[MBZ] carfax needed

2007-08-30 Thread Luther
1G2NE52F32C157114 Thanks. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Centerstands, was pillory!

2007-08-30 Thread Mitch Haley
Redghost wrote: Getting off the darn stand it another issue Engage first gear, set tach to 3000rpm, lean back. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] wanna see a tornado storm?

2007-08-30 Thread Wonko the Sane
The camera is on top of this: http://www.city-data.com/picfilesv/picv12600.php Mr. Wind was moving the camera around. On 8/29/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, that works. Someone was moving the camera around, which is a little disorienting at first. T -- LT Don

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal/yes it is tough to replace

2007-08-30 Thread Curt Raymond
Mobil 1 was magic on the rear main seal on my Dodge Dakota. It was leaking pretty bad too, a quart in 500 miles maybe worse. Now 5 years later its more like a quart in 3500 miles. I can live with that. 190D is up to a quart in 2500 miles. Thank goodness I was starting to worry about my track

Re: [MBZ] NOW W116 Looks and Parts

2007-08-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Chuck, Ca ne va pas - no photo. For those few who don't know, Chuck drove the cleanest, fastest and highest mileage 300SD W116 on the planet. He was a legit triple threat on the autocross, concours, and high mileage badge-earning circuits. The car was anthracite with a palomino interior, with

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CD stuck in first gear (goes in reverse)

2007-08-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Spot on, Jim. I removed the floor mat, pushed the pedal to the floor a couple times, started it up and drove away with smooth shifting in all gears. Not sure why it acted up, but to play it safe a new kick down switch is on the way... 300CD 214 K miles On 8/29/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] sinking in the mud?

2007-08-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
He'd probably be able to sell it if not for the missing rubber bumper strip. Pretty blue color... On 8/29/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would not be a TD, and it looks like he tried to take a little off-road excursion without airing down.. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal NOW rear axle

2007-08-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Speaking of rear seals, does anyone have any experience with the Chinese-manufactured NEW rear W1223 axles that Rusty is now selling? The price is quite compelling... On 8/30/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Uh, it was spraying very much onto the old clutch and flywheel. I just spent a

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal NOW rear axle

2007-08-30 Thread Rusty Cullens
I have sold a few hundred of them with no complaints as of yet. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 11:15

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

2007-08-30 Thread Jim Cathey
I began gluing up the driver's door skin and pocket. I peeled back the door skin at the bottom, first removing some staples, and then slid a sheet of mylar (floppy disk) coated with weatherstrip cement behind it. That should close up the small tears that are in the lower rear corner. I then

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal NOW rear axle

2007-08-30 Thread Gary Hurst
the chinese are the future of everything. 20 years from now they'll be making maybach class cars and selling them for $16,450 brand new. On 8/30/07, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have sold a few hundred of them with no complaints as of yet. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel

Re: [MBZ] Insurance coverage

2007-08-30 Thread Gary Hurst
i've never done anything this stupid. worst i've ever done to myself was in my old vw rabbit. i would tune up that car every 5k miles to keep the ignition right (who needs that damn electronics!). i hear a ticking sound. i look under the hood . looks like an ignition wire is loose. with

[MBZ] Stupid club WAS Insurance coverage

2007-08-30 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: with engine running, i grab hold of wire end. i learn what 15k volts feel like. my chest really starts to hurt and continues to do so for quite a while as i sit there wondering why i did that. I've done that twice. One time was with my lawnmower. I was in middle school

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal NOW rear axle

2007-08-30 Thread Allan Streib
Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the chinese are the future of everything. 20 years from now they'll be making maybach class cars and selling them for $16,450 brand new. But painted with lead paint. -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal NOW rear axle

2007-08-30 Thread Gary Hurst
that is part of the problem. no corner is left uncut. i bought some very cheap chinese pens, as in $10 per 36 roller ball pens. they write really nicely. they tend to leak a little. now i'm wondering if this ink is going to kill me. On 8/30/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary

Re: [MBZ] Stupid club WAS Insurance coverage

2007-08-30 Thread Gary Hurst
there really is something sweet about old diesels in this regard. one thing you can be sure about any old neglected gasser is that it will be full of ignition issues. and any marginal but functional ignition will leave you stranded once it rains on an old car. once it is lit and warm, the old

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal/yes it is tough to replace

2007-08-30 Thread Redghost
Gump is fully equipped with block heater. Though born in Germany, she was delivered to Illinois so has the cold weather package. All I need to do is remember to hook her up on the cold days. Thinking about having that supercharger ala Cathey with a 1800watt blow dryer for quicker starts

Re: [MBZ] OT: Centerstands, was pillory!

2007-08-30 Thread Redghost
BTDT, it is a good ride On 30 Aug 2007, at 04:21, Mitch Haley wrote: Redghost wrote: Getting off the darn stand it another issue Engage first gear, set tach to 3000rpm, lean back. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal NOW rear axle

2007-08-30 Thread Redghost
Rolling POS that will poison us all since they will be built out of depleted uranium, with lead paint, and hides from Chernobyl critters for seats. On 30 Aug 2007, at 08:27, Gary Hurst wrote: the chinese are the future of everything. 20 years from now they'll be making maybach class

Re: [MBZ] OT: Centerstands, was pillory!

2007-08-30 Thread ernest breakfield
highly *not* recommend by many manufacturers, for a variety of mechanical and safety reasons. cheers! e Mitch Haley wrote: Redghost wrote: Getting off the darn stand it another issue Engage first gear, set tach to 3000rpm, lean back. ___

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal NOW rear axle

2007-08-30 Thread R A Bennell
Won't matter as we won't be able to afford to buy them anyway. (How is that for pessimism?) Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 11:24 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear seal

Re: [MBZ] OT: Centerstands, was pillory!

2007-08-30 Thread ernest breakfield
hey Clay! there's no actual handle on my GS, but there's an exposed portion of the frame that's conveniently perfectly located for a grab with the right hand... and you're right that standing on that foot-pad on the stand while lofting the machine up and back is key. getting it down

Re: [MBZ] Rear seal NOW rear axle

2007-08-30 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: Won't matter as we won't be able to afford to buy them anyway. (How is that for pessimism?) You forgot inflation! 20 years from now $16,450 will be about $500 of todays dollars. Kaleb won't know what to do. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Moose Day

2007-08-30 Thread Redghost
http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org/listen2.aspx? type=previewtrackid=9838 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

[MBZ] Great lakes rare cars trucks

2007-08-30 Thread Mitch Haley
Wasn't Canfield looking for Iveco stuff? Here's two cheap diesel flatbed trucks: http://www.auto-rv.com/results.aspx?mode=quickquickval=iveco 280SE, pricy if it isn't a 6.3: http://www.auto-rv.com/browse.aspx?AdName=CLM752090 280SL, 48k mi, $22.5k, these things are worth more than 107s:

[MBZ] '85 300CD battery question

2007-08-30 Thread Smith, Todd
I know that I sound ignorant so sue me. :) I am trying to replace the junk battery in my '85 300CD with a brand new battery and I can't remove the old battery. Is there something else that I have to take off to get the battery out. It doesn't clear the lip of the engine compartment and it

Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question

2007-08-30 Thread John Robbins
Smith, Todd wrote: I know that I sound ignorant so sue me. :) I am trying to replace the junk battery in my '85 300CD with a brand new battery and I can't remove the old battery. Is there something else that I have to take off to get the battery out. It doesn't clear the lip of the engine

Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question

2007-08-30 Thread LarryT
Hi Todd, If the wrong sized battery was installed it can be *really, really* tough to get out. If the correct battery was installed it willl be merely *really tough*. The batteries in W123 cars all seem to be more difficult to change than is neccessary - The lip of the cowl sticks

[MBZ] now here is a rare car

2007-08-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Monte-Carlo-RARE-1982-MONTE-CARLO-FACTORY-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ130147159200QQihZ003QQcategoryZ6171QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor 918-746-1400 x305 ___

Re: [MBZ] Ultra low sulfur diesel and old Injector Pumps

2007-08-30 Thread archer
After a very short drive my daughter was sitting at a traffic light in her GL320cdi SUV when she noticed a big white cloud of something that looked like it may have come out of her exhaust. There was no other car close by that could have produced it. The car has just had it's first major

[MBZ] ignition switch

2007-08-30 Thread Motikwa
SO, I go to start the car (300SD - just passed the 250K mark), and the key won't turn. Pull it out, flip it over -- same thing. Go get a spare key -- ditto. Am I BONED? and need to get it drilled if I can't get it to turn? Thanks, Steve ** Get

Re: [MBZ] ignition switch

2007-08-30 Thread eric peterson
pretty much SOL if you can't get it to turn I had a similar fate with an 85 SD after trying for over an hour and giving myself blisters trying to turn it I finally decided to try a more drastic solution I inserted the key and then took a screwdriver and pounded it in with a hammer so the

Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question

2007-08-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Pull off the long rubber strip on the edge beneath the front w/s - that will help. This is a tough job! It took the Mercedes Roadside tech 45 minutes to change the battery in her '85 300CD. I came out ahead in that deal (battery cost $137 installed, IIRC) On 8/30/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Ultra low sulfur diesel and old Injector Pumps

2007-08-30 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Did her AC start blowing not as cold at the same time? AC blow off valves cutting loose at stop lights on real hot days is pretty common., Wind up with an unknown cloud either billowing out from under the hood or out the back if the engine fan is kicked in . ---Robert archer wrote:

[MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal

2007-08-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-E420-WDBEA34E8RC044073_W0QQitemZ160152532698QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87

Re: [MBZ] Ultra low sulfur diesel and old Injector Pumps

2007-08-30 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 8/30/07, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After a very short drive my daughter was sitting at a traffic light in her GL320cdi SUV when she noticed a big white cloud of something that looked like it may have come out of her exhaust. There was no other car close by that could have produced

Re: [MBZ] ignition switch

2007-08-30 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SO, I go to start the car (300SD - just passed the 250K mark), and the key won't turn. Wiggle the steering wheel while turning the key, do whatever you have to do, pound on the wheel to make it vibrate, anything. When you get it unlocked, do not lock it again.

[MBZ] OT new small diesel pickup from India next year

2007-08-30 Thread Kris Gilmore
Made by Mahindra. Also SUVs. http://www.gv.usa.com/vehicle-info.php 4WD, high tech diesel, 6 speed automatic, 30mpg, a bit over $20,000 the projected price. Just ugly enough to look authentic. Dave Gilmore ,Cameron WV War represents what faith we won't be

Re: [MBZ] OT new small diesel pickup from India next year

2007-08-30 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 8/30/07, Kris Gilmore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Made by Mahindra. Also SUVs. http://www.gv.usa.com/vehicle-info.php 4WD, high tech diesel, 6 speed automatic, 30mpg, a bit over $20,000 the projected price. Just ugly enough to look authentic. That should be

Re: [MBZ] Ultra low sulfur diesel and old Injector Pumps

2007-08-30 Thread archer
I'll ask her. Thanks Robert. Gerry - Original Message - From: Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Did her AC start blowing not as cold at the same time? AC blow off valves cutting loose at stop lights on real hot days is pretty common., Wind up with an unknown cloud either

Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal

2007-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas
Yeah, a seller named hazeenn in florida. Jump right on that. Let's see, its just now been 2 years since Katrina --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT new small diesel pickup from India next year

2007-08-30 Thread Rich Thomas
They have been making some decent tractors for quite some time. I read an article about some guy who imports them in bits in containers then assembles them (cuts down on volume and transpo costs), apparently sells all he can get. --R Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 8/30/07, Kris Gilmore [EMAIL

[MBZ] Type II ACC Amplifier Wisdom?

2007-08-30 Thread Scott Ritchey
I concluded that the ACC amplifier on my 1979 300TD suddenly went bad. (but only after complete teardown and reassembly of the servo, which was my original suspect). VOM readings indicated all the inputs to the amp were OK and when I opened the amp, it was clearly bad with heat marls on several

Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal

2007-08-30 Thread Hendrik
What's with the screwed up VIN numbers, do you people always have to do everything different or is the VIN translated into the imperial system different? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal

2007-08-30 Thread Hendrik
Don't you know the general rule with Mercs, if it has a letter before a number it is best to be avoided. Although I am mucho annoyed that we never got the 420 in the 124 chassis. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT new small diesel pickup from India next year

2007-08-30 Thread Hendrik
Is this supposed to be spam? All I get is the star and stripes and a whole lot of other stuff but nothing about no dodgy vehicle made out of recycled bamboo. Kris Gilmore wrote: Made by Mahindra. Also SUVs. http://www.gv.usa.com/vehicle-info.php 4WD, high tech diesel, 6

Re: [MBZ] Ultra low sulfur diesel and old Injector Pumps

2007-08-30 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't know what kind of reputation the dealer service department where you live has, but around here I'd immediately suspect them of breaking something. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo kept far from the hamfisted

Re: [MBZ] Type II ACC Amplifier Wisdom?

2007-08-30 Thread Jim Cathey
Question: What's the right fix? Does Jim Cathy have a trick for fixing these? I don't have any of those, nor do I ever intend to. But I would myself, barring an easy/cheap used one, start by pulling any cooked components and testing them out, replacing any that failed the test. But maybe

Re: [MBZ] ignition switch

2007-08-30 Thread Jim Cathey
Am I BONED? and need to get it drilled if I can't get it to turn? Eventually. But if you haven't spent at least an hour teasing it in a couple-three sessions you aren't ready to go there yet. Don't get so efficient at trying that when/if it DOES turn on you don't just turn it back off again

Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal

2007-08-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
MIGHT Rich Thomas wrote: Yeah, a seller named hazeenn in florida. Jump right on that. Let's see, its just now been 2 years since Katrina --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question

2007-08-30 Thread Luther
WOW, I can RR a 123 battery in less than 10 mins. I much prefer the pull out drop in of the 126. Remove the air cleaner. Have new rubber air cleaner mounts handy if yours are bad. Luther On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:46:37 -0500, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pull off the long