|
|
|
|
|
#16
09-29-2013, 10:45 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
What a great thread!
__________________
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! 
|
|
#17
09-29-2013, 12:49 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Keep up the pics
 . Watching you from a caravan up the west coast of Scotland. Lovely weather here too for a change and it's Stag rutting season so the hills are alive. 
|
|
#18
09-29-2013, 05:18 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I'll make sure I'm handy through Winston Salem. Do you need me to bring you a mono valve?
Also when will you be through here?
__________________
 77' 300D, "Cartman" SOLD @ 150K (didn't know what I had)  83' 300SD, "The Superdon" 325k+ @ 28mpg 95 E320 wagon, "Millennium Falcon" 231k+ @ 24 Mpg 95 E300D, "Sherley" 308k @ 33.69 Mpg, currently anticipating a head  99 Suzuki Intruder "Trudy" @ 45 mpg Last edited by thayer; 09-29-2013 at 07:31 PM. Reason: Also when will you be through here?
|
|
#19
09-29-2013, 07:11 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
You take beautiful pictures... wish I could do so. If you're ever coming through MA or NH, let me know...! It would be nice to meet you.
__________________
"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco...  " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod 2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
|
|
#20
09-29-2013, 11:52 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Day 2: Albuquerque to Oklahoma City
Got bit of a late start this morning, but headed out for what is probably the most boring stretch of interstate around. After the mountains and deserts of California, the deserts and mountains of Arizona and the wonderful high plains of Arizona and New Mexico today was pretty much a just get there day. We had a very nice tail wind that should produce some remarkable mpg numbers - I'll know in the morning when I fill up.
This is a pretty typical view across New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma.  Older Mercedes like the 123 and 107 are almost non-existent on the open road. I've seen two 107's (one on a trailer and the other driving around Phoenix) and one 123. The 123 was on this car carrier, three vehicles ahead of us as the entire freeway came to a stop for about 20 minutes. Never did find out what the problem was, but the drivers of cars around us were extremely friendly and were about to break out the grills and have a party if it had gone on much longer!  Another typical stretch of road across the western states.  Texas is always interesting. This was the first rest stop across the pan handle on the way toward Amarillo.  Amarillo is the home of the famous Cadillac Ranch. We didn't take the time this trip to see the installation, but have in the past. Well worth the trouble if you're ever in the area.  Finally got to Oklahoma and settled in for the night in Oklahoma City to rest up for the push to Nashville tomorrow. Hoping to meet up with Daw_Two in Memphis.  Druk - good to hear from you - enjoy your Caravan vacation in Scotland Vstech - I'll ping you as soon as I safely arrive in Winston-Salem and coordinate our schedules. Maybe we can take a couple minutes and put a mighty vac on a few lines - it would be nice to find the vacuum leak. Thurs or Friday are probably going to be best on my end, probably mid-afternoon. Thayer - thanks for the offer. My monovalve is fine, it's the connector that's the problem and my temp "fix" is holding. Jooseppi - thanks
__________________
Current Stable
|
|
#21
09-30-2013, 11:10 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
 I have not seen another one with this color combo since....Rich
__________________
 All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html
|
|
#22
09-30-2013, 11:31 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Running coast to coast reminds me of Forrest Gump,really inpiring to see a 20 plus yr old car run a sorta of miles .What tires did you choose for the trip?
|
|
#23
09-30-2013, 12:07 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Nice pics keep em coming!
When taking apart mono valve connector, be sure key is off, otherwise you blow the PBU when you short the pins. I've done that twice, five years apart, and had to fix PBU twice.
__________________
85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now 83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD! 83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked
|
|
#24
09-30-2013, 09:58 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Day 3: Oklahoma City to Jackson, TN
Got a late start this morning due to a stomach problem, but it was an absolutely beautiful day. Crossing from Oklahoma to Arkansas we made a quick stop at the welcome center for a free cup of coffee and quick stretch.
 For a second I thought I was back in California when we passed this interesting conveyance. I thought about maybe making a sign for the 380 about being out of diesel and heading to North Carolina, but decided no one would believe it....  Well after two days and 4+ states worth of cloudless skies and treeless landscapes, we finally got both.  Crossing the Mississippi River is always a treat. This is the bridge into Memphis, TN.  Wow, I guess junk yards is big business here. This was a major billboard along I-40. It was all I could to to just keep going  Tried to meet up with Daw_Two in Memphis, but it just didn't work out. Getting started late made that impossible. Oh well, next time. Tomorrow - Winston-Salem area Here are some stats: Miles so far: 1907 Oil added: 0 Mileage overall: 31.51 mpg By leg SAN-PHX 31.5 mpg PHX-ABQ 29.9 mpg ABQ-OKC 35.0 mpg OKC-JAX 30.7 mpg Rollguy - I really like that color too. It was a beautiful car. funola - thanks for the tip
__________________
Current Stable
Last edited by vstech; 09-30-2013 at 10:56 PM.
|
|
#25
10-01-2013, 12:47 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html
|
|
#26
10-01-2013, 07:10 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I don't know of any u pull it yards in Indiana any more...
__________________
[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.  [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
|
|
#27
10-01-2013, 07:24 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
Current Stable
|
|
#28
10-01-2013, 09:24 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Pleasure Drive
If you ever get the chance, take the Natchez Trace Parkway : http://goo.gl/maps/h1iCF
Speed limit is 45 No stops No cross streets No commercial traffic Designed to be scenic. (It's like the Blue Ridge Parkway without the elevation.) Explore the Natchez Trace - A Unique Journey from Natchez to Nashville
__________________
Greg 2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic 2007 ML 320 CDI 2007 Leisure Travel Serenity 2006 Sprinter 432k 2005 E320 CDI 1998 SLK230 (teal) 1998 SLK230 (silver) 1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO Previous: 1983 240D, on WVO 1982 300D, on WVO 1983 300CD, on WVO 1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer) 1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix 1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO 1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO Last edited by GregMN; 10-01-2013 at 01:22 PM.
|
|
#29
10-01-2013, 11:53 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Day 4: Jackson to Winston-Salem
Safely arrived at our destination for the next few days. A really beautiful drive over the Smokey Mountains.
The scenery was fabulous and the road amazing.  More...  A little later the sun came out  At the rest stop in North Carolina  Again the car did really well, logging 33.7 mpg despite all the mountain driving. The legs on this car are amazing - 550 miles with 6.5 gallons still in the tank. (That's one of the side benefits of having a gas car converted to diesel)
__________________
Current Stable
|
|
#30
10-02-2013, 12:02 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
WOW!!! how big is the tank? what motor originally came in the car? v8? 420?
be sure and call tomorrow if you are planning to visit me, or if I should come visit you. I'll bring my latest purchase... a neat beater 190D 2.5T... I gotta change the belt tensioner first...
__________________
John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!  1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
