Gonna have to pass on that one, not quite 40MPG. At least it's closer to
the truth.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
1977 240D 315Kmi, Liesel the Diesel
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Congrats on your new toy! May your hands get dirty, your wallet not get so
thin, and your smile grow wider, that is if we get some top down weather soon!
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Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Mar 28, 2012 8:23 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2917386503.html
Euro? Might have manual CC.
With those headlights?
I'm thinking reupholstered is more likely.
mitch.
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The formula M variant of M1.
Here's some info on zinc and phosphorus levels in M1 oils
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Files/Mobil_1_Product_Guide.pdf
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On Mar 28, 2012, at 20:52, Max
Ach, I just looked at that chart; it used to have a formula M that was NOT
ESP, which had a higher phosphorus and higher zinc (it looked the same as the
turbo diesel truck).
There doesn't appear to be a difference in zinc and phosphorus levels with the
ESP stuff.
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John Reames wrote:
Ach, I just looked at that chart; it used to have a formula M that was NOT ESP, which had a higher phosphorus and higher zinc (it looked the same as the turbo diesel truck).
Thanks for the link, it looks like the 5W-40 has 10% more anti wear additives
than the 0W-40.
Looks like you can mix a quart of M1 V twin oil with a couple of the
wallyland M1 varieties to get your mixture to the range of the
unobtanium 15W-50. The chart implies that 15W-50 was available as
of last Oct.
John Reames wrote:
Ach, I just looked at that chart; it used to have a formula
Dieselhead wrote:
Looks like you can mix a quart of M1 V twin oil with a couple of the
wallyland M1 varieties to get your mixture to the range of the
unobtanium 15W-50. The chart implies that 15W-50 was available as of
last Oct.
The major Advance Auto Parts stores near me are supposed to
I just bought some 5 quart jugs of M1 15W-50 at a local Super Walmart. They had
a couple cases on the shelf.
Dan
On Mar 29, 2012, at 8:25 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Dieselhead wrote:
Looks like you can mix a quart of M1 V twin oil with a couple of the
wallyland M1 varieties to
Yep, I like that; 'could scoot through Sam's and Lowes nicely on that.
'Don't like the wimpy basket, though. People see mine with no basket and
try to tell me how I can/should put a basket on the tiller, etc. Don't
need no stinkin' basket. The basket is another useless item that I would
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 1:24 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2917386503.html
Euro? Might have manual CC.
With those headlights?
I'm thinking reupholstered is more likely.
Not that it proves anything, but I've seen a lot
He's on Facebook. Should be able to track him down easily.
On 3/28/12, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
I already said all I know, I'm not sure why he moved there or what he is
doing up there
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On Mar 28, 2012, at 7:56 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
Yes but unless you're his facebook friend, I don't think you can get much info.
Since he doesn't know me, why would he befriend me?
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 29, 2012, at 11:26 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
He's on Facebook. Should be able to track him down easily.
On
Wallet will be fed a bit by all the parts I had socked away for a rainy day. I
am so glad that Gump had a huge trunk and I would fill that every time I hit
the PnP. Finding all sorts of baggies of interesting, as well as the larger
things. Sadly, while digging, a milk crate jumped on my
I bet it takes testicular fortitude to ride that, with a narrow wheelbase and
high center of gravity I bet there were plenty of spills in testing...
-Cuirt
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:01:00 -0500
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] One for Wilton
Good thing its on the wrong side of the country, my wife would love one. A 201
2.5l 5spd is probably top of our list right now...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:23:38 -0700
From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] w201 2.5
Yep.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] One for Wilton
I bet it takes testicular fortitude to ride that, with a narrow wheelbase
and high center of
I'm looking to build up a fleet of those to rent to the retired hot rod
crowd at Sun City West in AZ add a little kick to a trip to the golf
course... drag races down the shuffleboard court... that kind of thing...
kick life up a notch before the viagra wears off.
Grant
AZ... [The Stars
Because we will all vouch for your awesome-ness as a Mercedes dieselologist.
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Dimitri Seretakis
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Yes but unless you're his facebook friend, I don't think you can get much
info. Since he doesn't know me, why would he befriend me?
You could do it up right with one of those 10hp diesel engines cheap from eBay.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:14:39 -0400
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] One for Wilton
Message-ID: 590ED89EEF2D428DA18FABD419A22913@wiltonPC
Curt Raymond wrote:
Good thing its on the wrong side of the country, my wife would love one. A 201
2.5l 5spd is probably top of our list right now...
Methinks that one is five cylinders, four speeds.
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Both of the front door striker plates in my 85 300TD are worn out and
in need of replacement. I am cautious at attempting this since they
look like they are REALLY tightened down, and might have an adjustment
factor when installing the new ones. Would appreciate anyone who's
changed these parts
Na.. I'm think of going with the rice rocket high rev sound with
hoodie rentals for the gansta old guy look. there are a bunch of old
gang guys at retirement age so I'm thinking to sell the idea to them... you
know.. cruise your hot ride and pick up hot chicks at the bingo hall...
they are
Use a hand impact driver and a well fitted proper tool on the fastener.
Strike hand impact driver with 2 lb hammer smartly. Should release.
Use a very sharp lead pencil to mark the very edge of the old striker plate
before releasing it, to set position of new one. You will be glad you did
and the
Thanks, Grant - clear and easy to follow. How do I tighten the new
plate so it's just as secure as the old one?
On 3/29/12, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote:
Use a hand impact driver and a well fitted proper tool on the fastener.
Strike hand impact driver with 2 lb hammer smartly. Should
The hand operated impact tool will work in both directions [check the one
you buy to make sure it does] which will let you set the bolts/screws.
Use caution, the force delivered and transferred can be gaged with some
practice. Your call on how much is enough
Napa sells the tool.. your local MAC
I forgot to mention in the original post... engage the fastener cleanly and
squarely, twist the hand impact in direction you wish and strike it with
the hammer while holding tension against the fastener.
[In case you have never used one, if you have, sorry]
Grant...
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at
The ghost of GUMP!
Randy
On 29/03/2012 11:10 AM, clay monroe wrote:
Wallet will be fed a bit by all the parts I had socked away for a rainy day. I
am so glad that Gump had a huge trunk and I would fill that every time I hit
the PnP. Finding all sorts of baggies of interesting, as well as
AND a shortage of grey matter.
Randy
On 29/03/2012 11:10 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
I bet it takes testicular fortitude to ride that, with a narrow wheelbase and
high center of gravity I bet there were plenty of spills in testing...
-Cuirt
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On Mar 29, 2012, at 3:21 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Both of the front door striker plates in my 85 300TD are worn out and
in need of replacement. I am cautious at attempting this since they
look like they are REALLY tightened down, and
NO, NO, NO!
This is the opportunity for Andrew to justify to SWMBO a new 80 gallon,
5 HP or more, AIR COMPRESSOR to drive the nice new IMPACT WRENCH!
Randy
On 29/03/2012 2:27 PM, G Mann wrote:
Use a hand impact driver and a well fitted proper tool on the fastener.
Strike hand impact driver
I would not doubt it. I keep seeing cars just like her all over CL. Same
color and makes me miss her so much more. I guess the new one will have to
take her place. Like a new girlfriend, but not second wife.
clay
On Mar 29, 2012, at 12:41 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
The ghost of GUMP!
The SL is missing the trunk panels. Anybody out there have a set that you can
make me templates from? Craft paper and a few clues as to what material the
panels are made of and I might be able to fake some. Either that, or I scout
for a possibly unoccupied example and abscond with their
Oh? You didn't come through Goldsboro, NC, last Sat. night, did you? ;)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 5:25 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Templates
The SL is missing the trunk
The SL is missing the trunk panels.
Our '76 didn't have them either. Not sure it was supposed to, really. I
made some out
of rubberized mats, the kind you're supposed to wipe your feet on at the
door. (Inside.)
They looked pretty good. I tie-wrapped a tube of it around the antenna. to
nay, twern't me. Had it been, I would have fully expected full loads of
buckshot sent in my direction
clay
On Mar 29, 2012, at 3:45 PM, WILTON wrote:
Oh? You didn't come through Goldsboro, NC, last Sat. night, did you? ;)
Wilton
- Original Message - From: clay monroe
Ok. Mechanic who did PPI sees these, and his wife has an SL. He told me they
were missing.
Could you make a template of your mats and ship it along? Or, I could make #1
child stop over in Green Acres on his way back from Butte in May. Are the
panels wall as well as floor?
clay
On Mar
It's got velour but that was an option on us cars, I have seen a few that way.
No it's not euro.
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On Mar 28, 2012, at 11:11 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mar 28, 2012 8:23 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
Looks just like the one I bought for $800 including tire changer machine then I
sold my old tire machine the next day for $600
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On Mar 28, 2012, at 11:55 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/tls/2927656094.html
clay
1974
Mine used to have it but last time
I was there they did not. You use that in your gassers?
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On Mar 29, 2012, at 7:55 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
I just bought some 5 quart jugs of M1 15W-50 at a local Super Walmart. They
had a couple cases on the shelf.
Dan
Another few: be prepared to drill them out.
-Rolf
On 3/29/2012 3:43 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Two words: impact driver.
Dan
On Mar 29, 2012, at 3:21 PM, andrew strasfogelastrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Both of the front door striker plates in my 85 300TD are worn out and
in need of replacement.
Could you make a template of your mats and ship it along?
Sadly, time is at a premium these days. The '76 is long gone now,
though we do have three newer ones, all with the factory carpeting.
No problem having your kid stop by at a mutually-convenient time
to take measurements. I just fit the
Going to reduce hood temps when BiL and I cut out the cat and toss in a
straight pipe instead.
Cat? Your 74 has a catastrophic converter? Thought that came in '75, both
it and '76 had
them underhood. '77+ moved them under the car. Running from memory here,
though.
-- Jim
The clips are fine, the visors are not so fine. Puffed up and wobbly.
Nasty. Ours were like bent coathangers stuffed into socks with some
sawdust
filling. Replaced them with the cheap reproductions from Performance
Products.
Not as good as new, but really quite tolerable.
-- Jim
One issue I just came across, the trunk has decided to lock and will not
open with key.
Vibrator on key, like ignition approach? Or does it turn OK but not
release. Saw
that on a car where the slider didn't quite move enough to let the button
travel hit
the release lever. (Vac system fault,
.The major Advance Auto Parts stores near me are supposed to have
15W-50 for $8.79 a qt. 5qt jugs of it are not a walmart item according to
walmart.com. Walmart has 0w40 for $6.48, which seems expensive until you
realize it's cheaper than a gallon of 5W40 for $26.48...
And yet just a
relng...@aol.com wrote:
And yet just a week or so ago I posted that I bought a 5 qt. jug of 15/50
at a local walmart for 26 bucks and they had plenty on hand. They also had
plenty of 0W40 but the price was out of sight. $8.79 is a ridiculous price.
That's almost MB dealer retail.
And
If I'd been in Goldsboro, it would have been at Wilbur's BBQ. Who needs
trunk panels when there's Wilber's on the menu?
All the best,
Frank Peele
Redlands CA
72 300SEL 4.5
89 300SEL
Goldsboro native
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
I own and have used the impact wrench but appreciate the heads ups...
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 7:37 PM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:
Another few: be prepared to drill them out.
-Rolf
On 3/29/2012 3:43 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Two words: impact driver.
Dan
On Mar 29, 2012, at 3:21 PM,
That's what I thought as well --
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 6:47 PM, j...@windwireless.net
j...@windwireless.net wrote:
Cat? Your 74 has a catastrophic converter? Thought that came in '75, both
it and '76 had
them underhood. '77+ moved them under the car. Running from memory here,
though.
Single carpet, crease from floor to back seat panel? I should be able to not
screw that up too badly. Guess I head off to Home despot and wrestle around
the trunk to make it pretty. After I get the POR-15 coating all the oxidized
parts.
clay
On Mar 29, 2012, at 4:45 PM,
She is a cali car. They got the beastly things a year early
clay
On Mar 29, 2012, at 4:47 PM, j...@windwireless.net wrote:
Going to reduce hood temps when BiL and I cut out the cat and toss in a
straight pipe instead.
Cat? Your 74 has a catastrophic converter? Thought that came in '75,
I bothered to read up on forums and the owners manual. Also questioned the PO.
He had vac leak in the pass door, and I am guessing there are more to be
found. Manual said there are limited open cycle before the vac res goes flat.
That must be what is going on, since I drove it home and it
My '78 had side panels in the trunk as well as carpet on the floor. The
panels were all carpeted, IIRC.
Does this mean that you got the trunk open?
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 9:29 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
Single carpet, crease from floor to back seat panel? I should be able to
The hand impact driver worked well for me. I applied a bit of blue locktite
to keep them from coming loose rather than trying to twist them tight
enough.
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 9:11 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote:
I own and have used the impact wrench but appreciate the heads
OK. Your headers are mounted backwards compared to the others then, with
the exhaust exit in the front, where the cat mounts. Get a set of headers
from most any other iron M117 to have them at the rear end, reducing even
more the heat under the hood. The complete exhaust system (including
headers)
How'd you know 'bout Wilbur's? USAF? Seymour Johnson AFB?
BTW, remind me name of the nice restaurant in a big old house in an orange
grove in Redlands area.
Restaurant plus weddings, parties, etc.
Wilton
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From: Frank Peele frankpe...@verizon.net
To: 'Mercedes
My cats, when I got them off (for other reasons), were empty.
-- Jim
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Single carpet, crease from floor to back seat panel?
The fuel tank panel in ours was already carpeted. Real thin kind of thing,
though.
But a crease ought to do it. Stock, though, is not a single piece, the
bottom carpet
lifts out entirely. You'd want that, for cleaning.
-- Jim
He had vac leak in the pass door, and I am guessing there are more to be
found.
No doubt.
Manual said there are limited open cycle before the vac res goes flat.
Absolutely. There's a vacuum reservoir, I think behind the LF fender,
that's supposed
to hold vacuum for a week or more. Usually
Autozone has a reversible for ten dollars that worked well for me. I
tightened
the bolts tight with a 3/8 rachet and a Phillips socket. Hasn't slipped
yet.
Gerry
From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com
The hand operated impact tool will work in both directions [check the one
you buy to make sure
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motoringvideo/8064625/Mobility-scooter-breaks-national-speed-limit.html
It's great to have set the record and have the speed clocked officially
and fantastic to have gone over 70mph, I'm ecstatic, said Mr Furze, who
wore a helmet and full leathers for the
Amazon has 6 qts of 15w50 for $46.95 or $7.83/qt.
Shipping is free with Super Saver Shipping which is worthwhile IMO
if you buy a fair number of items from Amazon.
After much prayer about the matter, Shirley and I decided I should take
the VSP, so I did.
My last day at the Lab will be a week from today, 5 April.
Craig
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Craig wrote:
After much prayer about the matter, Shirley and I decided I should take
the VSP, so I did.
My last day at the Lab will be a week from today, 5 April.
Happy retirement?
Happy job hunting?
Any little private schools in Michigan looking for a Math/physics prof this
month?
On Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:01:43 -0400 Gerry Archer
arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Amazon has 6 qts of 15w50 for $46.95 or $7.83/qt.
Shipping is free with Super Saver Shipping which is worthwhile IMO
if you buy a fair number of items from Amazon.
On Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:19:29 -0600 Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
And the 0W-40 is $9.665/qt.
If you go to the page and click on 5 new from $46.95, you go to
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000SKV4U2/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8condition=new
where you find the 6 quart case for, $46.95
The start of a new beginning.
If you're anything like me, you'll go nuts with the new-found time, and
find other stuff to fill the gap.
Walt
On Mar 30, 2012 12:12 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
After much prayer about the matter, Shirley and I decided I should take
the VSP, so I did.
On Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:18:15 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Craig wrote:
After much prayer about the matter, Shirley and I decided I should
take the VSP, so I did.
My last day at the Lab will be a week from today, 5 April.
Happy retirement?
Since I'll be 62 in May, I
On Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:28:02 -0400 Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com
wrote:
The start of a new beginning.
Yes, indeed!
If you're anything like me, you'll go nuts with the new-found time, and
find other stuff to fill the gap.
I already have a house remodel to complete, so there is quite
Thanks. Will keep an eye out for such heads. For the meanwhile, I thing
asbestos wrap on the new passthrough pipe should reduce excess hot
clay
On Mar 29, 2012, at 7:40 PM, OK Don wrote:
OK. Your headers are mounted backwards compared to the others then, with
the exhaust exit in the front,
Figures. Will be coating the spare wheel well with bed liner over POR or
rustoleum no rust. Tool cubby is rusted up, so full POR there. It has a
little rubber mat that was being drowned last I saw. Did not get a good look
at the floor mat because of the car cover living in the trunk.
To do
Since I will not be restoring the AC system, Maybe I plumb the compressor as
vac, and get a small propane tank as back up vac rez.
clay
On Mar 29, 2012, at 8:11 PM, j...@windwireless.net wrote:
He had vac leak in the pass door, and I am guessing there are more to be
found.
No doubt.
Well wishes in order for your pending retirement. At least until you want to
look for more work and less Mercedes play
clay
On Mar 29, 2012, at 9:12 PM, Craig wrote:
After much prayer about the matter, Shirley and I decided I should take
the VSP, so I did.
My last day at the Lab will be
Maybe a move to Seattle to teach in one of the many private schools for the
scions of the stock option rich
clay
On Mar 29, 2012, at 9:28 PM, Craig wrote:
On Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:18:15 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Craig wrote:
After much prayer about the matter, Shirley and I
Much banned sorts of explitive
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