My dash switch has only 2 positions.
The 80's vintage switch has 5 positions, two of them momentary.
The 70's non-automatic antenna had three positions, two of them
momentary.
-- Jim
It is important, in my present line of work that my car starts
without requiring 110v, as I am frequently in disaster areas where
power is out. I often have to stay in mass shelters with evacuees and
disaster workers of all flavors and power is a precious commodity,
its use is
These are really hard to find in working used condition, and I could
find no
one to repair my old OEM antenna that had a short in it.
I'll take a whack at it! You pay for shipping and parts, and IF I can
fix it my fee will be $20. (I would suggest you at least look inside
it first to make
I think that changing sheet metal and the rad would be MUCH easier than
pulling the engine/tranny out of both cars and swapping them. It may
very
well have some hidden frame damage which would necessitate the
engine/tranny
swap. Either way, the stick would be much funner to drive.
Usually
You are totally asking the wrong people about curing the diesel disease.
I
mean, that's like asking your crack dealer if it's a good idea to kick the
habit.
I kinda figured that.
I paid $5000 for my 1992 300D. 286Kmi, new transmission at 200K, new
timing
chain, valve job, and head
Jim Cathey wrote:
My dash switch has only 2 positions.
The 80's vintage switch has 5 positions, two of them momentary.
The 70's non-automatic antenna had three positions, two of them
momentary.
The OE Hirschmann antenna in my '85 190D 2.0 Euro with Becker Europa
731 T radio had NO
On Mar 10, 2006, at 4:36 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote:
I think there might be a miscommunication here. I don't think John
B was
talking about flooring the accelerator after the engine is running,
I think
he meant floor the accelerator while you are cranking the starter,
and the
thing is sort of
On Mar 10, 2006, at 4:41 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
I've considered this idea but the idea of being out there doing
the draining in the cold gives me a shiver...
-Curt
Go Synthetic, oh mighty bush pilots. Do they allow syn oil in aircraft?
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
On Mar 10, 2006, at 4:42 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote:
very few people heat with
Wood anymore, and those that do, understand what you can do with
it. I
only
mention it because of your science in how to work without power.
I heat with wood but have an oil fired hot water system that kicks
they have paired with Outpost.com, so just go there and get your online
goodness. No sweet deals on junk hardware, but you get most of the
selection.
CompUSA is garbage and overpriced
On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 06:38 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
It should be illegal for westcoasters to
On the 115, just hook it to the air filter and have it run all the time
On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 06:47 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
Anyway as Jim Cathey is fond of mentioning you could take a hairdryer
or heat gun and shoot it in the intake. That'll get you going pretty
easy.
On the Unimog
I may have the caps. Will know afternoon Sat. Have to finish the
garage where are the parts are living since I got kicked out of the
home garage
On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 06:51 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
Anybody got a U-Pull (-priced, anyway) right front fender molding?
Also need two
On Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:36:39 -0600 Zoltan Finks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think there might be a miscommunication here. I don't think John B was
talking about flooring the accelerator after the engine is running, I
think he meant floor the accelerator while you are cranking the starter,
and
At first I thought the show was set in Minnesota. Very similar culture to
what they're portraying - accents and all (there is a slight variance
between the Canadian accent and the Minnesota accent).
Brian
On 3/10/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The Red Green show? It's
they have a weekly ad or two with lots of loss leaders. $3.99 for a
801.11g (54) card. Might be junk and last a year, but for that price
get four and you are still better than paying retail on a name brand
card.
On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 07:51 AM, Sunil Hari wrote:
what's so special
Good to get all our cylinders in line. This brings me back to my question
from yesterday: What about feathering when the thing is just getting going?
That's always been my way of coaxing a cold gasser along.
And further, what is the actual effect of feathering the pedal on this type
of system.
New garage door that she is still peeved cost $5k. No rattle can
allowed within at least 100 feet
On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 09:32 AM, R A Bennell wrote:
Is that not what the garage is for? You should see the overspray on
stuff in
my garage.
Randy B
-Original Message-
From:
My poor W124 only has two.
My 210 has 6 :)
-j.
I always was under the impression that all the cars had block heater,
but not all cars had the cord. The e300d has no cord, but being cali
car did get a block heater. in L.A.
On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 11:01 AM, John Berryman wrote:
On Mar 10, 2006, at 11:47 AM, Richard Barnaby wrote:
The hoops we jump through. I like your thought of aksing for an outlet
designed for disabled parking. Ooop, as I wrote this, it strikes me that you
must mean that you park beside the disabled spot, not in it obivously.
Looking for outlets reminds me of the time I took my Sportster for a trip
from
Roger, you drive really slow! You must also be way north, or doing
round trip.
I simply divided the distance by the speed to make the comparison. Generally,
traffic is moving closer to 80mph which is quite reasonable.
I'm north of Sand Point near the lake.
RLE
Uhm, it's 175 miles to portland from seattle, not 275..
Oh oh. You are right. Which makes the theoretical time difference 41 minutes.
RLE
On Mar 10, 2006, at 7:38 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote:
Good to get all our cylinders in line. This brings me back to my
question
from yesterday: What about feathering when the thing is just
getting going?
That's always been my way of coaxing a cold gasser along.
Feathering has no effect
On Mar 10, 2006, at 7:43 PM, redghost wrote:
I always was under the impression that all the cars had block heater,
but not all cars had the cord. The e300d has no cord, but being cali
car did get a block heater. in L.A.
I wish that was the case. I have owned at least a half dozen with no
Thanks. Good to know. BTW I wasn't referring to feathering while in motion,
I meant when trying to start the engine. Yeah, jerky indeed, especially with
a manny. Sounds like something we used to do to Mom's car as teens.
Brian
On 3/10/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Mar 10,
redghost wrote:
I always was under the impression that all the cars had block heater,
but not all cars had the cord. The e300d has no cord, but being cali
car did get a block heater. in L.A.
Starting in the early/mid '80s all US delivered diesels had block
heaters (but cords were dealer
Delete as needed
review at leisure
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/140709738.html -- Kevin comparison
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/140589539.html -- 190D $700
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/140582693.html -- 80 300d $2500
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/140565893.html --
So am I to understand that throttle position has an effect on the metering
of the IP * even before the engine starts (as in while initially cranking
starter)?* It would seem so - otherwise, what could be the benefit of
flooring the pedal while cranking?
Also, what is the reason behind the
Hi Rick.
I bought my '91 300D about 3 weeks ago (2/17 IIRC) - it had ~99K miles and
is in excellent condition. My other MB is a '78 240D with 286k miles and
the difference that 13 years of constant improvement to diesel engines is
nothing short of phenomenal! It's *much * quieter, *much*
If you do some searching for these nationwide, typical asking price is
between $7-$12k. So, buying one for $5k and spending a bit on repairs
wouldn't be unexpected. If it's clean and runs well, $5k is a really
good deal, IMO.
If anyone finds a 90-93 W124 diesel for sale - with ASD and heated
Hey Mike
I guess if I can't get much of anything out of the MB I'll just run it
until it drops. That was the original intent, I got a little side-tracked.
From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL
On a convertible it is important because the mast whistles
in the wind at full extension, so running with it mostly
down is quieter .
Which is why the antenna was moved to the rear quarter panel on the 107 SLs
in the 70s.
RLE
Zoltan Finks wrote:
So am I to understand that throttle position has an effect on the metering
of the IP * even before the engine starts (as in while initially cranking
starter)?* It would seem so - otherwise, what could be the benefit of
flooring the pedal while cranking?
Also, what is the
http://www.brandinfection.com/ads/582/99/Mercedes-8-Airbags
Big deal. My C320 has eight bags although they don't look much like those.
RLE
well, as Herr Doktor has pointed out, 99% of engine wear is at start up...
That might be just a slight bit of hyperbole, but back in the days of the
Porsche 356A, the REAL Germans in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen claimed that each cold
start equalled 200 miles at full throttle.
RLE
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.brandinfection.com/ads/582/99/Mercedes-8-Airbags
Big deal. My C320 has eight bags although they don't look much like those.
Clearly you were shortchanged!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
well, as Herr Doktor has pointed out, 99% of engine wear is at start up...
That might be just a slight bit of hyperbole, but back in the days of the
Porsche 356A, the REAL Germans in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen claimed that each cold
start equalled 200 miles at full
Today's progress. Speaking of glow plugs, it is possible to work
on and modify the old series-plug relay.
Replaced the horns. For whatever reason, both old ones were dead.
The vacuum tank had leaked down by morning, I don't suppose that is a
surprise.
I next tackled the glow plug relay, which
Those look a lot more like silicone than air :-)
---Robert
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.brandinfection.com/ads/582/99/Mercedes-8-Airbags
Big deal. My C320 has eight bags although they don't look much like those.
RLE
___
Starting in the early/mid '80s all US delivered diesels had block
heaters (but cords were dealer installed, often only if requested). Car
delivered elsewhere didn't have heaters unless they were ordered as options.
My '78 came with a card in the glovebox entitling me to a free
blockheater
Which is why the antenna was moved to the rear quarter panel on the
107 SLs
in the 70s.
Still whistles in back, too!
-- Jim
I may have the caps. Will know afternoon Sat.
Great! I don't know the name of the actual color, but I figure
if it's compatible it can be different side-to-side.
-- Jim
The OE Hirschmann antenna in my '85 190D 2.0 Euro with Becker Europa
731 T radio had NO antenna switch.
Interesting. Must be a Euro thing.
-- Jim
Jim,
Well if and when it does please keep me in mind.I would like to have
the engine out of it if it is still good for a genset/tractor project i want
to build. Can't think of a better engine. I do miss my 82 thoughWhat a
great car to drive.
Mike
- Original Message -
Hmm, I would have expected trusted in all CAPS unless I am reading too much
into the back and forth.
:)
Andy
On 3/10/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Zoltan Finks wrote:
Actually I think I'll stick to consulting logical sources like I have,
such
as trusted Mercedes mechanics
My '90 300D 2.5 had 243k miles (still shows that - odometer stopped
about 100 miles after purchase). I paid $4500 for it - no maintenance
history other than the it had good care for the three or four years
the PO (D. Snook) owned it. I think the engine is all original, and
the tranny probably is
He said the driver side of the 240 is toast from the fender and driver
door. That would make the integral side view needed instead of the
stalk side view the 220 has. He could use the old door and fender, but
the better body seems to be the 220 not the 240. My car, I would drop
the engine
I do not advise feathering. Either make it run or not. If you want to
play with it, it will not start has been my empirical experience. The
wife had to start the e300d and tried the feathering stuff. Took us
far longer to get her to just accept stomping on it and keeping the
starter going
My 83 300SD was sold new at Downtown LA Motors in LA. Spend all it's
life in Southern CA and it had a block heater and cord. There was no
mention of this equipment on the Window Sticker as an otion...must
have been standard equipment.
On 3/10/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
redghost
USMC funeral
http://multimedia.rockymountainnews.com/slideshow/slideshow.cfm?type=DEFAULT;
ID=012006lundstromNUM=1
Jim,
I am so glad that you are having such a fun time with this car.
Lynn in WA
Then we are about the same place. Hawthorne Hills by Childrens
On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 05:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Roger, you drive really slow! You must also be way north, or doing
round trip.
I simply divided the distance by the speed to make the comparison.
Generally,
Really odd? Would have thought it was no added issue for the factory
to have installed it, where the dealer would have much issue and
OH, Profit center! Well that makes sense.
On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 05:32 PM, John Berryman wrote:
On Mar 10, 2006, at 7:43 PM, redghost wrote:
I
I may have a blank cap or two if you wanted to paint yourself
On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 06:45 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
I may have the caps. Will know afternoon Sat.
Great! I don't know the name of the actual color, but I figure
if it's compatible it can be different side-to-side.
-- Jim
USMC funeral
http://multimedia.rockymountainnews.com/slideshow/slideshow.cfm?type=DEFAULTID=012006lundstromNUM=1
Indeed!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85
I may have a blank cap or two if you wanted to paint yourself
Que? Aren't they all _some_ color or another? Anyway, it's the
masking that's the killer. I have a rattle-can of a close color!
I'm hoping to avoid that.
-- Jim
Is the Frappr map still going? I searched mercedes diesel on the site and
didn't find it.
Brian
Yea, it is still out there somewhere but I can't remember the link.
On 3/10/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is the Frappr map still going? I searched mercedes diesel on the site
and
didn't find it.
Brian
___
http://www.striplin.net
For new
Once a Marine, always a Marine, right Marshall?
On 3/10/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
USMC funeral
http://multimedia.rockymountainnews.com/slideshow/slideshow.cfm?type=DEFAULTID=012006lundstromNUM=1
Indeed!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to
Sorry, I forgot to mention the asking price of the W124 '91 300D 2.5
Turbo that I just bought was $9900 and I offered $8K which he accepted.
Bought it from a wholesaler who had this car for 44 days - I'm told they
like to move their cars more often than that - I think he was dealing
because
http://www.frappr.com/benzbunch
___
GG
St. Louis - Cincinnati
1997 SL500
http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm
-Original Message-
From: On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 10:53 PM
Is the Frappr map still going? I searched mercedes diesel
Then we are about the same place. Hawthorne Hills by Childrens
Meadowbrook.
RLE
Thank you kindly. I guess searching (through the frappr site) mercedes
diesel was not getting it because of the unique name benzbunch.
Brian
On 3/10/06, George Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.frappr.com/benzbunch
___
GG
St. Louis - Cincinnati
1997
http://www.frappr.com/benzbunch/photos/0
LT Don wrote:
Once a Marine, always a Marine, right Marshall?
Always.
Marshall
On 3/10/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
USMC funeral
http://multimedia.rockymountainnews.com/slideshow/slideshow.cfm?type=DEFAULTID=012006lundstromNUM=1
Indeed!
--
Marshall Booth
my opinion on block heaters, for either gas or diesel if you live in a cold
climate use it or get one if you can. Beats straining the battery
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Richard Barnaby [EMAIL
Brian,
Check out www.frappr.com/benzbunch
I think that's the one you're looking for
Take care and contact me off line at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if it doesn't
work.. I'm the administrator
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Mar 10, 2006, at 9:52 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote:
Is the
Thanks. Anyone wonder what a real high performance German machine looks
like? Check out my spot on the map.
Brian
On 3/11/06, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Brian,
Check out www.frappr.com/benzbunch
I think that's the one you're looking for
Take care
Many years ago, I bought a car with a Audi 4 cylinder motor: Common
knowledge at that time, it was very has to start in cold weather, and
after a couple of time not starting, I was convinced about common
knowledge drained the oil and Mobil One solved the problem
Less friction, motor
The advice I gave is in the New England area of the USA in the last
post. I am a frequent traveler to Quebec City and the advice is very
different your are entering into a very different climatic zone
with temps well below most parts of the US.
It recalls to me the Germany invasion
I know I am not the only one with trouble getting complete listings to show
as click able links. Tried something different that worked well this time
so I could view the Marine funeral pics. I hit 'reply' and then deleted the
space at the end of the line and link came back together and worked.
Larry,
That sounds about right. I have about 8k in my recently acquired 30D 2.5
t. Low miles, southern car, mint body interior, two owners, etc. Some
of these have been going for 10K recently on e-bay. I think you'll love
driving it. BTW-what color is it? Is it white? Many of these seem to be.
My 240D has no antenna switch
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 9:46 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re:
its usually caused because the person sending the link has their line
wrap set to low.
BillR wrote:
I know I am not the only one with trouble getting complete listings to show
as click able links. Tried something different that worked well this time
so I could view the Marine funeral pics.
to keep the link active try this
enclose the pasted link in angle brackets
pasted link
James Zavesky
- Original Message -
From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 6:00 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Possible cure for separated
On Mar 10, 2006, at 8:55 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote:
So am I to understand that throttle position has an effect on the
metering
of the IP *
Yes.
Also, what is the reason behind the owner's manual instructing us
to pump
the pedal to the floor three times prior to engaging the
On Mar 10, 2006, at 11:26 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
Que? Aren't they all _some_ color or another? Anyway, it's the
masking that's the killer. I have a rattle-can of a close color!
I'm hoping to avoid that.
-- Jim
I have 3 unpainted ones somewhere. I have no intention of looking
for them
On Mar 11, 2006, at 6:00 AM, BillR wrote:
I know I am not the only one with trouble getting complete listings
to show
as click able links. Tried something different that worked well
this time
so I could view the Marine funeral pics. I hit 'reply' and then
deleted the
space at the end
Marshall Booth wrote:
LT Don wrote:
Once a Marine, always a Marine, right Marshall?
Always.
Marshall
On 3/10/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
USMC funeral
http://multimedia.rockymountainnews.com/slideshow/slideshow.cfm?type=DEFAULTID=012006lundstromNUM=1
Indeed!
You might
anyone have need of a 123 air filter, spin-on fuel filter, radiator hoses
(upper and lower), and/or blue map pockets? Random leftovers from my 84
300D
--
Sunil Hari
1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
513-205-7474
What is the implication of front crank seal leak? I
have a couple of drops coming out of the seal each
day. Other than the unsightly polka dots on my
cement, should I be concerned about any complications
to the engine as a result of this leak?
From what I've read, this is a rather big job, and I
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 09:04:29 -0500 John Berryman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If my hp all-in-one didn't get fried by lightning, I would gladly
scan and e-mail the pertinent pages to you.
John,
What do you use for lightning protection?
You should at least have power and phone/DSL/cable surge
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 02:25:46 -0500 Bill Gallagher
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
p.s. no problem starting in places like ... New Mexico
We have single digit temperatures here, too. You must have missed them.
Craig
What is the implication of front crank seal leak?
The mess. It is very easy, however, to have a mistaken
diagnosis. The chain tensioner can leak, for example,
and it runs down (behind water pump, etc.) and drips
off of the crank seal area.
-- Jim
Hi Dwight,
Yeah, ours sound very similar. I'm the 2nd owner (if you don't count the
car dealer that bought it at auction) and so far I couldn't be happier. I
had an initial cold start problem which I suspect was probably a fuel
quality issue. I've changed both fuel filters and added some
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:19:21 -0600 Zoltan Finks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
www.frappr.com/benzbunch
Thanks. Anyone wonder what a real high performance German machine looks
like? Check out my spot on the map.
So where is your spot on the map?
Craig
On Mar 11, 2006, at 12:39 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote:
John,
What do you use for lightning protection?
You should at least have power and phone/DSL/cable surge protection. A
small UPS would be great, too.
I have several of the APC (American Power Conversion) products
which are
working
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:53:26 -0500 Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
anyone have need of a 123 air filter, spin-on fuel filter, radiator
hoses (upper and lower), and/or blue map pockets? Random leftovers from
my 84 300D
Yes. Particularly the blue map pockets.
BTW, got any blue sun visors?
Has anyone seen one of these? What's included? It says the info about a
specific vehicle when it rolled off the assembly line but I'm wondering how
complete that info is? Colors, Options, engine #, trans #, ??
http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/certificates.do
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67
Hi all,
Frappr had a problem with pictures, both uploading some and
inadvertently deleting others. Several of you who have signed up on
Frappr don't have pictures there now because of that.
I suggest that everyone check if their picture is there when they
click on their name or on the
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Has anyone seen one of these? What's included? It says the info about a
specific vehicle when it rolled off the assembly line but I'm wondering how
complete that info is? Colors, Options, engine #, trans #, ??
From what I recall (Pic in the
I don't have a UPS but everything had surge protectors. I think
lightning was a little more than what they were designed for.
Nothing stops lightning, but the surge induced by nearby strikes
can possibly be blocked by a (good) surge protector. Close enough,
though, and it either fries
$100? Jeez, MB tries to soak you at every chance.
Just for fun, I ordered the Classic Collection catalogue - just seeing the
prices for three-point-star goodies made me reflux a little.
On 3/11/06, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Has
[EMAIL PROTECTED] why did Johann or Thor or whoever torque the rear diff fill
bolt so
darn tight in every MB i've owned. Drives me freaking nuts when I want to
flush/fill it. And in the 124 cars, the muffler is now in the way of
getting a good position on it.
Looks like i'm taking it to my
On Mar 11, 2006, at 4:45 PM, Ed Booher wrote:
Sure you know some, if not all, of them, but thought I'd through them
out here just incase.
Ed
First time I've seen any on the list. Thanks Ed.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
If you have some minor leakage, try running a couple of treatments of
AutoRx ( www.auto-rx.com ) I've managed to head off a few dozen seal
repairs on mine and customer cars with that stuff. It's costy, but it
really does work.
--Robert
David Johnson wrote:
What is the implication
Hello James,
Here are the additional pictures of the door panel you requested . The 3 =
tabs on the top back are broken off leaving the two on either end. Someone =
had it off before I did and obviously did not understand how it comes off. =
Everything else is in very good condition.
Let me if
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