They dont really get THAT bad of mileage considering how big the car is,
how big the engine is, and how much POWER those things put out. Crap, I
need to get my 560 back on the road. $8k is a little steep though
unless its REALLY nice, although 91 being the last year would be a good
year to ge
I have no clue, maybe these euro bumpers?
Andrew Cunningham wrote:
Kaleb,
What would be the best bumper to put on an 83 300SD with a long narrow
intercooler?
Andy
On 6/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=79814657
I was trying to convince the wife that an $8k 1991 560SEL with 113k miles
was the best thing to replace the old diesel with. It is just hard to
justify the bad gas mileage.
Regards,
Trampas
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of OK Don
Sen
Replace the 300Sd with an '86 - '87 300SDL. Get's the 0-62 time closer
to 13 sec.
> Measure your 0-62 mph acceleration time. It should be about 15 seconds
> (or 16 if it's a California certified car). If it's that fast you will
> not get it to be much faster no matter what you do without risking
Kaleb,
What would be the best bumper to put on an 83 300SD with a long narrow
intercooler?
Andy
On 6/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7981465743&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
> --
> Kaleb C. Striplin/Clare
Yup - heat is one of the limiting factors for solar cells. They aren't
recommended as mainstream energy sources in OK, while wind is. We have
lots of both, but it also gets HOT here.
>
> ... using semiconductor quantum dots to slow the cooling of hot
> electrons could produce solar cells
Trampas wrote:
I have done all the normal stuff, ALDL adjusted and check boost at ALDL,
valves adjusted, etc. Of course I have fixed the EGR and the NoX pop off
valve (yes it is a 1985). I have also done timing chain, diesel purge,
etc. I even dropped exhaust system to check for plugging. The
Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:
Wilton, before replacing it try putting in some synthetic 10W-40 and see
if that does not stop the noise. What do you have to loose? I've been
using synthetic lube in ALL of my PS for years and it works GREAT.
Darrell
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Power steering pmp on m
Tom Hargrave wrote:
Dan,
First, I noticed that Marshall has already stated that it's untrue.
I've owned 15 Mercedes to date 8 diesel & 7 gas. My two 300E's both went
to 250,000 miles, one with no problems and the other with a dropped
valve at 200,000 miles. When the head was pulled on the o
Yeah, rear view mirrors and turn signals are for wimps down here.
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Potter, Tom E
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 11:48 AM
To: TimothyPilgrim; Mercedes mailing list
Subject: R
...eagerly awaiting pictures of the wagon. I've been contemplating
finding a later model E320 wagon, then transplant my OM60X running
gear in order to reproduce what you've just found--nice!
On 6/22/05, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ah, yes but I'm in Canada, and the paperwork clai
I have done all the normal stuff, ALDL adjusted and check boost at ALDL,
valves adjusted, etc. Of course I have fixed the EGR and the NoX pop off
valve (yes it is a 1985). I have also done timing chain, diesel purge, etc.
I even dropped exhaust system to check for plugging. The only problems I
hav
Ah, yes but I'm in Canada, and the paperwork claims it was a 1990
because of the order paperwork, so anything 15 years or older
and the Canadian Govt doesn't care.
It has "620 emission control system vehicles with catalyst technique
(с 01.03.1985)"
I was looking at the milage pattern last n
Yep Mr. Velazco did that to me in my truck about a month ago, no
insurance, address on license not current, just bought the truck from
some dealer the listed owner sold it to...probably will not register it
in his name (if at all).
--R
Potter, Tom E wrote:
Hell, that is what "merge" means
Reminds me of a guy who was a contractor where I worked some years ago.
Smoked like a chimney. I said something to him once when he was
coughing his head off about whether he considered the ill effects of the
cigs and he said he did, had a quadruple bypass a couple years
previously, cost him
Hell, that is what "merge" means here in Houston.
Thomas E. Potter
Telephone: (713) 215-2877
Fax: (713) 215-2551
Mobile: (832) 794-0536
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of TimothyPilgrim
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 11:37 AM
To: Mercedes maili
Check the fitting on the back of the intake manifold that connects the
plastic line to the alda as well as the banjo fitting on the line. When
this is clogged, your performance will be slow on the m617 turbo. Also, if
this does not help you, there is a switchover valve on the firewall on the
dr
Why merge when you've got the weight to sideswipe others out of the way?
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 6/22/05, Trampas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> My 420SEL gets 19 around town and 22 on highway. My 300SD gets 25 MPG.
>
>
>
> Over all the 300SD is slow compared to the 420SEL and I hav
I'd say you're getting remarkably good city mileage from your 420, and that
you need to have a look at the SD if the acceleration is that bad.
To begin with, do you have the EGR, er, 'tuned up' on the SD?
Mac
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My 420SEL gets 19 around town and 22 on highway. My 300SD get
My 420SEL gets 19 around town and 22 on highway. My 300SD gets 25 MPG.
Over all the 300SD is slow compared to the 420SEL and I have thought long
and hard about replacing the diesel with a gasser just so I can merge onto
highway.
Regards,
Trampas
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [
Casey,
What is it you are looking for hosting wise? How much space are you
planning to use, etc. If it's just for a place to stick pics for a few
eBay auctions, drop me a line. I currently have some space and host a
few personal / family pages. If all you need is some pics I think we
can work out
BRx is down? hmmm, how unusual
At 08:36 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote:
well, as you can see brx has been down for 2 weeks now, so no, I would say
steer clear of them.
JabbaHursty wrote:
what about BRx? are they any good?
At 02:36 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote:
Casey,
Check out http://icdsoft.com/
Wilton, before replacing it try putting in some synthetic 10W-40 and see
if that does not stop the noise. What do you have to loose? I've been
using synthetic lube in ALL of my PS for years and it works GREAT.
Darrell
Wilton Strickland wrote:
Power steering pmp on my 91 350SDL (179 kmi) is n
Thanks . found it there.Its listed asDB7176.
mak
> Try www.paintscratch.com
> John
>
> On 6/20/05, M.Affzaal.Khan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > HI is there a list of mb colour codes . the paint on my 126 # 172
grey.
> > I would like to know the # for the lower portion, the silveris
So I suppose you play football without the padding and helmet?
I've never broken my wrist, but I know enough that I don't want to either.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 6/22/05, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I wish I'd been wearing wrist guards the one time I went snowboarding. All
> > over the m
Steve MacSween wrote:
If it was a 'real' VW Bug, that was the old technology of safety glass. We
learned about in the auto body class I took two million years ago, all I can
remember is that the old style does not shatter into a zillion flakes, which
the new stuff is designed to do. The old stuff
You could just wait until it gives out completely, then replace it ...
Where are you Wilton? If you're anywhere nearby, I can give you a
hand in replacing it, if you tell me what to do. I'm very bored and
in town through Friday.
On 6/22/05, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Power
Power steering pmp on my 91 350SDL (179 kmi) is noisy. It has plenty of
fluid. Should I just replace it? 'Not physically able any more to do it
myself. Cautions?
Wilton
I am curious as to the possibility of swapping engines in Mercedes vehicles.
I have the 250C I have been discussing the carbs in, but have seen a couple
of 300D wrecks with supposedly not bad miles on the engine around here
lately. I would love to convert mine, but was wondering if this was
Hank,
Diesel maintenance costs are higher because of the more frequent oil changes
but I believe that a diesel is cheaper over the long run because of the
economy of the engine. Mercedes gas engines also have additional engine
electronics that cost $$$ to replace if / when they fail. Gas engine s
Dan,
First, I noticed that Marshall has already stated that it's untrue.
I've owned 15 Mercedes to date 8 diesel & 7 gas. My two 300E's both went to
250,000 miles, one with no problems and the other with a dropped valve at
200,000 miles. When the head was pulled on the one with the dropped valv
That would look really nice in 500SEL chassis, hum
Regards,
Trampas
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 1:07 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] just the thing to soup up t
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
>
> John, sounds like a fantastic car. But how the heck did it get here
> and get registered? I thought there were pretty much no graymarket
> cars after 1985 or so, unless you're willing to pay $$$ for
> "conversion" to satisfy the EPA and DOT. (Assuming you're in the U
On Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 12:19 PM, Casey & Susan Kanzler wrote:
I suppose it's a good idea to loosen the lockring first, before
tightening it, or else it might try to grab the whole unit and twist.
I think the electrical portion installs from the inside, so please
don't break it off, o
Well today I finalized the purchase of a Euro 300TDt 1991 I believe,
it was ordered in 1990, but the maintenance book shows
Ablieferungskontrolle Werk Sindelfingen Jan 13 1992 (Delivery control
work Sindelfingen January 13 1992) The front part of the manual has
the original owners name and
Well today I finalized the purchase of a Euro 300TDt 1991 I
believe, it was ordered in 1990, but the maintenance book shows
Ablieferungskontrolle Werk Sindelfingen Jan 13 1992 (Delivery control
work Sindelfingen January 13 1992) The front part of the manual has
the original owners name an
Don, my experience is with W123 chassis cars, but I think the climate
control system is similar to your 380. My '82s have the climate control
with monovalve.
Assuming your pushbutton panel directs air where it's supposed to go,
I'd start looking for cracked solder joints. Reflow all the solder
probably
Rich Thomas wrote:
Don't those things need a computer and lotsa wires and other ancillary
stuff to run?
--R
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
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For used
Chris,
The Journey to Forever biofuels list archives have info on probably any
thing you might think to put into your tank. The archived do not require to
be signed up to search. Here's a link:
http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
78 Chevy Custom d
Roberto wrote:
Hello all you folks with great taste for fine cars (I mean Mercedes Benz)
As a new in the list I would like to share with you that I am testing my
M130 280S rebuild engine, new pistons and rings 0.75mm oversize, re
bored block (cylinder #4 lined to match the rest), new rods and
I wish I'd been wearing wrist guards the one time I went snowboarding. All
over the mountain are signs to wear a helmet. Okay good advice, I rent a
helmet. After I fall and break my wrist the doctor at the mountain says
"Why weren't you wearing wrist guards?" Apparently the broken wrist is the
Hello all you folks with great taste for fine cars (I mean Mercedes Benz)
As a new in the list I would like to share with you that I am testing my
M130 280S rebuild engine, new pistons and rings 0.75mm oversize, re bored
block (cylinder #4 lined to match the rest), new rods and crankshaft
be
On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 16:33:36 -0400 Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> David Brodbeck wrote:
> > Yup, and if I remember right, the overall efficiency of sunlight -> PV
> > panel -> electrolysis -> compressed hydrogen is only about 30%. The
> > whole "hydrogen economy" idea is so easy to poke
Don't those things need a computer and lotsa wires and other ancillary
stuff to run?
--R
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
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At some time fairly close to Mon, 21 Jan 2002 17:59:04 -0600,
rumor has it that Nick wrote:
>
> Hello all,
Nick, I think the clock is off on your computer
It's not 2002 anymore!
Sorry to break it to you.
*grin*
All your posts are getting "lost" as I sort my box by time...
On Tue, 2005-06-21 at 19:41 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> uhhh, no thanks
>
Ya, I figured ;) That seller might get that price if he had a SL, or
one of the other 'sporty' models. But, 10 grand for a diesel?
JGraham
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33615&item=7981119970&rd=1
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD,
81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
If it was a 'real' VW Bug, that was the old technology of safety glass. We
learned about in the auto body class I took two million years ago, all I can
remember is that the old style does not shatter into a zillion flakes, which
the new stuff is designed to do. The old stuff cracks into sections wh
Let's put it this way, the guys I know who run a VW custom shop are always
pulling windshields, either on restorations or when they part out cars. From
what I have seen, they break somewhere between 1/7 and 1/10 and that is
using the same tool the glass guys use to break the seal.
Mac
[EMAIL PROT
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD,
81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used
When everything is working as it should work, the engine will shut down
smoothly. When almost anything isn't working properly, there may be a
convulsive stop. If you jarred a vacuum line when replacing the shock,
that's now leaking, that COULD cause a convulsive stop. If the tranny
(rear engine
I noticed he's been an eBay member for all of 1 day. Perhaps he should do a
search for a CLUE since it's apparent that he doesn't have one.
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, June 21,
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD,
81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6330&item=4557458435&rd=1
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD,
81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
I have no clue, I cant say I have paid much attention. I will however
try to rememember and report back on my vast fleet of vehicles.
Nick Wellinghoff wrote:
When you turn your engine off is there a shake? Or is it flawless?
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL
When you turn your engine off is there a shake? Or is it flawless?
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 9:40 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car shaking at shutdown
have no clue
N
have no clue
Nick Wellinghoff wrote:
Thank you for stating what is already known. Hence the name "Engine stop
shocks". They do assist a little in preventing overall shaking during idle
btw. That still does not give me any ideas about why my final shake has
returned with new shocks, and new moun
I'd prefer a 65 or a 64, or at least a 63. Then you get dual circuit
brakes, vacuum boost and disk brakes. You pretty well had to stand on the
pedal to stop a 62. If you only want it to show, then brakes may not
matter as much.
At 07:41 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote:
uhhh, no thanks
JGraham wr
Thank you for stating what is already known. Hence the name "Engine stop
shocks". They do assist a little in preventing overall shaking during idle
btw. That still does not give me any ideas about why my final shake has
returned with new shocks, and new mounts.
N
-Original Message-
From
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
87 300TD
83 300D needs engine...hmmm maybe from a 123.193??
Jeff,
Now why would you want to put an engine from a wagon into a sedan?
Actually now that my wagon has a smashed front end it is the perfect time to
pull the engine and swap it with the one from your old equipm
Well FYI the only thing the shocks are for is to prevent that final
shake when shutting down.
Nick Wellinghoff wrote:
The collective wisdom,
Ok so last week I changed out my engine shocks, engine mounts and did a
valve clearance adjustment. To my amazement my car ran perfectly afterward.
No
The collective wisdom,
Ok so last week I changed out my engine shocks, engine mounts and did a
valve clearance adjustment. To my amazement my car ran perfectly afterward.
No shaking etc. The most noticeable improvement was when I turned my car off
the whole car no longer shook back and forth on
Try www.paintscratch.com
John
On 6/20/05, M.Affzaal.Khan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> HI is there a list of mb colour codes . the paint on my 126 # 172 grey.
> I would like to know the # for the lower portion, the silverish paint on
> the bumpers etc.
> thanks
> mak
> - Original Message -
Mathieu J. Cama wrote:
Casey,
Check out http://icdsoft.com/ These folks host my web site and I am
thrilled with their service. Always on, always fast, features more than
I need, and the price is right.
Mathieu Cama
A hearty second on ICDSoft. I use them to host two domains.
--
John L. Er
HI is there a list of mb colour codes . the paint on my 126 # 172 grey.
I would like to know the # for the lower portion, the silverish paint on
the bumpers etc.
thanks
mak
- Original Message -
> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> For new parts see www.buymbparts.com
> For repai
Gentlemen,
Whilst considering hydrogen as a storage medium, please also consider
boron. Go to www.eagle.ca/~gcowan/boron_blast.html and have a look!
David J. Carter
bzzzt, wrong
redghost wrote:
Hey Kaleb, I'll give you $50 for the car
On Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 08:14 AM, Rick Knoble wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/
eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7982301658&category=6783
No affiliation, ect. ect.
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
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order from rusty
Royce Engler wrote:
Looks like I'm WAY overdue on mine. Is the AC-Delco filter kit I can get
from my local O'Reilly store adequate for the job, or do I need to order
from Rusty and wait a few days?
Where's a good place to get M1 ATF? WalMart doesn't carry it here
Royce
Nope, not that. I remember how cool they were new. Maybe I could use
this though
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/
eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6783&item=7981731683&rd=1
On Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 02:38 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/
eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt
uhhh, no thanks
JGraham wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4557742172
JGraham
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well, as you can see brx has been down for 2 weeks now, so no, I would
say steer clear of them.
JabbaHursty wrote:
what about BRx? are they any good?
At 02:36 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote:
Casey,
Check out http://icdsoft.com/ These folks host my web site and I am
thrilled with their service.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/
eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6783&item=7981566345&rd=1
In NJ, looks like it was ridden hard for a 8Xk mile car. cracked oil
pan and funky trans
no affiliation
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
Actually, this year, the highest price for gas in the state was owned by
Malibu, which is hardly desert or hours away from other gas stations. More
like an hour's worth of digging your car out of the mud, though.
As of late March, when fuel was more expensive than it is now, it was $3.00
a gallon
OK - Sorry about this. But I just can't contain myself any longer.
The whole hydrogen economy thing is STUPID, until somebody can show me their
hydrogen well or hydrogen mine. Here on earth, you have to strip hydrogen
away from carbon or oxygen. And that requires energy input from some other
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/
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Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
Though it looks nice enough, the fellow is on drugs with his feedback
rating to expect $10k from eBay
On Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 12:34 PM, JGraham wrote:
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JGraham
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Worth $100 bucks to keep from breaking the thing then
On Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at 11:19 AM, Steve MacSween wrote:
No, they don't get brittle with age. The chances of it blowing up
during
removal are about 1/10,000. The chances of it cracking while an
amateur is
removing it are better than 1
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