From owner-diesel-benz-digest-at-digest.net Thu May 28 13:02:03 2009 From: diesel-benz-digest diesel-benz-digest Thursday, May 28 2009 Volume 01 : Number 3070 Forum for Discussion of Diesel Mercedes Benz Automobiles Derick Amburgey Digest Coordinator Contents: Re: [db] what year? [db] cummins test drive [db] Transmissions (fwd) [db] OT: volvo diesels? 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: Tue, 26 May 2009 21:33:14 -0500 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Subject: Re: [db] what year? The next model year usually comes out in the mid to later part of the previous year, so the first model year for the 210 chassis was 96, so yea, they were probably on the road mid 95. I much prefer the 124 myself. jasonbassett-at-juno.com wrote: > Mid-size chassis. They replaced the w124 with something else horrid right > around then. I'm sure I've seen the replacement body as '95. > > J > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" > To: Undisclosed-recipients:; > Cc: diesel-benz-at-digest.net > Subject: Re: [db] what year? > Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 08:48:35 -0500 > > 95 was the new body for what? I dont know of any new chassis that came > out that year in the US. > > jasonbassett-at-juno.com wrote: > >> No, '94. '95 was the new body that was horrid. And if you want a boat, '91 >> > was > >> the last good year. (I love my 126 boat :D) >> >> J >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------- >> From: john >> To: "jasonbassett-at-juno.com" >> Cc: diesel-benz-at-digest.net >> Subject: Re: [db] what year? >> Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 20:17:32 -0700 (PDT) >> >> ok so you answered my question, more or less... '95 is the last year >> I should probably consider if confirmed by the other sages on this list. ;) >> >> the guy called me up, the 123 300E 4matic is still available... for >> a grand it's tempting, the engine ran very well, car is straight >> and rust free, needs a/c work, the 4matic light is on(suspect a computer >> module) speedo doesn't work, neither does reverse... >> >> pictures and details: >> >> http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1184038183.html >> >> http://wagoneers.com/DieselBenz/TECH/92-300E-compare-91-300d/ >> >> the underside pix are the '92 300e, will edit later. still impressed by >> > the > >> performance >> of my 2.5 compared to the 3.0 gasser. :) >> >> john >> >> >> >> ----- >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold >> http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 http://creationwiki.org >> http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> On Sun, 24 May 2009, jasonbassett-at-juno.com wrote: >> >> # There's no easy answer to that. The last good bodies were the 124/126, >> > and > >> the >> # last good engines were the 2.5 and 3.0/3.5 diesels. (The 3.5 WAS good if >> you >> # replaced the rods. It actually had a better head than the 3.0 did.) >> # >> # That said, the 126 body was replaced with something else in '92, and >> although >> # the engine stayed the same (3.5) until '94-5, the chassis electrical >> systems >> # were (are!) very problematic. The 124 wasn't replaced until '95, when >> > all > >> the >> # engines and everything changed, so those you're safe on for a little >> longer. >> # >> # Clear as mud? :D >> # >> # J >> # >> # ---------- Original Message ---------- >> # From: john >> # To: diesel-benz list >> # Subject: [db] what year? >> # Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 10:49:24 -0700 (PDT) >> # >> # what year did the mercedes quality take a dump? >> # >> # my '91 is superb... looking at this monster project of >> # possibly converting a 300E or 300TE to Diesel... if >> # I sell the tug I'll have enough funds to buy a nice 124 series >> # 4matic and a Diesel engine and trans and mate it up... may >> # have to fabricate a custom oil pan, but the end result >> # will be an economical Diesel with all wheel drive that >> # is quiet, comfortable and respectable... >> # >> # the tug is very cool and working great, but it's hard to >> # talk to folks at speed, windy, and a bit harsh on the bumps... >> # gets a lot of waves, nods and nice comments... it is very cool. >> # >> # I can add more soundproofing and possibly update the doors >> # so they seal better to kill wind noise, but it's "only" getting >> # about 17 in town... my '91 300D is getting 28 in town... converting >> # one to 4matic shouldn't hurt that economy much and give me what >> # I'm looking for... >> # >> # or... I could just drive my jeep for the three or four snow events >> # we get a year and drive my '91 300d, or even get a 2nd one so >> # we save fuel... ;) >> # >> # just pondering the possibilities, and providing popcorn pleasure. :) >> # >> # I love the way the tug sits up above traffic and the fact that >> # it can turn around in two lanes, handles like it's on rails... >> # just needs to be a bit smoother in the power band and quieter at speed, >> # both issues are resolvable for less time, effort and money than starting >> # another monster project... but then it just wouldn't be as much fun. >> # >> # hey, what else am I going to do? watch tv? >> # >> # >> # >> # ----- >> # ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> # Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold >> # http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 http://creationwiki.org >> # http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us >> # ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> # >> # >> # ____________________________________________________________ >> # Learning Centers - Click Here. >> # >> >> > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsIpv2nNbBPM5kfqQov7kChVcTuU > >> # CtVVTlTnZsgW36wEJBuIjWW6Tu/ >> # >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.37/2130 - Release Date: 05/23/09 >> > 07:00:00 > >> > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, > 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Taking the LSAT? Prep smarter with an LSAT course. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsKATQSwrm7UJQaCvhtthkqorAsF > 6GjOVezQVuWxugBc1e8xQnfxGQ/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.40/2135 - Release Date: 05/26/09 08:53:00 > > - -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 20:40:31 -0700 (PDT) From: diesel john Subject: [db] cummins test drive test drove a '91 cummins dodge today... that thing made the tug feel like a mercedes... rough... engine was good, but the guy claimed 14 or so around town... less under load... went to turn around on a 5 lane road... was going to pull into a driveway and head back the other way from the center lane... the owner discouraged that idea... wow... got it into the parking lot again and went to back in... almost wiped out my tug... :) passed on that one... wasn't impressed with a '94 or '97 cummins either, can't afford the newest ones... or even a decent ford... also decided to pass on a '98 chevy 6.5 as well, it had a bad trans, no a/c. guess it's time to put the finishing touches on the tug... a little dynamat, a little lift... a little torch work on the bed to lighten it up... ;) john ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 http://creationwiki.org http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 15:30:55 -0700 (PDT) From: diesel john Subject: [db] Transmissions (fwd) good link for swap info... http://www.transmissioncenter.net/ also http://www.advanceadapters.com/ - have used their stuff in the past, on omega we used some novak stuff, but they do things way differently... not sure I'd go that route again... john ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 http://creationwiki.org http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ John, This looks like an interesting site. Looks like lots of adapters for mating different engine/transmission combos... http://www.transmissioncenter.net/ Jim ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 13:01:39 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] OT: volvo diesels? any issues with an '84 Volvo 240 Turbo Diesel? there's a couple on craigslist... it's the straight 6 VW engine... issues? question is should I run, and if so, how fast? :) ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 http://creationwiki.org http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ End of diesel-benz-digest V1 #3070 **********************************