Re: [MBZ] Prices rising?
From: John Reames Scanners are a pita. Scsi seems to be the closest to universal as there is, and they are a pita. Oddly, most standalone scanners work very well with Linux boxes and macs.. Dunno why you find that odd, seems perfectly sane to me. ..We have a networked scanner at work that will e-mail you its results. Wicked handy. -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Prices rising?
Yes, I suppose you should expect sane scanning results from Linux... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 1, 2010, at 8:10, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: From: John Reames Scanners are a pita. Scsi seems to be the closest to universal as there is, and they are a pita. Oddly, most standalone scanners work very well with Linux boxes and macs.. Dunno why you find that odd, seems perfectly sane to me. ..We have a networked scanner at work that will e-mail you its results. Wicked handy. -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Removing Dash Ignition on w115
I've finally started on a former Kaleb-Kar, and need to yank the dash ignition switch from the dash. Anybody here done this before? I've got an intact dash working ignition switch to replace them with. Thanks ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Wall Parking
Wouldn't driving through a brick wall have completely destroyed the rear end? EdB On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 3:37 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: tom tomscat wrote: http://www.geekologie.com/2010/04/wrong_thats_how_you_did_it_par.php Those are the best pics I've seen, but the Jalopnik readers' comments are better: http://jalopnik.com/5526703/honey-you-parked-the-car-where ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300 TD
From the load it sounds like you are busy with work on the dome home. How goes that one? Ready to call a Hawthorne-Q yet? The TD did seem a pretty nice looking car as long as you didn't look too closely. Glad it is working out for you. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of MG Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 2:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300 TD I've been driving it for the past two weeks. That's how I know it probably needs a new pump. When I put weight on the back with the engine running the back doesn't come up. However if I drive down the road with the load, in a few blocks with the bumps and all the back end will come up from 15 at one mark on the bumper to 17 or within 2 of the normal ride height of 19 for that same point. I guess that's not too bad with about 650 lbs back of the wheels (5 bags of portland). It accelerates faster then the sedan I have does and starts better. The engine sounds real good but the transmission still occasionally slips on the 2-3 shift. I still think it has something to do with the valve body (sticking valve) but I'm not worried enough about it to go in after it. Manfred Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:48:29 -0400 From: Bill R billr32...@comcast.net Subject: [MBZ] 300 TD Hi Manfred - how is the 300TD project coming along? BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: Ranger followup
New sway bar links at Car Quest were $11 a pop. Took about 30 minutes to change and half of that was wrestling with the broken one. The non-broken one looked fine. Interestingly they were greased inside the tube from the factory, didn't seem to help though... So Meinike wanted $150 for the job I paid $45 including new windshield wipers... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300 TD
Check the linkage to the ride-height valve for wear. If you see signs of wear, try adjusting the linkage first. (or replacing worn parts) The system does not self level with the car standing. It is build to self level as it goes over bumps. It sounds to me like it is working, but out of adjustment. (assuming the reservoir has adequate oil.) Be sure to buy the official (approved) oil. It is expensive, but it keeps the system working longer than trying to use hydraulic oil that is not approved. Rusty has it by the liter. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of MG Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 2:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300 TD I've been driving it for the past two weeks. That's how I know it probably needs a new pump. When I put weight on the back with the engine running the back doesn't come up. However if I drive down the road with the load, in a few blocks with the bumps and all the back end will come up from 15 at one mark on the bumper to 17 or within 2 of the normal ride height of 19 for that same point. I guess that's not too bad with about 650 lbs back of the wheels (5 bags of portland). It accelerates faster then the sedan I have does and starts better. The engine sounds real good but the transmission still occasionally slips on the 2-3 shift. I still think it has something to do with the valve body (sticking valve) but I'm not worried enough about it to go in after it. Manfred Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:48:29 -0400 From: Bill R billr32...@comcast.net Subject: [MBZ] 300 TD Hi Manfred - how is the 300TD project coming along? BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Wall Parking
Ed Booher wrote: Wouldn't driving through a brick wall have completely destroyed the rear end? Does make you wonder about the construction, doesn't it? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '84 300D Hirschmann auto antenna gremlin(s)
1. Pin 6 of the plug which plugs atop the Hirschman auto antenna case displays good continuity to the ground (G103) in the trunk. 2. If it's a fuse, why does everything else work OK and all fuses appear OK? 3. As for the new panel being insulated from the rest, the rise/lower function was working fine as I initially reinstalled the antenna after painting, etc. but kept disconnecting/reconnecting things trying to determine/fix the radio buzz which seemed to magically go away on its own and then the rise/lower function disappeared. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Ranger followup
Attaboy!! Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 9:48 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Ranger followup New sway bar links at Car Quest were $11 a pop. Took about 30 minutes to change and half of that was wrestling with the broken one. The non-broken one looked fine. Interestingly they were greased inside the tube from the factory, didn't seem to help though... So Meinike wanted $150 for the job I paid $45 including new windshield wipers... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Removing Dash Ignition on w115
I removed the dash, nd lots of other things to replace the blower motor in a 115 once - many years ago. Figure about 8 hours to get it out. I don't remember the details however. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 8:19 AM, Joe Sasser joesas...@mac.com wrote: I've finally started on a former Kaleb-Kar, and need to yank the dash ignition switch from the dash. Anybody here done this before? I've got an intact dash working ignition switch to replace them with. Thanks -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Wall Parking
Bricks stacked with mortor and no rienforcing to fill a space between structural members are not very strong On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 10:08 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Ed Booher wrote: Wouldn't driving through a brick wall have completely destroyed the rear end? Does make you wonder about the construction, doesn't it? Mitch. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '84 300D Hirschmann auto antenna gremlin(s)
I vote for a ground under load not being well connected, or a wire broken somewhere. The radio buzz would suggest a ground issue. --R On 5/1/2010 11:25 AM, glenn brown wrote: 1. Pin 6 of the plug which plugs atop the Hirschman auto antenna case displays good continuity to the ground (G103) in the trunk. 2. If it's a fuse, why does everything else work OK and all fuses appear OK? 3. As for the new panel being insulated from the rest, the rise/lower function was working fine as I initially reinstalled the antenna after painting, etc. but kept disconnecting/reconnecting things trying to determine/fix the radio buzz which seemed to magically go away on its own and then the rise/lower function disappeared. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Removing Dash Ignition on w115
yank the dash ignition switch from the dash. Anybody here done this before? Only on a 107. Mostly you remove everything that looks like it's in the way, especially the center console, and remove the three (?) mounting nuts that hold the dash in. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Wall Parking
Brick walls are really only strong in compression. -- Pete Arnold 32° ‹(•¿•)› There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway On 5/1/2010 9:44 AM, Ed Booher wrote: Wouldn't driving through a brick wall have completely destroyed the rear end? EdB On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 3:37 PM, Mitch Haleym...@voyager.net wrote: tom tomscat wrote: http://www.geekologie.com/2010/04/wrong_thats_how_you_did_it_par.php Those are the best pics I've seen, but the Jalopnik readers' comments are better: http://jalopnik.com/5526703/honey-you-parked-the-car-where ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Is the list down?
Wondered ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Is the list down?
I wondered the same thing - perhaps it's nice weather ??? On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 8:06 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.netwrote: Wondered ... Craig -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Is the list down?
Craig. I'm here, your here. Seemingly all on our lonesome. They have probably given us an enhancement to improve our experience. Dark days ahead, I think. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 5/1/2010 9:06 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: Wondered ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Is the list down?
The list is not down, but it does seem to be on the wane lately. There are only about a dozen folks who post here with any frequency, and as often as not the posts are off topic or quickly become so. Out of curiosity I did a google search for mercedes benz email lists and mercedes benz discussion and okiebenz.com does not appear on the first page of results for either. So people who are looking for a list are likely not finding this one, and over the years it seems we've been steadily losing members. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Wall Parking
And the cement blocks or cinder blocks used for walls in this parking structure are even more flimsy than bricks, by a lot. Very little resistance to side impact with no load. Loaded blocks do some better. Bricks stacked with mortor and no rienforcing to fill a space between structural members are not very strong On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 10:08 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Ed Booher wrote: Wouldn't driving through a brick wall have completely destroyed the rear end? Does make you wonder about the construction, doesn't it? Mitch. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: another project
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/4569098094_f05665d201_o.jpg Two and a half years ago I pulled my great uncle's '65 Snapper Comet out from under a spruce tree at camp. It was pretty sorry looking but seemed mostly sound so I hauled it the 450 miles south to my place. The 7hp Briggs was shot and rebuild kits are not available so I ended up buying a newer (late '80s) Snapper that had a good condition (but non-running) 7hp Tecumseh for $50. That needed a replacement carb (another $90) but runs terrific. I also stole the right side wheels and tires since the ones on mine were pretty bad but aside from that, a new pedal cover on the clutch/brake pedal, a new mower blade and a new friction disk (its friction drive) it really just needed a good cleaning. So today I finally got everything back together and mowed the lawn. Worst part of the whole thing is that the gas tank is dirty so mowing the lawn took like 8 runs. It running okay now but I need to spend some time and get the gas tank off (can't figure how to get the oil fill tube out of the way) so I can flush it properly. Oh and I need to setup a switch so I can actually turn it OFF without having to carry a piece of wire in my pocket... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] C strength
...Ed Booher wrote: Wouldn't driving through a brick wall have completely destroyed the rear end? Does make you wonder about the construction, doesn't it?.. Wonder what, exactly? The picture shows that the rear bumper and left quarter were not deformed. Another pic shows a big dent in the right quarter panel. I would think the rear window would be broken when it hit the wall that didn't break out. W204 crash tests on UTube prove the structural strength of the body shell. Yes, it's stronger than a W124. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] the wall
Does make you wonder about the construction, doesn't it? Mitch... Oh wait. You meant the building, not the car. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
In my effort to sell a 14 year old oriental car (Subaru) I was subject to the most humiliating interrogation by a what I thought to be an interrested buyer. After numberous calls about VIN, what not, etc, he showed up two hr's late: #1) Brings web print-outs of vehicle specs (?) #2) Culprit has print-outs of KBB values (wrong car, thoughl) #3) Same yahoon takes floor mats up, folds seats any which way the can go, climbes in, on top and unfer the car and finally takes prospect game (my car) for a 40 mile test spin #4) Pulls the dip stick on return and tastes the HULIO on the tip of his finger. #5) Crawls under the car and comes up with a drop of HULIO on his finger: LEAKING. #6) Offers half of what the state will tax it for (I clearly stated a sale price)http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1717855301.html All that after taking hours of my time and $ 5 out of my tank (AWD considered). BTW: KBB Retail $ 4200 / Private Sale $ 3600 / TX minimum sales tax assessment $ 2700 WTF? Inconsiderate me, I told him to go and ...(will be censored by K'leb) Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
That cgaiglist link should be http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1717951466.html. Good joke, No? On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 10:51 PM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: In my effort to sell a 14 year old oriental car (Subaru) I was subject to the most humiliating interrogation by a what I thought to be an interrested buyer. After numberous calls about VIN, what not, etc, he showed up two hr's late: #1) Brings web print-outs of vehicle specs (?) #2) Culprit has print-outs of KBB values (wrong car, thoughl) #3) Same yahoon takes floor mats up, folds seats any which way the can go, climbes in, on top and unfer the car and finally takes prospect game (my car) for a 40 mile test spin #4) Pulls the dip stick on return and tastes the HULIO on the tip of his finger. #5) Crawls under the car and comes up with a drop of HULIO on his finger: LEAKING. #6) Offers half of what the state will tax it for (I clearly stated a sale price)http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1717855301.html All that after taking hours of my time and $ 5 out of my tank (AWD considered). BTW: KBB Retail $ 4200 / Private Sale $ 3600 / TX minimum sales tax assessment $ 2700 WTF? Inconsiderate me, I told him to go and ...(will be censored by K'leb) Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
Sounds like you were easy on him --- On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 10:51 PM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: WTF? Inconsiderate me, I told him to go and ...(will be censored by K'leb) Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
In their ads, subaru is Love. You have been loved. Truths of life: 1. there is no Mercedes more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. 2. There is no fool as obnoxious as a fool loaded with internet information. In my effort to sell a 14 year old oriental car (Subaru) I was subject to the most humiliating interrogation by a what I thought to be an interrested buyer. After numberous calls about VIN, what not, etc, he showed up two hr's late: #1) Brings web print-outs of vehicle specs (?) #2) Culprit has print-outs of KBB values (wrong car, thoughl) #3) Same yahoon takes floor mats up, folds seats any which way the can go, climbes in, on top and unfer the car and finally takes prospect game (my car) for a 40 mile test spin #4) Pulls the dip stick on return and tastes the HULIO on the tip of his finger. #5) Crawls under the car and comes up with a drop of HULIO on his finger: LEAKING. #6) Offers half of what the state will tax it for (I clearly stated a sale price)http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1717855301.html All that after taking hours of my time and $ 5 out of my tank (AWD considered). BTW: KBB Retail $ 4200 / Private Sale $ 3600 / TX minimum sales tax assessment $ 2700 WTF? Inconsiderate me, I told him to go and ...(will be censored by K'leb) Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
Re: #2 - a quote from an instructor of an ITIL class -- A fool with a tool is still a fool. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:12 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: In their ads, subaru is Love. You have been loved. Truths of life: 1. there is no Mercedes more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. 2. There is no fool as obnoxious as a fool loaded with internet information. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
I have to confess: Reason to get rid of the beloved ScoobyDoo is: 2000 Golf 1.8 GT TDI (What a rattler! ) Stomp on it and it smokes like the ol' 300SD, but it's gone. Pretty much the same HP and half the weight. Red (haven't had a ticket in years). On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:12 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: In their ads, subaru is Love. You have been loved. Truths of life: 1. there is no Mercedes more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. 2. There is no fool as obnoxious as a fool loaded with internet information. In my effort to sell a 14 year old oriental car (Subaru) I was subject to the most humiliating interrogation by a what I thought to be an interrested buyer. After numberous calls about VIN, what not, etc, he showed up two hr's late: #1) Brings web print-outs of vehicle specs (?) #2) Culprit has print-outs of KBB values (wrong car, thoughl) #3) Same yahoon takes floor mats up, folds seats any which way the can go, climbes in, on top and unfer the car and finally takes prospect game (my car) for a 40 mile test spin #4) Pulls the dip stick on return and tastes the HULIO on the tip of his finger. #5) Crawls under the car and comes up with a drop of HULIO on his finger: LEAKING. #6) Offers half of what the state will tax it for (I clearly stated a sale price)http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1717855301.html All that after taking hours of my time and $ 5 out of my tank (AWD considered). BTW: KBB Retail $ 4200 / Private Sale $ 3600 / TX minimum sales tax assessment $ 2700 WTF? Inconsiderate me, I told him to go and ...(will be censored by K'leb) Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
Sounds like a great car at a very fair price! I've never seen the word HULIO before. Did the guy try to loosen the 710 cap while the engine was running? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
No. He was under the hot motor and pretended to wipe the rocker box seals. The HULIO came from the dipstick a couple frames back. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:34 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: Sounds like a great car at a very fair price! I've never seen the word HULIO before. Did the guy try to loosen the 710 cap while the engine was running? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
Sounds like he was a bit touched and trying to scam... tasting fluids is not a good idea in general anyways... On May 2, 2010 12:38 AM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: No. He was under the hot motor and pretended to wipe the rocker box seals. The HULIO came from the dipstick a couple frames back. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:34 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: Sounds like a great car ... -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.oki... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: another project
Cool stuff. There is gratification in gettting old stuff running again. You are green. --R On 5/1/2010 11:00 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/4569098094_f05665d201_o.jpg Two and a half years ago I pulled my great uncle's '65 Snapper Comet out from under a spruce tree at camp. It was pretty sorry looking but seemed mostly sound so I hauled it the 450 miles south to my place. The 7hp Briggs was shot and rebuild kits are not available so I ended up buying a newer (late '80s) Snapper that had a good condition (but non-running) 7hp Tecumseh for $50. That needed a replacement carb (another $90) but runs terrific. I also stole the right side wheels and tires since the ones on mine were pretty bad but aside from that, a new pedal cover on the clutch/brake pedal, a new mower blade and a new friction disk (its friction drive) it really just needed a good cleaning. So today I finally got everything back together and mowed the lawn. Worst part of the whole thing is that the gas tank is dirty so mowing the lawn took like 8 runs. It running okay now but I need to spend some time and get the gas tank off (can't figure how to get the oil fill tube out of the way) so I can flush it properly. Oh and I need to setup a switch so I can actually turn it OFF without having to carry a piece of wire in my pocket... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
Yep! There are weirdos and than there are weirdos. I have to change my sig and add the 1.8 TDI. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:41 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like he was a bit touched and trying to scam... tasting fluids is not a good idea in general anyways... On May 2, 2010 12:38 AM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: No. He was under the hot motor and pretended to wipe the rocker box seals. The HULIO came from the dipstick a couple frames back. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:34 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: Sounds like a great car ... -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.oki... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
In Texas I think it would be allowed to shoot his ass right then and there. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: another project
Can't help you on these 2-cycle snappers. Where did you find the Brake/Cluth pedal rubber? I need one of these for my L to R converted Bolens. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:46 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Cool stuff. There is gratification in gettting old stuff running again. You are green. --R On 5/1/2010 11:00 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/4569098094_f05665d201_o.jpg Two and a half years ago I pulled my great uncle's '65 Snapper Comet out from under a spruce tree at camp. It was pretty sorry looking but seemed mostly sound so I hauled it the 450 miles south to my place. The 7hp Briggs was shot and rebuild kits are not available so I ended up buying a newer (late '80s) Snapper that had a good condition (but non-running) 7hp Tecumseh for $50. That needed a replacement carb (another $90) but runs terrific. I also stole the right side wheels and tires since the ones on mine were pretty bad but aside from that, a new pedal cover on the clutch/brake pedal, a new mower blade and a new friction disk (its friction drive) it really just needed a good cleaning. So today I finally got everything back together and mowed the lawn. Worst part of the whole thing is that the gas tank is dirty so mowing the lawn took like 8 runs. It running okay now but I need to spend some time and get the gas tank off (can't figure how to get the oil fill tube out of the way) so I can flush it properly. Oh and I need to setup a switch so I can actually turn it OFF without having to carry a piece of wire in my pocket... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
My life was not threatened, Just my sanity. It would be up to a Grand Jury. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:50 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: In Texas I think it would be allowed to shoot his ass right then and there. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD '02 RoadKing '72 T100 Daytona ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craiglist experience (non diesel, non MB content)
In Texas a grand jury would return a no bill. The guy was a dumbass and you dealt with it in the most efficacious manner, thus saving society an ongoing problem. --R On 5/2/2010 12:57 AM, Hans Neureiter wrote: My life was not threatened, Just my sanity. It would be up to a Grand Jury. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:50 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: In Texas I think it would be allowed to shoot his ass right then and there. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
