Oh you are a vulture Kevin, just waiting for me to drop dead and then
swoop in and snatch Gump and Cleo.
I wouldn't worry too much. I've seen a few '72 220D's on this side of the
Columbia, most would be considered project cars. There's a guy who has a
'72 220D for sale, one of three Mercedes D
> I am looking at a w113 (yeah, sure) or a w107. The 107 will get the
> Frankenbenz treatment and mated with a nice om616
This one?
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/379797980.html
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On 7/26/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The 107 will get the
> Frankenbenz treatment and mated with a nice om616
Is that really possible without major modifications? I've heard
conflicting things about the hood clearance on 107s, and the 617 is
taller than any gas motor. Or maybe it wa
I think it may be a turn over issue with the former owners having hit
their spending limit for updating the older diesels and getting out
from under them with intent to upgrade to a next gen diesel (ie, 115
to 126/124). Either that or just no more auto ownership and looking
at the flexcar
Oh you are a vulture Kevin, just waiting for me to drop dead and then
swoop in and snatch Gump and Cleo.
Gump will be the learner car for my oldest in 18 months. Until then
I am looking at a w113 (yeah, sure) or a w107. The 107 will get the
Frankenbenz treatment and mated with a nice om616
Sounds like the 603 or 606 w124. Not sure how long the tranny lasts,
but my E300D is not a race car. Does go, but not like a scalded dog.
clay
On 26 Jul 2007, at 07:30, Levi Smith wrote:
> OK, I dunno much about the Benz's other than the w123's I've been
> studying
> for the last couple y
There was a story in the morning paper about the killer cat at the
old folks home. She has lived there since a kitten and now is the
harbinger of death. Goes on rounds and then decides to sit with
those who are going to kick the bucket. Better at predicting death
than the medicos, so st
> Whee is it [reservoir?] on the coupe?
Dunno. On a sedan it's above the fuel tank.
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On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:09:31 -0400 "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> That's about what really nice S classes of that vintage go for up here,
> or less. I think that ended a little over $4000 CAN, and you can pretty
> much have your pick up here for that.
What about rust?
Craig
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On 7/26/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I replaced that last August so it should still be OK, right?
>
> Ummm, sure? (Not!) Test, grasshopper, and you shall know.
>
> > What's the useful life of the vacuum reservoir itself?
>
> Nearly forever. The rubber s
Hee hee, guess it will do if I can't find the right 126. :-) When I was at
the dealer about 2 weeks ago, they had an SL65 in for service, and an SLR.
Doors still sound better on a 126. :-)
Ed
300E
On 26/07/07, tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> >
> http://cgi.eb
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061
Okay, if you missed Kaleb's 126, here's your second chance:
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/382617661.html
Tom
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I've been after Kaleb to ship the one he has for 2 weeks now.
At 09:38 PM 7/26/2007, you wrote:
>OK - since the coil is only two years old, and the ICU is 22 years
>old, I'd agree that it's the most likely suspect. I'd try to find a
>used one to try --- KALEB!
>
>"> Gimme a dissel please!" Amen!
>
Well, I wouldnt' really say I have any financial advantage, it's more
picking a model and putting a percentage of its value aside for stuff you
know will need attention. Many of you drive diesels, and probably paid what
I did for my car, plus the money I put aside, just for the purchase. I just
l
OK - since the coil is only two years old, and the ICU is 22 years
old, I'd agree that it's the most likely suspect. I'd try to find a
used one to try --- KALEB!
"> Gimme a dissel please!" Amen!
On 7/26/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> But what's the relationship of the ICU to the spa
But what's the relationship of the ICU to the spark? the dist pickup
goes to the ICU, not the coil. If the ICU is bad, then there is no
spark also. The ICU that failed on the other 380SL had this
intermittent thing, then just quit.
Is there any test for the coil or for the ICU?
Tonight I di
This is where you have the financial advantage over many of us.
On 7/26/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> and put about $4000 aside, for things I know an old car
> will need in the coming months
>
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I really love the old S Classes too, and I'm currently looking for one, but
you have to remember, these are 20 year old sedans that were made in large
numbers. Most have high mileage, or enough mileage that they require some
mechanice attention, which will often easily cost equal to whatever you p
That's about what really nice S classes of that vintage go for up here, or
less. I think that ended a little over $4000 CAN, and you can pretty much
have your pick up here for that.
Ed
300E
On 26/07/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> uh yea, I love them. This damn thing sold w
> I replaced that last August so it should still be OK, right?
Ummm, sure? (Not!) Test, grasshopper, and you shall know.
> What's the useful life of the vacuum reservoir itself?
Nearly forever. The rubber stopper is the most fragile
part, and you can always goop it a bit if you suspect it.
-
> All of the Mercedes that I watched on eBay this week have closed
> really low - most not meeting the reserve. Is this a one-time burp, or
> a market trend? Are those new BlueTech Diesels lowering demand for our
> beloved old steeds?
Fuel prices are depressing the gassers, perhaps the others
are
I have a IBM T60p and was using FC6 until one day after installing some
updates gnome was gone. So I figured it was time to install FC7. I installed
FC7 and nothing worked, suspend didn't work, took forever to get wireless
working, etc. Finally after a week of trying to get suspend working I
instal
All of the Mercedes that I watched on eBay this week have closed
really low - most not meeting the reserve. Is this a one-time burp, or
a market trend? Are those new BlueTech Diesels lowering demand for our
beloved old steeds?
On 7/26/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> uh yea, I lo
If you have electricity to the coil while cranking, and no spark
(therefore on electricity out of the coil), I'd guess that the coil is
breaking down when hot, or at least has an intermittent short or
break. A "scope" on the coil to distributor wire would tell you
whether it's putting out any volta
Got a little further with the problem last night. It quit here. I
went out and tried to start it, and it would not start. I took the
coil wire off the dist. cap and laid it on the cap, and told Daughter
to crank-it. Got fire and it started. Left it idle while she got
her stuff to go home,
uh yea, I love them. This damn thing sold way too cheap, this is a
really nice 420. Only reason I let it go that cheap is because Im
trying to raise cash for a real estate deal I have going.
Mitch Haley wrote:
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> "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vie
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
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> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061
Don't you just love those final hour bid retractions?
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Wonko the Sane wrote:
> That gets what, about 12 mpg?
>
> On 7/26/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061
>>
>>
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>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
>> 94 E420, 92 3
That gets what, about 12 mpg?
On 7/26/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=160139735061
>
>
> --
> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
> 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D,
> 90 420
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94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D,
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D
If it's an 87, it's a W124 300D turbo, hot car but not 36 mpg. Later
300Ds with the 2.5L turbo get milage like that.
The E300 with a 605 3.0L non-turbo diesel are later (95 or so), good
performance for a non-tubo and at least 36 mpg, maybe more. Some
models also have a turbo, GREAT cars excep
Apparently one of my parents neighbors has a 6cyl diesel that says e300 on
the back. They're thinking late 80's early 90's.
Yes, that's the one with the 606.912 NA engine with the variable length
intake runners. The '95 model was a W124 (clay owns one) while the '96 and
'97's were W210's. '98
What's the useful life of the vacuum reservoir itself?
On 7/26/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > I replaced that last August so it should still be OK, right?
>
> Any replacement part has a chance to be defective right out of the
>
"andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I replaced that last August so it should still be OK, right?
Any replacement part has a chance to be defective right out of the
box, or be flawed seriously enough to last only a short time.
Allan
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Yes, and my wife has never forgiven me for selling the Saab rather than fix
the electrics for about 2K. Actually, if I could find a 900s convertible of
that vintage, I would buy it for her.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D-250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles
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I replaced that last August so it should still be OK, right?
On 7/26/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > While someone is at it, I need to trouble shoot the vacuum locks on an
> > 85
> > 300 CD. ALL the elements (both doors, trunk lock, gas filler door)
> > have been
> > replaced so it
Totally agree with Dwight - my $700 Saab handled (gasp) nearly as well as my
300D 2.5t, maybe better b/c of the manual transmission.
Go lower - If he's advertising for $500, he'll sell for $350.
On 7/26/07, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Well Curt, I would even go lower now -o
Imagine if that guy comes clawing at your door. Go away
kitty...shooo..sh. hee hee.
Ed
300E
On 26/07/07, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Craig,
>
> The newsletter is not online, but comes from: http://www.waysidewaifs.org
>
> They will probably send you a copy if you ca
> While someone is at it, I need to trouble shoot the vacuum locks on an
> 85
> 300 CD. ALL the elements (both doors, trunk lock, gas filler door)
> have been
> replaced so it's something else pretty major... The vacuum poops out
> in
> about 10 hrs.
My experience is that the vacuum switch in
On 7/25/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've never bothered with block drains and such - there should be a large
> plastic drain plug in the lower front corner of the radiator - remove that
> and 99% of the coolant will rush out.
>
> When you remove the water pump there might be a small bit
While someone is at it, I need to trouble shoot the vacuum locks on an 85
300 CD. ALL the elements (both doors, trunk lock, gas filler door) have been
replaced so it's something else pretty major... The vacuum poops out in
about 10 hrs.
On 7/25/07, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Now y
Well Curt, I would even go lower now -or try. My grandfather was a horse
trader and my brother spent years in the car business, so haggling comes
naturally to me. . Seriously though, he seems motivated. Good luck and keep
us posted. Of all the cars I have had, I would rank my 900S na 5-speed and
So I've got an appointment to see the Saab 900 today and I notice on Craigslist
he's brought his price down to $500 OBO.
I guess Dwights $450 offer might get used.
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I would rather do the simpler drain procedure via the radiator petcock
annually. This is a cheap and easy maintenance item for a DIYer such as
myself.
On 7/25/07, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> It seems than at Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:26:27 -0700, Zoltan wrote:
>
> > You know, I bet cracking o
Hi all I have the same problem in my 300SE/126. So far I have not been
able to pinpoint the fault but I am inclined towards the defrost actuator
having a slow leak as Trampas has mentioned.but the condensation is on the
inside !
mak
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OK, I dunno much about the Benz's other than the w123's I've been studying
for the last couple years but this came up the other day:
Apparently one of my parents neighbors has a 6cyl diesel that says e300 on
the back. They're thinking late 80's early 90's.
I've heard that:
-It's really fast with
Craig,
The newsletter is not online, but comes from: http://www.waysidewaifs.org
They will probably send you a copy if you call. It might have been a cat, not a
dog, hard to remember now.
Speaking of cats. This was on front page of yahoo this morning - cat at a
nursing home that predicts death
> James Zavesky wrote:
>> I need to find a similar recycle machine for R134 so I can do
>> some work on the 600SEL A/C system - the compressor is making noise.
>
> Federal law has some nasty fine for venting refrigerant, even R134A.
> The funny thing is, the feds allow R134A to be sold in 12oz spra
Regarding condensate and drains:
With AC running, it ought to puddle big time under the car
somewhere, generally about in line with the dash, because
the evaporator where all the condensation occurs is there.
Simple test: Get front up on stands, run AC. Wherever
the puddle material is comin
Curt, if I remember correctly, the 900 can have either a cable or
"juice" clutch. I had one of each.
Clutch cable has a sort of tensioner behind the pedal. Very quick fix
and known problem.
Have fun.
John Peterson
Curt Raymond wrote:
> Hey folks.
>
> Looking at a '91 Saab 900S as a potential
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