Re: [MBZ] OT: US influences Canada's car market

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
Ah, I see, sorry. I started my assumption from the wrong end. Yeah, I should have realized that before I started writing, but then I'd have to engage my brain and we all know what a hazard that can be at times. grin So, additionally, that's why the safe lights in a darkroom are red or orange.

Re: [MBZ] 240D prices (R A Bennell)

2005-12-16 Thread Robert M Doran
And I've got a '75 I wouldn't even SELL for $6500, CDN or otherwise. It only shows 27K on the odometer--which is only 5 digits anyway but the condition of the car is truely representative of those figures. I just know better though because things like that just don't ever happen to me. Still, if

Re: [MBZ] OT: Nifty old German trailer

2005-12-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Very cool! Owner sounds pretty cool, too, e.g. Pop up canvas is in good shape with plenty of ventilation. On 12/15/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd never heard of these. Would look nice towed behind an old Benz. http://denver.craigslist.org/car/118474401.html -- Casey Olympia,

Re: [MBZ] Michigan 300D

2005-12-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Looks like a deal, even if it didn't move due to missing engine and/or transmission, On 12/16/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://annarbor.craigslist.org/car/118488194.html No affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD ___ For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Rear end noise - '87 190DT

2005-12-16 Thread Marshall Booth
Tan Qu wrote: Our '87 190Dt started to make some noise from the back of the car, more likely from where the rear end is. When the car accelerate from standstill (for exmaplen at a stop sign), the car feels being dragged, the engine RPM goes up but the actual car speed does not seem to go up and

Re: [MBZ] oh boy, turbo 240

2005-12-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Maybe the $1 bill comes with the car! On 12/16/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice way he posts the rust with a dollar by it. size or is that the implied excessive cost to fix? I do like that it has no lakes On Thursday, December 15, 2005, at 06:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: US influences Canada's car market

2005-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Isn't there a theory that blue light helps the eyes adjust to night vision or something similar? Your iris doesn't really react to red light. That's why it is used for night-sight-safe lighting such as in military situations, your irises will stay open so that your eyes don't need to readapt

Re: [MBZ] Squeal like Cindy Brady

2005-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Gump has decided to squeal like a stuck pig when I drive. I know that a squeal with the clutch in is often a pilot bearing. Doesn't sound like your problem, my Camaro was plagued by this. Fix recommended? Other than rebuild the transmission Sure. Replace the transmission! It's probably

Re: [MBZ] Squeal like Cindy Brady

2005-12-16 Thread R A Bennell
check http://mbca.cartama.net/showthread.php?t=9892 somebody is offering a 4 speed for free Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 12:11 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Squeal like

Re: [MBZ] Rear end noise - '87 190DT

2005-12-16 Thread Tan Qu
Yes. When car was up and emergency brake OFF I was able to spin the wheels just two months ago when I changed all pads. Also the binding problem seems to never happen if it gently (I mean really slowly) accelerate from a stopped condition. It feels like something suddenly got stuck when there is

Re: [MBZ] Rear end noise - '87 190DT

2005-12-16 Thread Marshall Booth
Tan Qu wrote: Yes. When car was up and emergency brake OFF I was able to spin the wheels just two months ago when I changed all pads. Also the binding problem seems to never happen if it gently (I mean really slowly) accelerate from a stopped condition. It feels like something suddenly got stuck

Re: [MBZ] Rear end noise - '87 190DT

2005-12-16 Thread Tan Qu
Another question is: how often do you all replace the differential fluid? I probably need to drain the differential to see what kind of condition the fluid is in to rule out a failing differential. Then new flex disks next to see if the problem goes away. I am not feeling any vibration from the

Re: [MBZ] 240D prices

2005-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
redghost wrote: About the only thing wrong was the chrome pealing off the bundts. IOW, the only thing wrong was that some fool put chrome on the bundts.

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant

2005-12-16 Thread Brian Smyla
Yes, it has heated seats, plus the air adjustable(?) option as well. Unfortunately, the control head for the driver seat is missing, and I haven't been able to locate any information about the adjustment system to find out why it's not working. Anyone have any info about this? Thanks! -brian

Re: [MBZ] Squeal like Cindy Brady

2005-12-16 Thread redghost
Like I am going to be able to find a stick shift tranny any time soon. If you come up with one I would gladly travel over your way and make it worth your effort to secure one if it shows up in your PnP On Friday, December 16, 2005, at 12:11 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Gump has decided to squeal

Re: [MBZ] Squeal like Cindy Brady

2005-12-16 Thread redghost
that is Vince, president of the 123 club! On Friday, December 16, 2005, at 02:26 PM, R A Bennell wrote: check http://mbca.cartama.net/showthread.php?t=9892 somebody is offering a 4 speed for free Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim

Re: [MBZ] Michigan 300D

2005-12-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: http://annarbor.craigslist.org/car/118488194.html I wish I'd been able to find something like that three years ago when I bought my first Benz. Right now, I've got other priorities before adding to the mbz collection: 1. get rid of the Saab collection. 2. get the 190d 2.3-16

Re: [MBZ] Rear end noise - '87 190DT

2005-12-16 Thread Marshall Booth
Tan Qu wrote: Another question is: how often do you all replace the differential fluid? I probably need to drain the differential to see what kind of condition the fluid is in to rule out a failing differential. Then new flex disks next to see if the problem goes away. I am not feeling any

Re: [MBZ] Rear end noise - '87 190DT

2005-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Another question is: how often do you all replace the differential fluid? Every time I have to replace a half-shaft! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump question answered, plus rant

2005-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
haven't been able to locate any information about the adjustment system to find out why it's not working. Anyone have any info about this? My 126 ETM has schematics in it for the orthopedic seat option, IIRC. Not much to it, just a switch to kick on the pump, and I think leak valves to let

Re: [MBZ] Squeal like Cindy Brady

2005-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Like I am going to be able to find a stick shift tranny any time soon. If you come up with one I would gladly travel over your way and make it worth your effort to secure one if it shows up in your PnP I have one, I think from a 240D. Laid it in as a spare, partly when I was looking at using

Re: [MBZ] OT: US influences Canada's car market

2005-12-16 Thread l02turner
Craig wrote:Red light affects your night vision less than blue light. Ditto's - sailors often have red filters for night time lighting so they can appear on deck fully finctional instead of being essentially blind of 15-30 minutes. Sincerely, Larry T (78 240D) A Blood Test for your oil -

[MBZ] AMG Hammer for sale, cheep cheep

2005-12-16 Thread Dave M.
For $5k, *someone* needs to pick this thing up. Definitely a project car, but considering the insane rarity of these things...! I think 13 built worldwide? Check out the photos at the link in one of the posts. AMG had to do a lot of reinforcement of the stock 6-cyl subframe. Note the 'Holy Grail'

Re: [MBZ] AMG Hammer for sale, cheep cheep

2005-12-16 Thread Michael Baker
Your link is 6 years old! At 03:19 PM 12/16/05, you wrote: For $5k, *someone* needs to pick this thing up. Definitely a project car, but considering the insane rarity of these things...! I think 13 built worldwide? Check out the photos at the link in one of the posts. AMG had to do a lot of

[MBZ] NFC: Track car for sale

2005-12-16 Thread Tom Reynolds
Ex Bondurant car for sale, please contact current owner if you're interested. I have no monetary interest, have not seen the car, etc. I'm just lucky enough to be on Dan's (at Bondurant) contact list when something like this comes along. Best, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK From: Ron

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