Re: [MBZ] Rental car crap - OT
When I was commuting interisland, I rented cars from everyone, big and small. Rented lots of times from Alamo. Never bought "optional Insurance" Never had a problem. I have rented elsewhere and always reject their "insurance." Never a problem so far. MC/Visa cover car rentals if your own car insurance doesn't. Andrew, try telling them if they want it, sue you. "I'll see you in court." You might also talk to the credit card company you charged the rental to. andrew strasfogel wrote: We rented a car from Alamo in Canada back on Dec. 18. Returned it on Dec. 31, IIRC. 10 days ago (more than 3 months later!) the head office in Toronto sent us a letter demanding nearly $300 to repair a broken headlight on the car! You must be the only one who didn't pay for the 'optional insurance'. If a car is damaged, you've got to ignore it until somebody rents it, doesn't buy the insurance, and doesn't demand a written record of all damage when he picks it up. On a brighter note, you got any tomatoes started yet? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Going to Upstate NY
GO see Neil at Star Motors. It is a well known MB only shop. Works on a lot of big engine MBs, and is considered a M100 specialist. Binghamton, NY The pursuit of potential nuclear operators and nuclear instructor is taking me to Saratoga Springs. Any of you knucklestiens around there? Any suggestions on where to strap on the feedbag? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rental car crap - OT
I rented a car some time ago from Alamo. I did not have any problem with the car at all. When I took it back they said there was a small dent in the fender that we had put there. I actually did not take it back but had my wife do it. We just told them no we were not going to pay as we did not put any dents in it. I basically told them that they would have to sue me to get me to pay as I just did not do it and would not be responsible. Another time I rented from Hertz, DID put a dent in the car took it back, told them about it. They told me not to worry about it and never heard about it again. IMHO, I rent from Hertz, Yet to have another one of those damage claim issues. May be a dollar or 2 more but worth it. -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tue, Mar 22, 2011 10:00 pm Subject: [MBZ] Rental car crap - OT We rented a car from Alamo in Canada back on Dec. 18. Returned it on Dec. 31, IIRC. 10 days ago (more than 3 months later!) the head office in Toronto sent us a letter demanding nearly $300 to repair a broken headlight on the car! In fact, that part WAS busted when we picked it up at the airport, but the lazy SOB at the counter never bothered to do a once over. We only noticed it in daylight a couple days into the rental period. When we returned the car the same thing - no effort to see what shape the car was in. After we received the letter, endless arguments led them to offer to "split the difference". I have heard this sort of fraud is going on but didn't expect it to happen to us. While awaiting their letter, can anyone advise on a strategy that will make these SOBs quite trying to rip us off? Andrew 300TD X 2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Going to Upstate NY
The pursuit of potential nuclear operators and nuclear instructor is taking me to Saratoga Springs. Any of you knucklestiens around there? Any suggestions on where to strap on the feedbag? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rental car crap - OT
Tomatoes seeds will be started next weekend. I will ship you some heirlooms in August if you make the Alamo crooks go away. On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 12:11 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > >> We rented a car from Alamo in Canada back on Dec. 18. Returned it on Dec. >> 31, IIRC. 10 days ago (more than 3 months later!) the head office in >> Toronto sent us a letter demanding nearly $300 to repair a broken >> headlight >> on the car! >> > > You must be the only one who didn't pay for the 'optional insurance'. If a > car is damaged, you've got to ignore it until somebody rents it, doesn't buy > the insurance, and doesn't demand a written record of all damage when he > picks it up. > > On a brighter note, you got any tomatoes started yet? > > 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rental car crap - OT
andrew strasfogel wrote: We rented a car from Alamo in Canada back on Dec. 18. Returned it on Dec. 31, IIRC. 10 days ago (more than 3 months later!) the head office in Toronto sent us a letter demanding nearly $300 to repair a broken headlight on the car! You must be the only one who didn't pay for the 'optional insurance'. If a car is damaged, you've got to ignore it until somebody rents it, doesn't buy the insurance, and doesn't demand a written record of all damage when he picks it up. On a brighter note, you got any tomatoes started yet? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT photography
Kleb, From Dan: Subject: Re: OT photography Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:15:35 -0500 I am no longer subscribed, but you are right: diffused light. Cheapest setup is a big frame overhead with a scrim of gauzy white fabric stretched over it, with a battery of regular shop lights directly above that, spread out over it with daylight-spectrum florescent bulbs in it for natural color. Since the car will be stationary, you don't need a lot of light, just very diffused light. Keep the ISO on the camera as low as it will go, the aperture fairly small for a good depth of field, and let the shutter speed be as low as it needs to be to get a good exposure (you'll need a tripod and a remote shutter button.) Meter off an 18% grey card (available for a few bucks at any photo store) and set the exposure manually for that reading. Lighting interiors is much trickier. Or, just take the cars outside to a non-distracting background on a hazy overcast day. Best light of all. Dan Go to the big box store, buy a bunch of 8' florescent lights and "daylight" "bubs" (tubes) Hang them upside down under a white ceiling, or rightside up and drape white cheesecloth under them or you can use twice as many 4' shop lights. or you can line the walls of the "room with florescent lights aimed up and covered with a 1x6 on the side to direct the light up. Again ceiling and 1x6s and wall about the lights painted white. With this, you need a wall of lights on the camera side too. or get any kind of salvage light fixtures and hang them on the ceiling with cheesecloth draped below What is a website that has this stuff? I figured we could use several smaller light boxes overhead Sent from my iPhone On Mar 22, 2011, at 9:01 PM, OK Don wrote: You want a LARGE, diffuse source of light - usually overhead, and some on the side you're shooting. I used to have a catalog selling lighting equipment that had a photo of a 20 foot long light box suspended over a car for a "shoot", with reflectors in front for the fill light. Not an in-expensive set-up. All that having been said, you can do good work under an overcast sky --- the ultimate softbox. I could probably light a Smart Car, but not much else with what I have left from the photo business. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I have a dealer who wants to setup a photo booth for taking photos of cars. Question is about lighting. We would not want regular > lights... Nope, you want to be inside a big 'soft box'. Maybe 8' fluorescents pointed away from the car at white walls. Lots of 'em. (Make sure your processing path can deal with fluorescent light's oddities.) Even light is the key. No hot spots. -- Jim -- 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Rental car crap - OT
We rented a car from Alamo in Canada back on Dec. 18. Returned it on Dec. 31, IIRC. 10 days ago (more than 3 months later!) the head office in Toronto sent us a letter demanding nearly $300 to repair a broken headlight on the car! In fact, that part WAS busted when we picked it up at the airport, but the lazy SOB at the counter never bothered to do a once over. We only noticed it in daylight a couple days into the rental period. When we returned the car the same thing - no effort to see what shape the car was in. After we received the letter, endless arguments led them to offer to "split the difference". I have heard this sort of fraud is going on but didn't expect it to happen to us. While awaiting their letter, can anyone advise on a strategy that will make these SOBs quite trying to rip us off? Andrew 300TD X 2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance?
Same way they get phones, bank accounts, houses, home loans, welfare, work, etc. Fake name and fake ID.Go to the agent and pay the premium. Some agents may require the same fake id. Banco de Mexico requires US citizens to have real ID. Illegals need no ID to get bank accounts. That was a policy widely advertised widely by BofA a couple years ago. You or I get tickets from the local constabulary (revenue enhancement) IAs get a pass on everything except sometimes murder if it is an open and shut case. How do illegals get insurance? -Curt Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:45:14 -0500 From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" ya, ya,. btdt.They just get insurance, get the certificate, get plates, cancel the insurance and drive until they hit someone. The riffraff and the illegal aliens both use this trick. In Maine no insurance = no plates, no plates = no driving, same in MA. no gummit is willing to hold irresponsible people responsible for their actions. However, they are quite happy to hold responsible people responsible for their actions AND the actions of the irresponsible via cost shifting. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] touchy touchy picky picky
Snopes has a record for your warranty claims? Send us the link! > ...You used 50% of a four year warranty and they refunded 50%. Isn't that the definition of 'pro-rata refund'?... Why don't you consult Snopes like you usually do? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] picky picky
> ...You used 50% of a four year warranty and they refunded 50%. Isn't that > the > definition of 'pro-rata refund'?... > Why don't you consult Snopes like you usually do? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT photography
What is a website that has this stuff? I figured we could use several smaller light boxes overhead Sent from my iPhone On Mar 22, 2011, at 9:01 PM, OK Don wrote: > You want a LARGE, diffuse source of light - usually overhead, and some on > the side you're shooting. I used to have a catalog selling lighting > equipment that had a photo of a 20 foot long light box suspended over a car > for a "shoot", with reflectors in front for the fill light. Not an > in-expensive set-up. All that having been said, you can do good work under > an overcast sky --- the ultimate softbox. > I could probably light a Smart Car, but not much else with what I have left > from the photo business. > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > >> I have a dealer who wants to setup a photo booth for taking photos of cars. >>> Question is about lighting. We would not want regular > lights... >>> >> >> Nope, you want to be inside a big 'soft box'. Maybe 8' fluorescents >> pointed away from the car at white walls. Lots of 'em. (Make sure >> your processing path can deal with fluorescent light's oddities.) >> Even light is the key. No hot spots. >> >> -- Jim > > > -- > 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] installing belts on '85 300TD
Two bolts on the front, one on the rear, and the pivot bolt if it's like the one on the W115s. Might be different, but make SURE you have all of them loose or it won't move. They can be hard to get to. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance?
How do illegals get insurance? -Curt Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:45:14 -0500 From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" ya, ya,. btdt. They just get insurance, get the certificate, get plates, cancel the insurance and drive until they hit someone. The riffraff and the illegal aliens both use this trick. >In Maine no insurance = no plates, no plates = no driving, same in MA. no gummit is willing to hold irresponsible people responsible for their actions. However, they are quite happy to hold responsible people responsible for their actions AND the actions of the irresponsible via cost shifting. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oh man...
Thats in the plan, the low light doesn't work and I'd like to fix it. I've let the tank run low a few times (apparently I had no idea how low I could go) and got a dose of crud in the filter as a reward. I guess I'd worked the worst of the crud out of it already... -Curt Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:51:41 -0400 From: Jaime Kopchinski To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oh man... Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 You might want to pull out the fuel sender to take a look in the tank and see if there really is any crud in there. I figured I had a crud problem in my '82 300D because I would suck air into the fuel system when I turned if the tank was low. I expected to find some terrible stuff in the strainer, so i drained the tank and pulled it out... it was perfectly clean. I've own the car for a few years and it doesn't see many miles... I was quite surprised! It gave me peace of mind to run the tank down as much as I want (as long as I don't go too fast around this really long off ramps!). I also changed the fuel sender, so could really know what was left in there. Jaime On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 7:24 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > So she went to the store and got the 2 quarts of oil and got the car to the > gas station with no big event. Says it still runs well with no big loss in > power (such that it is on a 240D) so we apparently got reasonably lucky. > I'll still do fuel filters when I get home. Fortunately I just ordered a new > set. > > -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT photography
You want a LARGE, diffuse source of light - usually overhead, and some on the side you're shooting. I used to have a catalog selling lighting equipment that had a photo of a 20 foot long light box suspended over a car for a "shoot", with reflectors in front for the fill light. Not an in-expensive set-up. All that having been said, you can do good work under an overcast sky --- the ultimate softbox. I could probably light a Smart Car, but not much else with what I have left from the photo business. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > I have a dealer who wants to setup a photo booth for taking photos of cars. >> Question is about lighting. We would not want regular > lights... >> > > Nope, you want to be inside a big 'soft box'. Maybe 8' fluorescents > pointed away from the car at white walls. Lots of 'em. (Make sure > your processing path can deal with fluorescent light's oddities.) > Even light is the key. No hot spots. > > -- Jim -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT photography
I have a dealer who wants to setup a photo booth for taking photos of cars. Question is about lighting. We would not want regular > lights... Nope, you want to be inside a big 'soft box'. Maybe 8' fluorescents pointed away from the car at white walls. Lots of 'em. (Make sure your processing path can deal with fluorescent light's oddities.) Even light is the key. No hot spots. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT photography
Never mind the lighting, what about bikini models hanging off the car, great way to cover the blemishes, on the car I mean. Hendrik who is always thinking outside the square Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have a dealer who wants to setup a photo booth for taking photos of cars. Question is about lighting. We would not want regular lights hanging from above as it would reflect off the car and cause a glare. I assume they would need to get some sort of lighting with a cover of some sort, like those fabric coverings, to defuse the light. That sound about right? Anybody got any ideas? Any website that we can look at to buy from? ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] diesel-benz-mazda truck
Mazda truck with an OM602. http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2274976252.html -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT photography
Or maybe a couple of those big umbrella-style reflector flash units that the pros use in their studios. Don't know what they cost, and you'd need a camera with a flash sync connector (i.e. not a cheapo point-n-shoot camera). A couple of those halogen work lights might do the job also, if you set them up so that they are indirectly lighting the car. It will be tricky to avoid glare and reflections completely since there are so many glass and shiny surfaces at all kinds of different angles. A polarizing filter for the camera might help. Allan "Greg Fiorentino" writes: > Bounce flash (a flexible head flash pointed at the ceiling) might work well > if there is a white ceiling to reflect the light back. I use it for eBay > type photos. > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin > Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 5:04 PM > To: mercedes Mailing List > Subject: [MBZ] OT photography > > I have a dealer who wants to setup a photo booth for taking photos > of cars. Question is about lighting. We would not want regular > lights hanging from above as it would reflect off the car and > cause a glare. I assume they would need to get some sort of > lighting with a cover of some sort, like those fabric coverings, > to defuse the light. That sound about right? Anybody got any > ideas? Any website that we can look at to buy from? -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oh man...
Curt Raymond writes: > Sooo I don't think she has fuel enough to get to a gas station (if > it'll start at all) and directed her to go to the convenience store > across the street and get 2 quarts of the cheapest lowest weight motor > oil they have (probably 5w20) and put that in the tank along with the > remains of the bottle of diesel supplement from the trunk and go > DIRECTLY to the gas station. If they have kerosene that would be a better choice. Some convenience/fuel stores around here stock gallon bottles of kerosene for use in space heaters. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT photography
Dan Weeks is the resident car photography expert. There may be others. Don't know if he is still subscribed. In general, you are right about diffused light, but I am no source. Dan, You there? I have a dealer who wants to setup a photo booth for taking photos of cars. Question is about lighting. We would not want regular lights hanging from above as it would reflect off the car and cause a glare. I assume they would need to get some sort of lighting with a cover of some sort, like those fabric coverings, to defuse the light. That sound about right? Anybody got any ideas? Any website that we can look at to buy from? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] installing belts on '85 300TD
Removing the old belt is easy: just cut it with aviation shears or something like that. The trick is then getting the new one on. On my '83 300D, not only was the AC belt quite a tight fit to get on, I also had a difficult time geting it tensioned properly: it starts flopping around after a few weeks. Since my AC doesn't hold a charge anyway, I'm currently running beltless on the AC compressor. Allan glenn brown writes: > After finishing the valve stem seals replacement on my '85 300TD, I > noticed some considerable cracking on the interior of the fan/drive > belts and decided to replace 'em . . . stupid move, as there must be > some magic behind being able to move the AC compressor enough to > remove this drive belt. Anyone BTDT? TIA. > > G. . Brown > Brevard, NC > ___ > 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT photography
Bounce flash (a flexible head flash pointed at the ceiling) might work well if there is a white ceiling to reflect the light back. I use it for eBay type photos. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 5:04 PM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] OT photography I have a dealer who wants to setup a photo booth for taking photos of cars. Question is about lighting. We would not want regular lights hanging from above as it would reflect off the car and cause a glare. I assume they would need to get some sort of lighting with a cover of some sort, like those fabric coverings, to defuse the light. That sound about right? Anybody got any ideas? Any website that we can look at to buy from? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance?
ya, ya,. btdt.They just get insurance, get the certificate, get plates, cancel the insurance and drive until they hit someone. The riffraff and the illegal aliens both use this trick. In Maine no insurance = no plates, no plates = no driving, same in MA. no gummit is willing to hold irresponsible people responsible for their actions. However, they are quite happy to hold responsible people responsible for their actions AND the actions of the irresponsible via cost shifting. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] extended warranties
relng...@aol.com wrote: I paid $1800. When I traded the car two years later, halfway through the warranty, I got a check for $900 from MBUSA for the unused portion, not prorated. You used 50% of a four year warranty and they refunded 50%. Isn't that the definition of 'pro-rata refund'? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance?
Curt wrote: > Punish people for being stupid and they might think occasionally. That is politically incorrect. mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT photography
I have a dealer who wants to setup a photo booth for taking photos of cars. Question is about lighting. We would not want regular lights hanging from above as it would reflect off the car and cause a glare. I assume they would need to get some sort of lighting with a cover of some sort, like those fabric coverings, to defuse the light. That sound about right? Anybody got any ideas? Any website that we can look at to buy from? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320, 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] extended warranties
> ...Well the way I understand it, extended warranties are a type of > insurance, so in effect Roger is paying a part of his repair costs. > If his car requires major repairs he'll be in front. > I take it you have insurance for you house and car/s? If so you would > expect the insurance company to pay for accidents and such?.. > If you want to call this insurance, then call the cost a premium like any other insurance requires. I extended the original warranty on my '01 C320, doubling it to 100K miles and adding another four years. I paid $1800. During the next two years that warranty paid for $2800 in repairs. When I traded the car two years later, halfway through the warranty, I got a check for $900 from MBUSA for the unused portion, not prorated. So, what's wrong with that? I wouldn't buy an extended warranty on a TV or refrigerator but on a car that is known to be unreliable, it's an easy choice. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oh man...
You might want to pull out the fuel sender to take a look in the tank and see if there really is any crud in there. I figured I had a crud problem in my '82 300D because I would suck air into the fuel system when I turned if the tank was low. I expected to find some terrible stuff in the strainer, so i drained the tank and pulled it out... it was perfectly clean. I've own the car for a few years and it doesn't see many miles... I was quite surprised! It gave me peace of mind to run the tank down as much as I want (as long as I don't go too fast around this really long off ramps!). I also changed the fuel sender, so could really know what was left in there. Jaime On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 7:24 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > So she went to the store and got the 2 quarts of oil and got the car to the > gas station with no big event. Says it still runs well with no big loss in > power (such that it is on a 240D) so we apparently got reasonably lucky. > I'll still do fuel filters when I get home. Fortunately I just ordered a new > set. > > -Curt > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Lightsquared
Max wrote: > Absolutely, but I was talking about a corporation whose business model is > based > on a system that will result in jamming GPS. So, the story is bluff and bluster? Where is the reality in this story? That's all I am wanting to ferret out. mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire
Only very carefully. I just went through a similar decision with a 2001 Michelin that looks perfect. In consulting the tire dealer with a lot of experience (80 year old store owner) He said to keep it as a spare. I was inclined to take it off, although it was almost new, and replace it with a newer worn tire. A few years ago, I had a brand new whell and tire that had been the original spare on an 85 SEL. When my daughter's car had two tires fail close together, I put the new wheel on her car. within days, it had a large blister. I popped the blister, and a few days later the tire started to come apart. So, an old spare may do for a short distance, to get to a tire shop. In general, they should not be relied on for long term. In this recent case, if it was my car, i'd have put the spare and the best of the old tires on the rear, and put a pair of new tires on the front. But since it was for a female family member, I opted for 4 new tires, and kept the michelin as a spare. The spare tire in my '95 E300D shows a manufacture date of Dec '93. Since these last of the 124's seem to have been assembled in the spring and summer of '94, that tire is probably the original spare. It has spent its life nice and covered and protected in the tire well, and apparently only came out for a few days of use during emergencies. The tire looks new and shows no checking or any other visible signs of aging. I know there is a big fear of using "old" tires. But what really ages tires? Is it UV (sun) and ozone? Or extreme temperatures and road beating? Vapors and chemicals on pavements? Or do the rubber compounds continue to react or polymerize? This tire is almost old enough to vote. So is it too hazardous to use as a spare? Ned ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire
The "normal" degradation in tires due to wear, road hazards, etc. are visual but damage from sunlight (UV) can cause C=C double bond breakage and deterioration and visible cracking of polymers and this along with heat may cause off-gasing of internal lubricant (e.g., phthalates in vinyl dashes) accelerating this process. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oh man...
So she went to the store and got the 2 quarts of oil and got the car to the gas station with no big event. Says it still runs well with no big loss in power (such that it is on a 240D) so we apparently got reasonably lucky. I'll still do fuel filters when I get home. Fortunately I just ordered a new set. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] installing belts on '85 300TD
If it's the same as the 83 then loosen the three big bolts (19mm wrench). Then unscrew the tension bolt with a deep 10mm socket. Worked good for me. Just did that a week or so ago. Manfred Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:33:37 -0400 From: glenn brown To: Subject: [MBZ] installing belts on '85 300TD Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" After finishing the valve stem seals replacement on my '85 300TD, I noticed some considerable cracking on the interior of the fan/drive belts and decided to replace 'em . . . stupid move, as there must be some magic behind being able to move the AC compressor enough to remove this drive belt. Anyone BTDT? TIA. G. . Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Electric window switch, W123
The switches in my 81 123 are "doubles" front and back together in a chrome bezel. No way to replace just one switch. I don't remember if they are 6 wire or 7 wire. The left one also has the child lockout, so they are not interchangeable left to right. The original has 7 contacts. Common power (1). Each section (motor) has its own ground (2,3). Two motor leads per section. (4,5 & 6,7)...But this one would... have to truly be a hack! Perhaps so, but if this _is_ the correct switch for some of their cars, then there must be a way to make it work. -- 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance?
In Maine no insurance = no plates, no plates = no driving, same in MA. The kid that hit my parent's cars was driving mom's car, I should point out it was mom's car #2 or 3 that he'd wrecked. Mom's insurance should have been absurdly high to account for idiot mom's inability to keep idiot son out of her car. Punish people for being stupid and they might think occasionally. -Curt Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:47:25 -0400 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance? Message-ID: <4d8926fd.1020...@constructivity.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed You are assuming that having a license or insurance is a prerequisite for an idiot like that to drive a vehicle. --R On 3/22/2011 6:36 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > They'll give insurance to any dammed fool that asks for it, thats their > problem. > My parent's had both vehicles destroyed by an idiot drunken 23 year old. It was his FIFTH (!) crash while intoxicated. He should not have been sold insurance. I mean sure he shouldn't have been allowed legally behind the wheel but the insurance company should have just made his premiums so crazy out of sight that he could never drive again. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oh man...
No, I'll bet you're not (gonna tell her to walk, that is), and I hope some bystander or clerk doesn't get all excited when they see her pouring oil in the fuel tank (notice I didn't say gas tank) and won't "let" her do the "deed." ;< 'Hope it all goes well. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Cc: "Dwight Giles" Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 6:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oh man... So my wife calls today (I'm in Virginia) and leaves me a message "The 240D oil pressure drops when I put in the clutch and it wants to die" I called her back and left a message that the oil pressure thing was normal but the wanting to die probably wasn't. She just called me back and it turns out she's been 550 miles (!) since the last fill up. Apparently she's so enamoured of how much farther the 240D will go between fillups compared to the Ranger she just "forgot". I've never gone over 450 miles before... Then she says "I'll fill it up now so I don't gunk up the fuel filter" too late... Sooo I don't think she has fuel enough to get to a gas station (if it'll start at all) and directed her to go to the convenience store across the street and get 2 quarts of the cheapest lowest weight motor oil they have (probably 5w20) and put that in the tank along with the remains of the bottle of diesel supplement from the trunk and go DIRECTLY to the gas station. I'll be changing the filters Thursday when I get back... Meantime the Ranger is down because she (well okay maybe I didn't renew it but she drives the thing) forgot to register it and got pulled over by the cops and impounded (dammed police state) so I'm about ready to tell her to walk... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance?
You are assuming that having a license or insurance is a prerequisite for an idiot like that to drive a vehicle. --R On 3/22/2011 6:36 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: They'll give insurance to any dammed fool that asks for it, thats their problem. My parent's had both vehicles destroyed by an idiot drunken 23 year old. It was his FIFTH (!) crash while intoxicated. He should not have been sold insurance. I mean sure he shouldn't have been allowed legally behind the wheel but the insurance company should have just made his premiums so crazy out of sight that he could never drive again. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance?
They'll give insurance to any dammed fool that asks for it, thats their problem. My parent's had both vehicles destroyed by an idiot drunken 23 year old. It was his FIFTH (!) crash while intoxicated. He should not have been sold insurance. I mean sure he shouldn't have been allowed legally behind the wheel but the insurance company should have just made his premiums so crazy out of sight that he could never drive again. His monther was the theatre director when I was in high school so I know the family well. 4 years later he's still driving. I think he lost his license for 6 months after that crash. -Curt Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:54:35 -0400 From: E M To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On a side note, a friend of mine who was in the insurance industry told me, with regards to the auto portion of their business, that they don't make much if anything on auto premiums. Often, the received premiums are invested for a higher return. If they relied on profits based on received premiums after claims payouts alone, most would operate with a net loss. Not at all hard to believe when you look at what even a small fender bender can cost, not to mention the huge payouts at times in more serious accidents, and rehabilitation costs. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question about older Mac PowerBook
It was dead a few weeks ago, actually its probably been dead for months but you've been kidding yourself. ;) -Curt Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:15:34 -0400 From: Allan Streib To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: question about older Mac PowerBook Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii My PowerBook G4 today started showing an X in the battery icon and it will no longer charge the battery. The battery has not been holding a charge like it used to, but I was still able to get 30 - 45 minutes out of it a few weeks ago. Now, if I unplug the power adapter the computer dies immediately. Is this just an indicator that the battery is at the end of its life? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A suspicious e-mail NOT sent by me. NO links attached. Please respond with NO links attached in the subject line IF you wish to respond.
Not if I get it first! -Curt Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:59:33 -0400 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] A suspicious e-mail NOT sent by me. NO links attached. Please respond with NO links attached in the subject line IF you wish to respond. Message-ID: <4d87e665.3040...@constructivity.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I already won some money, I just have to send some to help it move through the banking system. I'll be buying a bunch of new Benzes in a coupla weeks. --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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire
This all reminds me of the time I put the spare on my Dakota. I'd guess this was in 2000 so it was about 4 years old then. It'd spent that time hanging under the truck braced on opposite sides. While the tire was round it was ever so slightly banana shaped and headed down the road (I95 mind you) the rear of the truck shuffled back and forth something awful. I proceeded down the shoulder at a walking pace thinking "I dunno if I can do this" but it gradually got better and I started going faster. After 10 minutes or so I got up to highway speed and by the time I made the next exit it was just fine. A tire shop pulled a big screw out of the flat and swapped it back onto the truck and the spare back underneath never to be seen again... Of course it could have been used the time by wife drove a tire off the rim (see my last post, she's hard on cars) but the AAA guy "couldn't find the spare". I sent AAA a picture of it, they gave us a year membership for free. -Curt Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:44:26 -0500 From: Randy Bennell To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire Message-ID: <4d890a2a.5030...@bennell.ca> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I have a similar issue. My 76 300D has a nice looking spare in the trunk. Shiny like someone has covered it with some form of protectant stuff in the past. But it looks old. I have not looked for a date on it but I admit I would have some concern about using it. I would not want to travel at high speed on it and I would not want to be left along the roadway with a flat tire and a blown spare. I should replace it. BUT tires these days are very good. Hence the mini spares and some vehicles without any spare tires. Cell phones have made it easy to call for help. So, a bit of a toss up. Do I or don't I??? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire
This all reminds me of the time I put the spare on my Dakota. I'd guess this was in 2000 so it was about 4 years old then. It'd spent that time hanging under the truck braced on opposite sides. While the tire was round it was ever so slightly banana shaped and headed down the road (I95 mind you) the rear of the truck shuffled back and forth something awful. I proceeded down the shoulder at a walking pace thinking "I dunno if I can do this" but it gradually got better and I started going faster. After 10 minutes or so I got up to highway speed and by the time I made the next exit it was just fine. A tire shop pulled a big screw out of the flat and swapped it back onto the truck and the spare back underneath never to be seen again... Of course it could have been used the time by wife drove a tire off the rim (see my last post, she's hard on cars) but the AAA guy "couldn't find the spare". I sent AAA a picture of it, they gave us a year membership for free. -Curt Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:44:26 -0500 From: Randy Bennell To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire Message-ID: <4d890a2a.5030...@bennell.ca> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I have a similar issue. My 76 300D has a nice looking spare in the trunk. Shiny like someone has covered it with some form of protectant stuff in the past. But it looks old. I have not looked for a date on it but I admit I would have some concern about using it. I would not want to travel at high speed on it and I would not want to be left along the roadway with a flat tire and a blown spare. I should replace it. BUT tires these days are very good. Hence the mini spares and some vehicles without any spare tires. Cell phones have made it easy to call for help. So, a bit of a toss up. Do I or don't I??? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] installing belts on '85 300TD
I ended up using a large round screwdriver to lever the belts over pulleys. Michael E. Esh On Mar 22, 2011, at 4:33 PM, glenn brown wrote: > > After finishing the valve stem seals replacement on my '85 300TD, I noticed > some considerable cracking on the interior of the fan/drive belts and decided > to replace 'em . . . stupid move, as there must be some magic behind being > able to move the AC compressor enough to remove this drive belt. Anyone > BTDT? TIA. > > G. . Brown > Brevard, NC > ___ > 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Oh man...
So my wife calls today (I'm in Virginia) and leaves me a message "The 240D oil pressure drops when I put in the clutch and it wants to die" I called her back and left a message that the oil pressure thing was normal but the wanting to die probably wasn't. She just called me back and it turns out she's been 550 miles (!) since the last fill up. Apparently she's so enamoured of how much farther the 240D will go between fillups compared to the Ranger she just "forgot". I've never gone over 450 miles before... Then she says "I'll fill it up now so I don't gunk up the fuel filter" too late... Sooo I don't think she has fuel enough to get to a gas station (if it'll start at all) and directed her to go to the convenience store across the street and get 2 quarts of the cheapest lowest weight motor oil they have (probably 5w20) and put that in the tank along with the remains of the bottle of diesel supplement from the trunk and go DIRECTLY to the gas station. I'll be changing the filters Thursday when I get back... Meantime the Ranger is down because she (well okay maybe I didn't renew it but she drives the thing) forgot to register it and got pulled over by the cops and impounded (dammed police state) so I'm about ready to tell her to walk... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Lightsquared
Absolutely, but I was talking about a corporation whose business model is based on a system that will result in jamming GPS. Military will go after a corporation, they won't go after an individual unless the pain that person is causing is sufficiently high. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High & dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Dan Penoff To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tue, March 22, 2011 12:00:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Lightsquared Gps can be jammed locally with readily available technology. It has already been proven. Dan Sent from my iPod On Mar 21, 2011, at 5:24 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Max wrote: >> Yes, I use it. Good luck to trying to jam GPS - it is provided primarily for >> U.S. military use (civilian use is a side benefit and not the intended use of >> the system). I really doubt that any company will obtain a license from the >>FCC >> to broadcast on a frequency which will cause interference with a U.S. >>navigation >> military system. > > Yep - all true. > However, it seems the GPS industry is really trying to muster up some > support against the Lightsquared fast-track FCC rules over-rides. As > you say, seems odd that one arm of gov't is not speaking to the other > arm. In consumer world and aviation - GPS jamming will be undoubtedly > problematic - hence the question regarding the GPS industry alerts. > mao > > ___ > 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance?
We purchased a 2006 Kia Amanti in late 2009 primarily because of the Kia 10/100 warranty and was unhappily shocked during the closing to find out that 10/100 only applied to the original owner and 6/60 was the new warranty and now we had less then 10K miles of warranty left since the car had around 50K miles. I should have walked away from the deal and went somewhere else but I didn't and started to look at aftermarket warranties. What I found was that many of them seem to be fly-by-night scam artists and you have to be careful in selecting one. The one that we selected after careful study seemed to have a good report and a decent coverage of items. We were trying to cover the electrical items that a high-end (for Kia) car would have and that could be expensive to repair. If you have a covered repair then when you have it repaired there is a preauthorization number to be called to have the mechanic speak to the adjuster and approve or deny the claim. The problem that I had in getting the repairs done for a malfunctioning trunk latch release was that the Kia Service Center refused to even consider the warranty company. If I wanted the repair then I could pay for it like anyone else. I tried several dealers and was told that if they didn't sell the warranty then they wouldn't honor it at all. The third-party warranty during preauthorization is supposed to give a credit card number over the phone to the mechanic to charge the repair to. Supposedly the service centers said that they would get the number and charge the repair and then the warranty company would dispute the charges. When I called the warranty to see where I could take the car for service, it was always mom-and-pop garages that don't have reprogramming tools or anything more then basic break-fix. I feel like I was burned three times over this car purchase. 1) By the dealer for not disclosing the 10/100 up front since my wife and I had talked about during the sale. 2) The low mileage Kia had numerous problems that we are still trying to get repair on a supposed flagship car. 3) A third-party warranty that seems to be honest in a business of thieves and no else will take because of all of the other scammers. Todd -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 08:20 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance? Quite true, they (insurance companies) also reinsure themselves, so it's not quite as simple as I made it sound, but bottom line, they make more money than they pay out in the long run. The extended warranty companies in particular also factor in such things as the liklihood that the owner will sell the car before the warranty term expires, and have many fine-print exclusions of the most common repairs (replacement of "wear items" almost always excluded, sometimes not just belts and hoses but defined to include things like water pumps, alternators, compressors, etc; seals and gaskets often excluded, etc.) I've never dealt with an aftermarket warranty company; I wonder if they also use the common insurance co. tactic of initial denial of claims, putting the burden on the policy holder to pursue the matter. Allan Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If this e-mail contains protected health information, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited,except as permitted by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] installing belts on '85 300TD
> glenn brown wrote: > > After finishing the valve stem seals replacement on my '85 > 300TD, I noticed some considerable cracking on the interior of > the fan/drive belts and decided to replace 'em . . . stupid > move, as there must be some magic behind being able to move > the AC compressor enough to remove this drive belt. Anyone > BTDT? TIA. G. . Brown Brevard, NC Do you have a service manual? As I recall, there are three holddown bolts and one that rotates the compressor on the mount. That is, turning the bolt actually moves the compressor and changes the tension. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question about older Mac PowerBook
Three years is typical life. You can extend it by "erratic" use -- that is, randomly use most of the capacity and recharge. The very worst thing you can do is use the PB with it plugged in all the time, as this causes lithium metal to plate out on the carbon electrode, the main cause of high resistance. Very slow discharge can remove the metal, but it's better to cycle it all the time. Deep discharge is also bad, but you already know that. Peter -Original Message- >From: Allan Streib >Sent: Mar 22, 2011 3:14 PM >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: question about older Mac PowerBook > >Already tried the power manager reset; the battery icon revereted to >"plugged in" for a few minutes, then returned to the "X" symbol. So I >think the battery is dead. > >I've ordered one from OWC. The current one is also an OWC battery; got >it at least 3 years ago, probably closer to 4, so I guess that's a >pretty good lifespan. > >Allan > >Dan Penoff writes: > >> I had one on my MacBook Pro that cacked with no warning. Not realizing the >> battery had failed, it got unplugged while sleeping and as a result it >> goobered up my hard drive and I had to do a complete restore. >> >> Hence my warming about replacing it immediately. >> >> All of Peter's suggestions are certainly worth a try-nothing to lose there. >> >> MacDan >> >> Sent from my iPod >> >> On Mar 21, 2011, at 10:56 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: >> >>> Very likely. You could try a power manager reset with the battery >>> installed, though. How depends on the PB -- a Titanium has a pushbutton >>> under the keyboard up by the power button. Unplug the AC and lift the >>> keyboard, press the button, re-install the keyboard, and plug it back in. >>> When you start it up the clock will be wrong and if you are lucky, the >>> battery will charge. On an aluminum PB, with it plugged in, hold the power >>> button down for at least 5 seconds, Should beep and spin the fans up. >>> Release power key and press again to re-start, should work like the TIBook. >>> >>> If that doesn't do anything for you, get a new one -- it's possible to >>> re-cell one, but you don't save any money, as I've discovered. >>> >>> Li-ion batteries acquire increasing internal resistance as they age, >>> resulting in a voltage drop when the current draw goes up, and eventually >>> you just can't get anything out of them. >>> >>> Have a care as the damned things are STILL fully charged and will catch >>> fire if shorted, even if the computer won't recognize 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > >-- >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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire
Here is how I always figure it. I like to drive at night when I travel - road to myself. Not going to get a tire at 2:00 AM on the interstate. Also when you are forced to by a tire on the side of the road it is also always more expensive the the normal venue, and if your spare goes after replacing your flat - your talking a tow and a big waste of time. So when I buy a set of 4 new tires - I always move the best to the spare. I do this with my cars and the company limos. This way, I always have an acceptable spare that I could realistically finish any trip with. About this time last year - we held a discussion on the board about the spare on my Miata which is of course a donut. In that particular car I was questioning if it made sense to just ditch it since I don't really drive that car at night - or on really long trips and always have a cell phone, and the trunk space would really be nice. But the tire is still in there. Can't bring myself to get rid of it. On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 3:44 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > I have a similar issue. My 76 300D has a nice looking spare in the trunk. > Shiny like someone has covered it with some form of protectant stuff in the > past. But it looks old. I have not looked for a date on it but I admit I > would have some concern about using it. I would not want to travel at high > speed on it and I would not want to be left along the roadway with a flat > tire and a blown spare. > > I should replace it. > > BUT tires these days are very good. Hence the mini spares and some vehicles > without any spare tires. Cell phones have made it easy to call for help. So, > a bit of a toss up. Do I or don't I??? > > Randy > > > On 22/03/2011 10:46 AM, ned kleinhenz wrote: > >> The spare tire in my '95 E300D shows a manufacture date of Dec '93. >> Since these last of the 124's seem to have been assembled in the spring >> and >> summer of '94, >> that tire is probably the original spare. >> It has spent its life nice and covered and protected in the tire well, >> and apparently only came out for a few days of use during emergencies. >> The tire looks new and shows no checking or any other visible signs of >> aging. >> >> I know there is a big fear of using "old" tires. But what really ages >> tires? >> Is it UV (sun) and ozone? Or extreme temperatures and road beating? >> Vapors and chemicals on pavements? Or do the rubber compounds continue to >> react or polymerize? >> >> This tire is almost old enough to vote. So is it too hazardous to use as >> a >> spare? >> >> Ned >> ___ >> 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire
I have a similar issue. My 76 300D has a nice looking spare in the trunk. Shiny like someone has covered it with some form of protectant stuff in the past. But it looks old. I have not looked for a date on it but I admit I would have some concern about using it. I would not want to travel at high speed on it and I would not want to be left along the roadway with a flat tire and a blown spare. I should replace it. BUT tires these days are very good. Hence the mini spares and some vehicles without any spare tires. Cell phones have made it easy to call for help. So, a bit of a toss up. Do I or don't I??? Randy On 22/03/2011 10:46 AM, ned kleinhenz wrote: The spare tire in my '95 E300D shows a manufacture date of Dec '93. Since these last of the 124's seem to have been assembled in the spring and summer of '94, that tire is probably the original spare. It has spent its life nice and covered and protected in the tire well, and apparently only came out for a few days of use during emergencies. The tire looks new and shows no checking or any other visible signs of aging. I know there is a big fear of using "old" tires. But what really ages tires? Is it UV (sun) and ozone? Or extreme temperatures and road beating? Vapors and chemicals on pavements? Or do the rubber compounds continue to react or polymerize? This tire is almost old enough to vote. So is it too hazardous to use as a spare? Ned ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] installing belts on '85 300TD
After finishing the valve stem seals replacement on my '85 300TD, I noticed some considerable cracking on the interior of the fan/drive belts and decided to replace 'em . . . stupid move, as there must be some magic behind being able to move the AC compressor enough to remove this drive belt. Anyone BTDT? TIA. G. . Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question about older Mac PowerBook
Already tried the power manager reset; the battery icon revereted to "plugged in" for a few minutes, then returned to the "X" symbol. So I think the battery is dead. I've ordered one from OWC. The current one is also an OWC battery; got it at least 3 years ago, probably closer to 4, so I guess that's a pretty good lifespan. Allan Dan Penoff writes: > I had one on my MacBook Pro that cacked with no warning. Not realizing the > battery had failed, it got unplugged while sleeping and as a result it > goobered up my hard drive and I had to do a complete restore. > > Hence my warming about replacing it immediately. > > All of Peter's suggestions are certainly worth a try-nothing to lose there. > > MacDan > > Sent from my iPod > > On Mar 21, 2011, at 10:56 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > >> Very likely. You could try a power manager reset with the battery >> installed, though. How depends on the PB -- a Titanium has a pushbutton >> under the keyboard up by the power button. Unplug the AC and lift the >> keyboard, press the button, re-install the keyboard, and plug it back in. >> When you start it up the clock will be wrong and if you are lucky, the >> battery will charge. On an aluminum PB, with it plugged in, hold the power >> button down for at least 5 seconds, Should beep and spin the fans up. >> Release power key and press again to re-start, should work like the TIBook. >> >> If that doesn't do anything for you, get a new one -- it's possible to >> re-cell one, but you don't save any money, as I've discovered. >> >> Li-ion batteries acquire increasing internal resistance as they age, >> resulting in a voltage drop when the current draw goes up, and eventually >> you just can't get anything out of them. >> >> Have a care as the damned things are STILL fully charged and will catch fire >> if shorted, even if the computer won't recognize 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Proof of concept for a very expensive boost gauge.
I am not done with it yet. The one I test with is the OE atmospheric pressure sensor. I will be using the OE boost sensor for the final application (Bosch in 90/91 and Denso in later years). I need to get the MAX6675 break out board working in order to read the EGT sensor (K type thermo coupler). BTW for those of you with ODBII ports you can get bluetooth dongles for android and iPhone that will do similar things. -Rolf On 03/22/2011 10:03 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 7:47 PM, Rolf wrote: My first "amarino" project, combining Android + Arduino. http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/thread-enginesystemsmanagement Cool! What did you end up using for a pressure transducer? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Lightsquared
Dan wrote: > Gps can be jammed locally with readily available technology. It has already > been proven. > That is the issue with this company. They are direct next to the GPS frequency and will be broadcasting at a billion times signal that GPS signal does. Read the article - scroll down half the page, heading of paragraph is Negative Impacts. Scare? or Real? mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire
I think what does the most damage, is exposure to light and UV rays. On high performance tires, cycles count too, but the tires on a Benz aren't really high performance. Your spare is now 18 years old. There is no way to tell the true condition of such an old tire, and that's why it's recommended to change them long before they reach that age. The company I use to insure my Porsche won't insure a car on tires older than 10 years old, and that's taking into account, they specialize in collectors cars, so few of these cars are left in the sun or outdoors, other than when being exercised or at shows. 10 years old tires is the date they refuse to insure the car, but most change them well before that. Personally, I would consider changing it. Even a new cheapish Walmart type tire is probably a better backup spare, than a top of the line 18 year old tire. Ed 300E On 22 March 2011 11:46, ned kleinhenz wrote: > The spare tire in my '95 E300D shows a manufacture date of Dec '93. > Since these last of the 124's seem to have been assembled in the spring and > summer of '94, > that tire is probably the original spare. > It has spent its life nice and covered and protected in the tire well, > and apparently only came out for a few days of use during emergencies. > The tire looks new and shows no checking or any other visible signs of > aging. > > I know there is a big fear of using "old" tires. But what really ages > tires? > Is it UV (sun) and ozone? Or extreme temperatures and road beating? > Vapors and chemicals on pavements? Or do the rubber compounds continue to > react or polymerize? > > This tire is almost old enough to vote. So is it too hazardous to use as a > spare? > > Ned > ___ > 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Lightsquared
Gps can be jammed locally with readily available technology. It has already been proven. Dan Sent from my iPod On Mar 21, 2011, at 5:24 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Max wrote: >> Yes, I use it. Good luck to trying to jam GPS - it is provided primarily for >> U.S. military use (civilian use is a side benefit and not the intended use of >> the system). I really doubt that any company will obtain a license from the >> FCC >> to broadcast on a frequency which will cause interference with a U.S. >> navigation >> military system. > > Yep - all true. > However, it seems the GPS industry is really trying to muster up some > support against the Lightsquared fast-track FCC rules over-rides. As > you say, seems odd that one arm of gov't is not speaking to the other > arm. In consumer world and aviation - GPS jamming will be undoubtedly > problematic - hence the question regarding the GPS industry alerts. > mao > > ___ > 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question about older Mac PowerBook
I had one on my MacBook Pro that cacked with no warning. Not realizing the battery had failed, it got unplugged while sleeping and as a result it goobered up my hard drive and I had to do a complete restore. Hence my warming about replacing it immediately. All of Peter's suggestions are certainly worth a try-nothing to lose there. MacDan Sent from my iPod On Mar 21, 2011, at 10:56 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Very likely. You could try a power manager reset with the battery installed, > though. How depends on the PB -- a Titanium has a pushbutton under the > keyboard up by the power button. Unplug the AC and lift the keyboard, press > the button, re-install the keyboard, and plug it back in. When you start it > up the clock will be wrong and if you are lucky, the battery will charge. On > an aluminum PB, with it plugged in, hold the power button down for at least 5 > seconds, Should beep and spin the fans up. Release power key and press > again to re-start, should work like the TIBook. > > If that doesn't do anything for you, get a new one -- it's possible to > re-cell one, but you don't save any money, as I've discovered. > > Li-ion batteries acquire increasing internal resistance as they age, > resulting in a voltage drop when the current draw goes up, and eventually you > just can't get anything out of them. > > Have a care as the damned things are STILL fully charged and will catch fire > if shorted, even if the computer won't recognize 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Lightsquared
Interesting articles recently about GPS hammers and how easily they can hose things up. Comments were made about LORAN and how bulletproof it is, especially current generations of it. Too bad the military/government pulledthe plug on it last year Dan Sent from my iPod On Mar 22, 2011, at 7:46 AM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: > http://www.w54.biz/showthread.php?1222-New-Wireless-Tech-Jams-GPS > or punch "light squared and aviation" into Google for more links. > Gerry > --- > From: "Rich Thomas" > > >> Easy to jam, the signals are extremely weak. I think you can buy jammers >> off the intertubes or probably make one easily if you were so inclined. You >> could use a paper map, they are fairly immune to radio waves and such. >> --R >> On 3/21/2011 5:01 PM, Mountain Man wrote: >>> Does anyone here use GPS? >>> I guess these guys are gonna jam GPS. >>> Does anyone know more about this than this article? >>> http://www.gpsworld.com/gnss-system/act-now-protect-gps-signal-3 >>> mao >>> >>> ___ >>> 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Spare Tire
The spare tire in my '95 E300D shows a manufacture date of Dec '93. Since these last of the 124's seem to have been assembled in the spring and summer of '94, that tire is probably the original spare. It has spent its life nice and covered and protected in the tire well, and apparently only came out for a few days of use during emergencies. The tire looks new and shows no checking or any other visible signs of aging. I know there is a big fear of using "old" tires. But what really ages tires? Is it UV (sun) and ozone? Or extreme temperatures and road beating? Vapors and chemicals on pavements? Or do the rubber compounds continue to react or polymerize? This tire is almost old enough to vote. So is it too hazardous to use as a spare? Ned ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Proof of concept for a very expensive boost gauge.
On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 7:47 PM, Rolf wrote: > My first "amarino" project, combining Android + Arduino. > > http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/thread-enginesystemsmanagement > > > Cool! What did you end up using for a pressure transducer? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Electric window switch, W123
The original has 7 contacts. Common power (1). Each section (motor) has its own ground (2,3). Two motor leads per section. (4,5 & 6,7)...But this one would... have to truly be a hack! Perhaps so, but if this _is_ the correct switch for some of their cars, then there must be a way to make it work. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] long enough to pay for insurance?
Quite true, they (insurance companies) also reinsure themselves, so it's not quite as simple as I made it sound, but bottom line, they make more money than they pay out in the long run. The extended warranty companies in particular also factor in such things as the liklihood that the owner will sell the car before the warranty term expires, and have many fine-print exclusions of the most common repairs (replacement of "wear items" almost always excluded, sometimes not just belts and hoses but defined to include things like water pumps, alternators, compressors, etc; seals and gaskets often excluded, etc.) I've never dealt with an aftermarket warranty company; I wonder if they also use the common insurance co. tactic of initial denial of claims, putting the burden on the policy holder to pursue the matter. Allan E M writes: > On a side note, a friend of mine who was in the insurance industry told me, > with regards to the auto portion > of their business, that they don't make much if anything on auto premiums. > Often, the received premiums are > invested for a higher return. If they relied on profits based on received > premiums after claims payouts > alone, most would operate with a net loss. Not at all hard to believe when > you look at what even a small > fender bender can cost, not to mention the huge payouts at times in more > serious accidents, and > rehabilitation costs. > > Ed > 300E > > On 21 March 2011 22:10, Allan Streib wrote: > > Hendrik & Fay writes: > > > Well the way I understand it, extended warranties are a type of > > insurance, so in effect Roger is paying a part of his repair costs. > > Exactly, and odds are he's paying MORE than it would cost him > without... that's how insurance/extended warranty companies make money. > > 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Lightsquared
http://www.w54.biz/showthread.php?1222-New-Wireless-Tech-Jams-GPS or punch "light squared and aviation" into Google for more links. Gerry --- From: "Rich Thomas" Easy to jam, the signals are extremely weak. I think you can buy jammers off the intertubes or probably make one easily if you were so inclined. You could use a paper map, they are fairly immune to radio waves and such. --R On 3/21/2011 5:01 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Does anyone here use GPS? I guess these guys are gonna jam GPS. Does anyone know more about this than this article? http://www.gpsworld.com/gnss-system/act-now-protect-gps-signal-3 mao ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question about older Mac PowerBook
The battery is kaput. Replace it soon, or you risk data loss if you lose AC power while the machine is running. OWC makes some of the best aftermarket Mac laptop batteries. MacDan Sent from my iPod On Mar 21, 2011, at 10:15 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > My PowerBook G4 today started showing an X in the battery icon and it > will no longer charge the battery. > > The battery has not been holding a charge like it used to, but I was > still able to get 30 - 45 minutes out of it a few weeks ago. Now, if I > unplug the power adapter the computer dies immediately. > > Is this just an indicator that the battery is at the end of its life? > > 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
