Sounds like it has had the ACC servo system replaced.
https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/frankfort-1980-mercedes-300-td/7373479201.html
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Brought to mind the Starschmuck’s frosty beverage based on the horned equine
meme - vomiting and defecating rainbows
Clay
inter urinas et faeces nascimur
> On Aug 30, 2021, at 8:51 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Thanks, Jim. Unicorn has become endemic in current parlance
In the photo with the odometer visible it looks like 252,379 so... neither?
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021, at 2:31 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> and, is the mileage 230K or 320K?
>
> Randy
>
> On 30/08/2021 12:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> > aside from being a bloviating boor, tha
> Kaleb, were you serious about the JB Weld?
I think I have done this, to tighten up a loose one.
On something. Pre-record, so I can't look it up.
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We had a 4.3L in the work van I ended up using for a while after it wasn't
usable on the sample collection routes. By 350,000 miles (and 300k or so on
the engine, the original puked early and was replaced under warrenty I think)
it was running OK but pretty weak. Wouldn't start hot without a
Mine went like 150,000 miles with never opening the engine. The tin worm got
the truck...
Curt
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On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 6:49 PM, Dwight Giles wrote:
I had the 4.3 in my 88 GMC Jimmy & it s..t the bed @ 90K. my mechanic put in a
Jasper rebuilt & I got anoth
I had the 4.3 in my 88 GMC Jimmy & it s..t the bed @ 90K. my mechanic put
in a Jasper rebuilt & I got another 90 k out of it. My brother had the 2.8
in his Blazer & it lasted forever
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021, 9:44 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> I had that engine in
I would try silver soldering it or (I don't remember the size) drilling,
tapping, and using a large headed machine screw from the bottom.
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 3:36 PM David Bruckmann via Mercedes <
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> Thanks everyone for your responses.
>
> I managed to find a 1976
Thanks everyone for your responses.
I managed to find a 1976 300D at a PickNPull about 1.5h away. Scored said
linkage (also a little loose, but at least not separated) along with a
miscellany of other bits. They had a W114 250C and a W108 280SE 4.5. Always
amazes me in California that cars with NO
> I was thinking this was a 3.8 V6.
Find a blue hair car with that engine, and you have a car for a lifetime or
two. Boring as hell, but reliable. W210, pre facelift W211, Camry, B.O.P. 3.8,
Crown Vic, Marquis, all boring but reliable.
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My mistake. I was thinking this was a 3.8 V6. That was the one that was in my
BIL’s car.
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> On Aug 30, 2021, at 3:15 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>>> 2.8 60* V6. Hard pass.
>
>> Why? I thought those engines were pretty bulletproof
>
> The 3.8 V6 is probably the most durable eng
>> 2.8 60* V6. Hard pass.
>Why? I thought those engines were pretty bulletproof
The 3.8 V6 is probably the most durable engine ever. The 2.8/3.1/3.4 60* V6 was
prone to the intake manifold gasket failing, and emptying the contents of the
cooling system into the crankcase. Change the gasket *bef
and, is the mileage 230K or 320K?
Randy
On 30/08/2021 12:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
aside from being a bloviating boor, that is probably not an
unreasonable price in today's market if it is in decent shape. Maybe
a little discount for the missing 6cylinders
--FT
On 8/30/21 1:
(corrected subject line - sorry!)
I would echo others on this point... there's a noticeable difference in
quality for any rubber-related parts.
Also the fitment can be dodgy: I had one set of mounts from Febi-Bilstein
that just did NOT want to settle into place because the metal part was
slightly
I would echo others on this point... there's a noticeable difference in
quality for any rubber-related parts.
Also the fitment can be dodgy: I had one set of mounts from Febi-Bilstein
that just did NOT want to settle into place because the metal part was
slightly wrong, one set of Meyle ("Germany"
As I recall, it wasn’t a bad job, it just took time. I second Jaime’s comments
about doing one side at a time. I believe I used my floor jack to support the
engine after I removed the engine mounts. Doing one side at a time makes it a
lot easier to get everything lined up when you’re putting it
aside from being a bloviating boor, that is probably not an unreasonable
price in today's market if it is in decent shape. Maybe a little
discount for the missing 6cylinders
--FT
On 8/30/21 1:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
I'd ask the seller to define "needs tlc and a few $$s".
I'd ask the seller to define "needs tlc and a few $$s".
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 1:04 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> "*12 cylinders"*
>
>
> https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/eminence-2000-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon/7373193843.html
>
> Allan
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One crucial modification: ... _desirable_ and unusual ...
There's the rub.
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Mary Kay your car is ready!
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-sclass-1994-mercedes/7373124254.html
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> wrong. This car has only one horn
My 1997 Dodge diesel is a unicorn, and it apparently came from the
factory with only one horn!
I think this was at the time when Sparton went out of business,
and Dodge had not yet redesigned for Bosch horns. I suspect
that they were splitting up the hi/lo hor
"*12 cylinders"*
https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/eminence-2000-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon/7373193843.html
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wrong. This car has only one horn
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On 8/30/21 12:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
Thanks, Jim. Unicorn has become endemic in current parlance to describe
unusual individuals or phenomena that have nothing to do with the mythical
beast.
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 12:44 PM Randy Be
Thanks, Jim. Unicorn has become endemic in current parlance to describe
unusual individuals or phenomena that have nothing to do with the mythical
beast.
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 12:44 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> Sort of amazing that the vendor thinks that he i
It doesn't look too bad if you are into that sort of thing. Buy it and
take off the boy racer bits if that would make you feel better with it,
sell them and make some decent money off that and put it back to sorta
normal and you'd be good.
A E320 wagon is not a rocket...
--FT
On 8/30/21 11:
... AND that he thinks the prospective buyer should reimburse him for it.
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021, at 12:43 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> Sort of amazing that the vendor thinks that he improved the vehicle.
>
> Randy
>
> On 30/08/2021 11:37 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
> >
> > First
Sort of amazing that the vendor thinks that he improved the vehicle.
Randy
On 30/08/2021 11:37 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
First time I've seen that 'unicorn' means take off that stupid nose,
and put reasonable wheels and tires on it and then maybe you'd
have a nice car...
-- Jim
> It's an automotive unicorn.
First time I've seen that 'unicorn' means take off that stupid nose,
and put reasonable wheels and tires on it and then maybe you'd
have a nice car...
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Well worth it - has crank windows.
On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 11:45 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Reduced to $11,900
>
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes-ce-2dr-miles/7372818832.html
>
> Allan
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 31, 2021, at 2:06 PM, G Mann
Good. I shall try that.
Randy
On 30/08/2021 11:17 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
Just get them from the dealer. Most are still available, and ones that
were not are coming back.
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 12:10 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
The motor m
It's an automotive unicorn.
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 11:40 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> This might not be a bad deal. Too bad about the wheels. Looks like they
> would rub when turning.
>
>
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/tampa-2005-mercedes-e320-wagon/
Just get them from the dealer. Most are still available, and ones that
were not are coming back.
On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 12:10 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The motor mounts likely should be done too but it appears that it is
> getting much more difficult to get
The motor mounts likely should be done too but it appears that it is
getting much more difficult to get good ones.
Do you suggest just getting whatever I can and live with the idea that
they are not going to last as long as the existing ones?
Randy
On 30/08/2021 10:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via
The bolts that go through the center of the mounts are the most risky. As
Dan said, soak them. The unique captured nut they spin into can be damaged
if the bolt is rusted to it and you try to remove it aggressively. I don't
find it to be a problem very often. There is a torque spec for those bo
I don't recall them being corroded. It is just a matter of the rubber
being pretty bad. I don't recall if I took photos, but close to a year
ago I had all of the wheels off as I replaced all of the tires. I
decided at that time that I should replace the subframe mounts and
ordered them but they
This might not be a bad deal. Too bad about the wheels. Looks like they would
rub when turning.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/tampa-2005-mercedes-e320-wagon/7373166461.html
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Start soaking the bolts with Kroil.
Jaime might chime in here, but if it’s the same as doing the subframe bushings
on a W114, it’s not a bad job, just time consuming. Unless there’s a lot of
corrosion I wouldn’t think the bolts would be tough to get out.
-D
> On Aug 30, 2021, at 11:27 AM, Rand
Well, if there was a blue hair Camry, this would be it. Darned things are all
over the place down here. Granny kicks the bucket or her cataracts can’t be
fixed and the car goes on the market.
My brother in law drove one of these over 300k with minimal issues.
-D
> On Aug 30, 2021, at 10:02 AM,
Anyone have advice for installation?
I have obtained them but not yet installed them. I do not want to break
off any of the bolts.
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Get same model, used, and swap in your SIM card.
Boot up, and do the iTunes restore. Done, and cheaply.
I don't think 7's have universal radios, so make sure
your used unit was on Verizon already.
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V6 are gay. Good for Camry’s and the like.
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> On Aug 30, 2021, at 9:44 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I had that engine in my '88 GMC Jimmy and it never gave a lick of trouble.
> Got 25mpg on the regular in a 4wd SUV too...
> Certainly not a powerhouse though
I've got RedPocket which is the same sort of deal. There's a name for
reselling phone service, I can't think of what its called.I took my inlaws from
Verizon to RedPocket, its the same towers, same basic service. They went from
$100/mo with 1GB of shared data to $35/mo with 5GB of data EACH. So
I had that engine in my '88 GMC Jimmy and it never gave a lick of trouble. Got
25mpg on the regular in a 4wd SUV too...
Certainly not a powerhouse though.
-Curt
On Sunday, August 29, 2021, 05:52:11 PM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
wrote:
2.8 60* V6. Hard pass.
Rick
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Temptation...
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1522413461431355/
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blue/tan looks really nice, very high price
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-pleasant-2005-mercedes-e320-wagon/7372963953.html
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A little rough but cool ride
Diesel conversion 5 speed manual. Was a driver. Lowered tires and rims off a
2013 and excellent. Everything on suspension replaced. Smokes like hell. Will
start and run. New battery. Put in a fresh 5 cyl diesel and it’s a 42mpg ride.
3k no less coupes are getti
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