From owner-diesel-benz-digest-at-digest.net Mon May 21 21:34:01 2007 From: diesel-benz-digest diesel-benz-digest Tuesday, May 22 2007 Volume 01 : Number 2461 Forum for Discussion of Diesel Mercedes Benz Automobiles Derick Amburgey Digest Coordinator Contents: [db] Re: gas/diesel [db] Diesel ratings by EPA [db] I've got a "miss"... RE: [db] Diesel ratings by EPA [db] also... opinions on this spring compressor.. Re: [db] also... opinions on this spring compressor.. [db] one project almost done Re: [db] also... opinions on this spring compressor.. Re: [db] Re: gas/diesel Re: [db] Re: gas/diesel Re: [db] Re: gas/diesel [db] 70mpg CDI [db] in the news Diesel Benz Digest Home Page: http://www.digest.net/diesel-benz/ Send submissions to diesel-benz-digest-at-digest.net Send administrative requests to diesel-benz-digest-request-at-digest.net To unsubscribe, include the word unsubscribe by itself in the body of the message, unless you are sending the request from a different address than the one that appears on the list. Include the word help in a message to stag-digest-request to get a list of other majordomo commands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 10:44:53 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] Re: gas/diesel On Sun, 20 May 2007, Edward Pomeroy wrote: > -->Hi All - just came back from Dayton OH, RT 600 Miles - the VW TDI produced > -->48 MPG for the long haul and 44 for my daily commute to work which is about > -->50/50 city /highway. Wahoo!. how is it that toyota has an ad running saying it's hybrids are the most fuel efficient vehicles???? why is it the Diesels aren't listed here? :) http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bestworst.shtml > -->Diesel is 2.79.9 and gasoline is 3.49.9 at reputable stores, the off brands > -->are about 8C less for gasoline. These prices are prevalent in SW lower > -->Michigan and NW Indiana, and we aren't in the prime driving season yet. > -->Can't wait to see what happens after Memorial day and by July 4. > --> > -->The 93' 300D is still undergoing IP repairs, hope to get that solved soon. > --> > -->Question to the list - is the IP keyed such that if I don't move the > -->crankshaft while removing the IP assembly, it can be ligned up and > -->re-inserted without having to go through the re-timing hassle? If this > -->turns out to be a major issue, I may have to drag the car to the local indie > -->wrench to have it done right. I think I have managed to re-assemble the > -->thing correctly this time (third try). > -->Edward. I would recommend getting professional help... john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 10:50:25 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] Diesel ratings by EPA http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byfueltype.htm - 2007 why no TDIs? select year 2006: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byfueltype.htm ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 18:52:56 +0100 From: "Stephen Rigley" Subject: [db] I've got a "miss"... Hey folks, Engine is a 2.5TD from a W201. As the car is idling it'll "miss" and a small puff of black exhaust comes out.. any ideas on how to trace/fix this? Many thanks Steve P.S. Come to think of it.. I haven't run any injector/system cleaner through it yet... ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 12:56:18 -0500 From: "Alec Cordova" Subject: RE: [db] Diesel ratings by EPA There are no 2007 model year VW diesels except the V10 TDI Toureg. VW is switching over their diesel designs for new emission standards and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel. I believe they'll be back for 2008. MB already has the Blutech for 2007 in the E class. I think all other 2007 US model year diesels are in trucks and SUVs that may be subject to slightly different emission standards for now. Alec > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-diesel-benz-at-digest.net > [mailto:owner-diesel-benz-at-digest.net]On Behalf Of john > Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 12:50 PM > To: undisclosed-recipients: > Subject: [db] Diesel ratings by EPA > > > http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byfueltype.htm - 2007 > why no TDIs? > > select year 2006: > http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byfueltype.htm > > > ----- > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold > http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 18:55:14 +0100 From: "Stephen Rigley" Subject: [db] also... opinions on this spring compressor.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Troy-1-Ton-Hydraulic-Coil-Strut-Spring-Compressor-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35625QQihZ003QQitemZ130116033991QQrdZ1 safe? ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 12:00:08 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: Re: [db] also... opinions on this spring compressor.. On Sun, 20 May 2007, Stephen Rigley wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Troy-1-Ton-Hydraulic-Coil-Strut-Spring-Compressor-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35625QQihZ003QQitemZ130116033991QQrdZ1 > -->safe? looks like the same pump as the body tool... safer than using a threaded rod and wrench... john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 18:07:04 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] one project almost done http://wagoneers.com/Willys/48-CJ-2A/20-may-2007-48-CJ-2A/ are they going to bring the CDI to the states? http://wagoneers.com/DieselBenz/fortwo-CDI.jpg ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 19:27:43 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jerry Kaidor" Subject: Re: [db] also... opinions on this spring compressor.. *** Looks like a neat tool - but watch out for that shipping! - Jerry Kaidor ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 19:53:07 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jerry Kaidor" Subject: Re: [db] Re: gas/diesel > On Sun, 20 May 2007, Edward Pomeroy wrote: > > how is it that toyota has an ad running saying it's hybrids are the most > fuel efficient vehicles???? > *** Why go half way? http://www.teslamotors.com. - Jerry Kaidor ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 20:20:39 -0700 From: chuck goolsbee Subject: Re: [db] Re: gas/diesel >> On Sun, 20 May 2007, Edward Pomeroy wrote: >> >> how is it that toyota has an ad running saying it's hybrids are the most >> fuel efficient vehicles???? >> >*** Why go half way? http://www.teslamotors.com. > > - Jerry Kaidor bah... I want that Lotus Elise body with a TDI motor! Ultra-lightweight, two-seater, excellent suspension, open-topped driving... The Ultimate Sports/Commuter car. They can buy Diesel-powered, sporty, compact open-topped two seaters in Europe, but all they'll sell here? Base trim sedans, with steel wheels and cloth interiors. Sigh. As soon as a Diesel-powered 2-seat convertible lands on US shores (Audi TT, Alfa Spider, you name it) I'll be the FIRST guy to buy one. - -- - --chuck goolsbee 02 Jetta TDi & 06 Liberty CRD arlington, wa, usa ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 20:49:23 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: Re: [db] Re: gas/diesel I'd be interested in one of these: http://wagoneers.com/DieselBenz/fortwo-CDI.jpg you could always get an old Willys: http://wagoneers.com/Willys/48-CJ-2A/20-may-2007-48-CJ-2A/ On Sun, 20 May 2007, chuck goolsbee wrote: > -->> > On Sun, 20 May 2007, Edward Pomeroy wrote: > -->> > > -->> > how is it that toyota has an ad running saying it's hybrids are the > -->> > most > -->> > fuel efficient vehicles???? > -->> > > -->>*** Why go half way? http://www.teslamotors.com. > -->> > -->> - Jerry Kaidor > --> > -->bah... I want that Lotus Elise body with a TDI motor! Ultra-lightweight, > -->two-seater, excellent suspension, open-topped driving... The Ultimate > -->Sports/Commuter car. > --> > -->They can buy Diesel-powered, sporty, compact open-topped two seaters in > -->Europe, but all they'll sell here? Base trim sedans, with steel wheels and > -->cloth interiors. Sigh. > --> > --> > -->As soon as a Diesel-powered 2-seat convertible lands on US shores (Audi TT, > -->Alfa Spider, you name it) I'll be the FIRST guy to buy one. > --> > --> > --> > -->-- > -->--chuck goolsbee > -->02 Jetta TDi & 06 Liberty CRD > -->arlington, wa, usa > --> > --> > --> ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 20:58:36 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] 70mpg CDI found the fuel consumption... cdi 3.3 to 3.4L/100km - that's around 70mpg!! the gas version of the fortwo is 4.4l/100km, or around 55mpg. http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2070228.003/country/gcf/Smart/smart-fortwo-cdi-lower-fuel-consumption-co2-emissions http://wagoneers.com/DieselBenz/fortwo-CDI.jpg these things have no real storage space, but 70mpg on Diesel sounds pretty tempting, estimated price starts at $16k. but no word if they'll have the Diesel in the states. have seen a number of crash tests on them... impressive. john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 21:29:30 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] in the news http://www.komoradio.com/news/local/7621411.html local shots: http://wagoneers.com/fotos/2007/05-May-15-birds-n-dreamlifter/ john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ End of diesel-benz-digest V1 #2461 **********************************