Re: [MBZ] 1995 E420

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Sounds like you got an awesome deal on that E420! A used car of any era with 
EVERYTHING working is a rarity, let alone one that is 25 years old! I finally 
got some news on my 1982 240D that’s been in the shop since February. They are 
wrapping things up, and it COULD be ready by the end of the week! It will be 
nice to have Hilde back! My niece moved up here from California, and she’s 
excited to drive it!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 750 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard with the low mileage engine soon to be back 
on the road!!!

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> On Apr 28, 2020, at 8:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> The $1500 1995 E420 arrived yesterday morning from Columbus OH about 9:30. 
> No surprises for the most part.
> 
> I forgot how much fun these cars are. Really. The W124 has that “bank vault” 
> feeling when you close the door, and the interior, while spartan, is 
> comfortable yet “tight”. Engine idles smoothly, could easily pass the 
> champagne glass test. Everything, I mean EVERYTHING, works on this car. If 
> there was a complaint I would say that the sunroof doesn’t open all the way, 
> but that’s clearly due to a need for a good greasing. Suspension is tight, 
> there’s no wandering, swaying and the steering tracks straight and true.
> 
> The good:
> 
> Everything works
> 113,000 miles on the clock
> All maintenance up to date
> Nearly new (snow) tires on the car, spare set of wheels with old Michelins
> Suspension rubber appears to be tight
> No road or drivetrain noises
> Inside of valve covers are CLEAN
> 
> The bad, or not so bad:
> 
> Paint on roof is toast. Clear coat is a crackle finish. Good part is that 
> this is limited to the roof, so it would be easy to fix. Rest of the paint is 
> good.
> Driver’s seat bottom is torn
> One rear headrest is split
> Front bumper cover is missing under right corner. Gone.
> ASR and ABS lights are on. SDS revealed a bad idle position switch, which is 
> on order
> Brake booster leaks internally
> Both air intake hoses are toast
> Broken right front sway bar bracket
> Coolant reservoir level switch is bad
> Trunk lid stops are gone
> Fuse box lid has one hook broken off
> Retainer mounts on the tops of the headlights are broken or missing
> Blower motor regulator needs to be replaced, only runs on low speed
> Cover for seat heater fuses is missing
> 
> So yes, it’s not perfect and there are some minor repairs needed, but the 
> seller made these all known so they’re not a surprise. I’ve ordered all of 
> the parts necessary for the repairs so as those trickle in I’ll be covering 
> the jobs as I do them. Big ones will be the brake booster and the blower 
> motor regulator. All the rest are little rinky-dink ones I can do as the 
> parts show up. I ordered a new lock cylinder, too, as the keys I have are 
> both pretty worn. Might as well replace the lock cylinder and get a new key 
> out of the deal since I would order a new key anyway.
> 
> I’ll drive it with the snow tires as they’re literally new. No need to drop 
> serious coin for new skins when these will do the job, they’ll just wear out 
> quicker. I got a new front bumper cover for under $150 shipped, so I’ll need 
> to rattle can that along with the bumper strip, since it’s still black 
> (should be bumper color on this model year).
> 
> It may take some time to get the paperwork sorted since I’ve got to do 
> everything with the tax collector (they do all the DMV stuff in FL) through 
> the mail. I could swap a valid plate from one of my other cars and drive it 
> without an issue, I’m sure, but it would be nice to be legal.
> 
> More fun as it takes place! First parts order is probably due on Thursday, so 
> that’s when the fun really starts!
> 
> -D
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Re: [MBZ] This is what you have to look forward to in 15-20 years when all the 124s and 210s are gone

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

I had the hood up on the Sprinter today. It also has plastic covers of various 
sizes and shapes, under which I’m sure lies a 3.0l V6 Diesel engine. Everyone 
who has driven her says that she is very easy to drive and does very well on 
the road. My niece said that the cabin is designed much more ergonomically 
correct with simpler controls than the 2017 Honda Oddity van that was destined 
for the used car market before COVID-19 hit. The Sprinter is MUCH more van for 
the $10K price difference, way more room with similar fuel economy! It’s 
averaging 18MPG just like the Honda, and it should get better as it breaks in. 
It has no problem getting as high as 22.6MPG on mostly highway drives, probably 
capable of mid 20’s on a long hwy trip.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter, 750 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard still in hibernation

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> On Apr 24, 2020, at 7:19 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> That is what your new MB's look like under the hood.
> 
>> On 4/24/2020 9:17 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
>> Is that some gay fwd toy?
>> 
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>>>> On Apr 24, 2020, at 5:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

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Congratulations on your new acquisition! It sounds like it will be a fun one!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 750 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard, new news yet 

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> On Apr 24, 2020, at 1:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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> 
> Bought a 1995 E420 from a guy in Columbus, OH today. Shipper is picking it 
> up this afternoon/evening, should be here by Sunday or Monday.
> 
> Here are the details:
> 
> 113k on the clock
> 
> Delivery (1995) to 2015 lived in South Florida
> Seller bought it in 2015, took it to Columbus, OH
> Kept in a heated garage, washed whenever there was snow or ice on the roads
> Everything works, all original such as Becker radio, etc.
> Has issue with brake booster according to owner, sounds more like a vacuum 
> issue
> Has intermittent ASR/ABS fault
> Needs driver’s seat bottom cover (tears)
> Owner says the paint on the roof is checkered, but I got some close up photos 
> from him and if it is, I can barely see it. Might be a Martha thing.
> Two sets of wheels (snows and summer)
> 
> $1500 sale price
> 
> This deal came together so quickly it was scary. We were frantically trying 
> to find a way to transfer money around this afternoon after finding out the 
> shipper was on their way already. I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to get 
> a Hagerty policy issued before it got on the road, but that’s done, too.
> 
> More upon arrival. I’ll get it on the SDS and see what’s up with the ASR/ABS. 
> I’m convinced the brake booster issue he’s described is a cracked vacuum line.
> 
> -D
> 
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Re: [MBZ] June 1

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We have a Bonsaii EverShred C149-C 18 sheet crosscut shredder that has been 
working very well since August of 2016. It has a fan and a 30 or 40 minute 
continuous shred rating. The only problem it has is that it will stay on even 
if there is nothing in the slot to be taken in to shred. To stop the machine, I 
have to turn it off manually. The sensor that detects the presence of 
shreddable matter must be bad or dirty. I’ve gotten it quite hot with loads of 
junk mail, but it keeps on shreddin’!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 775 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard, inquiring about her status today 

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> On Apr 23, 2020, at 12:10 PM, Craig via Mercedes  
> wrote:
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> On Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:52:40 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> From Curt's blog he linked to above,
>> "A trip to Amazon got us this Bonsaii 14 sheet shredder."
> 
> Oh, yeah! It does say that, doesn't it?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Craig
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[MBZ] 2007 Mercedes Benz ML320CDI for Andrew

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

This is the cheapest price I’ve seen on one of these.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/happy-valley-2007-mercedes-benz-ml-320/7110822876.html


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Re: [MBZ] OT - Patching PVC Sprinkler Line Hack

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Attaboy!!
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
2019 Sprinter 750 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard, no news yet 

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> On Apr 20, 2020, at 4:59 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Success! At least partially.
> 
> I ran the offending zone this morning for a minute or two and the repair is 
> not leaking. However, I’ve got another (known) leak in the same circuit at a 
> line out by the street where it got nicked when some plants were being dug. 
> Easy access to that one and a fairly simple repair, so I’ll let the area dry 
> out and replace the section where it’ s nicked.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Apr 19, 2020, at 6:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Good point. However, if it leaks I’ll just shut that circuit off. I haven’t 
>> been using it up to now anyway.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>>> On Apr 19, 2020, at 6:05 PM, fmiser via Mercedes  
>>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Dan wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Worst case, it continues to leak. Best case, it doesn’t. If I
>>>> end up with just a few small leaks around the patch I’ll get
>>>> more epoxy and slather it around wherever there are leaks.
>>> 
>>> Don't wait too long if it leaks.  The tree will send a lot of
>>> roots to the source of a leak.
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Re: [MBZ] Half off at Wiha

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My first set of handle driver Allen wrenches was Wiha, or as the hobby shop 
owner called them, W HAA! They had very comfortable handles with a 
top knob that went into your palm that would turn as the tool was twisted in 
your fingers. I hope you get my explanation. At the time (early 90s), they were 
$50 for the set of metric Allen drivers from 1.5mm to 5mm, a total of 8 
drivers. They didn’t have replaceable tips, so when they stripped out, they 
were done. I’m not sure of their warranty. Now that I’m going to start my RC 
car trade-in business, I may invest in some more We Ha Allen drivers.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
2019 Sprinter 720 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard, no news in a while, still in the shop

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> On Apr 16, 2020, at 7:00 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
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>  Made in Germany...
> -Curt
> 
>On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 11:33:25 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via 
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> Kinda pricey even at half off.  Are they really worth it?
> 
>> On Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 7:57 PM Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes <
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>> 
>> Discount code 50KCELEBRATE gives 50% off and free shipping on $50 orders.
>> 
>> https://www.wihatools.com/
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Re: [MBZ] OT - No Nuclear Kitty

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What a cat!  I hope she lives a little longer.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 650 miles, Low MIleage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard 

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> On Apr 2, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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> I’ve mentioned that Kitty has hypothyroidism, a common malady for cats as 
> they age, and that we were going to have her treated using radioactive 
> iodine-131,1. Part of preparing for the treatment is to have bloodwork done 
> to assess the level of thyroid hormones, which is also done at least annually 
> just to get levels and assess their drug treatment and dosage if that’s being 
> done.
> 
> I had to go into work on Monday on short notice, so the wife takes Kitty to 
> the vet. Wife has not takes an animal to the vet in easily 10 years, if that. 
> Kitty goes with me every time, she’s calm, doesn’t vocalize, etc., etc. This 
> no doubt stressed her. The vet isn’t allowing people into the building, so 
> it’s like a drive up/drop off thing and the doctor calls you once they see 
> the animal and discusses treatment, tests and so forth. Even more stressful.
> 
> So no call for a good 20 minutes, maybe more. Wife is wondering what’s up. 
> Get a call from vet, daughter of our original vet who has since retired and 
> sold off his practice. She says Kitty has had a “cardiac event” while they 
> were trying to draw blood. Said she cried out and slumped over. Doesn’t think 
> Kitty will see lunch time. They get a line in her and are putting fluids into 
> her and giving her oxygen. Wife is freaking out.
> 
> Vet says they want to keep her over night. Nope. If she’s stressed and close 
> to crossing the rainbow bridge, we don’t want it happening in a kennel in the 
> back of the vet’s office. Vet says she wants to keep her until at least lunch 
> time, when she’ll call us and give us an update.
> 
> I get home, wife is all worked up, understandably. Vet calls. Kitty is 
> resting quietly and responsive. I’m coming to get her.
> 
> I get Kitty home and she’s clearly out of sorts. We walk around the house and 
> refamiliarize, despite her being a little wobbly. Normal behavior after being 
> out of the house. She gets a tin of her favorite turkey and gravy and goes to 
> sleep in her favorite place on the couch.
> 
> Vet calls later in the day and wants to know if she’s OK. Tells me she 
> probably won’t make it to the next day.
> 
> She’s sitting on my desk in front of my keyboard right now, asleep. Faced 
> Death and kicked it’s ass. She’s definitely not 100%, but close. Based on 
> behaviors we’ve seen in other cats we’ve owned it’s likely she suffered some 
> sort of mild stroke from the stress. Her vocalizations have changed, which is 
> weird. She sometimes sits and stares, like she’s forgotten why she was there. 
> She’s still doing all of her daily stuff, like walking around the pool with 
> me every morning and taking a few drinks from it.
> 
> So it’s unlikely we’ll mess with the nuclear stuff. We’ll let Nature take 
> it’s course until she’s in pain or can’t function comfortably then we’ll help 
> her go. You hate like heck to lose a pet, but when I think about it I also 
> think about when the wife rescued her 16+ years ago from the side of the road 
> in a thunderstorm, all 8 ounces of her. Vet said she probably wouldn’t make 
> it to the next day then, but like now, she’s not going to let someone dictate 
> when she goes, dang it.
> 
> -D/King Kitty
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Re: [MBZ] OT PSA

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That was very interesting! Do I have permission to share this information?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 650 miles, Low MIleage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard, still in the shop

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> On Apr 2, 2020, at 7:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> My friend Ana is a professor of immunology at the College of Charleston.  
> She put together this guest lecture vid for our other friend Prof. Phil's 
> Ecology class about the Covid-19 corona virus
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0OEQFzb3IA
> 
> No politics, just good basic science info about how this thing works.  Watch 
> and learn!
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Volvo PV544 on BAT

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I sure did enjoy the 1958 Volvo PV444 that we had in the 1990’s. It was a 
mostly original driver quality car, but still a head turner. Someone re-powered 
it with a B18 engine which was more powerful than the original B16. During the 
move from California to Oregon, the moving company damaged it, so we decided to 
prepare it for a full restoration which was never to be. We ended up giving it 
away a few years later. Hopefully, it’s still around or donated parts to 
another driver.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 650 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard in quarantine

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> On Mar 29, 2020, at 8:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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> No one can accuse you of being overly spendthrift.
> 
>> On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 4:54 PM G Mann via Mercedes 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I owned one of those, decades ago... bought it for $8.00. The starter had
>> burned out and it had been parked for 2 years... I primed the fuel system
>> with fresh fuel and a little spray death start fluid, and got a rope pull
>> start from another car.. drove it home.. Fixed the starter, which cost more
>> than the car, and then tried to flog it to deatth
>> 
>> On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 9:29 AM OK Don via Mercedes >> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> A local fellow put Goodyear Blue Streak racing tires on one of those back
>>> in the early '70's, and managed to roll it in a flat parking lot gymkhana
>>> event.
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 11:06 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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>>> 
>>>> I drove one of these in Mpls.-St. Paul while in grad school.  To assure
>>> it
>>>> would start every morning I would 1) bring the battery inside to my
>>>> basement flat, and 2) insert a dipstick heater to keep the oil warm.
>>>> Eventually my gloves disintegrated from the cumulative exposure to
>>> battery
>>>> acid.
>>>> 
>>>> These were great highway cars, averaging 77 mph for long distances
>>> between
>>>> OH and MN.  I also appreciated the orthopedic driver's seat which
>>>> successfully combated fatigue.
>>>> 
>>>> Otherwise, not particularly collectible.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
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>>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>>> 
>>> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”
>>> Wernher
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Re: [MBZ] FW: 1982 Mercedes 240D diesel low miles all original

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If that was in my area, I WOULD BE ALL OVER IT!!! The ones around here are 
priced much higher when one does come up for sale. I hope mine is released from 
captivity soon.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 650 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard, in the shop, quarantined

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> On Mar 30, 2020, at 8:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> 
> Knock off $1k and it might be reasonable for a running fixer-upper, but a 
> 240D auto would be dog slow
> 
> --FT
> 
>> On 3/30/20 11:45 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
>> The interior belies the odometer, no?
>> 
>> I wonder if this is worth a drive to Tucson?. The interior makes a little 
>> sick to my stomach. Normally, only for Dan will I drive to Tucson to look at 
>> a car.
>> 
>> Bob R
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 1982 Mercedes 240D diesel low miles all original
>> https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/7097425537.html
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Re: [MBZ] Shelving

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I have a couple of different kinds of shelving for my RC cars and supplies. I 
started out with the 24”x36”x72 plastic kind with four poles that fit into the 
shelf below and support the shelves above. The type that I prefer are the metal 
ones that can be put on feet or on wheels. The shelves fit onto metal posts on 
each corner with plastic sleeves that allow for 1” height adjustments. I used 
the wheels to roll them around if needed. They are 60”x24”x77”H (72”h with feet 
installed. This one works well with my 1/5 scale trucks that are 20” to 26” 
wide. The weight capacity for the rolling configuration is 1/4 that for 
stationary installation, but well within what I need. 40lb average for each 
truck plus a few random things on the top shelf at around 200lbs is well under 
the 800lbs total weight capacity on wheels or the 4000lbs weight capacity when 
stationary.  One person can assemble them, but the top two can be a bit 
difficult.
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> On Mar 29, 2020, at 4:35 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> I was looking for an item in the garage which turned into an impromptu 
> garage cleaning. This is crap that was in the attic of the old house for
> 10 Years and has been piled up in the garage at this house for 5 years. Went 
> thru about a 3rd. Got a lot of trash to get rid of. I need to get some 
> shelving out there to organize the rest of it. I usually go to Lowe’s and buy 
> those metal shelving units you put together. Is it significantly cheaper to 
> buy some 2x4s and plywood and build my own? I am really not setup to do much 
> wood working stuff. I do have a buzz saw and did have a table saw but can’t 
> find the safely key for it so it can’t be turned on.  
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Re: [MBZ] St Patrick

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On this St. Paddy’s day, our house is gonna be wearin’ some new green paint to 
prepare it for sale. It looks like we’re going to be moving to a new house on 
4.82 acres in Clatskanie, OR. I’ll have a shop in which to tinker on the 240D 
as well as repairing and rebuilding RC cars for my RC trade-in business. 
There’s plenty of area out back to run them! The Doodle puppies will have 
plenty of space to run and play, and all of this will cost over $100K less than 
the selling price of our current city residence!!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 630 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard

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> On Mar 17, 2020, at 6:14 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
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> HAPPY ST. PATRICK's DAY to one and all!
> 
> Tis a glorious day fer tha wearin o th green!
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Re: [MBZ] Okiebenz Covid-19 policy

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We have enough toilet paper, and also, we have bidet toilet seats, the only way 
to GO!!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard, still at the shop

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> On Mar 16, 2020, at 6:11 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
>  Last year Angie signed up with a service that shipped cleaning supplies and 
> whatnot to the house "on a regular schedule". Before I knew it we were up to 
> our asses in cleaning supplies and 1 ply toilet paper. In about October I 
> gave her hell for it, we had 3 big boxes of crap she hadn't even opened. 
> There are only two of us and besides which who goes through 2 bottles of 
> toilet bowl cleaner a month?
> Yesterday I found the last box and to my surprise its got 8 rolls of TP, 4 
> boxes of tissues, 1 box of wipes, 1 bottle of spray cleaner, 2 bottles of 
> toilet cleaner and lip balm. I guess you don't want to have chapped lips 
> while you're cleaning.
> It was like finding the lost city of El Dorado, we're rich I tell you, rich 
> beyond our wildest dreams!
> -Curt
> 
>On Monday, March 16, 2020, 9:04:09 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes 
>  wrote:  
> 
>> On Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:49:20 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> How can we satisfactorily scrub our rear ends if we have no toilet
>> paper to finish the job? Okiebenz should send each of its members a
>> roll of toilet paper monthly since there is none in the stores. Gerry
> 
> You have a Sears catalog?
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] It’s hard to tell fact from fiction

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Yes it is. You should try it, if you can find some available.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard still under general anesthesia 

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> On Mar 13, 2020, at 9:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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> 
> Why Kerry Gold?  Is it that different from/ better than domestic?
> 
> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 12:04 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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> 
>>> Are you folks seeing lineups of people looking to acquire supplies?
>> 
>> Yes. Costco and Sam's were empty of beef and chicken. The lines were
>> horrendous. I am very friendly with the fellow at the pharmacy counter, so
>> I was able to check out there with my vitamins and Kerry Gold butter. My
>> prescription hasn't been filled yet.
>> 
>> It's sad really. I'm surprised more people didn't have cookbooks in their
>> carts too. I suspect most of the hoarded supplies will end up going to
>> waste.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Radio works Larry's 300D

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Congratulations and attaboy!!
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
2019 Sprinter 470 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard,  Im Laden

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> On Feb 22, 2020, at 5:21 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
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> Thanks Dan,
> 
> Your clue about waiting out the radio was right.   about 4 this afternoon, 
> the Wait finally disappeared.  It took the code, and now is working.   I 
> believe it was about 26 hours with the ign. on for the "wait" to time out.
> 
>  Other than the NLA antenna seal, Larry's car is ready to go.  A German guy 
> is selling aftermarket seals, so one is on the way.  The license plate came 
> Wed, and it is on.   After we drive it and check out everything, it will get 
> an oil change and antifreeze change.   Then it'll go into regular service.
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Re: [MBZ] will be a Gym with some elbow grease

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Doing elbow grease on these old Mercedes is kind of like going to the gym!

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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/535075387430149/
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> 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Coupe 2D
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Re: [MBZ] I leave town and people get a brilliant idea to buy the kid a car while I am gone

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It sounds like they paid about $800 too much!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard waiting for her new power plant

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> On Feb 15, 2020, at 4:06 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> 
> So the 24 year old kid that lives at home finally got a job at a fast food 
> place and his grandmothers boyfriend gave him a 87 Buick Century that his 80 
> year mother drove.  It only had 80k miles but is ugly because it has rust.  
> It had a few issues such as the turn signals quit working and the ignition 
> switch got stuck in the on position.  I fixed ignition and pulled the fuse 
> for the blinkers and put it back in and they started working.  They 
> evidentially quit working so I was at a loss as to what the issue was.  I do 
> not work on these sort of cars so I had no interest in it.  Told him to take 
> it somewhere.  He also just had the brakes done.  New muffler was installed 
> also.
> 
> I guess somehow the idea came about while I was gone for my father to buy him 
> another car.  Somebody on Fakebook my wife knew was selling this 02 Mercury 
> Cougar for $1200 so they went to look at it Monday.  The car has 209k miles.  
> So as I am out of town she is texting me and come to find out the battery is 
> completely dead.  My father went down and bought a battery for it to see if 
> it would start.  I let her know it sounded like a $400 car if that.  She then 
> messages me saying it cranks and wont start and wants to know what the cause 
> could be.  Could be many things.  So they got it started finally and next 
> thing I know they paid $800 for it.  They never even drove the car.
> 
> Wife later tells me it shakes real bad on the highway and wants me to look at 
> it when I get home.  I told her the tires probably need to be balanced.  So 
> the kid goes out and starts it up as I am heading out the door. I hear a loud 
> rattle as it starts like lifters, timing chain, something. Not really sure 
> because I was not there when he started it.  I drove the car down the road 
> and holy hell I don't think I have ever been in a car that shook so bad.  It 
> was all over the road and felt like the front end was about the fall out from 
> under it.  Backing up a bit in the story, Right after the kid first started 
> it to back it into the driveway I checked the oil, coolant etc. Only had run 
> for 30 seconds so cold engine. When I pulled the coolant cap it had some 
> pressure in the system after sitting for however long it was before I got 
> back home.
> 
> Anyway, got it back home, all 4 tires are bald and dry rotted, I can smell 
> oil burning, has some sort of consistent knock from the engine, sort of a 
> dull knock that changes with RPM.  I listened with a long screwdriver 
> thinking it might be top end but I could never really find it, so I suspect 
> its coming from the bottom end.  It is PRETTY obvious and I would think 
> anyone with half a brain would have noticed.  I looked under the car and 
> there was a pretty good oil leak going on from the front seal it appeared. 
> Had a spot of oil on the driveway about the side of 2-3 silver dollars after 
> it sat there running about 5 minutes.  Lots of grease around the ball joints 
> and CV shafts.  I could not really tell for sure if the boots were split or 
> what but I suspect they could be.  Has some sort of weird vacuum sounding 
> noise coming from the brake booster I believe.  Pulled the coolant cap and it 
> looked good but did have a little steam coming out.  Not really sure if it is 
> normal or not.  Had some movement in the overflow tank when revved, I do not 
> think it was bubbling but could be a leaking headgasket with the pressure in 
> the system.  Not sure.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1980 Mercedes 300sd Turbo Diesel - cars & trucks - by owner -...

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I’ve been staying away from ACC servo equipped cars for that reason. That price 
may be high, but There just haven’t been any worthwhile W116 300SD’s out there, 
and I’ve always lusted for a good one. Then, I think about the simplicity and 
ease of maintaining my 240D, and that $5500 will do wonders for it!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard 

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> On Feb 15, 2020, at 7:36 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
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> You'd never wonder which was your car in a huge parking lot!
> 
> buy only IF you want to deal with the evil crypsler ACC
> 
>> Kevin Kraly via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>> February 14, 2020 at 11:40 PM
>> What do you think of this W116 300SD? Should I add this one to the fleet?
>> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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>> 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard
>> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/portland-1980-mercedes-300sd-turbo/7075623804.html
>> 
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[MBZ] 1980 Mercedes 300sd Turbo Diesel - cars & trucks - by owner -...

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

What do you think of this W116 300SD?  Should I add this one to the fleet?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard
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[MBZ] A Heart Transplant for Hildegard

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

I’ve decided to take the leap and have a 111K mile engine installed into 
Hildegard. My indy shop found it in Cali, and it should be arriving by the 
middle of next week. The old engine was leaking from the front and rear seals, 
and blowing it out the oil separator. Rather than throwing easily half the 
money at this old engine with new gaskets and seals, and half way to a complete 
R job, this engine will be refreshed with all new gaskets and seals before it 
goes in. They are going to rebuild the front suspension components that are bad 
and fix the AC system. It’s going to cost about $6K, but it should run 
literally forever or until Coronavirus kills everyone off. I know that Pierre 
Hedary would be proud and happy that another W123 240D will be saved!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 337 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard soon to be under the wrenches and upgraded 
from critical condition 

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Re: [MBZ] Hildegard’s DIRTY little secrets (1982 240D

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Thanks, Curley, for suggesting the Irwin bolt/screw extractor set! I found a 
set on Amazon that has 5 different sizes with 3/8” drive. They have reverse 
spiral flutes that allow it to bite down on the bolt as it is turned CCW. Is 
this the set you suggested? The 2nd largest extractor fits around the bolt and 
does turn it in my hand as I tested it on one of the ones that I was able to 
remove. I’m actually thinking about making Hildegard into a 240D 3.0 since this 
engine is so tired. Of course, I would have to use a 300D radiator and fan 
shroud as the 240 setup wouldn’t be adequate.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 330 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard

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> On Feb 6, 2020, at 6:17 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Small vice grips.   Clamp em on hard then turn.   Alternately, I have a set 
> of Irwin external nut/bolt extractors that work really well for axle bolts 
> that some dork has coated with loktite.
> https://www.irwin.com/tools/browse/screw-bolt-extractors/bolt-extractors
> 
> BTDT.
>> Kevin Kraly via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>> February 6, 2020 at 7:04 PM
>> Hello listers. I’ve spent about 5 hours working on this tired 240D. It has 
>> oil leaking from the rear main seal, and the valve cover and oil separator 
>> have been blowing oil all over the engine! I did replace the VC gasket when 
>> I did the valve adjustment. The major situation is that the passenger’s side 
>> engine mount outer bolt can’t be taken out. I thought I had the wrong angle, 
>> but I was able to hit it straight on with the u-joint extension and still no 
>> go. I decided to get a closer “LOOK” at the bolt and discovered that there’s 
>> a tip of an Allen wrench stuck inside the bolt, and it’s too tall to get 
>> another bit in there to spin it out. All of the remaining three bolts came 
>> out, but they are practically stripped. Is there any way to easily extract 
>> the bolt with the broken hex inside?
>> On another note, I was feeling around the crossmember for a bolt that I had 
>> dropped when I found a piece of rubber hanging off the Driver’s LCA. The 
>> bushing is SHOT!! Can this be replaced without removing it from the car? I’m 
>> not sure if I want to sort out all of the problems with this car.
>> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
>> 2019 Sprinter 330 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der Doodlewagen
>> 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard
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[MBZ] Hildegard’s DIRTY little secrets (1982 240D

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Hello listers. I’ve spent about 5 hours working on this tired 240D. It has oil 
leaking from the rear main seal, and the valve cover and oil separator have 
been blowing oil all over the engine! I did replace the VC gasket when I did 
the valve adjustment. The major situation is that the passenger’s side engine 
mount outer bolt can’t be taken out. I thought I had the wrong angle, but I was 
able to hit it straight on with the u-joint extension and still no go. I 
decided to get a closer “LOOK” at the bolt and discovered that there’s a tip of 
an Allen wrench stuck inside the bolt, and it’s too tall to get another bit in 
there to spin it out. All of the remaining three bolts came out, but they are 
practically stripped. Is there any way to easily extract the bolt with the 
broken hex inside?
On another note, I was feeling around the crossmember for a bolt that I had 
dropped when I found a piece of rubber hanging off the Driver’s LCA. The 
bushing is SHOT!! Can this be replaced without removing it from the car? I’m 
not sure if I want to sort out all of the problems with this car.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 330 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der Doodlewagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard

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Re: [MBZ] Nice Kleb Car

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I don’t smoke, and I wouldn’t want to lick the engine in my 240D since it’s 
oily!!! OTOH, if you have a taste for oil, I need my engine cleaned!
I’m going to finish the engine mounts today since I now have a u-joint 
extension for easier accessibility of the top bolts.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 330 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der Doodlewagen
1982 240D High Mileage Hildegard

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> On Feb 5, 2020, at 7:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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> So if you want to see the car, do not smoke or lick the engine, no matter
> how tempted.
> 
>> On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 8:43 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> It has a sun roof, AND a sunroof!
>> 
>> Max Dillon
>> Charleston SC
>> 
>> Feb 5, 2020 8:38:21 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes :
>> 
>>> Missed that one.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 5, 2020, at 8:21 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Allow wheels
>>>> 
>>>> --FT
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>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 5, 2020, at 7:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> no smoking or licking engine
>>>>> great breaks
>>>>> clean tittle
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>> https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/land-lakes-mercedes-benz-class/7069000978.html
>>>>> 
>>>>> -D
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[MBZ] 1982 240D motor/engine mount replacement

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Hello everyone.
I decided to tackle the engine mounts on Hildegard. It took a bit of persuasion 
to get the passenger’s side lower bolt loose, but after a little “rattle 
wrench” action and some more ratcheting, it broke loose! Then, I was able to 
jack up the engine and remove the heat shields with no problem. The cursing 
began with the upper bolts. I got both driver’s side bolts out with the mount, 
but the engine side bolt was quite fiddly. I was able to get it out little by 
little with a wobble extension. I couldn’t find the 3/8“ drive u-joint 
extension that my dad used, but I have one on the way in order to make the 
passenger’s side MUCH easier.
When I get ready to button it up tomorrow, is there a proper way for the heat 
shields to go in? There didn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to how they were 
positioned other than not having the taller side toward the engine. The rear 
mount behind the oil pan that mounts to the cross member was oil soaked, so I 
have to order another one.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 330 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard

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Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

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Attaboy once again!!!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 330 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard still waiting for engine mount replacement 
time

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> On Feb 1, 2020, at 4:55 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I also replaced soft the tri square axle bolts with hardened allen head 
> bolts.  No loktite. I've never had a problem with no loktite.   IMHO, loktite 
> (on MB or BMW) only causes later problems.  The bolts are good and don't come 
> out.
> 
>> OK Don via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>> February 1, 2020 at 6:42 PM
>> Good work!
>> I have both the 1/4" chisel and an awl - but I don
>> t think I've used the chisel for seal removal - I have used the awl as you
>> described in the past.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

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Attaboy! That is so nice to hear when a good, old Mercedes can be saved. I’ve 
got Hildegard up on ramps and ready to do the engine mounts. I’m planning to do 
the fan shroud replacement afterward since I won’t have to worry about fan 
blade clearance when I jack up the engine without the shroud in place.
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> 
> 
> By the way, the rear brake lines are 18" Left, and 33 " right.   I used 18" 
> and 36" premade lines.   ABS, but not limited slip.
> 
> The subframe is in.  Yay!
> 
> I put the assembled subframe on a heavy sheet of cardboard, then slid it 
> under.
> 
> I made a wood platform to hold the subframe without Diff and axles that would 
> balance it on the floor jack.  It worked like a charm.  I was able to slide 
> the jack under the platform under the car.   I jacked the subframe up and 
> into place, making a few adjustments on the way.  The right side was a little 
> higher, so I started bolts on that side first, then went to the left side; 
> jacked it up a couple strokes, then started those bolts; checked alignment; 
> then tightened it up.
> 
> I have pictures of the subframe with the platform   It worked slick as snot!
> 
> The LCAs have new bushings in, so those and the springs are next.  I was 
> going to replace the pinion seal on the diff, so I need to make some way to 
> hold the axles stubs in place so I can get the yoke off to replace the seal.
> 
> Then the axles and diff go in.
> 
> Then calipers and bleeding the brakes
> hookup emergency brake
> bolt on driveshaft
> put up the back 2/3 of the exhaust
> and it should be ready!
> 
> Supposed to rain all day tomorrow, so probably nothing will happen until 
> later.
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[MBZ] SL600 Anyone?

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1995 SL600 with 158K miles, how long do you think it’ll last?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2910930995605221/
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Re: [MBZ] I guess Clay can quit worrying about freezing rain...

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Clay,
What sort of Doodle is it, Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, Britneydoodle or?? 
Doodles make wonderful guide dogs, at least the two Labradoodles that we have 
had so far. The two Doodles in training to be our next guide dogs are 
Goldendoodles. The pet Doodles  do like to bark at any activity going on 
outside.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 330 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der Doodlewagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard

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> On Jan 8, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Clay via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> Not my pooch.  I am not a frivolous pet person.  Especially not for 
> something that lives inside a house
> 
> clay
> 
> 
>> On Jan 8, 2020, at 11:31 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Or trade the existing dog for an Alaskan sled dog who will live outside?
>> 
>> Randy
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[MBZ] A decent W115 1976 300D

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I’ve always wanted a nice W115, and they seem to be getting quite rare these 
days.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/581993942623256/
What do y’all think of this car?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 192 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard


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Re: [MBZ] Happy new year

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We put the Doodle puppies to bed at around 10:00, their normal time, and went 
to bed ourselves only to be awakened at midnight by the neighbors’ DIY 
fireworks displays. Happy New Year, and may the Mercedeseses keep running and 
running and...
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard
PS. I like 240D much better than 146.46D 

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> 
> The police were out with a heavy presence last night, to the surprise of no 
> one. I appreciated that. Everyone was driving right at or below speed limit, 
> I didn't notice any obvious drunks weaving back and forth. Felt much a little 
> less nervous driving so late.
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] The new GLuB

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Nope, certainly not cheap, $60K OTD. That is what we have. Seating for driver 
+11, heated front seats, all sorts of safety features like 360 camera setup and 
front and rear sensors, MB/Tex seats and all but the rear 4 passenger bench 
recline, USB-C ports for everyone’s devices,  high performance rooftop AC 
system, 3.0L V6 Diesel, 5000LB trailer towing package, anything one could want 
in a people/dog/paddle board hauler. I’ll have some pictures taken to share 
with the list at some point on a nice day.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> On Dec 28, 2019, at 10:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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> 
> There is a family in my old neighborhood that had a bjillion kids, and they 
> had a Sprinter that was all decked out with seating and roof mounted AC. It’s 
> a pretty nice looking piece of hardware, but I’m sure it wasn’t cheap.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Dec 28, 2019, at 1:35 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Most mipsies and part-time realtors wouldn't drive a Sprinter, but they 
>> would go for one of these things.  I couldn't see it at $60k though.
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
>>> On 12/28/19 1:31 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Wow, one wonders if Sprinter sales could be much stronger with proper 
>>> advertising.
>>> 
>>> Max Dillon
>>> Charleston SC
>>> 
>>> Dec 28, 2019 12:03:28 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes :
>>> 
>>>> That little SUV is nearly the price of my well-equipped Sprinter! MSRP was 
>>>> 63K, and could be had with a few more options fully decked out at 66K. 
>>>> 4Matic adds $9K on top of that. I’m glad that I got the Diesel with 190HP 
>>>> and 325LB/Ft torque compared to that same 4 cylinder gasser. If it’s not 
>>>> quick in the GLV, it would be a snail in a Sprinter at nearly 2000lb 
>>>> heavier.
>>>> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
>>>> 2019 Sprinter 192 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard
>>>> 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard
>>>> 
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>>>>>  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-mercedes-glb-is-a-small-suv-that-feels-big-in-1840469494
>>>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] The new GLuB

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That little SUV is nearly the price of my well-equipped Sprinter! MSRP was 63K, 
and could be had with a few more options fully decked out at 66K. 4Matic adds 
$9K on top of that. I’m glad that I got the Diesel with 190HP and 325LB/Ft 
torque compared to that same 4 cylinder gasser. If it’s not quick in the GLV, 
it would be a snail in a Sprinter at nearly 2000lb heavier.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 192 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard

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> https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-mercedes-glb-is-a-small-suv-that-feels-big-in-1840469494
> 
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[MBZ] 1963 Mercedes Unimog 404 - collectibles - by owner - sale

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Anyone up for a Mog project??

https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/clt/d/husum-1963-mercedes-unimog-404/7045315127.html
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Re: [MBZ] Oddities

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Since the 240D is High Mileage Hildegard, the Sprinter has now been dubbed Low 
Mileage Lutgard AKA Der Doodlewagen.

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> On Dec 26, 2019, at 1:27 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> 
> I don't know about tours at Vulvo or Sprinterland, but the BMW factory in 
> Greer do tours and there is a museum some cool old beemers.  Neither offer 
> samples.
> 
> --FT
> 
>> On 12/26/19 3:31 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
>> Factory tours?   Free samples?
>> 
>>> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>> December 26, 2019 at 2:21 PM
>>> Correct
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Oddities

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My 2019 Sprinter and  the local inventory were all German built in Dusseldorf 
(vins starting with WDZ...).
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> Correct
> 
> --FT
> 
>> On 12/26/19 2:58 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
>> I hear they assemble sprinters not far from you.
>> 
>>> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>>> December 26, 2019 at 1:18 PM
>>> I think maybe they build those Vulvos up the road at the new plant but I'm 
>>> not sure.
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Amazon

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I had two of those Chamberlain garage door openers installed a couple years 
ago. What bridge would I need to purchase, and how easy is it to set up? I have 
already downloaded the Myq app to my phone.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter Passenger 144WB 133 miles, Der Doodlewagen
1982 240D High Mileage Hildegard

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> Happens all the time. I would say that maybe 1 out of 10 or 15 orders I’ve 
> placed won’t arrive as promised.
> 
> I contact them and bitch every time. It usually yields a gift credit or maybe 
> a free item.
> 
> In this new house there’s a fancy WiFi capable Chamberlain garage door 
> opener. To access it through the phone app you have to have a bridge. Checked 
> on the Island of Large Wimmen and found one for $28 new. Tossed some other 
> stuff I had on a list to bump the order over $35 and got it the same day.
> 
> Ahh, instant gratification.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Dec 24, 2019, at 9:46 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I order something from Amazon about 3pm yesterday afternoon that said it 
>> would arrive today. This morning I got notification it shipped today and 
>> will arrive today. How the heck can they do that? Wow. 
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Re: [MBZ] Cheap Wagon

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Congratulations on the new wagon!
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
2019 sprinter van 110 miles, Der Doodlewagen, currently in for running boards 
and assist handle installation
1982 240D high mileage Hildegard almost ready for engine mounts, diesel purge 
and an oil change
PS. It’s been so long since I’ve done W123 engine mounts, could someone please 
refresh me on the bolt sizes and proper sequence? should I start by loosening 
the lower bolts before loosening the top bolts? Can the top bolts be taken out 
before jacking up the engine?

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> Kaleb - can you run the VIN for CarFax?
> 
> WDBEA92E0RF267874
> 
> 
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
> 
> 
>> On Sat, Dec 14, 2019 at 4:02 PM Meade Dillon  wrote:
>> 
>> Just got home with my latest addition to the fleet: the 1994 E320 wagon
>> that Floyd spotted on FakeBuch.  The lady was asking $900, we settled at
>> the usual Kaleb price ($500).
>> 
>> The seller turned out to be the lady's Dad, title was recently issued in
>> his name, not sure what the story is there.  Maybe Daughter was owning /
>> driving, and when she moved up to something newer, Dad took over?
>> 
>> The radiator had blown out a big chunk on one of the plastic end tanks.
>> Today I installed a used radiator taken from my '95 Cabriolet, filled up
>> the coolant and topped up the ATF and also added a quart of engine oil, but
>> it didn't need a full quart.  Test drove it a bit out near Floyd's Vast
>> Estate (where he let me store it for a bit), found no fluid leaks and
>> brakes and lights that work enough to be legal, so I gently drove home.
>> This coming week I'll get plates on it, and then address some of the
>> niggling issues like central locking that doesn't stay locked, and add it
>> to the driving rotation.  That is, until I have time for the Cabriolet
>> resurrection, and then swap an OM603 into this new wagon.
>> 
>> So I'm up to five star cars, and three of them actually move under their
>> own power.  This new cheap wagon actually has working AC!  Need to sell off
>> one or two now.
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT: Coffee bean skins for car parts

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Cool beans!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2019 Sprinter 82 miles, Der Doodlewagen
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard

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> On Dec 9, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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> BUSINESSFord to make car parts out of McDonald's coffee bean skins
> 
> Published: Monday, December 9, 2019
> [image: Ian Olson and Debbie Mielewski admire headlamp housing. Photo
> credit: Ford Motor Co.]
> 
> Ian Olson, senior director of global sustainability at McDonald's, and
> Debbie Mielewski, a sustainability research official at Ford Motor Co.,
> admire a headlamp housing created using coffee chaff. Ford Motor Co.
> 
> Ford Motor Co. is teaming up with McDonald's Corp. to convert a byproduct
> of roasted coffee beans into car parts.
> 
> Coffee chaff, which is the dried skin of coffee beans, falls off during the
> roasting process. Ford will start using some of the millions of pounds of
> it that McDonald's produces each year to create car parts such as headlight
> housing, the automaker said.
> 
> The process involves heating coffee chaff and mixing it with plastic and
> other additives to make pellets. Ford will mold those pellets into
> lightweight parts to use in car interiors and under the hood.
> 
> Ford currently uses a talc material to make the plastic composite. Talc is
> an unrenewable mineral, making coffee chaff a more sustainable option.
> 
> Swapping talc with coffee chaff will result in 20% more lightweight car
> parts and use up to 25% less energy during the molding process, according
> to Ford.
> 
> "This is an example of jump starting the closed-loop economy, where
> different industries work together and exchange materials that otherwise
> would be side or waste products," said Debbie Mielewski, Ford's technical
> leader of sustainability materials, in a news release.
> 
> Ian Olson, McDonald's director of sustainability, said the fast-food
> company will supply 76,000 pounds of coffee chaff for the first phase of
> the project.
> 
> "It's just the tip of the iceberg. The potential is unlimited," Olson said
> in a commercial
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=226=pEwWgnJl6m4=emb_logo>
> styled after Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee"
> television show.
> 
> The coffee chaff project is part of Ford's goal to use recycled and
> renewable plastics in its vehicles. The company has found a number of ways
> to use agricultural byproducts in its supply chain since it started using
> soybean-based foam in seats in 2007. It also uses tomato skins for wiring
> brackets and bamboo in plastic composite parts.
> 
> By 2025, McDonald's aims to use only recycled, renewable and other
> responsibly sourced materials in its packaging.
> 
> "Totally different industries, coming together to find a more sustainable
> solution," Olson said in the commercial. "We've got to do more of this
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Re: [MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

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This Sprinter has every possible safety assistance technology including blind 
spot monitoring with audible and visual alert, 360 degree camera, front and 
rear parking sensors  and rear cross traffic alert. It also has attention 
assist that will alert the driver if he or she becomes drowsy. If it could 
drive itself, we would be set! It is 29” longer than the Odyssey with a nearly 
2’ longer wheelbase, and it’s 114” tall!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> On Dec 6, 2019, at 8:47 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
>  Randy,
> With a larger vehicle its often easier to back into a parking space than it 
> is to back out. I've found in some cases with our Dodge 1500 that sometimes 
> I've easily pulled into a space that is now a bugger to back out of.This is a 
> case where you backup camera will be really helpful because its in the 
> confined space rather than out where you can already see with the mirrors.
> The trick of course is to practice, practice, practice. Angie and I went to a 
> restaurant the other day where I had to parallel park. I hadn't parallel 
> parked in probably 3 years and it took me 3 infuriating tries. I used to be 
> really good at parallel parking but a skill not used will atrophy.
> 
> -Curt
> 
>On Friday, December 6, 2019, 11:23:56 AM EST, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:  
> 
> I guess Kevin does not have to worry about it, but my first thought was 
> about the difficulty in parking a vehicle with a 12 foot wheelbase. I 
> sometimes struggle to find parking with my F150. Parking lots are 
> tighter than they used to be and the parking spaces are smaller as are 
> the lanes between them. I generally look for spots that I can pull 
> through because one takes ones life in ones hands when one tries to back 
> out of a spot these days. Everyone is in a big hurry and no one wants to 
> wait for 30 seconds while one gets out of their way. I am thankful that 
> my truck has the back up camera and the sonar doo-dads in the back 
> bumper that cause it to beep if there is something behind me. That has 
> saved me more than once.  I have coffee at a local McDonald's with some 
> friends most weekday mornings and that lot is terrible. Parking a small 
> school bus would not be easy.
> 
> Randy
> 
> 
>> On 06/12/2019 10:14 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
>> Wow, that sounds awesome!
>> 
>> Max Dillon
>> Charleston SC
>> 
>> Dec 5, 2019 11:17:25 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes :
>>   
>>> There is a BIG, brand new Mercedes Sprinter in the driveway! It is the 
>>> 144”WB 12 passenger model with nearly every option but 4Matic, graphite 
>>> gray with black interior and MB-Tex seats. It had 6 whole miles on it 
>>> before the 30 mile trip home. The just over $50K loaded Honda Odyssey is so 
>>> much less van than this Sprinter at just under $60K. Hopefully, Ody will 
>>> find a home soon as it’s much better to sell it rather than bend over and 
>>> trade it in. Once I get Doodlewagen outfitted with some non-skid mats, 
>>> running boards and some assist handles for easier entry, she’ll be ready 
>>> for work!
>>> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
>>> 2019 Sprinter Passenger 144wb, 30 miles, Der Doodlewagen
>>> 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard
>>> 
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[MBZ] We Gone and DUN it!

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

There is a BIG, brand new Mercedes Sprinter in the driveway! It is the 144”WB 
12 passenger model with nearly every option but 4Matic, graphite gray with 
black interior and MB-Tex seats. It had 6 whole miles on it before the 30 mile 
trip home. The just over $50K loaded Honda Odyssey is so much less van than 
this Sprinter at just under $60K. Hopefully, Ody will find a home soon as it’s 
much better to sell it rather than bend over and trade it in. Once I get 
Doodlewagen outfitted with some non-skid mats, running boards and some assist 
handles for easier entry, she’ll be ready for work!
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Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Reliability

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Hi, Craig. Are you saying that this guy, based on his experience with his 
Sprinter, felt that it wasn’t very reliable, and couldn’t trust them for his 
fleet? I’ve red about Transit van problems as well like being rust prone, poor 
fit and finish, driveshaft carrier bearing issues, and oil dilution with the 
EcoBoost V6 engines. They do outsell Sprinters 4 to 1.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> On Dec 4, 2019, at 12:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Wed, 4 Dec 2019 18:15:42 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> I'd also like to know about Sprinter reliability. Unlike Kevin, I'm a
>> bottom feeder, so considering models about ten years older or more. 
>> Maybe there is an RV forum that has discussions about Sprinters?
> 
> A fellow I know from having my heavy truck work done at The Shop in
> Moriarty has a diesel Sprinter, though I do not know which year. He and
> his wife have been driving it all over the country doing deliveries for
> more than the past year (I forget when he got it).
> 
> When he wanted to expand his fleet and hire drivers to drive the other
> vehicles, he could not depend on the quality of the drivers and opted
> for new gasolin Ford Transit vans. He and one of the guys at The Shop
> took the insides apart and fully insulated them and securely installed
> E-track in the back for securing cargo.
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] Sprinter Reliability

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At minimum, that’s correct. The Ody did the job with 4 adults, two kids in car 
seats and two 80LB service dogs, but my big Goldendoodle pup will be much 
larger at over 100LBs which wouldn’t leave much room for me in the back. The 
Sprinter can be configured with as many seats as necessary or have seats 
removed to accommodate  2 crates for the pet puppies. Last summer when we took 
the Ody to the lake with the stand-up paddle boards, gear and provisions for 
the day, there was no room for me. Luckily, a friend was also able to go, so I 
had a seat in her car. A Sprinter could swallow the gear with no problem, and 
with the fuel economy of the Diesel engine, it would cost nearly the same to 
operate.
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> On Dec 4, 2019, at 6:32 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> At minimum, it has to seat Kevin, Mrs Kevin, a sighted driver, and a herd of 
> medium-large dogs?
> If it weren't for the 3rd person, a 123-124-210-211 wagon would be great.
> One with split folding seats might work and cost less but the dogs would be 
> crowded if you had 4 people.
> 
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[MBZ] Sprinter Reliability

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Hello Dieselers. As I mentioned a couple days ago, I’m considering a Sprinter 
van to replace the 2017 Honda Odyssey as the family/K9 hauler. Our three Doodle 
puppies are growing larger, and we are also having two more Goldendoodles 
raised to be our next guide dogs. In just over a year, we will have 5 grown 
dogs plus my wife’s Victory Doodle if he’s still around, and Ody is not going 
to be quite big enough. I’m considering two Sprinter possibilities, a brand new 
2019 V6 Diesel/7gTronic transmission (mid to upper $50K, or a 2016 4 cylinder 
Diesel/7gTronic tranny ($36K. Both are 144”WB 12 passenger models. I would 
believe that the in-line engine would be more reliable although a little less 
powerful (161hp/266LbFt compared to the v6 with 188HP/320LB/Ft. It won’t be 
towing much, maybe a trailer with SUP boards on it, sub 1000LB which the 4 
banger could handle. Any opinions on this would be greatly appreciated!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cars & trucks

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Our 2006 Sprinter had a towing capacity of 5000LBS. The boat in tow was our 
personal boat, a Tracker Party Deck 21 I/O which was near the 5000LB towing 
capacity. The dragon boats were between 600 and 900LBs each, and with 4 on the 
club trailer, the Ram 2500 Cummins was definitely up to the task until they 
bought a Ram 2500 V10 of their own. It was cheaper than a Cummins, but I would 
bet that their fuel costs has far surpassed the savings by now. We are 
considering a newer Sprinter for our family/dog hauling van. Now, it will have 
stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) on the roof or on a trailer which would be well 
under 1000LBS.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR, soon to be an all Mercedes Diesel household
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> On Dec 1, 2019, at 8:05 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
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> 
> Seems like that would be less than 5K even after you stuff the entire crew 
> in the van.
> My Hobie Cat is about 700lb sitting on the trailer. Only way you knew it was 
> back there when towing it with a Plymouth Horizon was it acted like a 
> parachute above 45mph. But 93hp was plenty to overcome that, you just knew 
> you were using more pedal than normal. But a Hobie 16 is probably more 
> aerodynamic than a dragon boat. I haven't owned anything I wouldn't tow my 
> Hobie behind since I scrapped my 1975 Civic.
> 
> My main worry if I towed yours with a Cruze or 190Dt would be whether I had 
> enough traction to pull it out of the water. 
> 
>> On December 1, 2019 at 10:42 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> Looks like a dragon boat is only 600 lbs or so, which is very light for a 
>> boat on a trailer. My sailboat is 1500 lbs.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Murder by hogs

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What kind of smoker do you have, and are you smoking turkeys?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> On Nov 28, 2019, at 8:58 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I do. Understand that the area I live in was empty farm and grove land 20 
> years ago. 10 miles from me (or possibly less) the area is still undeveloped 
> for now, and it pretty much empty scrub or swampland. The pressure on 
> wildlife from development around here is significant. It’s causing a lot of 
> habitat loss and as a result forces a lot of it into relatively compressed 
> areas, such as the lands along the river.
> 
> Just came in from reloading the smoker and heard “Hawky”, our red-shouldered 
> hawk that lives behind the house, raising Cain about something. He flies 
> around and regularly relieves us of our tree rats (squirrels).
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 28, 2019, at 11:43 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Holy zoological park!  I thought you lived in Tampa.
>> 
>> On Thu, Nov 28, 2019 at 11:41 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>> Our community, along with the community across the street from us, backs up 
>> onto a 60+ acre conservation area that was deeded to us when the developers 
>> purchased the property. The Alafia River flows along the southern part of 
>> the park, and there are environmental lands (ELAPP) owned by the County that 
>> surround the river for the better part of it’s length through it’s 
>> watershed. As a result of this there are a lot of wild animals that transit 
>> through the area as it’s a corridor for them to move between the eastern 
>> part of the county to Tampa Bay.
>> 
>> So no, these are truly wild animals. Along with the panthers, bobcats, 
>> coyotes, deer, hawks, eagles, etc., etc. that live in the area. I’m going to 
>> miss listening to all the wildlife when we move in a few weeks. I’ll still 
>> have access to the park, as I’ll be in the other community, but we’ll be 
>> farther away from the edge of the park.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>>> On Nov 28, 2019, at 11:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel >>> <mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Private park?  Are they someone's property?
>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Nov 28, 2019 at 7:53 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
>>>> <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>> wrote:
>>> We have feral hogs in our private park immediately behind my house. They’re 
>>> nowhere near as large as the ones in Texas (that I’ve seen) but they’re 
>>> certainly present and they do a lot of damage. If I go walking back there I 
>>> always carry a sidearm in the event I stumble across a bunch of them.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 8:32 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
>>>> <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> My ex-BIL had the damn things rampaging through his housing development 
>>>> south of Houston tearing up yards. He was well armed but unfortunately 
>>>> discharging weapons was not allowed so they continued to sustain the 
>>>> damage. He was disappointed he couldn’t get some to put on the smoke. 
>>>> 
>>>> --FT
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>>>>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 8:09 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>>>>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
>>>>> <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'd like to go on a hog hunt, we don't have them here.My cousin lives in 
>>>>> Texas but for some reason won't have anything to do with hunting 
>>>>> hogs.It'd be fun to take some of dad's more interesting rifles on a hog 
>>>>> hunt.
>>>>> Actually I fired my .54 caliber muzzle loader today with 450grain 
>>>>> "buffalo bullets". With 80 grains of real black powder behind it I bet 
>>>>> one of those would roll a hog good and proper.
>>>>> -Curt
>>>>> 
>>>>>  On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 7:35:56 PM EST, Curley McLain via 
>>>>> Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
>>>>> <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>> wrote:  
>>>>> 
>>>>> Goo

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300TD engages another bidding war on BAT

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A previous owner of my 1982 240D made the decision for me since that shrunken 
vinyl window trim is already gone.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> On Nov 7, 2019, at 11:00 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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> 
> I wonder if it would make sense to remove all the shrunken vinyl trim on my
> W123 300TD window openings to expose bare metal.  Good idea or bad?  The
> replacement strips are either hugely expensive or NLA.
> 
>> On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 1:02 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Man the jack points were rusted on that thing. That seller is making a
>> career of flipping wagons.
>> 
>> On Wed, Nov 6, 2019, 8:18 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Sold for $35K.  Unbelievable.
>>> 
>>> On Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 2:56 PM Andrew Strasfogel 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Beige/palomino wagon with an inoperable cruise control.   I may just
>> have
>>>> to tart up my wagon and sell into the frenzy.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300td-turbo-17/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-11-06
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Jetta Brakes

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I had a similar experience replacing brake pads on my niece’s 1993 Honda Del 
Sol. It had the same caliper pucks which I was able to turn with a c clamp 
biting on the notches on the puck. Without the dragging rear brake, you should 
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> 
> Spent the weekend replacing the rear brakes on the 2015 Jetta. One of the 
> pads on the driver's side rear had apparently stuck and wore all the friction 
> material off until it started grinding.
> I ordered new pads and rotors but didn't realize that you need a special 
> tool, the caliper pistons have to rotate as they press in, you can't push 
> them in if they don't rotate. I guess this is part of how the parking brake 
> works. I ended up breaking a 6" c-clamp trying to use the cube thing they 
> sell you at Autozone. In the end I bought the proper tool at Harbor 
> Freight:https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49008686141_c434948acf_b.jpg
> Which makes the job super easy: 
> https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49008897132_d198b3a2f4_b.jpg
> The worst part of the job was actually breaking the caliper bolts loose. 
> They're 14mm triple square which I absolutely could not find locally. Turns 
> out you can pound a T60 torx in and it will work adequately well, however the 
> bolts are VERY tight and have some kind of heat resistant thread locker their 
> whole length. I made the mistake of breaking one loose but not removing it 
> while I pulled the other, when I went back to the first bolt I had to break 
> it free again. My hands look like I've been playing in a meat grinder...
> I got it there in the end and now once again enjoy silent braking: 
> https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49008151558_262f834163_b.jpg
> I have ordered the proper 14mm triple square driver for when I do the fronts.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] I Am Living Right

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I also live in an HOA. In the beginning, I wasn’t too happy that the then HOA 
president was against the design of our patio/deck cover and structure. It goes 
the entire length of the back of the house and out 15 feet, and is covered with 
corrugated smoked panels so that light can get through. She thought that it 
should be covered with wood and roofed in material matching to that on the 
house and kind of threatened with the possibility that another home owner could 
file a complaint with the HOA and force us to rebuild it. That was 5 years ago, 
and things have been quite uneventful since. She always leaves her motor home 
and/or her boat out on the street well over the 72 hour limit, and no one seems 
too annoyed. The dogs are enjoying their covered area since they have plenty of 
area to play out of the winter rains and summer sun. It isn’t much of an HOA 
with 15 homes and $120 dues per year.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> 
> 
> I'm thinking most of the anti-HOA comments come from folks who've only heard 
> or read the horror stories, but never actually owned a home in an HOA.
> 
> I'm retired Navy, grew up in the country hunting and fishing, and I'd much 
> rather have a vast estate like Floyd and all the freedom that comes with it. 
> However, I married a city girl, and need to live within a reasonable commute 
> of work and schools, and given the choice I'd probably make the same decision 
> and buy in an HOA.
> 
> Are Dan and I the only list members with HOA experience? 
> 
> Kind of reminds me of the impression of America one gets watching the evening 
> news, nothing but shootings and kidnappings and death and mayhem and 
> corruption. Why would anyone live in such a violent country?
> 
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
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[MBZ] A W115 300D!

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[MBZ] Crack Pipe 1982 Mercedes 240D Manny

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Re: [MBZ] Nice E430 for Kleb

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The automatic pool cleaners are great! We have a Hayward Tigershark robotic 
pool cleaner. When it is done, all I have to do is rinse out the filters, 
reinstall them and it’s ready for another round. This pool has an electro 
hydraulic system to roll the cover in and back out when swimming is done which 
cuts way down on leaves and debris entering the water. Most of the year, It 
requires a cover pump to drain the rainwater. We were VERY lucky to find a 
house with a pool here in western Oregon, even rarer, it’s and in-ground pool.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> On Oct 17, 2019, at 3:35 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Because of the number of pools in the area, pool maintenance companies are a 
> dime a dozen and do the work for cheap. To have someone come weekly, treat 
> the water and clean the pool and filter is often in the range of about $20. 
> Much like lawn maintenance. I can get someone to cut my grass and trim the 
> yard for maybe $20-$30 a visit. While I currently maintain my yard, once all 
> of this is over I’m pulling the plug and paying someone to do it for me.
> 
> With the screened enclosure there is no detritus that gets into the pool such 
> as leaves. Sure, there’s airborne dirt, but the filter gets most of that. I 
> had an automatic pool cleaner at my last house, and boy oh boy, are those 
> things great! One of the best Father’s Day gifts I’ve ever gotten.
> 
> Skeeters are only bad certain times of the year, but yes, when it’s that time 
> the screened enclosure does keep them out.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Oct 17, 2019, at 3:12 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> That's why you have those screened enclosures, also to keep the skeeters 
>> from packing you off
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
>>> On 10/17/19 2:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Or now, skimming leaves as they cascade down from the oak and tulip trees...
>>> 
>>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 2:18 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> On 17/10/2019 12:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>>>>> A house with a pool is like working at a second job as a volunteer who
>>>> has
>>>>> to pay for the privilege of volunteering.
>>>>> 
>>>> There are companies that will send someone around to clean the pool and
>>>> monitor the chemical levels.
>>>> 
>>>> If you are not swimming, you sit around admiring the pool with a cool
>>>> drink in hand.
>>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 300D radiator fan shroud on 240D W123

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Thanks again, Jaime. If this is the shroud for the 240D, it is now on sale for 
18.15!! I’m going to order one ASAP!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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>  wrote:
> 
> You should also see if they're still in stock, list price is $25 for a new
> one:
> https://www.mbdirectparts.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-fan-shroud-1235050755
> 
> I've found most 240D parts to amazingly cheap, actually.  I just bought a
> whole bunch of them.
> 
> Jaime
> 
> 
>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 6:43 PM Jaime Kopchinski  wrote:
>> 
>> I believe the 240D fans shrouds are deeper than the 300D.
>> 
>> It’s possible cracked at the mounting tab at the bottom, or came loose.
>> Failed motor mounts doesn’t help either!
>> 
>> Jaime
>> 
>> 
>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 4:25 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes <
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>> 
>>> The sh***d has hit the fan on on the 1982 240D the other day, so I’m in
>>> need of a shroud. I sourced one from a W123 300D and plan to buy it if it
>>> will fit my car. I was surprised that the fan could hit the shroud. I know
>>> that the engine mounts are in need of replacement. Could this cause the fan
>>> to hit the shroud, or should I look further into the problem? The fan
>>> doesn’t seem loose.
>>> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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[MBZ] 300D radiator fan shroud on 240D W123

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The sh***d has hit the fan on on the 1982 240D the other day, so I’m in need of 
a shroud. I sourced one from a W123 300D and plan to buy it if it will fit my 
car. I was surprised that the fan could hit the shroud. I know that the engine 
mounts are in need of replacement. Could this cause the fan to hit the shroud, 
or should I look further into the problem? The fan doesn’t seem loose.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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Re: [MBZ] Tesla Model 3: More "Global Climate Change" than a Mercedes

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Re: [MBZ] Toyota Hilux?

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Yeah, I’ve never understood why a Japanese branded pickup was named after a 
Western Washington city other than Toyota and Tacoma both have 3 syllables. And 
they left the U out of TRD.  
Kevin in Hillsboro, .OR
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>  wrote:
> 
> A Hilux by any other name is a Tacoma. No idea why the Hilux name never 
> stuck here in the US.
> 
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>  On Sun, Oct 13, 2019 at 10:25 AM, Dan Penoff via 
> Mercedes wrote:   Again, read my original post. I 
> would raise these issues but I’m stupid. You’re a parent, you know what I 
> mean.
> 
> This too, will pass.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Oct 13, 2019, at 10:21 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> he'd have to sift through the iron oxide on the ground at most junkyards to 
>> find what remains of one in most of the country.  Near the ocean they rusted 
>> top down. Elsewhere, bottom up.
>> 
>> Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 10/13/19 7:59 AM:
>>> Youngest son believes he now wants a Toyota Hilux and has asked me to put 
>>> the word out. No more details than that, so I’m going with what I’ve got.
>>> 
>>> Don’t ask me why, I don’t go there. If you see or know of one, drop me a PM 
>>> and I’ll pass it along.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] SUCCESS!!!!!! IT'S ALIIIIIIIVVVVVEEEE!!!!

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Attaboy!!!
Kevin
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[MBZ] 1995 Mercedes Benz E 320 Cab

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Re: [MBZ] 82 240D pricing

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Thanks, Max. I am willing to put some money into this 240D since it has such 
nice paint and runs so well. It would be nice to have working AC in it. With 
AC, a new modulator!or adjustment, engine mounts which I have, a new 
winsshield, a reconditioned driver’s seat, and restoring the rear seat pleat 
strips, it will be great!! For the couple thousand dollars in addition to the 
$1500 purchase price, I’ll have a very presentable car that will only 
appreciate, not depreciate like  my Beetle TDI was doing! 
Kevin
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> Kevin, to pressure test the remaining AC components, you would need to 
> fabricate a manifold of some kind to make a seal at the open connections.  It 
> would probably be easier to install a compressor and whatever else is 
> missing, and then test the system.  Not a cheap proposition either way.
> 
> Maybe a used compressor could be procured for the test?  
> -- 
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> 
>> On October 8, 2019 6:31:09 PM EDT, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> My 82 has crank (Armstrong) windows and a solid steel roof with no
>> leaky hole which Wilton would approve. for HVAC control, it has two
>> knobs, two sliders, and a wheel. The AC compressor has been removed. It
>> doesn’t look like all of the hoses are there which means that the
>> system has been open to the elements. Is there a way I can check if the
>> evaporator or other internals are leaking before putting the work in to
>> fitting a new compressor and whatever else it needs?
>> Kevin 
>> 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard 
>> 
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>>> On Oct 8, 2019, at 1:56 PM, fmiser via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Craig wrote:
>>> 
>>>> So how about HVAC? Did they all have the two-knob, two-slider,
>>>> manual system or did the ones with electric window lifts get the
>>>> automatic system?
>>> 
>>> My late '81 has power windows and manual two-zone heater.  I think
>>> there is a factor AC control - but the AC was never working so I
>>> don't remember.
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Re: [MBZ] 82 240D pricing

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My 82 has crank (Armstrong) windows and a solid steel roof with no leaky hole 
which Wilton would approve. for HVAC control, it has two knobs, two sliders, 
and a wheel. The AC compressor has been removed. It doesn’t look like all of 
the hoses are there which means that the system has been open to the elements. 
Is there a way I can check if the evaporator or other internals are leaking 
before putting the work in to fitting a new compressor and whatever else it 
needs?
Kevin 
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> 
> 
>> 
>> Craig wrote:
> 
>> So how about HVAC? Did they all have the two-knob, two-slider,
>> manual system or did the ones with electric window lifts get the
>> automatic system?
> 
> My late '81 has power windows and manual two-zone heater.  I think
> there is a factor AC control - but the AC was never working so I
> don't remember.
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Re: [MBZ] Wheel pics

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What are Fuchs Bundts like compared to stock MB?  I want to replace the dirty, 
resting, and flaking bundt wheels on my 82 240D. How much do you want for them?
Kevin Currently in Palm Springs, Springs,currently in Palm Springs, California

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> 
> If anyone wants a set of 5 14" Fuchs bundts, I have a set at the
> powdercoater I will sell shortly. Otherwise going on ebay for whatever I
> have in them plus shipping.
> 
>> On Tue, Oct 8, 2019 at 2:53 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Not necessarily. I believe the painted covers were used on all W123s
>> through the 1982 model year.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On Oct 7, 2019, at 10:22 PM, Don Snook via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I know the wheels are wrong and they are ugly.  If I keep the car I will
>> definitely change them.  And it’s a 300D.  I was asking about the 240D as a
>> possible replacement.
>>> 
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>>>> On Oct 7, 2019, at 4:55 PM, Mitch Haley 
>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Those pics make it more obvious.
>>>> The offset appears to be too much.
>>>> IIRC, W123s had offsets from ET28 to ET36, most around 28-30.
>>>> Looks like your 240D came with 30 offset.
>>>> Are those wheels closer to 40?
>>>> 
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[MBZ] 1975 Mercedes Benz 300D Diesel W115

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Here’s that W115 300D ad on my local Craigslist for 1800. It seems rather 
neglected per the description, but it still runs and drives for under $2K.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

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My Uncle Al’s W115 1976 300D was the car that gave me the Dieselitis bug that 
will be with me until my dying day. They are getting very hard to find in any 
condition, especially those that are drivable. There is one up in WA on 
Craigslist. I’ll post a link to the ad if I can find it.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> 
> That's exactly the car that I was thinking is right for Snook - mine was
> green with a tqan interior - hated the color, but loved driving it until
> rust and a drunk driver took it.
> 
>> On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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>> 
>> Then you need one like mine that has no carbs. 1976 115 300D - red with
>> the ivory interior.
>> 
>> Randy
>> 
> 
> -- 
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> 
> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> 
> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> for themselves."
> 
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[MBZ] Reasonably Price 1985 300CD Turbo Diesel

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What do you guys think of this one?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D shakedown cruise

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Yes, Mitch. It shifts just how you describe with a non-working modulator or no 
vac signal. When it’s floored, shifts are near redline and smooth, but very 
firm if not floored. The PB booster works very well as does the shutoff. All 
lines to the lock circuit have been capped. I’ll have to do plenty of 
troubleshooting the vac lines for the locks if I can find my mighty vac.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> 
> 
> If the modulator isn't working or isn't getting a vacuum signal, the trans 
> will shift hard enough at full throttle all the time. In other words, it'll 
> feel right with your foot on the floor and shift hard otherwise.
> 
> Do the power brakes work?
> How about the power door locks?
> You might have a big vacuum leak in the door circuits.
> 
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[MBZ] 1982 240D shakedown cruise

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Today, my nephew and I set off in Hildegard to fill her up with Diesel and take 
a drive to pick up some wings for dinner. The fuel sender actually works! 
However, the odometer does not, so who knows how many hundreds of thousands of 
miles are on her? I’m a little unsure if the moderate blow by will improve 
since the engine could just be worn out. The 710 cap does dance a bit, but 
doesn’t get blown completely off the engine, and power seems to be respectable. 
On the 15 mile drive, we got her on the highway for the first time, and it felt 
great! There’s  a miss at idle once warmed up.
Shifting doesn’t seem any different although I hooked up the vac line directly 
from the bleedoff valve to the modulator. Is the vac port on the modulator 
supposed to swivel? It does make it easier to attach the line. It still shifts 
extremely late, but not extremely firm unless it’s not at full pedal.  It sure 
is fun to cruise around in this car despite its shifting issues, and alignment 
is good with no pulling at all, even with the mismatched tires. The brakes work 
wonderfully! I’m going to have a compression test done to get some solid 
numbers on the engine’s health, and get the vacuum lines routed as they should 
be to troubleshoot the shifting situation. 
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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[MBZ] Cheap 1987 W124 300D $400

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No, I’m not in the market for  a W124, but why so cheap?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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Re: [MBZ] MbTex Question 1982 240D

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Hi, Craig and Jaime. The horsehair strips did, in fact, slide out of their 
pleats toward the rear of the seat. I found a strip under the seat when I 
pulled it out. How do you slide them back into place? Is there a proper way to 
remove the hog rings so that I can separate the cover completely from the 
springs? If I tug too hard and try to pull it through from underneath the front 
of the seat cover, it starts to rip. I don’t want a seat pleat with a ripped 
strip in my cheap heap.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard

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> 
> On Sat, 28 Sep 2019 07:01:20 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> I’ve had many seats where the strips creating the pleats slide out of
>> place.  You can take apart the seat and pull them back if the stitching
>> is still ok.
>> 
>> This is only valid for 80-83 seats... before and after we’re different
>> styles.
> 
> That is what happened to the rear seat of our '82 240D/3.0. I saw these
> horsehair strips underneath and finally figured out what they were. I
> kept them underneath the seat so when I got a round tuit I could slide
> them back in place.
> 
> 
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[MBZ] MbTex Question 1982 240D

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As I read Donald’s post about the pleats on the seat bottom and back not 
matching, I figured I would ask about the back seat pleats in my 240D. There 
are quite a few that have flattened out. Otherwise the seat pad seems to be in 
good shape. Is there a way to refresh the padding within the pleats? Is it part 
of the upholstery or the seat pad itself? I was thinking of cutting strips of 
foam and having them glued into the pleats.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard

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Re: [MBZ] New Addition

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Congrats on the new acquisition! With the rather high miles, it has most likely 
had great care to get it there!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> 
> You do. Come get it. Soon. I can’t store it for months.
> 
> I’m making the kid give it the full Martha treatment this coming week. It 
> needs it.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Sep 27, 2019, at 8:57 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I thought I had bibs on the e300. 
>> 
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>>> On Sep 27, 2019, at 7:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Made a deal on a 2005 E320 CDI (211.026) for the oldest son today.
>>> 
>>> Here’s the car if the ad is still up:
>>> 
>>> https://cfl.craigslist.org/cto/6978585456.html
>>> 
>>> More pictures:
>>> 
>>> http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html <http://penoff.com/Photo_Dump.html>
>>> 
>>> 326k, three owners, dealer maintained up until 317k verified with the VMI. 
>>> Current owner bought the car as a non-runner, expecting the Black Death. 
>>> Found it was only a shorted wire on an injector harness. PO is a former MB 
>>> line mechanic from the UK that lives in the Orlando area now, a favourite 
>>> location for British expats. He replaced the injectors and seals anyway, 
>>> along with the alternator and motor mounts. I knew he was legit when I saw 
>>> the Star system on a cart in his garage...
>>> 
>>> Snagged it for $2600.00.
>>> 
>>> It’s a former neighbor of Floyd and friends as well as others on the list. 
>>> It was purchased at the MB dealer in Charleston and maintained there and at 
>>> another dealer in Texas, where apparently the first owner had a home as 
>>> well. Then it came to Naples and lived there until a couple of years ago, 
>>> when it came to the Tampa area. It was from this owner that the current 
>>> owner bought it.
>>> 
>>> Got sideswiped on the driver’s side some years back but the damages were 
>>> under $1000 according to the accident report. The molding on both left side 
>>> doors was replaced wth new, but no metalwork was done. There’s a slight 
>>> depression at the lower part of the leading edge of the rear door about the 
>>> size of my hand. Could be a candidate for the heat gun/canned air dent 
>>> repair, we’ll see.
>>> 
>>> Got my interior upholstery guy getting me a new drive’s seat cover. Could 
>>> use a new steering wheel as the foam parts are breaking down as are the 
>>> buttons for the telematics.
>>> 
>>> Picking it up on Sunday midday. Martha’ing will commence immediately upon 
>>> arrival.
>>> 
>>> Anyone want a good deal on a 1995 W124 E300D that needs an evaporator? 
>>> Anyone got a NAV DVD for one of these? I would love to get the NAV working 
>>> just for grins….
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] That was a fast search!

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Welcome back to the Diesel family!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard

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> Thanks! I can smell the diesel from here! 
> 
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>> On Sep 27, 2019, at 2:52 PM, Dwight Giles  wrote:
>> 
>> Congratulations  & welcome back.
>> 
>> Dwight Giles Jr.
>> Wickford RI
>> 
>>> On Fri, Sep 27, 2019, 3:43 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> Shoutout to Rick Knoble for pointing me in the right direction.   Just made 
>>> a deal for a sweet light tanish yellow 82 300D.   A 123 Facebook group 
>>> member has 3 or 4 MB’s and his employer told him he couldn’t park them all 
>>> at the garage.  SO, he had to get rid of some of them.   Odometer says 
>>> 200K, but it stopped two years ago.   Looks pretty good.  Wrong wheels, but 
>>> I can change that.  I can also do wonders with the cosmetics – hopefully.  
>>> Looks pretty good except someone has changed out the MB tex on the bottom 
>>> of the rear seat.  It is the same color but the pleats don’t match.  Either 
>>> way, it was cheap. 
>>> 
>>> I’m flying to Dallas tomorrow to pick it up and drive back to Memphis!
>>> 
>>> One item that will need to be addressed ASAP is the blower motor.  The 
>>> seller claims that the wire on the back of the motor needs to be 
>>> resoldered.   Having had 3 123s I don’t remember ever having to mess with 
>>> the blower motor.  Is it easy to get to?   Its going to be a hot drive 
>>> without any vent at all. 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Kevin Diesel vacuum diagrams and Modulator Question

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Thanks, Curley, for the info. As I was reading through it and other 
transmission related stuff online, I got to thinking. This 1982 240D seems to 
be behaving as if the transmission isn’t getting any vacuum supply. I haven’t 
gotten underneath to confirm, but I believe that the mystery disconnected vac 
line could be the one that hooks up to the vac modulator. Which side of the 
transmission should I be looking (or feeling) for the modulator to determine 
whether or not the line is connected?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> I can honestly say that the '85 transmission that was transplanted into my
> '83 300TD 9 years ago has never once caused any issue. or needed any
> adjustment.
> 
> On Sat, Sep 21, 2019 at 9:31 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
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>> http://mercedestransmission.com/diesel_vacuum_system.html
>> 
>> From Sun valley.
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Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

My ‘82 has the VCV on the IP. 
Kevin and Hillsboro, Oregon
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> On Sep 19, 2019, at 5:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
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> 
> vcv on my 81 is on top of the valve cover.  Get the diagram from FSM Or from 
> Sunvalley. Different trans from a 300D.
> 
> Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 9/19/19 6:43 PM:
>> Kevin,
>> 
>> The valves on the top of the valve cover manage the EGR, I believe, so they 
>> wouldn’t affect shift points.
>> 
>> There should be a VCV (vacuum control valve) on top of the injection pump 
>> that is the major player in the shift/vacuum function. Vacuum goes to the 
>> VCV and then to the vacuum modulator on the transmission.
>> 
>> Here is my transmission vacuum adjustment procedure for W123 and W126 cars - 
>> I’m sure the 240D is similar. Read through this and you should have some 
>> idea of what’s going on and how to adjust things:
>> 
>> https://web.archive.org/web/20010428083606/http://www.mbz.org/articles/trans/diesel.html
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
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[MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

We took Hildegard out for a test drive today, and she seems to be running 
better since the valve adjustment. The shift points seem to occur at specific 
speed and engine RPM rather than throttle positions. All vac lines leading 
inside the car are disconnected and capped, but all of the lines atop the valve 
cover seem to be connected, but most likely not in their proper positions. I 
know that there’s a VCV on top  of the IP that controls the transmission, but 
I’m not sure if it’s even working. I may have to take it into a shop since I 
can’t see a pressure gage for vacuum at the different ports. What should I 
check first?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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[MBZ] A new Mog for Jim or anyone else

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

I don’t know ‘Mogs, but a 1990 with 8K miles and 352hrs on the engine seems a 
steal for $10K!

https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/underwood-unimog/6981812085.html

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Re: [MBZ] 32K 240D on BAT

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Hammer price $13250! Wow!! I have 12.5% of that money in my 1982 240D with 
just under 6x the miles! I need to install an AC compressor in mine as well. 
Bonus: I was checking out the trunk and came across some new brake pads and a 
set of engine mounts brand new in the package! I knew that it needed the engine 
mounts though they aren’t too bad right now. Are they interchangeable or 
specific for each side?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard, ready for a test drive today

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> Not too shabby.  Over $10k with 50 minutes left.
> 
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-240d-14/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-09-19
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Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Valve Adjustment (Ventileinstellung)

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The wire came loose right at the connector. It looks like someone repaired it 
before since the wire has been stripped. I think I just pulled it out of the 
connector. Hopefully, I’ll have a working temp gauge once I slip it back 
together and tighten it down.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard did

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> On Sep 17, 2019, at 6:01 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
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> On Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:26:11 -0700 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> Are washers required under the air filter housing mounting nuts?
> 
> Yes. They are made of thin, spring-type material which has been bent to a
> radius so they perform a locking function.
> 
> 
>> Also, while Messing with the main linkage from the valve cover down to
>> the IP, I knocked off the wire to what I believe is the temperature
>> sending unit. Can I just take the connector apart, re-route the wire
>> inside the connector, and pop it back on?
> 
> It all depends upon where the wire came loose.
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Valve Adjustment (Ventileinstellung)

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Are washers required under the air filter housing mounting nuts? Also, while 
Messing with the main linkage from the valve cover down to the IP, I knocked 
off the wire to what I believe is the temperature sending unit. Can I just take 
the connector apart, re-route the wire inside the connector, and pop it back on?

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> On Sep 17, 2019, at 2:28 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> This might be useful?
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-W-123-1977-1985-Workshop-Service-Repair-Manuals-On-CD/133061335419?hash=item1efb12d97b:g:aj4AAMXQlgtSwHlg
> 
> On Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 2:54 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes <
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> 
>>  The whole thing is like figuring out a puzzle since I don’t have
>> the luxury of consulting a manual, lots of trial and error. I still have a
>> piece that mounts to the valve cover somehow. It has two holes at one end,
>> and a hole/bushing at the other end that is pointed upward at a right angle.
>> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
>> 1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard
>> 
> 
> 
> -- 
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> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Valve Adjustment (Ventileinstellung)

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I got the valve adjustment done and the cover back on. The engine sounds much 
quieter! Most exhaust valves were WAAY loose, nearly 1.5x the amount of 
clearance! Intake valves were pretty good, and none were excessively tight. The 
air filter housing had the wrong mounts, one of which had broken so it was 
tilted to the side and totally away from the intake manifold. It sits properly 
now with the new mounts, but they didn’t come with nuts, and the old mounts 
were rigged, only one having the proper nut. Does anyone know the thread size 
of the air filter mounting studs?
I think I’ve got most of the necessary linkage in place. There is no linkage 
going to the device near the PS pump. Also, there is another linkage on the 
intake manifold that used to operate a flap  that is no longer in place, and 
that is also missing linkage (assuming that all of this ties into the throttle 
linkage as well). The whole thing is like figuring out a puzzle since I don’t 
have the luxury of consulting a manual, lots of trial and error. I still have a 
piece that mounts to the valve cover somehow. It has two holes at one end, and 
a hole/bushing at the other end that is pointed upward at a right angle.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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On Sep 14, 2019, at 9:44 PM, fmiser via Mercedes  wrote:

>> Kevin wrote:
> 
>> This one is all on me, and I hope I can get it back
>> together tomorrow or Monday. 
> 
> If it was already messed up, maybe all you can do is improve it!
> 
>> Also, there’s a line  leading down from in front of the valve
>> cover to somewhere forward of the engine that is disconnected. 
> 
> Maybe EGR...
> 
>> The linkage setup atop the valve cover is quite the puzzle as
>> well. What does the other linkage control (I’m sure there is
>> stuff missing from it as well). 
> 
> There is transmission stuff, and cruise control.  An '82 should
> have the electric servo cruise drive, not the earlier vacuum
> drive, and the electric involves a number of pivots and links.
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Re: [MBZ] This weekends project

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Attaboy!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> On Sep 15, 2019, at 2:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
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> I pulled the drive shaft on the 98 E300 to cure the increasingly worse 
> vibration when taking off from a start, which I assumed was the center 
> support.  When I dropped the exhaust shield, yep, center support was shot.  
> Along with that I replaced the front flex disk and trans mount.  The rear 
> flex disk was done when I replace the differential.  The differential cover 
> has also been leaking for a while and I discovered when I sealed the cover 
> before installing it I failed to torque the bolts all the way down. Wow.  I 
> was able to unbolt it from the car with a jack under it and was able to drop 
> it down and push it forward enough to get the bolts off without pulling the 
> axles.  Removed the cover cleaned it up and applied the sealant and torqued 
> them down properly this time.  Got it reinstalled, slammed the drive shaft 
> back in, filled the diff with oil and job done.  Drive it up the street and 
> problem solve.  It is way more quite and smooth.  Seems to have more power 
> too, but not sure how that could be.  Maybe it was because I have been 
> keeping out of the pedal to keep it from banging around.
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[MBZ] 1982 240D Valve Adjustment (Ventileinstellung)

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Today, I started the process of adjusting the valves on my 1982 240D. When I 
did the last one, 1981 300CD over 10 years ago, my Dad did most of the r of 
the valve cover and linkages/vacuum lines. This one is all on me, and I hope I 
can get it back together tomorrow or Monday. I know that the vacuum lines 
aren’t right since there is some sort of screw inserted into one of the 
“fingers” on top of the valve cover. Also, there’s a line leading down from in 
front of the valve cover to somewhere forward of the engine that is 
disconnected. The linkage setup atop the valve cover is quite the puzzle as 
well. What does the other linkage control (I’m sure there is stuff missing from 
it as well).
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard, valve cover off with the air cleaner to follow 
tomorrow.

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Re: [MBZ] W123s in SoCal...or lack thereof

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For Bob:
I hope your cancer treatment goes well. It’s good that the cancer was detected 
in the early stages!
About the disappearing W123 cars, It’s all the more reason for me to keep this 
1982 W123 240D on the road!!! I’ve ridden in it two times with two different 
drivers since the original test drive, and it’s a wonderful machine! I get what 
people have said about older classic cars having a soul. After riding in the 
2017 Honda Odyssey appliance and even the recently sold 2015 Beetle TDI 
Convertible (yes I really sold it), the W123 has a feeling and a presence that 
can’t be beat! I’m sure that the $110 monthly insurance savings “downgrading” 
from the Beetle TDI will contribute greatly to fixing it up and keeping it 
going!
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> The few, the proud. Running two wagons now.
> 
> On Thu, Sep 12, 2019, 1:51 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
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> 
>> Over here in Sandy Eggo checking out the proton beam therapy joint (yeah,
>> I got diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, damn it) and it’s
>> alarming how few W123s one sees any more. Zero in two days. Seeing my new
>> cancer buddy Gordon’s mint 1978 Olds 98, in the cool and breezy parking
>> lot, made me realize the dearth of W123s.
>> 
>> Bob R
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Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Cooling System Troubleshooting

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Thanks, Jaime and all for the suggestions. We took Hildegard on a 10 mile road 
test, and she did well. Once she warmed up, temp stayed at 80-85 with a quick 
blip up to 100 at the first light before dropping right back down to normal 
where it stayed for the rest of the trip. I definitely have to get the vac 
lines sorted so it shifts properly. There are a few oil soaked fittings that 
need replacing. My valve cover gasket should be here today, so I’ll be 
adjusting the valves next. The VC gasket that is on it right now is rock hard, 
probably hasn’t had an adjustment in a while. Once it cools down, I’m going to 
check the coolant level.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> 
> Be sure to watch the temp gauge and flush everything well. You can overheat
> the head quickly if there is an air pocket and no coolant circulation. And
> be sure to put the thermostat in right side up.
> 
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2019, 8:11 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> 
>> Jaime, that was one of the best posts I have ever read. Thanks for the time
>> and effort.
>> 
>> On Wed, Sep 11, 2019, 7:24 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
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>> 
>>> What is your temperature gauge indicating?  This is really important to
>>> understand whats happening.  If you're over 80-85, then the thermostat is
>>> opening.  If you're under, slight warmth in the upper hose is normal.
>>> 
>>> If you filled the radiator to the top, then having it push some water out
>>> of the overflow is totally normal.  "Full" is to the bottom of the
>> plastic
>>> gauge visible just inside the cap.
>>> 
>>> I just went through the cooling system in a 80 240D.  The hoses were old
>>> and hard, water pump bearing would scream after a few minutes of running.
>>> All new parts, including the water pump, from Mercedes, were about $200.
>>> Heres a list of what I ordered:
>>> A110200172080 Water pump
>>> A6162030180 Gasket
>>> A6172001815 Thermostat
>>> A6162030280 Thermostat housing gasket
>>> A1235010082 Upper Radiator Hose
>>> A1235011882 Lower Radiator Hose
>>> A1238321694 Heater Hose
>>> A1238328094 Heater Hose
>>> A1238321594 Heater Hose
>>> A1235010215 Radiator Cap
>>> A0005010171 Drain plug
>>> 
>>> You'll also need new hose clamps, which you can get from the dealer or
>>> classic center as well (or Belmetric).  Its important to replace the cap,
>>> as they often wear out over time and don't hold pressure in the system.
>>> 
>>> The water pump is so inexpensive that its worth doing as preventative
>>> maintenance if you actually want to keep and drive this car.  Its a
>> rebuilt
>>> unit, core charge is under $6.
>>> 
>>> The short bypass hose under the thermostat isn't on the list since I
>> have a
>>> bunch of it, but the classic center will sell you a short piece without
>>> having to buy a whole meter.  Other hoses not included here are the two
>> off
>>> the top of the heater valve.  They're NLA... if yours are hard or
>> cracked,
>>> you can replace them with normal hose.
>>> 
>>> The advantage you have here in a 240D is very easy to work on and
>>> everything is accessible.  Flush the system well with clean water.  I
>>> usually disconnect the hose off the back of the cylinder head and
>> connect a
>>> garden hose running partially open.  With the heater valves open, this
>> will
>>> push water into the system and you can control what gets flushed by
>>> removing and installing the block and radiator drain plugs.
>>> 
>>> Good luck
>>> Jaime
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Sep 10, 2019 at 9:31 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hello again.
>>>> I decided to “blindly” plunge into the cooling system, removed the
>>>> radiator cap and filled it. Afterward, I remembered the procedure of
>>>> filling through the top hose, so I removed it, topped off the system,
>>>> reinstalled it, tightened the clamp and fired it up. Nothing was
>> leaking,
>>>> so I let it idle for a couple minutes. I varied the RPMs as it got
>>> hotter.
>>>> I turned on the heater to get more circulation through the system.
>> When I
>>>> shut it down, I noticed a small pu

[MBZ] 1982 240D Cooling System Troubleshooting

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Hello again.
I decided to “blindly” plunge into the cooling system, removed the radiator cap 
and filled it. Afterward, I remembered the procedure of filling through the top 
hose, so I removed it, topped off the system, reinstalled it, tightened the 
clamp and fired it up. Nothing was leaking, so I let it idle for a couple 
minutes. I varied the RPMs as it got hotter. I turned on the heater to get more 
circulation through the system. When I shut it down, I noticed a small puddle 
of coolant under the passenger’s side of the radiator which I determined had 
puked out of the overflow tube. I also noticed that only the top hose and top 
part of the rad were warm. Could the t-stat be stuck closed? Could it be that 
the radiator cap is faulty as well? I also noticed what appears to be a vac 
line running down from the top front of the engine to  behind the passenger 
side headlight.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard

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> 
> On Tue, 10 Sep 2019 09:23:42 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes
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> 
>> Had a radiator shop owner tell me to run straight distilled water with
>> water soluble oil [machine cutting fluid oil, like is used in CNC
>> machines.] instead of water / antifreeze mix. His claim is, internal
>> corrosion and block rust doesn't happen using that cutting oil/ water
>> mix, and straight water is the best for transfer of heat.
> 
> What percentage of oil do you put in the water?
> 
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[MBZ] Houston, we have some problems...

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With this 1982 240D. I was feeling around under the hood and discovered that 
there is no AC compressor which isn’t the worst of it. THERE IS NO COOLANT 
WHATSOEVER IN THE RADIATOR! I know that most of these are neglected, but 
who knows how long it’s been running dry. I really don’t want to throw money at 
it. Should I just put water in it and hopefully determine where it is leaking? 
I would hate to see the end of this car since it has such a nice body. I could 
most likely find another one for the money it would cost for a good engine.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard who was NOT designed to be air-cooled!

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Re: [MBZ] Duramax: Changing the oil pump drive belt is as easy as dropping the trans

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Why didn’t they just use a chain?  Oh yeah, a belt is cheaper, GM penny 
pinching, and the original owner probably won’t keep it that long anyway.

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> 
> A wet drive belt, but we're sure service life is at least 150 kmi?
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFNsg7bCtdA
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Re: [MBZ] An alternative to cars and coffee

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Jalopies and joe? I would bring my 240D and drink to that!!
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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> On Sep 9, 2019, at 6:19 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I just take mine and park them in among the Ferraris and Lambos and whatnot 
> that the swells all bring.  I think I probably actually enjoy the cars more 
> than they do because they just write checks whereas I get my hands dirty.  
> Some of them actually work on cars but a lot are just showoffs.
> 
> --FT
> 
>> On 9/8/19 10:34 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> I am not sure if they have anything like that around here but it seems to 
>> foofoo for me. I just came up with an alternative for us cheap folks. 
>> Introducing junkers and java, coming to a town near you.
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[MBZ] 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 15" chrome wheels + tires - auto wheels & tires - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Will these wheels and tires fit my 1980 to 240 D?
Kevin and Hillsboro, Oregon
1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard who has beaten up bunts with curb rash and rust

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Re: [MBZ] OT. Well that was easy

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Attaboy! How many KW is it? A couple years ago, I bought a Westinghouse 9500KW 
gas generator after we lost power for nearly a day after the big 1’+ snowstorm 
(western Oregon Standards), and it has sat idle waiting for the next one. I’ve 
exercised it a few times, and it’s ready to go for this coming winter.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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>  wrote:
> 
> I left my generator on the front porch after last year’s hurricane because I 
> got tired of rolling it back and forth to the garage and wrestling it up and 
> down the steps. So I decided to check it just now, make sure it’s working. 
> Opened the fuel valve, set the choke, hit the switch and gave it a yank and 
> the thing lit right off and ran well!!!  I had put some fuel stabilizer in 
> the tank last year so maybe that helped. 
> 
> At least one thing is good today!
> 
> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] ML 320

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There’s a 2003 ML500 with 191Kmi on it that came up on Facebook Marketplace 
yesterday for $1700. Ad said that it runs and drives great!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR

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> On Aug 30, 2019, at 3:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 98-99
> 
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>> On Aug 30, 2019, at 5:11 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> What are the years to avoid?
>> 
>> Randy
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[MBZ] I could’ve ended up with this 1980 300TD

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Or should I buy this one too?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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Re: [MBZ] Back In The Saddle...

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I already used Liesel and Ingrid (Inga). Hildegard is on the short list. 
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, ?

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> On Aug 30, 2019, at 9:38 AM, MG via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> http://2-names.com/female_german_names.htm
> 
> https://www.germany101.com/german-baby-girls-names
> 
> that should get you a few
> 
> Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote:
>> I love doing door checks too, so you’re outta luck! :)  Anyone up for a 
>> valve adjustment? injector replacement and return lines? Oil changes? Engine 
>> mount replacement? AC fix/recharge? New tires? Also, what is the best 
>> approach for crank (Armstrong) windows, maintenance/oiling  to make them 
>> move more readily?
>> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
>> 1982 240D 191Kmi, anyone have any female German name suggestions?
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> You are as bad as Kaleb
>>> 
>>> Randy
>>> 
>>>> On 29/08/2019 4:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>>>> Yay!  I love doing door checks - fly me out and it's on the house.
>>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Back In The Saddle...

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I have the wrenches and feeler gauges, and a bunch of nitrile gloves. I never 
got rid of them since I knew that I would eventually own another Mercedes 
Diesel. All of my spare fuel filters and MB Diesel items that I bought for the 
last 1977 pea green 240D are in a plastic toolbox on the bottom shelf of my 
garage cabinet. I’ll probably have time to dive into some repairs next week.
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> 
> So then ours is an OM352LA, L is the intercooler.
> -Curt
> 
>On Friday, August 30, 2019, 9:58:17 AM EDT, Jim Cathey 
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> With turbo, I think that's an OM352A.
> I don't have that.  :-(
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Re: [MBZ] Back In The Saddle...

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I have done one valve adjustment sequence before on a 1981 300CD back in 2006. 
Before I adjusted them, they were so far out of adjustment that the car 
wouldn’t even start! Afterward, I was able to get it started. I know that this 
240D is ready for one!!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, ???

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wrote:

>> 
>> 
>> ...Pisten Bully. MB content, the PB has an OM372 (I think that's right).
>> That'll be my first 6cyl...
>> 
> 
> I think that's an OM352.  Same as in my Unimog.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Back In The Saddle...

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I love doing door checks too, so you’re outta luck! :)  Anyone up for a valve 
adjustment? injector replacement and return lines? Oil changes? Engine mount 
replacement? AC fix/recharge? New tires? Also, what is the best approach for 
crank (Armstrong) windows, maintenance/oiling  to make them move more readily?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D 191Kmi, anyone have any female German name suggestions?

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> You are as bad as Kaleb
> 
> Randy
> 
>> On 29/08/2019 4:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>> Yay!  I love doing door checks - fly me out and it's on the house.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 190D

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Attaboy!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR

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> On Aug 29, 2019, at 9:00 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
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> My son just replaced the radiator in the 1986 190D yesterday.
> Just under $200 from RockAuto.  Nissens.  Job was fairly straightforward.
> 
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[MBZ] Back In The Saddle...

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...Of this 1982 240D. It has the usual issues like non-working A/C, vacuum door 
lock issues, bad door check straps, cracking MB-Tex on the driver’s seat, but 
it runs OK! I’m sure it’ll run much better once I adjust the valves and check 
the adjustment of the throttle linkages which are probably not adjusted 
properly. It should keep me busy for a while. It does have some minor blow by, 
but hopefully, synthetic oil and some Italian tune-ups will help it. For a 
$1500 running, driving and stopping car with nice paint, I can’t complain too 
much! I do wish it had the matching hub caps rather than the Bunts. Also, it 
has mismatched tires which are ok until I can get a new set of tires.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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> On Aug 27, 2019, at 8:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
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> The bowties at MBNA decreed in the 1970s tha since MB was no longer an 
> engineer's car, but a "luxury" car, we can only have an automatic.  The 
> luddite car, the 240D, was excepted until they were able to extinguish it in 
> 1984.   Most 240Ds were auto.  LIke 80% or more from 81-83.
> 
> Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 8/27/19 7:55 PM:
>> Looks like it could be a good deal. Does the color of the LF fender look 
>> darker than the rest of the car?
>> 
>> As I look at more and more 240Ds, I’m surprised at how few I see with 
>> sticks. I thought sticks were more common?
>> 
>> -D
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[MBZ] I will be looking at this 191kmi 1980to 240D tomorrow

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And Wilton, it doesn’t have a hole in the roof either!
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[MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

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I’m thinking about this 240D.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric plane crash

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Lithium polymer.  The LiPo suction occurs when $140 is sucked right out of your 
wallet for each of the two 6700MAh batteries needed to run my Traxxas X-Max 
1/6th scale monster truck. I found some off-brand 6700MAh packs for half the 
price of the name brand Traxxas battery packs, so I bought two sets. They even 
came with an adapter that fits my plugs.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR

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> are those the extracts of LiPo suction?
> 
> Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote on 8/15/19 12:51 PM:
>> I use LiPo battery packs in my RC trucks. They provide smoother power and 
>> explosive acceleration! They do require a bit of a routine. They must never 
>> sit unused for very long when fully charged, and they need to be kept at 
>> around 60% charge for storage.
>> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
>> 
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