Look for a vacuum leak.
Your idle control system is working, idle in gear is 500 rpm, slightly
higher out of gear.
Peter
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On 4/25/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So far I have resisted the temptation to replace the 2.3-16 badge with a
2.5 Turbo badge from the 190D.
Isn't that kind of backwards? Admittedly they're both pretty rare and
special to '80s-car geeks, but
Allan Streib wrote:
I think ebay ought to not have fixed expiration times. It ought to be
like a real auction, i.e. keep taking bids as long as they are coming
in.
IIRC, Auctionarms.com has/had a going...going...gone format. If there
was a bid in the last five minutes, the clock would
I was travelling when I looked that up on my old laptop in the almost
as old MBNA EPC, Casey. Just double checked the WW EPC with the same
result though. Clearly states that 124 350 10 32 is the correct part
for the 124.092, as it is for the 124.193, left side. The same holds
true for 11 32 on
Ah, thanks Joe!
On 4/25/07, Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I was travelling when I looked that up on my old laptop in the almost
as old MBNA EPC, Casey. Just double checked the WW EPC with the same
result though. Clearly states that 124 350 10 32 is the correct part
for the 124.092, as
looks like Yahoo Auctions also still has a going, going, gone option
available for the seller to select at the time they set up their
auction,... but note that they haven't had anywhere near the success
that eBay has.
as for eBay, there's nothing about it that keeps people from bidding
On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:43:54 -0400 Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
SO, if you really want a bike, it should really be a bike, and if it's
going to be American, make it good ---
Donald,
Make sure the car is EXACTLY as you stated in the listing. Even
better condition than listed. For some reason the sellers I have
dealt with on eBay are less than honest about their product and get
bad feedback.
Give it a quick wash and vac before delivery. Make sure fluids are
Buy stuff to get a few feedbacks that are positive.Pay quickly
and make no waves at first. Once you have 100% score and more than
ten feedback, nobody really checks.
Take good photos in good light. Describe the article fully. Know
exactly what you are selling and all the background.
Arroz = rice in Espanol. The espanol speakers around here drive around
in old piece-of-sh** (POS) ricers (mostly Civics and Accords), hence
arrozers, that they tart up with all manner of useless both cheap and
expensive crap in an effort to make them faster or more attractive to
their
What would be a fair price for a used SDL oil pan?
You know, if a guy would have one to sell.
_
Dont quit your job Take Classes Online and Earn your Degree in 1 year.
Start Today!
Just wondering if they use winterized fuel in Washington state. I guess I
should specify around the Sound area.
Brian
83 240D
Rich,
Gotcha'.. There are a bunch of them here in Phoenix, too!
Take care and be safe out there..
Chuck
Phoenix AZ...
Are those AMGs?
Bob R
- Original Message -
From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] E63
Rich,
Gotcha'.. There are a bunch of them here in Phoenix, too!
yes
Advise that you do no more than B50 once it gets below 40* F, but the
#2 is cut with solvents to allow it to flow at lower temps from
October to April in the lower PS. Upper elevations may continue to
use thinned fuel until late May if using the mountain passes.
On Apr 25, 2007,
NO!
They are just ricers
Chuck
On Apr 25, 2007, at 9:18 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
Are those AMGs?
Bob R
I've never had any trouble running B99 during the deepest Winter months,
around here.
On 4/25/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yes
Advise that you do no more than B50 once it gets below 40* F, but the
#2 is cut with solvents to allow it to flow at lower temps from
October to April in the
Read the whole article - it's not a Diesel - it's a vergasser, which
is why there is a stock of engines - after the pentagon discovered
that a well place hand grenade would blow up the gas tank, they
switched to Diesel engines.
But how about a diesel hotrod?
I used to own a rare Mars Red '81 Scirocco S. I was hot shit, back in the
day. I had a front spoiler and everything, which made me near royalty. I
got a ticket in Ritzville WA for doing 90mph in a 60 zone, so I know what
I'm talkin 'bout--m'kay?
On 4/25/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I would negotiate the whole car with Kaleb..MUCH easier to let him get
greasy! :)
--
Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark
'87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head
'83 300SD (245 kmi) For Sale
'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine
'85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine
Quoting
I'll second that. I don't have software for it, but I usually don't bid
until under 30 sec.
BillR
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of LT Don
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 5:49 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay selling
Don - The only time I have been scammed on e-bay was when I didn't do my
homework. Seller had good feedback, but when the item didn't show up I
actually looked and discovered all the feedback was from the same buyer.
Check the comments on low feedback buyers pretty closely.
BillR
-Original
she is a sweat hog
- Original Message -
From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie
Why the [EMAIL PROTECTED] do you care what she thinks about anything? You guys watch
way
too
There was a 1996 Porsche 911 Cabriolet for sale recently - asking $20k when
it was easily worth $30k-$45k depending on several things - the odd thing
was the seller said the car was in Italy but would be shipped as part of the
deal once the deposit of $1000 was made. He said he'd airfreight to
Chuck wrote:I do worry about the opinions gathered by those who DO watch
TOO much TV
Hi Chuck,
I've never watched Jerry Springer in my life but have seen his
commercials and caught segments on some funniest of shows - my biggest
worry?? - every one of those morons on those shows - from
Thanks to everyone who offered advice about selling on ebay. It was a
big help.
Donald H. Snook
1990 300SEL 137K (For Sale ebay # 170105049082)
Won't load.
Never-the-less on my commute home last night I pretty much convinced myself to
give M1 15w50 a shot. It'll be nice to stock one less weight of oil...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:51:56 -0500
From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil
To:
On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:56:10 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Read the whole article - it's not a Diesel - it's a vergasser, which
is why there is a stock of engines - after the pentagon discovered
that a well place hand grenade would blow up the gas tank, they
switched to Diesel
On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 06:29:37 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/319090663.html
Anybody know anything about Peugeots? I presume getting parts is a
challenge...
You're actually supposed to drive them in the Seattle/Tacoma area. That
way you
On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:13:33 -0500 Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
1990 300SEL 137K (For Sale ebay # 170105049082)
thenobleprofessor ?
Craig
Well being we are on our way to some really bad jokes.What do you call a
Peugot that runs on veggie oil? A French fry...HArdy har har.LOLOL
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday,
Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:56:10 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Read the whole article - it's not a Diesel - it's a vergasser,
which is why there is a stock of engines - after the pentagon
discovered that a well place hand grenade would blow up
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
she is a sweat hog
I think you just insulted Arnold Horshack.
Mitch.
But Casey, you are running a newer model than Gump. Her fuel just
gels right up and will not flow at temps below 37*F. All that old
glow plug system does is slightly warm the pre-chamber and then the
fuel gets stuck in the filters or oozes through the lines under the
car. Eight feet
Bet you did that only once. What did you end up funding for the
cops? I learned to drive at a crawl in the small towns after
depleting bank accounts for being speed racer on the Beemer
On Apr 25, 2007, at 10:02 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:
I used to own a rare Mars Red '81 Scirocco S. I was hot
Casey may need that car
He likes the odd french ride
Citroen and such
On Apr 26, 2007, at 7:47 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 06:29:37 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/319090663.html
Anybody know anything about
Yes, I was going to ask whether B99 capability in colder weather is
model-dependent. Perhaps my 123 would fall somewhere between you two
in B99 handling? That's another question though.
I'm disappointed to learn that for about half the year I'll have to
endure the decreased fuel efficiency of
I have not had issue with the IP internal seals in Gump. The E D
had the issue and was a pig to deal with since it is all hidden under
other things and needs special tools. Gump is wide open and you can
see what is leaking and fix it right off. I change out the return
lines when a leak
Ha! I wonder where he dreamed up that $7000 value?? A 240D hasn't been
worth that much since the 80s.
Great comment about the 5sp incl reverse. ;-)
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
Oh man! That was bad - almost as bad as the French Fry joke.
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 http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
Porsche Road
We didn't have any problems running the same combo in the 617 either. A 615
and 617 aren't that much different. Never gelled, at all.
You got raped, if they charged you $1800 to replace a bunch of 20 cent
o-rings in the IP, and a few feet of hose. If that ever comes up again,
I'll do the job
I think I'm in love with the idea of owning a French car; not so sure I ever
want achieve the dream, though.
On 4/26/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Casey may need that car
He likes the odd french ride
Citroen and such
On Apr 26, 2007, at 7:47 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Thu, 26
Those who watch TrashTv seldom bother to vote, so you have little to worry
about.
On 4/26/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Chuck wrote:I do worry about the opinions gathered by those who DO
watch
TOO much TV
Hi Chuck,
I've never watched Jerry Springer in my life but have seen his
Was tha a typo? Did you mean sweet hog?
On 4/26/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
she is a sweat hog
I think you just insulted Arnold Horshack.
Mitch.
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For new parts see official list
Believe it or not, most 5 speeds in cars on ebay include reverse...
On 4/26/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ha! I wonder where he dreamed up that $7000 value?? A 240D hasn't been
worth that much since the 80s.
Great comment about the 5sp incl reverse. ;-)
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78
I hear they go much faster in reverse than in forward gears.
--R
Zeitgeist wrote:
I think I'm in love with the idea of owning a French car; not so sure I ever
want achieve the dream, though.
Oh, it was not all at the same time. There were a number of trips in
to deal with a multitude of leaks. We thought we had traced and
killed the trouble each time, but gremlins were at work and like a
dutch dike, once you plug one hole, another sprouted. Finally got
them all tracked and
Craign wrote regarding my ebay ad:
thenobleprofessor ?
I know, I know it's a little weird. I set up my account when I was in
law school when I thought I wanted to be a law professor (in fact, I
still might do that). Theprofessor was taken as was many other
derivations of the same. I
Hi, Curt et al.
My aunt had a 504 SW (gas) that she adored, and I thought that it was ok with
its long-legged suspension and strange shift pattern. I subsequently looked at
a new 505 SW diesel and was not too impressed. Old push-rod style engine about
100 hp and not too fast, though economical,
Thank you all for the info. I think it'll be the 1985 edition for me.
--
David Bruckmann, Information Technology +1 416-218-3565
Transcontinental Media, Toronto, Canada
25 Sheppard Ave. W, North York, Ontario M2N 6S7
The 604 is one of the least attractive, most pedestrian Pugs ever produced. It
has the added distinction of being part of the reason for Citroen's departure
from our shores: apparently Peugeot (which bought Citroen in 1975) felt that
the stunning new Citroen CX would threaten the pending 604's
That second one would not have raised so many questions, but I think the
first one is better.
BillR
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Donald Snook
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 2:07 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay
And if your experience was anything like mine, they really (and I mean really)
needed some new professors to take
the place of some of the fossils that they still propped up in front of the
class to spew forth in a monotone.
Randy
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've seen a few 504's go up for sale on craigslist from time to time, and
I've thought about purchasing one. Some say that the 504 is ugly, but I
prefer to call it slightly different. While growing up, there was a
neighbor a few houses down who had 4 504's, 3 being Diesels. He and his
wife
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/04/23/213371/accident-ignites-da42-engine-row.html
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Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I think I'm in love with the idea of owning a French car; not so
sure I ever want achieve the dream, though.
Years ago I knew a guy that had a Renault Alliance. Based on that
memory, I'd never even think of owning a French car.
Renault Alliance scored
Should'a used Diesel Purge.
On 4/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/04/23/213371/accident-ignites-da42-engine-row.html
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See what's free at
http://www.aol.com.
Its in Saugus, go give it a look see. I'll run the idea of a French car aross
the wife.
She wasn't real impressed with the Saab I wanted...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:14:16 -0700 (PDT)
From: Frederick Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] French Diesel
To: Mercedes Discussion List
In re: French smudgepot..
This calls for an intervention, quick,
RLE
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http://www.aol.com.
I remember seeing them with Motor Trend Car of the Year stickers in their
rear windows--ha.
On 4/26/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Years ago I knew a guy that had a Renault Alliance. Based on that
memory, I'd never even think of owning a French car.
Renault Alliance scored in
Traditionally, there was always a BIG quality step from Renault up to any other
French car. Worse still were the US-built Renaults, which were equipped with
baroque AMC interiors and poorly tested equipment specific to the US-market.
Even in France, the state-owned Renault's products were long
Thanks Peter,
Can you give me a few pointers where to look, what to check exactly? Like I
say, you can hear a some missing and feel the stumble and shakes at idle
with my foot on the break. There is also a slight miss when the car is put
into D or P, but not as bad.
Could it be a bad cap or
Hi Everyone,
Going to do the oil on the new to me 300E this weekend. Has a M103 engine.
I'm going to do the first change from the bottom as I haven't had any luck
locating a vacuum pump yet to allow me to do it from the top. I also want
to take off the sound shield and give it a good clean.
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