Re: [MBZ] Okie 450SLC Frankenbenz
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-Mercedes-450SLC-SLC- Coupe_W0QQitemZ4646349169QQcategoryZ39405QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem 1980? With the battery under the hood? Certainly in the SL's it had long moved to the trunk, and I thought the main reason was heat. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
On Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:30:36 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can pick up a 94 (I think) E420 (has been babied w/ money no object) for $6500. Local car. Any thoughts? You'll never be satisified with the acceleration of the 240D again. But why the drastic change? Craig
[MBZ] It's Hot
So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ
Re: [MBZ] It's Hot
I'll trade you that nice dry 116 for a sticky humid 90 any day. at least you can hide in the shade and it does some good. --Robert Bob Rentfro wrote: So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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] It's Hot
Bob...how do you handle it? Why it barely reached 113 here. Speaking of.I threw a bottle of Water Wetter in today and saw the temp drop about 3 degrees as compared to yesterday. (went to 2 notches below 100, stop and go with A/C on) That stuff works! On 6/3/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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 -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 143K Stardust 1985 380SL 143K Blue Belle 1996 Sidekick 57K Kermit
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
buy it and drive it like you stole it. But it will sound like every other car on the road. On 6/3/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:30:36 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can pick up a 94 (I think) E420 (has been babied w/ money no object) for $6500. Local car. Any thoughts? You'll never be satisified with the acceleration of the 240D again. But why the drastic change? Craig ___ http://www.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 -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
Wife's car. I'd keep the 240D for me. Her personality would fit an E420 -- large bust'd redhead. Unfortunately, the 240D fits MY personality perfectly (sigh). D. On 6/3/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 3 Jun 2006 17:30:36 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can pick up a 94 (I think) E420 (has been babied w/ money no object) for $6500. Local car. Any thoughts? You'll never be satisified with the acceleration of the 240D again. But why the drastic change? Craig ___ http://www.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 -- There're always enemies, George. Jesus had enemies. -- Tom Clancy, _Executive Orders_ 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] It's Hot
Water Wetter rocks. Back in the day the treads on that used to be as good as the oil treads. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 4:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's Hot Bob...how do you handle it? Why it barely reached 113 here. Speaking of.I threw a bottle of Water Wetter in today and saw the temp drop about 3 degrees as compared to yesterday. (went to 2 notches below 100, stop and go with A/C on) That stuff works! On 6/3/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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 -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 143K Stardust 1985 380SL 143K Blue Belle 1996 Sidekick 57K Kermit ___ http://www.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] It's Hot
July 4th a couple of years ago my then AF Reserve daughter in Qatar reported 145 degrees. My eyeballs would melt. Son in Kuwait says 112 is normal. 'But it's a dry heat' - yeah, like in an oven. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 7:16 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] It's Hot So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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
[MBZ] '85 190E on CL -- Olympia
Hey, if any of you up here in the NW are interested in a cheap W201, I've taken a quick look at this one. It's beat, but can probably be had for way less than the asking price. I have pics of the (trashed) grey tex interior, if anyone cares to see them. It doesn't currently run, but I think it just needs the battery charged. Trans apparently slips and it probably needs a headgasket. It's owned by a very nice young single mother, and I promised her I'd post here to help advertise on her behalf (no affiliation). http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/166128563.html -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k) '84 300D (213k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/sideview-2_5-29-06.jpg
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
buy it and drive it like you stole it. But it will sound like every other car on the road. Exactly, Sunil! Oh, it's a gasser? So what, but when it's a diesel, YEAH! Klatta Klatta Klatta Klatta Klatta and no EFI to deal with! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela
Re: [MBZ] '85 190E on CL -- Olympia
Casey, Is it a 5 speed...?.. What's with the spoiler? and it looks like there is a badge on the right side of the trunk? On Jun 3, 2006, at 6:37 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Hey, if any of you up here in the NW are interested in a cheap W201, I've taken a quick look at this one. It's beat, but can probably be had for way less than the asking price. I have pics of the (trashed) grey tex interior, if anyone cares to see them. It doesn't currently run, but I think it just needs the battery charged. Trans apparently slips and it probably needs a headgasket. It's owned by a very nice young single mother, and I promised her I'd post here to help advertise on her behalf (no affiliation). http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/166128563.html -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k) '84 300D (213k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/sideview-2_5-29-06.jpg ___ http://www.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] '85 190E on CL -- Olympia
Sorry, it's a slushbox. The spoiler looks like a 16v knock-off. The badge on the right side of the trunk says 2.3, which is correct for that model of 190E. Black w/grey interior is a nice combo, but it's just plain beat. On 6/3/06, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Casey, Is it a 5 speed...?.. What's with the spoiler? and it looks like there is a badge on the right side of the trunk? On Jun 3, 2006, at 6:37 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Hey, if any of you up here in the NW are interested in a cheap W201, I've taken a quick look at this one. It's beat, but can probably be had for way less than the asking price. I have pics of the (trashed) grey tex interior, if anyone cares to see them. It doesn't currently run, but I think it just needs the battery charged. Trans apparently slips and it probably needs a headgasket. It's owned by a very nice young single mother, and I promised her I'd post here to help advertise on her behalf (no affiliation). http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/166128563.html -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k) '84 300D (213k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/sideview-2_5-29-06.jpg ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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 -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k) '84 300D (213k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/sideview-2_5-29-06.jpg
Re: [MBZ] It's Hot
145...that's insane! and I thought 125 going through Death Valley a few years ago in the middle of summer was bad ( actually it was nice and cool inside the van with both AC's cranking, but when we stepped out to take pictures the first time, we both scalded our hands on the door handles and I just about passed out) With 145 deg air temp, can you imagine what surface temps were in direct sunlight Robert BillR wrote: July 4th a couple of years ago my then AF Reserve daughter in Qatar reported 145 degrees. My eyeballs would melt. Son in Kuwait says 112 is normal. 'But it's a dry heat' - yeah, like in an oven. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 7:16 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] It's Hot So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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] It's Hot
or an August 100+ On Sat, 03 Jun 2006 18:24:42 -0500, Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll trade you that nice dry 116 for a sticky humid 90 any day. at least you can hide in the shade and it does some good. --Robert Bob Rentfro wrote: So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Re: [MBZ] Okie 450SLC Frankenbenz
I think it has Euro bumpers? That would explain the battery up front. The battery was moved to the trunk to make room for the ACC servo (that we all love). Wife will not be happy, but I'll have to at least look at this one -- On 6/3/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-Mercedes-450SLC-SLC- Coupe_W0QQitemZ4646349169QQcategoryZ39405QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem 1980? With the battery under the hood? Certainly in the SL's it had long moved to the trunk, and I thought the main reason was heat. -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
You're still just talking about it? Have your BIL go with you to check it out. Take your check book and Debbie (you won't let her drive it if you drive it first). On 6/3/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wife's car. I'd keep the 240D for me. Her personality would fit an E420 -- large bust'd redhead. Unfortunately, the 240D fits MY personality perfectly (sigh). D. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Branson
It's called reciprocity, and most states practice it. It is the sharing of motor vehicle information, driving infractions, and other information you may consider minor until you try to register a vehicle in another state or get a permit to move one, then they sayoh, Mr. Striplin, we seem to have a little problem James Jetton 1987 300 SDL 144k 1996 Ford F-250 Powerstroke From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jun 04 04:36:53 2006 Received: from imo-d20.mx.aol.com ([205.188.139.136]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FmkM9-0007am-40 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 04 Jun 2006 04:36:53 + Received: from [EMAIL PROTECTED] by imo-d20.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v38_r7.5.) id 5.472.2a90e71 (29679) for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 4 Jun 2006 00:36:44 -0400 (EDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 00:36:44 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: 9.0 Security Edition for Windows sub 2340 X-Spam-Flag: NO X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's Hot X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2006 04:37:04 - In a message dated 6/3/2006 4:16:24 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob, and all Yea, I was parked with my ML's rear hatch facing the sun and I think the heat blew the gas out of the struts that keep the hatch open, Two days ago they worked fine. Today the hatch dropped like a rock! Usually, they first show weakness when the cold weather hits, when the gas contracts a little. My daughter's college commencement was held mid afternoon at the new Marriot in Scottsdale. It was 113 degrees when we left! About 3000 people (500 graduates) in one room! The air conditioning was perfect! No drafts, no overheating. Amazing! The PA system was pretty good too, and the traffic control couldn't have been better. The main ballroom subdivides into 3 quite large rooms in the middle, and rolling walls create 4 more nice meeting rooms on each end of the main room. So if you have need of convention space that is well sorted out, put them on your short list of places to consider. We came out the wrong door and didn't get any cake though, bummer! Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 262 K miles 98 ML 320, 142 K miles
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
In a message dated 6/3/2006 3:31:03 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I can pick up a 94 (I think) E420 (has been babied w/ money no object) for $6500. Local car. Any thoughts? No, I won't give you the phone number of the seller. Don, The price is right, barring any surprises--see below. I would say you have a real sleeper, that will still get 25 MPG on a steady cruise. That would be the era of the rotting underhood wiring harness, probably medium expensive on that model. Maybe 2K with labor. Also, make sure the AC is working well and look for receipts for recent charging of freon. The AC evaporator is/can be, a known leaker. Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 262 K miles 98 ML 320, 142 K miles
Re: [MBZ] trades galore...
That is a very pretty car. On Friday, June 2, 2006, at 09:24 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote: So, tomorrow I will purchase a late 50's MB (attached picture) and trade it for a rebuilt OM617 (w/20kmi on the clock) for the Blue Bomber. Man, I love the bargining business.. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi getting rebuilt engine) -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/pjpeg Size: 46070 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/ 20060603/212dbae4/attachment.bin ___ http://www.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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] It's Hot
There is a BLUE version now instead of just the red. Blue is for use in DIESEL. I have two bottles. One is being put in Gump, the other for the e300d when I change coolant. On Saturday, June 3, 2006, at 04:53 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Water Wetter rocks. Back in the day the treads on that used to be as good as the oil treads. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 4:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's Hot Bob...how do you handle it? Why it barely reached 113 here. Speaking of.I threw a bottle of Water Wetter in today and saw the temp drop about 3 degrees as compared to yesterday. (went to 2 notches below 100, stop and go with A/C on) That stuff works! On 6/3/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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 -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 143K Stardust 1985 380SL 143K Blue Belle 1996 Sidekick 57K Kermit ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] '85 190E on CL -- Olympia
Damn, I may have to bite. BiL and I can hammer that out and get it sold for mucho dinero, or maybe he wants to drive. On Saturday, June 3, 2006, at 06:37 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Hey, if any of you up here in the NW are interested in a cheap W201, I've taken a quick look at this one. It's beat, but can probably be had for way less than the asking price. I have pics of the (trashed) grey tex interior, if anyone cares to see them. It doesn't currently run, but I think it just needs the battery charged. Trans apparently slips and it probably needs a headgasket. It's owned by a very nice young single mother, and I promised her I'd post here to help advertise on her behalf (no affiliation). http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/166128563.html -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k) '84 300D (213k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/sideview-2_5-29-06.jpg ___ http://www.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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
[MBZ] 114/115 stick wanted?
1972 Mercedes 220 DIESEL sedan, stick, Low miles on rebuilt motor, completely new brake system, new master and slave clutch cylinders, Very nice condition for it's age but not perfect. a few small cosmetic issues and a paint job before next winter would be a good idea for this classic. Last yr Mercedes did everything by hand. Tabs not current. $2800 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/167752629.html No affiliation at all. Thought I recalled somebody on list was looking for such a beast -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Branson
James wrote: It's called reciprocity, and most states practice it. It is the sharing of motor vehicle information, driving infractions, and other information... I think that's what my friend was talking about. - brian -Robert wrote: ( never once was I actually speeding when pulled over, but in that line of work, you just accepted it as a cost of doing buisness... Okay, that's depressing. - brian Stefan wrote: Rest assured all your personal data resides in overseas dB, and on occasion, key fob memory card devices... Yup. This is why I why I'm paranoid about doing anything that gets me on the map. But I realize that ship sailed long ago. Do you believe prophecy? Microchips are already being implanted voluntarily in humans (yes, much like the ones that we put in our dogs in case they're lost). - brian Have a nice vacation, Kaleb! - brian
Re: [MBZ] '85 190E on CL -- Olympia
On Jun 3, 2006, at 10:02 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Sorry, it's a slushbox. The spoiler looks like a 16v knock-off. The badge on the right side of the trunk says 2.3, which is correct for that model of 190E. Black w/grey interior is a nice combo, but it's just plain beat. Anyone want to split it with me? I want the wheels only, willing to pay shipping and handling charges to NY zip 12814 on the slow boat. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] It's Hot
We agree on that. She would get up at 3:30 or so to work out because it was still cool - about 110 or so. Ever wonder why different parts of the world made progress in different ways at different times - A few months of that each year would change some things here also. Son said that the low triple digit temps were pretty easy to get used to - beats being a country over and getting shot at. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Tara Ludwick Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 10:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's Hot 145...that's insane! and I thought 125 going through Death Valley a few years ago in the middle of summer was bad ( actually it was nice and cool inside the van with both AC's cranking, but when we stepped out to take pictures the first time, we both scalded our hands on the door handles and I just about passed out) With 145 deg air temp, can you imagine what surface temps were in direct sunlight Robert BillR wrote: July 4th a couple of years ago my then AF Reserve daughter in Qatar reported 145 degrees. My eyeballs would melt. Son in Kuwait says 112 is normal. 'But it's a dry heat' - yeah, like in an oven. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 7:16 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] It's Hot So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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
[MBZ] MB Info Access - to http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
Howdy -
Tried to open http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ but ai get a access is
forbidden. I thought I had been in before but don;t recall doing anything
different.
Is it still possible to get into this site?
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
I was wondering about the biodegradable wiring on this. Anyone have data on how many years after manufacture this starts to happen? On 6/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I That would be the era of the rotting underhood wiring harness, probably medium expensive on that model. Maybe 2K with labor. -- There're always enemies, George. Jesus had enemies. -- Tom Clancy, _Executive Orders_ 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
[MBZ] Paint Codes
Don't remember who was looking for MB Paint Codes, but found this site. http://www.landiss.com/paintcodes.htm Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ
Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP
redghost wrote: Axles from a Montero and the tranfercase should fit under the Porsche. That is a mid engine though, so might have to transplant a Fiero engine instead. There were a couple in the yard that would be good donors. I believe the engine/transaxle in the Citation is identical to the Fiero. After the Fiero came out, I figured that just about any FWD angine/trans/ subframe/suspension could be used to make a mid-engine car. How about a Ford GT40 or Lambo Miura replicar with a hopped up VW TDI in it? The most interesting conversion I ever saw on the market was called SHOgun, if I recall correctly. They took the 3.0L 220hp Yamaha V6 out of a Taurus SHO and stuck it in the back seat of a Festiva. Looked remarkably like a Renault 5 Turbo, which was basically a 185hp mid engine LeCar.
Re: [MBZ] 114/115 stick wanted?
I was looking for one, but not a 30-year-old car for $3000. On 6/4/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1972 Mercedes 220 DIESEL sedan, stick, Low miles on rebuilt motor, completely new brake system, new master and slave clutch cylinders, Very nice condition for it's age but not perfect. a few small cosmetic issues and a paint job before next winter would be a good idea for this classic. Last yr Mercedes did everything by hand. Tabs not current. $2800 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/167752629.html No affiliation at all. Thought I recalled somebody on list was looking for such a beast -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.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 -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] trades galore...
I have receipts for all those things for an engine I have sitting in my garage as well, does that make the engine good, no. What it tom ready to be rid of, the engine or the ponton? Tom has a bad habit of not follow up on deals. He has called me on a few different occasions wanting to deal, then he all the sudden drops off the planet for a month or 2. Luther Gulseth wrote: he has receipts for new pistons, new rods, bearings, sleeves, head, timing chain, gears, seals, etc. Complete long block with all the goodies.Tom's ready to be rid of it. On Sat, 03 Jun 2006 07:19:49 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I cant believe you suckered somebody into that trade, unless they know something you dont about that engine. Luther Gulseth wrote: So, tomorrow I will purchase a late 50's MB (attached picture) and trade it for a rebuilt OM617 (w/20kmi on the clock) for the Blue Bomber. Man, I love the bargining business.. -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Branson
I had joked right afterwards that the next thing they would come up with would be a credit card machine you could use to pay right there in the cop car. Robert Tara Ludwick wrote: The driving record is what really sucks these days about getting a bogus ticket. I drove a semi for years and in most of the country, so long as you paid the ticket , it didn';t go on your record, but if you fought it, win or loose, it would show up. That little system kept the kangaroo courts of the country in fat buisness for years, usually the town got a small bit and the cop and the JP split the rest. I know at one point i think I bought a steak dinner for every cop in east texas ( never once was I actually speeding when pulled over, but in that line of work, you just accepted it as a cost of doing buisness , it's pretty funny,the cops carry a glove box full of blank Comchecks and other money transfer checks so you can pay them right in the car. Had one in Arkansas even had the nerve to show me how he rigged the rader to read whatever he wanted..while I was filling out the check) But now days with the computers everything shows up on a record and can effect not only insurance rates but things as crazy as employability. You might want to consider a trip to Jeff city , not to fight it ( that just get's them mad when you try to mess with their money ) but in many areas if you do go to court and beg , they won't put it on your record if you pay on the spot. ( that's funny, if they get their money right away, you are a good driver, but it they have to wait for their money, you are a bad driver and a public safety hazard and should be penilized by your insurance co with years of increased rates, and your driving record should have a mark on it putting you that much closer to having your license taken away, because people who don't pay right away should not be allowed on the road ) -Robert -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] CA-spec '85 300D transmission?
Yea, forgot about the starter deal. That would be the killer of it. The throttle cable is on the passenger side on both though. Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: that Im not 100% sure of. It wont have to be from a turbo though, the 190D/E etc all used the 722.4, which should work on either model but not sure about the bell housing going from the 201 to the 123, not sure if its the same exactly. I think that's the problem - and the starter for the OM61xs are on the passenger's side and the starter for the OM60x are on the driver's side. The shift linkage cable for the OM60x transmission is in the passenger's side and I THINK the cable for the OM61x is on the driver's side - LOTS of little differences. The basic mechanisms are the same, but how the bolt up and attach are rather different. Marshall -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
Just depends on how many miles are on it, what kind of shape its in etc. You will have some expensive computer boxes on that car for the engine that can fail. Its also only going to get 20 tops highway miles if you keep your foot out of it. Oh, and you have to burn premium in it. Otherwise, they are nice cars but have the typical 124 stuff like evaporator leaks, and the degrading wiring harness, which with the v8 will be EXPENSIVE to replace. LT Don wrote: I can pick up a 94 (I think) E420 (has been babied w/ money no object) for $6500. Local car. Any thoughts? No, I won't give you the phone number of the seller. -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] It's Hot
that sucks, hope your AC works good. Bob Rentfro wrote: So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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 -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
oh, about 10 or so. LT Don wrote: I was wondering about the biodegradable wiring on this. Anyone have data on how many years after manufacture this starts to happen? On 6/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I That would be the era of the rotting underhood wiring harness, probably medium expensive on that model. Maybe 2K with labor. -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP
On 6/4/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe the engine/transaxle in the Citation is identical to the Fiero. After the Fiero came out, I figured that just about any FWD angine/trans/ subframe/suspension could be used to make a mid-engine car. How about The interesting thing to note is that the Fiero was a quick engineer vehicle. It was literally a Front wheel drive car, turned completely around before the body panels were placed. I'm not sure about after they became popular and stuck around for a few years, but I know the early models even have *steering knuckles* that are welded (I think to the sub frame, it's been many many years) so the rear wheels don't turn. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee
When is a new car reasonable? The last new car purchase of mine was 1991. 13 grand for a Honda Accord LX. Regards, Robert Massmann Wilmington, Ohio 87 190D 2.5 Turbo 255K? 85 300CD 327K 82 300D 327K 81 VW Rabbit Pickup 210K (Diesel) - Original Message - From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 11:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee Well it's about time! I hope that it's priced reasonably though. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela ___ http://www.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] Branson
Brian, If you don't pay. The issuing state WILL notify your state DMV and they will put a Revocation/Suspension Tag on your license DAHIK. When you go to renew you will have to pay the fine at an exorbitant price i.e. They add a handling fee to the original fine. BTDT. Russ W. Zoltan Finks wrote: I'd like to know the answer to that question too. If you get ticketed (moving violation, or parking) in a locale you don't reside in, how can they hurt you? I was under the impression that they can't, but someone recently told me that they can (hurt you, that is). Brian On 6/2/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: can't you just not pay? On 6/2/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: then unsubscribe. Ty Armstrong wrote: stop sending me emails! -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.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 -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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] '85 190E on CL -- Olympia
Needs a complete dash, windshield and driver's seat bottom. Like I said, it's beat. Here's some pics, if they're not stripped from the list: Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k) '84 300D (213k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/sideview-2_5-29-06.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 85 190E dash2.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 61060 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20060= 604/0b4bcf42/85190Edash2.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 85 190E dash1.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 55700 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20060= 604/0b4bcf42/85190Edash1.jpg
[MBZ] Cheap MB Semi Tractor
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Tractor-Project_W0QQitemZ4644798274QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6315QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Ends soon. No affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jun 04 17:00:59 2006 Received: from bay110-dav13.bay110.hotmail.com ([65.54.229.85] helo=hotmail.com) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FmvyF-0002cz-AQ for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:59 + Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sun, 4 Jun 2006 10:00:57 -0700 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from 71.120.55.28 by BAY110-DAV13.phx.gbl with DAV; Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:55 + X-Originating-IP: [71.120.55.28] X-Originating-Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2006 12:01:28 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 04 Jun 2006 17:00:57.0474 (UTC) FILETIME=[72D37E20:01C687F8] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: [MBZ] 220 D on eBay X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:00:59 - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-220D_W0QQitemZ4645107837QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Everything works except the blower motor Oh Boy! No affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jun 04 17:02:22 2006 Received: from relais.videotron.ca ([24.201.245.36]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Fmvza-0002gH-GA for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:02:22 + Received: from [70.81.249.239] by VL-MH-MR001.ip.videotron.ca (Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.2-2.05 (built Apr 28 2005)) with ESMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 04 Jun 2006 13:02:10 -0400 (EDT) Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2006 13:02:11 -0400 From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT User-Agent: Microsoft-Outlook-Express-Macintosh-Edition/5.02.2022 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Info Access - to http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:02:23 - Try Http://mb.braingears.com Mac on 6/4/06 9:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - Tried to open http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ but ai get a access is forbidden. I thought I had been in before but don;t recall doing anything different. Is it still possible to get into this site?
Re: [MBZ] It's Hot
Do the military vehicles have AC? -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 6/3/06, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: July 4th a couple of years ago my then AF Reserve daughter in Qatar reported 145 degrees. My eyeballs would melt. Son in Kuwait says 112 is normal. 'But it's a dry heat' - yeah, like in an oven. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 7:16 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] It's Hot So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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] It's Hot
They are [were, in her case] both mechanics, so they don't drive them, they just work on them. The shops are not air conditioned, though. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 2:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's Hot Do the military vehicles have AC? -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 6/3/06, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: July 4th a couple of years ago my then AF Reserve daughter in Qatar reported 145 degrees. My eyeballs would melt. Son in Kuwait says 112 is normal. 'But it's a dry heat' - yeah, like in an oven. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 7:16 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] It's Hot So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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] Branson
Just give them time, before you know it, they will have little handheld tablets similar to what ups has with a card swiper on it linked to satellite in the car . You know, since they're going to run it like a business anyway, they could at least give stamps :-) That would at least take some of the pain out of it. -Robert Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I had joked right afterwards that the next thing they would come up with would be a credit card machine you could use to pay right there in the cop car. Robert Tara Ludwick wrote: The driving record is what really sucks these days about getting a bogus ticket. I drove a semi for years and in most of the country, so long as you paid the ticket , it didn';t go on your record, but if you fought it, win or loose, it would show up. That little system kept the kangaroo courts of the country in fat buisness for years, usually the town got a small bit and the cop and the JP split the rest. I know at one point i think I bought a steak dinner for every cop in east texas ( never once was I actually speeding when pulled over, but in that line of work, you just accepted it as a cost of doing buisness , it's pretty funny,the cops carry a glove box full of blank Comchecks and other money transfer checks so you can pay them right in the car. Had one in Arkansas even had the nerve to show me how he rigged the rader to read whatever he wanted..while I was filling out the check) But now days with the computers everything shows up on a record and can effect not only insurance rates but things as crazy as employability. You might want to consider a trip to Jeff city , not to fight it ( that just get's them mad when you try to mess with their money ) but in many areas if you do go to court and beg , they won't put it on your record if you pay on the spot. ( that's funny, if they get their money right away, you are a good driver, but it they have to wait for their money, you are a bad driver and a public safety hazard and should be penilized by your insurance co with years of increased rates, and your driving record should have a mark on it putting you that much closer to having your license taken away, because people who don't pay right away should not be allowed on the road ) -Robert
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
LT Don wrote: I was wondering about the biodegradable wiring on this. Anyone have data on how many years after manufacture this starts to happen? Ten years is about average for the life of the wiring harnesses, but there's a wide range. It's a very NICE car, but not one that should be driven 3 miles a day!! A diesel is better (but it's not even good for a diesel or any other vehicle much more complicated than a golf cart)! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] It's Hot
redghost wrote: There is a BLUE version now instead of just the red. Blue is for use in DIESEL. I have two bottles. One is being put in Gump, the other for the e300d when I change coolant. The blue is for use in engine that have cavitation problems. Mercedes diesels (at least thru the '90s) DON'T have that problem and the same formula used for gasoline engines should be used in our engines. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] 114/115 stick wanted?
Yet another claim to be Last yr Mercedes did everything by hand -- and in the middle of a model's production run that went from '68 to'76. On 6/4/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was looking for one, but not a 30-year-old car for $3000. On 6/4/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] MB Info Access - to http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - Tried to open http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ but ai get a access is forbidden. I thought I had been in before but don;t recall doing anything different. Is it still possible to get into this site? Several people on another list have complained to Mercedes about the skinnerbox.steaky.org and mb.braingears sites and after several reminders from the whistle blowers, Mercedes has threatened legal action. This has resulted in the steaky site being closed. I expect that braingears will give up as well. Terrible shame. All manufacturer's service information SHOULD be freely accessible over the internet to owners AND mechanics. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] chance at another Benz
Call Rusty in the morning and get a price for the engine wiring harness. Then find out when it was last replaced on the car you might be lucky, since you indicated that it's well cared for. On 6/4/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was wondering about the biodegradable wiring on this. Anyone have data on how many years after manufacture this starts to happen? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] 1980 450SLC for sale in Memphis
OK Don wrote: Donald, you continue to miss the point - one Mercedes is NOT ENOUGH. You need the SEL for hauling people around. You need the SLC for fun and class! Even though they are Mercedes', you need an extra car when you are relying on cars this old for your primary transportation. You are right. I need to send your email to my wife. Also, right now I do have an extra car - the Oldsmobile 98. The other problem is I have a two car garage, but a one car driveway. It is a one car drive until close to the garage then it widens to get two cars in the garage. Right now if I have to move the cars around to put the 300SEL in the garage and/or drive the Olds for a while it is like a circus with cars moving in and out and parking on the street. I will however get another benz when I sell the olds. Why not? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K (my car) 1992 Olds 98 Regency (Grandpa car - not Grandpa's car, but a Grandpa car) 122K 1997 Ford Explorer (wife's car)
Re: [MBZ] 1980 450SLC for sale in Memphis
Agreed - your parking challenge is even wurse than mine. I had room to widen the drive on both sides, and can now park four cars in the drive. Of course, that means one is still in the street untill our son takes it off the school in the fall. If I buy that 450SLC in OKC (http://tinyurl.com/s2pwn) and re-build it, will you buy it from me? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Okie 450SLC Frankenbenz
The battery was moved to the trunk to make room for the ACC servo (that we all love). I disagree. Our '76 SL, for example has the rear battery and no ACC at all. I maintain that the battery was driven to the rear by the underhood heat issues of the early underhood catalytic converters (in 75 and 76). Early SL's have the battery under the hood in that spot. I don't know that much about SLC's except that they are fat SL's. (Well, long and tall anyhow.) I would think that underhood they would be identical to the same-year SL's. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Okie 450SLC Frankenbenz
Could be. However, the changes introduced in '77 are listed as - * Catalytic converters moved downstream. Catalytic converters moved back beneath the floor * Climate-control system introduced (Type 1) * Battery moved to trunk I would think that if ACC was offered as an option, and required moving the battery to the trunk, that they'd install the battery in the trunk for all the 107s regardless whether ACC was ordered/installed or not. Probably an combination of both. Moving the battery to get away from the heat doesn't make sense at the same time that the cat was moved to reduce the heat. We all know that MB does not make changes only at the beginning of a new model year, so it's likely that the changes listed as occurring in '77 didn't happen all at once. Does your '76 still have the CATs under the exhaust manifolds? Yes - under the hood the SL and SLC are the same - I did not find a single instance of documentation that discriminated between the two while rebuilding and replacing the engine in my SLC. FYI - I now have a '76 block and heads, with most everything else being '78 in a '78 chassis. On 6/4/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The battery was moved to the trunk to make room for the ACC servo (that we all love). I disagree. Our '76 SL, for example has the rear battery and no ACC at all. I maintain that the battery was driven to the rear by the underhood heat issues of the early underhood catalytic converters (in 75 and 76). Early SL's have the battery under the hood in that spot. I don't know that much about SLC's except that they are fat SL's. (Well, long and tall anyhow.) I would think that underhood they would be identical to the same-year SL's. -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] It's Hot
It's only 115 today. Don't think I'll need a sweater, though. My AC is doing fine. I have a 65 degree delta T, but the only issue is that it that once in awhile it still kinda does that failing into a mid position where I get the cold air out of all the cabin orificies. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 8:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's Hot that sucks, hope your AC works good. Bob Rentfro wrote: So...I get up to get ready for work and I look and it's 116 degrees on my patio. No whining about how hot any of you are. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 154K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.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 -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.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] Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee
What is reasonable anymore? Houses are $400K, cars are $45K, fuel is $3.10, a round of golf is $135, a soda out of a machine at a hotel is $2, etc, etc, etc. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Robert Massmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee When is a new car reasonable? The last new car purchase of mine was 1991. 13 grand for a Honda Accord LX. Regards, Robert Massmann Wilmington, Ohio 87 190D 2.5 Turbo 255K? 85 300CD 327K 82 300D 327K 81 VW Rabbit Pickup 210K (Diesel) - Original Message - From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 11:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee Well it's about time! I hope that it's priced reasonably though. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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] trades galore...
engine to me, ponton to Tom. Engine came from wrecked 116. On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 10:08:03 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have receipts for all those things for an engine I have sitting in my garage as well, does that make the engine good, no. What it tom ready to be rid of, the engine or the ponton? Tom has a bad habit of not follow up on deals. He has called me on a few different occasions wanting to deal, then he all the sudden drops off the planet for a month or 2. Luther Gulseth wrote: he has receipts for new pistons, new rods, bearings, sleeves, head, timing chain, gears, seals, etc. Complete long block with all the goodies.Tom's ready to be rid of it. On Sat, 03 Jun 2006 07:19:49 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I cant believe you suckered somebody into that trade, unless they know something you dont about that engine. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Re: [MBZ] Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee
I never owned a new car- but I've had 16 used ones. If I had a new one I wouldn't be rigging a piece of string to my shutoff valve and feeding it through the radiator grill so that I can shut the car off without opening the hood (my shutoff valve is spoiled.) But new cars are no fun, they just smell nice for a year or so. I had the satisfaction of changing my idler pulley and shock yesterday. Now I wouldn't be doing that on a new one! Also, buying used ones has been much cheaper for me over the years- and has allowed this poor man to drive some very nice cars, albeit broken in. John Peterson 1991 300D 2.5 79k Robert Massmann wrote: When is a new car reasonable? The last new car purchase of mine was 1991. 13 grand for a Honda Accord LX. Regards, Robert Massmann Wilmington, Ohio 87 190D 2.5 Turbo 255K? 85 300CD 327K 82 300D 327K 81 VW Rabbit Pickup 210K (Diesel) - Original Message - From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 11:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee Well it's about time! I hope that it's priced reasonably though. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela ___ http://www.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 ___ http://www.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] MB Info Access - to http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
Then the Ebayers will show up with the copied disks.. On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 15:44:14 -0500, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - Tried to open http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ but ai get a access is forbidden. I thought I had been in before but don;t recall doing anything different. Is it still possible to get into this site? Several people on another list have complained to Mercedes about the skinnerbox.steaky.org and mb.braingears sites and after several reminders from the whistle blowers, Mercedes has threatened legal action. This has resulted in the steaky site being closed. I expect that braingears will give up as well. Terrible shame. All manufacturer's service information SHOULD be freely accessible over the internet to owners AND mechanics. Marshall -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP
The interesting thing to note is that the Fiero was a quick engineer vehicle. Lots of parts bin engineering in that one. Pontiac wanted a plastic 2-seat sports car to compete with the Corvette, but could never gain approval from GM for that. So they came up with a sporty commuter car, with Chevette front suspension and X-body front end moved to the rear. The way I remember it, they still had tie rods on the steering knuckles for toe adjustment, but I'm not certain. Mitch
Re: [MBZ] Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee
What is reasonable anymore? A local dealer advertised a Hyundai Accent for $6500 after a $5000 rebate last week, that seemed reasonable to me. (the last new car I bought was about $4800 before taxes) Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] Branson
yep Robert Tara Ludwick wrote: Just give them time, before you know it, they will have little handheld tablets similar to what ups has with a card swiper on it linked to satellite in the car . You know, since they're going to run it like a business anyway, they could at least give stamps :-) That would at least take some of the pain out of it. -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] MB Info Access - to http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
So which email list might that be? Thats quite a shame that people would be that way on such a list. Marshall Booth wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - Tried to open http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ but ai get a access is forbidden. I thought I had been in before but don;t recall doing anything different. Is it still possible to get into this site? Several people on another list have complained to Mercedes about the skinnerbox.steaky.org and mb.braingears sites and after several reminders from the whistle blowers, Mercedes has threatened legal action. This has resulted in the steaky site being closed. I expect that braingears will give up as well. Terrible shame. All manufacturer's service information SHOULD be freely accessible over the internet to owners AND mechanics. Marshall -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1980 450SLC for sale in Memphis
So you going to buy that thing? If not, I might. OK Don wrote: Agreed - your parking challenge is even wurse than mine. I had room to widen the drive on both sides, and can now park four cars in the drive. Of course, that means one is still in the street untill our son takes it off the school in the fall. If I buy that 450SLC in OKC (http://tinyurl.com/s2pwn) and re-build it, will you buy it from me? -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] '88 126 Hesitation Problems and Intermittent Hard Start
Sounds like the throttle position sensor to me on the hesitation. As for the idle deal, sounds like you are talking about the idle air valve that you had replaced. Mark E. Peneguy wrote: Friends: Recently, I started having a problem with hesitation when I accelerate from a dead stop. Once the car is in motion, everything is smooth, as it should be. I don't have a clue as to what may be causing the problem. I have had a few things worked on lately, including a tune-up, with new spark plug wires and distributor, cap and rotor, etc., which seems to rule out those things as the issues. The only thing that I know made a difference in the idle, and I assumed might be part of the hesitation problem, as the hesitation showed up not too long afterwards, was a part (wish I could identify it for you) that reduced the idle from 1,000 to 1,100 rpm at idle in park, to 550-600 rpm at idle in park. This part plugs in just under the air cleaner housing in the front, top part of the engine, if that helps identify what it might be. The engine idles smoothly when in park, neutral or in gear (runs about 450 rpm in gear at a stop and there is no tremble). My second problem is an intermittent hard starting problem (the starter was replaced not too long ago and the problem just manifested itself). Sometimes, I turn the key and it starts right up, like it always used to. Now, though, if it doesn't start immediately, I turn the key and it cranks for a few seconds before it finally starts. The last time that happened, I saw smoke come out from the rear of the car (couldn't tell what color, due to the ambient light). That was the first time I've ever noticed smoke come from the tailpipe in the 13 years I've owned the car. My trusted mechanic closed shop and is leaving the N.O. area since Katrina. So, I will be trying out a new mechanic to have this resolved (wish I was mechanically inclined!). I would like to have an idea of what I may be looking at before I go to a new guy. Any thoughts any of you may have shall be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Mark -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] trades galore...
o, well you do know that 116 version is going to have to be modified a little to fit in the 123, and it will have 10 less hp. Luther Gulseth wrote: engine to me, ponton to Tom. Engine came from wrecked 116. On Sun, 04 Jun 2006 10:08:03 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have receipts for all those things for an engine I have sitting in my garage as well, does that make the engine good, no. What it tom ready to be rid of, the engine or the ponton? Tom has a bad habit of not follow up on deals. He has called me on a few different occasions wanting to deal, then he all the sudden drops off the planet for a month or 2. Luther Gulseth wrote: he has receipts for new pistons, new rods, bearings, sleeves, head, timing chain, gears, seals, etc. Complete long block with all the goodies.Tom's ready to be rid of it. On Sat, 03 Jun 2006 07:19:49 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I cant believe you suckered somebody into that trade, unless they know something you dont about that engine. -- 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, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
