Yes he is a list member!
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> On Apr 9, 2015, at 4:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> I just received a LinkedIn email notification concerning "Loren Faeth". Is
> he a List member?
>
> "Loren" does macadamia nuts and biofuels and wastewater treatment! I am
> impressed.
>
>
Truly unbelievable.
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> On Apr 7, 2015, at 8:05 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
>
> http://photographyisnotacrime.com/2015/04/south-carolina-cop-arrested-for-murder-after-video-shows-him-shooting-man-in-back/
>
> Slager claimed he tried to subdue Scott with a taser, only for Scott to
The video footage betrays a cold blooded murderous cop. This was no mistake.
Utterly disgusting.
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> On Apr 7, 2015, at 7:24 PM, "Greg Fiorentino" wrote:
>
> Well, cops are human and make mistakes...and there are some bad ones out
> there too. I've worked with a few bad ones
I might be heading down in late July sometime. Maybe we can arrange something
then. You know our friend no longer lives in DC! He's living on a farm in rural
Maryland!
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> On Apr 7, 2015, at 11:41 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> Hey Dimitri - when are you next scheduled to
The whole foods is a few blocks up. I lived between the two on Wisconsin Ave.
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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 4:05 PM, Rich Thomas
> wrote:
>
> The A&P that used to be in Georgetown was THE pickup place for chicks back in
> the day. I'm sure Andrew knows about it. It's a Whole Foo
I never picked up any chicks at that Safeway:) Well, I might have picked up my
girlfriend there but we were already together for several years.
It was torn down and rebuilt into a multi-story job.
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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 7:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> You mean the Soci
Some years ago, up here in Maine, a cop responded to a domestic dispute. The
man was an invalid in a wheelchair paralyzed from waist down. The invalid
wielded a knife at the cop who then proceeded to shoot him dead. Really?? Now
how was that necessary? This stuff happens all too often and is dis
Good one!
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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 9:51 PM, OK Don wrote:
>
> I fear a cheap Mercedes - BTDT.
>
>> On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 8:48 PM, Dwight Giles wrote:
>>
>> I don't fear any Mercedes. Does that count in this discussion?
>
>
>
> --
> OK Don
>
> NSA: The only branch of gov
You need to fear something so deadly. If you don't then you are an idiot. I'm
not wrong.
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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 9:15 PM, "Greg Fiorentino" wrote:
>
> You are correct but wrong. You are correct that only an idiot would fail to
> treat a firearm with respect and caution. You
Anyone with half a brain should have hoplophobia. If you don't treat a gun with
utmost respect and caution you are nothing but an idiot.
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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 8:54 PM, G Mann wrote:
>
> Please excuse my failure to communicate in your language.
>
> I'm a graduate of intense
There is a shipping charge but nothing out of the ordinary. You almost always
get the part in two days. Autohausaz 5-7.
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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 7:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> Be careful of the shipping charges - ask first.
>
>> On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 7:22 PM, wrote:
>
You guys shouldn't discount the Classic Center. You get 15-20% off with MBCA
discount and you are guaranteed to get quality. No BS.
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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 5:52 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
>
> Curly wrote:
>> Dr. Fatty has been mentioned. If you like abuse, you can try him.
>
>
I thought they were OEM to Mercedes?
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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 12:57 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>
> Anyone know anything about these guys?
>
> I ask because they sell a lot of springs, and are less expensive than MB by a
> bit.
>
> I need to put a new set of rear springs on the S50
Yup me too.
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> On Apr 5, 2015, at 9:17 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
>
> Your membership in the mailing list Mercedes has been disabled due to
> excessive bounces The last bounce received from you was dated
> 06-Apr-2015.
>
> This stuff again...?
>
> Rick
> Sent from my BlackBer
So if a cop attacks someone and that person is in imminent danger of being
incapacitated by the cop, then does the victim have re right to use deadly
force against the cop?
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> On Apr 5, 2015, at 2:39 PM, "Greg Fiorentino" wrote:
>
> If an armed LE officer is attacked by so
I want to know why these cops shoot to kill. Why not shoot the guy in the arm
or leg? If he's grabbing for a taser then he's probably not armed.
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> On Apr 5, 2015, at 11:14 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> I would speculate the increase in cop shooting incidents is correlat
I looked up "babe magnet".
At the end was the antonym:
Mercedes 240D, preferably China blue.
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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 10:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> I looked up the definition of "chick magnet". At the end was the antonym:
> Mercedes 300TD turbodiesel station wagon
>
>
Yeah, I've never seen a strut in a w123!
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On Apr 3, 2015, at 11:23 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>> I am so stuck in the 80s. What will it take to get me into the front seat
>> of a newer car?
>
> A crapload of money?
>
>>> [123] dropped the double wishbone front end for
>>> the c
I find w123 ride quality to be superior to W124. W124 probably handles better
though.
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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 12:32 AM, OK Don wrote:
>
> Both the 114/115 and the 124 handle/drive better than the 123. It was a low
> point in suspension design - they dropped the double wishbone
Why would you want to get into the front seat of a newer car?
Even the nicest ones bore me.
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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 10:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> I am so stuck in the 80s. What will it take to get me into the front seat
> of a newer car?
>
>> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 1
You don't buy a Camry.
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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 7:48 AM, Tim Crone wrote:
>
> Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.
>
> I am within a few months of trading the van out for something - Accord or
> Camry probably, by the numbers. So I'm thinking about this, and I w
Gee thanks;)
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> On Apr 2, 2015, at 12:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> DImitri's email address is highly spam-worthy.
>
>> On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 8:47 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>>
>> Strange.
>>
>> You are aware that recent fixes sorted out the "Reply to:" issue? Could
>>
The heat fried their brains?:)
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> On Apr 2, 2015, at 8:33 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
>
> People in Florida are weirdos
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 2, 2015, at 6:08 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>>
>> Strange, very strange...
>>
>> I sent an email to the owner of the
And same here.
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> On Apr 2, 2015, at 7:55 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
>
> I'm getting list emails quoting emails that I have not received.
>
> Nothing in my spam folder on my phone.
>
> What's my next step?
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> '87 300TD
> '95 E300
> _
The car has rack and pinion steering but also has a steering gear box. I know
nothing about rack and pinion.
I'm asking if a manual steering gearbox for a rack and pinion system can be
interchanged with a power steering gearbox in a rack and pinion system.
I know that can't be done in a recircu
A friend in Greece has a 1988 Alfa spider 1600 with manual steering. The
steering box is toast and rebuilt replacement boxes cost 1000 euro there. I
could only find power steering boxes here and they are much cheaper. The car
has rack and pinion steering, so would a power steering box work in pl
Um they charge $150 per hr for labor in NYC??
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> On Mar 31, 2015, at 6:29 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
>
> I'll bite... $200.
>
> $150/ hour, $20 for parts, $15 shop fees, tax
>
> :)
>
> It's NYC!
>
> Jaime
>
>
>> On Monday, March 30, 2015, Jon Agne wrote:
>>
>> While
Fluid Film. Spray it on bare metal and it will not rust even when exposed to
road salt spray.
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> On Apr 1, 2015, at 7:43 AM, Meade Dillon wrote:
>
> Dieselvolk,
>
> Better than an oil thread! I'd like to get a conversation going about our
> favorite automotive products.
$50;)
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> On Mar 30, 2015, at 9:16 PM, Jon Agne wrote:
>
> While in NYC last week my shifter started rattling and became very loose. I
> stopped at a local indie in Queens to ask a question or two about it. Next
> thing I knew, he had the car on the lift explaining how da
Were there any issues getting it titled and registered?
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On Mar 28, 2015, at 11:04 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>> The one I'm looking at is a short wheelbase diesel model with a truck
>> bed. They are asking 3800 euro. Yes it's in Europe.
>
> My Mog was in yurp when I bought it.
Yeah nice video. Would love to drive one someday:)
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> On Mar 28, 2015, at 7:34 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote:
>
> Wow, that was quite a treat! That engine has an awesome roar. If only I
> could have been in the passenger’s seat…
>
> Kevin in Hillsboro, OregonOn Mar 28, 2015, at 1
It seems like a good deal but pics show the nose above the front bumper to be
pretty beat up. Hard to evaluate a car from across the pond. Will have a friend
check it out for me.
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On Mar 28, 2015, at 3:27 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> There is a Mog group
Wow.
The one I'm looking at is a short wheelbase diesel model with a truck bed. They
are asking 3800 euro. Yes it's in Europe.
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On Mar 28, 2015, at 11:48 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>> I think a lot would depend on the model. There are a lot of different
>> configurations, espec
How much you all think a circa 1960'a running driving rust free unimog is worth?
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Ughh.
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> On Mar 27, 2015, at 6:59 PM, "Greg Fiorentino" wrote:
>
> I stopped off to do a little grocery shopping today and my eyes were
> assailed by this:
>
>
>
> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c3o9369qj5c9n1z/AAASER6TnuG-MnTvvB7DVhi0a?dl=0
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
>
I'd rather buy an old unimog if I need additional hauling rather than that
Nissan turd.
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> On Mar 27, 2015, at 12:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> I have a trailer hitch if I need to do additional hauling.
>
> I know better than to question anything that Wilton says or d
Yup the pick- up is a POS Nissan. MB is in a downward spiral through a long
toilet drain.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/mercedes-benz-in-talks-with-nissan-to-jointly-develop-pickup-truck-1427463807
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You all know that's almost certainly a POS Nissan in Mercedes guise?
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> On Mar 27, 2015, at 12:00 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
>
>> On 27/03/2015 7:51 AM, David & Kristin Gilmore via Mercedes wrote:
>> Here's something to hope comes to the USA.
>>> http://www.bild.de/auto/auto-n
That's sad to hear. Seemed to be a good guy based on the limited interaction I
had with him.
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> On Mar 26, 2015, at 7:18 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Chuck had a winning 116 300SD he called the Panzerwagen. That is the source
> of the Panzer reference.
>
>
I had a delta kitchen faucet corrode from the inside in just 6 yrs. total
garbage.
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> On Mar 23, 2015, at 6:28 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Don't buy plumbing stuff at the box stores, it's invariably the worst
> possible grade available.
>
> Go to a stan
I would guess that hundreds, if not thousands, of years worth of data would be
necessary to be able to make sense of any significant weather patterns.
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> On Mar 20, 2015, at 9:19 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> So how many years of data would you like befor
school kids about Something
>> Else Important no doubt, having taken the big ol airplane over again, and he
>> has flown off again to do a campaign speech or fundraiser again or something
>> equally important. So, that sorta has an effect on my views on the matter...
>>
Starbux makes my heart race. Coffee too strong. Yuck.
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> On Mar 19, 2015, at 10:40 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> HA! I can just picture Bubba asking Barista-Babe about "racing" and the
> interesting exchange that will follow.
>
> -
> Max "where's m
tical
manipulation of data can skew results.
I will not believe that the world is warming unless I see it with my own eyes.
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> On Mar 19, 2015, at 10:10 AM, Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:58:14 -0400 dseretakis--- via Mercedes
> wrote
I'm going to have to agree. Show me the warmth, show me the money. If I'm not
experiencing warm weather I won't buy that the earth is warming.
I was on board with global warming until recent weather patterns have caused
massive doubt in my mind.
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> On Mar 19, 2015, at 9:48 A
What's going on in this place? We are talking about strippers touching wood!
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> On Mar 18, 2015, at 2:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Heritage Woodworks. Wouldn't let anyone else touch my wood.
>
> (Waiting for snarky comments)
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
Yes he is but doesn't the business live on?
Also, I hear Madera Concepts does exceptional work.
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> On Mar 18, 2015, at 9:45 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
> Too bad Drew is dead
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 18, 2015, at 8:28 PM, Bob via Mercedes wr
Did you try the nasty stuff with methylene chloride?
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> On Mar 18, 2015, at 1:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I may have askeed this before, but am hoping for at least one on-point
> response this time.
>
> Has anyone had a GOOD experience with a wood ref
Then Andrew better stay in DC! ;)
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> On Mar 17, 2015, at 11:34 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Relocated animals seldom survive,
>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
>> Andrew Strasfogel via Merced
You have a very serious problem. A groundhog infestation. There is no fix for
that I'm afraid. I will take your house off your hands for free. After all what
are friends for? Hahaha!
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> On Mar 17, 2015, at 3:34 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Uh Oh!
> Call the
Your head is cracked. Send it to me and I'll fix it after Curt's! Hahahaha
I'm such a good friend!
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> On Mar 16, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I am thinking there is a hairline crack in the filler tank neck but not
> clear if that would a
Your car needs a new engine. I'll take it off your hands for free;)
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> On Mar 16, 2015, at 11:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> As you all know, my 1983 300TD had a heating issue couipled with low
> coolant levels. When I replenished the coolant the heating
And wasn't Curt looking for the engine out of one of those for some alpine
mobile.
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> On Mar 16, 2015, at 8:26 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Jump on this, Kaleb:
>
> http://bringatrailer.com/2015/03/15/cool-hauler-1976-mercedes-1116-rollback/
>
> Dan
>
> _
Mercedessource might have them.
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> On Mar 10, 2015, at 10:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Someone on the list mentioned getting some tubing for injector return
> lines from McMaster-Carr, IIRC. I also recall that it worked out well.
>
> Since our '82 240D/3.0 is agai
Thanks. It's good fun!
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> On Mar 8, 2015, at 1:46 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
>
> Impressive! Keep up the good work!
>
>> On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 7:44 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>> I'm sewing one up. Check it out
rnets?
>
> --R
>
>
>
>> On 3/6/15 7:44 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> I'm sewing one up. Check it out here:
>>
>> http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=22025.0
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>
I'm sewing one up. Check it out here:
http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=22025.0
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't have any snow until the blizzard the
>> first week of February.
>> Snowmobilers tend to remember snow patterns...
>> -Curt
>> From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes
>> To: "arche...@embarqmail.com" ; Mercedes
>> Discussion List
>> Sent: Fri
I'm no climatologist, but in light of the past couple of winters, I simply
cannot buy global warming.
Nobody is going to convince me that red is green or that cold is hot.
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> On Mar 5, 2015, at 7:04 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> The “brutal” winter is on the
So you were a party animal.
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> On Mar 4, 2015, at 8:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I have tinnitus in both ears as well, but it's not so bad that it prevents me
> from hearing - more like a nuisance thing in the background.
>
> Not a lot you can do for it, so
I've never smoked it but it's a known fact that pot is less harmful than
alcohol. Why pot should be illegal goes beyond me.
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> On Mar 4, 2015, at 6:31 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> War on Addiction?
> Pot is going to get legalized little by little and good on i
I guess there is no hurry. It's obvious that problem is getting worse as hoses
get pressurized but I guess I can leave rad cap loose.
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> On Mar 3, 2015, at 8:41 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Why is there a hurry to do more work?
> If the engine runs hundreds o
:48 -0500
>>> To: dsereta...@yahoo.com; mercedes@okiebenz.com
>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info
>>> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>>>
>>> Any thoughts?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On
: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info
>> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Mar 2, 2015, at 8:21 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Does anyone know i
And I had cousins and an aunt in Athens, GA. Furthermore, I was born in Athens,
Greece.
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> On Mar 3, 2015, at 10:22 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> My-now dimitri's - 240D came from athens. PO was university employee.
> On Mar 3, 2015 10:15 AM, "Andrew Strasfogel
Any thoughts?
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> On Mar 2, 2015, at 8:21 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if I can use cylinder head that came from engine with 12
> point head bolts on an engine which uses hex cylinder head bolts?
> Shop manual says that hex
M104 in a w123 with a 5 speed sounds like a very interesting project!
Hey wait a minute, I thought you were Mr. Originality!!
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> On Feb 28, 2015, at 2:33 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The M104 is a wonderful engine. I had one for years in my 95 E320 wagon.
Does anyone know if I can use cylinder head that came from engine with 12 point
head bolts on an engine which uses hex cylinder head bolts?
Shop manual says that hex head bolts must be used in engine that came with such
bolts but unclear if head from newer engines can be placed on old engine.
Se
at 1:45 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Funny stuff! Did you have cafe au lait oil?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 2, 2015, at 1:42 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Well yeah but I realized what had happened. I pulled
Yup toadass suck.
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On Mar 2, 2015, at 5:20 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
>> Well, I think we need to wait a bit.
>> My Mercedes is 39 years old.
>> Let us see how the Prius is at that age.
>> My experience with the Toyotas that I have owned has not been great.
>> 2 o
,
>>> the head gasket was toast. The car wasn't worth paying somebody to replace
>>> it and I didn't have the facilities, tools, knowledge or friends at that
>>> time to fix it myself...
>>> -Curt
>>> From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes
&g
facilities, tools, knowledge or friends at that time to fix it
>> myself...
>> -Curt
>> From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes
>> To: dsereta...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List
>> Sent: Monday, March 2, 2015 12:20 PM
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating
me to fix it
> myself...
> -Curt
> From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> To: dsereta...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List
> Sent: Monday, March 2, 2015 12:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info
>
>> On 01/03/2015 4:55 PM, dseretakis--- via Me
up, I look out the window to check Dimitri’s
> chimney. If his house were a steam locomotive, it’d be moving down the
> tracks at 90mph!
>
>> On Mar 2, 2015, at 6:41 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Oh shut it! :)
>>
>> Sent from my
Oh shut it! :)
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> On Mar 1, 2015, at 10:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Should I mention that we had to turn on the AC today?
>
> Guess not
>
> Dan
>
>
>> On Mar 1, 2015, at 10:01 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> On Sun, 1 Mar 2015 19:
I can see why you hate it now.
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> On Mar 1, 2015, at 10:40 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I've used it twice and blocked two thermostats, the second one leading to a
> bad head gasket in my wagon. Never more.
>
> Curt
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>
> _
Why do you hate it?
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> On Mar 1, 2015, at 10:25 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> If it was done it was before I got the car. I hate that stuff..
>
> Curt
>
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, 2015, at 1:59 PM, OK Don wrote:
>>
>> I thought that a pressurized system in the AM is the result of a cracked
>> head or leaking head gasket.
>>
>>> On Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 12:53 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
>>> wrote:
>>> So I've driven the
re, so , to me, it speaks of
>> combustion air incursion into the cooling system and likely, serious over
>> pressure somehow.. although, the radiator cap should vent anything above the
>> rated pressure... further concern, to me..
>>
>> Cooling system pressure test w
redit card when
>> you get it and refund to your card when you return it. I found this tool so
>> useful (when I had old cars) that I bought one.
>>
>> On the positive side, if you are weeping coolant could explain how an air
>> bubble can get into the system and preven
t; On Feb 28, 2015, at 8:09 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Yes. No way I'm doing that in these ridiculous temps. A nice summer project!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 28, 2015, at 7:35 PM, Craig via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>>
Wow 450 torque! Must be a blast!
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> On Feb 28, 2015, at 11:15 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Went with wifey and bought a 2012 ML V-6 bluejuice turbodizzel this
> afternoon. Somewhat unpleasant experience dealing with the stealer. They
> tried twice to stick me
Yes. No way I'm doing that in these ridiculous temps. A nice summer project!
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> On Feb 28, 2015, at 7:35 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> On Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:16:13 -0600 Peter Frederick via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>> Now that you have a forced open thermostat, it's time to
e,
>> especially since its way over on the other side of the console.
>> I think I've still got all the pieces to convert it back to stock...
>> -Curt
>> From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List
>> Sent: Friday, February 27,
> On Feb 28, 2015, at 12:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel
>> wrote:
>>
>> You should write a whimsical message on the cardboard blocking the radiator
>> to be read by drivers of the cars you are following.
>>
>>> On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 11:01 PM, dseretakis---
ontiac had a starter button
>> on the dash. I liked that you could hold it down as long as you thought was
>> needed.
>>
>>> On Feb 27, 2015 6:08 PM, "dseretakis--- via Mercedes"
>>> wrote:
>>> Not too many people will know how to
The thermostat housing looked pretty good.
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> On Feb 27, 2015, at 10:04 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> IIRC corroded thermostat _housings_ can induce problems.
> The plates don't seat right. If the bypass channel couldn't
> be closed properly, and hot water takes
ference in cold
> starting the car...
> -Curt
> From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes
> To: Randy Bennell ; Mercedes Discussion List
>
> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 6:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info
>
> Not too many people will know how to st
The 560SEL definitely had it. Not sure if standard equipment or as an option.
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> On Feb 27, 2015, at 1:55 PM, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Hello Does anyone on the list have access to which w126 cars may have come
> with limited slip rear ends (posi).
>
> I hav
Not too many people will know how to steal it. First of all most young thieves
today can't drive a stick. Second of all, nobody will know how to glow the car
-Curt retrofitted it with pencil type plugs and wired them to a push button on
the dash. Hahahaha dumb thieves, try stealing that!
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eld in place by the flow.
> When the thermostat was operating normally and thus opening and closing
> as the temperature of the coolant rose and fell, the flow would increase
> or decrease. That permitted whatever loose item is inside the engine to
> shift around and cause trougle.
Sounds like a fun project. I'm dabbling in the car upholstery world myself.
Sewing leather is very satisfying.
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> On Feb 27, 2015, at 7:56 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> True, but at least it will give me a rough idea of the size and shape of the
> material. Muc
The pattern made from the old piece with not be very accurate as it will be
bulged and stretched. It will only give you a general idea
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> On Feb 27, 2015, at 7:48 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I'm not sure if this is good or bad, but since the steering wheel in q
e radiator is a good idea. It will help
> achieve a more normal engine temp as well as make the problem visible
> sooner, if it recurs. Good luck with this.
>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes
>> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 6:16 PM
>
That would be really weird! I need to test car for a few more days to confirm.
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> On Feb 26, 2015, at 4:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> 3 bad thermostats at least?
> On Feb 26, 2015 4:42 PM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
>>> On 26/02/2015 2:56 PM,
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> From: dsereta...@yahoo.com
> Date: February 26, 2015 at 6:15:05 PM EST
> To: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info
>
> I sure hope it stays that way. I drove the car like I stole it today for a
> total
ling system and also look for head leaks. About $100 for
>> that service.
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>>
>> On Feb 26, 2015, at 2:33 AM, fmiser via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>>>> dseretakis--- wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Interestingly, I noticed th
shop. They said they will
pressure test cooling system and also look for head leaks. About $100 for that
service.
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On Feb 26, 2015, at 2:33 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
>> dseretakis--- wrote:
>>
>> Interestingly, I noticed that heavy engine braking down
Yup, it's NOT fixed. I drove the piss out of it today and it was fine. The
lower rad hose started warming up indicating coolant circulation. No
overheating. Then went to a friend's house and on way back it started again,
temp rising, no heat, the usual. It was a 7 mile trip back home that requir
I have one in ME but not with me here in MA.
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> On Feb 25, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You really need to get an IR thermometer and get a map of temperatures on the
> engine, hoses and radiator. That will yield a significant amount of
> informa
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