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Forum: Good MB Shops 09-01-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,240
Posted By archibald2
Shops Thread?

Hi, have not been on forum for quite some time. The "Good MB Shops" thread has changed and I too cannot find it. Based on your final comment, you were able to find this area within the forum. May I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-09-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,712
Posted By archibald2
SOLD!

They departed as a set tonight. Thank-you for your interest.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-04-2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,712
Posted By archibald2
Hi Scott, yes, it was something I over-looked...

Hi Scott,
yes, it was something I over-looked when I took the opportunity down here. I felt it was my one chance to stay employed in the O&G business. I made a hasty retreat from Dodge (actually,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-04-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,712
Posted By archibald2
8 hole wheels in 1993...

Babymog, I was digging through some of the sales brochures collected over the years and stumbled upon the 1993 300 Class. It turns out that the 15 hole wheels were, as you correctly pointed out,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-21-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By archibald2
Car is the "Real Deal"

Yes, this car is very well preserved. I had the good fortune to see this particular gem recently. The future owner will not be disappointed.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-20-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,712
Posted By archibald2
Thank-you for the correction on the years the 8...

Thank-you for the correction on the years the 8 hole wheels were fitted to W124s. I took the salvage yard's word for it, re: '93, at the time. I had a '93 and it had 15 hole wheels. A few years...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-19-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,712
Posted By archibald2
To the best of my knowledge they are OEM wheels. ...

To the best of my knowledge they are OEM wheels. They were pulled from two '94s & a '93 chassis at a salvage yard in South Texas. If there are identifying marks or numbers to denote whether they...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-18-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,712
Posted By archibald2
4 X 195/65-R15 NOKIAN Hakkapeliitta RSi mounted

Winter is coming...
4 X 195/65-R15 NOKIAN Hakkapeliitta RSi ice & snow tires mounted on 15", 8-hole alloy rims (with center caps) for W124 chassis automobiles (eg. from '86 300E through '95 E320)....
Forum: Canada 07-16-2008, 11:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,723
Posted By archibald2
First rate shop in Calgary

I had both of my Daimlers serviced by Marc Boulanger of Alpine Autowerks. Excellent, consistent, and thorough work. You will see a disproportionate number of Porsches in and around the shop. Don't...
Forum: Tech Help 05-16-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,488
Posted By archibald2
vibration

thought I would chime in on the subject as my '95 W124 wagon has had the same low frequency thromb (I made that word up) resonance for a few years. I have had the tires replaced, balanced, rotated,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,955
Posted By archibald2
Concur with Winmutt

After purchasing my '82 300D four years ago, I immediately changed out the 15W-40 oil and started using Mobil's synthetic 5W-40 Delvac 1 (it was also recently packaged in quarts as Mobil1 5W-40 for...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-14-2006, 12:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By archibald2
Sunvisors and wheels

I am interested in the four wheels wheels (assuming they are not bent)and two sunvisors?
Forum: Tech Help 08-19-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 61,930
Posted By archibald2
Satisfaction with '95 E320 TE

Paul,

don't know if you me remember me from the Dallas' GTG of June '04 but I had the pleasure of meeting you, Larry Bible and several other MBShop contributors. At the time I had a '93 300D 2.5...
Forum: Tech Help 07-07-2006, 01:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,557
Posted By archibald2
Smile Labour was additional

Motorhead, I believe the labour charge was an additional ~$400. As I was +/- 2,200 miles from home, it was money well spent.
More recently, I had the head gasket replaced as it started to drool near...
Forum: Tech Help 07-04-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,557
Posted By archibald2
Outward appearance of harness may be deceiving

Thought I would chime in with my M104 wiring harness experience last summer. When I purchased the car ('95 E320 wagon) in July 2004, the usual places for detecting a defective harness all appeared...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2005, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By archibald2
Formulations appear identical

As finding Mobil 1 5W-40 for Truck and SUV is easier to find and purchase than Delvac 1 5W-40, I thought there must be a "catch". To asuage my concerns, I went to Mobil's website and compared...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2005, 01:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,705
Posted By archibald2
Houston ...

Joe,

I live in the North West part of Houston. Some refer to it as Copperfield - Hwy. 6, FM 529, Barker-Cypress, and Logenbaugh. Work is in the area bounded by Hwy. 6, Memorial, Eldridge, &...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2005, 10:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,705
Posted By archibald2
Fuse follow-up ...

I have been reading your April thread with interest tonight as my A/C went from hero to zero in the space of ~5 minutes. When I arrived home, I looked down to find my A/C compressor engaged but the...
Forum: Tex-Mex (TX, OK, NM, Mexico) 05-26-2005, 11:30 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 74,406
Posted By archibald2
Highly recommend German Auto Center

If you are still looking to have your ML repaired, contact German Auto Center at 210 653 9889. If you are in the San Antonio area, it is near I-410E and I-35N on 4849 Whirlwind St.
I drive from...
Forum: Tech Help 05-03-2005, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,273
Posted By archibald2
My $0.02

Have been using 0W-40 Mobil1 in my '95 E320 since purchase last summer. No regrets or misgivings. Personally, I like to see the development of oil pressure immediately after start up;this is when...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-20-2005, 11:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 579
Posted By archibald2
WTB: Thule or equivalent for ;94-'95 W124 wagon

Am looking to find fellow forum member interested in selling their Thule or equivalent ski or cargo carrier designed to accomodate W124 wagon.
Forum: Tex-Mex (TX, OK, NM, Mexico) 03-05-2005, 12:10 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 74,406
Posted By archibald2
Thumbs up Very Good San Antonio Shop

Over two years ago I purchased my first Mercedes Benz ('93 300D 2.5 Turbo)while living in San Antonio. Within a month of purchasing the '93 W124, I purchased an '82 300D Turbo I am going to my grave...
Forum: Tech Help 01-26-2005, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By archibald2
Phil, really appreciate the concise answer. ...

Phil,

really appreciate the concise answer.

Stuart
Forum: Tech Help 01-26-2005, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By archibald2
Question What is an OVP?

Please forgive my ignorance, but could someone tell me what the acronym OVP stands for. I performed a search on the subject and there were many references to this device but no expansion of the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-19-2004, 09:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,499
Posted By archibald2
Thumbs up Terrific car!!

Like Paul and a few others, I had the good fortune to meet Jim see this car at the Dallas GTG last June. Had I been more patient and been able to look into the proverbial "crystal ball", I would...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-23-2004, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,657
Posted By archibald2
Understand your reason

CJ,
After my wife and I determined that the sedan (re: recently sold W124) was not going to make for a harmonious and quiet environment for the three children on longer road trips, we started to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-21-2004, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,657
Posted By archibald2
Post partum

Paul & CJ: once again, thank-you for the comments. I really liked that car. Yes, I will never get over how nicely the engine ran. The oil level remained constant between changes; it had adequate...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-16-2004, 11:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,657
Posted By archibald2
Car Sold

All,

thank-you for the interest shown in the '93 300D 2.5 Turbo.

For some, like myself, this will always be considered to be a very nice balance of chassis, economy, reliability and longevity.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-13-2004, 10:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,249
Posted By archibald2
Completely satisfied with '93 300D 2.5 Turbo

I have to concur with Johng99 with his comments about the 2.5 Turbo. Family considerations require that I separate myself with what I will always consider to be the best balance in an automobile I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2004, 08:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,513
Posted By archibald2
Question Factory installed Block Heater on OM602 engine?

I have an individual interested in my '93 300D. He resides in a northern region of the U.S. and asked me if this model came with a block heater as standard equipment. Thought I would put the...
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