Re: [MBZ] Howe's Diesel Treat

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Howe's is RI product (Ocean State Oil) -along with quahogs-so it is highly
recommended and used here. I have used it for 8 years in both my 240D's and
my 300D 2.5t and I plan to use it in my new 300  CD that I brought home last
night.  I use it from Nov-March about yeah much in each tank.  It is a bit
spendy but the BP where I buy all my fuel gives me a discount or NAPA
sometimes has half gallons of it. I have used the white bottle stuff  from
Wally's and have never really compared effects since it rarely gets very
gelling cold here, although it is cheaper than Howe's. 
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1982 300CD 220 miles
1990 300D 2.5t 189K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 10:28 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat

The owner of the truck stop where I diesel up was saying many of the
drivers that come through highly recommend Howes Diesel Conditioner
and Anti-Gel.

Anyone have any recommendations pro / con?
We have been using the anti-gel / cetane boost by Power Service.
The truck stop guy also said many drivers use power steering fluid in
their fuel - has anyone ever heard of that?  Or, are we gonna raise
the ghost of Dr. Booth in some manner - IF MB WANTED THAT STUFF IN THE
FUEL THEY...

mao aka DanG ChiTownArea

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Re: [MBZ] 2010 ChowdaQ a smashing success!

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Neatsfoot works great-I first learned to use it on the leather sweep in the
vacuum wiper motor for my 1950 Dodge pickup.  Softened the leather & stopped
vacuum leaks. I still had to let up on accel to get wipers to work as it was
direct manifold vacuum-that's it. Then I started using it in on leather
pumps for Coleman. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:18 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2010 ChowdaQ a smashing success!

Curt wrote:
>
> I'm as into Coleman lanterns/stoves as I am Mercedes...
>

Okay - to prove your stuff, now you need to put up a link showing some
Mercedes rebuild.
I see your Coleman cap rebuild - nice 'cup-o-coffee production' video,
but we have not seen your cache of Mercedes videos - c'mon, let loose.
Oh, thanks for the great links.
I was gonna go to Ace to purchase new pump, but neatsfoot being in da
house - will pursue that plus the 3-piece cap rebuild.
mao

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Re: [MBZ] 2010 ChowdaQ a smashing success!

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Mao-
Sept 10, 2011, same venue. You could bring the chairman's Mercedes-heh heh
=that would give Tom some competition for the First prize (Jalopy) award.
Upgrades for next year are already in the works-my wife-who actually made
the chowdah-is planning dessert next year to go with Tom's espresso. 


Another idea-there is a place locally that advertises rental MB's-you could
fly in and we could get rentals to place in the line up.

Dwight 

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Our Clams are Fresh and Our Cars are Vintage. 
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852

Max wrote:
> Very inspiring - looks like great company, good food, and warm weather.
> Thanks for sharing!

Okay - if you vow to make it next year, I will follow the vow.  Deal?
mao

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 Mercedes Benz 240 D Elegant Slug - $2800 (Wardsboro, VT)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Well said-I will remember that. All humor aside, I liked both of my
240D's-my fist one was the first MB that I personally owned so it was  like
a first love-so to speak.(Now that I think of it, I had an girlfriend like
that too.)
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (Out for adption)  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir
Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 3:50 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 Mercedes Benz 240 D Elegant Slug - $2800
(Wardsboro, VT)

Honest and a sense of humor.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred

 Original Message 
Subject:1977 Mercedes Benz 240 D Elegant Slug - $2800 (Wardsboro,
VT)
Date:   Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:46:41 -0700 (PDT)
From:   fred.s...@yahoo.com
To: fred.s...@verizon.net



fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting.

Please see below for more information.

Visit the posting at 
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1935352051.html to contact the 
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Re: [MBZ] 81 300SD

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-living in the rust belt in upstate NY the wisdom was to wash the car the
minute the temp went above freezing-(around April 1st. )

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

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 4:19 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 81 300SD

I was kind of into Postal Jeeps at one point (although I never owned one)
and it was said you could tell if a rust belt post office had a garage by
how rusty the Jeeps were. Heated garages will melt salt encrusted ice and
snow into liquid water hastening the rusting process...

-Curt



  
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Re: [MBZ] East coasters -- be aware

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes but even then the probabilities are low-latest forecast is no land
contact in NE & minimal effects. . 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 1:00 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] East coasters -- be aware

Depends on how you think of it, we sure could use the rain... I'll be in the
house most of this weekend tiling my bathroom so the rain won't bother me
too much.

Of course I'm out in the green band, Dwight and Fred will be in the yellow.

-Curt

Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:04:57 -0400
From: Rich Thomas 
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
Subject: [MBZ] East coasters -- be aware
Message-ID: <4c7bac79.80...@constructivity.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

Earl is not your friend.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at2+shtml/083315.shtml?tswind120?la
rge#contents

--R


  
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Re: [MBZ] CL photo -- I don't know what to say

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

suuueee

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 7:22 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] CL photo -- I don't know what to say

Check out those 2 cuties.

http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1920691517.html

--R

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Re: [MBZ] FREE Benz parts anyone? Buehler?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Actually Stamford is close to NYC-quite a way from Tom and me too. Looks
like a great deal. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:27 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] FREE Benz parts anyone? Buehler?

Nobody?

-Original Message-
From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:59 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: FREE Benz anyone?

Anyone in CT? Tom?  

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/zip/1912886972.html

If somebody local to Stamford CT is tempted to get some 124 stuff, and
would be willing to ship me some interior carpet pieces and maybe some
trim, please let me know...

-Max 

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 2:55 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Benz anyone?

Frederick W Moir wrote:

> http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1913737402.html '83
300CD, 

"The car is sitting in my brother's driveway. we would both like to see
someone take it away and finish destroying it."

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300SDL Turbo Diesel - $900 (Plattsburgh)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Maybe it needed an engine and he put an OM601 in it?

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 4:57 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300SDL Turbo Diesel - $900 (Plattsburgh)

I'd bet this one is the guy who bought the engine from my 190D. He tried to
sell me this car. I don't remember what he said about it but there was
something significantly wrong...

He seemed like a fair schyster.

-Curt

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Re: [MBZ] What's not to like about this CL MB?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Nitske says factory is 34 mpg for stick, 30 mpg for automatic. (32 for
turbo) P. 223.
FWIW

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.-Gets 31 highway. 
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 12:20 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] What's not to like about this CL MB?

Jim Cathey wrote:
>> Did they really make a 250D? A grey market car if they did.
> 
> That's what it always really was.  (Except the 2.2)
> 
>> Still a cool ride, no way it gets 40mpg but I bet it'll do 30-35.
> 
> Why not?  Ours has gotten 42 mpg before.  That's the peak, of course.

Yours is a W201, which is lighter but aerodynamically inferior. I suspect on

pure highway driving the W124 would win. IIRC, Mauri H was claiming around
38-41 
mpg on his 400hp W124, but said getting on the throttle just once put a 
noticeable dent in the average for the whole tank.

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] Dory didn't want to go.

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-Dory was resilient to the end-was a good car for you, in spite of rough
trip home when you bought it. . Did you keep Dory's radiator in case RED
needs one?

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 9:26 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] Dory didn't want to go.

Sent Dory the '85 190D off to the scrapper yesterday. That car had some
fight left, even with no engine it REALLY didn't want to go.

The passenger side rear parking brake was stuck and I hadn't delt with it.
We had a Polaris Sportsman 500cc 4x4 to pull it on with. Normally this is no
problem, buddy Chuck has hauled many cars with that quad but it absolutely
could not move Dory. So we jacked it up and put a 2x12 under the wheel and
ski'd it out of my yard. Got as far as getting the rear wheels onto the ramp
and broke the winch cable. Tried pushing and got a little farther but when I
tried standing on the back of the quad to get some more traction the Polaris
slipped off the rear of the car and headed for the sky!
I was scared but buddy Chuck thought it was the funniest thing he'd see for
weeks...

Finally I pulled the offending wheel and slid the car up on the backing
plate...

Sad... Tonight we took RI Red, the '84 190D to Keene for dinner. The temp
seems to run high but it doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason so I
wonder if its a red herring. The non-contact thermometer will tell all.

-Curt



  
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Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

OK-well we will have pictures & stories to share. It is a long way.

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

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 5:05 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon

If it had a face or a mama, I don't eat it. No dairy or eggs either. Lost 70
lbs so far.

I would partake in the chowder and I would, like Wonko, eat the fish and
crustations.

I am not a militant vegan.

RI is far from AZ

Bob R

On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Mitch Haley  wrote:

> Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
>
>> Well that would be nice if it did bring you and Wonko here-Actually Fred
>> prepares huge amounts of all kinds of fresh veggies with a nice
>> dip-fortunately even though he prefers diesel, there is none in his
>> cooking.
>> For those who eat seafood, but not meat, I can make the chowdah without
>> bacon too.
>>
>
> I don't know about Bob, but Wonko doesn't eat anything with lungs.
>
> Mitch.
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

OK-we will make corn chowdah like the Amish do in PA-I lived  in central PA
for a number of years. 
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 3:50 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
> Well that would be nice if it did bring you and Wonko here-Actually Fred
> prepares huge amounts of all kinds of fresh veggies with a nice
> dip-fortunately even though he prefers diesel, there is none in his
cooking.
> For those who eat seafood, but not meat, I can make the chowdah without
> bacon too. 

I don't know about Bob, but Wonko doesn't eat anything with lungs.

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy??

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Larry,
Good to hear it went well-take care and keep thinking about that rear
suspension rebuild-on the 300D that is. .
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of LarryT
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 3:17 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy??

Hi Gang!! -
Thanks for the kind words!

Surgery went great!  There was no infection so I didn't have to have a 
spacer instead of a new knee fitted.  I have done all the physical things 
needed to go home but since they require I stay 24 hours after removing a 
femoral block,   I cannot go home until Sun AM.  But that's still fast.

I get around really good with the walker - I'm sure home health/PT will go 
equally well.  I should be driving soon...

Thankfully the 300D is in good shape so that was something I didn't have to 
worry about.

I see ya'll have been busy!  I'm watching the W124 Rear Susp. rebuild and 
saving all emails - it's something I'll have to do someday.

That E300 Don has sounds like a great deal!  Would love to test drive one 
someday - I'll bet the jump from Diesel is FUN!

Ya'll take care --

LarryT
91 300D

--
From: "E M" 
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 9:02 AM
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy??

> Hi Larry,
>
> Hope it all goes smooth this coming week, and you're back home soon.  Pack
> your laptop, and if they have wifi, we'll all keep you company while 
> you're
> in. ;-)
>
> Speedy recovery!  Tell them, this time, you want one that is more 
> compatible
> with the use of a Porsche clutch pedal. hee hee.
>
> Ed
> 300E
>
> On 8 August 2010 00:17, Larry T  wrote:
>
>> Thx guys!  I appreciate the kind thoughts!
>> ;-)
>>
>>
>> LarryT
>> 91 300D
>>
>> Import - Export
>> Putting Buyers & Sellers Together
>>
>> --
>> From: "WILTON" 
>> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:35 PM
>>
>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy??
>>
>>
>>  'Hope it goes well.
>>>
>>> Wilton
>>>
>>> - Original Message - From: "Larry T" 
>>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:04 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy??
>>>
>>>
>>> Geez, This is the list I can usually count on to be busy all the time.
>>> Today, things are slow.  Last email was 3 hours ago
>>>
>>> I hope everyone is having a good weekend -
>>> I'm having my Knee Replacement redone next week - the 1st was great for 
>>> 12
>>> months - then, 2 weeks into the 13th month something started failing. 
>>> So
>>> we're going to take another whack at it.
>>> ;-^  Wish me luck!
>>>
>>> LarryT
>>> 91 300D
>>>
>>> Import - Export
>>> Putting Buyers & Sellers Together
>>>
>>> --
>>> From: "Mitch Haley" 
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 4:27 PM
>>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Coupe with 2 tops?
>>>
>>>
>>>> Must be a Drophead Coupé.
>>>>
>>>> Mitch.
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Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Well that would be nice if it did bring you and Wonko here-Actually Fred
prepares huge amounts of all kinds of fresh veggies with a nice
dip-fortunately even though he prefers diesel, there is none in his cooking.
For those who eat seafood, but not meat, I can make the chowdah without
bacon too. 

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 12:25 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon

Did you mention "lots of veggies" to pursuade Wacko and I to make the trip?

All yous guys live so far away.

Bob R
An almost 3K miles away, non-militant vegan



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[MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Coming soon

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Reminder 

 

The third annual New England Mercedes Benz Chowdah fest picnic will again be
held on the second Saturday of September -Sept 11, 2010  at Goddard State
Park in Warwick RI. at  the same picnic sites as last year #40-43.  

 

Special door prize this year donated by Rusty Cullens of BuyMB Parts- a
Mercedes logo polo shirt.

 

We will begin around 10 AM  with that venerable New England  tradition-
Dunkin Donuts & coffee and will eat lunch around 1PM. In addition to
homemade chowdah, we will have Curt's special burgers, lots of veggies etc. 

 

There will also be storytelling, hood raising, awards,  and  our usual photo
op. 

 

 

We will pass the hubcap for a donation for park fees, food, etc. 

 

Let me know if you'd like directions, information on motels, nearest  diesel
pump, etc. 

 

Dwight  

 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.

1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  

1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.

Wickford, RI

 

 

 

 

 

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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 57, Issue 57

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Tom 
all of this sounds good. Chowdah fest is Sept 11, ca 10/11-4PM. 
Dwight 

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

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of toms cat1
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 4:33 PM
To: mercedes diesel
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 57, Issue 57


HI Dwight,
 
Technically it is a GMC truck, and the diesel engine is made by Isuzu.  I
drove it around the parking lot a bit today what a great sound!
Klatta klatta on steroids.  :)  
 
I am on vacation for the next two weeks,  so I don't expect too many
donations for a bit.  Perhaps I will receive a Mercedes by ChowdahFest
time and I will leave it to you to ensure that we get a good turnout of
High Rollers for the auction.  Like Curt and Fred, for example.   :)
Worst comes to worst, I can always donate my Cheapest Jalopy Award Winner
(1975 300D). That is SURE to draw out some Big Bucks!
 
;)
 
What is the date for the ChowdahFest, btw?
 
Tom Schuch
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D
aand all those BMWs
 
 
 
Message: 1
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:05:18 -0400
From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" 
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby
Message-ID: <004501cb3adf$cc585490$6508fd...@net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
 
Tom,
You can certainly arrive at the Chowdah fest in a Chevy diesel. Maybe
you'll get a MB nice donation by then and can bring it over to auction it
off?
Dwight 
 
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
.
So, if anyone wants to unload their vehicle at the Chowdah Fest, I will
bring a UHaul trailer and take 'er away! I may not bring the 300D, but at
least I will arrive in a diesel. :)
  
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Re: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Tom,
You can certainly arrive at the Chowdah fest in a Chevy diesel.  Maybe
you'll  get a MB nice donation by then and can bring it over to auction it
off?
Dwight 

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
.
So, if anyone wants to unload their vehicle at the Chowdah Fest, I will
bring a UHaul trailer and take 'er away!  I may not bring the 300D, but at
least I will arrive in a diesel.  :)
 


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Re: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Tom,
Neat Story-you are clearly doing good work-someday I 'd like to stop by and
see your shop when you get it set up.  Maybe you should bring a tow rope to
the Chowdah fest and Curt can tow Hammie down and donate it to your program.
Wouldn't the state park officials love that? 
Dwight

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:22 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby

Well, that is gratifying, and eco-friendly too I suppose by keeping 
older vehicles running.  I do hope you introduced Carmen to the local 
cultural norm of using seatbelts -- this was a common problem in Texas, 
where apparently those of recent arrival from lands south of the border 
believed that seatbelt use was wimpy, or something.  Whatever the 
reason, it was not their cultural norm (as was explained in various 
articles following significant incidents).  Usual results were multiple 
injuries/fatalities whenever a driver crashed a vehicle, esp children as 
there was always a passel of them rattling around in the vehicle.

--R

On 8/10/2010 8:14 PM, toms cat1 wrote:
> Just thought I would share the following, a little off-topic, related to
what I do in real life, but it is inextricably connected to my life as a
'car guy'.  If you will indulge me, it is a great story.
>
> For mercedes content... we have had about half a dozen Mercedes donated to
the program, including the 230 Euro (gas) that was recently commented on
here.  And a 1984 300D bought from us by a guy in upstate NY whose brother
owns a MacDonald's franchise, and was planning on doing the conversion and
then having free fuel for the rest of his life!  True story!  :)  Also a
1964 Tbird, and hundreds more (3-400  donated cars total so far).  It is
loads of fun for the kids in the program.  And I don't half mind it either,
btw.  :)
> http://www.theday.com/article/20100809/NWS01/308099931/1070
>
> http://www.theday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010308109930
>
> These stories appeared on consecutive days in the local paper the
first was a banner headline at the top of Page  1.
>
> Tom Schuch
> SE Connecticut
> 1975 W115 300D
> and all those BMWs
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Re: [MBZ] Speakers!

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

That's interesting about the rear speakers. The shop that put in the new
Becker Monza and manual antenna just tested them for receiving power and
said there was power to the rear but not the speakers. .  Radio came from
former lister John Peterson-I think out of his 300D 2.5t when he put in a
stock Becker with CD that he bought in Das Vaterland. 
Dwight 

Star Motors and Shellfish Co.

"Shucking but no Jiving"

Dwight Giles, Jr

Bissell Cove

Wickford RI 02852

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:01 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] Speakers!

Dwights 240D has a very nice Becker Monza stereo but the rear speakers
weren't doing anything so tonight after installing the last sunvisor clip I
investigated. Turns out they were disconnected, the wires were clipped...
They were clipped apparently because they didn't work. Too bad the covers
are awesome brown '70s looking things.
The Alpines in Hammie work but crackle, I presume the moisture from the
leaking rear window was killing them. Turns out they were crackly because
one had apiece of duct tape(!?!) inside. Installed in Dwight's car they
sound pretty good for crappy speakers but are really too big for the holes
and look much less awesome than what was there.
Amazon and Crutchfield agree that these are 5 1/4" speakers, Amazon had a
set of Pioneers for $31 delivered so I sprung for those, they'll go nicely
under the Pioneer grills.

The grills are a little beat up, I think I'll paint them with the same brown
I used on the sunvisor clips, '70srific!

-Curt



  
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Re: [MBZ] More 240D fun

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

That's how RI is with diesels too-they are exempt from passing the test but
they charge to do them anyway. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 2:47 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] More 240D fun

That makes my day Wilton.

Now lets see if I can get the red 190D inspected. I went by an hour ago but
the local inspection station was packed... May have to go across 2 towns to
the only other one I know of that does diesels.

MA is strange about that, apparently theres an extra fee the inspection
station has to pay to inspect diesels but they don't actually do a diesel
emissions test on these older cars. More money grubbing from the state.

-Curt

m


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Re: [MBZ] rear seat upholstery

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Thank you Curt,
I would not describe it as beater either. It a nice 240D in  great
mechanical shape with rust just beginning to peek out. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  (In Curt's driveway)
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 3:28 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear seat upholstery

It is NOT a beater...

I'm moving up in the world, a 220,000 mile 240D and a 165,000 mile 190D
grace my driveway right now.

-Curt


  
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Re: [MBZ] Odo fixed!

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Wow Curt-soon it will be an e-bay collector car-one of the last hand-built
Mercedes .(no bullet proof windows though.
Dwight 

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

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 11:46 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] Odo fixed!

I've been driving Dwight's '78 240D for a week so I figured I ought to do
some fixing on it.
The odo didn't work so I started there. It was more complicated than I
remember but still not too bad. While I was there I cleaned all the wheels.
Why does the trip meter get so much dirtier than the odo?
The left turnsignal was lighting up with the dash lights, the enclosure
inside has melted exactly the same as my '83 240D but I'd used those stupid
xenon bulbs that run hot, dunno why this one did that. A piece of tinfoil
glued in place fixed that. I also glued a couple of the screw posts that had
cracked. Unlike my '83 none of the posts has actually broken off and all the
screws are the stock type.

Dwight had pointed out a trim piece that was loose, most of the red clips
broke on removal, they were replaced with white clips which are apparently
the new red clips.

An oil and filter change with M1 15w50 that was on sale at Autozone but not
as on sale as it would have been had I been near a NAPA, still it was only
~$7 difference. I changed the o-rings on the filter stem, the old ones were
rocks I had to chip off.

Cleaned the dog drool off the windows, its so nice to drive a car with all
clean windows. Removed and replaced the rear seat bottom to get the other
seatbelt out so friends could ride with us to the sidewalk sale in the next
town over.

-Curt



  
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Re: [MBZ] rear seat upholstery

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I have had that done on the front driver's seat but the upholsterer who  did
that has now retired-he had a couple 240D's and a 300SD himself. I would
assume padding and upholstery rings?

Actually the last human to sit in the rear seat was my then 7 yr old nephew
in  his car seat almost three years ago. Since I have had it, only golden
retrievers have ridden back there. .

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 11:48 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] rear seat upholstery

The rear seat on Dwight's '78 240D is all squashed out, base and back. The
rear seat in my '83 240D is fine but the wrong color (tan vs brown). Has
anyone successfully transferred upholstery  from one rear seat back and base
to another?

Thanks!

-Curt



  
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Re: [MBZ] extra-slow 240D

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Must not be a REAL diesel then? Don't know -I have blown up a couple VW
gassers of the 60's and 70's. 


Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 9:32 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] extra-slow 240D

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
> That's right Curt, 
> Back in the 50's my father drove Mack diesels over the road-he has always
> said to me about diesels- 'drive it as if you stole  it'. At 89 he still
> tells me that. 

But if you do it to a Vanagon it blows up?

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] extra-slow 240D

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

That's right Curt, 
Back in the 50's my father drove Mack diesels over the road-he has always
said to me about diesels- 'drive it as if you stole  it'. At 89 he still
tells me that. 
Dwight Giles

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 12:34 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] extra-slow 240D

Translation: The engine is all carboned up and I expect it to stay that way.

An Italian tune up takes DAYS to work its magic. I've been driving Dwight's
'78 240D hard on my 60 mile daily commute. Its opened up a LOT in the last 4
days, hardly the same car now. Much more peppy, starts easier, idles much
smoother. I should hire myself out as an MB diesel tune up specialist.

-Curt



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[MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

NAPA (at least here) has M1 on sale for $5.79/qt until the end of the month.
No jugs, but I found some 15w-50. Our local evil W mart doesn't seem to have
15w-50 in jugs anymore either. 

FWIW

Dwight 

 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.

1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  

1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.

Wickford, RI

 

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Re: [MBZ] extra-slow 240D

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes, that's right.  I used to cruise my 79 240D slush at 80-85 on I 95 all
the time-I always said it was a good mid lane car-the OM 602 turbo is fast
lane car. 
Now entrance ramps on an incline are another matter-the stick 240D handles
those quiet well. All 240D's require a bit of skill and a basic
understanding of gravity-esp. while cruising.
Dwight

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D auto (Gone)
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-


Just what I was thinking... I wouldn't have thought there was a
slushbox 240D anywhere that needed an Italian tuneup (since they
pretty much get one at every green light)---but if there is, it's this
guy's.  The one time I drove a W123 240D, I remember it purring right
along at 75 or 80 on a flat freeway just fine... it just took a while
to get there!

Alex

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Re: [MBZ] 240D decreased power

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-my 240D has not been run on highway recently-I did fill the  new
secondary filter with PURGE when I changed it last week. . Again, I would
try eyetalian tune up, filters,  and purge before messing with the IP.  Just
a conservative strategy.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 11:06 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D decreased power

Carboned up from city driving? Fuel filters?

IIRC the interval on valves is 30,000 miles so maybe adjusting the valves
would help...

I've noticed that Dwight's '78 240D runs a little smoother today after
flogging it up the hills from RI into MA yesterday afternoon.



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Re: [MBZ] 123 lust

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Agreed-Actually my 124 has grown on me over the five years I have had it.
One day I parked the 123 and 124 side by side-both white so easier to
compare profiles. The 124 looks nice all the way back to rear pillar and
then the raised, shortened  trunk seems abrupt where the 123 visually flows
all the way back and balances front and back. . (I know nothing about formal
esthetics, but...) Actually if I found another 300D 2.5t in good  condition
I would stock pile it, although I hope to get another 5 or more years out of
mine.
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 12:55 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust

> Right-124 gives new meaning to butt ugly.

Yep, but sedan, and not the wagon.  Those look _nice_.

-- Jim



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Re: [MBZ] 1983 mercedes 300cd

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

My 79 240D looked like that but it was Silver Green or something like that-I
never liked the color but everyone else loved it.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 8:27 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 mercedes 300cd

That looks like it may be cactus green, the color of my deceased 80 240D.

Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Ed Booher" 
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 mercedes 300cd


> Wait, was this ever answered? How much are they asking for it?
>
> EdB
>
> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 10:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin 
> wrote:
>
>> holy cow, how much do they want for it?
>>
>> Rusty Cullens wrote:
>>
>>> Someone may want this..Jaime? This is being sold by 
>>> a
>>> friend of mines friend.
>>>
>>>
>>> Rusty Cullens
>>> BuyMBparts, Inc.
>>> www.buyMBparts.biz
>>> www.buyEUROparts.biz
>>> www.buyASIANparts.biz
>>> Tel/ 1-800-741-5252
>>> Fax/ 770-454-9745
>>> ICQ 427542441
>>> AIM BuyMBparts
>>>
>>> - Original Message - From: Gabe Kennedy To: 
>>> buymbpa...@gmail.comsent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 5:34 PM
>>> Subject: Fwd: 1983 mercedes 300cd
>>>
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>>> Date: Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 3:36 PM
>>> Subject: 1983 mercedes 300cd
>>> To: Gabe Kennedy 
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Re: [MBZ] 123 lust

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Right-124 gives ne meaning to butt ugly.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (123) 
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.(1224 with ugly butt)
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:55 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust

> The 123 to 124 transition was arguably the biggest generational
> leap Mercedes has ever had from model to model--superior in every way.

Interior space?

> But c'mon.  The 123 is the American Gothic grandma standing next to 
> her pitchfork holding husband.

Actually, brother and sister.

> It's okay to look at the 124 girl with her sexy smile and showing
> a little cleavage.  You're grown up now.

Just don't let her turn around!

-- Jim



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[MBZ] 230E

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

That's interesting Tom-I have never seen one myself.  Maybe we could start a
new award category at the NE chowdah fest-rarest MB-That one would put Curt
in the running. Curt-maybe you could look at it tomorrow when you come to
pick up the 240D.
Dwight 

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of tom tomscat
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 9:46 PM
To: mercedes diesel
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 56, Issue 131


Hi Curt,
 
In real life I run a residential facility for male adolescents.  I started a
car donation fund-raiser about 6 years ago. We have gone through a ton of
cars since then, and  we were given a 1984 230E a few years back, a
project car, that was very cool.  It wasn't running--- althought I could get
it to backfire  and needed a tuneup badly.  I ended up selling it to
some Guatamalan gearheads from Danbury CT.  
We now have a hobby shop to work on the donated cars and I only wish we
had it back then.  It was a Euro spec, like the one on ebay- because MB
was only importing diesels at the time.  Very rare.  
That ebay car is a beauty.  As a 4 cylinder it is probably a little under
powered, but should deliver decent mileage.  I believe it is the same engine
used in the 201 chassis the 2.3L... so you should be able to get
replacement parts for it.  Gas mileage would be similar to the 201, I would
think, adjusted for the probably heavier W123 chassis.   Not a diesel, and
not diesel mileage, of course, but a very unique car on this side of The
Pond.  You would probably own the only gas W123 in Massachusetts.  Maybe New
England. Anyone know of any others? 
Since I want to STAY married, I can't be buying any more cars... but that is
one I'd love to have.  Angie would love it.  So would Buster, btw.  :)
 
Tom Schuch
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D
 and all the BMWs
 
 


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Re: [MBZ] The bug, I now longer have it.

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Rolf,
Sounds great-congratulations. Same colors and basic condition as mine. IMHO
it's hard to pay too much for a good 300D 2.5t with those miles and that
repair history. I know that goes against much of the prevailing wisdom here,
I think others have had great experiences with this model. Take it for a
ride and kick that turbo down.
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rolf
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:39 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] The bug, I now longer have it.

Delivering this afternoon :

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1524186-very-nice
-1991-300d-2-5-a.html

More than I want to pay but I am pretty sure I have a valve hitting a 
piston in my 85 300d.

-Rolf

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Re: [MBZ] Dip Stick Tube 91 300D

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes, that is how I do it-there is a tube  on the electric oil sucker that I
borrow that is smaller than ID of dipstick tube and goes all the way to
bottom.  My old topsider was that we way too-sort of like your oil test
tube, Larry. 
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4:26 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dip Stick Tube 91 300D

Or you can get a smaller tube to just stick all the way down into the 
crankcase, whichever works for you.

I think after 4 hrs I might need to find another partner...forget the 
medical care.

--R

On 7/27/2010 3:24 PM, Larry T wrote:
> Thanks Guys -
> I must have had a different hose last oil change - it fit snugly so 
> that must have been the case.
>
> Duct Tape it will be - I'll save the Viagra for later -  Speaking of 
> Viagra -
> My wife and I always laugh when the TV commercials talk about possible 
> side effects such as:
> Blindness, fainting, etc and if the effect continues for more than 4 
> hours seek medical advice.  We laugh ourselves silly talking about the 
> blind guy who keeps falling asleep with the boner trying to take a 
> taxi to the hospital.  ;-)  who tries to keep himself from pointing at 
> himself and saying "Hey, Look at me!"  6 hours and counting! clunk as 
> the guy falls to the floor.
>
> Later ya'll -
>
> LarryT
> 91 300D
>
>
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> From: "WILTON" 
> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 7:26 PM
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dip Stick Tube 91 300D
>
>> Dipstick tubes on my 123's, 124 and 126 are identical - top inch and 
>> a half or so flares to about 5/8 inch (about 16 mm) inside dia; no 
>> rubber or anything else inside 'em.  5/8 inch OD of my evac tube fits 
>> a bit loosely in the dipstick tube; coupla wraps of duct tape around 
>> the evac tube make it fit snuggly, or I just push it down against the 
>> slightly smaller dia. inside the dipstick tube at bottom of the 
>> flared area for a snug fit without the tape.
>>
>> Wilton
>>
>> - Original Message - From: "Larry T" 
>> To: 
>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 7:12 PM
>> Subject: [MBZ] Dip Stick Tube 91 300D
>>
>>
>>> Hi All -
>>>I went to attach my vacuum tank to my dipstick tube and 
>>> discovered the hose no longer fit snugly into the tube.
>>>
>>>Is there supposed be a hose or rubber bushing inside the top of 
>>> the tube?  Say 1/2" to 2" down into the tube?   As it is, my Vacuum 
>>> sucker will not fit snugly enough to seal the vacuum hose.The 
>>> dipstick seems to fit snugly..I didn't see anything on 
>>> EPC.other than the dipstick and tube of course.
>>>
>>>Hopefully it didn't crumble and end in the crankcase.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> LarryT
>>> 91 300D
>>>
>>>
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Re: [MBZ] Ponton project

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Right- the old, "It was running when we drove it in there"

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

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of E M
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 3:33 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ponton project

Excellent running tranny and motor, when it was last started, TWENTY YEARS
AGO!!! lmao.

Ed
300E

On 26 July 2010 15:27, Alex Chamberlain  wrote:

> Looks pink in the pictures.  Mary Kay special?
>
> http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/1860160861.html
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Re: [MBZ] Report-back on engine lurch-restraint struts

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-all I could find at the local Wally's yesterday was the regular 15w-50.
May have to look elsewhere ofr the turbo diesel truck.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 6:33 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Report-back on engine lurch-restraint struts

Uhh, Mobil says CF for regular 15w50.
http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/motoroil/oils/mobil_1_15w-50_.aspx
which isn't very good...
Turbo diesel truck is CI-4
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Turbo_Diesel_Truck
_5W-40.aspx

M1 15w50 EP seems to have dissappeared from the website.

-Curt

Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:52:52 -0400
From: John Reames 
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Report-back on engine lurch-restraint struts
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Yeah and it lost all "c" ratings...

--
John W Reames
jwrea...@comcast.net
Home: +14106646986
Mobile: +14437915905

On Jul 24, 2010, at 15:20, "Dwight E. Giles, Jr"  wrote:

> One more oil post-did the M1 15-50 become 15-50 extended or EP or
something
> like hat? 
> 
> Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
> 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
> 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
> Wickford, RI


  
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Re: [MBZ] CL Scam?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

It is beschtunkende-run away.

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of OK Don
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 5:02 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] CL Scam?

Does this smell like a scam to you?

from WILLIAM SANDRA 
to Norman Benz 
date Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 3:44 PM
subject Re: Mercedes 190D 1984 project car - $600 (Norman, OK) Date:
2010-07-24, 12:19PM CDT Reply to:
mailed-by gmail.com
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 hide details 3:44 PM (16 minutes ago)
Thanks for the prompt response to my mail.I will be buying from you so
please kindly withdraw the advert from C.LIST. Please be informed that
i will be paying with a certified check from my Bank .I will need the
following details to mail the payment as soon as possible.
1.Name to be on the payment _2.Home address__
City_State _ Zip Code___3.Cell phone
#__I will make arrangements for the pick up as soon as you
have your money .I am completely satisfied with the advert and the
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Thanks
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Hello, i will like to know if you still have it for sale?

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Re: [MBZ] Report-back on engine lurch-restraint struts

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

One more oil post-did the M1 15-50 become 15-50 extended or EP or something
like hat? 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 3:13 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Report-back on engine lurch-restraint struts

M1 5w40 "Turbo Diesel Truck" has been so named for at least 4 years... The
5w40 weight has been around much longer than that but under the other name
as noted in my other message.

-Curt

Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:46:58 -0400
From: "Larry T" 
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Report-back on engine lurch-restraint struts
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Hi Dwight -
You wrote <>

I kinda saw that coming!  But I learned long ago there's always someone who 
knows more than I do - which is true for anyone IMO.

Where are you located?  (I know, I could look it up, but where's the fun it 
that?)

I guess the Richmond Va area rec'd the new formulations first?

I need to check the M1 site to see what they say.

Rich mentioned a thread about oil recently - I missed it.  It's been a tough

summer.  I've been preoccupied - the knee I  had replaced last June is 
failing - so mobility is harder at the time I need to be up and around - 
plus, I'm doing some new stuff work wise which takes a lot of time.

I'll either get a new knee next month or a spacer (Yuck - that's a bad 
option)  which will be needed if infection is found during the surgery. 
Pre-surgery tests have been negative, but the doc is very cautious.  If the 
spacer is used, it'll be in for 2-3 months and I won't be able to put weight

on it.  Fun, Huh?

I'll be looking for that sample -- 
;-)
LarryT
91 300D



  
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Re: [MBZ] Report-back on engine lurch-restraint struts

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Larry,
I thought you were the oil guy :-) (I need to send you a sample.)  All I can
get here is the M1  15-40. My 90 like your 91 holds about 1.5 bar even at
100C idling.
My $0.02

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Larry T
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 10:17 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Report-back on engine lurch-restraint struts

I needed oil for our '91 300D (182K mi)  and finally found some at Advance 
Auto - "M1 Turbo Truck" in 5W40.  I hesitated at 1st but the bottle says 
"substitute for 15W40"

I haven't seen this before.  The present oil (15W40 M1) has about 4k on it 
so I'm getting ready.  But since we're having 100F days here I'm wondering 
if it's a good idea to put a 5W in it?

I'm seeing oil pressure around 1.5 bar when idling at 210F.

any comments?

Thx
LarryT
91 300D


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From: "Allan Streib" 
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 10:07 AM
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Report-back on engine lurch-restraint struts

> Curt Raymond  writes:
>
>> The Car Quest brand 15w40 is cheaper by the gallon than ANY oil at the
>> big FLAPs too and only marginally more expensive than the cheapest
>> Wal-Mart has.
>
> But what's in the bottle?  Is it recycled?
>
> Allan
> -- 
> 1983 300D
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Re: [MBZ] How much trans fluid?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Does that include draining the TC?

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1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of OK Don
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 7:01 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] How much trans fluid?

A "change" is 6 liters, a "refill" is 7.1 liters, per the technical data
book.

On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 4:25 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:

> So when my Red 190D goes in for the punch list I'm going to have the
> transmission serviced. My Indy will put in M1 if I bring it, how much do I
> need?
>
> '84 190D auto trans.
>
> -Curt


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Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Well I'd rather not think about it as I have driven Model T's-of course just
at car shows. I can't handle time travel. 

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

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 5:44 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.

Dwight wrote:
> There were cars from the teens in there-crime against humanity.

Back to the future?
The teens are still 3 years from now.
mao

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Re: [MBZ] How much trans fluid?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Don't know amount but don't let him over fill-remember John' Peterson's
tranny got toasted by Indy who forgot to drain the TC but then put the full
7 qts in. 

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Our Clams are Fresh and Our Cars are Vintage. 
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 5:26 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] How much trans fluid?

So when my Red 190D goes in for the punch list I'm going to have the
transmission serviced. My Indy will put in M1 if I bring it, how much do I
need?

'84 190D auto trans.

-Curt



  
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Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Fred-
That's my idea of the American dream, too. A buddy & I once tired to buy a
junkyard contents from an old man-offered him crusher price plus 20% and 20
year lease on land-his kids called mobile crusher & cleaned up back 40.
There were cars from the teens in there-crime against humanity.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 1:18 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.

Curt, et al.
I still dream of a back 40 and a huge barn. When does a dream become a 
fantasy?
Dream on!
Fred Moir
Lynn MA

On 7/23/2010 11:01 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> I've only got a 1/4 acre.
>
> I think Fred still has more cars than me, on a smaller lot no less.
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:32:22 -0400
> From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310"
>  
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.
>
>
> Time to begin the Okie Acres Northeast?
>
> -Max
>
>

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Re: [MBZ] 95 s350d

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-all w140's were owned by dignitaries or diplomats because of the bullet
proof glass. (My brother has one but has not yet tracked down the Elbonian
ambassador who owned it) 
Dwight 

Star Motors and Shellfish Co.

"Shucking but no Jiving"

Dwight Giles, Jr

Bissell Cove

Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rolf Martin-Hoster
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 10:49 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 95 s350d

7990 no rust. Claims to be a dignitary model with bullet proof glass

-Rolf



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Re: [MBZ] W115 - parting, probably

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I have had local boat upholstery/canvas  guy who owns 240D's and an 300SD
switch out the seat cover on a new(used) spring-he has done several for
me-sadly he has retired now. 
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
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1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Tim C
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 7:47 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W115 - parting, probably

Probably okay, but I'm not sure I'd have known then if the springs were
intact.  Interior is tan, darkish if I remember right, so it might dye
okay.  Will check springs in the morning.

-Tim

On Jul 22, 2010 7:06 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin"  wrote:
> What kind of shape are the front seats in? More specifically, I need a
> seat bottom in blue. Or I could dye it blue I suppose.
>
> Tim C wrote:
>> Listed the dead-engined 74 240D Tuesday, and have no reputable leads, so
>> unless someone comes along this weekend I will be tearing it up next week
>> and dumping the carcass.
>>
>> Mentioned to the list because I figure some of you might want some W115
>> parts. I will probably strip off low-hanging fruit on Monday and Tuesday,
>> so get your orders in by then. :)
>>
>> -Tim
>> Durham NC 27705
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Re: [MBZ] 201 rearview mirror?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Do you have to take off that plastic header piece that is on top of
headliner? ? The mirror on  my 240D is a little loose and I looked into
taking it off to tighten the swivel ball. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 8:12 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] 201 rearview mirror?

Hey gang, 

How does the rearview mirror come off a 201? Somebody had wanted the one out
of my 190D at some point in the past and as I now have TWO parts cars I need
to get the 190D stripped double quick so I can get on with parting my
240D...

Thanks

-Curt



  
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Re: [MBZ] The bug, I have it. Looking for diesel W124

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Rolf-sounds like a good deal to me-I know the list wisdom is to bottom
feed-but -I paid more than that for my 90 5 years ago- it had 129K miles.
Has been relatively trouble free and the best MB I have ever driven. I don't
have a garage or time to work on cars anymore so upfront investment was good
for my situation.   I also like the pre Chrysler and very few electronics.
There are the usual 124 cautions-esp. the evaporator, wiring deterioration.
My $0.02. 
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rolf
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 6:56 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] The bug, I have it. Looking for diesel W124

Found a 125k 93 300d for $4500 with maintenance records. Southern car no 
rust, sound like a good deal? Anyone selling a W124 on here?

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Re: [MBZ] I thought only the turbos had intake vents?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Me too-has the fender been replaced incorrectly? No engine pix. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.(has intake vents)
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rolf Martin-Hoster
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:53 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] I thought only the turbos had intake vents?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-MERCEDES-BENZ-E300-DIESEL-MUST-SEE-/2206
38546137?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item335f1508d9#ht_77183wt_1169 
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-MERCEDES-BENZ-E300-DIESEL-MUST-SEE-/220
638546137?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item335f1508d9#ht_77183wt_1169
>

?

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Re: [MBZ] Hammie dies?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt,
Sorry to hear that-when do you get home? Did Angie try to jump/charge the
battery?
Dwight 

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

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 7:57 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] Hammie dies?

My wife called last night, says Hammie lost power on her way home. She
pulled over and it quit. Tried the key and got a click one time and then
nada...

Sounds strangely like Bob's R's experience no? She says theres a little oil
on the grill, maybe the size of a cd but when the car died there were no
strange noises, it just quit.

I *think* the two symptoms are not related. I'm hoping that (best case
scenario) the fuel filter plugged (its been acting wonky for a little while)
and at the same time a battery cable got loose. She said that once the car
died and wouldn't restart she also couldn't put the windows down...

Could the alternator drag the car so badly it would quit?

My voltmeter will be my first troubleshooting tool in any case.

-Curt



  
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Re: [MBZ] 350SDL power steering R/R & fluid

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Wilton,
On my 90 300D it has to be the expensive Febi  stuff that Rusty  sells. ATF
for my 123. Don't know about yours but would check first. 
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:47 PM
To: mercedes list
Subject: [MBZ] 350SDL power steering R/R & fluid

'Doing R&R of power steering pump on my 91 350SDL tomorrow.  To reconfirm;
what's best fluid to use?  Mobil 1 ATF?

Wilton
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel Knocking replies

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

John,
That is definitely the place to start followed by or in combo with PURGE.
In 8 years of owning 3 diesel MB's every time one of them has stated nailing
I have been able to do the Eyetalin Tune up. Whenever I* change the
secondary/canister fuel filter I fill it with Purge also. Maybe I have been
lucky-but-
On my 300D--my wife drove it  around town for a few months-that took several
hundred miles of hard highway on I 95 driving to quiet it down. 
HTH
Dwight 
(If you get a ticket-do let the list know- will probably be a first.) 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of John Ingram
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:52 PM
To: New MBZ List
Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Knocking replies

Thank you Dwight, OKDon, Dieselhead and Kaleb for your replies.  I  
can do an Italian Tune Up and since it is a 240D I won't likely get a  
ticket.  Dieselhead, I hope you are wrong, trying to get a prechamber  
out could be the end of the car's life.  Chain stretch is also a good  
idea and easier to check.
I will go down the list starting with the "Tune Up".

John Ingram


<<<
> List-
> I have a 83 240D (266K). Lately the engine has been giving off a
> crackling, knocking sound at low and medium throttle.  It is the
> kind of knocking sound you get from a gas engine when the octane is
> too low.  I've tried getting fuel from different stations and have
> used additive, no difference.  I thought I had water in the fuel but
> it didn't change with the next fill up.
> Any ideas as to what it could be?
> Temps have been in the 90s here in Maryland for the past month.
> Thanks,
> John Ingram
 >>>


First, Isolate the problem cylinder by cracking one injector line at
the nozzle holder, one at a time.  If you wrap a rag around the line,
that will reduce the chance of getting a Diesel fuel shower when you
open the line.  THe cylinder you work on will miss, but if the knock
goes away, that is the offending cylinder.

Once you have identified the offending cylinder, the next step is to
pull the nozzle and holder, and the seal, and in dusk conditions,
look inside the hole of the prechamber to see it the ball is there.
It is about 5/16 dia held in place by an rod that is about 1/8 inch
dia and splits around the ball to hold it.  IF the ball is missing,
then you need to replace the prechamber.  It takes a special tool to
remove the ring and a special puller.

Then take the nozzle and holder to a shop that has a nozzle tester to
get it checked.  It probably is a dribbler.  Is so, all 4 nozzles
need to be replaced, and the set recalibrated and tested.  Look under
"Diesel fuel Injection" in the yellow pages for a good shop.   The
dribbler will take out the prechamber ball.  If you need a new set,
Rusty can sell you a new set, recalibrated, and you can put them in
yourself.

BE SURE TO PUT IN A NEW SEAL UNDER ANY INJECTOR YOU REMOVE!!  IT IS A
METAL SEAL.

The injection shop should have them or you can buy them from Rusty.
800 741 5252


Carbon can cause knocking also, but the carbon is usually the after
affect of another problem.  A long hard highway drive can clear out
carbon.

Good luck!



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Re: [MBZ] Contest- who has more MBs?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Every one of these manmade lakes I have seen, they have moved the cemeteries
first-talk about controversy. Maybe the Army Corpse of Engineers forgot this
one.
Dwight 

Star Motors and Shellfish Co.

"Shucking but no Jiving"

Dwight Giles, Jr

Bissell Cove

Wickford RI 02852



-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1:41 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Contest- who has more MBs?

Rich Thomas wrote:
> when all the sudden my dad yelled STOP  So he did, and we were in 
> the middle of a flooded graveyard, all the headstones sticking up around 
> us, we finally picked our way through them and out, and got on our way.  
> It was kinda creepy but quite an adventure for me, being young.

Is this a manmade reservoir, and they flooded a cemetery, dead bodies and
all?
Remind me not to drink the water at those towns.

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Re: [MBZ] Contest- who has more MBs?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Where in Michigan is this  place? I get to Lansing on business once or twice
a year. 
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 11:52 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Contest- who has more MBs?

Craig wins the prize. I put in Kleb's address, zoomed out until I could see 
Michigan, recentered on Charlotte, and zoomed in on Ralph Davis' place. He's
got 
  10 acres of cars, Kleb's only got about 1/2 acre.
If you scroll south you will see the buildings identified as RE Davis Motor 
Sales. The Checker Marathon mentioned here recently is SE of the main
building, 
maybe 50-60' from the road.


Kaleb's place is:
http://tinyurl.com/kalebjunk

Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:07:43 -0500 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> That picture ain't Kleb's place.
> 
> You're right, http://tinyurl.com/2676g5o gives some place in Michigan
> about 7 miles southwest of Lansing (Mitch's? :-) ). That's because the
> address given to Google Maps is
> 
>   24637 S Wells Ranch Rd 74019
> 
> If, however, you put a comma in it, like,
> 
>   24637 S Wells Ranch Rd, 74019
> 
> the marker will end up about 500' south of Kaleb's place.
> 
> 
>> But Kleb has more MBs than anyone on the list as far as I know.  I 
>> was up to 14 or so counting hulks a few years ago, but now not so 
>> many.
> 
> I count something like 30 in the picture.
> 
> 
> Craig
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel Knocking

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Have you used diesel Purge?
How about an Italian tune up? I find with mine, when I have been driving it
around town, I need to take it out on the highway and push it until temp
gauge rises a bit. Since you reach full throttle pretty easily in a  240D,
it's  not too hard to do. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of John Ingram
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 2:14 PM
To: New MBZ List
Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Knocking

List-
I have a 83 240D (266K). Lately the engine has been giving off a  
crackling, knocking sound at low and medium throttle.  It is the kind  
of knocking sound you get from a gas engine when the octane is too  
low.  I've tried getting fuel from different stations and have used  
additive, no difference.  I thought I had water in the fuel but it  
didn't change with the next fill up.
Any ideas as to what it could be?
Temps have been in the 90s here in Maryland for the past month.
Thanks,
John Ingram

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Re: [MBZ] OT poodles

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-perfect-thanks. I need to take a similar picture this morning when we
run errands before it gets hot. 
Dwight

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 5:51 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT poodles

On Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:06:57 -0400 "Dwight E. Giles, Jr"
 wrote:

> Our old Golden Dexter ... loves the back seat of a 123-his nose just
> fits on the door handle incline part.

You mean like this? (in picture attached ...)


Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT poodles

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

He doesn’t like the 124 for that reason-door handle is wrong and also the
back seat is too small.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kevin Kraly
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 5:05 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT poodles

My retired guide dog, Joel, used to put his nose on that part of the door 
handle too.  I had him all confused when I got my second 300D fixer that 
didn't have a right side door handle/arm rest until I fixed it.  Then, he 
was a happy pup!

Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon 


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Re: [MBZ] OT poodles

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Our  old Golden Dexter, who is on his second 240D,  can tell that from the
OM 602. He's pretty deaf now but still gets up when the 240D turns the
corner. Used to be down the street he'd hear it. He loves the back seat of a
123-his nose just fits on the door handle incline part. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 7:32 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT poodles

My dog Buster can tell the 240D 2 corners from here. Amazingly he can pick
out the Ranger from the end of our street. When another Ranger comes down
the street and both of us are here he gets very confused.

-Curt

Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:39:04 -0500
From: Thomas Savage 
To:
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Subject:
 Re: [MBZ] OT poodles
Message-ID: <4c427758.1000...@gmail.com>
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Kevin Kraly wrote:
>
 If I still had a 
> Diesel Mercedes, I would try to get him to 
recognize the sound too.

Our Poodle Jacques used to hear my 300D 
coming a full 30 seconds before 
I'd arrive home. Alas, he's nearly 
16 now and doesn't hear much of 
anything these days.

Tom


  
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Re: [MBZ] Tightening Nets on the Back of Front Seats of 83 300SD

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Does this apply to the 123 as well?
Thanks,
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Barry Stark
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 3:06 AM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tightening Nets on the Back of Front Seats of 83 300SD

Tom -
You very well may find it in the archives. I'm assuming your '83 126 is
similar to my '81. The problem is that the elastic is gone from the top
horizontal part of the net. It is fairly easy to replace but on my car it
had seen many years of direct sunlight and a lot of the plastic parts have
become very brittle. With this in mind, you have to remove the back from the
seat that needs to have the net repaired. You do that by removing the 2
screws at the base of the seat back and pulling down on the seat back till
it comes free. You should now have access to the screws that hold the
framework for the net in place. This is where I had a bit of a problem as by
the time I had removed the screws from the brackets on my seatback the
frames for the nets had cracked. I was able to epoxy them back together but
try to be as careful as you can when you remove the screws. I was able to
find a very good match for the elastic material at a local REI store, a
camping/sporting goods store. I found the elastic material for a couple of
bucks or so in the rock climbing equipment section with the climbing ropes
and such. A quick search showed the closest REI to you to be in Georgia, a
bit of a trek for some stretch material but I'm guessing you may find a
similar type store nearer to you. You might even try at a sewing and yardage
store. Replacement from this point is fairly obvious. My nets are still nice
and tight and that was about 4 years ago. I just took a quick look at the
EPC to see if the net is available as a separate part. It appears that it
comes with the plastic frame and the part number is 126 810 02 49. I'm sure
Rusty can give you a price.

Barry




 
> I am assuming that the instructions for tightening up the nets on the
> back
> of a front seat should be somewhat generic.  The car is my 83 300SD.
> Just
> working on some little things to improve the appearance inside.
> 
> Does anyone have that written down or could I find it on line?



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Re: [MBZ] When did R134a start?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

My 90 300D has R-12-I assume from the factory.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of John Robbins
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 3:03 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] When did R134a start?

On 7/16/2010 1:50 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
> What's the earliest year that MB used R134A refrigerant from the
> factory for north america?  Were there any issues early that were
> resolved in later years?

My old '92 300D had r134 from the factory.  No issues that I know of!


John

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Re: [MBZ] Strange Craigslist buyer

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Right-tell him it s FOB Winchendon-your driveway. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 10:56 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] Strange Craigslist buyer

So I finally had somebody seriously interested in my 190D engine. I spoke to
him on the phone and he sent a deposit and everything...

Then the weird starts. He's coming to get it with his friend's truck and
doesn't want to scratch the bed up so he wants me to drive 45 minutes from
my house to a place with a forklift. Ooooky, well I'm not doin' that for
free... He works out a price to placate me which is fine I guess. So I call
the place today for directions (so I can get there tomorrow) and fortunately
leave my number for the guy who will be helping us who calls me back because
he doesn't know whats going on. They're not open on Saturday, the dude
buying the engine was supposed to get back to him on how we were going to
work this and suddenly it occurs to me that what has happened is the dude
has tried to push them into being open on a Saturday which they don't do and
just assumed they'd do it...

So I'm pissed, I call him and he doesn't answer so I leave voicemail and I
email him. He emails me "You will need to take the engine there Monday and
leave it for me" like I've got nothing better to do Monday than drive 45
minutes in the opposite direction from where I work...

Thats when it occurs to me, whats to stop him from writing me a bad check or
something for payment? He hasn't explained how he's going to pay for it at
this point...

Anyway his deposit goes in the mail back to him tomorrow, washing my hands
of this weirdo.

If he shows up with cash I'll still sell him an engine but otherwise no.

-Curt



  
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Re: [MBZ] Car love?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Donald,
You should make him your  business partner. Neat story. You are right about
the incurable part. 
Dwight

Star Motors and Shellfish Co.
"Shucking but no Jiving"
Dwight Giles, Jr
Bissell Cove
Wickford RI 02852


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Donald Snook
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 5:33 PM
To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com'
Subject: [MBZ] Car love?

My indy has a small shop in which he works on a surprising number of cars of
all makes.  He is originally from Iran and was educated as an engineer.
But, someone from Iran had a hard time finding a job as an engineer in the
early 1980's.   Now, his family owns two very large Mercedes dealerships in
Iran, so he was always around MB's.  When he couldn't find work as a
mechanical engineer, he relied on what he knew which was cars.  He had
various shops, and gas stations, etc.  until he bought his current place 20+
years ago.  He never wanted to be in the car business, but he does love cars
and he is certainly very successful (you should see some of the beautiful
cars he has restored and sold and a few that he has kept).

Well, his son has grown up around his father's cars and the business.  He
wanted his son NOT be in the car business.  He wanted him to do something
that he loves.  BUT, alas, I think it is going to be cars.   His son came
home from his freshman year at University of Kansas and was helping around
the shop.  I was there a few weeks ago and his son bought a 1950 Plymouth.
Unbelievably, it ran and ran well.  So, he fixed a few things up and cleaned
it. He was going to restore it to perfect condition.  1 week later he sold
it.  A local priest came by the shop, saw it, fell in love and begged him to
sell it.  Then, he bought an old Jeep Willys pickup (I have never seen one
like it) and started working on it.  Boom, sold it in a week.  Now, he is
looking for an old International Scout.

Car love. You either have it or you don't. If you do, its incurable.

Donald H. Snook

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Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

OK-Thanks Max. They look to be the same motor according to Nitske's specs. 

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

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:47 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

I think they are exactly the same motor.  Europe didn't have the problem
and blamed lower quality U.S. fuel.

-Max 

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:46 AM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

I guess so-was just on a half hour ago. I am still curious- is a Euro
W140 300SD still the 3449 OM 603 rodbender? I have read all the
discussion here over the years but never saw a Euro-not sure if I am
interested but I love my brother's W140 gasser.
Thanks,
Dwight 

Star Motors and Shellfish Co.
"Shucking but no Jiving"
Dwight Giles, Jr
Bissell Cove
Wickford RI 02852

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:30 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
> http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/1822968071.html

Wow, that sold quick.

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Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I guess so-was just on a half hour ago. I am still curious- is a Euro W140
300SD still the 3449 OM 603 rodbender? I have read all the discussion here
over the years but never saw a Euro-not sure if I am interested but I love
my brother's W140 gasser.
Thanks,
Dwight 

Star Motors and Shellfish Co.
"Shucking but no Jiving"
Dwight Giles, Jr
Bissell Cove
Wickford RI 02852

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:30 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
> http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/1822968071.html

Wow, that sold quick.

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[MBZ] Is this a rodbender?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/1822968071.html

 

A Euro W140 SD? What would be the engine number - OMxxx?

Thanks.

 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.

1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  

1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.

Wickford, RI

 

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Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I would if it were closer-I'd take a chance on ignition or vacuum leaks. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 181K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 9:14 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This

YOWZERS!

For sure somebody should snap that up!

-Curt

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:21:29 -0700
From: Rick Knoble 
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
Subject: [MBZ] Someone Needs This
Message-ID: 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"


http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1835086433.html


Not mine, etc.

Rick
     


  
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick,

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Guy seems to have a yard  full of Kaleb Benzes-a TD, an SD and this one. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 9:13 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick,

It sure seems like a deal doesn't it?

-Curt

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:56:14 -0400
From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" 
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick,
    RI)
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Curt,
I can go look at this-only 15 miles from me-
Dwight 

Star Motors and Shellfish Co.

"Shucking but no Jiving"

Dwight Giles, Jr

Bissell Cove

Wickford RI 02852

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 3:02 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List; Curt Raymond
Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick, RI)

Curt.
Need another project?
He also has a 300TD Cheap.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA

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Subject:     1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick, RI)
Date:     Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:52:43 -0700 (PDT)
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fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting.

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick, RI)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt,
I can go look at this-only 15 miles from me-
Dwight 

Star Motors and Shellfish Co.

"Shucking but no Jiving"

Dwight Giles, Jr

Bissell Cove

Wickford RI 02852

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 3:02 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List; Curt Raymond
Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick, RI)

Curt.
Need another project?
He also has a 300TD Cheap.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA

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Subject:1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick, RI)
Date:   Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:52:43 -0700 (PDT)
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1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo

Date: 2010-07-11, 2:37PM

Solid running 190D non turbo diesel sedan. 177k miles. 30mpg average.
-No rust or very little rust.
-Needs a new battery.
-Needs a new fan clutch.
-Needs a windshield.
-Needs brakes.
You can see photos at 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27251...@n07/sets/72157624340338753/show/
I also have several Volkswagen Rabbit diesels and a Ford Econoline Van 
with a rebuilt transmission.

* Location: Warwick, RI
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Re: [MBZ] Replacement for Curt's 240D?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

That rust looks worse than New England rust. 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  (Southern car now starting to show NE
rust)
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2010 10:00 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Replacement for Curt's 240D?

http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1837398342.html

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[MBZ] Mercedes SLS Full 360 Roll

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Do not try this with a 240D at home..

 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.

1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  

1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.

Wickford, RI

 

 

  

  _  

Subject: FW: Mercedes SLS Full 360 Roll

 

 

 


 Now THIS is a car roll   
   
For any of you who have ever rolled a car,  this is the RIGHT way to do  it.

 
The  stretch of highway that this ad was filmed on is in the Fraser Canyon ,
British  Columbia , Canada .  The tunnel they  did this in is the China Bar
Tunnel on Hwy 1  just North of Spuzzum.  


 




 

 

 

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Re: [MBZ] nice-looking W114 coupe

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Wouldn't an injected one be rarer as in 280CE? Don't these have dull carb
synching issues or am I off base?
I love that  chassis in a coupe.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 11:45 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] nice-looking W114 coupe

I think these are relatively rare...

http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1826949895.html

No interest, etc.

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[MBZ] new Hirschmann antenna FS or trade

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Because of a series of miscommunications, mistakes and a working goat rope,
I have a surplus brand new Hirschmann motor and antenna in the MB box for
which I paid 179  USD last summer -it fits late 124's e..g 94-95 and
according to the 124 CD, it  can be retrofitted to earlier 124's with MB
supplied pigtail connector. I ended up just buying the exact fit  correct
one for my 90 300D from Tom and had my Indy put it in. 

E mail me off list for model number etc.

Dwight (who would trade this antenna for good retrofit CD player for the
300D- trunk mount OK..) 

 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.

1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  

1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.

Wickford, RI

 

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Re: [MBZ] craigslist

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes me too!

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

-Original Message-

>
Huh?  What if I just don't want lowballers, lookie-loos, people who don't
know thing one about what I'm selling, and similar numbskulls calling me and
wasting my time?  As a seller, I'd never put my phone number in a CL ad.

As a buyer, unless the seller specifically says "phone calls only please,"
"I won't read emails to this address," etc., I'm going to send an email with
questions, not call.  As long as the seller is marginally literate I figure
that's a faster way of getting the information I need to figure out if the
item is worth taking the trouble to look at in person.

Alex
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Re: [MBZ] VW Passat

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt,
Was this one of the ones on CL up there?
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 2:16 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] VW Passat

Angie wants to go look at an '85 300D down the road on Saturday. They've
marked it at $2700, she wants to offer $1500. The clearcoat is strangely
missing from the roof and hood but it still looks okay from 50'. The dash is
cracked to crap but the dark blue interior looks good otherwise. Theres a
little rust but nothing like my 240D, maybe like my 240D was when I bought
it originally 7 years ago. If we could get 7 years out of another $1500 123
I'd be happy...

-Curt

Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:53:30 -0400
From: tom tomscat 
To: mercedes diesel 
Subject: [MBZ] VW Passat
Message-ID: 
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"


I
have that one solved:  just pick out something you like, and buy 6 of
them.  ;)  I don't expect to ever buy another car for myself.  But...
then again, as Oscar Wilde said:  "I can resist anything except
temptation."  :)  

 

 

Tom Schuch

SE Connecticut

1975 W115 300D

1982 BMW 323i Baur Euro

and 5 other BMWs 

and the 2004 Passat AWD Wagon


  
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Re: [MBZ] VW Passat

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-ditto. It's both SMG as Tom wrote and total cost-I don't keep cost per
mile records like Curt but I drive both my MB's  with a SE grin and spend a
lot less than I used to with car payments, etc on my new Subaru-which was a
very economical car.
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  (31 mpg)
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.( no odo but 28 mpg using SWAG figure) 
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Brian Toscano
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 8:39 AM
To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] VW Passat

Agreed - my Jeep uses more money at the pump than the Subaru, but the Subaru
uses more in parts.

Regards,
-Original Message-
From: Allan Streib 
Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:33:46 
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] VW Passat

tom tomscat  writes:

> As for what I drive.  that is a whole other story.  ;) I don't pay
> as much attention to mpg's (miles per gallon) as I pay to spg's
> (smiles per gallon).  But that's just me.

MPG is often a false economy anyway.

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Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Max,
I already told him he could store it here-about an hour & 1/2 away. My wife
likes that idea-means it covers up a driveway  space that I might otherwise
fill.
Dwight

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 7:18 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

Fred, never let a good crisis go to waste!  Obvious to me that you need
ANOTHER donor car!

"Honey, I can buy a new prechamber for $300, or get an entire used car
for $200.  Is it OK if I store the used donor car over at [fill in name
of friends]?"

-Max 

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Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I am not a psychiatrist but I would go for the adventure. 

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 10:06 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

Curt.
I'm always up for a road trip. You may need a psychiatrist after a day 
or two with me though.
Har-de-har-har!
Fred Moir
Lynn MA

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Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Come in September and you can join us for the New England MB chowdah fest.
And no Fords at that.
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Hendrik and Fay
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 12:13 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

We'll keep that in mind for the next time we visit.

Hendrik
who is driving a Ford edge SUV

On Thu Jun 17  6:10 , 'Dwight E. Giles, Jr'  sent:

>Thanks this is great-too bad they are aren't coming to NE-I have another
>240D they could drive here. 
>Dwight 
>
>Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
>1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
>1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
>Wickford, RI


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Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Thanks this is great-too bad they are aren't coming to NE-I have another
240D they could drive here. 
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dieselhead
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 1:53 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

No photo of just the car, but here is car and crew


>So how about a photo of the real Chairman's Mercedes used by the Australian
>ambassador?
>Dwight
>
>Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
>Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
>Wickford RI 02852
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or rehab - $500 (Medford)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Fred,
OK-well we don't want that-we need you at the chowdah fest.
But you could store it here of awhile if want and I could get away with
saying it is yours.
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 5:21 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts
or rehab - $500 (Medford)

Dwight, Rich.
I have enough to go on with at present. Besides, following your advice 
will get me killed!
TTFN
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Keeping a low profile.

On 6/16/2010 2:41 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
> Fred,
> I saw that and thought it would make a great doghouse in your driveway.
> Dwight
>
> Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
> 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 
> 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
> Wickford, RI
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
> On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir
> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 1:53 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts
or
> rehab - $500 (Medford)
>
> Not Mine, etc.
> Fred Moir
> Lynn MA
> No turbo boost, perhaps?
>
>  Original Message 
> Subject:  1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or
> rehab
> - $500 (Medford)
> Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:20:11 -0700 (PDT)
> From: fred.s...@yahoo.com
> To:   fred.s...@verizon.net
>
>
>
> fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting.
>
> Please see below for more information.
>
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>
> 
>
>
>  1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or rehab
>
> Date: 2010-06-15, 8:13PM
>
> White 1987 Mercedes Benz Diesel E300 TD (turbo diesel) for sale. Leaks
> almost everything except blinker fluid. Great for WVO (veggie oil)
> conversion project or fixer-upper. It runs - just very, very slowly.
> $500 OBO. Still has all leather, all working vacuum.
>
>  * Location: Medford
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or rehab - $500 (Medford)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Fred,
I saw that and thought it would make a great doghouse in your driveway.
Dwight

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
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On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 1:53 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or
rehab - $500 (Medford)

Not Mine, etc.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
No turbo boost, perhaps?

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Subject:1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or
rehab 
- $500 (Medford)
Date:   Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:20:11 -0700 (PDT)
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1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or rehab

Date: 2010-06-15, 8:13PM

White 1987 Mercedes Benz Diesel E300 TD (turbo diesel) for sale. Leaks 
almost everything except blinker fluid. Great for WVO (veggie oil) 
conversion project or fixer-upper. It runs - just very, very slowly. 
$500 OBO. Still has all leather, all working vacuum.

* Location: Medford
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Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Well the side glass is doubled so it I really heavy & thick.T he real answer
is stupidity.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 9:52 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

why do all these stupid people think these cars are armored?

Mitch Haley wrote:
> Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
>> http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1793590392.html
>
> If this is one of the 0.1% of armored W140s that actually is armored, 
> I want it.
> For $1500, I'll drive the F250 and a trailer 1200 miles and fetch it.
> Too bad I no longer have relatives in Warwick.
> Mitch.
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Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Well if you want it I can go look at it-how can I tell if it really is
armored? I know-if it doesn't shatter at 50 yards?
Aren't most 140's for sale on CL the armored glass variety? Is the lorinser
package a real deal?
Dwight 

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Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 9:50 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
> http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1793590392.html

If this is one of the 0.1% of armored W140s that actually is armored, I want
it.
For $1500, I'll drive the F250 and a trailer 1200 miles and fetch it.
Too bad I no longer have relatives in Warwick.
Mitch.

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[MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1793590392.html

 

 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.

1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  

1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.

Wickford, RI

 

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: euro 280CE?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Thanks much.
Dwight 

Star Motors and Shellfish Co.

"Shucking but no Jiving"

Dwight Giles, Jr

Bissell Cove

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-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dieselhead
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 4:50 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: euro 280CE?

Per Dwight's request, the link to the picture of the chairman's car 
lent to the henifay crew is at the bottom of this message again..

>Hi ya Wilton and the listers,
>
>I have to appologize, I played a little trick on you. The car mao 
>lend me was not
>the one in the original pictures, that is a parts car he has sitting 
>in the front
>yard to scare off suburbonites, although he'll need some bullet 
>holes in it to get
>the full effect and perhaps have a hound dog living in it.
>Anyway I want to say a big thank you to Dan for letting me have his 
>car for a few
>days, he even drove us to our transit hotel at Midway airport, he is 
>one of natures
>gentlemen.
>Unfortunatley Georgia and her team did not place in the top ten, so 
>are going home
>without bling. However it was great learning experience for them, as 
>they stayed at
>the UW La Crosse for 4 nights, and where hosted by a host family for 
>a few more
>days before that, so Georgia has really had to go out there and 
>experience a bit of
>life away from the old farts.
>Thank you Wilton for being so worried about us and for taking an 
>interest in how
>Georgia did.
>
>Hendrik
>who is in the big apple, going broke
>
>On Mon Jun 14  9:34 , 'WILTON'  sent:
>
>>'Glad to hear you got back safely.  I've been worried.  How did daughter's
>>activities go.
>>
>>Wilton
>>
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Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Nice collection of 123's.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of R A Bennell
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 4:48 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

Who is the fellow with the beard?

Randy

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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Hendrik and Fay
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 8:10 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?


Hi ya Wilton and the listers,

I have to appologize, I played a little trick on you. The car mao lend me
was not 
the one in the original pictures, that is a parts car he has sitting in the
front 
yard to scare off suburbonites, although he'll need some bullet holes in it
to get 
the full effect and perhaps have a hound dog living in it.
Anyway I want to say a big thank you to Dan for letting me have his car for
a few 
days, he even drove us to our transit hotel at Midway airport, he is one of
natures 
gentlemen.
Unfortunatley Georgia and her team did not place in the top ten, so are
going home 
without bling. However it was great learning experience for them, as they
stayed at 
the UW La Crosse for 4 nights, and where hosted by a host family for a few
more 
days before that, so Georgia has really had to go out there and experience a
bit of 
life away from the old farts.
Thank you Wilton for being so worried about us and for taking an interest in
how 
Georgia did.

Hendrik
who is in the big apple, going broke

On Mon Jun 14  9:34 , 'WILTON'  sent:

>'Glad to hear you got back safely.  I've been worried.  How did daughter's 
>activities go.
>
>Wilton
>

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Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Can anyone resend it-I seem to have deleted it unknowingly.
THX

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 4:16 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

Yes, I got it; just had not looked that far down in his post.  'Sorry. 
Nice-looking 123; actually my favorite color, too; I had an '81 300D that 
color.  Thanks, again

Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Mountain Man" 
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?


> WILTON wrote:
>> BTW, photo of the real carriage would be nice.
>
> Hinifay had one attached - you didn't get it?
> It was attached to his email from 9PM last evening.
> It probably got some delay thru Okie-Mail delivery - but you see both
> the *trick* carriage and the real carriage and Fay getting out of the
> real carriage.  Look again - I got the attachment, anyway.
> mao
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Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

So how about a photo of the real Chairman's Mercedes used by the Australian
ambassador?
Dwight 

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

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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 11:14 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

WILTON wrote:
> Yes, I've been tricked.

Well
Let's hope the *trick* played well here.
We gotta have some fun from time to time.
The picture was Hendrik's idea, I layed low, I think it went over
quite well, at nobody's expense, let's hope.  Certainly no harm meant
toward anyone, least of whom Wilton.  Wilton is one of the truely good
guys here in my mind.
It was a fun meetup - thanks Henifay.
mao

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

At best-he is down to 450 on CD now-that might be high.

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

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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of John Reames
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 9:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550
(Beverly, MA 01915)

It's advertised as a 300TD, right? (and it's really a $300 T(ur)D...)

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On Jun 13, 2010, at 18:17, "Dwight E. Giles, Jr"   
wrote:

> I think I am missing something about the 'ur'
>
> Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
> Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
> Wickford RI 02852
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes- 
> boun...@okiebenz.com]
> On Behalf Of John Reames
> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 9:47 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550
> (Beverly, MA 01915)
>
> Would that POS have a silent "ur" stuck in the middle? :)
>
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> On Jun 12, 2010, at 21:48, "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" 
> wrote:
>
>> Fred,
>> At least a year-more I think-wasn't he trying to peddle a POS TD
>> along with
>> this CD?
>> Dwight
>>
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

OK-I was thinking the POS.
I think he had a wagon to go with  the rare CD.

Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 7:44 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550
(Beverly, MA 01915)

300TurD

--R (who needs to explain everything)

On 6/13/2010 6:17 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
> I think I am missing something about the 'ur'
>
> Bissell Cove Quahog&  Auto Salvage Co
> Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
> Wickford RI 02852
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
> On Behalf Of John Reames
> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 9:47 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550
> (Beverly, MA 01915)
>
> Would that POS have a silent "ur" stuck in the middle? :)
>
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>
> On Jun 12, 2010, at 21:48, "Dwight E. Giles, Jr"
> wrote:
>
>
>> Fred,
>> At least a year-more I think-wasn't he trying to peddle a POS TD
>> along with
>> this CD?
>> Dwight
>>
>>  
>
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

I think I am missing something about the 'ur'

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

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of John Reames
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 9:47 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550
(Beverly, MA 01915)

Would that POS have a silent "ur" stuck in the middle? :)

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On Jun 12, 2010, at 21:48, "Dwight E. Giles, Jr"   
wrote:

> Fred,
> At least a year-more I think-wasn't he trying to peddle a POS TD  
> along with
> this CD?
> Dwight
>


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Re: [MBZ] 300CD for $500

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/pts/1788155518.html

Here it is-was under parts
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
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1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Joe Sasser
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 9:40 AM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300CD for $500


Anyone got the original info on this? 



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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Fred,
At least a year-more I think-wasn't he trying to peddle a POS TD along with
this CD?
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI


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On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 6:22 PM
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Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly,
MA 01915)

Not Mine, etc.
He has been trying to peddle this for a year or more. price has slowly 
come down.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA

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1981 300CD (rare) W123 coupe, complete some rust, was taken off road 
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This would make an excellent project or parts car for restoration of a 
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Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Allan,
Sure does-the last Euro 280CE I looked at had cloth seats-turn off for me. 
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
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On Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 8:17 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

Lights and bumpers look euro, no?

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1788826950.html

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240 d 1983 - $200 (wolcott vt)

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes  but they are not his kind-he needs a kindred OM616.


Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 7:54 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240 d 1983 - $200 (wolcott vt)

We'll see how parting out my 190D goes. Hammie has 2 driveway buddies...

-Curt

Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:25:27 -0400
From: Frederick W Moir 
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240 d 1983 - $200 (wolcott vt)
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Hey, Curt.
Hammie need a driveway buddy?
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel nut.



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Re: [MBZ] Automatic transmissions

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Curt,
On both my automatics- 79 240D (the Green goddess) and esp on the 300D 2.5,
servicing the trannies with the magic elixir, the shifts smoothed out-esp.
1-2 hang up on the 2.5 and all shifts on the 240D in winter.

Had an argument with my Indy last week-he claimed that Mobil 1 ATF did not
exist-hmm-theological heresy.  It is hard to find around here but the
stealer will now put it in older MB's.
Glad the RI Red is up and running. Maybe we will have to invent some kind of
chicken award for it at the Chowdah fest.
Dwight


Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 11:50 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] Automatic transmissions

Okay lets talk auto transmissions.
This '84 190D is my second auto and the first I'll have ever messed with. I
intend to do the fluid and filter (to Mobil 1) before anything else.
Yesterday the first couple shifts it'd be real hard on the 1-2 but seemed
fine everywhere else and that seemed to go away after a couple miles. 

Hard shifts are modulator problems right? Since they go away as the thing
warms up it might go away with new fluid?

I'm building up a Rusty boat payment list...

-Curt



  
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Re: [MBZ] Find A Car/Truck on a Budget

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Dan,
I would recommend a Subaru  forester-esp. If you have use for AWD. I just
sold one last fall with 100K miles  for $5K. Had bought it new in 2001-no
trouble at all-did Jack & Beanstalk trade-my wife wanted a used SAAB
convertible.
Dwight 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of LWB250
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 7:51 AM
To: Banned; Okie Benz
Subject: [MBZ] Find A Car/Truck on a Budget

OK, here's the deal:
I may need to find a car/truck in the immediate future with a limited budget
of $5,000-$7,000.  I want to find something as late model as possible, and
ideally a small pickup with a crew cab, Nissan preferred.  If it's a car I
need something that can carry stuff, like a small crossover or a Subaru
Forester or something similar.
No old MBs or fixer-uppers.  I need this to be ready to go, reliable
transportation.
Suggestions (realistic ones, that is) are welcome.
Dan


  
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Re: [MBZ] Snooks house

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Yes-I think you are right-we saw that with our architect and our builder and
our house is no  FLW complicated design.

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI


-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of R A Bennell
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 5:27 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Snooks house

I think you have to accept that he was pushing the envelope so to speak and
that the technology to make the designs
leak proof was lacking at the time. The glazing systems now employed in
commercial buildings did not really exist
back when he was doing Falling Water etc. Not uncommon in the architectural
world. The artistic side of the design
often outstretches the ability to build it. Construction people usually do
not like the Architect all that much.

Randy

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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Snooks house


I think it is more than a suggestion-from what I understand it is a fairly
established fact.  And they leaked early on-Wingspread leaked right after it
was built.

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

Are you suggesting that Frank Lloyd Wright was at art/design than
engineering?

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] snook/wright

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

The story is told that  at Wingspread Wright told Mrs. Johnson  he would
send over some buckets when she complained. . I guess the original leak was
right over the dining room table which was a  complicated pull out design
from the kitchen-it could be set and loaded in the kitchen and then slid out
to dining room. They recently-in last decade or so-rebuilt the roof on
Wingspread. Good thing he didn't engineer W124 sunroofs. (MB content)

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of relng...@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:20 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] snook/wright

> Have they had to re-build/re-engineer the F. L. W. house yet to make 
> it work?..
> 
Good point. Just recently in Seattle there was a newspaper article and TV 
coverage of a Wright design house here that nobody wants because of the 
repairs it needs even though it is on Puget Sound waterfront property. It's 
concrete so can't be moved at any reasonable cost so it looks like it's
going to 
be torn down. And, the rebuild of Fallingwater in Pennsylvania to prevent it

falling into the creek a few years back was in the news some time back.

RLE
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Snooks house

[Dwight E. Giles, Jr]

Could be-I never heard those.  This article has this quote from Wright-
http://www.metamorfose.ntnu.no/Artikler/Hardarson_all_good_architecture_leak
s.pdf

 

Another was coined by the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright: "If
the roof doesn't leak, the architect hasn't been creative enough"

 

 

Some of the problem seems to be that shallow pitch or flat roof designs as
well as materials. But I am not an architect. 

 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr.

1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  

1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.

Wickford, RI

 

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On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 4:03 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Snooks house

 

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:

> I think it is more than a suggestion-from what I understand it is a fairly

> established fact.  And they leaked early on-Wingspread leaked right after
it

> was built. 

 

Is that where 'Frank Lloyd Wrong' jokes come from?

 

Mitch.

 

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