Re: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby

2010-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, that is gratifying, and eco-friendly too I suppose by keeping older vehicles running. I do hope you introduced Carmen to the local cultural norm of using seatbelts -- this was a common problem in Texas, where apparently those of recent arrival from lands south of the border believed that

Re: [MBZ] '91 300E for sale

2010-08-10 Thread OK Don
I'm asking $1500. Come Sat. - maybe we can do a package deal. On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 9:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > You got a ML? How much do you want for the E? > > OK Don wrote: > >> I'll be putting the 1991 300E up for sale soon (maybe tomorrow?). I'm >> offering it here first - you hav

Re: [MBZ] '91 300E for sale

2010-08-10 Thread OK Don
The ML is the spare car, the 2.5Ts are the primaries - except for the photo safaris. On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 9:38 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > >> You got a ML? How much do you want for the E? >> > > With a ML in the family, he's gonna need a spare car. > > > __

[MBZ] Wal Mart Chevron 15w-40

2010-08-10 Thread Brian Toscano
I noticed the local Wal Mart has gallon jugs of Chevron Delo 15w-40 for $8.50. The best price I've seen in a while for diesel oil. Regards, Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-08-10 Thread Brian Toscano
There are several special tools that aid in subframe mount and lower wheel carrier joint replacement. However, they are not necessary. A spring compressor is not necessary for rear springs. The single most important thing to remember is to tighten all the bolts with the weight of the car on t

Re: [MBZ] Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

2010-08-10 Thread Fmiser
> Curt Raymond wrote: > ...pretty much ready to get hauled away... Hauled away!! It looks to me like you could have at least 6 cars parked there. Just thing of all the advantages of having your own salvage yard! :) But then your are in the part of the country where commercial salvage yards act

Re: [MBZ] '91 300E for sale

2010-08-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: You got a ML? How much do you want for the E? With a ML in the family, he's gonna need a spare car. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

[MBZ] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak

2010-08-10 Thread RELNGSON
http://forums.190slgroup.com/showthread.php?7841 RLE ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/

Re: [MBZ] '91 300E for sale

2010-08-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You got a ML? How much do you want for the E? OK Don wrote: I'll be putting the 1991 300E up for sale soon (maybe tomorrow?). I'm offering it here first - you have "first refusal" rights. It's white, the ACC works, but the center vents don't always open (they do sometimes), and the air is cool,

Re: [MBZ] W114 300D climate controls

2010-08-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I thought they had Behr units under the dash. Peter Frederick wrote: They may have been "factory", but the label on the under dash unit says "ThermoKing" which is a US "aftermarket" brand. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.o

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-08-10 Thread Rolf
I too am going through this same debacle, although I am converting to a sportline suspension. Rusty says he has a list of all the parts needed for this. My 87 300D needs new everything all around so I might as well throw in the extra few hundred for springs. -Rolf On 8/10/2010 1:34 PM, Dillo

[MBZ] '91 300E for sale

2010-08-10 Thread OK Don
I'll be putting the 1991 300E up for sale soon (maybe tomorrow?). I'm offering it here first - you have "first refusal" rights. It's white, the ACC works, but the center vents don't always open (they do sometimes), and the air is cool, not ICE COLD. The right rear window doesn't open. Everything e

Re: [MBZ] Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

2010-08-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: I need to figure out a way to push Hammie up where Dory is once that car is gone, Most Mbz have two hooks/eyes front and rear. Got a Benz that moves under its own power? http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-x-20-ft-heavy-duty-tow-strap-36612.html

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-08-10 Thread OK Don
Sounds like you're "doing it right". I replaced most of the rear links on the '90 124. I could not get the tie rods (with the ball joints) off at the chassis end, and they didn't look that bad. I also replaced the tie rods and lower ball joints in the front end, and got it aligned. It's a lot bette

[MBZ] Speakers!

2010-08-10 Thread Curt Raymond
Dwights 240D has a very nice Becker Monza stereo but the rear speakers weren't doing anything so tonight after installing the last sunvisor clip I investigated. Turns out they were disconnected, the wires were clipped... They were clipped apparently because they didn't work. Too bad the covers a

[MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby

2010-08-10 Thread toms cat1
Just thought I would share the following, a little off-topic, related to what I do in real life, but it is inextricably connected to my life as a 'car guy'. If you will indulge me, it is a great story. For mercedes content... we have had about half a dozen Mercedes donated to the program, i

[MBZ] Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

2010-08-10 Thread Curt Raymond
Rich had asked about my MB parking lot... http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4880258027_6a4b8dd80a_z.jpg The 2 240Ds are Hammie on the left with the suspicious oil stain on the grill, and Dwights "Southern Princess" on the right with the RI plates. In the back you can see Dory the '85 190D with n

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-08-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Dieselvolk, I'm putting together a Rusty-gram to get the rubber and hardware bits so that I can rebuild the rear suspension on my '95 E300. I'm planning to go whole hog: differential to sub frame mounts, sub frame to body mounts, and all t

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-08-10 Thread Larry T
Hey Max - When you get that list, please share it, OK?? My '91 300D might need a similar rebuild one of these days Thx LarryT 91 300D "In God We Trust" -- From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310" Sent: Tuesday, August 10,

[MBZ] 124 rear suspension rebuild - who's BTDT?

2010-08-10 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Dieselvolk, I'm putting together a Rusty-gram to get the rubber and hardware bits so that I can rebuild the rear suspension on my '95 E300. I'm planning to go whole hog: differential to sub frame mounts, sub frame to body mounts, and all the various bushings and torque arms and struts that hold t

Re: [MBZ] More 240D fun

2010-08-10 Thread pm7088
Almost same story here, I was pulling on entrance to expressway, I jumped on 300SDL to it's redline . Opps, State Cop behind me after the smoke cleared. He was in hysterics as he blasted by. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussi

Re: [MBZ] More 240D fun

2010-08-10 Thread WILTON
Several years ago, SWMBO and I switched cars one day. 'Bout mid-afternoon, I was leaving doctor's office on the 350SDL and having a hard time getting out into the busy street to head home. Finally, there was a slight break in traffic, and I pulled out and to the left and into the right lane on

Re: [MBZ] More 240D fun

2010-08-10 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
That's how RI is with diesels too-they are exempt from passing the test but they charge to do them anyway. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebe