Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Stall at idle = an IP issue? Heard of a fellow that solved oil leak
from bottom IP cover plate by installing a rubber sheet vice a new
gasket; rubber sheet made just enough contact with the rack to cause all
sorts of idle weirdness.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> Now, I've located a 300D 2.5 in JAX that is not running but NOT a
> flood car for about the same price, THAT might
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Now, I've located a 300D 2.5 in JAX that is not running but NOT a flood
car for about the same price, THAT might be a more reasonable project.
Aren't you up on Virginia or the Carolinas? Jax might be almost as far from you
as southern Mi
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel
I'm in KY til next week sometim
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Subject: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel
Dieselvolk,
This car is begging me to test that old adage about a cheap Mercedes...
1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Diesel. 182K miles, salva
"punk"
dave walton wrote:
"You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' "
Well, do ya?
-Dave Walton
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95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E,
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D,
84 300D eur
"You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' "
Well, do ya?
-Dave Walton
On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 12:57 PM, Fmiser wrote:
>> Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
>
>> Katrina car that someone saved and fixed and got running, but
>> has now given up?
>
> What ab
> Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> Katrina car that someone saved and fixed and got running, but
> has now given up?
What about the possibility of an insurance write-off. The car
wouldn't start _before_ the flood. It was in the same state as
Katrina. Insurance company
ist
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:48 -0700, "Kevin" wrote:
> Not to encourage him, but I've bought cars that have been given up on
> for less than a $200 part.
Sure, every car has the "last straw" repa
Hmmm - what a pain. Guess I'll stick with my 602.962s.
On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 8:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> its a BIG JOB to check the compression on that engine. All the manifold
> stuff has to come out to get to the glow plugs.
>
> OK Don wrote:
>
>> How much is it worth as parts? If yo
its a BIG JOB to check the compression on that engine. All the manifold
stuff has to come out to get to the glow plugs.
OK Don wrote:
How much is it worth as parts? If you can look at/touch it, then you can
determine if it's worth trying to save. Take a good battery, compression
gauge, tools,
How much is it worth as parts? If you can look at/touch it, then you can
determine if it's worth trying to save. Take a good battery, compression
gauge, tools, and a way to gravity feed Diesel to the main filter ---
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OK Don
CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as
di
That being the case, the one that isn't in a hurry to get onto my project
pad to get actually worked on is a perkins diesel powered AMC pacer wagon.
I think it was a better investment than this W210, since I can't possibly lose
money on it.
On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 05:51:11PM -0400, Dwight E. Gile
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On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel
I know, I know, but now its *ONLY* $1550 (plus towing costs) and then
try to fix o
I forgot about the salvage title part, probably worth 1k if you can
check compression
Kevin wrote:
Let's see.
Strike 1: salvage title W210.
Strike 2: due to flood
Strike 3: doesn't run
If you buy it, be sure to tell us if the wiring problems get you before
the collapsible spring perches.
I d
Thats way too much when it wont start. If you could check the
compression and such and its good, then it might be worth 1500
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Dieselvolk,
This car is begging me to test that old adage about a cheap Mercedes...
1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Die
nalysis Time?
Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters?
www.youroil.net
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From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310"
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:45 PM
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
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That car has electronics out the wazoo. Plenty of headaches could be
caused by water damage. However your risk is minimal - you can
probably sell it on eBay for what you paid for it.
Probably should get AAA-Gold for the extended range towing insurance.
-Dave Walton
On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 3:28 PM
On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 03:58:25PM -0400, Allan Streib wrote:
> On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:48 -0700, "Kevin" wrote:
>
> > Not to encourage him, but I've bought cars that have been given up on for
> > less than a $200 part.
>
> Sure, every car has the "last straw" repair or problem where the owner ju
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:48 -0700, "Kevin" wrote:
> Not to encourage him, but I've bought cars that have been given up on for
> less than a $200 part.
Sure, every car has the "last straw" repair or problem where the owner just
decides he's had enough of it. But here's a guy, buys a flood car at
Not to encourage him, but I've bought cars that have been given up on for
less than a $200 part.
It's a basketcase. Walk away.
On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 03:46:35PM -0400, Allan Streib wrote:
> Do you honestly think a $199 fuel pump is what made him decide that he didn't
> want to repair the car?
gt; try to fix on the cheap!
>
> Max
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
> [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib
> Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:43 PM
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Let's see.
Strike 1: salvage title W210.
Strike 2: due to flood
Strike 3: doesn't run
If you buy it, be sure to tell us if the wiring problems get you before
the collapsible spring perches.
I don't think Kaleb would even buy it for parts. Move your wallet to your
front pocket and run.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:28 -0400, "Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310" wrote:
> I called and learned that the salvage title is due to flood damage
Run away. Don't look ba
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:28 -0400, "Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310" wrote:
> I called and learned that the salvage title is due to flood damage
Run away. Don't look back.
Allan
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Subject: [MBZ] CL temptation of the day: $2500 '96 E300 Diesel
Dieselvolk,
This car is begging me to test that old adage about a cheap Mercedes...
1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Diesel. 182K miles, salvage title, looks good
inside and out. Will not start. local Mer
Dieselvolk,
This car is begging me to test that old adage about a cheap Mercedes...
1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Diesel. 182K miles, salvage title, looks good
inside and out. Will not start. local Mercedes mechanic said the low
pressure fuel pump is bad ($199 for a new one from Mercedes). Awesome
car
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