From a parts guy stand point the Unwired Tools version is the ONLY way to
go. The original Mercedes units sell for $1620.00 versus $795.00 for Unwired
Tools. The rebuilt aluminum housing version sold by many aftermarket
suppliers also sell in the $795.00 range and have a warranty return rate of
I think I woke everyone up I laughed so hard...
Pure genious.
Walt
On Nov 19, 2010 9:16 AM, "LWB250" wrote:
> Despite all the hubbub about the TSA and their intrusive security
screening procedures, this is pretty funny:
>
> http://www.geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/1470.html
>
> Dan
>
>
>
smog controls. And, by the way, what is the name for that flexible
metal tubing that seems to be an endless spiral?
JC Whitney does not have this item.
Jerry
82 240D
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Sounds like a plan!
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 2:21 PM, wrote:
I have a beautiful 1991 560SEC, black/bamboo. I am second owner.
Car had all records, Mobil 1 since new. Bought it with 167000 on the clock.
Now had 181000. HUGE knock from deep middle of engine. It is a bearing
for sure. Already l
I've had no problem with E10 in the '78 450SLC, the '91 300E, or the '01
ML320. Only difference I see between E10 and E0 is mileage.
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 4:01 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> That is odd, because I have run MB Gassers on E10 for 30+ years with nary a
> hiccup. Th
I've used the teflon tape withoput issue - just be careful that no tape is
beyond the threads.
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 1:10 PM, Alex Chamberlain
wrote:
> On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 7:45 AM, Craig wrote:
>
> > I've always had problems with the loosened bleeder screws leaking around
> > the threads.
or it could be just that the radio was on while they took the
pictures,..;-)
cheers!
e
On 19/Nov/10 15:34, WILTON wrote:
Or it may need a new actuator/retractor; 'could put it up and
disconnected it.
Wilton
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Those two parts cars look great other than they are 300D sedans.
On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 11:44 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Andrew, Ask and Ye shall receive...
>
>
>
> FWIW.
>> Not mine etc.
>> Fred Moir
>> Lynn MA
>> Diesel preferred.
>>
>> Original Message
>>
Or it may need a new actuator/retractor; 'could put it up and disconnected
it.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] PHX CL...Would this be a money pit?
Cause he needs to buy a new mast from me?
Bottom line, there really is no way to run either of these cars on the
cheap. I think the best way to have a fighting chance, is to stay away from
these cars that look like deals, and buy the very best one you can find, and
pay for it. It will still cost you money to run, but nothing like trying
Even after the allotment for parts and repairs, that's still cheaper than
$18,000 for a base version 2K10 Subaru...
Walt
On Nov 19, 2010 6:05 PM, "Alex Chamberlain" wrote:
> On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 2:59 PM, E M wrote:
>> anymore than than $1000 will sort out an old Rolls.
>>
>
> At least with a
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 2:59 PM, E M wrote:
> anymore than than $1000 will sort out an old Rolls.
>
At least with a Benz you have a fighting chance of doing some of the
work yourself and saving a few bucks. Can an amateur even buy a shop
manual for a Rolls? Are there discount aftermarket parts
I think you have to use a sliding scale, with mileage and age. Also, if
you're talking about a SEC, 25% would put that on average around $1000 bucks
alloted for repairs. No way you're going to address all the things that
most likely need attention on a SEC of that age and mileage, with that kind
Sounds like nothing that $10,000 wouldn't put right. ;-)
Ed
300E
On 19 November 2010 17:21, wrote:
> I have a beautiful 1991 560SEC, black/bamboo. I am second owner. Car had
> all records, Mobil 1 since new. Bought it with 167000 on the clock. Now had
> 181000. HUGE knock from deep middle of en
Methinks the sound would be the giveaway.
If you have a bottom end knock, trust me, you'll know it.
Dan
--- On Fri, 11/19/10, andrew strasfogel wrote:
> From: andrew strasfogel
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] PHX CL...Would this be a money pit?
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Date: Friday, Novembe
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 2:21 PM, wrote:
> I have a beautiful 1991 560SEC, black/bamboo. I am second owner.
>Car had all records, Mobil 1 since new. Bought it with 167000 on the clock.
>Now had 181000. HUGE knock from deep middle of engine. It is a bearing
>for sure. Already looked at upper and lo
How would you diagnose something like that?
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 5:21 PM, wrote:
> I have a beautiful 1991 560SEC, black/bamboo. I am second owner. Car had
> all records, Mobil 1 since new. Bought it with 167000 on the clock. Now had
> 181000. HUGE knock from deep middle of engine. It is a be
I have a beautiful 1991 560SEC, black/bamboo. I am second owner. Car had all
records, Mobil 1 since new. Bought it with 167000 on the clock. Now had 181000.
HUGE knock from deep middle of engine. It is a bearing for sure. Already looked
at upper and lower rails. These bottom ends are bullet proo
It all depends on who does the work, too. If a shop is involved, then
parts are 2x what you can get them for from Rusty, plus labor.
Allan
On Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:13 -0500, "andrew strasfogel"
wrote:
> I prefer the maxim "budget 25 percent of the *used Mercedes's
> purchase price
> * during th
I prefer the maxim "budget 25 percent of the *used Mercedes's purchase price
* during the first year of ownership" to cover unanticipated and existing
problems.
Andrew, speaking from experience...
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 5:05 PM, E M wrote:
> What I find to be a very good point of reference, was
The antenna is probably the cheapest thing you'll ever have to worry about
with a SEC. hee hee
Ed
300E
On 19 November 2010 16:42, Michael Esh wrote:
> Why is the antenna in the up position in all pictures?
> Mike
> On Nov 18, 2010, at 9:43 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
>
> > http://phoenix.craigslist.
It's often said, that 250,000 miles is nothing for these cars. But
remember, EVERY component on the car has 250,000 miles. Every movies piece,
every bit of rubber, every electrical connection, everything.
It's like people saying, a diesel will go a millions miles. Show me one
that has, that has
What I find to be a very good point of reference, was advise what was once
given to me by the mechanic who used to service my Porsche. I think it
equally applies to any higher end car. He said, once a car is 10 years or
so old, even if in good overall condition, allot 10-15% of the cars
"original
That is odd, because I have run MB Gassers on E10 for 30+ years with
nary a hiccup. That includes the E320 and 380SLx2, 300E etc.
Ethanol RAISES the octane. At E10, the bump is usually 2 points, so
"premium only" MBs are quite happy with 89 octane (RON+MON/2).
Current flavors of gasoline are
Cause he needs to buy a new mast from me?
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Why is the antenna in the up position in all pictures?
Mike
On Nov 18, 2010, at 9:43 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
> http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/2068045165.html
>
> probably needs to be at least $1500 cheaper, right?
>
> Bob R
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On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 6:43 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
> http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/2068045165.html
>
> probably needs to be at least $1500 cheaper, right?
Considering it's on a used-car lot rather than private party, there's
haggling room. If you could get it for $2500, I think that'd b
That's not what I mean. There are a lot of little things that are important
to me if they are broken or not working. I do not care for a list of what's
right with a vehicle because that's always going to be skewed from the
seller's viewpoint. I want to see a list of what's currently in need of
r
On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Craig wrote:
> On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:38:50 -0800 Alex Chamberlain
> wrote:
>
>> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Allan Streib
>> wrote:
>> > I don't buy ethanol-cut gasoline which may have something to do with
>> > it.
>> Some of us don't have that choice, unl
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 7:45 AM, Craig wrote:
> I've always had problems with the loosened bleeder screws leaking around
> the threads.
>
Me too. (Not just on Benzes but in general.) The best solution I've
found is to make sure the threads are very clean (run a die on the
bleed screw if necess
All I can tell you for sure from the pictures is that it is a 111.
From the interior color, it is probably a 220Sb. If the year is
right, then it is either a 220Sb or a 220SEb. My guess is that the
front bumper is off because of rust.
I doubt is is an SE. as those were pretty pricey. There
Nobody makes these cars 100%, that's why it's best to try and find one
that's been kept as close to new as possible, and always properly maintained
and serviced. Even then, it won't be perfect, but it will be an old, pretty
reliable car.
To make it "100% perfect", I don't know, I'd say $40-60,000
I didn't know they made a four door SL in 1961.
Is this a 220S, or a lesser car?
http://centralmich.craigslist.org/cto/2064869878.html
For $800, it might be fun to make a 250SD out of it if it's easily restorable.
Mitch.
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For new a
Well it looks clean and maintained from the pics, if so it should
be fine.
On 11/18/2010 9:14 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
For that many miles, yeah I'd think so. Unless it's been kept up, it likely
will need a lot of rejuvenating.
Allan
On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:43 -0700, "Bob Rentfro" wrote:
ht
On the plus side it has *ice cold air* but on the other hand the SR needs
fixin'. I always like to ask this kind of seller "what would it take to
make the car 100 percent perfect?" That usually generates a more candid
assessment of the vehicle...
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 9:21 AM, E M wrote:
> T
On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:52:16 -0800 Jim Cathey
wrote:
> > If I had a pressure bleeder I'd be done by now. Wish I'd thought of
> > that in advance...
>
> Not really. You need to pump fluid in the _bottom_ of the
> clutch system. And where does the fluid come out? Into the
> _bottom_ of the bra
On Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:32:17 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
wrote:
> Interesting no?
>
> I think I did it, I'm on digest and use Yahoo mail so my normal
> procedure is to copy a message I want to reply to, open a new browser
> tab, compose a new email, plop the copied bit into the message body,
> copy
Now that I think more about this:
Would I hang my vessel, open the bleeder and pump the clutch or will it bleed
all on its own and I just watch for bubbles in the brake res?
-Curt
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:39:24 -0600
From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject:
These were, and are great cars. This example looks like an effort was made
to keep it looking decent, but unfortunately, with the mileage, the thing is
getting a bit tired.
I think the only way to buy these cars, and the cheapest, is to find the
very best example you can, and pay a bit more upfro
Despite all the hubbub about the TSA and their intrusive security screening
procedures, this is pretty funny:
http://www.geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/1470.html
Dan
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To
Interesting no?
I think I did it, I'm on digest and use Yahoo mail so my normal procedure is to
copy a message I want to reply to, open a new browser tab, compose a new email,
plop the copied bit into the message body, copy the subject, put in the
address, add the subject (because I can just ta
Pretty small tubing though. I've got a supply of 1/4" but as I remember its too
big...
Any idea on the correct stuff?
-Curt
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:52:16 -0800
From: Jim Cathey
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Clutch bleed procedure?
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MA registers trailers but does not title them.
NH and ME also register but I don't know about titles there.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:17:32 -0700
From: Craig
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer
Message-ID: <20101118201732.7b38e059.diese...@pisquared.net>
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Cool, so when it warms up a bit I'll head over to the hardware store and look
for appropriate bits, I'm thinking a suitable can (a metal hand oiler if I can
get one) and an outlet fitting, my bicycle pump should provide sufficient
pressure...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:57:22 -0500
From: F
Oh, even more better-er. I don't have anything in a 'Merican fuel filter but
I'm sure I can rig something...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:39:24 -0600
From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] clutch master beeding
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Jim Cathey writes:
> The rating plate comes into play in some jurisdictions if you
> have an accident. If the prosecution can show that you violated
> the 'safe weight rating' (and just what rocket scientists might
> have come up with that number, anyway?) then bend over.
Good idea to double-ch
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