Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-23 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
ssion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? Replace the glow plugs when its out that way if you need a head job, you don't waste coolant etc. (yes, 606 glowplug replacement is a job that sucks) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jul 22,

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-23 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? How about putting it in a c class body? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jul 22, 2010, at 7:30, "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310" wrote: > That's been done several ti

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread Mitch Haley
John Reames wrote: How about putting it in a c class body? There are a lot of W201s (some of them 16v chassis) running around Finland with 603 and 0606 engines in them, most making 300-500hp. http://w124performance.com/movies/Mercedes/SuperTurbos/dieselboost_demo2.wmv http://w124performance

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread John Reames
06 in lighter > body of a 124 using 603 turbo pump... > > -Max > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames > Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:46 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread John Reames
gt; From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames > Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:46 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? > > Hmmm > What would happen if you fitted the IP from a

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread WILTON
es Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? But it's a small price to pay for the "cool" factor of driving a black car Wilton. ;-) I saw a new black S Class today. It's in the 90s here, but still, the car look

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread E M
Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "OK Don" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:06 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? > > > I agree - the black interior is a turn-off. Sheepskins might make it >

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread WILTON
;Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? I agree - the black interior is a turn-off. Sheepskins might make it acceptable though. I measured the inside temp at the console with the IR thermometer last Sunday in both the black

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
could be a decent deal. OK Don wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1855776540.html Looks like the rod bender engine has been replaced -- is the 350SD the short wheel base version? Might have to go look at this one. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL,

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? Hmmm What would happen if you fitted the IP from a 603.97 t

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread OK Don
;))) > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "OK Don" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:19 PM > Subject: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? > > > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1855776540.html &g

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread WILTON
ent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:19 PM Subject: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again? http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1855776540.html Looks like the rod bender engine has been replaced -- is the 350SD the short wheel base version? Might have to go look at this one. --

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread John Reames
Hmmm What would happen if you fitted the IP from a 603.97 to a 606.96?? I dunno where you would stuff the intercooler though... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jul 21, 2010, at 22:25, OK Don wrote: > The price is right for a very clean car, acco

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread OK Don
The price is right for a very clean car, according to KBB, but $1500 too high according to Edmunds. Might offer to spilt the difference with him. Anyone want a '91 300E? On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 9:22 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > That looks like a nice car. ther

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread Rich Thomas
That looks like a nice car. there was one last summer at the mech's that needed a head gasket, he wanted $800. Car was in beautiful shape otherwise, low miles. --R On 7/21/10 10:19 PM, OK Don wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1855776540.html Looks like the rod bender engine has

[MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-21 Thread OK Don
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1855776540.html Looks like the rod bender engine has been replaced -- is the 350SD the short wheel base version? Might have to go look at this one. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com Fo