Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
let him know that when he comes to his senses, you are interested. I told him to keep me in mind when he's ready to sell it at a reasonable price. Meanwhile, I think that I'll be hunting for another W115 of any flavor, possibly even a 300D if I'm lucky enough to find one of those because there are only two model years to pick from and fewer and fewer every day! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D the brown heap AKA parts donor
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
Is it the same as a W123 jack? I have one that's no longer of any use to me, since rust has gotten to the jack points of my car in a serious way. I carry a 2.5-ton scissor jack instead. I think so. Price? (And I'll check our 123 jack in our 115 to be sure.) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
Well, let him know that when he comes to his senses, you are interested. He will have a nice ornament for the lawn this summer. When he calls for the car donation pick up and learns it is worth $150 at the pick and pull (where the non runners are ending up) he may wish he had sold it for $300 cash to you. On Monday, March 6, 2006, at 04:44 PM, kevin kraly wrote: Well, the guy wants over $1000 for it, so it looks like he's keepin' it for a looong time. His words were "the body is too nice and original to sell it for any less." He didn't like my idea of bringing out a battery to crank it over to at least be sure that it does turn over, so... I guess I'm still lookin'. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D hopefully Bruce Dike's parts donor to be ___ 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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
More the urination upon the leg and soul of the seller than the loss of
fuel should you twist a wrench for five minutes and drive off in a $300
car that is now worth $900
On Monday, March 6, 2006, at 03:18 PM, kevin kraly wrote:
That was my plan. It's better to do repairs after the sale. What
would
cause it to "pee all over" once the cable is removed? Is there
anything
that can be done to avoid it? I know that bleeding injectors and
changing
fuel filters will certainly make a mess ("peeing all over").
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1973 220D parting out
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Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
On Mar 6, 2006, at 6:18 PM, kevin kraly wrote:
That was my plan. It's better to do repairs after the sale. What
would
cause it to "pee all over" once the cable is removed? Is there
anything
that can be done to avoid it? I know that bleeding injectors and
changing
fuel filters will certainly make a mess ("peeing all over").
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
I think he meant to not hurt the guys feelings and make him think he
sold the car too cheap. Not that the car would leak anything.
I like to get them around the corner before doing the minor repair
and driving it home.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
Jim Cathey wrote: Oh, I know he wants a factory tire jack. Is it the same as a W123 jack? I have one that's no longer of any use to me, since rust has gotten to the jack points of my car in a serious way. I carry a 2.5-ton scissor jack instead.
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
Both being 115 you will be happy to have that donor car. Scavenge the check straps, glass, all sorts of bits, and then go to town getting the 240 running really well. I suspect that after 30 years the IP just needs to be replaced. The seller seems to have done a poor job doing it right. I would not pay much over $250 for a 115 that does not stay running. The 240 is a step up in complexity from Gump. The difference is not so great but the shop manual is really handy in getting those diffs sorted out. On Monday, March 6, 2006, at 02:13 AM, kevin kraly wrote: Well, I've been going back and forth on this 220D project should I fix it, should I part it out? Well, I'm parting her out. However, I think I may have found a car that can benefit from some donor parts. It's a 1974 240D auto. It's straight and rust free, original paint that seems like it'll buff out ok, interior better than my 220D, but there's something going on with the IP. The car will start up fine with some diesel in the intake, but it either isn't delivering enough fuel to the injectors or not all of the delivery valves are pumping. I don't really believe his story that it was rebuilt but still isn't right (that's a lot of money to throw away). The guy wants to know what it's worth to me. I paid $100 for the one I have now that doesn't even run with diesel poured down its snout where this one does. This one also has the added bonuses of euro headlights, an in-trunk auxiliary fuel tank and a power sunroof as well as AC and power steering. So, what do y'all think that this one is worth considering that my IP can fix the problem or that the original IP can be made to work? I really do like the W115 body style, and since I don't have a lot of money to buy one that's in top shape, I want to find one cheap enough but still worth putting some sweat equity into it as Jim Cathey seems to be resourceful enough to do. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parts donor, perhaps ___ 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 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
Well, the guy wants over $1000 for it, so it looks like he's keepin' it for a looong time. His words were "the body is too nice and original to sell it for any less." He didn't like my idea of bringing out a battery to crank it over to at least be sure that it does turn over, so... I guess I'm still lookin'. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D hopefully Bruce Dike's parts donor to be
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
That was my plan. It's better to do repairs after the sale. What would
cause it to "pee all over" once the cable is removed? Is there anything
that can be done to avoid it? I know that bleeding injectors and changing
fuel filters will certainly make a mess ("peeing all over").
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1973 220D parting out
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
Does the rod/linkage need to be extended? How is it done? You can unhook it (cable) from the side of the pump. If I decide to buy it, it's possible that this could be done in a matter of minutes and the car can drive away under its own power. Yes, but in the interest of not peeing all over the guy I'd wait until I'd dragged the car out of his sight before trying that. Especially if you get the price knocked down. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
the shutoff leaver/cable on the side of the pump is out of adjustment and not fully going to the run position. Does the rod/linkage need to be extended? How is it done? If I decide to buy it, it's possible that this could be done in a matter of minutes and the car can drive away under its own power. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parting out
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
Hi, Jim. I was thinking of offering the guy $300 at the most. It's gonna cost me money to haul it outa there, or it's gonna cost me time to get it running so that it can drive away. Hopefully, he wants it gone in a bad enough way that he'll agree to my price. It's about 20 miles or so from me which isn't too bad. The weather MAY get even nicer which would be good for tinkering with the thing on site. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parting out
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
Well, I've been going back and forth on this 220D project should I fix it, should I part it out? Well, I'm parting her out. However, I think I may I have a neighbor that's going to be putting together the Blackberry Farm 115 I passed on to him. I'll let him know. He went with me to the U-Pull on spec, but found little of interest on the 123's that were there. He did bring home two wheels and tires, he did need a spare. Oh, I know he wants a factory tire jack. And _I_ am still looking for another factory wheel wrench, the one with _two_ bends in it that snaps into the two clips in the trunk. So, what do y'all think that this one is worth considering that my IP can fix the problem or that the original IP can be made to work? I really do Honestly I don't think any of 'em is worth very much given their general chewed-ness by now and their propensity to rust. And an automatic transmission is something of a liability IMHO given my recent experiences with that 240D. Unless it was rust-free and would shine up real nice it's probably only worth a few hundred at most. Non-running really cuts the price, in general. like the W115 body style, and since I don't have a lot of money to buy one I really like them too. that's in top shape, I want to find one cheap enough but still worth putting some sweat equity into it as Jim Cathey seems to be resourceful enough to do. Nit: what I _do_ and what is _worth_doing_ are two separate propositions! The jury is still out. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] another cheap MB W115 possibility
the shutoff leaver/cable on the side of the pump is out of adjustment and not fulling going to the run position. kevin kraly wrote: Well, I've been going back and forth on this 220D project should I fix it, should I part it out? Well, I'm parting her out. However, I think I may have found a car that can benefit from some donor parts. It's a 1974 240D auto. It's straight and rust free, original paint that seems like it'll buff out ok, interior better than my 220D, but there's something going on with the IP. The car will start up fine with some diesel in the intake, but it either isn't delivering enough fuel to the injectors or not all of the delivery valves are pumping. I don't really believe his story that it was rebuilt but still isn't right (that's a lot of money to throw away). The guy wants to know what it's worth to me. I paid $100 for the one I have now that doesn't even run with diesel poured down its snout where this one does. This one also has the added bonuses of euro headlights, an in-trunk auxiliary fuel tank and a power sunroof as well as AC and power steering. So, what do y'all think that this one is worth considering that my IP can fix the problem or that the original IP can be made to work? I really do like the W115 body style, and since I don't have a lot of money to buy one that's in top shape, I want to find one cheap enough but still worth putting some sweat equity into it as Jim Cathey seems to be resourceful enough to do. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parts donor, perhaps ___ 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 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
