RE: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted

2005-06-20 Thread Royce Engler
Wondered how long that would take Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of ms.300SD Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 10:49 AM To: TimothyPilgrim; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted Lyn

[MBZ] List information management

2005-06-20 Thread Nick Wellinghoff
Hello all, I have a question about the lists information organization. This is an extremely valuable resource and I am grateful to have found it. Many people have spent a lot of time contributing etc. However, it is not easy to query the list for past threads etc. (I am aware of the current sear

RE: [MBZ] NY state inspection

2005-06-20 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Rusty floors with holes didn't used to pass in NYS-patched floors did. Spent 12 years in the salt belt in the Finger Lakes. Dwight Giles, Jr. 1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles Wickford RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mathieu J. Cama Sent:

Re: [MBZ] OT: alternative energy - was SMART somethingorother

2005-06-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Back when, I got jazzed about the Solar Power Satellite thing, called up the guy working on the idea at the time (not quite the inventor, but he took the idea and started working it) and got a job working for him. Did some analyses, and it could actually work quite well, except that a rather la

RE: [MBZ] NY state inspection

2005-06-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
All of this talk about rust makes me glad that I don't live in the great state of New York anymore. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mathieu J. Cama Sent: Monday

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2005-06-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 2:08 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** **

Re: [MBZ] Re: Mobil 1 Update...

2005-06-20 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Kaleb, don't take it so personal :) On 6/20/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Its not my list, its OUR list. > > Bob Rentfro wrote: > > > Could this be the start of the first M1 thread on Kaleb's new list? > > > > AZ Bob > > '77 300D 136K > > > > On 6/20/05, Potter, Tom E <[EMA

Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted

2005-06-20 Thread Sunil Hari
Silly man! On 6/20/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What? What'd I do? > > Tim > 1982 300TD Moby > > On 6/20/05, ms.300SD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > Lynn > > '85 300SD Not even close to showroom, but still very nice. > > > > On 6/20/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
really? I have not checkec the one here lately, but I was just in pep boys today and they have it for 9.99 Mitch Haley wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: automotive products is Valvoline. They make a lot of private label oil. They also make all of the Mercedes anti-freeze sold in the US (made usin

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread BenzBarn
That's anal, just FUC%ING anal. Why someone, or anyone would own an expensive car and then piss and moan about spending a few bucks on oil ( like the stuff was pure gold or something ) is beyond me. People pay more for bottled tap water for christs sakes.. Shame on the whole cheap assed lot o

Re: [MBZ] OT, Why don't I get attachments?

2005-06-20 Thread Rob Vonderhaar
Harry, I believe the paper clip indicates either a real attachment, or a message sent in rich text format (the formatting info is the 'attachment'). In the latter case, OE simply displays the message with the formatting so there's no attachment to open. Rob - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] how do I view this pic?

2005-06-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
available Url : /pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20050620/8794fe58/Euro. injection.pump.jpg What is the correct URL? Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR ’85 300TD 320k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 147k miles (wife's 5spd) '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctific

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I usually use it in my oil leakers/burners. Otherwise I usually used delvac 1300 Tom Hargrave wrote: Kaleb, You are already using Wall-Mart diesel oil and it's manufactured & branded the same way. You can't do any worse with Mystic or Harvest King. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http:/

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread JabbaHursty
OH MY GAWD! when did this happen?? while only barely so, i am old enough to remember when Pennsylvania oil meant something. At 02:38 PM 6/20/2005, you wrote: JabbaHursty wrote: i would only contact kendall at a Pennsylvania address, whether it is Oil City or Bradford Today, Kendall i

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Kaleb wrote: > OK, concerning dino oil. Anybody know/heard/used the oils you get a > farm and fleet type stores? The one here sells Mystic and Harvest King, > both diesel rated, have all the ratings etc. Just circumstantial evidence. I have 3 cars that the engines have fail

Re: [MBZ] Re: Mobil 1 Update...

2005-06-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its not my list, its OUR list. Bob Rentfro wrote: Could this be the start of the first M1 thread on Kaleb's new list? AZ Bob '77 300D 136K On 6/20/05, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yeah, but did you "save a bundle on your insurance?" Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 F

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Christopher McCann
I saw Delo 400 for $6.49/gal somewhere...the savings is like $7 for 5gal compared to the cheap stuff... Chris --- "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > IIRC its about 30 or so for a 5 gal bucket. I know > for sure I will > probably buy the tranny fluid but have not decided > on the

[MBZ] OT: alternative energy - was SMART somethingorother

2005-06-20 Thread meadedillon
Andrew wrote: My dream is that technological breakthroughs will lead to ever more clever ways to harness the power of the sun (photovoltaics), foster energy conservation, and reduce emissions from the use of fossil fuels. There are even some intriguing developments in nuclear power that were unfore

Re: [MBZ] NY state inspection

2005-06-20 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
Umm, no. It may not have a floor. They look for things like frame rot around the suspension points and the frame rails. If the floor is patched, either metal or fiberglass it would still pass. Personally, I've had many cars pass that had 3" plus diameter holes in the floor. Then again, I knew t

[MBZ] Quiet 123

2005-06-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
Fiberglass building insulation I put under and inside of my 123 rear seat and backrest was VERY cheap. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Quiet 123

2005-06-20 Thread kevin kraly
That's fiberglass INSULATION under and inside rear seat and backrest. Wilton That sounds like a fine way to do it. My '78 300D could use some quieting too, but most of its loudness is due to the lack of a hood pad and a couple nailing injectors which WILL be replaced this week! Kevin in Hil

Re: [MBZ] NY state inspection

2005-06-20 Thread Steve MacSween
Nooo, never that, this is an estate sale and nice little old ladies in estate sales sort of see 'condition' as being the same as 'was waxed in 2000'. But it went thru inspection 8 mos. ago or so, so presumably it has a floor :-0. Yeehah! Thanks Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Mac, > > NYS insp

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Marshall Booth wrote: > > automotive products is Valvoline. They make a lot of private label oil. > They also make all of the Mercedes anti-freeze sold in the US (made > using the Mercedes formula) and sell it themselves as Zerex G-05. > And I saw, in an Autozone this weekend, ample supply of G-

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Marshall Booth
JabbaHursty wrote: i would only contact kendall at a Pennsylvania address, whether it is Oil City or Bradford Today, Kendall is just a label put on of Conoco/Phillips engine oil. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacolog

Re: [MBZ] NY state inspection

2005-06-20 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
Mac, NYS inspection is relatively thorough. The brakes, suspension, chassis (for terminal rust), and lights are reviewed at a minimum. Emissions are tested based on the county of residence. However my experience with NYS inspections is out of date by 10 years. However, I would not consider a c

Re: [MBZ] Favorable A-Class Review

2005-06-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
My dream is that technological breakthroughs will lead to ever more clever ways to harness the power of the sun (photovoltaics), foster energy conservation, and reduce emissions from the use of fossil fuels. There are even some intriguing developments in nuclear power that were unforeseeable a dec

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Marshall Booth
Tom Hargrave wrote: This comment is not directed at Marshall specifically, but how can someone assume that a store brand product is inferior to a name brand product? Having spent most of my career in the manufacturing business and having worked with thousands of suppliers, I can say with some con

[MBZ] NY state inspection

2005-06-20 Thread Steve MacSween
Can anyone give me an idea of how extensive the NY state vehicle inspection is? In other words, if I'm looking at a car with a current inspection sticker, does that mean it's likely in pretty good shape? Thanks Mac Aylmer, Quebec '60 Mercedes 220s / '85 Mercedes 300sd '75 Volvo 164e / '88 Volvo

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread John Ervine
JabbaHursty wrote: in my world, Kendall is the brand of ultra cool. can't find it here in georgia though :( Tires Plus uses it as their house brand. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi

Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted

2005-06-20 Thread TimothyPilgrim
What? What'd I do? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/20/05, ms.300SD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Lynn > '85 300SD Not even close to showroom, but still very nice. > > On 6/20/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I would've thought her interior would be more pink than palamino... > > >

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread JabbaHursty
i would only contact kendall at a Pennsylvania address, whether it is Oil City or Bradford At 01:59 PM 6/20/2005, you wrote: On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 10:41 AM, JabbaHursty wrote: in my world, Kendall is the brand of ultra cool. can't find it here in georgia though :( Gary, Right ON!

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Chuck Landenberger
On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 10:41 AM, JabbaHursty wrote: in my world, Kendall is the brand of ultra cool. can't find it here in georgia though :( Gary, Right ON! I've used nothing but Kendall Super D 15W40 in my '80 300SD for the past 220,000 miles and she is doing wonderfully ... 3

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread JabbaHursty
in my world, Kendall is the brand of ultra cool. can't find it here in georgia though :( At 01:23 PM 6/20/2005, you wrote: This comment is not directed at Marshall specifically, but how can someone assume that a store brand product is inferior to a name brand product? Having spent most of my

Re: [MBZ] Quiet 123

2005-06-20 Thread David Brodbeck
Curt Raymond wrote: The stuff you put on the roof? The stuff that has about a million safety warnings on it? Don't touch, don't lick, don't eat, don't breathe (!), don't be near, don't look at, don't think about, etc... I don't think I'd use it. There are some other Dynamat substitutes that

Re: [MBZ] Quiet 123

2005-06-20 Thread Curt Raymond
The stuff you put on the roof? The stuff that has about a million safety warnings on it? Don't touch, don't lick, don't eat, don't breathe (!), don't be near, don't look at, don't think about, etc... I don't think I'd use it. -Curt Subject: Re: [MBZ] Quiet 123 To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAI

Re: [MBZ] how do I view this pic?

2005-06-20 Thread Luther Gulseth
Another short answer, someone not on digest can forward the picture to your email. I have done this. Short answer, you don't. Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
This comment is not directed at Marshall specifically, but how can someone assume that a store brand product is inferior to a name brand product? Having spent most of my career in the manufacturing business and having worked with thousands of suppliers, I can say with some confidence that many stor

Re: [MBZ] how do I view this pic?

2005-06-20 Thread John Ervine
Short answer, you don't. Longer version, your mail server, program, or the list digest software removed the attachment from the digest e-mail. The image is not hosted on a website (yet) to view, so there is no correct URL to type in and view it. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 3

[MBZ] how do I view this pic?

2005-06-20 Thread meadedillon
Kaleb, On the digest version I got the following: -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Euro.injection.pump.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 35338 bytes Desc: not available Url : /pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20050620/8794fe58/Euro

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
Kaleb, You are already using Wall-Mart diesel oil and it's manufactured & branded the same way. You can't do any worse with Mystic or Harvest King. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTE

Re: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale

2005-06-20 Thread Sunil Hari
Indeed, it was the pea-green with dull paint and rust and a non-synchronized tranny. On 6/20/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Mathieu J. Cama" wrote: > > > > If your 240 was a nice example, you sold it for too little. > > > > If it was the pea-green one with the dull paint, it was ab

Re: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale

2005-06-20 Thread Mitch Haley
"Mathieu J. Cama" wrote: > > If your 240 was a nice example, you sold it for too little. > If it was the pea-green one with the dull paint, it was about as good as I expect my 300SD to be by the time my investment hits $1200.

Re: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale

2005-06-20 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
My 240d 3.0 is not for sale. I have way too much in it, especially now that is has a low mile euro 3.0 in it. I plan to use this vehicle as a test bed for WVO and bio diesel mods. I plan on configuring custom injectors and with the help of the fellow who does IPs for me we will play with pump s

Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted

2005-06-20 Thread ms.300SD
Lynn '85 300SD Not even close to showroom, but still very nice. On 6/20/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would've thought her interior would be more pink than palamino... > > Tim > 1982 300TD Moby > > On 6/19/05, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Saw a girl in a 1984 3

Re: [MBZ] Quiet 123

2005-06-20 Thread John Ervine
Dave M. wrote: I achieved a similar effect using Dynamat Extreme under the entire rear seat area, the whole trunk & lid, and as much as I could get under the door panels. I'm not done yet, I've got portions of both cars complete, but it does make a noticeable difference. This stuff isn't cheap

Re: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale

2005-06-20 Thread Sunil Hari
I sold my 1974 240D 4-speed for $1250 a year ago. You should be able to get at LEAST that for your 123 240D. On 6/20/05, Mathieu J. Cama <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 1500 will get you a jalopy 240d that looks fair, meaning don't expect too > much. A good example in nice condition can pull in 3k.

Re: [MBZ] Quiet 123

2005-06-20 Thread Dave M.
I achieved a similar effect using Dynamat Extreme under the entire rear seat area, the whole trunk & lid, and as much as I could get under the door panels. I'm not done yet, I've got portions of both cars complete, but it does make a noticeable difference. This stuff isn't cheap but works REALLY w

Re: [MBZ] OM603--minor IP attachment oil leaks

2005-06-20 Thread Dave M.
Hi Alex, 1) I think your first leak sounds like the infamous "stop lever" leak, correct? If so, that's cheap and easy to cure. Here's a link explaining how to do it - I need to dig up the part number and add it to the thread, but just order both O-rings and one is the proper size: http://merce

[MBZ] Re: inferior oil stock

2005-06-20 Thread Bucks2
Oh no!!! Not dancing too!!! ;-) Ken There was probably dancing involved too. --R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Inferior dinosaur stock. There was a little inbreeding, some rumors > about May / December stuff and other things that caused the area to > get a bad reputation. After the Dino's ha

RE: [MBZ] 240D radiator

2005-06-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
Nissens or Valeo $163.00 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 5:05 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] 240D radiator No response - Rusty - what's available in a radiator for my '81 240D? Anyone els

RE: [MBZ] '82 300CD B2 piston

2005-06-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
Not EVERYTHING, I do have some decent prices on some items too. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 1:04 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD B2 piston they carrry everything

Re: [MBZ] Favorable A-Class Review

2005-06-20 Thread David Brodbeck
andrew strasfogel wrote: Presumably the dream for some is lots o' new nukes generating "pollution free" electricity which can be used to make H2 out of H2O. Some dream... Nuclear power may be our best option in the forseeable future. We really need to figure out what to do with the waste, t

Re: [MBZ] Favorable A-Class Review

2005-06-20 Thread Rich Thomas
What is your dream? --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Presumably the dream for some is lots o' new nukes generating "pollution free" electricity which can be used to make H2 out of H2O. Some dream... On 6/20/05, Lee Einer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: David Brodbeck wrote: Schisler, Gary

Re: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale

2005-06-20 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
1500 will get you a jalopy 240d that looks fair, meaning don't expect too much. A good example in nice condition can pull in 3k. Spectacular ones have gone for well over 4k. Diesels are back in demand and thus prices have been going up steadily for over a year. I get more phone calls from folks

[MBZ] Galvanized steel in cars

2005-06-20 Thread RW50
There has been a thread discussing coated steel in the bodies of MB's and some talk of the 210 not using galvanized steel. Body Engineering is my profession so I feel pretty confident in saying that I doubt that any new cars sold in the US today use uncoated steels in their exterior sheet metal

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread Joe Knight
Believe that's the RSF governor detailed in the 123 manual, .../engine/615/07-010.pdf. It's section B, beginning p. 6 of 15. joe

Re: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale

2005-06-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
I hear diesel MBs are all the rage in Costa Rica right now due to gas prices that are >$4.00/gallon. Old 240s and 300s and are being shipped down there. On 6/20/05, JabbaHursty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > if anything, swine underestimates the value. a solidly running 240D is > worth $1500. >

Re: [MBZ] Favorable A-Class Review

2005-06-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
Presumably the dream for some is lots o' new nukes generating "pollution free" electricity which can be used to make H2 out of H2O. Some dream... On 6/20/05, Lee Einer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > David Brodbeck wrote: > > > Schisler, Gary wrote: > > > >> Why the fascination? Because it

Re: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale

2005-06-20 Thread JabbaHursty
if anything, swine underestimates the value. a solidly running 240D is worth $1500. in some areas, W123 Mercedes have virtually disappeared. you will not find many nice 240Ds anywhere. At 09:09 PM 6/19/2005, you wrote: you are on crack mac. Steve MacSween wrote: Bottom line is that any

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
My euro m617 has the same pump. There is no ada. The euro 240d also has the same pump, just minus one cylinder. Mathieu Cama 240D 3.0 euro conversion running WVO www.oldworldauto.com In a message dated 6/20/2005 6:56:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The cylinder

Re: [MBZ] Re: another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Rich Thomas
There was probably dancing involved too. --R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Inferior dinosaur stock. There was a little inbreeding, some rumors about May / December stuff and other things that caused the area to get a bad reputation. After the Dino's had died they went in and found evidence of por

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/20/2005 6:56:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The cylinderical object at the top with the tube fitting is the vacuum shutoff. The bolt at the rear top is the idle speed adjustment. Craig, Finally got the picture, very clear by the way,

[MBZ] Quiet 123

2005-06-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
That's fiberglass INSULATION under and inside rear seat and backrest. Wilton

[MBZ] Re: Mobil 1 Update...

2005-06-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
Could this be the start of the first M1 thread on Kaleb's new list? AZ Bob '77 300D 136K On 6/20/05, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yeah, but did you "save a bundle on your insurance?" > > Thomas E. Potter > Telephone: (713) 215-2877 > Fax: (713) 215-2551 > Mobile: (832) 794-0536 >

Re: [MBZ] OT, Why don't I get attachments?

2005-06-20 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/20/05, Lee Einer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don't take this wrong, but the best help I can recommend is to eschew > the use of MS Outlook and MS Internet Explorer. They haven't been found > to cause cancer, YET, b

[MBZ] OT - hearing protection

2005-06-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
---C-141 passenger chewed ear plugs. He was a civilian contractor. Wilton, LtCol, USAF, Ret.

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 19:50:41 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 6/19/2005 2:02:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > I have an NA 300D (Euro 1984) engine in my ex-240D. It goes fairly well > here in Los Alamos, New Mexico, but it doesn't have an AD

RE: [MBZ] Dragging brake mystery

2005-06-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
I am usually disappointed by the level of "expertise" a the specialty chain stores. I took my VW Karmann Ghia to a Jiffy Lube to get the transmission oil changed, and I had to show them how to do it. I guess they don't get paid enough to think. :) Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax:

[MBZ] Quiet 123

2005-06-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
I quietened my 81 300D significantly by putting fiberglass under and inside rear seat and backrest. After that, I called it The Hummer, 'cause it just hummed at cruise. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Adsit Company?

2005-06-20 Thread Gary Thompson
I believe that would be Silver Star Transmissions. They do rebuilds mostly for the trade. I sold them a couple of cores two years ago. Seemed to be nice, very knowledgeable guys. Gary Thompson 1994 E320 1984 300D "The Curse" On 6/17/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Who is the fellow

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Henry Kolesnik
call the marketer, they might tell you Hank - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 8:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question IIRC its about 30 or so for a 5 gal bucket.

Re: [MBZ] Favorable A-Class Review

2005-06-20 Thread Lee Einer
David Brodbeck wrote: Schisler, Gary wrote: Why the fascination? Because it has the POTENTIAL to be a smog free fuel, renewable and, a clean burning fuel. The downside, of course, is that it takes more energy to generate H2 that it produces. It is more expensive than gasoline or diesel bu

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
If I get it, I have not seen anything on it as far as I know. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:28:51 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: after they are approved then they go thru, but they are initially held. So are you going to approve my 48 kB message? Cr

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:28:51 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > after they are approved then they go thru, but they are initially held. So are you going to approve my 48 kB message? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
after they are approved then they go thru, but they are initially held. Mitch Haley wrote: "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: It has always had that limit. I thought I saw some 1Mb .pdfs from the repair CD earlier. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fo

Re: [MBZ] OT, Why don't I get attachments?

2005-06-20 Thread Lee Einer
Don't take this wrong, but the best help I can recommend is to eschew the use of MS Outlook and MS Internet Explorer. They haven't been found to cause cancer, YET, but they have been found to be buggy, bloated, virus-prone and short on security. Try the Mozilla internet suite. Its free, open-s

Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted

2005-06-20 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I would've thought her interior would be more pink than palamino... Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/19/05, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Saw a girl in a 1984 300CD yesterday - maroon exterior, palomino > interior, no rust. Purty. > > So was the car.

Re: [MBZ] MBZ inside scoop on younger-model rustbuckets

2005-06-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im not quite sure what they mean when they dip it in something, but I do know, or was told, that the 210 chassis(maybe others) the metals is not galvanized. TimothyPilgrim wrote: I guess the moral of the story is buy 1995 or older... http://www.mbcanada.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9562 Ti

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread Mitch Haley
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > It has always had that limit. > I thought I saw some 1Mb .pdfs from the repair CD earlier.

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
IIRC its about 30 or so for a 5 gal bucket. I know for sure I will probably buy the tranny fluid but have not decided on the oil. Wish there was a way to tell who made the oil, what was in it etc, how it compares to the others. Tom Hargrave wrote: Kaleb, The oil is probably made by one o

[MBZ] MBZ inside scoop on younger-model rustbuckets

2005-06-20 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I guess the moral of the story is buy 1995 or older... http://www.mbcanada.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9562 Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] Favorable A-Class Review

2005-06-20 Thread David Brodbeck
Schisler, Gary wrote: Why the fascination? Because it has the POTENTIAL to be a smog free fuel, renewable and, a clean burning fuel. The downside, of course, is that it takes more energy to generate H2 that it produces. It is more expensive than gasoline or diesel but the possibilities are hug

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I see, thanks for the info. Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: So what makes them inferior assuming they have all the same ratings otherwise? The quality of the base oil (mostly/all group I vs group II) and the additive package. The SAE ratings are MINIMUM standards (the Merce

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It has always had that limit. Craig McCluskey wrote: Since several people have commented, I've attached a picture to this email (I did, however, reduce its size before attaching it). I took this an other pictures when I had the pump out for checking by the Bosch service center in Albuquerque an

Re: [MBZ] Pop's day list o' car - Midwest cars

2005-06-20 Thread Mitch Haley
redghost wrote: > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/79560147.html --$200 engine '88 V6 I think that "Merc" engine is probably Mercury, especially being a V6. Here's the Midwest entries: CANDY'S 420SEL: http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/79754865.html 1985 380SE, 150kmi, $10,000 http://india

Re: [MBZ] Dragging brake mystery

2005-06-20 Thread David Brodbeck
Potter, Tom E wrote: And your 'mechanic" could not figure this out? Fire him/them! It wasn't a "real" mechanic, just a brake & tire shop. But I think I'll be going elsewhere in the future. This is also the shop that told me the reason my Volvo vibrated at speed was because all my rims were

[MBZ] Re: another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Bucks2
Inferior dinosaur stock. There was a little inbreeding, some rumors about May / December stuff and other things that caused the area to get a bad reputation. After the Dino's had died they went in and found evidence of porn, group sex and other degradation. All in all a bad gene pool to be gett

[MBZ] ADA or lack thereof on Euro IP

2005-06-20 Thread meadedillon
Jim Friesen wrote: Craig, it will either have an ADA (pressure chamber) or a manual screw adjustment in place of the ADA. Only 74 and earlier diesels (the ones with butterfly plates in the inlets) did not have ADAs, to my knowledge Look again, please, and tell us what's on the top of your IP at

RE: [MBZ] Dragging brake mystery

2005-06-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
And your 'mechanic" could not figure this out? Fire him/them! Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David Brodbeck Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 2:23 PM To: Merc

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D for sale

2005-06-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Andrew Cunningham wrote: > > Is that for 0-60 or a 1/4 mile? Probably both. ;-)

[MBZ] OT, Why don't I get attachments?

2005-06-20 Thread Harry Watkins
To All I get messages with a paper clip showing next to the message in the upper part of Outlook Express, but no paper clip to click on in the message section. Any help for me? Thanks, Harry Watkins 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D - Original Message - From: "Craig McClus

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
Kaleb, The oil is probably made by one of the big guys and branded for sale to the farming communities. How much can you save by purchasing in 5 gallon pails? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:

RE: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Update...

2005-06-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
Yeah, but did you "save a bundle on your insurance?" Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Royce Engler Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:42 PM To: Mercedes mailing

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread John Ervine
Marshall Booth wrote: NOT quite. The ADA reduces fuel as atmospheric pressure goes down. The purpose is to prevent smoking and still maintain maximum power possible at higher altitudes. It does NOT enrich anything, it reduces fuel as air pressure drops but keeping the fuel level at the maximum

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-20 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Marshall, This may have been asked before, sorry if it has, but would you consider Delvac 1300 and Delo 400 equivalent to each other or is there some difference there? Thanks, Andy On 6/19/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > OK, concerning dino oil. Anyb

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D for sale

2005-06-20 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Is that for 0-60 or a 1/4 mile? Andy On 6/20/05, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nope, not slower than a 240D - replaced the fuel filters and now it's > in the 18-20 sec range. > > On 6/19/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is this the one that's slower than a 240D? > > > > On 6/1

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D for sale

2005-06-20 Thread Sunil Hari
Nope, not slower than a 240D - replaced the fuel filters and now it's in the 18-20 sec range. On 6/19/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is this the one that's slower than a 240D? > > On 6/19/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Sunil Hari wrote: > > > > > Selling the 300D

Re: [MBZ] OT: Diesel truck

2005-06-20 Thread Kevin Pekarek
On Sat, Jun 18, 2005 at 12:25:01PM -0500, OK Don wrote: > This one looks interesting -- Chevy dually with Cummins enigine. That's essentially what I'm going to make out of the 88 K30 crew cab dually I ended up with. Mine is an automatic, so as much as I despise automatics in trucks (have three now

[MBZ] OM603--minor IP attachment oil leaks

2005-06-20 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Listers, I'm planning soon to R&R the intake manifold on my '87 300D to replace the glow plugs and also do all the standard wear items that become easily accessible when one has the intake off an OM603. I notice that I have two minor oil leaks down the side of the IP, one of which seems to b

Re: [MBZ] Shake down trip - Dodge/Cummins

2005-06-20 Thread Van Cleve
"Did you notice any KDP parties being scheduled on TDR?" A KDP party, good idea. I would probably be much more willing to tear into somebody else's engine after 30 or 40 beers and a nice BBQed steak :-) Actually after reading about the "procedure" it sounds like getting the fan shroud is th

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