RE: [diesel_mercedes] good news bad news

 

It all sounds good to me.

Congratulations!

Mark in Lakewood, CO

To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
From: jcrcpa@tx.rr.com
Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 04:02:47 +0000
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] good news bad news

 
the good news is I have a new job (after being out of work for over 12 months)
the bad news is it is a contract position
the good news is it may go permanent
the bad news is it is 65 miles each way
the good news is it is 70 mph in a 300 sd
is there really any bad news here???
or is this TMI (too much information)
Chuck


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[diesel_mercedes] good news bad news

 

the good news is I have a new job (after being out of work for over 12 months)
the bad news is it is a contract position
the good news is it may go permanent
the bad news is it is 65 miles each way
the good news is it is 70 mph in a 300 sd
is there really any bad news here???
or is this TMI (too much information)
Chuck

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Another one?

 

tell her you have a $5000 asset that you purchased for 1000!!!
Chuck

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, diyernh@... wrote:
>
> Driving to work today, I saw a 84 300TD. Nice shape, minimal rust, no blowby.
>
> $1000. I pulled in to look at it. Within 5 minutes, there were 4 people. There was a waiting line to test drive. I was 1st. I'm glad he took the 1000 cash instead of upping the price in a bidding war.
>
> His phone is still ringing with people trying to buy it.
>
> What do I tell SWMBO when I come home tonight?
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Sylvia - '84 300 SD - update + auto shift knob question + tow hitch suggestions?

 

After the last starter rebuild (3rd in 16 mos) Sylvia is starting reliably and finally getting some decent mileage (25 MPG)....not sure what was keeping it down but things seem to have rebounded as the temps got warmer. AC worked first time after a winter of not using it, so far all is well.

Does anyone know how the AT shift knob attaches? Is it removable? I'd like to remove my shift knob and put another one on - any suggestions?

In other news,

(apologies in advance for leaving the MB brand, if not German diesels altogether...)

we traded our convertible VW bug and acquired a 2011 Jetta TDI. The 42 MPG as advertised is real and the sticker said 36. Some folks report 50+ MPG w/ tail wind, 1 pax, etc...I've been using StarTron from fill up #1 and mile 101, is there any reason NOT to do this given it's a "new diesel"? I see no reason why not, in fact it's probably more important than before. Also adding CEtane boost - same recipe as for the 27 yo hulking 300 SD sitting next to it. Bavaria vs. Wolfsburg :^)

My wife wasn't sure about a diesel Volkswagen after having learned to drive on a VW Rabbit Diesel....I couldn't blame her. After a test drive, we both agreed - the Jetta TDI is an entirely different breed of diesel to be sure. Ultimately what sold us was 6th gear.....it does 70 MPH @ just about 1500 RPM in a strong headwind.

cheers,

-Barton

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: A/C compressor for '84 SD..

 

Schumcks has them for less than that. I bouoght one last summer. But then my freaking AC went out over the winter. XXPISSSHITFUCK. My kid think's I'm prety funny with my AC. .He keeps saying "just roll the dammn window down. It's only hot around here for about 2 weeks. I've got my AC working every summer, but every fall/winter it stops working. Real soon we're gonna hit it with some HC12-a. It has been working great in my 12V fridge that I re-built. Max

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "ajrnemt" <ajrn@...> wrote:
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> Been "shopping" for a new compressor, for my '84 300SD.
>
> I don't THINK anyone "rebuilds" them, anymore, do they??
>
> Best price I can find is for a Behr rebuild at Autohaus Arizona..
>
> $236... The shipping would be "free" as the order is "over $50..."
>
>
> Anyone know of a better deal-- or a place that rebuilds what was there?
>
> I hopefully have located a front clip, and want to replace the compressor as part of the "rebirth.." (I have a new expansion valve, and receiver/dryer)
>
> I'm planning on using "Freeze12" and BG compressor oil, as suggested in the "Diesel Giant" site..
>
> ...anyone have horror stories, to make me avoid that??
>

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[diesel_mercedes] A/C compressor for '84 SD..

 

Been "shopping" for a new compressor, for my '84 300SD.

I don't THINK anyone "rebuilds" them, anymore, do they??

Best price I can find is for a Behr rebuild at Autohaus Arizona..

$236... The shipping would be "free" as the order is "over $50..."

Anyone know of a better deal-- or a place that rebuilds what was there?

I hopefully have located a front clip, and want to replace the compressor as part of the "rebirth.." (I have a new expansion valve, and receiver/dryer)

I'm planning on using "Freeze12" and BG compressor oil, as suggested in the "Diesel Giant" site..

...anyone have horror stories, to make me avoid that??

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Hey Max

 


Yea, I saw that picture the other day myself. He was modeling the new shirt. Take good care of Fritz. Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Bob Graham <bobdgraham@...> wrote:
>
> Yes Max!!
> Still in with the Ponton bunch. We're having another East Coast Ponton Congress in Philadelphia this September.  Did one in '09 and had a blast. Had guys from Maine to Florida and Canada to Belgium show up. Kevin Kuhn (his house), Lenny Sokoloff and my self put it together.
>  
> Hope you are doing well, still have the photo of your son in one of our IPOG T shirts on my computer somewhere
>  
> Bob
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Cranky Old Men : " It's _MINE_ Dammit ! "

 

Send em down here, I'll sell him one. Max

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Lost but making good time." <aldridgetony97@...> wrote:
>
> Nate, thanks for the tip on the seat, got down on my knees (ready to pray to the god Mercedes) pulled up both levers and bobs yer uncle, seat is fine again.
> Tony,
> NOT FOR SALE!!
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Too late now =8-) .
> >
> > -Nate
> >
> > Tony wrote :
> >
> > Y'know while this guy was hinting about buying the car, I got this real sense of "its my car" just like it is part of my family or even part of myself. I mean ITS MY CAR some folks will say but its only iron, but its my iron-- oh crap not good to get attached to material things eh?
> >
>

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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Another one?

 

"Happy Mother's Day, Sweetie!"

Mark in Lakewood, CO

To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
From: diyernh@comcast.net
Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 16:20:46 +0000
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Another one?

 
Driving to work today, I saw a 84 300TD. Nice shape, minimal rust, no blowby.

$1000. I pulled in to look at it. Within 5 minutes, there were 4 people. There was a waiting line to test drive. I was 1st. I'm glad he took the 1000 cash instead of upping the price in a bidding war.

His phone is still ringing with people trying to buy it.

What do I tell SWMBO when I come home tonight?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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[diesel_mercedes] Hey Max

 

Yes Max!!
Still in with the Ponton bunch. We're having another East Coast Ponton Congress in Philadelphia this September.  Did one in '09 and had a blast. Had guys from Maine to Florida and Canada to Belgium show up. Kevin Kuhn (his house), Lenny Sokoloff and my self put it together.
 
Hope you are doing well, still have the photo of your son in one of our IPOG T shirts on my computer somewhere
 
Bob

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