[MBZ] Let's try this again: caveat emptor reginald stone

[David Goldsmith]

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.)

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Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

[David Goldsmith]

Now all he has to do is organically grow his own flax,
process it himself, and he'll be all set!

DG

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> 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.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Bio prices

[David Goldsmith]

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.
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Bio prices

[David Goldsmith]

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
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> 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.
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Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

[David Goldsmith]

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.
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Re: [MBZ] [nwbd-discuss] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel "Biodiesel ready"

[David Goldsmith]

Not set on an '00 per se, it's just that the
particular  '00 truck we're ogling best meets all our
other criteria and it appears we can get it for a good
price.

DG

--- Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Do you have your heart set on an 00 for any reason?
> The block number
> you want to watch out for is the 53 block. I don't
> read alot of the 24
> valve posts since I own a 12v which would be my
> choice, the P7100 pump
> can burn almost any type diesel type fuel ( JP8 JetA
> etc.) and does
> not have the dreaded VP44 and lift pump issue. Yes
> the 12v and 24v do
> have the killer dowel pin issue but really easy to
> fix. Like others
> have said wander on over to TDR and poke around.
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Rory
> 97' 3500 CTD auto 300HP 220K miles
> (was my daily driver till it cost me close to $100
> to fill, building
> my biodiesel proc. ASAP)
> 
> On 10/3/05, Jim Beidle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hi David;
> >
> > The 2000 Cummins engine is probably going to be
> louder than any later
> > model trucks. It is a 2nd Generation 24-Valve 6
> Cylinder in line engine.
> > Most of the noise in older diesels comes from the
> mechanical injection
> > pump. Modern trucks, such as the Ford/Navstar
> Chevy/Isuzu and 3rd Gen
> > Cummins use a different fuel delivery system
> called Common Rail. These
> > are electronically fired injectors, so much less
> noise. I'm not sure
> > about whether that engine uses return lines at
> all, but I suspect not.
> > My 12V Cummins has no return lines. You can learn
> more about this
> > specific engine at
> http://www.turbodieselregister.com/.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Jim Beidle
> >
> > 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?
> > >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
> > >
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Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

[David Goldsmith]

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.
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Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

[David Goldsmith]

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.
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Re: [MBZ] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel "Biodiesel ready"

[David Goldsmith]

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.
> 
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[MBZ] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel "Biodiesel ready"

[David Goldsmith]

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



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Re: [MBZ] CARFAX request

[David Goldsmith]

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

[MBZ] CARFAX request

[David Goldsmith]

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!
 
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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

[MBZ] Biodiesel mpg benefits from timing advance? (was Approx. 35mpg from an '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel)

[David Goldsmith]

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:
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> '84 300D (204k)
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[MBZ] '82 240D engine in a '79 300TD wagon?

[David Goldsmith]

Hi!  What body type and transmission would a '79 300TD
wagon have and would either of these require
substantial modification to use an '82 240D engine? 
Thanks!

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Re: [MBZ] Approx. 35mpg from an '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel

[David Goldsmith]

Thanks everyone.  Yeah, I kind of knew they were
exaggerating.  Actually, it's a used
Merc/Bimmer/Jag/Porche specialty shop/dealer, and
there's much else wrong w/ the car: lots of electrical
stuff don't work, e.g., the CC, the rear windows, the
sun roof, the power antenna, the headlight wipers,
etc., (obviously, I suspected the fuses, so I checked
those but none were obviously blown), but it drives
nice - it being a service place, I suspect they did
the minimum to make the car run ok, then put 'er on
craiglist to try to minimize their losses.  I'm going
to Blue Book it and think 'er over.

DG

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.

--- "Gabriel S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> the 124 gets good fuel economy for weighing close to
> 5,000lbs, but 35mpg is
> insane...i never get that much, and if im pushing
> it, forget it!
> 
> On 9/27/05, David Goldsmith
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > 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:
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> > how about 35 mpg give or take.
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> > -Original Message-
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> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> > Sent: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:52:43 -0700
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Re: [MBZ] Approx. 35mpg from an '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel

[David Goldsmith]

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
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DG

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> 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
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[MBZ] Approx. 35mpg from an '87 Mercedes 300D TURBO Diesel

[David Goldsmith]

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

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how about 35 mpg give or take. 
 
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"Great fuel economy" = ?

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[MBZ] 1986 BMW 524td

[David Goldsmith]

Anyone have any experience with these vehicles?  Any
opinions ala "acquire if you can" or "avoid like the
plague" and why?  Thanks!

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Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks): Reply & Supplement

[David Goldsmith]

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
> > >>>>

Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks): Reply & Supplement

[David Goldsmith]

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
> > 
> > 
> > 
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Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

[David Goldsmith]

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]>
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> 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:
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> > 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:
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> >> 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,
> >>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

[David Goldsmith]

Yes, thanks!

DG

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Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

[David Goldsmith]

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
> > 
> > 
> > 
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[MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

[David Goldsmith]

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,

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Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

[David Goldsmith]

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)
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Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

[David Goldsmith]

Thanks!

DG

--- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I bet the
> http://forums.biodieselnow.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=8
> 
> would have a large bunch of tdi types to ask
> 
> On Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at 12:36 PM, David
> Goldsmith 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.
> >
> > 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)
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Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

[David Goldsmith]

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:
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Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

[David Goldsmith]

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)
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[MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

[David Goldsmith]

Any listers in the Oly, WA area got an '03 TDI JETTA
compatible VAG-COM I can visit you to use?  Thanks!

DG

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Re: [MBZ] Passat diesels

[David Goldsmith]

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
> >
> >-- 
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> >Norman, OK 
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> >'81 240D
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

[David Goldsmith]

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.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[David Goldsmith]

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.
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Re: [MBZ] Bringing in Canadian new cars

[David Goldsmith]

> 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).

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Re: [MBZ] Biodiesel List

[David Goldsmith]

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:
> 
>
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> 
> So with that in mind, please keep most biodiesel
> discussions over on 
> that list.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Passat diesels

[David Goldsmith]

> BTW, no one has mentioned
> that the Touareg diesel is 
> gone too.

Also a bummer, but always out of my price range. :(

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Re: [MBZ] Gun guys, U were politely asked to take it elsewhere

[David Goldsmith]

I don't know Kaleb and I don't administer a list, but
my guestimation is that, even w/ robots, it's still a
lot of work for one person.  Since I haven't said it
before: thanks, Kaleb.

DG

--- JabbaHursty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> yeah, i agree.  it would be bad to make kleb do
> stuff.  his job is to do 
> nothing.  oh, no, wait, that is dickarde's job
> 
> At 03:16 PM 8/31/2005, you wrote:
> >Don't put admin. in the position of having to
> actively
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> >
> >DG
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

[David Goldsmith]

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?
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

[David Goldsmith]

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.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

[David Goldsmith]

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
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Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[David Goldsmith]

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 K&N 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 -- 
> > > 
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> > > > 
> > > > > I didn't have much trouble getting my
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> > > 
> > > > > 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 
> > > > 
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[MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

[David Goldsmith]

Anyone know why VW pulled the latest TDI's, esp. the
Passat?  Were there problems with it/them?

DG

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Re: [MBZ] Who's running B100?

[David Goldsmith]

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
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Re: [MBZ] Who's running B100?

[David Goldsmith]

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
> 
> --
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> 
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> '78 Volvo 262C Bertone V8
> '80 Alpina B7 Turbo Coupe
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> '95 Mercedes E300D 
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Re: [MBZ] Taxes...love 'em

[David Goldsmith]

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:
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> 
> 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 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[David Goldsmith]

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 K&N 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 
> > 
> > 
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Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[David Goldsmith]

--- [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?

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Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[David Goldsmith]

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.
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Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[David Goldsmith]

--- Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> The only E$ASY way is to find a car that can have a
> compliance letter
> issued. They will still let the car in with a KPH
> speedo/odo, but entry will
> be conditional on the modification being done.

Ah ha - good info, thanks!

> You CAN, however, import absolutely anything you
> want, as long as you are
> willing to turn it over to an approved shop to bring
> it to U.S. standards.

Ditto.

> To answer the question on experience, I have
> exported two cars to U.S.
> buyers and had to become vaguely familiar with this
> stuff, in order to
> reassure them long enough to get a deposit (LoL).

LoL, huh - remind me not to buy a car from you. ;)

> Mac

Thanks for the info.

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Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[David Goldsmith]

The good old days - by all accounts, things are quite
different now.

DG

--- Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Steve MacSween wrote:
> > 
> > Then you will have to change the speedo cluster to
> MPH from KPH (new parts
> > only allowed), along with any associated
> electronics changes needed (not
> > likely, but possible).
> 
> A friend of mine had a 1986 Celica (this was in
> 1991, I'm not sure when she
> bought it) with kph speedo that she bought from a
> used car lot near Detroit.
> She got a slightly favorable deal because the dealer
> thought the number
> on the odo was miles traveled. I'm not sure how it
> ended up in the USA,
> but I strongly suspect it was originally titled in
> Ontario and had never
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Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

[David Goldsmith]

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
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> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[David Goldsmith]

--- Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> But it would have to have been marketed in Canada
> with PRECISELY the 
> same equipment required in the US! If ANYTHING needs
> to be changed 
> (bumpers, door reinforcement, lights, etc.), I
> believe it must be 
> changed by a registered US company and the cost

But from what I read, you're supposed to be able to
present paperwork certifying compliance when you bring
the thing across the border - how's this supposed to
happen if the mods need to be performed by a
"registered US company" (I guess those exist in
Canada, but for this particular purpose)?  Has anyone
reading this actually brought in from Canada a new car
recently?  Thanks!

DG 

> seems to be in the many 
> (to many, many) thousands of dollars !
> 
> Marshall
> -- 
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Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

[David Goldsmith]

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.
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
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> > > > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

[David Goldsmith]

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.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
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> > 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
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Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[David Goldsmith]

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
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Re: [MBZ] V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast

[David Goldsmith]

HomeBrew from scavenged scotchbroom and/or kelp. ;)

DG

--- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Would that be HomeBrew, Soy goo, or locally procured
> through mustard or 
> rapeseed?
> 
> On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 02:06 PM, David
> Goldsmith wrote:
> 
> > Better yet, allow only the people in a biodiesel
> Benz
> > to use the roads.
> >
> > DG
> >
> > --- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >> Ok, you got me.  He is really just a touch
> sensitive
> >> because he wanted
> >> the light rail to actually go all the way to the
> >> airport, not just to
> >> the Mall.  Now Ken will be spending his hard
> earned
> >> dollars to fuel his
> >> Benz so that he can drive the extra mile to pick
> up
> >> the in-laws,
> >> instead of being able to watch the game on TV
> while
> >> they marvel at the
> >> wonders of Puget Sound and how well the democrats
> >> have made of mess of
> >> the place.
> >>
> >> I suspect he also would like there to be ONE
> transit
> >> system instead of
> >> every tom, dick, and harry or municipality or guy
> >> with a train setting
> >> up yet another way to get lost.  Widen the roads,
> >> make more diesel and
> >> allow only the people in a diesel benz to use the
> >> roads
> >>
> >> On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 12:58 PM, David
> >> Goldsmith wrote:
> >>
> >>> I don't know, that part of it sounded like an
> >> excuse
> >>> to me.
> >>>
> >>> DG
> >>>
> >>> --- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I think it is the poor winos and boys with
> >> britches
> >>>> hanging low and the
> >>>> iPod cranked on crunk that was getting Ken down
> >>>>
> >>>> On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 11:55 AM, David
> >>>> Goldsmith 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
> >>>>>>>
> 
> --
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> 
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> 1995 E300D - Cleo
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Re: [MBZ] V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast

[David Goldsmith]

Better yet, allow only the people in a biodiesel Benz
to use the roads.

DG

--- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Ok, you got me.  He is really just a touch sensitive
> because he wanted 
> the light rail to actually go all the way to the
> airport, not just to 
> the Mall.  Now Ken will be spending his hard earned
> dollars to fuel his 
> Benz so that he can drive the extra mile to pick up
> the in-laws, 
> instead of being able to watch the game on TV while
> they marvel at the 
> wonders of Puget Sound and how well the democrats
> have made of mess of 
> the place.
> 
> I suspect he also would like there to be ONE transit
> system instead of 
> every tom, dick, and harry or municipality or guy
> with a train setting 
> up yet another way to get lost.  Widen the roads,
> make more diesel and 
> allow only the people in a diesel benz to use the
> roads
> 
> On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 12:58 PM, David
> Goldsmith wrote:
> 
> > I don't know, that part of it sounded like an
> excuse
> > to me.
> >
> > DG
> >
> > --- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >> I think it is the poor winos and boys with
> britches
> >> hanging low and the
> >> iPod cranked on crunk that was getting Ken down
> >>
> >> On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 11:55 AM, David
> >> Goldsmith 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
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Re: [MBZ] V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast

[David Goldsmith]

I don't know, that part of it sounded like an excuse
to me.

DG

--- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I think it is the poor winos and boys with britches
> hanging low and the 
> iPod cranked on crunk that was getting Ken down
> 
> On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 11:55 AM, David
> Goldsmith 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
> >>> ___
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> >>
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> >
> >
> >
> > 
> >
> 
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Re: [MBZ] V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast

[David Goldsmith]

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]>
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> > > Apparently GM is making diesel hybrid buses -
> > > supposedly Pierce Co. Transit (WA) recently
> bought
> > > some.
> > >
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Re: [MBZ] MB V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast

[David Goldsmith]

U ID is a center of Biodiesel research - perhaps they
were invited out there to show off and/or participate
in tests?

DG

--- redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> As did King County Metro (seattle)  Headed eastbound
> last summer on 
> I-90 the buses were convoyed westbound in sets of
> four.   Full livery 
> colors and for the life of me I could not figure out
> what our city 
> buses were doing in ID.
> 
> 
> On Sunday, August 28, 2005, at 11:49 PM, David
> Goldsmith wrote:
> 
> > Apparently GM is making diesel hybrid buses -
> > supposedly Pierce Co. Transit (WA) recently bought
> > some.
> >
> > DG
> >
> > --- OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >> So where are the Diesel/electric hybrids? Anyone
> >> seen a locomotive
> >> recently? It's not like it's a new idea or
> anything
> >> -- --
> >>
> >> On 8/25/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> From New York to LA - diesel beats hybrid on
> >> fuel
> >>>
> >>> Yep, diesel shines in a long trip, and hybrid is
> >> totally useless on the
> >>> freeway unless you are braking on hills or in
> >> traffic.
> >>>
> >>
> >> -- 
> >> OK Don, KD5NRO
> >> Norman, OK
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> >> '81 240D
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[MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[David Goldsmith]

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

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Re: [MBZ] V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast

[David Goldsmith]

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.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] MB V-6 diesel vs Lexus hybrid coast to coast

[David Goldsmith]

Apparently GM is making diesel hybrid buses -
supposedly Pierce Co. Transit (WA) recently bought
some.

DG

--- OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> So where are the Diesel/electric hybrids? Anyone
> seen a locomotive
> recently? It's not like it's a new idea or anything
> -- --
> 
> On 8/25/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > >
> > > From New York to LA - diesel beats hybrid on
> fuel
> > 
> > Yep, diesel shines in a long trip, and hybrid is
> totally useless on the
> > freeway unless you are braking on hills or in
> traffic.
> > 
> 
> -- 
> OK Don, KD5NRO
> Norman, OK 
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> '81 240D
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Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

[David Goldsmith]

Perhaps the issue is not storage, but time to separate
the wheat from the chafe.

DG

--- Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Get a gmail account and who cares how msgs. you get,
> it has a nice format 
> treads.
> 
> Rory
> 
> On 8/28/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> <[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.
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Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it??????

[David Goldsmith]

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:

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> 
> > 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, 
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Re: [MBZ] For some reason, I really like this car

[David Goldsmith]

Or laziness.  (Read your shit before you send it!)

DG

--- BenzBarn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Spell check won't catch things like this. The words
> are spelled correctly and that's all the computer is
> looking for.
> 
> Someone on the list here with a PhD can't figure out
> the difference between '' then '' and '' than '' so
> it's not uncommon.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound

[David Goldsmith]

--- 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
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Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound

[David Goldsmith]

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
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Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound

[David Goldsmith]

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
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Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound

[David Goldsmith]

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

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Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound

[David Goldsmith]

--- 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.

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Re: [MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound

[David Goldsmith]

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
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[MBZ] URGENT Need for Viton fuel hoses in Puget Sound

[David Goldsmith]

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

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Re: [MBZ] Re: OT: Another Bimmer diesel

[David Goldsmith]

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?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6008&item=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
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT

[David Goldsmith]

--- 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


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