[MBZ] New Neighbor

(From another list:) As long as industrial progress keeps up with inflation we'll all come out ahead. Joe Ahead of what? How much more "stuff" do Americans need? We see the decline of Industrial production in US as a result of cheaper foreign labor True enough But isn't it possible that we

Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

I went up an loked at the 1995 E300 yesturday and it is in very good condition. It is a one ouwner car and had spent most of its life out in California, only the last (2) years here in Ohio. The was only one rust point that I saw around the bottom of the right rear turn signal housing. Everythi

Re: [MBZ] New Neighbor

I have too much stuff. But we're trying to make/keep it looking nice around here. Acreage helps. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] Where'd Snook go?

Have you ever wondered how many other people in the world have the same name as you? I thought my own name was rather "unique" in most ways, but there seem to be more Boohers in the world than I originally realized. However, Snook is not a name I've heard of outside of the list. Maybe in Kansas, t

Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

Robert Massmann wrote: I went up an loked at the 1995 E300 yesturday and it is in very good E300 or E300D? I don't think there's that much weight difference from a 201 Turbo. The 201 turbo and 16v both weighed 3000-3050lb, and I think a lot of the 124s are in the 3200-3400 range. Mitch. __

Re: [MBZ] New Neighbor

Can't be Tom - I'm still in Alabama. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 8:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] New Neighbor

Archer wrote: (From another list:) We just got a new neighbor who bought the house across the street, one which needed too much work for our tastes. The house has four garages, two large carports and a huge expanse of asphalt in the front lawn in front of the house. The new neighbor showed

Re: [MBZ] New Neighbor

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Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

It is a E300D and am comparing it to a 190D that is 2800-2900lbs the E300 is listed around 3500 lbs. Bob Massmann - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga co

Re: [MBZ] value 300D

In addition to flying 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] value 300D > drcscru...@aol.com wrote: > > Wow, now that is a job!? The photo says it all!? > > Just have to work method

[MBZ] OT - Waffles

'Just had coupla waffles with some mighty good Charlotte, MI, maple syrup. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to

Re: [MBZ] value 300D

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Re: [MBZ] New Neighbor

E M writes: > The projects that sit, and sit, and sit, with the best intentions, eh Exactly why I got rid of my W110. It always ended up being the lowest priority project, never got any attention, and I knew that sitting was not doing it any good. I still have too much stuff. Allan -- 1983 3

Re: [MBZ] OT - Waffles

I just had 2 fresh home made oat bran/flax seed/oatmeal/whole wheat/nut/fruit muffins with grapes, pina, apple, and dates. Gotta run --R Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Just had coupla waffles with some mighty good Charlotte, MI, maple syrup. Wilton ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] 190D fan clutch years?

No, they're completely different.  Versions of the 102 use the same style clutch as a 601, but they're different part numbers and may or may not work/fit. Tom -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/merc

Re: [MBZ] 190D fan clutch years?

Curt Raymond wrote: Crap... Anybody got a working 601 fan clutch? The one in my 190D doesn't and I'd like to get the AC working again but not without a working fan... New ones are like $400+ I forget, are those electric or fluid coupled? The fluid clutches can be re-oiled.

Re: [MBZ] 190D fan clutch years?

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[MBZ] Car talk

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Re: [MBZ] Car talk

Glenn Brown wrote: they've had problems in the past as well relating to MB diesels so I wouldn't totally rely on them diagnosing MB diesel anomalies. Or Dodge. This guy wanted to know if 2002 Ram needed a valve adjustment. Click-Clack told him that it depended on whether he had a 12v or 24v eng

Re: [MBZ] The Wilton Project

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Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Waffles

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Re: [MBZ] Car talk

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Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

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Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

Robert Massmann wrote: A 190 is what I am replacing due to it being totaled. Have only found one 190 2.5 turbo, down outside of Charlestown SC. about 4250 dollars, and am not comfortable buy something I can not see or drive. Link to car is below. Hang on to the salvage car, buy a '91-93 190E

Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1088631631.html By all means, print that out as a comparable for appraisal purposes. If that's worth $4200, yours is worth closer to $3k than $1k. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okie

[MBZ] 87 300d

Went and looked at that 87 300d today. Its a pretty nice car. Maybe a 7 out of 10 body wise with a little rust in the jack points and one palm size rust spot on the trunk lid near the badge. What worries me about the car is that it sounds like a big di diesel when its running. When he started

[MBZ] 190D for Bob

Possible car, or at least a comparable for pricing. Some rust, paint not as good as the wrecked car. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230332863271 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

Re: [MBZ] 87 300d

hard knock and black smoke at idle is seriously out of time injection or a bad injection timer (advanced way too far). Might even be a jumped chain, I'd not buy it until I checked. My "new" 300D has a marginal injector (PO replaced three instead of all six) that has finally gotten pretty q

Re: [MBZ] 190D for Bob

Mitch Haley wrote: Possible car, or at least a comparable for pricing. Some rust, paint not as good as the wrecked car. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230332863271 Here we go. Call your adjuster and ask him to cut a check for $9500 so you can go to Florida and pick this

Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

The 87 300D is nice indeed. the 87 300TD is not shabby either. A good running 300SDL is very nice too! for economy, the 210 with the OM 602 turbo is a nice combination, although I have never had one. I sure do like OM603s, 14 heads and all! At 03:01 PM 3/29/2009, you wrote: It'd take the

Re: [MBZ] 87 300d

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[MBZ] OT My tool of the week, one picture.

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[MBZ] More Bob cars

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Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

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Re: [MBZ] 190D fan clutch years?

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Re: [MBZ] OT My tool of the week, one picture.

On Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:58:26 -0500 "harry watkins" wrote: > This was not my idea but it sure is a good way to handle kitty litter > (oil absorb) or whatever it's called. > > I started with two bags about six years ago and my 12 gallon barrel is > still half full. There have been times when most

Re: [MBZ] 87 300d

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Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues ) >A 190 is what I am replacing due to it being totaled. Have only found one > 190 2.5 turbo, down outside of Charlestown SC. about 4250 dollars, and am > not comfortable buy something I can not see or drive. Here are a coupl

Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

Tampa one says "tan leather." 'Sure looks like MB tex to me. 'Other one says "blue leather." 'Bet it's MB tex, also. Too many sellers don't know what they have, or like to claim "leather" just 'cause it's wearing a three-pointed star. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble" T

Re: [MBZ] Car talk

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Re: [MBZ] Car talk

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Re: [MBZ] value 300D

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Re: [MBZ] value 300D

I need another 2.5 so I can get rid of 201's Ralph W wrote: Rich, Can you get some additional details on that vehicle. I need a head or engine for my '90 300D otherwise Kaleb may be getting a good deal. Ralph W. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 9

[MBZ] OT, front loading washers

Thinking about replacing my 10 year old top loading Maytag. Anybody have one of these front loaders, or have shopped for them? Best brand to look at? Ones to stay away from. Was looking at those Frigidairs but they seem kind of flimsy. Wondered about LG and samsung as compared to say, a Ma

Re: [MBZ] OT, front loading washers

> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Thinking about replacing my 10 year old top loading Maytag. Why?? It's not broken is it? Oh. But if it's only ten years old, then it's really not old enough to be a good one - just like Mercedes -- Philip ___ http:

[MBZ] Chrysler vs. Gov't

" Frustrated administration officials said Chrysler cannot function as an independent company under its current plan. They have given Chrysler a 30-day window to complete a proposed partnership with Italian automaker Fiat SpA, and will offer up to $6 billion to the companies if they can negoti

[MBZ] W114/115/116 Euro bumper - conversion possible?

Gang, Can anyone confirm that is is possible to retrofit a W114/5/6 with the 1973-and-earlier Euro bumpers, or are later cars condemned to perpetual hideousness? D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] OT, front loading washers

Kaleb- We have a Frigidaire Affinity ATFB6000 That I inherited when my Mom passed away last year. I believe that my Mom had picked it as it was the 'Consumer Reports' best buy at the time. I think that it is almost two years old now and we have had no problems plus it seems to clean well. These new

Re: [MBZ] W114/115/116 Euro bumper - conversion possible?

Can anyone confirm that is is possible to retrofit a W114/5/6 with the 1973-and-earlier Euro bumpers, or are later cars condemned to perpetual hideousness? I'm pretty sure they're interchangeable. Finding the parts is the tricky bit. -- Jim ___ http://ww

Re: [MBZ] OT, front loading washers

Thinking about replacing my 10 year old top loading Maytag. Why?? It's not broken is it? We now have a brand new washer to replace our 1974 Kenmore. It was still working, but my wife hated it and was convinced it didn't work anymore. I say otherwise, but in the interest of domestic harmony ou