Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

My 240D cost 24000 new in 83. Antrhony On 5/9/06, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I was thinking that if an SD cost $40k that my 240D would cost some $30 back in '83. And I would think that your CD would be somewhere in the middle? Brian 83 240D On 5/9/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [MBZ] 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion

Luther: Certainly, you have a very creative mind I am looking at sun and wind as a source of power . Photo cells and a small wind turbine .I am trying to move away from mechanical ...Good luck on your project Bill 1981 300 TD Luther Gulseth wrote: Crazy, some would deffinatel

Re: [MBZ] CL: 1951 Mercedes 220 four door project car?

On 5/9/06 5:11 PM, "hue wong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all! > > I have always loved these older mercedes. > > Does anyone have any idea how hard it might be to > round up parts (engine and tranny and I suspect other > type of suspension and such will be needed) or if > another type of eng

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

In the spirit of True Confessions, I have the sticker from the 1983 300TD which I bought new--$33,850 base plus $657 for the manual sunroof, $200 for delivery to Chicago and $37 "Distribution and Delivery"--Grand Total $34,744.00. I paid $29,150. By storing it through ou

[MBZ] CL: 1951 Mercedes 220 four door project car?

Hi all! I have always loved these older mercedes. Does anyone have any idea how hard it might be to round up parts (engine and tranny and I suspect other type of suspension and such will be needed) or if another type of engine would bolt in? I tend to have trouble finding parts for my 71 280. I

Re: [MBZ] key fob

Ok, got the key back together. Now I need to remember how to program the new fob to my car. I had instructions on this that came with the fob when I first got it three years ago. Now I don't remember the procedure. Anybody know what it is? ___ GG St. Louis - Cincinnati

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

On May 9, 2006, at 11:19 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: So, nobody has an opinion about my compression numbers? -- Jim Let it eat. I can't see you ponying up for an overhaul kit on that car. It would drastically reduce the profit margin. The numbers may even come up a bit if you beat it proper.

[MBZ] WOW! nice 140 Chassis on ebay item # 4638722315

VERY nice 140 Chassis (gasser) with less than 10K miles. What a car! Too much money for me, though. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-MERCEDES-S420-ONLY-9-570-MILES-THE-V ERY-BEST_W0QQitemZ4638722315QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

On May 9, 2006, at 9:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have the ACTUAL sticker for my 85 300D OK I'll fess-up, I have the original sticker for our 83 300CD. It cost over $36,000. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagon vs 124 Wagon

Thanks for your insights Meade. I will keep my 123 for awhile longer. On 5/9/06, Dillon, Meade LCDR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Andrew had asked a question about the differences earlier in the month. Having owned both and unable to resist offering an opinion, I would profess the following: 123

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

Ah well, bear in mind that my 1986 Chevy Suburban came with a window sticker in excess of $30K and it wasn't even an MB. It originally came from some assembly plant in the north (can't recall where) to Kerrville Texas. It was a nicely loaded Silverado but not 4 wheel drive. Randy B -Origina

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question

OK, lacking any words of wisdom telling me of a simple fix for my antenna problem I guess I'll check to see if the antenna motor is getting power and troubleshoot from there toward the radio. Thanks for the help -- it'd be a *lot* harder to own a MB without you guys! Sincerely, Larry T ('74 91

Re: [MBZ] Atypical black smoke (just a little)

It's the old unburned residue that stuck to the inside of the engine and is responsible for the lowered compression, poor idle and excessive oil consumption. I've got all of the above going on with my 300CD I'm sure! Things will be a LOT better once I do the oil change to Mobil 1 synthetic as I

[MBZ] key fob

Can anyone recall where I might have seen instructions on repairing the infrared key fobs on the late 1990s cars? I googled "infrared key fob repair" on mercedesshop and "how to repair mercedes infrared key 1997 SL500", and "mercedes key fob repair" on google. I bought a new one from Rust

Re: [MBZ] Street racing in Dubai

It's obvious you were paying too much attention to the cars when you watched the video. Your wife would be proud. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 9:55 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [M

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

I would be tempted to say "Ah, those were the days..." but then you have to recall what salaries were in those days. One of my HS friends brother had just been hired by NASA as an engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] His salary was $15,000 / year and none of us could imagine what anyone would reasonable d

[MBZ] 123 Wagon vs 124 Wagon

Andrew had asked a question about the differences earlier in the month. Having owned both and unable to resist offering an opinion, I would profess the following: 123 wagon definitely has much more personality, and I prefer the looks (much more 'classic MB' than the 124). My 123 wagon was extreme

Re: [MBZ] Street racing in Dubai

I was in martindale's on a matter when I read your note! Yeah, that's right. It's Uncle John that has no balls for that sort of thing. ___ GG St. Louis - Cincinnati 1997 SL500 http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm -Original Message- From: Donald Snook Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Street racing in Dubai

George G. wrote "Really? Does Uncle Roy know about this obsession with undressed women?" Wow, you really did your research and posted my internet bio on here. I think it is safe to assume that Uncle Roy (like most heterosexual men) like scantily clad women. Donald H. Snook 19

Re: [MBZ] Greetings

Meade, It's good to see you back, especially with 2 OM60X's. Tan --- "Dillon, Meade LCDR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dieselvolk and MB addicts, > > I'm back after a long absence, but probably only for > a short while. The > incredible volume of the 'new' striplin list was too > much back t

Re: [MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

Got it. Brian On 5/9/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Zoltan Finks wrote: > Wonder why the oil pressure gauge reads down around 1 bar? Is the engine off > and the gauge is stuck there? Or does it actually run that pressure in a new > engine? May need new "O" rings on the oil fil

[MBZ] Greetings

Dieselvolk and MB addicts, I'm back after a long absence, but probably only for a short while. The incredible volume of the 'new' striplin list was too much back then, but I'm temporarily in a situation where I can handle it. I've briefly reviewed the archives, and it's gratifying to see that th

Re: [MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

Okay. That must be somewhat different on different engines, etc. Mine only moves below pegged kinda rarely. I've not seen it anywhere near that low. Brian 83 240D On 5/9/06, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: could be that the engine is warmed up. Pressure only pegs at idle with a cold en

Re: [MBZ] UAE

Wow. Very interesting. I know that when some of these leaders came to town, they'd rent out entire floors of the Khaler Grand Hotel here. They, I guess, contributed a lot of money to the Mayo Clinic too. Not to mention buying a lot of stuff here. Too bad they really don't come here much anymore.

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

The TDs antenna got broken off, someone on the list sent me a new one but the old straightened coat hanger I jammed in there 2 yr ago gets better reception than the old antenna did, and it is still there after all this time, undamaged, unvandalized, and receiving quite well. I don't know, bu

[MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

On Mon, 8 May 2006 10:24:17 -0500 "Rick Knoble" < [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com > wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SD-NEW-ENGINE_W0QQitem Z4638434843QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

where pressure bled away) of about 305-310#, which is to say above 300# on the gauge but not to the next tick at 320#. On the Bar scale I'd call it 21. The engine manual states that normal compression is 22-24 Bar, but that the minimum is 15 with maximum allowed variation of 3. I would call thi

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

Well Zoltan, we only differ on one fine point I wouldn't "undo" any of those badass things I did when I was a young buck back then. They were fun - yeah making life miserable for a day for some whining "grownups" who were having no fun at all - which made it all the more fun. Like you say -

Re: [MBZ] OM603 injection pump

Would that be for the "anti-jerk control" solenoid, just below the ELR? Is there a slightly higher output? How slight? On 5/9/06, Joe Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I see in the epc that in Europe a different pump was installed after engine 011121. Any informed speculation as to what the d

[MBZ] OM603 injection pump

I see in the epc that in Europe a different pump was installed after engine 011121. Any informed speculation as to what the difference might be? Does this likely have anything to do with the slightly higher output of the European version? joe

Re: [MBZ] Street racing in Dubai

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Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

That's my preferred method but I suppose silicone would do the job (is there nothing silicone can't do?), I have thought about blue tack but I don't think it is quite strong enough. Although it gets pretty sticky when warmed up. Hendrik who finally found a 240D 4 speed manual...in a wr

Re: [MBZ] Atypical black smoke (just a little)

It was 5 miles of 70 after the full throttle start up the on-ramp. The bang and cloud were very momentary. I'm sure it was a piece of carbon falling loose, I had just swapped a 75kmi set of injectors into the car. The old ones were carbon coated along with the heat shields. It ran better aft

Re: [MBZ] Street racing in Dubai

Bill R. wrote: "This thread started with a joke about appreciating the revealing dress of a girl on the link." Really? How did I miss this? I never saw that part. Revealing dresses are my favorite kind of dresses. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

My friend that I mentioned a couple weeks ago went ahead and purchased a 1999 E320 with 56K miles from Euro Motorcars in Bethesda, MD for $16,500. It had been listed at $19,500 so they came down $3,000 and even threw in free dealer floor mats. The car is apparently FLAWLESS - not a scratch anywhe

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

I'm jealous! :-) Chris "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have the ACTUAL sticker for my 85 300D Christopher McCann wrote: > I saw an ACTUAL sticker (not a copy) for an 85 300D and it was $28,000. > > Chris -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,

Re: [MBZ] Street racing in Dubai

And speaking of strange things people with no taste do with untold wealth, how about the TYCO CEO Kozlowski and his weird parties? On 5/9/06, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This thread started with a joke about appreciating the revealing dress of a girl on the link. All of us realize that th

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

I have the ACTUAL sticker for my 85 300D Christopher McCann wrote: I saw an ACTUAL sticker (not a copy) for an 85 300D and it was $28,000. Chris -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 7

Re: [MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 8 May 2006 10:24:17 -0500 "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SD-NEW-ENGINE_W0QQitemZ4638434843QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Does it have the biodegradable wiring? YES! Even if replaced (the repl

Re: [MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

Its running right where its supposed to. Zoltan Finks wrote: Wonder why the oil pressure gauge reads down around 1 bar? Is the engine off and the gauge is stuck there? Or does it actually run that pressure in a new engine? Brian -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 4

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

thanks dude Christopher McCann wrote: Fax to : 201.476.6213 Re: Request for copy of original window sticker and/or invoice (they don;t have all the window stickers, in which case you get a copy of the invoice) fax a copy of your title with it. Tell them what you want (sort of a repe

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

I paid $2052 for my new 1968 VW Beetle out the door. I could fill it with gasoline for $2.50 at the time. So a little better than 0.1% per fillup? How's the ratio now for the cheapest new car you can buy? Hmm. Okay. I guess, then, an 83 240D might be under $25k new. My '84 Camaro was, IIRC,

Re: [MBZ] Atypical black smoke (just a little)

Zoltan Finks wrote: On the interstate today, I had to get around someone who was cruising in the left lane and wouldn't get over. So I floored it for, oh, 10 or 15 seconds or so and got up around 85+ (you know what vehicle I'm talking about). It surprised me when I just so happened to look out th

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

Zoltan Finks wrote: Hmm. Okay. I guess, then, an 83 240D might be under $25k new. Guess that's still somewhat impressive. I remember the cost of new vehicles back then by - funny as it may sound - what they were going for on the Price Is Right (yes, I know that product prices on that show are at

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

Christopher McCann wrote: I saw an ACTUAL sticker (not a copy) for an 85 300D and it was $28,000. Chris That's VERY cheep for a 300D in '85 delivered in the US!! On the east coast, a 300D was more than $30k in 1982 and by 1985 the price had gone up (I bought '82 and '85 300TDs new). Mars

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

On Tue, 9 May 2006 08:06:37 -0500, you wrote: >I paid $2052 for my new 1968 VW Beetle out the door. I could fill it >with gasoline for $2.50 at the time. > >Tom Potter > Our new 1966 was $1950. It was "Loaded" having a $90 sunroof and $35 Whitewalls. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 1987 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

David Brodbeck wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: I would appreciate it if one of you can tell me where to find the adhesive used by car manufacturers to glue the clear PE pieces which go between the door and the door panel. I use 3M's Spray 77 adhesive. Works perfectly, and releases easily.

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

I paid $2052 for my new 1968 VW Beetle out the door. I could fill it with gasoline for $2.50 at the time. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BillR Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:00 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MB

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

Then there are those of us who recall a new VW at $1,995 in the mid '60's. BillR Hmm. Okay. I guess, then, an 83 240D might be under $25k new. Guess that's still somewhat impressive. I remember the cost of new vehicles back then by - funny as it may sound - what they were going for on the Price I

Re: [MBZ] Street racing in Dubai

This thread started with a joke about appreciating the revealing dress of a girl on the link. All of us realize that the eye thing was a joke. It is also more than true that some of the greatest wealth also is there [my missionary friend who had seen the RR pushed to the side of the road and aban

[MBZ] UAE

The former pres of UAE (he died 1.5 yr ago or so, on our election day) had a 747 for his personal aircraft, a 777 for the staff that travelled with him (the general household staff numbered in the large hundreds), and I think another 747 for his wives (4, though he had more formers) when they

Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

And now for the bottomfeeder's solution Clear packing tape and home made 3 mil poly sheets. Works well, and no sticky 77 junk all over my hands and in my lungs. Richard --- "kayoooh @ gmail" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello List, > I would appreciate it if one of you can tell me where to

Re: [MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

could be that the engine is warmed up. Pressure only pegs at idle with a cold engine. On 5/9/06, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wonder why the oil pressure gauge reads down around 1 bar? Is the engine off and the gauge is stuck there? Or does it actually run that pressure in a new eng

Re: [MBZ] 123 window lifter

I also like the solid sound when closing the doors on my '81 300CD and all other W123's that I've owned. It's pretty good for a 25 year old car not to have a rattling window, especially the coupes. It's difficult to near impossible to find that quality in any American car of that era. I also

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

Perspective: the new v-6 E320 CDI is $48,000. They have to be cutting corners somewhere...or they were robbing people blind in the 80's. With the reliability of our cars and the problems plaguing the new ones, I tend to think it's the former. In twenty years, an E320 CDI will be a TOTAL money

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

I was thinking that if an SD cost $40k that my 240D would cost some $30 back in '83. And I would think that your CD would be somewhere in the middle? Brian 83 240D On 5/9/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Apparently, the extra $30k went toward building a damn-near indestructible car.

Re: [MBZ] Street racing in Dubai

I can tell you that back before the attacks on our country, there was a lot of traffic coming in here to our little town, from powerful people from the mideast (they needed a checkup or something here at the Mayo Clinic). And word was that the leader of some country - UAE or some such - had gold t

Re: [MBZ] 123 window lifter

I know this post is a couple days old, but I had to respond. The tightness and sound of the door closing is something that really is an important part of my liking or disliking a car. And I, too, appreciate the experience of shutting my 240 doors. Nice and tight and solid. Very pleasing. In the i

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

Apparently, the extra $30k went toward building a damn-near indestructible car. They are sure saving a lot by using biodegradable wiring, eh? I wonder what an '81 300CD cost new? I would guess mid to high $20k's? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela, costing me $675 to d

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names

Love it! (not viagra) (or its commercials) Brian On 5/8/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A friend of mine has a Suzuki Grand Vitara. He works at a screen printing shop. His car's spare tire cover says Grand Viagra. Looks absolutely stock, unless you read it. Better than a vanity p

Re: [MBZ] another 1981 300CD update and more good news!

I just bought a set of metric gear wrenches (now I know what they're called) late last year anticipating the ownership of another Mercedes diesel, and they sure do work well! I forgot that I had them until I was flinging a 12mm wrench back and forth to get at the PS pump adjuster. They'll be

Re: [MBZ] another 1981 300CD update and more good news!

On 5/8/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On May 8, 2006, at 4:10 PM, kevin kraly wrote: > What is a gear wrench? Are you referring to the box type wrenches > with > built-in ratcheting capability? Yes. Greatest thing since sliced bread! First time I saw them was only 3

Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

I've heard 77 doesn't hold up well to temperature extremes. I've been specifically warned not to use it on convertible tops for that reason. There's a vast difference in environment between a convertible top or hood pad and the vapor barrier in a door. I've been using 77 for years there, and h

Re: [MBZ] Atypical black smoke (just a little)

Good! For their agressive behavior they deserve not only a smoke screen, but an oil slick as well. There was not bang or any other noticeable phenomenon in my case today other than that little black puff when I happened to look. I'm curious what you make of what happened in your case, Luther? Yo

Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

In a message dated 5/8/2006 6:22:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello List, I would appreciate it if one of you can tell me where to find the adhesive used by car manufacturers to glue the clear PE pieces which go between the door and the door panel. I think it

Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

Jim Cathey wrote: I would appreciate it if one of you can tell me where to find the adhesive used by car manufacturers to glue the clear PE pieces which go between the door and the door panel. I use 3M's Spray 77 adhesive. Works perfectly, and releases easily. I've heard 77 doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Atypical black smoke (just a little)

My CD did something similar. About 5 miles down the interstate after a full throttle start, the engine burped (I thought I hit something it banged s loud) and I looked in the rearview mirror for the object only to see a large cloud of black smoke completely surround the my tailgater.

Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

I would appreciate it if one of you can tell me where to find the adhesive used by car manufacturers to glue the clear PE pieces which go between the door and the door panel. I use 3M's Spray 77 adhesive. Works perfectly, and releases easily. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

Wonder why the oil pressure gauge reads down around 1 bar? Is the engine off and the gauge is stuck there? Or does it actually run that pressure in a new engine? Brian On 5/8/06, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SD-NEW-ENGINE_W0QQite

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

yeah, but see if the $65,000 S-class is still running in 20 years. Apparently, the extra $30k went toward building a damn-near indestructible car. On 5/9/06, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 5/8/06, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > E-mailed the Classic Center and

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

Hey, that sounds like something I'd love to do. Guess they'll be getting an influx of requests this week eh? I always thought these were high-dollar autos, but I didn't pay attention to specifics back in the days they were new. It is easy to forget that sometimes, with all the nitty-gritty talk a

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

Ah the gems of society that do things under the cover of darkness. Wish I could go back and undo some of the (few) things I did like that as a teen. Cycle of life I guess. Although the theft of my Harley is on a whole different level. I would LOVE someday to have a nice hidden camera setup. Maybe

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

On 5/8/06, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: E-mailed the Classic Center and got a copy of the build sheet for the car. Neat. THEN, I faxed a request to MBUSA for a copy of the original window sticker. It arrived today. VERY cool. Port of importation - Houston. I knew it originally

Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!

Fax to : 201.476.6213 Re: Request for copy of original window sticker and/or invoice (they don;t have all the window stickers, in which case you get a copy of the invoice) fax a copy of your title with it. Tell them what you want (sort of a repeat of the "Re:" line) and make sure you

Re: [MBZ] The starter that won't die

Thanks guys. It's the cheapskate in me that's telling me to get all the use out of the old one that it can give. But I think you all are right. When it decides to quit, it will quit and I'll be forced to take emergency action - maybe not at home. Thanks again. Brian 83 240D On 5/8/06, Bob Rentf

[MBZ] copy of window sticker!

E-mailed the Classic Center and got a copy of the build sheet for the car. Neat. THEN, I faxed a request to MBUSA for a copy of the original window sticker. It arrived today. VERY cool. Port of importation - Houston. I knew it originally went to a Houston MB dealership, then was shipped to OKC

Re: [MBZ] another 1981 300CD update and more good news!

On May 8, 2006, at 4:10 PM, kevin kraly wrote: What is a gear wrench? Are you referring to the box type wrenches with built-in ratcheting capability? Yes. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

And let's not forget the Evaporator issue. On 5/8/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Mon, 8 May 2006 10:24:17 -0500 "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SD-NEW-ENGINE_W0QQitemZ4638434843QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte

Re: [MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

On Mon, 8 May 2006 10:24:17 -0500 "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SD-NEW-ENGINE_W0QQitemZ4638434843QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Does it have the biodegradable wiring? Craig

Re: [MBZ] 300TD transmission - got one?

how much do you want for it? Chris Granju wrote: Hi folks. I'm having a problem with the automatic transmission on my '81 300TD slipping...at least slipping & stumbling in the 1-2 gear range...it's fine once in the high gears. The odometer is at 242K & the transmission was rebuilt at 175K,

Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad

Not everything is listed on the site, you would have to call. Used pads are usually just fine though. There would be a link at the bottom for used parts. BillR wrote: I know. I checked there first. I could find nothing on the site and a search turned up nothing. BillR -- Kaleb C. Stri

Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

I just swapped late model doorpanels into my 124, and used a 3M spray adhesive for the vapor barrier, which was easy to apply and had a quicker setup time than rubber cement. I made my own vapor barrier, out of clear plastic sheeting. I'm very pleased with the result. On 5/8/06, kayoooh @ gmail

Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

Photo mount. See an art supply store At 08:33 PM 5/8/2006, you wrote: I've used a variety of substitutes over the years, but you could check with a body shop to see what they use. Ordinary household rubber cement works well, as does trim adhesive, although it doesn't let you pull the vapor ba

Re: [MBZ] Stickum

> < adhesive > used by car manufacturers to glue the clear PE pieces which go between the > door and the door panel. I think it is called a vapor barrier or some such > name.>. > It's just plain old spray-on contact cement. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

That was "wicked smart". - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 6:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story On my 300SE the Boston Vanda

Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

kayoooh @ gmail wrote: Hello List, I would appreciate it if one of you can tell me where to find the adhesive used by car manufacturers to glue the clear PE pieces which go between the door and the door panel. I think it is called a vapor barrier or some such name. If this adhesive is not availa

Re: [MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

I've used a variety of substitutes over the years, but you could check with a body shop to see what they use. Ordinary household rubber cement works well, as does trim adhesive, although it doesn't let you pull the vapor barrier off and re-stick it like the factory stuff does.

[MBZ] What can we use to glue a door vapor barrier?

Hello List, I would appreciate it if one of you can tell me where to find the adhesive used by car manufacturers to glue the clear PE pieces which go between the door and the door panel. I think it is called a vapor barrier or some such name. If this adhesive is not available to the public, I'd ap

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

Far more sophisticated. Maybe the next time I'll take a step up. tx for the clue les -Original Message- From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2006 01:09 AM To: ''Mercedes Discussion List'' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story Well my sto

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

Well my story is not that radical. I gave up on the made in china motor that some PO had used to replace the Hirschman. I bought a manual telescoping antenna at my local radio shop for 19.99. Bolted right up to he rear fender and plugged right into the original MB coaxial cable. I never retract it

[MBZ] Antenna Question + a little story

On my 300SE the Boston Vandals broke off my antennae when my kid had the habit of turning off the power button and it remained sticking up get this ... TWICE. I replaced it with factory antennaes the first time. After that I put one of those antennaes with the big chrome spring at the botto

Re: [MBZ] 126 Seat pad

I recently bought a 123seat pad from Rusty for about 90.00. Actually it was a year ago-100 for a formed 126 OEM pad sounds about right to me. FWIW. Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co. -Original

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist wheels

<> Let's just say that when one is a longtime repeat customer of a dealer, good things sometimes happen. Useless inventory just takes up space. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Antenna Question

better it be stuck up than down. On 5/8/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Marshall & Trampas, > Unfortunately (or fortunatley depending on your point of view) there is > no seperate rocker switch for the antenna on my 300D - it's evidently > hard-wired

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 2:18 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** *