Re: [MBZ] OT: Electronic surge protection

2006-03-12 Thread John Berryman
On Mar 11, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: 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 the stuff directly, or induces enough EMF in the cables and such to do harm. _All_

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

2006-03-12 Thread l02turner
Hi Sunil, Yeah! They do try to make a profit where little exists! Maybe they plan to put the money they make into Quality Control? LOL For $100 I'd expect it to be gold plated ! The reason I asked the question is because Porsche offers a similar document - but it's a single sheet with

Re: [MBZ] W123 parts wanted

2006-03-12 Thread redghost
Avoid away. I had two in Ivory that will fit a 14 steel wheel right here. Where do they need to go? On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 08:26 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: 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

Re: [MBZ] Locations

2006-03-12 Thread redghost
Ok, now I am going to have to be extra nice while driving through there and not speed in Gump. On Friday, March 10, 2006, at 09:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then we are about the same place.  Hawthorne Hills by Childrens Meadowbrook. RLE ___

Re: [MBZ] wind noises

2006-03-12 Thread OK Don
If you can hear it whistling, you're not driving fast enough! On 3/10/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled

Re: [MBZ] Frappr map

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Aaah. I suppose that's a good question that i didn't address. Mine's the ony one in Minnesota. Brian On 3/11/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:19:21 -0600 Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: www.frappr.com/benzbunch Thanks. Anyone wonder what a real

Re: [MBZ] Possible cure for separated http links

2006-03-12 Thread redghost
OS X On Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 07:02 AM, John Berryman wrote: 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

Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card

2006-03-12 Thread redghost
I have had some troubles with Shreve I really like http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/specials/ On Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 01:45 PM, Ed Booher wrote: On 3/10/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: backwards compatible to earlier machines. The card I'm looking for is the Original

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Thanks for the info as to what the pumping of the accelerator (as recommended by the owner's manual) might be intended to achieve. I'm really not all that interested in the specifics of the inner workings if the IP and etc. I am interested in getting an understanding of the overall functions of

[MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
I will need, hopefully soon, to ship my '68 Coronet from here in MN to AZ. so that my brother can take over care of it. Some time ago I did this thing online that results in several outfits emailing me with quotes. There were prices ranging from just under $1k to a few hundred over. What are some

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater

2006-03-12 Thread Dennis Perkins
BERU sells an EXCELLENT kit (which required special glow plugs and a new (but cheap) relay). THese plugs get hotter faster, glow while starting and glow for up to 3 minutes after starting to reduce emissions and, I imagine, even out the engine right after start. Have them in my SD - THEY

Re: [MBZ] Possible cure for separated http links

2006-03-12 Thread Jim Cathey
OS X I use it (10.2.8) and I'm always getting links that include a bunch of dashes at the end. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] W123 parts wanted

2006-03-12 Thread Jim Cathey
Avoid away. I had two in Ivory that will fit a 14 steel wheel right here. Where do they need to go? On the right side of my car? :-) We're headed over to Roy and its environs (including Gig Harbor) next weekend. Could pick 'em up? What _is_ this faded yellow color, anyway? I've been

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yes, this is the kit that I was trying to think of the other day. So, this BERU kit is supposed to facilitate cold starting and warming up. What's the catch? If it's so good, why aren't more folks running them? There seems like there must be a trade-off, like shorter plug life, or worse fuel

Re: [MBZ] W123 parts wanted

2006-03-12 Thread Jim Cathey
Bad link. Try: http://cathey.dogear.com/mb240d/car3.jpg -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Rick Knoble
I will need, hopefully soon, to ship my '68 Coronet from here in MN to AZ. so that my brother can take over care of it. Isn't that who killed the 240D? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater

2006-03-12 Thread Jim Cathey
So, this BERU kit is supposed to facilitate cold starting and warming up. What's the catch? If it's so good, why aren't more folks running them? There seems like there must be a trade-off, like shorter plug life, or worse fuel mileage, shorter battery life or something. I don't know - I'm

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
HA. That's choice! Thanks for adding a laugh to my night. Sometimes I don't thing that listers remember things so well. Yup he is the guy who was fostering my poor 240 when the engine went. I don't know what acutally happened, but i am now of the thinking that the seller simply sold us a crap

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Sorry for the poor typing on that last post. Trying to watch Cops at the same time. Brian On 3/11/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HA. That's choice! Thanks for adding a laugh to my night. Sometimes I don't thing that listers remember things so well. Yup he is the guy who was

Re: [MBZ] Parting out 300SEL

2006-03-12 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Jim, here is a better picture of the door. Mike - Original Message - = From: James Jetton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 10:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parting out 300SEL Can you send me a picture of the driver's inside door panel? Thanks. = =

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Rick Knoble
Hey Rick, aren't you in Ames? I didn't realize that. Sometime LT Don, you, me and whoever else in in IA should have a powow. Brian 83 240D No Brian I am in Portage, Indiana. It's about 30 miles Southeast of Chicago IL. I remember too that you changed email addy's awhile back too. The Zoltan

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater

2006-03-12 Thread Marshall Booth
Zoltan Finks wrote: Yes, this is the kit that I was trying to think of the other day. So, this BERU kit is supposed to facilitate cold starting and warming up. What's the catch? If it's so good, why aren't more folks running them? There seems like there must be a trade-off, like shorter plug

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Jim, you wrote: They are pencil-type, but so are all the parallel plugs. This 240D's plugs are series (loop) type. -- Jim So parellel plugs are the pencil type. Okay. Which type of system is that one where if one plug goes out, none of them will work? Is it parellel or series? (my

[MBZ] W115 220 gasser news

2006-03-12 Thread kevin kraly
Hello listers! My dad and I went out and took a look at the 1972 220 gasser today after dragon boat practice. It has a very straight body and a pretty good interior including the dash. However, it lacked the most important thing, A KEY! They couldn't find it! I'm most likely going to pick

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Rick Knoble
His first love is old Mopar muscle cars, and that's what the car in quesiton is. Is it just a Coronet or is it a Super Bee? I grew up in the 70's when cars like that were a dime a dozen (well, at least around a grand for a real clean one). I even owned a few. Mostly Chevies. I had one MOPAR,

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Ohh! My bad. The reason I associated you with Ames, IA is that Portage IN is close to my wife's home (Peru, IN). Well, I'm not sure how close, but still close. I think that it must be Luther that is in Ames. The Frappr map is supplying me with this info. Yes, I guess the new email address is

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread John Ervine
Zoltan Finks wrote: What are some trusted companies, or ways to go about this? I was just viewing that '72 dark blue 280 SE, and at the bottom of the page it showe and ad for Move On Time dot com. Is that good, or who is good and trustworthy for a decent price? Do I need to buy insurance for

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)

2006-03-12 Thread David Brodbeck
Zoltan Finks wrote: Ah! thanks. Yeah, I read in the owner's manual a couple interesting things on cold weather starting: They said not to interrupt the starting procedure, otherwise you may not get it started, or words to that effect. Yes. That's actually very important. Your best bet is to

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-03-12 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: Replaced the horns. For whatever reason, both old ones were dead. Seems to be pretty common in salt country. I think the rust gets them. When I got my Mercedes, one horn was dead from being rammed into the bottom of a ditch, and the other died a few months later. I put in a

Re: [MBZ] the others

2006-03-12 Thread David Brodbeck
Zoltan Finks wrote: I just ran across this little sheet of info that came with my auto registration. I wonder if it's true. Seems to be designed to support the magic 55 mph limit. If it's true, it is very interesting. The math looks about right. You could subsititute other speeds with pretty

Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card

2006-03-12 Thread David Brodbeck
redghost wrote: Look at USB ethernet or wireless to regain your networking. I looked and looked and never found a USB wireless adapter that worked with a Mac. D-Link makes one that's supposed to, but the drivers are junk. After repeated crashes and lockups, I gave up and ran a wire.

Re: [MBZ] cold weather paranoia

2006-03-12 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: On the Unimog it's a lot easier, since you can sit in the driver's seat and point the gun at the air intake snorkel. It's metal, too, so the heat gun is unlikely to do any damage even if mishandled. This'd be a lot harder on a car where, if alone, you'd have to hang the

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1988 Caprice Classic half track/ice fishing vehicle

2006-03-12 Thread David Brodbeck
Zoltan Finks wrote: 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). You could set the same show up in the U.P. with very few changes. ;)

Re: [MBZ] Front crank seal

2006-03-12 Thread David Johnson
Thanks, Robert. I looked at the site and saw strong testimonials posted. Do we know how this works? David --- Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you have some minor leakage, try running a couple of treatments of AutoRx ( www.auto-rx.com )

Re: [MBZ] the others

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Point definitely taken. That's why I am the snack king on trips (as in stock up on at groc. store, and bring snacks with). The reason I thought it seemed to favor the 55 number is that the times saved by going 55 vs. 45 were dramatically more than the times saved by going anything more than 55

Re: [MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD

2006-03-12 Thread David Brodbeck
Levi Smith wrote: Well, I guess that kind of makes sense. I guess I just have a hard time believing that it makes that much difference. Then again, I've never tried it in an urban setting. I've noticed that some stations come in better halfway, too. FM stations, that is -- AM always

Re: [MBZ] Block Heaters Yes or no

2006-03-12 Thread David Brodbeck
R A Bennell wrote: Better have a good memory. It wouldn't be good to forget and take off without returning the oil to its normal place. Pilots don't trust to memory. They use checklists. David Brodbeck '83 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] the others

2006-03-12 Thread David Brodbeck
Zoltan Finks wrote: Point definitely taken. That's why I am the snack king on trips (as in stock up on at groc. store, and bring snacks with). The reason I thought it seemed to favor the 55 number is that the times saved by going 55 vs. 45 were dramatically more than the times saved by

[MBZ] My street

2006-03-12 Thread RELNGSON
Ok, now I am going to have to be extra nice while driving through there and not speed in Gump. Just keep the smoke to a low level. RLE

Re: [MBZ] the others

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Gatcha. I didn't think that through. Brian On 3/11/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zoltan Finks wrote: Point definitely taken. That's why I am the snack king on trips (as in stock up on at groc. store, and bring snacks with). The reason I thought it seemed to favor the 55

Re: [MBZ] Front crank seal

2006-03-12 Thread Bill Gallagher
I sometime look at the aircraft industry when it comes to oil and fuel leaks . For example, IIR, if a fuel leak is more than 15 drop per minute, fix the problem . oil leaks somewhat the same . but carry a reserve oil tank to add oil in flight! ( policy many years ago, today

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread redghost
best trick I saw was to post at a local college for some kid to drive it. At this time of year there could be a few kids interested in getting really close to Lake Havasu On Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 05:14 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: I will need, hopefully soon, to ship my '68 Coronet from

Re: [MBZ] wow

2006-03-12 Thread LT Don
278 miles from my house. If one of you guys want it, and it if it can be driven, I will be happy to drag (as in DRIVE) it back to my place and store it for you until you can pick up. If it can't be driven, I can trailer it to my place if you want to pay brother-in-law reasonable compensation. D.

Re: [MBZ] Possible cure for separated http links

2006-03-12 Thread redghost
I get them too and think that safari interprets the winblows crap as periods/spaces/dash in the link. I am not sure if Firefox interprets it that way. On Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 05:21 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: OS X I use it (10.2.8) and I'm always getting links that include a bunch of

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
I presume that suggestion was born of a disdain for American cars? :) Brian On 3/11/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: best trick I saw was to post at a local college for some kid to drive it. At this time of year there could be a few kids interested in getting really close to Lake

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-03-12 Thread Jim Cathey
Replaced the horns. For whatever reason, both old ones were dead. Seems to be pretty common in salt country. I think the rust gets them. This, of course, is a rust-free car. I think there was a high curb incident at one point, though. pair of high-tone air horns instead, because they

Re: [MBZ] W123 parts wanted

2006-03-12 Thread redghost
No idea what your official designation is, but I call it eggnog yellow. The caps are more piano key ivory type. there are a few PnP around that neck of the woods. Pull a Part has a Tacoma yard. There is a guy on CL with a yard (not sure if it is Pull) in Gig Harbor. He does MB mostly, but

Re: [MBZ] W123 parts wanted

2006-03-12 Thread redghost
Oh, well that is not eggnog. That is ivory, just like the caps On Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 05:39 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Bad link. Try: http://cathey.dogear.com/mb240d/car3.jpg -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater

2006-03-12 Thread Jim Cathey
Which type of system is that one where if one plug goes out, none of them will work? Is it parallel or series? (my extremely limited understanding of Series. (Though if a parallel plug shorted it could take out the fuse, thus also rendering them all dead. Usually resistive elements fail

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread redghost
I was not disdainful of american iron. Just figure that one the way there, the kid will have a better grasp of reality and willing to get to AZ quickly so that he or she can doff trou and hit the Lake for spring break. Probably easier to get a ride to the lake from most cities in AZ than

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater

2006-03-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:45:04 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are pencil-type, but so are all the parallel plugs. This 240D's plugs are series (loop) type. You can get pencil-type plugs that go in the larger hole required for loop-type plugs. Rusty just sent me a set by mistake

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electronic surge protection

2006-03-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 19:00:54 -0500 John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 11, 2006, at 6:27 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: 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 the

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater

2006-03-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:22:31 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course, the 240D has 300kmi on it and the Frankenheap's odometer indicated 46kmi. I used to think it had rolled over, but perhaps not. Or, even more likely, there are obvious indications that somebody has been messing

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
I know. Figgered that. :) That would be a great option indeed. But, wow. To trust my original baby to the hands of some teen boy, worse a girl... (shielding face) - (conditioned reaction from being around wife). Brian On 3/11/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was not disdainful of

[MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
I've alluded to this situation in the past, but now it's time to see if I can resolve it or not. The new ignition tumbler I bought from the dealer (keyed to my VIN) is different in appearance and design from the original. Besides being different in a few different dimensions, (which in itself

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electronic surge protection

2006-03-12 Thread Jim Cathey
They do stand behind their products, though. When I was in Texas, I bought off eBay an older model 2 kVA UPS made by APC that could have external batteries connected to it. I planned on connecting a large set of batteries and using it as a backup source for our house. Mine (APC Smart-UPS 2000)

[MBZ] Jim F., were you in Tucson today?

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Bro. in Tucson took this photo of an SD in a parking lot. Interestingly (to me, anyway) it was parked next to a 300D with one saab in between. Was that you, Jim? I should have told him to go check if it had a boost gauge in the steering wheel. Brian -- next part -- A

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
There is not much drinking going on around here. I dont drink so I dont have beer, some folks BYOB though, Rick Knoble wrote: Hey Rick, aren't you in Ames? I didn't realize that. Sometime LT Don, you, me and whoever else in in IA should have a powow. Brian 83 240D No Brian I am in

Re: [MBZ] Possible cure for separated http links

2006-03-12 Thread John Berryman
On Mar 11, 2006, at 8:21 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: OS X I use it (10.2.8) and I'm always getting links that include a bunch of dashes at the end. -- Jim I had it in Jaguar too, now again in Tiger. Its not too frequent but it drove me nuts until I saw all the dotted lines at the end and

Re: [MBZ] Possible cure for separated http links

2006-03-12 Thread John Berryman
On Mar 11, 2006, at 10:56 PM, redghost wrote: I get them too and think that safari interprets the winblows crap as periods/spaces/dash in the link. I am not sure if Firefox interprets it that way. Firefox does the same thing. Just tried the door panel photo link. BTW it comes to me as a

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread John Berryman
On Mar 12, 2006, at 2:10 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Or did they sell me a wrong part? Oddly enough, it is keyed to my keys. Any insights? Brian Are you sure you ordered an ignition lock cylinder and not a door lock. Is it possible that they sent a door lock in error? Johnny B. I Mac

[MBZ] Torque Spec, If Any

2006-03-12 Thread John Peterson
I had a one drip a week leak in my transmission cooler line where the transmission fluid line meets the radiator connector. I take the car off the road for the winter, and with the cold Winters it was I'll wait until Spring to fix. So yesterday I put two wrenches on the connection and give

Re: [MBZ] Possible cure for separated http links

2006-03-12 Thread Jim Cathey
OS X I use it (10.2.8) and I'm always getting links that include a bunch of dashes at the end. deleted them. I'm going to switch over to Firefox from Safari on the next one to see how it acts. That's what I use, Firefox. Did it with Mozilla too, IIRC. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] slightly OT: rear end bitching

2006-03-12 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006, Sunil Hari wrote: [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

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

2006-03-12 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006, Sunil Hari wrote: $100? Jeez, MB tries to soak you at every chance. That doesn't include the gleitpaste (sp?) :P ...thats extra, though it should be complimentary ;) (Probably because some of us misuse it on our sunroofs :)

[MBZ] Fabric Dash Cover

2006-03-12 Thread MICHAEL ESH
Can anyone recommend a place to purchase a fabric dash cover for my 1982 300TD wagon? The original dash is really nasty. Or does anyone have one for sale. The car color is maroon. Thanks, Mike From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Mar 12 14:44:57 2006 Received: from mxa.windwireless.net

Re: [MBZ] Fabric Dash Cover

2006-03-12 Thread John Peterson
I bought one of these http://www.global-accessories.com/dashmat/index.html for about $20. It looks like a grandpa's device, but it does block the hot sun. I only use it in the summertime. John Peterson 1991 300D 2.5 77k - Original Message - From: MICHAEL ESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[MBZ] 1979 240D W123 616.9xx Old Style Hand Injector Pump

2006-03-12 Thread Tom Scordato
I thought within the last few weeks someone may have been looking or old style hand pump. I just swapped out and the old one is in good shape. Free to a good home I'll pay shipping too. Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D

[MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available

2006-03-12 Thread Tom Scordato
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4621093107

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D W123 616.9xx Old Style Hand Injector Pump

2006-03-12 Thread Bob Rentfro
Will it fit in my '77 300D? I've forgotten. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 150K Rainy AZ - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 8:31 AM Subject: [MBZ] 1979 240D W123 616.9xx Old Style Hand Injector

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D W123 616.9xx Old Style Hand Injector Pump

2006-03-12 Thread Bob Rentfro
wait...you're not talking priming pump are you... - Original Message - From: Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 8:31 AM Subject: [MBZ] 1979 240D W123 616.9xx Old Style Hand Injector Pump I thought within the

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-03-12 Thread Jim Cathey
I pulled the passenger seat so that I could clean the tracks and put a new side (height) adjustment handle on. Unfortunately the U-Pull seat I bought didn't have a height adjuster for the passenger, and I find when I look closely that the fore/aft adjuster handle that I had planned to graft in

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available

2006-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
seems to me like it would be better to just put another engine in it since you have spent so much money on it already getting everything else fixed. Looks pretty good too from the pics. Tom Scordato wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4621093107

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available

2006-03-12 Thread Bob Rentfro
Amen Brother Kaleb... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 9:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available seems to me like it would be better to just put

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available

2006-03-12 Thread Mike Canfield
I was just looking at it wishing I hadn't scrapped the rotted out 77 300D parts car I had. Had a great engine in it. Tried to sell it for $100Noone wanted it so I got $120 for scrap.Oh well, Mike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

[MBZ] OkieQ was Re: shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Rick Knoble
There is not much drinking going on around here. I dont drink so I dont have beer, some folks BYOB though, Cool. Count me in then. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ was Re: shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, I will put you on the list. Rick Knoble wrote: There is not much drinking going on around here. I dont drink so I dont have beer, some folks BYOB though, Cool. Count me in then. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.striplin.net For

Re: [MBZ] slightly OT: rear end bitching

2006-03-12 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D W123 616.9xx Old Style Hand Injector Pump

2006-03-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Bob Rentfro wrote: wait...you're not talking priming pump are you... I think he's talking old style screw-down priming pump with the knurled white ring at the top. Useful for any restoration that you want to keep original. I've seen new ones on eBay for $20 or so. I'll take it if nobody else

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available

2006-03-12 Thread Rick Knoble
I'd be surprised if it doesn't bring at least 800 bucks. MB diesels on feBay have been nuts lately. Man. one negative feedback really drags your percentage down, doesn't it? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4621093107

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D W123 616.9xx Old Style Hand Injector Pump

2006-03-12 Thread Bob Rentfro
I typed: wait...you're not talking priming pump are you... then Mitch typed: I think he's talking old style screw-down priming pump with the knurled white ring at the top. Useful for any restoration that you want to keep original. I've seen new ones on eBay for $20 or so. I'll take it if

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available

2006-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
with a bad engine it wont Rick Knoble wrote: I'd be surprised if it doesn't bring at least 800 bucks. MB diesels on feBay have been nuts lately. Man. one negative feedback really drags your percentage down, doesn't it? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available

2006-03-12 Thread Rick Knoble
with a bad engine it wont I dunno. Ebay buyers are on crack sometimes too. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ was Re: shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Christopher McCann
I will be bringing some of those multi-gallon Warsteiner mini-mini-kegs. Chris Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is not much drinking going on around here. I dont drink so I dont have beer, some folks BYOB though, Cool. Count me in then. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D W123 parts available

2006-03-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, that is true Rick Knoble wrote: with a bad engine it wont I dunno. Ebay buyers are on crack sometimes too. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] NON voyage! AND leaking coolant @ head gasket

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Just wanted to say sorry to hear about your discovery and your trip. Wish I had some help to offer. Brian On 3/12/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vacation nixed, oh well. I tracked down where the 87 300TD is loosing coolant from - the head gasket right rear corner (if

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
One more bit of info: The price they charged for the lock cylinder was $85.10. Of course I will call them as soon as I can, but the more info. I'm armed with the better. Brian On 3/12/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good fresh perspective. The new cylinder is the same diameter (the

Re: [MBZ] NON voyage! AND leaking coolant @ head gasket

2006-03-12 Thread Christopher McCann
Thanks for your commiseration, Brian. Life goes on. At least the head is not CRACKED (as far as I can tell). Chris Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wanted to say sorry to hear about your discovery and your trip. Wish I had some help to offer. Brian On 3/12/06, Christopher

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

2006-03-12 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes-I got the badge and certificate kit-but they don't check the VIN. After I sent mien in, I went to buy a VIN key and found that the VIN that I used that was on the old MT title was off by a digit. So certificate has wrong VIN number-but badge is cool anyway. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto,

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ was Re: shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread Bob Rentfro
Chris geschrieben: I will be bringing some of those multi-gallon Warsteiner mini-mini-kegs. Awww geezzz...I just found out that my daughter's dance recital is Okie-Q weekend. But now Chris says he's bringing Warsteiner...and I have correct Warsteiner glasses... You think I can take a rain

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

2006-03-12 Thread Bob Rentfro
Do they send that stuff when they figure you hit a certain mileage or do I have to let them know when I hit 250,000km? They award badges based on km correct? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 243,500km (appx) Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] Now Warsteiner was OkieQ

2006-03-12 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Bob, Sounds like a personal decision Have you felt the wrath of a deserted daughter before IMHO, the winning streak doesn't count.. You gotta win the next one to keep the streak alive... Maybe we could do the Warsteiner thing here in the temporarily wet Valley

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

2006-03-12 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Bob, You can call the 800-4MERCEDES (I think that's correct) and ask for info on the high mileage awards. A form will be sent to you... All you need to do is complete it and return to MBUSA.. No validation by a dealer needed.Some dealerships that have old timer sales

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread OK Don
Several of us have taken kids to the OkieQ in years past, from 3-4yrs. old to 18 yrs. old Kaleb and Regina's kids will be there as well. Sometimes they get bored for a while if they're not into talking about and looking at all the old Benz's, but they really enjoy the food. I may end up at the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

2006-03-12 Thread David Brodbeck
Chuck Landenberger wrote: You can call the 800-4MERCEDES (I think that's correct) and ask for info on the high mileage awards. A form will be sent to you... All you need to do is complete it and return to MBUSA.. No validation by a dealer needed. Has this changed? I downloaded

Re: [MBZ] NON voyage! AND leaking coolant @ head gasket

2006-03-12 Thread OK Don
How about trying the old - loosen and re-torque the head bolts trick? Could it hurt anything? I tracked down where the 87 300TD is loosing coolant from - the head gasket right rear corner (if facing the car). About 1 cup/week for my wife's very short trips around town. About 2 weeks ago I

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

2006-03-12 Thread l02turner
The form has had a place for the dealer validation but it hasn't been req'd for at least 15 years - thar's when I got my 1st Award. I called MBNA to ask about the validation because the dealer knew nothing about my car as they only supplied some very minor parts - no service, etc. They

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Brian, Replaced tumbler in 1982 300CD, slightly different part number 123-462-03-79 2 weeks ago, first key was poor, stealer supplied another FREE works fine. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, March 12,

Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is different

2006-03-12 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Brian, I gave a $30 more, daughters car needed it overnight cheaper than repairs. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:23 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tumbler is

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Owner Classic Certificate

2006-03-12 Thread Chuck Landenberger
David, In the words of the esteemed Kaleb BZT! No need for dealer validation.. Chuck On Mar 12, 2006, at 12:29 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: Chuck Landenberger wrote: You can call the 800-4MERCEDES (I think that's correct) and ask for info on the high mileage

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