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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2005, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By tkotanch
Greetings RobtheMob

I've been using the B99 from Western States for about a month now...no problems so far. I did replace the fuel filters already and there was some black stuff in the clear prefilter..so keep an eye...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2005, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 555
Posted By tkotanch
painting/dyeing an interior piece

Hello All,

I tried to search for information on this but couldn't find anything. I have the small tray piece from an SDL that fits under the steering wheel. But I need to dye/paint? it to match...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 10-26-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,628
Posted By tkotanch
It's a no brainer

from my standpoint. Here is Phoenix, B99 is available for $2.85/gallon, commercially made soy based biodiesel only a few miles away. Dino is $3.09 - $3.39 per gallon. And my car smokes less and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2005, 04:52 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 10,648
Posted By tkotanch
Not too bad here

Biodiesel is running about $2.85 out here in Phoenix. That's about the price of premium gas and less than dino which sells from $2.99 - $3.29. And it smokes a lot less.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-14-2005, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,108
Posted By tkotanch
Someone appears to have gotten a deal

That's a beautiful car for $2500. Congrats to Joe.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2005, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By tkotanch
Nice!

Hey Burge,

Nice looking car! Interior looks great. I didn't think about this previously. I used to have a '73 280 and it needed subframe mounts. I assume it has the similar suspension. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2005, 11:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,045
Posted By tkotanch
84 300 SD on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD-1984-Mercedes-Benz-300SD-Tubo-Diesel-300-sd_W0QQitemZ4574437136QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWD6VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Looks kind of nice
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2005, 11:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,045
Posted By tkotanch
Check with Indy mechanics

I bought my 300SD from my mechanic. He's always putting a couple of parts cars together and then selling them. I paid $4500 (140K) for it which I thought was kind of high at the time. But when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2005, 05:00 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,518
Posted By tkotanch
New member signing in!

I had bought an old 1973 MB 280 on a whim and quickly befriended my indy mechanic. Then I noticed all, I mean ALL the mechanics in his garage drove diesels. So he let me drive one every once in a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2005, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By tkotanch
I want to see pictures!

Hey Burge,

Sounds like a neat car. I'd like to see pictures if possible. One suggestion...I'd replace all fuel filters and possibly drain all the old diesel out of the car. You may want to run...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2005, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,916
Posted By tkotanch
Big differences

Diesel is running anywhere from $2.85 to $3.29/gallon out here. Regular is about $3.05 per gallon and higher. However, I read in the paper where Phoenix now has the highest gas prices in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2005, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 994
Posted By tkotanch
glow plug light is to left on '85

Jmana is correct. I have an '85 and the glow plug light is to the left of the thermometer...which is in Celsius...makes me crazy
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2005, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,013
Posted By tkotanch
I'm with you

HI Weej,

I'm with you. I can only get B100 here in Phoenix. But the car runs great on about B35..I just fill up with dino diesel and then the rest of the way with Bio. Also, this may not last...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2005, 01:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,915
Posted By tkotanch
140 Diesel

I always hang around my Indy's shop and ask him about various cars. He says to avoid w140s in general...says they just have too many options, overengineered, electrical, vacuums, etc...very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-02-2005, 11:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,215
Posted By tkotanch
Biodiesel does clean

I've just started running about B25 in my car and it does seem to run smoother. ..definately less smoke. I'm going to try and run B50 for a while. My understanding is you shouldn't run over B35...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-31-2005, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 956
Posted By tkotanch
If I hadn't just sold my house

I'd probably take you up on it. How can you go wrong on a project for $100. But I'm in an apartment...no room to even park it let alone work on it.

Someone will take it from you.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-31-2005, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 934
Posted By tkotanch
Ace if real mccoy

That's a great price if miles are accurate!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2005, 05:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,901
Posted By tkotanch
What is proper pressure?

Forgive my ignorance. What should the oil pressure be at idle? Mine seems to be just below 2 on the guage at idle...goes to 3 when I step on gas.

Any input would be appreciated.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2005, 05:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,655
Posted By tkotanch
$2.94 and biodiesel is $2.85

I'm running about 1/3 biodiesel. My understanding is that B35 is the most you can run without changing the rubber parts. I changed the fuel filters because I hear that bio cleans up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2005, 05:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,879
Posted By tkotanch
Looks good!

I put corner lens from an '94-'95 W124 on my smoke silver '87 300D to match the Hella Euros. The lens are clear but have a little yellow stipe at the leading edge:...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2005, 04:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,879
Posted By tkotanch
I have the same car

Smoke silver is the color I believe. I'd like to see how they look when you get them on. Please post or email me.

Thanks,

Tom
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2005, 04:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,235
Posted By tkotanch
Drive more SUVs

I remember an interview with Lee Iacoca easily 5-10 years ago where he chided the US for being fat and happy with cheap oil. Car companies had just started to build gas guzzling SUVs and engines...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2005, 01:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,295
Posted By tkotanch
Devonhiee

I recently purchased a 1985 300SD from my indy mechanic. It is rust free, has a few minor dents..expected for a 20 year old car. The car itself has close to 200K on it but the indy put a different...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By tkotanch
This forum is great

Thanks for all the response..
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2005, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By tkotanch
oil in air filter

I recently had some work done on my car. And I was at the indy's and the air filter needed to be replaced. I noticed that there was some oil on it. I asked my mechanic and he said no big deal. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2005, 12:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,357
Posted By tkotanch
I'm single

and my clunkety clunk doesn't prevent me from getting dates. Most women once inside don't notice the noise outside!! I do have to get the smoking problem fixed before winter. Once the windows are...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-10-2005, 03:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,716
Posted By tkotanch
RUG = Regular Unleaded Gasoline?

Is that accurate? I have an '85 300SD and I've been wondering about the WVO as fuel. I'm in Phoenix so the gelling issue might not be an issue at all. Lowest, lowest it ever gets is 35-40 f..and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-09-2005, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 924
Posted By tkotanch
I wish I had the space

I love the 108/109 and it looks in good shape for $1100...hell it runs.
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 08-09-2005, 01:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 35,232
Posted By tkotanch
Nice work

pawoSD...I'm impressed. What looked like horrors a couple of weeks ago turned into a good fix. Ideally having it welded would be the way to go, but the JBWeld will hold for years.

Hats off to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-09-2005, 10:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 648
Posted By tkotanch
Did anyone notice?

The talks with North Korea in Bejing? regarding Nukes? Their delegation was driving a black w126 long body with Euro headlights...very cool!
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