Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe
phertz...@gmail.com wrote: but if my benz was broken down 10 miles from any of you - Help would be on the way. Thats all that counts. Craig McCluskey wrote: Yup, you're right. Well, tonight I'm feeling mighty generous. Why I think I would go even 11 miles to help! *grin* -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Missing air dam - should I care? W123 wagon
On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 9:28 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: It looks like this: If it's got holes in it like that , I'd say it's decorative trim. Yeah, I think if that Fleabay seller is going to call it an air dam, he ought to also give a disclaimer, like Will not actually affect vehicle's aerodynamics. ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 1:22 AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Nice, so this poor grad school student can visit you and drink your beer? You're AWESOME! :) Luther Uh. Sure? Come on through to Indianapolis and we'll have a beer. We can stand in my packed garage and stare forlornly at my W110. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] WTB Exhaust manifold for OM603
There is a chappy who is wanting to get more grunt out of his 300D... http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=20t=8378p=53203#p53203 Hendrik currently with no turbos ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT finally some good news
Hendrik Fay wrote: http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227093.600-free-viagra-for-the-unemployed-says-pfizer.html?DCMP=OTC-rssnsref=online-news You need to subscribe to Banned. Anyway, it looks like a lot of Pfizer's line is free to the unemployed, but for existing customers only. Most drug companies have pro-bono programs for certain necessary drugs, often limiting it to low-income individuals (like 2.5x poverty level on last year's income tax return). This new Pfizer program allows you to become 'low income' the instant your regular income ends, instead of waiting for you to file a low income tax return. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe
Wise words Peter Harry Hello all - I am a new comer to the list. I have enjoyed over the past 4 months everyones humor, experiences and MB expertise. I am sorry that anyone is hurt or offended by anyone elses posts. I don't agree with each post I have read - both on Mercedes Benz fixin issues, and current events commentary. Thats what makes this country great. We can all disagree or all agree - but were welcome to it. I get the feeling that I could argue the existence of chrysler, or if Volvo's are easier to fix then MB with everyoen on this list, but if my benz was broken down 10 miles from any of you - Help would be on the way. Thats all that counts. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Missing air dam - should I care? W123 wagon
I don't buy it. Why would MB take the trouble to equip cars with decoratorative trim pieces that are not even visible unless you lie on your belly in front of the car?? On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 2:48 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 9:28 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: It looks like this: If it's got holes in it like that , I'd say it's decorative trim. Yeah, I think if that Fleabay seller is going to call it an air dam, he ought to also give a disclaimer, like Will not actually affect vehicle's aerodynamics. ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/5786a082/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
He wins the photographer of the week award. harry watkins wrote: http://hattiesburg.craigslist.org/cto/1145570576.html -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/9dda832b/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
That sucks, why you moving up there? What all vehicles are you going to take with you? Luther wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
Maybe we should talk about that also when you get here. Luther wrote: Speaking of coupes for sale, I need to put mine on the market since there will be an addition to my fleet from Kaleb. Luther harry watkins wrote: http://hattiesburg.craigslist.org/cto/1145570576.html -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/9dda832b/attachment.html -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
SDL and 300E. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: That sucks, why you moving up there? What all vehicles are you going to take with you? Luther wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] THE MOST NICE CAR OF THE TOWN
All your car are belong to us! http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1188696798.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
In Chicago (if you mean IN the city) you are best off without a car at all. The extra taxes and outlandish parking fees will kill you. Take public transit and taxis, rent when you need to go out of town; you'll come out ahead. Allan On Mon, 25 May 2009 23:19 -0500, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/ac00f86c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem
I'm going to blow my mind and again stick up for Microsoft. Its simply not their fault that Toshiba doesn't make XP drivers... Thats like blaming MB because your 240D doesn't support the hydrogen economy... As for Linux as a newbie I'd suggest something more like Ubuntu or Mepis rather than Debian as you'll find them more user-friendly where Debian is more nerd-centric... I've been using Mepis at home for about 4 years now and have been very pleased. The only issue I've had is that the latest version (8) tries to use IPV6 by default which my DSL modem doesn't support. Its an easy setting to change though. If you try it and it goes to webpages very slowly drop a note and we can fix you right up. -Curt Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 20:32:30 -0400 From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 496c1b0438bb4f7ab9347bf665782...@larrypc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response Well, Microsoft has just about done it - forced me to join the Linux army. I can install a free OS called Debian (there's others, but I know so little about any so I'm basically throwing a dart) that I thought I'd try. Since buying a Toshiba with Vista pre-loaded I am more more irritated that it seems MS deliberately put roadblocks in the way of anyone wishing to dump Vista and stay with XP. After repeated attempts to install XP on a new SATA HD, I am on the verge of giving up and trying to see how well Debian will work with the rest of my LAN, SW HW. Does anyone have comments about going to Debian Vs Vista? Thx -- LarryT https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp Free 1 year NRA membership to anyone interested! -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/13a3cd97/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTB Exhaust manifold for OM603
The board requires you to be registered and logged in to view this forum. What's your login code? --R Hendrik Fay wrote: There is a chappy who is wanting to get more grunt out of his 300D... http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=20t=8378p=53203#p53203 Hendrik currently with no turbos ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/1fc64a25/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
I majored in girlfriend in grad school too, but not music. --R Luther wrote: Grad school in music and girlfriend. OK Don wrote: That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/ac00f86c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
Here in Carbondale, Il we are a nice stop between Mississippi and Chicago. Be happy to receive Mercedes Diesel Deposit. Peter On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I majored in girlfriend in grad school too, but not music. --R Luther wrote: Grad school in music and girlfriend. OK Don wrote: That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/ac00f86c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/1f0574e0/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
what are you going to do with your Frod Luther wrote: SDL and 300E. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem
In a business environment you need spares. Any amount of downtime is unacceptable. I always thought it was rather funny that people would buy guaranteed 4-hour service contracts for their mission-critical servers. I don't know about you guys, but in my world a 4-hour downtime would put me out of business. Get the standard next-business-day service contract and spend the money you saved on a backup server or two. -Dave Walton On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 6:33 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Cheap computers get you cheap support. Get a workstation class machine like a MacPro or a Macbook Pro and you get good support. Same thing is true with a workstation class HP. Last I knew all support for the XW series machines from HP was in Canada. Those machines (HP XW machines) come with 3 year ONSITE support. Motherboard dies or something and a tech is there the next day. When the motherboard in your Mac dies you pack it up and go to the Apple Store at the mall. They don't have any parts, it'll take a week to get them. A week later you find out they've ordered the WRONG PARTS so it'll be another week. So after 2 weeks of waiting you get your machine back. I've NEVER heard of an Apple Store taking less than 2 weeks for a hardware replacement and I've talked to hundreds, maybe thousands of people who have had Mac hardware replaced... I can't understand how anybody could take that kind of chance on a machine they use for work. Home machine sure but not a workstation. -Curt Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 12:57:36 -0700 From: tyler casi...@usermail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 4a1703b0.2010...@usermail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Another reason to use a Mac- every time I've called Apple, I get to speak to a fluent English speaker. I have nothing against Indian people, but I do have something against a company who offers phone support for products sold in the USA, but doesn't staff their call center with people who speak fluent English. With HP support in particular, I've had calls where almost zero communication occurred due to a language and accent barrier between the support person and I. Tyler dave walton wrote: and it costs MS every time you call! Plus you are putting Rupees into the pockets of very hard working support techs. -Dave Walton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/411b461f/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 9:55 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm going to blow my mind and again stick up for Microsoft. Its simply not their fault that Toshiba doesn't make XP drivers... Thats like blaming MB because your 240D doesn't support the hydrogen economy... Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 20:32:30 -0400 From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net After repeated attempts to install XP on a new SATA HD, I am on the verge of giving up and trying to see how well Debian will work with the rest of my LAN, SW HW. Actually, it is a Microsoft issue. Larry has been attempting to install Release 1 of XP on a laptop with a SATA hard drive. They did not exist (or weren't publicly available) when the very first XP was released. I tried to explain to him in a much earlier post how to slipstream in SP1, then SP2 so that the SATA drivers (which are Microsoft supplied) *would* be there. Larry, send me your home address off list please. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 560SL Restored - $16000
I saw this car a coupla weeks ago at the car show, it was pretty nice, but not $16k worth. Saw a woman at the grocery store the other day with a car very similar, her husband bought if for her new for her anniversary 20some years ago, it was in mint condition, she wouldn't sell it but probably would go for less if it was for sale given prices these days. But it wasn't Ivana's... This guy has been trying to sell this thing for months, no takers. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1188265727.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer
I think you're wrong, if gas prices stay where they are and the economy comes back I think we'll see a regrowth of the SUV market. People seem to believe that low cost fuel is some kind of god given right and they should be able to drive whatever kind of behemoth they want and who cares about the mileage. As an aside my Ranger got 24mpg on the way to Maine and 21mpg on the way back. It appears running the AC makes a significant dent in the mpg... -Curt Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 10:02:02 -0500 From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: bca8bcae-be9e-4f15-92c6-81d803895...@earthlink.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed snip The result of that behavior, along with very poor managment (also endemic in American companies), is that when fuel prices went up, people stopped buying huge, poorly made, gas guzzling vehicles, and I suspect that they will NEVER buy them again. Not having also manufactured a vehicle of any kind that customers would choose over a TOyota or a Honda, instead of a sales slump they got a sales halt, and down the tubes they went. snip. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/5e27da34/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 560SL Restored - $16000
Probably because short of an act of God, potential buyers are not allowed to enter Kiawah Island. Same thing with my girlfriends place across the way on Seabrook Island. No pass? No entry. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:06 AM To: mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 560SL Restored - $16000 I saw this car a coupla weeks ago at the car show, it was pretty nice, but not $16k worth. Saw a woman at the grocery store the other day with a car very similar, her husband bought if for her new for her anniversary 20some years ago, it was in mint condition, she wouldn't sell it but probably would go for less if it was for sale given prices these days. But it wasn't Ivana's... This guy has been trying to sell this thing for months, no takers. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1188265727.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer
You think nobody else is doing this? This year we got: No cost of living increase or merit raises, 1 week furlough zero % 401K match No comp time for weekend travel No corporate outing No business class travel no matter what Reduce per-diem travel expenses to $55 from $65. Belt tightening is happening everywhere. -Curt Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 10:22:31 -0500 From: Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 00f801c9dbba$4a74fa30$3400a...@tomrmkj2yanjy9 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1250 The auto makers were propped up for the benefit of the economy and not for the unions. And to set the record straight, they did not give half the company to the Union. The supposed Union ownership is actually not the union but the retirement plan. The VERBA (Employee Retirement plan) owns part of the company in place of the company making their commitment to the retirement plan whole and last I checked, the plan was only 68% funded. This is very high risk to all retirees future retirees because if the company fails, it takes a major portion of the retirement plan with it. Would you be happy if your Employer explained in a staff meeting that you would loose about 40% of the funds in your 401K plan if they did not survive The Union and the Employees are not happy about this but it's another decision that had to be made, it's not any different than the dealership decision. Also, everyone involved gave up their share to make this work. My Wife is a UAW Union worker, one who in your opinion benefited the most from this. Her part of the concessions were: She took a $2.00 / hour pay cut. She lost her COLA (cost of living) adjustment. She will get no pay raise over the next 4 years. We have reduced medical benefits. And as a result, the cost of my appointments medication just increased by $120 / month. In addition, she did not receive a pay raise over the last 4 years - this works out to 8 years with a $2.00 / hour pay cut that translates into a much larger pay cut with inflation! Would you work for someone, anyone, knowing that you would not get a pay raise in 8 years? Probably not! Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/ 256-656-1924 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/af82015e/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
I majored in girlfriend my first tour as an undergrad at NC State; she and three children were with me for my return tour 15 years later to work it through to graduation; 'not the way one should do it, but it's done - like I said, I don't give up easily. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi I majored in girlfriend in grad school too, but not music. --R Luther wrote: Grad school in music and girlfriend. OK Don wrote: That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/ac00f86c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
I thought of you the other day when I found my lawn tractor at camp had a flat. I pumped it up and it went flat again before I could finish mowing the yard. Pumped it up again and it went flat slower... I picked up a bottle of fix-a-flat and filled it with that (took the whole can) and it didn't go flat again in the 3 days I was around it. I considered slime but fix-a-flat is so handy... -Curt Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 18:20:04 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 474f9995e34e4a1e95b1fea95febb...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 The garden tractor/mower tire that I slimed well over a year ago is holding up nicely. BTW, the 124 evaporator I replaced nearly a year ago is still performing nicely, too. Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/f163a0c7/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Missing air dam - should I care? W123 wagon
It also looks great on the lift. I still maintain there has to be an aerodynamic component. On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Why would MB take the trouble to equip cars with decoratorative trim pieces that are not even visible unless you lie on your belly in front of the car?? Just in case one should lie on one's belly in front of the car. You actually do see that thing, at certain angles. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/bdcec19b/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT 1TB HD $80 free shipping
This is a pretty good deal if anyone needs some more storage -- no tax, free shipping. Hitachi builds some high-end stuff. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145233nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL052609cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL052609-_-HardDrives-_-L0A-_-22145233 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe
Actually its probably not so bad for somebody with some gumption thats willing to take a job that might be beneath them. Management will remember people who came in and took initiative to do a good job. When I landed my tech support position at Pinnacle in 2003 the economy was just rebounding from that soft recession lite. I worked my ass off for them and was well rewarded. Pinnacle got bought by Avid in 2005 and again I worked my ass off. I've done well with Avid and continue to work my ass off... For the moment the rewards have stopped but I expect them to resume when the economy does. Actually its wrong to say the rewards have stopped, the stock is rebounding and I do own some bought through the employee stock plan. I sold some a couple weeks ago for a small profit, planning on selling some more soon. Looking to use it to pay off my timeshare. -Curt Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 05:13:12 +0300 From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 61dfb08b0905241913g6dab3627o84b0767a042d0...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Yea. Really bad year to graduate from college. She spent the day moving back into her bedroom but she has an interview (where I work) on Tuesday. Nice to see a posting for a job opening (for which she is quite qualified due to her B.A.) posted where step-dad is in management. And my immediate supervisor is the one who will be interviewing her. On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 5:06 AM, Bill R billr32...@comcast.net wrote: Congratulations on the graduate child. Another step along the way. BillR -- The only absolute is that everything is relative. --Henri de Saint Simon -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/93b72df3/attachment.html -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/50989e10/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTB Exhaust manifold for OM603
For those of us not members of Oz Benz, what is it? BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Hendrik Fay Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] WTB Exhaust manifold for OM603 There is a chappy who is wanting to get more grunt out of his 300D... http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=20t=8378p=53203#p53203 Hendrik currently with no turbos ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Missing air dam - should I care? W123 wagon
Why would MB take the trouble to equip cars with decoratorative trim pieces that are not even visible unless you lie on your belly in front of the car?? Just in case one should lie on one's belly in front of the car. You actually do see that thing, at certain angles. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] So there is due process after all...
Chrysler dealer files adversary proceeding to fight the loss of his franchise. I thought that was a done deal already, ignoring the dealers' due process rights. Looks like those who want to fight DO get their day in court. Mitch. Chrysler Dealer Says He Was Axed for Not Buying Cars May 26 (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler LLC pressured dealers to buy cars in the months before filing for bankruptcy and a Florida dealer claims it is losing the franchise because it refused, according to court documents. Jim Boast Dodge Inc. of Bradenton, Florida, asked a New York judge in a May 23 filing to block Chrysler’s attempt to terminate its franchise agreement with the dealership, saying the automaker is breaking Florida law and doesn’t have a reasonable business case for the decision. Between January and March, Chrysler urged U.S. dealers to buy extra cars to convince the U.S. government of the company’s viability and avoid bankruptcy, Boast said in the filing. On May 14, Chrysler asked the judge to cancel 789 car dealership agreements, including Jim Boast’s, who said the dealership bought four vehicles instead of the 60 it was expected to order. Chrysler executives threatened dealers who didn’t buy enough cars in a Feb. 13 conference call, saying they would “never forget that those dealers did not help the company when it desperately needed help,” Boast said in the filing. “It will be worth finding out,” the dealer said in court papers, “how many other dealers who failed to adhere to the debtor’s threats have now found themselves on the chopping block.” Chrysler won’t comment on specific allegations made by dealers because the issues will be dealt with by the judge, spokesman Fred Spar said in a telephone interview. Reducing Network The company rejected contracts with about 25 percent of its dealers, who accounted for about 14 percent of sales, Spar said. “It’s unfortunate,” he said. Chrysler must reduce its dealers network to win approval of a plan to sell its assets to a new company it will form with Italian automaker Fiat, “or else we would have to liquidate all 3,200 dealerships,” he said. The automaker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy April 30 after a group of 20 secured lenders rejected an offer by the U.S. government that would have paid them $2.25 billion for $6.9 billion of debt, or 33 cents on the dollar. Chrysler’s 22 U.S. factories with about 26,800 hourly workers were idled May 1. Chrysler, in its April 30 filings, listed assets of $39.3 billion and liabilities of $55.2 billion, making it the fifth- largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, according to data compiled by Bloomberg News. Family Business The Boast family has been a Dodge dealer for almost 70 years, James Keedy, president of Jim Boast Dodge, said in a court filing. “In light of the fact Bob Boast Dodge has been performing at very good sales levels, I do not believe the termination of Bob Boast Dodge is performance based,” Keedy said. The contract was terminated because the dealer would “not succumb to the recent threats and extortionist behavior” of Chrysler executives, he said in the filing. The dealer is also known as Bob Boast Dodge. A group of 300 Chrysler dealers has also sought to delay the sale of the automaker’s assets, saying they need more time to fight the cancellation of their franchise agreements. A hearing is scheduled June 3 in New York. The case is In re Chrysler LLC, 09-50002, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan) http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchivesid=adncy6970Hm8 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTB Exhaust manifold for OM603
Rich Thomas wrote: What's your login code? Yeah, some of us from Banned want to post Davide's Aussie penis pics under Hendrik's username. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem
Education and enterprise you're talking customers with many (hundreds?) of machines right? What about a video production house with maybe 5 machines. How can they afford 2-3 days of downtime? At one point the company I was working for had a board that in some circumstances would fry an XW8000's motherboard. The board ran slightly hot and the XW8000 didn't have the best cooling (better than the MDD Mac though) so if you did something dumb like not have your AC on all weekend the MB would fry. We got HP to do MANY replacements on those, oh there was the one XW8200 I put a card into while the computer was ON. It'd had gone to standby and the fans had turned off, that fried that motherboard too... In all cases HP had somebody (not an HP employee but a contractor of sorts) on site with parts either the next day or the day after that. Alternately they'd send parts if I said I didn't need a tech. I got so I could do a full MB replacement (including remembering the screws under the processors) in 30 minutes flat. A customer (interestingly he was the guy who wrote the screenplay for Get Shorty) had an early G5 that the thermister went out on so the fans ran full blast all the time. He took it in and they adjusted it which ment they unplugged the fans. He took it home and of course it'd shut down after ~5 minutes. So he took it in again and they adjusted it which ment plugging the fans back in... Finally Apple just gave him a new computer which is what they should have done in the first place instead of messing around for a week. -Curt Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 17:45:39 -0700 (PDT) From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 671836.95329...@web65710.mail.ac4.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 For both education and enterprise customers, Apple does the same thing that HP does (I worked with both in education and enterprise environments.) When something breaks and cannot be resolved by a second tier tech (it rarely gets to that) they send a prepaid FedEx overnight box to the customer, both for laptops and desktops. Turnaround averages about 2-3 business days, not including shipping, at least in the experiences I had. Both HP and Apple do this, although HP often just sent a replacement for desktops and had one of their local service techs pick up the offending machine. With Apple, I had the option to take the machine to the local Genius Bar at the Apple Store, and if I called ahead I would get priority service. On more than one occasion with a critical laptop I got it fixed or replaced on the spot. HP had no local service, other than for servers. And those guys took a good 2-3 days to show up, unless we screamed bloody murder. Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/440de6fe/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsuscribe
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:05 AM, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: Any of us are expected to make outlandish posts now and then. When that happens it's up to the collective wisdom of the list to react in a responsible manner. That usually means resisting the temptation of sending out a reply to put someone in their place. Less is more. The most effective reply is to not reply. Ah, it is said that better to keep mouth closed and be thought fool, than open mouth and confirm it. But who is more foolish? The fool who rushes in, or the fool who follows him? I've said before that the attitudes from Banned bleed over into this list too often. That does not necessarily mean you swear. It's also how you treat people. In this case they were treated badly. Sure you can blame him for starting it - but then you are part of the problem. Which means you aren't part of the solution. To be honest, when I saw that $2/hour post from Tom I wanted to bitch-slap him for being oblivious to the plight of the majority of Americans and it suited me just fine that he jumped ship. He's an idiot and deserved what he got. But if we knew all there is to know about each other you'd think I'm an idiot and I'd probably think you are too. Best to keep the conversation here to our known common interest in my opinion. The reality is we are all fools in our own way. It is the flaws that make us different and the desire to overcome them that makes us diverse. I have no problem picking your brain about what's wrong with my car without knowing that you are elitist, racist, communist, or a 3rd generation member of NAMBLA. In fact I'd prefer NOT knowing. -Dave Walton As it seems I can't keep my mouth closed, I guess I know what that makes me. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsuscribe
Like Meatloaf said, 2 outta 3 ain't b --R dave walton wrote: I have no problem picking your brain about what's wrong with my car without knowing that you are elitist, racist, communist, or a 3rd generation member of NAMBLA. In fact I'd prefer NOT knowing. -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Missing air dam - should I care? W123 wagon
How sturdy is it? The grill is not likely to change aerodynamic issues much but it might prevent road debris from getting to the radiator or tranny cooler etc. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:24 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Missing air dam - should I care? W123 wagon It also looks great on the lift. I still maintain there has to be an aerodynamic component. On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Why would MB take the trouble to equip cars with decoratorative trim pieces that are not even visible unless you lie on your belly in front of the car?? Just in case one should lie on one's belly in front of the car. You actually do see that thing, at certain angles. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/bdcec19b/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
Sure it will, once you get it started. Got AAA? They'll sell you a battery and install for free in your yard. Negotiate what you're getting for a battery and how much it'll cost FIRST though. My wife had one put into the Dakota because she'd left the dome light on overnight. The guy came, jump started the truck, let it run for 2 seconds, shut it off and of course it wouldn't restart. He said See, its a bad battery (2 year old Diehard). Sold her a new monster battery that old one is too small anyway (geez it'd worked fine for 2 years) for $120. I was pissed, I'd only paid $90 for the Diehard 2 years ago! I called AAA and told them how this guy had jacked my wife and I wasn't going to stand for it. They couldn't refund her money since its a sale through the tow company but gave us 2 years free AAA. Then I called the Tow company and complained to them since I checked the part numbers and the new battery wasn't the right model and the old one was and got 2 free oil changes. So in the end we came out okay. The battery lasted a year or two until I traded the truck... -Curt Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:23:54 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: a90a66d49034441ca7047bb3d62be...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response I agree wholeheartedly; 'doubt I'll move it out of the yard without a new battery. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Typically, as the battery loses capacity (or the plate separators die), it will charge more and more. Check the electrolyte level -- if low, I'd just toss a 9 year old battery and get a new one, it's very likely croaked and the NEXT time it won't start the car it will be somewhat less convenient. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/613a2e1d/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
I considered slime but fix-a-flat is so handy... That's what I used on the Frankenheap, whose leaky rims were no longer holding air for the week or so. (Stupid chromed aluminum bundts!) I was filling them daily, so I FF'd them, splitting a can between the two. Two days later I needed to air them again, but then that was it for the winter. They're still fine, down in storage. The Hakka 1's appreciate it I'm sure. (They're still going strong, considering I bought them for the fiance's 450 SL back in 1990.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 560SL Restored - $16000
The guy has to set up a pass for you then they will let you in. I rode my bike over to Seabrook a coupla weeks ago, in some pond over there a 12ft gator was sunning on the bank, and another one has 43 baby gators in it, there were 15 or 20 sunning on the bank, and mama was around somewhere (I did not want to stop and look for her). I also saw a couple of foreclosed condos for pretty cheap, I think someone posted the link to the site last week. --R TE wrote: Probably because short of an act of God, potential buyers are not allowed to enter Kiawah Island. Same thing with my girlfriends place across the way on Seabrook Island. No pass? No entry. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:06 AM To: mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes 560SL Restored - $16000 I saw this car a coupla weeks ago at the car show, it was pretty nice, but not $16k worth. Saw a woman at the grocery store the other day with a car very similar, her husband bought if for her new for her anniversary 20some years ago, it was in mint condition, she wouldn't sell it but probably would go for less if it was for sale given prices these days. But it wasn't Ivana's... This guy has been trying to sell this thing for months, no takers. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1188265727.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 240D alternator belt
The belt squeals on mine too, usually on the first takeoff just after starting, especially if the lights are on. I got a new belt, just need to put it on... -Curt Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 04:58:48 +0300 From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 61dfb08b0905241858q569aadfeg5766d9138a5d6...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 1. You are 100% correct. 2. It isn't probably not going to happen. I am not sure when I came onto this list. Probably about the same time as you. For better or for worse, this list is sort of like a quaint London pub or a fraternity house (sorry, that is Banned). Someone is going to make a comment, someone is going to comment on the comment, and as long as the police (Kaleb) do not have to break up a fight, everyone is okay next morning -- perhaps with a headache or two by some participants. As in any London pub (as if I've ever been to London!) -- ok, let's do Cheers. Sam has to break up the fights. We have our Norm, we have our Cliff, and we have our I am somewhere between Frasier and Coach. Example. I did (truth) about 200 miles round trip yesterday in my 240D and didn't burn a drop of Mobil 1 15W-50. It was my daughter's university graduation. Alternator belt squeaked a bit when the engine starts, so I will have to tighten that tomorrow. (yawn) That said, this list is NOT the place to get political and get nasty and call names. That is what the two flavors of Banned (purgatory and hell) are for. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/f45961c5/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
(They're still going strong, considering I bought them for the fiance's 450 SL back in 1990.) Wrong zero! Back in 2000 I meant to say. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe
Curt Raymond wrote: Looking to use it to pay off my timeshare. You bought a WHAT? Please tell us you bought it for 90% off list in the aftermarket. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 240D oil caps
I have that oil-cap blow by problem on both my 240D and 190D. In both cases the cars had been largely city driven before I got them and had carboned up considerably. I think that while the carbon around the rings has gone and the cars start as I'd expect and run with the power I'd expect that there is still carbon in the PCV system which leads to too much pressure in the crankcase. The next easiest leak point is the cap so there it goes. I need at some point to track that down for which I plan to use my furlough week in August... -Curt Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 05:18:29 +0300 From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 61dfb08b0905241918i15a08da3pef08c1a4ec78...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I drive one mile each way to work, and do about 60 miles round trip every weekend to get out of Hooterville. I pour in a quart of 15W-50 every two or three months. I have lots of blow-by at the oil filler cap. Current cap is pretty new (from Rusty). I even tried his suggestion to put in two cork washers, but couldn't get the cap back on then. I should offer my 240D to Kaleb for $50. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/dd8e39eb/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsuscribe
If that's how you want to play it, then fine - but where will the list be in another decade? At this rate it will end up being the same 5 people rehashing the same politics and driving the same 35 year old cars. Any of us are expected to make outlandish posts now and then. When that happens it's up to the collective wisdom of the list to react in a responsible manner. That usually means resisting the temptation of sending out a reply to put someone in their place. Less is more. The most effective reply is to not reply. I've said before that the attitudes from Banned bleed over into this list too often. That does not necessarily mean you swear. It's also how you treat people. In this case they were treated badly. Sure you can blame him for starting it - but then you are part of the problem. To be honest, when I saw that $2/hour post from Tom I wanted to bitch-slap him for being oblivious to the plight of the majority of Americans and it suited me just fine that he jumped ship. He's an idiot and deserved what he got. But if we knew all there is to know about each other you'd think I'm an idiot and I'd probably think you are too. Best to keep the conversation here to our known common interest in my opinion. I have no problem picking your brain about what's wrong with my car without knowing that you are elitist, racist, communist, or a 3rd generation member of NAMBLA. In fact I'd prefer NOT knowing. -Dave Walton On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 11:11 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: that wasn't quite how it went though. hargrave jumped in by defending the decision to eliminate the dealers and then told us about his hard times of his UAW wife losing 2 dollars an hour. when you play that kind of hockey, you have to know that you are going to be mixing it up in a rougher way shortly. a guy provokes a fight. he gets his fight. then he runs off in a huff over it. it's not quite and honorable or legitimate position On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 10:42 PM, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: With email it's hard to tell when you really hit a nerve until it's too late. There is enough disagreement when sticking on the topic of Mercedes maintenance to get people pissed. Throw in politics, religion, sex, sports and whatever and you will see people dropping like flies. Then what is the list about? When I go to a car show I know to keep conversation about the cars. I don't go up to a guy showing his 1940 Ford pickup truck and start up a conversation about gay rights or child abuse within the Catholic Church. That's common sense and good judgment. We need more of both here in my opinion. Kaleb should not have to play cop and would probably piss off more people if he did. This list has a personality and a destiny defined by the actions of it's members. It's up to each of us to behave responsibly. -Dave Walton On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 9:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: true. We try to keep things civil around here, and I never saw anything get out of hand in the situation. Only people disagreeing with anothers view on it. Nothing wrong with that. Allan Streib wrote: I agree, it's a pitty to lose Tom's technical knowledge on this list. However if you're going to participate in an OT thread, then get all huffy and quit when the discussion doesn't go the way you want, then I'd quite frankly advise that you should stay out of the OT stuff to begin with. Allan -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090524/88305d18/attachment.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://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
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school
I have you beat on that Wilton. Major emphasis on girlfriend in grad school, getting her and the degree took 7 years [along with four kids]; post grad degree took ten years to finally pull off. Too long. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi I majored in girlfriend my first tour as an undergrad at NC State; she and three children were with me for my return tour 15 years later to work it through to graduation; 'not the way one should do it, but it's done - like I said, I don't give up easily. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi I majored in girlfriend in grad school too, but not music. --R Luther wrote: Grad school in music and girlfriend. OK Don wrote: That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/ac 00f86c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe
Ditto to all the above (below actually) Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Fmiser Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 2:19 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe phertz...@gmail.com wrote: but if my benz was broken down 10 miles from any of you - Help would be on the way. Thats all that counts. Craig McCluskey wrote: Yup, you're right. Well, tonight I'm feeling mighty generous. Why I think I would go even 11 miles to help! *grin* -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
Call 1800mercedes and they will come and sell/install a battery for a reasonable price, so I have learned from the list. --R Curt Raymond wrote: Sure it will, once you get it started. Got AAA? They'll sell you a battery and install for free in your yard. Negotiate what you're getting for a battery and how much it'll cost FIRST though. My wife had one put into the Dakota because she'd left the dome light on overnight. The guy came, jump started the truck, let it run for 2 seconds, shut it off and of course it wouldn't restart. He said See, its a bad battery (2 year old Diehard). Sold her a new monster battery that old one is too small anyway (geez it'd worked fine for 2 years) for $120. I was pissed, I'd only paid $90 for the Diehard 2 years ago! I called AAA and told them how this guy had jacked my wife and I wasn't going to stand for it. They couldn't refund her money since its a sale through the tow company but gave us 2 years free AAA. Then I called the Tow company and complained to them since I checked the part numbers and the new battery wasn't the right model and the old one was and got 2 free oil changes. So in the end we came out okay. The battery lasted a year or two until I traded the truck... -Curt Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:23:54 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: a90a66d49034441ca7047bb3d62be...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response I agree wholeheartedly; 'doubt I'll move it out of the yard without a new battery. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Typically, as the battery loses capacity (or the plate separators die), it will charge more and more. Check the electrolyte level -- if low, I'd just toss a 9 year old battery and get a new one, it's very likely croaked and the NEXT time it won't start the car it will be somewhat less convenient. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/613a2e1d/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/1f93b41c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
Yes-I once called 1 800Mercedes to jump my other 240D-they came with an ML full of batteries-I didn't buy one but he said he had the correct battery for the diesel with him. (Group 49 IIRC?) Didn't ask price but the last Interstate I bought was about 129. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 12:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Call 1800mercedes and they will come and sell/install a battery for a reasonable price, so I have learned from the list. --R Curt Raymond wrote: Sure it will, once you get it started. Got AAA? They'll sell you a battery and install for free in your yard. Negotiate what you're getting for a battery and how much it'll cost FIRST though. My wife had one put into the Dakota because she'd left the dome light on overnight. The guy came, jump started the truck, let it run for 2 seconds, shut it off and of course it wouldn't restart. He said See, its a bad battery (2 year old Diehard). Sold her a new monster battery that old one is too small anyway (geez it'd worked fine for 2 years) for $120. I was pissed, I'd only paid $90 for the Diehard 2 years ago! I called AAA and told them how this guy had jacked my wife and I wasn't going to stand for it. They couldn't refund her money since its a sale through the tow company but gave us 2 years free AAA. Then I called the Tow company and complained to them since I checked the part numbers and the new battery wasn't the right model and the old one was and got 2 free oil changes. So in the end we came out okay. The battery lasted a year or two until I traded the truck... -Curt Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:23:54 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: a90a66d49034441ca7047bb3d62be...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response I agree wholeheartedly; 'doubt I'll move it out of the yard without a new battery. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Typically, as the battery loses capacity (or the plate separators die), it will charge more and more. Check the electrolyte level -- if low, I'd just toss a 9 year old battery and get a new one, it's very likely croaked and the NEXT time it won't start the car it will be somewhat less convenient. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/61 3a2e1d/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/1f 93b41c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT 1TB HD $80 free shipping
Rich Thomas wrote: This is a pretty good deal if anyone needs some more storage -- no tax, free shipping. Hitachi builds some high-end stuff. That's the same one I bought from Zipzoomfly last month when there was a $10 rebate. It cost me $84 IIRC when newegg wanted $90. Now it's $76 without screwing with the rebate. Should have waited to order it, I didn't get around to formatting it until last weekend anyway. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10009440 The XP SP1 disk I had recognized it as 127GB, so I set it up with a 127GB partition, then repartitioned it with Mepis after I updated the XP install. Now I've got 25GB partitions for XP and Mepis, and a 50GB for Vista, and I'll put all the programs and data on a fourth partition which is about 830GB. One more weekend and I should have the drive permanently installed in my computer. BTW, did I mention that Staples sold me a new Compaq in December with only one hard drive bay in it, and six slow, outdated USB ports so that I get an error message every time I plug in my EVDO modem? (you dummy, this device will run better if you plug it into a proper USB port, says Windows) My five year old $300 eMachine might not have the processor speed or RAM of the new Compaq, but it's got faster USB ports and room for 2-3 hard drives. And the onboard sound was far better on the eMachine. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
+1 i needed a new batt in our '85 a few years ago; shopping around, 1-800-Mercedes had a price within a few dollars of the next best price i could find for the proper size and rated batt. they came out to the house, tested the old batt, tested the charging system, installed a new proper MBZ batt and hauled away the old batt and were done in fairly short order. for the very few dollars i might have saved by installing a new one myself, it wasn't worth the effort, and i wouldn't have had the benefit of testing or batt disposal. cheers! e Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Yes-I once called 1 800Mercedes to jump my other 240D-they came with an ML full of batteries-I didn't buy one but he said he had the correct battery for the diesel with him. (Group 49 IIRC?) Didn't ask price but the last Interstate I bought was about 129. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 12:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Call 1800mercedes and they will come and sell/install a battery for a reasonable price, so I have learned from the list. --R Curt Raymond wrote: Sure it will, once you get it started. Got AAA? They'll sell you a battery and install for free in your yard. Negotiate what you're getting for a battery and how much it'll cost FIRST though. My wife had one put into the Dakota because she'd left the dome light on overnight. The guy came, jump started the truck, let it run for 2 seconds, shut it off and of course it wouldn't restart. He said See, its a bad battery (2 year old Diehard). Sold her a new monster battery that old one is too small anyway (geez it'd worked fine for 2 years) for $120. I was pissed, I'd only paid $90 for the Diehard 2 years ago! I called AAA and told them how this guy had jacked my wife and I wasn't going to stand for it. They couldn't refund her money since its a sale through the tow company but gave us 2 years free AAA. Then I called the Tow company and complained to them since I checked the part numbers and the new battery wasn't the right model and the old one was and got 2 free oil changes. So in the end we came out okay. The battery lasted a year or two until I traded the truck... -Curt Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:23:54 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: a90a66d49034441ca7047bb3d62be...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response I agree wholeheartedly; 'doubt I'll move it out of the yard without a new battery. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Typically, as the battery loses capacity (or the plate separators die), it will charge more and more. Check the electrolyte level -- if low, I'd just toss a 9 year old battery and get a new one, it's very likely croaked and the NEXT time it won't start the car it will be somewhat less convenient. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/61 3a2e1d/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/1f 93b41c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- I am crewing on the Motorcycle Safety Crew for the AIDS LifeCycle ride from SF to LA for a week in June to raise money for the fight against AIDS. To learn more and/or to donate to the cause, go here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/ernestb -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail
Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
I slimed a lawn tractor tire at the beginning of last summer and it held air all winter and is still fine. Allan On Tue, 26 May 2009 07:27 -0700, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I thought of you the other day when I found my lawn tractor at camp had a flat. I pumped it up and it went flat again before I could finish mowing the yard. Pumped it up again and it went flat slower... I picked up a bottle of fix-a-flat and filled it with that (took the whole can) and it didn't go flat again in the 3 days I was around it. I considered slime but fix-a-flat is so handy... -Curt Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 18:20:04 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 474f9995e34e4a1e95b1fea95febb...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 The garden tractor/mower tire that I slimed well over a year ago is holding up nicely. BTW, the 124 evaporator I replaced nearly a year ago is still performing nicely, too. Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/f163a0c7/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
Rich Thomas wrote: Call 1800mercedes and they will come and sell/install a battery for a reasonable price, so I have learned from the list. Delivery and install is free. Just find out what your local dealer wants for the battery first. A few years ago, it was something like $110 for a MBZ group 49, as opposed to $90 for an Interstate, but I think the MBZ may have gone up faster since then. If they are still under $125, the delivery and install makes it quite the deal. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
'Point is I don't plan to trust it outside of the yard now. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Sure it will, once you get it started. Got AAA? They'll sell you a battery and install for free in your yard. Negotiate what you're getting for a battery and how much it'll cost FIRST though. My wife had one put into the Dakota because she'd left the dome light on overnight. The guy came, jump started the truck, let it run for 2 seconds, shut it off and of course it wouldn't restart. He said See, its a bad battery (2 year old Diehard). Sold her a new monster battery that old one is too small anyway (geez it'd worked fine for 2 years) for $120. I was pissed, I'd only paid $90 for the Diehard 2 years ago! I called AAA and told them how this guy had jacked my wife and I wasn't going to stand for it. They couldn't refund her money since its a sale through the tow company but gave us 2 years free AAA. Then I called the Tow company and complained to them since I checked the part numbers and the new battery wasn't the right model and the old one was and got 2 free oil changes. So in the end we came out okay. The battery lasted a year or two until I traded the truck... -Curt Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:23:54 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: a90a66d49034441ca7047bb3d62be...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response I agree wholeheartedly; 'doubt I'll move it out of the yard without a new battery. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Typically, as the battery loses capacity (or the plate separators die), it will charge more and more. Check the electrolyte level -- if low, I'd just toss a 9 year old battery and get a new one, it's very likely croaked and the NEXT time it won't start the car it will be somewhat less convenient. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/613a2e1d/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
I'll just go get a bat and put it in myself. 'Don't have to put up with somebody else's BS. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Sure it will, once you get it started. Got AAA? They'll sell you a battery and install for free in your yard. Negotiate what you're getting for a battery and how much it'll cost FIRST though. My wife had one put into the Dakota because she'd left the dome light on overnight. The guy came, jump started the truck, let it run for 2 seconds, shut it off and of course it wouldn't restart. He said See, its a bad battery (2 year old Diehard). Sold her a new monster battery that old one is too small anyway (geez it'd worked fine for 2 years) for $120. I was pissed, I'd only paid $90 for the Diehard 2 years ago! I called AAA and told them how this guy had jacked my wife and I wasn't going to stand for it. They couldn't refund her money since its a sale through the tow company but gave us 2 years free AAA. Then I called the Tow company and complained to them since I checked the part numbers and the new battery wasn't the right model and the old one was and got 2 free oil changes. So in the end we came out okay. The battery lasted a year or two until I traded the truck... -Curt Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:23:54 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: a90a66d49034441ca7047bb3d62be...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response I agree wholeheartedly; 'doubt I'll move it out of the yard without a new battery. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Typically, as the battery loses capacity (or the plate separators die), it will charge more and more. Check the electrolyte level -- if low, I'd just toss a 9 year old battery and get a new one, it's very likely croaked and the NEXT time it won't start the car it will be somewhat less convenient. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/613a2e1d/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 10:44 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I'll just go get a bat and put it in myself. 'Don't have to put up with somebody else's BS. Attaboy! ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school
'Got my AF commission and an engineering degree the old-fashioned way - I EARNED 'em; OCS for commission and 37 years old with a wife and three children for the degree while OFF active duty from AF. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R billr32...@comcast.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school I have you beat on that Wilton. Major emphasis on girlfriend in grad school, getting her and the degree took 7 years [along with four kids]; post grad degree took ten years to finally pull off. Too long. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi I majored in girlfriend my first tour as an undergrad at NC State; she and three children were with me for my return tour 15 years later to work it through to graduation; 'not the way one should do it, but it's done - like I said, I don't give up easily. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi I majored in girlfriend in grad school too, but not music. --R Luther wrote: Grad school in music and girlfriend. OK Don wrote: That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/ac 00f86c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe
You didn't know about that? Heck I bought it a year ago. The Grandview Las Vegas. And no I got scammed just like hundreds of other fools. I got scammed less than most people (we have a low maintenance fee for instance) but I did pay more than I could have. That was back before I'd ever read or seen anything about timeshares. Mostly my wife and I were beaten down after hours spent at the timeshare place. I'll NEVER go to one of those again no matter what they offer. We did get tickets to a nice show we'd never have seen otherwise... -Curt Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 11:33:57 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 4a1c0be5.4000...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: Looking to use it to pay off my timeshare. You bought a WHAT? Please tell us you bought it for 90% off list in the aftermarket. Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/b8f45c79/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsuscribe
'Tis better to be the second rat! Theres your Terry Pratchett reference for the day. -Curt Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 11:38:39 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] unsuscribe To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 446c86e30905260838p2523482fw2b78b21297f99...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:05 AM, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: Any of us are expected to make outlandish posts now and then. When that happens it's up to the collective wisdom of the list to react in a responsible manner. That usually means resisting the temptation of sending out a reply to put someone in their place. Less is more. The most effective reply is to not reply. Ah, it is said that better to keep mouth closed and be thought fool, than open mouth and confirm it. But who is more foolish? The fool who rushes in, or the fool who follows him? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/72b21783/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe
The maintenance fee is the hook. It goes up every year until reaching a point that costs you more than a week at a first class hotel. Ask me how I know, or better yet, don't. The memory is too painful/. On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 2:12 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: You didn't know about that? Heck I bought it a year ago. The Grandview Las Vegas. And no I got scammed just like hundreds of other fools. I got scammed less than most people (we have a low maintenance fee for instance) but I did pay more than I could have. That was back before I'd ever read or seen anything about timeshares. Mostly my wife and I were beaten down after hours spent at the timeshare place. I'll NEVER go to one of those again no matter what they offer. We did get tickets to a nice show we'd never have seen otherwise... -Curt Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 11:33:57 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 4a1c0be5.4000...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: Looking to use it to pay off my timeshare. You bought a WHAT? Please tell us you bought it for 90% off list in the aftermarket. Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/b8f45c79/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/c99f09b0/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school
I was 40 when I got my last degree, but I guess every experience has its own challenges. My largest difficulty was that I had to do most all of my research and work after I had moved away from the school/professional library/professors. Probably 4 of the 10 years came from just having no one to push me by my own wanting to get it done, and the annual reminder to pay the fee to keep me on the books while I worked. In the end I am sure glad I finished, but there were some moments when I was not sure I could keep it going. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 1:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school 'Got my AF commission and an engineering degree the old-fashioned way - I EARNED 'em; OCS for commission and 37 years old with a wife and three children for the degree while OFF active duty from AF. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R billr32...@comcast.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school I have you beat on that Wilton. Major emphasis on girlfriend in grad school, getting her and the degree took 7 years [along with four kids]; post grad degree took ten years to finally pull off. Too long. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi I majored in girlfriend my first tour as an undergrad at NC State; she and three children were with me for my return tour 15 years later to work it through to graduation; 'not the way one should do it, but it's done - like I said, I don't give up easily. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi I majored in girlfriend in grad school too, but not music. --R Luther wrote: Grad school in music and girlfriend. OK Don wrote: That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/ac 00f86c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
The rubber in most lawnmower tires is so cheap I think its probably a necessity on one more than a year or two old. The Cub Cadet on the farm (which is a Garden Tractor, no mower, has a cultivator, disc harrow and grader blade) has tubes in all 4 tires that I put in when I installed them. My Cub Cadet at home (which is also a Garden Tractor but has a mower and push blade) has FF in one tire but they seem to be of a better quality and the others haven't leaked yet... -Curt Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 13:39:51 -0400 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 1243359591.28612.1317296...@webmail.messagingengine.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I slimed a lawn tractor tire at the beginning of last summer and it held air all winter and is still fine. Allan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/1688aa4d/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I looked online and found people paying 2x and 3x what we pay so it'll be awhile... Its a lesson learned. Why did I want a Timeshare in Vegas anyway? I get sent there every year for work. The answer is I didn't, I wanted to trade into other places which they make sound like the easiest thing in the world. I've done some checking, its not... -Curt Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 14:17:05 -0400 From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: b8cdcef40905261117l4e7c20b4i12835fcf5d83f...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 The maintenance fee is the hook. It goes up every year until reaching a point that costs you more than a week at a first class hotel. Ask me how I know, or better yet, don't. The memory is too painful/. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/62edf288/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem
How do you keep your backup servers ready to use in case of a breakdown? Do you update them daily or is there a continuous or simultaneous backup? Thanks, Gerry --- From: dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com In a business environment you need spares. Any amount of downtime is unacceptable. I always thought it was rather funny that people would buy guaranteed 4-hour service contracts for their mission-critical servers. I don't know about you guys, but in my world a 4-hour downtime would put me out of business. Get the standard next-business-day service contract and spend the money you saved on a backup server or two. -Dave Walton On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 6:33 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Cheap computers get you cheap support. Get a workstation class machine like a MacPro or a Macbook Pro and you get good support. Same thing is true with a workstation class HP. Last I knew all support for the XW series machines from HP was in Canada. Those machines (HP XW machines) come with 3 year ONSITE support. Motherboard dies or something and a tech is there the next day. When the motherboard in your Mac dies you pack it up and go to the Apple Store at the mall. They don't have any parts, it'll take a week to get them. A week later you find out they've ordered the WRONG PARTS so it'll be another week. So after 2 weeks of waiting you get your machine back. I've NEVER heard of an Apple Store taking less than 2 weeks for a hardware replacement and I've talked to hundreds, maybe thousands of people who have had Mac hardware replaced... I can't understand how anybody could take that kind of chance on a machine they use for work. Home machine sure but not a workstation. -Curt From: tyler casi...@usermail.com Another reason to use a Mac- every time I've called Apple, I get to speak to a fluent English speaker. I have nothing against Indian people, but I do have something against a company who offers phone support for products sold in the USA, but doesn't staff their call center with people who speak fluent English. With HP support in particular, I've had calls where almost zero communication occurred due to a language and accent barrier between the support person and I. Tyler dave walton wrote: and it costs MS every time you call! Plus you are putting Rupees into the pockets of very hard working support techs. -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school
'Went back for mine 'cause I knew I could do it and do well at it, and did, but not because I had to for some promotion or because somebody else wanted or required me to. 'Had to do it for my own peace of mind. It's amazing what one can do when he sets his mind to it. 'Carried a full engineering course load, got mostly A's (straight A's for the last year) and continued to make a sufficient living for the family - tried not to let them suffer 'cause I was playing boy student. 'Got a grand total of $256/month from GI Bill plus several/few hundred more each month doing small contract jobs (construction, vacuum systems, etc) for individuals, IBM, ITT and DuPont. Wilton Original Message - From: Bill R billr32...@comcast.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 2:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school I was 40 when I got my last degree, but I guess every experience has its own challenges. My largest difficulty was that I had to do most all of my research and work after I had moved away from the school/professional library/professors. Probably 4 of the 10 years came from just having no one to push me by my own wanting to get it done, and the annual reminder to pay the fee to keep me on the books while I worked. In the end I am sure glad I finished, but there were some moments when I was not sure I could keep it going. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 1:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school 'Got my AF commission and an engineering degree the old-fashioned way - I EARNED 'em; OCS for commission and 37 years old with a wife and three children for the degree while OFF active duty from AF. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R billr32...@comcast.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi - forever grad school I have you beat on that Wilton. Major emphasis on girlfriend in grad school, getting her and the degree took 7 years [along with four kids]; post grad degree took ten years to finally pull off. Too long. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi I majored in girlfriend my first tour as an undergrad at NC State; she and three children were with me for my return tour 15 years later to work it through to graduation; 'not the way one should do it, but it's done - like I said, I don't give up easily. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi I majored in girlfriend in grad school too, but not music. --R Luther wrote: Grad school in music and girlfriend. OK Don wrote: That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/ac 00f86c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To
Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem
Load balancing, mirroring, log shipping, clustering and/or virtualization depending on what the server is doing and how deep the customer's pockets are. Microsoft does not require an additional SQL License for a Mirror server. The Datacenter edition of Windows allows for any number of VM's to run on the box regardless of version. It is licensed per processor. -Dave Walton On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:40 PM, archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: How do you keep your backup servers ready to use in case of a breakdown? Do you update them daily or is there a continuous or simultaneous backup? Thanks, Gerry --- From: dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com In a business environment you need spares. Any amount of downtime is unacceptable. I always thought it was rather funny that people would buy guaranteed 4-hour service contracts for their mission-critical servers. I don't know about you guys, but in my world a 4-hour downtime would put me out of business. Get the standard next-business-day service contract and spend the money you saved on a backup server or two. -Dave Walton On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 6:33 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Cheap computers get you cheap support. Get a workstation class machine like a MacPro or a Macbook Pro and you get good support. Same thing is true with a workstation class HP. Last I knew all support for the XW series machines from HP was in Canada. Those machines (HP XW machines) come with 3 year ONSITE support. Motherboard dies or something and a tech is there the next day. When the motherboard in your Mac dies you pack it up and go to the Apple Store at the mall. They don't have any parts, it'll take a week to get them. A week later you find out they've ordered the WRONG PARTS so it'll be another week. So after 2 weeks of waiting you get your machine back. I've NEVER heard of an Apple Store taking less than 2 weeks for a hardware replacement and I've talked to hundreds, maybe thousands of people who have had Mac hardware replaced... I can't understand how anybody could take that kind of chance on a machine they use for work. Home machine sure but not a workstation. -Curt From: tyler casi...@usermail.com Another reason to use a Mac- every time I've called Apple, I get to speak to a fluent English speaker. I have nothing against Indian people, but I do have something against a company who offers phone support for products sold in the USA, but doesn't staff their call center with people who speak fluent English. With HP support in particular, I've had calls where almost zero communication occurred due to a language and accent barrier between the support person and I. Tyler dave walton wrote: and it costs MS every time you call! Plus you are putting Rupees into the pockets of very hard working support techs. -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem
If someone is using any Microsoft products at all on a mission critical server, they have bigger problems that no amount of redundancy will correct IMO. Postgresql requires no license, but one can purchase a professional support contract from a 3rd party. It also doesn't suffer from the severe lack-of-professional quality that deeply permeates every product Microsoft has ever made. On the other hand, Microsofts poor product quality has led me to some interesting adventures. Yesterday Microsoft streets and trips directed me to drive my 190D on a deeply rutted 4WD trail. I followed it for several miles, hoping it would get better before my wife convinced me to turn around. Who knew I could straddle and cross numerous 2 foot deep ravines in a small European sedan without breaking anything? Tyler dave walton wrote: Load balancing, mirroring, log shipping, clustering and/or virtualization depending on what the server is doing and how deep the customer's pockets are. Microsoft does not require an additional SQL License for a Mirror server. The Datacenter edition of Windows allows for any number of VM's to run on the box regardless of version. It is licensed per processor. -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Dead battery?
What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer at Sam's? Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/c076b5bd/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem
Thousands of consultants around the world wake up every morning thankful that businesses continue to use crappy Microsoft products and pay people like me to try to keep them working :-) I put in Linux boxes and applications when I can but I know when I leave a Debian install that I may NEVER see those people again unless they invite me to their Christmas party. My Windows clients are on a first-name basis and probably have me on their speed-dial. -Dave Walton On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 3:37 PM, tyler casi...@usermail.com wrote: If someone is using any Microsoft products at all on a mission critical server, they have bigger problems that no amount of redundancy will correct IMO. Postgresql requires no license, but one can purchase a professional support contract from a 3rd party. It also doesn't suffer from the severe lack-of-professional quality that deeply permeates every product Microsoft has ever made. On the other hand, Microsofts poor product quality has led me to some interesting adventures. Yesterday Microsoft streets and trips directed me to drive my 190D on a deeply rutted 4WD trail. I followed it for several miles, hoping it would get better before my wife convinced me to turn around. Who knew I could straddle and cross numerous 2 foot deep ravines in a small European sedan without breaking anything? Tyler dave walton wrote: Load balancing, mirroring, log shipping, clustering and/or virtualization depending on what the server is doing and how deep the customer's pockets are. Microsoft does not require an additional SQL License for a Mirror server. The Datacenter edition of Windows allows for any number of VM's to run on the box regardless of version. It is licensed per processor. -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
Rich Thomas wrote: Call 1800mercedes and they will come and sell/install a battery for a reasonable price, so I have learned from the list. Mitch Haley wrote: Delivery and install is free. Just find out what your local dealer wants for the battery first. A few years ago, it was something like $110 for a MBZ group 49, as opposed to $90 for an Interstate, but I think the MBZ may have gone up faster since then. If they are still under $125, the delivery and install makes it quite the deal. Anyone know the distance they will likely travel? Is 100 miles (160 km) to far? --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
Here is the roadside assistance brochure-they say within 30 miles of dealership but make no mention of batteries in the driveway.Looks like they contract out if no dealer is nearby. http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/data/pdf/serviceandparts/roadside_assistance_b rochure.pdf Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Fmiser Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 3:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? Anyone know the distance they will likely travel? Is 100 miles (160 km) to far? --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:40 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer at Sam's? I don't know about the Gold ones, but I've been disappointed with the Duralast Red line ( the next quality level down from Gold, I think). Dave Meimann used to recommend the Red as the cheapest group 49 battery with a decent warranty. But I've had two of those (in two different cars, my 300D and my '93 Trooper) last only through three mild Pacific Northwest winters before giving up the ghost. Covered under warranty, but it's still a pain to have to go back to Autozone and exchange them. The FLAPS I live nearest now is a NAPA, so I'm planning to buy their top-of-the-line model next time I need a new battery and see how it holds up. Wilton, I know you don't need me to tell you this, but if I were you I would stick with whatever brand you had in the SDL that gave you nine years of service---that's exceptional longevity for a battery regardless of price! Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
WILTON wrote: I'll just go get a bat and put it in myself. 'Don't have to put up with somebody else's BS. But will it have a pretty blue star on it? (seriously, if the price is reasonably close, I like opening the hood and looking at a MBZ battery instead of a off-name Duralast or a green Interstate) Running it dead flat after nine years surely killed the battery if it didn't die of old age. The only question is whether the car will charge the new battery or will it go flat again. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe
Curt Raymond wrote: You didn't know about that? Heck I bought it a year ago. The Grandview Las Vegas. And no I got scammed just like hundreds of other fools. I got scammed less than most people... You can't be polite to those people. Just let them know you're there because they paid you to listen to their spiel and they'll get rid of you quickly to spend time with some live prospects. Everybody should read some of this to inoculate them from the TS virus. Sounds like Curt acquired immunity the natural way, but getting the disease and working through it. Timeshare FAQ: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/arcmessageview.php?catid=52threadid=366032 You can leave it to your descendants: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/arcmessageview.php?catid=52threadid=663553 Is it really a scam? http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/arcmessageview.php?catid=52threadid=776570 Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] someone may be interested
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/1189495128.html -- Anthony -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/c4b4fd99/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
WILTON wrote: What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer at Sam's? No idea who makes Energizer. My 300SD came with a plain 7 year old Duralast and a bad Climate Control servo that drained the battery. Battery was worthless after the 2nd time I let the CC kill it. Not bad for two years past warranty. I replaced it with a Duralast (same series, but this one warranted for 7 years) around 2004 or so. Johnson Controls battery, but probably not equal to the Interstate version. I lost track of whether MBZ was selling Varta or Johnson. Duralast Gold is probably in the same class as Diehard or Interstate. Maybe even Interstate Megatron for all I know. By the way, the AGM batteries don't vent acidic gas and promote rust like plain lead acid do. That might make it worth spending $150 on one. I forget which brand Marshall used. They are smaller, and it takes some fiddling to make the cables reach the terminals without putting stress on them. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 1:28 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: By the way, the AGM batteries don't vent acidic gas and promote rust like plain lead acid do. That might make it worth spending $150 on one. Many people swear by Optimas for this reason. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] thrashed 4-speed W111 coupe
This has got to be worth something to somebody, though perhaps not $2450: http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1187681319.html OTOH, I notice Mathieu has a preserved low mileage original on consignment for $28,000: http://www.oldworldauto.com/Images/2220seb/220seb/220seb.htm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
Optimas have quality control problems. The originals seem to last forever but the new ones are hit or miss and can fail in under 3 years. There is one that is better rated but I can't recall the name. It is available rebranded from Sears as a Die Hard Platinum. Regards, Brian Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 16:28:46 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? WILTON wrote: What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer at Sam's? No idea who makes Energizer. My 300SD came with a plain 7 year old Duralast and a bad Climate Control servo that drained the battery. Battery was worthless after the 2nd time I let the CC kill it. Not bad for two years past warranty. I replaced it with a Duralast (same series, but this one warranted for 7 years) around 2004 or so. Johnson Controls battery, but probably not equal to the Interstate version. I lost track of whether MBZ was selling Varta or Johnson. Duralast Gold is probably in the same class as Diehard or Interstate. Maybe even Interstate Megatron for all I know. By the way, the AGM batteries don't vent acidic gas and promote rust like plain lead acid do. That might make it worth spending $150 on one. I forget which brand Marshall used. They are smaller, and it takes some fiddling to make the cables reach the terminals without putting stress on them. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
I have never had any trouble with them. Very convenient for me, if it does die I can take it back and swap it out. WILTON wrote: What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer at Sam's? Wilton -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] someone may be interested
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Anthony Galioto agali...@gmail.com wrote: http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/1189495128.html Sounds like a great deal if it's not a rustheap. Slipping trans could just be flaring due to vacuum modulator, etc. out of whack as usual. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] timeshares (was: Re: unsubscribe)
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Its a lesson learned. Why did I want a Timeshare in Vegas anyway? I get sent there every year for work. The answer is I didn't, I wanted to trade into other places which they make sound like the easiest thing in the world. I've done some checking, its not... Friend of mine has three, he trades them all the time and seems to think it's worth it. At least two are in Mexico. I've never been tempted Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: The rubber in most lawnmower tires is so cheap I think its probably a necessity on one more than a year or two old. The Cub Cadet on the farm (which is a Garden Tractor, no mower, has a cultivator, disc harrow and grader blade) has tubes in all 4 tires that I put in when I installed them. My Cub Cadet at home (which is also a Garden Tractor but has a mower and push blade) has FF in one tire but they seem to be of a better quality and the others haven't leaked yet... Mine is a wheel horse, at least 20 years old, and AFAIK has the orginal tires. Only the one leaked, until I slimed it. The others are in good shape. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Missing air dam - should I care? W123 wagon
From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com It also looks great on the lift. I still maintain there has to be an aerodynamic component. On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Why would MB take the trouble to equip cars with decoratorative trim pieces that are not even visible unless you lie on your belly in front of the car?? Just in case one should lie on one's belly in front of the car. You actually do see that thing, at certain angles. -- Jim If the slots are open could it be for the purpose of keeping rocks and other debris out of the radiator/condenser or other critical areas while still allowing air flow? Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
IIRC Marshall said Johnson Controls makes pretty much all batteries anyway... I've got Autozone bats in both my 240D and 190D. The one in the 240D is, lessee, 4 years old now and works just fine. The one in the 190D is a year or two I forget. Neither has given me any trouble at all. -Curt Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 15:40:04 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Subject: [MBZ] Dead battery? To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 2ac965eda3b546a6847771c9023f4...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer at Sam's? Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/27701fb5/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
Sell it Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: what are you going to do with your Frod Luther wrote: SDL and 300E. -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
Forgot to mention mine are both red line cheapies. If you want a really high quality battery get an Optima, yes it looks to small, no it doesn't have the rating you'd expect, yes it'll be fine. -Curt Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 13:04:56 -0700 From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: f7b6bd1a0905261304x1d3e4623k5aa3d0729548e...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:40 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer at Sam's? I don't know about the Gold ones, but I've been disappointed with the Duralast Red line ( the next quality level down from Gold, I think). Dave Meimann used to recommend the Red as the cheapest group 49 battery with a decent warranty. But I've had two of those (in two different cars, my 300D and my '93 Trooper) last only through three mild Pacific Northwest winters before giving up the ghost. Covered under warranty, but it's still a pain to have to go back to Autozone and exchange them. The FLAPS I live nearest now is a NAPA, so I'm planning to buy their top-of-the-line model next time I need a new battery and see how it holds up. Wilton, I know you don't need me to tell you this, but if I were you I would stick with whatever brand you had in the SDL that gave you nine years of service---that's exceptional longevity for a battery regardless of price! Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/b2e2f102/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 83 Coupe, $2900 MISSissippi
except I'm in AR and take I-44 to StL and I-55 to Chicago, you're a bit out of the way Luther Peter Hertzing wrote: Here in Carbondale, Il we are a nice stop between Mississippi and Chicago. Be happy to receive Mercedes Diesel Deposit. Peter On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I majored in girlfriend in grad school too, but not music. --R Luther wrote: Grad school in music and girlfriend. OK Don wrote: That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1 Ford truck is a bit much. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090525/ac00f86c/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/1f0574e0/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Timeshare
Reading the first link I'm reminded that my maintenance fee is supposed to never go up. I should check on that. I'm also reminded I need to pay my RCI dues so my in-laws can use the thing. If worse comes to worst its something for my inlaws and parents to use... -Curt Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 16:12:52 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] unsubscribe To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 4a1c4d44.5070...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt Raymond wrote: You didn't know about that? Heck I bought it a year ago. The Grandview Las Vegas. And no I got scammed just like hundreds of other fools. I got scammed less than most people... You can't be polite to those people. Just let them know you're there because they paid you to listen to their spiel and they'll get rid of you quickly to spend time with some live prospects. Everybody should read some of this to inoculate them from the TS virus. Sounds like Curt acquired immunity the natural way, but getting the disease and working through it. Timeshare FAQ: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/arcmessageview.php?catid=52threadid=366032 You can leave it to your descendants: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/arcmessageview.php?catid=52threadid=663553 Is it really a scam? http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/arcmessageview.php?catid=52threadid=776570 Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/b22bdad6/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Retrospect backup problem
Nice response! Hilarious, and shockingly honest! dave walton wrote: Thousands of consultants around the world wake up every morning thankful that businesses continue to use crappy Microsoft products and pay people like me to try to keep them working :-) I put in Linux boxes and applications when I can but I know when I leave a Debian install that I may NEVER see those people again unless they invite me to their Christmas party. My Windows clients are on a first-name basis and probably have me on their speed-dial. -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
When did these problems start? I've had the same Optima Red top for 9 years now, and it works just like new despite severe abuse- numerous deep discharges, and it has even been stored discharged. It's also seen a lot of rough roads including rallycross, and Baja. I have been amazed by this battery, and would be very disappointed to find it can't be replaced with one of similar quality when (if?) it ever dies. Tyler brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Optimas have quality control problems. The originals seem to last forever but the new ones are hit or miss and can fail in under 3 years. There is one that is better rated but I can't recall the name. It is available rebranded from Sears as a Die Hard Platinum. Regards, Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
On the subject of Slime, my used riding lawnmower came with a tire (one of the big ones in back) apparently pre-Slimed by the previous owner. It was flat at the start of mowing season this year and I pumped it up, but noticed when I tried to check the pressure that the valve left green gunk on the fitting on the pressure gauge. This brings to mind a couple of questions: - Can you re-Slime tires that have already been Slimed once? - When do you give up and get new ones already? - Isn't getting a lawnmower tire on and off the rim supposed to be a huge pain in the you-know-what? - Did I ruin my favorite tire pressure gauge by putting it on the valve stem of a Slimed tire? (I.e. is the gauge now clogged with Slime and damaged in some way? It still seems to work.) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] timeshares
Some people love 'em, I'm not sure yet. My inlaws are going to use ours this year (we get it every 3 years) and my folks will probably use the next one, then my wife and I will give it a shot. -Curt Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 16:49:29 -0400 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: [MBZ] timeshares (was: Re: unsubscribe) To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: m1zlczd1ye@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Its a lesson learned. Why did I want a Timeshare in Vegas anyway? I get sent there every year for work. The answer is I didn't, I wanted to trade into other places which they make sound like the easiest thing in the world. I've done some checking, its not... Friend of mine has three, he trades them all the time and seems to think it's worth it. At least two are in Mexico. I've never been tempted Allan -- 1983 300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/19fc7414/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
You are probably safe, I think major problems started about 5 years ago. When the optima in my jeep failed suddenly at a restaurant (shorted cell) I went home and put the old optima that had been sitting on a concrete floor for a year or two and it started the jeep just fine. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: tyler casi...@usermail.com Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 14:12:08 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dead battery? When did these problems start? I've had the same Optima Red top for 9 years now, and it works just like new despite severe abuse- numerous deep discharges, and it has even been stored discharged. It's also seen a lot of rough roads including rallycross, and Baja. I have been amazed by this battery, and would be very disappointed to find it can't be replaced with one of similar quality when (if?) it ever dies. Tyler brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Optimas have quality control problems. The originals seem to last forever but the new ones are hit or miss and can fail in under 3 years. There is one that is better rated but I can't recall the name. It is available rebranded from Sears as a Die Hard Platinum. Regards, Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
Practically new :) The Cub at the house is a '64 model 70, the one at camp is a '67 model 72 although it has a rebuilt engine. I suspect the worst tires are ones that have to live outside all the time and the best are ones that get washed off after every mowing. As with everything the more care you put in the better they last. -Curt Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 16:51:20 -0400 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: m1vdnnd1vb@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: The rubber in most lawnmower tires is so cheap I think its probably a necessity on one more than a year or two old. The Cub Cadet on the farm (which is a Garden Tractor, no mower, has a cultivator, disc harrow and grader blade) has tubes in all 4 tires that I put in when I installed them. My Cub Cadet at home (which is also a Garden Tractor but has a mower and push blade) has FF in one tire but they seem to be of a better quality and the others haven't leaked yet... Mine is a wheel horse, at least 20 years old, and AFAIK has the orginal tires. Only the one leaked, until I slimed it. The others are in good shape. Allan -- 1983 300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090526/1a7d380d/attachment.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
For me once the tire is so bad the FF doesn't help it the rest of the mower is
falling apart so bad its time to spend another $50...
I'm an absolute bottom feeder for mowers. The mower at camp is a
Montgomery-Ward Powr-Kraft that I got for free from my father-in-law for
getting it out of his garage. Its a poor mower but the motor on it is
fantastic. I'm now on the lookout for a better mower of the same size class
(38 cut, 10 or 11hp) that I can transfer the motor into. I don't expect (or am
willing) to pay more than $25.
At home I've got an early '60s ('64? I forget) Snapper RER (rear engine rider)
that was my great uncles that has zero compression. I bought another with a bad
carb (but loads of compression) for $25 and I intend to move the motor over.
The newer one is dumb looking and has no class, the old one is awesome looking
but beat. The motor, tires and drive disk from the new one will make it a good
mower. I like the RERs because they're stupid simple.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 14:12:48 -0700
From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
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On the subject of Slime, my used riding lawnmower came with a tire
(one of the big ones in back) apparently pre-Slimed by the previous
owner. It was flat at the start of mowing season this year and I
pumped it up, but noticed when I tried to check the pressure that the
valve left green gunk on the fitting on the pressure gauge. This
brings to mind a couple of questions:
- Can you re-Slime tires that have already been Slimed once?
- When do you give up and get new ones already?
- Isn't getting a lawnmower tire on and off the rim supposed to be a
huge pain in the you-know-what?
- Did I ruin my favorite tire pressure gauge by putting it on the
valve stem of a Slimed tire? (I.e. is the gauge now clogged with
Slime and damaged in some way? It still seems to work.)
Alex
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Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
I did some searching online and found that Optima was a small Swedish company that was sold in the summer of 2000 (probably after my battery that still works was made) to Wisconsin based Johnson Controls, Inc. It's hard to imagine that US ownership would reduce the quality of a fine Swedish product! *cough* Volvo *cough* Saab *cough* excuse me I seem to be choking on the concept of suddenly reducing quality of a prestigious brand to increase short term profit... Tyler brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: You are probably safe, I think major problems started about 5 years ago. When the optima in my jeep failed suddenly at a restaurant (shorted cell) I went home and put the old optima that had been sitting on a concrete floor for a year or two and it started the jeep just fine. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] thrashed 4-speed W111 coupe
All body panels straight. including the one fender with bondo on it. --R Alex Chamberlain wrote: This has got to be worth something to somebody, though perhaps not $2450: http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1187681319.html OTOH, I notice Mathieu has a preserved low mileage original on consignment for $28,000: http://www.oldworldauto.com/Images/2220seb/220seb/220seb.htm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 'Nother OT - slimed tires
Alex Chamberlain wrote: - Can you re-Slime tires that have already been Slimed once? Yeah, but if they are leaking with slime inside I don't know if you can improve on that without cleaning the slime out and getting an inner tube. - When do you give up and get new ones already? When they split open and the inner tube suffers a hernia. - Isn't getting a lawnmower tire on and off the rim supposed to be a huge pain in the you-know-what? Leave it in the hot sun for several hours and use tire irons, not screwdrivers. I can usually put them back on with hands/feet. - Did I ruin my favorite tire pressure gauge by putting it on the valve stem of a Slimed tire? Sounds like you haven't gotten it inside the bourdon tube (or pressure sensor if electronic) yet. Can you unscrew the tip and clean it? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?
tyler wrote: When did these problems start? I've had the same Optima Red top for 9 years now, and it works just like new despite severe abuse- numerous deep discharges, and it has even been stored discharged. It's also seen a lot of rough roads including rallycross, and Baja. I have been amazed by this battery, and would be very disappointed to find it can't be replaced with one of similar quality when (if?) it ever dies. I can't remember if Marshall (rest his soul) wanted us to use Red or Yellow. At any rate, if Optima (Marshall's brand) went downhill, is Orbital still OK? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
