Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-25 Thread LarryT
Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW > > On Nov 24, 2007, at 5:51 PM, Zoltan

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-25 Thread ernest breakfield
they can be lots of fun, but are known to have head cracking issues. (the guy i know best who has one hasn't had any problems, and is also running it on a WVO conversion system,...) talked to the local dealer about them, and they don't have any problem with servicing them or getting parts fo

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
On Nov 24, 2007, at 5:51 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: > As for the car in general, I know it's treason, but they're cute. I > know my wife would prefer it to ours. But if they are more prone to > head cracks than the 190D, then I don't think I'd want it. I like the looks of BMW sedans better than any

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Zoltan Finks wrote: > > I'm not at all sure if this is the same one, but I do remember that a > few months ago or so there was someone selling one of these and his or > her sales pitch included approximately the same wording - about it > being faster than any MB diesel. I haven't seen published 0

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Zoltan Finks
I'm not at all sure if this is the same one, but I do remember that a few months ago or so there was someone selling one of these and his or her sales pitch included approximately the same wording - about it being faster than any MB diesel. Just mention it as it may provide a clue as to the car's

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
: Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= There was one of these for sale here about 5 years ago, guy was asking over twice this price and it was not in really good condition -- the paint was full of hairline cracks and the interior was worn. I drove it, it drove and handled pretty nice

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Kevin Kraly
There's an '84 here in Portland for $5000. I've seen it drop steadily over the past few months from it's original posted price of $6500. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/486444606.htmlll Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: > I believe that Lincoln used this engine in their diesels of the same > era. Yep. It was a pretty hot engine for its day. 2.4L IDI turbo straight six, HP was between a 617 turbo and a 603 turbo. (130 or 135hp IIRC) Also used in the Vixen motorhome. A bit sluggish, but bette

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
There was one of these for sale here about 5 years ago, guy was asking over twice this price and it was not in really good condition -- the paint was full of hairline cracks and the interior was worn. I drove it, it drove and handled pretty nicely but the seller and I could not get anywhere

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Zeitgeist
I believe the engines were made by Steyr Puch. Apparently they were prone to head cracks. Nice cars--I'd buy one. On Nov 24, 2007 10:50 AM, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So.remind me.who made the engines in these? > > > > Should this excite me or make me run? > > > > http://losange

[MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Robert Rentfro
So.remind me.who made the engines in these? Should this excite me or make me run? http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/car/486750696.html Bob R. Always looking.never know when you might find something you can't live without. ___ http://www.okiebe