[diesel_mercedes] Fuel Economy Check '84 Euro Wagon Automatic

 

AC is still dead but it's running fine , I adjusted the valves recently .

387 miles 24.2 MPG .

It's very consistent freeway or in town .

For now I'm finished tinkering on it , all the windows and door checks work as - new again and i added the plastic vapor barriers , replaced the slightly cracked driver's side door card and up graded the driver's arm rest to full length

To - day I washed and waxed it ~ boy that's a LOT of car to wax~ I didn't actually wax the whole thing but it sure is shiny & pretty now .

I have to replace the rotted exhaust hangers with the improved R107 ones then I can give it back to SWMBO ~ she'll love it as I removed and shampooed all the carpets and did some serious de greasing etc. , etc......

I'm still looking for the third seat seat belts .

-Nate


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[diesel_mercedes] Motocycle Ride Photo

 

Only .40 CENTS ?! wow ~ such a deal ! =8-) .

-Nate



       Bill   wrote :

Try #2 using attach paperclip.  Bill

 

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I don't see any photo Bill.....

 

- Nate
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I'll see if this picture comes thru.  Bill in Oregon

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Nate – thanks for sharing this.   Where was this held?  I visit Socal about once a month, and like to

plan my visits for car stuff usually and family.  

I had a thing for Spainish bikes – Ossa, and especially Montesa.  Tha latter I raced in Socal when there

were tracks in OC!!

Are you going to the LA Roadsters?  Always a good time at the swap meet. 

warren

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Try #2 using attach paperclip.  Bill

 

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I don't see any photo Bill.....

 

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Nate – thanks for sharing this.   Where was this held?  I visit Socal about once a month, and like to

plan my visits for car stuff usually and family.  

I had a thing for Spainish bikes – Ossa, and especially Montesa.  Tha latter I raced in Socal when there

were tracks in OC!!

Are you going to the LA Roadsters?  Always a good time at the swap meet. 

warren

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I don't see any photo Bill.....

-Nate

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Nate – thanks for sharing this.   Where was this held?  I visit Socal about once a month, and like to

plan my visits for car stuff usually and family.  

I had a thing for Spainish bikes – Ossa, and especially Montesa.  Tha latter I raced in Socal when there

were tracks in OC!!

Are you going to the LA Roadsters?  Always a good time at the swap meet. 

warren

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] SEL Project Car

 

VWs and Fiat 600/850s are a piece of cake.  The last engine and trans I pulled was a 300D about 5 years ago.  I'm getting too old and lame for that.  I sold the engine to someone who was replacing the engine in his 300D the trans went to a guy who was putting it behind a 300D engine in Studebaker pick up.

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I hear you Al ;

I was just thinking out loud there .

No V engines for me thankyouverymuch .

As a VW Mechanic I changed engines so often it became second nature .

-Nate
    Al   wrote :

Actually, a small block chevy can be had with more power and would avoid what a see is the major disadvantage of dealing with the approximately $3,000 worth of electronic engine controls.  I'm probably not going to spend the cash to go that route, and I'm no longer inclined to play musical engines myself, so I'll probably improve my '85 SD with as much of the interior as I feel like switching over, and let the rest go.

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Dang Al ;

I'm sorry to hear this .

FWIW , these engines are cheap used and swapping one in would be the *perfect* time to replace all those myriad rubber seals , grommets and do-hickies Mercedes has every where , leaving you with a bullet proof fine luxury automobile....

Most have the duplex timing chains and so won't have this problem .

Or , just act fast and buy the parts you need for your old tank .

-Nate
         Al   wrote :

My 1987 560SEL swallowed its timing chain and I don't plan on rebuilding the engine.It's a 200M mile car in very good shape with no appreciable rust. The car spent most of its life in a heated garage in NJ.  It is now in southern Delaware.  The whole car is available or I'll part it out.  Obviously most of the components would fit a 300 or even a 350 SD.  All of the engine electronics and accessory items are also available.  Payment by Paypal.  If you need something, let me know with your zip code so I can figure shipping.  We can then arrive at a price.
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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Moto Rides

 

http://www.laroadsters.com/

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Hi Warren ;

 

It was in the San Gabriel Mountains .

 

It's help twice a year , I occasionally hear of othger rides and will try to remember to post them here .

 

I have never been to the L.A. Rodster Show , I didn't even know it had a swap meet .

 

Maybe one of these dayze .

 

Spanish Motos , boy howdy you're OLD !  .

 

-Nate

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Nate – thanks for sharing this.   Where was this held?  I visit Socal about once a month, and like to

plan my visits for car stuff usually and family.  

I had a thing for Spainish bikes – Ossa, and especially Montesa.  Tha latter I raced in Socal when there

were tracks in OC!!

Are you going to the LA Roadsters?  Always a good time at the swap meet. 

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I hear you Al ;

I was just thinking out loud there .

No V engines for me thankyouverymuch .

As a VW Mechanic I changed engines so often it became second nature .

-Nate
    Al   wrote :

Actually, a small block chevy can be had with more power and would avoid what a see is the major disadvantage of dealing with the approximately $3,000 worth of electronic engine controls.  I'm probably not going to spend the cash to go that route, and I'm no longer inclined to play musical engines myself, so I'll probably improve my '85 SD with as much of the interior as I feel like switching over, and let the rest go.

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Dang Al ;

I'm sorry to hear this .

FWIW , these engines are cheap used and swapping one in would be the *perfect* time to replace all those myriad rubber seals , grommets and do-hickies Mercedes has every where , leaving you with a bullet proof fine luxury automobile....

Most have the duplex timing chains and so won't have this problem .

Or , just act fast and buy the parts you need for your old tank .

-Nate
         Al   wrote :

My 1987 560SEL swallowed its timing chain and I don't plan on rebuilding the engine.It's a 200M mile car in very good shape with no appreciable rust. The car spent most of its life in a heated garage in NJ.  It is now in southern Delaware.  The whole car is available or I'll part it out.  Obviously most of the components would fit a 300 or even a 350 SD.  All of the engine electronics and accessory items are also available.  Payment by Paypal.  If you need something, let me know with your zip code so I can figure shipping.  We can then arrive at a price.
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Al Boucher




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[diesel_mercedes] Snoozing

 



Yabbutt ;

I'M not ~ oh wait .

Nevermind .

-Nate
       Brian   wrote :

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[diesel_mercedes] Moto Rides

 


Hi Warren ;

It was in the San Gabriel Mountains .

It's help twice a year , I occasionally hear of othger rides and will try to remember to post them here .

I have never been to the L.A. Rodster Show , I didn't even know it had a swap meet .

Maybe one of these dayze .

Spanish Motos , boy howdy you're OLD !  .

-Nate
       Warren  wrote :

Nate – thanks for sharing this.   Where was this held?  I visit Socal about once a month, and like to

plan my visits for car stuff usually and family.  

I had a thing for Spainish bikes – Ossa, and especially Montesa.  Tha latter I raced in Socal when there

were tracks in OC!!

 

Are you going to the LA Roadsters?  Always a good time at the swap meet. 

 

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