I think the preference for a diesel over a vergasser is either a chemical
addiction or a religious mandate - definetly not a rational decision.
Diesel is 4 cents/gallon lower than regular gas here today - so I'm grinning
again, even though they are record high prices (for me anyway).
Oh yes, I
that little hassle.
:-(
-Dave M.
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Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 22:39:17 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 140 600SEL
why does he want a bod bender? Im on the lookout for another 140 myself
and might take a chance on a rod bender
In a message dated 8/10/2005 7:58:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Are the improved updated rods even available anymore? I suppose you
would have to pull the engine, then the pan and crank to change out the
rods. That would be easier than having to pull the
Mightn't the sleeves provide a surface for the edge of the ring
compressor to bear against? Doubt I'd want to go to all that trouble
and not replace the head gasket anyway; call it 'paranoia'. ;)
joe
On 8/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...
I would doubt if Mercedes
Dave,
Here's your rod-bender. From the Austin American-Statesman:
http://cars.statesmanclassifieds.com/autos?property=austintp=Austintemp_type=detailclassification=autosad_id=23011098
BTW, here's a 95 E300D also. A much better ride in my opinion:
Gary Thompson wrote:
Dave,
Here's your rod-bender. From the Austin American-Statesman:
http://cars.statesmanclassifieds.com/autos?property=austintp=Austintemp_type=detailclassification=autosad_id=23011098
BTW, here's a 95 E300D also. A much better ride in my opinion:
be removed from the top
of the engine. Definitely a big job. I'd want to pull the motor, and
while it's apart, do all the chain rails too.
:-)
-dm
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Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 11:03:26 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 140 600SEL
Are the improved updated
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Are the improved updated rods even available anymore? I suppose you
would have to pull the engine, then the pan and crank to change out the
rods. That would be easier than having to pull the head.
Last time I checked the rods were available (the improved pistons
I'll stand by my OPINION. The 126 and 140 are just too big for me to
be confortable driving. I LIKE the smaller 124 better, so there!
I had no idea I was entering the realm of political discussion when I
made this statement earlier...
Gary Thompson
1995 E320
1984 300D
On 8/10/05, Marshall
On Tue, Aug 09, 2005 at 10:20:00PM -0600, Dave M. wrote:
Like me, they prefer diesels... also they live in PRK, and diesels are
still smog exempt there which is a big plus.
It is starting to get to the point where the smog exemption isn't enough
to make one select a diesel over a gasser. It is
On Wed, Aug 10, 2005 at 01:41:06PM -0400, Marshall Booth wrote:
even the 124 wagon was a better ride then the 124 sedan
This makes little sense to me, but it proves itself empirically any time
I get out of the 300D and get into the 300TD. I don't know whether it's
the extra weight, the
who on here has one of these beasts? EPA says mileage is 11 city 15
highway. Thats only 2mpg less than the 4.2 v-8. Hmm. A dude I know is
selling his for 12.5k, only has 67k miles, VERY nice car. Was looking
at it a while back(before he was selling it) and he says you have to
remove the
its a 92 btw
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
who on here has one of these beasts? EPA says mileage is 11 city 15
highway. Thats only 2mpg less than the 4.2 v-8. Hmm. A dude I know is
selling his for 12.5k, only has 67k miles, VERY nice car. Was looking
at it a while back(before he was selling
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Any trouble with them?
IIRC, saying a 600 Limo (6.3 V8) requires the resources of a small country to
keep
roadworthy is like saying a V12 600 requires the resources of a medium sized
country.
Besides, who wants to pay 20 cents per mile for fuel?
yea, true, but its not much worse than the 4.2, at least according to
the epa website. I just find that hard to believe though.
Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Any trouble with them?
IIRC, saying a 600 Limo (6.3 V8) requires the resources of a small country to
keep
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
he says you have to
remove the air box etc and a bunch of crap on the drivers side of the
engine compartment to get to the oil filter. Anyways, whats the deal
with this V-12 motor? Any trouble with them? Seems I have heard of
trouble but cant think of anything
I suspect that Regina could rack up some serious miles in a year in that car
-- and love every mile! I also thiink Kaleb had better start stockiing up on
V12 parts cars real soon!
On 8/8/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
he says you have to
remove the
Well it would be for regina to drive, but she doesnt really drive that
many miles I dont guess.
Steve MacSween wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
he says you have to
remove the air box etc and a bunch of crap on the drivers side of the
engine compartment to get to the oil filter. Anyways,
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Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 21:12:36 -0400
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 140 600SEL
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Any trouble with them?
IIRC, saying a 600 Limo (6.3 V8) requires the resources of a small
country to keep roadworthy is like saying a V12 600 requires
Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 20:04:59 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] 140 600SEL
who on here has one of these beasts? EPA says mileage is 11 city 15
highway. Thats only 2mpg less than the 4.2 v-8. Hmm. A dude I know is
selling his for 12.5k, only has 67k miles
you mean even more than in the SDL?
OK Don wrote:
I'm betting that she would find a lot more houses to show driving the
600SEL -- -- -- and she could do it in record time!
On 8/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well it would be for regina to
it bordeaux red with camel
Kayoooh wrote:
Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 20:04:59 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] 140 600SEL
who on here has one of these beasts? EPA says mileage is 11 city 15
highway. Thats only 2mpg less than the 4.2 v-8. Hmm. A dude I know
In a message dated 8/9/2005 6:02:56 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
it bordeaux red with camel
Man, these are my favorite colors!! Pretty rare combo. Buy it! Run it
'till it dies and then make a road side sculpture out of it. Gas costs will
be
the least
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
who on here has one of these beasts? EPA says mileage is 11 city 15
highway. Thats only 2mpg less than the 4.2 v-8. Hmm. A dude I know is
selling his for 12.5k, only has 67k miles, VERY nice car. Was looking
at it a while back(before he was selling it) and he says
: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 07:49:27 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 140 600SEL
what is ezl and tba?
to something more normal.
bent rods in a 350 are a cake walk.
Jim
- Original Message -
From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 140 600SEL
Kaleb,
EZL is the electronic ignition module/brain. On the M119 cars
, 9 Aug 2005 13:37:30 -0400
From: James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 140 600SEL
Sorry Dave your not even close
These are wholesale prices:
ETA rebuilt - left $1300/right $1600. New the pair are 5k from the dealer.
ignition control modules new are $3800 each (LR) $7600
Imagine - a classy bordeaux-sipping camel sitting in the back seat of
a Mercedes. Quite a look.
On 8/9/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 8/9/2005 6:02:56 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
it bordeaux red with camel
Man, these are my
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