Re: [MBZ] 123 300D Engine/Trans into a 116 300SD

Roger, Did the engine in your W116 die? I'm not sure about mounting and such, but the vacuum and electrical issues would have to be minor at best. Other than the alternator, there's nothing electrical on the M617 that I can recall. Vacuum will be much the same as far as the brake booster and

Re: [MBZ] 123 300D Engine/Trans into a 116 300SD

Are the gear ratios the same (between the two transmissions? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Grease off concrete

Another idea for concrete cleaning is to get one of the rotating nozzles for the pressure washer. It is like the concentrated pin point spray nozzle but rotates so that you get better coverage. Works well for paint removal etc so might also help with oil on concrete. RB Down where Dan lives

Re: [MBZ] OOPS Re: should I?

I was lucky to get $200 for the 95 S500. I think that was only because the cats were still in it. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 28, 2015, at 11:54 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Around here, a 300SD is worth about $100 as scrap metal. > Was $400-500 in

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trial by fire for the Golf

And could it get up the hills of southern Vermont at 60mph with the air conditioner on with a fully loaded car? -Curt From: fmiser via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: fmiser Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Grease off concrete

Another idea for concrete cleaning is to get one of the rotating nozzles for the pressure washer. It is like the concentrated pin point spray nozzle but rotates so that you get better coverage. Works well for paint removal etc so might also help with oil on concrete. RB

Re: [MBZ] Grease off concrete

This is at the old house, renters move in tomorrow wanted to get it pretty clean but it ain't happening. I power washed it 2 times used simple green and oven cleaner, it's as good as it's going to get. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 8:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >

[MBZ] 123 300D Engine/Trans into a 116 300SD

Has anyone tried this kind of swap? Can it be done? They have different vac systems for the trans, etc., but if you just come off the vac pump to the normal set up, could it work? Not sure if there are any different electrical harnesses that would be a problem, etc. Thanks for any thoughts on

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trial by fire for the Golf

> Curly wrote: > > VW could beat that in the 70s. my 79 wabbit got 45+. The > audi 4000 got 45 or better > > Where is the improvement for 35 years of better technology? Curt's car is a lot heavier, I'll bet. Air bags, noise insulation, copper wire for the big stereo speakers, etc. Did your

Re: [MBZ] This guy is smoking crack

I think that is how it is here also. I have had cars that carfax showed out of state salvage title but has clear ok title. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 10:05 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's weird here is that Florida does not recognize

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Martha, cloudy lenses

I have had fairly good success with the Meguire's clear plastic restoration product. 3M makes a kit with a buffer pad and related goodies that's supposed to be really good. I will say that in my limited experience with cloudy headlights, once they start to craze anything you do is temporary.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Lantern - was: Trial by fire for the Golf

> Curt wrote: > > Sitting outside writing this by the light of the > mil-spec lantern I traded with Phillip for. I've been > calling it "The worlds worst mil-spec" because the paint is > falling off but it runs great... It's a good thing its text and not audio or we wouldn't be able to hear you

Re: [MBZ] Grease off concrete

OilEater products may be sold at my local Costco. I will investigate when I pay them my monthly visit. On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 1:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is at the old house, renters move in tomorrow wanted to get it pretty > clean but it

Re: [MBZ] Grease off concrete

Did you try engine cleaner on a test area? Sams club has the one Gmann suggested for around $50 per 5 gallon pail, and if you pick it up at the store, there's no freight charge according to their website. I've gotten some large spots of black oil off by soaking with engine cleaner, blasting it

[MBZ] Secret message for Martha, cloudy lenses

What is the best stuff out there for clearing up cloudy headlight lenses, Martha? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Martha, cloudy lenses

Your credit card --R On 9/28/15 1:57 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: What is the best stuff out there for clearing up cloudy headlight lenses, Martha? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OOPS Re: should I?

I sent the guy an email to see if he still had it and what he might want for it, will see what he says. yeah, it might be kinda fun to have a teardown weekend, get out the air wrenches and just completely strip the thing of good stuff down to the carcass then haul it to the knacker. Figure

Re: [MBZ] OT: Lantern - was: Trial by fire for the Golf

We spent a ton of time going over the horrors of the mil-spec last weekend. There are 4 good points but for each good there are 2 or 3 bad... -Curt From: fmiser To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 12:48 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trial by fire for the Golf

> Curt wrote: > > ...what are the odds an alignment would help mileage? I > think new calipers will help. Once mileage gets to that level, it sure could. The higher the efficiency, the more significant the small factors. With an efficient engine, mileage is all about drag. Aerodynamic,

Re: [MBZ] This guy is smoking crack

Rebuilt and salvage title is about the same thing here and yes they reduce value about half Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 9:42 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I was suggesting a rebuilt title was worth about half of a car that hadn't > been >

Re: [MBZ] OOPS Re: should I?

Crackmethead. Maybe $500 if there are some decent parts. --R $800.- -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas [mailto:bc58f844f5de34cf8404e0ab888ea...@reply.craigslist.org] Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 12:28 PM To:ctcr5-5233417...@sale.craigslist.org Subject: Mercedes 300 SDT Diesel

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

On 28/09/2015 3:24 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: --R wrote: Leno has one in original condition he likes to drive Does Leno have one of these? http://www.w116.org/library/autocar7202/ mao ___ Still a beautiful looking vehicle - almost 45 years

[MBZ] 123 300D Engine/Trans into a 116 300SD

Guys, The engines in both cars are fine. The tranny in the 116 is flacky. The tranny in the 123 is a rebuilt with less than 100K on it. Since a new/rebuilt tranny for the 116 would be more than the 123 is probably worth, I thought it might be worth considering having my Indy use the 123 as a

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

--R wrote: > Leno has one in original condition he likes to drive Does Leno have one of these? http://www.w116.org/library/autocar7202/ mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct-KlbvGXgo --R On 9/28/15 4:24 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: --R wrote: Leno has one in original condition he likes to drive Does Leno have one of these? http://www.w116.org/library/autocar7202/ mao ___

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Martha, cloudy lenses

My credit card may be the best choice. Like Dan said, doing the treatment is just temporary and this last time it lasted less than a year. The lenses degrade quickly now that the poor old girl lost her spot in the garage to the '14 black on black on black Jetta. Bob R On Sep 28, 2015 11:52 AM,

[MBZ] someone needs this

Leno has one in original condition he likes to drive http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5240537363.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] who wants a mog?

http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5241628777.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] This guy is smoking crack

I was suggesting a rebuilt title was worth about half of a car that hadn't been totaled. A salvage title is a project car that can't be driven, the price dependent on how much it will take to make it into a rebuilt title. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OOPS Re: should I?

DOn't forget the heater blower motor, the blower wheel and the porcupine. You are looking at $200 there. If anyone gets hit by a kamikaze pheasant while the wipers are running, the wiper transmission is worth $75 to 125. Sure, strip off the parts at your place? Need to get it for about

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

What a jerk. On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 10:05 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Leno has one in original condition he likes to drive > > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5240537363.html > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Grease off concrete

www.oileater.com Best product I've ever found. Totally biodegradable, no harmful effects to plants or animals and it emulsifies oil. Pour it on, spread it over the stain.. let it set, wash it off.. I use it to remove engine grime from Detroit Diesel engines.. and they come out spanking clean.

Re: [MBZ] OOPS Re: should I?

Sure, strip off the parts at your place? Need to get it for about $300 or $400, drag it back with your truck-n-trailer. If the head is good (and I still have my hot bath head tester tank, need a heat source but may be able to borrow one) thats maybe $750, Injector set $100 Injection pump $100,

[MBZ] OOPS Re: should I?

http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5233417588.html On 9/28/15 10:49 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: How much? Max. you want to deconstruct an SD? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] should I?

How much? Max. you want to deconstruct an SD? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OOPS Re: should I?

Around here, a 300SD is worth about $100 as scrap metal. Was $400-500 in recent years. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This guy is smoking crack

What's weird here is that Florida does not recognize salvage titles on out of state vehicles. When I titled the S500 in Florida, the title from North Carolina was clearly marked as a salvage title. When I got the Florida title it said nothing, in other words, it looked no different that a

[MBZ] Lenovo new stuff

I just got an email from an organization I belong to until Feb that they have discounts for new Lenovo stuff. Up to 38% off Lenovo's laptop, tablets, desktops and more, plus FREE shipping on all web orders! 43% off the Lenovo Z50-70 Laptop 24% off the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trial by fire for the Golf

I take out the tie rod(s) before loosening the adjusters, scribe center points on their ends, measure the distance between centers, scribe center points on the new link, transfer the measurement, tighten the adjuster, and install. I've never had to have a re-alignment. Before that, I made a

[MBZ] testing my 300td AC

So, i found a meter and the Uro voltage regulator is charging correctly And so, i shouldn't use a $6 Uro voltage regulator because it is no good and a german Bosch regulator failed and cooked my battery? I see there is a Hueco brand …. who is that? says made in germany

Re: [MBZ] testing my 300td AC

This is getting into semantics, but whether it's Bosch or URO it could fail and toast a battery. I would suggest that the possibility of failure of any kind is significantly higher with a URO part, based on both economics and anecdotal data. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 28, 2015, at 2:21

Re: [MBZ] OOPS Re: should I?

Offer $300, let him know that your offer may be lower in the future if he doesn't accept with 72 hours. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 28, 2015 4:34:47 PM EDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >Crackmethead. Maybe $500 if there are some

Re: [MBZ] 123 300D Engine/Trans into a 116 300SD

If the 116 has the big filter opening from above at the back of the engine (vs the 115 engine with the oil filter near the front, opening down) it will work. Everything else just bolts to the block or head. Roger, Did the engine in your W116 die? I'm not sure about mounting and such, but

Re: [MBZ] Grease off concrete

Oven cleaner Darren Marshall, Co-Founder doejo.com doejo.com/space bowtruss.com aquanautbeer.com > On Sep 27, 2015, at 2:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's the best thing to use to get grease and oil stains off a garage floor? > I poured a

Re: [MBZ] Grease off concrete

They use those around here for cleaning large areas, like sidewalks and driveways. Definitely cuts down on the time it takes... Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 28, 2015, at 3:08 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another idea for concrete cleaning is to get

Re: [MBZ] It is done

Congrats! When is the Kaleb-Q? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] That '98 300D...

It would be jumping all over it at $1500 but would try for $1k and settle at $1200 if possible. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 8:04 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sayeth the man who pays $500 always. So you think I should go as high as > $1200? >

Re: [MBZ] It is done

Well we need to plan one I guess, and that is the world famous Okieq. We have had several but not in about 8-10 years. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Congrats! When is the Kaleb-Q? > -- > Max Dillon >

Re: [MBZ] 123 300D Engine/Trans into a 116 300SD

Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Not sure about vacuum to the transmission modulator, or if the W116 even had it, or only the cable/rod for getting throttle position input. Doesn't the 123 use a bowden cable and the 116 a rod? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Martha, cloudy lenses

Absolutely your credit card. I carried a MeGuires cleaning kit in trunk for 2 years but never got around to using it.. Finally i just replaced them with new on my 123 & my 124. About $250 total for both cars. They look like new. I gave the kit away @ the Q. On Sep 28, 2015 5:23 PM, "Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trial by fire for the Golf

fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Remember, a 5% loss at 40 MPG is 2 MPG, while the same 5% loss at 10 MPG is 0.5 MPG Another way of looking at it: In a car that uses 10hp at 60mph and gets 40 mpg, .5hp of drag from brakes or alignment is 5% or 2mpg. A truck that uses 40hp to cruise 60mph and gets

[MBZ] It is done

After almost a year I moved the last load from old ok I acres. It consists of a car trailer load of various chassis of back seats, mainly 116, 123, and 126. One think I discovered from the number of the older pattern 115 and 123 seats I have crushed tons of those cars over the years. Wow. Now

[MBZ] That '98 300D...

About a month or two ago I was looking at a '99 300D that has been sitting about 2.5 years. 273K miles, wasn't running because of a fuel leak at the injector pump. So I went and looked at it more closely today. I didn't see any leaks on the engine at all except a leak on the power steering pump

Re: [MBZ] That '98 300D...

Sayeth the man who pays $500 always. So you think I should go as high as $1200? Bob R On Sep 28, 2015 6:01 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You probably need to show up with about $1200 > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 28, 2015, at 7:42 PM, Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] 123 300D Engine/Trans into a 116 300SD

Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Not sure about vacuum to the transmission modulator, or if the W116 even had it, or only the cable/rod for getting throttle position input. Doesn't the 123 use a bowden cable and the 116 a rod? Mitch. All that can be unbolted from one engine and put on the

Re: [MBZ] 123 300D Engine/Trans into a 116 300SD

Guys, The engines in both cars are fine. The tranny in the 116 is flacky. The tranny in the 123 is a rebuilt with less than 100K on it. Since a new/rebuilt tranny for the 116 would be more than the 123 is probably worth, I thought it might be worth considering having my Indy use the 123 as a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trial by fire for the Golf

Brake drag will definitely lower milage in your Golf -- I've picked up about 2 mpg since the rear brakes quit dragging and the pedal regained it's normal feel. I'm sure the issue was related to being parked for six months or so over the winter, but drag is drag. I'll be having the tires

Re: [MBZ] That '98 300D...

You probably need to show up with about $1200 Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2015, at 7:42 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > About a month or two ago I was looking at a '99 300D that has been sitting > about 2.5 years. 273K miles, wasn't running because of a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trial by fire for the Golf

0-60 speeds measured in seconds not in days.Car starts easily no matter how cold it is.Car free of rattles and clanks so common in the '70s.Car isn't all rusted out after 10 years.Lack of dying in all but the smallest crashes. I think we can all pretty much agree cars today are very good (though

Re: [MBZ] testing my 300td AC

Or the battery could have shorted or whatever. I had one blow up like that a coupla years ago, might have been on the Suburban. --R On 9/28/15 7:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: This is getting into semantics, but whether it's Bosch or URO it could fail and toast a battery. I would

Re: [MBZ] Today's Car Fun

The supply of ATTABOYs may soon be exhausted unless Dan takes up a new hobby. On Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 8:18 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > ATTABOY, again! > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Okie

Re: [MBZ] Grease off concrete

What about simply getting the stains treated enough to make the surface ready to be painted? On Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 8:30 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > coca cola and sunlight (UV) > > Gasoline or kerosene will dilute it. Brake cleaner > > clay > > On Sep 27, 2015, at

Re: [MBZ] This guy is smoking crack

Dan wrote: > That was the case with Tarek’s S500 coupe. How is SN these days? Do we hear from him? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: