http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/Library.html
On 2/1/06, Constantine N. Polites <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Tom:
>
> You mentioned that the MB tech manuals are on line. Are you refering to
> the mb service which charges for access?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent veget
Heh heh heh, turns out it's not the ethnic groups Clay thought were
destroying the cars in the PnP's before he showed up, it's the
Romanians. The ever pragmatic Romanians just use whatever tools
they've got available at the moment, so it's all been a big
misunderstanding.
On 1/29/06, Dave M. <[EM
Less.
On 1/29/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Why? How much should it cost?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Naw, it's just a naturally aspirated OM603--should be safe. Nice
truck, but they're asking way too much.
On 1/28/06, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/129117173.html -- 300GD $31k
>
> Rodbender?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persist
Hope you're planning on checking the condition of the timing belt,
which I'd replace along with the tensioner as a preemptive insurance
measure. I'd also check the g-plugs and H2O pump while yer at it.
On 1/27/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Getting there.
>
> Mech (= brother-in-law) brou
As a fellow Warshingtonian, I was thinking the same thing. Their name
is mud around these parts.
On 1/26/06, Woodlandtaylors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Tom,
>
> Got to ask,
> Why do Williams pipelines have some many pipeline ruptures. The western part
> of your company have a lot of black eyes
>From the front, I can't tell a Ford Granada from a W115, or an Aries
K-car from an early W201.
On 1/23/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am still confusing a w124 with a Kia as they approach. Too much of
> the "is it or ain't it". Not the way you can tell at a distance the
> 116, 126
Yes, unless you count the diesel design study Porsche did for VW back
in the early 50's. It was a diesel powered flat four in a split
window Beetle. I think only two were made.
On 1/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> < whole lot like a Porsche.>.
>
> Uh, OK. But the VW diesels
I'm oh so very French. I ooze savoir faire, everywhere.
On 1/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> < cigarette.� Were you wearing the Calvin Klein "mechanics" coveralls?>>
>
> Oh, you're French, then.
>
> Ectually, I was attending another function in bellyview and showed up late a
No, I was wearing a beret, black turtleneck, and smoking a clove
cigarette. Were you wearing the Calvin Klein "mechanics" coveralls?
On 1/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> < about.� At
> first I thought somebody had come in a chrysler. Does not impress, in the
> least.>>
>
> Y
I just doubt a tdi would make its way into a Pick-a-Part in the NW,
given their hot comodity status in these parts. I suspect the
Campbell Nelson hegemony would reign supreme in the tdi realm, or for
most of the post-'95 MB stuff as well.
On 1/22/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Just dep
If I could find a complete tdi engine for $150, I'd seriously wet
myself...please, make me wet myself. I'm looking to swap one into my
Vanagon.
On 1/22/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Pick and pull engine for $150 (w/ all parts) and the trans would make
> for a sub $1k car. Then off to
IIRC, the 914 uses a Porsche transaxle, but the bellhousings, like
most rear/mid-engine Porsche units will match up with all the VW
horizontally opposed engines. So, any engine swap kit designed for a
VW transaxle should work with a Porsche unit as well.
A 914/tdi combo would be pretty enticing.
What I think is odd about the W201, is the fact the Mercedes chose to
unveil its new design and construction concepts, and produced it's
most over-the-top performance machine (2.3-2.5 16v/evo) in its entry
level chassis. Most other car companies choose to release design cues
for the full model ran
Jim, they were only noisy on startups after sitting a while. I've
checked them all and they check out good and tight. It's just the
exhaust seats too, which is to be expected.
On 1/21/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Casey,
>
> Were your lifters noisy before the tear down? Hamm
The engine is currently at 211k. I gather the sodium in the exhaust
valves shouldn't be a problem unless I get wild and crazy with the
valve grinder...as in gross negligence.
The rings & rod bearings thing comes from my days tinkering with VW
inline engines. On those, it's really easy to do a qu
I popped the valves out of the #14 today, and more thoroughly
inspected the head gasket and block.
I found the exhaust seats were absolutely hammered, with a deep pit in
one that nearly ran the full width of the contact area. The valve
stems don't look too tapered and the valve heads are in remar
This 220D is probably fairly nice, and the seller's responses to the
27(!) questions are somewhat humorous too.
Is it typical for a car seller on ebay to receive that many questions?
If so, please remind me never to sell my vehicles on ebay--that would
drive me nuts. There aren't enough hours in
If I could find a laptop with Cat-5, or better yet, wireless
capability for $30, I'd seriously wet myself.
I don't work for the state, rather I contract with a non-profit as a
legislative research analyst. They don't have too much free stuff
floating around.
On 1/20/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTE
That was clearly a cry for help.
On 1/19/06, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It's to late, you've already made up your mind.your going back!
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg
I tried to sign up twice--no reply. I assume my reputation preceded me.
On 1/19/06, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I applied in 2002 and got absolutely no response. I don't know if
> that means I set a record for the speediest boot or was never booted.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I
Finished pulling the #14 last night. Big time fissure in #5 cyl,
between the prechamber and exhaust valve--no residual soot buildup,
unlike the other cyls and coolant beads on cyl walls. I caught it
just in time. The head had major corrosion pitting near the front
coolant jacket and signs of dec
A'yup, I was the second to last bidder. Presently, my #14 head is
halfway off the car, and ready to become lawn art.
On 1/18/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> you were bidding?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'
The winner emailed and apologized for outbidding me. Apparently he's
on his third attempt to find a suitable head, so I figure he deserved
it. I guess I'll be buying a new one.
On 1/18/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> well I guess somebody got a decent deal, not too bad, but no
Damn, I love a good 'French car gets best of hopped-up cop car'
story--Vive La France!
On 1/18/06, Dan Weeks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Yeah. My brother once outran an early seventies Fury III Police
> interceptor with a 440 due to the latter's oilpan damage. The most
> humiliating part of the
Only jerks drive those cars...give it to me.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
I'm pretty sure I don't, even though I can't see it.
On 1/18/06, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
--
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
I think GM should come out with a new model that would be all too apropos;
the Hummer HIV
On 1/17/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ROTFLMAO !
>
> > >
> > > A 126 300TD would have been great. oh well.
> >
> > A 300STD?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative
A wagon is also known as an S123 or S124, while sedans are W123 or W124.
On 1/17/06, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> interesting, I thought W just automatically preceded every chassis number.
> So, to get this straight, my 300SD is a W126, but my 87 300TD is a 124?
Casey
Olympia
I bought my locking tool from Rusty about 2 years ago, for around
$30--MB original tool. I also have a copy (Sir tools?) which came in
a lot of MB tools on ebay. It's not as nicely finished, but does work
well.
On 1/16/06, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> BTW - if anyone has bought one of t
Are you sure you're not thinking of those weird locking pins for the
OM61X engines? I rarely run across those things, but the other pins
seem fairly readily available.
On 1/16/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> they are hard to find, at least they used to be.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Bi
Huh, what's so rare about this? I've got two of em.
On 1/16/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-diesel-injection-pump-cam-Tool-Repair-Tools_W0QQitemZ4605462495QQcategoryZ43998QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a pe
Walt, you need a Gmail invite. Gmail will fix this problem, once and
for all. Let me know if you'd like one.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Win XP
Had to give up on Opera, cuz it wasn't operating correctly within the
system. Damn, this is maddening!
On 1/15/06, Lee Einer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have had luck with Konqueror.
>
> What OS are you running?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'
Thanks, Opera seems to be loading the page better, but still not
exactly the same as IE. It is allowing my to see some critical tables
that Firefox/Netscape didn't, which means I can actually get some real
work done now.
On 1/15/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> You could try Opera,
My '73 220D w/PS consistently got 30mpg, no matter how I drove it. I
prefer the looks of the W115 220D to the W115 240D--more rounded hood
slope and non-federal bumpers.
On 1/15/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Depends on if the 220D is a stick or auto. Stick will beat the 240
> every d
Yet another computer related question.
I'm working (on a Sunday!!!), and the legislative bill tracking
webpage I'm working with doesn't display correctly in either Firefox
or Netscape 8.0. A while back I managed to delete IE from my machine,
or at least to disable it from loading somehow. I'd ra
Dennis needs that, badly. It'd be great for climbing his steep
driveway in the winter.
On 1/15/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It's not a beauty, but it looks like it might be a worker.
> Dunno what his reserve might be.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ite
Tell us where the car is currently. If the car is purchased here in
WA, unless they're vanity plates, they'll stay with the car. Other
states may pull them, but not typically here in WA.
On 1/14/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Jim Cathey wrote:
> > That is, a driver that you just
This state also requires plates, both front and back.
On 1/14/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> AFAIK, you can never drive here in WA without either some visible
> plates or a temp permit. You must also be able to provide proof of
> insurance should you be pulled over.
AFAIK, you can never drive here in WA without either some visible
plates or a temp permit. You must also be able to provide proof of
insurance should you be pulled over.
On 1/14/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Is it necessary to have a temporary permit to drive a newly-purchased
>
It may not be the preferred point of lift, but that's what I've been
doing for years. It's convenient cuz it's centrally located, and only
requires you to jack once going up, and once going down. I don't even
use the wood block, since Harbor Freight has a nifty little
rubber-faced jack pad, which
...uh, my project cup runneth over already, though I will admit I did
give it some thought.
On 1/14/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/124882537.html
>
> maybe Jim needs this
>
>
> or Casey
>
>
> anybody?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persiste
Danke schön
On 1/13/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ü=Alt+0252 on the number pad. Hold Alt and type "0252" on the number pad.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edit
Yes I know, but I don't know how to include umlauts unless I cut n'
paste. How did you do it?
On 1/13/06, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It is actually "Tschüss" with the Umlaut.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84
We have our new Felix. I relenquish my role, to the more fastidious
thespian in our midst.
On 1/12/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>> We didn't get a real direct-injection engine from MB in the USA until
> >>> 2005.
> >>
> >> The OM352 is direct injection. So there!
> >
> > The OM35
I honeymooned in Southern Germany back in '97. In the outskirts of
Munich, we visited a charming little town where an nice old man showed
us his homemade mechanical creations which each utilized the
hydropower of water flowing downhill in in his yard. After viewing
and marvelling at his genius, I
Sorry Oscar, 606s are still indirect injection engines:
http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W124/w124CD1/Program/Engine/605_606/01-5402HA.pdf
Your friend,
Felix
p.s. please do your laundry some time this month.
On 1/12/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Got the om606 to the shop which wa
My '84 W123 has a similar problem. I have to 'really' press down in
order for the pedal arm to contact the switch, which isn't very
convenient or safe.
On 1/12/06, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I found that mine can not work the way it is. The arm that connects to the
> pedal has ki
I too, share your rude fascination with the W113. We're the odd rude
couple. Which one of us is Felix?
On 1/11/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If I could get a w107 dirt cheap, I would bite, but my heart throbs for
> a w113. Rude I guess
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a per
See, there you go being rude again.
On 1/11/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Oh, well I do not like the w107 anyway
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
0-60mph in 8.07 secs.
More fuel + cool dense intake charge* = mo powah
*see signature
On 1/11/06, John W. Reames III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Wed, 11 Jan 2006, Zeitgeist wrote:
> Thats 0-60 kph, right?
>
> Otherwise, WTF did you do to it? The E300TD Estate (wagon) (60
Isn't that anthropocentrism?
Is technopocentrism, the thought that your technology kicks ass over all others?
On 1/11/06, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I believe that anthropomorphism is the though the the universe
> revolves around, if not actually then figuratively, humanity. As a
Yes, but I thought that was for assigning attributes from one living
thing to another. We've determined that assigning inanimate
attributes to an animate object is technomorphism, but is there a
distinct term for its converse? I lose sleep over this kind of thing
all the time.
On 1/11/06, Dan W
I'm thinking of naming my 300TD, Brownie. That way, whenever I drive
it, I can sit down and say "You're doing a heckuva job, Brownie".
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186
Hey, thanks for the clarification, but isn't there a distinct term for
assigning attributes of living entities to the non-living? e.g. "That
cloud looks like a fuzzy bunny" or "those two roundish rocks look
rather buxom" My greek and latin etymology is a tad rusty these days.
On 1/11/06, Lee Eine
Wouldn't that more accurately be called technopomorphism?
We just refer to our fleet as "the blue car", "your/my car", "the grey
car", or "the van"
On 1/11/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Sorry to dissent, but I am opposed to the silly anthropomorphism of naming
> cars , e.g. "
It's gone. Someone must've made an outside deal the seller couldn't
refuse. Darn, I was really interested in seeing how high it could go
with all this exposure.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Van
I like the name Rorschach. Your tenure of ownership would be a
non-stop "test", with varying interpretations dependent upon
perspective.
On 1/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> <, I need a name for the new car..
>
> Himmler.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persisten
Yes, you do have a number of projects, don't you? Do you still have
that Blue 123 we spoke about a while ago?
On 1/10/06, Woodlandtaylors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If I had not other projects I may have purchase it, but since my daughter
> wanted it; it throw a different light on the matter -
Man oh, man. Sure wish I had my act together and/or a deal like that
would come up in another two months, or so. I still think that car
could be a potential investment, assuming you've got some sweat equity
to apply. Those cars have achieved near mythic status in this neck o'
the woods, where th
I'm anticipating that the feeding frenzy over that thing will become
quite entertaining. I'd like to bid, but I suspect it's just gonna go
up into brand new #22 price territory.
On 1/10/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300SDL-Turbo-Diesel-
Hey Dennis, go ahead and buy it. I'll gladly take it off your hands
in the event that it doesn't suit your purposes--really, I mean it.
I'm your personal insurance policy.
On 1/10/06, Woodlandtaylors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Don,
>
> Thanks, the 1987 Wagon that was on Craiglist in Portland
...uh yes, I too am troubled by under-performing familial relations of
the shell script...grr curses!
On 1/10/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> btw: What's a .bat file, anyway?
>
> It's a DOS thing. A Batch file, lame cousin to a shell script.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive
Well, have you applied for work with Juno?
btw: What's a .bat file, anyway?
On 1/10/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Last time I checked I dont work for juno or have any control over what
> juno does.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87
The most pain I've ever felt working on a car was when I slid under a
'79 Beetle convertible and cracked a fuel line. Gas trickled down
onto my face, and when I reflexively turned my head, it spilled into
my ear canal. I writhed on the the ground for five agonizing minutes,
in full view of custom
After reviewing the posted link, I'd say that's a decent deal, if you
haggle a bit. Considering all the things that could be wrong with a
car of that vintage, I'd probably feel comfortable offering between
$1200 and $1500. I'm surprised to see it's got tan interior instead
of grey.
Casey
Olympi
Yup, I bought my Vanagon on ebay, and sent a $400 down payment since I
couldn't make it down there for another month. I flew down to LA with
the remainder and drove it back without a hitch...still haven't had a
hitch. It was a great experience and a wonderful seller, with no
regrets. YMMV
On 1/
Yes, good deals ARE good. That's my opinion, and I'm stickin with it.
On 1/8/06, B Dike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Any opinions on this?
>
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Editi
I still have my original SnapOn CIS test setup from back in my old
indy days, but I believe Harbor Freight currently sells a "fuel
injection" diagnostic kit that may include the switchover valves and
appropriate fittings for CIS.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative sta
You have quite a few more options available, due to your access to
lots of used $500 vehicles, from which you can pull a good running
OM603.96 to swap in, if your OM603.97 fails. I'm not much of an
S-class fan (too big), but I do find the W140 to be an intriguing
consideration...very tempting.
On
If only I'd seen this earlier...helluva good deal.
http://portland.craigslist.org/car/123219535.html
--
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Isn't an inherent byproduct of propane combustion lots of H2O?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
WTF? http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/100dcompact1.html
On 1/4/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> OOh yeah for more good stuff go here
> http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/mbhistoric.html
> might have to slide the picture to the left to access the links, unless you
> have a huge monit
Nice car, but he appears to be casting aspersions on the the
individual who originally imported the vehicle:
"This model mercedes was never available in the United States; it was
imported by a private part in 1985."
BTW: Does anyone have a 123 guage with the "economy meter" built into
it, like t
He needs a Chrysler Imperial. Got one?
On 1/4/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I had not seen that. I will contact and see what he needs
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg
Have you seen this Clay?
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/122576367.html
Probably has a relay in it somewhere.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
e, remember how that head and block looked on the OM616 I sold
you? YUCK! I bet it could work as a last resort though.
On 1/4/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> _Unfortunately_, the head is _still_ leaking in the middle of the
> exhaust manifold side. Sigh. I suppose the next
Hey, if it weren't for "those" kinds of girls, guys like me wouldn't
have any girls.
On 1/4/06, Lee Levitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Donald writes:
> >
> > Here's a 1987 124 diesel with only 112K miles. Interested?
> > You bet you are. The Buy it Now price is $5100. Still
> > interested - Pro
Ah rely on the kindness of strangahs. One of you will surely purchase
this fine automobile, allowing me to send monthly payments for the
next ten years, awaiting my impending mid-life crisis. Gawd, this is
the color combo I dream of, and it's my birth year as well. Please,
oh pretty puleez.
htt
Ya, to run footloose and fancy free with the metaphor, this little
fixen has my credit card and knows how to use it.
Casey [also on vixen #2]
On 1/3/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Vixen = wife = always right?
>
> Don [on marriage #2]
>
> On 1/4/06, Zeitgeist <
Exactly...to a point, but that fiendish little vixen is just asking for it.
On 1/3/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> But it's the hall of _your_ shame, not the car's, right?
> I mean, the poor thing just wants to be left alone, and
> yet there you are standing over it grinning maniacally
Lately, I've been fantasizing about dropping a chipped and modified
tdi into an '81 Scirocco...or a '75 or '76 VW/Porsche 914. I don't
think I'd bother owning an NA VW diesel anymore, if only for that
incessant intake drone that could drive you batty at freeway speeds.
On 1/3/06, David Brodbeck <
Our '96 Passat tdi was the most reliable car I've ever owned, or at
least it tied with the '88 Vanagon we stupidly opted to sell to my
BIL, who now gets to bask in its effervescent bullet-proofitude. Our
$800 '84 300D is currently on course to overtake both those stalwart
workhorses, if all trends
Can the hood assembly from an 126-coupe be grafted onto the 126-sedan?
That would look nice, without getting too bling-ified.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
YOU went to BJU?!?!?!?!?!?!
On 1/1/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> www.bju.edu 1970-1974
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Many heartfelt expressions of sympathy are in order for your poor
beleagured daughter. May she forgive you, in time.
On 1/1/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hoping to. Except "dump" will mean it becomes the daughter's college car.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vege
So, could you theoretically import a 21 year old vehicle, sans running
gear to avoid the EPA timeline?
On 12/31/05, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> you are correct. 21 years for NHTSA/DOT and 25 years for EPA
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD int
I'd think this cyl is more likely to produce even more carbon and
become less willing to give up its GP over time. OM606 engines are
becoming notorious for glow plug problems. You're real lucky it
didn't snap the tip off in the bore...which may still happen. I don't
suggest deferring this mainta
I can see the deformation quite clearly from the outside.
On 12/31/05, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Are you sure the tank is deformed? What about the all-too-common
> mistake of getting the fuel feed and return lines crossed? Results
> in running out of fuel before the tank is empty.
So, folks have found ways to re-form their tanks, then? My TD tank is
deformed and no longer provides me with much fuel "confidence" below
the .25 tank level. I've owned the car for 3 years and have never
successfully driven into the reserve without running short on fuel.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodi
You may still relieve while standing.
On 12/29/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I stand relieved.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
I've got it covered. As you were, Coastie.
On 12/29/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> No, REALLY ... I am staying out of this one.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (
Well d'uh, it's plugged with dilithium crystals...sheesh! It's giving
ya all it's got cap'n! It canna go no more!
On 12/29/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> CAT plugged up from all the oil/smoke stuff that was burning on the
> first few starts?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a p
Can't remember if this has been posted here yet...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6784354703472305949&q=top+gear
--
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
How does one handle toxic waste like that? Are there EPA regs one
should know about when removing such detritus?
On 12/29/05, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I asked you how everything was going and what you have done to the car,
> BUT I neglected to ask you the most important question.
That's a nice car. I like the color combo almost as much as my Pearl
Black/Grey MB-Tex TD. I bet that auction heads close to the $10k
mark.
On 12/28/05, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-MB-300-DT-WAGON-DIESEL-TURBO-CARFAX-TE
> XAS-CAR_W0QQitemZ459984723
So, Audi lugbolts have a different curve profile than MBs?
On 12/27/05, Lee Levitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Lugs won't be a problem as...
>
> ...Um, Audi uses a non-standard seat on their lugbolt, a more rounded
> surface than most other wheel manufacturers. Hmm. Maybe that will be a
> problem
You could make the same argument against every DIY project. It's all
about the love, man. If I really wanted to save money, I'd ride a
bike.
Down here in the disposable ranks of the peon-class, $1000 buys a lot
of brewskies, and after the afore-mentioned love, it's all about the
brewskies...or a
Thanks for the hubcentric tip.
So, if the Audi hub centers are too small, I could theoretically take
them to a machine shop and have them opened up to MB specs--the
Vanagon guys do this all the time and claim it's relatively cheap.
Subjectively, I think VAG equips their vehicles with better looki
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