Can someone get rid of this spammer?
On 12/3/11, Louis Companys <companys@swbell.net> wrote:
> http://www.fotografiasmonica.com/axyqxugpz.html
>
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Toward freedom,
Bobby Yates Emory
On 12/2/2011 6:34 PM, briankk wrote:
The interesting thing in the NY metro area is that there seems to be an inordinate percentage of Hispanic owners. They seem to have figured out the intrinsic value, low operating cost and low maintenance cost of the 80's 300D.
Me too...
bk
--- On Fri, 12/2/11, Chip <czulli@gmail.com> wrote:
From: Chip <czulli@gmail.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Have We Figured Out Our Demographic Yet?
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, December 2, 2011, 2:07 PM
I have some hunches.....
Chip
Houston
| Me too... bk --- On Fri, 12/2/11, Chip <czulli@gmail.com> wrote:
|
On 12/2/2011 5:10 PM, Chip wrote:
Actually in high school my daughter wrecked her first car a 115 gasser. Not being the smartest guy around, I let her have a 240D then a series of 300Ds. She has, at rough count, wrecked or done significant damage to at least for 80's MB diesels. She has a various times attacked and lost battles with a beer truck and a garbage truck. At no time has she been injured and the cars for the most part have been repairable.Like,
I wonder how many of us on this board bought our w123 diesels from a dad who's daughter had just graduated from high school and he had bought her a new car for college, and it was time to get rid of her "Old Diesel".
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Chip" <czulli@...> wrote:
>
> I have some hunches.....
>
> Chip
> Houston
>
Like,
I wonder how many of us on this board bought our w123 diesels from a dad who's daughter had just graduated from high school and he had bought her a new car for college, and it was time to get rid of her "Old Diesel".
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Chip" <czulli@...> wrote:
>
> I have some hunches.....
>
> Chip
> Houston
>
Both my 240's came from Cali, so no block heaters. I put one in each. My 1980 4 spd. was not too bad to get the plug out. It took a 17mm allen, which I had one left over from a past life of messing around with VW's. The 1981 auto was so hard to get out I could not do it. Also it took a 19mm allen, which I did not have and had to buy it for around $30. Guess how many times I used it. I had to use about a 6 foot pipe on the end of the giant allen. Attached to the six foot pipe was my over six foot kid. He had to use so much force I thought the engine was gonna come out of the car. But it didn't and we got the plug out. I think we took the starter out and some other stuff too. I would think on a turbo it would be really a hard job. But wow, these block heaters work really good. Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Parolin" <stevenparolin@...> wrote:
>
> Has any one added the "real" setup latley, in a car that did not have one?
>
> The plug that has been in the hole has been in there for 25 years and who knows how many heat cycles.
>
> I am afraid it is going to be a PITA to get out to install the real MB block heater.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "ygmir111" <ygmir111@> wrote:
> >
> > sounds like it.
> > and, you can buy the "real" setup at several places, for not a lot of money,
> > that comes with the plug and threaded cap, cord, and standard plug end.
> >
> > good luck
> > Henry
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "m124300d" <ekautz@>
> > To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 8:08 AM
> > Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Block Heater
> >
> >
> > Hi It is getting cold here in Mo. so I thought that I ewould
> > connect a block heater. When I looked under the 300d on the right
> > side of block there is what looks like a plug in has two prongs and
> > is threaded on the out side no wire hook up. If this is `the block heater
> > than I think that I could modify a plug to fit and plug it into
> > 110 elc. Does all this look about right? Thanks Gene
> >
>
Has any one added the "real" setup latley, in a car that did not have one?
The plug that has been in the hole has been in there for 25 years and who knows how many heat cycles.
I am afraid it is going to be a PITA to get out to install the real MB block heater.
Thanks,
Steve
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "ygmir111" <ygmir111@...> wrote:
>
> sounds like it.
> and, you can buy the "real" setup at several places, for not a lot of money,
> that comes with the plug and threaded cap, cord, and standard plug end.
>
> good luck
> Henry
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "m124300d" <ekautz@...>
> To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 8:08 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Block Heater
>
>
> Hi It is getting cold here in Mo. so I thought that I ewould
> connect a block heater. When I looked under the 300d on the right
> side of block there is what looks like a plug in has two prongs and
> is threaded on the out side no wire hook up. If this is `the block heater
> than I think that I could modify a plug to fit and plug it into
> 110 elc. Does all this look about right? Thanks Gene
>
sounds like it.
and, you can buy the "real" setup at several places, for not a lot of money,
that comes with the plug and threaded cap, cord, and standard plug end.
good luck
Henry
----- Original Message -----
From: "m124300d" <ekautz@centurytel.net>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 8:08 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Block Heater
Hi It is getting cold here in Mo. so I thought that I ewould
connect a block heater. When I looked under the 300d on the right
side of block there is what looks like a plug in has two prongs and
is threaded on the out side no wire hook up. If this is `the block heater
than I think that I could modify a plug to fit and plug it into
110 elc. Does all this look about right? Thanks Gene
Ben near Detroit
On 12/2/2011 11:08 AM, m124300d wrote:
>
> Hi It is getting cold here in Mo. so I thought that I ewould
> connect a block heater. When I looked under the 300d on the right
> side of block there is what looks like a plug in has two prongs and
> is threaded on the out side no wire hook up. If this is `the block
> heater than I think that I could modify a plug to fit and plug it into
> 110 elc. Does all this look about right? Thanks Gene
>
>
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378 miles , 25.2 MPG , MMO used .
$4.179 / Gallon , this is cheap in Los Angeles although I found RUG last night for my Met @ $3.49 / Gal.
-Nate
On 12/2/2011 9:39 AM, BStromsoe wrote:
Can you say duct tape, or what is labeled locally as duck tape?Glove boxes and lights are an easy fix.brian from la verne, ca
From: Steve Parolin <stevenparolin@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 2, 2011 6:13 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : Glove Box Woes
I have not looked at mine, I dont have a light issue (yet), but do have a constant rattle from the GB Door and have to reach over about a dozen times during my daily commute to silence it, or risk hearing damage from the radio when used to cover up the rattle.
Thanks for the info !
Steve
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> Ha but ;
>
> Being a _German_ car , the glovebox is *infinately* adjustable to compensate for wear and the light remaining on , both the hinges and the latch's striker plate are adjustable .
>
> In dire situations just pop out the light switch and slip on a thin O-Ring , re - install it and VIOLA ! no more courtesy lamp flickering in the darkness and bothering you .
>
> -Nate
> Chip wrote:
> >
> > What Was Right: The wonderful chrome trim around the doors in the coupe; turbo charger that is a real kick.
> >
> > What Was Wrong: A glove box and glove compartment light that won't stay shut for the box and stay off for the light.
> >
>
