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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2005, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,025
Posted By phal
I am an autoworker

I have boxes of earplugs!

gary
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-20-2005, 11:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,153
Posted By phal
I gave up

and bought a Ram Diesel Truck. The 20 year old cars are tough to find..gary
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2005, 10:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,025
Posted By phal
I Gave it up!

Hey Guys,

I traveled to florida to buy a described "mint" 300sd. When I inspected the car the caved in door was very easy for me to see, I wonder why the owner didn't notice it till I pointed it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2005, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 928
Posted By phal
last question tonight - FUEL

Ok, what about fuel? Where to buy while on the interstate, truck stops?
Anything to avoid? Only one grade?
Thanks...gary
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2005, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,877
Posted By phal
Thanks

for all the help and advice....gary
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,877
Posted By phal
and that means what?

he told me that the norm was 450. Not right?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2005, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,877
Posted By phal
I am unsure

Hi Tom,
I thought all readings were in PSI, but what do I know?, not much about diesels. The mechanic didn't really seemed concerned about the high readings. The guy that owns the car is not a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2005, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,877
Posted By phal
power service?

Hey HG,
Where would I find power service?
Thanks...gm
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2005, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,877
Posted By phal
PPI on 300SD

Hello to all,
I am going to florida tomorrow to buy a 300SD and have a particular one in mind. I had a recommended local mechanic I found on shopforum do a PPI on the vehicle today. The only thing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2005, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,489
Posted By phal
ahh...fond memories

When I was growing up, we had a converted shoolbus that we would use yearly for camping at Barbee Lakes in Northern Indiana. I had really great memories of that old bus. I would love to take on the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-05-2005, 02:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,153
Posted By phal
Car Search in Florida

I leave friday, flying into Tampa then driving to Ft Lauderdale. Will be looking for 300SD in this area for two days, then Sarasota for two days.
If you have something and can email before monday...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2005, 01:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
Posted By phal
Nice job....

figuring it out! Its no wonder I consult with you on my SDL Questions!
phal
Forum: Southeast - US (AR,AL,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN) 05-19-2005, 02:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 31,279
Posted By phal
Raleigh or Charlotte North Carolina shop

I am looking at a vehicle in between Raleigh and Charlotte North Carolina. I have searched the forum and cannot find any matches on Mechanics in this area.
I need a compression check on a 300sd....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2005, 02:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,034
Posted By phal
You really have a way with words HG! And thats...

You really have a way with words HG! And thats why I like you sooo much.....phal
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2005, 12:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,509
Posted By phal
You need a cape!

I read two posts and in both you were coming to the rescue (sorta for the oil covered dude) of diesel drivers whose vehicles would not start. Maybe we should sew you up an oily spandex suit with a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-18-2005, 11:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By phal
Really?

Id never had thunk it, Is it a safety issue or what?
But then.....how would they know if you did it?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-18-2005, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By phal
Ran across a 380SEC on ebay

and remembered how great looking all the SEC's were. I know this probably sounds preposterous, but could you stick a turbodiesel in one of these cars?
Perhaps into a 560sec W126 body?
I have been...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-18-2005, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By phal
I would rather have your SD....

at a price that an unemployed auto worker can afford!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2005, 10:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,765
Posted By phal
good one!

Har-Dee-Har...

That was a good one!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-15-2005, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,579
Posted By phal
I have seen it before:

but it was not on a Mercedes. A friend of mine who knew nothing about cars asked me how it was that he was always a quart overfilled on his old ram truck. He would change the oil and a week later it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,179
Posted By phal
ughhh

I know nothing about the engine, but they are seriously ugly vehicles. I work for Daimler Chrysler (not always a good thing) and they replaced our super selling D series van with this thing....phal
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,270
Posted By phal
Wonderful point. I have been looking at cars on...

Wonderful point. I have been looking at cars on Collector Car Trader and although they have more listings than nearly anyone, the pics suck bad.

I sell machinist tools on ebay, without a set of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2005, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,519
Posted By phal
Hatterasguy, Are you going to accept the...

Hatterasguy,

Are you going to accept the owner/dealers evaluation of the car or will you travel to see it?
I frequently see what seems to be very nice cars in florida and california, but I am a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,639
Posted By phal
Me Too

I ALWAYS heard the same thing. Always in relation to american automatics though....phal
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2005, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,519
Posted By phal
Indiana Land of the rusty

Maybe there are some good non rust bucket cars around here, but you do not see them. Everything I have seen lately is at least 6 hrs away and that is close compared to most. After my most recent trip...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2005, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,519
Posted By phal
Any difference in reliability?

I had posted this with another question and received no comment. I really know better than to change subjects in the post, but goofed it up this time.
Any comments on the below?

"For some reason,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2005, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 908
Posted By phal
Thanks, That was what I needed to know!

Thanks Guys.....phal
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2005, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 908
Posted By phal
Yes, Interior handle

Yes, I am talking about the interior handle. Is this any indication of mileage?
Or do they break on low mileage vehicles also. Thanks...phal
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2005, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 908
Posted By phal
Driver side door handle problem

I have looked at two 300sd, both supposedly low mileage approx 120,000. One problem I have seen on both are that the drivers side door handle (door latch release)is a floppy and loose. Is this a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-09-2005, 10:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,219
Posted By phal
bad day

I drove 6 hours one way through Chicago traffic to look at this car and the torrential downpour 2 minutes away from my destination must have been a sign. As I pulled up to the car, it was raining...
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