[MBZ] OT Oz Porch
I am sure the purists will make the usual noises. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/semaphore/cars-vans-utes/1977-porsche-924-coupe/1009536457 Hendrik who is half tempted to buy that for daughter to drive but has no room ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] New E63
Ahh well, till it comes out you could practise with this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OUv2yFGw9E Hendrik who will not be dashing through the snow this year On 05/12/12 06:09, Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1212_2014_mercedes_benz_e63_amg_4matic_development_mule_first_look/ With 4WD, just the thing for blasting through those snow drifts --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] OT Oz Porch
Yeah well, that's why you drove trucks in the sky and not sports planes. Hendrik who gets vertigo now and then, especially in high places On 05/12/12 14:38, WILTON wrote: Vertigo! Vertigo! Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Inverted 924
OK will save up money to buy poorly balanced rear engine version. Hendrik who spends his days checking the cars at U pull it for loose change On 05/12/12 16:03, relng...@aol.com wrote: ..I am sure the purists will make the usual noises... Avoid 924s. All of them. 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] Must be a bio conversion
Mighta meant Turbo Diesle (sic) Does it have ICE COLD AIR and get 40MPG? No mention of WVO or bio-Diesel? Hendrik who needs a new front bumper but will wait till people stop bashing into things On 02/12/12 04:47, Fmiser wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: 1987 Mercedes 300TD Sedan - $5000 (Mt Pleasant) http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3439024087.html Shoot! I saw TD and went looking for a wagon. It is not a TD. -- 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] BATTY 240D
Originally the name of the website was bring a trailer load of cash but they shortened it to bring a trailer Hendrik who has no trailers full of cash On 01/12/12 06:31, Craig wrote: On Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:45:03 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, if it's so fantastic, why should one hafta take a trailer? ;) Exactly! That's what I was thinking, too! 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a hot car for the boy
I would be a tad weary, sometimes a failed pump means the engine has been overheated and thus may well have issues further down the road. Also if it is easy to rr the pump, why not do it and then sell the car without this major issue. Far as cheap cars go, Hyundai has reputation for being reliable and cheap to run. Hendrik who does not have cheap transportation On 01/12/12 06:30, Donald Snook wrote: Alex wrote: Except '97-'00 with the problematic intake manifolds, right? I cannot imagine that there is one on the road with the original intake. Most of them failed years ago. But, yes, that is the one problem with that engine and only for those years. Now, here is a great car and its CHEAP. http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/3444307744.html A water pump isn't even that hard to put on these cars. I had a 1990 Lesabre. I sold it to my neighbor a few years ago. It has over 225,000 miles on it now. He loves it. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Zombie hunting with class
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649item=110979825674sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT Hendrik whose favourite zombie movie is Shaun of the dead ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Cooling System Flush and burp
Don't these engines have a bolt in the head to 'burp' the engine, my M103 has one that needs to be undone whilst filling with coolant. Hendrik who is self burping On 25/11/12 17:32, Jim Cathey wrote: What happened? Air bubble, big one. My method is to pour the coolant into the tank, pull off the upper radiator hose and backfill water into the system until it's pouring out over my hand which is holding the bottom of the hose against the bottom of the radiator neck, but leaving a crack at the top into which to pour water. Then I jam the hose on and tighten it up. That gets rid of all the air, but what spills out is all water since the coolant hasn't really mixed yet. -- 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] BenzPr0n
Even the Stig was there. Hendrik who is not the Stig On 25/11/12 01:52, Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4AGoGBfQe8feature=youtu.be --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] Chuffed old chap!
According to this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheeler_Dealers they do make losses on some deals. Hendrik who always looses out on cars On 23/11/12 14:29, OK Don wrote: The TV show is the point, not the profit from selling a car -- On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 7:56 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Yeah they make a thousand or so profit for a week of work. Not worth 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stigy BenzPr0n
And again at 1.14 but what would I know. Hendrik who is blind in one eye and can't see out the other On 26/11/12 12:17, Mitch Haley wrote: Henny's not the only one who was thinking Stig at 0:18. Rich Thomas wrote: I did not see him (or her)! --R On 11/25/12 6:42 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Even the Stig was there. Hendrik who is not the Stig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Gl and the deer tyre protection
Good catch Wilton, I have to be careful and not hang around foreign forums. Anyway the way things are going it won't be long before we are celebrating thanksgiving. Hendrik who has to keep telling daughter that it's biscuits, even though it says cookies on the box On 22/11/12 01:00, WILTON wrote: 'Thought that was tyres, or have you guys joined US on that? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gl and the deer protection This is what ya need http://cheezburger.com/6690165504 Hendrik who is off to fit some old tires to the car ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Gl and the deer protection
This is what ya need http://cheezburger.com/6690165504 Hendrik who is off to fit some old tires to the car On 21/11/12 11:16, Curt Raymond wrote: Bambi is nothing, you want damage go hit Bullwinkle. A really small moose is as big as a really big deer. Hit a 1200# moose and you don't care about the car, the question is Did anybody survive? -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] Todo list....
You might get some parts here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06pxDaABIs0sns=em Hendrik who hasn't got that many parts stashed away On 19/11/12 23:43, Rolf wrote: New head, timing chain, new turbo, new pump, new flywheel, new rear trans mount. Good times! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Kinda OT Fabulous Christmas gift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=OXOZ0_SGQgg Hendrik who is not inconsiderate ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Kinda OT Fabulous Christmas gift mark 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=71yTOUicmEY Hendrik who hasn't got one ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Vote by wire
And then press a button, don't matter which one they all go to Rommelny. http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/onepercent/2012/11/electronic-voting-machines-run.html?cmpid=RSS|NSNS|2012-GLOBAL|online-news Hendrik who don't vote On 07/11/12 11:04, Curt Raymond wrote: We don't have to sign anything but if you're in precinct 2 in my little town of 5,000 you have to stand in a 200 person line. Fortunately I'm in precinct 1, zero line. My street is 100 yards long with 6 houses, strangely only 2 are precinct 1... -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
[MBZ] OT Aussie snipers
As a tribute for remembrance day Hendrik who needs to buy a poppy to replace the old one in the 124 On 10/11/12 00:29, Max Dillon wrote: Also very appropriate weekend, Veterans day and all. Best wishes and thanks to all fellow vets. Mike, Rich, any chance of mini-list-get-together? I'll have to apply for kitchen pass from COMHOMECHUCK (Commander, Home in Charleston, aka SWMBO, for the acronym-challenged). -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 182512_413145458756973_1361709448_n.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 68369 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20121110/ea7e0e01/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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Where is everyone? Getting divorced
Fella I worked for a while back got divorced to this first wife. He worked out how much the divorce cost him and then estimated how many times they did the horizontal tango. Can't remember the figure he came up with but he did say it would have been cheaper to rent than buy. Hendrik who has never been divorced..yet On 19/11/12 01:28, G Mann wrote: I so feel your pain . Divorce is expensive and worth every penny. Grant.. On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 10:50 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I am in the process of evicting a psychopathic dame, so chatting up the attorney and getting her served, then dealing with the fall out clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Kinda OT Fabulous Christmas gift mark 2
Well that's why he said he'll be back later, now if they had a 7 seater 123 wagon. Hendrik who has a seven seater to chauffeur the kids around in On 19/11/12 03:40, Rich Thomas wrote: Hey good lookin' we'll be back to pick you up later! 5 people in an SL? That sad thing is that I remember those ads. Ron Popeil was a genius though. --R On 11/18/12 3:27 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=71yTOUicmEY Hendrik who hasn't got one ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning
oh dear (pun intended), you need a deer bar. Some people have those type of whistle things to shoo roos away but truckies prefer the traditional method. Hendrik who nearly hit a roo a while back On 19/11/12 09:17, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have seen those on cars but they are so nerdy looking Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I installed those little ram-air driven deer whistles on all my vehicles years ago and have had no problems with deer since. Maybe I'm just lucky but it seems to work for me. Similar to these: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bell-Black-Deer-Warning/14324180 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Rusty Vote by wire machine
In God we rust *haha* Perhaps if he pees on the thing it'll rust. Hendrik who is full of bad puns and such On 19/11/12 13:20, Fmiser wrote: Scott Ritchey wrote: Machines like this are a BAD idea. I agree! I've flown digital fly-by-wire jets. But I'll never rust touch-screen voting machines. Yeah. Rust and touch screens are a bad combination. *hehe* -- 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] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning
Ok I'm dumb, how did ya get the dent in the rear door, was it like a meteor shower of deer? The deer got angry and abusive after being hit and proceeded to bash the car and abuse Regy? Hendrik who never hit a deer On 19/11/12 04:08, Kaleb C. Striplin 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Some competition for Rusty
http://kalecoauto.com/ Hendrik who needs some amber coloured blinker fluid ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Some competition for Rusty
It's Sunday here and I am busy changing indicator fluid and filter. Hendrik who should be washing the car as well On 18/11/12 15:10, Dieselhead wrote: http://kalecoauto.com/ Hendrik who needs some amber coloured blinker fluid What? No workie on Saturday? You should be out diggin' ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Some competition for Rusty
Is that the synthetic (B1) or dino stuff? Hendrik who is trying to resist the lure of choccy covered almonds, I can see them out the corner of my eye On 18/11/12 15:30, Fmiser wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: http://kalecoauto.com/ Hendrik who needs some amber coloured blinker fluid Aw. Too bad the stuff weighs so much or I'd ship you some. I have most of a 55 gallon drum! I got it years ago when a shop was closing down. At the time, very few US cars had amber signal lights, so no one else wanted it. Quite a bargain - and enough to last me more than a lifetime! -- 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] Where is everyone gone to look. . . . .?
Is this a competition to guess what the most beautiful . . . . . was? I go for Smile. Hendrik who can manage a crooked grin On 17/11/12 03:25, Randy Bennell wrote: On 15/11/2012 7:33 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Out looking for Danish girlfriends? Hendrik who has friends that are female Don't know that she would be Danish but there was a nice new teller down at the bank yesterday afternoon. Low cut top and the most beautiful . . . . . 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] CL run-on sentence prizewinner count
Is this what I have to look forward to in retirement? Counting words on craiglist. Might as well keep working till I drop off. Hendrik who has few years till he can start counting On 17/11/12 02:05, WILTON wrote: Yep; 'takes the cake. I counted 261 words, one capital letter at beginning, NO commas, NO periods (no punctuation whatsoever) and that bunch of caps at the end. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Where is everyone gone to look?
Out looking for Danish girlfriends? Hendrik who has friends that are female On 16/11/12 07:48, Randy Bennell wrote: Unusual to not get any emails on the list for a while. 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] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs with chips
Yeah, forgot about the fries, although we had some problems with translations, couple of times we ordered chips and actually got chips on the side. Hendrik who eats both chips and chips On 16/11/12 13:11, Mountain Man wrote: 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 iStroller - teach em young
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=9e9E9nybK0Y#! Hendrik who used to do it the 'old' way, you know pushing ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - dark day down under?
Yeah well, have gone blind. Fay is reading out the emails and doing the typing. Seriously though, down here we only got a very partial eclipse, had a bit of a look with the welding helmet but was not very exciting. Hendrik who is not much of a star gazer On 14/11/12 14:54, OK Don wrote: Hendrik - how was the eclipse viewing? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs
Yeah great hot dogs but you need at least three to feed a man. Hendrik who is now lusting after a genuine Chicago hot dog On 14/11/12 20:44, Hendrik Fay wrote: The Aussies loved Gene Jude's and would recommend the place to any visitor - domestic or international - who is visiting Chi Town. Thanks for the experience 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] OT - Broadwell cold cold war
I'll be the first to say it: attaboy Wilton Although I would suspect that Danish girlfriend was most likely KGB spy. Who most probably learned all about you and the new gennies. I would think that the KGB most likely had you on file Wilton. Hendrik who is probably not on KGB file On 15/11/12 11:13, WILTON wrote: Next afternoon, Col Wha'sisname showed up; we met for an hour or so; I convinced 'im that I really did need what I asked for; and we quickly worked out the details; he called General from my office to tell 'im that my request was legit, and he jumped back on the 141 to continue his trip north to Thule. 'Turns out, (and I didn't learn it until several weeks later) Col Wha'sisname had suddenly found a way to work the system - 'shacked up with his Danish girlfriend for 2 or 3 days/nights at Thule. I really didn't need the Col, 'cept to satisfy General's doubt. If that's what it took, of course, that's OK, but Col Wha'sisname had no interest at all in my project or its deadline, he just wanted to get to Thule to shack-up with girlfriend. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 50 to 55 times
That engine must have been asleep, I used to drive 300hp trucks with 39 tonnes and it took nowhere near two and half miles. Hendrik who has driven one of those new Cat trucks On 14/11/12 04:29, Fmiser wrote: Caterpillar has made engines for big trucks for a lot of years. And they now are selling 'em. So 0-60 MPH is a possibility in those - unlike the earth movers. But configuration and load have a big impact on acceleration time. I drove a truck with a tired 300 HP engine that with a full load (52,000 lbs [23,586 kg] of rice) took about two and a half miles to accelerate from 50 to 55 MPH [80 to 88 km/h]. I didn't try to time 0-60... --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] Island toll roads
Perhaps if they charge people to use the new road to get the money back? Don't they have that big golf tournament over there? Our state government is making noises about toll roads. Hendrik who avoids toll roads like the plague On 14/11/12 02:55, Rich Thomas wrote: The plan is to build a parkway design (called Alternative G) for an extension to 526 from the end at 17. Another 4-lane bridge would cross over to Johns Island a bit north of the existing (new 4-lane) Stono bridge, run sorta along where River Rd is now N/S of Maybank, then go back over the Stono on another (new 4-lane) bridge a bit south of the existing (new 4-lane) Stono bridge, thence through James Island County Park and connect to the James Island connector, which backs up every morning by having all the inbound traffic back up at a single-lane and light. Oh, and it floods at high tides and storms. Alt G would be an at-grade 35-45mph parkway with lights here and there. It would destroy lots of marshland and Johns Island to developers (guess who supports the road?). 16 lanes of bridges to/from this island, almost as many as go into/from Manhattan. Think about that. $558M or $675M. Minimal benefit on travel times. And SC is like the bottom of the list in terms of education and health of its citizens. But Emperor Joe needs his damn road to complete his destruction of the area. --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] Y'all need one or more of these B or C class Diesel CARS
Hey come on now, it's a C class, which may tempt Roger, has cupholders (although you could probably stick your cup in one of the cracks on the dash). Apparently it's gold and tan (seller is colour blind) and the Mercedez (seller is perhaps a native Spanish speaker?) engine will last forever (seller has ability to see into the future) or perhaps engine does not run and hence will last forever? Hendrik WHO HAS A MERCEDEZ-E WITH 300TE TRIM AND COLOR IS PURPLE, PINK On 13/11/12 09:46, Rich Thomas wrote: Down from $3990! 1981 MERCEDES BENZ C240 DIESEL (REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED!!) http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/3404349700.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Which planet?
On the planet DR Truck and Auto centre. Twas a jest, the advert clearly states it as being a C240 http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/3404349700.html further it is described as a Mercedes-B 240. The cupholders I refer to can be seen in picture three, residing between the front seats. I cannot fathom any other purpose for that contraption. Unless it is designed to hold spare oil and fuel filters? Rolled up magazines or perhaps some from of smartphone? I have read some comments that the lesser of the compact Mercedes cars, pre the 201, as being the forerunner of the C class, this is perhaps hair splitting and somewhat wrong. However you must agree that way back when the numbers on the back determined the snob factor, running from the 170 up to the 600. Then letters started to creep in and the rest is history. Hendrik who has a 300 class Benz On 13/11/12 11:39, relng...@aol.com wrote the last bit: ...Hey come on now, it's a C class, which may tempt Roger, has cupholders (although you could probably stick your cup in one of the cracks on the dash). Apparently it's gold and tan (seller is colour blind) and the Mercedez (seller is perhaps a native Spanish speaker?) engine will last forever (seller has ability to see into the future) or perhaps engine does not run and hence will last forever?.. On what planet was a 123 called a C-Class? It's just another ivory-ish 123 240D. And the only cup holders would be on the end of each arm? 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] 123 still looking good, as it rolls past another broken down pomy car!
You mean trying to wave down another one to borrow a Whitworth spanner or Lucas bits:-) Hendrik who does not wave at the peasants On 12/11/12 16:07, OK Don wrote: Hmm - need to remember this story - we still wave here in Okie country - at least in my neighborhood. Back when I drove one, the British sports car driver all waved at each other. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] The Laughing curve
One would expect English majors to be in the English army. Hendrik who is ducking for cover On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 11:31 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:30:16 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Didn't Shakespeare write The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.? - Yes, *Henry The Sixth, Part 2 Act 4, scene 2, 71– 78*http://www.enotes.com/henryvi-ii-text/act-iv-scene-2#killlawyers. Where are the English majors when we need them? Asleep in bed, like we should be. :-) 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Ford's next major advance
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/10/in-1965-ford-wanted-everyone-to-steer-with-their-wrists-what-could-be-safer/ Hendrik who sometimes uses a joystick to steer ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 time to stand up
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/08/red-bulls-star-spangled-f1-car/ Hendrik who stands up, as it's awkward not too ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 240D or a toasty AMG
Hmmnh, spose Roger will have advice on products and techniques to use. I was thinking an angle grinder and sand blasting, hang on, no I know a bloke who needs an anchor for his boat. Hendrik who kinda wonders why the thing went up in smoke On 08/11/12 23:56, Rich Thomas wrote: That'll buff right out --R On 11/8/12 1:32 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-C63-AMG-2009-WRECKING-CAR-FOR-PARTS-/140791687171?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessorieshash=item20c7d6a803 Makes that /8 look cheap, however the engine just needs a clean up Hendrik who will not be submitting a bid ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Overpricing 126 AMG
Hmnnh me thinks there is a bit of Roger baiting going on here. If that had a DOHC motor Hendrik who fell off his chair when he saw that thing On 09/11/12 09:11, Rusty Cullens wrote: Original? It's a W126 not a W116 so it isn't a 6.9 to begin with. It has a added AMG emblem that didn't exist on any W126. There is no telling what that car really is other than a piece of junk. Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 5:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Overpricing clay monroe wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3394975204.html Hmm, in dash CD player, wheels look way too modern, I wonder what it would cost to put everything on the car back to original? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 240D on Prawn Stars
When was this, according to this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUpiARhpUv8feature=related they only sell their own memorabilia. Perhaps I'll do my own reality show and dig up interesting stuff every week, or have near misses, or dig up fake fibre optic cables. Of course I'll have to hire some idiots that stuff things up every week so we can have dramatic moments with lots of beep beep moments and storming off set, err I mean off site. Now I'll have to come up with a name for my show, perhaps D***head Diggers, suggestions welcomed. Hendrik who feels cheated On 09/11/12 05:22, Curt Raymond wrote: I've been to the Gold and Silver Pawn shop and I thought their prices were high. They had a Springfield trapdoor .45-70 they wanted $1300, it was pretty nice, maybe 6 out of 10. Dad has a much nicer one he paid $800 for from a gun dealer... When I asked to look at it the guy gave the whole talk about it being a converted musket and all. I pointed out that this one obviously wasn't converted (it was much too nice, no obvious tool marks etc) it had been made as a trapdoor and that they didn't convert muskets anyway, they converted rifles. Dude argued with me that muskets were rifles. Oh well, its not a gun shop after all... -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] storing a240D in a locker
Yup, classic example of increasing the perceived value of an item. Apparently there are lots of people now going to storage auctions, bidding like crazy and expecting to find treasure. The thing that annoys me is that essentially the producers are lying by not advising people that there is manipulation going on, as such it is not real. Other shows advise that there re-enactments with actors, which essentially these shows are. Although to be fair, the pros do say that it's tough to make a living out of buying lockers and they do have flops now...and..again. Funny one the other day with the Texas version, little cowboy and his big son find a couple of rings in a locker, sure enough solid gold with diamonds on top, value was ~40k. Hey I guess everyone chucks their old jewellery in storage locker, well you would as it's too big to store at home. Hendrik who will not be bidding on storage lockers On 08/11/12 22:10, Jon Agne wrote: Those shows are completely scripted. On Storage Wars for instance, everything, yes everything is placed in the storage unit ahead of time. Neighbors son works in LA as a PA for some of these shows. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Can Holderes?
Does Rusty sell those can holders? Hendrik who don't have cup holders, which makes it hard to have a beer and a smoke and then try to answer the phone, whilst changing the radio station but I manage On 09/11/12 09:54, Bob Rentfro wrote: Oh Lord. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3395589582.html very heinous. 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] The 603 engine is known for its ability to lay down the law
Question is why the seller wants to trade a fuel efficient 300D on a petrol version, which suck juice like crazy in town? Hendrik who has a crazy juice sucker On 08/11/12 05:29, Alex Chamberlain wrote: Strange ad. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3369826670.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 Quotes with comment
I can see that spending money on the poor is a problematic plan, insofar that it will not generate a lot of new jobs. However the idea that spending money on the rich will fix everything is also flawed insofar that they tend to ship jobs overseas to maximise profits. The core problem is that reasonably well paying, low skilled manufacturing jobs are not there to employ the poor, so they have to be supported with hand outs etc. Obviously we are all to blame, we wanna buy the cheap stuff. For instance the local car makers here are struggling to compete against imports, you can buy a new VW golf for round about 20k or a Suzuki for 12k if you really wanna cheap out. Opel (German version of GM) has just entered the Oz market http://www.opel-australia.com.au/vehicles/opel-range.html and Holden are less than happy about this, as they used to sell rebadged Opels. Basically we can blame rampant capitalism for all our problems. Shareholders want big fat dividends and don't care how they are achieved. For example what do you think would happen if the Apple board announced that they intend to move production of their iWhatever back to the States, with a resulting drop in profits due to higher manufacturing costs? More than likely they would get the sack for fiscal irresponsibility. They can bleat on long as they like about made in America and jobs for Americans but will it wash with the shareholders? Anyway enough ranting from me. Hendrik who is sending this from his cheap Asian manufactured computer On 08/11/12 01:01, Scott and Gwen Ritchey wrote: When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic. - Benjamin Franklin A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse due to loose fiscal policy, which is always followed by a dictatorship - Alexander Tytler 1787 The American Republic will endure, until politicians realize they can bribe the people with their own money. - Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 Quotes with comment about GM
Yes it is, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/motoring/opel-imports-set-to-return-to-australia-under-their-own-badge/story-e6frg9zx-1226274087176 Hendrik who could live with an Opel On 08/11/12 11:28, Tim C wrote: On Nov 7, 2012 7:32 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Opel (German version of GM) has just entered the Oz market http://www.opel-australia.com.au/vehicles/opel-range.html and Holden are less than happy about this, as they used to sell rebadged Opels. I thought Holden was GM-owned? Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D or a toasty AMG
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-C63-AMG-2009-WRECKING-CAR-FOR-PARTS-/140791687171?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessorieshash=item20c7d6a803 Makes that /8 look cheap, however the engine just needs a clean up Hendrik who will not be submitting a bid On 08/11/12 11:55, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: This sort of behavior does two things: It causes the general public to have unrealistic expectations of value for something; and, it drives prices up in the market for much the same reason. So you buy from knowledgeable collectors and dealers, then sell to the general public. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 Apple said, let there be light and colour
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/10/philips-hue-first-impressions-wi-fi-lighting-plus-fun/ Hendrik who likes cool gizmos like this ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] legal 240D tow hitch or wagon?
You don't have certification requirements for load bearing connections? So who is responsible for buiding a crappy tow hitch and the thing fails, trailer wipes out a car full of people. Hendrik who has legal tow hitches On 07/11/12 01:42, Craig wrote: On Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:48:08 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: What you need is to look in the EPC and get the factory installation instructions, then you'll have pictures and rough diagrams to give you the design concept. Trust me, three pieces SF steel, a receiver, draw bar with ball, you're done. SF steel? As in Santa Fe? When I saw Wilton's post, I recalled I had some information about a W123 hitch. I've attached the picture. Hopefully the email will be under 40k and won't have to be approved by Kaleb. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter with a camera on the dash and monkey in the boot
Nah, get one of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx6WB5YJia8 Hendrik who doesn't have a boot in his cars On 04/11/12 14:16, G Mann wrote: I've been looking at them and find several that have both front and rear facing cameras, both with GPS . speed information, time date stamp, etc recorded to a hard drive with hours of time available. Seems to me, it could be very handy to have, presuming you drive safely. If you speed or violate road laws, may not be so handy . One demo video I saw had a camera out the drivers window recording a police officer as he did his stop. Hm... We live in a complicated world, I suppose the camera could also be slaved into the alarm system as well, with motion triggers to camera up . Just a thought. Grant... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] drive safe this winter with a camera on the dash and monkey in the boot
Umnh, not quite sure what you mean by boot boobies I can only assume, knowing that you are a God fearing decent sort of a fella, that you meant bobbies, as in English policemen. We actually use the term coppers for our new look stormtroopers http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/component/content/article/4-news/10475-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-dark-blue.html Hendrik who would check for boot dingos if he had a boot to check On 05/11/12 10:59, Dieselhead wrote: Nah, get one of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx6WB5YJia8 Hendrik who doesn't have a boot in his cars Don't you have boot boobies down under? Or boot dingos? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 POLITICS In depth interview of Ohne Romney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmZ6ulUpeuMfeature=related Hendrik who wants to give y'all a pat on the back for managing to keep politics off the list ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] drive safe this winter with a camera on the dash
Dash cams are becoming more popular, as the cost of them drops and are handy in case of an accident. Particularly with truck drivers, as they are usually assumed to be in the wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzxHvZaOLgU in this case it would be easy enough for the car driver to say that the truck crossed the line. Hendrik who does not have dash cam...yet On 03/11/12 05:30, Rick Knoble wrote: On Nov 2, 2012, at 12:59 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFkw5JFOmHk Well that was disturbing. Dash cams must be popular across the big pond. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] oil changes based on time and balls
No now now children, don't make Kaleb send you to the naughty corner. Anyway perhaps throw one of these in there to check out the sh...soot. http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21628885.900-bouncyball-cameras-scout-out-dangerous-situations.html?cmpid=RSS|NSNS|2012-GLOBAL|online-news Hendrik who probably needs to change the oil in something On 29/10/12 14:23, Dieselhead wrote: This car is not a diesel with a crankcase full of soot and there is a difference. RLE sent by drum from high atop my totem pole in the NW Its a gasser with a crankcase full of soot It is a garage filler, too fragile to drive by your description. Send it to the crusher and free up the porch space. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] boiling Brake Fluid [was Re: hot topic?]
You can buy a tester pretty cheap, which will measure the amount of water in the fluid. Suppose you could do it with a multimeter? Or you can suck the old fluid out, boil it up for a while to steam the water off and put it back in once it has cooled down a bit. Hendrik who has a checker in the shed On 26/10/12 08:22, Dieselhead wrote: from my experience I'm not sure that 3 or 4 oare much different in regard to attracting water. Both do. Annual change of DOT4 brake fluid is normal maintenance. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Electric personal transportation devices
I reckon part of the problem with those things is that you can't ride em on the road and can't ride em on the sidewalk. Hendrik who has never been on a sedgythingy On 16/10/12 10:36, Allan Streib wrote: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: I wish Steve [Jobs] had worked on an electric or hybrid car. He knew how to sell things... He was pretty excited about the Segway when it came out. Still only used by geeks and obese mall cops. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Found Your New Wheels :)
You want wheels? Try this http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=LF12CarID=r139fc=0# Hendrik who has big wheels on the truck On 12/10/12 17:06, Rolf wrote: Drooled all the way up to : VEHICLE IS LOCATED NEAR HANNOVER GERMANY AT MY WAREHOUSE On 10/9/2012 8:33 AM, Dieselhead wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-608-D-Van-Diesel-Classic-RV-Camper-Sprinter-/221133770791?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item337c999027#ht_1519wt_1167http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-608-D-Van-Diesel-Classic-RV-Camper-Sprinter-/221133770791?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item337c999027#ht_1519wt_1167 Anybody looking for a camper? ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Hazet tool?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120998070236?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_trksid%3Dp3907.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D120998070236%26_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_fvi%3D1_rdc=1 What is for? Hendrik who knows ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 Facebooking diggers
Hey don't muscle in on my territory, I am the one who comes up with the witty little remarks around here:-) Seriously though diggers is an English nickname for excavators, you lot call em track hoes, from backhoes. The term digger is not so much used in Oz because digger is also a nickname for an Aussie soldier, however the company that makes Dingos call em Dingo Mini Diggers, although they are pretty crap at digging, except for digging their wheels into the dirt. Hendrik who prefers the title of earthmoving contractor and list jester On 08/10/12 03:21, Rich Thomas wrote: So that little thing is used for digging up dingos? How deep do they hide? I am thinking that two ... with shovels could do a better job than that thing! --R On 10/7/12 12:46 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Fay has nagged me to death to get a page up for our business. So if you like to have a gander https://www.facebook.com/DingoDiggersPlus Hendrik who is now in the 21st century or so ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 Facebooking
Fay has nagged me to death to get a page up for our business. So if you like to have a gander https://www.facebook.com/DingoDiggersPlus Hendrik who is now in the 21st century or so ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Correct grease for brake caliper pins, not black sheet?
I use the stuff that is for smearing on the back off brake discs, heck I use it for lubing the sunroof and other special lube jobs. Moly black stuff is what I use on metal to metal slow applications, it's earthmover grease and may well eat your rubber and give you cancer. Hendrik who needs to get handy with the grease gum On 04/10/12 12:50, Dieselhead wrote: The white crusty gunk is white lithum grease that many people insist is good. IMHO, Lithuim grease is barely even a lubricant when new, and when old is worse than nothing. I'd slather them up with the moly you have and not worry about it. A good moly lube is excellent for most purposes, and the quality ones never break down or dry out. Even when the carrier grease is cooked out, the molybdenum is left and it is like itty bitty ball bearings. Listers, what is the right grease to use on the sliding caliper pins when doing a front brake job on my '87 300D? Whatever was on there before has turned into a white crusty gunk that is obviously not providing any lubrication. I have a tub of fairly new black moly grease, and I hate to pay the ridiculous price for the tiny single-use packet labeled Synthetic Brake Grease by the counter at AutoZone if I don't need to. 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] Dense Intercooling
That's interesting, I would have thought that even though the air is less dense at altitude it is also a lot colder. Also I found that Diesel engines work better at night, which I guess may be down to air density? Hendrik who is dense On 03/10/12 09:03, relng...@aol.com wrote: The important thing is to lower the temp of the compressed air to make it more dense and thus lower the CHT. Intercoolers have been around since at least WW2 and are common in turbocharged gas engines. Including aircraft. Even so and intercooler or not, big-inch Continental aircraft engines can overheat at high altitudes. And a bit OT, there is a new French built 4-cylinder Jet-A engine available in the Cessna 172 that is intercooled and pulls nearly 100 inches of manifold pressure. It is a compression ignition engine but is built for Jet-A, not diesel fuel. Costs about $500K, BTW. 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: Undercarriage wiring and soldering
This type is more for neatness or if room is limited. Generally electrical wiring should not carry a load and should be fastened to stop vibration damage but then you knew that already. Hendrik who has a hot stick as well as a soldering iron On 19/09/12 11:35, Fmiser wrote: Michael Canfield wrote: This pic shows a nice solder joint for stranded copper. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=soldering+stranded+copper+wirehl=ensafe=offclient=ms-android-sprint-ussa=Xv=133247963biw=988bih=593tbm=ischprmd=imvnstbnid=iWGSE1EzjYDGwM:imgrefurl=http://www.socialphy.com/posts/do-it-yourself/5627/Soldering-Tutorial_-Inline-Splicing.htmldocid=UpnCOwmSdH7sTMimgurl=http://www.instructables.com/image/FA5K18DGUEN7O60/Done.jpgw=500h=299ei=lhpZUIv-E4H50gG6z4D4Awzoom=1iact=rcdur=20sig=108563956835292157069page=1tbnh=121tbnw=191start=0ndsp=15ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:84tx=121ty=67 Wow. Quite the link. :) I have issue with step 5. The solder should not be applied next to the iron. The heat of the iron will draw the solder, so to get full penetration, the solder should be applied to the side opposite the heat. Standard soldering procedure. It still is largely dependent on the shear strength of the solder for mechanical strength. I would not be happy about trusting this type of splice under my car. But maybe I'm too picky. -- 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] Rebuilt differential or buy a whole car here
Pretty sure rebuilding a MB diff is a costly and difficult exercise but here is a whole bunch that may do http://www.auctionsamerica.com/events/all-lots.cfm?order=runordernoreserve=Day=category=Carsyear=Year+or+Lot+Numbermake=model=mercedesSaleCode=TB12 Hendrik who's diff is a bit leaky but quiet On 15/09/12 01:28, Curt Raymond wrote: Nope I ended up buying one from Maryland, (not Patomic German) worked out badly. Then I bought another whole car for $70 more than I'd paid for the differential. -Curt Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:53:09 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Rebuilt differential Message-ID: 325ff17c-a1e2-412e-a8e5-e8a9b9966...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Curt, didn't you find a place that rebuilt Mercedes differentials? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Quiet days?
I've been busy working and did my MC license assessment on Friday. I remember someone posted Seinfeld in a SL, here he is in a 6.3 http://www.comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com/bob-einstein-unusable-on-the-internet/ Hendrik who likes a good cup of Joe On 14/09/12 09:23, Craig wrote: On Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:32:09 -0400 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: OK, had some trouble with my email, glad I didn't miss much. I have been busy looking for jobs and painting baseboard molding and door trim. I do have some car projects, but it's been rainy lately (yes, even in New Mexico). 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes and bedding
No mention was made of bedding the brakes in? Recently put some ATE ceramics pads on the rear with new rotors, instructions for bedding in brakes where very specific and lenghty, typical German style. Hendrik who took the car for a trash around the block to get some heat in the brakes On 11/09/12 05:39, Max Dillon wrote: Very nice. Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: My wife reported that the brakes in the 190D made a noise and then got quiet and it scared her. Apparently her definition of quiet and mine aren't the same because when I tried it the right front wheel made an ungodly racket. It'd had a hardened spot on the rotor for some time so I'd already ordered new rotors and pads. Yesterday I installed. Remember a couple weeks ago I asked about replacing the rotor without pulling the hub? A year or two ago I'd done the bearings on the passenger front and the rotor kept falling off as I tried to set the preload. Well yesterday that ^%$@#! rotor wouldn't come off for love nor money. I had to pull the hub and balance it on two 2x4s and beat the hub out of the rotor. On that side the pads fell out of the caliper when I pulled it, neither had any friction material to speak of. On the other side one of the big bolts that holds the caliper on would NOT come off. I resorted to the heat wrench which is hard because the small bolts have a little rubber bellows thing on them, I didn't realize at the time I could take rubber bellows thing off. On that side the pads were fine... I*think* when I did the bearing I got grease on the rotor which created the hardspot and ruined the pads. So it goes. Rusty sent me ceramic pads, I don't remember what brand he said they were but they were in a Textar box. Apparently Akebono doesn't have an application for a 190D. The rotors he sent (I spec'd the cheap PBR ones which I had used on my '83 240D with success) are very nice and thick. They weigh about twice the ones I took off and are marked Made in Germany on the rim. My wife is VERY pleased with the new brakes and much more confident in the car and my abilities. The latter is of course a nice feeling. -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] [Banned]Madly Ooookkkkk
No I believe he would have the 300CD. Speaking of which, we went over to Melbourne for the weekend and they had an exhibition on Oz film, IT and TV, pretty cool stuff, even had a Commodore 64 on display but it was not working, complete with cassette drive, that brought back memories. http://www.acmi.net.au/screen_worlds.aspx Anyway they had a replica of the Mad Max interceptor there. http://www.madmaxmovies.com/mad-max-interceptor/index.html Hendrik who is not mad, everyone else is On 06/09/12 12:54, M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: At 10:19 PM -0500 9/5/12, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/3248125698.htmlhttp://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/3248125698.html Mad Max's 300D? -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] 300E Turn Signal Issue
Had this issue in a 201, the hazard switch has some sort of circuit in it that overrides the turn signal. Doubt if the relay is the problem. The problem with earlier hazard switches is that they are between the seats and collect a lot of dirt. Hendrik who is off to Melbourne for a few days On 30/08/12 02:43, Dan Penoff wrote: Go ahead, Rusty, and see what a new flasher relay costs and drop me a note off list. The wiring diagram shows it in the fusebox and it's labeled N10 on the drawing. I'll drop you a PM with the VIN for reference. Eldest son just texted me back and said it's working now after he ran the hazard lights. Hmm. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 280SE Euro 5spd manual.
You will be lusting for a long time before you'll find a M104 380SEL, perhaps if you change the 8 to a 0 you might get luck sooner? Hendrik who is stirring the brown stinky stuff On 29/08/12 09:29, Dan Penoff wrote: Yeah, this is right up there with the M104 powered 380SEL that I lust after. A nice big sedan that just cruises along all day... Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380SE Euro 5spd manual windows.
And the kids get exercise winding down the rear windows. Velour?? You could just wear this whilst driving http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PinkBathrobe.JPG Or whack these in the bus http://www.amazon.com/Velour-Zebra-Covers-Bucket-Airbags/dp/B004L5KEAQ Or these http://www.sperling.com.au/htmlpages/car_seat_covers_playboy_velpnk60.htm Hendrik who has winders in the ute and no PS in the truck for a real good workout On 29/08/12 11:14, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Yep, that looks really nice... all the right options too. Manual climate control, heated seats, tempomat, sunroof. If it had velour, I'd consider a trip to Denver! Jaime On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: I'm not a vergasser kind of guy but this car is pretty hot Looks to be worth every penny. http://denver.craigslist.org/**cto/3233953705.htmlhttp://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3233953705.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car show/try this one or look at last years
Well I found last years effort https://picasaweb.google.com/117530990844305295379/2011MBCASEATTLECARSHOW but even my foxy fire won't show the latest offerings. Perhaps Roger is teasing us to get all excited? Hendrik who will just have to go over last years pictures till Roger gets his act together On 28/08/12 14:09, relng...@aol.com wrote: Works fine on Firefox. https://picasaweb.google.com/117530990844305295379/2012MBCASEATTLECARSHOW 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Car show #3033
Finally...better be worth the wait of 5 minutes. Hendrik who will be studying the pictures closely for any schmutz On 28/08/12 14:22, relng...@aol.com wrote: I made a change to public so try again. https://picasaweb.google.com/117530990844305295379/2012MBCASEATTLECARSHOW 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 Who you gonna call
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=lx_vWkv50uk#! Hendrik who must get off youtube and do some plumbing in the mud ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] SALUTE?
Why is he a hero, was just doing his job. I reckon the people who designed and built the equipment have greater status, without them doing their job 100%, Neil might well have been blown to bits. Is every person who has gone into space a hero? Or only Neil because he was lucky enough to be the first person to walk on the moon. Sure strapping yourself to a rocket full explosive stuff is pretty gutsy but it is a calculated risk. A fireman who goes into a burning building, knowing that he/she might not come up, is a hero. A truck driver who runs his rig off the road to avoid hitting some drunk in a car is a hero. Hendrik who is not a hero yet On 27/08/12 06:06, Dieselhead wrote: The point of the salute was that Neil Armstrong was perhaps the newest true American Hero, and he has now passed on. He didn't need drugs or medical interference to have the right stuff. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 Diesel 124 That Gets 50 mpg even with a dirty star
You'd think he would have given the star a bit of a shine up, wait till Roger sees that. We'll have a pretty long post on the best methods and products to keep you star shiny. Hendrik who does shine the star now and then, plus spends hours aligning it to factory specs On 27/08/12 12:52, Frederick Moir wrote: Wow! A real aircraft with a round engine, interesting wheel chock. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] SALUTE!
Yeah unfortunately the other Armstrong seems to be in the deep end. Hendrik who is trying to remember than song about walking on the moon On 26/08/12 12:56, Dieselhead wrote: A respectful Salute, to the earth's FIrst Man, Neil Armstrong! If you have not read or hear the audio book, First Man, about Neil Armstrong, it is well worth while. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] List working today? With a happy ending
I have been busy with this: You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall. The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's your fault. (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the middle of the machine. What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen. Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792start=0 right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus bitching about the state of the local Laundromat. But dear I am doing my best, I plead, nah get that look that makes me feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ. Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape. I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going sooner rather than later. Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop online but how long will this take? Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I believe is a MB http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )). Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) account to check where my stuff is, get this: Your order has been received. Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being processed. Your order has been fulfilled. Your order is being processed. Your order has been partially shipped. Your order had been cancelled. Your order is on hold. What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold??? But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of the house is keeping a close eye on progress. Should I ring them? Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training from MB spares. So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the overworked Miele healthy again. Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually. Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that must be worshipped, hang on something is not right, OMFG I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is. Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that is the Laundromat. Turn the knob, push the button, stand back expecting the drum to turn, yeah right you false idol, the rinse light is telling me that I am not a God but a mere mortal who must face trials in order to be granted entry into the kingdom of the one true God. Holding back the tears I pull the board from the machine and drag my sorry behind back to the table, hmmnh fuse is blown again, this can happen if the relay is not replaced but I replaced it. Test the relay with a 9v
Re: [MBZ] I buy a gl but really want this
http://www.mercedes-fans.de/inside/inside_artikel/geheim__plant_mercedes_einen_pick_up_/id=4287 Hendrik who would put a proper tray on that On 21/08/12 03:18, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Yes it is very quiet does not sound like a diesel like we are used to. Mine does not require the urea. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] occupying the deadly 3rd row.
So you are saying that MB (and Volvo) engineered a death trap? Well I am pretty sure when MB decided to build the S123 and thought it would be handy to put a couple of extra seats in the back, that they envisaged the possibility that the car could be involved in a rear end collision. They may even have done a few crash tests to determine what would happen to the rear compartment in the event of a crash. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5mIYDod-lkNR=1 Also the fuel tank is designed to drop down but not hit the road. The question is what is safer, having kids sit on laps without seat belts or sit in the third row seat? In regards to two trucks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrtOMLHx7cc Hendrik who owns a death trap On 20/08/12 13:04, relng...@aol.com wrote: So then, what would happen to them in case of a rear end collision is of no concern. Huh? Of course what happens to them in a rear-end collision is of concern. But why limit the discussion to only that one kind? What would happen to them in a T-bone accident? I suspect they would be better off in the third seat. Or a head-on? I'm sure they would be safer in the rear-facing seat. What about Rollover? Rear-quarter? Front quarter? Space shuttle pieces landing on top? Underwater? So I guess I need to decide which type of collision I am going to encounter and then choose the appropriate vehicle. In a rear end collision in that vehicle the rear hatch is likely to be crushed forward into the very area occupied by those 3rd seat occupants and they would be trapped until the crushed metal was removed. Or how they would escape in case of fire? See previous answe.r My suburban carries a large quantity of gasoline. My wagon carries diesel. Therefore the danger from fire is _less_ in the car with the rear-facing seats. Why bring up your truck? Was this a comparison with it? Not by me. So what fire are you referring to? Where? Caused by what? Burning what? And why is the rear hatch not opening? Because the rear of the car will be crushed. And isn't the fuel tank aft of the axle under that seat? What is the scenario where you feel a rear-facing 3rd seat is a greater danger than a forward facing 3rd seat with regard to a fire? Previously answered. My argument is that the 3rd row's hazards outweigh any convenience and it wouldn't make any difference which way it faced. About ten years ago near here on I-405 one of those longbody Econoline passenger vans with four rows was caught in a sandwich crash between two semis and caught fire. Those in the rear were incinerated, alive. RLE 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] GL pricing and fixing and shifting Whitworth
Yes you are. In Australia it is necessary to shorten words as much as possible, due to the numerous flies. Plus it's hard to talk and drink beer at the same time, made even worse if you smoke. Hendrik who hasn't swallowed that many flies On 18/08/12 14:30, Fmiser wrote: On 18/08/12 12:44, Fmiser wrote: Kinda like dealing with Whitworth fasteners. Hendrik wrote: That's what shifters are for. I had to look that one up. It's a new term for me. Best I can tell, in the USA it's typically called a Cresent (TM) wrench [spanner]. Or to avoid the trademarked name it is called an adjustable wrench [spanner]. http://www.canstockphoto.com/cresent-wrench-0220816.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjustable_spanner Am I right? -- 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] heavy metal OT - TVs
There is some metal in old CRT's. seen plenty of em smashed up to get at the metal inside, that's why the councils have been trying to ban people from sticking them on the verge. Hendrik who always obeys the council by laws On 18/08/12 00:32, Mitch Haley wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: The mistake is giving it away. If it had a sign that said $50 somebody would steal it. We do that with the old worn out lawnmowers on the farm. Lawnmowers are worth something for scrap metal. No reason to stop the honest folks from having a chance at 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I found just the car for Jaime
Don't forget Angel gear. Hendrik who doesn't use Angel gear, much On 18/08/12 00:36, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Aug 17, 2012 7:24 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin kaleb.strip...@drivedominion.com wrote: http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/3208687723.html Five speeds including reverse? 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] GL pricing and fixing
Why is that? End of the day the principles are the same it's just the tools and the cost of parts is different. Which makes me wonder, if a Merc is assembled in the US of A is it made out of imperial nuts and bolts or metric? Probably need something like this to properly work on them http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BGS-Germany-171-pieces-Ratchet-Wrench-Tool-Socket-Set-/120660290661?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessorieshash=item1c17e9ec65 Hendrik who has one of those tool kits On 18/08/12 06:31, relng...@aol.com wrote: I presume the vehicle has some sort of warranty? These are not very amenable to DIY. 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] GL pricing and fixing and shifting Whitworth
That's what shifters are for. Hendrik who has a few shifters On 18/08/12 12:44, Fmiser wrote: Kinda like dealing with Whitworth fasteners. -- 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] GL pricing and fixing with a 9/16 spanner
Anything that ain't metric is imperial. Although usually called AF around these parts, usually with a nasty word in front of it. Hendrik who has both metric and AF tools and might even have a Whitworth spanner or two rusting away somewhere On 18/08/12 13:03, Dieselhead wrote: oooh YUK I have not had contact with imperial or any of the other weird british size wrenched since I dumped my almost new turnip 41 years ago in favor of the BMW R50/2. USA uses/used SAE sizes. We threw out Imperial with da king georg. Bama stuff is all ISO metric. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] A couple of Mercs from both ends of the spectrum
Best to have a bucket on standby before viewing THIS http://www.imperium.de/fusseltuning/details.php?image_id=3514 To make you feel better check this out http://www.derautojaeger.de/angebote/mercedes-benz-300-d-w123.html?b=10p=1 kinda pricey though for the taxi pack version Hendrik who will not be pimping the S124 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - TVs
Don't know what the story is over there but around here you can go for a drive and find an old CRT TV sitting on the side of the road, usually with remote and a sign on em that says: take me I'm working. However no one takes em. We have a CRT that you can have for shipping costs, the missus wanted digital TV and what the boss wants the boss gets. However if you want to watch your, ahhm, 'romantic movies' in HD you'll want a flat panel. Hendrik who has LCD and plasma idiot boxes On 16/08/12 10:18, WILTON wrote: What's better, LED or LCD and why? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Carmaximum
Like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiGppuHzjzkfeature=related Hendrik who hasn't bought a car in a relatively long time On 17/08/12 05:54, Donald Snook wrote: Dan wrote: CarMax fills a void in the car buying experience where you don't have to haggle, they have in-house financing that will cover a lot of marginal buyers, and they will buy decent late model cars directly. I agree they have a niche market. It's a great place for the people who don't like the negotiation part of the deal. They want to find a car and buy it. I hate some dealer's tactics. I have sued dealerships for those things and I have defended dealerships for similar things. Carmax is for those people that don't want any of that. I am not suggesting it's a bad business. I am suggesting that for me, Carmax represents a bad deal. My friend ended up finding exactly what she wanted at the local Nissan Dealer. She paid $2000 less for a practically identical car. In fact, the one she bought was local, had lower miles and she didn't have to pay $350 to have one shipped . Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] GL
Well to be fair I would think Rogers car is cleaner. However I could live with that big fat all wheel drive beast but those things cost a bomb over here. What's the turning circle like on those? Anyway Regi seems happy with it. However the reviews are kinda scary http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/gl-class/2008/consumer-reviews.html And I will remind you that it is 'Common class':-P Hendrik who is common On 17/08/12 12:22, relng...@aol.com wrote the second bit: ..I now have a nicer car than Woger does. So now I guess I will get snobby... Ask Jaime about the differences in Nav and sound systems and get back to me. Does this mean the Cheap Class stuff will continue, then? 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] shiny MPG
Bad luck Roger, you'd think that there would be an age restriction or different classes. One thing to keep a car spotless for a month or two but do that for 5 years and it shows some sort of manic disorder. I take it you don't keep pigeons? Perhaps next time around one will drop a bomb on the SLK insert evil laugh Hendrik who polished the wheels the other day, after fitting some ceramic pads to the rear On 17/08/12 12:27, relng...@aol.com wrote: As to Concours, my red C300 came home from last Sunday's MBCA Car Show with a 2nd in class behind a new SLK55 which was not almost five years old. 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] shaky GL photos
http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/GL/images/IMG_1030.JPG Notice how nervous Kaleb is, when looking at all those fancy bits and pieces, shaking like a leave he is. Anyway I would think the air filters are at the end of the air intake hoses, which are on top of the engine, wonder where the boxes such in the air, for off road work you need em up high. Hendrik who knows where his air filters are On 17/08/12 13:18, WILTON wrote: Oil filter is beneath left front corner of engine cover. 2 air filters; 'haven't seen location; according to son, not quickly/easily accessible. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] neat idea, manual/auto CNC tools for Chrissy presents
Yeah and then you can make lots of Christmas presents, I'll have one like this http://www.amazon.com/Chrome-Plated-Mudflap-Cutout-Stripper/dp/B0051V0E6S Hendrik who does not have the lady silhouette on the truck On 10/08/12 09:46, Dan Penoff wrote: I want. Very cool. Dan On Aug 9, 2012, at 6:41 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://www.alecrivers.com/positioncorrectingtools/ A frame holding a tool (router, in this example) corrects rough manual movements to cut a precise programmed pattern. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] List down or up or sideways ?
No I think everyone is out detailing their cars after the inspiration received from Roger. Hendrik who may detail the house gutters On 10/08/12 09:49, OK Don wrote: I have received list mail from you today, at least twice. Maybe you are black listing the list? On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 7:14 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've received NO msgs from list today. Have I been black listed or ? BTW, Andrew, if you want my son to deliver 123 grille to DC for you Saturday, respond to me off list. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Benefits of a Benz or something
You didn't take notes did you? Very poor write up, go back and do it properly and stop fantasising about leather wearing girls. http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/319394147/_S9050_sexy_lady_s_leather.html Hendrik who gives this review a 2 out of 10 On 08/08/12 07:46, Rich Thomas wrote: So there is this big golf thing going on over at Kiawah this week, which is just down the road a bit. PGA something or other. I have some disused tickees so decided to go over this morning to see what all the fuss is about. MBUSA is a big sponsor of the games. The parking area has free parking for MBs, so I rolled in there right past the gate and the $20 (!!!) toll collector, got directed to the MB parking area right next to the bus stop. The 84 SD looked pretty good amongst all the newer iron, though for some reason there was a Suburban parked next to me and then a Jaguar X pulled up. hmmm. And I saw this motorcycle, might have been a BMW, parked next to an ML. Now the parking area is out in old tomato fields, and it has been raining, and rained this morning more, so I was thinking that motorcycle next to that ML was gonna push that kickstand right down into the muck and end up a bookend on the ML... There were actually not that many Benzes in the MB area though, kinda interesting, one E63 was there, in black, looked nice. Today was just a practice day, the main festivities are Th on, so maybe there will be more. At the golf park they had a big MB tent set up with about 6 or 7 cars in there, including this one that looked a lot like a CLS but more curvy, it was called a Styling Something, had a 4cyl engine and some kind of hybrid thing I think. The description was a bit vague.. It was kinda weird, the interior had this floor kinda built across it just below the bottom of the windows so you could not see the whole interior. There was only one demo babe in there, and she was not really a demo dolly, looked more like some college girl volunteering in the space. One would think they would be targeting the golf geezers, some hot demo dollies would be the order of the day. Maybe some tall German blondes in tight leather outfits encouraging you to buy one... oops, where was I? Oh yeah... They also had this laptop with a vidcam set up you could make a video they would turn into a little flip book. I did not do that, though the little flip book was kinda neat but doing a stupid human trick to make it was kinda weird. There was a racing helmet and some golf clubs you could do something with. They had two mini-golf setups in there where you could get your putter analyzed. Or maybe it was putting. Whatever, I don't know much about golf. It was two guys doing the analyzing, I did not want them around my putter so did not avail myself of that function. Had they been hot babes, maybe... The MB aspect was kinda lame, though they did have a C63 in there, all tarted up in some sort of racing look, with some stickers and such. It looked pretty stock though, so not sure what that was about. No S class, no diesels. OK back to workies... --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] Sunday polishing
And you will be polishing the wheels on which day? Hendrik who has an extremely unshiny blue black 300TE which would not be welcomed at the club On 09/08/12 05:30, relng...@aol.com wrote: The MBCA Clean Car Show at the Nile Golf and Country Club at I-5 and 205th St. 10AM-2PM. My extremely shiny red C300 is currently being fettled for the day and I'm not done with it yet. I spent some time yesterday claying, polishing by 7424 and sealing the right side end to end. Next is the left side followed by the interior. Hood, trunk lid, roof and engine are done. Nice day forecasted. 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
