as I indicated below in my original response
Wonko the Sane wrote:
No, Kleb. In the appropriate driving conditions they work.
This isn't just wishful thinking. This is data from a mechanical engineer
who owns one.
D.
On 5/18/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hybrids are a jok
No, Kleb. In the appropriate driving conditions they work.
This isn't just wishful thinking. This is data from a mechanical engineer
who owns one.
D.
On 5/18/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hybrids are a joke. They are sold as the solution to the problem. They
only get tha
Transmission in my 91 350SDL (186kmi) slips in reverse. 'Have to rev engine
sometimes to "engage" reverse. Forward gears are "firm" and positive.
Tips?
Wilton
uh, no
Bob Rentfro wrote:
$500?
Bob R.
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Somebody must need this
holy cow that is dirt cheap. I sure hope somebody here buys it.
$500?
Bob R.
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Somebody must need this
holy cow that is dirt cheap. I sure hope somebody here buys it. BTW,
thinking about sellin
probably 8k or so.
Donald Snook wrote:
What is a 97 E300 Diesel with 201,000 miles worth. Interior is
perfect, exterior is VERY nice (except for lots of rock chips on front
bumper - remainder of the paint looks great). MB tex interior cd
changer and all the standard bells and whistles.
no, they are not slow at all.
Donald Snook wrote:
I think the 96 and 97 210 diesels are not turbo charged. Are they SLOW
since they don't have a turbo. I have never driven one.
Donald H. Snook
1990 300SEL 137K (For Sale)
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
thinking about selling that SDL of mine. Got my eye on another car.
Loren Faeth wrote:
Have those dealers send me their "dog" Smoke Silver/Burgundy cars. I
was not sure about the interior when I bought my 86 SDL in 1999, but
it is a great combination. Kaleb has promised to give me his Smoke
holy cow that is dirt cheap. I sure hope somebody here buys it. BTW,
thinking about selling my 6.2 diesel suburban
Curt Raymond wrote:
Another GM 6.5 diesel truck http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/car/333439683.html
wish I needed something like it, its cool.
-Curt
--
Hybrids are a joke. They are sold as the solution to the problem. They
only get that good mileage in stop and go traffic. Highway they get
worse. Factor in the higher cost, and when the batteries wear out, you
are way behind on what you would save in fuel. When the batteries do
need to be
Uh ... I think that is haiku -- or darn'd close.
D.
On 5/18/07, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I hope he is alright.
I think of him often.
He is a good human.
Bob R.
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I think he gave up on us because there is so little MB howto content.
At 05:37 PM 5/18/2007, you wrote:
I hope he is alright.
I think of him often.
He is a good human.
Bob R.
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I hope he is alright.
I think of him often.
He is a good human.
Bob R.
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Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 10:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] So where is Marshall
He is around, he has had some personal iss
> < seeing any '77s that color>>
>
Silver with a blue interior was all too common around here. The outright lie
claiming 34mpg puts the whole thing in question.
RLE
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Did you check for rust as has been discussed before on this list?
On 5/18/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
$6000.
On 5/18/07, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> What is a 97 E300 Diesel with 201,000 miles worth. Interior is
> perfect, exterior is VERY nice (except for lots
$6000.
On 5/18/07, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
What is a 97 E300 Diesel with 201,000 miles worth. Interior is
perfect, exterior is VERY nice (except for lots of rock chips on front
bumper - remainder of the paint looks great). MB tex interior cd
changer and all the standard bells
What is a 97 E300 Diesel with 201,000 miles worth. Interior is
perfect, exterior is VERY nice (except for lots of rock chips on front
bumper - remainder of the paint looks great). MB tex interior cd
changer and all the standard bells and whistles.
Donald H. Snook
1990 300SEL 137K For Sale
Donald Snook wrote:
>
> I think the 96 and 97 210 diesels are not turbo charged. Are they SLOW
> since they don't have a turbo. I have never driven one.
The hp rating on the 24v OM606 with variable intake tuning is 14x.
The hp rating on the 12v OM603 turbo (1987 D and SDL) is 14x.
The '87 W124
Another GM 6.5 diesel truck http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/car/333439683.html
wish I needed something like it, its cool.
-Curt
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Give Wonko $10k for his Quantum, and you'll get 45 mpg instantly.
At 02:25 PM 5/18/2007, you wrote:
Curt Raymond wrote:
>
> Oh, whoops, this is my '85 190D 2.2l 5spd manual.
43 is right about my target for my 190D if I ever assemble all the pieces.
2.3-16V chassis and tranny (slightly better
Tow it a block or three, out of sight of the PO. Bring the
seethrough filters, but also bring a couple of main filters. Change
the filters, then drive it off. Having to tow it off will gain you
more than the cost of the tow. Chances are it has algae in the tank.
At 02:28 PM 5/18/2007, you
I was gonna say. I remember this one. (FLA one)
Brian
On 5/18/07, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
The FL car was being offered for $9500 about 6 months ago. I think it
must
have a fatal flaw or two...
On 5/18/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> Both look nice.
>
>
The 1980 300D I owned for 2 years was anthracite grey with a sienna (reddish
brown) interior. Now that was a combination looked great.
On 5/18/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Have those dealers send me their "dog" Smoke Silver/Burgundy cars. I
was not sure about the interior when I
Have those dealers send me their "dog" Smoke Silver/Burgundy cars. I
was not sure about the interior when I bought my 86 SDL in 1999, but
it is a great combination. Kaleb has promised to give me his Smoke
Silver/Burgundy SDL if I take a junker out of his backyard!
At 01:59 PM 5/18/2007, you
<>
I've been mailing several 9X12 envelopes weekly for some years and the rate
has always been 68 cents be cause it's oversized. How are you using 9X12 and
paying #10 envelope rates?
RLE
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Curt Raymond wrote:
>
> I think so too. It should be pretty easy to diagnose in person.
> If the throttle linkage moves as I expect it to that'll rule that out. At
> 40mph (which she says is top speed) I should be able to notice the turbo
> right?
This sounds just like my 300SD with a plugged
Curt Raymond wrote:
>
> Oh, whoops, this is my '85 190D 2.2l 5spd manual.
43 is right about my target for my 190D if I ever assemble all the pieces.
2.3-16V chassis and tranny (slightly better aerodynamics than your 190D),
2.65 diff, 1:1 5th gear, 2.5 turbo. If I can get 42-45mpg at 55-65mph
I
Ralph Morton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> It has the dreaded burgundy (maroon) interior. My high line car
> broker buddy, who travels to all the Mannheim auction around the US
> every month, always told me that a burgundy interior in a high line
> car was the kiss of death as far as a dealer was
Oh, whoops, this is my '85 190D 2.2l 5spd manual.
I'm pretty well convinced I can do 45mpg but it'll take some doing. Gotta lose
a little more weight, get tires with a little less rolling resistance and do
one long drive instead of 10 100 milers.
Not biofuel this is on regular old petro-diesel.
Yes, car was repainted. My point is: If a car is going to be repainted,
especially an MB, it should be done in a color original to that model and
year, or it loolks a bit strange to me.
Wilton
91 350SDL, 87 300D
That would give someone a lot of years (decades?) of service if rust doesn't
become an issue.
On 5/18/07, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
It's been overimproved, to say the least. The poor guy's reserve price is
probably 5 figures... Sadly, it has no sunroof. It might be better
"andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> KBB and Edmunds forgot to factor into their estimates the seemingly
> unlimited driving life of a well cared-for Mercedes diesel.. not to
> mention the sheer joy of owning and driving one... That happens to
> be worth quite a lot (about $5000).
A
He is around, he has had some personal issues and been too busy to post. He
placed an order with us on Tuesday.
Rusty Cullens
BuyMBparts, Inc.
Tel 1-800-741-5252
Fax 770-454-9745
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From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 9:55 PM
I had a link to the manual for my 87 190D 2.5 turbo. I can not find it and
need section on oil pump maintenance. Doe anyone have the address?
Robert Massmann
87 190D 2.5 Turbo
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How does that compare to a hybrid, environmentally-wise, and say you use
biofuel? Seems like there would be a nice masters thesis there
somewhere, but I think someone already did the calculations.
--R
Curt Raymond wrote:
Fueled up this morning, 550miles, 12.9gal. Thats close enough to 43mpg
And the MB model is
On 5/18/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Fueled up this morning, 550miles, 12.9gal. Thats close enough to 43mpg for me...
It took a week of not going over 70mpg though.
Still money in pocket is money in pocket.
-Curt
-
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Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Fueled up this morning, 550miles, 12.9gal. Thats close enough to 43mpg for
> me...
> It took a week of not going over 70mpg though.
> Still money in pocket is money in pocket.
Which car is this? I never get more than about 25 MPG in my 300D. I
always
Fueled up this morning, 550miles, 12.9gal. Thats close enough to 43mpg for me...
It took a week of not going over 70mpg though.
Still money in pocket is money in pocket.
-Curt
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Online Service Manuals
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Which ones are you lookin' for?
The '87 190 DT ones. I already have the cd's for the 123. Got 'em off of
eBay coupla years ago.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
--
Anybody have a link
looks like you could have a nice TD for a little money and a little
work. IF the AC has 134, you may only need to fix some orings and
charge. Change the ball joints, maybe tie rod ends and steering
idler bushings and you are on the road.
At 11:09 AM 5/17/2007, you wrote:
H.
http://
Allan Streib wrote:
Both KBB and Edmunds come up with a price <$3000 for an 87 TD with
250K miles. What are these people thinking? Who pays 10 grand for a
20 year old car?
Lots of people on eBay.
Levi Smith wrote:
Sorry, you nixed that one with the "not cutting the wiring harness" in your
last message. I was talking about a universal one that you just put on with
a couple vampire taps...
Is there actually a socket in the wiring harness that is designated for
hooking up the trailer wir
On Fri, 18 May 2007 11:27:04 -0400 Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> I agree with you on all points. The technology is still not proven
> over the long term. Battery replacements every 5 years will be a
> source of recurring unhappiness. And what about the environmental
> impact of prod
I agree with you on all points. The technology is still not proven
over the long term. Battery replacements every 5 years will be a
source of recurring unhappiness. And what about the environmental
impact of producing and then disposing of those batteries?
As I posted the other day with referen
I don't know much about the Escape in particular and I tend to steer clear
of most American vehicles. They're usually "good enough" but from my
experience they're not as reliable as the Japanese stuff.
Still, overall from what I've seen, in terms of cost, if you're planning on
keeping the vehicle
My son has had the Honda Civic hybrid for over a year now and has been very
satisfied with it. Not sure if Honda Satisfaction will translate into Ford
Satisfaction, though. ... I think the tax credit might still be in effect.
On 5/18/07, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
My wife told me s
My wife told me she really likes the Ford Escape Hybrid and may want to
sell/trade her Explorer to get one. I am a little leary of hybrid
technology while it is still so new. Does anyone know anything about
the reliability? Or the cost to replace the batteries when they will
inevitably need to
Sorry, you nixed that one with the "not cutting the wiring harness" in your
last message. I was talking about a universal one that you just put on with
a couple vampire taps...
Levi
On 5/18/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I hadn't checked Wally World yet..They didn't have one
On Fri, 18 May 2007 09:33:31 -0400 Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > DIMENSIONS of the package...that was never a consideration in the
> > past.
>
> Actually, I think there have been extra charges for odd/oversized
> letters for some t
I hadn't checked Wally World yet..They didn't have one for my Dodge
truck so I was doubtfull about the TD.
Mike
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From: "Levi Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 wagon hitches,was: R
Which ones are you lookin' for?
The '87 190 DT ones. I already have the cd's for the 123. Got 'em off of
eBay coupla years ago.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
OK-have fun. WE are taking the 300D 2.5 on a road trip this weekend to
Rockland ME
Dwight
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007
I think so too. It should be pretty easy to diagnose in person.
If the throttle linkage moves as I expect it to that'll rule that out. At 40mph
(which she says is top speed) I should be able to notice the turbo right?
ALOT of what I'll do for money on this depends on the body. The pictures I've
"andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> The FL car was being offered for $9500 about 6 months ago. I think
> it must have a fatal flaw or two...
Both KBB and Edmunds come up with a price <$3000 for an 87 TD with
250K miles. What are these people thinking? Who pays 10 grand for a
20 y
Theres not a whole lot to go on, she's obviously not a mechanic.
We'll see what happens Saturday.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 14:40:51 -0400
From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D "drives slow"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Message-ID:
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Conte
Jeff,
My main concern is that I don't want to cut the original harness in the
car. I can modify the trailer plug end to suit.
Mike
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From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 wa
It's true that dimensions did play a role in the past too, but with this
increase, they added additional dimension requirements...which is not a normal
part of the postal increases we've seen in recent years.
Chris
Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Christopher McCann writes:
> DIMENSION
I am really good at the cosmetic work. I can make a car LOOK good.
Whereas me, not so much. But I can make it work well, anyway.
Cosmetics I have a more difficult time with.
-- Jim
The FL car was being offered for $9500 about 6 months ago. I think it must
have a fatal flaw or two...
On 5/18/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Both look nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HOTT-ITEM-1987-MERCEDES-BENZ-300TD-STATIONWAGON_W0QQitemZ250114172405QQihZ015QQcategoryZ6
"wilton strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Actually looks a bit strange to me in that color; 'don't remember
> seeing any '77s that color.
He does say, I think, that it was stripped "to the frame" so it likely
was repainted if that's the case. Shoulda at least put euro lights
in, I think
Both look nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HOTT-ITEM-1987-MERCEDES-BENZ-300TD-STATIONWAGON_W0QQitemZ250114172405QQihZ015QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Starting bid seems high. He calls it a "HOT ITEM" is it stolen? LOL.
And this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/
It's been overimproved, to say the least. The poor guy's reserve price is
probably 5 figures... Sadly, it has no sunroof. It might be better if it
were a really early VIN, e.g. 0 - 25.
Still, someone may pay a lot since it is so spotless.
On 5/17/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro
Actually looks a bit strange to me in that color; 'don't remember seeing any
'77s that color.
Wilton
Kaleb wrote:
"I suppose if you are paying a shop to fix everything. If that is the
case, you really have no business owning a car like this in the first
place."
That is why I don't buy the cars that need much more than minor DIY
work. I can't do a lot of it or I don't have time (bec
Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> DIMENSIONS of the package...that was never a consideration in the
> past.
Actually, I think there have been extra charges for odd/oversized
letters for some time. Not sure what the exact limits are, though.
I do recall having to put extra postag
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1960-300SL-Roadster_W0QQitemZ260117290670QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem
Tim
1982 300TD
1991 300TE 4Matic
Mike,
The trailer wiring harnesses here are a lot different than North American
ones. It's a big round plug, approx 2 inches across and sits to the right of
the hitch. My new Audi A4 TDI manual has a factory hitch! VERY nice!
Jeff Zedic
Curt,
Given the circumstances (I was taught to diagnose cars by sitaiton, not just
symptoms, I think it's a good bet or working hypothesis that's it's bad fule
or maybe restriction.
DWight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D-250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles
Wickford, RI-Original Message---
uh...Jim...rethink. It's a postal INCREASE. In the past, the increase was based
solely on weight, they did not care the dimensions, now they do. Your price
went up and I realize that your package hasn't changed, but you have no idea
how to account for the $1.55 difference. It may be solely the w
Strap a GPS to it, set it on 120, and let her rip!
--R
Jim Cathey wrote:
what is different about this increase is that it is not just based on
weight but size also...as you point out.
It used to cost $4.75 to mail a cruise control amp, now
it's about $6.30 or so. Neither factor changed
So under this scenario (shorted aux. water pump), when I unplug the
pump my
heat/cool modes will return to normal. Is this correct?
Yes, unless the short damaged the PB array.
-- Jim
what is different about this increase is that it is not just based on
weight but size also...as you point out.
It used to cost $4.75 to mail a cruise control amp, now
it's about $6.30 or so. Neither factor changed in this case.
-- Jim
what is different about this increase is that it is not just based on weight
but size also...as you point out.
Chris
"John W. Reames III" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If it is too thick it goes up
too; a not-sharply-creased two page business
letter in a com10 envelope can push out to about hal
I have ordered manuals for my car. In the mean time while I wait on the USPS to
deliver them, is there any sites that have the manuals online? Steakyskinnerbox
is subscription, and braingears appears to be gone...
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri May 18 02:44:40 2007
Have not seen him on the list lately.
He is one of the moderators on the MBCA diesel forum. He hasn't posted there
in over a month, however one of the members there talked to him on 5/15.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
I'd love to have a trailer wiring harness for my 123 TD if they exist..I
need to fix the bumpers anyway so i will be building my own reciever hitch
for it.
Mike
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From: "Joe Knight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 9:11 AM
Subject: [MBZ] 124
Man, if that wasn't all the way across the country I would have to have it!
Mike
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From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 12:09 PM
Subject: [MBZ] I Almost Missed This
H.
http://cgi.ebay.com/
Have not seen him on the list lately.
Allan
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1983 300D
1966 230
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1987-Mercedes-Benz-300-SDL-32-mpg-Low-Reserve_W0QQitemZ130114735460QQihZ003QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL,
89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SD
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL,
89 560SEL, 89 260
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZokieQ2dbenz
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL,
89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 7
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