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07-17-2012, 10:04 PM
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His First Ride In The SD
My newborn son, Silas, had his first ride today. I am proud to say it was in the SD. It could be just me feeling sentimental, but I think he's hooked on diesel.
 And, of course my wife thinks I am crazy for saying so. Perhaps she's on to something
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07-17-2012, 11:07 PM
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My son's first ride home was in my 84 300D. We found that the sound of the I5 diesel would put him to sleep when everything else wouldn't. No seriously, taking him for rides around the neighborhood in my wife's 2001 Passat wouldn't do a thing. But once he was in the 300D it would only take a few minutes and he'd be out. It's the only time in my life I was thankful for having an unadjusted rack damper bolt. 
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Onus probandi incumbit ei qui dicit, non ei qui negat I recondition w123/w126/w124/w140/r107/r129/ steering boxes! 1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k 1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered 1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]
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07-17-2012, 11:37 PM
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I hear wrenches are good for teething.
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07-18-2012, 03:30 AM
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Mach, congratulations on your new son. sounds like he is getting started on the right foot.
My Daughter (still) takes the 3 yr old on a drive for her afternoon nap. says it is the only way to get her to sleep.  but this is in her 94 Ford Wagon. I asked her when she is going to quit? when she is 40?  OH, I heard Diesel is great for diaper rash. Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works
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07-18-2012, 07:02 AM
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Thanks, Mark in NC "Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!" 1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi Wish these were diesel: 2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi
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07-18-2012, 01:22 PM
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I can attest to the sleep-inducing powers of a Mercedes Diesel. I fell asleep plenty of times riding in the back of my dad's 240D.
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07-18-2012, 01:31 PM
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Congratulations!
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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior  Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!
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07-18-2012, 01:35 PM
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I think everyone is in denial.
Don't get me wrong. I like diesel but ...
1) Diesel cars are noisy, smelly. 2) Old diesels are even more so. 3) A lot of the time A/C is kaput, window cannot roll dn/up. 4) Assuming the OP's old SD diesel is a 87, that makes it 25 years old. When your kid is able to drive at 16 the car would be 41 years old. I doubt any kids 16 years from now would drive a 41 years old car. Technology would have moved on. It is plausible that the old worn out suspension acts as a rocker. They all like being rocked, don't they?
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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.  W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html 1 X 2006 CDI 1 x 87 300SDL 1 x 87 300D 1 x 87 300TDT wagon 1 x 83 300D 1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.
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07-19-2012, 01:08 AM
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2) Yea my dad's 240D may be old, and a bit loud but again I love the sound and it honestly smells great. It smells like leather. 3) AC dies all the time in an old Mercedes (not in the Sprinter though, as we have had no problems with it). Power windows might die too, but I wouldn't know since my dad's 240D has manual windows. 4) You never know. Some of my friends want to drive cars from the 60s, and some of these guys are very knowledgeable car enthusiasts that like the idea of simple mechanics and unique styling. I wouldn't want to drive a cheap new car (what teenagers drive) today since most of them are poorly built and don't have any character. When I get my license and drive the 240D to school, people will think it is a cool car, partially cause of its looks, partially cause it is a Mercedes, and partially cause of it being obnoxiously loud.
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07-19-2012, 02:25 AM
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New-born son . . .
Don't worry until he starts asking for the keys.
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07-19-2012, 05:20 AM
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2) Correct again. That's why I love old ones over newer gasoline sounding wannabes. Simpler mechanical injection will be louder than the newer electronic diesels  3) R12 factory A/C blowing snow for the last 3 years, so not an issue...yet 4) The SD in the OP is an 85. It has been driven by my eldest child already. BUT, Bing! again. It will prolly be sent in a scrap metal bale to China within the next 16 years Hey, don't be cracking on the ride quality. Its the best highway vehicle I have ever owned
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Thanks, Mark in NC "Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!" 1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi Wish these were diesel: 2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi
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07-19-2012, 09:43 AM
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07-19-2012, 09:56 AM
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why are you posting on this thread?
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07-19-2012, 12:39 PM
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I am posting because these are facts for old diesel. If you beg to differ then we can all agree to disagree. Enough said.
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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed. W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html 1 X 2006 CDI 1 x 87 300SDL 1 x 87 300D 1 x 87 300TDT wagon 1 x 83 300D 1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.
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07-20-2012, 12:20 PM
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FYI
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Diesel engine noise is good. FYI Babies like white noise and motion for relaxing - sleeping: * A running vacuum cleaner. * A train ride. * The rumble + motion of a car ride. Baby sleep problems: getting your baby to sleep through the night 31 Ways to Get Your Baby to Sleep and Stay Asleep | Ask Dr. Sears® Baby Sleep Basics | BabyCenter .
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