Mitch Haley writes:
> understeers horribly in the snow and the fronts lock up first under breaking.
Sounds exactly like every MB I've owned. I think these cars really need
proper snow tires.
Allan
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Alex Chamberlain wrote:
How's the AWD S210 dealing with the winter roads up north?
Haven't been in any snow yet that would cause real trouble for an Achieva or a
Taurus, but I assume the 4MATIC will fare better than my previous winter beaters
in the deep stuff.
I bought four new General G-M
SWMBA has her hiyundie-eh? that is used to transport boy #1 to MT for college
in August. We got her new rubber when she got back this fall. Four trips and
three years did the tires in.
I put some schwab rubber on the E300D. They are pretty much garbage.
Excessive hydroplaning and inability
I have the memory seats in the 95 and I think the same with the steering wheel
as your 420. Being diesel it has the vented fender for intake. no idea if it
has wider fender well than any other, but the tires seem to fit inside with
room for more
clay
On Jan 2, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Craig wrote:
On Wed, 2 Jan 2013 19:59:53 -0800 clay monroe
wrote:
> > If I trusted the '95 E320 to have the same fender clearance as our
> > '94 E420, I could put the 215/55-16 tires with which the E420 came
> > on our E320. They are 797 revs/mile, a 1.3% error.
>
> are they not the exact same body? My under
I'd say pull the lock cylinder now, and then _I think_ you can use a screw
driver to operate the car.
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
'73 Balboa 20
WILTON wrote:
>ETA 'bout 1000 tomorrow? ;<)
>
>Wilton
>
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On Wed, 2 Jan 2013 17:58:21 -0800 Alex Chamberlain
wrote:
> How's the AWD S210 dealing with the winter roads up north?
Yes. Inquiring minds want to know. :-)
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heating of the rubber compound while driving and cornering with that
load.
Again, Seattle? Hydroplaning is your worst tire issue! :-)
I am sure the road on your side gets warmer and might tax the lesser
rubber compounds used in current 14 inch tires.
Yes, dry-side summer roads can get a bi
YES! I would like the option of corner thrashing whilst blasting through the
mountain passes in the summer. Lots of twisty parts that so far I have been
unwilling to push the car through. Old rubber that is on the verge of dry rot
and questionable performance life does not inspire confidence.
I am never going to get up to any reasonably excessive velocity which would
incur the wrath of WSP. The car is rather heavy and I am told the V rating
covers the heating of the rubber compound while driving and cornering with that
load. I am not planning on being stuck around town, hoping to e
are they not the exact same body? My understanding is that the ultimate
revision was made to the 94/95 models on the 124. Same car as my E300D
clay
On Jan 2, 2013, at 6:10 PM, Craig wrote:
> On Wed, 2 Jan 2013 17:42:03 -0800 clay monroe
> wrote:
>
>> The new to me 16" wheels will fit the W1
Indy said keep ignition in first notch (where radio will play) since just
keeping key in lock won't gaurantee that it will turn. Not sure about newer
cars.
Gerry
From: "Dan Penoff"
I must admit I was wondering the same thing.
Any collective list wisdom out there?
Dan
On Jan 2, 2013, at 9:30
It's the lock cylinder -- mine went from catching one day to immobile
the next, and fortunately I was able to shake it to turn that one last
time. Swapped in the one from the wrecked car, it's a very easy job
when the key turns.
A real hassle (four hours when you know what you are doing an
On Wed, 2 Jan 2013 19:03:58 -0800 Jim Cathey
wrote:
> > I suspect the 16 inch wheels will remain a viable option for at least
> > two tire cycles to be able to fit a V rated or H rated sticky tire.
>
> Forgive my asking, but where in the greater Seattle area are you
> ever going to be able to d
On Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:54:25 -0500 Dan Penoff wrote:
> I must admit I was wondering the same thing.
>
> Any collective list wisdom out there?
Can you get your hands on the car?
If you can, pull the cylinder and look at the projection on the back of
the cylinder that activates the mechanism and
I suspect the 16 inch wheels will remain a viable option for at least
two tire cycles to be able to fit a V rated or H rated sticky tire.
Forgive my asking, but where in the greater Seattle area are you
ever going to be able to drive fast enough to notice the difference?
-- Jim
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I must admit I was wondering the same thing.
Any collective list wisdom out there?
Dan
On Jan 2, 2013, at 9:30 PM, Tony Wirtel wrote:
> Dan:
>
> Any harm in just pulling the cylinder now while it's still turning? *IF*
> its like 126/123 cars after removal of the lock cylinder you can turn th
>
> I will say that according to him it went downhill rapidly.
>
>
Dan:
Any harm in just pulling the cylinder now while it's still turning? *IF*
its like 126/123 cars after removal of the lock cylinder you can turn the
lock/switch mech with a big screwdriver.
With that said- I've only dealt w/t
ADSIT is a bad place to do business with, and I say this as a former customer.
I won't go into details here, but if you want them contact me off list. From
what I have seen and heard my experience with them was not unique.
PGA is still around and has locations in both Maryland (HQ) and GA. Do
On Wed, 2 Jan 2013 17:42:03 -0800 clay monroe
wrote:
> The new to me 16" wheels will fit the W124 with not much issue.
> Grows from a 195/60-15 to a 215/60-16
I went to http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html and ran some
numbers.
The 195/60-15 is 833.0 revs/mile
The 215/60-15 is 802.0 revs/m
The new to me 16" wheels will fit the W124 with not much issue. Grows from a
195/60-15 to a 215/60-16
at least they will look much the same as the 8 holes on the car already
clay
On Jan 2, 2013, at 4:31 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> On Jan 2, 2013 4:26 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote:
>>
>
>> [Ads
Thanks for the data. I am not sure investing in the 15 inch rims is a good
proposition. Tires to fit are becoming harder to come by now that tires are
being put on a larger wheel. My thought is that I get one good set of tires to
fit a 15" now and find in five to seven years that a V rated ti
I have been looking and I can purchase a whole late model 126, but finding the
wheels is another story.
clay
On Jan 2, 2013, at 3:53 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> On Jan 2, 2013 3:43 PM, "clay monroe" wrote:
>
>> purchase, from classic center at great
>> cost, the 15 inch wheels used on the
>
I would be happy with those tires, but they are outside my budget. Unless I
can snag a set for $600, they are just too expensive. Online prices allow me
to purchase two. Probably not ideal to run old tires with new
clay
On Jan 2, 2013, at 3:47 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Might Vredste
I sourced the proper bundt pan wheels for the SLC from the list mom - he
had a lot back then, don't know what he has now though.
On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 6:31 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> On Jan 2, 2013 4:26 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote:
> >
>
> > [Adsit] Prices are ridiculous,
>
> Indeed. Is Potomac
Might be a waste of electrons, but I do not think you would hurt the car. If
it is cold enough to need a block heater, the motor will lose calories to the
air slowly enough that the element will not cook the oil.
clay
On Jan 2, 2013, at 11:07 AM, Jon Agne wrote:
> Does it hurt to keep the bl
On Jan 2, 2013 4:26 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote:
>
> [Adsit] Prices are ridiculous,
Indeed. Is Potomac German Auto still in business? I got a used 124 wheel
from them about ten years ago for $25 or so plus shipping. It was
straight, just needed a sand and spray job.
Alex
I think in 15" that the 6.5" 126 wheel with 21.5 offset might be your best bet.
1264004102
They look like this:
http://search.ebay.com/290814788683
This does not look like any W126 wheel I know, and the offset looks way wrong,
but the price isn't bad:
http://search.ebay.com//221056387681
Pri
OE steel wheels are on there now. They have very old rubber and an offset of 23
8 Hole rims are not on or fitted with rubber. If they are not going to be a
feasible solution, I will just put them back on CL and keep looking
clay
On Jan 2, 2013, at 6:03 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> clay monroe wr
On Jan 2, 2013 3:43 PM, "clay monroe" wrote:
> purchase, from classic center at great
> cost, the 15 inch wheels used on the
> 560SL.
Identical to '86-'91 126 wheels, should be readily available used.
Alex
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Might Vredstein make a suitable tire?
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On Jan 2, 2013, at 6:43 PM, clay monroe wrote:
> I do too.
>
> I am in a bind over being able to source a tire that performs to the design
> specifications of the car. I can put lower speed tires that fit the OEM rim,
> or upsize t
I do too.
I am in a bind over being able to source a tire that performs to the design
specifications of the car. I can put lower speed tires that fit the OEM rim,
or upsize to rims that will fit current formulas of rubber.Tom @ Classic
center says to put lower grade rubber or purchase, f
I know; Just kidding around with Q a bit. ;<)
Wilton
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From: "Dan Penoff"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder
Not for a special order like this. Probably early next week. Those
Hi, All.
Has anyone used Lasership to ship goods?
I purchased 3 videos from Amazon and the they shipped them via Lasership,
(supposedly standard shipping and I thought USPS). It usually takes 4 to 5
days, I expected it to be in their "Estimated time of delivery" window, no such
luck.
There are a
Not for a special order like this. Probably early next week. Those guild
members don't do things in a hurry...
Dan
On Jan 2, 2013, at 4:54 PM, WILTON wrote:
> ETA 'bout 1000 tomorrow? ;<)
>
> Wilton
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I will say that according to him it went downhill rapidly.
I moved his car yesterday to install a new stereo and used the valet key. I
didn't seem to have any problems with it, but then again, I don't drive it that
often so my point of reference might not be that good.
He seemed to think I did
ETA 'bout 1000 tomorrow? ;<)
Wilton
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From: "Dan Penoff"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 3:43 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder
Paperwork forwarded to the Q, order placed.
Now waiting for the "package" to comple
A few seconds job with the right tool and if you catch it before it really
hangs up. Then, if you can't get lucky and have a tool such as a vibrating
sander work its "magic," it could be an $800-$900 stealer cutting job.
Wilton
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From: "Larry T"
To:
Sent: Wednes
We'll that's good to hear. I'll just lend it to you then and you can copy it
if you want:)
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On Jan 2, 2013, at 3:55 PM, Jon Agne wrote:
> Thanks Dimitri!
>
> I will be staying in Maineat Texas Dr's recommendation. He is good
> friends with Dr. in Portland.
>
> Jon
>
and keeping our fingers crossed that the existing cylinder will hold out
until the "package" arrives. Son has been advised to leave the key in the
ignition at all times and lock the doors using the valet key.
Dan
On Jan 2, 2013, at 4:30 PM, Craig wrote:
> On Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:43:46 -050
On Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:43:46 -0500 Dan Penoff wrote:
> Paperwork forwarded to the Q, order placed.
>
> Now waiting for the "package" to complete the mission.
>
> Dan "P"
So now we are all watching our Ps and Qs and will be awaiting the report
of a mission successfully completed.
Craig
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Looks like the ISS is flying over the house again tonight.
When I watched it last week it was easily seen, a magnitude matching that of
Venus.
For those who might be interested, here is a site that allows you to put your
address into Google Maps and see the ISS in the sky over your location so
I have done them on 123s and 126s, but never had a 124 that required one. I
suspect that's because most of the 124s I owned were fairly new and low
mileage. That's why I asked, since my memory did not have me recalling ever
doing it on a 124...
I already printed out the "cartoon" from the man
I replaced mine last year - the good news is, it's not a difficult
job - everything went exactly like the directions said. I made a tool
from an old metal coat hanger and that did the trick - I had tried using
a jumbo paper clip but it must not have been strong enough as the coat
hanger wo
> ...Does it hurt to keep the block heater plugged in for a week while not
> running the car? ..
>
You can leave it plugged in as long as you can keep paying the electric
bill. Think Yukon Territory.
RLE
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Thanks Dimitri!
I will be staying in Maineat Texas Dr's recommendation. He is good friends
with Dr. in Portland.
Jon
On Jan 2, 2013, at 3:27 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Jon, I have all Star mags dating back to 1996 over in Maine. I'll be there in
> a few days and can photocopy and
Paperwork forwarded to the Q, order placed.
Now waiting for the "package" to complete the mission.
Dan "P"
On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:37 PM, WILTON wrote:
> Yes, from Q; don't let 'im go to bed tonight without having one on the way.
>
> Wilton
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You should email Jaime - I think he had the articles as well as a writeup he
did a while back.
Is there something specific you have questions about?
Dan
On Jan 2, 2013, at 3:27 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Jon, I have all Star mags dating back to 1996 over in Maine. I'll be there in
> a
Jon, I have all Star mags dating back to 1996 over in Maine. I'll be there in a
few days and can photocopy and mail to you if you're in Texas. I can probably
also photograph and email to you.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Jon Agne wrote:
> I am looking for a May/June 2001...
In the Michigan UP, my van with block heater and a small free-standing
heater on engine cover inside, was plugged into a receptacle in the garage;
when I got up on a morning cold enough (many of 'em were), I flipped garage
CB on; by time I showered, shaved, dressed, ate a quick brkfst, etc., eng
There are themostatic switches that will turn something on a variuos temps
available. I have on in the well house that controls an IR bulb to keep it
from freezing. You can get them at the home repair/building stores or
Amazon, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Farm-Innovators-AFITC3-Thermocube-Controller
It's nothing more than a resistive element, so yes, like a light bulb it can
eventually fail.
When I lived in the Great White North before I had a heated garage, I installed
one of those timers that might be used for exterior lighting with a nice
pigtail on the front wall of my garage. When I p
Now, if ya had a thermostat on it ---. Well, it'd be nice, anyway.
Wilton
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From: "Craig"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block Heater Question
On Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:07:32 -0500 Jon Agne wrote:
Does it hurt to keep the bl
Great minds think alike.
Son is digging out title so we can scan it with his license and get a new
cylinder and key on its way from the Q.
Thanks, Rusty!
Dan
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On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:36 PM, " Rusty Cullens" wrote:
> What a great idea!
>
> Rusty Cullens
> buyMBparts, Inc.
> 67
Yes, from Q; don't let 'im go to bed tonight without having one on the way.
Wilton
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From: "Dan Penoff"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder
Like you?
Dan
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What a great idea!
Rusty Cullens
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800-741-5252
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Penoff
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:35 PM
To: Mercedes
Like you?
Dan
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On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:30 PM, " Rusty Cullens" wrote:
> Dan, unfortunately the answer is yes. Best to get one on order from someone
> ASAP.
>
>
> Rusty Cullens
> buyMBparts, Inc.
> 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
> Suite 260
> Atlanta, GA 30360
>
> 800-741-52
On Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:07:32 -0500 Jon Agne wrote:
> Does it hurt to keep the block heater plugged in for a week while not
> running the car?
I recall hearing somewhere that the block heater is like a light bulb and
after many hours of use will burn out. I'm not sure if that is true or
not.
Not
No.
Rusty Cullens
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Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:08 PM
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Dan, unfortunately the answer is yes. Best to get one on order from someone
ASAP.
Rusty Cullens
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Oh, yes they do! As do 126's! Order THIS AFTERNOON before you hafta resort
to my vibrating sander trick.
Wilton
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From: "Dan Penoff"
To: "Mercedes List"
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:02 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder
Eldest son says ignitio
Does it hurt to keep the block heater plugged in for a week while not running
the car?
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I am looking for a May/June 2001...specifically the article about the Zenith
35/40 carbs.
A photocopy would be great or I'll pay postage back and forth.
Thanks,
Jon
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Eldest son says ignition is getting sketchy, whereas he has to jiggle the key
to get the cylinder to turn.
I wasn't aware that lock cylinders acted up in the 124s.
Should we be ordering a replacement from the Q before it totally fails?
Dan
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I could probably "store/exercise" it for ya a while.
Wilton
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From: "Dan Penoff"
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Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] For Sale: 1995 S500 Coupe
Or take my offer and be 6x Tim's offer! You'll be tat much fart
Or take my offer and be 6x Tim's offer! You'll be tat much farther ahead!
Dan
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On Jan 2, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Tim C wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:54 PM, TE wrote:
>
>> Thanks Dan, but we are not going to let it go for a penny less than $3,000.
>> I've got some local offe
On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:54 PM, TE wrote:
> Thanks Dan, but we are not going to let it go for a penny less than $3,000.
> I've got some local offers at 3, 2.75, 2.5, etc., but thanks for the
> biggest
> lowball offer I have received so far. :-)
Hey, I offered $300, and to pick it up the very
TYPE LOUDER!! ;<)
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 11:19 PM
Subject: [MBZ] OT language difficulties
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IX6K77zHwg
Hendrik
who is typingslowly so you
That's the deal with my son's 92 300E. It's a salvage that was
recertified/rebuilt and passed by the state.
His insurer would not underwrite any collision on it and said so right out of
the gate. It's a moot point since it's an inexpensive car, but for something
that has more value it could b
Technically no company should insure a salvage title car. To be legal the
salvage car needs to go through an anti-theft/safety inspection before the
state issues a rebuilt title. Then liability insurance should not be an
issue but collision or the like may not be available.
That is how NY does i
Michael Canfield wrote:
And you actually take the word of a used car salesman?
He was griping about getting suckered. A fellow traded in a pickup without the
title present, and when they finally got the title it was stamped 'rebuilt'. He
seemed pretty firm in his opinion that he lost about ha
My insurance company (Allstate) has told me they will not insure a car with a
salvage title. Neither will State Farm, according to a friend who is my former
agent. Both will insure a car with a "rebuilt" title, but neither will
underwrite collision on a car with such.
Dan
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And you actually take the word of a used car salesman?
Mike
On Jan 2, 2013 9:10 AM, "Mitch Haley" wrote:
> TE wrote:
>
> Anyway, to answer your question the car does have a salvage title;
>> however,
>> I have never heard of an insurance company not insuring a car just because
>> it has a salva
TE wrote:
Anyway, to answer your question the car does have a salvage title; however,
I have never heard of an insurance company not insuring a car just because
it has a salvage title. If so, it's probably a company not worth doing
business with anyway.
A local used car dealer says a rebuilt t
clay monroe wrote:
I got off set wrong because of schmutz in the marking. Brake dust and poor
striking that dental pick resolved and it is not 96mm but 38mm. R107 offset is
around 23mm
I thought 96 was impossible, as it's more than double a W210's offset.
38 should be in the feasible range
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