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this site has a new 85 300D radiator for $122.81; is that likely?
http://www.genesisautoparts.com/radiator-mercedes_benz-300d-1985.htm
Or any other suggestions for a good vendor?
I see autoautohausaz.com asks $226; they have a good recommendation from a repair shop on our site...
Actually I will be in Cali next month. Also Nevada. My boy graduates from college up in Incline Village and I will go see my mom in Sacramento. Why no bathroom? Is that where you clean car parts? Outhouse in LA? Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> You're welcome to visit Scenic California, Land Of Fruits , Nuts & Flakes , I just don't like people inside my house is all .
>
> Folks get an invite and then get pissy when they can't use the bathroom .
>
> Oddly , no one from Down East ever complains , especially since I tell all visitors well in advance , NO BATHROOM .
>
> Come on by ! we'll hit all the good P-A-P's around here , find good parts cheap , adjust your valves & change your oil & filter .
>
> Eat well after too .
>
> -Nate
> Tony wrote:
> >
> > OK Max will pick you up in the morning, Nate doesn't want us so its off to Texas.
> > Tony
> >
> > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Come on down! I LOVE to cook! I have plenty of room...summer camp hasn't
> > > started yet, Kevin's got 40 some odd buildings, bunk houses, cabins and 40
> > > motel rooms over at camp that are empty. It's gonna be around 80 degrees
> > > every day this week! It's spring here...the bluebonnets, which are the
> > > state flower are blooming profusely this year.
> > >
> > > BTW, as much as I hate to shop, I am forcing myself to keep looking for a
> > > MB to love. I'll be sooo much more careful next time!
> > >
> > > On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 11:26 PM, Nate <vwnate1@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Go with Max in two cars to TEXAS and sell Trish one of Max's 240D's ,
> > > > drive back to Snow Town happy....
> > > >
> > > > She'll get to know what a _good_ Mercedes is , those trashbuckets she's
> > > > been looking at are scary .
> > > >
> > > > -Nate
> > > > Tony wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Yeah, snowing here too, Max shall we flash up the diesels & go move in
> > > > with Nate? at least for a couple of months.
> > > > >
> > > > > Max wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Sorry, heavy snow this morning. Max
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Lost but making good time."
> > > > <aldridgetony97@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > With a couple of minor issues,we made it home from Mazatlan, towed a
> > > > trailer from Yuma,through Seattle then home. Passenger side door lock is
> > > > leaking vacuum, you kinda have to fiddle with it to get it to hold vac.
> > > > > > > Cruise not working (big Surprise) and the drivers window gonna need
> > > > parts to get the winder working. Heater is a bit fussy, but now have the
> > > > summer to get er whipped into shape. Max there is snow on the ground here,
> > > > you were supposed to get rid of it for me.
> > > > > > > Tony.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Trish Dougherty
> > > PurrFect Harmony Farm
> > > Ennis, TX
> > > http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
> > >
> >
>
If it is spring and the sun is shining - then I must order some goodies and do the following:
1. Oil & filter change on both w123's.
2. Diesel Purge for Mary.
3. New Glow Plugs for Mary.
4. Change the muffler donuts if needed.
5. Make some PAP runs for any needed items.
6. Photograph and list all the spare parts in various locations.
7. Wash & wax & buff both cars.
8. Chase down Mary's oil leak, and Martha's trans leak.
9. Fix Martha's drivers seat springs.
10. Fix both radio's & antenna's.
11. Fix Martha's shifter / park issue.
12. New air compressor for Mary.
13. Fix blower on Martha, and a/c too.
Well, if I get all that done in April & May, I'll be a happy camper. What are you going to be doing?
brian from la verne
continue driving did $1500 (parts) preventative maint. when I first got car. --- On Tue, 4/3/12, brian's 83 300d's <bstromsoe@yahoo.com> wrote:
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If it is spring and the sun is shining - then I must order some goodies and do the following:
1. Oil & filter change on both w123's.
2. Diesel Purge for Mary.
3. New Glow Plugs for Mary.
4. Change the muffler donuts if needed.
5. Make some PAP runs for any needed items.
6. Photograph and list all the spare parts in various locations.
7. Wash & wax & buff both cars.
8. Chase down Mary's oil leak, and Martha's trans leak.
9. Fix Martha's drivers seat springs.
10. Fix both radio's & antenna's.
11. Fix Martha's shifter / park issue.
12. New air compressor for Mary.
13. Fix blower on Martha, and a/c too.
Well, if I get all that done in April & May, I'll be a happy camper. What are you going to be doing?
brian from la verne
Maybe you can get a porta-potty when you have guests. :)
If the drains shot, how about a composting toilet.
Rob
Garden Grove, CA
==
On 4/3/12 3:20 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re : A Better Plan
> Posted by: "Nate"vwnate1@yahoo.com vwnate1
> Date: Mon Apr 2, 2012 10:06 pm ((PDT))
>
>
> You're welcome to visit Scenic California, Land Of Fruits , Nuts& Flakes , I just don't like people inside my house is all .
>
> Folks get an invite and then get pissy when they can't use the bathroom .
>
> Oddly , no one from Down East ever complains , especially since I tell all visitors well in advance , NO BATHROOM .
>
> Come on by ! we'll hit all the good P-A-P's around here , find good parts cheap , adjust your valves& change your oil& filter .
>
> Eat well after too .
>
> -Nate
I'd LOVE to head back to LA. First stop is Marina Del Rey for some fishing though, then up to Neptunes Net up at the Ventura County Line for some yummy freshly steamed shrimp and watch the sunset over the surfers.
We saw a Southwest ad the other day on cheap air fare, Kevin said he'd love to have an excuse to go out there! So, find me a real car and I'll head on out to drive it home! :)
How I'll pay for it is another issue! :)
I get ya on not having people in your house. People don't feel comfortable with no door on the bathroom. Heck, it's only the 2 of us so I didn't see the point in taking up the space when we built this place.
You're welcome to visit Scenic California, Land Of Fruits , Nuts & Flakes , I just don't like people inside my house is all .
Folks get an invite and then get pissy when they can't use the bathroom .
Oddly , no one from Down East ever complains , especially since I tell all visitors well in advance , NO BATHROOM .
Come on by ! we'll hit all the good P-A-P's around here , find good parts cheap , adjust your valves & change your oil & filter .
Eat well after too .
-Nate
Tony wrote:
>
> OK Max will pick you up in the morning, Nate doesn't want us so its off to Texas.
> Tony
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@> wrote:
> >
> > Come on down! I LOVE to cook! I have plenty of room...summer camp hasn't
> > started yet, Kevin's got 40 some odd buildings, bunk houses, cabins and 40
> > motel rooms over at camp that are empty. It's gonna be around 80 degrees
> > every day this week! It's spring here...the bluebonnets, which are the
> > state flower are blooming profusely this year.
> >
> > BTW, as much as I hate to shop, I am forcing myself to keep looking for a
> > MB to love. I'll be sooo much more careful next time!
> >
> > On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 11:26 PM, Nate <vwnate1@> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Go with Max in two cars to TEXAS and sell Trish one of Max's 240D's ,
> > > drive back to Snow Town happy....
> > >
> > > She'll get to know what a _good_ Mercedes is , those trashbuckets she's
> > > been looking at are scary .
> > >
> > > -Nate
> > > Tony wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Yeah, snowing here too, Max shall we flash up the diesels & go move in
> > > with Nate? at least for a couple of months.
> > > >
> > > > Max wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Sorry, heavy snow this morning. Max
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Lost but making good time."
> > > <aldridgetony97@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > With a couple of minor issues,we made it home from Mazatlan, towed a
> > > trailer from Yuma,through Seattle then home. Passenger side door lock is
> > > leaking vacuum, you kinda have to fiddle with it to get it to hold vac.
> > > > > > Cruise not working (big Surprise) and the drivers window gonna need
> > > parts to get the winder working. Heater is a bit fussy, but now have the
> > > summer to get er whipped into shape. Max there is snow on the ground here,
> > > you were supposed to get rid of it for me.
> > > > > > Tony.
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Trish Dougherty
> > PurrFect Harmony Farm
> > Ennis, TX
> > http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
> >
>
