[MBZ] 190D turbo

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1997-MERCEDES-190D-TURBO-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ4566885730QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300

Re: [MBZ] Rear axle R & R

Finished the installation of my rear axle this week with parts from Rusty. Job went well, just tool longer than an hour as I had to replace the parking brake pads and the fuel line coming out of the tank. All the parts were about $165.00, with the free shipping. Thanks to Kaleb for advice and f

[MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UNHITCH THE OTHER END METHOD

Thanks again, everyone who has contributed ideas, suggestions, and wisdom. Jim, that was my first thought. Exactly. But, the car pulls to the left when braking now, rather dramatically, and did not do so at all before the break. I assume because the sway bar, perhaps unlike those on other cars

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/ Correct me if I'mwrong!

Yes--that's what it felt like to me, too. And yes, the 126 bar does appear to hold the upper control arm in position on my 126. Dan On my 123 coupe the stabilizer holds the upper control arms in position. Without it, the camber/caster changes continuously. I drove it a little while like that,

Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator?

Call ArkieParts On 8/11/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got a turbo radiator you can have.for a nominal fee. > > -Original Message- > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Aug 11, 2005 6:25 PM > To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] R-12

I've gotta say, I've pulled an indicated 30" with my Harbor Freight venturi pump. My gauge was actually pegged. I've heard bad things about the venturi's, but for $15 (and $10 if you get it on sale like me :) ) its fine. Now, the caveats - I was using shop air with some insane amount of CFM of f

Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator?

A clogged radiator won't cause the coolant to compress! I suspect you have considerable air in there, try bleeding it again. None of my cars exhibit any such behavior. Peter

Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator?

Kaleb, it's not LAYing around, it's LYing around. And when you recline, you LIE down, not LAY down, as all the yoga and pilates instructors say. Sorry for being such a twit but this is one of my pet peeves... Only 5 percent of the populace knows the difference beween "lay" and "lie". I guesss y

Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator?

There are some of us who would be happy just to get laid. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 9:44 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] clogged rad

Re: [MBZ] Anti squeal paste

On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 19:47:17 -0400 ned kleinhenz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Perhaps I should ask Rusty. But maybe someone can tell me yet > tonight > > I got from Rusty a pair of ATE rebuilt rear brake calipers for my 124. > They are preassembled including pads. Do these assembled things

Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator?

Kaleb, it's not LAYing around, it's LYing around. And when you recline, you LIE down, not LAY down, as all the yoga and pilates instructors say. Sorry for being such a twit but this is one of my pet peeves... Only 5 percent of the populace knows the difference beween "lay" and "lie". I guesss y

Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator?

How's the veal? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > There are some of us who would be happy just to get laid. > > Royce Engler > 1985 300TD Turbo 265K > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel > Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005

Re: [MBZ] Anti squeal paste

Should be ready to go, just install. You only need to pull the pads to put anitsqueal paste (aka antisieze) on them anyway. Peter

[MBZ] Need guidance on an engine or driveline swap, w123 240d

I am considering an engine swap in my recently acquired 1982 240d automatic. My issue is that I don't want a 50-hp automatic. Shifting manually just does not cut it, day in day out for me... had to do that with a clapped out, no-compression SD for two weeks that I had on loan once, got on my nerves

Re: [MBZ] Need guidance on an engine or driveline swap, w123 240d

Easiest is the plain swap for manny tranny and 615. Putting the 617 in is more complicated, as you need different front springs and a different drive shaft -- at least the front half. Tranny will bolt right up, linkage will work, etc, but the driveshaft is shorter, probably have a hard time f

Re: [MBZ] Need guidance on an engine or driveline swap, w123 240d

Steve MacSween wrote: 1. install engine and manual gearbox (4 spd) from a rusty 240d parts car at a local shop, just swap drivelines complete, however the rusty car has 2x mileage of my car. Easiest. 2. install OM617 from a parts car. Question: I assume the automatic transmissions are not th

Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge

Think we're talking apples & oranges here... adapters to connect R-12 hoses to an R-134a system won't help me. The female threaded fitting on the R-134a hoses looks the same, but it is larger than on R-12 hoses. Guess they're off to eBay when I have a chance... -dm > -

Re: [MBZ] Need guidance on an engine or driveline swap, w123 240d

Peter Frederick wrote: Putting the 617 in is more complicated, as you need different front springs and a different drive shaft -- at least the front half. Tranny will bolt right up, linkage will work, etc, but the driveshaft is shorter, probably have a hard time finding one (although the 615

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FIX (WAS FAILURE)

WOW! A photo of a real repair to emulate! COOL! Where did this come from? How can I contact the wizard who accomplished it for more details? I've already printed the pic to show my indy, but the more info I could supply him, the better! Thanks, Mr. Landiss! The Other Dan If the stabilizer ba

Re: [MBZ] Need guidance on an engine or driveline swap, w123 240d

On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 00:07:24 -0400 John Ervine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Peter Frederick wrote: > > > Putting the 617 in is more complicated, as you need different front > > springs and a different drive shaft -- at least the front half. > > Tranny will bolt right up, linkage will work, etc

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FIX (WAS FAILURE)

I would wonder what the sleeve is/was, and what it's made of. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > WOW! A photo of a real repair to emulate! COOL! Where did this come > from? How can I contact the wizard who accomplished it for more > details? I've already printed the pic to show my indy, but the mor

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FIX (WAS FAILURE)

OK just so everyone knows, if you have an accident that is due to your car being defective and they can prove that you knew about this defect then there is a very good chance you WILL go to jail if people are seriously injured or killed. Saying to the judge that someone on an internet list said it

Re: [MBZ] Need guidance on an engine or driveline swap, w123 240d

John Ervine wrote: > > Steve MacSween wrote: > > > 1. install engine and manual gearbox (4 spd) from a rusty 240d parts car at > > a local shop, just swap drivelines complete, however the rusty car has 2x > > mileage of my car. > > Easiest. What about pulling the tranny, flywheel, bellhousing a

Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - compressor cuts off too soon?

Dave, What is the chance that the recirc flap is not closing all the way allowing 100% outside air. This would hurt the effectiveness of the system for sure. Also what about a possibly dirty evap. Doesn't the recirc flap at least partially engage anytime the A/C is on - or maybe the source was

Re: [MBZ] FS: New R-134a hoses for manifold gauge

Here's a pic of my adaptors. j On 8/11/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Think we're talking apples & oranges here... adapters to connect R-12 > hoses to an R-134a system won't help me. The female threaded fitting > on the R-134a hoses looks the same, but it is larger than on R-12 > hoses.

Re: [MBZ] Special

$300.00 for the A6's -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 6:02 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Special Same for a 107? On 8/11/05, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Brand new R4 a

Re: [MBZ] Special

No, no ,no, I have 40 of these. They are brand new. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 6:08 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Special Would this by any chance be "from" a black 240D stick?

Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator?

In fact I believe it was Mark Twain who said he didn't have any use for a person who could only spell a word one way. When I first saw Andrew's post my first thought was that President Clinton got Laid and later Lied about it. Good way to remember the difference. -Curt Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005

[MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FIX (WAS FAILURE)

Dan Weeks, that stabilizer repair was posted some time back by a subscriber to the "mbcoupes" list: . I don't remember who, but the link above includes archives. The search feature on the archives is not that good, it might be easier to just join t

Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator?

COMPLETELY OT Speaking of presidents getting l**d (or not, depending on what l**d means), one of the funniest parodies I've ever read is this year's winning entry in the 2005 Hemisphere Magazine Faux Faulkner competition. It's so good I copied it below in its entirety: 2005 FAUX FAULKNER WINNER

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor 350SDL

Blower motor isn't listed separate from the fan in the epc, Constantine, and there's no indication the part has been upgraded since production began. Guess you sourced your new one outside the dealer network. joe On 8/9/05, Constantine N. Polites <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just received a ne

[MBZ] Democrat vs Republican

Subject: the difference >>A woman drifting in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. >> >>She lowered altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. >>She shouted to him, >> >>"Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an >>hour ago, but I don't know where I am." >> >>T

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FIX (WAS FAILURE)

Steve MacSween wrote: I would wonder what the sleeve is/was, and what it's made of. ...or how long it will last when the 3/4" solid stock inside the sleeve has already snapped from the stress! Same basic problem with sleeving broken seat springs - the sleeved joint fails because it's not as

Re: [MBZ] OT Faulkner...was clogged radiator?

Wasn't someone whining a few days ago about no kulture in the South? My son went to Ole Miss, and on one of our trips to Oxford, MS, we took a tour of Faulkner's house. Lotsa famous folks from Ole Miss... Royce Engler (Native Houstonian) 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZER FAILURE--UPDATE

Bob, Bare in mind that a 123 sway bar replacement is a far sight easier than a 126. I had one of the end bolts break off inside the sway bar on my 123. After breaking off an easy-out trying to pull it, I gave up and bit the bullet. I had heard this was a tough job, but if I had realized just how e

[MBZ] Long lost "brother"

I was in Houston the other day to do a structural inspection and passed a guy driving a car almost identical to my shaggin wagin...deep blue 300TD. He and I waved and honked at each other and exchanged the secret TD owner greeting. Sure was nice to see "another member of the brotherhood". Wonder

[MBZ] Boy is my face red...

My 300TD has been running REAL rough for a while. The other night I had a flash of intuition and thought I'd better check the connnection from the turbo to the air cleaner. I had taken the air cleaner off a few weeks ago to adjust the valves. Sure enough, it had not been tightened. As a result,

Re: [MBZ] OT Faulkner...was clogged radiator?

Royce Engler wrote: Wasn't someone whining a few days ago about no kulture in the South? My son went to Ole Miss, and on one of our trips to Oxford, MS, we took a tour of Faulkner's house. Lotsa famous folks from Ole Miss... I once got my 450SEL stuck in the mud in Faulkner's driveway. It

Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE

Guys, There's a big difference between replacing a sway bar on a 123 and a 126. Let's not scare the 123 owners by throwing out 12.5 hour labor numbers for 126's. The 123 sway bar can be replaced in well under 3 hours. Easy work. I'd buy all the cheap 123's I could find with broken sway bars! Ga

Re: [MBZ] Long lost "brother"

What's the secret 123 300TD greeting? Andrew 1983 300TD blue/blue (VIN on request) On 8/12/05, Royce Engler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was in Houston the other day to do a structural inspection and passed a > guy driving a car almost identical to my shaggin wagin...deep blue 300TD. > He and

Re: [MBZ] 126 front stabilizer broken--update

In seeing what it takes to replace the entire bar I would be inclined to try and weld it. I would make sure that you get someone who can really weld. I would check with companies that do it all the time. Putting reinforcing tubing over the weld might give you some extra satisfaction. Of cou

Re: [MBZ] 126 FRONT STABILIZER BROKEN--UPDATE

Just another reason to rejoice in 124World. Even looks like I could pull the thing (5 min?) & keep drivin' w/o muvh of a care while I wait for the replacement. Lookin' at my 123 & the epc, I'm inclined to agree with the naysayers about doing this w/ a 123 or 126. joe On 8/12/05, Gary Thompson

Re: [MBZ] 126 front stabilizer broken--update

If I were feelin' tempted to try the sleeve repair, think I'd cut a longer end piece out of a donor & then cut the bar end back some to allow for a longer sleeve. joe

Re: [MBZ] Long lost "brother"

I was going to ask the same thing! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/12/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What's the secret 123 300TD greeting? > > Andrew > 1983 300TD blue/blue (VIN on request)

Re: [MBZ] Long lost "brother"

You guys should have pulled over at a rest stop and made sweet love to each other --- andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What's the secret 123 300TD greeting? > > Andrew > 1983 300TD blue/blue (VIN on request) > > On 8/12/05, Royce Engler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was in Hous

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZERFAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/Correctme ifI'mwrong!

I was considering the generic description of the suspension and not the specific 126 chassis. I had a look at the online manual for a 126 last evening and I see that the setup is different than what I was thinking of. I think that I would be reluctant to even try to repair the end of the stabilizer

Re: [MBZ] Long lost "brother"

Boys, if he tells you it will no longer be "secret." 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 TimothyPilgrim Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 10:16 AM To: Mercedes mai

[MBZ] OT: BMW 535D video

Neat video on the new BMW diesel - see link below (approx 20MB Zip file). My favorite parts were: 1) The fuzzy kittens 2) The smoking tyres near the end! Side note... while they didn't want to point it out, if you look closely, it turned a faster laptime than the Lotus Esprit V8!! Also, this car

Re: [MBZ] Long lost "brother"

It's not like the folding rear seats in a TD weren't made for some good love-making either, eh? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/12/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You guys should have pulled over at a rest stop and > made sweet love to each other

Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW 535D video

That's the way the 3Gen Mazda RX-7 was setup with its twin turbo. It eliminates turbo lag and totally pumps up the power. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/12/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Side note... while they didn't want to point it out, if you look > closely, it turned a faster laptime

Re: [MBZ] Long lost "brother"

hahahhahhai kid, i kid! --- TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's not like the folding rear seats in a TD weren't > made for some > good love-making either, eh? > > Tim > 1982 300TD Moby > > On 8/12/05, Gabriel S. > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You guys should have pulled over

Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW 535D video

where, might i ask, is this video located? I sure would like to take a gander at her. --- TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's the way the 3Gen Mazda RX-7 was setup with > its twin turbo. It > eliminates turbo lag and totally pumps up the power. > > Tim > 1982 300TD Moby > > On 8/

Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW 535D video

Crap. The DL cutoff after a short time and had a very slow DL rate. Can somebody upload it to www.yousendit.com and post the link? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/12/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Neat video on the new BMW diesel - see link below (approx 20MB Zip > file). My favorite parts wer

Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW 535D video

if you send that bad boy to me i'll host it --- TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Crap. The DL cutoff after a short time and had a > very slow DL rate. > Can somebody upload it to www.yousendit.com and post > the link? > > Tim > 1982 300TD Moby > > On 8/12/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [MBZ] Long lost "brother"

You're just jealous 'cause you're stuck with a trunk! :) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/12/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > hahahhahhai kid, i kid!

Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - compressor cuts off too soon?

Brian, Good question. I belive the recirc "small lift" is dead on this car, allowing 10% outside air, but not allowing 100% recirculation either. Regardless, if there was excess load due to warm air, or if the evap was dirty, AND the cutoff was normal (mid/low 40's), the compressor would never cut

Re: [MBZ] lies

Lemme see if I unnerstand: When Bill went to lie down with Monica to lay her, he did the deed, then they lay together and snuggled. When the news broke, he made up a lie about the lay. So when he laid her then lied about laying her is that when he blew it? Ken In a message dated 8/11/2005 7:44

Re: [MBZ] Boy is my face red...

Roy, The connection from turbo to air cleaner is not under pressure - that's the air intake. All the pressurized connections are "hard line" to the intake manifold. It's good that you fixed it, but you were NOT losing any boost pressure there, nor would this affect rough running. About the AC, if

Re: [MBZ] lies

This is the infamous line: "It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is. If the - if he - if 'is' means is and never has been, that is not - that is not the only one thing. It means there is none. That was a completely true statement." - Bill Clinton, August 1998. Bush does

Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW 535D video

Hey, that's a neat service! I uploaded the full file (30MB) here: http://s18.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=10BSMZ90G5X1D3DC2T3RWJ5LHF :-) -dm > -- > Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:34:40 -0400 > From: TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW 535D video >

Re: [MBZ] Experiment - Raising Injector pressure

This is Dan again, I will measure the fuel economy - mpg using the exact same diesel fuel as before and report back if any difference is found. It might take a few weeks since I just topped the tank off on monday. I also want to test highway only mpgs. I can report that the starting is a litt

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZERFAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/Correctme ifI'mwrong!

In a message dated 8/12/2005 8:23:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was considering the generic description of the suspension and not the specific 126 chassis. I had a look at the online manual for a 126 last evening and I see that the setup is different than wh

Re: [MBZ] lies

...So when he laid her then lied about laying her is that when he blew it? My guess is that’s when SHE blew it. Jerry Ö¿Ö ~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:04 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] lies

I think the Prez came to that conclusion. On 8/12/05, Gerald R. Flintrop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My guess is that's when SHE blew it. > > > > > Jerry Ö¿Ö -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW 535D video

Isn't though? Remember, it's only good for a few days. Between that and Gmail, it really cures the difficulties of file transfers of the past. Tim On 8/12/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey, that's a neat service! I uploaded the full file (30MB) here: > > http://s18.yousendit.com/d.as

[MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

Hi gang, I know this has been asked at least once :-) but since the price of #2 is over $3 bucks I had to park my Dodge Diesel (gets 20mpg) I'm looking to spend about $3k on MBZ diesel. My question to people in the know is which ones get the best mileage? I drive about 600 miles per week and it'

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

Rory wrote: > > My question to people in the know is which ones get the best mileage? 190D, 4 cyl, five speed. 190D, 5 cyl, five speed. 190D, turbo 5 cyl, auto. 190D, 4 cyl, auto. 190D, 5 cyl non turbo, auto. (all from the 1980's. I think I got the order more or less correct. Any stick shift di

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

Thanks Mitch, do you have MPGs numbers? On 8/12/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Rory wrote: > > > > My question to people in the know is which ones get the best mileage? > > 190D, 4 cyl, five speed. > 190D, 5 cyl, five speed. > 190D, turbo 5 cyl, auto. > 190D, 4 cyl, auto. > 190D,

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

Rory wrote: > > Thanks Mitch, do you have MPGs numbers? Highway should be as much as low-mid 40s on 190D stick and turbo, mid-upper 30s on the others, low 30s for the 2.5L W124 body 300D. If you want to drive 60mph, you should get over 60mpg in the three gassers I mentioned, or some of the bette

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

not a MB but I had an 03 Jetta TDI wagon. heated leather seats, 5 spd, sunroof,etc. etc. etc. got an average of 48 mpg over 40K miles of ownership. And I drove it like a rental car, often with several hundred pounds of DJ gear in it. Drove it cross country with a cargo carrier on the roof.

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

I hear you on the Honda VX, my co-worker sold his VX to somebody here at work with 320K miles on it and he said he got around 60mpg's with it. But car is to small for me. I'll start my search for a 190D turbo model. Thanks On 8/12/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Rory wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 126 front stabilizer broken--update

Dennis Perkins wrote: In seeing what it takes to replace the entire bar I would be inclined to try and weld it. I would make sure that you get someone who can really weld. I would check with companies that do it all the time. Putting reinforcing tubing over the weld might give you some extr

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZERFAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/Correctme ifI'mwrong!

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/12/2005 8:23:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was considering the generic description of the suspension and not the specific 126 chassis. I had a look at the online manual for a 126 last evening and I see th

[MBZ] the cost of commuting

Background -- I live less than a mile from my office. We are moving to a new building in a couple of months, but even then it won't be any more than two miles, easy bicycling or even walking distance. I put in a resume yesterday for a different job. Rather than being walking distance from my house

Re: [MBZ] 126 STABILIZERFAILURE--UPDATE/Opinion/CorrectmeifI'mwrong!

Oops, not only am I guilty of overgeneralizing the suspension issue, but I am one of the GD lawyers! Randy in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj

Re: [MBZ] lies

I think the Faulkner parody illuminating Bush's inner thoughts and inner circle is much funnier than all the stale Clinton jokes... as well as being hlghly plausible. On 8/12/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think the Prez came to that conclusion. > > On 8/12/05, Gerald R. Flintrop <[EM

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

Any stick shift diesel VW should beat them though, or a Geo Metro XFI, Honda CRX HF, Civic VX, etc) My '92 Jetta D NA 5-speed regularly turned in 43+ mpg at 70. My 86 Golf, same engine, turned in 48 mpg at the same speed, as it had no power steering, a bit taller gearing, and a more aerodyna

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

Don, First of all, you've got to assume that the price of diesel will escalate further due to the inexorable rise in world oil prices (See Rolling Stone Article "The Long Emergency" at http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0413-28.htm) Let's be optimistic and say $3.00/gallon. That brings your mon

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

Rory wrote: > > I'll start my search for a 190D turbo model. I should warn you. 190D turbo was made only in 1987, something like 1600 total vehicles. It's the most fun to drive of the old MBZ diesels, so it tends to sell high when a nice one is available. There was one on eBay last night for $23

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

Don, ... I don't want to quote an acceptable starting salary only to find out later that I am actually "making" less money than I do now with almost zero commute time. Please don't forget to factor in promotion/advancement possibilities, at BOTH places. Sometimes that's worth "Gold", when conside

Re: [MBZ] W124 A/C question - compressor cuts off too soon?

brian toscano wrote: Dave, What is the chance that the recirc flap is not closing all the way allowing 100% outside air. This would hurt the effectiveness of the system for sure. Also what about a possibly dirty evap. Doesn't the recirc flap at least partially engage anytime the A/C is on - o

Re: [MBZ] lies

Ya I agree Clinton jokes are true and ya don´t have to worry about plausible. On 8/12/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think the Faulkner parody illuminating Bush's inner thoughts and > inner circle is much funnier than all the stale Clinton jokes... as > well as being hlg

Re: [MBZ] 126 front stabilizer broken--update

Maybe have the weld X-ray ed? well at least a magnetic crack check. On 8/12/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Dennis Perkins wrote: > > In seeing what it takes to replace the entire bar I would be inclined to > try > > and weld it. I would make sure that you get someone who can

Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?

Rory wrote: Thanks Mitch, do you have MPGs numbers? On 8/12/05, *Mitch Haley* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Rory wrote: > > My question to people in the know is which ones get the best mileage? 190D, 4 cyl, five speed. 190D, 5 cyl, five speed.

[MBZ] Faulkner parody

Dieselvolk, Mis-underestimating W again, me thinks... > I think the Faulkner parody illuminating Bush's inner thoughts and > inner circle is much funnier than all the stale Clinton jokes... as > well as being hlghly plausible. Keep that up, and soon we'll have even more Republicrats in House and

Re: [MBZ] Faulkner parody

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Keep that up, and soon we'll have even more Republicrats in House and Senate > and > maybe Condi for Prez... How many non republicrats to we have in the House & Senate now, about one total? (seems there's one guy from the northeast who dropped his party affiliation

[MBZ] which one to buy cont'd

Marshall wrote: > > 190D, 4 cyl, five speed. > 190D, 5 cyl, five speed. > 190D, turbo 5 cyl, auto. > 190D, 4 cyl, auto. > 190D, 5 cyl non turbo, auto. > (all from the 1980's. I think I got the order more or less correct. > Any stick > shift diesel VW sho

Re: [MBZ] Faulkner parody

Yes, he's still in office, caucused with the Democrats, so I guess that leaves zero who aren't Republicrats. Jerry   Ö¿Ö     ~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 1:50 PM To: Mercedes mailing

Re: [MBZ] Back on the 'net

redghost wrote: > This is the populace rising up against the criminals we voted in who > keep giving us stuff we voted against. We have a baseball stadium we > voted against twice, a football stadium we voted against, unfunded > transportation we did vote for, and the slut gov. gives us a GAS T

Re: [MBZ] Back on the 'net

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Perhaps someday folks will realize that if they want to "live in the > country" they should find work "in the country". If they want to work > "in town", then live "in town". How about people who work in town, want to live in town, but can't afford the prices in town? I

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > 1966 36 foot Chris Craft. Twin 327 Chev. 8 US gph @ 7.7 knots. If you > like varnished mahogany you'll like this boat. I've seen those old Chris Crafts. They're gorgeous. Like a floating piece of fine furniture.

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

redghost wrote: > Owned a 95 civic for a few years. Lots of them around the block. You > can always tell when they start up. Razzy little tinny sound. No > authority like a diesel benz If no one has taken the muffler off and replaced it with a fart can, you can barely hear 'em idle at all.

[MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

Gents/Ladies: Ready to go on a trip tomorrow and noticed a small fuel leak on the hoses looping to/from the injectors. While the engine running, you see no visible leak but tough the hose and a small amount of diesel fuel is on your finger ... the hose itself is darker in color as well as are

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

andrew strasfogel wrote: > Don, > > First of all, you've got to assume that the price of diesel will > escalate further due to the inexorable rise in world oil prices Not to mention that some experts feel we're in for a shortage of diesel fuel, because refineries have not invested in the equipmen

Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

I ran that way for months (maybe in excess of a year) before I fixed it. No danger other than maybe a small drop in mpg. On 8/12/05, Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gents/Ladies: > Ready to go on a trip tomorrow and noticed a small fuel leak on the > hoses looping to/from the inje

[MBZ] Is this for real?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gray market 84 300D turbo, manual tranny, manual everything, cloth in

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

But French fry oil is pretty cheap around these parts. ... I think that will be my next project (after fixing the damn'd shutdown box issue). On 8/12/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > Don, > > > > First of all, you've got to assume that the price of

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

Should have just replaced them with Sparco or Recaro seats, then driven it for another 100Kmi. On 8/12/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > redghost wrote: > > Owned a 95 civic for a few years. Lots of them around the block. You > > can always tell when they start up. Razzy little ti

Re: [MBZ] Is this for real?

On Fri, Aug 12, 2005 at 06:36:16PM -0400, Sunil Hari wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-Manual-1984-MERCEDES-300D-RARE-AND-DESIRABLE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4568256207QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW > > ebay item 4568256207, owner says it's a gra

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

Sunil Hari wrote: > Should have just replaced them with Sparco or Recaro seats, then > driven it for another 100Kmi. I considered it, but Recaros are racing seats with very high side bolsters. I don't generally corner all that hard, and I don't like the way racing seats pinch my shoulders.

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