On 2021-11-15 00:59, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
Looks nice, wish it had more close up pics of the typical rust areas.
Weird that it's near Columbus OH but the Craigslist URL is for Los
Angeles.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/seattle-mercedes-300td-wagon-turbo/7407995247.html
Looks nice, wish it had more close up pics of the typical rust areas.
Weird that it's near Columbus OH but the Craigslist URL is for Los Angeles.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/grove-city-mercedes-300td-wagon-turbo/7407989709.html
Allan
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comments on facebook posts. Everything for sale on barnstormers etc is just
cuckoo asking prices.
On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 4:24 PM OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> From the news today, everything that rolls is heating up.
>
> On
From the news today, everything that rolls is heating up.
On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 5:26 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
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> 124s are heating up. Kinda knew they would.
>
> On Fri, Jul 16, 2021, 3:25 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
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>
> >
124s are heating up. Kinda knew they would.
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> That didn't last long.
> Not surprising I guess.
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That didn't last long.
Not surprising I guess.
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Appears like it might be a solid body. Color looks good with the tinted
windows. But a lot of work to be done here
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My 87 D, TD, and SDL all have drain plus as did the 88 TE,
On Fri, Jun 29, 2012, at 09:43 AM, Kevin Slater wrote:
You CAN drain the torque converter(s?), but it's a total pain in the neck.
Not if they have a drain plug, which most of the older ones do. Not
sure when this stopped being
Can, but most of the PS leaks are the low pressure return line
weeping. On one 124, the steering arm seal on the steering gearbox
leaked.
Good news about the transmission, it was low on fluid! It seems to
be crisper off the line, and shifting/hanging on upshifts is much
better! It seems
Good news about the transmission, it was low on fluid! It seems to be
crisper off the line, and shifting/hanging on upshifts is much better! It
seems to have a PS fluid leak as well. I know that this has the tandem
ps/sls pump. Can one circuit leak into the other?
Another minor problem I
You CAN drain the torque converter(s?), but it's a total pain in the neck.
On Jun 28, 2012 10:54 PM, Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote:
If the fluid you drain is in really bad shape, consider doing a few
changes with cheap ATF on 1-2k mile intervals before you use M1. That's
only if you
Yes! Congratulations! Ever since I heard the list extol about the engine in
that wagon, I wanted one. Loved mine while I had it. Ended up trading it to
an artist for a Vespa and some cash. Now I need to get the Vespa on the
road!
On Jun 28, 2012 10:02 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
There is only one torque converter. Turn the crankshaft until the recessed hex
plug is visible through the bottom window and have at it. As long as you
remember to remove your socket wrench from the bottom crank bolt before
starting the vehicle you will be fine.
Transmission service sold by
On Fri, Jun 29, 2012, at 09:43 AM, Kevin Slater wrote:
You CAN drain the torque converter(s?), but it's a total pain in the neck.
Not if they have a drain plug, which most of the older ones do. Not sure when
this stopped being the norm, I'd guess when they developed lifetime sealed
It's not that difficult.
You just need to remove the cover plate and bar the engine over until the hex
plug lines up with the opening.
You're only getting about half the fluid out if you don't drain the converter.
Dan
On Jul 2, 2012, at 11:28 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
On
On Jun 29, 2012 9:43 AM, Kevin Slater ksla...@mheservices.com wrote:
You CAN drain the torque converter(s?), but it's a total pain in the neck.
On Jun 28, 2012 10:54 PM, Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote:
If the fluid you drain is in really bad shape, consider doing a few
changes with
Congrats! Also look for worn suspension. If the rear wheels lean in at the
top, price in replacing the control arms.
Problem 1 is usually easy.
Problem 2 is a new one, I'd suspect the stalk.
Agree on 3.
4 is easy too.
AC might be pricey!
Head casting is above #2 injector.
Kevin Kraly
I called on the '87 300TD that Alex posted to the list. The buyer
is waiting for a call from an interested party by tomorrow morning
one way or the other. Two people did that to me when I had my 240D
up for sale and never called back! I'll be looking at it tomorrow
morning if the person
I would be concerned about the AC having a leaky evaporator. Not sure if this
is an issue in your part of the world.
Dan
On Jun 27, 2012, at 11:53 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote:
I called on the ‘87 300TD that Alex posted to the list. The buyer is waiting
for a call from an
1. a window motor out: How difficult is S124 window motor
replacement? The replacement motor is included with the sale.
Who diagnosed it? Motor is most reliable part of the system,
before that come switch, regulator, and hinge wire problems.
No real difficulty change, unless it's the
On Wed, Jun 27, 2012, at 08:53 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote:
I called on the ‘87 300TD that Alex posted to the list. The buyer is waiting
for a call from an interested party by tomorrow
Common tactic to try to get you to make a higher offer. Someone else is
interested.
1. a window motor out:
On Thu, Jun 28, 2012, at 06:48 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
I did a writeup that is in the archives somewhere abut how to take a
junkyard japanese car AC compressor and turn it into a 80s vintage MB
compressor.
Hm I'll have to hunt for that. Any idea if it would also apply to a late '70s
W116
I think you have the MB GM compressor. If so: Nope! entirely
different. Mixed arguments about GM compressors. Some say only a
new one from Q because a GM GM compressor won't lube mounted in an
MB. (upside down.) Others claim they have used GM GM compressors in
place of MB GM compressor
Yeah it's a GM. What's the modification that lets you use a standard
GM not the special upside-down version??
Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com writes:
I think you have the MB GM compressor. If so: Nope! entirely
different. Mixed arguments about GM compressors. Some say only a
new one
On Jun 28, 2012 6:43 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Kevin wrote:
1. a window motor out: How
difficult is S124 window motor
replacement? The replacement
motor is included with the sale.
If it was easy, current owner would
have done it??
Depends on your definition of easy.
On Wed, Jun 27, 2012, at 08:53 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote:
1. a window motor out: How difficult is S124 window motor replacement? The
replacement motor is included with the sale.
On Jun 28, 2012, at 8:43 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu replied:
If it was easy, current owner would have
Answers inline below.
On Jun 27, 2012 11:54 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote:
I called on the ‘87 300TD that Alex posted to the list. The buyer is
waiting for a call from an interested party by tomorrow morning one way or
the other. Two people did that to me when I had my 240D up for
I closed the deal on the 300TD! , $1300 and some paperwork later, we hit
the highway! The bad news was that the AC condenser and compressor have
been removed, so if I want to keep it long term and put it all back, it
could be expensive. It doesn't have a fan shrowd either.
The engine started
Sounds like a good deal. Btw all 124 wagons have the 3rd seat
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 28, 2012, at 6:03 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote:
I closed the deal on the 300TD! , $1300 and some paperwork later, we hit the
highway! The bad news was that the AC condenser and compressor
Rick wrote:
Not necessarily so. Roughly 20% of the population are chronic procrastinators
and we sometimes struggle to accomplish very simple tasks. I am getting much
better about it...
I don't think you should be proud of getting better at your
procrastinator skills. That's what it looks
Congrats again!
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On Jun 28, 2012 7:02 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Congrats again!
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Ditto. I'm a little worried about the transmission needing more than just
vacuum work but other than that it sounds like Kevin made a pretty good
score.
Alex
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Please keep the list informed with what you find and what you do to the
vehicle. I've been wanting to get one of those for a while.
Congrats!
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On Jun 28, 2012, at 7:03 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote:
I closed the deal on the 300TD! , $1300 and some paperwork later, we
I'd say change the fluid and filter, use M1 ATF, and let that work for 10k
miles. That cleaned up / improved my wagons transmission behavior immensely.
Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
On Jun 28, 2012 7:02 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
wrote:
Congrats again!
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If the fluid you drain is in really bad shape, consider doing a few changes
with cheap ATF on 1-2k mile intervals before you use M1. That's only if you
can drain the torque converter too. On that car you can.
-Dave Walton
On Jun 28, 2012, at 10:39 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
Kevin Kraly wrote:
I closed the deal on the 300TD! , $1300 and some paperwork later, we
hit the highway! The bad news was that the AC condenser and compressor
have been removed, so if I want to keep it long term and put it all
back, it could be expensive.
Try to pick up a 300E parts car
If the fluid you drain is in really bad shape, consider doing a few
changes with cheap ATF on 1-2k mile intervals before you use M1.
That's only if you can drain the torque converter too. On that car
you can.
-Dave Walton
On Jun 28, 2012, at 10:39 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
More to the point, before you install new AC parts, get a filter
installed in the suction line. That way you won't get crud from the
wiped out compressor in the new one and blow it.
Do not buy a Four Seasons rebuiltd either -- they often have
sandblast material in the inlet according to
I called on the ‘87 300TD that Alex posted to the list. The buyer is waiting
for a call from an interested party by tomorrow morning one way or the other.
Two people did that to me when I had my 240D up for sale and never called back!
I’ll be looking at it tomorrow morning if the person
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Mercedes-Benz-300TD-turbo-diesel-wagon-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4aad399502QQitemZ320733811970QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks
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Rick Knoble wrote:
I need to, I probably have 20 or 30 cars I need to finish. Some have
been on hold for 12 years or more, simple engine swaps.
I have a 1974 Fiat X-1/9 project that has been sitting since 1978 or '79
Maybe you should buy this, it's turnkey by the looks of it:
Rich,
I seem to be having posting to the list problems, so I'm sorry for the CC.
I'll take whatever someone's willing to give for it. Someone had offered
$800 for it, but had a change in finances that scuttled the deal..
On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 10:23 AM, Rich Thomas
Kaleb,
I'm north of Pittsburgh, PA near the junction of I-79 and I-76.
On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
Damn, wish it was closer. What town are you in?
Kevin Slater wrote:
Ok, it's Spring and I need to clean out things that are no longer in use.
: Thursday, April 01, 2010 10:24 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - final chance - #22 head
Max ought to buy that -- how much you want for it? He is headed up
north soon, should stop by and tow it home.
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On 4/1/2010 9:49 AM, Kevin Slater wrote:
Ok, it's Spring
I would buy it if you were closer. What town are you in again?
Kevin Slater wrote:
Rich,
I seem to be having posting to the list problems, so I'm sorry for the CC.
I'll take whatever someone's willing to give for it. Someone had offered
$800 for it, but had a change in finances that scuttled
thanks
Kevin Slater wrote:
Kaleb,
I'm north of Pittsburgh, PA near the junction of I-79 and I-76.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - final chance - #22 head
Max ought to buy that -- how much you want for it? He is headed up
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
-Max (who STILL has a project in the garage getting on SWMBO's nerve)
Don't we all?
EdB
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-Max (who STILL has a project in the garage getting on SWMBO's nerve)
Heck, I've got projects older than some people on this list.
I've thought about getting Kaleb to start a procrastination help email list,
but I've been putting it off...
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That doesn't sound like something that he'd be able to do today...
Maybe he can get to it tomorrow ;)
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On Apr 5, 2010, at 13:56, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
-Max (who STILL has a project in the garage
I need to, I probably have 20 or 30 cars I need to finish. Some have
been on hold for 12 years or more, simple engine swaps.
Im really thinking about selling off everything that is not 60x, 124, or
140 related.
Rick Knoble wrote:
-Max (who STILL has a project in the garage getting on
I need to, I probably have 20 or 30 cars I need to finish. Some have
been on hold for 12 years or more, simple engine swaps.
I have a 1974 Fiat X/19 project that has been sitting since 1978 or '79
Rick
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- Original Message -
From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - final chance - #22 head
I need to, I probably
Rick Knoble wrote:
I need to, I probably have 20 or 30 cars I need to finish. Some have
been on hold for 12 years or more, simple engine swaps.
I have a 1974 Fiat X/19 project that has been sitting since 1978 or '79
Stored in a controlled environment, or is it ready to sweep up with a
I have a 1974 Fiat X/19 project that has been sitting since 1978 or '79
Stored in a controlled environment, or is it ready to sweep up with a broom
and
brush it into the dustbin like my 1975 Civic restoration project? (it was my
first car, and had already been rust repaired and
So, now you can restore it as an antique. ;)))
Wilton
Sadly, with the exception of the Dino, Fiats are pretty much un-collectable.
Fiat Dino
http://www.dinospider.com/
http://www.vast.com/cars/used-for-sale-Fiat.Dino/location-unknown--unknown
Ok, it's Spring and I need to clean out things that are no longer in use. I
have a 300 TD that I've mentioned before. My intent would be for someone to
take it that has a need for the parts, particularly the head, which is a #22
head. Or maybe someone that doesn't mind a project car that might
Max ought to buy that -- how much you want for it? He is headed up
north soon, should stop by and tow it home.
--R
On 4/1/2010 9:49 AM, Kevin Slater wrote:
Ok, it's Spring and I need to clean out things that are no longer in use. I
have a 300 TD that I've mentioned before. My intent would be
Damn, wish it was closer. What town are you in?
Kevin Slater wrote:
Ok, it's Spring and I need to clean out things that are no longer in use. I
have a 300 TD that I've mentioned before. My intent would be for someone to
take it that has a need for the parts, particularly the head, which is a
I have a 1987 300TD that's been gathering dust in my garage and I guess it's
finally time to move on. The car spent most of its life in New Jersey and
before I had it, wasn't treated the best. It's a light blue color and has a
dark blue mbtex interior with the 3rd row seat option. When I bought
So how come that 85 TD got a bid of over 7K?
Hendrik
spending big on ebay
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
No, thats just what the market is for them right now.
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Somebody STOLE this car. This is what happens if you don't have a
reserve
price.
because sometimes people are on crack and bid way too much.
Hendrik Fay wrote:
So how come that 85 TD got a bid of over 7K?
Hendrik
spending big on ebay
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
No, thats just what the market is for them right now.
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Somebody STOLE this car. This is
But generally, the w123 turbodiesel wagons are more desirable right now vs.
the 87 W124 turbo. Why is that?
On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
because sometimes people are on crack and bid way too much.
Hendrik Fay wrote:
So how come that 85 TD
So the people using illegal substances like the 123 as opposed to the 124?
I think we all know that in most regards the 124 is a superior chassis
but I guess if you are high on something.
Hendrik
who doesn't do hard drugs
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
because sometimes people are on crack
is ahead in cool and simplicity. I like 'em both but for
different reasons.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:45:07 -0400
From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300td
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Message-ID
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On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2009 8:56 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300td
At a guess I'd say its because many people buy cars strictly on looks...
W123 cars look more vintage than 124.
Owning a 123 and a 201 at the same time I can tell you that while my 201 is
only
says who?
andrew strasfogel wrote:
But generally, the w123 turbodiesel wagons are more desirable right now vs.
the 87 W124 turbo. Why is that?
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Hendrik Fay wrote:
So the people using illegal substances like the 123 as opposed to the 124?
The Hempcar was a S123. I actually thought about buying it, but the paint job
would not be politically correct where I live, the idiots had driven it cross
country without fixing the SLS problems,
the veggie oil crowd I guess.
Hendrik
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
says who?
andrew strasfogel wrote:
But generally, the w123 turbodiesel wagons are more desirable right
now vs.
the 87 W124 turbo. Why is that?
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If that is the case its probably because the 617 can take slightly more
abuse that those folks dish out to them before they blow up (the
engines that is)
Hendrik Fay wrote:
the veggie oil crowd I guess.
Hendrik
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123 wagons carry collector status in the US. 124s dont'
On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 2:54 AM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote:
So how come that 85 TD got a bid of over 7K?
Hendrik
spending big on ebay
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
No, thats just what the market is for them right now.
Somebody STOLE this car. This is what happens if you don't have a reserve
price.
As they say, it's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. The
seller got true market value for the car. I'm sure all his friends told him
the car was worth twice as much, but I bet none of them reached for their
chequebooks to back up their claims. hee hee.
Ed
300E, which I'm sure is
Unless you're the one that bought and can speak from first hand experience,
I wouldn't go as far as saying that was a steal. I have an 87 that looked
better in photos than when I got there. Had the faulty / failing head to
boot. (Since been replaced though.)
...Kevin
On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at
No, thats just what the market is for them right now.
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Somebody STOLE this car. This is what happens if you don't have a reserve
price.
This car seems almost perfect yet the price is still really low. Didn't
Marshall say this was the best diesel wagon of all time? I don't get it.
Why are the older 123 wagons pricier?
Wow! And only 265.5 kmi! BTW, those leather seats look exactly like my
MB tex ones. ;)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:34 AM
Subject: [MBZ] 1987 300td
: andrew strasfogel
astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:34 AM
Subject: [MBZ] 1987 300td
This car seems almost perfect yet the price is still really low. Didn't
Marshall say this was the best diesel wagon of all time
low now but the bidding wont really start till the last few minutes
andrew strasfogel wrote:
This car seems almost perfect yet the price is still really low. Didn't
Marshall say this was the best diesel wagon of all time? I don't get it.
Why are the older 123 wagons pricier?
It's a steal at $4K. I predict it will go over $6K.
-Dave Walton
On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
low now but the bidding wont really start till the last few minutes
andrew strasfogel wrote:
This car seems almost perfect yet the price is still
kmi = thousand miles, doesn't it? ;))
Wilton
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From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300td
Yeah, and the driver's seat shows you, even benz tex
:16 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300td
Yeah, and the driver's seat shows you, even benz tex doesn't last forever.
lol. I think that's miles, not kms, so while the car looks pretty good,
and
the engine may last a long time, I'm sure other bits, like the trans are
about to drop out of it soon
Some people have low opinions about mercedes with plastic bumpers :D
I
andrew strasfogel wrote:
This car seems almost perfect yet the price is still really low. Didn't
Marshall say this was the best diesel wagon of all time? I don't get it.
Why are the older 123 wagons pricier?
I already have two w123 wagons. They are fun if challenging to work on, and
the parts are still available and reasonably priced.
Still, the 1987 looks pretty clean in the photos, although the color
combination is beyond (beneath?) BORING.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 4:18 PM, winmutt
more right
than another.
Wilton
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From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300td
I already have two w123 wagons. They are fun if challenging to work
It does not appear to have the rear seat option which is a handy thing
to have in a wagon.
Hendrik
who just fits into the kiddie seats up the back
andrew strasfogel wrote:
This car seems almost perfect yet the price is still really low. Didn't
Marshall say this was the best diesel wagon of
My 300TD has sadly been sitting a good bit lately. What with the price of
diesel and the fact that it needed some work to pass the Pa. inspection. I
decided a put the winter tires on it and get it rolling again (since I
smashed up our little BMW 318i). When I started it up (it had been some
]on Behalf Of Kevin Slater
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 2:20 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] 1987 300TD shutoff valve being pulled closed
My 300TD has sadly been sitting a good bit lately. What with the price of
diesel and the fact that it needed some work to pass the Pa. inspection. I
There seems to be a good bit of vacuum being pulled on the shutoff valve
such that after the car is off if I pull the vacuum line to the valve
you can hear it lose the vacuum and see the manual stop arm come back up
a bit. Maybe this is normal and I'm chasing ghosts? Any suggestions on
things
R A Bennell wrote:
Any smoke out the back when you are cranking it? My limited experience would
suggest a lack of fuel if you had it
running and it stopped and wouldn't re-start. Change the filters?
I'd pull the vacuum line to the shutoff and try again.
Does it have summer fuel in it? Was it
All good suggestions, thanks for the input guys.
It could well have had summer fuel. But I don't think it was all that cold
when I was attempting the start. It's in the garage so it's never that cold
in there.
I should definitely change the filters or at a minimum get a good look at
them.
I'll
This is a real long shot, but I had the exact same thing happen to me.
Turned out that I had reversed the vacuum lines ... forget where but it was
up under the dash and it had something to do with the shutoff mechanism. Oh
yea, I remember, at the key.
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 4:42 PM, Kevin Slater
smashed up our little BMW 318i). When I started it up (it had been some
months) it ran rough for a bit - not surprisingly - and then it shut
down.
When I tried to restart it, no go. It wouldn't fire although it was
spinning
The Chicken Wagon did this after sitting a lot. It was air in the
Timothy Robinson wrote:
Not really sure the issues with this car:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I did a search for ad number 611797484 and came up blank.
If he's pulled the ad, will the Craigslist email addy still work?
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http://www.okiebenz.com
For new parts
Not really sure the issues with this car:
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The owner is a good guy I talked to on the phone was interested in one of my
cars. Instead, he bought a sweet little '86 190D from my indie.
I encouraged him, David, to check out the list here, join and maybe
discuss the issues with
Saw this on CL, thought some of you wagon nuts, i mean aficionados,
might be interested.
http://austin.craigslist.org/car/157070300.html
Gary Thompson
Georgetown, TX
1995 E320
Hey, I have a matching '87 white/blue sedan. Maybe I should check it out.
Power sunroof, not manual. I'd be less concerned about the sunroom,
though, than the evaporator or anything else wrong with the A/C.
As Marshall likes to say, a #14 head on a 603 is not a guarantee of
failure. But nor
I have a matching '87 white/blue sedan. Maybe I should check it out.
It would look perfect in your driveway! Go for it!
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon without an MB diesel
2003 Dodge Cummins diesel pickup, 24K miles, THE TRUCK!
I happened to spot this one on Craigslist, and it seems like a KILLER deal!
200K miles, white ext with blue int, only $5400! If it doesn't have a #14
head or the W124 sunroof problem, someone is going to have a very nice car!
http://portland.craigslist.org/car/108994503.html
Do the W124
S, you'll hurt the feeling of the 1992 300TDt sitting in the
driveway.
Mind since Im in Canada it's a bit easier to get such vehicles into
our country versus the paranoid USA.
PS the 92 has the new w124 body style cladding and as of 05/91 they
introduced lots of engineering changes to
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