[MBZ] caveat emptor reginald stone
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[MBZ] Let's try this again: caveat emptor reginald stone
Sorry about the empty message before; this is what I was trying to send: Ok, Im ready to name names: the guy who sold me the bum Vanagon is Reginald Reggie Stone of Shoreline - buyer beware this seller. (To be fair, I should emphasize that I did understand it to be an as is sale, and that, due to the rarity of the commodity, I skipped the usual security of an independent inspection prior to purchase. However, the guy sold an engine w/ a bad head gasket w/o disclosing that defect, and when later confronted w/ this, flatly refused to make good in any way.) DG __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Bio prices
I think we pay for them to mix it for us (plus it's been suggested to me that the tax break is less for B20 than it is for B99); I observed the same phenom where I get mine: the price order, lowest to highest, was B0 (by only $0.02), B99, B20, by about $0.10 or so. Whether B0 or B100 is more expensive, B20 _should_ be in between; if it ain't just mix it yourself at the pump (assuming where you buy it has B100 or B99; if not, I guess you're out of luck. Easy way to estimate how much B0 and B100 you need for B20: estimate how much total you need, then divide by 5 (which is same as doubling and then dividing by 10) put that much B100 in, then filler-up with B0; for info purposes only, I do not endorse purchasing any amount of fossil fuel). DG --- Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ron, IMHO, it's all about caveat emptor and what the traffic will bear!.. And we are not in charge.. But, I have often wondered what I would do if I were a benign dictator... Just wonderin'. No aspirations Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Oct 4, 2005, at 5:06 PM, Ron Dwelle wrote: Just went to fill up. B-20 bio-diesel is $0.10/gallon higher than dino. Trying to figure out how that could be. $3.199 for dino and $3.299 for B-20. Ron Dwelle ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Bio prices
The unfortunate fact is that the way dino fuel is going, there won't be much price pressure on him to lower that. :( DG --- Russ Maki [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was on the phone the other day with a fuel/oil distributor who's getting into biodiesel. For the record, Wolf Oil of Slinger, Wis.. He had me interested until he told me their price for B-100 -- $25+ for a 5-gallon pail!! Boutique fuel, with an emphasis on the boutique. Ron Dwelle wrote: Just went to fill up. B-20 bio-diesel is $0.10/gallon higher than dino. Trying to figure out how that could be. $3.199 for dino and $3.299 for B-20. Ron Dwelle ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!
Now all he has to do is organically grow his own flax, process it himself, and he'll be all set! DG --- Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Holy Cats, Chris...with what do you plan to power your centrifuge? So you intend to run WVO you sent for a spin in your centrifuge as fuel? Cool. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 141K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! for Good Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/
Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!
http://www.fromthewilderness.com/free/ww3/092105_rita_storm.shtml Alarmist? Sensationalist? Time will tell... DG --- David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051003/pl_nm/energy_winter_costs_dc If heating oil is going up 30+%, you know what that means for diesel. Costco soybean oil will be cheaper than the pump at that point. Maybe not. The farmers who cultivate the soybeans and the railroads and truckers who distribute them will be buying the expensive diesel, too. I expect this will result in inflation all over the economy. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! for Good Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/
Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!
Perhaps his implication is to rush out and stock up now (it comes in those convenient 5-gallon conainers). How much are VO conversions? DG --- David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051003/pl_nm/energy_winter_costs_dc If heating oil is going up 30+%, you know what that means for diesel. Costco soybean oil will be cheaper than the pump at that point. Maybe not. The farmers who cultivate the soybeans and the railroads and truckers who distribute them will be buying the expensive diesel, too. I expect this will result in inflation all over the economy. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!
How'd you score the high-tech filter - surplus auction? DG --- Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wasn't really implying anything, just making an observation. Yes, Fuel prices will lead to price inflation in general, but Europe has had high fuel prices forever and it's still cheaper to buy bulk fresh VO than it is to buy D2 or BioD (the cheapest fuel at the pump). We may be facing that scenario. Conversion prices cover quite a range. Frybrid, the best, is $1,700. My friend and I finished installing his last night and we're now running 100% VO. It is rather amazing. The savings, for us, will be a very convenient supply of oil (got a guy lined up for this) and a fast, clean and VERY efficient filtration method (using an industrial centrifugal filter in my garage - sub micron purity). Chris --- David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps his implication is to rush out and stock up now (it comes in those convenient 5-gallon conainers). How much are VO conversions? DG --- David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051003/pl_nm/energy_winter_costs_dc If heating oil is going up 30+%, you know what that means for diesel. Costco soybean oil will be cheaper than the pump at that point. Maybe not. The farmers who cultivate the soybeans and the railroads and truckers who distribute them will be buying the expensive diesel, too. I expect this will result in inflation all over the economy. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf (http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD) -1987 300TD, 149K miles, Rotkäppchen -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) running WVO/WMO/LO/WATF/WGL/Kero/D2 mix (do not attempt this unless you are willing to sacrifice your IP and/or injectors, etc.) -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 101K miles, The Van - FOR SALE $6500 (and that's a good deal). __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel Biodiesel ready
Hi, folks! Wife and I are on the verge of buying an '00 Dodge 2500 diesel to run on biodiesel. My main concern, given my history, is with fuel injector return lines. On examining the engine, I noted that the injectors appear to be inside the engine block, or at least not have return lines. Which of these is in fact the case? If the injectors are inside the block, do they have return lines, and if so, are they made of rubber, metal, or what? If made of non-Viton rubber, how difficult is it to get at them to replace them? Are there any other biodiesel-related issues particular to Cummins diesels of this era of which we should be aware? Also, the engine was louder than we expected (and we've heard other diesels, including other diesel pick-ups which we've test driven, but all these were Fords) but otherwise seemed to run smoothly; could that be cause for concern? Finally, about when do these vehicles need the timing belt replaced, and about how expensive a service is that (parts and labor)? Sorry to bother you, and thanks! DG __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel Biodiesel ready
Thanks! DG --- Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Oct 03, 2005 at 12:54:50PM -0700, David Goldsmith wrote: Hi, folks! Wife and I are on the verge of buying an '00 Dodge 2500 diesel to run on biodiesel. My main concern, given my history, is with fuel injector return lines. On examining the engine, I noted that the injectors appear to be inside the engine block, or at least not have return lines. Which of these is in fact the case? If the injectors are inside the block, do they have return lines, and if so, are they made of rubber, metal, or what? If made of non-Viton rubber, how difficult is it to get at them to replace them? I don't believe that the cummins has external return lines, so I wouldn't be worried about that. Are there any other biodiesel-related issues particular to Cummins diesels of this era of which we should be aware? The Cummins has a fuel lubricated injector pump. If the IP doesn't get enough fuel and you have your foot into it, damage will occur. The biodiesel will likely lube the IP better than dino diesel, as long as it gets enough of it (i.e. bad lift pumps, partially clogged filters towing heavy loads for a long time, etc). This isn't bio related, but those are a stone cold b!tch to get started if you run them out of fuel. One of my friends did that, and it required loosening injectors - the primer pump wasn't enough. Also, the engine was louder than we expected (and we've heard other diesels, including other diesel pick-ups which we've test driven, but all these were Fords) but otherwise seemed to run smoothly; could that be cause for concern? The cummins for whatever reason was much louder than the IDI GM engine of that year, and the DI powerchoke. It also outweighs both. Finally, about when do these vehicles need the timing belt replaced, and about how expensive a service is that (parts and labor)? There was something about a weak timing cover in the cummins, can't remember if it was on the 24v engines or the 12v engines. Regardless, the timing chain doesn't have a short service interval like a TDI. There is also a certain range of blocks you want to avoid. There is a faq out there somewhere about this - check tdr or other ram web forums for that. K ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] CARFAX request
Howdy! Every once in a while I notice someone here asking someone to run a
CARFAX for 'em. I've never read any of those requests to know whether payment
is offered. In any event, if someone can do it gratis, might that someone run
me a CARFAX on VIN 1B7KF2363YJ125888 - it's an '00 Dodge diesel RAM 2500.
Thanks!
DG
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Hi Al,
Is it possible to change a B2 piston on an '85 200 SD with the trans in =
the car? Is it very time consuming?
Thanks,
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
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Rick Knoble wrote:
Hi Al,
Is it possible to change a B2 piston on an '85 200 SD with the trans in the
car? Is it very time consuming?
It is, assuming it is a federal-spec 722.3 car ('85 California cars had
a 722.4 trans). I've never done it on a 126, but it has much more room
to work than a 123, in which the B2 can be done in a day.
Tom
'82 300D 323k
Re: [MBZ] CARFAX request
Thanks, Kaleb! DG --- Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vehicle Snapshot Vehicle 2000 Dodge Truck Ram 2500 Laramie SLT/Quad Cab/ST VIN 1B7KF2363YJ125888 Body Style Unspecified Country of Manufacture United States Vehicle History Checklist Vehicle Description 1B7KF2363YJ125888 Title Check No records found Problem Check No records found Odometer Check No records found Vehicle Information No records found Full History Records Found Title Check Your vehicle checks out! Abandoned No Abandoned Records Found Damaged No Damaged Records Found Fire Damage No Fire Damage Records Found Grey Market No Grey Market Records Found Hail Damage No Hail Damage Records Found Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Records Found Junk No Junk Records Found Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Records Found Salvage No Salvage Records Found Problem Check Your vehicle checks out! NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle Records Found Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Records Found Frame Damage No Frame Damage Records Found Major Damage No Major Damage Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Records Found Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Records Found Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Records Found Water Damage No Water Damage Records Found Vehicle Information Your vehicle checks out! Accident Data No Accident Data Records Found Corrected Title No Corrected Title Records Found Driver Education No Driver Education Records Found Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Records Found Emission/Safety Inspection No Emission/Safety Inspection Records Found Livery Use No Livery Use Records Found Government Use No Government Use Records Found Police Use No Police Use Records Found Rental/Fleet No Rental/Fleet Records Found Repossessed No Repossessed Records Found Taxi Use No Taxi Use Records Found Theft No Theft Records Found Vehicle History Records We have searched the Experian Automotive National Vehicle Database of insurance, DMV, and auto auction information and found the following 16 records for this 2000 DODGE TRUCK RAM 2500 LARAMIE SLT/QUAD CAB/ST. Note the highlighted rows for potential issues that could affect the value of this vehicle. Date Location Mileage Description 1999-09-23 lake oswego, OR title 1999-09-23 lake oswego, OR registration event/renewal 2001-08-24 lake oswego, OR registration event/renewal 2002-05-17 lake oswego, OR registration event/renewal 2002-05-17 bellingham, WA 45082 vehicle in dealer inventory 2002-06-11 mount vernon, WA 45082 title 2002-06-11 mount vernon, WA registration event/renewal 2002-08-16 lake oswego, OR registration event/renewal 2003-05-12 mount vernon, WA registration event/renewal 2004-04-30 mount vernon, WA registration event/renewal 2004-07-20 bellingham, WA 54484 vehicle in dealer inventory 2004-12-08 pacific nw region, 60049 reported at auto auction 2004-12-08 pacific nw region, 60049 reported at auto auction as dealer vehicle 2004-12-11 ontario, OR 60049 vehicle in dealer inventory 2005-04-12 pacific nw region, 61965 reported at auto auction 2005-05-05 auburn, WA vehicle in dealer inventory Glossary of Descriptions Found for This Vehicle (full glossary) Description Full Definition Title Vehicle had title registration event reported by state DMV. Renewal Vehicle had registration renewal event reported by state DMV. Odometer Reading from Auto Dealer Odometer reading was provided by an independent source from an auto dealer. Auction Odometer Reading Vehicle reported the vehicle's odometer reading is from auto auction. Highlights Highlights from our Editors' Review of the 1994-2001 Dodge Ram The following summary includes recall and trouble spot information for several model years of this vehicle. Only information labeled 1994-2001 applies to this vehicle. Consumer Guide Rating N/A Pros Acceleration (V8, V10), Interior room, Cargo and towing ability, Optional 4-wheel antilock brakes Cons Acceleration (V6), Ride, Noise, Fuel economy Road Test Scores Performance 5 Fuel Economy 2 Ride Quality 3 Steering/Handling/Braking 3 Quietness 3 Controls/Materials 3 Interior Room 6 Room/Comfort (rear) 2 Cargo Capacity 2 Value within Class 5 (all scores out of 10) NHTSA Safety Ratings Front Impact, Driver 5 Front Impact, Passenger 5 (all scores out of 5) Recalls Check with the seller to ensure that the recall work was completed on these items. 1994: Front suspension attachment to axle may not be adequately tightened; can cause axle vibration. 1994: Does not meet rear-impact test requirements, and increases the risk of fuel spill. 1994: Component within passenger-side seatbelt-buckle assembly shatters, causing belt to release.
[MBZ] Biodiesel mpg benefits from timing advance? (was Approx. 35mpg from an '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel)
My recently deceased '82 240D ran fine on B99, but underperformed in the mpg category (though I imagine part of that was probably my average speed over 70mph); I noticed no such problem w/ my '03 TDI (same mpg, more or less, with B99 or B0). It was suggested to me by more than one party (incl. here on this list, I believe) that this _might_ be alleviated by advancing the timing a little; this didn't need to be done, it was claimed, on the TDI 'cause the electronic timing control was automatically doing it dynamically. DG --- Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No need to adjust the timing for B99, though I've advanced my OM603 2 degrees to 13 degrees ATDC for other purposes. All of my diesel powered vehicles have run just fine on B100 with no modifications whatsoever...except for monitoring the fuel filters for the first few thousand miles after initial treatment. On 9/27/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS: Assuming its timed right for petrol diesel, about how far forward should the timing be set for B99; or did these things have electronic timing control by '87? Thanks again. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (209k) '84 300D (204k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K) ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] Approx. 35mpg from an '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel
Hi, folks. This is in reference to a Seattle area craiglist. The lister claims the car gets approx. 35 mpg (see below). I'm incredulous - should I be? DG Original Message Subject: Re: '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel - $3995 Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 13:45:13 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] how about 35 mpg give or take. -Original Message- From: David L Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:52:43 -0700 Subject: '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel - $3995 Great fuel economy = ? DG -- HMRD/ORR/NOS/NOAA - this message was remailed to you via: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -- NOAA signatureHMRD/ORR/NOS/NOAA __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Approx. 35mpg from an '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel
I'm going to look @ the car now (though certainly not going to buy it on the spot) but if you want to text me your opinion, it's [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! DG --- David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, folks. This is in reference to a Seattle area craiglist. The lister claims the car gets approx. 35 mpg (see below). I'm incredulous - should I be? DG Original Message Subject: Re: '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel - $3995 Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 13:45:13 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] how about 35 mpg give or take. -Original Message- From: David L Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:52:43 -0700 Subject: '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel - $3995 Great fuel economy = ? DG -- HMRD/ORR/NOS/NOAA - this message was remailed to you via: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -- NOAA signatureHMRD/ORR/NOS/NOAA __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] 1986 BMW 524td
Anyone have any experience with these vehicles? Any opinions ala acquire if you can or avoid like the plague and why? Thanks! DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks): Reply Supplement
Vehicle is claimed. Thanks! DG PS: [OT] Anyone know what year Dodge started including pocket doors on their extra cab trucks? Thanks again! --- David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It steers and you can see over the hood, but the vehicle lost power upon collision and wouldn't restart when I tried to do that to drive the vehicle to the shoulder (lucky for me, an ambulance happened by almost immediately after the accident and after confirming that all humans were ok and then confirming that I couldn't start the vehicle, the EMT's pushed while I steered to the shoulder). However, I didn't try long or hard to start it, so I guess it's possible it might start. That's the good news. The bad news is that the lot won't allow 3rd parties not-accompanied-by-owner on the lot to look over vehicles. I won't be back in Seattle 'til tomorrow morning, but then I'll be happy to meet interested parties at the lot to show the vehicle. (I have to go by it anyway at some point to get the rest of my personal belongings). Also, a clarification: you tow is obviously a minimum bid - there really is a good deal of value still in/on the car, so a best offer will include some cash in addition to removing the vehicle. Thanks again, DG --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, what I am getting at is, could it be driven up onto a transporter as-is, does it steer and can you see over the hood. I should have just asked that ;-). Sorry for the prolonged exchange, everyone. Kaleb must be asleep, he has not asked about it yet. LoL. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, front is pushed in too badly, must be towed. (Plus, you wouldn't be safe driving the thing as is - can't open the front passenger door as is, so, God forbid, were you to get in another accident preventing driver egress, you'd be pretty much screwed if you had to get out in a hurry.) DG --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, thanks, forgot to ask before, does it start and move under its own power or is the front pushed in too badly? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Converted (to) stick; 2023XX miles, I think about 5K on the tires, unsure about the tranny. DG --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry to hear that... is it stick or auto? What mileage? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, folks! So, it was bound to happen sooner or later, given the miles I was logging: I crumpled my '82 240D. :(( Despite severe front end damage, much of the engine (e.g., new battery, alternator, Viton fuel return lines, strong engine largely serviceable I think) and body (everything from the front doors back, new Goodyear tires) is usable. It sits in the tow lot at the NW corner of Mercer and Fairview in Seattle - if interested, please go inspect ASAP (@ $31/day, I need to get it out of the lot ASAP) and email or call me at 360-481-3800 if you want to make an offer (e.g., you pay to tow away). Bummed, DG ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com === message truncated === __ Yahoo! for Good Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/
[MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)
Hi, folks! So, it was bound to happen sooner or later, given the miles I was logging: I crumpled my '82 240D. :(( Despite severe front end damage, much of the engine (e.g., new battery, alternator, Viton fuel return lines, strong engine largely serviceable I think) and body (everything from the front doors back, new Goodyear tires) is usable. It sits in the tow lot at the NW corner of Mercer and Fairview in Seattle - if interested, please go inspect ASAP (@ $31/day, I need to get it out of the lot ASAP) and email or call me at 360-481-3800 if you want to make an offer (e.g., you pay to tow away). Bummed, DG __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)
Converted (to) stick; 2023XX miles, I think about 5K on the tires, unsure about the tranny. DG --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry to hear that... is it stick or auto? What mileage? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, folks! So, it was bound to happen sooner or later, given the miles I was logging: I crumpled my '82 240D. :(( Despite severe front end damage, much of the engine (e.g., new battery, alternator, Viton fuel return lines, strong engine largely serviceable I think) and body (everything from the front doors back, new Goodyear tires) is usable. It sits in the tow lot at the NW corner of Mercer and Fairview in Seattle - if interested, please go inspect ASAP (@ $31/day, I need to get it out of the lot ASAP) and email or call me at 360-481-3800 if you want to make an offer (e.g., you pay to tow away). Bummed, DG ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)
Yes, thanks! DG --- OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're sorry to hear about your 240D, but it sounds like you are OK, which is what really matters! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)
No, front is pushed in too badly, must be towed. (Plus, you wouldn't be safe driving the thing as is - can't open the front passenger door as is, so, God forbid, were you to get in another accident preventing driver egress, you'd be pretty much screwed if you had to get out in a hurry.) DG --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, thanks, forgot to ask before, does it start and move under its own power or is the front pushed in too badly? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Converted (to) stick; 2023XX miles, I think about 5K on the tires, unsure about the tranny. DG --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry to hear that... is it stick or auto? What mileage? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, folks! So, it was bound to happen sooner or later, given the miles I was logging: I crumpled my '82 240D. :(( Despite severe front end damage, much of the engine (e.g., new battery, alternator, Viton fuel return lines, strong engine largely serviceable I think) and body (everything from the front doors back, new Goodyear tires) is usable. It sits in the tow lot at the NW corner of Mercer and Fairview in Seattle - if interested, please go inspect ASAP (@ $31/day, I need to get it out of the lot ASAP) and email or call me at 360-481-3800 if you want to make an offer (e.g., you pay to tow away). Bummed, DG ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks): Reply Supplement
It steers and you can see over the hood, but the vehicle lost power upon collision and wouldn't restart when I tried to do that to drive the vehicle to the shoulder (lucky for me, an ambulance happened by almost immediately after the accident and after confirming that all humans were ok and then confirming that I couldn't start the vehicle, the EMT's pushed while I steered to the shoulder). However, I didn't try long or hard to start it, so I guess it's possible it might start. That's the good news. The bad news is that the lot won't allow 3rd parties not-accompanied-by-owner on the lot to look over vehicles. I won't be back in Seattle 'til tomorrow morning, but then I'll be happy to meet interested parties at the lot to show the vehicle. (I have to go by it anyway at some point to get the rest of my personal belongings). Also, a clarification: you tow is obviously a minimum bid - there really is a good deal of value still in/on the car, so a best offer will include some cash in addition to removing the vehicle. Thanks again, DG --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, what I am getting at is, could it be driven up onto a transporter as-is, does it steer and can you see over the hood. I should have just asked that ;-). Sorry for the prolonged exchange, everyone. Kaleb must be asleep, he has not asked about it yet. LoL. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, front is pushed in too badly, must be towed. (Plus, you wouldn't be safe driving the thing as is - can't open the front passenger door as is, so, God forbid, were you to get in another accident preventing driver egress, you'd be pretty much screwed if you had to get out in a hurry.) DG --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, thanks, forgot to ask before, does it start and move under its own power or is the front pushed in too badly? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Converted (to) stick; 2023XX miles, I think about 5K on the tires, unsure about the tranny. DG --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry to hear that... is it stick or auto? What mileage? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, folks! So, it was bound to happen sooner or later, given the miles I was logging: I crumpled my '82 240D. :(( Despite severe front end damage, much of the engine (e.g., new battery, alternator, Viton fuel return lines, strong engine largely serviceable I think) and body (everything from the front doors back, new Goodyear tires) is usable. It sits in the tow lot at the NW corner of Mercer and Fairview in Seattle - if interested, please go inspect ASAP (@ $31/day, I need to get it out of the lot ASAP) and email or call me at 360-481-3800 if you want to make an offer (e.g., you pay to tow away). Bummed, DG ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] [OT Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM
Thanks for the heads-up and the reference. DG --- Harry �M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Dave, being a VW owner I seem to recall there was something else that causes a false reading for the glow plug fault you describe. I remember reading it in a website called VWVortex. They have a discussion site for almost all VW's The false readings on Vag-Coms seems to be a common normality with alot of VW's David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The full story: very shortly after getting my car back from Dr. Dan's last Thurs., the Check Engine light came on, so I quickly brought it back to him. �His VAG-COM returned a glow plug #3 problem, which he reported is a very common problem on that car. �But upon checking it (removing it and sending a current through it), it appeared to be working fine (it glowed orange-red), so he put it back in, reset my onboard diagnostic computer, and sent me on my merry way. �I got back to Oly without the check engine light reawakening, but the next day my wife reports that it's lit again. �I was going to take the car (my wife's) back to Dr. Dan's today, but she needed it down in Oly, so I thought I'd continue to try to find someone down in Oly I could prevail upon to see if it's still complaining about GP3 before taking it back to Dan's, probably tomorrow. �Thanks! DG --- Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you trip a fault code? �If I had kept my '96 Passat, I'd of picked up the VAG-COM myself. �I wanted to bypass the EGR to avoid coking up the intake, which requires that the computer be tricked into accepting this as normal operation. �Good luck. On 9/6/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, two different places (I waited a couple days after the first post before cross-posting) and also to [EMAIL PROTECTED], all before posting here; no positive responses yet. �Thanks. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (208k) '84 300D (203k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K) ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net � � � � � � __ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/ ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL � 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata � __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] [OT Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM
Any listers in the Oly, WA area got an '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG-COM I can visit you to use? Thanks! DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] [OT Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM
Yeah, two different places (I waited a couple days after the first post before cross-posting) and also to [EMAIL PROTECTED], all before posting here; no positive responses yet. Thanks. DG --- Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think there are only two or maybe three listers total here in Olympia, and I don't have one. Did you post this request over on the tdi club site? On 9/6/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any listers in the Oly, WA area got an '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG-COM I can visit you to use? Thanks! Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (208k) '84 300D (203k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K) ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/
Re: [MBZ] [OT Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM
The full story: very shortly after getting my car back from Dr. Dan's last Thurs., the Check Engine light came on, so I quickly brought it back to him. His VAG-COM returned a glow plug #3 problem, which he reported is a very common problem on that car. But upon checking it (removing it and sending a current through it), it appeared to be working fine (it glowed orange-red), so he put it back in, reset my onboard diagnostic computer, and sent me on my merry way. I got back to Oly without the check engine light reawakening, but the next day my wife reports that it's lit again. I was going to take the car (my wife's) back to Dr. Dan's today, but she needed it down in Oly, so I thought I'd continue to try to find someone down in Oly I could prevail upon to see if it's still complaining about GP3 before taking it back to Dan's, probably tomorrow. Thanks! DG --- Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you trip a fault code? If I had kept my '96 Passat, I'd of picked up the VAG-COM myself. I wanted to bypass the EGR to avoid coking up the intake, which requires that the computer be tricked into accepting this as normal operation. Good luck. On 9/6/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, two different places (I waited a couple days after the first post before cross-posting) and also to [EMAIL PROTECTED], all before posting here; no positive responses yet. Thanks. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (208k) '84 300D (203k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K) ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/
Re: [MBZ] Biodiesel List
Thanks, Kaleb! DG --- Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Figured with the increased interest in biodiesel would be a good idea to set up a list just for that. Here is the link if you want to sign up: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/biodiesel_striplin.net So with that in mind, please keep most biodiesel discussions over on that list. Kaleb -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [MBZ] Bringing in Canadian new cars
think Griffey ended up with one plus that skinhead baseball player whats-his-name. I think you're thinking of Buhner. I doubt that any VW buyer would be willing to pay any premium to get a diesel Jetta or whatever they are called these days. Probably right on the Jetta, wrong on the Passat Wagon (but $9K over MSRP, that'd be pushing it for my pocketbook, but not for others I suspect). DG/Oly/Seattle RLE/Seattle ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA
Great, thanks, we may take you up on that. DG --- Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the skinny on importing cars from Canada. I have had new cars imported, but it depends on cooperation from the US side of the manufacturers operations. Many new cars are identical to US modesl, but in the interest of the US dealers, the manufacturer won't give a letter of compliance to the consumer. In my experience, once a vehicle is six months old (registered for six months) it is no longer new, and the manufacturer is more helpful. There are some models which are extremely difficult (read $$$) to import due to such things, as previously mentioned, as restraints. The speedometer changover is not required, as the CDN models have the mph equivalants where the KPH readings ar on US models. A common manufacturer letter would state basically, this vehicle, identified by the VIN, meets all US safety (with the exception of markings) and emission standards in effect for the year of manufacture. When a person presents this letter, we verify the VIN, charge duty, if required, and issue a CBP Form 7501 which is presented at the person's state vehicle licensing office as proof of legal entry into the US. In cases where the vehicle does not meet standards, the vehicle will be imported formally through a broker, and when proof of compliance is provided by a RI, the bond is cancelled, and the vehicle released with the 7501. Ideally, you'd want a vehicle which meets the standards without modifications. All 88-95 Mercedes fall into this category, and as an added bonus, they are marked as compliant, so no manufacturer compliance letter is required. On the down side, these are mostly gasoline models. I have a list of manufacturer contact tel#'s as well as fax #'s. I would be glad to assist anyone in the customs relm, please contact me offlist. -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?
Aha! Finally an explanation which clears the air, so to speak. DG --- Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Sep 01, 2005 at 05:48:01PM -0400, Jeff Zedic wrote: Hah! Believe me, if VW can meet Euro 4 emission specs, they can meet the wimpy US EPA limits! Don't forget that the EU and EPA have DIFFERENT WAYS THEY MEASURE EMISSIONS. The EPA places a much higher emphasis on NOx and particulates than the EU. As we all know, diesels burning petro diesel are way higher in NOx than their gasser counterparts. This is why imported diesels (mercedes and otherwise) are few and far between, and why we go for years without seeing any new imports. K ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Passat diesels
For a diesel Toureg? Where you shopping? DG --- Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, here's the not so good or bad news. Base Price is $24,000 all the way up to $36,000 for a fully loaded model with all wheel drive OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If enough of them get into the country, they'll get old and cheep someday -- Also a bummer, but always out of my price range. :( DG -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?
Exactly, it's absolutely insane: University VW (in Seattle) confirmed there are no new '05 TDI Passat wagons West of the Rockies, and only a few left East of 'em; this is in the US, however - North of the border, I easily found three Vancouver, BC area dealers each with multiple '05 TDI Passat Wagons in stock! The most plausible hypothesis I hear consistently is that they underestimated US demand, can't meet it, and want to make sure they keep their existing TDI customers in the rest of the world happy, so we get the short end of the stick. Bummer for us, and poor planning on their part, but I can't say as I blame 'em. DG --- Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess I'm really outta the loop here, I thought they were going to ramp up tdi sales throughout the model range, given their increasing popularity. Seems silly to nix the new Passat tdi, which by all accounts is a stellar vehicle. On 8/30/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Aug 30, 2005 at 12:50:27PM -0700, Richard Hattaway wrote: They are classic performers. Underappreciated, for sure. Probably because they have fields and fields of unsold cars in Mexico now, and TDI is a niche market. I bet they want to concentrate on getting inventory down a bit. This, of course, being a less cynical answer. And to answer Casey's question, dealers have mentioned it, and it's been the buzz in the TDI community for a while. -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (208k) '84 300D (203k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K) ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?
Exactly, but why the hiatus? DG --- Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Passat and according to VW they will be bringing it back with the new model which is the B6 platform. The new TDI is available in europe now but won't be here till next year. As far as I know the most recent B5.5 Passat is still available with the TDI. Actually the TDI was more reliable then the other gas models. David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know why VW pulled the latest TDI's, esp. the Passat? Were there problems with it/them? DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[MBZ] Gun guys, U were politely asked to take it elsewhere
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Re: [MBZ] Passat diesels
BTW, no one has mentioned that the Touareg diesel is gone too. Also a bummer, but always out of my price range. :( DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA
Actually, according to Web-listed dealer inventory there are no new '05 TDI Passat Wagons within 400 km of Seattle on the US side of the border. However, w/ very little effort, I found three Vancouver, BC area VW dealers each w/ multiple '05 TDI Passat Wagons. So, according to you, I should have little to no trouble bringing it in, since the '05 TDI Passat Wagon was marketed here this past year? DG --- Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The only ones you could bring in, under 25 years old, without a pile of hassle, would be any model also sold in the U.S. So I don't see the point. You have to bear in mind that while our land mass is larger than the U.S., it's largely empty: we have about 1/10 your population. So actually on the whole you have a better selection of cars there, with some oddball exceptions (want a cheap Lada Niva?). Guys up here who want old Peugeots, etc., generally shop for them on your west coast, etc. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, all! Revisiting a recurring topic here: is it any easier to import a diesel from our neighbor to the North (with whom we ostensibly share no trade barriers - HA!)? What's involved - same as rest of world (which was discussed here several mo. ago)? Thanks! DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [MBZ] List Splitting
Ah, the good old days... DG --- Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to see a just diesel list too! On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: see banned [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Personally, the traffic doesn't really bother me, but I can see how that much would bother others... would be nice to have a MBZ list and then a general chat MBZ list... would make the filtering significantly easier ;) John On Sun, 28 Aug 2005, Dan Landiss wrote: Re: list splitting. 206 messages in 24 hours is sufficient cause. I'll hang around another day or so to see if the content justifies the volume, and if this keeps up I'll take a vacation and look back in later. -- Never argue with a dragon, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=- ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] List Splitting
Ah, the good old days... ;) DG --- Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would also like to see a list for girls that like 27 year old chileans who drive a red 1987 300d with tan interior and are turned on by the fact that i go to the green pump with all the stains around it. On 8/29/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah, the good old days... DG --- Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to see a just diesel list too! On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: see banned [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Personally, the traffic doesn't really bother me, but I can see how that much would bother others... would be nice to have a MBZ list and then a general chat MBZ list... would make the filtering significantly easier ;) John On Sun, 28 Aug 2005, Dan Landiss wrote: Re: list splitting. 206 messages in 24 hours is sufficient cause. I'll hang around another day or so to see if the content justifies the volume, and if this keeps up I'll take a vacation and look back in later. -- Never argue with a dragon, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=- ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=- ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)
Maybe that's true also. DG --- LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is like saying you have more ex-wives than anyone else. On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea, well I have more MB's than anybody on this list. OK Don wrote: Yeah - -- My MB is bigger than yours, (at least two ofthem are) ! On 8/28/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys are so into mine is bigger than yours. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA
Wait a second, there are double cab Vanagon Pick-ups? Are they still manufactured? Can you get 'em w/ a TDI in 'em? DG --- David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve MacSween wrote: So actually on the whole you have a better selection of cars there, with some oddball exceptions (want a cheap Lada Niva?). Guys up here who want old Peugeots, etc., generally shop for them on your west coast, etc. You guys got a lot of VW diesel models we didn't get here, though. We missed out on all the 1.9L IDI models, for example, as well as all the single- and double-cab Vanagon pickups. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA
Oh, and was it new when you brought it in? DG --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: about 5 years ago. It was a golf. Best car I have ever owned. Minimum maintenanace, and after taking the cat out and putting a KN filter (wanted to stall with the stock filter) I was getting 35-40 MPG. Not bad for a gasser ;) Wasent until I got rear ended and bent the frame that I got rid of it in California, still had Canadian tags on it 2 years later. -- Original message -- --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't have much trouble getting my compliance letter from VWofCA. Took about 2 weeks and they needed my VIN. But the parts that needed to be modified made the changes cost prohibitive. For one they wanted me to change from a passive restraint system to a less effective active system (that's the seatbelt anchor points on the door) Very interesting - how long ago was this, and what kind of car was it? DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [MBZ] Taxes...love 'em
AMTRAK hardly qualifies as urban mass transit (though it sounds like that's what it's being used for up there). DG --- Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: New England is home to a stellar AMTRAK success story in the Nor'Easter line between Portland and Boston. My Dad took it for a business meeting last winter. The train left Portland only 1 hour late and each stop made them later as they had to jockey the train around to find a door that wasn't frozen. So he got to Boston a total of 3 hours late but that was okay because they'd left plenty of extra time. For the trip home the train left a mere 4 hours late and apparently the connection between the ends of the train had broken so going home they couldn't go more than 40MPH. So they arrived home only 6 hours late... Stellar success story. -Curt Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 23:48:58 -0700 From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Taxes...love 'em To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original from my house in Hillsboro, to downtown Portland, OR, one would have to walk nearly 3/4 of a mile to a bus stop (20 minutes) to catch a bus to take a 15 minute ride to the MAX light rail station (fares just went up to $1.75), take a 25 minute ride on MAX, noisy, jerky, and uncomfortable, and then, take another bus north or south a few minutes to get to your destination. It's a 30-35 minute ride by car, much more comfortable, about the same price for fuel as the Tri-Met fare, and you're not bound by some schedule either. This is why cars continue to clog up the highways and byways rather than people taking public transportation. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie - Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [MBZ] Who's running B100?
We run B100 in our '03 TDI and B50 in our '82 240D. Our results are basically the same as yours, but I think we've had low to no drop (0 to 10%) in mileage on B100 in the late model TDI; anecdotally, the older the engine (or design thereof), the bigger the drop in mpg going to biodiesel - any hypotheses, folks? DG --- J.B. Hebert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have run about 100 gallons of B100 through my '95 E300D (doesn't take long for me) and was looking to compare numbers with others on the list who are running B100. I gathered a fair amount of performance and economy data before and after the switch and was a little surprised by the outcome. Every source I've read on biodiesel indicates that you should expect a slight decrease in power and economy because there is slightly less energy in biodiesel. Well, I have noticed no significant drop in performance as indicated by the stopwatch. The butt dyno tells me that I'm a little down, but barely. So, I was expecting about a 5% drop in power, and I would guess that I am seeing less that 2%. What I have noticed, however, is that my economy is down a little over 15%, from around 29.9 MPG to 25.3 MPG. To make sure it wasn't the car, I ran a few tanks of dino fuel through and it again returned to around 29.9 MPG. Is anyone else out there running B100 who is as anal as I am and documented the changes? I'd love to compare notes. Thanks, J.B. Hebert -- Current Vehicles: '76 Ford Bronco '78 Volvo 262C Bertone V8 '80 Alpina B7 Turbo Coupe '82 Mercedes 300CD (Deceased) '93 GMC Sierra 2500 '95 Mercedes E300D -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.16/83 - Release Date: 8/26/2005 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Who's running B100?
Good info, thanks!!! DG --- J.B. Hebert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My guess is the electronic engine management on your TDI is compensating for the lower BTU's in the B100, whereas the older cars with mechanical systems cannot do that dynamically. I have heard that you can gain back some performance/economy from an older vehicle by advancing the injection timing a degree or two. Regards, J.B. At 01:34 PM 8/30/2005, you wrote: We run B100 in our '03 TDI and B50 in our '82 240D. Our results are basically the same as yours, but I think we've had low to no drop (0 to 10%) in mileage on B100 in the late model TDI; anecdotally, the older the engine (or design thereof), the bigger the drop in mpg going to biodiesel - any hypotheses, folks? DG --- J.B. Hebert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have run about 100 gallons of B100 through my '95 E300D (doesn't take long for me) and was looking to compare numbers with others on the list who are running B100. I gathered a fair amount of performance and economy data before and after the switch and was a little surprised by the outcome. Every source I've read on biodiesel indicates that you should expect a slight decrease in power and economy because there is slightly less energy in biodiesel. Well, I have noticed no significant drop in performance as indicated by the stopwatch. The butt dyno tells me that I'm a little down, but barely. So, I was expecting about a 5% drop in power, and I would guess that I am seeing less that 2%. What I have noticed, however, is that my economy is down a little over 15%, from around 29.9 MPG to 25.3 MPG. To make sure it wasn't the car, I ran a few tanks of dino fuel through and it again returned to around 29.9 MPG. Is anyone else out there running B100 who is as anal as I am and documented the changes? I'd love to compare notes. Thanks, J.B. Hebert -- Current Vehicles: '76 Ford Bronco '78 Volvo 262C Bertone V8 '80 Alpina B7 Turbo Coupe '82 Mercedes 300CD (Deceased) '93 GMC Sierra 2500 '95 Mercedes E300D -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.16/83 - Release Date: 8/26/2005 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.16/83 - Release Date: 8/26/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.16/83 - Release Date: 8/26/2005 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?
Anyone know why VW pulled the latest TDI's, esp. the Passat? Were there problems with it/them? DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA
OK, thanks. DG --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nope. 90 model. Canadian model actualy. Had running day lights. -- Original message -- Oh, and was it new when you brought it in? DG --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: about 5 years ago. It was a golf. Best car I have ever owned. Minimum maintenanace, and after taking the cat out and putting a KN filter (wanted to stall with the stock filter) I was getting 35-40 MPG. Not bad for a gasser ;) Wasent until I got rear ended and bent the frame that I got rid of it in California, still had Canadian tags on it 2 years later. -- Original message -- --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't have much trouble getting my compliance letter from VWofCA. Took about 2 weeks and they needed my VIN. But the parts that needed to be modified made the changes cost prohibitive. For one they wanted me to change from a passive restraint system to a less effective active system (that's the seatbelt anchor points on the door) Very interesting - how long ago was this, and what kind of car was it? DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?
VW dealers, but maybe I misunderstood - do you know otherwise? DG --- Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where did you hear this? On 8/30/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know why VW pulled the latest TDI's, esp. the Passat? Were there problems with it/them? DG Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (208k) '84 300D (203k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K) ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[MBZ] Importing diesels from CA
Hi, all! Revisiting a recurring topic here: is it any easier to import a diesel from our neighbor to the North (with whom we ostensibly share no trade barriers - HA!)? What's involved - same as rest of world (which was discussed here several mo. ago)? Thanks! DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast
I don't think that portion of our taxes which goes to subsidize PT is unreasonable; indeed, if anything, it's not reasonable enough. DG --- Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What? there is somebody that LIKES to pay unreasonable taxes? Over 50% of what you work hard for go to taxes. On 8/29/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow, pressed someone's button. I don't know about Tacoma city routes, but the Sound Transit routes I ride from Tac to Seattle and back are quite often SRO. Sorry you don't like paying taxes... DG --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What, diesel hybrid instead of CNG which they touted so highly a few years ago, and spent major amounts of money installing all the compressors and tanks? I'll have to look into that one. If anyone can through good money after bad it is the government. I just love watching the empty busses go round and round. And our new cutting edge trolley system, now that's a winner. No more cold bums in the winter sitting in doorways. Now they all ride the free trolley back and forth all day. And with the streetlights set to give the busses and trolleys priority, they get nowhere fast! Ken In a message dated 8/29/2005 5:00:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Apparently GM is making diesel hybrid buses - supposedly Pierce Co. Transit (WA) recently bought some. DG ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Don Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com http://www.marketplacemexico.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it??????
And don't forget to deduct your ebay selling expenses, both from when you sold it to him and for the relist. DG --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/8/2005 11:52:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Relist the car. If the original buyer ever contacts you send his money back (minus the bee removal fee). I am alergic to beesThe fee could get pretty high really quickLOL, MIke ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound
Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No doubt, all the German car speciallists in the Puget Sound area use the German braided stuff, because...well, it works. I just got back from hauling the wife n' kids in the TD up to Bellingham at supersonic speeds and the braided stuff handled the heat and duration without leaking, while running B20-60(?), and I get it from the same source. The braided line has worked well with Bio in our former Passat tdi, 123 and 124--no problems whatsoever. As they say, more power to ya... Feel free to swing the car by my shop if you like, and I'll give it a look-see. Where's your shop? DG On 7/26/05, Mitch Haley wrote: Then I'd guess it likely that your indy uses the same stuff I get from Rusty/Hursty. Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (206k) '84 300D (202k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net - Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page
Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound
Excellent, very convenient: I live just off of the west end of French road. I'm off work Friday - will you be around? DG --- Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suppose it's conceivable that you could have a restriction in the return circuit (blockage or kinked return line) which could create a pressure build-up causing those tiny lines to leak. They're push-on lines cuz usually that's a relatively low pressure circuit. Anyhoo...I live on the westside, just adjacent to the TESC campus.-- (866.3898) On 7/26/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Feel free to swing the car by my shop if you like, and I'll give it a look-see. Where's your shop? Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (206k) '84 300D (202k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound
--- Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suppose it's conceivable that you could have a restriction in the return circuit (blockage or kinked return line) In both our cars (of different makes and vastly different ages and miles), within a month of eachother? That would seem to suggest a fuel problem, but Bill said the fuel tested out fine, and lots of other people are buying the same fuel and it's a pretty tight knit BD community here in Oly - you'd think word would get around if there was a problem w/ the fuel (I certainly spread the word after our TDI incident). Plus, the word on the TDIclub forum is that this is actually not that uncommon of a problem, and not just w/ BD, only somewhat more frequently w/ BD. (Though unscientific, the impression I got from the geographic origin of the comments is that the problem is more prevalent in warmer climes, reinforcing the suspicion that it's a heat induced problem.) Plus at least two other pro-BD local mechanics are using Viton (Dave of Dave and Zane's and Dr. Dan) so not every expert around here appears to share your belief that all is well and good w/ the stock equipment. All this said, if your still interested in looking over my rig, I'd certainly appreciate the input. DG --- Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suppose it's conceivable that you could have a restriction in the return circuit (blockage or kinked return line) which could create a pressure build-up causing those tiny lines to leak. They're push-on lines cuz usually that's a relatively low pressure circuit. Anyhoo...I live on the westside, just adjacent to the TESC campus.-- (866.3898) On 7/26/05, David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Feel free to swing the car by my shop if you like, and I'll give it a look-see. Where's your shop? Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (206k) '84 300D (202k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound
Well, perhaps you'd like to come clean the gallon plus of B50 off the floor of my carport. All I know is that after only 33K miles this happened to our TDI about 6 weeks or so ago and at that time we were advised to replace the hoses, the failed and not failed, w/ Viton or silicone-based. We let our mechanic have his way with our car, but I now know he didn't use Viton, and given that the hoses he did install on my 240D soon after I bought it this past Oct. have failed after only 11,000 miles (he says today he warrants them for only 6 mo. or 6000 miles) I'm quite concerned for the TDI as well. I'll go with the Viton and if they don't fail within the year, I'll invite you again to come look at the stains on my carport floor. DG DG --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/25/2005 10:47:22 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, folks! I need some Viton fuel lines (return lines, I think, the ones that come up from the little nozzles which come up out of the injectors, I think is what they are) and bad! (My '82 240D is leaking B50 all over my carport; I thought it'd only leak if the fuel line was pressurized, i.e., if the car was running, but it continued to leak through the night, so I tried to clamp off the lines this morning, but I had to leave for work, so I don't know how successful I was - I'm assuming the worst! :( Viton tubing was very strongly recommended in a TDIClub forum when I had a similar problem recently with my '03 TDI.) Does anyone know who might stock these in the Puget Sound area, preferably on the I5 Seattle to Oly corridor? Also, what is the required inside diameter for these lines for the '82 240D, and does anyone know why hose clamps aren't used for additional security - is it the heat? Can't one get steel or brass hose clamps if this is the issue? Thanks!!! DG, The factory braided lines will last about 8 years, even using B100. Why not just call Rusty and order a meter of the proper fuel return hose. It is braided so when properly installed, it will not fall off. forget about clamps. Forget about Viton. With all the money you will be saving you can afford to replace these lines once or twice in the next 20 years. Don't forget to ask for a new end of line plug, yours may have fallen off. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 261 K miles 98 ML 320, 137 K miles ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound
--- Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't comment on your VW, other than to wonder where you get your B50, and if it might be B40/M10 from not removing the methanol. I get 1/2 a tank of B100 (99 lately, actually) from a CFN cardlock station in Oly and then fill 'er up with petrol diesel. When our TDI had the same problem, I did suspect the fuel, so I brought a sample to my mechanic who said he could test it, but he reported no problems (I do suspect, however, that the age of the fuel I get there might be an issue). Personally, I'm now convinced it's primarily the heat (which is the best explanation I got at the TDIClub biodiesel forum): it only just started to get into the upper 80's around here; I've been stuck in traffic in the heat alot recently (and when I'm not I push the engine, if you know what I mean); and though still far from the red, just before my wife noticed the puddle under my car, I noticed my temperature reading was a little higher than I usually see it. As Viton is rated to withstand temps up to 550degF, I'll place my faith in it. I do wonder what hose your indy used on the 240D. Did it have a cloth sheath on it? Yes; for the courtesy of your address, I'd be happy to send you (and any other interested readers) a piece to examine. DG P.S. for redghost: Bow Wow does not inventory Viton tubing - good thing I called before I went there. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound
Hi, folks! I need some Viton fuel lines (return lines, I think, the ones that come up from the little nozzles which come up out of the injectors, I think is what they are) and bad! (My '82 240D is leaking B50 all over my carport; I thought it'd only leak if the fuel line was pressurized, i.e., if the car was running, but it continued to leak through the night, so I tried to clamp off the lines this morning, but I had to leave for work, so I don't know how successful I was - I'm assuming the worst! :( Viton tubing was very strongly recommended in a TDIClub forum when I had a similar problem recently with my '03 TDI.) Does anyone know who might stock these in the Puget Sound area, preferably on the I5 Seattle to Oly corridor? Also, what is the required inside diameter for these lines for the '82 240D, and does anyone know why hose clamps aren't used for additional security - is it the heat? Can't one get steel or brass hose clamps if this is the issue? Thanks!!! DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT
--- David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 15 Jul 2005 9:41:27 -0400, meadedillon wrote I don't think that the estate engine was 'de-tuned' compared to the sedan. True, the SLS pump would be a parasitic loss that the sedan wouldn't have unless it had the SLS option. I think the bigger difference is the weight and the wind resistance. I would imagine that the wind resistance for the wagon is higher? Probably lower. My experience with other makes is that the wagon usually has a lower drag coefficient. It might seem hard to believe, but that squared off rear end is actually more aerodynamically efficient than the notchback sedan design. The notchback allows quasi-stationary eddies and generally lower free-stream air velocities in the notch, which translates into larger drag. DG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Re: OT: Another Bimmer diesel
Casey- Did you see how much that converted-to-diesel 280Z went for on Ebay some months back, something close to (or over) $13K I believe. Granted, w/ 7+ more days to go, this car probably won't stay below $2K, but you buy that car, put the engine in a sexier body, and I bet you could at least triple your money. DG --- Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've visited a Finnish Bimmer forum and those guys are working their Scandahoovian magic on these diesels as well. If I had the spare cash, I'd be seriously tempted. Still kicking myself for passing on the mid-'90's 5-series turbo diesel wagon that appeared on ebay last year--THAT was a very nice ride! On 7/14/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is interesting: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1category=6008item=4562114425 Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (206k) '84 300D (202k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
