Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE

2006-02-02 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Roger - I did get a few sections to come up OK, but most did come up with page not found. Werner '90 D '83SD - Original Message - From: Roger Conlon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 4:11 PM Subject: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON

[MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread LT Don
I will not name names -- no matter how much $$$ I am offered -- ... well ... Watching the various posts and discussion here today (and over the past few years), I was suddenly hit by how many opinions we have. But more importantly, which of us (and again, I will not name names) have a long

[MBZ] experts / blowhards #2

2006-02-02 Thread LT Don
I can't neglect DanG and PegLeg. My apologies, guys. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] W123 guide rods

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep, I have a couple of cars that need this treatment. John Ervine wrote: Allan Streib wrote: Squeaky and creaky, mostly on the passenger side. Sound seems to be coming from the rearward end of the track rod, but it's hard to tell for sure. Audible squeaking when bouncing the front of the

Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering

2006-02-02 Thread John Berryman
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 04:22 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: Mercedes revised the recommendation (236.2) for PS fluid in about 1987/1988 (236.3). They use an oil that's a little less viscous than type A ATF (which is less viscous than Dexron II/III) and that isn't treated with the

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Some truckers already make that kind of money, my dads neighbor makes more than that. They already have sat tracking and can monitor speeds etc, luther can probably tell you about that. What is lower speeds going to do? Its a proven fact that lower speeds cause MORE wrecks because people

Re: [MBZ] Nice 190D Low Miles

2006-02-02 Thread John Berryman
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 05:22 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: A couple of my cars have full (both) undershields, my 124 only has the front shield (now - I destroyed the rear one) and my 190D 2.5 doesn't have ANY sound shields (the PO was an IDIOT). The factory replacements are EXPENSIVE,

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Feb 01, 2006 at 07:04:35PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Yep, I had to take a pee test before I could even APPLY for my CDL. And yes, standards are WAY more strict. For example, its illegal to carry a firearm in a commercial vehicle with a CDL, even if you hold a conceal and

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL For sale

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Where is it located, got any pics? Peter T. Arnold wrote: Let's cut to the chase. My car is worth $5,000 I THINK But it needs sunroof repair of $1000 Total Paint of $1000 {I'm figuring enamel here, will look good for 5 years or so.) So, I'll listen real hard to $3500 offer. Car is my

[MBZ] power brake bleeder

2006-02-02 Thread Dennis Perkins
Don, I have had this brand for the past 3 years and highly praise it for it's price, ease of use and quality. http://www.speedibleed.com/products/specialitykits2.php Dennis Perkins 84 300SD Message: 14 Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 09:41:50 -0600 From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] power

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
uhhh, California doesnt have much say so about it, its a national thing. Kevin wrote: On Wed, Feb 01, 2006 at 07:04:35PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Yep, I had to take a pee test before I could even APPLY for my CDL. And yes, standards are WAY more strict. For example, its illegal to

Re: [MBZ] 240D Belt Problem

2006-02-02 Thread John Berryman
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 06:04 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hope and pray you'll find a med that works for you. Laying in bed in pain in a remote location like a motel room is againy in itself! Try to get your PCP to give you a referral to a Anestheologists - they have

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You can send $50, paypal is OK LT Don wrote: Actually, no ... I was just thinking tonight about how much help this list has given me over the past few years. That's all. Don On 2/2/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let the record show, the witness made the 'drinky-drinky' motion On

[MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Would be interesting to find out how people came to be on this list(or the previous mbz.org) I will start, I was lead to the RE and MBCA list by Diann Quinn from Chicago(wisonsin maybe), signed up. Was on the MBCA list till it was canned by the high and mighty at the home office. Later

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread lee
On Wednesday 01 February 2006 5:51, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: so lets here some of those idiot 4 wheeler driver stories. I always love those. I think anyone living in the Sonoran desert basin of Arizona has a few- we see 'em in the news constantly. When it rains hard in the desert around

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread Mitch Haley
wilton strickland wrote: Anybody hear W say anythng abt biodiesel to reduce dependence on oil? I missed the state of the union address, but last I knew, the solution to our dependence on foreign oil was to drill some wells and finish using up our own oil. That'll really make us less

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread David Brodbeck
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Some truckers already make that kind of money, my dads neighbor makes more than that. They already have sat tracking and can monitor speeds etc, luther can probably tell you about that. What is lower speeds going to do? Its a proven fact that lower speeds cause MORE

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, he didnt mention biodiesel but did mention making ethanol out of stocks, switchgrass and such. Should have mentioned drilling in ANWR, off the coast of FL and CA, and exploiting oil shale deposits. Also should have mentioned the need to build more refinaries and nuke plants. Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread David Brodbeck
R A Bennell wrote: Recent article in our local paper says that the average age of truckers these days is climbing. Young people are not interested in the job and there is a shortage of drivers. Expect things to get worse before they get better. Does a CDL require an annual physical exam,

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
not sure about annual, but yes, you have to have to pass DOT physical to get CDL David Brodbeck wrote: R A Bennell wrote: Recent article in our local paper says that the average age of truckers these days is climbing. Young people are not interested in the job and there is a shortage of

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread Mitch Haley
lee wrote: Apparently, some folks don't realize that a four wheel drive is not a submarine. You haven't seen the commercials for Jeep SUVs in recent years, have you? You can park those things completely under water, start them up and drive right out of the ocean. They don't even get wet

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread Zeitgeist
Well, if those are the best means of reducing our dependence upon foreign oil, then we should just annex Canada; our largest single source of foreign oil...and, lately they've shown themselves to be really unstable. On 2/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no, he didnt mention

[MBZ] worth at least 17K, a must read auction

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SEL-6-3-Modern-Day-Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang-1971-MB-300SEL-6-3_W0QQitemZ4609720968QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/1/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The other list, the idiots: LT Don, Somehow or other, my toilet paper always ends up in my ear. Is this what you are talking about? -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.

[MBZ] just what you need for your boat

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-DIESEL-MARINE-ENGINE-NANNIDIESEL-USED_W0QQitemZ4609673503QQcategoryZ50442QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Would be interesting to find out how people came to be on this list(or the previous mbz.org) I found MBZ.org in 2002 through an internet search, after I decided I wanted a turbodiesel and then figured out that older MBZ were cheaper than VW turbos.

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would be interesting to find out how people came to be on this list(or the previous mbz.org) Well, if we're sharing ... I had been doing some research on BioDiesel. Trying to educate myself about the differences between DinoDiesel, and

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread David Brodbeck
Mitch Haley wrote: I first read that in a motorcycle magazine when I was a teenager. Having a preplanned strategy for if this bozo tries to kill me does work. When the other driver does try to kill me, my contingency plan is implemented faster than I can think. There's a related saying, in

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
speaking of internet searches, striplin.net is now on google it appears. Now almost hate to switch over to okiebenz.com, will have to start over again sort of I guess. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Would be interesting to find out how people came to be on this list(or the

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread David Brodbeck
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: not sure about annual, but yes, you have to have to pass DOT physical to get CDL Thanks. That's reassuring.

[MBZ] now this is a cheap 300D

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300D-1985-Mercedes-Turbo-Diesel_W0QQitemZ4609579459QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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

Re: [MBZ] acetone again

2006-02-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Uhh, wouldn't they want to surpress this with all the power available to them? 10% lowered sales would seem disasterous. -Curt Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 17:50:55 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] acetone again To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread OK Don
Can you run it on both domain names? On 2/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: speaking of internet searches, striplin.net is now on google it appears. Now almost hate to switch over to okiebenz.com, will have to start over again sort of I guess. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread OK Don
I started looking for more info after I bought the SLC in '98. Settled on Joe Amelia's SL list. Moved to MBZ when Todd took over after Joe bought the boat and sold the SL. Been here ever since -- kind of like that stray dog/cat that got fed once, and now you can't get rid of -- On 2/1/06, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I can probably have one pointing to the other. OK Don wrote: Can you run it on both domain names? On 2/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: speaking of internet searches, striplin.net is now on google it appears. Now almost hate to switch over to okiebenz.com, will have to

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread Tom Scordato
thanks John. I seems the things I suggested are in for the most part in affect. Then why aremany of them still maniacs? Are they just trying to get home earlier? One maniac with 100,000 lbs is too many. Regards Tom - Original Message - From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE

2006-02-02 Thread Tom Scordato
Well said Dave M.! I just love the tool, Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB EPC Electronics Parts Catalog ON LINE John, To add to what Tom said: 1) It

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread David Brodbeck
lee wrote: What I want to know is, did he address the irresponsibility of driving a seven thousand pound, ten mile to the gallon behemoth SUV simply to go to the mall and take your kiddies to soccer practice? No, of course not. His proposals were all supply-side -- mostly more

[MBZ] Speaker wiring. . 1990 190e

2006-02-02 Thread Troy Kocher
Listers, I need some information or perhaps just a source for a diagram. . I am trying to install my daughters new radio and am having issues identifying the wiring. . Can anyone provide some assistance. . Thanks Troy Kocher Nashville TN 7 240d (biofuels.ca) 191kMi SOLD, 79 280CE 130kMi, 77

[MBZ] I see this pig is back

2006-02-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Strong-running-300SD-diesel-new-engine-inexpensive_W0QQitemZ4609416901QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- 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] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread John Berryman
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 02:14 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: I am more than a little dismayed at the demise of the quality of the professional truck driver. not long ago, the big rig driver would often be an exemplar for safe and courteous driving. today, trucks scare me more than

[MBZ] Truckers fight biodiesel mandate

2006-02-02 Thread David Brodbeck
The trucking industry is fighting a proposal to mandate 2% biodiesel in all diesel fuel sold in Washington state. They're concerned about poor fuel quality causing unreliability and warranty issues with engine manufacturers. Apparently a similar initiative in Minnesota resulted in widespread

[MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread wilton strickland
'Point is we've never had and still don't have any national energy policy but, Use as much as we can as fast as we can. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Truckers fight biodiesel mandate

2006-02-02 Thread lee
The trucking industry is fighting a proposal to mandate 2% biodiesel in all diesel fuel sold in Washington state. They're concerned about poor fuel quality causing unreliability and warranty issues with engine manufacturers. Apparently a similar initiative in Minnesota resulted in

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Luther Gulseth
You need toilet paper on your nose! On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:32:51 -0600, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will not name names -- no matter how much $$$ I am offered -- ... well ... -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '90 300E '82 300D (parts or

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread Rick Knoble
'Point is we've never had and still don't have any national energy policy but, Use as much as we can as fast as we can. Wilton IIRC, Jimmy Carter had us turning our thermostats down to 68. His administration may have been responsible for the implementation of CAFE standards in 1978 also. I

Re: [MBZ] Sound panels, was Nice 190D Low Miles

2006-02-02 Thread Aaron Lam
They are pretty expensive to buy new, considering that they're not much more than shaped pieces of plastic lined with foam. Here's what they look like brand new, for a 124 diesel: http://w124.f0e.net/124_goodies/sound_panels/ -Aaron

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread LT Don
EXACTLY. A perfect description of my mechanical efforts. On 2/2/06, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/1/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The other list, the idiots: LT Don, Somehow or other, my toilet paper always ends up in my ear. Is this what you are talking about? --

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread Luther Gulseth
Well said Kaleb. The trucks I maintain haul parts for Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, US Mail, and other high priority (JIT) freight. Many times our trailer is live loaded/unloaded (mostly Toyota) onto the assembly line and other times it sits less than 4 hours before parts are used on

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread Luther Gulseth
Oh yea, I was going to mention the technology is out there to control the trucks ECM through the satellite. Commands can be sent (like shut down at next stop), read engine codes, and many other goodies. On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 21:20:28 -0600, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread LT Don
Allow me to explain. When I first got my 240D (a couple of years ago), some folks on here were extremely patient and held my hand while I got used to working in it. Stuff that is now second nature to me were absolute mysteries at the time. And even with that experience, I have little in the way

Re: [MBZ] Truckers fight biodiesel mandate

2006-02-02 Thread David Brodbeck
lee wrote: OTOH, the increased lubricity will probably make their engines last 25% longer, so maybe they should suck it up, replace the filters, and be glad they have cleaner, longer lasting engines that pollute far less. That may be true, but it's hard to make that case when some engine

[MBZ] Cheap 87 300TD

2006-02-02 Thread Aaron Lam
Potential rustbucket. Hard to tell from the lack of pictures. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4609667109 -Aaron

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread David Brodbeck
LT Don wrote: So, now I drag home Loren's old VW diesel (with one owner in there between Loren and me). Working on this, I suddenly feel really stupid again, and have no diesel list to turn to with this diesel. Oh, I found a forum, but most of these guys are more concerned with hanging

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread LT Don
He can barely run one, and you want him to run two? On 2/2/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you run it on both domain names? -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2006-02-02 Thread RELNGSON
I have found that ethanol in fuel is garbage, I put a tank full of ethanol blend into the 230E and it hated it, fuel mileage went down as well. No wonder our friends the oil companies are pushing for an ethanol blend, worse mileage equals more fuel sold. Maybe fifteen years ago 10% ethanol was

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread LT Don
I have no idea how I ended up on here. Probably Google. Wouldn't be the first time that something I found on Google has screwed up my life! [Anyone want to buy a slightly used black latex jumpsuit, size 48 long?] On 2/2/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would be interesting to

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 2/1/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: So, now I drag home Loren's old VW diesel (with one owner in there between Loren and me). Working on this, I suddenly feel really stupid again, and have no diesel list to turn to with this diesel. Oh, I found a forum, but

Re: [MBZ] Belly pans

2006-02-02 Thread RELNGSON
Shouldn't be too hard to make one either. Depends on what you want it to look like. Just yesterday I removed the front pan from my C320 to clean up the remains of a little boo-boo from my last oil change, plus eyeball the motor mounts. The pan is held on by six bolts and is integrated with a

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread LT Don
I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion, expecting a reply of we will try or everyone is welcome or maybe, aren't you the same LT Don that is on Banned? -- no reply. I took that as a sign that they preferred the newer VW owners.

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 2/1/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion, expecting a reply of we will try or everyone is welcome or maybe, aren't you the same LT Don that is on Banned? -- no reply. I took that as a

Re: [MBZ] Belly pans and noise

2006-02-02 Thread RELNGSON
I had to fabricate a new front pan for our SDL, the original was long-gone.  I made it out of roof flashing, fiberglass, and fiberglass batting (insulation).  It's a thoroughgoing mess now, due to the 603's penchant for oil leaks, but it did quiet the outside of the car down. The pans

Re: [MBZ] Wet

2006-02-02 Thread RELNGSON
You haven't seen the commercials for Jeep SUVs in recent years, have you? You can park those things completely under water, start them up and drive right out of the ocean. I think you are thinking of that Toyota diesel pickup on TopGear.

Re: [MBZ] Nice 190D Low Miles

2006-02-02 Thread John Berryman
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 08:19 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I had to fabricate a new front pan for our SDL, the original was long-gone. I made it out of roof flashing, fiberglass, and fiberglass batting (insulation). It's a thoroughgoing mess now, due to the 603's penchant for oil leaks,

Re: [MBZ] TP

2006-02-02 Thread RELNGSON
You need toilet paper on your nose! No problem. He can use that four foot length of it trailing behind his heel, can't he? Sheriff Buford T. Justice

Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder

2006-02-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 17:10:16 -0800 Dennis Perkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, I have had this brand for the past 3 years and highly praise it for it's price, ease of use and quality. http://www.speedibleed.com/products/specialitykits2.php I have one, too, but I got it before they

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread OK Don
Huh? - Please explain. I don't see the relationship --- A direct result of drug testing. Its affected many other industries too. Johnny B. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] Truckers fight biodiesel mandate

2006-02-02 Thread Zeitgeist
Since I'm now officially privy to insider information, I can say that a major manufacturer is seriously interested in investing in a large-scale biodiesel manufacturing facility in Whitman county Warshington. I spoke at length with a contract lobbyist working with this entity who wants to

Re: [MBZ] W123 guide rods

2006-02-02 Thread Allan Streib
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006, Trampas wrote: Here is what I do: Both guide rod bushings/bearings New lower ball joints (special press required) New idler arm New center drag link New left and right outer tie rod assemblies New shocks New steering damper Reseal PS box if needed. Shocks are

[MBZ] DIY W124 sunroof repair

2006-02-02 Thread Dave M.
Hi all, Last fall, my sunroof made a sickening noise when I went to pop it open one day. I managed to get it closed, and left it alone until I had time to work on it, which was last week. One of the angular lifting arms, which are the fancy mechanical pieces that allow the sunroof to both slide

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread David Brodbeck
OK Don wrote: Can't believe that I'm defending the clown, but I did read that he said in response to the GM and Ford woes that the government will not bail them out, that they should build something relevant. Couldn't believe my eyes. I agree in principle, but I don't think it's a principled

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread John Berryman
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 09:15 PM, OK Don wrote: On 2/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would be interesting to find out how people came to be on this list(or the previous mbz.org) I bought a 300CD from Jason Stern when he was in Baton Rouge. I told him I was

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread David Brodbeck
Alex Chamberlain wrote: And wearing sweaters! Part of the reason he lost the election in 1980---nobody wanted Mr. Rogers for president. The Onion, in their Our Dumb Century book, had a great sendup of that election. It was a newspaper front page with a picture of Carter, captioned Let's talk

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Zeitgeist
It took me over a year and a half to join that list. For some reason or another the website wouldn't accept my application to join, and they never returned my email. I wouldn't read much into their lack of response. On 2/1/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I emailed the owner / manager /

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/1/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It took me over a year and a half to join that list. For some reason or another the website wouldn't accept my application to join, and they never returned my email. I wouldn't read much into their lack of response. You, sir, are too persistant

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Loren Faeth
Ok guys (I don't thing Jan is reading our posts anymore) I think we just got the clue! If we don't talk to LT Don, he will go away! Yeeha! ; ) At 09:31 PM 2/1/2006, you wrote: I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion,

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Bob Rentfro
Growing up I spent a lot of time with my friend Bill's dad in his garage watching, and then eventually helping him work on his '68 200D. I knew by age 12 I would drive and care for these cars. When I finally got my own and started caring for it, I was able to draw upon what I learned in Mr.

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Loren Faeth
Shush! You will blow my theory out of the water with this heresy! At 10:48 PM 2/1/2006, you wrote: It took me over a year and a half to join that list. For some reason or another the website wouldn't accept my application to join, and they never returned my email. I wouldn't read much into

Re: [MBZ] Truckers fight biodiesel mandate

2006-02-02 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Some truckers may be fighting B2, but John Deere last summer announced that they were shipping all their new tractors with B2. And Willie Nelson has been making the news regularly with his BioDiesel empire. (In Texas, yet!) Werner - Original Message - From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

2006-02-02 Thread John Berryman
On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 11:04 PM, OK Don wrote: A direct result of drug testing. Its affected many other industries too. Johnny B. There are a plethora of great workers from all walks of life that use drugs recreationally ie: not high on the job. A study shows that

Re: [MBZ] Sound panels, was Nice 190D Low Miles

2006-02-02 Thread Aaron Lam
These panels are the newest versions available for a 1987 300D. I assumed your car would have the same ones, but the EPC indicates that the engine, transmission, and one side panel are different for the 300D 2.5 and also for the E300D. The side ones are usually intact, but the foam disintegrates

[MBZ] Do these work?

2006-02-02 Thread B Dike
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mercedes-Hammer-Tool-for-Removal-prechamber-cyl-Head_W0QQitemZ7537784873QQcategoryZ42337QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The new 220D is safely stowed in the garage and ready to give up it prechambers. I am thinking of grinding down a socket to fit the slotted

Re: [MBZ] acetone again

2006-02-02 Thread B Dike
An acquaintance told me he tried it and it worked as claimed. Bruce [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - If this story were true wouldn;t the gas/fuel companies put a bit of Acetone in for us? Something that would bump mileage by 10% or so would seem to be a pretty good advertising story -

[MBZ] Some go info on buying used cars

2006-02-02 Thread Rory
Check this site out before buying. Just get a VIN # http://nicb.com/

Re: [MBZ] Sound panels, was Nice 190D Low Miles

2006-02-02 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Aaron - I'll make a note, but remind me in a couple of months in case I have to take it off for some other reason. But the bad news is that I just changed the oil, and it'll be 10k miles probably and a year before it comes off again for that reason. That's assuming the oil sample test comes

[MBZ] Fw: Biodiesel Bulletin

2006-02-02 Thread Werner Fehlauer
For all those BioDiesel guys who might not follow this web site: Werner - Original Message - From: National Biodiesel Board [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 6:46 PM Subject: Biodiesel Bulletin Biodiesel Bulletin

Re: [MBZ] Booger Holler OT

2006-02-02 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
If you are thinking about Booger Hollow on Hwy 7 between Jasper and Russellville ( the one with the two story outhouse ), they close during the winter. ---Robert redghost wrote: Luther, You are from that neck of the woods. A shipmate wants to know if the Booger Holler Ham folks

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread paul
irresponsibility? oh god. lee wrote: wilton strickland wrote: Anybody hear W say anythng abt biodiesel to reduce dependence on oil? I missed the state of the union address, but last I knew, the solution to our dependence on foreign oil was to drill some wells and finish using up

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Does it have a big 70's style collar? My alter ego Disco Stu was just wondering. Anyway how I got to be here, well Kaleb wrote me an email to say he was cranking a new list. Thought I might check it out and vorla you people are stuck with me (insert evil laugh here). Hendrik I like to

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Yeah like more armoured Humvees and guns, yeah lots more guns. You just sort of know that we are in the deep end of the poo pool when dubbya starts saying we are in the deep end. Hendrik more guns = more fun - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

2006-02-02 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Yeah get a life you volksy driving hippie. Probably got cannabis stashed in there somewhere I bet. Now there is a thought, bio-diesel made from cannabishmmmn after following that 300D I feel like a mars bar Hendrik who does not condone the use of illegal drugs even if it is burned in

Re: [MBZ] OT: Smoky VW diesel when cold

2006-02-02 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Real common for VW diesels to get sticky rings, especially if you are getting oil smell in the exhaust.Compression will drop and get hard to start and act just as you describe. Best thing I've found is Auto RX to clean them out ( www.auto-rx.com ) costy but it really works. Liqui Moly sells a

Re: [MBZ] Truckers fight biodiesel mandate

2006-02-02 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I have heard that the cleaner petrodiesel does not lubricate the pump as well as the standard petrodiesel, introducing even a small amount of biodiesel helps to lubricate the pump and extend it's service life. The biggest problem with biodiesel is keeping it warm, I have had a heap of trouble

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

2006-02-02 Thread John W. Reames III
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006, lee wrote: What I want to know is, did he address the irresponsibility of driving a seven thousand pound, ten mile to the gallon behemoth SUV simply to go to the mall and take your kiddies to soccer practice? Every morning on my commute, i see something worse:

Re: [MBZ] acetone again

2006-02-02 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I'd say that most people who are willing to try this already drive fuel consciously. Yes I would agree that there will be some initial extra taking it easy type of driving, however any good study is usually conducted over a long period of time to minimise outside influences. From what I can see

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL For sale

2006-02-02 Thread UDG - Joop
Send me some pics pls. Joopster W116 runs 3.5 6 cyl Dsl -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter T. Arnold Sent: woensdag 1 februari 2006 22:30 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 300SDL For sale Let's cut to the chase. My car is

Re: [MBZ] Idiot 4 wheeler story

2006-02-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Does anybody know why when people get in an accident they leave their car right where it sits? Seems like there was a time you got your car out of the road... Coming home from work the other night it was icy but the primary roads were sanded and no problem. I pulled onto a secondary road

Re: [MBZ] Idiot 4 wheeler story

2006-02-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: I read in the paper the next day that there was another accident but everybody had gotten into the patrol car before it happened so nobody was seriously injured. Write a letter to the editor of said paper. Explain your efforts to prevent the 2nd crash, and the police

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2006-02-02 Thread LT Don
Interesting. I run the 10% ethanol in all of my non-diesels (including in my motorcycle) and have had no problems. But I do live in Iowa. On 2/1/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have found that ethanol in fuel is garbage, I put a tank full of ethanol blend into the 230E and

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

2006-02-02 Thread Potter, Tom E
I can't seem to remember how I fell in with this bunch of misfits (I'm getting old too). I joined MBCA when Kathy was President and dropped out when the politics got unbearable. I think I just stumbled into this list on the Internet. Although I am without an M-B at the moment, I still enjoy the

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