Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 64, Issue 28
Where did you get the new tranny for the 85? In which area do you live? Thanks, Gerry -- From: "B Dike" CARFAX gave conflicting answers. Need another source... Have a 82 300CD and an 85 300CD. Both run but not like new. The 82 could make road trips but it is a stubborn starter in cold weather. It has a football-sized ding in the side from a driveway incident...it was parked poorly and someone else was in a hurry... The 85 needs a new motor, but just had the tranny replaced. The body has a couple minor dings and scratches but cleans up nicely...very nicely. No significant chassis problems in either car. Ride and handling is great. Willing to sell either in pieces or whole. Bottom line for me is salvage value plus easy to sell items. Local salvage yards are paying $170 a ton! --- On Mon, 3/7/11, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: -- Message: 8 Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:05:41 -0600 From: Fmiser To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Can someone please check the title on this car? Message-ID: <20110307160541.8678d2a2.fmi...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 B Dike wrote: WAULT68E13A261320? None of us here own a car VIN search company. (so far as I know) I hear CarFax is good choice. http://www.carfax.com/ Also, I'm selling my 300CDs and moving to 240Ds...the 4 cyls are better for the kids...both need new motors...send me a note if you either of them or any parts. Thanks, Bruce "...if you either of them or any parts." What does that mean? Are you selling cars? Parts? Buying parts? Buying motors? Selling motors? Whether buying or selling, a few more clues would sure be helpful. Year, model, condition, price, etc. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '78 240D clutch rod
Curt does hole in inner fender look like it was cut by humans? LF? Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windshield
Count your blessings. My windshield replacement on the '95 E300 started with a quote for $235 but a previous bad installation caused corrosion which pushed the cost over $700. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC From: Fmiser To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, March 7, 2011 8:10:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Windshield I just had a new windshield and gasket install in my '85 TD. "Safety Inspection" is a racket... Anyway. I looked at getting PPG glass. Decided the car did not deserve one _that_ good. Ended up getting Plinkington glass and Precision gasket. The shop did some looking to find what they thought was good. I'm pleased. With the parts and the service. There was no trouble with the gasket or glass fitting the car. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windshield
I'd recommend finding a guy who will do it at your house and agrees with your plan, and agree in advance on what he'll charge if you find rust, he goes away, and then he returns to finish once you've got the rust fixed to your satisfaction. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC From: Allan Streib To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Mon, March 7, 2011 8:27:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Every time I've had a factory windshield replaced I ended up with leaks within a year or two. Twice on a VW and once on a Dodge Caravan. I suspect this is because of cost-cutting on the part of the glass shop in choice of gasket. I'm going to be replacing the window gaskets (front and rear) on my W116. I'm tempted to order gaskets from Rusty and then have a shop do it so that if the glass breaks it's their liability not mine. Or is this an easy enough DIY job? One reason I'd like to do it myself is so that I can be sure that any rust under the gasket is addressed before reinstalling. Allan Fmiser writes: > I just had a new windshield and gasket install in my '85 TD. > "Safety Inspection" is a racket... > > Anyway. I looked at getting PPG glass. Decided the car did not > deserve one _that_ good. > > Ended up getting Plinkington glass and Precision gasket. The > shop did some looking to find what they thought was good. I'm > pleased. With the parts and the service. There was no trouble > with the gasket or glass fitting the car. > > -- Philip > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on 190E 5-speed?
Only if it is geared right. Unless a 5 spd has an overdrive fifth, or the vehicle has a lower ratio diff, you only go through more gears. Most trans have the top gear 1:1 so the engine turns the same rpm at a given road speed whether it is a 3, 4 or 5 speed. (unless the diff ratio is changed) That's what the 5 speed is good for! On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I'm actually well pleased with my '84 190D auto, its quite drivable as the engine is always spun up. It REALLY needs an overdrive on the highway though, its over 3,000 rpm at 60mph. -Curt -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windshield
I had the windshield replaced in my '84 300D last year by Safelight and they tried using a generic windshield seal for which they wasted most of a day trying to make things fit. I obtained the proper W123 gasket from the local highly regarded indy (Euro-Spec) and then the windshield and seal were fitted in no time. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT cheap Maxima available
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 10:22 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Mid-engine, rwd datsun. That could be fun! > Yeah, I was picturing a 510 with fat fenders and Testarossa-style intakes in front of the rear wheels... kind like a Renault 5 Turbo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_5_Turbo Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CARFAX and 300 CDs for sale/rent/salvage/rebuild
On Mon, 7 Mar 2011 22:17:50 -0800 (PST) B Dike wrote: > I'm in Seattle. A good motor for the 300CD would be most welcome. Unfortunately, Andrew is in the other Washington (D.C.). Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT cheap Maxima available
Sounds like a plan --R On 3/8/2011 1:18 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: Rich said: I should buy that engine/trans to put in the 72 Datsun and boost it up or something. Too bad I am not near Chitown. That would be a trick, since your 510 is RWD and a '93 Maxima is FWD. Were you planning to turn the transaxle around and put the engine where the rear seats are? ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on 190E 5-speed?
My understanding is that Mercedes of the 123 and earlier era had 4th gear as 1:1, so fifth gear is overdrive. I don't know if that practice followed into 201 and later cars, but I can tell you that my 190D with five speed did not seem to me to be at a high engine RPM at highway speed. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tue, March 8, 2011 8:10:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on 190E 5-speed? Only if it is geared right. Unless a 5 spd has an overdrive fifth, or the vehicle has a lower ratio diff, you only go through more gears. Most trans have the top gear 1:1 so the engine turns the same rpm at a given road speed whether it is a 3, 4 or 5 speed. (unless the diff ratio is changed) >That's what the 5 speed is good for! > >On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >> I'm actually well pleased with my '84 190D auto, its quite drivable as the >> engine is always spun up. It REALLY needs an overdrive on the highway >> though, its over 3,000 rpm at 60mph. >> >> -Curt -- >> >OK Don >2001 ML320 >1992 300D 2.5T >1990 300D 2.5T >1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 64, Issue 28
Hey Gerry, I may have an 85 transmission for you for a 1985 300TD (I just need the engine). On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 12:35 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: > Where did you get the new tranny for the 85? In which area do you live? > Thanks, > Gerry > > -- > From: "B Dike" > CARFAX gave conflicting answers. Need another source... > Have a 82 300CD and an 85 300CD. Both run but not like new. The 82 could > make road trips but it is a stubborn starter in cold weather. It has a > football-sized ding in the side from a driveway incident...it was parked > poorly and someone else was in a hurry... > The 85 needs a new motor, but just had the tranny replaced. The body has a > couple minor dings and scratches but cleans up nicely...very nicely. > No significant chassis problems in either car. Ride and handling is great. > Willing to sell either in pieces or whole. Bottom line for me is salvage > value plus easy to sell items. Local salvage yards are paying $170 a ton! > > > > --- On Mon, 3/7/11, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com < > mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > -- > > Message: 8 > Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:05:41 -0600 > From: Fmiser > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Can someone please check the title on this car? > Message-ID: <20110307160541.8678d2a2.fmi...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > B Dike wrote: >> > > WAULT68E13A261320? >> > > None of us here own a car VIN search company. (so far as I > know) I hear CarFax is good choice. > > http://www.carfax.com/ > > Also, I'm selling my 300CDs and moving to 240Ds...the 4 cyls >> are better for the kids...both need new motors...send me a >> note if you either of them or any parts. Thanks, Bruce >> > > "...if you either of them or any parts." > > What does that mean? > Are you selling cars? > Parts? > Buying parts? > Buying motors? > Selling motors? > > Whether buying or selling, a few more clues would sure be > helpful. Year, model, condition, price, etc. > > -- Philip > > > > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Tempting Jeep with OM617
http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/2250125721.html The WVO part gives me pause... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tempting Jeep with OM617
Yeah but if the conversion was otherwise done well, worst case is you need to find an unmolested OM617 to drop in. Should not be difficult. Diesel is $4.00/gal here now, I expect the WVO/bioD interest to be picking back up if that holds. Allan On Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:00 -0800, "Max Dillon" wrote: > http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/2250125721.html > > The WVO part gives me pause... > > Very respectfully, > /s/ > Max Dillon > '87 300TD 334k miles > '95 E300 280k miles > '73 Balboa 20 > Charleston SC > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tempting Jeep with OM617
Biodiesel, I'm ok with. WVO makes me cringe... poor IP and injectors... I'd say, get if you're ok with replacing motor. Walt On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > Yeah but if the conversion was otherwise done well, worst case is you need to > find an unmolested OM617 to drop in. Should not be difficult. > > Diesel is $4.00/gal here now, I expect the WVO/bioD interest to be picking > back up if that holds. > > Allan > > > On Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:00 -0800, "Max Dillon" > wrote: >> http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/2250125721.html >> >> The WVO part gives me pause... >> >> Very respectfully, >> /s/ >> Max Dillon >> '87 300TD 334k miles >> '95 E300 280k miles >> '73 Balboa 20 >> Charleston SC >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tempting Jeep with OM617
especially since the seller doesn't make any mention of any modifications to facilitate properly using WVO,... junkyards around here are full of 617s that were destroyed by people that thought these engines were "bulletproof" and would run on anything,... frankly, i'm more curious about how he got the engine to fit around the front suspension,... cheers! e On 08/Mar/11 08:00, Max Dillon wrote: http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/2250125721.html The WVO part gives me pause... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Wanted, working radio
A month or to ago I got a replacement radio for my W123 from Andrew. I need a working radio for my W116 and would like it to be somewhat correct. That old Becker sounds so much better than the much newer (but dead) Pioneer it replaced I'd like to stick with the OE brand. I'm not concerned if the cassette player works, as long as the radio does. If anyone has a spare Becker sitting on a shelf, I'd be interested, let me know. Thanks, Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on 190E 5-speed?
The 2.2l 190Ds all have the same diff so the auto is quick off the line but runs out of grunt. The manual has the overdrive 5th to keep the revs down on the highway. My auto 190D and manual 240D (4spd) seem to rev about the same on the highway. -Curt Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 07:10:29 -0600 From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on 190E 5-speed? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" Only if it is geared right. Unless a 5 spd has an overdrive fifth, or the vehicle has a lower ratio diff, you only go through more gears. Most trans have the top gear 1:1 so the engine turns the same rpm at a given road speed whether it is a 3, 4 or 5 speed. (unless the diff ratio is changed) >That's what the 5 speed is good for! > >On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >> I'm actually well pleased with my '84 190D auto, its quite drivable as the >> engine is always spun up. It REALLY needs an overdrive on the highway >> though, its over 3,000 rpm at 60mph. >> >> -Curt -- >> >OK Don >2001 ML320 >1992 300D 2.5T >1990 300D 2.5T >1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wanted, working radio
I just pulled a working Grand Prix from my '84 190D, as far as I know it was original. Worked fine, just not for my style of listening. The Kenwood I put in has CD, USB and an aux port which I desired. You can have my Becker for the shipping. -Curt Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:37:58 -0500 From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: [MBZ] Wanted, working radio Message-ID: <1299613078.6263.1427558...@webmail.messagingengine.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" A month or to ago I got a replacement radio for my W123 from Andrew. I need a working radio for my W116 and would like it to be somewhat correct. That old Becker sounds so much better than the much newer (but dead) Pioneer it replaced I'd like to stick with the OE brand. I'm not concerned if the cassette player works, as long as the radio does. If anyone has a spare Becker sitting on a shelf, I'd be interested, let me know. Thanks, Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '78 240D clutch rod
Right side, just behind the front wheel. I think its more properly the fender liner. It looks like salt and sand and slush buildup were finally too much for it. The other perforation is just behind the front jack point on that side, looks like somebody jacked on the sheetmetal and put a hole in... I have some computer chassis that are going to get hacked up for replacement metal. Its quite thick, probably 18ga, should be easy welding. -Curt Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 11:19:07 + From: degco...@cox.net To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] '78 240D clutch rod Message-ID: <951963658-1299583148-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-15823164...@bda597.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Content-Type: text/plain Curt does hole in inner fender look like it was cut by humans? LF? Dwight Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '78 240D clutch rod
Its a strange little noise... Goes away about 20 seconds after the clutch is disengaged or once the car is fully warmed up. Sometimes comes back if you hit a puddle. Sometimes never happens at all, especially as its warming up outside. I had a brainstorm today that when I thought I was going to replace the clutch slave with the non-fitting '83 part I may have torn the gasket and just stick the bits back in place. Maybe the torn gasket is allowing water in that makes the noise? That might explain why it goes away and reappears semi-randomly. Need to call Rusty. -Curt Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:40:54 -0500 From: Allan Streib To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] '78 240D clutch rod Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Does the noise change if the clutch is engaged/disengaged? Throwout bearings can get noisy Curt Raymond writes: > I'm actually more concerned that the noise is the clutch being not fully > engaged as I drive and thus eating itself. > > Its a weird "doo doo" noise that matches road speed. > > Current theory is the sound is created by two rust holes (don't tell Dwight), one through the inner fender and one through the rocker. Both will be addressed soon. > > -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Thoughts on 190E 5-speed?
Max Dillon wrote: My understanding is that Mercedes of the 123 and earlier era had 4th gear as 1:1, so fifth gear is overdrive. I don't know if that practice followed into 201 and later cars, but I can tell you that my 190D with five speed did not seem to me to be at a high engine RPM at highway speed. All the W201 manual trans have mild OD, like .79 or .82 to one, except the 16v is 1:1 with that odd racing shift pattern. I've heard of W123 5sp, but never actually seen one. Doesn't Euan have a 300TD 5sp? Has anybody heard from Euan since Christchurch got clobbered? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Just what is he selling here?
1994 E class 3.7L SUV? http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/2190872140.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Just what is he selling here?
One is a 4door the other is a coupe? On 03/08/2011 04:14 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: 1994 E class 3.7L SUV? http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/2190872140.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windshield
Safelite auto ppl, just provide your own gasket -Rolf On 03/08/2011 07:09 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Count your blessings. My windshield replacement on the '95 E300 started with a quote for $235 but a previous bad installation caused corrosion which pushed the cost over $700. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC From: Fmiser To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, March 7, 2011 8:10:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Windshield I just had a new windshield and gasket install in my '85 TD. "Safety Inspection" is a racket... Anyway. I looked at getting PPG glass. Decided the car did not deserve one _that_ good. Ended up getting Plinkington glass and Precision gasket. The shop did some looking to find what they thought was good. I'm pleased. With the parts and the service. There was no trouble with the gasket or glass fitting the car. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Pilkington
Pilkington (not plinkington) has been MB OE for some years now. My '08 has all Pilkington glass and a replacement windshield last year ($880) was also Pilkington. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transplants
> ...That would be a trick, since your 510 is RWD and a '93 Maxima is FWD. > Were you planning to turn the transaxle around and put the engine > where the rear seats are? ;).. > Don't bother with with inconsequential details. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Just what is he selling here?
Call the meal number and see what the free meal is. 1994 E class 3.7L SUV? http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/2190872140.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fwd: 1991 Mercedes 350 SD Diesel - Parts car ONLY new transmission - $300 (West Yarmouth)
Not Mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject: 1991 Mercedes 350 SD Diesel - Parts car ONLY new transmission - $300 (West Yarmouth) Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:35:14 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. Visit the posting at http://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/2255158552.html to contact the person who posted this. 1991 Mercedes 350 SD Diesel - Parts car ONLY new transmission Date: 2011-03-08, 9:53PM For sale is a 1991 Mercedes 350 SD Diesel - PARTS CAR ONLY. Blown gasket, unrepairable. Includes rebuilt transmission Asking $300 Call Al at 413-525-3754 for details or with any questions. "Please call in lieu of email" - Thanks! * Location: West Yarmouth * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL: http://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/2255158552.html /this craigslist posting was forwarded to you by someone using our email-a-friend feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: /http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/U2FsdGVkX184MzA0ODMwNPFbIZYurSO0Coqeo5Yv4ZlWv3jPz_foUoHrLughphglhrhST8_w8QYQy_OPElKhIA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 64, Issue 28
From: "andrew strasfogel" Hey Gerry, I may have an 85 transmission for you for a 1985 300TD (I just need the engine). Hi Andrew, I don't currently need a transmission. I was interested in B.Dikes if it was an MB factory rebuilt. I might need one some day. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
