Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

> > John wrote: > > > > Is there a relay or fuse that is the normal cause for this? If > > so, what is it and where is it? > Floyd wrote: > > GP fuse -- if it is like my 300TD it is on the firewall in a > little covered holder, it is a 20A strip fuse about 2in long and > screws onto the contact

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

> John wrote: > > When I turn the key on my ’83 240D the glow plug light goes on as > usual but it does not go off after 10 seconds or so as it used > to. When I turn over the engine it doesn’t even try to start. > It seems that the glow plugs never turned on. Is there a relay > or fuse that is

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

Mine were big in size. 1 1/2"? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 2, 2016 5:22 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Are they 20A? I thought they were bigger than that. Although I believe > there are different ones, too. > > Dan > > > On Oct 2, 2016, at 4:44 PM, Dwight

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

Are they 20A? I thought they were bigger than that. Although I believe there are different ones, too. Dan > On Oct 2, 2016, at 4:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes that was my experience in my 78 & 79 240D,s. fuse may have been over > wheel well. Obvious fuse case. > > Dwig

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

Yes that was my experience in my 78 & 79 240D,s. fuse may have been over wheel well. Obvious fuse case. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Oct 2, 2016 4:13 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: GP fuse -- if it is like my 300TD it is on the firewall in a little covered hold

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

es@okiebenz.com > Cc: Floyd Thursby > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing > > GP fuse -- if it is like my 300TD it is on the firewall in a little covered > holder, it > is a 20A strip fuse about 2in long and screws onto the contacts. They cost > like > a

Re: [MBZ] 240D Glow Plugs not Glowing

GP fuse -- if it is like my 300TD it is on the firewall in a little covered holder, it is a 20A strip fuse about 2in long and screws onto the contacts. They cost like a dollar, buy a couple to keep in the car. Glow plug relay could be bad too (I'm guessing this car has a relay) but the fuse i

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

had the form, filled out by the seller/attorney. No-brain counter person took 45 minutes to figure out how to proceed. She redid the thing three times, called Oly, after her boss was confusing her. clay > On Sep 23, 2016, at 7:09 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds like State

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

Sounds like State rape. You did have this form: http://www.dor.wa.gov/Docs/Forms/Misc/DeclarBuyerSllrRcValueUsedVehSold_E.pdf did you not? Else the State uses blue book value. Every time they try that I shout "Sold!", and they look at me funny... And how come I'm now paying weight fees on a s

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

If I buy a car here, it cost me: $75 title transfer $36 registration 7% sales tax There is a $225 "administrative fee" for any vehicle being brought into Florida from out of state. However, if you have a retired registration (a registration that's no longer in use but wasn't surrendered when th

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

e guy made out like it was a big deal but it ended up being only $50, not worth fighting over... -Curt From: clay via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: clay Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2016 11:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D license I just purchased an 86 SDL and wanted it to

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

here, transferring a title was $10. A few years ago they raised that 150% to $25. I think that was the same time they doubled the license plate. We have THE MOST state employees per capita of the 50 states! (57 if you are a (J) They have to be paid for some way! The goober and the legisl

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

You know it's going to be bad when, as you walk into Dept of Motor Vehicles, you see people walking out with pained expressions and a tube of KY Jelly in their hand that came with their license... How do you build an elephant Order a mouse built under government contract. Just saying... On T

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

That same sort of thing happened in OK as well - thanks to our very blue legislature . . . The DMV just follows the law, passed by the idiots that were elected. On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 10:29 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > I just purchased an 86 SDL and wanted it to have vintage plates. > Washing

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

Glad it is YOU in the PR of W rather than me! Prison rape is right. clay via Mercedes September 22, 2016 at 10:29 PM I just purchased an 86 SDL and wanted it to have vintage plates. Washington allows the use of period correct plates or you get the collector pla

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

I just purchased an 86 SDL and wanted it to have vintage plates. Washington allows the use of period correct plates or you get the collector plates they issue. Their plates are $65, to use your own vintage plate is $35. That said, the DMV has jacked up all the fees to register your car. I pur

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

MD just restricted driving for cars with classic plates. Can't commute in them any more... On Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 11:36 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Floriduh has "classic" plates for cars 30 years or older, but the fees are > essentially the same as current plates, and you have to renew an

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

Floriduh has "classic" plates for cars 30 years or older, but the fees are essentially the same as current plates, and you have to renew annually. Sort of defeats the purpose, in my mind. They have "permanent" classic plates, too, but the vehicle has to be older and not used as a daily driver.

Re: [MBZ] 240D license

Our license / registration / taxes for all three vehicles ('87, '95, '96) is about $12 each vehicle for one year, then $33 each the next year, and keeps flipping back and forth like that. Red state baby! Regular plates, nothing special. The cabriolet I just bought was like $25 to get the titl

Re: [MBZ] 240D air filter option

I need a snorkle! --FT On 8/18/16 1:41 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I was looking through the 240D engine stuff on mbpartsworld and came acroaa "air filter for crosscountry."THis is essentially an adaptation of a truck air filter for use in dusty/desert conditions. Interesting

Re: [MBZ] 240d wiring

Seems likely there is another 240 setting in salvage somewhere close by that could become donor of the entire under hood wiring harness. A couple hours of "plug and play" and "Achmed's your uncle". On Sat, Jul 2, 2016 at 8:12 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'

Re: [MBZ] 240d

price.Actually price out a '60s Camaro in drivable >> shape... >> -Curt >> >> From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Cc: Randy Bennell >> Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 12:06 PM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240d >> >> On

Re: [MBZ] 240d

the > original purchase price.Actually price out a '60s Camaro in drivable > shape... > -Curt > > From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Randy Bennell > Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 12:06 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240d > >

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

Just take some guns and take the car. --R On 6/24/16 12:33 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Weird, the clutch slave is a very easy job. Bring a jack and some stands and drive it away? Gotta be something else majorly wrong, years of deferred maintenance probably... -Curt From: Joel

Re: [MBZ] 240d

M Subject: 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

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

Weird, the clutch slave is a very easy job. Bring a jack and some stands and drive it away? Gotta be something else majorly wrong, years of deferred maintenance probably... -Curt From: Joel Cairo via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Joel Cairo Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2016 11

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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

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 > > > -- > --JC > > > _

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 issue too expensive to both

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 quit selling parts for

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 fe

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. Str

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. > > D

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 busin

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 - S

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 then. The first one I di

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 nowhe

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 Me

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 hrs to replace by the bo

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 > issue

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 the

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 > and try to take it to

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 >> wrote: >> >> What color is the new 240D? 4 s

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" > wrote: > >> I'm talking abou

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 work on my > cars again.

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 PM, Dwight Giles via Mer

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 > l

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 > 1990 300D > Wickford RI

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 > > > On May 22, 2016, at 6

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" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

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. > > Sent

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 to > replace it all if y

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 ___ http://www.oki

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 h

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 December 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM Mitc

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

enz.com> >>  To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >>  Cc: "Curt Raymond" >>  Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 12:13 PM >>  Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh >> >> >>  No underhood pics. >>>  The detailer is no Merc

Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

Tim Crone, Durham/Chapel Hill has "my" 350SDL. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Trailing Arms

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 used I'd be >> looking for 126 arms rather than a

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 wrote: > > 107 11

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 > can't recall it right now.

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 Wilton's 1991 SD? Oops,

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 107. If I were in the ma

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 I went to car-part.co

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. > > ACC

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 Sent: 18 December 2015 22:19 To: Mercedes Discussion List C

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

Knoble" 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. There is one in Rudyard MI, probably not too far from Mitch. You might

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 th

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 list

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 they might call them. D

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 repai

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 th

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

5 12:52 PM, "WILTON via Mercedes" wrote: Yep, I noticed. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curt Raymond" Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 12:13 PM

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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

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 suspension. I could not searc

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 of our people need it s

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

Yep, preferably, permanently sealed and welded. Best, though, is to NEVER cut the hole. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "OK Don" 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 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 Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

failures leaving you cold? The only > time either of my 240Ds left me cold it was a dead fan, I kicked it a > couple times and it came back to life... > > -Curt > > > > > > > > From: Andrew Strasfogel > > To: Mercedes Discussion List ; Curt Raymon

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

ing you cold? The only time > either of my 240Ds left me cold it was a dead fan, I kicked it a couple times > and it came back to life... > -Curt > > > > From: Andrew Strasfogel > To: Mercedes Discussion List ; Curt Raymond > > Sent: Friday, December 18, 2

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 dead

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

ember 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, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: No ACC and crank windows are the

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

rom: Andrew Strasfogel > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > Cc: WILTON ; Curt Raymond > > Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 1:33 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh > > > > No ACC > > Crank Windows > > Broken Auto antennaI'd pass

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

broken auto antenna is simplicity itself to replace. For that price > they should have already replaced it. > -Curt > > > From: Andrew Strasfogel > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: WILTON ; Curt Raymond > Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 1:33 PM > Subject: R

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

Raymond 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 Mercedes" wrote: Yep, I noticed. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymon

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

t;Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "Curt Raymond" > 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 >&g

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

Yep, I noticed. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curt Raymond" Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh No underhood pics. The

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

freeze you right out. 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 ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors,

Re: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh

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

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

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 AM Subject: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh Son says the

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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. They

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 Subject: [MBZ] 240D Cabriolet Motors, Raleigh Son says they're asking

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&hash=item3f571c6989:g:Wx0AAOSwLzdWROvh&item=272044419465

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? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/512535

Re: [MBZ] 240D Crackhead?

> On July 19, 2015 at 12:04 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > 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 car'. Mitch.

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 M

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 > 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 via Mercedes

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