Re: [MBZ] Yokohama tires was: I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
It seems there's a difference between genuine retail Michelins and "house" Michelins, eg. the X radials from Costco, or the Sears co-branded versions, etc. I've never had a retail Michelin tire go bad in 25+ years of driving, but I did have bad luck (belt separation) with a set of Sears co-branded Michelins. Used to buy MXVs which were FANTASTIC if pricey, but now the Harmony seems to be the only version available in 205/70-14. Just put a set on the 300D, and it made a HUGE difference in ride quality. I wouldn't have believed it if I'd not had the chance to compare before/after. People who like crisp handling will be disappointed, but a 115 diesel isn't a getaway car and I value comfort and quietness over performance. When I bought the recent set of Harmony tires from TireRack ($360 including shipping for a set of 4) I had them delivered to my local MB dealer, installed & (perfectly) balanced for $12.50/tire as part of the TireRack price guarantee. Hard to beat that, IMHO! D. Allan Streib wrote: > >Peter Hertzing writes: > >> I'm surprised u have had this with michilins they have been great on >> all cars and they make the only tire that will hold up on the limos. >> my yokikihamma experience is the same as yours. my benz started with >> a set of low mileage yokis' which drove like they had slipped belts >> from day one. drove for 20k and than replaced with some michilins >> world of difference like driving a new car. > >I had Michelin X1s on my 300D and they had broken belts before the tread >wore out. I did get a couple of good years out of them though. > >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] Anyone hear of this.....New Years eve thingy......what will they think of next?
Where's the global warming???! There was supposed to be ice cap melting global warming!! <- said in a Marvin the Martian voice The cold is fine and dandy, but where I am we need more snow to go with it, otherwise it's like sitting in an ebay MB with ICE COLD AIR... Walt On Jan 1, 2011 2:09 AM, "Fmiser" wrote: >> Hendrik & Fay wrote: > >> Hendrik >> who is contemplating putting the winter cover back on the pool > > What!? In December? Is the weather really so cold you aren't > using the pool? > > You know - if you cover it now the weather will stay cool - but > if you _drain_ it, the weather will get hot like it's supposed > to be come January and February. *smiles* > > -- Philip, dreaming of summer weather > while there's ice on the ground > > ___ > 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] Anyone hear of this.....New Years eve thingy......what will they think of next?
> Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Hendrik > who is contemplating putting the winter cover back on the pool What!? In December? Is the weather really so cold you aren't using the pool? You know - if you cover it now the weather will stay cool - but if you _drain_ it, the weather will get hot like it's supposed to be come January and February. *smiles* --Philip, dreaming of summer weather while there's ice on the ground ___ 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 time for a bit of country
Hendrik, That is great! Happy New Year! But shouldn't you be out diggin instead of searchin fer stuff on youboob? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a8jGVXOMsw Hendrik who wasn't groped whilst in the US, bummer ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
And if you go to the Bridgerock/firerock dealer, you can probably get a better price, installed. On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:39:17 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: When I was back in that town the next week, I put 2 more on the front of the SDL. Then it would go almost anywhere a snowplow truck could go. I think I paid about $200 for the set of 4. Four nor$kes will cost you $500 or more. Tire Rack has 205/55R16 Blizzak WS70s for $112.00 each; that's $448 for four, plus shipping and installation (another $167.24). The stock 195/65R15 is $84.00 each, $28 less. The size does make the difference. 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] Anyone hear of this.....New Years eve thingy......what will they think of next?
I think it's true...lots of ambulance sirens tonight. Bob R waiting for On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:16 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Keeps the ER docs in business though, so it's good for the economy! > > Walt, who had trouble keeping a straight face typing that :p > On Jan 1, 2011 1:11 AM, "Bob Rentfro" wrote: > ___ > 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] Yokohama tires was: I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
Peter Hertzing writes: > I'm surprised u have had this with michilins they have been great on > all cars and they make the only tire that will hold up on the limos. > my yokikihamma experience is the same as yours. my benz started with > a set of low mileage yokis' which drove like they had slipped belts > from day one. drove for 20k and than replaced with some michilins > world of difference like driving a new car. I had Michelin X1s on my 300D and they had broken belts before the tread wore out. I did get a couple of good years out of them though. 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
Curt Raymond writes: > I also need to figure out what I want to weight the 190D with. Its not > performing like it should. I'm thinking 2x 5 gallon buckets full of > sand in the trunk wells will fix it. I used to carry my other set of > wheels/tires but that took all my trunk space. I have two 75lb "tubes" of sand in the trunk of my 300D. Makes all the difference in the winter. Available at home improvement stores. 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] Anyone hear of this.....New Years eve thingy......what will they think of next?
Keeps the ER docs in business though, so it's good for the economy! Walt, who had trouble keeping a straight face typing that :p On Jan 1, 2011 1:11 AM, "Bob Rentfro" wrote: ___ 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] Anyone hear of this.....New Years eve thingy......what will they think of next?
we have the spa cranking, it's 98 degrees in the spa, 34 degrees out of the spa. Not exactly AZ weather. Wife has some of her mates in the spa, I'm trying to keep the dogs sane; they're losing their minds cause fireworks are now legal and all the kids think they have to ignite hundreds of dollars worth in our neighborhood. Bob R On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:05 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > I am getting old, did not even last until 12, the daughter had a bunch of > her mates over and thus I had to behave myself, anyway 2011 looks to be > colder than 2010 with a chance of a few showers. > Anywho enjoy New Years and have a good 2011, that goes for the rest of the > list as well. > > Hendrik > who is contemplating putting the winter cover back on the pool > > Craig wrote: > >> On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:10:27 +1030 Hendrik & Fay >> wrote: >> >> >> >>> Complete rubbish, many have tried and failed. >>> >>> Hendrik >>> who is cheap but not that cheap >>> >>> >> >> So how is the New Year over there, Hendrik? We have about an hour to go. >> >> >> 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] eBay 6.3
OK, I was curious and did some surfing around looking at pictures of 108 engine compartments. Looks like somewhere between 1970 (the eBay car) and 1972 (my car), the factory changed the way the paint was applied to the engine compartment. Earlier cars appear to have had the same treatment as the trunk interior and lid (flat black paint), later cars like mine have a body-coloured radiator support bar. I wonder what provoked the change. D. Earlier today, David Bruckmann wrote: >... and the wacky black spraypaint that someone applied over the radiator >carrier ... ___ 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] Yes it's time for a diesel
Beautiful. I've always liked a well designed hood ornament, the 80's glass LeBaron ones are also nice, till you've got a rainbow in your face that is. Walt On Dec 31, 2010 1:48 PM, "R A Bennell" wrote: ___ 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] Anyone hear of this.....New Years eve thingy......what will they think of next?
I am getting old, did not even last until 12, the daughter had a bunch of her mates over and thus I had to behave myself, anyway 2011 looks to be colder than 2010 with a chance of a few showers. Anywho enjoy New Years and have a good 2011, that goes for the rest of the list as well. Hendrik who is contemplating putting the winter cover back on the pool Craig wrote: On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:10:27 +1030 Hendrik & Fay wrote: Complete rubbish, many have tried and failed. Hendrik who is cheap but not that cheap So how is the New Year over there, Hendrik? We have about an hour to go. 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] Anyone hear of this?
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:10:27 +1030 Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Complete rubbish, many have tried and failed. > > Hendrik > who is cheap but not that cheap So how is the New Year over there, Hendrik? We have about an hour to go. 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
[MBZ] OT time for a bit of country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a8jGVXOMsw Hendrik who wasn't groped whilst in the US, bummer ___ 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] Anyone hear of this?
Complete rubbish, many have tried and failed. Problem is you either have a hard rear end to carry a load or a soft rear end that bottoms out when you load er up. The system is not complicated, may leak and can be expensive if you can't find good secondhand hydraulic shocks but when working properly is hard to beat. Went to the pup for lunch today in my SLS equipped TE, 3 adults and 4.5 kids. Car drives like it was just me in the bus. Chucked a 100kg of pool salt right up the back, plus the family, bottom was a bit low until I started her up and the back went up to normal height. I have owned a 123 230E with standard rear springs and it's bum dragged just about on the ground with a load in it, so I can't see how this supposed cheap fix is going to work, unless the 'new' springs are that hard that you'll get shaken to bits and every bump will feel like a punch in the kidneys. Also in the instruction section http://www.slsconversion.com/How_To_Install.html it says to strip the system out altogether, far as I remember this is not necessary, as you can take the impeller out of the pump and then leave the system in place, so that perhaps the next owner can restore the system and car back to what it should be, instead of some cheapskate wrecking the handling and ride qualities. My advise is that if you don't like the 'expensive' SLS buy a 300D with coil springs all round and a roof rack for those big loads that won't fit in the boot. Hendrik who is cheap but not that cheap Bob Rentfro wrote: Fix your saggy rear-end: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/pts/2134606152.html Bob 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3, the peasant version
I am thinking that those photos where taken whilst the car was being worked on because it is my belief that unless the propeller shaft is connected, there will be little forward movement M100 or not. Also it seems strange that it is low optioned, no sunroof or cruise. I always thought the 6.3/6.9 M100 beasts had every option that they could stuff in them, instead of being a 250S with a big donk. Anyway I wouldn't own a 6.3 if it was given to me for free, rather have a 3.5. Hendrik who will need to get under the ol TE and do some serious brake work Craig wrote: On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:38:56 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond wrote: The outside is so beautiful, the inside is so gross... The duct tape on the rear armrest, the rear passenger side door opener liner falling out, as you say the horrible job on the wood, the obviously hacked in late model Hirschman... The underside has some oddities, too. In the foreground of http://yoni123.com/gallery1/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_3677.JPG, the two ears seem designed to attach to something, but that something is not there. Also, there is a nut on the bottom of a stud at the bottom of the rubber suspension part that must attach something that is also not there. In addition, http://yoni123.com/gallery1/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_3678.JPG and http://yoni123.com/gallery1/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_3681.JPG show a connecting rod with ball joints on both ends behind the differential, but the bottom end is not connected to anything. I like Rusty's appraisal: "Everything is messed up but the odometer." 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] Yokohama tires was: I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
My tire place declined to sell me some Potenzas (Bridgestone/ Firestone dealer, they don't carry Michelin or I would have them instead). Claimed they "had problems" with them. Best place in town, by far, for tires, and they do proper alignments on MBs, so I use them and take their advice, even though I really wanted some Potenzas for the wet/ice traction. Was up buying parts a few weeks back, and my supplier said he'd taken the nearly new Potenzas off and replaced them with Michelins -- rode hard, vibrated, wouldn't stay balanced. The Michelins made it seem like a new car, and the tire place would not replace them with new Potenzas -- said they would be as bad. Guess I did the right thing when I bought some Bridgestones. Lots of flat tires for some reason (left rear has three plugs in it now!) and they need balancing again, but no traction problems more than usual on a diesel and good wear and handling. Everybody produces a dud series once in a while, but I'd stay away from a set of tires that shed belts with less than 5 years or 40,000 miles on them. Peter ___ 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] Yokohama tires was: I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
I'm surprised u have had this with michilins they have been great on all cars and they make the only tire that will hold up on the limos. my yokikihamma experience is the same as yours. my benz started with a set of low mileage yokis' which drove like they had slipped belts from day one. drove for 20k and than replaced with some michilins world of difference like driving a new car. On 12/31/10, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have run Michelins, generals, Dunlop, Fulda, Kleber, Metzler, > goodyear, Firestone, and some off brands, and a LOT of Continentals. > All the michelins and goodyears except the set on the quantum, all > died early deaths of slipped belts. One set of dunlops was very > good, the other all 4 slipped belts within 100 miles. (not a good > day) All the Fulda, Kleber, Metzler and Continentals have given good > service with good gripping in all conditions. I never have had a > European made tire fail. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to > find Euro tires at common prices now. > > I had a set of toyos on the Escort. They slipped belts. > I put two highly rated Jokohama avid something on the front of a 124. > In less than 500 miles the LF tire threw its tread on the interstate > without warning and did major damage to the car. It was NEVER > underinflated, It was NEVER punctured. The are just bad tires. I > have NO other evidence. I am not risking my life or my family's > lives to try again. Every tire mfgr has failures. some have more > than others. Some take failures seriously, others don't. > > This is not a scientific study. It is real world experience. Y'all > can buy whatever you want. I will buy blizzaks and Continentals. > > >> > Dieselhead wrote: >> >>> They also have a tendency to throw the tread at highway speeds >>> causing the inner fender liners to be torn up, and damage to >>> the fender, trim, bumper and possibly your life, or SWMBO's, >>> or your kid's life. >> >>That can happen to a tire from any manufacture. Under-inflation >>can be a cause. Or puncture damage. It could also caused by >>design or manufacturing. >> >>Is there evidence that this happens more to Yokohama tires than >>other brands? >> >>-- Philip >> >>___ >>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] Yes it's time for a diesel
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:18:44 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > I can next summer. I won't be to where it is stored until summertime. Remind me to remind you next summer. :-) Craig > >On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:21:43 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> > >wrote: > > > >> I have a couple of 1966 vintage 4 page newsletters that MBNA sent to > >> new owners for a year or two. One of them has a cartoon that I > >> really like. It shows an older couple in the front seats of a 111 > >> or 108 looking out over the hood. The star has been bumped and it > >> is crooked. The caption is all about the priorities of owners of > >> older MBs with real stars on the hood. The fur-wearing and > >> bejeweled woman tells her husband, "Stop the car George, and > >> straighten the star." > > > >Do you have access to a scanner? Could you scan that and post it for > >us? > > > >Thanks, > > > > > >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 Craig -- Present:'94 E420Oskar 118 kmi '82 240D/3.0Bluebell 264 kmi Past: '86 190E/2.3 '72 220/8 '64 190Dc Emma '72 220D/8 Herman ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:39:17 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > When I was back in that town the next week, I put 2 more on the front > of the SDL. Then it would go almost anywhere a snowplow truck could > go. I think I paid about $200 for the set of 4. Four nor$kes will > cost you $500 or more. Tire Rack has 205/55R16 Blizzak WS70s for $112.00 each; that's $448 for four, plus shipping and installation (another $167.24). The stock 195/65R15 is $84.00 each, $28 less. The size does make the difference. 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] Howes Diesel Treat
> Mountain Man wrote: > The owner of the truck stop where I diesel up was saying many > of the drivers that come through highly recommend Howes Diesel > Conditioner and Anti-Gel. Are you trying to solve a problem? Why are you wanting to use an additive? The fuel distributors are careful to blend the fuel for the location and weather, so if it's unlikely you will have a cold weather problem unless the station has old fuel (still summer blend), or you traveled a long way. (fueled in Dallas, gelled up in Minneapolis) Howes seem to be pretty decent. At least I know of no situation where it _caused_ problems. > Anyone have any recommendations pro / con? > We have been using the anti-gel / cetane boost by Power > Service. Power Service is another one I am confident won't screw stuff up. > The truck stop guy also said many drivers use power > steering fluid in their fuel - has anyone ever heard of that? Power steering fluid is transmission fluid is hydraulic fluid. It will burn. I doubt it will disperse any water. I suspect it won't do much for lowering the cloud point. It might boost the cetane rating > Or, are we gonna raise the ghost of Dr. Booth in some manner - > IF MB WANTED THAT STUFF IN THE FUEL THEY... He did often say that there was no need to put stuff in the fuel unless it was there to solve a problem. --Philip ___ 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] eBay 6.3
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:38:56 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond wrote: > The outside is so beautiful, the inside is so gross... The duct tape on > the rear armrest, the rear passenger side door opener liner falling > out, as you say the horrible job on the wood, the obviously hacked in > late model Hirschman... The underside has some oddities, too. In the foreground of http://yoni123.com/gallery1/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_3677.JPG, the two ears seem designed to attach to something, but that something is not there. Also, there is a nut on the bottom of a stud at the bottom of the rubber suspension part that must attach something that is also not there. In addition, http://yoni123.com/gallery1/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_3678.JPG and http://yoni123.com/gallery1/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_3681.JPG show a connecting rod with ball joints on both ends behind the differential, but the bottom end is not connected to anything. I like Rusty's appraisal: "Everything is messed up but the odometer." 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] eBay 6.3
Indeed. That car looks like it spent a fair amount of time somewhere wet, ie
Germany. Lots of surface rust on stuff.
And many examples of poor or misguided restoration, eg. the overspray on the
fuel tank ("original paint"), the non-metric fuel lines, clamps, etc. The
Michelin Harmony tires are fine (I have them on two of my cars), but if I were
going to pay that much for a 6.3 I'd expect it to have the period-correct XAS
or XWX tire (they are still made; see http://www.michelin-passion.com/ )
I'd also be suspicious of things like the bushings he shows being installed.
There are two versions of the diff support bushing: the normal one, and the
special 6.3 version that is much harder, but also about five times the price.
Who knows which was used. And they appear to have changed the longitudinal
bushings for the driveshaft support tubes pivot. That requires careful
realignment of the assembly, which generally isn't supposed to be done in the
vehicle...
Perhaps the 109s are different from my 108, but I'd also wonder about the
dashboard being wrapped in some sort of vinyl/leather, and the wacky black
spraypaint that someone applied over the radiator carrier (and apparently the
a/c condenser!). And shouldn't the door wood match the dash, ie zebrano?
Perhaps if he drops a zero off the end of the price...
D.
Ed wrote:
>
>I'd love one, but this is NOT a $39,000 car! Underside is very untidy, and
>the wood looks like it was revarnished with a mop! Have to put a bit more
>time and money into it, before you can ask this kind of money, even for a
>6.3, in my opinion.
>
>Ed
>300E
>
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Re: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat
Howes Diesel Conditioner is highy thought of by OTR truckers. I have not used any. I tend to follow Marshall on this one. The owner of the truck stop where I diesel up was saying many of the drivers that come through highly recommend Howes Diesel Conditioner and Anti-Gel. Anyone have any recommendations pro / con? We have been using the anti-gel / cetane boost by Power Service. The truck stop guy also said many drivers use power steering fluid in their fuel - has anyone ever heard of that? Or, are we gonna raise the ghost of Dr. Booth in some manner - IF MB WANTED THAT STUFF IN THE FUEL THEY... mao aka DanG ChiTownArea ___ 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] Yokohama tires was: I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
I have run Michelins, generals, Dunlop, Fulda, Kleber, Metzler, goodyear, Firestone, and some off brands, and a LOT of Continentals. All the michelins and goodyears except the set on the quantum, all died early deaths of slipped belts. One set of dunlops was very good, the other all 4 slipped belts within 100 miles. (not a good day) All the Fulda, Kleber, Metzler and Continentals have given good service with good gripping in all conditions. I never have had a European made tire fail. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to find Euro tires at common prices now. I had a set of toyos on the Escort. They slipped belts. I put two highly rated Jokohama avid something on the front of a 124. In less than 500 miles the LF tire threw its tread on the interstate without warning and did major damage to the car. It was NEVER underinflated, It was NEVER punctured. The are just bad tires. I have NO other evidence. I am not risking my life or my family's lives to try again. Every tire mfgr has failures. some have more than others. Some take failures seriously, others don't. This is not a scientific study. It is real world experience. Y'all can buy whatever you want. I will buy blizzaks and Continentals. > Dieselhead wrote: They also have a tendency to throw the tread at highway speeds causing the inner fender liners to be torn up, and damage to the fender, trim, bumper and possibly your life, or SWMBO's, or your kid's life. That can happen to a tire from any manufacture. Under-inflation can be a cause. Or puncture damage. It could also caused by design or manufacturing. Is there evidence that this happens more to Yokohama tires than other brands? -- Philip ___ 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] eBay 6.3
Everything is messed up but the odometer. That is actually how they look. Go figure. 1960's technology. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:38:56 To: Diesel List Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3 The outside is so beautiful, the inside is so gross... The duct tape on the rear armrest, the rear passenger side door opener liner falling out, as you say the horrible job on the wood, the obviously hacked in late model Hirschman... Are the 6s in the odometer supposed to look like a different font? That seems very strange to me. -Curt Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:09:56 -0500 From: E M To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] eBay 6.3 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I'd love one, but this is NOT a $39,000 car! Underside is very untidy, and the wood looks like it was revarnished with a mop! Have to put a bit more time and money into it, before you can ask this kind of money, even for a 6.3, in my opinion. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZalgoQ3dSIQ26ituQ3dUCIQ252BUAQ252BFICSQ26otnQ3d10Q26pmodQ3d120666080962Q252B250746919234Q252B170582758779Q26poQ3dLVIQ26psQ3d63Q26clkidQ3d6049704009755962581QQ_trksidZp5197Q2em263QQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ130469276725 Ed 300E ___ 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] Howes Diesel Treat
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:28:14 -0600 Mountain Man wrote: > The truck stop guy also said many drivers use power steering fluid in > their fuel - has anyone ever heard of that? Or, are we gonna raise > the ghost of Dr. Booth in some manner - IF MB WANTED THAT STUFF IN THE > FUEL THEY... Well, exactly! The trucks use a direct-injection engine, while our Benzes use indirect injection. They won't be happy with some of the things the direct-injection engines shrug off. I don't recall what the problem with power steering fluid/ATF in the fuel is. Either it is carboning/coking up, or the combustion temperatures are too high and you damage things. The Chilton's book I have (applicable to a W115 220D/8) says to add a quart of engine oil when you have low cetane fuel. The doctor did say one could put stuff in the fuel occasionally, but not to make a habit of it. He was adamant that if you didn't have any problems with the engine you should use only diesel fuel. 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
A Mercedes on Blizzaks will go through snow until it gets so deep the floor pans float the car. It is the best/safest car in all seasons, including on ice. I know there are fans of the Norske tires, but they also cost twice as much as Blizzaks. I have no experience with them. My first set of Blizzaks were still made by Metzler, before Bridgerock bought them out. My SDL with generals was terrible. Sliding all over. I put Blizzaks on the rear and it was an amazing transformation. When I was back in that town the next week, I put 2 more on the front of the SDL. Then it would go almost anywhere a snowplow truck could go. I think I paid about $200 for the set of 4. Four nor$kes will cost you $500 or more. A couple of years ago I put 4 on the E320 for my daughter. I never had to worry about her driving in the ice and snow. I think that set was $220 or 230 on the car The dodge van is really scary (like any FWD) on ice and snow with some tires. I put two of the used Blizzaks on it, and it it is no worry now. Last year the RF blizzak had no tread in the middle, but it still starts and stops on wet, ice or snow like it was on clean dry pavement. The LF has a little tread, but is probably down to the wear bars. I am just trying to see how far they will go and still start and stop well. I'm on my first winter with dedicated snow tires (Blizzak WS70) and they have changed my world. The S420 would regularly disgrace itself in snow on good all-seasons; now I have to drive like a complete jackass to get the ABS or ASR to make themselves known. Tom ___ 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 140 RUNS
Yeah, I've shorted mine out too. Blew the fuse in my case. Cam out that far is a problem to, eh? Somehow the fuel just won't light on the exhaust stroke! I would plan on putting a new drain tube on the turbo, but I don't remember if you can take the tube off with the turbo in place or not, been too long. Peter ___ 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] Howes Diesel Treat
The owner of the truck stop where I diesel up was saying many of the drivers that come through highly recommend Howes Diesel Conditioner and Anti-Gel. Anyone have any recommendations pro / con? We have been using the anti-gel / cetane boost by Power Service. The truck stop guy also said many drivers use power steering fluid in their fuel - has anyone ever heard of that? Or, are we gonna raise the ghost of Dr. Booth in some manner - IF MB WANTED THAT STUFF IN THE FUEL THEY... mao aka DanG ChiTownArea ___ 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] Yokohama tires was: I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
> Dieselhead wrote: > They also have a tendency to throw the tread at highway speeds > causing the inner fender liners to be torn up, and damage to > the fender, trim, bumper and possibly your life, or SWMBO's, > or your kid's life. That can happen to a tire from any manufacture. Under-inflation can be a cause. Or puncture damage. It could also caused by design or manufacturing. Is there evidence that this happens more to Yokohama tires than other brands? -- Philip ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On 12/31/2010 4:22 PM, Craig wrote: I did a search on YK520 and found that there is even a website dedicated to them! http://yokohamayk520.com/ They are indeed touted as snow tires, but in 225/55-16 on a '94 E420, they sure are lousy. The M+S rating just means "all season" in a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none kind of way. Snow tires will have a "Mountain Snowflake" marking on the sidewall. Those jokos don't seem to have a lot of siping in the tread, which is where your wet and snow traction comes from, and something tells me they're pretty old; any tire over five years old won't grip worth a lick. I'm on my first winter with dedicated snow tires (Blizzak WS70) and they have changed my world. The S420 would regularly disgrace itself in snow on good all-seasons; now I have to drive like a complete jackass to get the ABS or ASR to make themselves known. Tom ___ 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] eBay 6.3
The outside is so beautiful, the inside is so gross... The duct tape on the rear armrest, the rear passenger side door opener liner falling out, as you say the horrible job on the wood, the obviously hacked in late model Hirschman... Are the 6s in the odometer supposed to look like a different font? That seems very strange to me. -Curt Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:09:56 -0500 From: E M To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] eBay 6.3 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I'd love one, but this is NOT a $39,000 car! Underside is very untidy, and the wood looks like it was revarnished with a mop! Have to put a bit more time and money into it, before you can ask this kind of money, even for a 6.3, in my opinion. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZalgoQ3dSIQ26ituQ3dUCIQ252BUAQ252BFICSQ26otnQ3d10Q26pmodQ3d120666080962Q252B250746919234Q252B170582758779Q26poQ3dLVIQ26psQ3d63Q26clkidQ3d6049704009755962581QQ_trksidZp5197Q2em263QQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ130469276725 Ed 300E ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
I dunno real snow tires are hard to beat. I need to pull the snows off the '83 240D and swap 'em (plus replace 2) to the '78 240D. The all seasons on it are good but a 240D with snows is a stunningly good snow car. I also need to figure out what I want to weight the 190D with. Its not performing like it should. I'm thinking 2x 5 gallon buckets full of sand in the trunk wells will fix it. I used to carry my other set of wheels/tires but that took all my trunk space. -Curt Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:38:03 -0700 From: Craig To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ... Message-ID: <20101231173803.802b4a92.diese...@pisquared.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:24:21 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > In my limited experience Joke-ohama are terrible tires. I will never > have one on anything I own. They seem to run fine on dry roads, but now that winter is here, they show themselves to be inadequate. I'd rather not have two sets of wheels and two sets of tires, so I'm looking for a good, all-season tire with good winter performance. 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] Yokohama was: I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
> Dieselhead wrote: > In my limited experience Joke-ohama are terrible tires. I > will never have one on anything I own. I have worn out two sets of Yokohama tires on my Suburban (Geolander H/T, I think), have a pair (Geolander A/T) on the work truck, and at least 3 or 4 sets on W123s (Avid Touring). I have been quite pleased with them. I suspect all tire companies sell some poor tires. I try not to judge the brand from one model. --Philip ___ 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] eBay 6.3
I'd love one, but this is NOT a $39,000 car! Underside is very untidy, and the wood looks like it was revarnished with a mop! Have to put a bit more time and money into it, before you can ask this kind of money, even for a 6.3, in my opinion. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZalgoQ3dSIQ26ituQ3dUCIQ252BUAQ252BFICSQ26otnQ3d10Q26pmodQ3d120666080962Q252B250746919234Q252B170582758779Q26poQ3dLVIQ26psQ3d63Q26clkidQ3d6049704009755962581QQ_trksidZp5197Q2em263QQcategoryZ6330QQitemZ130469276725 Ed 300E ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:24:21 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: In my limited experience Joke-ohama are terrible tires. I will never have one on anything I own. They seem to run fine on dry roads, but now that winter is here, they show themselves to be inadequate. I'd rather not have two sets of wheels and two sets of tires, so I'm looking for a good, all-season tire with good winter performance. Craig __ Bought my college student grand-daughter Michelin Hydroedge for her Honda Accord summer before last. She had an uneventful winter driving during several snow storms, and she's having another, so far, this winter. Not cheap, but supposedly have good tread life. These tires had very good reports about snow driving from a number of sources. Tire Rack: Hydroedge 205-65-15 or 16... $100. Costco has Hydroedge too. http://tires.tirerack.com/tires/Michelin%20Hydroedge%20205 Gerry ___ 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] Yokohamas [was Re: I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ... ]
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:11:10 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > They also have a tendency to throw the tread at highway speeds > causing the inner fender liners to be torn up, and damage to the > fender, trim, bumper and possibly your life, or SWMBO's, or your > kid's life. Now that's an interesting note. Is there a site that lists their failings? Craig > >On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:24:21 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> > >wrote: > > > >> In my limited experience Joke-ohama are terrible tires. I will > >> never have one on anything I own. > > > >They seem to run fine on dry roads, but now that winter is here, they > >show themselves to be inadequate. ___ 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] Another on-crack CL posting? - $15k Ponton diesel
180D is OM636, 190Db is OM621, and no, you can't put a 616, or a 601 in it without major body butchery. I am sure you can buy a factory short block for a 621. Metric will rebuild one for you , I am sure. "New" often means someone slapped in new rings. "Anybody putting a veggie kit into a Ponton should be killed." Agreed. That is stupidity. But, it does say "sfbay.craigslist" What engine would it have had? Could you put a 616 or a 617 in it? Might be fun, how much would a dead Ponton be worth? Certainly not $15k. Anybody putting a veggie kit into a Ponton should be killed. -Curt Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:04:49 -0500 From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another on-crack CL posting? - $15k Ponton diesel Message-ID: <4d1e6fa1.6080...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed David Bruckmann wrote: Seems a little high to me, but maybe Ponton sedans are suddenly on the upswing? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2137829542.html All that's missing from the description is: Ran great before we ran WVO through it. ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
They also have a tendency to throw the tread at highway speeds causing the inner fender liners to be torn up, and damage to the fender, trim, bumper and possibly your life, or SWMBO's, or your kid's life. On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:24:21 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: In my limited experience Joke-ohama are terrible tires. I will never have one on anything I own. They seem to run fine on dry roads, but now that winter is here, they show themselves to be inadequate. I'd rather not have two sets of wheels and two sets of tires, so I'm looking for a good, all-season tire with good winter performance. 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] Another on-crack CL posting? - $15k Ponton diesel
What engine would it have had? Could you put a 616 or a 617 in it? Might be fun, how much would a dead Ponton be worth? Certainly not $15k. Anybody putting a veggie kit into a Ponton should be killed. -Curt Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:04:49 -0500 From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another on-crack CL posting? - $15k Ponton diesel Message-ID: <4d1e6fa1.6080...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed David Bruckmann wrote: > Seems a little high to me, but maybe Ponton sedans are suddenly on the > upswing? > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2137829542.html All that's missing from the description is: Ran great before we ran WVO through it. ___ 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] Rims (was Re: I just discovered something about the '94 E420)
In fact I have a set of 14" 201 wheels, I *think* one or more is bent as a major wobble went away when I swapped on my 15" wheels. The 14" take a different (shorter) lug bolt, the 2 bolts are about `1/2" different and NOT interchangeable, the longer bolts hit the calipers when installed with 14" wheels and the shorter don't quite reach (catch maybe 1 thread) when installed with the 15". -Curt Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:56:47 -0800 From: David Bruckmann To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Rims (was Re: I just discovered something about the '94 E420) Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I think an extra inch has crept into the discussion... All 123 (and 107, 108, 115, 116, 126, 201) came standard with 14" rims. There are some exceptions (ambulances/LWB etc, some 116 models (6.9), and the 560SL), and 15" rims could be special-ordered on most models, but until 1985 everything basically had 14", including the first-gen 201. >From introduction, the 124 had 15" rims. The 201 also switched to 15" in 01/85. Somewhere around there, the 126 also changed with the "Modellpflege". D. Peter wrote: > >Everything post W124 had 16" rims from the factory -- W123 was the >last one with 15's, I think. Maybe 15" on the W126, I'm not sure, >but a 94 will have 16" rims standard for sure. > >Peter > ___ 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] Another on-crack CL posting? - $15k Ponton diesel
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:52:55 -0800 David Bruckmann wrote: > Seems a little high to me, but maybe Ponton sedans are suddenly on the > upswing? > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2137829542.html It might just be the camera, but the rear star looks like it was painted over. 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:24:21 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > In my limited experience Joke-ohama are terrible tires. I will never > have one on anything I own. They seem to run fine on dry roads, but now that winter is here, they show themselves to be inadequate. I'd rather not have two sets of wheels and two sets of tires, so I'm looking for a good, all-season tire with good winter performance. 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:31:36 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: > Selection on 215/55 isn't as good as 205/55, and prices are higher on > the 215s for most brands. (I like to sort the whole list of tires by > price, and scan for tires rated 8.0 or higher in the owner surveys) > > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=215/&ratio=55&diameter=16 > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=205/&ratio=55&diameter=16 So that's how you find things quickly! Of course, you could always sort by "Reviewer's Avg Rating". When you do that, the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 comes out on top. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Alpin+PA3&partnum=055VR6PA3XL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes What do you think of those? 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] the 140 RUNS
Congrats! I pulled the manifold again to look into this glow plug wiring thing. I did already order a new harness from Rusty, just have to wait for it to get in. I think the reason it was shorting was because one of the pigtails on the plug end had swung up in tightening and was touching the manifold. I suspect that was the cause. Man I hated having to pull that thing back apart. Next I checked the cam timing and I did in fact have it 180 off from where it should have been. Had to pull the cam and get it like it should be, buttoned it all up, and the thing fired right up. Only ran it for a moment because I dont have the belt and all that stuff put back on yet or the intake. It seems to run just fine though but has a BAD oil leak on the turbo drain tube. I kind of buggered it up at the connection point between the 2 halves of the tube and that is where its leaking. Crap. Im going to have to pull that all apart again. I hope I dont have to remove the turbo. I am probably going to have to get a new one of those, or try one off another engine because its bent up and I dont think the o ring will ever seal right. I guess tomorrow I will start putting some of the other stuff back together like the belt, fan clutch etc and leave the manifold off till I get the new wiring harness. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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] Yes it's time for a diesel
I can next summer. I won't be to where it is stored until summertime. On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:21:43 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: I have a couple of 1966 vintage 4 page newsletters that MBNA sent to new owners for a year or two. One of them has a cartoon that I really like. It shows an older couple in the front seats of a 111 or 108 looking out over the hood. The star has been bumped and it is crooked. The caption is all about the priorities of owners of older MBs with real stars on the hood. The fur-wearing and bejeweled woman tells her husband, "Stop the car George, and straighten the star." Do you have access to a scanner? Could you scan that and post it for us? Thanks, 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
In my limited experience Joke-ohama are terrible tires. I will never have one on anything I own. I did a search on YK520 and found that there is even a website dedicated to them! http://yokohamayk520.com/ They are indeed touted as snow tires, but in 225/55-16 on a '94 E420, they sure are lousy. On http://yokohamayk520.com/, if you click on "Links", you get taken to a page that has a list of "Discount Tire Miscellaneous Links," thus exposing the Discount Tire association. 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] OT - computer issues
Ah. I understand how that goes. One selling point is that with the low end servers you NEED backup servers; the 100 series are not even capable of redundant power supplies. Additionally, you will need KVM's with them, and they usually don't have raid controllers or hotswap drives (they are basically expensive desktop machines in a rackmount formfactor). With the 300's and up, redundant power supplies and fans are available (even as a field installable option). Hardware based raid controllers (versus software mirroring) and hot-swap drives (and warm spares) also are good. My experience has been that when a server has a failure its most likely to be a disk drive, a fan, or a power supply. Hot-swap redundancy in those areas drastically increase uptime. (I would expect that you'd REALLY want at least redundancy for disks for image servers...) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Dec 31, 2010, at 12:36, LWB250 wrote: > We have a boatload of ML150s (G2, G3) out there, probably a third of our > population. These are usually running as file servers for document storage > and Altiris servers, neither of which are considered mission critical, like > our domain servers. > > We are quickly retiring the ML150 G2s, as they seem to like to puke with MB > problems... > > Remember - I'm in education, so money is ALWAYS an issue, especially when you > have to justify something to a non-technical administration. If it's any > consolation, we have a multi-million dollar contract with HP, so they are > pretty aggressive in helping us to promote anything that would bring them > more $$$. > > Dan > > > > --- On Fri, 12/31/10, John Reames wrote: > >> From: John Reames >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Cc: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Date: Friday, December 31, 2010, 11:02 AM >> Any proliant that's a 300 series or >> higher and g4 or newer should have iLO present. The 100's >> can use an add-in to get some capabilities. Older ones can >> take a RILOE card... >> >> >> -- >> John W Reames >> jwrea...@comcast.net >> Home: +14106646986 >> Mobile: +14437915905 >> >> On Dec 30, 2010, at 19:57, LWB250 >> wrote: >> >>> Yes, iLO. I was just initiated into iLO like two >> days before we went on break, so I haven't had time to use >> it or mess around with it. I got to look at one server >> that has it installed and mess with it for a few minutes, so >> that's been the extent of my experience with it to-date. >>> >>> Unfortunately not all of our servers are capable of >> supporting it, but the ones that do (domain controllers, for >> example) make it a lot easier to manage them remotely. >>> >>> We don't have the advanced license yet, I don't >> think. I believe our server guys are pushing for it, >> so it probably won't be long before we do. >>> >>> Between iLO and Altiris we can pretty much do anything >> we need to do remotely. It's a blessing and a curse - >> I find myself getting bored around the house and remoting in >> to work on clients >>> >>> I am looking forward to spending some time getting >> familiar with it after the holiday break is over (and I get >> caught up on my backlog of work!) >>> >>> Dan >>> >>> >>> --- On Thu, 12/30/10, John Reames >> wrote: >>> From: John Reames Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 7:49 PM Umm don't you mean iLO? The advanced license is WELL worth it. It will do everything a KVM will do and tons more; I've used >> the "virtual CD" to install a server on the other >> coast. I had a hands and feet ticket opened to get someone to >> rack and cable it, and read me the iLO admin password and hostname... Went from bare metal to >> operating server quite nicely without any other remote help. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> 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_okieb
Re: [MBZ] Another on-crack CL posting? - $15k Ponton diesel
Sounds fishy. First of all where can you get a "brand new" engine for a Ponton? Secondly why did it need a new engine I don't suppose it has anything to do with the VEG KIT??? Allan On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:52 -0800, "David Bruckmann" wrote: > Seems a little high to me, but maybe Ponton sedans are suddenly on the > upswing? > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2137829542.html > > 1961 Mercedes DB $15K > Brand New Engine, Zero miles (0) > Veg Kit Diesel, Bio Fuel, Vegatable Oil > New Brakes > Re-Built Radiator > Inside Very Good, Seat Covers, a bit faded.. > > Car is located in Sonoma County (Healdsburg) in Storage Unit. > You will go there to meet te Mechanic at the Unit, in person. > > Please Contact Denise > Mountain View > 650 961 1958 > > Serious inquires only $15K Firm > > ___ > 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] Another on-crack CL posting? - $15k Ponton diesel
David Bruckmann wrote: Seems a little high to me, but maybe Ponton sedans are suddenly on the upswing? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2137829542.html All that's missing from the description is: Ran great before we ran WVO through it. ___ 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] Another on-crack CL posting? - $15k Ponton diesel
Seems a little high to me, but maybe Ponton sedans are suddenly on the upswing? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2137829542.html 1961 Mercedes DB $15K Brand New Engine, Zero miles (0) Veg Kit Diesel, Bio Fuel, Vegatable Oil New Brakes Re-Built Radiator Inside Very Good, Seat Covers, a bit faded.. Car is located in Sonoma County (Healdsburg) in Storage Unit. You will go there to meet te Mechanic at the Unit, in person. Please Contact Denise Mountain View 650 961 1958 Serious inquires only $15K Firm ___ 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 140 RUNS
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:06:05 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > buttoned it all up, and the thing fired right up. HOORAY!!! > I kind of buggered it up at the connection point between the 2 halves > of the tube and that is where its leaking. Crap. Im going to have to > pull that all apart again. I hope I dont have to remove the > turbo. I am probably going to have to get a new one of those, or > try one off another engine because its bent up and I dont think > the o ring will ever seal right. Sorry for all of the niggling difficulties. Keep at it. > I guess tomorrow I will start putting some of the other stuff back > together like the belt, fan clutch etc and leave the manifold off > till I get the new wiring harness. Sounds like a plan. 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] the 140 RUNS
On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 5:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I pulled the manifold again to look into this glow plug wiring thing. I > did already order a new harness from Rusty, just have to wait for it to get > in. I think the reason it was shorting was because one of the pigtails on > the plug end had swung up in tightening and was touching the manifold. I > suspect that was the cause. Man I hated having to pull that thing back > apart. Next I checked the cam timing and I did in fact have it 180 off from > where it should have been. Had to pull the cam and get it like it should > be, buttoned it all up, and the thing fired right up. I hated it when that happens! > Only ran it for a moment because I dont have the belt and all that stuff > put back on yet or the intake. It seems to run just fine though but has a > BAD oil leak on the turbo drain tube. I kind of buggered it up at the > connection point between the 2 halves of the tube and that is where its > leaking. Crap. Im going to have to pull that all apart again. I hope I > dont have to remove the turbo. I am probably going to have to get a new one > of those, or try one off another engine because its bent up and I dont think > the o ring will ever seal right. > And this too -- > > I guess tomorrow I will start putting some of the other stuff back together > like the belt, fan clutch etc and leave the manifold off till I get the new > wiring harness. > You are making progess though -- there's light at the end of the tunnel! -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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] the 140 RUNS
I pulled the manifold again to look into this glow plug wiring thing. I did already order a new harness from Rusty, just have to wait for it to get in. I think the reason it was shorting was because one of the pigtails on the plug end had swung up in tightening and was touching the manifold. I suspect that was the cause. Man I hated having to pull that thing back apart. Next I checked the cam timing and I did in fact have it 180 off from where it should have been. Had to pull the cam and get it like it should be, buttoned it all up, and the thing fired right up. Only ran it for a moment because I dont have the belt and all that stuff put back on yet or the intake. It seems to run just fine though but has a BAD oil leak on the turbo drain tube. I kind of buggered it up at the connection point between the 2 halves of the tube and that is where its leaking. Crap. Im going to have to pull that all apart again. I hope I dont have to remove the turbo. I am probably going to have to get a new one of those, or try one off another engine because its bent up and I dont think the o ring will ever seal right. I guess tomorrow I will start putting some of the other stuff back together like the belt, fan clutch etc and leave the manifold off till I get the new wiring harness. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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] UB
You can load Ubuntu and boot to either or just run it off the CD. I think when you first run the install it asks if you want to do a dual boot option install. then when you turn the machine on it asks if you want Ubuntu or Winders. I have fooled a bit with Ubuntu on my main windows box, and set it up on another box I put together. I am slowly learning how to run it and get it to install stuff and do things, it is not hard but different. There is a lot of help info on the Ubuntu site so if you need to figure something out there is usually some sort of tutorial, however obscure and helpful. You can also run it in a virtual box window, I have not done that yet. I also tried to install it on my son's nearly dead laptop but it got so far and then hung up, it might be a flakey hard drive as windows won't boot on it either. I have not had time to fool with it much, maybe I will one of these days. It did run (slowly) off the CD though, so the machine seems to be working, more or less. I got an iMac, might see if I can run it on that in a window/partition/virtual or whatever you call it. --R On 12/31/2010 5:40 PM, E M wrote: I've thought about loading it up on an older PC to see what it can do. I'm not a PC guy in general, and while not totally unhappy with my current PC running Vista, I'm not overly impressed either. It would be fun to run a copy of Ubuntu and see how it does. If it surprised me, I might switch my regular PC over too, although my plans are to go back to Apple for my next comp. Ed 300E which got a long handwash with warm water yesterday, due to the unusually warm weather. Boy it looks great after good wash!! On 31 December 2010 17:26, Craig wrote: On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:10:50 EST relng...@aol.com wrote: ...ubuntu |o?'bo?nto?| Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. It also means 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of computers... Is it true that many users of Ubuntu have bones through their noses? Probably not. 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 ___ 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] UB
I've thought about loading it up on an older PC to see what it can do. I'm not a PC guy in general, and while not totally unhappy with my current PC running Vista, I'm not overly impressed either. It would be fun to run a copy of Ubuntu and see how it does. If it surprised me, I might switch my regular PC over too, although my plans are to go back to Apple for my next comp. Ed 300E which got a long handwash with warm water yesterday, due to the unusually warm weather. Boy it looks great after good wash!! On 31 December 2010 17:26, Craig wrote: > On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:10:50 EST relng...@aol.com wrote: > > > > ...ubuntu |o?'bo?nto?| > > > Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. It > > > also means 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu > > > operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of > > > computers... > > > > > Is it true that many users of Ubuntu have bones through their noses? > > Probably not. > > > 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
Craig wrote: same thing as the owner's manual, 195/65-15. So, probably 825-830 revs per mile on the original tires. 205/55R16 would be a +1 for that size, 830-835 revs per mile, or you could go 215/55-16, 820-825 revs per mile. I'd probably choose 215/55, and somebody else obviously thought the same way. Selection on 215/55 isn't as good as 205/55, and prices are higher on the 215s for most brands. (I like to sort the whole list of tires by price, and scan for tires rated 8.0 or higher in the owner surveys) http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=215/&ratio=55&diameter=16 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=205/&ratio=55&diameter=16 The old standby Altimax is $90 or $99: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+HP&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=055HR6AMAXHP The high performance Continentals are $91 or $101, and have a longer treadwear rating than the Generals: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DWS&partnum=155WR6ECDWS The Goodyears are $113 and $117, with a $40 rebate on four: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assurance+ComforTred+Touring&partnum=155HR6ACTT I think those Z-rated Continentals look pretty good for the price, if made in Brazil doesn't bother you. If you want USA/Canada made, go Goodyear. 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] UB
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:10:50 EST relng...@aol.com wrote: > > ...ubuntu |o?'bo?nto?| > > Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. It > > also means 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu > > operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of > > computers... > > > Is it true that many users of Ubuntu have bones through their noses? Probably not. 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:24:36 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: > Craig wrote: > > >> Here's an H-rated tire with good snow ratings in the survey: > >> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Geolandar+A%2FT-S&partnum=36HR6GEOATS > > That first one I linked was half tongue in cheek, since it's a all > terrain truck tire. But it had an H speed rating, plenty of weight > rating, good owner survey results, and sure looked like a M+S rated > tire. Might look sort of odd on a Mercedes though. Indeed. And since it's not available in lower profiles, would probably hit my fenders, not to mention having 769 revs/mile instead of 831. > Those Yokos you have seem to be a Discount Tire exclusive, but they > advertised it as a premium all season tire. Just can't find much about > them. I did a search on YK520 and found that there is even a website dedicated to them! http://yokohamayk520.com/ They are indeed touted as snow tires, but in 225/55-16 on a '94 E420, they sure are lousy. On http://yokohamayk520.com/, if you click on "Links", you get taken to a page that has a list of "Discount Tire Miscellaneous Links," thus exposing the Discount Tire association. 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] UB
> ...ubuntu |o?'bo?nto?| > Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. It > also means 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu > operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of > computers... > Is it true that many users of Ubuntu have bones through their noses? 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] Tire Calculators
In talking with a tire dealer up in Taos about tires, I commented on needing to match the revs/mile of a 195/65-15, which were 807/mile. I got this number from the Miata.net Tire Size Calculator at http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html, which I posted in our "Tire decision time: 195/65 or 205/60?" discussion of 11-12 December (yes, I kept all the emails). He read off his chart and said a 195/65-15 did 831 revs/mile. He also read off 205/55-16 at 837 revs/mile and 215/55-16 at 821 revs/mile. I thought to myself, "H ..." and went to Tire Rack to see what they had to say about revs/mile. I didn't find anything other than a very general comment, but did find specs for each tire. Here is a sampling: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D 832 Bridgestone Blizzak WS70833 Michelin X-Ice Xi2 832 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position 833 Yokohama dB Super E-Spec831 BFGoodrich Advantage T/A832 General Altimax HP 829 So, it seems the Miata.net Tire Size Calculator isn't entirely accurate. Perhaps it takes the radius of the tire as manufactured, multiplys that by 2pi, and divides that into 5280 feet. Such, of course, is not the correct way to do it because the radius of a tire as manufactured (and off the car) is not the same as when it is on a car and is loaded. In fact, one should see second order effects due to inflation pressure, loading, and tire wear. In any event, both the tire dealer in Taos and Tire Rack say the preferred size of tire for the '94 E420 on a 16" rim is 205/55-16. I'll be looking for that size. 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
[MBZ] Rims (was Re: I just discovered something about the '94 E420)
I think an extra inch has crept into the discussion... All 123 (and 107, 108, 115, 116, 126, 201) came standard with 14" rims. There are some exceptions (ambulances/LWB etc, some 116 models (6.9), and the 560SL), and 15" rims could be special-ordered on most models, but until 1985 everything basically had 14", including the first-gen 201. >From introduction, the 124 had 15" rims. The 201 also switched to 15" in >01/85. Somewhere around there, the 126 also changed with the "Modellpflege". D. Peter wrote: > >Everything post W124 had 16" rims from the factory -- W123 was the >last one with 15's, I think. Maybe 15" on the W126, I'm not sure, >but a 94 will have 16" rims standard for sure. > >Peter > > ___ 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] Yes it's time for a diesel
On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 1:21 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > The fur-wearing and bejeweled woman tells her husband, "Stop the car > George, and straighten the star." > Ha ha ha. I have done this! EdB -- "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] Yes it's time for a diesel
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:21:43 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a couple of 1966 vintage 4 page newsletters that MBNA sent to > new owners for a year or two. One of them has a cartoon that I > really like. It shows an older couple in the front seats of a 111 > or 108 looking out over the hood. The star has been bumped and it is > crooked. The caption is all about the priorities of owners of older > MBs with real stars on the hood. The fur-wearing and bejeweled woman > tells her husband, "Stop the car George, and straighten the star." Do you have access to a scanner? Could you scan that and post it for us? Thanks, 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:34:44 -0800 Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 12:28 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > Craig wrote: > >> The rims are: Ronal > >> A 210 401 06 02 > > You gots W210 wheels. > > An excellent upgrade for a W124 E420! The biggest complaint about the > car in the magazines when it first appeared as the 400E, IIRC, was > that the carryover wheel/tire combo from the 300E was inadequate for > the increased power of the V-8. I'd say you've got a win/win there, > Craig. There's a lot more variety available in 16" tires than in 15", > and you can always get a set of 15" 300E wheels really cheap to mount > snow tires on. Thank you for the information. I'll have to consider 15" wheels some time. 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:28:54 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: > Craig wrote: > > > The rims are:Ronal > > A 210 401 06 02 > > 7-1/2Jx16 H2 > > > > You gots W210 wheels. I see. > This ebay ad claims they fit E320/E300d. > http://compare.ebay.com/96-99-mercedes-e300d-320-wheel-2104010602-16x7-5-41mm/like/190418683923 Thanks. > What does the tire placard on the door jamb say? > > What's the doorframe sticker say on it? > > Good idea! I went out in our 3 deg.F. weather and looked. It says the > same thing as the owner's manual, 195/65-15. 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:48 PM, Craig wrote: > I know from the owner's manual that the E500 has 8J x 16 H 2 rims and is > fitted with 225/55 ZR 16 tires. I wonder if someone swapped to those rims. 500E/E500 rims don't fit an '86-'93 124 chassis car unless you roll the inside of the fenders. Suspension geometry on the '94-'95 facelifted cars changed a little, but probably not enough to make a difference. Alex ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 12:28 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Craig wrote: >> The rims are: Ronal >> A 210 401 06 02 > You gots W210 wheels. An excellent upgrade for a W124 E420! The biggest complaint about the car in the magazines when it first appeared as the 400E, IIRC, was that the carryover wheel/tire combo from the 300E was inadequate for the increased power of the V-8. I'd say you've got a win/win there, Craig. There's a lot more variety available in 16" tires than in 15", and you can always get a set of 15" 300E wheels really cheap to mount snow tires on. Alex ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
OK, so they are off a 210 chassis car On 12/31/2010 1:41 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:19:39 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: Those wheels are off of a SLK or something like that On 12/30/2010 10:48 PM, Craig wrote: It has non-standard wheels! I went outside and pulled the left-front wheel and brought it inside so I could read the information on it. I first thought that it would be stamped into the inner circumference of the wheel, but I found it on the inside surface of the "spokes". The rims are:Ronal A 210 401 06 02 7-1/2Jx16 H2 On one of the spokes there is the lettering Si7 next to a rectangular box. That box is composed of 13 square sub-boxes. The large sub-box at the top has the numerals "86" in it, and five of the smaller sub-boxes have little dots while the rest have nothing in them. I surmise the rim was made in May, 1986. 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
Craig wrote: The rims are:Ronal A 210 401 06 02 7-1/2Jx16 H2 You gots W210 wheels. This ebay ad claims they fit E320/E300d. http://compare.ebay.com/96-99-mercedes-e300d-320-wheel-2104010602-16x7-5-41mm/like/190418683923 What does the tire placard on the door jamb say? ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:19:39 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > Those wheels are off of a SLK or something like that > > On 12/30/2010 10:48 PM, Craig wrote: > > It has non-standard wheels! I went outside and pulled the left-front wheel and brought it inside so I could read the information on it. I first thought that it would be stamped into the inner circumference of the wheel, but I found it on the inside surface of the "spokes". The rims are:Ronal A 210 401 06 02 7-1/2Jx16 H2 On one of the spokes there is the lettering Si7 next to a rectangular box. That box is composed of 13 square sub-boxes. The large sub-box at the top has the numerals "86" in it, and five of the smaller sub-boxes have little dots while the rest have nothing in them. I surmise the rim was made in May, 1986. 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] Paging Jim Cathey: 'fixlinks'
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:43:24 -0800 "j...@windwireless.net" wrote: > On vacation on the road, connectivity is poor. The script should > be available as: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/fixlinks Not Found The requested URL /~jimc/fixlinks was not found on this server. Apache-AdvancedExtranetServer/2.0.53 (Mandrakelinux/PREFORK-9mdk) mod_ssl/2.0.53 OpenSSL/0.9.7e PHP/4.3.10 mod_perl/1.999.21 Perl/v5.8.6 Server at tank.windwireless.net Port 80 fixlinks.html and fixlinks.htm are also not found. 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] OT - computer issues
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:26:56 + (UTC) Larry T wrote: > Maybe I'll install Unbuntu - wish they had found a better name - From http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu (note that there is only one "n" in the name), ubuntu |oǒ'boǒntoō| Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. It also means 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of computers. Personally, I use CentOS, http://www.centos.org/, because they support each revision for 5 years -- I have enough work setting up all of my systems (at home and at work) without having to do it every 6 or 12 months. 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] Yes it's time for a diesel
Near Minnedosa, Manitoba, taken about 3 years back. Randy On 31/12/2010 11:47 AM, R A Bennell wrote: But it has to have the Star in place. My car seemed very ordinary when I drove it for a while without the hood ornament after it was stolen. Got another from Rusty and all seemed right with the world again. Randy On 30/12/2010 10:03 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Wanting to get back to my MB roots...a 115 diesel of some sort. Looking out over the hood of a 115 is so much nicer looking than a 123, or anything else I've had. The TDI is bueno, but I'm Jonesing hard for a Klattatastic 115. Bob R On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:24 PM, Craig wrote: On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:23:22 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote: Okay so it's 36 degrees at my house ( I know I'm getting no sympathy from anyone) That's for sure! :-) And I'm moving the cars around in an out of the garage. I started the tdi and let it run and I got it good wiff of diesel fumes and cold air mixed. Haven't smell that smell since about 19 78. Smells good. Makes me wanna drive over a by that 240 d in the morning. Careful! Don't let nostalgia or a rampant case of dieselitis cause an ill-considered purchase! But if you already have a TDI, how is it that you are missing out on dieselitis? 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 ___ 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 -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 3281.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 952397 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20101231/6c4310cf/attachment.jpg> ___ 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 - computer issues
Welcome to the club for MS computer problems! I have had trouble since buying a laptop with Vista loaded - with continuing problems I bought Win7 and installed it on laptop and desktop. Now both are having problems. The desktop won't talk to the printer and cannot find the speakers. I've loaded drivers, ran various makl/spy/AV programs - everything was clean. The 2 won't talk on the LAN anymore either. XP worked great and I'm on the verge of putting all back on XP and giving up on the new laptop. Don't know how long I could do that though - Also, XP doesn't have HD drivers for SATA HDs and MS deliberately made it difficult to install them. (IMO) Next time I need a computer I'll look at alternatives but for now I'm stuck. I'm using 3 email systems to try and get all of my mail. I've probably wasted 40 hours working on these computers during December. so far. Maybe I'll install Unbuntu - wish they had found a better name - Oh well, all I can do is keep struggling. I asked MS for help and they said things like "make sure the power button is on:" real helpful. Like you, my desktop would not fully launch Win7 - it got to a spot and then decided to start over. I ran Chkdsk and it found a couple of bad spoton the HD and supposedly fixed them. So i have bought a new larger int'l HD and a 1TB ext HD for backups. (to add to the 500GB Ext HD) I am also using Carbonite but find their restores less than what I wanted.I will probably not renew my subscription. Oh well, 2011 is almost here! On a positive note, Kaleb said he'd look at the door actuator mechanism/lock-tumbler assy to see how they are held together for me - hopefully he will say they are held with a pin I can replace so I can out the door handle tumbler assy back in - mine came out with the key recent;y amnd I cannpot find any images of the mechanism. It's not the easiest thing to disassemble either - Happy New Year! LarryT 91 300D Let your engine tell you how healthy it is! Visit www.youroil.net For Inexpensive Oil Test Kits! - Original Message - From: R A Bennell To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:33:02 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues Did that last evening. Ran both of the tests in BIOS - hard drive and ram tests say they are both fine. Tried to repair Windows again but it worked away for a long while and then told me that Windows was unable to repair itself. Downloaded a utility and wiped the hard drive clean. By then it was late so I put it off for today. Later today, I will try re-installing Windows Vista and see what happens. Thanks for your help. Will let you know what happens but probably not before Monday as I am in the office and do not access this email address from home. Happy New Year! Randy On 30/12/2010 5:02 PM, LWB250 wrote: > That brings up another possibility. Memory (RAM) problems can also manifest > themselves when the system boots. > > Fire it up. > > Push F10 repeatedly until the BIOS screen comes up. > > Wander around in the BIOS and find the hard drive and memory tests, and run > both. > > If both pass, do an F9 (I think) and reset all of the BIOS settings to > default. > > Reboot. > > See what happens and report back. > > Dan > > --- On Thu, 12/30/10, Curt Raymond wrote: > >> From: Curt Raymond >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues >> To: "Diesel List" >> Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 4:04 PM >> Unfortunately on some (most?) newer >> machines XP is not an option. My dad had wanted to put XP on >> theirs until I googled it, everybody who has tried reports >> lousy results. Instead I bought them 2GB of RAM (up from >> 512MB) and they're happy. >> >> Randy, >> Does your machine have a restore partition? Lots of HPs do, >> look for it during boot up something like "F12 for restore". >> That'll reinstall Vista for you the quick way. >> >> -Curt >> >> Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:09:06 -0600 >> From: Dieselhead<126die...@gmail.com> >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues >> Message-ID: >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; >> format="flowed" >> >> I agree with everything Dan said except that I would load >> the XP and >> run that. If you don't have an XPSP4 disk, it takes a >> long time to >> download and install all the updates. But then you don't >> have the >> Wista crapola. I'd not spend any money on winders 7 >> until/unless you >> know the machine works, and then only if you really want it >> for some >> reason. >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> 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 g
Re: [MBZ] Yes it's time for a diesel
I have a couple of 1966 vintage 4 page newsletters that MBNA sent to new owners for a year or two. One of them has a cartoon that I really like. It shows an older couple in the front seats of a 111 or 108 looking out over the hood. The star has been bumped and it is crooked. The caption is all about the priorities of owners of older MBs with real stars on the hood. The fur-wearing and bejeweled woman tells her husband, "Stop the car George, and straighten the star." Next to Frank Miller's newspaper cartoon form 1973 or 4 about an "Official World Series" the "straighten the star" cartoon is my all time favorite. But it has to have the Star in place. My car seemed very ordinary when I drove it for a while without the hood ornament after it was stolen. Got another from Rusty and all seemed right with the world again. Randy ___ 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] The Star WAS:Yes it's time for a diesel
Ain't that the truth! But it has to have the Star in place. My car seemed very ordinary when I drove it for a while without the hood ornament after it was stolen. Got another from Rusty and all seemed right with the world again. Randy ___ 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] Yes it's time for a diesel
But it has to have the Star in place. My car seemed very ordinary when I drove it for a while without the hood ornament after it was stolen. Got another from Rusty and all seemed right with the world again. Randy On 30/12/2010 10:03 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Wanting to get back to my MB roots...a 115 diesel of some sort. Looking out over the hood of a 115 is so much nicer looking than a 123, or anything else I've had. The TDI is bueno, but I'm Jonesing hard for a Klattatastic 115. Bob R On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:24 PM, Craig wrote: On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:23:22 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote: Okay so it's 36 degrees at my house ( I know I'm getting no sympathy from anyone) That's for sure! :-) And I'm moving the cars around in an out of the garage. I started the tdi and let it run and I got it good wiff of diesel fumes and cold air mixed. Haven't smell that smell since about 19 78. Smells good. Makes me wanna drive over a by that 240 d in the morning. Careful! Don't let nostalgia or a rampant case of dieselitis cause an ill-considered purchase! But if you already have a TDI, how is it that you are missing out on dieselitis? 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 ___ 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 again - computer problems
I believe it is Vista Home Premium, but I am at the office and the disk is at home. My son, Geoff used the computer for a couple of years and had no real complaints about Vista. Randy On 31/12/2010 8:16 AM, Ed Booher wrote: On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 1:01 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: It will boot to safe mode and will permit me to access the net so yesterday I downloaded the malware software you folks were talking about and ran a full scan last evening. It took 2 hous and looked at over 500 thousand files and found only 2 infected things which it has apparently fixed. That has not solved the problem, although I acknowledge that I have not tried to run the windows disk to repair it since killing the two bad items. If the machine is booting to safe mode, and even allowing you network access, chances are good that this is not a hardware problem. It sounds as if a driver is loading that shouldn't, or a DLL (Dynamic Linked Library) has been corrupted. But I'd give a good wager that it's a software related issue. I don't care about any of the data on the computer. My son had good backup and moved on to the new computer without issues so he does not want anything from this one. Vista does not appear to make it easy to wipe the drive clean and start over. I cannot help but feel that might be advantageous. I would pay for a Windows 7 licence if I was satisfied that this thing was not having hardware issues. I don't wnat to spend the money for the new operating system if it has other issues until those issues are addressed. Nah, this is untrue. If you have a Vista install disc, it requires a bit of reading, because the option is slightly obfuscated. However, if you have the original HP "restore" discs, then it's simple. Boot from the HP disc, and it will blow everything away whether you want it to or not. (Those things should be classified as weapons.) I have Windows XP and Windows 2000 disks available as well that could be installed at least to try it. Anyone have good suggestions on what I should do to get this thing up and running? Randy XP or 2000 would also be a fine choice since they are available if you want to test hardware. However, if the laptop was designed around Vista, there may be drivers that are unavailable in earlier operating systems. Which might make you think there is a hardware problem, when it is still software related. Let me know which type of Vista disc you have, and we can move forward from there. EdB ___ 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] Paging Jim Cathey: 'fixlinks'
On vacation on the road, connectivity is poor. The script should be available as: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/fixlinks -- 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] OT - computer issues
We have a boatload of ML150s (G2, G3) out there, probably a third of our population. These are usually running as file servers for document storage and Altiris servers, neither of which are considered mission critical, like our domain servers. We are quickly retiring the ML150 G2s, as they seem to like to puke with MB problems... Remember - I'm in education, so money is ALWAYS an issue, especially when you have to justify something to a non-technical administration. If it's any consolation, we have a multi-million dollar contract with HP, so they are pretty aggressive in helping us to promote anything that would bring them more $$$. Dan --- On Fri, 12/31/10, John Reames wrote: > From: John Reames > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Friday, December 31, 2010, 11:02 AM > Any proliant that's a 300 series or > higher and g4 or newer should have iLO present. The 100's > can use an add-in to get some capabilities. Older ones can > take a RILOE card... > > > -- > John W Reames > jwrea...@comcast.net > Home: +14106646986 > Mobile: +14437915905 > > On Dec 30, 2010, at 19:57, LWB250 > wrote: > > > Yes, iLO. I was just initiated into iLO like two > days before we went on break, so I haven't had time to use > it or mess around with it. I got to look at one server > that has it installed and mess with it for a few minutes, so > that's been the extent of my experience with it to-date. > > > > Unfortunately not all of our servers are capable of > supporting it, but the ones that do (domain controllers, for > example) make it a lot easier to manage them remotely. > > > > We don't have the advanced license yet, I don't > think. I believe our server guys are pushing for it, > so it probably won't be long before we do. > > > > Between iLO and Altiris we can pretty much do anything > we need to do remotely. It's a blessing and a curse - > I find myself getting bored around the house and remoting in > to work on clients > > > > I am looking forward to spending some time getting > familiar with it after the holiday break is over (and I get > caught up on my backlog of work!) > > > > Dan > > > > > > --- On Thu, 12/30/10, John Reames > wrote: > > > >> From: John Reames > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues > >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > >> Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 7:49 PM > >> Umm don't you mean iLO? > >> > >> The advanced license is WELL worth it. It will do > >> everything a KVM will do and tons more; I've used > the > >> "virtual CD" to install a server on the other > coast. I had a > >> hands and feet ticket opened to get someone to > rack and > >> cable it, and read me the iLO admin password and > >> hostname... Went from bare metal to > operating server > >> quite nicely without any other remote help. > >> > >> > >> -- > >> John W Reames > >> jwrea...@comcast.net > >> Home: +14106646986 > >> Mobile: +14437915905 > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > 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] OT - computer issues
Did that last evening. Ran both of the tests in BIOS - hard drive and ram tests say they are both fine. Tried to repair Windows again but it worked away for a long while and then told me that Windows was unable to repair itself. Downloaded a utility and wiped the hard drive clean. By then it was late so I put it off for today. Later today, I will try re-installing Windows Vista and see what happens. Thanks for your help. Will let you know what happens but probably not before Monday as I am in the office and do not access this email address from home. Happy New Year! Randy On 30/12/2010 5:02 PM, LWB250 wrote: That brings up another possibility. Memory (RAM) problems can also manifest themselves when the system boots. Fire it up. Push F10 repeatedly until the BIOS screen comes up. Wander around in the BIOS and find the hard drive and memory tests, and run both. If both pass, do an F9 (I think) and reset all of the BIOS settings to default. Reboot. See what happens and report back. Dan --- On Thu, 12/30/10, Curt Raymond wrote: From: Curt Raymond Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues To: "Diesel List" Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 4:04 PM Unfortunately on some (most?) newer machines XP is not an option. My dad had wanted to put XP on theirs until I googled it, everybody who has tried reports lousy results. Instead I bought them 2GB of RAM (up from 512MB) and they're happy. Randy, Does your machine have a restore partition? Lots of HPs do, look for it during boot up something like "F12 for restore". That'll reinstall Vista for you the quick way. -Curt Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:09:06 -0600 From: Dieselhead<126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" I agree with everything Dan said except that I would load the XP and run that. If you don't have an XPSP4 disk, it takes a long time to download and install all the updates. But then you don't have the Wista crapola. I'd not spend any money on winders 7 until/unless you know the machine works, and then only if you really want it for some reason. ___ 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] OT - computer issues
Lots of numbers on this thing. I think Product # is KN901UA#ABC. Randy On 30/12/2010 4:51 PM, LWB250 wrote: There should also be a product number, too. I need that to look it up on the internal support site. Sorry. That's what happens when you're off work for two weeks. Dan --- On Thu, 12/30/10, R A Bennell wrote: From: R A Bennell Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 4:11 PM Called my wife at home to get the numbers. HP Pavillion DV9700 Ser# is CNF81169Mk Randy On 30/12/2010 12:45 PM, LWB250 wrote: Now that I think of it, give me the HP model and serial number and I can look it up in the service database to see if there's anything on it. Dan --- On Thu, 12/30/10, Rich Thomas wrote: From: Rich Thomas Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 1:39 PM And if that doesn't work you probably have some sort of hardware problem, My desktop was having fits, same kind of behavior, I finally found some obscure reference to "check the video card" (which was working fine in Safe mode) and shonuff the capacitors on the vid card are almost all blown, not even sure how it was still working. Popped in another vid card and booted right up no problem. --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 ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
Craig wrote: Here's an H-rated tire with good snow ratings in the survey: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Geolandar+A%2FT-S&partnum=36HR6GEOATS Thank you for your work, Mitch, in looking up this information. I'll have to peruse the various models. That first one I linked was half tongue in cheek, since it's a all terrain truck tire. But it had an H speed rating, plenty of weight rating, good owner survey results, and sure looked like a M+S rated tire. Might look sort of odd on a Mercedes though. Those Yokos you have seem to be a Discount Tire exclusive, but they advertised it as a premium all season tire. Just can't find much about them. 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
[MBZ] OT: AVG Antivirus bad?
If anyone has had viruses/malware get past AVGfree antivirus recently, this may be the reason: http://free.avg.com/us-en/news.ndi-226253 It was not long after this announcement that AVGfree shortened the length of time it spent on its daily search, and recently a trojan got through AVGfree on my computer. I've used AVGfree for about ten years and "never" had any viruses or malware get past it. I may be wrong, but I suspect that the "investor(s)" in the above link are probably responsible for degrading AVGs "free" program. (www.Malwarebytes.com caught the trojan on my computer). Computer professionals and others have recommended Microsofts "Security Essentials" as replacements for AVG Free along with running Malwarebytes weekly. Gerry ___ 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
the 94-95 still has the same 15" wheels, his cars has the updated wheels off a later car On 12/30/2010 10:55 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: Everything post W124 had 16" rims from the factory -- W123 was the last one with 15's, I think. Maybe 15" on the W126, I'm not sure, but a 94 will have 16" rims standard for sure. Peter ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
Those wheels are off of a SLK or something like that On 12/30/2010 10:48 PM, Craig wrote: It has non-standard wheels! Here I have been looking for tires of the 195/65-15 size, for 6.5 J x 15 H 2 rims. Our E420 has 215/55-16 tires, which of course means it has 16" rims! Now I wonder what width and offset they are. I also wonder if that means pulling a wheel off and looking for markings in the back. I know from the owner's manual that the E500 has 8J x 16 H 2 rims and is fitted with 225/55 ZR 16 tires. I wonder if someone swapped to those rims. Craig -- Present:'94 E420Oskar 118 kmi '82 240D/3.0Bluebell 264 kmi Past: '86 190E/2.3 '72 220/8 '64 190Dc Emma '72 220D/8 Herman ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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] OT - computer issues
Any proliant that's a 300 series or higher and g4 or newer should have iLO present. The 100's can use an add-in to get some capabilities. Older ones can take a RILOE card... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Dec 30, 2010, at 19:57, LWB250 wrote: > Yes, iLO. I was just initiated into iLO like two days before we went on > break, so I haven't had time to use it or mess around with it. I got to look > at one server that has it installed and mess with it for a few minutes, so > that's been the extent of my experience with it to-date. > > Unfortunately not all of our servers are capable of supporting it, but the > ones that do (domain controllers, for example) make it a lot easier to manage > them remotely. > > We don't have the advanced license yet, I don't think. I believe our server > guys are pushing for it, so it probably won't be long before we do. > > Between iLO and Altiris we can pretty much do anything we need to do > remotely. It's a blessing and a curse - I find myself getting bored around > the house and remoting in to work on clients > > I am looking forward to spending some time getting familiar with it after the > holiday break is over (and I get caught up on my backlog of work!) > > Dan > > > --- On Thu, 12/30/10, John Reames wrote: > >> From: John Reames >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 7:49 PM >> Umm don't you mean iLO? >> >> The advanced license is WELL worth it. It will do >> everything a KVM will do and tons more; I've used the >> "virtual CD" to install a server on the other coast. I had a >> hands and feet ticket opened to get someone to rack and >> cable it, and read me the iLO admin password and >> hostname... Went from bare metal to operating server >> quite nicely without any other remote help. >> >> >> -- >> John W Reames >> jwrea...@comcast.net >> Home: +14106646986 >> Mobile: +14437915905 >> > > > > > > ___ > 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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:06:18 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: > Craig wrote: > > It has non-standard wheels! > > According to Tire Rack, a 1994 E420 has 235/60-16 > If that's correct, you have a wide variety of truck and SUV tires to > choose from in that size. That's strange. I went to Tire Rack yesterday and entered the description for my car. I did it again just now and came up with the same thing: Original Equipment Sizes for 1994 Mercedes-Benz E420 Description Size Original Equipment Size: 195/65-15 > What's the doorframe sticker say on it? Good idea! I went out in our 3 deg.F. weather and looked. It says the same thing as the owner's manual, 195/65-15. > Here's an H-rated tire with good snow ratings in the survey: > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Geolandar+A%2FT-S&partnum=36HR6GEOATS > > If you can get a 2nd set of rims (15") these are awesome in the snow: > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+Arctic&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=965QR5AMAXA&tab=Survey > > If you just want new all season tires, these should be pretty good: > Altimax HP on my Achieva are almost as good in the snow as skinny snow > tires were on my Horizon. > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+HP&partnum=36HR6AMAXHP > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Primacy+MXV4&partnum=36HR6MXV4P > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assurance+ComforTred+Touring&partnum=36HR6ACTT Thank you for your work, Mitch, in looking up this information. I'll have to peruse the various models. > You might check with Wonko if you're thinking about the Goodyears > linked above. He bought Goodyears for one of his cars, either > Comfortred or Tripletred IIRC. Another good idea. Thanks, 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] OT again - computer problems
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 1:01 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > It will boot to safe mode and will permit me to access the net so yesterday > I downloaded the malware software you folks were talking about and ran a > full scan last evening. It took 2 hous and looked at over 500 thousand files > and found only 2 infected things which it has apparently fixed. That has > not solved the problem, although I acknowledge that I have not tried to run > the windows disk to repair it since killing the two bad items. > If the machine is booting to safe mode, and even allowing you network access, chances are good that this is not a hardware problem. It sounds as if a driver is loading that shouldn't, or a DLL (Dynamic Linked Library) has been corrupted. But I'd give a good wager that it's a software related issue. > I don't care about any of the data on the computer. My son had good backup > and moved on to the new computer without issues so he does not want anything > from this one. > > Vista does not appear to make it easy to wipe the drive clean and start > over. I cannot help but feel that might be advantageous. I would pay for a > Windows 7 licence if I was satisfied that this thing was not having > hardware issues. I don't wnat to spend the money for the new operating > system if it has other issues until those issues are addressed. > Nah, this is untrue. If you have a Vista install disc, it requires a bit of reading, because the option is slightly obfuscated. However, if you have the original HP "restore" discs, then it's simple. Boot from the HP disc, and it will blow everything away whether you want it to or not. (Those things should be classified as weapons.) > I have Windows XP and Windows 2000 disks available as well that could be > installed at least to try it. > > Anyone have good suggestions on what I should do to get this thing up and > running? > > Randy XP or 2000 would also be a fine choice since they are available if you want to test hardware. However, if the laptop was designed around Vista, there may be drivers that are unavailable in earlier operating systems. Which might make you think there is a hardware problem, when it is still software related. Let me know which type of Vista disc you have, and we can move forward from there. EdB -- "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] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...
Craig wrote: It has non-standard wheels! According to Tire Rack, a 1994 E420 has 235/60-16 If that's correct, you have a wide variety of truck and SUV tires to choose from in that size. What's the doorframe sticker say on it? Here's an H-rated tire with good snow ratings in the survey: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Geolandar+A%2FT-S&partnum=36HR6GEOATS If you can get a 2nd set of rims (15") these are awesome in the snow: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+Arctic&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=965QR5AMAXA&tab=Survey If you just want new all season tires, these should be pretty good: Altimax HP on my Achieva are almost as good in the snow as skinny snow tires were on my Horizon. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+HP&partnum=36HR6AMAXHP http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Primacy+MXV4&partnum=36HR6MXV4P http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assurance+ComforTred+Touring&partnum=36HR6ACTT You might check with Wonko if you're thinking about the Goodyears linked above. He bought Goodyears for one of his cars, either Comfortred or Tripletred IIRC. 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] OT - computer issues
> R A Bennell wrote: > Anyone have good suggestions on what I should do to get this > thing up and running? The Ultimate Boot Disk is a CD iso image with a lot of boot "floppies" on it. Including some hardware tests. I think I would start there. Doing that won't even risk any data on the disk. If the hardware passes the tests, then move on to software. Personally, I'd install GNU/Linux - but then I think that's the solution to _all_ computer problems. *grin* -- Philip ___ 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] WTB: radio
> Dieselhead wrote: > I have a ~1966 vintage Blaupunkt (when they were GOOD radios > and Solid State while Becker still put a large box of tubes > under the dash.) It is standard DIN configuration. It is AM > only. I really liked the old Blaupunkt 3-4 band radios. Very > high quality, AM/FM/SW. They were <1970 or so. You can let > me know if you want AM only. I would sure like to have a AM/FM/SW radio mounted in the dash. I would actually listen to that! -- Philip ___ 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
