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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2016, 10:24 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 24,792
Posted By airbus
I never heard of Adsitco before, and I failed to...

I never heard of Adsitco before, and I failed to read this post before buying. Guess what: I had a great experience with them and they certainly remain on my list of preferred suppliers. I guess...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-10-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,048
Posted By airbus
FS: '87 300SDL 175k miles

Well, there's simply one too many in my driveway... I'm selling my SDL, silver / blue, everything works except the sliding roof (took out the cable and never replaced it). Euro headlights,...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 08-19-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,499
Views: 138,835
Posted By airbus
Thumbs up We had a great time, thank you all. Count me...

We had a great time, thank you all. Count me (us) in for next year...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 08-16-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,499
Views: 138,835
Posted By airbus
She actually kicked me out so that I'm not...

She actually kicked me out so that I'm not standing around in her way while she's packing... :D:D:D I'm in!

I'll bring my 14 year old son and one of his buddies. Any special requests from...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 08-13-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,499
Views: 138,835
Posted By airbus
That is pretty amazing... Now wait for the...

That is pretty amazing...

Now wait for the authorities to pick up on that and accuse him of running a repair shop or a used car dealership :eek:...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 08-10-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1,499
Views: 138,835
Posted By airbus
I hate to make promises that I can't keep......

I hate to make promises that I can't keep... again... We're leaving for Germany the next day, and I will get in trouble if I'm not home and help my wife pack... But again, I'll try... I'll bring...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By airbus
Let's agree on "unique". Ugly is such an ugly...

Let's agree on "unique". Ugly is such an ugly word... :silly:

Here she is, couldn't help myself...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/82airbus/th_IMG_5561.jpg...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By airbus
Waaiiit a minute, as far as I remember, you have...

Waaiiit a minute, as far as I remember, you have a bimmer :eek: in your stable... At least I'm sticking with the brand...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 798
Posted By airbus
On the edge of replacing the '82...

...with a '99 S420 :eek:

There's a pristine '99 S420 with 120k for sale locally, they're asking 7 grant... Should I??? Will I be banned from the diesel forum?

Seriously, does anybody have...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 09-26-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,499
Views: 138,835
Posted By airbus
Alright, let's try this again. As of right now,...

Alright, let's try this again. As of right now, it's a maybe, either in the SDL or the Vanagon. Are dogs allowed?
Forum: Events & Gatherings 08-26-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,031
Posted By airbus
Looks like I'll be boarding up my house instead....

Looks like I'll be boarding up my house instead. Hurricane watch posted... :mad:
Forum: Events & Gatherings 08-15-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,031
Posted By airbus
I've been lurking around since this thread...

I've been lurking around since this thread started and I would love to give a 'definite', but unfortunately, it's only a 'maybe'. Make that a 'very likely'... and I'll bring my son, my wife, and the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,805
Posted By airbus
W123 rear bumper 'fix'...

Recently, the rear bumper on my '82 fell off because the aluminum bracket inside broke. Apparently, this is a common problem and good replacement bumpers are hard to find. Here's a fix that'll cost...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-16-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By airbus
WTB: W123 sedan rear bumper

...mine fell off :disappoin
(Long Island, NY)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2010, 08:42 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,854
Posted By airbus
I agree. Ever since I brought my SDL to the...

I agree. Ever since I brought my SDL to the dealer for the balljoints two years ago, they write me once a month with a trade-in offer. It almost feels like an insult to me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-15-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,854
Posted By airbus
Angry ...got a letter from MB today

"As a valued Mercedes-Benz customer, we would like to inform you about an enhancement to our Roadside Assistance Program, as well as some changes to eligibility that will impact a small percentage of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,076
Posted By airbus
Thanks a lot, that really is all you need to...

Thanks a lot, that really is all you need to know. Took me ten minutes, I'm surprised it's actually that easy! :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-07-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By airbus
DONE...

...and working. Ripped the ignition lock assembly out of the '85, put the new switch on, installed in the '87 with new cylinder -works like new!

The dash doesn't have to come out, all you need to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-07-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By airbus
Angry What a royal PITA!

The ignition lock on my '87 seized, oh well, common problem. I got the key to turn after 2 hours of playing around, took the lock cylinder out and ordered a new one. Next day, I put it in and guess...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-03-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 28,334
Posted By airbus
OK, I should have done that while it was still working...

...any suggestions on how to get the cylinder out with as little collateral damage as possible if the key doesn't turn anymore at all? :mad: (It's the '87)
Forum: Events & Gatherings 06-08-2009, 10:18 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,656
Posted By airbus
...which I wasn't even aware of. However, I...

...which I wasn't even aware of. However, I already investigated that: I just did a standard parts look-up for Body Electrical on a '87 SDL on Fastlane and this is what came up:
...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 06-07-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,656
Posted By airbus
I think only JimSmith took pictures. Jim, what...

I think only JimSmith took pictures. Jim, what happened?
Forum: Events & Gatherings 06-07-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,656
Posted By airbus
All pics turned out black from smoke :D

All pics turned out black from smoke :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 733
Posted By airbus
"OLD" :D

"OLD" :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 733
Posted By airbus
Shock absorber went bust...

...the dramatic way.
I wonder if that happened to anybody before: In my wife's '82 300D the piston of the front right shock absorber came out through the top :eek:, ripped the airfilter housing off...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-18-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 472
Posted By airbus
German MB TV commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FykLSNhTk4o

Translation:

Hey, who are you?
I'm a guardian angel, and you?
Me too. Who are you protecting?
A motorist.
What kind of a car is he driving?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,027
Posted By airbus
I even put Bosch GPs into my 'knocker'. Yeah,...

I even put Bosch GPs into my 'knocker'. Yeah, it's still running...

And anyway, you know where I grew up. Gotta support my home country...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,027
Posted By airbus
Autolite crap

I just did the glow plugs on my '82. Four of them were shot, one was good. Guess what: The one glow plug that was still working was the one that looked the oldest - and it was a Bosch. The other...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,076
Posted By airbus
I disagree. I recently had the opportunity to...

I disagree. I recently had the opportunity to drive my friend's '07 C-class. Before that, I never (!) sat in a newer car than a W124 or a W126, for the exact reason you're stating. I was surprised...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,108
Posted By airbus
Agree. I keep it strictly separate. And I only...

Agree. I keep it strictly separate. And I only paid $1700 for my Westy and $400 for my SD. :D
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