This is the '81 that I bought for my son. The starting problem was the
result of bad glow plugs. Replaced those, and it starts fine. The
present problem is that every plastic or rubber hose is shot. I've
replaced all the fuel lines, but most of the vacuum lines fell off on
their own, and I
Craig,
Looks like a very neat car. Two things I notice: no A/C, and one headlight is
'euro' while the other is not. You may be able to live w/out the A/C (I've
been w/out A/C for about five years here in Charleston), and the un-matched
headlight may be due to breakage from a rock w/ replaceme
that really sucked
Steve MacSween wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Any products (other than paint) come to mind?
I had a deep red, ex-Texan 300sd (which came from Kaleb via Todd, actually)
that everyone I took it to proclaimed to be beyond all help on its hood,
driver's door (bad spot pain
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Any products (other than paint) come to mind?
I had a deep red, ex-Texan 300sd (which came from Kaleb via Todd, actually)
that everyone I took it to proclaimed to be beyond all help on its hood,
driver's door (bad spot painting) and trunk.
A friend and I spent a Saturd
I keep threatening to sand the area, spray clear from a can on it,
lightly sand the overspray, then compound the whole area. Haven't
strated yet -- --
On 6/25/05, chris granju <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Anyone here ever found a product to make really bad clearcoat failure look
> at least...?
Anyone here ever found a product to make really bad clearcoat failure look
at least...?well, at least better. Seems a common MB issue to have
decent old paint all around but one spot (maybe hood, maybe the roof) that's
really bad with the clear coat failed. I was curious if anyone here had
fo
Marshall Booth wrote:
It's a 90 hp normally aspirated 5 cylinder OM602.91 engine. A little
underpowered for a 124 sedan (in my opinion) if it's an automatic.
With a 5 speed it might be just fine.
Marshall
And probably does NOT have AC (would be a HORRIBLE job to add AC)!
But if it DOES h
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Craig McCluskey wrote:
>> Any comments about this car? One viewer's question states that it is a
>> grey market car. The VIN is WDB1241251A055017, which does seem to imply it
>> wasn't sold in the US.
>>
>> Is the 2.5 engine the same one used in the early '90s 300Ds?
>>
Seller said he has title, but with it sitting in a back yard for three
years, I would guess he ain't gonna fork over $$$ to get it plates.
May have damage to right side, with one euro and one DOT light. Looks
like you can aim the euro lights, back seat has manual window, fader in
the cent
the 2nd one might be interesting but I have too many irons in the fire
right now.Fixing to buy a bunch of equipment such as trailer, tire
machine, balancer etc.
OK Don wrote:
Oklahoma city paper today - no association, etc.
1985 Mercedes 300TD 97800 miles. $6,000. Call 405-401-1562.
Pub
Oklahoma city paper today - no association, etc.
1985 Mercedes 300TD 97800 miles. $6,000. Call 405-401-1562.
Published Saturday June 25, 2005
85 Mercedes 300TDT wagon Good cond. $1300. 405-476-0035.
Published Saturday June 25, 2005
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL
'81 240D
'7
Marshall Booth wrote:
It's a 90 hp normally aspirated 5 cylinder OM602.91 engine. A little
underpowered for a 124 sedan (in my opinion) if it's an automatic. With
a 5 speed it might be just fine.
Marshall
And probably does NOT have AC (would be a HORRIBLE job to add AC)!
Marshall
--
Marsh
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Any comments about this car? One viewer's question states that it is a
grey market car. The VIN is WDB1241251A055017, which does seem to imply it
wasn't sold in the US.
Is the 2.5 engine the same one used in the early '90s 300Ds?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISA
Pedro,
Here are a couple of good links. Adjust the valves first. Make sure
the fuel filters are new. Clean the tank strainer if you suspect it may
be clogged (like it runs poorly with less than ΒΌ tank in it).
http://www.serenitysys.com/MB/Service_Info/Turbo_Tweak/tweaking_the_merc
edes_617_
I had a deaf/mute acquaintance, who was a licensed driver, and a very good
one at that! Besides, it's hard to hear ANYTHING, from the outside, in some
of the newer Luxo-Cruisers (or in my 84 300SD, for that matter 8^).
Jerry (Oceanside, CA)
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ma
Did we ever get an answer to this question? I need a
manual for a W115 240D. A paper one would do fine too,
but can't seem to find one.
Thanks
Christopher
--- OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Index/616index.html
>
>
> Seems to be down - is there a
I'd like a copy - or point me to a download site.
>
> I have a program called "convert.exe" that does torque, too. It's 568KB in
> size.
>
>
> Kaleb, should I send it?
>
> Jerry
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL
'81 240D
'78 450SLC
not really relevant; ever ridden with a Deaf friend? not having ears to rely
on, their vision skills are developed to where they see things most Hearies
would be amazed by,...
FWIW, earphones covering *both* ears are illegal in Calif. as well.
cheers!
e
Laurence MacNeill wrote:
> At 12:08
On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 09:52:24 -0700 Lee Einer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Just read the specs. With a top speed of 25MPH, it assures that you
> would be driving in style as bicyclists zoom past you and irate
> motorists flip you the finger...
Indeed. They talk about LSV legislation, but don't d
Just read the specs. With a top speed of 25MPH, it assures that you
would be driving in style as bicyclists zoom past you and irate
motorists flip you the finger...
TimothyPilgrim wrote:
Perhaps you'd prefer an ENTIRELY electric Dauphine?
http://www.feelgoodcars.com/dauphine
Tim
1982 300TD
Ah, good, great, wonderful.
Exactly what I need to print off to beat prospective buyers over the
head with when I sell the 83 wagon.
Assuming that is happening, opinion is still being voiced between
family members.
On 25-Jun-05, at 6:50 AM, Royce Engler wrote:
Dave said
Some maroon
Yes, actually they phoned me at work, actually I was out of town on
business aren't cell phones wonderful, to tell me the wagon was ready.
Ready? Why is the car there? My wife did what?
On 25-Jun-05, at 9:24 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
John M McIntosh wrote:
I would have bought four six gallon
Pedro, I'll give some pointers. First you need to see if you are
generating any boost pressure, then if it is getting to the ALDA on
the injection pump to
tell the IP to provide more fuel.
I believe in both cases you will find that a hose runs from the
intake manifold to a three way vacuum
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Lay back a moment. Judging the inherent "value" of that machine in relation
> to other stuff selling for around 12-grand, the buyer may well have got a
> bargain.
Reinforces my remarks to my fellow Canuck, about the price spread on eBay.
Okay, so a clever curbsider tak
I just did that, well, I printed it to a PDF file anyway. I'm going to
bring it to the MBCA-Toronto Concours d'Elegance tomorrow in case I
run into any other 300TD owners.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 6/25/05, Tjohn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Everyone who owns one of those 123 TDs needs to print out
John M McIntosh wrote:
>
> Amazing, Bill for disposal, cleaning, checking, car rental, tossing
> the gas so far has reached $220 USA.
>
I would have bought four six gallon gas containers, and gradually disposed
of the mix in gas engines. (but it sounds like the dealer had the car
before you knew
Craig, it is a non turbo engine which would definately make it a gray
market car. The US models all had turbos and the first W124 sold in
the US was 1987.
I would check with your insurance co to be sure you can obtain
coverage as some don't like to insure gray market cars.
I would also check to b
yes, it is a grey market car
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Any comments about this car? One viewer's question states that it is a
grey market car. The VIN is WDB1241251A055017, which does seem to imply it
wasn't sold in the US.
Is the 2.5 engine the same one used in the early '90s 300Ds?
http://cgi
Perhaps you'd prefer an ENTIRELY electric Dauphine?
http://www.feelgoodcars.com/dauphine
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 6/24/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I hate to admit it, but one of my automotive choices way back in about
> 1958 (((yes, that's not a typo))) was a
Any comments about this car? One viewer's question states that it is a
grey market car. The VIN is WDB1241251A055017, which does seem to imply it
wasn't sold in the US.
Is the 2.5 engine the same one used in the early '90s 300Ds?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4556
Lay back a moment. Judging the inherent "value" of that machine in relation
to other stuff selling for around 12-grand, the buyer may well have got a
bargain. Looks like a sharp car with mucho life left there. It doesn't look
quite as nice as my '83 SEC, but still it's far above average of the
Dave said
Some maroon actually did pay the $12.5k Buy It Now price:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4556974801
It's a W123, fer cryin' out loud... **shakes head**
...By maroon you must be referring to a graduate of Texas A&M University,
also called Aggies.
I've got a TD, but I'd take that auction as proof that LSD is still
plentiful in So. Cal :)
Since I'm a hyrdologist by trade, I would elaborate on your comment by
saying the term 'high water mark' refers to a point that was observed. I
think this tripped out Ebay auction is more of a predicted an
Does anyone know of a good Writeup for adjusting the boost on a 85 300SD and
87 300SDL. Preferably one with pictures.
I have had 2 turbos rebuilt and I beleive the boost was reset to 0 as I dont
feel the turbo ever kick in or whistle
-Pedro
Good Morning all,
I am forced to read digests about 3 times a week, sorry if this is not
timely.
I have a question with regards to DELVAC1 and it's f-soot capability.
I was of the opinion that Mobile gave the upper range of this as 4%.
Based on that, and many oil analysis of my car's particular
Everyone who owns one of those 123 TDs needs to print out that auction
and save it for proof of value in case they need to prove value to the
insurance company. That's got to be the high water mark.
Tjohn
82 300 SD 2155,xxx
On 6/24/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Some maroon actually di
Don't forget, gas has less energy per gallon than diesel and the IP meters
volume. This means that you run under much less power even though the gas
burns faster. You'd me more likely to get into trouble with a heavier fuel.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sa
7.5gas/1diesel mixture - how many miles ago was this? One would think rods
& head bolts would of been hammered??
bill s
John M McIntosh
<[EMAIL PRO
That's what I remembered. I believe that Mercedes intended for all of the
belts to be replaced at the same time, in which case, the order really
doesn't matter.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto
On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 00:09:12 -0500 "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Someone correct me if I'm wrong because I've not owned one of these in a
> year, but don't the power steering & AC belts have to come off before
> you can install the alternator / water pump belt?
Yes. But if your belt
Sho' looks like it to me, Tom. Steering comes off before AC comes off
before alt/h2o pump belt. Just one of Spud's pet reasons to hate the
123, but it's really not all that bad - if you can find some shade.
Might not be the worst idea to drag the ramps along with you either.
Relevant bolt locat
Mmm
Well my wife knows the answer to this It's about 60 parts supreme
gas, and 8 parts diesel. Or fill it up with gas once you hit the
reserve light.
In fact you *can* run about 20 miles on this mixture, until reaching
benz dealer with complaint about *rough* running & bad idling...
Amazing
Allen,
It's 2 belts, not for redundancy, but for the load. And both should be
replaced together. You were running on a prayer with only one belt. The
alternator is the tensioner on that engine. You will have to loosen the
bottom pivot bolt and the front, top clamp bold. Then you will be able to
mo
Take a set of 3/8" drive metric sockets and some
smaller open ends and have at it. The tensioner is in
there somewhere. Start loosening things and don't take
no for an answer.
Karl
"Why fix cars, when you can obsess about it in
internet chatrooms?"
--- Kevin Pekarek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
On Fri, Jun 24, 2005 at 11:26:57PM -0500, Allan Streib wrote:
> Heard a belt squealing yesterday, thought "I better replace that before
> it breaks." Today on the way home -- it broke. AND it was the water
> pump belt. And, I never noticed, it looks like there are supposed to be
> two belts o
Heard a belt squealing yesterday, thought "I better replace that before
it breaks." Today on the way home -- it broke. AND it was the water
pump belt. And, I never noticed, it looks like there are supposed to be
two belts on the water pump for redundancy, but alas on mine one was
already gon
I found one Peugot in BC, oh, and a Renault Alliance. Neither really
sparked enough interest to me that you would find them Drool worthy
Casey.
On Friday, June 24, 2005, at 07:58 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
I didn't see any French cars...where's the love?
I tried to include something for everybod
We CFB's are going to go begging I think. Everyone thinks his car is
made of platinum or something. Some of the sellers I just want to slap
upside the head and tell them the real value of their rusted out turd
on wheels
On Friday, June 24, 2005, at 07:55 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
I tried to
Feller in Kali snags old diesels for pennies, had been making the
conversion in SFX, then hitting PDX or SEA and selling. Found it
harder to flip the cars, so gets them fixed, and has the conversion up
here. Offers them on Craigslist in PNW.
There is a converter in SEA with a superb set up.
I didn't see any French cars...where's the love?
I tried to include something for everybody. No interest or affiliations
Clay
Casey
Biodiesel:
'87 300TD intercooler (205k)
'84 300D (201k)
Gasser:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k)
Olympia, WA
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>> I tried to include something for everybody. No interest or affiliations
>
>> Clay
>
> I didn't see ANYTHING for $500 or less. That counts several of us CFB's out.
Yo, you ain't jokin' dude.
I thought Craiglist was supposed to be Ben's Benz Bargoons? Whassupiwtht
> I tried to include something for everybody. No interest or affiliations
> Clay
I didn't see ANYTHING for $500 or less. That counts several of us CFB's out.
:)
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
Which conversion shop? The guy in upper NY State who sold a couple of cars
on eBay?
Mac
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Nope, there is a dude who gets them down there and brings them here as
> rust free, cost you $600 more to get converted to SVO. Take them up
> north to Canada. Seems cars cost LOT
Would that not get him to have to file for a refund on the fuel he
bought. going to end up with VA paying him to fill up and drive.
On Friday, June 24, 2005, at 07:08 PM, Andrew Cunningham wrote:
Clay,
Perhaps we should see if they could get the $1/gallon biofuel credit
AND not pay the road
Nope, there is a dude who gets them down there and brings them here as
rust free, cost you $600 more to get converted to SVO. Take them up
north to Canada. Seems cars cost LOTS more there
On Friday, June 24, 2005, at 06:43 PM, hue wong wrote:
Hu what?? My lord! Up here in Seattle,
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/80692547.html -SLC $2k silver/blk
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/80612659.html -1960 190b $1k
http://vancouver.craigslist.org/car/78643762.html -overpriced 300D
http://vancouver.craigslist.org/car/78185002.html --79 SD $8k
http://vancouver.craigslis
I think you might have been lucky - if the tranny didn't give you
trouble, the engine would have blown up. They tended to die if you
drove over 55. I guess they were ahead of their time?
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL
'81 240D
'78 450SLC
Clay,
Perhaps we should see if they could get the $1/gallon biofuel credit
AND not pay the road taxes :)
Andy
On 6/24/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?F1145235B
>
> Dude with a 603 works at a MB dealer, finally figures out he can use
> fry grease to run hi
Hold on, let me get my glasses, that looks a bit fuzzy without them
On Friday, June 24, 2005, at 05:44 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/
eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39405&item=4558379558&rd=1&ssPageName=W
DVW
Now THAT is poor photography!
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
Hu what?? My lord! Up here in Seattle, you can
pick up 300ts all day long from $500-$4500 For
12k I'll drive them down to LA all day long!
--- "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> just goes to show, but a little bit of shine on one,
> grease the tires
> and you too c
Chuck-that was tasteless even then. A friend of mine had one of those
badly engineered puppies.
Dwight Giles, Jr.
1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles
Wickford RI
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 6:5
It will likely only be cheap until you go to fix the AC.
Lee
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6330&item=4556675296&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6330&item=4556675296&rd=1
--
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
Yep!
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher McCann
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 5:03 PM
To: Andrew Cunningham; Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! (was diesel fuel expedient
alternatives/hydraulicvsbrake fluid)
THanks. Dumb q
http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews/20050623_125410.html
nope, not politicians, but this thing was found in the Potomic by D.C.,
and somebody found an actual useful characteristic. About the only
useful thing to come out of that area in ages.
Oh, it cleans up radioactive stuff and makes ele
holy crap.
Rick Knoble wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39405&item=4558379558&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Now THAT is poor photography!
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
___
For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For new parts see www
http://makeashorterlink.com/?F1145235B
Dude with a 603 works at a MB dealer, finally figures out he can use
fry grease to run his car. All in the area are astonished! It makes
the news! Marshall wants to know if he is paying the road tax.
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39405&item=4558379558&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Now THAT is poor photography!
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 16:53:41 -0700 Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I hate to admit it, but one of my automotive choices way back in about
> 1958 (((yes, that's not a typo))) was a Renault Dauphine w/an electric
> "clutchless" transmission.
>
> Car was "cute" and ch
just goes to show, but a little bit of shine on one, grease the tires
and you too can get 12k
kweimer wrote:
Incredible. Now what was that very true quote from P. T. Barnum?
Ken
- Original Message -
From: "Dave M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Just stay off his ignore list, or you will never get an answer to a
question you post no matter how much you need it, and he knows about
the topic.
On Friday, June 24, 2005, at 04:10 PM, Andrew Cunningham wrote:
Marshall tends to code in how stupid/lame/obvious a question/answer is
by the nu
It is a very nice example. Almost fresh from the factory look, but for
the wrinkly stuff on the door
On Friday, June 24, 2005, at 02:45 PM, Dave M. wrote:
Some maroon actually did pay the $12.5k Buy It Now price:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/
eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4556974801
I
OK, so maybe I missed it, but what is wrong with the engine that is in
the car now?
Joseph Shaw wrote:
Thanks, Kaleb-
Again, EXCELLENT advice and info-exactly the kind of info I was looking
for!
Unfortunately, I just let a '75 300D get away that was one of the
possible donors I was thi
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