Re: [MBZ] Stiff throttle

2005-11-11 Thread Rich Thomas
There are some joints and links down low on the pass side of the motor that go back to the tranny (I think). I had one of these come loose a few months ago and the throttle was sticking as the link jammed (mad for a fun ride home). Lubed everything, and adjusted the link, works much better

Re: [MBZ] Photos of K-Mac rear camber kit

2005-11-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Does the kit come with an R sticker, clear tailights, and a can of yellow paint for the lower body bits? --R Dave M. wrote: Hi all, Mercedes' oversight of not providing rear camber adjustment has been remedied in a few different ways. One solution is the K-Mac kit, which replaces the stock

Re: [MBZ] Steering centering plug thread size

2005-11-11 Thread Mike Piles
Thanks Mike Piles -Original Message- From: Gary Thompson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 10:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Steering centering plug thread size Mike, I do remember it's a fairly common metric

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

2005-11-11 Thread Luther Gulseth
Off to KS and IL with the SD and freshly topped off Trans fluid. Turned out I was about 2.25 qts low. Shifts exacly like normal now.going to STL for Fri/Sa/Sun. Laters! Luther On Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:44:23 -0600, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther typed: off to KS and IL

[MBZ] France, again

2005-11-11 Thread RELNGSON
Chirac Vows to Restore Order as Riots Grow Across France By Sebastian Rotella (sounds oily) PARIS-As rioters spread fire and violence across France, shooting and wounding police officers, President Jacques Chirac vowed to restore calm and punish those responsible for 11 days of disturbances.

Re: [MBZ] 6.9 anyone?

2005-11-11 Thread Sunil Hari
How much for it? On 11/10/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LA area I recall it being pale yellow or beige. At 05:50 PM 11/10/2005, you wrote: Loren, where is the car located and what color is it? Thanks On 11/10/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a very good

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea Hans Neureiter wrote: Was there a 126 chassis AMG ? On 11/10/05, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From what I understand some of the AMGs had blacked out chrome... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent:

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I was just in fl a few weeks ago. Loren Faeth wrote: Looks like a good parts car for Kleb. He needs a FL vacation. (2 days) It's in his price range! Besides, he could keep it a year and use it for a Halloween car. At 11:43 AM 11/10/2005, you wrote:

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
BZZZT, WRONG Marshall Booth wrote: David Brodbeck wrote: To recap the story so far: To start with, the car went down the road straight as an arrow, but vibrated at certain speeds. Also, it had been 10,000 miles, so I figured it was time to have the tires rotated. I went to Les Schwab

Re: [MBZ] France, again

2005-11-11 Thread PONDERSOA
the french surrendered a few min. ago hee hee he collins 1985 500 sec

Re: [MBZ] Stiff throttle

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
could just need to be lubbed. Lube all the joints with ATF and see how free it moves. If that doesnt work need to look further into the problem. andrew strasfogel wrote: The throttle (gas pedal) on my son's 1985 300D is surprisingly stiff and hard to push with my foot compared to my every

Re: [MBZ] migration and fintail parts

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
where have you been dude? Zach wrote: Hi all, I finally found my way back to the flock after the mbz.org implosion... hope all is well here in diesel-land. On another note, anyone have a auto-trans flywheel for a 190D fintail, hopefully in the Seattle/Portland area? cheap or trade for

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
The Wildcat is my ideal Pimpmobile! http://www.dreams-cars.net/images/Pubs/Buick/Pub_Buick_Wildcat_1966.jpg Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah the Wildcat, it wasn't only big it was pretty fast too if you ordered the 430cid engine option. that was

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thats no joke. Tom Hargrave wrote: With all of this 92 Olds 98 bashing it probably would not be wise to share with the froup the fact that I used to own a true land barge, the longest and largest production GM car to date, a 1972 Olds 98. The 92 Olds 98 is small in comparison.

Re: [MBZ] 6.9 anyone?

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, find out what the deal is Loren Faeth wrote: I had a very good friend in the LA area who recently passed away at a young age. (someone found him dead by his bicycle) He had a nice 6.9. It was dyno tuned to meet CA smog with no additional junk added. Cosmetically it is not a show

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 70

2005-11-11 Thread OK Don
I thought they were targets -- On 11/10/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Non Mercedes owners aren't lepers, they're merely invisible. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread OK Don
Hey, you're getting off light. Eat a plate of spaghetti for penitence. On 11/10/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, Jeez, make one mistake and you have to hand over all your recreational medications. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
that sounds like fun!! I bet when you pushed down on the gas, you could see the fuel guage drop. Those are probably worth alot of money now days. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well h oh what the hell i had a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado fully loaded the first time i saw the car i fell in love

Re: [MBZ] Cup Holder for1995 E320

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The germans believe that you should not be distracted with food and such when driving. Only recent did they start putting cup holders in. James Zavesky wrote: Mercedes in all their wisdom forgot one extemely important thing, a coffee cup holder. Anybody have any thoughts as to what options

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
that looks like a boss hogg car, except his was white. Rich Thomas wrote: Elwood -- my 76 Eldo convertible!!! http://www.constructivity.net/carstuff.htm --R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well h oh what the hell i had a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado fully loaded the first time i saw the car i

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
whats going on up there? Luther Gulseth wrote: Off to KS and IL with the SD and freshly topped off Trans fluid. Turned out I was about 2.25 qts low. Shifts exacly like normal now.going to STL for Fri/Sa/Sun. Laters! Luther On Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:44:23 -0600, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-11 Thread Mike Canfield
Had a 76 Coupe DeVille...502 cubic inches of emissions choked gas suckin power! Pulling long hills if you held it to the floor long enough you could actually see the gas gauge going down...MAN it's a good thing gas was under a buck a gallon then Mike - Original

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 74

2005-11-11 Thread BillR
The one in my friend's 98 le sabre is amazingly smooth, and gets great mileage on the highway. The car handles like it needs nav lights and a ship-to-shore radio :) K Dad loaned me his LeCar, which was promptly totaled by an old Caddy with an inattentive driver, so he then lent me his 1971

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-11 Thread Hans Neureiter
Mass production product. Quality control minimum. Surpeised? On 11/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BZZZT, WRONG Marshall Booth wrote: David Brodbeck wrote: To recap the story so far: To start with, the car went down the road straight as an arrow, but vibrated at

[MBZ] cheap SD

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD-TD-1979-Mercedes-300SD-LOW-MILES-82K-Nicest-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ4589181711QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I was talking about marshalls comment. Hans Neureiter wrote: Mass production product. Quality control minimum. Surpeised? On 11/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BZZZT, WRONG Marshall Booth wrote: David Brodbeck wrote: To recap the story so far: To start with, the

[MBZ] 76 eldorado

2005-11-11 Thread PONDERSOA
i think he had 1970 cadi deville that looks like a boss hogg car, except his was white. Rich Thomas wrote: Elwood -- my 76 Eldo convertible!!! http://www.constructivity.net/carstuff.htm

Re: [MBZ] 76 eldorado

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
o [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i think he had 1970 cadi deville that looks like a boss hogg car, except his was white. Rich Thomas wrote: Elwood -- my 76 Eldo convertible!!! http://www.constructivity.net/carstuff.htm ___ For new parts see

[MBZ] cheap 126

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LQQK-1985-Mercedes-Benz-500SEL-Great-Deal_W0QQitemZ8014139516QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-11 Thread Hans Neureiter
You pulling my leg, man. On 11/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yea Hans Neureiter wrote: Was there a 126 chassis AMG ? -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D

[MBZ] big caddis!!!

2005-11-11 Thread PONDERSOA
well i kept it tuned to an inch of its life and it ran like mad !!! collins 1985 500 sec In a message dated 11/10/2005 8:19:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: that sounds like fun!! I bet when you pushed down on the gas, you could see the fuel guage drop.

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-11 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Nov 10, 2005 at 08:12:22AM -0600, Donald Snook wrote: As a Vanagon Owner, are you permitted to keep a job? Does the weed and patchouli oil smell come standard with any Vanagon purchase? :-) I have a 73 hornet wagon with a designer interior that will make you think it came with acid

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread Hendrik Riessen
No I think drinking a glass of beer while watching that video is more appropriate punishment. Hendrik - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beer enema Hey, you're

Re: [MBZ] horryfying discovery at EGR valve

2005-11-11 Thread Hans Neureiter
Tested the car today after valve adjustment and after all, replacing the pressure line to the Alda. 14.86 seconds from 0 to 100km/h (Magellan GPS). I vote for the crap being left in the manifold. On 11/10/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hans Neureiter wrote: This morning I

[MBZ] uhhh, cheap 190D?

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1984-MERCEDES-BENZ-DIESEL-190D-RARE_W0QQitemZ4589113177QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D,

[MBZ] diesel compresson tester

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Mercedes-Diesel-Compression-Tester-w-adapter_W0QQitemZ4589097795QQcategoryZ43989QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74

Re: [MBZ] Frappr map DownUnder

2005-11-11 Thread Hans Neureiter
I know where Christchurch is. Visited there briefly some 10 years ago. On 11/10/05, Euan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi there family Just catching up on my e-mail backlog. This Benzbunch map is a fine idea. Thanks, you folks who are minding it. Would love to see some photos of you

[MBZ] cheap 201

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-190-E-Clear-Title-NO-RESERVE-AUCTION_W0QQitemZ4589027943QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D,

Re: [MBZ] (OT) I'm a new father

2005-11-11 Thread Hans Neureiter
Makes my heart bleed. My dad 's pride was a ID19 (mid 60's). Hydrostatic suspension, no jack needed (just put a block under the axle of the wheel you need to get off and lower the suspension with a push of a button). One spoke steering wheel. My mother used to get seasick riding in it. One bolt

[MBZ] cheap SLC

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-Mercedes-Benz-420SL_W0QQitemZ4589010068QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D,

Re: [MBZ] cheap SD

2005-11-11 Thread Mike Canfield
WOW!! That is sweet! I bet that one won't stay cheap long. Mike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 8:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] cheap SD

[MBZ] cheap SDL

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-L-K-BEAUTIFUL-MERCEDES-DIESEL-300SDL-FRESH-TRADE-NR_W0QQitemZ4588974962QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread Mike Canfield
A glass of warm beer with chocolate covered raisins in it would be better. ;), Mike - Original Message - From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 8:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beer enema No I think drinking a

[MBZ] 115 BOGO

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1975-230-Gas-buy-one-get-one-free_W0QQitemZ4588966021QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76

[MBZ] cheap 85 300D with bad pics

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Mercedes-300D-123-Body-Family-member_W0QQitemZ8013947866QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69

[MBZ] wonder if this might be worth messing with

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-250S-T804023_W0QQitemZ4588936256QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69

Re: [MBZ] Leaky Glow Plug or Oil Pressure Sensor?

2005-11-11 Thread Marshall Booth
John Peterson wrote: Hello folks, I'm getting what appears to be engine oil but smells like diesel around the area of my front most glow plug directly next to the oil sensor. It appears to be coming from the glow plug, but I am not sure. Could be oil from the larger sensor next to the GP.

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum shutoff saga

2005-11-11 Thread Marshall Booth
Peter Frederick wrote: Marshall: The servo was a very tight fit in the cover, so we may have distorted it a bit going it. I think I checked it for proper operation before installing it, but don't remember, and I fumbled the cover putting it on so it dropped down to the floor -- not much

Re: [MBZ] basic question about Allen wrenches

2005-11-11 Thread OK Don
I occaisionaly find a bolt that is too close to something else to use an allen driver. The lower bolts on the 603 intake manifold com to mind. I then cut 3/4 or so (19mm) off the long end of an L Allen wrench, and use a standard socket to turn it. I used a 1/4 drive 6mm socket for those 603 intake

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-11 Thread Trampas
A friend of mine is looking to sell his 1983 500SEL AMG. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 8:37 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] oh boy You pulling my leg, man. On

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-11 Thread OK Don
The hood is rather reflective for flat black -- oil? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] oh boy

2005-11-11 Thread Mike Canfield
Water..Mike - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 10:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] oh boy The hood is rather reflective for flat black -- oil? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87

Re: [MBZ] New Father

2005-11-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
(But then, I like odd-looking cars. I also think DeLoreans, Jaguar E-types, and '71-'73 Buick Rivieras are good looking.) Who DOESN'T think E-types are good looking??? I thought they were universally regarded as one of the best-looking cars ever, a serious babe magnet. Alex Chamberlain '87

Re: [MBZ] Cup Holder for1995 E320

2005-11-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Yeah, but in their infinite wisdom Benzes were some of the first cars to have built-in cellphones... Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The germans believe that you should not be distracted with food and such when driving. Only recent did they start

Re: [MBZ] New Father

2005-11-11 Thread David Brodbeck
On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:46:11 -0600, Hans Neureiter wrote Don't know about the Rivies. More like a 2-door battleship. Oh, yeah, they're huge. But I love the bent-glass rear window and the sheet metal contours in back. It's sad to look at the bland Buicks of today and realize they used to sell

Re: [MBZ] wonder if this might be worth messing with

2005-11-11 Thread Alan Duff
- Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 9:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] wonder if this might be worth messing with I would give $100 to get

Re: [MBZ] New Father

2005-11-11 Thread David Brodbeck
On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 13:02:54 -0600, Don Teresa Merriman wrote But you get jipped when you buy one, only one spoke in the steering wheel. Yeah, that sucks. Where am I supposed to hang my thumbs? ;)

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-11 Thread David Brodbeck
On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 14:05:27 -0500, Marshall Booth wrote Pulling in one direction or the other is SELDOM the tire! It's either a tire or a major coincidence. The car went straight before the tires were rotated, and the pull switched sides when the tires were switched. Given that, what else

Re: [MBZ] New Father

2005-11-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I agree. Check out those 60's Rivieras for awesome styling. I even liked the 90's version. But today, the Lucerne is the best thing they've got going although I don't think they went far enough. http://www.buick.com/lucerne/index.jsp My mom bought a new Rendezvous. Boring... Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] Cup Holder for1995 E320

2005-11-11 Thread David Brodbeck
On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 19:20:58 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote The germans believe that you should not be distracted with food and such when driving. Only recent did they start putting cup holders in. On my '83 300D, those cup holders that hook into the window lip work pretty well. Newer cars

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-11 Thread Marshall Booth
David Brodbeck wrote: On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 14:05:27 -0500, Marshall Booth wrote Pulling in one direction or the other is SELDOM the tire! It's either a tire or a major coincidence. The car went straight before the tires were rotated, and the pull switched sides when the tires were switched.

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
My 1972 Olds 98 got 12 MPG in town and 19 MPG on the highway. The secret is that they had a very efficient TurboHydromatic 400 transmission. The transmission was 99% efficient in high gear. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread LT Don
Hit the link and they came up with three from my small town -- all age 19. Yanked my 18 year old daugher in and asked if she saw any classmates or former classmates there. She drew a blank. Since I didn't tell the link where I lived and it still came up with my town and zip code (below the

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
I had a friend with 4 door a 59 caddy. It had huge tail fins but the length fell short of my 72 Olds 98 by quite a bit. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
Mine shows local girls too. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 10:09 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beer enema Hit the link

[MBZ] Crash!

2005-11-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I just finished watching it, the 2005 version. It's not a terribly uplifting movie, but I liked it even moreso because of that. But then, the 1996 version wasn't uplifting either, and both dealt with car crashes. I like the first one though because it was filmed in my stomping grounds, and Holly

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Olds 98

2005-11-11 Thread mykd1
Although I liked the big Buicks I was more partial to the late 60's early 70's Chryslers. My ideal pimpmobile was a 69 Chrysler Imperial my grandfather had. Nothing but yards of chrome, leather and a big block 440 that sounded like a freight train when you floored it 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread Zeitgeist
Damn, they even know what sorta girls I'm looking for...how do they do that? On 11/10/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IP address trace -- they know where you live! Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (210k) '84 300D (205k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Because every guy wants the same nymphomaniac Catholic schoolgirl in the kilt and white blouse loosly unbuttoned. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/10/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn, they even know what sorta girls I'm looking for...how do they do that?

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread OK Don
Tim, that's not nearly good enough for the truly paranoid -- they are logging his DNS requests. They KNOW what he wants by what he looks for! On 11/10/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Because every guy wants the same nymphomaniac Catholic schoolgirl in the kilt and white blouse

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread LT Don
Not true after age 50. On 11/11/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Because every guy wants the same nymphomaniac Catholic schoolgirl in the kilt and white blouse loosly unbuttoned. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/10/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn, they even know what

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread redghost
I will beg forgiveness from His noodley goodness. May I be touched by His Noodley appendage so that I sin no more On Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 05:15 PM, OK Don wrote: Hey, you're getting off light. Eat a plate of spaghetti for penitence. On 11/10/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread LT Don
Don -- I know a psych nurse who wants to do a consult with you! -- Don On 11/11/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will beg forgiveness from His noodley goodness. May I be touched by His Noodley appendage so that I sin no more On Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 05:15 PM, OK Don

Re: [MBZ] cheap SLC

2005-11-11 Thread redghost
Negative feedback number walk away real fast On Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 06:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-Mercedes-Benz- 420SL_W0QQitemZ4589010068QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump

Re: [MBZ] migration and fintail parts

2005-11-11 Thread Zach
Working on the VW Syncro Westy I got last winter. I am ashamed to admit that I have been so distracted by VW vans and Unimogs that it took me three months to notice that I wasnt getting email from mbz.org anymore. My TD is sitting with the interior torn out and a swamp on the floor... :( But I

Re: [MBZ] wonder if this might be worth messing with

2005-11-11 Thread redghost
Headlights are worth bid price right now On Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 06:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-250S- T804023_W0QQitemZ4588936256QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-11 Thread Christopher McCann
I knew about the extra cylinder! Didn't know if the directions varied otherwise. Thanks. CM Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:34:00 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann wrote: braodband - WORD. I think Marshall sent the relevant instructions, but for

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread redghost
But how does he come up with some town names that even I am sure do not exist? On Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 08:48 PM, LT Don wrote: In the words of our diminished leader ... bzzzt, wrong. I could find that for $25 in Des Moines, $2.95 in Claremore. Even though I did grow up in West

[MBZ] The ultimate in stupidity

2005-11-11 Thread RELNGSON
http://www.dumpalink.com/. OhmyGodinheaven. I this what goes on at the OKQ? RLE

Re: [MBZ] cheap SD

2005-11-11 Thread Bob Rentfro
Bet it won't be cheap for long Bob Rentfro '77 300D 142K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 6:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] cheap SD

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread LT Don
Must be a sniffer that is localized. Beyond me, but I am, once again, very impressed from a nerd standpoint. On 11/11/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But how does he come up with some town names that even I am sure do not exist? On Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 08:48 PM, LT Don

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread LT Don
Uh ... if my small town name does not exist, then I voted fraudulently on Tuesday. Do you have data that suggests factious names? On 11/11/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But how does he come up with some town names that even I am sure do not exist? On Thursday, November 10, 2005,

Re: [MBZ] Stiff throttle

2005-11-11 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 11/10/2005 1:00:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The throttle (gas pedal) on my son's 1985 300D is surprisingly stiff and hard to push with my foot compared to my every day 1983 300TD. As a result, it seems r elatively logy and slow off the

Re: [MBZ] Cup Holder for1995 E320

2005-11-11 Thread Jwtdiesel
In a message dated 11/10/2005 7:13:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mercedes in all their wisdom forgot one extemely important thing, a coffee cup holder. Anybody have any thoughts as to what options are available for a 1995 E320. Like anything else there will be good

Re: [MBZ] basic question about Allen wrenches

2005-11-11 Thread Aaron Lam
For removing the 6mm allen bolts on OM60x motors, the BEST tool HANDS DOWN is the Snap-On 6mm ball hex driver in 1/4 drive. With that sucker on an 8 extension, the manifold is off in about 10 minutes. -Aaron 1987 300D 1987 300TD On 11/10/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I occaisionaly find a

[MBZ] [Fwd: Re: [UUC] E36 KMAC Plates]

2005-11-11 Thread Russ Maki
I know this topic was on the list recently, so I thought I'd forward this msg from the BMW enthusiasts' UUC list. I have no firsthand experience on my W123s! Original Message Subject:Re: [UUC] KMAC Plates Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 21:10:32 -0500 From: Chris Turrisi

Re: [MBZ] Cup Holder for1995 E320

2005-11-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 11/10/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On my '83 300D, those cup holders that hook into the window lip work pretty well. Newer cars may have doors that are too thick, though. I use that kind on my 124, too. Not great, but it works better than putting the cup between your thighs

Re: [MBZ] Cheap SD

2005-11-11 Thread Donald Snook
Did anybody see how nice this car looked? I have never driven this chassis. What are they like? It looks great. Hard to believe it is in such great shape. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD-TD-1979-Me

[MBZ] Cup holder

2005-11-11 Thread BillR
Mercedes in all their wisdom forgot one extremely important thing, a coffee cup holder. I bought one of the plywood ones on eBay that fits into the space under the arm rest on my '81 SD. It does fit nicely, but the placement is so awkward that I have never been able to use it. I don't recommend

Re: [MBZ] Cup Holder for1995 E320

2005-11-11 Thread ned kleinhenz
On my '83 300D, those cup holders that hook into the window lip work pretty well. Newer cars may have doors that are too thick, though. I use one of those cup holders in my '95 E300D. But I knocked it around too much with my arms when it was hooked on the door. It seems to work well hooked

Re: [MBZ] cheap SD

2005-11-11 Thread John Peterson
That is a time warp car. I bet it goes for 10k - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 12:24 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] cheap SD Bet it won't be cheap for long Bob Rentfro '77 300D 142K

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] wonder if this might be worth messing with

2005-11-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 8:16 PM -0600 11/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-250S-T804023_W0QQitemZ4588936256QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Worth a C-note for the Euro lights. -MMM-

Re: [MBZ] The tire saga continues...

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
it was the tire. David Brodbeck wrote: On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 14:05:27 -0500, Marshall Booth wrote Pulling in one direction or the other is SELDOM the tire! It's either a tire or a major coincidence. The car went straight before the tires were rotated, and the pull switched sides when the

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
how is your direcway working out? I had it for several years and about the last year I noticed it was running VERY slow, alot of times dropping to dialup speed. If I unplugged the modem and repowered it, worked fine for a few minutes. I finally dumped it and have a wireless connection now.

[MBZ] valve adjust EGR awfullness

2005-11-11 Thread Christopher McCann
thanks to all for info on valve adjustment. I look forward to tackling it. took a peek into the EGR...cavity...on the SD intake manifold last night - not pretty. I was convinced right there to cap the lines, but I really want to remove it entirely. Dave M posted a link to the

Re: [MBZ] valve adjust EGR awfullness

2005-11-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Chris A guy at this site will make up EGR blocking kits if we come up with a 30+ order. They will be $29. I just put myself down for two and we should be getting close to the 30 needed. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] valve adjust EGR awfullness

2005-11-11 Thread Ron Dwelle
I bought two kits from him earlier. Good kits. Ron Dwelle On Nov 11, 2005, at 10:12 AM, Harry Watkins wrote: Chris A guy at this site will make up EGR blocking kits if we come up with a 30+ order. They will be $29. I just put myself down for two and we should be getting close to the

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-11 Thread Rory
Well it does not compare to my dual T1's at work but this is the only choice I have right now. Download speeds are sometimes close to T1 but there is a very noticeable delay once you make a request whice is to be expected since you are transmitting to a satallite. I have the DW6000 modem which is

Re: [MBZ] basic question about Allen wrenches

2005-11-11 Thread OK Don
Having been there and done that WITHOUT the ball hex driver, I'm SURE that you are right!! On 11/11/05, Aaron Lam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For removing the 6mm allen bolts on OM60x motors, the BEST tool HANDS DOWN is the Snap-On 6mm ball hex driver in 1/4 drive. With that sucker on an 8

[MBZ] Cool new tools

2005-11-11 Thread Rich Thomas
I saw this in a magazine -- a low-priced powder coating sprayer from Sears, has 20 diff colors in spray-can type cartridges. You need an old oven to bake the stuff in. I recall someone a year or so ago was doing powder coating but I think the equipment was somewhat pricey. This might be a

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