Re: [MBZ] Diesel and BioDiesel

JabbaHursty wrote: and you didn't visit kleb? I waved as I sped past Claremore on I-44 Friday afternoon and back Sunday AM. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Zwolf bolts?

Harry M. wrote: > Thats cause it wasn't, same engine pretty much and the same old swing > axel rear end as the VW. Handled like a go cart though Yeah, I guess it sorta depends on what you think makes a sports car. These days it's mostly about 0-60 time and top speed, but back when the 356 was mad

Re: [MBZ] Diesel priced lower than gasoline around here...

Go ahead and rub it in my face! =) On 9/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Not sure if everyone is seeing this but diesel is cheaper around > Philadelphia than gasoline. I like it ! > dan elliott > 82 300D-T 84kmi > -- > *Check Out the new free

Re: [MBZ] Valve Tappet (aka Cam Follower) okay?

dave walton wrote: I'm continuing to reassemble my S350 engine (603.971), and have noticed that 3 of the Valve Tappets have no springeyness in the underside rod that contacts the valve stem. All the others do. Is this an indication that they need replaced? Check these pages: http://mb.brai

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

Harry M. wrote: > Refering to the Karmann Ghia, nothing more then a upside down bathtub with > wheels No, he means the Porsche 914. It was made by Porsche, but shared most of its engine components with the 1972 and up VW Bus and the other VWs that used Type IV engines. The Porsche version had

Re: [MBZ] Porsche and VW group

Porsche is a automotive design group who is hired to design fo VW and others. They even helped design the new Harley-Davidson water cooled engine. They also produce their own cars but they are not owned by VW. Porsched was heavily involved in early VW design and the founder of the company desig

Re: [MBZ] Porsche and VW group

I'm willing to be crucified if needed, but I'm fairly positive that the only VW sourced engines ever to show up in a Porsche product were the 914 and 912E (same flat four T4 engine) and the early version of the Porsche 924, with that oldball amalgam of the Audi 100LS block and weird overhead cam he

Re: [MBZ] Porsche and VW group

The 356 did not have an air cooled VW engine, it had an air cooled Porsche engine and there were many more differences than the cam & carbs. Try & buy a set of jugs & pistons for a 356 engine and you'll find that you are in a whole new league when it comes to price. Same goes for the rest of the en

Re: [MBZ] The new G-Wagen

Donald Snook wrote: > I think if you want an older Jeep with amazing off road performance, you > should look at a Wagoneer. I know people either love them or hate them. > They are amazing off roaders. When I had mine I would roam the trails, > streams, mudpits, woods, etc and never got stuck. Mo

Re: [MBZ] contact cleaners WAS: SOS - update - Kaleb - got a "front pump" for sale???

LT Don wrote: I used to carry cans of CRC 226 & CRC Contact Cleaner in my flight bag. We referred to it as "avionics technician in a can." Really freaked the pilots out when I was able to fix the intercom system and radio receivers with a few sprays while we were flying along at 6,000 feet.

Re: [MBZ] speedometer wrong, trip meter correct...possible?

Christopher McCann wrote: > 3. The speedo seems fixable, but since there is a > replacement in the trunk (entire instr. cluster), I'll > simply swap out and verify with GPS. Or you could do what I did with the Honda Civic I used to own. I drove at various speeds of interest, as shown on the GPS,

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

That's the BOP bolt patternBuick, Olds, Pontiac. Mike - Original Message - From: "Harry " M.)"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cimarron I had that experience with a small block Pontia

Re: [MBZ] vacuum hoses, purge and water...

John M McIntosh wrote: & Yes the 83 300TDt got a diesel purge too, sounds really nice perhaps quieter than the 603. If the 617 is quieter, there is something seriously WRONG with the 603! Are you using synthetic oil in the 603? Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pi

[MBZ] Paint Codes

My 1987 300SDL is in my eyes a deep Blue. Paint code should be "930" The Paint Codeon the car appears to be "929" which is Nautical Blue. That is much lighter. Car has not been repainted. I need to buy a quart to paint rear quarter and deck lid. Any Thoughts? -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Conne

Re: [MBZ] Porsche and VW group

Well I didn't know about the 356 but I was getting it from the latter. Mike - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche and VW group Didn't the 356 have a VW engine in it? And Ferdi P

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

The Escalade actually sits on the shorter wheelbased Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon "Rob Vonderhaar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >You guys are a really tough crowd!  I'd be the first to agree that >Cadillac lost its way in the last 20 years, with the absolute low point >being the Cimarron.  Total POS,

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

I had that experience with a small block Pontiac motor where I couldn't use a Chevy 350 trans but instead it was a Olds 350 transmission. Something different with the bellhousings and where the engine bolts up was different. Buick and Pontiac back in the 70's and early 80's used a turbo hydramat

Re: [MBZ] Zwolf bolts?

Thats cause it wasn't, same engine pretty much and the same old swing axel rear end as the VW. Handled like a go cart though [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >my point was, it didn't seem like much of a porsche... > > >> ___ >> For new parts see official list sponsor

Re: [MBZ] Zwolf bolts?

my point was, it didn't seem like much of a porsche... > ___ > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listi

Re: [MBZ] Porsche

You are forgetting something there, while Porsche has survived alot and considers themselves very independent. VW on the other hand has taken companies like Bentley which hasn't made a profit in years, turned them around and make money from them. VW was the deep pockets for which helped Porsche

Re: [MBZ] Porsche and VW group

Larger displacement, higher compression, dual port heads, and some had roller bearing cranks, plus a sencro low gear tranny. I still have a Porsche shop manual for the 356 models, in primo condition, that I paid $30 bucks for in 1957, that was big bucks in those days for a shop manual, that I w

[MBZ] OT: Cost of VO, etc. (Big Attachment)

Some time ago, I asserted that my salad quality, Soybean oil was costing $2.63 per gallon. I based that on the purchase price of $13.15, for a 35# box. I was erroneously thinking that the jug contained five gallons – I was guessing that the gallon weighed seven pounds. I now know that it weighs 7.6

Re: [MBZ] Porsche and VW group

Ferry Porsche choose to keep his company separate from the rest. In a general sense they are of the same automotive group, but share parts on a limited basis. Like for example, the Cayenne was designed by VW as the Touareg but with the exception of the engine they have very few interchangable pa

Re: [MBZ] Porsche and VW group

The 356 did in fact have a VW aircooled 4 in it, but it had a hotter cam and twin carbs. Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Didn't the 356 have a VW engine in it? And Ferdi Porsche designed both the >911 and the Beetle. Maybe that's where he's getting it from ... > >On 9/13/05, [EMAIL PROT

[MBZ] Zwolf bolts?

<> Well, now Stevie, if the engine, trans, complete suspension, brakes and wheels, steering column and instruments and more were mounted with only twelve bolts, I'd call that a breakthrough, wouldn't you? What with owning a 914-6 for thirteen years, I know for sure that it was at least fifteen

Re: [MBZ] Porsche and VW group

Didn't the 356 have a VW engine in it? And Ferdi Porsche designed both the 911 and the Beetle. Maybe that's where he's getting it from ... On 9/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > <. > > Are not and never were. Where DO you get this stuff? > > RLE > ___

Re: [MBZ] Vo-Po

Hola amigos Another half & half auto was built by Volvo years ago. Sports coupe Volvo running gear and the body built in England. Adios On 9/13/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > < it > called a 914?>. > > Careful, now. The 914

[MBZ] Accel pumps

<> The proper tool is a graduated glass vial. I never messed with the pump volume on my 72 250 but I do know that the amount per stroke is critical, based on my experience with Weber triple throats on two Porsches. Those carbs were also used on the Ferrari Boxer which I never laid a hand on.

[MBZ] Porsche and VW group

<. Are not and never were. Where DO you get this stuff? RLE

[MBZ] Porsche

<> Porsche is the most profitable car manufacturer on the planet. Their pre-tax profit last year was higher than Ford, GM, or DC. Which is why I can't afford a new Boxster S. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Vo-Po

someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: <. Careful, now. The 914 body was built by Karmann. And if it was a six all the mechanicals were installed at Porsche Zuffenhausen. Oh, WELL, then! Shurely if the hands of a Porsche worker touched a whole ten bolts, it was a *real* Porch! What abo

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D

Sunil Hari wrote: on the 6.9s there was an option for either 15" or 16" bundts - they're highly coveted because you can get higher speed-rated tires for the rims. Last time I saw a set of 15" bunts for sale, I believe the price was in the $2000 range. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't

[MBZ] Clones? Noooo

<. The Cayenne and the Touareg share the doors and platform and that's all. RLE

[MBZ] Vo-Po

<. Careful, now. The 914 body was built by Karmann. And if it was a six all the mechanicals were installed at Porsche Zuffenhausen. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Cars of listing craigs seattle

Casey, I was told that the diesel p/b unit takes a negative voltage on one particular pin, while the gas unit has positive on that same pin. No idea if this is correct, or if so, which pin is the problem and what it controls. I'd like to know though, as the 1987 diesels have a unique p/b unit from

[MBZ] Exhaust Question

How would I know if my exhaust is getting plugged up? I am just beginning to hear exhaust noise and I would guess something has a hole in it. When it idles it sounds slightly constricted. I do seem to have more black smoke recently than I had before. I just got back from a 900 mile trip where I

Re: [MBZ] J**ps (was: Re: The new G-Wagen)

Don Merriman wrote: "I am considering another set of wheels for here in Mexico. What years are good? What engine/tranny combo is the most reliable? adios amigos" Are you asking about Jeeps, Grand Wagoneers, or other cars? Since this thread was about Jeeps and I mentioned the Wagoneers, I will a

Re: [MBZ] J**ps (was: Re: The new G-Wagen)

Ola, Don! not sure if you're asking about XJs or Grand Waggys; Donald can probably tell you more the Waggys than i can. if looking for an XJ (labeled as Cherokees, Laredos, Wagoneers, Pioneers, and more depending on the whims of the marketeers), i'd want: - the 4.0L engine; one of the longe

Re: [MBZ] Rubberized Coating on the underside of a W123

Well it was more a terminology problem, a rocker is a rocker and the underside is the underneath of a car. What I said had to do with the old tar goop they used on east coast delivery cars, on the underneath. The overall finish of the rockers is like stoneguard, but I agree that for the jacking po

Re: [MBZ] Too much Marvel Mystery Oil

Hola Marvel is a great product for your pneumatic tools, a few drops where the air hose connects will improve performance and add years to the service life of your tools. Adios Don On 9/13/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In my 83 240D I found that

Re: [MBZ] Rubberized Coating on the underside of a W123

Scott, The coating you seek is sold in aerosol spray cans at all the discount auto parts places. However, I tend to agree with mac but for different reasons. He was concerned with rust/corrosion, I think an added layer of undercoat might look horrible. I would suggest fighting fire with fire,

Re: [MBZ] J**ps (was: Re: The new G-Wagen)

how about a chevy 350 with the turbomatic transmission? it bolts up nicely > ___ > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://strip

Re: [MBZ] Cars of listing craigs seattle

I emailed too and tried to purchase it with no response from the owner! -Scott -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave M. Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 11:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cars of listing craigs seattle

Re: [MBZ] Rubberized Coating on the underside of a W123

The previous owner had driven on roads that had just had their yellow and white lines repainted.  This white and yellow paint sprayed up to the coated area around and along the car’s jack holes.  This is covered in that rubberized undercoating.  I wanted to get some to get a nice even color.  Not t

Re: [MBZ] Linux

LT Don wrote: Bill, Luther, OKDon, Debbie and me. On 9/8/05, *Kaleb C. Striplin* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: 5? I only see 1 I'd subscribe! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1

Re: [MBZ] Choke sputter bunny hop

Thanks Mike, Pulling the linkage I do get a good stream of fuel that shoots out and lasts maybe 5 seconds or so. I'll measure it. I was thinking of putting a vacuum tube under the nozzle and pooring that into teaspoons or something. It is pointing down the throat like the manual shows. I don't

Re: [MBZ] Too much Marvel Mystery Oil

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In my 83 240D I found that Marvel Mystery oil in the fuel tank helped the injector problems(engine rough and missing). I put a pint into less than a full tank the last time I added it. Will TOO MUCH Marvel make the injector problem worse? Some oil in the fuel WILL cle

Re: [MBZ] J**ps (was: Re: The new G-Wagen)

Hola I am considering another set of wheels for here in Mexico. What years are good? What engine/tranny combo is the most reliable? adios amigos On 9/13/05, ernest breakfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hi Donald! > > i have indeed always admired the look of the old Wagoneers, but they're > j

Re: [MBZ] SD Glow Plug Light Blinking

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The dash light for the glow plug in my 1980 SD blinks for 15-30 seconds after the car starts. I don't know when it started doing this, since the car is now being driven by my son. Does not seem to have any effect on the car, but I'm wondering if it's some kind of cod

[MBZ] Choke sputter bunny hop

George, Try heavy acceleration while pumping the accelerator pedal. If that gives the response you're after, you may still be running lean, or with insufficient accel pump volume. You could catch the pump spray in a thimble, then pour it into a graduated test tube, if you have nothing else to

Re: [MBZ] Cars of listing craigs seattle

No worries Dave, if I were truly intending to snag it, I would've done so, real sneaky like. I also have a spare tranny. It sure looks like a great deal though. That's my ideal base chassis for an eventual Super Turbo project, a la Mauri's fine example. BTW: Can anyone explain why the 124 ACC

Re: [MBZ] Diesel and BioDiesel

and you didn't visit kleb? At 02:53 PM 9/13/2005, you wrote: Took my yearly 2000+ mile trip to Oklahoma and back last weekend. Averaged 33.5 mpg with a high of 37.5 and a low of 28.5. The low was on a tank of 11% BioDiesel (actually when mixed into what was already there, it was more like 6-7%).

[MBZ] Diesel and BioDiesel

Took my yearly 2000+ mile trip to Oklahoma and back last weekend. Averaged 33.5 mpg with a high of 37.5 and a low of 28.5. The low was on a tank of 11% BioDiesel (actually when mixed into what was already there, it was more like 6-7%). That's consistent with what I've heard and read, but contra

[MBZ] J**ps (was: Re: The new G-Wagen)

hi Donald! i have indeed always admired the look of the old Wagoneers, but they're just too large for many of the places we squeeze into in the XJ (like, for example, where we've had to fold back the mirrors on the XJ to squeeze through some of the slot canyons we've been up in the Anza Borrego

[MBZ] The new G-Wagen

Ernest Breakfield wrote: "as the owner of a J**p Cherokee (XJ) i special ordered over a decade ago to modify for off-pavement and have put over 200K miles on (much of that in the Great Unpaved), i don't see anything on the market that would replace my slightly modified XJ for any amount of mone

[MBZ] J**ps (was: Re: The new G-Wagen)

hi Clay! can you expound some more on what BiL's doing? never heard of anyone taking anything off of an Exploder to put on an XJ except for the rear disc brakes, and that doesn't have anything to do with the gearing... likewise, what exactly are you talking about WRT the T'Case? "the se

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega/Matador

> > Within a few years of the model's debut, adjusters were choking on the > > (IIRC) $1200 price tag for a hood. Pretty horrifying, given that back then > > they probably sold for what, 8 grand? I checked an old price guide, they had the 6 cyl coupe a little over 3k, and a Matador X coupe with V

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Intake carbon

there were actually at least 2 separate Campaigns to change out Particulate Traps; my '85 300D had it done the first time @ ~66K miles to replace the original TO, and again just a couple of years ago at MBZs insistence to replace that TO with yet a different one. neither of these changes cost me an

Re: [MBZ] speedometer wrong, trip meter correct...possible?

Needle is a magnet drive (magnet spins inside a drum), odometer is direct gears. Jaime At 03:42 PM 9/12/2005, you wrote: In my 76 240D, the speedometer reads 10% high, regardless of the speed (according to my GPS). The trip meter (didn't pay attention to the odometer) was accurate to .1 miles

Re: [MBZ] speedometer wrong, trip meter correct...possible?

rumor has it that Christopher wrote: > Craig and Phillip, > > WOW! Thanks for the detailed info. SO: > 3. The speedo seems fixable, but since there is a > replacement in the trunk (entire instr. cluster), I'll > simply swap out and verify with GPS. Some lessons from my experience. * The odom

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel & hybrid prediction for US market

the jeep boys (buyers not sellers) like the 4 banger and are slobbering all over themselves to get the larger engine models. At least this is according to BiL who goes rock crawling in the silly things On Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at 07:27 AM, Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] The new G-Wagen

Cherokee upgrades with Furd Exploder parts. My BiL is in the process of taking a salvage cherokee and has upgraded axles with exploder bits. Gets better gearing. Has to play with the transfer case. There is a problem where the seal will pop and poop the shaft out. Fix for that is the newer

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Intake carbon

yeah!!! the POS SDL had a plugged trap and made the same Bondian smoke and gutless motion. There were IP issues as well, but the Trap was a mess On Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at 06:33 AM, RAH wrote:   Does your 85 300SD have a trap-oxidizer? check for rust holes in it. Or it could be plugg

Re: [MBZ] AWD Diesel?

dave walton wrote: Has Mercedes ever made an All Wheel Drive diesel? 4-matic diesels were made and sold in Europe. None in the US. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [MBZ] Cars of listing craigs seattle

that is not my typo. If the seller is off, well that is another issue. Could be a mad wife with a small chip on her shoulder though On Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at 06:00 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: 99 slk  $3500???  Is that a typo? On 9/12/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ht

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

as late as the late 70s there were some substantial differences between identical GM cars, most obvious being that each division had their own engines. in other words, a chevy, olds and buick 350 were all different engines. other little things included such idiosyncrasies as buick not letting

Re: [MBZ] 300SD Intake carbon

Trampas wrote: I have an 85 300SD with about 300k miles on it. The poor old car is slower than dirt. 0-60 times are in the days. I have checked the boost ALDL etc. The car will smoke when floored so I know it is getting fuel, and since the boost pressure is high I was assuming it was getting air.

Re: [MBZ] The new G-Wagen

one of the reasons Real J**ps™ have solid axles isn't only the simplicity of them that someone mentioned, it's the fact that when a wheel moves up onto an obstacle the center differential has to move up somewhat with it improving clearance at the center as well. (this doesn't matter as much to off-

Re: [MBZ] Cars of listing craigs seattle

Drat, I was hoping nobody had noticed. I emailed and asked if it's driveable, no reply yet. If it won't shift into top gear then I can't get it... would need to drive 500 miles home. I wonder if I could modify the diesel tranny to fit, since I have a spare... all the valve body settings would be di

Re: [MBZ] Rubberized Coating on the underside of a W123

What I have found with the rattle can undercoat is that it does not harden. Still finding it sticky/tacky after months of driving Gump. It does provide coverage to non rusted parts that I am happy with. I would not consider it as coating for corrosion attacked parts unless you have removed a

Re: [MBZ] speedometer wrong, trip meter correct...possible?

Christopher McCann wrote: In my 76 240D, the speedometer reads 10% high, regardless of the speed (according to my GPS). The trip meter (didn't pay attention to the odometer) was accurate to .1 miles over a 12.2 mile commute. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? The speedometer needle is positioned to a point

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

Oh the stories you have to tell Don..I am going to have to take a trip to Mexico to sit and sip frozen cocktails on the beach and listen to the adventures.:>) Mike - Original Message - From: Don & Teresa Merriman To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

De plane! De plane! Answer: yes! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > could you order a volare with rich corinthian leather? > > At 10:16 AM 9/13/2005, you wrote: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> When will people learn that a >>> vehicle isn't better because its a Caddy (or an MB for that matter ;) >>

Re: [MBZ] Cars of listing craigs seattle

That '94 TE is awfull tempting > http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/96678536.html --94 TE $3500 Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (209k) '84 300D (204k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K)

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

could you order a volare with rich corinthian leather? At 10:16 AM 9/13/2005, you wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > When will people learn that a > vehicle isn't better because its a Caddy (or an MB for that matter ;) > just because its a Caddy is probably a better question ;) Fascinating, isn

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

You guys are a really tough crowd! I'd be the first to agree that Cadillac lost its way in the last 20 years, with the absolute low point being the Cimarron. Total POS, without doubt. A big part of the problem was the beancounter mentality of the Roger Smith era that led to so much inter-div

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

My 1st Porsche, a 1953 1500 normal, the engine case had VW casting with the VW logo. I rebuilt the engine and changed it to a 1500 super and drove from Seattle to Guadalajara Mexico, that was in August of 1958. The early Porsche´s were like the VW and floated so it got exciting a couple of times

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

http://www.914fan.net/ a not so great pretender... > Not too many parts shared but the ARE the same company right? Mike > - Original Message - > From: "Harry " M.)"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:30 AM > Sub

[MBZ] and I thought Chrysler would drag MB down

Published: Tuesday, September 13, 2005Mercedes provides challenge to CEODaimlerChrysler's new leader now turns his attention to the moribund brand.Associated PressFRANKFURT, Germany - DaimlerChrysler's next chief executive said Monday thathe would try to emulate his success in turning around

Re: [MBZ] Choke sputter bunny hop

Hey Tom, Yes they are the evil & dreaded Zeniths. I know there is a proper tool to measure the amount of fuel that gets squirted out. Anybody knows if I can get / make one? Looks like the way the are adjusted is by bending the leaver up & down http://jaimekop.com/CarbManual/Page06-07/Fig3.jpe

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega(Now AMC addicts comparing notes)

I think I recall the 401 is more similar to the 360.Something about the angle of the heads where they meet the intake or something like thatI'll have to look that one up sometime, Mike - Original Message - From: "Harry " M.)"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list"

[MBZ] And thought Chrysler would drag MB down

Published: Tuesday, September 13, 2005Mercedes provides challenge to CEODaimlerChrysler's new leader now turns his attention to the moribund brand.Associated PressFRANKFURT, Germany - DaimlerChrysler's next chief executive said Monday thathe would try to emulate his success in turning around t

Re: [MBZ] Choke sputter bunny hop

It sounds like your carburetor acceleration circuit is not pumping enough volume. These are the Zenith carbs, right? IIRC, they have an acceleration pump. Make sure the pump is delivering a proper volume of fuel. I think the pumps can be adjusted. It has been a long time since I worked on these car

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

Not too many parts shared but the ARE the same company right? Mike - Original Message - From: "Harry " M.)"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cimarron Actually, Porsche doesn't share to ma

[MBZ] Diesel Liberty Performance WAS Daimler Chrysler diesel & hybrid prediction

For what it's worth, I drove a Liberty diesel recently. It LEAPS off the line, but if that's what CR says, I have to agree with them--above 50 mph or so performance tapers off dramatically, just where you need it for passing. Mac wrote: Look at the coverage that Italian diesel in the Libe

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

nope...i had two ghias...no pretense to porschedom...think later, kinda boxy > Refering to the Karmann Ghia, nothing more then a upside down bathtub with > wheels > > > "JJJ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>Seeem to believe VW does the same stuff, except they charged a $10,000 > >>premium j

[MBZ] Build Card

The MB Classic boys emailed me a copy of the "vehicle data card" (build card) for my car. It says something about "820 tourist delivery". Does that mean the original owner went over to the Fatherland to pick it up? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 139K Litchfield Park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

Mike Canfield wrote: Porsche/VW/AudiAll the same company. Mike VW and Audi are part of the VW group (VW actually only owns 99% of Audi), along with Skoda (Czech Republic) and Seat (Spain). Lamborghini somehow is considered to be part of Audi without falling directly under the VW um

[MBZ] Choke sputter bunny hop

Hi all, I'm still tring to dial in the carburetors on my 72 250 M130 W114 (I need to put this in a signature or something). I noticed that starting from a stop, under light acceleration everything is OK. On the highway acceleration is effortless and seams endless, but sometimes, starting off f

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega(Now AMC addicts comparing notes)

Could be, if I'm not mistaken the 401 was just a punched out 390 "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >IIRC the 70 was the first year for the 401.The 390 was ended in >69...I am sure I will be corrected if i am off by a year.LOLOL, Mike >- Original Message - >From: "H

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

Refering to the Karmann Ghia, nothing more then a upside down bathtub with wheels "JJJ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>Seeem to believe VW does the same stuff, except they charged a $10,000 >>premium just for stuffing a V8 in a Passat > >yeah...remember that "porsche" that vw made(?) with the mi

Re: [MBZ] Cars of listing craigs seattle

I've emailed him to get the whole story and will post when I get a reply. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel & hybrid prediction for US market

I just like the idea that the morons at Chrylser can get it right but always somewhere else There's ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE I would ever buy an american vehicle. I spent 2 years at a dealership that used to be Jeep and was now a Toyota. Our cars came in for oil changes, mufflers and brakes,

[MBZ] Diesel priced lower than gasoline around here...

Not sure if everyone is seeing this but diesel is cheaper around Philadelphia than gasoline. I like it ! dan elliott 82 300D-T 84kmi Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and emai

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

Actually, Porsche doesn't share to many parts with VW or Audi with the exception of the Cayenne which is a redesigned Touareg. "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Porsche/VW/AudiAll the same company.  Mike >- Original Message - >From: "JJJ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "Me

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel & hybrid prediction for US market

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > According to Jeremy Clarkson of the Times Of London, the best thing > about the new Jeep *shudder* Grand Cherokee is the Mercedes V6 Diesel > engine!! LoL, would you buy one anyway? Just wait until it arrives. The automotive writers will start whinging on about this an

Re: [MBZ] The new G-Wagen

The solid axle debate is also one of those east coast/west coast things that I think the 4x4 magazines make into a big dumb thing thats really not that big a deal. On the east coast, particularly in the northeast I'd say theres not a whole lot of rock crawling to be done so what they California

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel & hybrid prediction for US market

According to Jeremy Clarkson of the Times Of London, the best thing about the new Jeep *shudder* Grand Cherokee is the Mercedes V6 Diesel engine!! Wish we could get that here!! Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] Cimarron

I know what you mean there..I had a 78 Plymouth Volare RTYeah I knowthey never made that car. The Dodge was an Aspen RT while the Plymouth was the Roadrunner.No RT..My Volare with the Roadrunner package was badged an RT as well as having the Volare badges on the side. R

Re: [MBZ] Rubberized Coating on the underside of a W123

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wanted to touch up the underside of my 300D with a rubberized undercoating similar to the black factory undercoating. It looks quite a bit like the spray-in bed liner in my pick up truck. What have any of you used that provides a close match to the original? Thank you

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