Seems like there is pitting. I used a shop towel and water to wipe
what came off easy, but there is heavy accumulations and I got a new
wheel brush (garbage it turns out) and went to work. Brush self
destructed. It was a combination bristle and scour with a nice
handle. Just disintegrat
I'm just wondering how difficult it would be to put the manual transmission
into my 300SD. It sounds like it has everything I need, except the longer
driveshaft, which I could probably dig up in a junkyard. I'm wondering if
it would work at all, or would the considerable increase in weight kill
Perhaps the body of the vehicle's true owner, with dent made during the
car-jacking?
On 5/19/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
there was a dent in the hood like something heavy had been dropped on it
--
LT Don
http://don.homelinux.net/~don/
Make a small loan, Make a big diffe
On 5/20/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Will get a photo. Still trying to figure out who to cut the layers
of dust without destroying the chrome.
Soap and elbow grease until you get down to where a chrome polish will help?
--
Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil
Will get a photo. Still trying to figure out who to cut the layers
of dust without destroying the chrome.
On May 20, 2007, at 4:08 PM, Ed Booher wrote:
On 5/20/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Chrome wheels are bad? Oh fiddle stix! I just snagged a set from a
6.9 at the PnP. Goin
On 5/20/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
A ferry ride and a trailer and you could haul it home. At that price
it will be snapped up in a moment. Big eco freak contingent on the
island.
That's a car I'd enjoy owning. Going to have to sell something, kidney
maybe. :) Come out there and
does anyone have web links to mercedes manuals on line. I had a link to
the manual for my 87 190D, but changed computer and have lost the address.
My father-in-law is working on a 1990 300D with the 2.5L turbo diesel. Had
the turbo rebuilt, and now is in the process of checking oil lub system,
no
A ferry ride and a trailer and you could haul it home. At that price
it will be snapped up in a moment. Big eco freak contingent on the
island.
clay
On May 20, 2007, at 3:56 PM, Ed Booher wrote:
On 5/19/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
With the list up, and mothers day over, here
On Sun, 20 May 2007 17:27:50 -0500 "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Alex C. wrote:
>
> > "Currently I am fantasizing about a Maserati Biturbo sedan that
> > inexplicably showed up on a used-car lot."
>
> There is one of those here in Wichita. I didn't think they were very
> good cars
On 5/20/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Chrome wheels are bad? Oh fiddle stix! I just snagged a set from a
6.9 at the PnP. Going to have to scrub the brake dust off, but
seeing how the list hates chrome, I may end up selling them on CL.
Gump was going to be so Stylin' with those wheels
Chrome wheels are bad? Oh fiddle stix! I just snagged a set from a
6.9 at the PnP. Going to have to scrub the brake dust off, but
seeing how the list hates chrome, I may end up selling them on CL.
Gump was going to be so Stylin' with those wheels..
On May 19, 2007, at 10:00 PM, Alex
Looks like something Jim Cathey needs to scoop up with the Mog.
On May 19, 2007, at 7:09 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote:
Don't know if this got through last night or not. It's a craigslist
ad with
some parts, including a 4 speed.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/332710870.html
Brian
-
Fan is direct and newly installed when the water pump died a few
months ago. Did a tighten up for the new alternator and belt a bit
after that. Good wild guess
Took her for a ten mile drive to replicate. Not able to get her to
do it again. Might be related to the high rev buzz in the
On 5/19/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
With the list up, and mothers day over, here are a few local rides
you could add to your stable.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/334292468.html -- Ed Booher!!!
Wow! Has not run in 20 years?! I wonder just how bad the floorpans are
in this
Alex C. wrote:
"Currently I am fantasizing about a Maserati Biturbo sedan that
inexplicably showed up on a used-car lot."
There is one of those here in Wichita. I didn't think they were very
good cars. But, it is a cool idea. A plain wrapper super fast sedan.
Donald H. Snook
1990
Larry,
I think if you saw everything on offer over here you'd wet yer pants!!
Honestly!! Anything you want you can get in a diesel variant!
The C class starts with the C220 CDI, then goes up but the 220 is plenty
fast enoughevery day I drove by E220 CDi's, ML's, CLS's, G's ...almost
every F
Caution! The Maserati's are well known to "vapor-lock" according to an
former acquaintance that was a factory trained tech.
I myself almost bought a Ferrari 400 when I got here. There was a nice blue
one for six grand but it had an auto trans.no chance I'm going to buy an
automatic Ferrari!
Thanks Jeff -
Sorry - I forgot MB markets to places other than the US. ;-)
I'm sure you;re right about not waiting for the bugs to be solved as I
suggest. Now, if we can figure out how to solve the depreciation problem -
and the cost of a new car in general. I haven't bought a new car since 19
On Sun, 20 May 2007 10:36:49 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It will get about 19 city 22 highway. Does require premium.
That's what I thought. And with the cost of premium being 3.669 here
today ... Besides, we just drove by the lot on the way home from church
and dog tr
On 5/20/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I think the 400 is big classy GT. I've love to go on a
motor trip in one. I'd also love a mid '80s Porsche 928. I'm lucky in that
the cars I like most, don't have much of a market, so they are affordable to
me. Well, almost affordable.
Ditto! I a
i'm pretty sure none of you have ever heard of the usl. yet you can watch
every game online
http://usl.playonsports.tv/
Ed - I am with you on the 928, though I could not afford to restore one and
probably couldn't afford a decent one. With the proper colors/care I think
they are very nice. The ones that have been poorly cared for are real dogs.
BillR
Jacksonville FL
1981 300SD 290k miles, and still looking to buy
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Wonko the Sane wrote:
Guess I should include the fact that it is what I used on my motorcycle
battery.
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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
It will get about 19 city 22 highway. Does require premium.
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Saw one of these at our local "Lemon Lot" this afternoon.
Sign says owner wants $1350/obo or trade for RV, truck, etc. ...
It also says it runs smooth but needs some TLC. I could see that the hood
release had b
you are welcome
Harry Watkins wrote:
U DA Man, Thanks Kleb
Harry
On 5/19/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
If you are reading this, the lists should be back up.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL,
89 560SEL, 89 2
the 210 also has the evaporator issues.
Kevin Kraly wrote:
There's a 1996 E300D on Portland Craigslist for $11K with 134K miles on it.
Better yet, there's a '95 W124 E300 diesel for the same price. IT has the
same engine in a less rust prone chassis, but, of course, it's subject to
the evap a
I have seen quite a few actually. I own a couple myself. Personally, I
like burgandy interior. Call me strange.
Ralph Morton wrote:
--- Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well that's *your* opinion. LOL. The seller, of
course, begs to
differ: "The exterior color is Tan, the interior
Hi Alex,
I've never owned one, but they are one of my fav Ferraris. I think a lot of
the bad rep had to due with poor service, like so many cars like it. They
don't cost a tonne of money used, but when faced with a tune-up bill that
equals the cost of the car, most put stuff off, then they start
RLE wrote: "My first MB, a '72 250, was white with red tex."
My first MB was a 71 250. It was the opposite of yours, it was red with
a white interior. I loved that car, but the interior was hard to keep
clean.
I saw 95 124 gasser that was white with a white interior. Yuck.
Donal
Remember "English red"? It was more like an electrically charged
orange. There's no other color like it on the road...
On 5/19/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> <>
>
The Germans used to think that blue with red inside looked good. My first MB,
a '72 250, was white with red tex
Larry,
Unless it's a complete model change, I don't see why you'd wait a year for
the bugs to be workes out. The ML270 CDI has been out for over 5 years here.
EVERY MB model has a diesel variant. From the A Class to the gorgeous CLS
320 CDI!
BTW, I just looked at the pricing and the CLS diesel i
RLE wrote:>
I'll bet that would be a very economical car - would love to take one for a
spin! Now that the ML is available with a diesel (this Fall I believe) I
may give them a look but not seriously consider buying one until they've
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Brian
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In the wild guess category - I'd look at the fan, viscous clutch to
see if any thing is loose, bent, or broken. Does Gump have a viscous
fan clutch or is it direct drive?
The Gumpster? It oughtn't. But mine does, nyah nyah nyah!
-- Jim
On 5/19/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
My taste isn't the best at times either. I always thought it would be great
to have a Ferrari 400i with oxe blood interior and dark blue exterior or
grey. Mind you, I'd take a dark blue interior too. :-) To me, the very
worst thing you can do to a ca
I think the main issue with the 124 hitches and probably later models
is the bulb out warning circuitry. Isn't it the case that without
modification except for the addition of lights the bulb out warning
system will go wonky? Maybe not so much an issue with earlier
models..
-joe
No, not a smart charger but I never overcharged the battery using it. I've
even used it on my Benz a time or two, overnight. ... I now have two Battery
Tender Plus units that I use instead.
http://www.batteryweb.com/schumacher-charger-detail.cfm?Model=MC-1
They've changed the case a bit but it i
My taste isn't the best at times either. I always thought it would be great
to have a Ferrari 400i with oxe blood interior and dark blue exterior or
grey. Mind you, I'd take a dark blue interior too. :-) To me, the very
worst thing you can do to a car is chrome the wheels. When I see chrome
w
On Sat, 19 May 2007 20:27:37 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > < > it get?>>
> >
> My 89 190 2.6 mileage was 20-28 on premium. Of course, it wasn't a rat.
What's a rat?
Craig
On Sat, 19 May 2007 20:22:48 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > < > equivalent vehicles.>>
> >
> Depends on which equivalent vehicles you are talking about. Perhaps the
> 210 diesel?
>
> The mileage comparison between the 123 diesel (3.0) vs gas is about that
> because of that gas-hog twin cam six
Don't know if this got through last night or not. It's a craigslist ad with
some parts, including a 4 speed.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/332710870.html
Brian
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From: Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: May 18, 2007 11:18 PM
Subject: Parts inclu
Looking into another one in our quest.
Thanks a bunch to anyone who is willing to run a carfax!
Brian
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In the wild guess category - I'd look at the fan, viscous clutch to
see if any thing is loose, bent, or broken. Does Gump have a viscous
fan clutch or is it direct drive? I don't remember.
On 5/19/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
OK,
Was driving the kid back from the gym and while playin
I -want- a car with red interior.
I had my eye on an 88 Volvo 740 GLE wagon - silver with red leather
interior. And a 5-speed manual. Looked GOOD. Too bad I didn't have the
money to buy it when I saw it.
On 5/19/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> <>
>
The Germans used to thi
> < get?>>
>
My 89 190 2.6 mileage was 20-28 on premium. Of course, it wasn't a rat.
RLE
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See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
> < equivalent vehicles.>>
>
Depends on which equivalent vehicles you are talking about. Perhaps the 210
diesel?
The mileage comparison between the 123 diesel (3.0) vs gas is about that
because of that gas-hog twin cam six which could manage only 16-17mpg on a good
day when the NA 300D could s
Is it a 'smart' charger? If so, he may be able to make his new battery last
longer with it if he keeps it charged over the winter.
Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
78 Chevy Custom deluxe
'85 300TD
'02 Subaru Outback
- Original Message -
From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "
Sounds like new battery time. C'mon. You are going to replace it after it
aggravates you to death, so just replace it now, and save the misery.
Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
78 Chevy Custom deluxe
'85 300TD
'02 Subaru Outback
- Original Message -
From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL
> <>
>
The Germans used to think that blue with red inside looked good. My first MB,
a '72 250, was white with red tex.
RLE
>
>
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See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
> < that is common. Think about it - how many MBs have you seen with burgundy
> interiors?>>
>
Burgundy was big in Pontiacs 30-40 years back. Didn't look good in them
either. Could be that MB sales managers ordered cars for stock in those
interior
colors which seemed to run in cycles. We used
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