date:20070506


So, what does that imply when there are no records found? Normally, there
are at least the registration records, aren't there? Does this suggest the
car might have an illegit title, or something else is fishy?

Or is finding no records sometimes normal?

Brian


On 5/6/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


no records found

Zoltan Finks wrote:
> We don't need no VW. What were we thinking?
>
> WDBDB22A3EA064286
>
> Test drove a new Rabbit gasser 5 spd manny today. Boy it's peppy, and
it's
> not even the GTI. Also test drove a tdi jetta. Were drawn in by the
niceness
> of the new car, but came back to reality a bit.
>
> Now are back in old Mercedes land. So if anyone can run this VIN that'd
be
> great.
>
> Brian
> 83 240D
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89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
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[MBZ] Early may CL

2007-05-06 Thread Redghost

Since there seemed to be a lack of listings out by my neck of the  
woods, I am donating this list of CL cars for those in the midwest in  
need of wheels without massive wind damage.


http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/325515703.html  -- Pair SD?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/car/325094060.html --  85 TD $5k

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/325107867.html  --  82 SL $7k

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/325104975.html  --  75 240D

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/car/325101183.html  --  84 TD $5600

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/car/324927011.html  --  Jim C?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/car/324918989.html  --  80 TD $4k

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/323890344.html  --  78 350SL

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/324486465.html  --  85 300D $6k

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/324413598.html  -- 72 3000SEL

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/324411358.html  --  68 280se

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/car/324334236.html  --  70 280S

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/324262412.html  --  74 280

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/324078479.html  --  84 300D $3k

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/324076197.html  --  77 500SLC

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/323981825.html  -- Jim C. $250

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/car/323635221.html  --  81 MOG $25k

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/323622969.html  --  W116 $4400

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/323372862.html  --  79 benz $1k

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/car/323274272.html  --  76 240D $1k

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/323257183.html - K'leb Car

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/322941526.html  - Jim C TD

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/322448718.html  --  $5k SL

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/322418734.html  --  1970 6.3

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/322280313.html  -- $9k SDL

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/322065348.html  -- K'leb cars

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/322056863.html  --  72 280se

That should allow for a broad spectrum of replacement cars







--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner

1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Carfax if you please


Thanks kindly, Kaleb.

Brian


On 5/6/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


no records found

Zoltan Finks wrote:
> We don't need no VW. What were we thinking?
>
> WDBDB22A3EA064286
>
> Test drove a new Rabbit gasser 5 spd manny today. Boy it's peppy, and
it's
> not even the GTI. Also test drove a tdi jetta. Were drawn in by the
niceness
> of the new car, but came back to reality a bit.
>
> Now are back in old Mercedes land. So if anyone can run this VIN that'd
be
> great.
>
> Brian
> 83 240D
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89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] Why were none of you there ....

Yes, I wonder about the risk to the neck were the dog to lunge then be
caught by its muzzle.

And the pinch collar: 1: to me, it's showing the world that you have a
problem you can't train out (yes, I realize they think the same thing when
they see you being pulled around like a kite) 2: my dog actually overcomes
the sensation of the collar and pulls just as hard

Brian

On 5/6/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

On Sun, 6 May 2007 15:55:44 -0500 "Zoltan Finks"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> You know, I know about the gentle leaders and another brand called
> "halti" but there's just something about them that seems distasteful -
> leashing the dog by the beak.

When we had our German Shepherd in "puppy kindergarten" at PetsMart in
Santa Fe, the trainer was putting Gentle Leaders on several of the dogs,
but she said it was inappropriate for a German Shepherd. The gal who runs
the local Schutzhund club, when she saw that all hooking the leash to our
dog's normal collar did was build strong neck muscles, recommended a pinch
collar. Made an enormous difference. "Power steering," she called it.

Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Why were none of you there ....

On Sun, 6 May 2007 15:55:44 -0500 "Zoltan Finks"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> You know, I know about the gentle leaders and another brand called
> "halti" but there's just something about them that seems distasteful -
> leashing the dog by the beak.

When we had our German Shepherd in "puppy kindergarten" at PetsMart in
Santa Fe, the trainer was putting Gentle Leaders on several of the dogs,
but she said it was inappropriate for a German Shepherd. The gal who runs
the local Schutzhund club, when she saw that all hooking the leash to our
dog's normal collar did was build strong neck muscles, recommended a pinch
collar. Made an enormous difference. "Power steering," she called it.

Craig

Re: [MBZ] A couple easy fixes

2007-05-06 Thread Philip


Curt Raymond wrote:


The spare was flat so I pumped some air into it. I only put 20# in
figuring it would have more pressure with the car on it...


Not really.

The theory says that the pressure will go up with a decrease in volume 
(caused by the weight of the car) but the reality is that the changes is 
tiny.


That, and it's _far_ easier to let out a bit of air on the roadside than 
put a bit more in!



-- Philip

Re: [MBZ] Will a new fender fix this?

I dont really see any major problems unless you mean by the turn signal. 
 In which case a new fender would fix.


Zoltan Finks wrote:

We're looking at this car and wonder if the problems visible in the pic
could be solved with a new fender, or if you guys think that the damage
might be more extensive than that. Wonder if the headlight is still aligned
mouning metal ok. Looks like needs new bezel.

Was this from a bumper impact?

Opinions?

Brian
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 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL,
 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Picked up an 83 300TD needs vacuum pump and other issues


Thats how I always do it.

Mike Canfield wrote:
Thanks Rich!  My 83 is also a W123.  That writeup is very helpful.  I am 
going to look at the 300SD to see how hard it is to take the stuff 
apart..Looks pretty simple to me.


Here's a thought..Has anyone tried to replace the diaphragm by just 
removing the front of the pump while it is still on the car?  Looks almost 
possible from the pics.I will find out when I pull apart the SD.


I'd like to buy the new parts but cannot afford the extra right now and I 
have the parts car, and time.


Mike


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 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL,
 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Severe weather


I just drove thru a storm on my way back from KC

Craig McCluskey wrote:

Anyone affected by the recent severe weather?


Craig

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 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL,
 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

90-91 126 was 350SD and 350SDL, 92-93 140 300SD, 94-95 S350.  All had 
same engine


Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:

KOKI will bite on sorting this out-was there a S350D or some sort of W140
badged 350 or 350D? I know I saw one at the grocery store a year a go or so.


BTW-I test drove a 2007 Bluetech at the Stealer's Friday while they were
charging the 300D with R-12.  What a sweet machine-that shift option for
comfort or sport plus the manual shift option is neat. Did curvy back roads
and interstate.  Imagine what my 240D could do with that 7 speed multi
option tranny?  Time to go check last night's lottery ticket. 


Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D-250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles
Wickford, RI


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 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL,
 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Carfax if you please


no records found

Zoltan Finks wrote:

We don't need no VW. What were we thinking?

WDBDB22A3EA064286

Test drove a new Rabbit gasser 5 spd manny today. Boy it's peppy, and it's
not even the GTI. Also test drove a tdi jetta. Were drawn in by the niceness
of the new car, but came back to reality a bit.

Now are back in old Mercedes land. So if anyone can run this VIN that'd be
great.

Brian
83 240D
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 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] Why were none of you there ....

You know, I know about the gentle leaders and another brand called "halti"
but there's just something about them that seems distasteful - leashing the
dog by the beak. Just a personal thing. My pooch is actually trained to heel
with pretty good precision, it's just that i don't make him do it except for
about 5% of the time. I let him get his exercise and get his craziness out.
But at the same time, I curse him and my knees curse me. I know - doesn't
make sense.

Brian

On 5/6/07, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

An experience such as we have had seems to be what it takes to really
understand.  I no longer have a problem with pulling on walks as I have
been
using a "Gentle Leader".  About 50 cents worth of material that sells for
@
$30 bucks at a pet store.  It goes around the snout just below the eyes
and
also fastens behind the neck.  The leash attaches under the chin so when a
dog starts to pull his head goes down.  Just about eliminates pulling and
walking Jax is easy as he almost never pulls anymore.  Doesn't hurt him,
or
interfere with his mouth, though he is not crazy about it.  The 'over the
snout' is also a dominance thing.  I heartily recommend them.  The problem
I
had was I didn't take the time to put it on him the other morning and just
clipped the leash to his normal collar.  With the 'Gentle Leader' he would
not have been able to pull so hard.  I find I use it more and more after
that.
BillR

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 3:32 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Why were none of you there 

That's funny, Bill! And I can most definitely relate - my Dobie has
extreme
prey drive, and I make people laugh every time I walk him (10 ft. horse
lead
wrapped around my waist since my arm tendons were chronically sore from
holding leash). The most common quip: "Who's walking who?"

I have a scar from when my previous Dobie charged after a rabbit while I
had
the nylon rope around my hand - I have had to start thinking more like
horse
handlers, who do not have loops of any type in their leads because they
know
that if the animal wants to charge, it and you (hopefully hand and arm
still
attached) will move too.

Brian

On 5/6/07, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> .. With a movie camera?
>
>
>
> It was indeed worthy of 'Funniest Home Videos', and now that I am a
couple
> of days past the actual event I even think it funny.  For those who have
> not
> seen Jax, he is now a house dog/horse at 100# plus, who gets much less
> exercise than he would like.  As we have squirrels and rabbits in the
yard
> I
> seldom take  him out without a leash.  Thursday morning is trash day,
and
> being the man of the house [I think Jax should take that over.] I needed
> to
> get the trash cans to the curb prior to the 6:50 AM trash pickup.  The
> problems started the day before when I had gone through the front gate
to
> the pool area and left the gate open a bit as I was planning to come
back
> out that way and close it.  For some reason I went out the back way and
> never did close the gate.  Thursday morning I took Jax out, and we
headed
> for the trash cans that are just inside the gate.  Since the door was
open
> several inches Jax went through the gate just about the time I had my
hand
> on the handle to pull it open far enough so that I could enter.  This
> would
> not have been a problem except for the rabbit in the pool area having
its
> breakfast.  Upon seeing said rabbit my calm house dog/horse became a
> single
> large muscle of rabbit starved action who was nothing but a blur of tail
> as
> he leapt into action.  This should not have been a problem for anyone
> except
> for the rabbit.  The difficulty came in that I was on the outside of a
> gate
> that opens out, and since I wrap the leash around my wrist [in case of
> squirrels when we walk] there was no way to let go of said leash as my
arm
> was yanked straight out, with the rest of my body being hurled against
the
> slightly open gate, slamming it closed.  I guess I should be happy my
face
> wasn't involved and the opening was slight enough that only the first
half
> of my forearm got through before the gate slammed on it.  I am also to
be
> thought fortunate that after the gate slammed on my arm it only traveled
> about 5" before it stopped.  The abrupt jerk pulled Jax nearly off his
> feet
> and my yell was loud and painful enough to make him forget about the
> rabbit
> and come back to see if his meal ticket was still alive.  I think I got
> off
> pretty lucky, only losing a little blood and a relatively thin layer of
> skin, with only a slight gash from the middle of my forearm to my elbow.
> But why was no one there with a video camera?  That could have been my
big
> moment, and I could have used the $$ for medical care and repairs on my
> Benz.  Some days I don't think it safe for me to be behind the wheel of

Re: [MBZ] Will a new fender fix this?

On Sun, 6 May 2007 14:45:52 -0500 "Zoltan Finks"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> We're looking at this car and wonder if the problems visible in the pic
> could be solved with a new fender, or if you guys think that the damage
> might be more extensive than that. Wonder if the headlight is still
> aligned mouning metal ok. Looks like needs new bezel.
> 
> Was this from a bumper impact?
> 
> Opinions?

In my opinion, your picture isn't close enough to tell what's wrong. It
LOOKS like the bottom rear of the left turn/marker has been pushed in a
little, but beyond that, it's hard to tell.

Craig

Re: [MBZ] Why were none of you there ....

2007-05-06 Thread BillR

An experience such as we have had seems to be what it takes to really
understand.  I no longer have a problem with pulling on walks as I have been
using a "Gentle Leader".  About 50 cents worth of material that sells for @
$30 bucks at a pet store.  It goes around the snout just below the eyes and
also fastens behind the neck.  The leash attaches under the chin so when a
dog starts to pull his head goes down.  Just about eliminates pulling and
walking Jax is easy as he almost never pulls anymore.  Doesn't hurt him, or
interfere with his mouth, though he is not crazy about it.  The 'over the
snout' is also a dominance thing.  I heartily recommend them.  The problem I
had was I didn't take the time to put it on him the other morning and just
clipped the leash to his normal collar.  With the 'Gentle Leader' he would
not have been able to pull so hard.  I find I use it more and more after
that.
BillR   

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 3:32 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Why were none of you there 

That's funny, Bill! And I can most definitely relate - my Dobie has extreme
prey drive, and I make people laugh every time I walk him (10 ft. horse lead
wrapped around my waist since my arm tendons were chronically sore from
holding leash). The most common quip: "Who's walking who?"

I have a scar from when my previous Dobie charged after a rabbit while I had
the nylon rope around my hand - I have had to start thinking more like horse
handlers, who do not have loops of any type in their leads because they know
that if the animal wants to charge, it and you (hopefully hand and arm still
attached) will move too.

Brian

On 5/6/07, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> .. With a movie camera?
>
>
>
> It was indeed worthy of 'Funniest Home Videos', and now that I am a couple
> of days past the actual event I even think it funny.  For those who have
> not
> seen Jax, he is now a house dog/horse at 100# plus, who gets much less
> exercise than he would like.  As we have squirrels and rabbits in the yard
> I
> seldom take  him out without a leash.  Thursday morning is trash day, and
> being the man of the house [I think Jax should take that over.] I needed
> to
> get the trash cans to the curb prior to the 6:50 AM trash pickup.  The
> problems started the day before when I had gone through the front gate to
> the pool area and left the gate open a bit as I was planning to come back
> out that way and close it.  For some reason I went out the back way and
> never did close the gate.  Thursday morning I took Jax out, and we headed
> for the trash cans that are just inside the gate.  Since the door was open
> several inches Jax went through the gate just about the time I had my hand
> on the handle to pull it open far enough so that I could enter.  This
> would
> not have been a problem except for the rabbit in the pool area having its
> breakfast.  Upon seeing said rabbit my calm house dog/horse became a
> single
> large muscle of rabbit starved action who was nothing but a blur of tail
> as
> he leapt into action.  This should not have been a problem for anyone
> except
> for the rabbit.  The difficulty came in that I was on the outside of a
> gate
> that opens out, and since I wrap the leash around my wrist [in case of
> squirrels when we walk] there was no way to let go of said leash as my arm
> was yanked straight out, with the rest of my body being hurled against the
> slightly open gate, slamming it closed.  I guess I should be happy my face
> wasn't involved and the opening was slight enough that only the first half
> of my forearm got through before the gate slammed on it.  I am also to be
> thought fortunate that after the gate slammed on my arm it only traveled
> about 5" before it stopped.  The abrupt jerk pulled Jax nearly off his
> feet
> and my yell was loud and painful enough to make him forget about the
> rabbit
> and come back to see if his meal ticket was still alive.  I think I got
> off
> pretty lucky, only losing a little blood and a relatively thin layer of
> skin, with only a slight gash from the middle of my forearm to my elbow.
> But why was no one there with a video camera?  That could have been my big
> moment, and I could have used the $$ for medical care and repairs on my
> Benz.  Some days I don't think it safe for me to be behind the wheel of a
> classic Mercedes.
>
> BillR
>
> Jacksonville  FL
>
> 1981 300SD  289k miles, in the shop for a week getting a new right side
> ball
> joint and idler arm, AC compressor, rear door actuators, rf door handle
> and
> having various vacuum related issues addressed.
>
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Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 turbo wagongeist


I will trade you something for it.

OK Don wrote:

Thursday AM I headed to Lawton (80 miles SW.). I turned on the key,
fastened the seatbelt, looked at the glow plug light, and saw that it
was off. It's usually still on for another second or two. The engine
started normally. When I released the key, the glow plug light turned
on, and stayed on for several minutes. The car has done strange
electrical things in the past, and turning it off, then starting it
again has always cured whatever was happening. So, I turned it off and
back on at the first stop. The glow light turned on after I released
the key again. It did the same thing when I stopped for fuel
($2.65/gal) 10 miles or so down the road. The car is operating
normally otherwise. We made a stop 15 miles outside of Lawton to pick
up a passenger - and the glow light still turned on after releasing
the key. We drove into town, and stopped for two hours. When we left,
the light worked normally - on when the key is turned, wait till the
light goes out, then start the engine, and the light stayed off.
It worked normally yesterday.
A week ago a noise that sounds like a vacuum operated CC flap started
somewhere in the dash while the ACC is in AC mode. It sounds like it's
springing open (or closed) every 5 to 6 seconds. I don't find any
change in air coming from the dash or windshield vents with the noise.
Neither changing from normal to equal upper and lower mode, nor
turning on/off the cabin recycle switch stops the noise.
Strange, must be a wagongeist. I've been wondering why Snook wanted to
sell this car  is the 300SEL haunted also?



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oh, you talking about Donalds car.  Thought you were talking about mine.

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The 300SEL appears to have different rims on the left and right. 


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Re: [MBZ] A couple easy fixes

2007-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond

And then wouldn't you know it the blasted antenna gets broken off in the 
carwash. I went to the brush car wash because there was a bad buildup under the 
filler hole where it'd squirted fuel last spring when the tank vent was 
plugged. In fact the carwash didn't completely clean that off either... Shoulda 
done it myself anyway.
I was able to stick the stub back into the hole, it still does its job just 
fine.

The trick, I think, is to have a car you don't care too much about.

-Curt

Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I like easy half hour fixes and this 
weekend I had 2.
#1 was the washer pump that quit last week. The kid at CAP was concerned that 
the replacement was marked for Toyota cars but it looked just like the Bosch I 
took out except the wiring connectors were different. It thoughtfully came with 
suitcase connectors though so it was a pretty easy install. Why do things like 
washer pumps never die when the fluid resevior is empty?

#B was the seal on the antenna. The car has been without it for the whole year 
I've owned it, I had the seal just never put it in. I took the antenna out and 
looked it over to see if I could figure out why it didn't retract, then I 
realized I don't care so I put the seal in and put in the antenna, easy peasy. 
Not too soon though, the drain in the wheelwell was plugged and the wheelwell 
was moist. I vacuumed it out good and opened the drain. The drain under the 
spare tire was free and there was no moisture in there. 

The spare was flat so  I pumped some air into it. I only put 20# in figuring it 
would have more pressure with the car on it...

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On Sun, 6 May 2007 11:13:46 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

 > The spare was flat so I pumped some air into it. I only put 20# in
> figuring it would have more pressure with the car on it...

It does have more pressure, but not significantly. You'd be better setting
the tire at 34 psi and letting some air out if you have to. Having more to
start will also let you go longer without the tire going flat (like it was
when you found it today ...).

Craig

Re: [MBZ] Severe weather

On Sun, 6 May 2007 10:10:13 -0500 "LT Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Not significantly. Weather radio kept going off all night long due to
> severe thunderstorms in our county (possible winds up to 70 mph), but at
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> were only 40 mph, with 0.82" rain since midnight.

The weather radar this morning showed nearly the entire state of Iowa
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6 inches of rain.

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[MBZ] Will a new fender fix this?

We're looking at this car and wonder if the problems visible in the pic
could be solved with a new fender, or if you guys think that the damage
might be more extensive than that. Wonder if the headlight is still aligned
mouning metal ok. Looks like needs new bezel.

Was this from a bumper impact?

Opinions?

Brian
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[MBZ] A couple easy fixes

2007-05-06 Thread Curt Raymond

I like easy half hour fixes and this weekend I had 2.
#1 was the washer pump that quit last week. The kid at CAP was concerned that 
the replacement was marked for Toyota cars but it looked just like the Bosch I 
took out except the wiring connectors were different. It thoughtfully came with 
suitcase connectors though so it was a pretty easy install. Why do things like 
washer pumps never die when the fluid resevior is empty?

#B was the seal on the antenna. The car has been without it for the whole year 
I've owned it, I had the seal just never put it in. I took the antenna out and 
looked it over to see if I could figure out why it didn't retract, then I 
realized I don't care so I put the seal in and put in the antenna, easy peasy. 
Not too soon though, the drain in the wheelwell was plugged and the wheelwell 
was moist. I vacuumed it out good and opened the drain. The drain under the 
spare tire was free and there was no moisture in there. 

The spare was flat so I pumped some air into it. I only put 20# in figuring it 
would have more pressure with the car on it...

-Curt

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That's funny, Bill! And I can most definitely relate - my Dobie has extreme
prey drive, and I make people laugh every time I walk him (10 ft. horse lead
wrapped around my waist since my arm tendons were chronically sore from
holding leash). The most common quip: "Who's walking who?"

I have a scar from when my previous Dobie charged after a rabbit while I had
the nylon rope around my hand - I have had to start thinking more like horse
handlers, who do not have loops of any type in their leads because they know
that if the animal wants to charge, it and you (hopefully hand and arm still
attached) will move too.

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Re: [MBZ] Picked up an 83 300TD needs vacuum pump and other issues

2007-05-06 Thread Mike Canfield


Peter,
 You are right on the money.  I got looking further and found a 
jerry-rigged vacuum fitting(the one with the check valve in it).  It is 
repairable with some seal all.


Thanks all, Mike
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An 83 will have a piston type pump, not a diaphram (those were pre-76,
I think).

A sudden failure is more likely a broken vacuum line than a bad pump,
although a broken spring on a check valve will cause sudden failure.

I'd check for a big crack in the plastic section of the vacuum line and
for a bad brake booster before changing the pump.

Peter


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Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

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No thanks, Dwight, don't call for me.  Owner my not even know what he really
has.  Besides, I have a '91 350SDL (185kmi).

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[MBZ] 83TD needs vacuum pump

2007-05-06 Thread denis wier

You can buy a repair kit for about 80.00 or a new one for 400. The repair kit 
looks easy enough if you can turn some wrenches.



 
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An 83 will have a piston type pump, not a diaphram (those were pre-76, 
I think).

A sudden failure is more likely a broken vacuum line than a bad pump, 
although a broken spring on a check valve will cause sudden failure.

I'd check for a big crack in the plastic section of the vacuum line and 
for a bad brake booster before changing the pump.

Peter

Re: [MBZ] Picked up an 83 300TD needs vacuum pump and other issues

2007-05-06 Thread Rich Thomas

I re-read my web page, and Hans sent along the info on his SD which 
appears to have a different VP but maybe his is a different model or 
something.  You might be able to do the change with the pump on the car 
(I did not think of that), but once you are at the stage to do that, 
taking it off, cleaning it all up, and putting it back will take only a 
little time longer, plus you can do it on the bench.


Re the parts, the diaphragm is just a sheet of rubber with the proper 
holes cut, some guy told me once he has fixed them with just rubber 
sheet like for gaskets.  I have some EPDM rubber roofing material scraps 
(tough stuff) that looks an awful lot like what the stuff is on the 
diaphragm.  I did consider that...


--R

Mike Canfield wrote:
Thanks Rich!  My 83 is also a W123.  That writeup is very helpful.  I am 
going to look at the 300SD to see how hard it is to take the stuff 
apart..Looks pretty simple to me.


Here's a thought..Has anyone tried to replace the diaphragm by just 
removing the front of the pump while it is still on the car?  Looks almost 
possible from the pics.I will find out when I pull apart the SD.


I'd like to buy the new parts but cannot afford the extra right now and I 
have the parts car, and time.


Mike
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I can't keep track of which models are which year, but here is my
writeup of the VP replacement on Brunnhilde, 79 TD (123):

http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_the_vacuum_pump.htm

Everything you need to know!  Note that I did this once, about a year
later the rubber diaphragm failed again.  Not sure why, but the 2nd fix
has held up so far.  2 things make this easier -- clean the engine well,
esp the area around the VP, and remove the power steering pump (which
only takes a few minutes).  Then you have clean access to the whole
deal, clean being really important as the engine is open to the oil
reservoir so you don't want trash falling in there.  There are allen
head bolts that hold it on, gettting to them by contorting around the
PSP is not fun.  Also, make the little jig as shown from some scrap wood
or something as it really helps in reassembly.  The second time it was
maybe a 2 hour job, the fan and its little bolts with minimal access
being the most time consuming and finger scraping aspect.  Also keep
track of which way everything comes apart and goes together so you get
it right.

I don't know if the VPs are the same on the SD and TD, but if you are
doing this job, taking the time, it makes sense to just get the parts to
make it new (like $40) and be done with it (one hopes).

--R

Mike Canfield wrote:

I just picked up an 83 300TD with 298K miles on it.  Among some other 
issues, it needs a vacuum pump.  Was working fine and just quit.  No 
vacuum to anything.  How hard is it to change the pump?  What drives it?
  I have an 83 300SD I can rob parts fromWill the vacuum pump fit 
my TD?


  

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[MBZ] 300SDL in RI

2007-05-06 Thread wilton strickland

No thanks, Dwight, don't call for me.  Owner my not even know what he really
has.  Besides, I have a '91 350SDL (185kmi).

Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Severe weather

2007-05-06 Thread LT Don


Not significantly. Weather radio kept going off all night long due to severe
thunderstorms in our county (possible winds up to 70 mph), but at least no
wind-go-round-and-round stuff. Turns out that the peak gusts were only 40
mph, with 0.82" rain since midnight.

On 5/6/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Anyone affected by the recent severe weather?


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Picked up an 83 300TD needs vacuum pump and other issues

2007-05-06 Thread Mike Canfield

Thanks Rich!  My 83 is also a W123.  That writeup is very helpful.  I am 
going to look at the 300SD to see how hard it is to take the stuff 
apart..Looks pretty simple to me.


Here's a thought..Has anyone tried to replace the diaphragm by just 
removing the front of the pump while it is still on the car?  Looks almost 
possible from the pics.I will find out when I pull apart the SD.


I'd like to buy the new parts but cannot afford the extra right now and I 
have the parts car, and time.


Mike
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Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Picked up an 83 300TD needs vacuum pump and other issues



I can't keep track of which models are which year, but here is my
writeup of the VP replacement on Brunnhilde, 79 TD (123):

http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_the_vacuum_pump.htm

Everything you need to know!  Note that I did this once, about a year
later the rubber diaphragm failed again.  Not sure why, but the 2nd fix
has held up so far.  2 things make this easier -- clean the engine well,
esp the area around the VP, and remove the power steering pump (which
only takes a few minutes).  Then you have clean access to the whole
deal, clean being really important as the engine is open to the oil
reservoir so you don't want trash falling in there.  There are allen
head bolts that hold it on, gettting to them by contorting around the
PSP is not fun.  Also, make the little jig as shown from some scrap wood
or something as it really helps in reassembly.  The second time it was
maybe a 2 hour job, the fan and its little bolts with minimal access
being the most time consuming and finger scraping aspect.  Also keep
track of which way everything comes apart and goes together so you get
it right.

I don't know if the VPs are the same on the SD and TD, but if you are
doing this job, taking the time, it makes sense to just get the parts to
make it new (like $40) and be done with it (one hopes).

--R

Mike Canfield wrote:
I just picked up an 83 300TD with 298K miles on it.  Among some other 
issues, it needs a vacuum pump.  Was working fine and just quit.  No 
vacuum to anything.  How hard is it to change the pump?  What drives it?
  I have an 83 300SD I can rob parts fromWill the vacuum pump fit 
my TD?





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[MBZ] Severe weather

Anyone affected by the recent severe weather?


Craig

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

2007-05-06 Thread dave walton

94-95 W140 Diesels were labeled S350. 95 was the last year of the
S-Class diesel. The W140 diesels prior to that were labeled as 300's
even though they all had the 3.5L rodbender engine.

Alas, no long wheel base W140 diesels were sold in this country - at
least not through an MB dealer.

-Dave Walton

On 5/6/07, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

KOKI will bite on sorting this out-was there a S350D or some sort of W140
badged 350 or 350D? I know I saw one at the grocery store a year a go or so.

BTW-I test drove a 2007 Bluetech at the Stealer's Friday while they were
charging the 300D with R-12.  What a sweet machine-that shift option for
comfort or sport plus the manual shift option is neat. Did curvy back roads
and interstate.  Imagine what my 240D could do with that 7 speed multi
option tranny?  Time to go check last night's lottery ticket.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D-250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles
Wickford, RI

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and if I remember correctly, the SWB was labeled as a 300SD even though
it had the 350 rod bender engine.

Thanks,
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There were no W140 long wheel base (SDL) diesels.

On 5/5/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > one of the 350 rod benders that was badged as a 300 SDL?
>
> By this time it could easily be a 350 SDL with an earlier
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>L
> Or not.
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Re: [MBZ] 300se air suspension W109

2007-05-06 Thread Peter Frederick

About $4000.  More if the valving system cannot be repaired and you 
have to find a new one.  Bags are were $250 each five or six years ago, 
likely half again that much now.


Peter

Re: [MBZ] 300se air suspension W109

2007-05-06 Thread Gary Hurst


thousands.

On 5/6/07, .Afzaal.Khan. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

 Seen a clean  looking  w109   squatting on the ground,  presumably  with a
faulty  suspension
 how  much  would it cost  in parts to  rectify the air bellows and  the
suspension .
appriciate input  if its practical to  acquire it .

thanks
mak
 69 280SE


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Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 turbo wagongeist

2007-05-06 Thread LarryT


Yep, so were mine.  Sounds like your GP Amp might be starting to act up.

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Well, all the glow plugs are new, and it's working fine now. Even when
the light is wacky, the engine starts like the plugs are working fine.

On 5/5/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

my 91  300D 2.5T did that.  After checking each GP (all were new) and the
wiring brtween the Amp and GP I concluded the new GP Amplifier I bought 
from
the dealer a couple of weeks earlier had gone bad.  They gave me a new 
one.

problem solved,

Now, while my problem was a bad amp you could be seeing a bad 1 or 2 GPs 
or

bad wiring between the Amp and one or more GP.

Have fun -

Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)


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Re: [MBZ] Picked up an 83 300TD needs vacuum pump and other issues

2007-05-06 Thread Rich Thomas

I can't keep track of which models are which year, but here is my
writeup of the VP replacement on Brunnhilde, 79 TD (123):

http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_the_vacuum_pump.htm

Everything you need to know! Note that I did this once, about a year
later the rubber diaphragm failed again. Not sure why, but the 2nd fix
has held up so far. 2 things make this easier -- clean the engine well,
esp the area around the VP, and remove the power steering pump (which
only takes a few minutes). Then you have clean access to the whole
deal, clean being really important as the engine is open to the oil
reservoir so you don't want trash falling in there. There are allen
head bolts that hold it on, gettting to them by contorting around the
PSP is not fun. Also, make the little jig as shown from some scrap wood
or something as it really helps in reassembly. The second time it was
maybe a 2 hour job, the fan and its little bolts with minimal access
being the most time consuming and finger scraping aspect. Also keep
track of which way everything comes apart and goes together so you get
it right.

I don't know if the VPs are the same on the SD and TD, but if you are
doing this job, taking the time, it makes sense to just get the parts to
make it new (like $40) and be done with it (one hopes).

--R

Mike Canfield wrote:
I just picked up an 83 300TD with 298K miles on it. Among some other issues, it needs a vacuum pump. Was working fine and just quit. No vacuum to anything. How hard is it to change the pump? What drives it?
I have an 83 300SD I can rob parts fromWill the vacuum pump fit my TD?

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

KOKI will bite on sorting this out-was there a S350D or some sort of W140
badged 350 or 350D? I know I saw one at the grocery store a year a go or so.


BTW-I test drove a 2007 Bluetech at the Stealer's Friday while they were
charging the 300D with R-12.  What a sweet machine-that shift option for
comfort or sport plus the manual shift option is neat. Did curvy back roads
and interstate.  Imagine what my 240D could do with that 7 speed multi
option tranny?  Time to go check last night's lottery ticket. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D-250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles
Wickford, RI

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and if I remember correctly, the SWB was labeled as a 300SD even though
it had the 350 rod bender engine.

Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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There were no W140 long wheel base (SDL) diesels.

On 5/5/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > one of the 350 rod benders that was badged as a 300 SDL?
>
> By this time it could easily be a 350 SDL with an earlier
> 3l motor in it, and they went so far as to re-badge it too.
>L
> Or not.
>
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[MBZ] 300se air suspension W109

2007-05-06 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.

Seen a clean  looking  w109   squatting on the ground,  presumably  with a 
faulty  suspension
how  much  would it cost  in parts to  rectify the air bellows and  the 
suspension .

appriciate input  if its practical to  acquire it .

thanks
mak
69 280SE

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

2007-05-06 Thread Tom Hargrave

and if I remember correctly, the SWB was labeled as a 300SD even though
it had the 350 rod bender engine.

Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

There were no W140 long wheel base (SDL) diesels.

On 5/5/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > one of the 350 rod benders that was badged as a 300 SDL?
>
> By this time it could easily be a 350 SDL with an earlier
> 3l motor in it, and they went so far as to re-badge it too.
>L
> Or not.
>
> -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

You lost me. I am good up the transition years of 124-then I check out.
Anyway, I will call if anyone wants me to. 
Dwight

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D-250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles
Wickford, RI
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> one of the 350 rod benders that was badged as a 300 SDL?

By this time it could easily be a 350 SDL with an earlier
3l motor in it, and they went so far as to re-badge it too.

Or not.

-- Jim


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[MBZ] Why were none of you there ....

2007-05-06 Thread BillR

 

.. With a movie camera?

 

It was indeed worthy of 'Funniest Home Videos', and now that I am a couple
of days past the actual event I even think it funny.  For those who have not
seen Jax, he is now a house dog/horse at 100# plus, who gets much less
exercise than he would like.  As we have squirrels and rabbits in the yard I
seldom take  him out without a leash.  Thursday morning is trash day, and
being the man of the house [I think Jax should take that over.] I needed to
get the trash cans to the curb prior to the 6:50 AM trash pickup.  The
problems started the day before when I had gone through the front gate to
the pool area and left the gate open a bit as I was planning to come back
out that way and close it.  For some reason I went out the back way and
never did close the gate.  Thursday morning I took Jax out, and we headed
for the trash cans that are just inside the gate.  Since the door was open
several inches Jax went through the gate just about the time I had my hand
on the handle to pull it open far enough so that I could enter.  This would
not have been a problem except for the rabbit in the pool area having its
breakfast.  Upon seeing said rabbit my calm house dog/horse became a single
large muscle of rabbit starved action who was nothing but a blur of tail as
he leapt into action.  This should not have been a problem for anyone except
for the rabbit.  The difficulty came in that I was on the outside of a gate
that opens out, and since I wrap the leash around my wrist [in case of
squirrels when we walk] there was no way to let go of said leash as my arm
was yanked straight out, with the rest of my body being hurled against the
slightly open gate, slamming it closed.  I guess I should be happy my face
wasn't involved and the opening was slight enough that only the first half
of my forearm got through before the gate slammed on it.  I am also to be
thought fortunate that after the gate slammed on my arm it only traveled
about 5" before it stopped.  The abrupt jerk pulled Jax nearly off his feet
and my yell was loud and painful enough to make him forget about the rabbit
and come back to see if his meal ticket was still alive.  I think I got off
pretty lucky, only losing a little blood and a relatively thin layer of
skin, with only a slight gash from the middle of my forearm to my elbow.
But why was no one there with a video camera?  That could have been my big
moment, and I could have used the $$ for medical care and repairs on my
Benz.  Some days I don't think it safe for me to be behind the wheel of a
classic Mercedes.

BillR  

Jacksonville  FL

1981 300SD  289k miles, in the shop for a week getting a new right side ball
joint and idler arm, AC compressor, rear door actuators, rf door handle and
having various vacuum related issues addressed.

Re: [MBZ] a freak of nature

2007-05-06 Thread Chris Lane

Diesel here has been at $2.89 for a little while.
Gas here was $3.29 yesterday for regular unleaded.
Apparently, what is going on is that the EPA has set specific gasoline
blends to be used in specific places.  So, for St. Louis we have one
refinery that is making all of our gas, and it doesn't matter where you are
buying it.

I need to get the 300SD working again.

On 5/6/07, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

See my other email about my legal $0.83/gal biodiesel :)

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'87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head
'83 300SD (245 kmi) For Sale
'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine
'85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine

Quoting "Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> So gas went up to 2.89 here, diesel was 2.63.  This morning I see
> diesel went DOWN to 2.61.  Very strange.  I sure need to get that 100
> gal tank installed in the back of my truck so I can have a supply
> when its cheaper.

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[MBZ] Carfax if you please


We don't need no VW. What were we thinking?

WDBDB22A3EA064286

Test drove a new Rabbit gasser 5 spd manny today. Boy it's peppy, and it's
not even the GTI. Also test drove a tdi jetta. Were drawn in by the niceness
of the new car, but came back to reality a bit.

Now are back in old Mercedes land. So if anyone can run this VIN that'd be
great.

Brian
83 240D

[MBZ] Picked up an 83 300TD needs vacuum pump and other issues

2007-05-06 Thread Mike Canfield

I just picked up an 83 300TD with 298K miles on it.  Among some other issues, 
it needs a vacuum pump.  Was working fine and just quit.  No vacuum to 
anything.  How hard is it to change the pump?  What drives it?  
  I have an 83 300SD I can rob parts fromWill the vacuum pump fit my 
TD?  
  I have become a pro at cleaning out the primary fuel filter as the tank is 
VERY rusty.  I should get a new tank but for now I can't afford it.
  I have put a few hundred miles on her so far and I love it.  So much more 
power than my 240D had.  Overall the car appears to have been very well 
maintained by an older gentleman who passed away a few years ago.  A car dealer 
got it, apparently got tired of messing with plugged fuel filters and swapped 
it to a friend of mine for a lawn tractor.  I ended up swapping my very cool 68 
M37 Army truck for the TD and an 89 Iveco Euro turbo 15-14 truck with only 94K 
miles.  The wagon is originally from MD and has very little rust.  Very solid 
around the jacking points.  
  The tach works when it feels like it and none of the dash lights are working 
so I am going to get into that tomorrow if time allows.  The suspension and 
steering is all in extremely good shape and it handles great.  The rear end 
sits up very nice.  
  If anyone has any of these parts in reasonable driving distance from upstate 
NY I may be interested...Both front and rear bumpers, palomino third seat 
and belts, exhaust system in good shape, FUEL TANK, hood pad and I am sure the 
list will go on.  
  Thanks all,
 Mike
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> So gas went up to 2.89 here, diesel was 2.63.  This morning I see
> diesel went DOWN to 2.61.  Very strange.  I sure need to get that 100
> gal tank installed in the back of my truck so I can have a supply
> when its cheaper.

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

2007-05-06 Thread dave walton


Technically there were - just not in the USA.
A grey market import came up on eBay 2-3 years ago.

-Dave Walton


On 5/5/07, John Freer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

There were no W140 long wheel base (SDL) diesels.

On 5/5/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > one of the 350 rod benders that was badged as a 300 SDL?
>
> By this time it could easily be a 350 SDL with an earlier
> 3l motor in it, and they went so far as to re-badge it too.
>L
> Or not.
>
> -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

2007-05-06 Thread John Freer


There were no W140 long wheel base (SDL) diesels.

On 5/5/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> one of the 350 rod benders that was badged as a 300 SDL?

By this time it could easily be a 350 SDL with an earlier
3l motor in it, and they went so far as to re-badge it too.
L
Or not.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

2007-05-06 Thread Jim Cathey


one of the 350 rod benders that was badged as a 300 SDL?


By this time it could easily be a 350 SDL with an earlier
3l motor in it, and they went so far as to re-badge it too.

Or not.

-- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

So it's not a 603 engine?
Dwight

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852

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A 92 class diesel will be the rod bender regardless how the car was badged.
The 300 6 cylinder "non-rod bender" was sold in 86/87.


Thanks,
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Dwight, is that 300SDL or 350SDL?  'Thought a '92 SDL would be a 350 -
possible "rod bender."

Wilton


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Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

Wilton,
I wondered about that-don't really know-I didn't call on it. . Could that be
one of the 350 rod benders that was badged as a 300 SDL? Is a 92 a 126 or a
140? All know is what I read in  the papers, as Will Rogers said.  Would you
like me to call and check it out?  I'd be happy to do that. 
Dwight

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852

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Subject: [MBZ] 300SDL in RI

Dwight, is that 300SDL or 350SDL?  'Thought a '92 SDL would be a 350 -
possible "rod bender."

Wilton


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