Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-03 Thread Dieselhead
I used a small allen out of my balldriver set of allen wrenches. (bondhus) 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 j

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-03 Thread Dieselhead
I did. Works great!THey all wear out... 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 Sent f

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread Rusty Cullens
$300.00 new. :( Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 12:38 PM To: Mercedes D

Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S

2013-01-03 Thread dseretakis
Does your 4.5 still have the rear axle installed? Where are you located? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 3, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > I have a 72 280SE 4.5L you can have for the effort of removing it from my > back drive. Rusty, interior shot, spare 74 engine. > > Peter > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S

2013-01-03 Thread Peter Frederick
Milage wasn't any better on the injected models, in fact with a heavy foot it's usually worse. Best I ever got on the 280 SE 4.5 was 17 on the highway, typically in town it was 14 at best, as low as 11. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S

2013-01-03 Thread Peter Frederick
I have a 72 280SE 4.5L you can have for the effort of removing it from my back drive. Rusty, interior shot, spare 74 engine. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arch

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig wrote: On Thu, 3 Jan 2013 09:43:54 -0500 " Rusty Cullens" wrote: I have the 15 hole 15" wheels new for $125.00 each plus shipping. And that's $23.50 less than Adsit wants for used wheels! What about 2104010602? I didn't even think of new, perhaps foolishly, when I bought one for $70

Re: [MBZ] Hundreds of cars torched in French New Year 'tradition'

2013-01-03 Thread OK Don
The country might be civilized, (or not), but the un-employeed youth are not. On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 3:02 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: > > Interior Minister Manuel Valls said Tuesday that 1,193 vehicles were > torched by French youths overnight in what has become a dubious New Year's > Eve tradition.

Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S

2013-01-03 Thread Dan Penoff
I'm waiting for Kaleb's token lowball offer here Nice car. I had a 1970 280S that was a real beauty. 40k on it, one owner, still had the protective plastic on the sun visors and passenger side map pocket. No AC, which was a killer down here, as these things are like greenhouses with all t

Re: [MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S

2013-01-03 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jan 3, 2013, at 9:07 AM, "Jon Agne" wrote: > In the meantime, I came across a '69 280SE locally with a seized engine > which I have for a parts car. I am lucky that my wife is a very patient > woman! If you want to try her patience even more, you can come back to Chicago-land and pick u

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread Craig
On Thu, 3 Jan 2013 09:43:54 -0500 " Rusty Cullens" wrote: > I have the 15 hole 15" wheels new for $125.00 each plus shipping. And that's $23.50 less than Adsit wants for used wheels! Way to go, Rusty!!! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used pa

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jan 3, 2013, at 8:44 AM, " Rusty Cullens" wrote: > I have the 15 hole 15" wheels new for $125.00 each plus shipping. Had me looking for the Facebook "like" button. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.oki

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: When I bought tires at Costco for the 300SD the guy made me sign a waiver as the tires available were not the proper (speed) rating. He explained it had more to do with their ability to handle a big heavy car thrashing around and do it according to the intent of the MB engine

[MBZ] Was: "The Star" back issue Now: '68 250S

2013-01-03 Thread Jon Agne
I am just looking to get as much information as possible about the Zenith 35/40 carbs. In a moment of what can be best described as 'insanity', I purchased a medium red '68 250S. Good solid car, but it wasn't running right. Replaced accelerator pumps, checked and adjusted chokes, but we could

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread Rich Thomas
When I bought tires at Costco for the 300SD the guy made me sign a waiver as the tires available were not the proper (speed) rating. He explained it had more to do with their ability to handle a big heavy car thrashing around and do it according to the intent of the MB engineers. For general d

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread John Reames
I've been using Michelin primacy on the w210's and pilots on the 123. Big difference from the Pirelli (p4000?) that were on the 123, and the Bridgestone potenza's that were on one of the 210's. The P4000's had comparatively horrid traction (dry, abominable wet) and felt like inner tubes or ma

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread Rusty Cullens
I have the 15 hole 15" wheels new for $125.00 each plus shipping. Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of clay monroe Sent: W

Re: [MBZ] Hundreds of cars torched in French New Year 'tradition'

2013-01-03 Thread Rich Thomas
unh huh. --R On 1/3/13 4:02 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: "French youths" ___ 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://m

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Unfortunately, 205/70R14 is very hard these days. I'm running 195/70R14 Vredestein Hi Tracs on my 300D and they're excellent and not too horribly expensive. The only 205/70R14 tire around thats very good is the Vredestein Sprint Classic, but they're $200-250 each. They only make sense on more va

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Mitch byda9uja

2013-01-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Chris James wrote: Do you have an early model S210 (98-99?) without the optional ESP (Electronic Stability Program)? Something to be on the lookout for, if anyone is in the market for a early 210 4matic. Little sense having forward traction if the car is reluctant to go where you point it! C

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread Max Dillon
I think Jaime may be able to help you with a source for decent tires that will fit your wheels and your budget. Search his past posts. Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD '73 Balboa 20 clay monroe wrote: >I do too. > >I am in a bind over being able to source a tire that performs to

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Mitch byda9uja

2013-01-03 Thread Chris James
Mitch, the 4-ETS 4matic system like the standard ETS (Electronic Traction Support) on some models are similar in that there is no throttle intervention, power/torque is regulated by brake application only, forcing up to 25% of the available torque to a single wheel (in the case of 4-ETS). I

[MBZ] Hundreds of cars torched in French New Year 'tradition'

2013-01-03 Thread Gerry Archer
Interior Minister Manuel Valls said Tuesday that 1,193 vehicles were torched by French youths overnight in what has become a dubious New Year's Eve tradition. Hundreds of empty, parked cars go up in flames in France each New Year's Eve, set afire by young revelers, a much lamented tradition

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