miles of ownership of the 92 300TDt. My driving is 80%+ highway and 20% or less city, seems I'm getting an improvement per fillup which *might* be expected by switching from a historical low milage usage of say 6K miles per year, to something of the order of 25K MPG (USA) 25.2983, 25.5645 (over 52 gallons), 26.2143, 27.6146 Memory serving me, your 603 is naturally aspirated, so all of our numbers probably don't compare to yours. That said, my 87 300TD gets roughly what yours gets, which is considered rather low for that engine and that car. My 87 300D clears 30 consistently, with a leaky return hose. Marshall may have figures for NA 603s. The only NA 603 I ran across was in a five speed 124, and I am fairly certain those numbers will not compare well with yours :) K
Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel - MB commercial engines
rumor has it that Kevin wrote: On Tue, Sep 13, 2005 at 11:58:46PM -0500, Luther Gulseth wrote: HELL NO. The damn MB engines are made by Detroit. Cummins makes a MUCH better product. MB makes a (well, this is questionable) kick ass car engine, but that's what's made in the Mother Land. Does anyone know how the MB engines in the commercial trucks have been fairing? I'm curious if they hold their own to what else is out there, or if they're just rebadged detroits in disguise (for whatever that's worth). From what I've heard, the engines for the class 7 and class 8 trucks are quite good - but they are not made by one of the US 3 (Cummins, Caterpiller, Detroit) and so it's been a hard sell. I've only talked to a couple folks who have driven them. They had no complaints. They fellows I've talked to that have the Sprinters sure like the MB engine in those! Philip
Re: [MBZ] om603 MPG estimates?
Well, first you have a 602 2.5L anyway, but I get 28-31 most of the time. Lowest was 27 in the mountains (uphill side), highest was 36, but I think that was a fillup error. Normal milage for that car is 32-34. Peter
Re: [MBZ] 201 ball joint
We bent the press on the W126 ball joint, it's much harder to get to. You need an adapter tube of some sort for removal -- a pile of big washer will work. The adapters with the Harbor Freight tool work going back in. Ball joint RR isn't bad, you can leave the spring in IF you set the control arm down on a jack stand so the weight of the car stays on the spring. You CANNOT remove the control arm this way, and CANNOT do the bushings unless you have an internal spring compressor like a Klann. The strut is self aligning, so you don't have to worry about getting it back in right. However, you must use an alignment shop familiar with Benz strut type front ends, or you will very likely have a car that drives squirrely and eats front tires due to excessive toein. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel - MB commercial engines
The diesel in the Jeep is a Detriot 18:1 compression ratio american made clatterbox. Loud, requires a 6 speed auto tranny, and has a HUGE turbo, long stroke direct injection. They never learn, eh? Peter
