> really, there are no 2.5 (NA) 5 speeds? You sure about that?
No. But mine's the first I've seen, and I had to make it.
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I took my daughter 3X to get her driver learner permit. She had a
passport and a birth certificate, but they still demanded a Social
Security card, which we could not find so had to go to the SS office to
order up another one. They gave her an official temporary paper that
said she had the nu
Yes but I can't see how a steering lock can activate and deactivate by
itself.
Further I would presume that MB would not design a steering lock in such
a way that this could happen, this is the stuff that civil suits are
made up of. If there was a possibility that the steering lock could
engage
I think it has been discussed before and the conclusion was that
refining capacity is the main problem.
Apparently there are tankers full of crude sitting in the Persian gulf
but the refineries have plenty of crude to process.
Our local refinery shut down a few years ago because it was not
econo
> I wanted Fred Thompson or Mitt Romney.
I just watched Fred Thompson in the movie "In The Line Of Fire" recently. I
thought he was a good enough actor to win the presidency. I guess telling it
like it is didn't win him enough votes...
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
That's why you gotta play C&W backwards.
Hendrik
LarryT wrote:
> I like to listen to country-western music now - before I listened to 50s
> & 60s stuff. I've found with the CW music the songs haves such emotion in
> them sometimes I have to back off. Some are incredibly sad - other very
Don,
Thanks for that link. Truly, all were heroes that day!
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Jun 7, 2008, at 8:31 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote:
> Some really good pics here.
>
> Of course, this all happened a long time (8 years) before I was born.
>
> http://www.uscg.mil/history/Normandy_Index.asp
>
> D.
>
Some really good pics here.
Of course, this all happened a long time (8 years) before I was born.
http://www.uscg.mil/history/Normandy_Index.asp
D.
On Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 10:27 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> An overwhelming majority.
>
--
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An overwhelming majority.
I am sorry for ranting -- we sort of get left out of the reporting of what
happened that historical day. And to be honest, the Coasties who survived
the drop-off went back to the mother-ship, grabbed a cup of coffee, took a
shower, and *then* reflected on what had happene
Rich Thomas wrote:
> I would
> trade him for a dozen of the "poor citizens" in Indiana. That is just
> so lame. They ought to be disenfranchised.
While I agree with everything you've written, Indiana has in fact
effectively disenfranchised thousands of poor and Amish via the Voter ID
Law.
ht
I see in the TDM that there are specs for manual tranny 201.126 (2.5)
cars in the US in '86 & '87, but not in '88 or '89.
I see fuel consumption specs for the 2.2 in 4sp, 5sp, and auto; the
2.5 in 5sp and auto. Countries aren't specified in this table.
On Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 10:05 PM, Mitch Haley
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
>
> really, there are no 2.5 (NA) 5 speeds? You sure about that?
I think they are fairly common, right up there with 2.6 5 speeds and hens'
teeth.
Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if 5% of the 2.5s were 5 speed. Probably
more like 2% for the 190E 2.6. Where's Marsha
US Navy and US Coast Guard. How many or what percentage of each I don't
know, but, yes, Wonko, "your" service was there en mass, too - likely a
large percentage.
Wilton
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Andrew wrote: "Donald, I think Chuck Hagel may pull the lever for Obama -
especially if he's chosen as the running mate (he's currently a very dark
horse). You should keep an open mind..."
I do have an open mind. I am voting for John McCain. I wanted Fred Thompson or
Mitt Romney. My mind is
really, there are no 2.5 (NA) 5 speeds? You sure about that?
Jim Cathey wrote:
>> the numbers form the TDM are all for auto tranny cars.
>
> 'cause the only 2.5 manuals are home-built. (At least in the USA.)
>
> -- Jim
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> I vote with Hendrik - steering box. 'Replaced it on my 81 300D 8 YRS
> ago.
A locked box will feel different than a column lock.
Hence the suggestion that he look into how it feels.
Used steering boxes are pretty easy to come by here, and not
usually too expensive.
-- Jim
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> the numbers form the TDM are all for auto tranny cars.
'cause the only 2.5 manuals are home-built. (At least in the USA.)
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Yeah, that will actually run right along with our 220D manual.
Probably faster on the top end by a mile thoughlol
Mike
>
> On Jun 7, 2008, at 6:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>>> 1991 Diesel Jetta 1.6 ONLY 138,000 miles
>>
>> I think this motor has about 48HP. Just be forewarned.
>
> 52,
You wrote <>
It doesn't work that way. They'd just sell it at a price and lose money
before they'd risk delivery.
I lost $3000 on an education in the commodities market - buying long, buying
short - until my $3k was gone. Bought $1200 Heating Oil contracts and they
were worthless a week la
Wilton,
Who (what service) *drove* the boats that delivered the folks to the beach?
On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 9:27 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I turned 10 four days after my brother, Lewis, and others of that finest of
> generations stormed onto/into France. I was not quite
I like to listen to country-western music now - before I listened to 50s
& 60s stuff. I've found with the CW music the songs haves such emotion in
them sometimes I have to back off. Some are incredibly sad - other very
patriotic, some funny and some happy. I guess the music on the popul
the numbers form the TDM are all for auto tranny cars.
On Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 5:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> wonder what an auto would get. I have a 2.2 right now, and with my old
> 2.2 auto I got about 36 with it. Fixing to go get a 86 2.5, just
> wondered what it would
I vote with Hendrik - steering box. 'Replaced it on my 81 300D 8 YRS ago.
Wilton
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On Sat, 7 Jun 2008 19:54:24 -0400 "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> If the problem is with locking/keyed mechanism on the column, it can be
> easily replaced. MB supplies replacement units for it and/or for doors
> with original keying - in other words, you can get new lock cylinde
Never had that one happen, but your description is right up there with stuff
I don't want to ever find out about. Good luck with that one - and maybe
you would like to take the bus/bike/walk/crawl/taxi/hitchhike until you
figure it out??
BillR
Jacksonville FL
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This is usually a symptom of a badly adjusted steering box. Have you
adjusted the play on it recently?
Is the steering wheel unusually hard to turn? I don't have the specs at
hand for how much torque should be required to turn the wheel but when
adjusting the steering box there is a special adap
> wonder what an auto would get. I have a 2.2 right now, and with my old
> 2.2 auto I got about 36 with it. Fixing to go get a 86 2.5, just
> wondered what it would do
Ours used to get 42 on highway trips. It's now down in auto
territory IMHO. On the plus side it doesn't vomit gouts of
oil dow
Euan, this is the first I've heard of steering locking up on the steering
column "in flight" - 'happens often when trying to unlock while sitting
still and is usually cleared by vigorous shaking of the wheel while turning
the key This, though, is a much more serious and dangerous problem than
what
> Increasingly often of late, the steering on my (RHD) 1985 300TD has
> locked up momentarily...
Yikes! Are you sure it's the key lock mechanism?
(Seems likely.) It'd feel just like if you locked
it on purpose. Something deeper in the system, much
less likely and perhaps impossible, would feel
On Jun 7, 2008, at 6:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> 1991 Diesel Jetta 1.6 ONLY 138,000 miles
>
> I think this motor has about 48HP. Just be forewarned.
52, actually. It's fine. No hot rod, but quicker than a 240D,
especially with the five-speed.
Dan
Who owned one
>
If it's a worn out lock interlock then you should hear a click as you turn
the wheel & the click will always be in the same spot. Also, the steering
will tend to lock up in the same spots.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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I'm in Virginia (with my dad, Kevin), looking at a used BMW 318i for me.
Does anyone have an active carfax account so we can make sure it's a whole
car and not two halves?
WBAAJ9310MEJ00874
Thanks in advance.
--Jay
Former driver of the poorly-timed-in-its-demise '79 240D
Donald, I think Chuck Hagel may pull the lever for Obama - especially if
he's chosen as the running mate (he's currently a very dark horse). You
should keep an open mind...
On Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 12:44 AM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Andrew wrote: "Donald, I actually regard you as
Hi good people
Increasingly often of late, the steering on my (RHD) 1985 300TD has
locked up momentarily, usually when I'm turning right. Once when turning
left.
After one particularly unnerving lock-up in heavy traffic, I was not
alone in my trousers, I can tell you!
My guess is that the pro
On Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:26:41 -0400 "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> 'Need to remove ign/master lock to get evaporator box out. Locking bolt
> (one that holds the lock assembly in place, not the steering lock) is
> VERY LOOSE; key is in posit 1; release pin will not depress to allow
At least you are regularly reminded why the AC is important. Can't imagine
that sort of job. We are all rooting for you, and I am especially glad it
is you and not me.
BillR
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wonder what an auto would get. I have a 2.2 right now, and with my old
2.2 auto I got about 36 with it. Fixing to go get a 86 2.5, just
wondered what it would do
Jim Cathey wrote:
>> What kind of mileage does the 2.5 get?
>
> Ours, with a stick, is getting about 33 in town,
> and 39 on the hi
> What kind of mileage does the 2.5 get?
Ours, with a stick, is getting about 33 in town,
and 39 on the highway. That's low, I think the
timing is a bit off.
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2.2 - 72hp - 2601lb TDM says 7.5 city, 5.6 @90km/h & 7.3 @ 120km/h.
0-100km/h=18.6sec, max speed=97mph
2.5 - 90hp - 2712lb, TDM says 8.3 city, 6.0 @90km/h & 7.7 @ 120km/h.,
0-100km/h=15.1sec, max speed - 105mph -
For comparison, the 300D 2.5 turbo is rated at 9.2city, 6.0 @90km/h &
7.9 @ 120km/
Anybody close to this place, or know someone who lives
there?
Dan
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How many hp is the 2.2, how many is the 2.5? What kind of mileage does
the 2.5 get?
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89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D,
76 300D,
"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> 1991 Diesel Jetta 1.6 ONLY 138,000 miles
I think this motor has about 48HP. Just be forewarned.
Allan
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Carboned up prechamber? Needs Italian tune-up?
On Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 12:40 PM, Peter Merle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My W124 300D has a slight roughness/ engine speed wouble for the first 5 sec
> after a cold start - otherwise smooth. HAve checked injector spray pattern
> and balanced pressure
My W124 300D has a slight roughness/ engine speed wouble for the first 5 sec
after a cold start - otherwise smooth. HAve checked injector spray pattern
and balanced pressures. Checked glowplugs all draw +_18A. Is this normal? -
i have a friend that has the same phenomenen.
Peter
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Greenwood is the town I used to live in, and my
brother and Mom still live there...
No need for a car - I get a company vehicle when I
arrive. Nice. No car payment, but new car (probably
a truck or SUV of some sort, no doubt a domestic one,
but WTF? It's free.)
Dan
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Since he's moving back to Indy anyway, might as well buy a new one when he gets
here...
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/car/703030610.html
Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect.
Rick Knoble
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nor i; time stamp in Kalebs e-mail was an hour off from what he said
here on mine, too; using Thunderbird an a MacBook.
of course, he could just be messing with us,... ;-)
cheers!
e
Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 22:53:57 -0500 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>> T
> Now I read the newspaper
> and wonder if USA has any men left. I don't know who/what to blame for the
> apparent changes in our culture, but the public education system sure isn't
> helping.
>
> Mitch.
Lyrics From Brad Paisley's "I'm Still A Guy"
"These days there's dudes getting facials
Mani
swiss and czech open in basel in a few minutes
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'Having trouble getting small elec plug on left side of evap box above
accelerator disconnected. 'Very hard to even see it well enough to tell
where and what type the holding clips are and harder to get a good grip on
it. If I grip it with channel locks, I'm 'fraid I'll break something
critical.
'Got it out! 'Knew it had to be something simple! Key was NOT COMPLETELY
into posit one. Release pin depressed very easily after key was REALLY in
posit one. There's VERY close clearance getting the lock mechanism out;
'takes some maneuvering of the mechanism; MB built a rubber wall section
int
That's a good deal for that car. I had one--got 43 mpg @65 on the
highway.
Very nice drivers, but quite noisy. Also prone to cracked heads. Not
terribly easy to work on.
That said, well worth the asking price.
Dan
On Jun 6, 2008, at 11:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 1991 Diesel Jetta 1
'Need to remove ign/master lock to get evaporator box out. Locking bolt
(one that holds the lock assembly in place, not the steering lock) is VERY
LOOSE; key is in posit 1; release pin will not depress to allow withdrawal
of the assembly. Tips?
Wilton
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'jumnped of the boat as boys and in a few minutes became REAL men..
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> pretty much. prices drop and they uphold the contract and make lots of
> money. prices rise, and they "go broke" and make a lot of money.
> it looks like nonsense from here as well
>
> On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 1:14 PM, Rolf <[EMA
LarryT wrote:
> I wonder what the world would be like if we were in the same situation
> today?
> Fighting Hitler and Tojo at the same time and kids could not volunteer fast
> enough.
I used to think that the draft was pointless. If we really need to go to war,
the men will be there. If your gover
Nope, Opera here.
On Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:53:57 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is Gmail - my PC said 8:ish - agreeing with Kaleb's statement,
> but not his header time stamp. I wonder if the others seeing 'off'
> times from Kalebs emails are also using Gmail?
>
> On Fri, Jun 6, 20
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