Re: [MBZ] Comments about Possible Purchase

2016-11-11 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
True. If I had followed that advice we would have never discovered our present 91 300D 2.5 which we love. Just shows you cannot follow rules hard and fast. LarryT - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Friday, November 11,

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want this?

2016-11-11 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
Speaking of 90's W124's; my 91 300D 2.5 has 270K miles on it. A recent Oil Analysis shows it to be in excellent condition showing no problem areas. I'm wondering what the upper mileage limits are for these cars? My 91 needs a paint job but the running gear and interior are great but I need to d

Re: [MBZ] Comments about Possible Purchase

2016-11-10 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
s one is a year older with a asking price of $4950. It looks like it was either detailed or well cared for. I guess I'll find out how willing they are to accept a lower offer when I take a look in person. Thanks for the help! LarryT - Original Message - From: "Larry T via Merc

Re: [MBZ] Comments about Possible Purchase

2016-11-10 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
Thanks Mitch - Exactly the kind of reply I hoped for. Sincerely, LarryT - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2016 5:34:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Comments about Possible Purchase Facel

Re: [MBZ] Q for Larry

2016-09-19 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
I bought 2 gallons of Synthetic 15W40 OE Diesel Oil 2 41.90 total plus $9.85 for shipping and $3.42 sales tax for a total of $55.17 or $6.89/qt. The franchise fee varies but I usually get their special 6 months for $10. because that works for me when I need to place orders. So, grand total incl

Re: [MBZ] Transmission oil

2016-09-19 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
Your shop may be able to adjust it for you... LarryT - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curt Raymond" Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 10:35:42 AM Subject: [MBZ] Transmission oil While we're having oil threads I figured I'

Re: [MBZ] Q for Larry

2016-09-19 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
Ditto's - But I guess it's common knowledge on this forum that the old "Change at 3000" was an advertising gimmick with no basis in fact. Depending on driving style, where you drive/temps and speeds over regular distances such as a 30 min drive on the interstate Vs 30 min of stop light to stop l

Re: [MBZ] Q for Larry

2016-09-19 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
Is that a store bought or a home built pumping system? Thx LarryT - Original Message - From: "Dan--- via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "d...@penoff.com" Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 10:56:13 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Q for Larry I understand, since it's a synthe

Re: [MBZ] Q for Larry

2016-09-19 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
I start getting nervous at oil change intervals above 8000 or 9000. I have been changing the synthetic oil in both the 911 and the 91 300D at 8000 miles. So far, the oil analysis are showing I am seeing slow wear rates. Also, we've had a lot of 90+ temps - it seemed like all of August was above

Re: [MBZ] ?

2016-09-18 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
Ahh.. I see a C182 in your sig lines. I had the pleasure once and recall it climbing "like a homesick Angel" as the saying goes. It would climb like crazy and fly fast and heavily loaded as well! Awesome airplane. The W123 of Cessna's IMO. LarryT 91 300D - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] MB Parts Accounts at epc.startekinfo.com -- $75 Membership Fee will be charged/

2016-08-01 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
You might want to check your statement for the time frame around your subscription expiration just to be sure. YMMV, LarryT 91 300D - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Monday, August 1, 2016 7:14:16 AM Su

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Parts Diagrams & Auto Renew

2016-08-01 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
Just to clarify, I did not elect to pay the $75 yearly fee. I would not have known until I found it while browsing my bank statement. Actually, MB said my account would be valid until Aug 1 and they charged my CC on 7/31. I guess they were assuming I would want to continue their service. Actual

[MBZ] MB Parts Accounts at epc.startekinfo.com -- $75 Membership Fee will be charged/

2016-07-31 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
Hi All, I just got a shock - my credit card was charged $75 for a "Membership" in the Parts Program at MB. Don't know about the others but I joined to gain access to their Parts Diagrams. I just learned the program is being managed by a different company which will no longer off the "Free" subs

Re: [MBZ] Looking for a nice W140? I am selling mine.

2016-07-30 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
what's the asking price? LarryT 91 300D - Original Message - From: "W140 via Mercedes" To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: "W140" Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 11:57:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] Looking for a nice W140? I am selling mine. If you're looking for a nice W140 I am selling mine.I

Re: [MBZ] Email: was: Cooling System Question W124

2016-07-28 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
l that Okiebenz into one mailbox and then you have an archive of MB solutions on your machine. > Larry T via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > July 28, 2016 at 11:12 AM > Hey Curly, I am happy to be back! I a still fighting my email program. > I have used Mozilla Thund

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cooling System Question W124

2016-07-28 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
Wow - I never knew IR TStats were so inexpensive! On ebay they are $10 on up! I'm gonna have one soon ;-) LarryT - Original Message - From: "Larry T via Mercedes" To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: "Larry T" Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 12:12:15 PM Subjec

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cooling System Question W124

2016-07-28 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
Hey Curly, I am happy to be back! I a still fighting my email program. I have used Mozilla Thunderbird for quite a while and it frustrates me more every day! So now I am using my XFinity email (which I hate) because it works. But it is not flexible at all. Anyway, thanks for the kind words. I

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cooling System Question W124

2016-07-28 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
But it's running at the mark above 80C. I am guessing it is for 100C? Too hot IMO. Right? LarryT 91 300D - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curt Raymond" Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 8:50:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Co

Re: [MBZ] [MB] do fuel filters ever fail out of the box or have a shelf life?

2015-07-18 Thread Larry T via Mercedes
are you talking about a spin on metal fuel filter? If so they last virtually forever. A paper filter will last as long unless exposed to high levels of moisture for long periods. LarryT 91 300D - Original Message - From: "Richard McGinnis" To: merce...@mercedeslist.com Sent: Satu