From owner-diesel-benz-digest-at-digest.net Tue Sep 15 12:29:38 2009 From: diesel-benz-digest diesel-benz-digest Tuesday, September 15 2009 Volume 01 : Number 3147 Forum for Discussion of Diesel Mercedes Benz Automobiles Derick Amburgey Digest Coordinator Contents: [db] another rescue needed [db] found the ad - broken 300CD Re: [db] found the ad - broken 300CD [db] got the DVD of the SD33T running... [db] RE: [mdiaircar] Re: Digest Number 749 [db] Re: fsj: RE: [mdiaircar] Re: Digest Number 749 [db] administrivia: notes on using this list [db] Re: fsj: RE: [mdiaircar] Re: Digest Number 749 [db] breaking news... [db] '81 240D 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: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:30:07 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] another rescue needed http://wagoneers.com/tmp/300CD/ the guy broke the engine, no details, asking for better pictures, he wants $900 but starts parting it, offered it to me for less... oh the humanity, oh the temptation... :) someone rescue this thing... and spare me yet another project... 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: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:36:07 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] found the ad - broken 300CD here's the details: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1368123996.html 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: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:40:38 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: Re: [db] found the ad - broken 300CD found the "other" ad he mentions: http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/1368099287.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1368123996.html http://wagoneers.com/tmp/300CD/ waiting for better pictures, he offered it to me for less than the $900... what's a running '80 300CD with no rust worth???? 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 Mon, 14 Sep 2009, john wrote: # here's the details: # http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1368123996.html # # 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: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:42:29 -0700 (PDT) From: diesel john Subject: [db] got the DVD of the SD33T running... the guy in Oregon sent me a 6 minute video of him starting and running the SD33T... sounds excellent, idles smoothly. the smoke he mentioned on startup, which he showed, is likely a bad glow plug or a weak injector, doesn't smoke nearly as bad as mine does on occassion. :) next question will be how soon he can get to use his buddy's shop... I have the TF727 I bought from sanford and sons in Idaho completely rebuilt, rebuilt torque converter, waiting for the flex plate to show up from a truck shop in Oregon... would be nice it it were all together by November, that will be my 10th anniversary of getting superdawg, and my 34th wedding anniversary. ;) 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: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:41:36 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] RE: [mdiaircar] Re: Digest Number 749 why mess with air power? unless you could use the brakes to create the air pressure... store it, then release it... but without an on-board compressor... there was a test setup using hydraulics in the mid-80s in pop mech or sci... 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 Mon, 14 Sep 2009, Jim Blair wrote: # # Just imagine a diesel/electric with an air motor booster? Maybe 80 mpg like they had with the VW Lupo in Europe that was banned in the US? # # Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 # # # # # # # ---------------------------------------- # > Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:29:41 -0700 # > From: john-at-wagoneers.com # > To: fsj-at-digest.net; diesel-benz-at-digest.net; carnuck-at-hotmail.com # > Subject: Re: FW: [mdiaircar] Re: Digest Number 749 # > # > that's because DIESEL is the most efficient... got Diesel? :) # > # http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ # ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:14:07 -0700 From: Kevin Subject: [db] Re: fsj: RE: [mdiaircar] Re: Digest Number 749 Eh, the lupo is tiny by golf/jetta standards. Do *NOT* get me started how NHTSA and the EPA have remained in the past and refused to consider what has been accepted as fact in europe where safety, emissions, and efficiency are all not for sale as they seem to be here stateside. Probably shouldn't get John started on that either. On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 07:00:13PM -0700, Jim Blair wrote: > Just imagine a diesel/electric with an air motor booster? Maybe 80 mpg like > they had with the VW Lupo in Europe that was banned in the US? ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:45:01 +0000 From: Richard Welty Subject: [db] administrivia: notes on using this list Digest.Net mailing list "Meta FAQ" These general notes on using Digest.Net mailing lists are posted on the 1st and 15th of each month. This file may be found on the web at http://www.digest.net/general-notes.txt [last revised 5/1/02; removed list of spam strings, as i'm not the only one filtering on them -- rpw] Additional information on Digest.Net's spam policies may be found at http://www.digest.net/email-policy.html and http://www.digest.net/blocked.html Table of Contents 1. Why don't my postings go through? 2. Why can't I unsubscribe? 3. How do I post to the list? 4. 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For more information, see the web site. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:59:05 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] Re: fsj: RE: [mdiaircar] Re: Digest Number 749 yeah... let's not do that... ;) ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Mon, 14 Sep 2009, Kevin wrote: # Eh, the lupo is tiny by golf/jetta standards. # # Do *NOT* get me started how NHTSA and the EPA have remained in the past and # refused to consider what has been accepted as fact in europe where safety, # emissions, and efficiency are all not for sale as they seem to be here # stateside. # # Probably shouldn't get John started on that either. # # On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 07:00:13PM -0700, Jim Blair wrote: # > Just imagine a diesel/electric with an air motor booster? Maybe 80 mpg like # > they had with the VW Lupo in Europe that was banned in the US? # ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:22:27 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] breaking news... no sawzall was used! mark works on a friend's dodge pickup with a gas tank leak... http://fotomeister.us/fotos/2009/09-Sep-14-mark-works-on-a-dodge/ sunrise pictures: http://fotomeister.us/fotos/2009/09-Sep-15-sunrise/ ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:29:00 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: [db] '81 240D the guy wants to get the 240D out of his garage... runs great... a few minor issues, seat, vacuum... was asking $900, offering it to me for $600. looking at the prices of 240Ds, and considering this is totally rust free, has a fresh engine, but lots of miles... like over 400k, I think I can fix the issues and resell it and make some money to pay for the wedding that just happened... told the guy I'd let him know later today... popcorn committee, please intervene if I'm doing something really stupid... please... thanx, john cl details: 1981 Mercedes 240d - $999 (Woodinville) Date: 2009-09-04, 4:28PM PDT **Wife really says it has to go. She wants her spot back in the garage. Motivated seller. Make me an offer and you may just get the car. Read the whole post before calling. It's overall a sweet car and runs well... 469K miles, but these cars run forever! I need it gone by Sunday - give me your best offer. 240d with rare 4sp manual transmission. These cars are a ton of fun, but I have too many cars and the wife says one has to go... so we're selling our beloved "Helga." She's a real beauty with funky Mercedes yellow exterior and original matching hub caps. I bought this car because I was all excited about brewing my own bio fuel... but like most of my projects, I never got around to it. However, I have been running around in the car with bio and it runs great on it (comes with full tank of bio!). The story I got from the previous owner is that it's a California car... which would explain why the exterior is in good shape and that there is no rust (unlike most of these cars from Washington). The guy said the engine was recently rebuilt/replaced... however, I have no paper work to prove that. It does run like a champ and still gets great mileage. The interior is so-so.. Being a California car, the vinyl shows it age from the sun... However, I've tried cleaning it up a bit and put seat covers on the front seats and new floor mats (Costco kind) so the car is presentable. As with most of these cars, it has quirks. When searching for the "perfect" 240d I found that there weren't any in this price range. You just have to find one that runs well and has quirks that you can live with. The car does have a few issues, but none of the issues affect it's ability to putter down the road... Here's some of the issues that could be fixed with a bit of tinkering: *Car does not shut off when you take the key out... Somewhat common with these cars are issues with the vacuum system. I just park the car on level ground and kill it with the shut off lever under the hood. Alternatively you could always kill it in gear, but I like to save on the clutch. * AC doesn't work * Odometer works when it wants too * Leaks a little diesel on the ground after shut-off... I just park it on card board, this isn't a big issue... I think it's coming from some of the injector fuel lines under the hood. These are an easy fix, but I haven't gotten around to it. Like I said... I love the car but I have too many and one's got to go. If you're looking for a fun, cheap, and reliable vehicle, this one's got a lot to offer for the price. Please respond to the ad if you're interested. I'll respond to your email promptly. No holds... The first person that shows up with cash gets the car. I have title in hand and it's ready to go. Thanks! ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 #3147 **********************************