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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-08-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,655
Posted By Cressida
Thumbs up Sounds good, but a family member that asked for...

Sounds good, but a family member that asked for cremation ended up costing over $3,000 this past summer after the marketing group at the funeral home got their plugs in. That still was a far cry...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,433
Posted By Cressida
I'd forget the SD. A teenage girl is not going...

I'd forget the SD. A teenage girl is not going to want to try and drive that big of a car despite how nice you may think it is.

I'm looking into a similar decision for my 16 year old daughter....
Forum: Tech Help 08-20-2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,062
Posted By Cressida
copper or aluminum replacement

You picture confirms that the orginal evaporator is aluminum. I saw a picture of a replacement evaporator for a w124 that was copper. Was your replacement copper or aluminum?

I know this is...
Forum: Tech Help 07-28-2006, 10:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,847
Posted By Cressida
Talking Would you believe I was in a Kansas Antique store...

Would you believe I was in a Kansas Antique store last Saturday afternoon waiting on my wife and daughters. I couldn't believe it when I saw two cans of R-12 sitting on the shelf with a price tag of...
Forum: Tech Help 06-21-2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,913
Posted By Cressida
recovery of R-12

You can make the transfer just fine as you've described.

Just be sure you pull a good vacuum before you start and purge the lines of air. Really a good way of recovering most of the R-12.
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,029
Posted By Cressida
Red face I got through the first page and I'm so exhausted...

I got through the first page and I'm so exhausted I need to take a nap. I thought these cars were suppose to be easy to work on?
Forum: Tech Help 05-06-2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,007
Posted By Cressida
I just do not believe that O'reilly's has G-05...

I just do not believe that O'reilly's has G-05 coolant. I've looked - are you sure the stuff you got there says G-05 on the bottle or just something about extended life, etc.

What exactly is the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-26-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,881
Posted By Cressida
I'm glad this thread came back up

I'll have a new teenage daughter driving later this year so this thread happened to caught my attention as it is a timely subject for me.

I've been thinking of something in the w124 line and was...
Forum: Tech Help 02-28-2006, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,003
Posted By Cressida
I've done this on other engines and as long as...

I've done this on other engines and as long as each cylinder is raised to TDC before the work the valves cannot drop into the cylinder. However, be deliberate as when you get busy you can forget to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2005, 08:10 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 9,421
Posted By Cressida
Here is a link to an article about diesel exhaust

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&pubid=968163964505&cid=1135032611236&col=968705899037&call_page=TS_News&call_pageid=968332188492&call_pag...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,514
Posted By Cressida
I might add that I did not find the tube shaped...

I might add that I did not find the tube shaped side impact bars in the doors of the earlier model Camry's that I looked at (around 1990/91 model years) and then I looked at the doors in a 1991...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2005, 08:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,514
Posted By Cressida
I was walking through a junk yard today and...

I was walking through a junk yard today and specifically looked at the w124 doors and those on the Camry's to note differences in terms of side impact protection. I was surprised to find that the...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 11-19-2005, 05:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,069
Posted By Cressida
Are you kidding you already need a license to do...

Are you kidding you already need a license to do that.

Where I live if you are seen/caught taking a quick leak outside in the corner of your back yard you can be arrested and if convicted you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By Cressida
Yes, I just changed out my Autozone battery that...

Yes, I just changed out my Autozone battery that I purchased new in 10/98 as it was slowing down after 7 years and didn't want to push it this winter. In contrast, I've owned and seen several...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-16-2005, 11:58 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 6,727
Posted By Cressida
It would seem to me that you've been listening to...

It would seem to me that you've been listening to your friend to much or don't understand how the system works (sic) these days.

I don't have insurance so there is no insurance company...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-06-2005, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,684
Posted By Cressida
It looks like it could be a decent buy for $1,000.

It looks like it could be a decent buy for $1,000.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-23-2005, 08:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,954
Posted By Cressida
Cool I don't own a diesel either so I think it is...

I don't own a diesel either so I think it is sometype of disease that I've suffered from for over 10 years.

For example, want to know how many w126 SD's produced in 1982 ? ... ... 18,100 ...
Forum: Tech Help 03-05-2005, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,161
Posted By Cressida
On one of my cars the battery always reads what...

On one of my cars the battery always reads what would seem to be a bit low. The voltage would be about 12.40-43 after one or two days. This battery always read about the same from day one and I...
Forum: Tech Help 03-05-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,095
Posted By Cressida
I assume you are talking about the w123 model...

I assume you are talking about the w123 model 300d and not the w124 models or are they both about the same when it comes to transmission reliability?
Forum: Events & Gatherings 03-05-2005, 10:30 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,479
Posted By Cressida
I'm not gong to be able to attend the GTG but...

I'm not gong to be able to attend the GTG but wanted to mention for those driving in from the West that you probably would enjoying stopping off at Big Springs in Van Buren, MO if you've not been...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-01-2005, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,012
Posted By Cressida
Smile [QUOTE=Hatterasguy]I wouldn't want to own to old...

[QUOTE=Hatterasguy]I wouldn't want to own to old of a Toyota they are not a MB. Parts cost a fortune and they are a pita to fix. [QUOTE]

Well I keep waiting for my 1983 Cressida to die so I can...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-11-2004, 08:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,647
Posted By Cressida
I have the same thoughts and experience as the...

I have the same thoughts and experience as the above. I'd use more readily available and less expensive leather conditioners and cleaners. The dye and crack filler should be avoided as within a few...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-22-2004, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 996
Posted By Cressida
Never owned one and don't want one. ...

Never owned one and don't want one.

However, my wife has let me know she would like one for Christmas. I don't know yet if she'll get it. My teenage daughter thinks we need one too so it's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-15-2004, 09:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,602
Posted By Cressida
"Everything is working normal" ... and in the...

"Everything is working normal" ... and in the picture the power antenna is stuck in the full upright position.

"Nice leather seats" .... and in the pictures they are MB Tex.

I also find it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2004, 06:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,591
Posted By Cressida
I also like the ones with like new "leather" when...

I also like the ones with like new "leather" when it really is the MB Tex. Nothing wrong with either, but when these car dealers don't know the difference yet claim to have driven scores of these...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2004, 07:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,722
Posted By Cressida
Thumbs down You have to remember

Don't overlook the fact that in Oklahoma there is no such thing as a vehicle inspection. About anything goes. Tires bald, windshield wipers missing the rubber, cracked windshield, and mosquito...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 11-03-2004, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,530
Posted By Cressida
My experience is that after you apply the crack...

My experience is that after you apply the crack filler and repaint it will look pretty good. That assumes that you can get a color match.

However, after only a few weeks of use the cracks will...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-30-2004, 04:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 855
Posted By Cressida
FS - 84 Cadillac Eldorado "Baritz" Coupe - Houston

My former elderly neighbor is in declining health and she just moved to the Houston, TX (Woodlands) area to live with her daughter. She called and told me she wants to sell her 1984 Cadillac...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2004, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,104
Posted By Cressida
Another option is do without

I've not had health insurance for the past 5 years. You can just join the other 40 million of us that don't have any.

It does have it's problems though. The doctors and hospitals think they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-09-2004, 01:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By Cressida
Interesting thread...

My 13 yr. old daughter learned something about hydrogen and whenever I talk diesel to her she quickly changes the subject to she wants a hydrogen car. I have to tell her that hydrogen is probably at...
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