Re: [MBZ] 190D/E driveshaft?

2005-12-23 Thread John Ervine
Marshall Booth wrote: The problem is that these discs are used to balance a particular driveshaft. If your's doesn't need one and some don't - that's GREAT, but a driveshaft that's really out of balance will be intolerable (with vibrations - sometimes really nasty - usually between 40-50 mph).

[MBZ] cheap 190D thats been up before I think

2005-12-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-MERCEDES-BENZ-190D-SEDAN-RESTORATION-PARTS-CAR_W0QQitemZ8023858205QQcategoryZ6783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76

Re: [MBZ] 190D/E driveshaft?

2005-12-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
Kaleb typed: "learn something new everyday" That's why we're here. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] 190D/E driveshaft?

2005-12-23 Thread Marshall Booth
John Ervine wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: Take it from me Kaleb, 201 5 speeds have a unique balancing disc right behind the front flex disc. It balances the driveshaft. It is NOT sold separately. If the disc fails, Mercedes requires that you buy a NEW front half of the driveshaft and balance d

Re: [MBZ] 190D/E driveshaft?

2005-12-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
learn something new everyday. Marshall Booth wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: huh? Thats a new one one me. The only rubber part I know about is either the flex disks or the center support. Both are quire replaceable and available seperate. Curt Raymond wrote: So my Indy tells me (this

Re: [MBZ] 190D/E driveshaft?

2005-12-23 Thread John Ervine
Marshall Booth wrote: Take it from me Kaleb, 201 5 speeds have a unique balancing disc right behind the front flex disc. It balances the driveshaft. It is NOT sold separately. If the disc fails, Mercedes requires that you buy a NEW front half of the driveshaft and balance disc or a complete ne

Re: [MBZ] 190D/E driveshaft?

2005-12-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: huh? Thats a new one one me. The only rubber part I know about is either the flex disks or the center support. Both are quire replaceable and available seperate. Curt Raymond wrote: So my Indy tells me (this is a heck of a Christmas present) that theres a rubber

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon

2005-12-23 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Have only owned for 1 month. Central locking is inoperative and I have not investigated this yet. Even at 35 degrees it seems to cold to work outside fo too long. Mikeesh - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 190D/E driveshaft?

2005-12-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
huh? Thats a new one one me. The only rubber part I know about is either the flex disks or the center support. Both are quire replaceable and available seperate. Curt Raymond wrote: So my Indy tells me (this is a heck of a Christmas present) that theres a rubber balancing deal on the driv

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please?

2005-12-23 Thread Lee Levitt
Mileage is a bit suspicious (15K miles in 5 years...) but otherwise clean. I'll send you a PDF of the report separately... Lee > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain > Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 3:16 PM > To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its a reflection. andrew strasfogel wrote: Good point. I also noticed that one of the chrome C-shaped door edge covers was oversprayed in red! How that happened ishard to imagine, in such an otherwise perfect car... I guess that door was resprayed with inadequate masking so the paint leaked

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, the chrome is an aftermarket rust trap. The headrests are supposed to be there but are missing. dave walton wrote: Is the chrome trim around the wheels wells from the factory? I'm a little surprised that Mercedes did not put headrests on the back seat. Big safety issue. Thanks -Dave Wal

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
sell some of those POS's you have been accumulating and you would have some. Luther Gulseth wrote: oh my, that is gorgeous. Great color, and the perfect year for a 123 wagon with a Federal engine. , wish I had some disposable cash -Original Message- From: andrew strasf

[MBZ] I see a 82 300SD today

2005-12-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Guy was selling it. From 50 feet away I could tell right away it was a bondo special. The left rear quarterpanel looked like it had been smashed in at one point. You just just see the bondo all over that whole panel. Even cracking in a few spots. Next, rust bubbles all over. Had some chea

Re: [MBZ] the time of year for crack

2005-12-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
before there were bids there was a buy it now for like 17k. andrew strasfogel wrote: What's wrong with it? Looks pretty damn nice, though seller's FB is suspect. BTW, is this true about the 5 gallons of fuel? "Mercedes [roadside assistance] will give you a jump start, change a flat tire, or

Re: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd.

2005-12-23 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Could a valve be stuck open? - Original Message - From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 5:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd. dave walton wrote: 1994 S350. My wife runs errands yest

[MBZ] Thanks Rusty

2005-12-23 Thread George Gregory
The floor mats were just the right color. Your pricing was great and they arrived well-packed and on time, just as you promised. You¹re the best! GG 97 SL500

Re: [MBZ] 190D/E driveshaft?

2005-12-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Curt Raymond wrote: So my Indy tells me (this is a heck of a Christmas present) that theres a rubber balancing deal on the driveshaft which is bad on my car. He says that he can't buy the part separately and an entire driveshaft is over $1k. So the question is can I use a driveshaft off a 190

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Rhonald Angelo
I say $10,220 - $12,470 Rhonald 1985 300D 269,000 miles Washington, DC Original Message Follows From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 ph

[MBZ] 190D/E driveshaft?

2005-12-23 Thread Curt Raymond
So my Indy tells me (this is a heck of a Christmas present) that theres a rubber balancing deal on the driveshaft which is bad on my car. He says that he can't buy the part separately and an entire driveshaft is over $1k. So the question is can I use a driveshaft off a 190E for my '85 190D 2.2l

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Rhonald Angelo
Awesome! Thanks Andrew Rhonald 1985 300D 269,000 miles Original Message Follows From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay Date: Fri, 23 De

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon

2005-12-23 Thread Marshall Booth
MICHAEL ESH wrote: Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon I have one key for this car and it does not lock the rear hatch. Was there more than one key required for this car? Or does it just need a lotta wiggling and wd40? Is there something else I could use to loosen it up? There is ONLY one key patter

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon

2005-12-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Was there more than one key required for this car? Not as manufactured. Or does it just need a lotta wiggling and wd40? Possibilities: What you said Lock was changed and now requires different key Lock was damaged Lock is more sensitive to worn key than a

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page

2005-12-23 Thread Curt Raymond
I dunno if its different with car auctions but with standard auctions the seller can check to either show comments to the public or not. -Curt Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 13:33:03 -0500 From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 p

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

2005-12-23 Thread Rhonald Angelo
I LOVE it! Well done! Rhonald 1985 300D 269,000 miles Washington, DC Original Message Follows From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes mailing list'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends Date:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
How long have you owned the car? It could have been buggered by a PO. I had a problem with my rear hatch jammed shut, and in opening it the tech did something to the locking mechanism that disabled key access to the hatch! The lock moves with central vacuum but the manual lock will forever be in

Re: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd.

2005-12-23 Thread James Zavesky
It also could be the control pressure cable thatcontrols the vacuum box it attaches too on the side of the transmission or the vacuum control valve on the drivers side. The cable casing tends to break and changes the shift point. PITA to change in your driveway. Jim - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
I purchased a 280SE 3.5 coupe that the seller emphatically admonished me NOT to restore because it was a daily driver that had been modified over the years I undertook a restoration anyway that took about 7 years and plenty o' cash. In the end, I have a wonderful driving car that is not so pe

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread Lee Levitt
Ed writes: > > On 12/23/05, Lee Levitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I ended up not buying that car, and in fact not buying *any* car. > > > > Lee > > '93 300D 2.5 180K > > But ... you own a 93 300D *scratches head* Thought you meant > you decided to just buy a bicycle. I decided not to buy an

[MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon

2005-12-23 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Mercedes 1982 300TD Wagon I have one key for this car and it does not lock the rear hatch. Was there more than one key required for this car? Or does it just need a lotta wiggling and wd40? Is there something else I could use to loosen it up? Thanks, Mikeesh 1973 220D 1981 300SD 1982 300TD

Re: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd.

2005-12-23 Thread James Zavesky
the codes for the transmission can be pulled on that car. otherwise start with the basics, trans filter and mobil 1 synthetic trans fluid, seems to cure a lot of issues. if dave is in the area I can pull the codes for him as long as he has the 38pin connector. the dudes stuck ya gotta help him. da

Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right

2005-12-23 Thread Dave Wakin
Hit 40 when I left for lunch, down to 38 now. We had 6" of snow on the ground before we got hit with a freezing rain/snow mix last week that left everything a frozen mess, and it hasn't been above mid-20s since. My driveway is like a skating ring and the snow banks are hard as rocks. Great t

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread Ed Booher
On 12/23/05, Lee Levitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I ended up not buying that car, and in fact not buying *any* car. > > Lee > '93 300D 2.5 180K But ... you own a 93 300D *scratches head* Thought you meant you decided to just buy a bicycle. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard...

Re: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd.

2005-12-23 Thread Marshall Booth
dave walton wrote: 1994 S350. My wife runs errands yesterday am without issue. I take it out yesterday pm and it won't shift into 3rd. Just tried it again. Same symptom. Reverse works fine. Neutral is where it should be. Shift lever feels the same. It goes into 2nd at 2400rpm and 15mph. I take it

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Bob Rentfro wrote: > > Would it be correct for those of us who see these things send the questions > to the knucks who have these things for auction so bidders with not so sharp > an eye will be made aware? The questions only display to the public after the seller chooses to answer them through t

[MBZ] Re 81 300td crank pulley & fan clutch repair

2005-12-23 Thread Steve & Marci
You might want to check this out. http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?t=22647&highlight=harmonic Regards Steve "85" Euro 240D, 5 spd manual, 110K "79" 240D, 5 spd manual, 20K on eng rebuild "82" TD project wagon "64" VW Bug "65" D15, AC tractor Folks, I have a fri

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
Would it be correct for those of us who see these things send the questions to the knucks who have these things for auction so bidders with not so sharp an eye will be made aware? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K (good ebay find several years ago) Litchfield Park, Az - Original Message - Fr

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Hans Neureiter
The right side, rear door and rear quarterpanel was damaged and repaired by a poor bodyshop. On 12/23/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Good point. I also noticed that one of the chrome C-shaped door edge > covers > was oversprayed in red! How that happened ishard to imagine,

Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right

2005-12-23 Thread R A Bennell
Supposed to be +1 here tomorrow (that is C not F). Wet and slippery. Lots of accidents as people are not smart enough to slow down. ABS and Airbags are supposed to save them so they don't have to drive smart. Costly however. Last year it was about -25 to -30 if I recall correctly. I'll take the wa

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
Andrew noted: "It's interesting how the prices of pristine unrestored models uncannily reflect the cost of purchasing and then restoring a less than perfect example of the same car. My sense is that restoration costs have inflated way faster than general inflation, which acts to suppress the ma

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread R A Bennell
But then you'd have to walk because you won't be able to find a decent car. You won't like that. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Peterson Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 4:06 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looks

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread Lee Levitt
Andrew writes: > > It's interesting how the prices of pristine unrestored models > uncannily reflect the cost of purchasing and then restoring a > less than perfect example of the same car. My sense is that > restoration costs have inflated way faster than general > inflation, which acts to

Re: [MBZ] nice SDL

2005-12-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Yeah, that's where I've seen them before, on a CLK. Now I remember. On 12/23/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I believe those are forged aluminum wheels, 16 x 7.0 or 7.5, used on > the original CLK (C208 chassis). I'm not too crazy about how they look > on any car, but I hear they are ver

Re: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd.

2005-12-23 Thread Dave Wakin
Stuck kick-down button? - Original Message - From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 12:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd. 1994 S350. My wife runs errands yesterday am without issue. I ta

Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
Like my SLC, there is no datacard for your car in the EPC version I have - 10.6.21 - 8/2002. The SLC was originaly the same color as yours, but was re-painted a metallic bronze. > No, I never found that out. But it's 107.044-12-030547 if anybody > knows how to look it up. > > -- Jim -- OK Don,

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Good point. I also noticed that one of the chrome C-shaped door edge covers was oversprayed in red! How that happened ishard to imagine, in such an otherwise perfect car... I guess that door was resprayed with inadequate masking so the paint leaked in... It would be easy to correct so I wonder

Re: [MBZ] this guy still hasnt learned

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
Right! I really have a hard time with the repeated letters - it feels like I've pushed the key twice, but there's only one on the screen. Got to start reading what I type before hitting send On 12/23/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 08:08:35 -0600 OK Don <[

[MBZ] W140 transmission no 3rd.

2005-12-23 Thread dave walton
1994 S350. My wife runs errands yesterday am without issue. I take it out yesterday pm and it won't shift into 3rd. Just tried it again. Same symptom. Reverse works fine. Neutral is where it should be. Shift lever feels the same. It goes into 2nd at 2400rpm and 15mph. I take it to 3000rpm at 35mph

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's interesting how the prices of pristine unrestored models uncannily reflect the cost of purchasing and then restoring a less than perfect example of the same car. My sense is that restoration costs have inflated way faster than general inflation, which acts to suppress the market value of tire

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Mitch Haley
dave walton wrote: > > Is the chrome trim around the wheels wells from the factory? No, it's the quickest/cheapest way to repair wheel arch rust.

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread Tom Scordato
Ronald said "A great car...if I had a new one, I would sell it and buy this one..there something elegant in it's simplicity that is appealing..." Amen Ronald, that is what I think. If I had just not purchased a 1979 240D with 76K I would have considered it or sure. The old lady would have rea

Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA

2005-12-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Just out of morbid curiousity, do you happen to know the month/day it [http://cathey.dogear.com/JSLsale.html] was built? No, I never found that out. But it's 107.044-12-030547 if anybody knows how to look it up. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread dave walton
Is the chrome trim around the wheels wells from the factory? I'm a little surprised that Mercedes did not put headrests on the back seat. Big safety issue. Thanks -Dave Walton 95 S350, 99 E300 On 12/23/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Ben

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
oh my, that is gorgeous. Great color, and the perfect year for a 123 wagon with a Federal engine. , wish I had some disposable cash -Original Message- >From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Dec 23, 2005 10:18 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [MBZ] Super clean

Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA

2005-12-23 Thread Ed Booher
Just out of morbid curiousity, do you happen to know the month/day it was built? On 12/23/05, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Then again, the retro look is in again. > > Does that mean that somebody might actually _buy_ our for-sale SL > time machine? That'd be nice. > >http://c

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread Jim Cathey
photos. WIth ebay's far-flung reach, bids from a potentially global array of potential buyers serve as a better ratification of market value than can be realized by conventional car selling methodologies (newspaper and supermarket ads). But there are a whole lot of potential buyers that are l

Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA

2005-12-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Then again, the retro look is in again. Does that mean that somebody might actually _buy_ our for-sale SL time machine? That'd be nice. http://cathey.dogear.com/JSLsale.html -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] this guy still hasnt learned

2005-12-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 08:08:35 -0600 OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > All present and acounted for --- Actually, that should be, "All present or accounted for ..." Craig

Re: [MBZ] the time of year for crack

2005-12-23 Thread Christopher McCann
I got 2.5 gallons once and when with a friend, he got 5 gallons. Chris - all the rest is true. Old lady (my real estate agents) has an '84300SD and a battery terminal came off. THey came out, hooked her up (offered her a jump and to sell her a new battery too - luckily I told her to have

Re: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
All righty kids...let's guess where this one will end up. I say $14,750. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park,AZ - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 8:18 AM Subject: [MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD

Re: [MBZ] the time of year for crack

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
I thought they only provided 2 gallons... On 12/23/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Andrew wondered: > > "BTW, is this true about the 5 gallons of fuel? 'Mercedes [roadside > assistance] will give you a jump start, change a flat tire, or provide you > with five gallons of fuel, free

[MBZ] Super clean Red 85 TD with 200 photos and a 25 page essay

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300TD-1985-300TDT-STATION-WAGON-W123-TURBO-DIESEL-WARRANTY-FL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ4599149578QQrdZ1

Re: [MBZ] the time of year for crack

2005-12-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
Andrew wondered: "BTW, is this true about the 5 gallons of fuel? 'Mercedes [roadside assistance] will give you a jump start, change a flat tire, or provide you with five gallons of fuel, free of charge.'" I believe it is...from what I've heard. I think you must show up as the owner (in their c

Re: [MBZ] super cheap 300D

2005-12-23 Thread Mike Canfield
Looks like the "old"engine got WAY too hot. Mike - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] super cheap 300D That's because it "does not currently run".

Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right

2005-12-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Arctic Cat actually. 303cc, 19hp. I had a line on a Johnson last year but couldn't figure out how to get it here from Indiana without the shipping costing more than the sled. The Johnson sleds weigh like 600#, this one had reverse which seems like a manditory thing to me. My Cat is a pig but

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread Rhonald Angelo
A great car...if I had a new one, I would sell it and buy this one..there something elegant in it's simplicity that is appealing... Rhonald 1985 300D 269,000 miles Washington, DC Original Message Follows From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] nice SDL

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
The non-original trim moulding is a total turnoff for me. On 12/23/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I believe those are forged aluminum wheels, 16 x 7.0 or 7.5, used on > the original CLK (C208 chassis). I'm not too crazy about how they look > on any car, but I hear they are very light w

Re: [MBZ] X-mas cars

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Wait until the newbies get sticker shock on restoration and repair costs of these pricey beauties. They will be dumping these old dogs back on the market for 50 cents on the dollar... On 12/22/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think it must be some mystique associated with a three poi

Re: [MBZ] the time of year for crack

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
What's wrong with it? Looks pretty damn nice, though seller's FB is suspect. BTW, is this true about the 5 gallons of fuel? "Mercedes [roadside assistance] will give you a jump start, change a flat tire, or provide you with five gallons of fuel, free of charge." On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] nice SDL

2005-12-23 Thread Dave M.
I believe those are forged aluminum wheels, 16 x 7.0 or 7.5, used on the original CLK (C208 chassis). I'm not too crazy about how they look on any car, but I hear they are very light weight, more than most Mercedes wheels. Definitely NOT a proper fitment for any S or SL class - the offset is all wr

Re: [MBZ] super cheap 300D

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
That's because it "does not currently run". Also, it isn't a turbodiesel. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Diesel-Sedan-Merc-300D-D-3-0L-L5-FI-Engine-4-Door-Not-BMW-Turbo_W0QQitemZ4599517411QQcategoryZ6330QQrd

Re: [MBZ] Looks to be a fine daily driver

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
If you've pounded the pavement looking for a clean used Mercedes you can really appreciate the virtues of ebay, particular when the seemingly PERFECT car comes along and you can relax and gaze longingly at those beautiful photos. WIth ebay's far-flung reach, bids from a potentially global array of

Re: [MBZ] why is this so cheap?

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
It also had front AND rear bumpers from a 108 sedan with the rubber strips front. Totally inappropriate. On 12/22/05, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Those cars are known to be major rustbuckets. Sexton had one and dropped > a fortune into it, I think. > > Jeff Zedic > Toronto > > _

Re: [MBZ] Front End Creak

2005-12-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Is that the same as the strut arm? It's a rod bolted to a cup shaped thingie. Not that easy to replace, IIRC. Anyway, that's been done too even though it proved to be unnecessary. The creak sounds more like rubber abrading against another material, e.g., a rocking chair against a hardwood floor

Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA

2005-12-23 Thread Hendrik Riessen
99% of cars are rust buckets, the only difference is the rate of rust. My 230E is a similar exterior colour but thankfully it is light tan inside. Anyhow let us know the outcome of the bidding on the SLC, if it is half as good as the ad states then it should attract a pretty sum. However that co

Re: [MBZ] Rendezvous

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
Worked fine for me also - XP on a homebrew box. On 12/23/05, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov > > Worked fine for me. Beige G3 Mac, 10.2.8, QT 6.01 > > -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM cre

Re: [MBZ] 81 300td crank pulley & fan clutch repair

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
I wedge a pry bar in the starter ring gear teeth. > Is there a special MB tool > (or home method) of holding the harmonic balancer when putting the 200 > ft lbs or so of torque on the big nut? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel B

Re: [MBZ] this guy still hasnt learned

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
All present and acounted for --- On 12/23/05, Robert & Tara Ludwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You guys in Oklahoma city had better check to see if you still have a > hood ornament :-) > > -Robert > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM crea

Re: [MBZ] nice SDL

2005-12-23 Thread Dave Wakin
What about the two inch pin-strip. Looks like it was painted on with a roller. - Original Message - From: "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 8:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] nice SDL what's up with those r

Re: [MBZ] nice SDL

2005-12-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
what's up with those rims? -Original Message- >From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Dec 22, 2005 9:56 PM >To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [MBZ] nice SDL > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-05755038677111853_W0QQitemZ4599349

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

2005-12-23 Thread Mike Esh
I just finished buying car from Stefan Schultze. 1982 300TD Wagon. The car was definitely not maintained very well. He apparently is buying them and reselling on Ebay. The belts were almost nonexistent and we were lucky to make it home to Michigan without a failure. There was also a leak in th

Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right

2005-12-23 Thread Ed Booher
*sighs* Ahh if only I could get my wife to move to Phoenix. I'm sure I've mentioned it at least once, but I *hate* snow. On 12/22/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. > > That is not right. > > Bob Rentfro > '77 300D 145K > Litchf

Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right

2005-12-23 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Dec 22, 2005 at 11:10:07PM -0700, Tom Reynolds wrote: > Go up to Flag. Watch out for elk. K

Re: [MBZ] Rendezvous

2005-12-23 Thread Jim Cathey
http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov Worked fine for me. Beige G3 Mac, 10.2.8, QT 6.01 -- Jim

[MBZ] 81 300td crank pulley & fan clutch repair

2005-12-23 Thread Rick Hawkins
Folks, I have a friend here in Athens, GA who made a cheap purchase of a Missouri 81 300td with a cracked fallen off crank pulley. He found a pulley and we need to get new dowel pins. Is there a special MB tool (or home method) of holding the harmonic balancer when putting the 200 ft lbs or s

Re: [MBZ] Rendezvous

2005-12-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 12/22/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:29:24 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov > > But this one doesn't have sound. > > It does on my machine (Mac OS 10.3.9, Quicktime 7). But the aspect ratio's wrong---it displ

Re: [MBZ] this guy still hasnt learned

2005-12-23 Thread Robert & Tara Ludwick
You guys in Oklahoma city had better check to see if you still have a hood ornament :-) -Robert Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: at least he doenst want $80 for them http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ASSORTMENT-OF-MERCEDES-HOOD-ORNAMENTS_W0QQitemZ8024408257QQcategoryZ33654QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] Rendezvous

2005-12-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:29:24 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov But this one doesn't have sound. Craig

Re: [MBZ] nice SDL

2005-12-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Interesting wheels. I think I've seen that design on a W202 or maybe a W210, but not on any S-class. I hope he didn't use spacers to get them to fit. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-05755038677111853_W0QQitem

Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right

2005-12-23 Thread Tom Reynolds
Go up to Flag. :) Tom At 06:22 PM 12/22/2005 -0700, you wrote: > >It is supposed to be 81 degrees here on Christmas Day. > >That is not right. > >Bob Rentfro >'77 300D 145K >Litchfield Park, AZ >___ >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbpart

Re: [MBZ] didnt we explore this already?

2005-12-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh yea redghost wrote: yep, same car with the dollar size rust all over On Thursday, December 22, 2005, at 07:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-123-Mercedes- Benz-1982-240D-123-trbo-charged-4-speed- auto_W0QQitemZ4599463016QQcategoryZ6

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

2005-12-23 Thread Zeitgeist
I built one based on this version. I highly recommend adding the pressure gauge, and using a sprayer body with a built in pressure relief valve. It's nice to know how much pressure you're running and have the ability to release that internal pressure when you've finished. On 12/22/05, Mitch Hale

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

2005-12-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Scott Ritchey wrote: > > I like the one (pressure bleeder) that's advertised in the STAR for about > $40. It's a miniature garden sprayer with a pressure gauge and a screw-cap > on the end of the hose. Like this? http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

2005-12-23 Thread Scott Ritchey
I like the one (pressure bleeder) that's advertised in the STAR for about $40. It's a miniature garden sprayer with a pressure gauge and a screw-cap on the end of the hose. The screw cap goes on the top of the brake reservoir. The only thing I don't like about the design is that the cap is hard

[MBZ] Rendezvous

2005-12-23 Thread RELNGSON
http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov

Re: [MBZ] Limo console wood install report (W124)

2005-12-23 Thread Dave M.
Hi Aaron, Nah, I'm too lazy to pull everything back to the main distribution points. I tapped into one of the gray/blue wires feeding the window switches. ;-) Interestingly, while most MB switches require switching the negative/ground lead (due to internal wiring of the illuminations LED's), the

Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right

2005-12-23 Thread L . Mark Finch
It was warm enough here for me to lie on my back under the car in the melting ice and replace the cord for the block heater. And the FedEx truck that delivered a box of chocolates to us got stuck in mud instead of snow. On Dec 22, 2005, at 8:28 PM, LT Don wrote: It was so hot in Iowa today (m

Re: [MBZ] Advice on storing a 240D

2005-12-23 Thread LT Don
To Kaleb, $159 is another lawn ornament. On 12/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > thats cheap. > > redghost wrote: > > > Looks like it is made out of the silver tarp 8 mil. > > > > Steel frame 8'x16' lot 42211 > > > > $159, used to be $279 > > > > Sale good until 1/16/06 > >

Re: [MBZ] Advice on storing a 240D

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
Drive it to Arizona, park it, fly home. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] It Ain't Right

2005-12-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Bob Rentfro wrote: > > OMC... > Owatonna Manufacturing Company? I believe it was Outboard Marine Company that owned Evinrude and Johnson. In the 1970s, most products were pretty much identical except for the blue paint on the Evinrudes.

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