Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-20 Thread Brian Toscano
I've never used it for big, expensive things. But its worked well for finding NLA control arms for my '90 Dodge diesel, among other things. On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > Allan Streib writes: > > > Mitch and I were discussing how the throttle inputs to the tranny are >

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-20 Thread Allan Streib
Allan Streib writes: > Mitch and I were discussing how the throttle inputs to the tranny are > different on the W116 vs. W126, most likely they are also different on ^^^ meant to write 123 > the W126. Would make for something at least a

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-20 Thread Allan Streib
Mike Esh writes: > I am not sure if an 84 would fit in a 79. Perhaps someone else knows. > I am in Whitehall, MI an hour northwest of Grand Rapids. The car is > driveable. Mitch and I were discussing how the throttle inputs to the tranny are different on the W116 vs. W126, most likely they are

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-20 Thread Mike Esh
I am not sure if an 84 would fit in a 79. Perhaps someone else knows. I am in Whitehall, MI an hour northwest of Grand Rapids. The car is driveable. Michael E. Esh On Nov 20, 2011, at 10:39 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > Mike Esh writes: > >> Alan, where are you located. I have an 84 300SD w

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-20 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel writes: > And you can have my spare 1985 300D engine with approx. 225 K miles and > perfect running condition for the same price. Already out of the car and > ready for pickup. Build your car here! My engine seems good now that I fixed the balancer and vacuum pump. Allan --

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-20 Thread Allan Streib
Mike Esh writes: > Alan, where are you located. I have an 84 300SD with a professionally > rebuilt tranny. Less than 50,000 miles on tranny. 250,000 + miles > with strong engine. Complete running car for $1500.00. It has rust > issues and typical hvac problems. Indiana. Would that one go in

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-20 Thread Dieselhead
I use it frequently when i need a used part rather than something from Rusty. I look at the low price ones and then call some of them. No use talking to the high price end. They "know" because it is MB, it is worth the weight in gold And I don't waste my time on the clods that don't lis

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
And you can have my spare 1985 300D engine with approx. 225 K miles and perfect running condition for the same price. Already out of the car and ready for pickup. Build your car here! On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 10:56 PM, Mike Esh wrote: > Alan, where are you located. I have an 84 300SD with a pr

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-19 Thread Mike Esh
Alan, where are you located. I have an 84 300SD with a professionally rebuilt tranny. Less than 50,000 miles on tranny. 250,000 + miles with strong engine. Complete running car for $1500.00. It has rust issues and typical hvac problems. Michael E. Esh On Nov 19, 2011, at 10:32 PM, Fred M

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-19 Thread Max
I've used it to find things locally, and eye ball before purchase. I'd try it but specify some kind of warranty. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-19 Thread Fred Moir
http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/2687213914.html Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 11/19/2011 7:57 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Anyone ever use this? Seems to be just a central listing site for various salvage yards to list what they have. Any opinion on the chances of finding a decent transmissi

Re: [MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-19 Thread Robert Massmann
I have used them on many occasions. Helped find the parts I need to put fix my 95 E300D. Robert Massmann Oregonia, Ohio - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" To: Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 7:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] car-part.com? Anyone ever use this? Seems to

[MBZ] car-part.com?

2011-11-19 Thread Allan Streib
Anyone ever use this? Seems to be just a central listing site for various salvage yards to list what they have. Any opinion on the chances of finding a decent transmission for my 300SD there? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new