[MBZ] I am looking for 1998 or 1999 OM606
Hi folks, I need your help in locating a low mileage turbocharged OM606. Please send clear pictures along with price, year and mileage. Thank you all. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT even further than usual - IPAQ 5455
Did you try a soft reset!? You'll lose any data not in ROM but at this point you have very little choice, I am afraid. Good luck, Omar. Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 13:31:15 -0400 From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT even further than usual - IPAQ 5455 Odd thing this. Physically it seems fine, and the screen is where it should be, but it just will not align properly and always fails that part of the self test. Some programs with options across the top cannot be accessed; often you need to press outside of whatever spot you are supposed to press to get a result. Some other Items seem to work just as they should. I think it is electronic - have even resorted to a couple of firm taps from the opposite direction of the way it smacked into the cement with no result I could see. The cost thing is something I fear is true, that to replace would be cheaper than repair. It does me no good as is, so am willing to entrust it to someone with some interest or experience with these things. BillR
Re: [MBZ] VIN check please
Message: 17 Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 21:17:11 -0400 From: Bruce Lulfs [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] VIN check please WDBAB33A4EA040053 Bruce Sandy Here you go! Omar. Your AutoCheck Vehicle History Report Report Run Date: 05/11/2006 Vehicle Description: WDBAB33A4EA040053 TitleCheck: No Record Found Problem Check: No Record Found Odometer Check: Record(s) Found Vehicle Information: No Record Found Full History: Record(s) Found VIN: WDBAB33A4EA040053 Year: 1984 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300 Series 300D-T Style/Body: 4 Door Sedan Engine: 3.0L I-5 FI Tbo Dsl Country of Assembly: Germany Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T (WDBAB33A4EA040053) show no significant Title events. When found, events often indicate past automotive damage or warnings associated with the vehicle title. Problems Checked Results Found Abandoned No Abandoned Record Found Damaged No Damaged Record Found Fire Damage No Fire Damage Record Found Grey Market No Grey Market Record Found Hail Damage No Hail Damage Record Found Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Record Found Junk No Junk Record Found Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Record Found Salvage No Salvage Record Found Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T (WDBAB33A4EA040053) shows no historical events that indicate a significant automotive problem. These problems can indicate previous car damage, theft, or other significant problem. Problems Checked Results Found NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Record Found Frame Damage No Frame Damage Record Found Major Damage Incident No Major Damage Record Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Record Found Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Record Found Recycled No Recycled Record Found Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Record Found Water Damage No Water Damage Record Found Your Vehicle Checks Out! For this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T (WDBAB33A4EA040053) no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. We determine odometer rollbacks by searching for records that indicate odometer reading that are less than a previously reported value. Other odometer events can report events of tampering, or possible odometer breakage. Report Date: 05/11/2006 Date Reported Odometer Reading 07/16/1993 80,689 01/17/2006 214,000 02/10/2006 215,046 Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck shows a clean record for this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T (WDBAB33A4EA040053). For some cars, past vehicle information may give indication of excessive wear and tear, such as police cars or taxi use. Problems Checked Results Found Accident Data No Accidents Reported Through State Agencies Or Independent Sources Corrected Title No Corrected Title Record Found Driver Education No Driver Education Record Found Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Record Found Emission/Safety Inspection No Emission/Safety Inspection Record Found Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Record Found Lease No Lease Record Found Lien Lien Record(s) Found Livery Use No Livery Use Record Found Government Use No Government Use Record Found Police Use No Police Use Record Found Fleet No Fleet Record Found Fleet and/or Rental No Fleet and/or Rental Record Found Rental No Rental Record Found Fleet and/or Lease No Fleet and/or Lease Record Found Repossessed No Repossessed Record Found Storm Area Registration/Title No Storm Area Registration/Title Indicated Taxi Use No Taxi Use Record Found Theft No Theft Record Found Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text. Report Run Date: 05/11/2006 VIN: WDBAB33A4EA040053 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail 07/16/1993 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 80,689 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 08/31/1993 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:93233154019) (Lien Reported) 05/22/1996 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 07/31/1997 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 05/26/1998 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 06/03/1999 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 05/05/2000 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 08/05/2002 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 01/28/2003 FORT WAYNE, IN Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 02/04/2004 FORT WAYNE, IN Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 01/17/2006 FORT WAYNE, IN 214,000 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:06484011014) 02/10/2006 HAMILTON, IN 215,046 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:06304028008) 02/10/2006 HAMILTON, IN Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
[MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?
Hello List, I would appreciate it if one of you can tell me where to find the adhesive used by car manufacturers to glue the clear PE pieces which go between the door and the door panel. I think it is called a vapor barrier or some such name. If this adhesive is not available to the public, I'd appreciate hearing of a good quality, long lasting alternative, and where to find it. Thank you all, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] Street racing in Dubai
Guys, guys, surely you jest!! Who told you any of this!? Eye gouging! Dumping cars by the side of the road, gifting Jumbo Jets!! It sure makes for a lovely fantasy! Some of the sadest cars are driven there on daily basis, they would be declared illegal to drive here in a heartbeat!! As for the car in the second frame from the bottom, I doubt it is a Lancia. The logo does not conform to the general shape of that of a Lancia! Omar. Message: 12 Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 12:53:39 -0500 From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Street racing in Dubai Bob Rentfro wrote: I think they are supposed to, but they could just go buy new eyes. Seems like there is metric butt-loads of moola flowing around thereand I bet you and I helped pay for some of those sweet rides with the $3.199 #2 we're buying lately. I'm only contributing at $2.75/gal but am still glad to see that it is being put to good use. I think I read somewhere that Dubai's national budget balances with oil at $20/bbl. Anyone know what the white car with the humongous intercooler is in the second pic from the botton? Lancia? Tom -- Message: 13 Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 11:06:29 -0700 From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Wave - Focus US vs. Euro To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed BillR wrote: Thanks - I have slept since then and was hoping my memory was not that bad. Sounds like they did so poorly with the first year car here [though it was in use in Europe before then] they decided not to try the second time. I still think it was a nice car to drive as long as you were not personally responsible for repairing the flaws. It also seems reasonable safe, at least anecdotally. I know someone who lost control of one at 60 mph in a rainstorm on US-101 and slide sideways into a tree, which hit the driver's side door. He was a bit bruised up but he walked away without further injuries. David Brodbeck '83 300D Turbo -- Message: 14 Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 11:07:10 -0700 From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Mike Canfield wrote: YeahCoolBut still a very strange name. Then there's the Volvo Amazon... -- Message: 15 Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 15:06:02 -0400 From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Do the starters not have a Kilowatt rating stamped right on them? I seem to recall that it was pretty standard to replace the 240 with a 300 starter for extra oomph And of course, check and clean all connections, especially the main ground! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD -- Message: 16 Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 14:15:52 -0500 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Rusty's site shows the same part number for the 240D and the 300D (123) - but there is are light duty and heavy duty versions (with the same part number). Looks like the heavy duty version came with the turbo models. On 5/6/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do the starters not have a Kilowatt rating stamped right on them? I seem to recall that it was pretty standard to replace the 240 with a 300 starter for extra oomph And of course, check and clean all connections, especially the main ground! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager -- Message: 17 Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 13:19:29 -0600 From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Heat/AC Fan speed switch To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII On Sat, 6 May 2006 00:22:02 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a three-dial jobbie, too, as the attached photograph shows. It has two sliding levers for the vents and a temperature wheel for controlling the A/C. I've seen that one before in the junkyards. Looks like
Re: [MBZ] Got a new phone
Message: 12 Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 15:07:01 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Got a new phone Its a motorolla, it has a camera in it. Where can i get the cord to download the pictures cheap? Kaleb, Most new phones are Blue Tooth enabled, so use that connection instead of the wire route. I hope this helps, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please
Message: 20 Date: Tue, 02 May 2006 01:56:39 -0700 From: Chase Kaufman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Carfax Please To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Hello everyone, I found this SEC in the classifides, listed as being right near me. I wanted to take a look at it but just would love a carfax before I do. Thanks so much in advance! WDBCA45D2GA230428 ~~ Here you go. Omar. Your AutoCheck Vehicle History Report The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. Report Run Date: 05/02/2006 Vehicle Description: WDBCA45D2GA230428 TitleCheck: No Record Found Problem Check: No Record Found Odometer Check: Record(s) Found Vehicle Information: Record(s) Found Full History: Record(s) Found VIN: WDBCA45D2GA230428 Year: 1986 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 560 Series 560SEC Style/Body: 2 Door Coupe Engine: 5.6L V8 MPI Country of Assembly: Germany Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 Series 560SEC (WDBCA45D2GA230428) show no significant Title events. When found, events often indicate past automotive damage or warnings associated with the vehicle title. Problems Checked Results Found Abandoned No Abandoned Record Found Damaged No Damaged Record Found Fire Damage No Fire Damage Record Found Grey Market No Grey Market Record Found Hail Damage No Hail Damage Record Found Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Record Found Junk No Junk Record Found Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Record Found Salvage No Salvage Record Found Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 Series 560SEC (WDBCA45D2GA230428) shows no historical events that indicate a significant automotive problem. These problems can indicate previous car damage, theft, or other significant problem. Problems Checked Results Found NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Record Found Frame Damage No Frame Damage Record Found Major Damage Incident No Major Damage Record Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Record Found Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Record Found Recycled No Recycled Record Found Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Record Found Water Damage No Water Damage Record Found Your Vehicle Checks Out! For this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 Series 560SEC (WDBCA45D2GA230428) no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. We determine odometer rollbacks by searching for records that indicate odometer reading that are less than a previously reported value. Other odometer events can report events of tampering, or possible odometer breakage. Report Date: 05/02/2006 Date Reported Odometer Reading 03/12/1998 61,910 03/12/1999 65,005 05/02/2001 78,961 06/06/2005 97,200 10/31/2005 98,309 11/01/2005 98,366 Information Found! AutoCheck found additional information on this vehicle. These records will provide you with more past history for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 Series 560SEC (WDBCA45D2GA230428). Problems Checked Results Found Accident Data No Accidents Reported Through State Agencies Or Independent Sources Corrected Title No Corrected Title Record Found Driver Education No Driver Education Record Found Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Record Found Emission/Safety Inspection Emission/Safety Inspection Record(s) Found Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Record Found Lease No Lease Record Found Lien No Lien Record Found Livery Use No Livery Use Record Found Government Use No Government Use Record Found Police Use No Police Use Record Found Fleet No Fleet Record Found Fleet and/or Rental No Fleet and/or Rental Record Found Rental No Rental Record Found Fleet and/or Lease No Fleet and/or Lease Record Found Repossessed No Repossessed Record Found Storm Area Registration/Title No Storm Area Registration/Title Indicated Taxi Use No Taxi Use Record Found Theft No Theft Record Found Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text. Report Run Date: 05/02/2006 VIN: WDBCA45D2GA230428 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 Series 560SEC Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail 03/12/1998 CA 61,910 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 03/12/1999 RESEDA, CA 65,005 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 03/25/1999 WOODLAND HILLS, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE 05/02/2001 CA 78,961 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 01/11/2005 CA State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 06/06/2005 CA 97,200 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 10/31/2005 CA 98,309 State Agency FAILED EMISSION INSPECTION 11/01/2005 CA 98,366 State Agency PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 04/05/2006 CALABASAS, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
Re: [MBZ] OT - Unreliable BMW V12s (was V12s)
That just proves my point. The car may be unreliable, but a big part of his problem is incompetent dealer service. ... Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper Alex, I own more than one of both the 750iL and the 600SEL and/or S600. And neither car is as bad as the criers would make anyone believe. Of course they have more problems than a similar car with fewer components, simply due to the fact that there are twice as many components to fail. But more importantly, it is due to the fact that people tend to think that German cars are indestructible! So they drive them into the ground without enough maintenance or none at all! Others are stuck with incompetent mechanics who could not work on these cars but do not have the decency to admit it. I drive some of these cars in climates that top 120 degrees on regular basis and they do just fine, always! The people who designed these cars did not foresee the incompetence of some of the people who claim to be mechanics in the US! In Germany for instance, mechanics are very disciplined and strict in how they go about performing their art, hence cars over there keep on running almost forever. In spite of Germany's smaller size (compared to the US) you'll find these cars with astonishing mileage on their odometers and I doubt those owners keep pouring money into them if they were half as unreliable as one is led to believe. In my mind, it is a matter of correct maintenance by competent people! Omar.
Re: [MBZ] VIN Check Please
Message: 10 Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:39:11 -0400 From: Tarek Elshenawy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] VIN Check Please WDBGA43E8SA217138 95 S420 Thanks in advance Tarek Here you go. Omar. The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. Report Run Date: 04/27/2006 Vehicle Description: WDBGA43E8SA217138 TitleCheck: No Record Found Problem Check: No Record Found Odometer Check: Record(s) Found Vehicle Information: Record(s) Found Full History: Record(s) Found VIN: WDBGA43E8SA217138 Year: 1995 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: S Class S420V Style/Body: 4 Door Sedan Engine: 4.2L V8 MPI Country of Assembly: Germany Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class S420V (WDBGA43E8SA217138) show no significant Title events. When found, events often indicate past automotive damage or warnings associated with the vehicle title. Problems Checked Results Found Abandoned No Abandoned Record Found Damaged No Damaged Record Found Fire Damage No Fire Damage Record Found Grey Market No Grey Market Record Found Hail Damage No Hail Damage Record Found Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Record Found Junk No Junk Record Found Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Record Found Salvage No Salvage Record Found Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class S420V (WDBGA43E8SA217138) shows no historical events that indicate a significant automotive problem. These problems can indicate previous car damage, theft, or other significant problem. Problems Checked Results Found NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Record Found Frame Damage No Frame Damage Record Found Major Damage Incident No Major Damage Record Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Record Found Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Record Found Recycled No Recycled Record Found Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Record Found Water Damage No Water Damage Record Found Your Vehicle Checks Out! For this 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class S420V (WDBGA43E8SA217138) no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. We determine odometer rollbacks by searching for records that indicate odometer reading that are less than a previously reported value. Other odometer events can report events of tampering, or possible odometer breakage. Report Date: 04/27/2006 Date Reported Odometer Reading 09/28/1994 20 08/29/1995 19,000 08/14/1997 40,000 10/07/1997 41,770 03/18/1998 41,789 08/26/1998 53,900 03/02/1999 56,440 01/13/2000 74,507 01/30/2001 91,179 01/23/2002 102,923 02/28/2003 118,811 03/25/2003 119,745 01/30/2004 130,729 Information Found! AutoCheck found additional information on this vehicle. These records will provide you with more past history for this 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class S420V (WDBGA43E8SA217138). Problems Checked Results Found Accident Data No Accidents Reported Through State Agencies Or Independent Sources Corrected Title No Corrected Title Record Found Driver Education No Driver Education Record Found Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Record Found Emission/Safety Inspection Emission/Safety Inspection Record(s) Found Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Record Found Lease No Lease Record Found Lien Lien Record(s) Found Livery Use No Livery Use Record Found Government Use No Government Use Record Found Police Use No Police Use Record Found Fleet No Fleet Record Found Fleet and/or Rental No Fleet and/or Rental Record Found Rental No Rental Record Found Fleet and/or Lease No Fleet and/or Lease Record Found Repossessed No Repossessed Record Found Storm Area Registration/Title No Storm Area Registration/Title Indicated Taxi Use No Taxi Use Record Found Theft No Theft Record Found elow are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text. Report Run Date: 04/27/2006 VIN: WDBGA43E8SA217138 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class S420V Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail 09/28/1994 MIAMI, FL 20 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 08/29/1995 FL 19,000 Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 08/29/1996 FL Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 09/04/1996 MIAMI, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 08/14/1997 FL 40,000 Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 08/29/1997 MIAMI, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 10/07/1997 SOUTHEASTERN REGION 41,770 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION 03/18/1998 CORDOVA, TN 41,789 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:55530192) (Lien Reported) 04/09/1998 CORDOVA, TN Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 08/26/1998 SOUTHEASTERN REGION 53,900 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION 03/02/1999 CONCORD, NC 56,440 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:773274990617118) REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 01/13/2000 CHARLOTTE, NC 74,507 Independent Emission Source PASSED
[MBZ] Fuel mileage computers for diesels!!
Hello List, I am wondering if there is a portable or a semi portable mileage computer available out there for diesel cars and or trucks! I know of ones that are available for boats with diesel engines and I imagine the same could be available for automobiles. I'd rather not reinvent the wheel and build one from scratch (which would take forever to begin with)!! Your valued input would be highly appreciated. Omar. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 28 08:29:48 2006 Received: from nz-out-0102.google.com ([64.233.162.201]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FZOMG-0004wa-C2 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:29:48 + Received: by nz-out-0102.google.com with SMTP id o1so1771868nzf for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 28 Apr 2006 01:29:46 -0700 (PDT) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s¾ta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:from:to:subject:date:mime-version:content-type:x-priority:x-msmail-priority:x-mailer:x-mimeole; b=Fw3LjRvHlUBVODj6l9es25x3g7dZ980omrDMrC+CIoI+wAcZz8vjXUO+rXbLUiv7KwbcnM5j8rqoDoaje/YjY0gI+rjbQBXdXTQfwge/kBx0Kf2AtrHV3h1p9N45XF4vi0z3/gPy0GGcYNeyBPkJUTpGJNx6ph+b1NbRXFWnXEYReceived: by 10.36.178.10 with SMTP id a10mr1723626nzf; Fri, 28 Apr 2006 01:29:46 -0700 (PDT) Received: from hppav4025 ( [24.250.156.146]) by mx.gmail.com with ESMTP id 38sm1409283nzk.2006.04.28.01.29.44; Fri, 28 Apr 2006 01:29:44 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: kayoooh @ gmail [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 03:29:46 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: [MBZ] Brake issues on a 3/4 ton Suburban X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:29:48 - Hello List, This question is directed in particular to those who drive Suburbans, although I have experienced the problem with other 4x4 as well!! I would appreciate it if some of you can help me diagnose the following symptoms: 1- Braking is border line poor and that may and may not be related to my main complaint which is listed in item 2. 2- Upon applying the brakes, the steering wheel begins to oscillate in roughly a 10~15 degree arc about the vertical (vertical being the straight ahead position). The harder the application of the brakes, the more apparent the symptom is! In my mind this could be related to: -Brake pads or -Brake rotors or -Front wheel bearings or Something else I am totally unaware of! I'd would rather that someone who's been there would point me in the right direction before I start changing all of the above hoping to cure this problem. The Suburban in question is a 4WD 1999 3/4 ton, with 155,000 miles. Omar. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Apr 28 08:53:21 2006 Received: from ihug-mail.icp-qv1-irony1.iinet.net.au ([203.59.1.195] helo=mail-ihug.icp-qv1-irony1.iinet.net.au) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FZOj2-00071C-4F for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:53:21 + Received: from 203-173-29-82.dyn.iinet.net.au (HELO yourwxrsc38umf) ([203.173.29.82]) by mail-ihug.icp-qv1-irony1.iinet.net.au with SMTP; 28 Apr 2006 16:53:14 +0800 X-BrightmailFiltered: true X-Brightmail-Tracker: AA=X-IronPort-AV: i=4.04,163,1143993600; d=scan'208; a=465310618:sNHT48500382 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:23:11 +0930 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2869 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another odometer - X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List
Re: [MBZ] Carfax open
I thought no one would ever ask, my account is about to expire! Anyway, this is not CarFax but it should do. I hope it helps, Omar. The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. Report Run Date: 04/25/2006 Vehicle Description: WDBEB33D4HA344497 TitleCheck: Record(s) Found Problem Check: No Record Found Odometer Check: Record(s) Found Vehicle Information: No Record Found Full History: Record(s) Found VIN: WDBEB33D4HA344497 Year: 1987 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300 Series 300D-T Style/Body: 4 Door Sedan Engine: 3.0L I-6 FI TDsl Country of Assembly: Germany Title Problem Found! AutoCheck's database for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T (WDBEB33D4HA344497) found historical events that might indicate a significant automotive problem. These problems can indicate past automotive damage or warnings associated with the vehicle title. Problems Checked Results Found Abandoned No Abandoned Record Found Damaged No Damaged Record Found Fire Damage No Fire Damage Record Found Grey Market No Grey Market Record Found Hail Damage No Hail Damage Record Found Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Record Found Junk No Junk Record Found Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Record Found Salvage Salvage Record(s) Found Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T (WDBEB33D4HA344497) shows no historical events that indicate a significant automotive problem. These problems can indicate previous car damage, theft, or other significant problem. Problems Checked Results Found NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Record Found Frame Damage No Frame Damage Record Found Major Damage Incident No Major Damage Record Found Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Record Found Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Record Found Recycled No Recycled Record Found Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Record Found Water Damage No Water Damage Record Found Your Vehicle Checks Out! For this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T (WDBEB33D4HA344497) no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. We determine odometer rollbacks by searching for records that indicate odometer reading that are less than a previously reported value. Other odometer events can report events of tampering, or possible odometer breakage. Report Date: 04/25/2006 Date Reported Odometer Reading 04/26/1994 51,745 Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck shows a clean record for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T (WDBEB33D4HA344497). For some cars, past vehicle information may give indication of excessive wear and tear, such as police cars or taxi use. Problems Checked Results Found Accident Data No Accidents Reported Through State Agencies Or Independent Sources Corrected Title No Corrected Title Record Found Driver Education No Driver Education Record Found Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Record Found Emission/Safety Inspection No Emission/Safety Inspection Record Found Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Record Found Lease No Lease Record Found Lien No Lien Record Found Livery Use No Livery Use Record Found Government Use No Government Use Record Found Police Use No Police Use Record Found Fleet No Fleet Record Found Fleet and/or Rental No Fleet and/or Rental Record Found Rental No Rental Record Found Fleet and/or Lease No Fleet and/or Lease Record Found Repossessed No Repossessed Record Found Storm Area Registration/Title No Storm Area Registration/Title Indicated Taxi Use No Taxi Use Record Found Theft No Theft Record Found Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text. Report Run Date: 04/25/2006 VIN: WDBEB33D4HA344497 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300D-T Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail 04/26/1994 CA 51,745 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 07/17/1994 SIERRA MADRE, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE 09/27/2002 SIERRA MADRE, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 10/09/2002 SIERRA MADRE, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE 03/10/2005 FAIRFIELD, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE SALVAGE 07/21/2005 NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 07/21/2005 NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. SALVAGE 07/31/2005 NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE SALVAGE Message: 10 Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:08:46 -0700 From: Woodlandtaylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Carfax open Anyone with carfax account open Vin # WDBEB33D4HA344497 should be a 1987 300DT Ad says salvage title with only 109K miles. Thanks, Dennis
Re: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled........
Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2006 20:45:35 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] This seller was dropped on his head as a baby, inhaled too many pot fumes as a child, and smokes too much crack as an adult To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Mercedes-Benz-Tobacco-Brown-Antique-Mode l-280_W0QQitemZ4629788892QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Kaleb, you are just too hard on the guy! Wait until you see what this one has! I could not find the original ad on CL (but I did manage to save it earlier along with a picture of his prize!). You'll be able to read it in this reply, though: http://austin.craigslist.org/car/149166896.html Also, check this guy's reply to the same ad! http://austin.craigslist.org/car/149165463.html Actually, I now think the whole thing may have been a gag!! Omar.
Re: [MBZ] VIN JF1SG65636G734626
Message: 4 Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2006 15:26:33 -0600 From: Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] VIN JF1SG65636G734626 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Can someone do a Carfax on this VIN? Thank you, Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Jim, Being in digest mode I tend to miss some messages and for reasons not so clear to me as of yet. Anyway, please let me know if you still need that VIN check. Take care, Omar. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Apr 05 15:50:23 2006 Received: from zproxy.gmail.com ([64.233.162.197]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FRAGx-cY-HE for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 05 Apr 2006 15:50:20 + Received: by zproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id 12so2613349nzp for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:50:18 -0700 (PDT) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s¾ta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:content-transfer-encoding:content-disposition:references; b=CYJYbikpLI84TW8ypZXmIg+rl2zyYi/FDXUJ5AJ3lRGXyd9VBVsZqQ+hHdrOzZe8ZNt4x9CqJZzuoATG1Rgaauar4PypdsLxkj6Ed3hViYN2OMiNtRo2c/Zer502T7H5Uzp0hMLMHuQXS7olH8u5NcmWNAWFgr+CnrcI8LVA+n4Received: by 10.35.109.2 with SMTP id l2mr2331249pym; Wed, 05 Apr 2006 08:50:17 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.35.109.8 with HTTP; Wed, 5 Apr 2006 08:50:17 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 08:50:17 -0700 From: Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D Bundtcake Rims X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 15:50:23 - Sunil, Those discs you mentioned are not from MB. In fact, MB has issued a warning TSB to not use those discs. I have recently had personal experience with them and the damage they did to my rotors on a car I purchased. A simple hosing off of the wheels about once a month is all that is required to keep the wheels looking good. On 4/5/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I had bundt wheels, mine never got dirty from brake dust - they still had the factory inner liners between the wheels and the brakes, and so the wheels still looked pristine. The liners were metal (maybe aluminum?) and not that thick, but they took all the abuse from the brake dust. Maybe these liners are still available. On 4/5/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Leave em, Get em bead blasted and painted, or buy now ones. The last 2 choices are about the same price. Personally I prefer steel wheels and hubcaps. At 09:52 AM 4/5/2006, you wrote: I have been negligent in washing.my wheels are looking bad..the rear cleaned up well, but the front ones are not comming clean and it feels rough in some places..some pitting I guess...any suggestions on what to clean them with, to keep from making it worse? I know about the clean wheels but have heard discussions about overheating...some have said not to use, some say ok if slotted..another said if one has a habit of riding the brakes while driving, it is problematic...what to do..I don't have time to clean wheels 3 - 4 times a week.. thanks Rhonald 1985 300D Black/Palomino 290,000 miles Washington, DC ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor:
[MBZ] VIN report needed!
Hello List, I'd appreciate it very much if Kaleb or anyone else can run a VIN check on this MB. WDBCA32A1EA049659 TIA, Omar.
[MBZ] To what extent is a storage owner liable for a stored vehicle!?
Hello List, This question is directed to those who are lawyers or those who are familiar with the law, especially in Texas. To what extent is a storage owner liable for the safety of a vehicle parked in an uncovered yard but the yard is secured (chain link fence and a gate with a pass code required for exit and entry). I have an Eagle bus (aka, Grey Hound bus) that I am storing at such a yard and someone vandalized it by breaking and stealing a few outside pieces off of the outside and possibly the inside as well. The biggest damage I can see is in the front windshield which has been bashed in with a rock or something similar. I'd appreciate it if someone can answer this for me. Thank you, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175
Rich, I must have signed such a document but that was what, 5 years ago!? I have no clue as to where it is. That is what the owner says, he is NOT liable! But I feel that he maybe negligent by either having left the gate unlocked or by having given authorization to someone to enter through the issuance of a password! Of course, I am not a lawyer, I am merely very upset because my property was violated under lock and key. Thanks for the reply, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] To what extent is a storage owner liable for a stored vehicle!?
Marshall, Half is not objectionable as long as s/he can prevail! Usually there is NO liability unless the owner was negligent and should have done something they didn't do. Some lawyer may dismiss that, but they will usually expect half of the settlement to promote that opinion! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] To what extent is a storage owner liable for a stored vehicle!?
Sorry for the double post but I am sick of not including the correct title of the thread in the subject line!! - Original Message - From: kayoooh @ gmail [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 8:48 PM Subject: Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175 Rich, I must have signed such a document but that was what, 5 years ago!? I have no clue as to where it is. That is what the owner says, he is NOT liable! But I feel that he maybe negligent by either having left the gate unlocked or by having given authorization to someone to enter through the issuance of a password! Of course, I am not a lawyer, I am merely very upset because my property was violated under lock and key. Thanks for the reply, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] Lawyers and their cars, was Storage liability
Donald, Thanks for the chuckle, you made my day! I mean it is very natural for a farmer or a rancher to have one -or more- but come on, nowadays almost every other vehicle in Texas is one of those!! Omar. Message: 16 Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:51:18 -0600 From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Lawyers and their cars, was Storage liability To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Not all of us lawyers drive BMW's. In fact, my firm has 19 lawyers and we only have one BMW and its not mine. The one lawyer that drives the BMW is exactly the type of lawyer you are thinking of. Just a real ^%(%()%. ... and a big A** dodge crew cab (that's for the lawyer from Illinois who went to Texas for Law school). Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL
Re: [MBZ] Oil, oil, which oil!?
Hello List, I have noticed something very odd! In digest mode, which I am on, some messages are not included in the digests I get! Of course it became noticeable after I started receiving posts which reference a reply someone made to a post I had made myself. Case in point, and there were a few before it but I was not paying that much attention, is Kaleb's post in which he is replying to John who may have replied earlier to my post! I am not aware of, nor did I receive, any of those replies to my original post! I hope someone can find a solution to this. Anyway, Kaleb stated that Suburbans were not available with 4.10 rear ends from the factory. If I read Kaleb's post correctly, and I may have not since it is a reference to a reference, the 4.10 ratio is not only mentioned in the owners manual as an option but it is also listed as one of the installed options per the list of option codes in the glove box and from the option list I also got from Chevrolet when I gave them the VIN. It is option GT5 : AXLE REAR, 4.10 RATIO (DUP WITH GT8). I apologize for discussing a topic which is not Mercedes. Thank you all, Omar. Message: 9 Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:27:12 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil, oil, which oil!? The topic was suburbans, chevy suburbans. I have no idea what fords use. I just know 4:10 was not availalble from the factory in the suburban. John Berryman wrote: On Friday, February 10, 2006, at 06:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: BZT, WRONG. As I said before, I have never seen one that way,
[MBZ] Oil, oil, which oil!?
Hello Group, I just got back to Texas from Jacksonville, Florida after picking my newly acquired 6.5l Diesel Suburban. Talk about the noise level inside that cabin let alone outside it! I guess I got spoiled by the more refined MB ML 400CDI! In the Mercedes, one barely notices the noise, but I guess I'll have to get used to it, until I can bring the ML into the country, that is. Now for the reason I am posting, I am about to change the engine oil and was about to pick a few jugs of Mobil 1 when I remembered how some of us are looking hard for M1 10-50 or was it M1 15-50, why is that so, why is M1 xx-30 not wanted, is it unsuitable? And if it is unsuitable, why is it so? And what about AT fluid, do you think I should stick with Dexron or give the synthetic stuff a try!? Last, and Kaleb maybe the one who knows about this, truck I bought came with the tall 4.10 rear end and I am thinking of changing the rear end to the more economical 3.70. The only downside I am aware of as of now is that the towing capacity drops from 10,000 lbs. to 8,000 lbs. (or was it from 8,000 lbs to 6,000 lbs!?). Can anyone tell me in real life terms what would be a 10,000 , 8,000 and 6,000 lbs tow? I don't envision towing anything more than a UHAUL trailer every now and then and even more rare, an inoperable car on the back of a trailer. Any help will be greatly appreciated and thank you all, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
That is exactly what I used 20 or so years ago and still do to this day even though I had bought the proper tool not too long after the initial use, there is a certain satisfaction that one gets from doing it that way. Omar. Message: 13 Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:21:45 -0500 From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 04:49 PM, Kevin wrote: And you can make one using a metric bolt and a couple of nuts if nobody around you sells a 14mm allen for what you want to pay for it. K And good luck using that for this application. The fill plugs usually require a big effort to break loose. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
[MBZ] Years of production of the 300CD turbo and non-turbo!?
Hello List, Can someone tell me which years the 300CD was sold with the 5 cylinder non-turbo motor and which with the 5 cylinder Turbo motor. Thank you all, Omar.
[MBZ] VIN check please!
Kaleb, I'd appreciate it if you can check this vin for me 3GNGK26F4XG220691. Thank you for all your help, Omar.
[MBZ] MB transmissions interchangeability!!
Hello List, I tried hard to find a document uploaded not too long ago by a member (possibly Dr. Booth) but as usual I could not locate it. I would appreciate if anyone can email it to me or email me the link to it. Oh, the document IIRC dealt with which MB cars could donate transmissions to which other MB cars and of course it had the associated transmission model numbers. Thank you all, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 132
Dave, As I was walking down one of the aisles in Home Depot the other day, you and your post came to my mind as I saw a large see-through jug of a yellowish liquid which said something or another about cleaning fins on cooling systems. Of course because of the extreme pain in my lower back I decided I was not about to stop and investigate the item any further, please accept my apologies. I have not seen the foamy stuff in years and I am glad that you did find it because the foamy stuff I used a few years ago worked really well. Best regards, Omar. Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 19:33:58 -0700 From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Evaporator cleaning - update To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I posted a few days ago, asking for recommendations for A/C evaporator cleaners. I was looking for one of those foaming aerosol products that's supposed to lift crud off the fins, and rinse it down the drain tubes. I found a couple of rather pricey options on the internet ($15-$40 per can), but was hoping to locate something local so I could get it done sooner. On Friday, I called a number of major McParts places, HVAC suppliers, and Auto A/C specialty shops. NOBODY had anything, and most had no idea what I was talking about, let alone heard of any specific products like this. Most were surprised when I told them that I had found several on the internet and just wanted a local supply! Quite a disappointing venture, at the outset. . :-) Best regards, -- Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) 1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline)
[MBZ] I need your opinions on this HF oil extractor!
Hello List, Has any of you used or heard anything about this oil extractor from Harbor Freight? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46149 Thank you, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase on eBay!
Hello Folks, I just got off the phone with the eBay seller on who's Suburban I had bid and won a few days ago. First off, a lady insisted on talking to me instead of her brother (the eBay seller who was not available as she told me!). I know my paranoia could be playing somewhat of a role here but the lady was definitely hostile and very unfriendly to me. I told her that eBay encourages people when dealing with large amounts of cash to retain an escrow service and that eBay suggests one particular company to deal with and that I am willing to pay the escrow fee. She would not here of it! She insisted that I send her the money first and then she would send me the truck. She then offered to drive it to me in Texas so I told her that shipping the truck would cost me 700 dollars and that I am willing to give her a 1000 dollars if she drove it to me. She agreed if I paid her the full bid price plus the 1000 dollars up front! She also seemed to cherish the fact that I can't fly to pick it up myself and kept repeating that I had no choice but to fly in and pay her and drive off in it or send her the full price and then she would ship it to me! During the 20+ minutes phone call, I can clearly hear this male voice whispering to her what to say. At one point I told her that I can hear a male voice next to her telling her what to say and that I would rather speak to him directly since he is the owner of the truck, she replied that I am imagining and that nobody was there and that she is the owner of the truck! Before we ended the call she threatened me with leaving bad feedback and reporting me to eBay unless she got a 1000 dollars deposit through PayPal by 6 AM this morning! I apologize for taking the band width to tell you all this but I had to tell someone. Thanks for listening and have a good night, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] O.T.Fake ebay email
Forward it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] , they'll deal with the sender (at least that is what they always tell me). The important thing is to never click on any link in that email, just delete it. Omar. - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 8:55 AM Subject: [MBZ] O.T.Fake ebay email Has anyone received an email that looks like it's from ebay trying to get your personal info? I got one this morning that started out by saying, If this email is inappropriate or breaches eBay policy, please help protect other eBay community members by reporting it to us immediately. Then it went on to say, Dear eBay member, This is a message from eBay : Be aware you have received the third non paying bidder alert. Your account is now targeted for termination in order to avoid this you must click on the Respond Now button and update your information . After you've done this we will revise your account's activities and send you an email with our final decision within 48 hours. Thank you, the eBay antifraud team. I have purchased very few things on ebay and I have paid for them all promptly. To whom should I report this crap to? Bob Rentfro ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase on eBay!
Thank you Kaleb and all the others who replied to this question, yet nobody mentioned anything about escrow service! Is it because nobody tried it yet or because it does not offer the protection claimed!? Thank you all, Omar. - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 9:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase on eBay! When I bought my SDL it was on ebay, made a deal outside of ebay and seller ended auction. It was in colorado and I sent postal money orders to the seller, he overnighted the title, and I had the car shipped back. Yes, very risky but it worked out just fine. Ed Booher wrote: On 1/8/06, kayoooh @ gmail [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Listers, I am enlisting the help of all of you who bought cars through the web, especially eBay. I agree with others who have voiced their opinion. I have yet to buy a car via eBay, personally. But I've bid on a few. I made sure all of them were close enough to see without too much trouble. You'll see me gripe quite a bit about Seattle being 2,274 miles away and across a desert from Indianapolis. Lot's of good stuff from out there, it seems. Either way, I would never buy anything that requires government intervention (ie title) and licensing via Money Order and UPS. Even if you don't drive it back and you do contract a hauler to bring it to you, you should go to the car, check it before you pay, and take the title directly from Previous Owner. If it isn't what was represented in the ad, I wouldn't pay for it either. Sure it will really annoy the PO, but if the thing is sitting on blocks and has rust in every panel of sheet metal and the pics on the website are from 5 years ago when it was still running, better to find out before you have the title signed over to you. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] A car report if possible, please.
Hi Kaleb, I'd appreciate it if you can pull a car report on this VIN: 1gngk26f7wj353717 Thank you, Omar.
[MBZ] I need your help on how to finalize a vehicle purchase on eBay!
Hello Listers, I am enlisting the help of all of you who bought cars through the web, especially eBay. I am used to buying things on eBay but never a vehicle which is exactly what just did when I bought a truck on eBay and it sits over a thousand miles away from me. Hence my question, how should this transaction be finalized, short of me traveling there(which is extremely difficult right now)!? I am hoping those of you who have done it before would give me pointers on what to do and what not to do, should I use an escrow service? Where can I find a reliable one and are there reliable ones to begin with?! If I opt to ship the truck, are there companies I should avoid and others I should go with and who are they? I followed the link on eBay's web site to the DAS Auto shippers but it is not working, at least not for me or the computer I am using right now. Any bit of advice from you will be highly regarded. Thank you, Omar.
[MBZ] What do you think of a diesel suburban with lots of miles!?
Kaleb, What is your opinion on a 200,000 miles and above Suburbans, should they be avoided or is there any life left in them and how many more miles (if any) would they have? Of course I am only referring to Suburbans with the 6.5L diesel engine. Of course anybody else with experience regarding this vehicle is welcome to advise. Thank you all, Omar.
[MBZ] What are the differences between the Suburban different trim levels?
Hello List, For those of you who are familiar with Suburbans, please tell me accurately what the differences are between the various trim levels of the mid 90's~ up until now, Suburban. So far I have been confused by what the SLT and SL refer to, and the GM dealers seem to be in the same boat too! Until today my understanding was that the SLT was the top of the line, fully loaded model but I've seen an SLT tonight with velour interior while at the same time an SL (which is supposed to be a notch lower than the SLT) hade a leather interior! I even suspect that there is an SLE which is supposed to fall somewhere in-between the above two. Actually, a web page describing the differences would be nice if one does exist. Thank you all, Omar.
[MBZ] Car report please!
Hello Kaleb, If car reports are still available, I'd appreciate getting one on the following Suburban: 1GKGK26F8SJ719580. Thanks, Omar.
[MBZ] Where can I buy the best priced suspension spheres?
Hello, Please tell me where I can buy the best priced (and shortest delivery time) Nitrogen spheres for the suspension of my 1992 600SEL. I think the diaphragms inside them have ruptured, the ride is very harsh and unbearable!! Thank you all, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] Where can I buy the best priced suspension spheres?
Hi Dave, Most probably there is only one Omar and that is me, and yes I was outside the US but I have arrived a couple of weeks ago and found out that all my cars where not treated well by time and/or storage. Nonetheless I thank you for your compassion and understanding. On the other hand, and to the other Listers who may have replied with some unneeded remarks, I say that I did not know that it was mandatory to buy from a certain vendor or that it was Taboo to even contemplate the existence of several vendors who cater to the MB community! If that is the case, please let me know right now so I'd know my limits! My thanks to you Dave and all the others, Omar. Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 11:07:26 -0700 From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Where can I buy the best priced suspension spheres? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=WINDOWS-1252 I think Omar may be outside the US of A, and if so, Rusty may not ship to the country he's located in. If so, try Speed Autoteile in Germany - they ship worldwide, have pretty decent prices, and can get both aftermarket and OE/dealer parts at a discount: http://www.speed-autoteile.com My apologies if I've got Omar confused with someone else, and Don is absolutely correct for USA based transactions. :) +dm?
Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!
Hello, can any of you tell me where the computer/control module (that which controls the spark plugs among other items) is located on a 1999 E250 van. I just want to be prepared in case my recent woes with this van are due to a faulty control unit! When last parked, this van had just covered a trip from Ohio to Texas in the dead of winter and for whatever reason which seemed very logical at the time, I pressure washed it (to remove road salt) minutes before storing it. It is possible that some water may have gotten into it! Thank you all, Omar.
[MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!
Hello Listers, This is for the Gasoline engine experts among us. I have a 1999 Ford E 250 van which has not been started for almost the past three years, at the time, it was parked with a quarter tank of gas. Today I made an attempt to start it with a brand new battery but no matter how long I cranked it would not budge, ecept for the rare appearance of wanting to catch. Out of desperation and not wanting to face my fears head on, I went to AutoZone and bought two bottles of Techron gas treatment and a bottle of the same by Gumout and another which I forget the name of now but has an S3 in it's name or so I think. Anyway, I dumped ALL of the above in the tank and rocked the van, so did two of my kids, for what seemed like an eternity (hoping to mix the stuff I poured in the tank with the old gasoline) but still, it would not start. I could hear the electric fuel pump buzzing and the relay clicking so at least I know the pump is operating. Now what I fear is that either the pickup screen inside the tank is plugged with gum and varnish or the injectors are plugged with same or both are! Does any of you know of a certain peculiarity of a Ford motor, or any gasoline motor for that matter, which would cause this and what can be done about it other than dropping the gas tank and yanking the injectors out (which is a bear on this particular vehicle). Is there a proven concoction which would loosen or soften the stuff causing this (assuming it is gum/varnish which is causing it)? I know that the causes could be many but any input you can provide will be greatly appreciated and may help resolve this issue. Thank you, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!
Message: 8 Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:12:07 -0800 From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!! To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Wed, Dec 28, 2005 at 07:25:40AM -0800, Jim Cathey wrote: Depends on the engine in particular. Since it turned over, that's a good start! I would suggest carb cleaner in the intake to see if it brings it to life. If the engine was carbuerated I would suggest a splash of gas down the carbuerrator - same line of thinking. Nothing quicker or easier than a snort of starting ether, a tool I'm never without. (Just don't feed it to your MB diesels!) If it fires, you need to look at the fuel delivery system (which is probably your problem at this point.) I fed a snort to my genset yesterday, and it fired! That proved that I had compression and spark, and that the valve and ignition timing were at least plausible. You can get to at least one plug on a v8 ford van for diagnostic purposes. But, I was going to suggest a snort of ether myself. Sometimes it just needs a kick to wake it up. K .. This engine is fuel injected but whatever starting fluid I use, the stuff can be sprayed/poured down the air intake! Anyway, Where can I find Ether, would AutoZone and the like have it?! Omar.
[MBZ] How safe is buying a car without a title and what can be done to get it titled!?
Merry Christmas Listers, can any of you tell me what is involved in titling a car bought with a bill of sale!? Any pitfalls to look out for? The seller says that it is done often enough that I need not worry and that I can either do it my self or have a pro do it for a small fee! Is that true and how small is small!? The seller bought the car from a dealer in the Midwest who had bought it at an auction in PA and the sealer lost or misplaced the title since then!! Is it safe to buy a car on two bills of sale from two different sellers who are in two corners of the country!? Any input will be appreciated and thank you all, Omar.
[MBZ] CarFax report request!
Kaleb, If you still can do a Carfax report, I'd appreciate it. WDBGA42E4NA043025 Thank you, Omar.
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 7, Issue 57
Message: 3 Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:42:46 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] One more Carfax request To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed I would want to see receipts for that engine. . . . . I asked him for that and he got a little bit upset and told me to check his feedback! He also asked me if I wanted him to fax the paperwork! I emailed him apologizing, for I meant no insult to him or his friend (the car owner) but I explained to him that not ALL mechanics are decent and honest, I also included my fax number. Nothing was faxed until the writing of this!! I just hope the reason was that he was not able to lay his hands on the documents in time! Omar
