Re: [MBZ] Repeats

2006-04-24 Thread RELNGSON
<> Actually, this is the fourth time, digest-wise. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Old squeaky

2006-04-24 Thread RELNGSON
<> You slopped some coolant on the belt. Just hose it off. RLE

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300CD Fuse Issue

2006-04-24 Thread Levi Smith
Well, I didn't realize mine were dying quickly or had been dying or what not and 4 out of 5 were bad when I did mine last fall.(it still started, but it was about 15 seconds of cranking to get it to start at around 35F) And I've heard it recommended to just do all 5 at the same time. I didn't, an

Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

2006-04-24 Thread Michael
I have read only bad things about non-123/116/117/126/124 models. I would not suggest buying anything outside of this list of models. Perhaps a nice 126 model could be had off of Ebay easily... -Michael -Original Message- >From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Apr 24, 200

Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

2006-04-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
What's the latest and most expensive W124? On 4/24/06, Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have read only bad things about non-123/116/117/126/124 models. > > I would not suggest buying anything outside of this list of models. > > Perhaps a nice 126 model could be had off of Ebay easily... >

Re: [MBZ] 400E/E320???

2006-04-24 Thread RELNGSON
<> First of all, forget the 400E. It's too old and the potential for future catastrophic repairs is just too high. It also probably uses R-12 in it's AC system which raises maintenance costs. I don't know if any of them still have AC compressor clutches but they were eliminated some years back

[MBZ] Another International crisis

2006-04-24 Thread RELNGSON
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/14414533.htm RLE

Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

2006-04-24 Thread Alan Duff
On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:06:58 -0400, "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote : > Any "fatal flaws" in either of > these models for any particular model years he should know about? What > about repair costs? Any reason to own a 2000 with 20K more miles than a '99 > model E320? I bought m

[MBZ] '91 SL300 and Computer Question

2006-04-24 Thread archer
1991 SL300 Convertible--under 90K miles--clean--$8900--Phone 352-489-6329, Probably in West Central Florida area near Crystal River. (Newspaper ad.) --- My next door neighbor, a widow, wants to transfer her data from an old Mac to a new PC. I have external hardd

Re: [MBZ] Another International crisis

2006-04-24 Thread Potter, Tom E
I agree with the student. Taking Budweiser to Germany is like trying to sell T-bird wine in Paris. My opinion. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 4:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subjec

Re: [MBZ] Another International crisis

2006-04-24 Thread John Ervine
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/14414533.htm Budweiser is nothing more than sex-in-a-canoe beer. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi

Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

2006-04-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 4/24/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What's the latest and most expensive W124? '95 E500 or E320 Cabriolet. (drool) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper

Re: [MBZ] Another International crisis

2006-04-24 Thread R A Bennell
And you see something wrong with that? Sort of sounds like fun. Randy B -Original Message- Budweiser is nothing more than sex-in-a-canoe beer. --

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300CD Fuse Issue

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
No. You don't loose 5 plugs at one time. Now maybe if you reported that the car had been getting harder and harder to start over months or years and finally didn't start on a particularly cold day, I MIGHT believe it, but all 5 plugs didn't fail that day and require immediate replacement. The f

Re: [MBZ] type II or type III ACC system?

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
I've got horizontal buttons, so it must be a type III system. Does this mean that it has a monovalve rather than the dreaded ACC servo? Of course. Stop worrying already. What you don't spend on a new servo you can apply towards new window seals! -- Jim

[MBZ] For Sale

2006-04-24 Thread W. Lasher
For Sale: I have 2 bottles ( 32 ozs. each) of CD-2 super concentrated Diesel fuel treatmet, and only need one. It treats 3200 gals. of Diesel. Keeps injectors clean, dissolves gum and varnish, disperses water, helps eliminate exhaust smoking, yada, yada, yada. $16.00 plus shipping.

[MBZ] Correction: For Sale

2006-04-24 Thread W. Lasher
For Sale: CD-2 super concentrated Diesel fuel treatment, I have 2 bottles ( 32 ozs. each) and only need one. It treats 3200 gals. of Diesel. Keeps injectors clean, dissolves gum and varnish, disperses water, helps eliminate exhaust smoking, yada, yada, yada. Made by Stewart-Warner

Re: [MBZ] pushbutton ACC troubleshooting

2006-04-24 Thread Loren Faeth
Marshall must be very lucky, or lead a charmed life, or something. The Klima relays never fail on his cars. I swapped the klima from my other SDL and everything works as it should. The Relay from the 87 SDL was a replacement, and it was dated 1998, so it has obviouly been replaced.. That SD

Re: [MBZ] pushbutton ACC troubleshooting

2006-04-24 Thread Loren Faeth
Yes, I figured out that was for a 123, but it gave me the filename of what I was looking for. I found that on the 126 CD, but it didn't get into troubleshooting the sensors that feed input to the Klima relay. Turns out, I didn't need to go that far. Thankfully! Many thanks, Marshall, Bruce a

Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

2006-04-24 Thread l02turner
Howdy - When I was looking for a W124 diesel from Oct 05 to Feb 06 one thing that I noticed was the wide range of prices - this months "Star" (the MBCA club magazine) has a perfect '91 300D 2.5T just like mine but with only 60k miles - http://www.mbca.org/pages/Star/ma06tp.htm for $16k in VT -

Re: [MBZ] Another International crisis

2006-04-24 Thread Chuck Landenberger
John, Thanks for the smile maker.. I last heard that comparison about Lite And both comparisons are right on!! Chuck Phoenix AZ 1980 300SD 1986 190E ;2.3 16V On Apr 24, 2006, at 2:22 PM, John Ervine wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercuryne

Re: [MBZ] 400E/E320???

2006-04-24 Thread l02turner
RLE wrote:<>> Wow! Ain't THAT the truth! A good friend bought a black Chevy and had to wash it every day to keep it looking nice - especially this time of year when pollen is falling. I tried to talk my daughter out of choosing black when she bought her 1st car -- and she learned I wasn't s

Re: [MBZ] Are these cars worth all the effort

2006-04-24 Thread Loren Faeth
AMEN, Dr. Booth. Fortunately most of have not had to go through such a terrible experience, and then do the research. My mother suggested I look at the 62 190Dc that was my first Mercedes. The old Tex smelled funny, and I liked it. the Speedo was funky, and I liked it. I didn't like the b

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2006-04-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 2:08 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** ***

[MBZ] Yep, the time has come.

2006-04-24 Thread wilton strickland
The time has come to return to Sam's for soy oil @ $2.88/gal. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Loren Faeth
I put oil temp and oil pressure gauges on my 200D because i wanted to find out what is really going on. With a factory short block, the 200D will generate over 100 PSI cold. I have never tried to see how high it will go. I drive it in a manner so as to not go over 100PSI. After it warms up

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
Peter, A friend of mine drove a White / Volvo diesel "big truck" with a filly automatic transmission for the last several years. I has told me several times that he would never go back - the fuel savings alone is worth it. And, oh by the way, his automatic transmission has over 1,000,000 miles on

Re: [MBZ] 400E/E320???

2006-04-24 Thread David Brodbeck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now, when my wife or I are looking for a car, we always look for silver or white - or some similar color. Not only are any body dings less noticable but they stay "looking" clean even when they're filthy. After having my current car for a while, though, I don't thi

[MBZ] 603 gov auction

2006-04-24 Thread Bob DuPuy
Someone posted this to my Mog list. I thought someone here might be interested. http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=857464&convertTo=USD Bob DuPuy Parrish, FL

Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

2006-04-24 Thread Dave M.
Forget any W210 - too many kwality issues - unless it's got a healthy Starmark to back it up. If he really wants a 400E, I would stick with the 1994-95 E420 instead - bigger brakes (the '92 had small brakes) and the 94-95 will have the full body updates. Not a bad car, but... ...if he really wants

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