It does. While the W126 isn’t quite the living room couch compared to the
W140, it’s still a very comfortable car to drive long distances in.
I’m reading some threads on the R129 forum about people retrofitting lumbar and
seat heating to their R129s, which is really easy to do. I’ll bet it wou
I pulled a pair of 1200 mile days a week apart getting to and from a family
gathering. S series makes it too simple to achieve.
clay
On Feb 24, 2016, at 7:45 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
>> Iron butt = monkey butt?
>>
>> You get behind the semi and draft off of him. That way your mile
Absolutely. I saw one immediately after a blowout on my return trip.
Fortunately, the brake lights ahead of me helped identify where the remnants of
the tier were in the roadway.
I don’t draft off of trucks, and haven’t for some years. I used to have a
customer years ago who ran a small regio
On Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:45:21 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes
wrote:
> While crossing the great plains in a '63 beetle, I found there are three
> low pressure areas around a semi-trailer that I could draft in: one on
> each side near the rear axle set, and one directly behind. I preferred
> draft
ATTABOY! For saving energy.
On Feb 24, 2016 3:45 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes"
wrote:
> While crossing the great plains in a '63 beetle, I found there are three
> low pressure areas around a semi-trailer that I could draft in: one on each
> side near the rear axle set, and one directly behind.
While crossing the great plains in a '63 beetle, I found there are three
low pressure areas around a semi-trailer that I could draft in: one on each
side near the rear axle set, and one directly behind. I preferred drafting
on the side, as I could see the road in front of me and the driver could
s
> Dan wrote:
>
> You get behind the semi and draft off of him. That way your
> mileage goes WAY up.
And if you get close enough to a big truck to draft for very
long, the driver may get help from a fellow driver to strip
you off. That can be unpleasant.
Never mind the danger of being so close t
In the Winter of 1973, I drove the '61 MGA 29 hours, solo, from OKC to
Somerville, NJ, about 1500 miles, non-stop. I had planned to stop sometime
to sleep, but didn't feel tired until I figured it was too late to get
sufficient sleep before check-out time. I did stop twice for two hours on
the way,
Sounds like the return trip from our honeymoon.
We took a cruise that docked in Ft. Lauderdale on Friday and we both had to be
back to work on Monday in Indianapolis. I had the family's hand me down
1971-1/2 Ford Pinto hatchback, 2000cc with a stick, which the new wife couldn't
drive.
Around n
ater, I replaced the pump ($10 or $12,
> maybe) and had no more problem with it.
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" <
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Throughout!
>Iron butt = monkey butt
I always heard the term "monkey butt" in our Harley days. I'm sure it was a
reference to orangutans, who have the bright red butts, suggesting that one's
butt resembled this after a long day riding. Our bikes always had Mustang seats
which are some of the most comfortable seats there are for mot
Iron butt = monkey butt?
You get behind the semi and draft off of him. That way your mileage
goes WAY up.
Dan
Iron butt is a motorsickle thing. You ride 1000 miles in a day. I'm
willing to give ironbutt awards for cars or trucks too. It is not
easy to do.
In 1990, when we shipped the
Iron butt = monkey butt?
You get behind the semi and draft off of him. That way your mileage goes WAY up.
Dan
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On Feb 23, 2016, at 9:57 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
Hard to go back once you've had an OM603 turbo, especially in a 126
>
> Now Martha will need to find
Credit has to go to Jaime, mostly, as he had me
go and inspect a 350SDL back in January. That
got me stated. Then I was talking to Curly
about it, and he piled on. Before I knew it I
was looking to find a nice one.
Dan
Hard to go back once you've had an OM603 turbo, especially in a 126
This one is close enough...
https://youtu.be/tsZqq0T-dtU
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On February 23, 2016 9:57:32 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
wrote:
>Yes that I am sure we would all enjoy
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 23, 2016, at 8:52 PM, Max Dillon via Me
Yes that I am sure we would all enjoy
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> On Feb 23, 2016, at 8:52 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> JK = just kidding.
>
> No diesel list! I think we need a you.tube spoof of Hitler ranting at you in
> his bunker about how you let the diesel list die. I'll bet Cur
JK = just kidding.
No diesel list! I think we need a you.tube spoof of Hitler ranting at you in
his bunker about how you let the diesel list die. I'll bet Curt could whip
that up in about fifteen minutes.
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On February 23, 2016 9:43:40 PM EST, "Ka
There is no diesel list anymore
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> On Feb 23, 2016, at 8:14 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Why the h!*% have you been hanging on the diesel list? No compression
> ignition for fifteen years? You must be here for the guns and political
> talk...
>
>
>
> JK
Credit has to go to Jaime, mostly, as he had me go and inspect a 350SDL back in
January. That got me stated. Then I was talking to Curly about it, and he
piled on. Before I knew it I was looking to find a nice one….
Dan
> On Feb 23, 2016, at 9:38 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> His
His participation at ChowdahQ 2015 made him reminisce over diesels;)
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> On Feb 23, 2016, at 9:14 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Why the h!*% have you been hanging on the diesel list? No compression
> ignition for fifteen years? You must be here for the guns and
Hey, someone’s got to take care of things behind the curtain….
Dan
> On Feb 23, 2016, at 9:14 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Why the h!*% have you been hanging on the diesel list? No compression
> ignition for fifteen years? You must be here for the guns and political
> talk...
Why the h!*% have you been hanging on the diesel list? No compression ignition
for fifteen years? You must be here for the guns and political talk...
JK...
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On February 23, 2016 8:40:10 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
Do
>realize th
Since I don’t have the original owner’s service records, I can’t substantiate
engine rebuild/rod replacement, etc. However, with the help of my dealer guy
and the VMI from Mercedes, we were able to determine that some really
substantial work, possibly as much as five figures worth, was done und
Oh for sure if it had that problem it would have probably used some oil in that
1k drive. I think he told me it had some work done but the date of the work was
before the updated rods came out iirc.
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> On Feb 23, 2016, at 4:54 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Not
Not the case here, Dan's got ZERO oil use over 1k miles on the highway. A
failed head-gasket or a bent rod would be sucking that oil down. I think
Dan also said this engine has the upgraded connecting rods.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Tue, Feb 23, 2016 at 4:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via M
A 603 does not have that, only the 617 turbos
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> On Feb 23, 2016, at 4:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Does the engine shake a lot while idling? Could be the injection pump
> damper needs replacement (if it has one).
>
> On Tue, Feb 23, 2016 at 5:12 PM,
Does the engine shake a lot while idling? Could be the injection pump
damper needs replacement (if it has one).
On Tue, Feb 23, 2016 at 5:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> It doesn't have a rough idle. I said there's vibration. It idles very
> nicely.
>
> Dan
>
> S
It doesn't have a rough idle. I said there's vibration. It idles very nicely.
Dan
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> On Feb 23, 2016, at 4:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Low compression due to a bent rod is also a concern with these engines with a
> rough idle.
>
>
Low compression due to a bent rod is also a concern with these engines with a
rough idle.
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> On Feb 23, 2016, at 3:15 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrot
>
> Dan,
>
> Motor mounts may be required to isolate the vibration, but if the engine
> has issues (usually minor) th
The car is obviously toast. I'll take it off your hands for $500.
On Tue, Feb 23, 2016 at 4:15 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Dan,
>
> Motor mounts may be required to isolate the vibration, but if the engine
> has issues (usually minor) then new mounts are just a
Dan,
Motor mounts may be required to isolate the vibration, but if the engine
has issues (usually minor) then new mounts are just a band-aid.
Rough idle can be due to issues at the injectors and delivery valves.
There is a guy Mark something on Peach Parts, located in Columbia SC, that
will clean
a Mercedes"
To: "Mitch Haley" ; "Mercedes Discussion List"
Cc:
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] THIS MERCEDES BENZ IS IN INCREDIBLE ORIGINAL CONDITION
Throughout!
I would love to sell it to him, but he said he needs an automatic.
It's s
ught that one from Angelo Giaimo's friend in St.
> Pete, FL, coupla years ago. As Dan is finding, that is one fine-driving
> good-riding car - mighty hard to beat.
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes"
>
> To: "
I would love to sell it to him, but he said he needs an automatic.
It's sort of become part of the family and I'd like to see it go to a good home.
Gerry
~~
> Maybe Wilton needs to replace his wrecked 240D?
> Mitch.
>
> > On February 23, 2016 at 6:59 AM archer
I've ask that question myself.. and never gotten an answer... Apparently it
found a drip path that didn't impinge directly onto the Prada shoes...
The only viable answer I could come up with was that there was a divorce
which followed, so I suppose "total lack of feeling from the waist down"
might
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Throughout!
Maybe Wilton needs to replace his wrecked 240D?
Mitch.
On February 23, 2016 at 6:59 AM archer
How do you break that plastic capillary line and pump all the oil out on your
feet without noticing and shutting the car off before a rod bearing seizes?
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Maybe Wilton needs to replace his wrecked 240D?
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> On February 23, 2016 at 6:59 AM archer75--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
> It's always been garaged or parked under a carport and has no sun damage.
> Windows, A/C, heat, etc. are all manual. No sunroof. I bought it from a
> German prof who bou
Here are several 240Ds at Autotrader:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/Mercedes-Benz/240D
My '83 240D is exactly the same as the one first discussed on this string
except for having 200K miles and a few very minor dings inside and out.
It's always been garaged or parked under a carport a
1983 300TD- white/blue
1985 diamond blue/blue
On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 6:49 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> The floors, I am happy to report, are in BETTER than factory new condition,
> for the following reasons..
>
> 1. Arizona car.. NO RUST.. EVER... "It's a dry heat"
>
> 2. The broken oil pre
The floors, I am happy to report, are in BETTER than factory new condition,
for the following reasons..
1. Arizona car.. NO RUST.. EVER... "It's a dry heat"
2. The broken oil pressure gage supply line broke INSIDE the car, so the
COCO floor mats AND the stock factory carpets were soaked in oil fo
You are just way too frugal.
RB
On 22/02/2016 1:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
$7900 is crack territory
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On Feb 22, 2016, at 1:59 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
wrote:
THE FLOORS ARE IN INCREDIBLE FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION
$7900 for a 240D 4sp
https://cha
Is that the blue one or white one again?
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> On Feb 22, 2016, at 4:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I purchased a 300TD that had lost its oil at 75 mph when the engine
> collapsed onto the oil cooler lines due to completely worn motor mounts.
> Not a pretty
Yes indeed!
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> On Feb 22, 2016, at 3:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You're one of the lucky ones with a se*y 240D color.
>
> On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote:
>
>> Nice car. Boring color. Therefore overpriced.
>>
>> Sent fr
I purchased a 300TD that had lost its oil at 75 mph when the engine
collapsed onto the oil cooler lines due to completely worn motor mounts.
Not a pretty sight, although I purchased the vehicle anyway due to its
nearly pristine body and interior... Following a drive train transplant
from another
Are the floors in INCREDIBLE FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION?
--R
On 2/22/16 4:08 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
As it happens.. I own an 82 300D that only has 102,000 miles with exactly
the same paint and interior.
Only Mercedes I have ever seen with a broken rod.. I'm second owner. First
owner [a
As it happens.. I own an 82 300D that only has 102,000 miles with exactly
the same paint and interior.
Only Mercedes I have ever seen with a broken rod.. I'm second owner. First
owner [a woman] loved the car.. it managed to break the oil line going to
the oil pressure gage, and pumped all the oil
You're one of the lucky ones with a se*y 240D color.
On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote:
> Nice car. Boring color. Therefore overpriced.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 22, 2016, at 1:59 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > THE FLOO
Nice car. Boring color. Therefore overpriced.
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> On Feb 22, 2016, at 1:59 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> THE FLOORS ARE IN INCREDIBLE FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION
>
> $7900 for a 240D 4sp
>
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5449888529.html
>
> These fine ca
Hard to find! Drive anywhere - even to Cuba!! (where you could double
your money easily)
On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 2:06 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Obviously you don't know and understand these fine desirable cars
>
> --R
>
> On 2/22/16 2:02 PM, Kaleb C. Stripl
Obviously you don't know and understand these fine desirable cars
--R
On 2/22/16 2:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
$7900 is crack territory
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On Feb 22, 2016, at 1:59 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
wrote:
THE FLOORS ARE IN INCREDIBLE FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION
$7900 is crack territory
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> On Feb 22, 2016, at 1:59 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> THE FLOORS ARE IN INCREDIBLE FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION
>
> $7900 for a 240D 4sp
>
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5449888529.html
>
> These fine cars are very desirable
THE FLOORS ARE IN INCREDIBLE FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION
$7900 for a 240D 4sp
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5449888529.html
These fine cars are very desirable to those who know and understand them.
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