Re: [MBZ] 240d

On 23/06/2016 4:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Why are people wanting stupid money for their 240d? Have you looked at the asking prices for 40 and 50 year old American cars? The Mercedes seem cheap by comparison. RB ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4spd for Kleb price

A real classic! I love the content dense text. Will trade for guns? I have one Super Soaker. Maybe that plus $100 and I can on that car. On Jun 23, 2016 11:04 PM, "Joel Cairo via Mercedes" wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5650793979.html > > $500 or some guns

Re: [MBZ] 240d

I have not seen a 123 parts car for sale in a long time, much less at the yard Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2016, at 5:49 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > They were like weeds at the PnP until Obummer and his crap for clunkers deal. > The culling of the "minor

Re: [MBZ] 240d

I can think of dozens of cars I should have bought but didn't Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2016, at 5:22 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Because most of them got dumped and scrapped when they hit 20 yrs old...2000 > to 2005. Seems someone on the list

Re: [MBZ] 240d

They were like weeds at the PnP until Obummer and his crap for clunkers deal. The culling of the "minor issue too expensive to bother fixing" or rusted out hulks filled the yards for about a year, then it all dried up. I am finding that it is a trickle of W123 making it to the yards. Very

Re: [MBZ] 240d

Because most of them got dumped and scrapped when they hit 20 yrs old...2000 to 2005. Seems someone on the list quit selling parts for them because so many were being scrapped. Now the survivors, if in somewhat reasonable shape, are worth more to the sellers, and some buyers. Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] 240D

IT took ten hours with three of us to swap out the heater fan on Gump. clay On May 24, 2016, at 11:39 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I take exception to this, as I've done the heater blower on a W114 and it was > nowhere near 20 hours, more like 10, and that was with the stock AC. > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D

ON THE MONEY! I could take a $10 fix and make it into a $600 repair. On May 24, 2016, at 5:36 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I think the issue was that generally Clay would "fix" something on Gump, > and then fall back on his Indie to "un-fix" and properly "repair" Gump? ;) > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D

To him the whole car is a mess. Parts are hard to come by new and when they are available, are over priced. Many parts are the same as used in the R107, just not worth investing big cash in rusted out examples. Having one on his rack or lot gives him great embarrassment and devalues his

Re: [MBZ] 240D

No real issue, he just does not like working on cars that old because they are normally trashed and not economically viable in his eyes. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump -

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I may be off by an hour or two, but certainly don't recall it taking 20 hours. I believe Jaime just did one and he had a similar experience. Dan Sent from my iPad > On May 24, 2016, at 3:10 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well, you're a better mechanic than I am

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Well, you're a better mechanic than I am then. The first one I did by the book, and it took two 10 hour days. 1970 220D. On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I take exception to this, as I've done the heater blower on a W114 and it > was

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Right ... so ... find a cheap cheap W115 because the heater fan stopped working. Let Chuck Norris go in through the speaker vent ... Then get back a W115 with working heater fan, but completely destroyed from all the kicking. Step 4) Profit? EdB. On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 1:56 PM, OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I take exception to this, as I've done the heater blower on a W114 and it was nowhere near 20 hours, more like 10, and that was with the stock AC. Dan Sent from my iPad > On May 24, 2016, at 1:56 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's the heater fan - - approx. 20

Re: [MBZ] 240D

It's the heater fan - - approx. 20 hrs to replace by the book, 10-12 hours the modified Norris method (through the speaker hole). On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 6:19 AM, Ed Booher via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought it was just the heater core on the W115s that cause all the >

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I think the issue was that generally Clay would "fix" something on Gump, and then fall back on his Indie to "un-fix" and properly "repair" Gump? ;) - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 7:19 AM, Ed Booher via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought it was just

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I thought it was just the heater core on the W115s that cause all the issues. Your indie makes it sound like the entire car is a problem. On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 3:12 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > I get all excited about a W115 OM617. My indy has sworn that if I do buy

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Well when somebody wants to sell one let me know Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2016, at 4:21 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > Light gray. Yes 4 speed > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 23, 2016, at 9:01 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Light gray. Yes 4 speed Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2016, at 9:01 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > What color is the new 240D? 4 speed? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 1990 300D > Wickford RI > On May 23, 2016 1:00 AM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] 240D

What is the problem with a 617 in a 115? Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2016, at 2:12 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I get all excited about a W115 OM617. My indy has sworn that if I do buy and > try to take it to him for work that he will fire my butt and never

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I get all excited about a W115 OM617. My indy has sworn that if I do buy and try to take it to him for work that he will fire my butt and never work on my cars again. clay On May 22, 2016, at 1:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > For some reason I all the sudden really want a 240D

Re: [MBZ] 240D

What color is the new 240D? 4 speed? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On May 23, 2016 1:00 AM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > I'm talking about the southern princess, the new 78 240D and China blue! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 22, 2016, at 9:15

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I miss my W123 240D daily DAILY! EdB On Sun, May 22, 2016 at 4:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For some reason I all the sudden really want a 240D or non turbo 300D 123. > I'm not sure why. I just left HF and there was a beat up one in the parking >

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I'm talking about the southern princess, the new 78 240D and China blue! Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2016, at 9:15 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are you talking about the southern princess aka the head gasket queen? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD >

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Are you talking about the southern princess aka the head gasket queen? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On May 22, 2016 6:58 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > I think the same thing every day and act on my thoughts every day. > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I'm set - '83 & '84 here. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I think the same thing every day and act on my thoughts every day. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2016, at 6:45 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was thinking the same thing. > > Bob R > On May 22, 2016 1:41 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < >

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I was thinking the same thing. Bob R On May 22, 2016 1:41 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For some reason I all the sudden really want a 240D or non turbo 300D 123. > I'm not sure why. I just left HF and there was a beat up one in the parking > lot. > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

On Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:06:09 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Oops, here's somebody who thinks it's only 1981-1984 W126 arms that > directly swap in, says something about newer ones having a more > advanced setup to deal with brake dive and squat, so you have

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms [was: Re: Throttle Body Harness Rewire]

On Sat, 19 Dec 2015 03:49:30 + Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: > craig. > Left Control Arm:- 126 350 18 05 replaced by 126 350 32 05 > Right Control Arm:- 126 350 19 05 replaced by 126 350 33 05 > Hope that helps. Thank you, Fred. Craig

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

> On December 19, 2015 at 12:52 PM MG via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Craig the ones from a 126 will also fit. My 83 123 TD has a rear > arm from a 126. Both the same thing. I think there was another > one that also fit but can't recall it right now. I'm guessing 116 or

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

Craig the ones from a 126 will also fit. My 83 123 TD has a rear arm from a 126. Both the same thing. I think there was another one that also fit but can't recall it right now. Manfred Craig via Mercedes wrote: Car-part.com

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

> Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms On December 19, 2015 at 12:52 PM MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Craig the ones from a 126 will also fit. My 83 123 TD has a rear arm from a 126. Both the same thing. I think there was

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

> On December 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm guessing 116 or 107. If I were in the market for used I'd be > looking for 126 arms rather than anything older. If 107 arms fit, > the later 107s would be a good source too. > Hey, who bought

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

That could be true. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 12:06 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >> On December 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I'm guessing 116 or 107. If I were in the market for

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

And 116. I got tons of them here but that is the last thing that gets pulled when a car is getting ready for the crusher. If I pull one off before then it then becomes a non rolling hard to move parts car. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 12:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

107 114 115 123 126 all the same Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2015, at 11:52 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Craig the ones from a 126 will also fit. My 83 123 TD has a rear arm from a > 126. Both the same thing. I think there was another one that also fit but >

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

mail.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 6:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh No ACC    That is a WAY POSITIVE Crank Windows  That is a positive for many folks Broken Auto antenna  So what?  Fix it or put on a $7 antenna. But from an authorized stealer, i'd expect

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

yeah I wanted to put that setup into the TD but didn't know if the whole frame needed to be replaced or not. Anyway I had the 84 sitting around so that was what went in. Manfred Message: 4 Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:06:09 -0500 (EST) From: Mitch Haley On

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

You know what I just remembered, I never did get around to putting in an auto antenna lock out. Back when I had a car with a working auto antenna I found that if it was very cold out or we'd had sleet or freezing rain the dang thing would get frozen down. No amount of siliconcarne spray would

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

Its not hard to put pencil plugs in the older cars. My '79 240D had 'em. -Curt From: Curly McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 12:10 PM

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

Cracked tires? Wonder why they didn't straighten hood star? Leaking sun roof? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "mercedes list" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 11:29 AM

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

No underhood pics. The detailer is no Mercedes Martha, didn't even pull the badges or bother to clean around them... -Curt From: WILTON via Mercedes To: mercedes list Cc: WILTON Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 11:29

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

Yep, I noticed. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Curt Raymond" <curtlud...@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 1

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

Cracked tires? Wonder why they didn't straighten hood star? Leaking sun roof? Wilton Its not hard to force a stealer to put on new tars. I did when I was 19. No MB has has a real star since 1995 or so. That is 20 years ago. I doubt anyone in the stealership has been there 20 years.

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

. My '83 might have had just a hint more power but neither was a racehorse. -Curt From: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> To: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com>; Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 12:34 PM Subje

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

plugs in the older cars. My '79 240D had 'em. -Curt From: Curly McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriol

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: "Curt Raymond" <curtlud...@yahoo.com> > Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 12:13 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh > > > No underhood pics. >>

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

n List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: WILTON <wilt...@nc.rr.com>; Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh No ACC Crank Windows Broken Auto antennaI'd pass.On Dec 18, 2015 12:52 PM, "WI

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

> Cc: WILTON <wilt...@nc.rr.com>; Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> > Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 1:33 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh > > No ACC > Crank Windows > Broken Auto antennaI'd pass.On Dec 18, 2015 12:52 PM, "WILTON via > Me

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

edes@okiebenz.com>; Curt Raymond < > curtlud...@yahoo.com> > > Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 1:46 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh > > > > I love pw. Cranks are a PIA. ACC exemplifies superior engineering and is > relatively easy to main

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

m: Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> > > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > Cc: WILTON <wilt...@nc.rr.com>; Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> > > Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 1:33 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabri

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

ACC is WONDERFUL when it works - but is a real pain in the ass when it doesn't. On Fri, Dec 18, 2015 at 12:54 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Haven't you had repeated monovalve failures leaving you cold? The only > time either of my 240Ds left me cold it was a

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

lt;mercedes@okiebenz.com>; Curt Raymond > <curtlud...@yahoo.com> > Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 1:46 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh > > I love pw. Cranks are a PIA. ACC exemplifies superior engineering and is > relatively easy to maintain,

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

;mercedes@okiebenz.com>; Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh I love pw. Cranks are a PIA. ACC exemplifies superior engineering and is relatively easy to maintain, even for me.On Dec 18, 2015 1:36 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh ACC

ACC is of NO value over manual controls, IF it runs. It is actually of LESS value, because your options are very limited. ACC is disastrously expensive to repair and a total PITA to try to diagnose. BY FAR the most money I have spent to keep MBs on the road is for the fracking ACCMore

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms [was: Re: Throttle Body Harness Rewire]

On Thu, 17 Dec 2015 21:51:34 -0600 Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Car-part.com I went to car-part.com to see if I could find any of the trailing arms our '82 240D/3.0 needs for its rear suspension. I could not search for any because I could not find what part name

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

In my 110 200D, I could reach across and roll the RR window down or up. That and the driver's window were all I ever needed to stay comfortable with no a/C. Yes, I have had monovalve problems like everyone else. Once they were fixed, however, they didn't break again, like most Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

nd" <curtlud...@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh No underhood pics. The detailer is no Mercedes Martha, didn't even pull the badges or bother to clean around them... >> -Curt >> _

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

ot; <okd...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 5:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh IMHO, the ONLY way to use a sunroof is to leave it closed. On Fri, Dec 18, 2015 at 2:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I am not a

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

IMHO, the ONLY way to use a sunroof is to leave it closed. On Fri, Dec 18, 2015 at 2:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I am not a big fan of the manual s/r in my two 123 wagons because I have > two surgically repaired shoulders (one of each), but at least

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms [was: Re: Throttle Body Harness Rewire]

control arm, lower, rear On 12/18/2015 4:19 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 17 Dec 2015 21:51:34 -0600 Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Car-part.com I went to car-part.com to see if I could find any of the trailing arms our '82 240D/3.0 needs for its rear

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

Amen, brother! On Fri, Dec 18, 2015 at 4:37 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Yep, preferably, permanently sealed and welded. Best, though, is to > NEVER cut the hole. ;<) > > Wilton > -- > OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms [was: Re: Throttle Body Harness Rewire]

On Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:40:04 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > control arm, lower, rear Thank you. That does work. Car-part.com shows me rear control arms for W126s, too. Is that correct? Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms [was: Re: Throttle Body Harness Rewire]

Search eBay for - Mercedes w123 rear control arm‎ -. There are a couple, but not cheap. There is one in Rudyard MI, probably not too far from Mitch.  You might try Silver Star in AZ. Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms [was: Re: Throttle Body Harness Rewire]

<mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Rick Knoble" <rickkno...@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms [was: Re: Throttle Body Harness Rewire] Search eBay for - Mercedes w123 rear control arm‎ -. There are a couple, but not cheap.

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms [was: Re: Throttle Body Harness Rewire]

craig. Left Control Arm:- 126 350 18 05 replaced by 126 350 32 05 Right Control Arm:- 126 350 19 05 replaced by 126 350 33 05 Hope that helps. Fred From: Mercedes on behalf of Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh ACC

ACC looks way cooler and has zebrano wood for US models. End of story. On Fri, Dec 18, 2015 at 6:40 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > ACC is of NO value over manual controls, IF it runs. It is actually of > LESS value, because your options are very limited. > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

> > Curly wrote: > > > > The only things I don't like about the car are : > > #1 price > > #2 too old.  82 or 83 are more desirable, but they sold > > few cars in 1982.  I want pencil GPs. > Curt wrote: > > Its not hard to put pencil plugs in the older cars. My '79 > 240D had 'em. Yup. But

Re: [MBZ] 240D - bids START at $9999

++ for ambition --R On 11/18/15 12:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: That includes a couple dents. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-240d-four-speed-/272044419465?forcerrptr=true=item3f571c6989:g:Wx0AAOSwLzdWROvh=272044419465 ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D Crackhead?

On July 19, 2015 at 12:04 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just ask what would it take to make the car a concours winner? That might have been a meaningful question with my S420, but with most of the cars I've owned, the answer would have been 'another

Re: [MBZ] 240D Crackhead?

If someone wanted a collectable car in really nice shape they might pay that kind of money for it, but I would be in the half-that-amount range --R On 7/18/15 6:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Looks pretty nice. Are they being unrealistic?

Re: [MBZ] 240D Crackhead?

Just ask what would it take to make the car a concours winner? On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 7:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It’s in the land of fruits and nuts, so that might be a part of it, too. Dan On Jul 18, 2015, at 6:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D Crackhead?

It’s in the land of fruits and nuts, so that might be a part of it, too. Dan On Jul 18, 2015, at 6:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It looks very nice but he smoked too much bad skunk weed Sent from my iPhone On Jul 18, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

I'll look around for it the next coupla days. I recall the ones I have are only about 2 long and the body is only maybe 1 dia. One is still in the bag though, so will have the part #. --R On 5/9/15 6:41 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Here is the par number: 123 800 31 75 Genuine

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

On Sat, 9 May 2015 13:34:21 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since most of the 240D system is manual, thankfully, I am trying to figure out what is missing if I just leave the HVAC vacuum system unhooked. There is a flapper on the far right that is supposed to

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

Here is the par number: 123 800 31 75 Genuine Mercedes - A/C Vacuum Actuator; For Leg Room Flap 1 per car. It is round, about 2 dia and about 2 long. I think I have a 123 vac pod that came with the 79 TD, it might still be in the glove box or in some parts bin, I am guessing it would either

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

Curly wrote: Since most of the 240D system is manual, thankfully, I am trying to figure out what is missing if I just leave the HVAC vacuum system unhooked. Vacuum is used in the manual HVAC system? I guess it's been too long since I had the dash all torn out - but I don't remember any

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

I think I have a 123 vac pod that came with the 79 TD, it might still be in the glove box or in some parts bin, I am guessing it would either be the same or would work. There are 3 of these in the TD, the PO who was a mechanic asserted that the pods were the reason the AC was not working and

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

On Sat, 9 May 2015 13:34:21 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since most of the 240D system is manual, thankfully, I am trying to figure out what is missing if I just leave the HVAC vacuum system unhooked. There is a flapper on the far right that is supposed to

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

On Sat, 9 May 2015 11:27:13 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have the underdash panels off, and I don't see where the vacuum line goes under the dash. I found a good illustrated How to for the ACCII system, but don't see one for the 240D manual heater. Anyone

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

Since most of the 240D system is manual, thankfully, I am trying to figure out what is missing if I just leave the HVAC vacuum system unhooked. There is a flapper on the far right that is supposed to pull in and close the flap with vacuum. The default leaves the far right dash vent open. I

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

On Sat, 9 May 2015 13:34:21 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since most of the 240D system is manual, thankfully, I am trying to figure out what is missing if I just leave the HVAC vacuum system unhooked. There is a flapper on the far right that is supposed to

Re: [MBZ] 240d overheating

Citric acid flush was not done. The radiator is good. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 19, 2015, at 3:23 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Folks about the overheating 240d did you ever do a citric acid cleanse? they all have a lot of crud in the cooling

Re: [MBZ] 240d overheating

well that's the simplest and cheapest thing … i would have done that first and would do that now if the problem is not solved thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins On Feb 19, 2015, at 4:53 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Citric acid flush was not done. The radiator is good. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] 240D intrigues me!

Or, if the oil cooler might be plugged up? RB On 13/02/2015 5:28 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Have you checked to see if the oil cooler has been bypassed, or if someone has put cardboard in front of it? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 240D intrigues me!

Have you checked to see if the oil cooler has been bypassed, or if someone has put cardboard in front of it? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D intrigues me!

It's not bypassed or covered up. Would a plugged up oil cooler cause coolant temp to rise? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 13, 2015, at 6:33 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Or, if the oil cooler might be plugged up? RB On 13/02/2015 5:28 PM, Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] 240D intrigues me!

Oil cooler was replaced with an NOS one maybe 3 years ago. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D intrigues me!

On 13/02/2015 5:14 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote: So as you all know, I replaced that bitch of a hose under the thermostat housing a few days ago. I drove around town for a few days, no leaks from the new hose, no overheating. There was however a small amount of coolant loss from the

Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1

5:43 PM To: Donald Snook; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1 On 03/02/2015 5:09 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4859085777.html Don Snook Knock them down to $500 each and Kleb will take them home. RB

Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1

Southwest of Springfield, Missouri (my hometown) between Republic and Aurora. -Original Message- From: Michael Esh [mailto:michael...@mac.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 9:59 PM To: Donald Snook; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1 Where

Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1

I thought it was $2000 for all them. -Original Message- From: G Mann [mailto:g2ma...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:55 PM To: Craig; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1 Marionville is a small town outside of Springfield, Mo. $3,000

Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1

On Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:59:20 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Where is Marionville? Michael E. Esh 231 286 2344 If you click the reply button, you get a drop-down which lists the phone number as 4178399367 [417-839-9367]. The 417 area code is 417

Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1

Marionville is a small town outside of Springfield, Mo. $3,000 for the set seems a bit much, since none run, one is missing an engine. slight rust ran when parked AC blows cold ;)) OTOH, project cars of substance... perhaps.. On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 9:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1

He won't separate the cars because they are litter mates. On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 6:42 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 03/02/2015 5:09 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4859085777.html Don Snook Knock them down to

Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1

Where is Marionville? Michael E. Esh 231 286 2344 On Feb 3, 2015, at 6:09 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4859085777.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 240D 3 for the price of 1

On 03/02/2015 5:09 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4859085777.html Don Snook Knock them down to $500 each and Kleb will take them home. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D on CL and a pin stripe

Yes. It's an interesting color for sure. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 1, 2015, at 3:40 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Same brown interior as Dimitri's-formerly Curt's formerly my 240D. Has white exterior On Feb 1, 2015 12:07 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D on CL and a pin stripe

Funny how pin striping is making a comeback. Those hipster dudes at Mercedes Motoring are really into preserving them as well. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 1, 2015, at 10:13 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I found the stripper who did these cars Does he work in

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