I just called and ordered a 30# cyl of R-134 from my regular distributor.  I
was SHOCKED when I found out it cost $300.00.  Last November I paid $69.00.
What gives?  $69 to $300 in 4 months sounds like a rip-off.  What are other
shops paying this year?

Can one use Kerosene or JET-A in the MBZ om 616 engine? If so, what are the
limitations, if any?

I really like this car on this site www.freewebs.com/kevin10078 and i
would like your advice on it. ( to get to it enter the site and scroll
down!

 WHERE TO BUY YOUR GAS, - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW.
READ ON--
Why didn't George W. think of this?
Gas rationing in the 80's worked even though we grumbled about it.  It

I know this is a Mercedes auto forum but I need some advice on a 240D in a
marine application. We just purchased our boat with a marinized 240D. We
were told that engine is a fresh rebuild with 10 hours but on the way down
to south FLorida we burned about a quart of oil every 4 ...

A couple of  years ago I was in Moscow, Russia on a business trip for a high
level technology transfer.  My Russian is quite rusty since I haven't used
it since my teen years but it was my first language.  According to the
Russians, the more we drank the better my Russian got and ...

Had some shifting difficulties with an '83 300D.  Replaced the
plastic shift arms.  Now, shifting is erratic - sometimes perfect -
sometimes rough.  If I keep it floored, it's much, much smoother than if
if I go easy.  

  I've been looking around your wonderful group for a while now and
I'm now considering buying my first MBz.  There's a nice one out here
in Cinci that I'm going to look at today from a guy who's asking too
much for it ($2900) especially with rust, etc.

Does anyone know where the connector(s) for the outside temp display
plug in at?  I saw a picture of the display and it showed to wire
harnesses coming out of it with connectors at the end.  My temp display
doesn't work at all (the screen is blank) and I'm wondering if someone

I found reference to this problem on another forum but no solutions so I
hope someone here can help.  Often ( but not always ) as soon as I get up
to freeway speeds the heat stops and I get nothing but cold air coming into
the car.  Once I'm back into city driving it's as hot as ...

I have never put anything but premium octane in my 90 300CE
per the owner's manual.  Would it harm the engine to put in
a lower octane?  I have been reading up on this and am not
quite convinced that it would be safe.  Thoughts?

I may decide to start looking for a good used rear end as the pinion
noise is starting to bother me even when I turn up the radio. Any ideas
how I could find one? I could look at the wrecking yards in the area I
suppose. I may try Swepco Moly Lube as a last resort before I start any

Can anyone help please? The cruise control on my 1982 380SL has quit
working.  When using the lever to activate, it will engage, but will not
stay. It will accellerate as long as I hold the lever, but quits when I let
go.  Is this is something that is easily repaired or do I need ...

I purchased a 2001 E320 4matic with 12,619 miles on it in March and have
been very happy with the purchase.  Apparently, with all the things to
absorb in a test drive I did not hear a slight clunking noise from the back.
What is happening is if I am in traffic and I take my foot ...

1984 190D (201 chassis)
I frequently see  advice to "clean contacts" for windows that don't work,
but with no instructions on how to do it.
Can the rocker switches be pulled straight out using pliers?