[MBZ] List information management

2005-06-21 Thread Nick Wellinghoff
Hello all, I have a question about the lists information organization. This is an extremely valuable resource and I am grateful to have found it. Many people have spent a lot of time contributing etc. However, it is not easy to query the list for past threads etc. (I am aware of the current

RE: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted

2005-06-21 Thread Royce Engler
Wondered how long that would take GRIN Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of ms.300SD Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 10:49 AM To: TimothyPilgrim; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice-looking 123 sighted

Re: [MBZ] Re: Wheel Refinish

2005-06-21 Thread shustew
Finished product? Was the groits ($85)better than the local auto store paint ($20)? thx bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by:

Re: [MBZ] how do I view this pic?

2005-06-21 Thread Joe Knight
Anyone give any thought to setting up Google Group(s) to host the list(s)? With that gmail who needs a digest? They even allow attachments up to 1MB, which remain on their server unless you choose to download/view them. http://groups-beta.google.com/intl/en/googlegroups/about.html

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: really? I have not checkec the one here lately, but I was just in pep boys today and they have it for 9.99 I think somebody said Pep Boys (or was it NAPA?) never quit selling it. Lots of listers were told by Azoners that Zerex discontinued G-05, or it was obsolete

Re: [MBZ] List information management

2005-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well with this setup we are on has a archives function that you can sort however you want, by thread, author, date, etc. As long as people keep the subject line relevant, then that works good. As far as the old list/system goes, well, we all know how that works. It basically creates the

[MBZ] Yeah Kable. Remove him. Kabel, I like that name.

2005-06-21 Thread meadedillon
Kabel: Kain and Abel in one! Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR '85 300TD 321k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 148k miles (wife's 5spd) '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Yeah Kable. Remove him. Kabel, I like that name.

2005-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
huh? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kabel: Kain and Abel in one! Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR '85 300TD 321k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 148k miles (wife's 5spd) '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Don't hold back. Let it all out!. You'll feel better. Then go and get one out of the cooler! On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 12:54 PM, BenzBarn wrote: That's anal, just FUC%ING anal. Why someone, or anyone would own an expensive car and then piss and moan about spending a

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think this should be dubbed the CAB Mercedes list. BenzBarn wrote: Hey, not a bad idea. I do feel better. ( cheap assed bastards ) ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im sure glad you are active on the lists again, it takes me back to the old days Steve MacSween wrote: Nah, go hang out in the world of Volvo owners. Volvo 240 owners are the cheapest cheapskate nickelbenders on planet earth. You with me on this, Gary? Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
Hey, dude, NOTHING but nothing equals the extremes you see see when people start to talk about oil on car lists. Tires are about as bad. Guys who simply cannot understand why they can't do slalom on WalMart $50 100k mile all seasons. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's anal, just FUC%ING

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Royce Engler
Hey, if we weren't cheap assed bastards, we'd be driving NEW Mercedes Diesels...GRIN Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of BenzBarn Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 8:36 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] NY state inspection

2005-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
DOH! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mac, NYS inspection is relatively thorough. The brakes, suspension, chassis (for terminal rust), and lights are reviewed at a minimum. Emissions are tested based on the county of residence. However my experience with NYS inspections is out of date by 10

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
It's your list, go for it. Maybe we can avoid discussions on how to install chrome fender trim, that way. Better get Kopchinski here, tho, he's the cheapest of all. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think this should be dubbed the CAB Mercedes list. BenzBarn wrote: Hey, not a bad idea.

Re: [MBZ] List information management

2005-06-21 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
Your the man Nick, good Idea. On 1/21/02, Nick Wellinghoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, I have a question about the lists information organization. This is an extremely valuable resource and I am grateful to have found it. Many people have spent a lot of time contributing etc.

Re: [MBZ] NY state inspection

2005-06-21 Thread DANTERR9
I live in New York. The inspection is a piece of cake... It is only $10 I think for a diesel. Most places barely check the car, some dont even check if the lights works, usually takes me like 10 minutes to get the thing done. Dont be a sucker and go to a place that they say leave the car and

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Lee Einer
Not me. From what I hear, the new MBs aren't worth a cup of cold spit. I like the idea of a vehicle which can keep going for half a million miles. For me , that means an old Benz diesel. I guess as a disclaimer I should mention that I am an unrepentant CAB (Cheap-Assed Bastard.) But I chose

[MBZ] Re: OT: alternative energy - was SMART somethingorother

2005-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey guys, get back down to earth. Solar photovoltaics are already economic for remote locations (off grid) and passive/active solar heating and cooling has always been an option using intelligent designs. Why not require all skyscapers in Phoenix, Atlanta and other hot spots to have photovoltaic

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
Now now dudes, I drive a gas pot Benz with 487,000 miles, maintenance counts. On 6/20/05, Lee Einer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not me. From what I hear, the new MBs aren't worth a cup of cold spit. I like the idea of a vehicle which can keep going for half a million miles. For me , that

Re: [MBZ] again with the tank vent.

2005-06-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 18:48:52 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The diagrams I've seen show some kind of gasket that lives under the tank that the vent line goes through but I can't see it from above or underneith. On the left (driver's) side of the tank two tubes go through

Re: [MBZ] Re: Mobil 1 Update...

2005-06-21 Thread OK Don
After all, Mobil 1 happens! On 6/20/05, Andrew Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb, don't take it so personal :) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nah, we need Frada. Now him and me and Bonis, along with the snow tires on the Gullwing, now that was funny shit. Sorry, I tried but Frada is otherwise occupied at the moment. As for Bonis, don't go there. Mac

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
A... snif, snif. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im sure glad you are active on the lists again, it takes me back to the old days Steve MacSween wrote: Nah, go hang out in the world of Volvo owners. Volvo 240 owners are the cheapest cheapskate nickelbenders on planet earth.

Re: [MBZ] how do I view this pic?

2005-06-21 Thread OK Don
Just use Gmail and this list - the grouping feature is even better than the digest mode, you get to download the attachments if you want to, or can ignore them, can access the list form anywhere, etc. I have one account just for the list - nothing else. Works great. Anyone need invitations? On

Re: [MBZ] OT, Why don't I get attachments?

2005-06-21 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
You want some? On 6/20/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What Tim said -- Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Tim 1982 300TD Moby -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC ___ For

Re: [MBZ] how do I view this pic?

2005-06-21 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
I be very happy with gmail. On 6/20/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just use Gmail and this list - the grouping feature is even better than the digest mode, you get to download the attachments if you want to, or can ignore them, can access the list form anywhere, etc. I have one

Re: [MBZ] Air Conditioning Mystery

2005-06-21 Thread shustew
Voltage drop?? bill Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Re: Wheel Refinish

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
Had I known, I would have gone to pick it up at the warehouse 25 miles away and saved the $$$ myself On Sunday, June 19, 2005, at 09:55 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As an aside to the shipping costs, Griots has opened a warehouse closer to the east coast for that exact reason. If you check on

Re: [MBZ] Re: OT: alternative energy - was SMART somethingorother

2005-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
OK, what oil would you use on your solar panels? Which is the best? --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Hey guys, get back down to earth. Solar photovoltaics are already economic for remote locations (off grid) and passive/active solar heating and cooling has always been an option using

Re: [MBZ] Air Conditioning Mystery

2005-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
Is the condenser condensing at low speeds? Is there a cutout on the blower if things are not as they are supposed to be in the system? I went through the whole circuit diagrams and schematic for the A/C system a couple of years ago, and forgot most of it, but I do remember there are a bunch

[MBZ] More car junk

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/79961580.html --$20 Comet http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/79977599.html --AC for Gump? http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/79922697.html - Chrome 16's http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/79747597.html --To mount under Gump Really just a boring day for good

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
I'll let you in on a little secret - properly maintained Mercedes gassers last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Teresa

[MBZ] Headphones, IPODS, Walkman whatever

2005-06-21 Thread RELNGSON
I use Bose noise-cancelling headphones in my 300SD when I'm on the highway. $300. Instant lexus. Also great music fidelity when you plug 'em into anything that plays Illegal in my state. You can't hear sirens. RLE/Seattle

RE: [MBZ] NY state inspection

2005-06-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
From an ex New Yorker (Buffalo area) I remember inspections being pretty tough, but that was in the 70's. I also remember that on a quite night, you could hear a Ford rust.. Seriously, New York State discovered years ago that if they applied enough salt on the roads, the roads would

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
You telling me that I need to buy a Volvo 240? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve MacSween Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 9:00 PM To: Mercedes mailing list

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
I've been misled by AutoZone employees more than once. The last time was when I went to purchase fuses for my Mercedes and could only find the glass ones. The store manager told me that the old style fuse was discontinued and no longer available. I bought some from my local Stealership. Thanks,

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread BenzBarn
My newest car is a '81 300SD. Actually, I have two of them along with a pile of other diesel stuff. Ain't that cheap though. Maintenance costs are low but if they're screwed cars the parts costs won't make them worthwhile. One of my SD's is pretty much rust free so I'm going to move towards

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
Heretic! Burn the witch! Burn the witch! I hate to really poot in church, but my wrench has guys who deliver newspapers on rural routes in Dodge Caravans who have close to 450k (miles) on them on the original engine. Actually lots of cars can make it to high mileages. The difference for me is

Re: [MBZ] Pop's day list o' car - Midwest cars

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 06:17 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Here's the Midwest entries: 1973 Green 220 (is this 114 or 115?) only $11,500 http://columbus.craigslist.org/car/79034980.html Got to be a vergasser, so 114. I doubt his values though. The State of Washington claims that a 220D

[MBZ] (no subject)

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
Being a sunny day, I had to hit the pick and pull. I figured that after a few days of relative dry, there would be smaller swamps. There were a few small wetlands, but the find of the day was a 450SLC. Brown thing. rusted all the way through. Quite the cancer car. Mexicans got to it, and

Re: [MBZ] Favorable A-Class Review

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
Hook it to a wind farm On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 06:19 AM, David Brodbeck wrote: Schisler, Gary wrote: Why the fascination? Because it has the POTENTIAL to be a smog free fuel, renewable and, a clean burning fuel. The downside, of course, is that it takes more energy to generate H2

Re: [MBZ] OT: alternative energy - was SMART somethingorother

2005-06-21 Thread Jeff Zedic
Once they get the carbon nanotubes to the right length, we can use the space elevator to take the nuke waste up into space, and fire it into the sun. I highly doubt all the waste we can produce in a lifetime will even make a minor blemish in the sun.. The tubes just need to be a couple dozen

[MBZ] Searchable database??

2005-06-21 Thread RELNGSON
I would be game for helping devise such a system with the help of SMEs to determine criteria for categories etc. I hate to see all of this knowledge contributed by Marshall, Kaleb, and etc go to the waste side by not being searchable. Enforcing the rules for submission would be a breeze, no

Re: [MBZ] List information management

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
I like the idea, I nominate you to implement it and we will surely follow. Anybody second the motion? On Monday, January 21, 2002, at 03:59 PM, Nick Wellinghoff wrote: Hello all, I have a question about the lists information organization. This is an extremely valuable resource and I am

RE: [MBZ] Searchable database??

2005-06-21 Thread Nick Wellinghoff
Ahh the FBI is not that good at what they do, obviously. I think I have sufficient programming skills to do a large part of it. I am not talking about anything particularly fancy here. Just more metadata to make searching an easier programming task. N _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Searchable database??

2005-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's put it this way. If the FBI (just as one shining example) can't come up with a decent computer system (with their budget), what makes you think Kaleb can? Hmmm? He only has one layer of management to whom he answers? Mac

Re: [MBZ] Re: Wheel Refinish

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
For my task, I have not used the Griots, since the alloys were pitted and why waste good paint on crap wheels. I will have to get the ones I painted shod, then mount those, while I do the OEM wheels with Griots system. As others who have painted their wheels will attest, it all comes to the

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
What the heck are we going to go crazy and blow a wad of cash on a car that cost $125!?! I shop the pick and pull so I can have the green stuff for coolant, and the black stuff for the engine. Change them every few visits, and when I get a flat, heck the wheel and tire are $8. DO I care if

Re: [MBZ] Re: OT: alternative energy - was SMART somethingorother

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
I use Baby Oil. Really gets a good shine. Hard part is holding that squirming varmint still long enough to get the oil all over the panel On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 08:42 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: OK, what oil would you use on your solar panels? Which is the best? --R andrew strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Headphones, IPODS, Walkman whatever

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
Well, that would ess-plane the messed up car at the pick and pull with the noise cancel headphone box and destructions all over the front seat. At least he did not hear it coming On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 09:08 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use Bose noise-cancelling headphones in my

Re: [MBZ] Re: OT: alternative energy -

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
Old car batteries in the basement, some zero gauge copper wire, hook the fan blades to a few alternators, and put an inverter on the end. Bet you have all the light you want for a while On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 09:54 PM, Jeff Zedic wrote: Ok, If we have solar on the roof, why nogt

Re: [MBZ] Bio

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
Laurelhurst Oil is doing a fine job. All you need is a few gallons in the tank of Bio to get the benefits. With the local processor, and tax credit, the BioD is back under $3, instead of headed to $4+. Granted it ain't free cheap, but like using M1 instead of Wally world dino snot for

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
I think you are even cheaper than me! That's an accomplishment. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of redghost Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 1:39 AM To: Mercedes

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Nick Wellinghoff
That is pretty cheap. The using for sound reduction was the kicker. :) N -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 2:18 AM To: 'Mercedes mailing list' Subject: RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question I

[MBZ] Kalebs new fintail

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=39405item=4556661374rd=1 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA

Re: [MBZ] Cheap (was stupid oil question)

2005-06-21 Thread redghost
Did you know that Gorilla Glue is really great for making laminate out of cereal boxes, so you can replace the door panels? Not as sturdy for the clips though, so make sure you want the panel on for a while. On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 12:27 AM, Nick Wellinghoff wrote: That is pretty

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Steve MacSween wrote: I hate to really poot in church, but my wrench has guys who deliver newspapers on rural routes in Dodge Caravans who have close to 450k (miles) on them on the original engine. How many trannies? That's a lot of stop-n-go.

RE: [MBZ] Air Conditioning Mystery

2005-06-21 Thread Trampas
You have too much Freon in the system. When you stop the high side pressure gets higher due to low air flow, this will turn on the Aux fan in front of car. If pressure continues to increase it will turn off the AC compressor. If you remove a small amount of Freon this problem will go away.

RE: [MBZ] NY state inspection

2005-06-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
And don't forget the Cargill salt mine on Cayuga Lake. The local county there used to have the highest ton per mile salt usage even though further north they had 2-3 times more snow in Buffalo and Syracuse. Support local industry, I think was the idea. Dwight Giles, Jr. 1979 240D auto, 243K+

Re: [MBZ] OT, Why don't I get attachments?

2005-06-21 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I've got 100 invites to share... Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 6/20/05, Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You want some? On 6/20/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What Tim said -- Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail ! Gmail !

[MBZ] GASSER vs D ??

2005-06-21 Thread Henry Kolesnik
Tom Over the long term are the maintenance and operating costs significantly different? tnx 73 Hank WD5JFR - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave To: 'Don Teresa Merriman' ; 'Mercedes mailing list' Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 10:58 PM Subject: RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil

Re: [MBZ] GASSER vs D ??

2005-06-21 Thread John Robbins
On Tue, 21 Jun 2005, Henry Kolesnik wrote: Tom Over the long term are the maintenance and operating costs significantly different? tnx Gassers do have lots more parts to replace... like an ignition system and it's controls. John '79 300SD

Re: [MBZ] Searchable database??

2005-06-21 Thread OK Don
Maybe we should nominate Kaleb to be the next CIO of the FBI ??? On 6/21/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's put it this way. If the FBI (just as one shining example) can't come up with a decent computer system (with their budget), what makes you

RE: [MBZ] GASSER vs D ??

2005-06-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
John is correct. Plus, the older diesel engines are all mechanical. It's unlikely that a diesel will leave you stranded somewhere, providing all of your service parts are in good shape. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question CHEAP

2005-06-21 Thread Henry Kolesnik
Tom One day I told my dad he was too cheap and he asked why. I said You just walked across the street to buy coffee becasue it was one cent cheaper! He replied, But I saved five cents because I bought 5 pounds and that means I don't have to make seven cents becasue there's no tax on saving.

Re: [MBZ] GASSER vs D ??

2005-06-21 Thread OK Don
And that gasser won't be so happy after you poor a few gallons of used fryer oil in it -- -- (Don - VERY slowly rebuilding a 117 engine) On 6/21/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John is correct. Plus, the older diesel engines are all mechanical. It's unlikely that a diesel will leave

Re: [MBZ] Rear window blow up?

2005-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Just pulled one out of a 126 I sent to the crusher, it didnt blow up. redghost wrote: The trim on the rear window (shiny stuff) is falling off. The seal is original and long ago became fossilized. I suspect that if I get fresh seal, the leak in the trunk may go away, and the shiny stuff will

Re: [MBZ] Kalebs new fintail

2005-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Too far away. redghost wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=39405item=4556661374rd=1 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For

RE: [MBZ] another stupid oil question CHEAP

2005-06-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
I can't argue with his logic, but you can go to extremes. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henry Kolesnik Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 8:05 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question CHEAP

2005-06-21 Thread OK Don
He also got some healthy exercise for free -- On 6/21/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't argue with his logic, but you can go to extremes. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] Adsit Company?

2005-06-21 Thread JabbaHursty
most people require an automotive tax ID number for you to be considered a shop At 12:50 AM 6/21/2005, you wrote: So if I want to be a shop, I can ask him for a few transmissions at a good price? Or do I have to be bigger than step out from under the shade tree? On Monday, June 20, 2005, at

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question

2005-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And do not even get me started on fuses! Get those by the handful from all sorts of car. I think they charged me $1 for a few hundred. Keep a bag of spares under the seat Yeah, I never figured out why other people never do this. I get most of my fuses the same

[MBZ] This is too funny

2005-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
OK, it's not a Benz but this is too funny, from Craigslist in Houston: 1990 Chevy suberbun for sale - $2150 Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005-06-18, 10:37PM CDT nine passanger suberbun . Rebuilt v 8 motor . A/c auto, power windows and locks . Tilt,interior in ex. con. Goor tires adult

Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question CHEAP

2005-06-21 Thread Henry Kolesnik
He didn't need any more excercise, he was an underground coal miner that loaded by hand. Tougher than an ox., he worked hard for his money. - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 8:21 AM Subject: Re:

[MBZ] A Kaleb car....

2005-06-21 Thread Rick Knoble
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7982301658category=6783 No affiliation, ect. ect. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

[MBZ] GASSERS LAST LONGER?

2005-06-21 Thread Dan Weeks
Tom: Please elucidate! Dan I'll let you in on a little secret - properly maintained Mercedes gassers last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Saleshttp://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Headphones, IPODS, Walkman whatever

2005-06-21 Thread Dan Weeks
I've driven tens of thousands of miles with mine on. Bet he was reading the damn instructions while driving! :-) Dan Well, that would ess-plane the messed up car at the pick and pull with the noise cancel headphone box and destructions all over the front seat. At least he did not hear it

Re: [MBZ] Searchable database??

2005-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Speaking of the FBI, I met Mark Felt once. He lived across the hall from a friend in Alexandria, VA in the late 70s. He talked up a blue streak but never admitted to being Deep Throat... On 6/21/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe we should nominate Kaleb to be the next CIO of the FBI

[MBZ] Wish to get on the List

2005-06-21 Thread Brian Chase
Kaleb?, Hey, Thanks for including me in the group of people that have been notified about this change. YES!! I do want to get in on the list! Not sure if I'm doing what I should here. I have been dormant on the list for a few months now due to some pressing things going on that have taken

Re: [MBZ] A Kaleb car....

2005-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Pretty blue color. Can't understand why he wanted to push it into the crick. Probably thought better of it when he realized that Kaleb was likely to pay him $500 for his dented beauty... On 6/21/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas

2005-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Them's fightin' words! On 6/21/05, Roger Conlon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I'll let you in on a little secret - properly maintained Mercedes gassers last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924

Re: [MBZ] OT: getting rid of an abandoned car

2005-06-21 Thread Allan Streib
You should have had the current owner remove it as a condition of the sales contract. Once you buy the land it is your responsibility and liability. Since it may be too late for that, when I needed to get rid of the remains of a car I had parted out, a local yard took it for free. I did

Re: [MBZ] Bio

2005-06-21 Thread ernest breakfield
All you need is a few gallons in the tank of Bio to get the benefits. to clarify, while using a Bio blend will get you *some* of the benefits of BioDiesel, the most significant of those benefits will generally only be in the proportion with the percentage of BioD used. With the local

Re: [MBZ] Re: OT: alternative energy -

2005-06-21 Thread Jeff Zedic
Yeah, I'd like to see thast article! Thanks, Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D

Re: [MBZ] OT: getting rid of an abandoned car

2005-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so what kind of car is it? Most salvage yards will come and pick it up for free, or, might evenpay you $50 for it. G.E. wrote: A bit off-topic, but I'm sure some folks have had to deal with this.. On some property I'm buying sometime in the next few days, someone has abandoned a car

Re: [MBZ] Bio

2005-06-21 Thread ernest breakfield
RLE, doing the Good Thing is rarely inexpensive; sadly, that's why most people don't seem to, and it's that short-sighted selfishness that frequently creates many of the problems we inherit. JMO, but if a $0.30/g investment is too much of an effort for someone to make to try to help

Re: [MBZ] OT: getting rid of an abandoned car

2005-06-21 Thread G.E.
so what kind of car is it? looks like an early-mid '80s cadillac, in really crappy condition. license plate has a temp sticker on it from 1998, last inspection is also from 1998.. Most salvage yards will come and pick it up for free, or, might evenpay you $50 for it. i'm gonna be

Re: [MBZ] A Kaleb car....

2005-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thanks Rick Knoble wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7982301658category=6783 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=7982301658category=6783 No affiliation, ect. ect. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] Galvanized steel in cars

2005-06-21 Thread Jeff Zedic
Ralph, I can comment on the galvaneeled steel. This is a process developed by Toyota in the late 80's that produced a sandwich-like construction of galvanized steel in the midcdle, with a layer on either side of a high zinc content alloy metal. They claimed that the higher zinc content

Re: [MBZ] Wish to get on the List

2005-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
looks like you got signed up fine, you are coming thru loud and clear Brian Chase wrote: Kaleb?, Hey, Thanks for including me in the group of people that have been notified about this change. YES!! I do want to get in on the list! Not sure if I'm doing what I should here. I have been

Re: [MBZ] Air Conditioning Mystery

2005-06-21 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
Gracias for the input. For awhile if I turned on the air with blower on before I started the car it would run for awhile, Don´t ya just love it when ya don´t get all the information on the first go around, dahhh, sorry. Should I still let out some freon? Don On 6/21/05, Trampas [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Air Conditioning Mystery

2005-06-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Don Teresa Merriman wrote: Gracias for the input. For awhile if I turned on the air with blower on before I started the car it would run for awhile, Don´t ya just love it when ya don´t get all the information on the first go around, dahhh, sorry. Should I still let out some freon? What you

Re: [MBZ] Re: OT: alternative energy -

2005-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
http://www.otherpower.com Those guys build some crazy crap... Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:19:08 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Re: OT: alternative energy - To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;

Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas

2005-06-21 Thread BLEIMAIER
In a message dated 6/21/2005 12:00:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: properly maintained Mercedes gassers last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels That's the best joke I've seen on line in years! John K.B. (still driving a 190Dc Finback which my

[MBZ] OT: cheap website hosting services?

2005-06-21 Thread Zeitgeist
I've been roped into selling some artwork and other accumulated items on ebay for a longtime family friend, and want to set up a website to host pics and other assorted MB related program activities. Does anyone know of a few stable, fairly inexpensive and feature laden webhosting companies that

Re: [MBZ] Rear window blow up?

2005-06-21 Thread Steve MacSween
No, they don't get brittle with age. The chances of it blowing up during removal are about 1/10,000. The chances of it cracking while an amateur is removing it are better than 1/50. If you have not removed auto glass before, you might want to get a glass installer to do the job. Around here they

Re: [MBZ] OT: cheap website hosting services?

2005-06-21 Thread JabbaHursty
what about BRx? are they any good? At 02:36 PM 6/21/2005, you wrote: Casey, Check out http://icdsoft.com/ These folks host my web site and I am thrilled with their service. Always on, always fast, features more than I need, and the price is right. Mathieu Cama At 02:18 PM 6/21/2005, you

Re: [MBZ] OT: cheap website hosting services?

2005-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
Someone some months ago suggested www.ipowerweb.com, I switched over to them a month or so ago, $96/yr for a lot of stuff, seems to be OK and not (yet) based in India like the last one I had (I got sold about 4 times in the last 4 yrs). The day after I did that, my son says his friend has

[MBZ] RE: Air conditioning mystery

2005-06-21 Thread Donald Snook
I had a similar problem. I would not get any real volume of air until I was on the highway. It would be cold air even at idle, but it just wasn't getting any volume. My problem on my car was a vacuum leak. Check all the vacuum lines and I bet you will find one leaking. Don Snook 90 300D 2.5

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