But if controller cleared 'im for 22, and pilot acknowledged it and then
took off on 26, they can't rightfully lay crash on controller.
Wilton
wilton strickland wrote:
But if controller cleared 'im for 22, and pilot acknowledged it and then
took off on 26, they can't rightfully lay crash on controller.
Unfortunately, once you get the families of the victims up in front of a
jury, all bets are off. Civil lawsuit outcomes in
I heard on a TV car show (Motorweek?) yesterday that the GL will have a
diesel option, I think a 320CDI they said, starting for sale here in the states
in January.
M, GL and R series will offer the V-6 diesel soon. My friend AC's '07 E320
Bluetec will be delivered in November. He will be
I wonder if they'll fit on a sedan ---
On 9/11/06, Walt Lasher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm posting this once again:
While cleaning out my Daughter's garage I found two Cross bars (for holding
cargo on the top). She sold the wagon a year ago.
These are NEW and still in the sealed Mercedes
Nope, they clamp to the fore/aft rails on the roof. They might fit other
stationwagons, though.
On 9/11/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I wonder if they'll fit on a sedan ---
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (218k)
'84 300D
Howdy -
I plan to replace my GP's during the next week or so - the preglow light
doesn't come on until the engine fires up - plus, it runs slightly rough
until all 5 start firing consistantly. So, it's time. It having low miles
probably contributed to the GPs only lasting 100K or so -
LarryT wrote:
Any suggestions to make life easier? I have a reamer so I'm prepared in
case it's needed. I also have a thread chaser to clean the threads if
needed.
If you want to leave the intake alone, call the nearest repair shop, find out
when the Snap-On truck visits them, and get
Just read somewhere that the 07 diesels aren't getting the new 7 speed?
On 9/11/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I heard on a TV car show (Motorweek?) yesterday that the GL will have a
diesel option, I think a 320CDI they said, starting for sale here in the states
in January.
M,
At some time fairly close to Mon, 11 Sep 2006 07:52:33 -0700,
rumor has it that Jim wrote:
And I think women today have tighter vices for their man's
equipage?
Y'know, I think you meant vises. Tighter vices doesn't sound
all that bad! :-)
from The Collaborative International Dictionary
rumor has it that Rory wrote:
Ernest and the rest,
Oh and as far as the Amsoil comment goes it works for me and I have
the prof over 180k miles on the same oil and samples keep coming
back good.
And that is because Amsoil is so good?
This is exactly what Ernest was probably referring to. It
hi Rory!
thanks for clarifying; that's more like what i thought.
a bypass filtration system, and 3 fresh filters with 4 fresh quarts
over 21K miles sounds a lot more believable. ;-)
cheers!
e
Well I guess I should of made it more clear, no it is not all the same
oil but I have not
The air filter used on my 85 turbo w/ trap oxidizer is $40.
The trap oxidizer was changed to a catalytic converter, any thought on
junkyarding the air filter housing for a model that uses the $16 filter???
Alan Clarke
85 300 turbo
how much do they want for it?
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Here's another non-diesel question!
A friend-of-a-friend wants to sell their 1992 300CE (gas) coupe. I don't
know the mileage or other details except that it has been well looked after
by its unitary owner. Anyone interested in one of
no no no, the newer engines really dont need much glowing action if any
at all to start, something to do with the direct injection common rail I
suppose. I get in my duramax and it starts instantly.
Jim Cathey wrote:
diesel with instant start (how do they do that?),
I think I've heard
pouring it down the drain is perfectly fine, the sanitation processes
take care of it without a problem.
Curt Raymond wrote:
Followup question on this since I now have a garage and a yard to work in I'm
planning on getting the greenstuff out of my 190D.
The question is what do you guys do
A 240 will get about the same as a 300 turbo. The 190D will get WAY better.
Rory wrote:
Wow that low! Should I hold out for a 190D then?
Looking to get the best MPG and I know I can get 300's all day long
but but not the MPG's so thats why I was looking at the 240D I was
lokking at this one
I have been watching that one.
Rick Knoble wrote:
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Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
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There is supposed to be a bracked that hooks the exhaust to the back of
the tranny.
Levi Smith wrote:
Ok so let me get this straight... That entire 100lb 20ft long exhaust
system is held up by one point at the rear end and the turbo at the other?
Ok, I may be exaggerating (a LITTLE). But I
Im not sure what you mean about the wallet key, if its the key without a
head, then yes, I have a few of those. The leather fob thing is how
they came from the factory, you are supposed to only have the key in
that in the ignition, nothing else on it.
Sunil Hari wrote:
How many of you
you will have to get a 190D for that. I happen to have a couple, have
not decided if I will keep them or sell them since I have the 2.5 turbo.
Rory wrote:
Only 26mpg's boy I was hoping to get in the mid 30's hence the 190's
On 9/11/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I don't think
remove the manifold
LarryT wrote:
Howdy -
I plan to replace my GP's during the next week or so - the preglow light
doesn't come on until the engine fires up - plus, it runs slightly rough
until all 5 start firing consistantly. So, it's time. It having low miles
probably contributed
Im not sure it would work since the turbo etc is different. Sorry.
Alan Clarke wrote:
The air filter used on my 85 turbo w/ trap oxidizer is $40.
The trap oxidizer was changed to a catalytic converter, any thought on
junkyarding the air filter housing for a model that uses the $16 filter???
Dunno, it certainly SEEMS like there should be a hanger near the back
of the
tranny, or somewhere else in the system. I haven't gotten the car in
the
There is. Rubber-mounted to the bottom of the tranny, and hard-mounted
to the exhaust pipe. Yours is missing. It's important!
-- Jim
Amazing when you get the whole story. But I do still belive in
synthetics, just wonder how these older MBZ take to it. I know that I
might get more leaks which is normal with synthetic oils. Now all I
need is 190D, the hunts is on.
Rory
On 9/11/06, ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I really can't say how much is the orignal oil since I have about a
12qt capacity. One other thing that I'm doing is putting less oil in
the system and I hate doing oil changes. Who knows that all my change
if and when I get MBZ.
Thanks for your input.
Rory
On 9/11/06, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I ran a Mercedes 300E 50,000 miles on Mobil-1 with 5,000 oil changes. With
added 2 quarts oil every 5K to replace consumption, the oil age calculated
to:
Filter
Change Average Oil Age
5,000 3,333
10,000 5,555
15,000 7,037
20,000 8,025
25,000 8,683
30,000
Yeah, they mentioned that Bluetec thing, urea injection into the exhaust
to cut emissions. Sounds like a problem in the making, whether keeping
the goo tank filled or how it works. Or maybe you just fill the tank up
on long trips...
--R
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I heard on a TV car show
Folks,
I'm working on the Bosnian piano teacher's 1989 300TE again. It has
had a persistent ATF leak it seems the have been leaking even
when the car is NOT running. Anyway, I ran the engine and got under
the car. The fluid seemed to be leaking out of the passenger (right)
side of
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/206063959.html
82 SD give him your best offer. I am sure that Jim C. could fix it in
a snap
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Wow the price jumped real fast on this, do you think it jacked to get
more money?
http://tinyurl.com/ed7pc
Now all I need is 190D, the hunts is on.
It's funny how much weaker and less torquey the 190D feels than the
old 115 200D. I actually prefer the general drivability of the 200D,
at least for local trips. But 10mpg extra is 10mpg extra.
-- Jim
If I was driving a short distance then I'd go for the 300's but my
round trip is over 120 miles.
Found one at dealer lot in San Leandro but the advert is not sure if
it's 240 or 190dealers!
R-
On 9/11/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now all I need is 190D, the hunts is on.
It's
Ran the front of the car up on ramps, and started whacking things with
a rubber mallet looking for the weird intermittent yet persistent
rattles and knocks that the car has had for a long time. Though I was
focusing on the steering idler arm, and had even gone so far as to
remove the nut from it
In a message dated 9/11/2006 5:13:25 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Any suggestions to make life easier? I have a reamer so I'm prepared in
case it's needed. I also have a thread chaser to clean the threads if
needed.
Anything I'm missing?
Larry,
Thanks Jim others --
The fuel lines were replaced last Dec by the PO - but I'll check out the
clips --
Thx!
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net
Weber Carb Info
Hi Jim,
Have you done anything to the steering damper? Some I've seen have been so
bad that they flop back forth with little or no effort. Not very
expensive thankfully -
BTW, my 240D had a bracket from the AT to the exhaust - the exhaust pipe
eventually broke right where the bracket
Need to know the chassis # - at least the 1st 6 digits - so we'll know which
tranny you have but it's 8 Nm for the 722.3,4 5 trannys.
8Nm = 6 # ft or 71 Inch pounds -
Sounds like something's not right - those rubber AT seals are pretty
forgiving - having to crank down on it to stop a leak
LarryT wrote:
Need to know the chassis # - at least the 1st 6 digits - so we'll know which
tranny you have but it's 8 Nm for the 722.3,4 5 trannys.
8Nm = 6 # ft or 71 Inch pounds -
How much you wanna bet that a straightedge laid on the pan's sealing surface
only
touches the bolt holes?
Have searched for the tightening torque required for the intake manifold
bolts - 91 300D 2.5T W124 - engine 602-962
Anybody got it?
Thanks!
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
PORSCHE POSTERS!
I have that manifold and CAT sitting in the back yard if you want
another one -- the brace is solid on this one. the equivilent brace
(more of a gusset) on the other side is broken from the manifold, but
you're welcome to it as well. Of course, shipping will be high -
they're heavy.
On 9/11/06,
http://www.nytimes.com/cnet/CNET_2100-11389_3-6114425.html?pagewanted=print
Michael Kanellos, for News.com
If you think the high price of gas has been irritating, wait until you
see the cost of french fries.
The popularity of biodiesel--made from vegetable matter intead of fossil
fuels--will
We have some slick prices on a few items with limited availability.
Prices good until items run out. Call us and snap'em up. 1-800-741-5252.
BuyMBparts, Inc.
123 810 10 16 W123 right hand mirror $114.95 (4)
123 888 01 23 W123 lower left side grille $5.95 (6)
123 888 02 23 W123 lower right side
I'll find out and let you know.
On 9/11/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
how much do they want for it?
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Here's another non-diesel question!
A friend-of-a-friend wants to sell their 1992 300CE (gas) coupe. I
don't
know the mileage or other details
Duramax? Isn't that a brand of food processor that carries a lifetime
warranty?
On 9/11/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
no no no, the newer engines really dont need much glowing action if any
at all to start, something to do with the direct injection common rail I
suppose. I
Have you done anything to the steering damper?
When last I checked it it was good. Didn't pull it off to
check it this time though.
BTW, my 240D had a bracket from the AT to the exhaust - the exhaust
pipe
eventually broke right where the bracket attached
Seen this, but not on this car.
123 888 01 23 W123 lower left side grille $5.95 (6)
123 888 02 23 W123 lower right side grille $5.95 (4)
Try as I might, I just can't visualize what these are!
The only l/r 'grilles' I can think of are the cowl screens,
but 'lower' doesn't really fit as a description.
-- Jim
forgiving - having to crank down on it to stop a leak seems like you;re
overlooking something.
Pan's bent from overtorqueing at some point. Highly common, so I hear.
-- Jim
no no no, the newer engines really dont need much glowing action if any
at all to start, something to do with the direct injection common rail
I
suppose. I get in my duramax and it starts instantly.
I'd read in some magazine that VW used the speculative glow plug
system in order to achieve
wow thats crazy money
Rory wrote:
Wow the price jumped real fast on this, do you think it jacked to get
more money?
http://tinyurl.com/ed7pc
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uh, no
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Duramax? Isn't that a brand of food processor that carries a lifetime
warranty?
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL,
87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2,
84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76
Howdy --
I plan to adjust the ALDA when I replace the GP's and when studying some
photos showing the ALDA and related stuff at
http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603_injection/ I noticed a
Governor located below the ALDA. Very helpful photos BTW - if you plan to
do any work around
That is correct. Cowl grilles if you will.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 9:24 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cool Specials
123 888 01 23 W123 lower left side grille $5.95
Larry, if you ream/clean threads turn the engine over with the holes
open to blow any 'stuff' out and put some antiseize on the new threads.
DWS
LarryT wrote:
Howdy -
I plan to replace my GP's during the next week or so - the preglow light
doesn't come on until the engine fires up - plus,
I need the measurements of your metal sliding roof, side to side and
fore to aft.
36-5/16 wide, 17-1/8 deep. This with a carpenter's tape measure,
hook poked into the joint on one side and eyeballed to the same
point on the other. I'd never noticed before, but it's definitely
smaller in both
I probably was something less than clear but, is the Turbo different
between between the trap oxidizer, non- trap oxidizer models?
They sure change the shape/cost of the air filter between the California
trap oxidizer turbo version, and turbo model outside California without
a trap oxidizer.
don't feel bad; some local shops are getting $75 for the A/F for the '85
California 300D. allegedly it's because they're rarer enough that the
supply/demand pushes the price far up beyond what the standard W123 goes
for. (for an example of this at work, try pricing the window seals for a
W123
Wasn't there a kit offered by MB to move the cats out of the engine
compartment?
On 9/12/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Have you done anything to the steering damper?
When last I checked it it was good. Didn't pull it off to
check it this time though.
BTW, my 240D had a bracket
$13.72, that's all I have in my bank account right now what do
you mean my head is wet? It's been dry for a few hours from my shower
earlier ... Hello hello?
On 9/12/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/206063959.html
82 SD give him your best
I bought the wrong air filter a while back. Make me an offer for a NEW
Mann Filter C23148 (fits '95 3000D...87-89 190D 2.5 Turbo and 90-93 300D
turbo)
Walt Lasher
Seattle
W140 S350
I had noticed that Rusty's retail price was $75. That would be a bit of
sticker shock for someone who took their car into a shop that charged
retail.
I guess I was resigned since I order the air cleaner but I sure
appreciate your input as to the impracticality of making the attempt.
There
Interesting, but still an auditory pun.
--R
Fmiser wrote:
At some time fairly close to Mon, 11 Sep 2006 07:52:33 -0700,
rumor has it that Jim wrote:
And I think women today have tighter vices for their man's
equipage?
Y'know, I think you meant vises. Tighter vices doesn't sound
Thx Darrell - *very* goof
I plan to do a compression test so hopefully I will blow any residue from
the cylinders. I bet that engine really cranks over!! ;-)
Let's see - throttle wide open, get at least 3 or 4 revs on each the cyl.
before taking the reading.
My compression gauge only goes
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced that none of the
vehicles aboard the car-carrying vessel, Cougar Ace, which ran into trouble off
the
Alaskan coast, will be sold as new vehicles.
But if controller cleared 'im for 22, and pilot acknowledged it and then
took off on 26, they can't rightfully lay crash on controller.
Agreed, except that you would expect that the controller would watch the
takeoff roll given that there was no other traffic.
RLE
But if controller cleared 'im for 22, and pilot acknowledged it and then
took off on 26, they can't rightfully lay crash on controller.
Agreed, except that you would expect that the controller would watch the
takeoff roll given that there was no other traffic.
RLE
Just read somewhere that the 07 diesels aren't getting the new 7 speed?
Looking at the '07 E-Class brochure in my hand, the diesel gets the
7-speed. The 4-matics only retain the 5-speed.
RLE
Yeah, they mentioned that Bluetec thing, urea injection into the exhaust to
cut emissions. Sounds like a problem in the making, whether keeping
the goo tank filled or how it works. Or maybe you just fill the tank up on
long trips..
The Bluetec diesels will not have urea injection until
I had mentioned earlier that the 2005 and 2006 were not available with
the 7-speed or 4-matic. Who knows what the future will bring...
Is the 2007 available with the 4-matic?
Thanks
-Dave Walton
87SDL, 94S350, 99E300
On 9/12/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just read somewhere
The car (not mine) is in Laurel MD:
1985 Mercedes 300D turbo for sale. parts car. Could run, and run well,
but all 4 tires are flat (irreparably) and I'd rather not invest any more
money in this pile of a car. Interior is poor although some parts are
probably salvageable; the body is
Seriously, what is it?
On 9/12/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
uh, no
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Duramax? Isn't that a brand of food processor that carries a lifetime
warranty?
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL,
87 300SDL,
Best and BIGGEST laugh I've had in a long time.
Take care,
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Sep 12, 2006, at 12:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If this was the ritter list, Van Cleef would now post 1500 words
about urea.
Count your blessings.
RLE
Duramax = Erectile dysfunction drug?
On 9/12/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Seriously, what is it?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (218k)
'84 300D (216k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
Shampagne with tan interior, 130K Miles. It's right down the street from me
if anyone would like me to check it out.
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/206322851.html
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon, if only I had $9K!
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Agreed, except that you would expect that the controller would watch the
takeoff roll given that there was no other traffic.
In this situation, once he cleared the ill-fated flight, it is said he turned
away from his work station to take care of administrative
Zeitgeist wrote:
Duramax = Erectile dysfunction drug?
Seriously, it's an Isuzu diesel, 6.6L V8, with GM aluminum heads on it.
Kleb recently bought one in a Chevy pickup. I wonder if the Isuzu heads
are a drop-in replacement.
Is that what it's worth? Seems a bit steep.
On 9/12/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Shampagne with tan interior, 130K Miles. It's right down the street from
me
if anyone would like me to check it out.
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/206322851.html
Kevin in Hillsboro
Yeah, it's a bit steep. If my budget was more accommodating, I would
probably offer a grand or two less than that although it would probably be
rejected.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
The one that lasts more than 4 hours.
--R
Zeitgeist wrote:
Duramax = Erectile dysfunction drug?
On 9/12/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Seriously, what is it?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (218k)
'84
Leave it alone, it's engine oil lubricated.
All diesels have governors, internal to the IP.
Peter
Glycol can easily be recycled at much less cost and manufacture -- I
used to work next to a plant that did the distillation. Most auto
parts stores and shops will have a coolant recycle tank.
Peter
None here in Huntsville, AL - I checked. We do recycle used oil.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Peter Frederick
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 5:35 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
There was an article on MSNBC today that Comair is sending new taxi
instructions to all pilots using that airport post haste -- the current
diagram does not correctly reflect either the old nor the current taxi/
runway configuration, and some fairly screwy driving was required to
get onto the
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