On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 7:24 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Allan Streib wrote:
>
>> Yeah, a 1.5 liter, 50 hp VW diesel of that era is just not a robust
>> engine when you're asking it pull around a 4100 lb vehicle.
>
> Don't you mean 'push'?
>
My parents drove one of the early 30-hp Microbuses all thro
The presence of the parts in the manual does not preclude it being a
dealer installed option, it just means it's official Benz. All the
AC stuff was made in the US, after all, why ship it to Germany and
back again?
They all look the same because they are official Benz parts,
installed by
Allan Streib wrote:
Yeah, a 1.5 liter, 50 hp VW diesel of that era is just not a robust
engine when you're asking it pull around a 4100 lb vehicle.
Don't you mean 'push'?
Mitch.
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Well I must be used to driving recirc ball but seem to remember the last
time I drove a rack and peanut set up, it just did not feel the same.
Hendrik
who only has recirculating balls
Mountain Man wrote:
Hendrik wrote:
My theory is that the rack and pinion steering in the more modern Mercs
Mitch Haley writes:
>> That's right Curt, Back in the 50's my father drove Mack diesels over
>> the road-he has always said to me about diesels- 'drive it as if you
>> stole it'. At 89 he still tells me that.
>
> But if you do it to a Vanagon it blows up?
Yeah, a 1.5 liter, 50 hp VW diesel of th
On Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:37:37 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
wrote:
> Besides, the whole system is right there in the EPC.
The clincher.
Craig
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Must not be a REAL diesel then? Don't know -I have blown up a couple VW
gassers of the 60's and 70's.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI
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Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
That's right Curt,
Back in the 50's my father drove Mack diesels over the road-he has always
said to me about diesels- 'drive it as if you stole it'. At 89 he still
tells me that.
But if you do it to a Vanagon it blows up?
Mitch.
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That's right Curt,
Back in the 50's my father drove Mack diesels over the road-he has always
said to me about diesels- 'drive it as if you stole it'. At 89 he still
tells me that.
Dwight Giles
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford, RI
-
I've always associated rack and pinoin with greater feedback or road feel
than recirculating ball, but then, I was comparing an MG with a 220D.
Probably more weight related than how the front wheels are turned.
On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 7:33 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
> FWD is very different on ice
W115/114 /8 was introduced in 1968, and the AC was indeed installed
at the dealer. Lots of stories about saving time by bending back
(and breaking) the sides of the console to shove the bits in without
pulling it as they were supposed to, leading to failures later.
All MBs were station bu
FWD is very different on ice and snow -- slides at right angles to
the front wheels. Very predictable, but VERY different.
I don't see how there is a difference between recirculating ball and
rack and pinion steering -- both systems move the wheels . Unless
the RB is variable ratio like G
The W116 had factory installed CLIMATE CONTROL, not manual AC
Peter
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Yeah, it's called "excise tax." Along with county "wheel tax," etc., etc.
Amazingly, it's less than it used to be, at least the way I recall it.
There are (legal) ways around this, too. I just bought my son's car last month
and only paid $41.00 to put it on the road (not including the 7% sales
On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> this is what you need
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-VW-MERCEDES-STEREO-RADIO-REMOVAL-TOOLS-SET-KEY-/390224088137?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools
>
Thanks for the link, Kaleb. I am as cheap as anyone else here, but
$2.50 including
Allan Streib wrote:
In Indiana, to transfer title you pay sales tax based on the bill of
sale or stated sale price. You also pay a yearly tax based on the value
of the vehicle (determined by vehicle model and age, not sale price)
which is part of the yearly registration renewal.
Same here in
I'll have to provide you a few more money-saving ideas so you can buy me
that lunch
--R
On 8/6/2010 12:49 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
I do believe you are correct, after looking at the picture and the
diagram in the FSM. If I'm successful, the $10 you've sa
"j...@windwireless.net" writes:
>>"The DMV won't believe you got it for less than $7500."
>>Yes, I've heard that WA state DMV has certain revenue enhancement
> procedures in
>>place. Perhaps Mr. Cathey (or Gump's owner) could elaborate.
>
> Yes, a bill of sale is not adequate to establish value
Yup
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Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 3:47 PM
Subject:
I know a lot of guys pulled the old York's off their porsches, and updated
them. Probably other makes and models too, so i would imagine lots of
rebuildable cores out there. $200 for a rebuilt one sounds like a pretty
good deal.
Ed
300E
On 6 August 2010 15:47, R A Bennell wrote:
> That is not
That is not bad at all. What else would I need? Receiver -dryer about it?
Randy
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Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 1:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yor
yea, I have dealers we service right now that have those cars with no AC
at all in them. In fact, there is even a cobalt that does not have AC.
I do not know about the add on kit but it would not surprise me.
Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Even now there are aveos available wit
Every 115 I have seen has the same deal, identical. If it was dealer
installed, I would think you could tell, and it would be just a little
different on each one. Besides, the whole system is right there in the EPC.
R A Bennell wrote:
I believe my 76 300D AC is factory. As Kaleb said, the wh
I have new for $295 or reman for $195
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Sent: Friday,
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Even now there are aveos available with no ac, no cruise, no nothing.
But are there still trim packages that don't have the option of A/C?
And do they sell a dealer installable A/C kit for those trim levels?
I had no idea what the present situation is, I just thought i
It seems like I remember the deal with those being there was some valve
in there that would stick open so it would not compress.
R A Bennell wrote:
So, all this talk of AC in 115's has me thinking about repairing mine.
Anyone know if the York is repairable? Parts available??
I don't think my
I believe my 76 300D AC is factory. As Kaleb said, the whole thing is sort of
an add-on to the systems in the car
but it does not look like they had to patch it in somehow. I believe it has
always been there.
Randy
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So, all this talk of AC in 115's has me thinking about repairing mine.
Anyone know if the York is repairable? Parts available??
I don't think my AC leaks but the compressor does not appear to compress. The
clutch kicks in and the auxiliary fan
kicks in but the air does not blow ice cold (or even
this is what you need
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Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Anyone have the special keys for releasing the radio in my '95 E300?
FSM calls them 'removal
thats why I just gave up and use dino oil.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
NAPA (at least here) has M1 on sale for $5.79/qt until the end of the month.
No jugs, but I found some 15w-50. Our local evil W mart doesn't seem to have
15w-50 in jugs anymore either.
FWIW
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Even now there are aveos available with no ac, no cruise, no nothing.
Mitch Haley wrote:
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Yes, what he said. No way would a dealer go to all the trouble to
install
the A/C in a '72 220D/8 like ours and have it look entirely like it
really
belonged there.
A few years
Im sure the 60's cars had dealer installed air, Im talking about the
later run 115's, those were factory (mid 70's). It appears to me that
the chassis was probably not originally designed with ac in mind but all
my info points to factory installed air on those.
Peter Frederick wrote:
Sorry b
On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 11:06 AM, WILTON wrote:
> So, what's the e-mail address of the guy with the "slow" 240D; I'm wondering
> if he still has it.
>
sale-ycxb3-1875715...@craigslist.org ---until the ad expires and he
posts a new one with a more reasonable price (though that doesn't seem
likely
So, what's the e-mail address of the guy with the "slow" 240D; I'm wondering
if he still has it.
Wilton
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Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] extra-slow 240D
I could do that, too. We could start
I could do that, too. We could start a corp. or something; you do the North
part; I'll do the South part.
Wilton
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To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] extra-slow 240D
Translation: The engine is all ca
"E M" pokieba...@gmail.com wrote:
I'm in Ontario. While smoking isn't good for you, I doubt very much the odd
cigar will have any negative effect on longevity what so ever. As you say,
in moderation, it's all part of enjoying life.
I'm pretty sure cigars, or any tobacco products, are no
I waiting for the caption in the paper once the trial is over,
"It Was a Hard Won Case For the Teachers" hee hee
Ed
300E
On 6 August 2010 13:23, Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Fri, 6 Aug 2010 07:50:24 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 wrote:
>
> > Ya gotta love it. Nearly 600 teachers laid off, and the union
I know I've seen mid 60's 200 Series
On Aug 6, 2010 10:15 AM, "Craig McCluskey" wrote:
On Thu, 5 Aug 2010 23:09:12 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Peter Frederick
wrote:
> Sorry...
I'm talking 1972.
Craig
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On Fri, 6 Aug 2010 07:50:24 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 wrote:
> Ya gotta love it. Nearly 600 teachers laid off, and the union is
> fighting for this:
>
> http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MILWAUKEE_TEACHERS_VIAGRA?SITE=FLTAM&SECTION=US
It does make you wonder what their priorities are
Cr
I got the subject line,
"Here's something worth fighting about"
Ed
300E
On 6 August 2010 12:53, Mountain Man wrote:
> Ed wrote:
> > It could be argued the
> > decision effects women too.
>
> DBV - tell us if this is true?
> I see subject line in my spam folder - female viagra?
> I have zero in
On Thu, 5 Aug 2010 23:09:12 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Peter Frederick
wrote:
> Sorry boys, I've talked to the guy who used to run the local Benz
> dealer in those days. Dealer installed. Remember, we are talking
> about the 60's here.
I'm talking 1972.
Craig
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Hendrik wrote:
> My theory is that the rack and pinion steering in the more modern Mercs is
> what causes the lack of soul.
> with no SUVs but used to have a real 4x4
>
An interesting concept.
So, you like the recirc ball steering system better?
It would be interesting to drive two similarly size
Ed wrote:
> It could be argued the
> decision effects women too.
DBV - tell us if this is true?
I see subject line in my spam folder - female viagra?
I have zero interest in spam or female viagra, so on two counts, zero
items in the spam folder get seen, except if google mail has put an
item in th
I do believe you are correct, after looking at the picture and the
diagram in the FSM. If I'm successful, the $10 you've saved me will go
into the kitty for the lunch I owe you...
-Max
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I guess with all the extra time on their hands, now that they're laid off,
they want to ensure a good supply of their pills to help pass the time.
Lawyers really do try their best these days, to attach discrimination to
pretty much any and every case they can, don't they. It could be argued the
d
Yep, just cleaned out the NAPA next to work, 15 qts of M1 0w-40, will hold me
for about 4 months. Guy at the counter thinks this sale will last until the
end of the month, so if they re-stock I'll hit'em again.
-Max
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Good price, wish I had a NAPA handy. I wonder if I can get the 'Zone to match
it?
I'll be doing an oil change on the '78 tomorrow so we'll be able to match that
against the fixed odo which I'll also be doing tomorrow...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 07:47:27 -0400
From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr"
To
How does the York in the early 123 compare? I like the look of the compressor
up right where you can get at it...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 21:59:24 -0500
From: Peter Frederick
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W114 300D climate controls
Message-ID: <13856bcf-fab7-4964-bdd8-8f7
Thats a great price on the Rabbit, a $50 roller paint job and it'd be a pretty
good ride.
It seems to me like 80% of old Rabbits have the red interior...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 19:05:13 -0700
From: Alex Chamberlain
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Speaking of old diesel VWs...
Translation: The engine is all carboned up and I expect it to stay that way.
An Italian tune up takes DAYS to work its magic. I've been driving Dwight's '78
240D hard on my 60 mile daily commute. Its opened up a LOT in the last 4 days,
hardly the same car now. Much more peppy, starts easier, idl
>"The DMV won't believe you got it for less than $7500."
>Yes, I've heard that WA state DMV has certain revenue enhancement
procedures in
>place. Perhaps Mr. Cathey (or Gump's owner) could elaborate.
Yes, a bill of sale is not adequate to establish value. The DMV has a form
that you both sign
Sure the seats aren't out of a Camry or Volvo or something? Remind me
of my V70.
I've got a legit 115 rear seat. And two fronts, but Kaleb has called
the seat bottoms already, if he'll tell me where to send them. And
carpets and the rest of the interior, for a short time... so if
someone buys t
Ya gotta love it. Nearly 600 teachers laid off, and the union is fighting for
this:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MILWAUKEE_TEACHERS_VIAGRA?SITE=FLTAM&SECTION=US
Dan
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On 8/6/2010 10:20 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
Doesn't look like that would work, but I found them on Sam Stag's
website for $9.99, which means that MB probably sells them for $3.
http://www.sam
Doesn't look like that would work, but I found them on Sam Stag's
website for $9.99, which means that MB probably sells them for $3.
http://www.samstagsales.com/mercedes.htm#radio look under radio for the
Becker tool, click on picture link on right side.
Looks like the part number has changed, no
If that is a standard DIN mount, then all you need is a couple of flat
pieces of metal to slide in and release the tabs on the mounting bracket
that hold the radio in, then pull the radio out. I have dozens of the
things around somewhere, they come with new units. Something about 1/4
wide and
Anyone have the special keys for releasing the radio in my '95 E300?
FSM calls them 'removal plates' special tool 000 833 03 61. Rusty - can
you get these and what price?
Sadly, my car got water inside while the windshield was out, and now the
radio is dead. I'm hoping that it is the 3 amp fuse
Yesterday I tried to use Wal-Mart's website to order oil for in-store
pick-up, but the only automotive stuff offered seems to be tires and
GPS.
-Max
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Sent: Friday
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
I'll have to check out our local NAPA stores, I still haven't found a
decent source/price since Wal-Mart dropped it.
I haven't bought it at WalMart since the last time I saw it for $19.88/5 qt
about three years ago. Lately I've been payin
I'll have to check out our local NAPA stores, I still haven't found a
decent source/price since Wal-Mart dropped it.
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 7:47 AM
T
NAPA (at least here) has M1 on sale for $5.79/qt until the end of the month.
No jugs, but I found some 15w-50. Our local evil W mart doesn't seem to have
15w-50 in jugs anymore either.
FWIW
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.
1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.
Wickford
Yes, that's right. I used to cruise my 79 240D slush at 80-85 on I 95 all
the time-I always said it was a good mid lane car-the OM 602 turbo is fast
lane car.
Now entrance ramps on an incline are another matter-the stick 240D handles
those quiet well. All 240D's require a bit of skill and a basic
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Yes, what he said. No way would a dealer go to all the trouble to install
the A/C in a '72 220D/8 like ours and have it look entirely like it really
belonged there.
A few years ago, the Special Value Chevy Aveo was a $1 car with no factory
options (which sold for as
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