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Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,019
Posted By jwhughes3
safe car

for a new driver - I think $1500 is cheap enough to just fix the stuff you need to keep it on the road and let the rest go cosmetically - it is almost disposable as a first time drivers car - get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-07-2009, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 745
Posted By jwhughes3
welcome aboard!

I no longer have my diesel, but started on this board so I kinda feel more at home with these oilheads. Besides, I'm always on the lookout for my NEXT diesel...

John in San Antonio
Forum: Tech Help 07-07-2009, 06:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,293
Posted By jwhughes3
I THINK 3 YEARS IS ABOUT THE LIFE OF BATTERY

While you had him there I would have paid (tax and install free) for a new MB battery. I will trust a quality MB battery 4 years (maybe 5) in this hot climate, but 3 years for any other brand and 2...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-03-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By jwhughes3
its a good thing

it didn't go out before the GTG! That was one hot day!

John in San Antonio
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-30-2009, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,369
Posted By jwhughes3
metallics

have been 2 stage since sometime in the 70's IIRC - even Mercedes.

Thanks for the tip on the Black code 040 - I will look for that when I am shopping the next one - I hate clearcoat peel!

John...
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2009, 03:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,527
Posted By jwhughes3
GREAT STORY!

If it weren't the law in Germany that cars had to have one, the ones here in the US would never have had them either. Guess we have the German gov't to thank. :)

John in San Antonio
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2009, 02:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,233
Posted By jwhughes3
2 gassers

but I have sold my oilburner and am always on the lookout for the next one ;)

John in San Antonio
(who can't decide between a W126 S-klasse and newer E-series)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,250
Posted By jwhughes3
GRAPHITE

is the generally accepted lock lube - use sparingly and really only if you notice a problem with sticking (which you did in OP).

John in San Antonio
Forum: Tech Help 06-29-2009, 02:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,503
Posted By jwhughes3
here is good info

on the 300E right here on this site

http://www.peachparts.com/300e.htm

John in San Antonio
Forum: Tech Help 06-29-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By jwhughes3
daily driver

John,

I think your car is a nice daily driver - and by definition our DD's don't have to be show cars.... so spending alot of $ to make it a show car doesn't make sense to me - just repair what is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-28-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,288
Posted By jwhughes3
wow....

very nice!

John in San Antonio
Forum: Events & Gatherings 06-28-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 20,453
Posted By jwhughes3
NOT fair jimmy!

I was sleeping or I might have been first!

John in San Antonio
Forum: Events & Gatherings 06-27-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 20,453
Posted By jwhughes3
Great pics!

I've got to steal the good ones from Lisa's camera - here again is the SA/Austin caravan (2 of each) waiting on Tyler at the Dell Diamond (not gonna let u live it down buddy - drive all the way from...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,043
Posted By jwhughes3
I know - what's up with that???

We were sitting around the Dell Diamond wondering when Tyler would show - knowing you made it to Jimmy's - and then figured you rode with the Dallas crew instead - I kept asking "Where's Tyler?" and...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 06-27-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 20,453
Posted By jwhughes3
Thumbs up I had a GREAT time!

It was so much fun meeting everyone I can hardly wait till the next time!

And I still didn't detail enough!!

I will try and post pics later and try a pic of the SA/Austin caravan.

John in...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 06-27-2009, 06:52 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 20,453
Posted By jwhughes3
shopping for a BD present!

Yeah, that's the ticket!

John in San Antonio

(Who can't believe its actually here):D
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2009, 01:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,503
Posted By jwhughes3
mine is fine...

It has 143,000 and as far as I know the original clutch so it lasts a long time - I got all the maintenance records passed down to me including documentation of 2 (yes TWO) engine rebuilds due to...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 06-26-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 20,453
Posted By jwhughes3
A LONG DRIVE...

You have a looong drive ahead friend if you are driving through France! Take a deep breath at the beach ;)

John in San Antonio
(who has only ONE more thing to detail....)

Can't wait to get up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,043
Posted By jwhughes3
no wonder Mrs. Jimmy is not coming!

Turning 21 is an important milestone!!!

hehe

I can't wait to meet everyone tomorrow! Got to get out an finish detailing!

John in San Antonio
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2009, 03:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,290
Posted By jwhughes3
why?

Does your tag read Heaven, ass & string? (If I translate the German correctly)

What does it refer to? Is it a saying like something is held together on a wing and a prayer?

John in San Antonio...
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2009, 03:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By jwhughes3
Looks very nice so far - good job saving what...

Looks very nice so far - good job saving what could have been a beater!

John in San Antonio
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2009, 02:50 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 21,783
Posted By jwhughes3
that isn't very nice...

And very undefensible by tcane - he was simply providing exactly what you asked for - an opinion of his experience. (of which he has WAY more than I) I suspect it wasn't intended to sound mean, but...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 06-25-2009, 02:27 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 20,453
Posted By jwhughes3
SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT TURNOUT...

from the sound of all these posts (except for daw and Jimmy!) sure wish there was a way to lure Mrs. Jimmy out for her BD......

I for one can't wait to detail the car Friday in preparation!
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-24-2009, 05:35 AM
Replies: 2,044
Views: 285,841
Posted By jwhughes3
hope the 6.9 comes...

I love to see those in action - would like one someday when the finances allow - saw a nicely done one here in San Antonio a few months back and left a note - the Army recruiter who owned it called...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-24-2009, 05:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,583
Posted By jwhughes3
newer cars have different tolerances

than the older cars (cars more than about 12 years old) and can use the 0W and 5W oils easier than the older cars - even new the older cars weren't as tight as the new ones are.

so yes, following...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 06-23-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,271
Posted By jwhughes3
about 300 of the 300E 5spds

I know when I bought my 300E 5spd I researched and found that about 300 US versions were imported from 86-88 IIRC - there are some 5spds on the 190D models too I believe but no idea how many.

John...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,245
Posted By jwhughes3
WAITING WITH BAITED BREATH...

And the missus ain't none too happy about the fishy smell so hurry up! :)

John in San Antonio
(who will be cruizin the coupe to Centerville with NO cruise control)
Forum: Tech Help 06-23-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By jwhughes3
WHAT ABOUT COSMOLINE ITSELF?

Is it available? It is a pretty good protectant even if ugly...

John in San Antonio
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2009, 05:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,887
Posted By jwhughes3
what about Al?

Alabassi has like a million in his sig.....
Forum: Events & Gatherings 06-23-2009, 05:26 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 20,453
Posted By jwhughes3
my daughter's Mazda...

You mean to win I have to drive my daughter's Mazda??? :P

Can't wait to see everyone - I missed out last year cuz of work (military deployment) and scheduled this year's well in advance to make...
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