Re: [MBZ] Bathtub and bell curves

2007-08-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
Robert, "Clear as mud". Understanding MTBF is the reason I searched for a 70's Corvette with about 50,000 miles on the clock when I decided to buy one. Even though my Vette is a 1977, I know that all of the major modules and assemblies are in decent shape. The rubber parts are another story. Mer

[MBZ] Finally...Interlock Unlocked

2007-08-04 Thread B Dike
All, It took a while, but I was finally able to disable the disfunctional starter interlock on the 74 240D. The wiring diagram for the interlock circuitry shows a rat's nest of switches, lines and connectors. The actual interlock relay is embedded inside the 10-pin box under the dash. But it

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread OK Don
The amount of use makes a difference - just like miles on a car. We're on our second Maytag - and I've had to repair both of them. With four kids, we've washed a LOT of clothes. Both washers had seals damaged by stuff from kids pockets that got into them, then the water either corrodes what's left

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep, mine does nothing. Im going to get into it tomorrow I suppose. John Robbins wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > >> I also noticed while idling, if you run the engine ad various RPM, >> the flap deal on the turbo outlet never moved at all. On any other >> 2.5 I have seen, it seems to move b

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
that one of my grandmothers has never had anything done to it. Hendrik wrote: > Anything can fail but the question is can it be repaired economically. > Strange how people put up with cars breaking down but if a washing > machine decides to go down after 6 years people are in shock. > > Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: 78 240D Making Odd Noise

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Which is why I do BOTH when doing wheel bearings. LWB250 wrote: > I had a 108 one time (1970 280S) that had the absolute > worst rumbling sound in the front end. It was coming > from the left front (driver's side) and was most > certainly a bad wheel bearing. > > I changed the LF wheel bearing a

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
this motor is VERY quiet, cant hardly tell its a diesel(like all 2.5T's should be) Peter Frederick wrote: > Check the turbo and the waste gate control (electronic? If so, the > transducer is likely bad, no boost!) > > Make sure you have good fuel delivery to the IP, too -- the hoses on > the

Re: [MBZ] AC bungholery

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, that too, could be low. Peter Frederick wrote: > Way low on freon -- high side at 70F and 1500 rpm with compressor > engaged should be about 250 psi. The other choice is a bad compressor, > but you should have more pressure than that in the low side if the > compressor is bad. May have a

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Wonder how much them things are. Maybe I should try some used ones first. Peter Frederick wrote: > Kaleb: > > Pull a vaccum on the supply line. If it won't hold, the transducer is > toast. I'd replace both of them, it's been known to fix the problem > right up (or all three -- EGR, flap, and

Re: [MBZ] AC bungholery

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well the evaporator is easy to clean. Just pull the fan and its right there. Takes all of 10 minutes at most to get it removed. On the pressures, sounds like your compressor is not compressing to me. Zeitgeist wrote: > So, my AC ('87 300TD) seems to be experiencing multiple failure modes. One

Re: [MBZ] 240D water pump

2007-08-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/4/2007 3:33:20 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The water pump on my 83 240D is dripping. Rusty sells 2 different kinds, one is a GEBA and the other is a LASO. What is the better of the two, the price difference is not great and I would like t

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I also noticed while idling, if you run the engine ad various RPM, > the flap deal on the turbo outlet never moved at all. On any other > 2.5 I have seen, it seems to move back and forth at various times if > you rev it up and/or down while sitting there. I can't rea

Re: [MBZ] OT: Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Hendrik
I didn't think those sort of people would need a washing machine..joking :-) Mitch Haley wrote: > Curt Raymond wrote: > >> Our house came with all relatively new (within 5-8 years) appliances but >> when I need to replace the washer I'll buy a Staber. >> http://www.staber.com

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Hendrik
Anything can fail but the question is can it be repaired economically. Strange how people put up with cars breaking down but if a washing machine decides to go down after 6 years people are in shock. Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > Your maytag failed after 6 years? My grandmother always had a m

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers

2007-08-04 Thread Hendrik
Our Miele spins at 1100 rpm, can be set to 600 but don't know why. Has water saving cycles and all the other stuff, which is not bad considering it was the base model. Anyway we just bought a new fridge and I have to modify the kitchen to fit the blasted thing in, that's what happens when you tak

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Silverbacks Women in W-League Championship Televised Live on Fox Soccer Channel on Sunday

2007-08-04 Thread Hendrik
It is interesting to note if there is a backlash against big money sports, with the average fan being marginalised to a being a cash cow who has no real ownership of the sport. It's early days but there seems to be a growing number of football supporters abandoning the big league in favour of th

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Hendrik
Depends what you are after, if you just want a machine then anything will do but if you are interested in the long term then you have to look at machines that are servicable. We have had Miele machines in our family for decades and while they are more expensive than Asian brands, they are build

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: 78 240D Making Odd Noise

2007-08-04 Thread LWB250
I had a 108 one time (1970 280S) that had the absolute worst rumbling sound in the front end. It was coming from the left front (driver's side) and was most certainly a bad wheel bearing. I changed the LF wheel bearing and adjusted to spec with a dial indicator. The front end still rumbled. I w

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: 78 240D Making Odd Noise

2007-08-04 Thread James Zavesky
Check the front wheel bearings. James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of LarryT > Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:15 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] 78 240D Making Odd Noise > > > Howdy - > My 240D ha

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Silverbacks Women in W-League Championship Televised Live on Fox Soccer Channel on Sunday

2007-08-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
I agree. I was just being crass. Brian On 8/4/07, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > no, it's like that. but at least they will sign autographs and talk to your > kid, unlike the freaks from the NBA making $15 million a year and claiming > to owe you nothing for giving it to them. > > On 8/

Re: [MBZ] AC bungholery

2007-08-04 Thread Jim Cathey
>- Low side readings = 50 psi >- High side readings = 65 psi >- Vent temps = 50 degrees @ ~70 degrees ambient >- Compressor engages, yet doesn't cycle off and on as I'd suspect if >there were a low charge level. >- sight glass is cloudy 1) Low charge 2) leaking reed valves

Re: [MBZ] AC bungholery

2007-08-04 Thread Zach
Go buy the 300E at pickapart (probably $300-400 if the engine is still there) and do some dissection of the dash and AC on that before you fuck with the nice car... That is my advice.. -Zach --- Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So, my AC ('87 300TD) seems to be experiencing multiple fa

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Check the turbo and the waste gate control (electronic? If so, the transducer is likely bad, no boost!) Make sure you have good fuel delivery to the IP, too -- the hoses on the suction side can crack and leak air in -- lotsa knock and lousy power. Peter _

Re: [MBZ] 78 240D Making Odd Noise

2007-08-04 Thread Kevin Kraly
It could be the differential mount or a wheel bearing too. My '81 300CD had a hum/roar coming from the right front that couldn't be heard until reaching at least 40MPH. Beyond that, the hum would become higher in frequency. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___

Re: [MBZ] 78 240D Making Odd Noise

2007-08-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Bad center u-joint sounds like a bad muffler, but varies with road speed independent of engine speed. Cure is driveshaft replacement, it's much cheaper to get a used shaft than replace the bearing ($650 last time I heard for the repair). Used shaft is about $100. Check for vibration at the c

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Ranger Power Steering

2007-08-04 Thread tom savage
Robert & Tara Ludwick wrote: > You nailed it. > A ford truck where the power steering pump doesn't whine at least a > little, is a pretty rare thing. I was thinking the same thing. You should hear a new Bentley Continental at idle and full lock. Sounds just like an F-150. Tom __

[MBZ] 78 240D Making Odd Noise

2007-08-04 Thread LarryT
Howdy - My 240D has a sound like something is running besides the engine - like a roar that is not dependant on the speed of the engine but *is* dependant on the speed of the car. My car has a solid fan attachment (no viscous clutch) and I've replaced the motor mounts which cured a lot of

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Ranger Power Steering

2007-08-04 Thread Robert & Tara Ludwick
You nailed it. A ford truck where the power steering pump doesn't whine at least a little, is a pretty rare thing. ---Robert OK Don wrote: > I wondered if it was "normal" for a Ford - or non MB vehicle. > > >> FWIW my 95 Mazda B2300 (Ford Ranger) has always had a whiny PS pump. >> >> Mig

Re: [MBZ] 240D water pump

2007-08-04 Thread LarryT
I would suggest you ask Rusty. Either send him an email today or use Instant Messaging on Monday - he'll be happy to help - just ask if he knows which lasts the longest. Likely they are comparable and the price is the only difference. Don't forget to buy a new gasket - they don't typically c

Re: [MBZ] AC bungholery

2007-08-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Way low on freon -- high side at 70F and 1500 rpm with compressor engaged should be about 250 psi. The other choice is a bad compressor, but you should have more pressure than that in the low side if the compressor is bad. May have a bad low pressure cutout switch (or it's wired around) too.

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Kaleb: Pull a vaccum on the supply line. If it won't hold, the transducer is toast. I'd replace both of them, it's been known to fix the problem right up (or all three -- EGR, flap, and turbo boost control). If any one of the three is bad, the computer goes to "limp" mode, self explanatory.

[MBZ] AC bungholery

2007-08-04 Thread Zeitgeist
So, my AC ('87 300TD) seems to be experiencing multiple failure modes. One is the weak output of the fan. The other is the weak output of cooling. I suspect the former is due to clogged evaporator coils, which apparently can't be rectified short of a complete dash removal. The fan appears (by

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, I check the alda line, it seems fine. On this car is a little different than the 91. It comes out of the intake, goes to a Y, one of the Y's go to the ALDA, the other Y goes to a pressure sensor by the battery. Does not have the cutoff switch in between. I pulled the codes and it had

Re: [MBZ] OT: *SIGH*

2007-08-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
I have shipped to France and Japan w/out difficulty. However, I always give them a disclaimer before doing so that they must pay for insurance and that I am not responsible and will not issue a refund if the item doesn't arrive. On 8/4/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sold 4 items

[MBZ] 240D water pump

2007-08-04 Thread Anthony Galioto
The water pump on my 83 240D is dripping. Rusty sells 2 different kinds, one is a GEBA and the other is a LASO. What is the better of the two, the price difference is not great and I would like to install the best one. Thanks -- Anthony ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread OK Don
When mine were leaking, they left a mess on top of the IP, left a distinct Diesel odor as you walked by the car, and it required significantly more cranking to start in the AM. I didn't notice any change in power after replacing them on either the 603 or the 602 engine. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman,

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Ranger Power Steering

2007-08-04 Thread OK Don
Since the original factory unit has less than 50K miles on it, I'd be wary of one from a bone yard. On 8/3/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Boneyard? ... then you get factory. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjami

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Ranger Power Steering

2007-08-04 Thread OK Don
I wondered if it was "normal" for a Ford - or non MB vehicle. > > FWIW my 95 Mazda B2300 (Ford Ranger) has always had a whiny PS pump. > > Might want to ask these guys... http://www.ford-trucks.com/ Very good > forum with very knowledgeable folks. :) > > John -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Ranger Power Steering

2007-08-04 Thread OK Don
Good point. The fliud looks good, and doesn't smell burnt, but I'll change it anyway. I wonder if it has a filter -- might have to find a book, there must be a trip to the library in my future. On 8/4/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Change the fluid before changing the pump. If

Re: [MBZ] Shocking

2007-08-04 Thread LarryT
As with others I highly recommend the Bilsteins - to see the difference hold your used Bilstein next to your new Monroe - like I did several years ago when finances required I buy the heaper Monroes. The chrome shaft on the Bilsteins is about twice as large (diameter) as the Monroe - same for t

Re: [MBZ] Another CHEAP SL, JIM?

2007-08-04 Thread Zeitgeist
I suspect that was our p-whipped colleague up in Seattle, Clay. Apparently he can't fart without first getting a signed release from the missus. I think she's a lawyer, so he knows better than to challenge the arrangement. It's sad, really. Pray for him. On 8/4/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Pennzoil Synthetic

2007-08-04 Thread Rick Knoble
> My complete list of internal combustion devices DOES NOT include a lawn > mower, though I do have a leaf blower. Synthetic for the leaf blower... http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Racing_2T.aspx Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT __

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers

2007-08-04 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: > > I think the Kenmore/Frigidaire washers are based on a commercial design > (or they really look like it anyway) so it might be easier to find a > gasket for them. I had a salesman tell me that once. I later learned that while they look like a Speed Queen, they aren't the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: > > Our house came with all relatively new (within 5-8 years) appliances but when > I need to replace the washer I'll buy a Staber. > http://www.staber.com more expensive up front but over the long haul > They are THE washers among the RE set so they've got to be using l

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Mitch Haley
The Wakin's wrote: > > Buy LG from Home Depot (or buy.com believe it or not) Five years ago my mom was looking for a new washer. I wanted to get her a front loader for a gift, good thing I asked her some questions, turned out that women old enough to collect Social Security don't always like t

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread BillR
Price is good, but I would have to get it down here to get it fixed. That would be expensive. You could always move to Atlanta or Jax ... BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ernest breakfield Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 1:01 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I just replaced them on this car also thinking that was it, didnt help --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2.5T

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Craig! yeah, sorry; you're right, thanks for catching that. that was supposed to read *$5K*. cheers! e Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:01:18 -0700 ernest breakfield > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >> at least that's *his* story... and that was just after he to

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Peter Frederick
No smoke with bad knocking at idle, smooth above 1500 rpm and low power is the set of symptoms on my 300D that was cured by new delivery valve seals. Bad head gasket didn't help any there, either. No smoke, low power, and sluggish throttle reponse at low speeds can be plugged fuel filters -- j

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Gary Thompson
We're still running a 13 year old Maytag top loader here. With 4 kids, it gets used a LOT. 6-7 loads a week, at least. I've had to replace a timer and a tub seal, but that's it. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 (just turned over 140K miles!) On 8/4/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Shocking/suckering

2007-08-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/4/2007 4:11:09 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The W116 is the ultimate car for suckering a tailgater over a rough railroad crossing at 60mph. W126 may be as good, but I haven't owned one of those. It's not a stunt you want to pull in a W201.0

[MBZ] OT: *SIGH*

2007-08-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Sold 4 items on eBay and managed to get 3 out of 4 who can't read "I won't ship outside of North America, don't even ask!" in my auction. One is in Pakistan and the auction ended for $0.01, I'm sure as hell not shipping to Pakistan on a penny item... The other guy is at least over a hundred buck

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Pennzoil Synthetic/thanks

2007-08-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/3/2007 11:11:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Me, baby, me! I got my kit yesterday with the hat, stress reliever, and rebate form. The oil is going into my Civic, my girl's Cherokee (stick shift!) and any friends who need oil changes. T

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Pennzoil Synthetic

2007-08-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 8/3/2007 10:40:37 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does your lawn mower need that much Pennzoil? Don, lol! I would use Pennzoil platinum anywhere that I would use Mobil 1, though my preference is Mobil 1. Everything I run gets synthetic o

Re: [MBZ] Posting pix

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
pics are just fine to post. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Robert Bigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 11:15 AM Subject: [MBZ] Posting pix > Non text attachments get scrubbed all the time. I don't think >

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
This thing doesnt smoke at all. I checked the ALDA line, but will check it again. Not sure what the EGR is doing. I do know I had several codes set in the computer when I checked it a few weeks ago. I will check them again and see what they were exactly. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trade

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:01:18 -0700 ernest breakfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > at least that's *his* story... and that was just after he told me he > sold his rather beat daily driver TD in a heartbeat when someone offered > him $5 out of the blue for it $5 or $5k ? Craig _

Re: [MBZ] Posting pix

2007-08-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 4 Aug 2007 11:15:31 -0500 "Robert Bigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Non text attachments get scrubbed all the time. I don't think > pix will make to being viewed. They might. That's how the old list at mbz.org used to work. Kaleb's list is much better than that. The pictures won't b

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread ernest breakfield
i had a local SF Bay Area indy tell me last week he doesn't buy 123 diesels that aren't running and in perfect condition anymore; the dearth of "Berkeley hippies" buying them to run what they think are going to be free biofuels has resulted in a glut of cars that have been trashed by bad fuel(s

[MBZ] Posting pix

2007-08-04 Thread Robert Bigham
Non text attachments get scrubbed all the time. I don't think pix will make to being viewed. They might. Why not just email the pix to him? Robert > Message: 18 > Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:08:54 -0700 (PDT) > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD

[MBZ] Bathtub and bell curves

2007-08-04 Thread Robert Bigham
The question of how long a light bulb lasts is used in several introductory books on statistics. How long does a light bulb last? A truthful answer is "It varies." But people tend to want a single number. Maybe the average. As applied to this problem, the bell curve plots bulb life (in hours

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Ranger Power Steering

2007-08-04 Thread Rick Knoble
> OK Don wrote: >> The power sterring pump on my father's 1999 2.5 Ford Ranger is whining >> rather loudly. It seem to work fine, and isn't leaking fluid. The >> truck only has 48k miles. >> A local McParts has two rebuilt pumps - ATSCO and Beck-Arney. Might >> either of them be any good? Try here

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 4 Aug 2007 10:33:27 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin \(CAT\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Will leaking delivery valve seals on a 2.5t cause low power? I have one > that has 240D like performance at times it seems, has bad leaking seals, > but runs great. Will the leaks cause lower power or shou

Re: [MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT) wrote: > > > > > Will leaking delivery valve seals on a 2.5t cause low power? I have one that > has 240D like performance at times it seems, has bad leaking seals, but runs > great. Will the leaks cause lower power or should I look elsewhere? Yes, I > will be repla

[MBZ] 2.5T, delivery valve seals leaking, low power?

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin \(CAT\)
Will leaking delivery valve seals on a 2.5t cause low power? I have one that has 240D like performance at times it seems, has bad leaking seals, but runs great. Will the leaks cause lower power or should I look elsewhere? Yes, I will be replacing the seals anyway --- Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread slozukimc
I haven't posted pics...I will go take some right now and post them ASAP. That OK with you Kaleb? To post pics here I mean. Mike > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Where are ya Jim? I'm ready to load it on the trailer for a cash >> deal. > > He's in WA. Don't think you want to drive th

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread slozukimc
Not even remotely close!! LOLOL Mike >> Where are ya Jim? I'm ready to load it on the trailer for a cash >> deal. > > 3000 miles away. Not practical. > > -- Jim > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Your maytag failed after 6 years? My grandmother always had a maytag washer/drier. Must be front he 60's. It was still going strong when she died several years ago. My dad still uses it and its going strong. I have had my maytag top loaded for about 8 years. Its still going great although I

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers

2007-08-04 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: > I doubt that _any_ front loader could be kept running > this long. Lack of availability of the custom door gaskets > alone would probably guarantee this. The commercial ones probably run for an equivalent amount of time! Just find a laundry mat thats going out of business ;

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread John Robbins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Where are ya Jim? I'm ready to load it on the trailer for a cash > deal. He's in WA. Don't think you want to drive that far! I'm 1000 miles away... (Starkville, MS) if I had a car trailer I would meet you halfway. I have a line on a tranny (I think). Did yo

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
oh yea, also those front loaders get more water out on the final spin so you do not have to run the drier as long, saves electricity/gas there. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Our water bill is about $25 or so per month. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers > > Holy cow! How many

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread Jim Cathey
> Where are ya Jim? I'm ready to load it on the trailer for a cash > deal. 3000 miles away. Not practical. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers

2007-08-04 Thread Jim Cathey
> This was something I didn't realize, either. In fact, > my drying times are lower because the clothing comes > out of the washer much dryer that with a top-loader. Than with _your_ top loader. I looked into buying a Fisher Paykel when it looked like I was going to have to replace our washer.

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread LWB250
This was something I didn't realize, either. In fact, my drying times are lower because the clothing comes out of the washer much dryer that with a top-loader. I will say that my purchase was precipitated by the failure of my 6 year old Maytag, which blew the transmission. There was no reason fo

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread slozukimc
Where are ya Jim? I'm ready to load it on the trailer for a cash deal. Mike >> If yours was closer I would have been all over it. > > ...and that's the story for most of us, probably. > > -- Jim > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see o

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread slozukimc
It's 1217 miles from here to ClaremoreI'll bring it 600 for freemake me a good offer and I'll see about bringing it further. Mike > Let's make a deal Kaleb...I'll bring it 500 miles closer to > you. > > I need some cash by tuesday so it needs to go.

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread Jim Cathey
> If yours was closer I would have been all over it. ...and that's the story for most of us, probably. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Jim Cathey
> There is more than one point to their efficiency. One is use of less > water. Another is spinning faster to extract the water more thoroughly, > which means you run your dryer less to get the clothes dry. Unless you Definitely a factor. > dry your clothes on a line (hard to do in the winter), y

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread slozukimc
Let's make a deal Kaleb...I'll bring it 500 miles closer to you. I need some cash by tuesday so it needs to go. Mike > Yea, I had a killer list of deals and nobody jumped on them. Strange. If > yours was closer I would have been all over it. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Au

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 4 Aug 2007 06:37:58 -0700 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've been wondering how the thing can get the same amount of clothes > > clean with less water, and wondering if the door on these designs will > > eventually leak. > > That bothers me too. That and the fact that our wat

Re: [MBZ] OT: Front Loading Washers

2007-08-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Renewable energy. Specifically folks living off grid on solar/wind/hydro power. With limited capacity for production you learn to conserve. -Curt Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:57:49 -0500 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers

2007-08-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Holy cow! How many people in your household? We paid $50 for water last QUARTER. Of course its only two of us... -Curt Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 07:31:53 -0400 From: "The Wakin's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality) To: "Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Shocking

2007-08-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Think so? I'd say the wagon. I've never had a 124 wagon but my 123 wagon was the most comfortable ride I've ever had. Of course my wagon was a disaster but when it was running good it was the most pleasurable car to drive I've ever had. My wife agrees, someday we're planning on driving across t

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Door gaskets are a wear item. They will need to be replaced at some point, but then the pump on every top load washer I've ever used eventually leaked and had to be replaced, too. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: ht

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Ranger Power Steering

2007-08-04 Thread Peter Frederick
Change the fluid before changing the pump. If the fluid is gray, you will need to change pump and flush the steering box though. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAI

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Peter Frederick
The best long term one would be a Speed Queen (non-electronic), but they require attendance (they hop all over the place if the load doesn't balance on the spin cycle) and are expensive -- $1500 last time I looked a couple years ago. I ended up with a Bosch from Lowe's -- I believe they still c

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Yea, I had a killer list of deals and nobody jumped on them. Strange. If yours was closer I would have been all over it. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor 918-746-1400 x305 - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
the RE set? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:41 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality) > > Our house came with

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread slozukimc
No problem BillI guess I will have to E-bay it. I thought with the price these things go for it would be gone days ago at the price I am asking. Mike > Thanks Mike, but it sounds like the distance and repairs put it out of > bounds for my needs. > Thanks - BillR > > -Original Mes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Our house came with all relatively new (within 5-8 years) appliances but when I need to replace the washer I'll buy a Staber. http://www.staber.com more expensive up front but over the long haul They are THE washers among the RE set so they've got to be using less energy... -Curt Date: Fri,

Re: [MBZ] Shocking

2007-08-04 Thread Jim Cathey
> Off topic of shocks - can anyone tell me what the approved > proportions of Zerex G 05 and water are, Half and half. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Jim Cathey
> I've been wondering how the thing can get the same amount of clothes > clean with less water, and wondering if the door on these designs will > eventually leak. That bothers me too. That and the fact that our water is effectively free means that there is not likely one in our immediate future.

Re: [MBZ] Tools and Quality

2007-08-04 Thread Curt Raymond
My parents replaced their 35 year old refridgerator last year and have been stunned by the savings. Interestingly it seems like the new fridge cycles more often but has a shorter cycle. Definately uses like 50% of the power... On waterheaters I'd imagine the new ones are MUCH better insulated t

Re: [MBZ] Another CHEAP SL, JIM?

2007-08-04 Thread Jim Cathey
> Was it Jill whose husband dubbed her She Who Must Be Annoyed, or was > that some other WA resident, like maybe Casey's wife? Mine indeed, but if you ask me, _many_ of these occasionally delightful creatures deserve that sobriquet. -- Jim ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Silverbacks Women in W-League Championship Televised Live on Fox Soccer Channel on Sunday

2007-08-04 Thread Gary Hurst
no, it's like that. but at least they will sign autographs and talk to your kid, unlike the freaks from the NBA making $15 million a year and claiming to owe you nothing for giving it to them. On 8/4/07, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Really? You mean it is different from most other

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Sunny Letot
I also did a bunch of research about three years ago and chose the top Kenmore front loader. To answer your question about getting clothes clean, it does so quite well. It tosses your clothes throught the soapy water, which is more like hand washing. Clothes get quite clean, they last lon

Re: [MBZ] OT Free Pennzoil Synthetic

2007-08-04 Thread Robert Rentfro
Yous guys musta inundated them 'cause they are telling me the Penzoil offer's full. I reckon you snooze, you loose. Bob R. The Man With the Mushy Brain. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 11:11 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?

2007-08-04 Thread BillR
Thanks Mike, but it sounds like the distance and repairs put it out of bounds for my needs. Thanks - BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 9:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion L

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread The Wakin's
Buy LG from Home Depot (or buy.com believe it or not) We just bought a pair to replace a 10 year old top load/dryer, and my wife researched every make and model before she decided on the LG. They have the best customer satisfaction and I must say, we are very impressed with them. Not only do th

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