Rick Knoble wrote:
This one is tempting...
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/2271551066.html
Zippy can drop that off at my place on his way to pick up the $1600 2.5.
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lot 202
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not my car or interest
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Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs
Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial
POS SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
On Mar 18, 2011, at 8:40 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
He's just afraid
Hear your tax dollars at work!
http://www.agcoauto.com/podcast/Government%20Motors.mp3
Thanks to Russ for pointing me to the website, where I found this.
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The Ford is with my parents in AR. The Dodge is (very sadly) the 318
gasser.
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'87 300SDL (312,xxx mi)
'91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)
On 3/18/2011 7:37 PM, Craig wrote:
On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:06:00 -0500 Benz Hogs
wrote:
I see in your sig that you now have a
There is a test, but I'll have to check with my brother -- it
involves bypassing the motor speed controller.
If the motor is bad, replace it, usually the bearings go out and it
locks up. Brushes are in crimped holders, replacement is iffy, and
if the bearings are bad won't fix the real pro
I called. It is already gone.
OK Don wrote:
It looks like the '90 I bought from Snook - one of the best looking MB's
I've owned (which isn't saying much). It's been a gret car
Thanks a lot. I now have to resist getting a hold of the guy and
seeing if he will take
PayPal for pickup
I thought the guy has at least four cars - he drives them as he sees fit - I
alternate mine to keep them all in shape, but that's just me.
On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 8:46 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
> I can see not driving a convertible in the rain, or on forecasted rain
> days,
> and neither of the Le
I can see not driving a convertible in the rain, or on forecasted rain days,
and neither of the LeBarons we have seen rain in quite a while unless it was
a freak shower.
But on a regular car, with regular paint, as long as you don't let it pool
on the clearcoat for weeks you should be good. It's l
OK Don wrote:
It looks like the '90 I bought from Snook - one of the best looking MB's
I've owned (which isn't saying much). It's been a gret car
Thanks a lot. I now have to resist getting a hold of the guy and seeing if
he will take
PayPal for pickup next weekend.
Rick
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Lemmie take a look at my pile o'parts tomorrow. I have at least one pair of
switches, probably two and maybe three. All from '83-'85 cars though.
Maybe you could take the pigtails from my '83 and splice them into your car?
I'd trade you straight up for a certain clutch rod... ;)
-Curt
Date: Fr
I think the point he was making is that theres maintaining and then theres
being a fool about it. Not driving a car in the rain is just being a fool. The
car is a tool and nothing more. Its worth less capital every day no matter how
you maintain it.
Now if keeping the car pristine is what gets
It looks like the '90 I bought from Snook - one of the best looking MB's
I've owned (which isn't saying much). It's been a gret car
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2001 ML320
1992 300D 2.5T
1990 300D 2.5T
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On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM, wrote:
> > ...Must not drive it much in Seattle, then!
> >
> > This is just silly. It's a car, not the Wicked Witch of the West.
> >
> >
> You really don't get it, do you? Some people take care of their capital
> equipment without squeezing nickels to dust and ot
My '92 300D 2.5T has factory R134a. The '90 has R12. The '91 300E had R12.
On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Max Dillon wrote:
>
>> My '95 124 has R134.
>>
>
> I think my '92 W124 was converted to R134a, but I'd have to check carefully
> to make sure it wasn't that way from t
That is a tough one! As a last resort, you might be able to take the guts
from the new switch and replace those in the old one, or vice versa,
depending on what's wrong with the old one.
On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Fmiser wrote:
> My '80 240 has electric windows.
>
> The switch for the sta
On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:23:29 -0400 Rolf wrote:
> I've got one (92 300d) for half the price that is probably in equally
> good condition with ~170kmiles (odo was swapped at 160) if anyone is
> interested. PO did ~3-5k worth of R&R work. New brake system (poorly
> diagnosed issue with brake line
On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:06:00 -0500 Benz Hogs
wrote:
> I see in your sig that you now have a Dodge ram with a Cummins
> Diesel. What happened to the Ford Diesel?
>
> Who is this question for?
>
> Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL
> '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi)
> '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)
Well,
Good job - like I said, you'll be smiling much more while driving it, and
you won't be spending that much time at the gas pump anyhow. You will feel
MUCH better with the grand kids in the back also! Good find!
On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 9:36 PM, Bill Ringgold wrote:
> Thanks for all the comments and
And recharge it in the car to have another Diesel-electric in the manner of
my scooter; the gas engines would sound better, though. BTW, my scooter is
so quiet, 'been thinking I'd mount a playing card to rub against a tire
tread to make a "put, put, put" sound a la card-and-bicycle spokes.
Wi
Amost done, all I've gotta' do now is adjust the #3-5 cylinder's valves and put
things back together and hopefully this may solve the excess smoking upon cold
startup on my '85 300TD.
A couple things which may be of interest to others:
1. Trimming 1/8" 3/16" inch from the bottom of the plast
I still say cheap drills and a small gell cell from a car booster is better
than 4 trimmer engines and their needed gas + carb balance + etc. And you
could call it a Human Power Plug-in Hybrid and likely get a tax credit as
well! ;)
Walt
On Mar 18, 2011 2:01 PM, "WILTON" wrote:
> 'Looks just lik
> ...Must not drive it much in Seattle, then!
>
> This is just silly. It's a car, not the Wicked Witch of the West.
>
> Alex..
>
You really don't get it, do you? Some people take care of their capital
equipment without squeezing nickels to dust and others don't.
RLE
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If I were closer i'd give it a gander. Needa beater for the boychild...
:
http://flint.craigslist.org/ctd/2271332109.html>
Transplant a rust belt car to rust free AZ. Seems a little backwards...
Rick
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Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL
'87 300SDL (312,xxx mi)
'91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)
On 3/18/2011 5:13 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote:
I see in your sig that you now have a Dodge ram with a Cummins
Diesel. What happened to the Ford Diesel?
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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This one is tempting...
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/2271551066.html
Rick
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I was gonna say, "But I am, I am, I am," then decided to put it off for a
while. ;<)))
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Time goes POOF!
Yup. Just be grateful you are not a chron
If I were closer i'd give it a gander. Needa beater for the boychild...
Bob R
On Mar 18, 2011 3:19 PM, "Rick Knoble" wrote:
> Heck, even if it is a Kaleb special, it should be worth 1400 bucks. I'd be
all over it, but I have WAY too many neglected projects and not enough cash
as it is.
>
> Rick
>
Yup. Just be grateful you are not a chronic procrastinator like I have been for
the last four decades.
Damn hard habit to break.
Rick
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On Mar 18, 2011, at 5:18 PM, "WILTON" wrote:
> Has it really been nearly 3 years since my evapectomy? Shocking, but that's
> what cale
Oh yeah, I forgot. Glad to help you and your bride with the Benz addiction. :<)
Rick
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On Mar 18, 2011, at 4:33 PM, "Benz Hogs" wrote:
> NICE. Now my wife wants to go back home and buy a car... thanks :)
>
>
> Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL
> '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi)
> '9
Heck, even if it is a Kaleb special, it should be worth 1400 bucks. I'd be all
over it, but I have WAY too many neglected projects and not enough cash as it
is.
Rick
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On Mar 18, 2011, at 4:33 PM, "Benz Hogs" wrote:
> NICE. Now my wife wants to go back home and buy a car.
Has it really been nearly 3 years since my evapectomy? Shocking, but that's
what calendar says.
Wilton
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I see in your sig that you now have a Dodge ram with a Cummins Diesel. What
happened to the Ford Diesel?
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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Benz Hogs wrote:
She is from Dearborn.
At least you didn't say Flint.
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She is from Dearborn.
Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL
'87 300SDL (312,xxx mi)
'91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)
On 3/18/2011 5:51 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Benz Hogs wrote:
NICE. Now my wife wants to go back home and buy a car... thanks :)
Is she from Missedagain?
Mitch.
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Benz Hogs wrote:
NICE. Now my wife wants to go back home and buy a car... thanks :)
Is she from Missedagain?
Mitch.
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NICE. Now my wife wants to go back home and buy a car... thanks :)
Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL
'87 300SDL (312,xxx mi)
'91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)
On 3/18/2011 2:51 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
http://flint.craigslist.org/ctd/2271332109.html
Please buy it before I do.
Rick
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Its really easy to tell when you are at TDC. You just have to be
careful. I was overly anal about it and had no problems. Old seals were
swapped I/E.
-Rolf
On 03/15/2011 04:11 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
It's statements like this that discourage me from trying this job on my own:
"Then
I've got one (92 300d) for half the price that is probably in equally
good condition with ~170kmiles (odo was swapped at 160) if anyone is
interested. PO did ~3-5k worth of R&R work. New brake system (poorly
diagnosed issue with brake lines but it got new calipers, rotors, mbc,
booster and vac
Rick Knoble wrote:
http://flint.craigslist.org/ctd/2271332109.html
Please buy it before I do.
Hey, I could swap injection pumps wit the '92 Morrison 2.5, give Morrison his
car back, and fix up the '91, which looks a bit nicer. (The Morrison car has
some rust bubbles under a bondo job on the
http://flint.craigslist.org/ctd/2271332109.html
Please buy it before I do.
Rick
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Max Dillon wrote:
My '95 124 has R134.
I think my '92 W124 was converted to R134a, but I'd have to check carefully to
make sure it wasn't that way from the factory.
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On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 11:29 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
> My '95 124 has R134.
>
>
Thanks Max, useful data point. I was primarily interested in whether the
'94-'95 facelift 124s had R134, but am curious about other models as well.
Alex
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Go to this web address : http://www.agcoauto.com/content/submit-question
Send Lewis the question you posted here. He will answer you within 24 hours.
This guy is a straight shooter. Won't give you a bunch of malarkey.
Or you can tunin to his radio show on the net tomorrow at 10:00 CDT @
htt
My '80 240 has electric windows.
The switch for the starboard (passenger side) is falling apart,
so I decided to have Rusty send me an new one even though I'm
cheap and it costs about $50. This is the switch with the
chrome bezel and no internal light, part number 001-821-5051.
The new one came
My '95 124 has R134.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!)
'95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties)
'73 Balboa 20 (High & dry until the head is back on)
Charleston SC
From: Alex Chamberlain
To: Mercedes Discussion List
When did M-B switch A/C systems over to (factory-filled) R134a? I know the
change was required to happen (in the USA) by the 1996 model year, but some
makers phased it in earlier. Maybe it varied by model?
Alex
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Applying 12v directly to the motor requires taking all the stuff off above it
so
you can get past the porcupine/regulator. The regulator accepts the 12v power
(via the separate fuse on left front fender) and obeys the signal from the PBU
to regulate the current to the fan to get the desired fa
'Looks just like mine. That's the one I'm "threatening" to put the four
trimmer or chainsaw engines on. ;<)
Wilton
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From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 10:19 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Wilton wheels
My dad actually boug
On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Mike Esh wrote:
> Does anyone know what paint color to use to repaint the bunt wheels on an
> 84 300D?
>
>
How bad off are the wheels, and what's your time worth?
Around here there are several small-time outfits that will bead-blast and
powdercoat wheels for $20
My 91 126 has a "porcupine" that I replaced 'bout 7 or 8 years ago; 'don't
know 'bout such on my 124.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "David Bruckmann"
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 11:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 heater fan evap question
Aren't those the ones with that po
My thought too was to take it to the FLAPS and plug in the code
reader. or on-off-on trick. It is 700 miles away from me, so I cant
drive it. I am trying ti determine if it worth the trip to
Klebbiland. If it was fuel, to me the speed would vary with
resistancefast downhill, slow up. TH
It is an 2005. I have not called yet. I would guess the CEL is ON,
but he didn't say.
check engine light on? sounds like an open shut case of clogged cat.
what year is it?
On 3/18/11, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
I am looking for a van, so I found this. I was wondering if any
There is actually a special color for these that used to be available from
Wurth. Not sure if you can still find it or not...
I have refinished bundts several times using the Wurth spray paint and MinWax
spray spar varnish as a clearcoat.
Like any paint work, preparation is key. If you have a
Does anyone know what paint color to use to repaint the bunt wheels on an 84
300D?
Thanks,
Mike
Michael Esh
231.894.5505
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check engine light on? sounds like an open shut case of clogged cat.
what year is it?
On 3/18/11, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am looking for a van, so I found this. I was wondering if anyone
> knows enough about modern dodge gassers to be able to diagnose this:
>
> 131k miles
a couple of questions.
Are you sure it won't rev up? Could it just be the tach does not work right?
Any check engine light? Can you plug in the OBDII unit and see if it
gives you any codes?
Randy
On 18/03/2011 8:00 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
I am looking for a van, so I found this. I was wonder
'Did most of my evap job sitting in front seat - not under dash at all.
;<
Wilton
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From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 11:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 heater fan evap question
Ok, well I fe
Thanks for the vote of confidence. Where are you?
The fan can be changed without removing center console, dashboard, heater
core/evaporator/fan box, but to change the evap, all of that, including fan,
must come out - all together in a "box" that's buried under/inside the dash.
Fan can be acce
He's just afraid his engine wiring harness will melt.
Mitch.
Rich Thomas wrote:
Might be both.
--R
On 3/18/2011 9:12 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
This is just silly. It's a car, not the Wicked Witch of the West.
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From: "Bill Ringgold"
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 10:36 PM
Subject: [MBZ] My new Prius
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions during my search - I think
Don's
comment about loving the Benz reminded
Might be both.
--R
On 3/18/2011 9:12 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
This is just silly. It's a car, not the Wicked Witch of the West.
Alex
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On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 10:36 PM, Bill Ringgold wrote:
> S420 bought from a MB salesman who bought it new. Full records from bill of
Best. Prius. Ever.
> sale to AC replacement a few months ago. Near perfect inside and out. 127K
> miles. I will complain about the mileage, though, I'm sure.
Won't rev past 3k, or won't take enough throttle for the auto tranny to let it
past 3k? Wind it up in neutral to find out.
I wonder if it's got 130k on the original fuel filter.
Or ignition module/coil that's failing.
Mitch.
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I was listening to Adam Carolla's (of the now defunct Man Show) car podcast the
other day when a guy from Seattle called in and was pondering the purchase of
an S600 with a V12 that he could get a "deal" on for $17,000.
It was a real pleasure to hear both Adam and even more so his resident car g
Brushes aren't tough to do, and you can find a suitable pair in the "majik
drawers" at your local Ace or True Value hardware store.
For $5 and an hour of your time it's worth a shot once you've benched tested it
and confirmed that it is truly dead.
Dan
--- On Fri, 3/18/11, Alex Chamberlain
Nice catch, Bill!
Dan
--- On Thu, 3/17/11, Bill Ringgold wrote:
> From: Bill Ringgold
> Subject: [MBZ] My new Prius
> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
> Date: Thursday, March 17, 2011, 10:36 PM
> Thanks for all the comments and
> suggestions during my search - I think Don's
> comment about l
I am looking for a van, so I found this. I was wondering if anyone
knows enough about modern dodge gassers to be able to diagnose this:
131k miles 3.3L Motor 6 Cylinders. Overall its in good condition,
runs and drives. STARTS QUICK, SHIFTS SMOOTH and DRIVES WELL, but one
thing is that the R
Thank you sir! That is good stuff!
Yes, could be the porcupine thing (regulator I think is the correct
term), could
be the fan, could be the PBU. Only way to know is to remove all the
stuff above
it (rubber seals, ducting, mono wiper, more ducting) and test the
motor directly
by applying 1
On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 6:15 AM, ned kleinhenz wrote:
> I replaced the brushes of a blower fan on my previous 124, a few years ago.
> I recall removal of the wiper assembly was not as bad as it first looks.
>
It's definitely one of those things that is much easier once you know the
trick. It too
My dad actually bought one of these this week and he really likes it.
$70, less 20% coupon, $56 plus tax.
Pretty nifty, but weighs about as much as my lightest (17lb) bicycle.
http://www.harborfreight.com/sit-or-stand-behind-rolling-walker-66838.html
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I replaced the brushes of a blower fan on my previous 124, a few years ago.
I recall removal of the wiper assembly was not as bad as it first looks.
But the brushes were only half the problem with the fan. The bearings were
bad and the shaft was corroded.
I did not have the time or to buy a n
On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM, wrote:
> Normally he doesn't drive it if there is any threat of rain but today I
> think a few drops fell on it.
>
>
Must not drive it much in Seattle, then!
This is just silly. It's a car, not the Wicked Witch of the West.
Alex
On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 8:25 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Ok, well I feel better already. It was a real chore to get the evap then
> heater motor out of a 115. I was not looking forward to crawling under the
> dash for 3 days or more. Guess I'd better read up on taking apart
Yes, could be the porcupine thing (regulator I think is the correct term),
could
be the fan, could be the PBU. Only way to know is to remove all the stuff
above
it (rubber seals, ducting, mono wiper, more ducting) and test the motor
directly
by applying 12v. Leave the motor mounted for that
My experience with starbucks sucked.
Their iced vanilla late was more ice and water than vanilla or late...
I honestly think I could have done better with a scoop of soft-serve and a
pot of week old mechanics coffee.
Walt
On Mar 18, 2011 4:27 AM, "Kevin Kraly" wrote:
> Every Thursday I head over
I'd pass out cigars, but have not been to Cuba in several years. That is
what I went for, the sheer joy of driving that one. My other baby [1981
300SD] is moving in with Manfred, so will still be part of the flock here.
I've got kids out your way - Coast Guard station in South Bend, but I think
I
Every Thursday I head over to a nearby non-Starbucks for a latte
I hate Starbucks too! They bought out a couple smaller and much better
coffee houses in town a few years ago.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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You may not have the best miles per gallon, but you'll have plenty of SMILES
per gallon! Congrats on the S420!
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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