Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
...I'd break even if I was just getting 22 mpg on a gas vehicle. I'll be switching back to the 380 SL very soon now. Gas prices still don't make it, but the Frankenheap only has studded snow tires on it, so it's on winter-only duty. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320
It's a starting point for negotiations. Fairly cheap by Aussie standards. Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: thats kind of expensive ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Top Gear - who is The Stig, and why is he driving in the ocean?
OK Don wrote: I like this one -- SR3 vs plane. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LENGdyhldagfeature=related How about this one? Frogeye Sprite vs a tuner car with 2000lb of speakers and televisions in it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-DGMrLGnLg And here's the end of Black Stig: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eiJkQzpzRc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car
I'm fine it was my 1995 E300d Anyone have experience arguing with the insurance about fixing an MBZ when the damage is worth more than NADA says it was? Troy OK Don wrote: So, you and any passengers are OK? Which car is totaled? On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 4:35 PM, Troy Kocher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Listers, Today I was pushed off the road by a semi trailer. I ended up running back-end into the concrete barrier wall. Don't know what the insurance is going to do, but likely they will want to total it. . ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car
Hi Tom, re the 300SDL - where are you located and how much? Thx! Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car Troy, I have a 1987 300SDL but it has a leaky head gasket. It's been leaking for the last 150,000 miles. Other particulars: Has right at 3000,000 miles on the clock. New radiator, vacuum pump, alternator, starter rebuilt transmission in the last 2 years. Replaced low mileage differential ~4 years ago. Have replacement headlight lenses doors - NIB. Needs a IP pump seal replaced. Salvaged / rebuilt title but it runs drives straight. I bought the car with a rebuilt title checked it out before purchasing. Dark grey exterior, black interior. Good tires. Seats OK, but complete. Hit a deer on I24 several years ago. No harm done to the front end sheet metal. I hit her square in the shoulder and she shattered the headlight plastic slightly dented the driver door as she spun around. Deer bounce off SDL's at 80 MPH!!! She was tenderized by the big rig that was running behind me. I've offered the car for trade to the list several times because I've lost interest in it. Several have been curious but no-one has bit yet. I guess I'm too honest about the condition of my cars. BTW, I'm interested in a 190D, 200D, 220D or a 123 body 240D with a manual transmission. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Troy Kocher Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 4:35 PM To: Troy Kocher Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car Listers, Today I was pushed off the road by a semi trailer. I ended up running back-end into the concrete barrier wall. Don't know what the insurance is going to do, but likely they will want to total it. . If they do I'll be looking for a new Merc, Anyone selling?? Looking for a diesel, 1984-1995 300d, 300CD, 300SD, 300SDL, E300d. I'm in Nashville, TN Thanks Troy Kocher 77 240d (biofuels.ca) 191kMi SOLD, 79 280CE 130kMi, 77 240d parts, 81 240d 287kMi, 82 300CD 215kMi SOLD, 90 190E 69kMi, 95 E300d 248kMi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1330 - Release Date: 3/15/2008 2:36 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1330 - Release Date: 3/15/2008 2:36 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
I was in a 67 Beetle when a full sized US car hit me head on while I was stopped at a light -popped me up into the air where it did a full flip before landing on it's wheels - and collapsed them. The front end was damaged a *LOT* and the rest of the car as well. I had a broken colar arm and some scratches cuts. Even made the newspaper! Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 6:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta Tom Hargrave wrote: An original VW Beetle does very will in a front end crash, better than anything else built at the time. My mother's cousin was stopped at a red light in his Beetle in the 1970's. Got hit head on, I think by a turning vehicle. Front of the car folded up with his legs trapped in it. Walks poorly with a cane ever since. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
LarryT wrote: I was in a 67 Beetle when a full sized US car hit me head on while I was stopped at a light -popped me up into the air where it did a full flip before landing on it's wheels - and collapsed them. They drove under you? Were they traveling at speed through the red light straight at you, or or were they turning from the cross street? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
Put chore hands on yer monitor and feel the d-vine 240D healing pawer --R Zoltan Finks wrote: My WTF is how the interior looks so nice at that age. Well, at least what we're shown. The dash is uncracked and the glove box door seems to fit quite nicely. Brian On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 8:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-240D-MERCEDES-240D-0-60-in-3-5-MINUTES-OVER-65-HP_W0QQitemZ260221017123QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
My wife rolled my Dad's new 1966, with out 2 year old sitting next to her. Ended uo about 20 down a gully, cracked winshield, broken gear lever (A safety feature). I was on the sceen in 10 minutes, every one fine. Than she tells me she's prego again! I asked cops to phone Dad, don't want him to worry as we are late. Tell him we've been in minor accident with HIS car, nobody hurt. Than I put vise grips on the stick and drive the poor thing up onto the road and change blown tire. Cops not too happy but he lets me drive it home. You should have seen the look on Dad's face when I went into the house and handed him his gearshift! Pete, whos '66VW had 1800cc, duel carbs and an extractor. Used to give MGs fits. LarryT wrote: I was in a 67 Beetle when a full sized US car hit me head on while I was stopped at a light -popped me up into the air where it did a full flip before landing on it's wheels - and collapsed them. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] VW accidents Was: i see 4 buck a gallon
My 1956 Karman Ghia was hit square on in the right front as I was slowly crossing an intersection by a 68 Grand Prick 400 four barrel that a 16 yr old girl nailed the throttle to the floor a block earlier when I started across the intersection. She was already going fast when she nailed it on a sleepy residential 25 mph street. According to eyewitnesses, the Ghia was airborne and slid sideways into a house mashing the right side. It went about 15 feet forward and 80 ft sideways. Her uncle, the cop, said I was going too fast and gave me a ticket, in spite of the law which said a vehicle in an intersection has right of way over a vehicle entering an intersection. You don't really expect a cop to know the law do ya? She said she stopped and I hit her. That makes sense. That is why the front end of the GP was smashed and the sides of my Ghia were smashed. That Ghia was slow going forwards, but it sure was fast and quick going sideways! Right! When I got out of the hospital, and was able to look at the car and the situation, I determined: 1) I was lucky to be alive. 2) She must have been going close to 60. I did the physics later based on the measurements 3) I believe the Ghia held up remarkably well, crumpling as it was designed to do, but protecting me even it its advanced state of tinworm cancer. I have no experience with beeltes. I do believe the Ghia is well designed and built for safety, considering it was designed in 1954 or so. Karmann built good cars. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VW accidents Was: i see 4 buck a gallon
The Ghia was a custom shell manufactured by and bolted to a VW chassis by Karmann. It was probably VW technology that saved you. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] VW accidents Was: i see 4 buck a gallon My 1956 Karman Ghia was hit square on in the right front as I was slowly crossing an intersection by a 68 Grand Prick 400 four barrel that a 16 yr old girl nailed the throttle to the floor a block earlier when I started across the intersection. She was already going fast when she nailed it on a sleepy residential 25 mph street. According to eyewitnesses, the Ghia was airborne and slid sideways into a house mashing the right side. It went about 15 feet forward and 80 ft sideways. Her uncle, the cop, said I was going too fast and gave me a ticket, in spite of the law which said a vehicle in an intersection has right of way over a vehicle entering an intersection. You don't really expect a cop to know the law do ya? She said she stopped and I hit her. That makes sense. That is why the front end of the GP was smashed and the sides of my Ghia were smashed. That Ghia was slow going forwards, but it sure was fast and quick going sideways! Right! When I got out of the hospital, and was able to look at the car and the situation, I determined: 1) I was lucky to be alive. 2) She must have been going close to 60. I did the physics later based on the measurements 3) I believe the Ghia held up remarkably well, crumpling as it was designed to do, but protecting me even it its advanced state of tinworm cancer. I have no experience with beeltes. I do believe the Ghia is well designed and built for safety, considering it was designed in 1954 or so. Karmann built good cars. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320
Mitch Haley wrote: anything specific should check out? Is it spring perch season yet? Do you know when they fixed that? Did they fix it in the W211 (I think that is the next gen e-class)? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VW accidents
The Ghia was a custom shell manufactured by and bolted to a VW chassis by Karmann. It was probably VW technology that saved you. 'Chassis' is probably stretching it a bit. Floor pan with wheels? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car
Troy just sent an email stating don't bother yet. I guess he's looking at options. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 7:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car Hi Tom, re the 300SDL - where are you located and how much? Thx! Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car Troy, I have a 1987 300SDL but it has a leaky head gasket. It's been leaking for the last 150,000 miles. Other particulars: Has right at 3000,000 miles on the clock. New radiator, vacuum pump, alternator, starter rebuilt transmission in the last 2 years. Replaced low mileage differential ~4 years ago. Have replacement headlight lenses doors - NIB. Needs a IP pump seal replaced. Salvaged / rebuilt title but it runs drives straight. I bought the car with a rebuilt title checked it out before purchasing. Dark grey exterior, black interior. Good tires. Seats OK, but complete. Hit a deer on I24 several years ago. No harm done to the front end sheet metal. I hit her square in the shoulder and she shattered the headlight plastic slightly dented the driver door as she spun around. Deer bounce off SDL's at 80 MPH!!! She was tenderized by the big rig that was running behind me. I've offered the car for trade to the list several times because I've lost interest in it. Several have been curious but no-one has bit yet. I guess I'm too honest about the condition of my cars. BTW, I'm interested in a 190D, 200D, 220D or a 123 body 240D with a manual transmission. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Troy Kocher Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 4:35 PM To: Troy Kocher Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car Listers, Today I was pushed off the road by a semi trailer. I ended up running back-end into the concrete barrier wall. Don't know what the insurance is going to do, but likely they will want to total it. . If they do I'll be looking for a new Merc, Anyone selling?? Looking for a diesel, 1984-1995 300d, 300CD, 300SD, 300SDL, E300d. I'm in Nashville, TN Thanks Troy Kocher 77 240d (biofuels.ca) 191kMi SOLD, 79 280CE 130kMi, 77 240d parts, 81 240d 287kMi, 82 300CD 215kMi SOLD, 90 190E 69kMi, 95 E300d 248kMi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1330 - Release Date: 3/15/2008 2:36 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1330 - Release Date: 3/15/2008 2:36 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car
You can take the settlement buy the car from them have it repaired yourself. Where is the damage how bad is it? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Troy Kocher Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 7:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car I'm fine it was my 1995 E300d Anyone have experience arguing with the insurance about fixing an MBZ when the damage is worth more than NADA says it was? Troy OK Don wrote: So, you and any passengers are OK? Which car is totaled? On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 4:35 PM, Troy Kocher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Listers, Today I was pushed off the road by a semi trailer. I ended up running back-end into the concrete barrier wall. Don't know what the insurance is going to do, but likely they will want to total it. . ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car
I'm already talking to Troy he has the car if he wants it. Kaleb also shows some interest, so I guess he's second in line. That is, unless he only wants to give $500.00 for it. ;) It's in Huntsville, AL and I'm asking 2K. I'd much rather trade it for one of the Mercedes on my wish list. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 7:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car Hi Tom, re the 300SDL - where are you located and how much? Thx! Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car Troy, I have a 1987 300SDL but it has a leaky head gasket. It's been leaking for the last 150,000 miles. Other particulars: Has right at 3000,000 miles on the clock. New radiator, vacuum pump, alternator, starter rebuilt transmission in the last 2 years. Replaced low mileage differential ~4 years ago. Have replacement headlight lenses doors - NIB. Needs a IP pump seal replaced. Salvaged / rebuilt title but it runs drives straight. I bought the car with a rebuilt title checked it out before purchasing. Dark grey exterior, black interior. Good tires. Seats OK, but complete. Hit a deer on I24 several years ago. No harm done to the front end sheet metal. I hit her square in the shoulder and she shattered the headlight plastic slightly dented the driver door as she spun around. Deer bounce off SDL's at 80 MPH!!! She was tenderized by the big rig that was running behind me. I've offered the car for trade to the list several times because I've lost interest in it. Several have been curious but no-one has bit yet. I guess I'm too honest about the condition of my cars. BTW, I'm interested in a 190D, 200D, 220D or a 123 body 240D with a manual transmission. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Troy Kocher Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 4:35 PM To: Troy Kocher Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car Listers, Today I was pushed off the road by a semi trailer. I ended up running back-end into the concrete barrier wall. Don't know what the insurance is going to do, but likely they will want to total it. . If they do I'll be looking for a new Merc, Anyone selling?? Looking for a diesel, 1984-1995 300d, 300CD, 300SD, 300SDL, E300d. I'm in Nashville, TN Thanks Troy Kocher 77 240d (biofuels.ca) 191kMi SOLD, 79 280CE 130kMi, 77 240d parts, 81 240d 287kMi, 82 300CD 215kMi SOLD, 90 190E 69kMi, 95 E300d 248kMi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1330 - Release Date: 3/15/2008 2:36 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1330 - Release Date: 3/15/2008 2:36 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Top Gear - who is The Stig, and why is he driving in the ocean?
Love the bug-eyed Sprite one! Wonder where they found one that wasn't all rusted out? How about this one? Frogeye Sprite vs a tuner car with 2000lb of speakers and televisions in it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-DGMrLGnLg -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car
You can take the settlement buy the car from them have it repaired yourself. No-fault State? If not, whose 'fault' is it? 'cause if it's not yours you don't re-buy the car at all. You're not dealing with anybody you have a contract with. No salvage title, etc. That all only happens if _you_ invoke the contract you have with _your_ insurance company. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320
You're kidding! Next Monday I'll be in L.A. visiting the oldest daughter. She is coming to the States for business back from Tokyo for a few days. You kids have a nice time and be careful. I shall ask for records. My youngest girl child told me that the E320, in the Polar White, looked like an old man's car. She doesn't think her dad needs an old man's car yet, bless her heart. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320 Bob, Yeah, I think the guy who did the vac job on the carpets mows the grass at Chase Field in his spare time or vice versa!!!.. And oh, yeah! Records, Records, Records! Take care, Chuck PS. Next Monday to meet with John Robbins ??? Time and place to be decided. Are you in??? On Mar 16, 2008, at 7:47 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: If I go look at this tomorrow http://tinyurl.com/ys3aod anything specific should check out? BobR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320
If I go and I like it I will have cash money. Cash money talks. How much cash money should be waved at them if it proves to be as described? $9k? $8.5K Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 10:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320 thats kind of expensive Robert Rentfro wrote: If I go look at this tomorrow http://tinyurl.com/ys3aod anything specific should check out? BobR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '82 300D engine swap
My neighboor wants to keep the lower mileage '82 transmission in the car with the '85 engine swap. I know the '85 crank is different. Can we swap the torque converter from the '85 tranny to the '82 tranny? TIA all, -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VW accidents
Yep, but a VW chassis but not just a floor pan with wheels. It has a strong perimeter frame designed to absorb energy on impact and a center tunnel that's even stronger. Then the body bolted on, adding rigidity to the whole assembly. With the non-convertible Bug or the Ghia, you are actually riding inside the frame. VW had to weld an additional set of frame tales to the convertible. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:58 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] VW accidents The Ghia was a custom shell manufactured by and bolted to a VW chassis by Karmann. It was probably VW technology that saved you. 'Chassis' is probably stretching it a bit. Floor pan with wheels? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '79 240D w/broken timing chain
I can't answer your question, Luther, but how is the golf game coming along? Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:37 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] '79 240D w/broken timing chain Dad has a line on a cheap (Kaleb priced) manual '79 240D with a broken timing chain. Is there an easy way to pre-purchase check if the valves are ok, or is that only by head removal? TIA all, -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
This is another one where I'll cause trouble... What is plenty of power? My wife's 454 LTD has 32hp and to my mind is plenty of power except for me on the highway where it sort of runs out of grunt. It'll take a Corvette in a 1/4 mile straight line or so I've read... I *need* to make sure its totally up to snuff (has had some annoying electrical gremlins I think i've finally got fixed) this summer as she says she's finally ready for 50mpg. She's got a 20 mile daily commute on all secondary roads (nice easy ride) and is enamored of the idea of filling up for less than a daily fiver. -Curt Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:37:16 -0400 From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Hmm.. I wonder if my wife would ride a motorcycle to work? ;-) Since I don't work, that would save the most in gas money. Hmmm. would have to be a big enough bike to have plenty of acceleration but not so big she'd have a problem handling it. Nahhh. She'd like a 125cc to ride around the neighborhood but that's probably it - course, I would mind having a new Triumph in the garage - (I always liked Triumphs) - Probably have better luck putting her in a Civic - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '82 300D engine swap
Luther wrote: Can we swap the torque converter from the '85 tranny to the '82 tranny? Ya, but I'd think about swapping the '85 diff and speedometer too. '85 has a looser TQ and a taller (2.65:1?) diff, '82 has a lower stall speed TQ and 3.07:1 IIRC. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car
Joe Knight wrote this back in April. His approach paid off. Finally! Just heard from the Farmers agent from up in the Redding area. She'd just gotten back from the body shop and has authorized repairs totalling a tad over $7200, supplements to follow. Anybody think of anything else I should be asking for beyond direct expenses and compensation for loss of use? I think it's probably a little late to bring a chiropractor into the picture. ;( More history, to which there is a bit of a point if you'll bear with me. Accident, for which the other driver was clearly responsible, happened Feb 16. Took 'em quite a spell to come up with any sort of admission of liability, which came in the form of an offer to settle and total the car accompanied by a check for $3800 change. While I was psyching myself up for going toe to toe with them in a legal arena someone suggested I get the wagon appraised. So, not alltogether optimistically, I did a little surfing for auto appraisers and came up with a website for the Auto Appraisal Group, nationwide outfit, that for the nominal sum of $25 does a thing called a Value Range Report/survey/whatever. So thinking only that this might give me a clue as to whether it might be worth my while to spend significantly more for a full blown appraisal, I filled out the online form and authorized the $25 and a couple of hours later I had by email evidence that my wagon should appraise somewhere between $9500 $13500. Couldn't foresee any problem with passing this little gem on to Farmers, whose agent had previously suggested I buy my own appraisal, so I did. Right away, I got a call from them and suddenly they wanted to buy an appraisal. Few days later the appraiser came out and I supplied her with the comps I'd been collecting and the Value Range thingy from AAG and let her do her thing. Next morning came another call from Farmers informing me they'd decided to fix the wagon after all when the appraisal came in at $11500. Today's call pretty much set that in stone so far as I can tell. The appraised value was arrived at by averaging the listed prices for which 3 'comparable' vehicles were being offered. The nice appraiser used two of the comps I'd supplied her, after verifying them I later learned, and another kind of lowball example, no doubt a rustbelt beater.Could have been a bit higher but was more than sufficient to the purpose. Warmed the cockles of my wee heart that Farmers got to pay $372 for the appraisal only to find they were going to have to put out what will no doubt turn out to be more than double their original settlement offer. So the moral to this story is to keep in mind the potential power of an independent appraisal should any of you find yourself in a similar situation and are sure that your local market will support a much higher assigned value to your ride than what resulted from an insurance company's internally generated valuation. I suppose that even if you have to spring for the appraisal youself and it turns out to support your position you should be able to include that in the costs for which you are due restitution. Reminds me, I need to include that $25 in my expenses resulting from this fiasco. :) joe On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 7:21 AM, Troy Kocher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm fine it was my 1995 E300d Anyone have experience arguing with the insurance about fixing an MBZ when the damage is worth more than NADA says it was? Troy OK Don wrote: So, you and any passengers are OK? Which car is totaled? On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 4:35 PM, Troy Kocher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Listers, Today I was pushed off the road by a semi trailer. I ended up running back-end into the concrete barrier wall. Don't know what the insurance is going to do, but likely they will want to total it. . ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Finally over the hump
Good for you, mine hit 290,000 last Friday, looking for 300,000 in the next 3-4 months. -Curt Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:11:04 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Finally over the hump To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 My baby finally hit the big 30 last Saturday. I really do need to get a high mileage badge. The reconversion to R12 works great. BillR Jacksonville, FL 1981 300SD 300,123 mile - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320
Now April 21st sounds better. I'm in on April 21st. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 6:58 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320 Chuck Landenberger wrote: PS. Next Monday to meet with John Robbins ??? Time and place to be decided. Are you in??? APRIL 21st ;) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] FW: [Banned] Eurorific craziness
Column shifter? WTF?! Way cool though! MY 1962 220Sb had a column shift. I liked it ok, but after several year I was the only person who could shift it. Easy for me but others just couldn't. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jumping on the bandwagen
You need to hang out with some higher-class lassies if that's all it takes. --R Rolf wrote: I had a bug once. Front half was a 74, rear 68 and the crank case brazilian aftermarket. Only car that has ever gotten me laid. -Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I owned two Karmann-Ghias back in the day, one a convertible. It's a big stretch to call them sportscars, what with only 36hp to work with. RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money amp; Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nasty crash
YOW. 210km/hr, the truck/trailer didn't get much damage. It didn't like they were in much of a rush to get the driver to the hospital/morgue. --R Hendrik Fay wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-GDaCGvRFc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] welding with car batteries
Some where in my basement is a never used wire welder designed to use two car batterys. The wire is fed with a 3/8' drill. Uses flux wire, I don't think there is a gas hook up. I haven't seen it for years. I think the box got wet and I think I saved it anyway. Anyone interested in becoming the only guy on the block that can go anywhere and weld anything? Harry On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 7:18 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who needs a welder? All you really need is a couple of car batteries and a $500 spoolgun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L68rZh6NnUk ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '79 240D w/broken timing chain
Dad has a line on a cheap (Kaleb priced) manual '79 240D with a broken timing chain. Is there an easy way to pre-purchase check if the valves are ok, or is that only by head removal? TIA all, -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FW: [Banned] Eurorific craziness
Bill R wrote: Column shifter? WTF?! Way cool though! MY 1962 220Sb had a column shift. I liked it ok, but after several year I was the only person who could shift it. Easy for me but others just couldn't. BillR Link to the eBay ad: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-Mercedes-450-SEL-Runs-100-Extra-Clean_W0QQitemZ260221088789QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260221088789 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] O.T. NC2A Pool
If any of yous guys want to get into an NC2A pool send me your email address off list and I'll start one for us on the list (family and friends welcome). I have to start a few for work and I figured what's one more. Winner will receive bragging rights for one year and the winner will have cocktails purchased for him at any future List-sanction function. Bob R [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] '79 240D w/broken timing chain
The valves will not be OK. You will need to pull the head and have it redone. May have cracked pistons also Luther wrote: Dad has a line on a cheap (Kaleb priced) manual '79 240D with a broken timing chain. Is there an easy way to pre-purchase check if the valves are ok, or is that only by head removal? TIA all, -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320
Bob, Mea culpa! I had a senior moment and got next Monday mixed up w/ Monday, April 21st.. At my age, I don't want to encourage the accelerated passage of time! Take care ... Chuck On Mar 17, 2008, at 7:21 AM, Robert Rentfro wrote: You're kidding! Next Monday I'll be in L.A. visiting the oldest daughter. She is coming to the States for business back from Tokyo for a few days. You kids have a nice time and be careful. I shall ask for records. My youngest girl child told me that the E320, in the Polar White, looked like an old man's car. She doesn't think her dad needs an old man's car yet, bless her heart. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:mercedes- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320 Bob, Yeah, I think the guy who did the vac job on the carpets mows the grass at Chase Field in his spare time or vice versa!!!.. And oh, yeah! Records, Records, Records! Take care, Chuck PS. Next Monday to meet with John Robbins ??? Time and place to be decided. Are you in??? On Mar 16, 2008, at 7:47 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: If I go look at this tomorrow http://tinyurl.com/ys3aod anything specific should check out? BobR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320
Bob, I would suggest starting off at less than you choose to afford. Leaves some room for negotiation... And maybe you spend less if they want to move the car. Take care, Chuck On Mar 17, 2008, at 7:23 AM, Robert Rentfro wrote: If I go and I like it I will have cash money. Cash money talks. How much cash money should be waved at them if it proves to be as described? $9k? $8.5K Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:mercedes- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 10:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320 thats kind of expensive Robert Rentfro wrote: If I go look at this tomorrow http://tinyurl.com/ys3aod anything specific should check out? BobR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:48:07 -0600, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: To search a residence, you need a search warrant, not an arrest warrant. I presume it would specify the address. However, if they show up at a residence, and have reasonable cause to presume that the subject is inside, can they enter? And once inside, if they see any incriminating evidence in plain sight I believe they don't need a warrant to act on that. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
Allan Streib wrote: However, if they show up at a residence, and have reasonable cause to presume that the subject is inside, can they enter? I hope not! Otherwise, why would they need a warrant? And once inside, if they see any incriminating evidence in plain sight I believe they don't need a warrant to act on that. I'm not sure on this one. I've heard that if in searching they find something illegal that isn't related to the cause of the warrant they have to get another warrant. I'm not sure if that applies to in plain sight or not. I may very likely have heard wrong as well. My $.02 John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Top Gear - who is The Stig, and why is he driving in the ocean?
Friend of mine has one which he's restored and now rallies. There was a company over in England, I think it was called Heritage Motors, and the bought up the old tooling for a number of cars like MG's, Midgets etc. You could buy a panel, or a complete body, and you just had to trim it our and add the mechanical bits from a donor car. The saved a lot of cars from going to the crusher, and if you had serious tin worm, it was probably a lot cheaper way to go too. Not sure if they offered a Frogeye, but seems they were adding new models every few years for awhile. Ed 300E On 17/03/2008, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Love the bug-eyed Sprite one! Wonder where they found one that wasn't all rusted out? How about this one? Frogeye Sprite vs a tuner car with 2000lb of speakers and televisions in it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-DGMrLGnLg -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL tranny leak, tools needed?
After closer inspection, I do not believe it is the output shaft seal. I have taken a picture of the '85 722.315 tranny that appears to be the same in this area. http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL_trans_leak_area.JPG Outlined by the red box is the problem area. What is this, and how should I address leaks here?? TIA all, Luther, full of questions this morning... On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:52:40 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do I need that notched socket? Is it the 30mm socket for the tail shaft nut? I need to try and do this Monday or Tuesday while the weather is clear and I'm not working. Thanks. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] O.T. NC2A Pool
on yahoo, espn, or sportsline? Luther On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:28:40 -0600, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If any of yous guys want to get into an NC2A pool send me your email address off list and I'll start one for us on the list (family and friends welcome). I have to start a few for work and I figured what's one more. Winner will receive bragging rights for one year and the winner will have cocktails purchased for him at any future List-sanction function. Bob R [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] O.T. NC2A Pool
CBS Sports Line -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. NC2A Pool on yahoo, espn, or sportsline? Luther On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:28:40 -0600, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If any of yous guys want to get into an NC2A pool send me your email address off list and I'll start one for us on the list (family and friends welcome). I have to start a few for work and I figured what's one more. Winner will receive bragging rights for one year and the winner will have cocktails purchased for him at any future List-sanction function. Bob R [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dash Wood 1985 300SD
I finished the hash wood trim repair on my car. I let it go a little to long however go it back good enough. Used the liquid nails adhesive, the previous owner had something done with what looks like a yell contact adhesive. That repair was done with the wood trim in place. I removed it for this round. Where the adhesive squeezed out during the clamping I wiped it. After if got good and dry, I left it clamped for a few days, I carefully trimmed it with an exacto knife. Got the thing reinstalled. Am still having a little problem with the 2 metal screws that go in the center vent that attach with clips to some sheet metal. Not to worried about this at the moment I think I can take care of that neat weekend ran out of time on this week end. George Larribeau Dallas Texas - Original Message - From: George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 2:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] Dash Wood 1985 300SD After my adventure into the HVAC vacuum actuators in my car I decided to address the trim wood. It was delaminating from the metal piece glued in it's center. I have re-glued it with liquid nails and used a 'clamp kit' from harbor freight. Have more work to do on it but it looks like it will turn out OK. The little rubber shield around the ignition lock was cracking off and I plan to use silicon glue and sealer on it. Will know later how this works out . George Larribeau Dallas Texas 1985 300SD 207K 1987 HD FLHTC 90K, Bent 2 I 1984 Motoguzzi Cal -2 80K 1972 Motoguzzi Ambassador LOTS 1965 Chevy C-10 pick up truck lots of miles 3rd small block ..(Extra Ugly,but runs) 1993 BMW 323i 125K (Wife's Car) 1967 BMW R50/2 (Wife's MC, currently in a Basket, Getting Better) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FW: [Banned] Eurorific craziness
My '70 220D had 4 on the column as well -- On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 10:14 AM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Column shifter? WTF?! Way cool though! MY 1962 220Sb had a column shift. I liked it ok, but after several year I was the only person who could shift it. Easy for me but others just couldn't. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL tranny leak, tools needed?
Luther, full of questions this morning... I'm thinkin' if this was banned you'd find out you're full of more than questions. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Replacing Oil Lines OM 617.951 in 85 300SD
snip Used 2 wrenches on oil cooler as suggested, ground (thinned) a 22MM wrench mid grade import. Lines on oil filter were a greater challenge. I used a 1-1/16 inch 12 point crowfoot. The lower one was the hardest, very little clearance near IP ( no I did not move the IP I have not fooled with IP timing yet, could have marked is position but chose not to fool with it.) It was very difficult and Messy to remove the old lines and I am now of the previously stated opinion that I should have cut them off. I was too chicken to try this but have now learned. Threading (by that I mean routing) in the new ones was not all that bad. The biggest hassle was the motor mount. I removed the motor to mount bolts and jacked up the engine however I have never have been successful at removing the mount to chassis bolt closet to the engine with out removing the aluminum mount arm that bolts to the motor. Maybe I did not jack it up enough. I get conservative with stuff like that, don't want to trash anything. The second biggest hassle was making sure that the lines were fitted up to the holding bracket near the lower side on the motor and on top of the AC compressor mount.. Had them tight and found that I did not like the way they were sitting on top of the AC compressor. Had to loosen them at the oil cooler a couple of times to get it the way I liked it. The old lines were worse that I realized the upper cooler end was loose on the hose. (I never witnessed the leaking but it was getting harder to clean it for an oil service.) I shall now see what else oozes .. George Larribeau Dallas Texas 1985 300SD 207K 1987 HD FLHTC 90K, Bent 2 I 1984 Motoguzzi Cal -2 80K 1972 Motoguzzi Ambassador LOTS 1965 Chevy C-10 pick up truck lots of miles 3rd small block ..(Extra Ugly,but runs) 1993 BMW 323i 125K (Wife's Car) 1967 BMW R50/2 (Wife's MC, currently in a Basket, Getting Better) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FW: [Banned] Eurorific craziness
Is that because the linkage was worn and it required some special finesse or are you just saying that people no longer understand column shifters? I learned to drive on column shifts so it makes no sense to me that people cannot figure out how to do it. I do recall linkage that would jamb and require me to open the hood and pop it back into neutral so that I could carry on. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bill R Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 9:15 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] FW: [Banned] Eurorific craziness Column shifter? WTF?! Way cool though! MY 1962 220Sb had a column shift. I liked it ok, but after several year I was the only person who could shift it. Easy for me but others just couldn't. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FW: [Banned] Eurorific craziness
As did my '65 Saab 96. 2stroke, 3 Cylinder Put oour right foot down and go. Pete -- Original message -- From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] My '70 220D had 4 on the column as well -- On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 10:14 AM, Bill R wrote: Column shifter? WTF?! Way cool though! MY 1962 220Sb had a column shift. I liked it ok, but after several year I was the only person who could shift it. Easy for me but others just couldn't. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] '79 240D w/broken timing chain
Yep, at least 2 valves will be bent possible the cam will be broken possibly a cam tower will be damaged possibly one or more pistons will be damaged. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 11:05 AM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Banned] '79 240D w/broken timing chain The valves will not be OK. You will need to pull the head and have it redone. May have cracked pistons also Luther wrote: Dad has a line on a cheap (Kaleb priced) manual '79 240D with a broken timing chain. Is there an easy way to pre-purchase check if the valves are ok, or is that only by head removal? TIA all, -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
John Robbins wrote: I'm not sure on this one. I've heard that if in searching they find something illegal that isn't related to the cause of the warrant they have to get another warrant. I can answer that one. If they find it by accident while looking for the item(s) listed on the warrant, they are in the clear. OTOH, if the warrant lists the object to be found as a 300lb woman, they can't look for her in a shoe box. It's my understanding that the unwarranted search I mentioned earlier went quite quickly, as they really were just looking to arrest a broad and not fishing for other stuff. As near as I can tell, two women posted a plea on the internet for donations to pay for a lawyer for a custody battle in Arkansas, and that resulted in feds running around in Michigan looking for one of the women. Gigantic waste of my/your/our money if that's what really happened. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Top Gear - who is The Stig, and why is he driving in the ocean?
E M wrote: Friend of mine has one which he's restored and now rallies. There was a company over in England, I think it was called Heritage Motors, and the bought up the old tooling for a number of cars like MG's, Midgets etc. Good to know. I thought they were only doing MGBs. When I read an article about them 15 years ago, the B body probably was their only product. I think it was $4500 or so at the time for a complete shell with doors, boot, bonnet. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:09:43 -0500, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Allan Streib wrote: However, if they show up at a residence, and have reasonable cause to presume that the subject is inside, can they enter? I hope not! Otherwise, why would they need a warrant? I was assuming they had an arrest warrant for the subject, but not a search warrant for the specific premises. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
Allan Streib wrote: I was assuming they had an arrest warrant for the subject, but not a search warrant for the specific premises. That's my understanding of it. I don't think my brother was entirely coherent when they woke him up in the middle of the night, but that's how he told it to me. It would take a huge load of perjury to get a warrant for his place, as I don't think he's laid eyes on the subject in the past five years, and she doesn't know exactly where he lives now. I think they were just using the arrest warrant and 'probable cause' to believe she'd be there. If they did that at my house, I'd tell them that X county prosecuting attorney's office had her address last summer when she took out a restraining order against her husband, go talk to them, but I wouldn't let them in. I'd sooner shoot both of them then let them make an armed home invasion at my place. I hope I'd have the sense to grab the shotgun with the flechettes in it if somebody started pounding on the door at 3am. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FW: [Banned] Eurorific craziness
The other oddity on mine was a couch seat. That was actually better than the individual ones as I was dating then. What wasn't better was the add-on AC unit that worked OK until I took it out. Record time for that too, I bet, and no special tools. In fact no tools at all. It took about 1/4 second, and I did it all with my knee. Does still smart a bit though ... BillR 1962 220Sb, RIP 1981 300SD 300200 miles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 11:21 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] FW: [Banned] Eurorific craziness Bill R wrote: Column shifter? WTF?! Way cool though! MY 1962 220Sb had a column shift. I liked it ok, but after several year I was the only person who could shift it. Easy for me but others just couldn't. BillR Link to the eBay ad: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-Mercedes-450-SEL-Runs-100-Extra-Clean_W 0QQitemZ260221088789QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260221088789 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 10:56 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A X-1/9 with a modern drivetrain would be fun, but I haven't seen any usable Fiats around here in over ten years. A guy just down the street from me drives a lime-green X1/9 regularly and has two more in his driveway, presumably parts cars or projects. I keep meaning to befriend him---obviously a kindred spirit. ;) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
Alex Chamberlain wrote: A guy just down the street from me drives a lime-green X1/9 regularly and has two more in his driveway, presumably parts cars or projects. I keep meaning to befriend him---obviously a kindred spirit. ;) He stores them outside? Don't you live in the Pacific NorthWet? The one he drives, is it a Fiat or a newer Bertone labeled car? Here in Michigan, the last time I saw a decent looking 1980's Bertone X1/9 was probably about 1995. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 12:05 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: A guy just down the street from me drives a lime-green X1/9 regularly and has two more in his driveway, presumably parts cars or projects. I keep meaning to befriend him---obviously a kindred spirit. ;) He stores them outside? Don't you live in the Pacific NorthWet? Yeah, he's asking for trouble, isn't he? OTOH, rust seems to be less of a problem for old cars here than mildewed interiors. Maybe it's because we don't ever put salt on the roads, and there's a mountain range between Portland and the coast so the air itself is not salty. The one he drives, is it a Fiat or a newer Bertone labeled car? A Fiat, I think. Weren't there some cosmetic differences---ground effects on the Bertone cars, or something? This one looks plainer for lack of a better term. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL tranny leak, tools needed?
Looks like the cover for the governor. Dan --- Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After closer inspection, I do not believe it is the output shaft seal. I have taken a picture of the '85 722.315 tranny that appears to be the same in this area. http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL_trans_leak_area.JPG Outlined by the red box is the problem area. What is this, and how should I address leaks here?? TIA all, Luther, full of questions this morning... On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:52:40 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do I need that notched socket? Is it the 30mm socket for the tail shaft nut? I need to try and do this Monday or Tuesday while the weather is clear and I'm not working. Thanks. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] PNP/126
Several yrs ago, I was at local PNP looking for parts for '81 300D I had then. While removing a part from a wrecked 123, I looked inside a wrecked 126 beside it and found a perfect-condition and complete set of interior wood trim that was also a perfect match for trim in my '91 350SDL lying in a pile on the floor. 'Purchased all the 126 trim and several parts for the 123 VERY reasonably. 'Used a piece of the trim 4 or 5 yrs ago to replace trim on rt rr door of my 126. 'Good day at PNP! 'Always enjoyed trips to PNP. 'Haven't been able to go for 4 or 5 yrs because of trouble walking, tremor, etc. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 89 300e - $1,000
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/pts/609141926.html No affiliation. Looks like damage to trunk lid and RR quarter panel. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] white? nahhh.
I shall ask for records. My youngest girl child told me that the E320, in the Polar White, looked like an old man's car. She doesn't think her dad needs an old man's car yet, bless her heart. She's right. A white 210 is about as visually impressive as a bowl of vanilla ice cream. But, if that's the effect you want, well then... RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money amp; Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD
- Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD Cars like this, regardless of how much you put into them never bring anywhere near the invested money when sold. Ed 300E On 09/02/2008, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: my guess is that it is not all you think why does someone go to this expense and trouble only to dump it on the cheap on ebay if the project wasn't a failure? On Feb 9, 2008 1:25 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rocket ship might be an understatement... Luther On Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:02:06 -0600, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't believe this. It's not too far from me, either - it would almost be worth the trip to check out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-MERCEDES-BENZ-300CD-5-6-ONE-A-KIND_W0QQitemZ270208514426QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270208514426 Dan -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 3808 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080210/fc8e60e4/attachment.gif ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question
- Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question Dab wrote That would be the *last* thing I would put in front of the engine on a $100K car... The marketing genius' have been at work for KN for years convincing people a KN is an improvement over all other intake filters. If it were only true. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 4:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question I enjoyed how that $98,000 300SL knockoff had an KN filter on it. That would be the *last* thing I would put in front of the engine on a $100K car... Dan --- MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Because I remember having them in my VWs and they always cleaned the air very nicely. I never had dirt in the carb or intake till someone convinced me that I needed to go to a KN. I got rid of that after one month, you wouldn't believe the amount of dirt that got through that thing. In any case the way I drive it doesn't impact the performance (I don't race the car and that's the only time a KN might help a little bit). Why pay all that money for a new paper filter when the one quart or so of oil is much less expensive and in my opinion does a much better job for the entire length of service then the paper which will get clogged and more restrictive as it gets near the time to replace it. Bottom line is it could just be considered a personal foible. :-) Manfred Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 4837 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080205/81c4078e/attachment.gif ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] dumb photographer of the year
- Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] dumb photographer of the year Great pictures! http://tiny.cc/Pw2xG I always liked this body style Chevy Lumina and the 3.1 engine was very reliable. Too bad the pics suck. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 4837 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080215/b981d0da/attachment.gif ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Near 4 Dollar Diesel Here in Dallas
The web site dallasgasprices.com still lists a station in Allen at 3.69, may or may not be the true price. Any way that would be about 20 - 25 mile trip in the wrong direction for me (each way). There are still some at about 3.82 to 3.89 around town, at leas today. Good luck next week. However right by my house at north Buckner and Northcliff a defunct small gas station has reopened and is now called something like the green spot. I bought 5% bio blend there for 3.79 / gallon. Have never used that before. They also sell some kind of straight bo diesel from an above ground tank. B99 ?? Do not know what the price is. This in my experience is a bit unusual for Dallas. I talked with the owner for about 10 minutes, interesting guy. I wish him luck and hope he can sustain his business. I think he also sells organic snacks / food. I have never dabbled in bio before but 5% is just kind of a 'sales gimmick right? My neighbor's son has a 300TD wagon that he run SVO in. (It has a lot of extra plumbing on it with the Aussi heater block). I ask to see what he thinks of it. George Larribeau Dallas Texas 1985 300SD 207K 1987 HD FLHTC 90K, Bent 2 I 1984 Motoguzzi Cal -2 80K 1972 Motoguzzi Ambassador LOTS 1965 Chevy C-10 pick up truck lots of miles 3rd small block ..(Extra Ugly,but runs) 1993 BMW 323i 125K (Wife's Car) 1967 BMW R50/2 (Wife's MC, currently in a Basket, Getting Better) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] More proof that beetles are not sports cars
The VW convert, top down with passengers is the scariest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZb7sbRFCF0NR=1 RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money amp; Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] way OT: SCR or triac dimmers
I am involved with a low-budget theater group (thespians) that have an old, old follow spot with a monster 1000W lamp without the proper reflector. I have a friend who is a wizard with lighting systems. He said that 410W MR16 lamp will put out as much light as that old 1000W _and_ have a built-in reflector. But it's 82V, not 120V. So my first thought was a transformer. But I'm not having much luck finding a 120V-82V 500VA transformer. My next thought was a half-wave rectifier. Since the lamp doesn't really care what the voltage is - just the power dissipation - I calculations are 410W @ 82V = 16.4 ohms 16.4 ohms @ 115V = 807W half-wave rectify a 807W AC load should result in 403W. Perfect! The snag is I don't know how the lighting dimmer is going to react to a half-wave rectified load. Any thoughts? Oh, and I last drove to the theater in my 240D. (token MB content...) --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD
Hardly one of a kind. Wouldnt mind one myself. -Rolf Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD Cars like this, regardless of how much you put into them never bring anywhere near the invested money when sold. Ed 300E On 09/02/2008, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: my guess is that it is not all you think why does someone go to this expense and trouble only to dump it on the cheap on ebay if the project wasn't a failure? On Feb 9, 2008 1:25 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rocket ship might be an understatement... Luther On Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:02:06 -0600, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't believe this. It's not too far from me, either - it would almost be worth the trip to check out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-MERCEDES-BENZ-300CD-5-6-ONE-A-KIND_W0QQitemZ270208514426QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270208514426 Dan -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 3808 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080210/fc8e60e4/attachment.gif ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood
This is what was going on within 2 miles of my house this weekend when I was swapping out the rear axles. In a open carport. Hail ricochets hurt even under a car. http://www.11alive.com/news/graphics/big_MG_6751.jpg -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Near 4 Dollar Diesel Here in Dallas
$4.15 a gallon for diesel here this morning. Allan -- 1983 300D On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:18:49 -0500, George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: The web site dallasgasprices.com still lists a station in Allen at 3.69, may or may not be the true price. Any way that would be about 20 - 25 mile trip in the wrong direction for me (each way). There are still some at about 3.82 to 3.89 around town, at leas today. Good luck next week. However right by my house at north Buckner and Northcliff a defunct small gas station has reopened and is now called something like the green spot. I bought 5% bio blend there for 3.79 / gallon. Have never used that before. They also sell some kind of straight bo diesel from an above ground tank. B99 ?? Do not know what the price is. This in my experience is a bit unusual for Dallas. I talked with the owner for about 10 minutes, interesting guy. I wish him luck and hope he can sustain his business. I think he also sells organic snacks / food. I have never dabbled in bio before but 5% is just kind of a 'sales gimmick right? My neighbor's son has a 300TD wagon that he run SVO in. (It has a lot of extra plumbing on it with the Aussi heater block). I ask to see what he thinks of it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More proof that beetles are not sports cars
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The VW convert, top down with passengers is the scariest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZb7sbRFCF0NR=1 Especially after watching all the other beetles roll at that corner! At least the Beetles didn't disintegrate when they flipped over. That corner still gives people fits, never knew a WRX Subaru would oversteer that badly. (mbz content at 5:40 or so) These days the fans won't come onto the track and help you pick your car up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9cKca8zgZM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '79 240D w/broken timing chain
The valves are straight inline with the piston travel. Piston pushes valve up, valve breaks camshaft and cam bearing(s) engine stops. The head may or may not have cracks, but 90% you put in a new chain, guides, tensioner, cam and bearings and it will be back on the road. I had an OM621 that had that happen. I put in a used cam and new bearings I had onhand from a prior conversion kit and it was back on the road. At 09:40 AM 3/17/2008, you wrote: I can't answer your question, Luther, but how is the golf game coming along? Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:37 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Banned List Subject: [MBZ] '79 240D w/broken timing chain Dad has a line on a cheap (Kaleb priced) manual '79 240D with a broken timing chain. Is there an easy way to pre-purchase check if the valves are ok, or is that only by head removal? TIA all, -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Question for EPC jockeys
Is the driveshaft on a 87 300D (124) interchangeable with a 300E or any other gassers? TIA Loren ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL tranny leak, tools needed?
Thats the rear pump. I just replaced the seal on mine on my 560, well a while back. Its a bitch to mess with. Is yours leaking from the c clip area on the center of the pump or from where the pump mounts to the tranny? Luther wrote: After closer inspection, I do not believe it is the output shaft seal. I have taken a picture of the '85 722.315 tranny that appears to be the same in this area. http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL_trans_leak_area.JPG Outlined by the red box is the problem area. What is this, and how should I address leaks here?? TIA all, Luther, full of questions this morning... On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:52:40 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do I need that notched socket? Is it the 30mm socket for the tail shaft nut? I need to try and do this Monday or Tuesday while the weather is clear and I'm not working. Thanks. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question
Dude, you need to fix your computer clock or something. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question
huh? Rich Thomas wrote: Dude, you need to fix your computer clock or something. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question
Those emails were coming in with a time stamp of 02/05/08, I had 3 of them show up a little while ago. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: huh? Rich Thomas wrote: Dude, you need to fix your computer clock or something. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL tranny leak, tools needed?
Seems like the C-clip and the bolts. There's some red gasket sealer already in the area that's oozed out from a previous seal attempt. On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:58:09 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats the rear pump. I just replaced the seal on mine on my 560, well a while back. Its a bitch to mess with. Is yours leaking from the c clip area on the center of the pump or from where the pump mounts to the tranny? Luther wrote: After closer inspection, I do not believe it is the output shaft seal. I have taken a picture of the '85 722.315 tranny that appears to be the same in this area. http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL_trans_leak_area.JPG Outlined by the red box is the problem area. What is this, and how should I address leaks here?? TIA all, Luther, full of questions this morning... On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:52:40 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do I need that notched socket? Is it the 30mm socket for the tail shaft nut? I need to try and do this Monday or Tuesday while the weather is clear and I'm not working. Thanks. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL tranny leak, tools needed?
Well if so then its 2 different leaks. On mine, it was leaking from the c clip area, so I just pulled one off another trans and swapped it in. Stupid me I didnt replace the big o-ring under the assembly and it leaked from there. So I had to pull it apart again. Thats the hard part, trying to get the oring to stay in place while you reinstall it. Luther wrote: Seems like the C-clip and the bolts. There's some red gasket sealer already in the area that's oozed out from a previous seal attempt. On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:58:09 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats the rear pump. I just replaced the seal on mine on my 560, well a while back. Its a bitch to mess with. Is yours leaking from the c clip area on the center of the pump or from where the pump mounts to the tranny? Luther wrote: After closer inspection, I do not believe it is the output shaft seal. I have taken a picture of the '85 722.315 tranny that appears to be the same in this area. http://www.gulseth.net/photos/SDL_trans_leak_area.JPG Outlined by the red box is the problem area. What is this, and how should I address leaks here?? TIA all, Luther, full of questions this morning... On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:52:40 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do I need that notched socket? Is it the 30mm socket for the tail shaft nut? I need to try and do this Monday or Tuesday while the weather is clear and I'm not working. Thanks. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
They rotted away even faster in Western NY State. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 3/17/08 3:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta Alex Chamberlain wrote: A guy just down the street from me drives a lime-green X1/9 regularly and has two more in his driveway, presumably parts cars or projects. I keep meaning to befriend him---obviously a kindred spirit. ;) He stores them outside? Don't you live in the Pacific NorthWet? The one he drives, is it a Fiat or a newer Bertone labeled car? Here in Michigan, the last time I saw a decent looking 1980's Bertone X1/9 was probably about 1995. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] white? nahhh.
A white car also looks dirty 4 seconds after pulling out of the car wash. The only thing worse is a white interior (from experience). Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 3/17/08 4:15 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] white? nahhh. I shall ask for records. My youngest girl child told me that the E320, in the Polar White, looked like an old man's car. She doesn't think her dad needs an old man's car yet, bless her heart. She's right. A white 210 is about as visually impressive as a bowl of vanilla ice cream. But, if that's the effect you want, well then... RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More proof that beetles are not sports cars
Looks like VW did as well as everyone else. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 3:35 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] More proof that beetles are not sports cars The VW convert, top down with passengers is the scariest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZb7sbRFCF0NR=1 RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money amp; Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Battery-charging failure/fix '90 300D 2.5
Last Friday morning the 300D 2.5 wouldn't start - turn the key, and nothing. The idiot lights were on, the glow plug timer light works as usual. After three more attempts, it activated the starter, and just barely turned the engine. It started and ran just fine the day before, and I never saw the charge light come on. So i hopped into the 240D and drove it to work. That evening I put the trickle charger on the battery, thinking the problems was either a dead battery from mechanical failure, or a short or trunk light stuck on, or similar current draw over night. I went out to find the problem Sat. noonish - first thing was to check the date on the battery - 7/2000 on a 72 month Interstate. Seemed likely that the battery was dead. This car has a shut-off switch installed between the battery negative terminal and the chassis ground. I've been thinking it was another point of failure, and didn't see any value to it, so it's been on my list to be removed when I replace the battery. However, it occurred to me that I could connect an ammeter across the switch terminals, and see if there was a current flowing, when there shouldn't be, and how much, just by flipping the switch. This was much easier than puling the battery terminal, etc. So I did, and saw almost no current (a milliamp or so). The voltage across the battery terminals was almost 13, so I tried to start it. It started just like it's supposed to. I went back and measured the voltage across the battery, and it was still just shy of 13v., even when rev'ing the engine. H. Next I clipped the ammeter across the shut-off switch, and still no current. I decided that the alternator was not delivering electricity to the system, so pulled the alternator. The brushes on the regulator were short, and one of them had black carbon burning over most of it's surface. The corresponding slip ring in the alternator was burned over 80% of it's surface. I figured the brushes were the cause, and the battery just drained to the point that it didn't have the juice to turn the starter. The local Bosch parts store was closed by then, so I decided to try the McParts stores in town, and order from Rusty if no one had a new regulator in stock. One store did, so I installed it Sun. and cleaned the slip ring with an abrasive rubbery disk in the Dremel tool, and tested again. Now I had 13.8v. to the battery with the engine running, and 13 amps flowing into the battery at idle. The moral of this story is that the shut-off switch was very handy for trouble shooting the charging/battery system, and a battery that's almost two years beyond warranty can still function, if charged. So I'll be leaving that switch in place, and might even add them to our other cars, should they cross my path. I won';t go searching for them and make the special effort to install them, but if the opportunity should present it's self I will. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 3:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** * **** * * *** U.S. Department of Energy** ** ** * Energy Information Administration * **** ******* To unsubscribe/change address, ** ** ** ** ** * see the message footnotes * * EIA, the Nation's clearinghouse for energy statistics. *** ** (NOTE: To best view this document, your email software should be set to view the item in an 80 character format, using a non-proportional font, e.g. courier) ** On-Highway Diesel Prices, by Week and PADD (Self Service Cash Price in Dollars per Gallon, Including Taxes) Diesel Prices Web URL: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp Average All Types US NATL EASTNEWCENTLOWER GULF ROCKY WEST DATE AVGCOAST ENGLAND ATL ATL MIDWEST COAST MTN COAST CA PADD PADDPADDPADDPADDPADD PADDPADD I IA IB IC II III IV V -- - - --- - - --- - - - - 080317 3.974 4.035 4.119 4.177 3.967 3.958 3.914 3.892 4.018 4.083 080310 3.819 3.870 3.938 3.989 3.814 3.784 3.798 3.732 3.885 3.955 080303 3.658 3.700 3.813 3.825 3.636 3.639 3.609 3.573 3.736 3.803 080225 3.552 3.608 3.710 3.693 3.562 3.525 3.510 3.473 3.609 3.672 080218 3.396 3.444 3.588 3.526 3.396 3.365 3.367 3.350 3.454 3.511 080211 3.280 3.324 3.542 3.412 3.266 3.249 3.239 3.264 3.347 3.393 080204 3.280 3.338 3.566 3.438 3.275 3.243 3.247 3.260 3.325 3.377 080128 3.259 3.327 3.583 3.432 3.258 3.218 3.218 3.236 3.301 3.346 080121 3.270 3.343 3.594 3.472 3.264 3.228 3.222 3.229 3.327 3.360 080114 3.326 3.391 3.621 3.510 3.318 3.288 3.266 3.261 3.420 3.459 080107 3.376 3.436 3.644 3.554 3.366 3.345 3.318 3.276 3.474 3.526 071231 3.345 3.399 3.600 3.519 3.328 3.309 3.293 3.269 3.451 3.491 071224 3.308 3.356 3.584 3.497 3.275 3.277 3.246 3.268 3.411 3.434 071217 3.309 3.359 3.581 3.511 3.273 3.271 3.245 3.319 3.415 3.426 071210 3.325 3.372 3.570 3.514 3.293 3.276 3.265 3.397 3.440 3.455 071203 3.416 3.444 3.595 3.570 3.376 3.385 3.345 3.487 3.532 3.567 071126 3.444 3.453 3.590 3.574 3.389 3.423 3.360 3.527 3.587 3.620 071119 3.410 3.407 3.488 3.524 3.350 3.389 3.324 3.507 3.586 3.624 071112 3.425 3.415 3.484 3.523 3.362 3.403 3.347 3.532 3.608 3.663 071105 3.303 3.290 3.375 3.381 3.244 3.278 3.219 3.411 3.508 3.524 071029 3.157 3.148 3.250 3.251 3.095 3.122 3.062 3.281 3.394 3.406 071022 3.094 3.078 3.182 3.186 3.022 3.067 2.994 3.229 3.323 3.338 071015 3.039 3.023 3.122 3.125 2.970 3.025 2.941 3.169 3.229 3.249 071008 3.035 3.031 3.123 3.137 2.977 3.028 2.946 3.139 3.167 3.197 071001 3.048 3.052 3.117 3.141 3.008 3.061 2.975 3.100 3.090 3.143 070924 3.032 3.037 3.100 3.124 2.993 3.054 2.971 3.028 3.054 3.093 070917 2.964 2.961 3.025 3.054 2.916 2.984 2.903 2.972 2.998 3.023 070910 2.924 2.912 2.968 2.991 2.872 2.942 2.865 2.955 2.982 2.995 070903 2.893 2.867 2.915 2.934 2.835 2.910 2.836 2.939 2.972 2.985 070827 2.863 2.834 2.906 2.898 2.800 2.870 2.808 2.947 2.965 2.986 070820 2.868 2.842 2.915 2.905 2.808 2.864 2.807 2.977 2.996 3.016 070813 2.847 2.820 2.923 2.901 2.776 2.835 2.771 2.980 3.019 3.054 070806 2.898 2.866 2.955 2.945 2.825 2.887 2.824 3.012 3.077 3.140 070730 2.886 2.847 2.946 2.923 2.806 2.885 2.808 3.003 3.058 3.152 070723 2.889 2.860 2.950 2.945 2.815 2.882 2.815 2.988 3.061 3.158 070716 2.889 2.874 2.959 2.949 2.834 2.878 2.821 2.977 3.031 3.147 070709 2.849 2.853 2.942 2.936 2.810 2.822 2.785 2.955 2.987 3.090 070702 2.829 2.827 2.930 2.916 2.779 2.805 2.766 2.936 2.972 3.067 070625 2.835 2.832 2.920 2.915 2.789 2.806 2.780 2.936 2.985 3.073 070618 2.805 2.800 2.877 2.869 2.764 2.774 2.753 2.907 2.958 3.033 070611 2.792 2.789 2.882 2.873 2.744 2.753 2.742 2.937 2.941 2.997 070604 2.799 2.794 2.882 2.870 2.753 2.764 2.749 2.958 2.931
Re: [MBZ] way OT: SCR or triac dimmers
I have a friend who is a wizard with lighting systems. He said that 410W MR16 lamp will put out as much light as that old 1000W _and_ have a built-in reflector. But it's 82V, not 120V. I thought a lot of these 82V lamps were like photoflood lamps, rated 82V but to be run on normal wall voltage. Very bright, very short life. So my first thought was a transformer. But I'm not having much luck finding a 120V-82V 500VA transformer. A variac would do nicely as a transformer. But... The snag is I don't know how the lighting dimmer is going to react to a half-wave rectified load. Dimmer? You can't put a transformer downstream of a solid-state (chopper) dimmer. On the other hand, it probably won't mind a diode cutting off half the cycles. But see point 1 above. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FW: [Banned] Eurorific craziness
My '70 220D had 4 on the column as well -- The Frankenheap has a column shifter, but has been converted to floor shift. That's where the 'franken' part of the name comes from, by the way. (I will leave the etymology of 'heap' to your imagination.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Battery-charging failure/fix '90 300D 2.5 continued
To continue the story and ask a question -- I initially thought I was prepared -- I'd purchased a 105 amp alternator from a list member a while back, thinking that it would be nice to have when I install a ham radio rig in one of the cars. Since tha alternator needed work, I figured I'd just replace the stock 70 amp one with this nice big one while I was at it. How ever, the connectors are totally different, and different in quantity as well. See the picture -- the one on the left is the 105 - smooth black plastic rear cover, with two terminal studs/nuts and one slip on connector, vs. the single plug assembly on the original 70 amp unit. While there are three connectors in the plug, and three wires, the two heavy ones are one unit in the alternator, leaving the moral equivalent of only two wires connecting to it. So - were I to eventually install the 105 amp alt. into one the 300D 2.5, what would I connect to the slip-on connector on the back of this alt.??? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Mercedes Alternators 70 and 105 amp smaller.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 74219 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080317/0d074a29/attachment.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Battery-charging failure/fix '90 300D 2.5
However, it occurred to me that I could connect an ammeter across the switch terminals, and see if there was a current flowing, when there shouldn't be, and how much, just by flipping the switch. The correct way to do this is to connect the meter first, then open the switch. (I'm not saying you didn't do this.) There are startup loads that get satisfied that way, and you read only the steady-state draw. Next I clipped the ammeter across the shut-off switch, and still no current. I decided that the alternator was not delivering electricity to the system, so pulled the alternator. Just make sure you never disconnect the battery from a running (and good) system, it needs the battery there to regulate voltage. The open-the-switch trick works just fine so long as you have the ammeter connected first, and so long as the current it's then exposed to doesn't blow its fuse or anything. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Battery-charging failure/fix '90 300D 2.5 continued
...two terminal studs/nuts and one slip on connector, vs. the single plug assembly on the original 70 amp unit. The big terminal(s) are B, the power output. You'd obviously need to beef up the wiring to the power consumer. The little terminal is D, the (initial) field power terminal. It's what's connected to the dash lamp, and is the small connector in the stock triple plug. You just need to hook it up, too. I'd recommend putting in new, different wire to the big alternator, that way a smaller alternator could be put back in its place if ever necessary. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Near 4 Dollar Diesel Here in Dallas
On Mon, 2008-03-17 at 15:18 -0500, George Larribeau wrote: 5% is just kind of a 'sales gimmick right? Correction, I never thought of 5% as much. I don't know it it makes much difference but it is 5% coming from some where besides the normal channels of big oil ... George Larribeau Dallas Texas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] white? nahhh.
I find a white car will often hide dirt, unless really bad. Black is the worst to keep clean. Ed 300E On 17/03/2008, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A white car also looks dirty 4 seconds after pulling out of the car wash. The only thing worse is a white interior (from experience). Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 3/17/08 4:15 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] white? nahhh. I shall ask for records. My youngest girl child told me that the E320, in the Polar White, looked like an old man's car. She doesn't think her dad needs an old man's car yet, bless her heart. She's right. A white 210 is about as visually impressive as a bowl of vanilla ice cream. But, if that's the effect you want, well then... RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Things To Check for on This '97 E320
Depends on a lot of things, how many people in the car yard, the body language of the salesperson (are they wanting to make a sale/do they need to make a sale today). My advice is to have a look at the car and check out how much business they are doing and how keen they are to move a car. If the yard is shockablock full of similar type cars then you may get it quite reasonably. They will do the song and dance about how wonderful these cars are and then you got to put em down with some facts about the 210. Rustbuckets that eat evaporators and fry engine wiring looms, have these things been taken care of? If the dealer does a lot of MB's he/she will know that you are not talking out of your rear end and if those items are a problem will either do a good deal for you or wait till an idiot walks into the yard. On the other hand if the evap and loom have been upgraded and the service history is spot on then it is worth close to asking price, the M104 is a pretty good engine but the 5 speed autos are not as reliable as the 4 speeds but the 5 speed is smoother (if it ain't there is a problem). I don't think rust should be a problem if it has lived in a sunny climate but the other two are big ticket items. Depending on all of the above factors I would say somewhere between 6K to 7K to get negotiations started, you can always go up. Hendrik Robert Rentfro wrote: If I go and I like it I will have cash money. Cash money talks. How much cash money should be waved at them if it proves to be as described? $9k? $8.5K Bob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There's a positive thought, as I filled at $3.999 (might as well be $4.00) this evening: $4.22 here tonight. Was $4.15 this morning. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] way OT: SCR or triac dimmers
I has been properly covered that you do not feed a transformer with the out put of a 'chopper dimmer.. However if the question is can you connect a rectifier to the out put of a stage variac type dimmer, that could be a viable solution. Remember it could make some EM type noise that could get into sound systems. If the question is can you connect an rectifier to the out put of a triac dimmer that could be another can of worms ...a dimer is a 2 wire device that returns its control through the load. might need something like a 60w or so lamp as a load for the dimmer and the 1/2 wave load connected in parallel with it .. George Larribeau On Mon, 2008-03-17 at 15:39 -0500, Fmiser wrote: I am involved with a low-budget theater group (thespians) that have an old, old follow spot with a monster 1000W lamp without the proper reflector. I have a friend who is a wizard with lighting systems. He said that 410W MR16 lamp will put out as much light as that old 1000W _and_ have a built-in reflector. But it's 82V, not 120V. So my first thought was a transformer. But I'm not having much luck finding a 120V-82V 500VA transformer. My next thought was a half-wave rectifier. Since the lamp doesn't really care what the voltage is - just the power dissipation - I calculations are 410W @ 82V = 16.4 ohms 16.4 ohms @ 115V = 807W half-wave rectify a 807W AC load should result in 403W. Perfect! The snag is I don't know how the lighting dimmer is going to react to a half-wave rectified load. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] white? nahhh.
White paint will hide a lot of sins..its only draw back it is hard to color match ... On Mon, 2008-03-17 at 21:57 -0400, E M wrote: I find a white car will often hide dirt, unless really bad. Black is the worst to keep clean. Ed 300E On 17/03/2008, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A white car also looks dirty 4 seconds after pulling out of the car wash. The only thing worse is a white interior (from experience). Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 3/17/08 4:15 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] white? nahhh. I shall ask for records. My youngest girl child told me that the E320, in the Polar White, looked like an old man's car. She doesn't think her dad needs an old man's car yet, bless her heart. She's right. A white 210 is about as visually impressive as a bowl of vanilla ice cream. But, if that's the effect you want, well then... RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] white? nahhh.
And speaking of mathing the colour, in the first photo of that car it looks to me like the front bumper cover has been painted...if not replaced. It appears, on my computer, to be a different colour. Might be something to look at. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Olds diesels was Re: Craigs list finds
I am little bit behind right now but Fueleconomy says that the last year for the Olds diesel, 1985 was 18 City, 26 Highway or if you had the Overdrive, 27 Highway http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymake/Oldsmobile1985.shtml Todd Smith -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Curt Raymond Sent: Fri 3/14/2008 3:40 PM To: Diesel List Cc: Subject: Re: [MBZ] Olds diesels was Re: Craigs list finds Buy it up, I'll drive it out to you. Any guesses on the fuel economy? I speculate something like a 116 SD, mid 20s... -Curt Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:16:25 -0500 From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Olds diesels was Re: Craigs list finds To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt wrote: http://nh.craigslist.org/car/597945983.html - Snook's new ride? That is a nice 98. I think the seller is wrong about the transmission. One of the technicians at the Olds dealership I worked at had two of these. He kept two spare injection pumps around. He swore that they had no head gasket/head problems if you changed the coolant often and replaced the intake gasket every 30,000 miles. I did have a 1981 Olds 98. It was stolen in Atlanta and the police found it a few days later. They broke the steering column and started the car with a spoon (they left the spoon in the car and the cop showed me how it worked). I was in college and didn't have the money to fix the column, so I started it with a spoon for almost three years - until I ran into a fire hydrant and totaled the car. P.S. you know how fire hydrants always break off in movies or TV? Well, I can tell you they do not break off in real life. They have a big ole steel support pipe that can easily take out a 1981 Oldsmobile 98. Donald H. Snook http://www.mtsqh.com/ - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com http://www.okiebenz.com/ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If this e-mail contains protected health information, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited,except as permitted by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 5874 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080317/77c78813/attachment.bin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] white? nahhh.
And, you know the second you have any rust. ;-) Ed 300E On 17/03/2008, George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: White paint will hide a lot of sins..its only draw back it is hard to color match ... On Mon, 2008-03-17 at 21:57 -0400, E M wrote: I find a white car will often hide dirt, unless really bad. Black is the worst to keep clean. Ed 300E On 17/03/2008, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A white car also looks dirty 4 seconds after pulling out of the car wash. The only thing worse is a white interior (from experience). Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 3/17/08 4:15 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] white? nahhh. I shall ask for records. My youngest girl child told me that the E320, in the Polar White, looked like an old man's car. She doesn't think her dad needs an old man's car yet, bless her heart. She's right. A white 210 is about as visually impressive as a bowl of vanilla ice cream. But, if that's the effect you want, well then... RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
