Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Trunk floor cost $180 plus $70 for shipping. Took over one month to come from Germany. Apparently there were none in existence anywhere inthe world, hence the wait. Did they stamp me a new one? I don't know? Anyway local dealership wanted $240. Since I had already waited a month for it to

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Filter on my 91 300D Turbo

2006-02-20 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Larry - as others have reported, there is some subtle difference in the main fuel filter for the 123 and 124 models. They do look almost the same, but Rusty has shipped different filters for the 124 602 engines from the 617 engines. As for fuel quality and tank cleanliness, I have followed

Re: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me

2006-02-20 Thread OK Don
Turns out Amarillo wasn't that cold, and it wasn't as cold at home as it was predicted to be. I did pour in a bottle of something I've never heard of before that claimed to be anti gell when I filled up in Amarillo - and got home without incident. There were patches of Ice on the highway through

Re: [MBZ] MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me

2006-02-20 Thread OK Don
No whoosh, and no further incidents 600 miles later. The fuel filters will get replaced anyway. On 2/19/06, Michael C Boerner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me I'd bet on plugged fuel filter, air leak at one of the supply hose connections, or an algae-clogged fuel

Re: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me

2006-02-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 21:54:03 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a good 1/4 inch of ice on the 1/2 inch of snow on the cars that were left at home. Yuck! Guess my son will re-new his winter clean-up skills in the morning! Sounds like a plan! Craig

Re: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me

2006-02-20 Thread OK Don
For all my grumbling about the engine dying, blowing black smoke at altitude, etc., the car ran from 70 to 79 mph (4 over the limit) over 1224 miles, about 100 were around Albuquerque, and averaged 35.1 mpg! I can't tell that it used any oil at all over the last 4000 miles. Not too bad for an

Re: [MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me

2006-02-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 22:42:54 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For all my grumbling about the engine dying, blowing black smoke at altitude, etc., the car ran from 70 to 79 mph (4 over the limit) over 1224 miles, about 100 were around Albuquerque, and averaged 35.1 mpg! I can't tell that

Re: [MBZ] W124 Manuals W126

2006-02-20 Thread l02turner
Try calling Jeff at TMC - 410-367-4490. Good luck - Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread kevin kraly
Hi, Dimitri. Since I've only got $175 in my 220D including the battery, I don't think that I'll be doing anything to the trunk for quite a while. I do hope that I'm able to get the engine running soon. I have the valve adjustment wrenches on order, so I'll be able to adjust them to spec if

Re: [MBZ] W124 Manuals

2006-02-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
I have no experience with the 124 CDs. I bought a CD for the 126 models at full price. It was basically a *.pdf scan of the paper manuals; therefore, the illustrations were less than perfect. I'm sure you can find 124 CDs on e-Bay and elsewhere, but I have no idea about the quality. I'm sure

Re: [MBZ] 300TE ignition trigger

2006-02-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
Coils are known to break down when they get hot and work fine when they are cold. This also happens with condensers. I HAVE had experience with both problems. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Real Estate Sent: Saturday,

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
Personally, I wish it had been the last one. I HATE front-drive vehicles. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 8:45 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Are you

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
Some cars are going back to rear wheel drive. Several Chrysler products are - like the 300 series. Front wheel drive only took over because it saved about 300 pounds. It's not as safe as rear wheel drive and you can't get great performance and handling when you are steering with the same wheels

[MBZ] OT CD burning?

2006-02-20 Thread Bob DuPuy
I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable files. Thanks, Bob DuPuy

Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?

2006-02-20 Thread Luther Gulseth
Don't use windows, it's clueless and stupid. Use Linux, a smart OS. ~I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All ~I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What ~is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable ~files. ~ ~Thanks,

Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 09:35 AM, Bob DuPuy wrote: I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable files. Thanks, Bob DuPuy

Re: [MBZ] 300TE ignition trigger

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 08:49 AM, Potter, Tom E wrote: Coils are known to break down when they get hot and work fine when they are cold. This also happens with condensers. I HAVE had experience with both problems. Many electronic components change value with temperature change. It

Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable files? Huh? All I do is whip out the Disk Copy utility and select Burn. But, this is Mac

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Since I've only got $175 in my 220D including the battery, I don't think that I'll be doing anything to the trunk for quite a while. Microwave oven sheet metal is free, just ask the Frankenheap. But don't look too closely! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] air filter on 92 300D

2006-02-20 Thread l02turner
What do I need that will tell me what I need to do as far as maintanence? How often for fuel filters, air filters, repack wheel bearings, and all the other things we need to do to keep our MB running in top form? Thanks - Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 09:04 AM, Potter, Tom E wrote: I HATE front-drive vehicles. So do I. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?

2006-02-20 Thread Luther Gulseth
Bob, what flavor of what OS are you using? ~ I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All ~ I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What ~ is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable ~ files? ~ ~Huh? All I do is whip out the

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
I HATE front-drive vehicles. So do I. Ditto, they're like McDonald's versus good cooking. Thirteen (?) cars laying around here, and not one FWD in the bunch. (Nor 4-cyl gasser, nor V6.) Nothing but the best here! :-) FWD's vaunted snow handling ability was informally put to the

Re: [MBZ] air filter on 92 300D

2006-02-20 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Larry - the owner's manual, and the accompanying maintenance manual spell out more details, but essentially the 300D 2.5 calls for oil/filter changes at 5000 mile intervals, air and fuel filter changes at 15,000 miles, and trans,.service at 30,000 miles. Coolant and brake fluid (brake fluid

Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 10:25 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Huh? All I do is whip out the Disk Copy utility and select Burn. But, this is Mac OS X after all. -- Jim OS X makes life easier in many ways. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] air filter on 92 300D

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 10:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do I need that will tell me what I need to do as far as maintenance? How often for fuel filters, air filters, repack wheel bearings, and all the other things we need to do to keep our MB running in top form? Thanks -

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Going to Sears today to buy an air compressor so that I can use air powered cutoff tool. Dremel cut off wheels work fine but they wear out after 3-4 of cutting. At $1.20 per wheel thats getting expensive, also really slow, and there's a lot of rusty trunk to cut out. --- Jim Cathey [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 10:39 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Best snow traction I've ever had was in our 4WD pickup carrying the camper. Was amazing. Weight, weight, weight. -- Jim Nothing beats a good set of tire chains for traction. I had vans for many years and they were terrible

[MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Gary Hurst
http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html#http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Donald Snook
Jim C. Wrote: FWD's vaunted snow handling ability was informally put to the test a few years ago by Click Clack, they compared an Acura to some old land yacht on a nasty day. The land yacht sailed circles around the Acura, and they attributed it all to weight. FWD lets you make a lighter

[MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side

2006-02-20 Thread Bill Gallagher
It happens most of the timenotice the rear end is tilts downward about 2 inches when parked on a level surface but some other days, a rare few now, it is level . I changed the hydro fluid and filter about 5 months ago and now the fluid is blackish in color. Have not made a visual

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Gary, Very Nice Look..! Chuck Phoenix, AZ

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Christopher McCann
Very nice, very classy - but not all the links work - FAQ, for example. Chris Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html# ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?

2006-02-20 Thread Jeff
Bob DuPuy wrote: I guess I am a retard. I'm trying to burn a cd from an ISO image. All I seem to be able to do is to make a cd with an ISO file on it. What is the favored method of burning so the CD comes out with usable files. Thanks, Bob DuPuy ___

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
They will soon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 1:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? Very nice, very classy - but not all the links work -

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Looks good, no links to the mailing lists though. Gary Hurst wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html#http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you need a cutting torch set Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Going to Sears today to buy an air compressor so that I can use air powered cutoff tool. Dremel cut off wheels work fine but they wear out after 3-4 of cutting. At $1.20 per wheel thats getting expensive, also really slow, and there's a

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Gary Hurst
eventually. it's a one man job and i have to communicate everything i want said to an indian guy who really doesn't speak english. plus, i have other work to do so that rusty and tom can stay relaxed all day, so it will not be a very quick process On 2/20/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 01:06 PM, Bill Gallagher wrote: It happens most of the timenotice the rear end is tilts downward about 2 inches when parked on a level surface but some other days, a rare few now, it is level . I changed the hydro fluid and filter about 5 months

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Luther Gulseth
The appearance is sharp, good use of the MB steering wheel. Do you really need 2 set's of links to each page? 1 at the steering wheel and 1 right below it? Couldn't that area of the page be used for your customer quotes? (Marshal, Dan, Walt, etc)??? Instead of writing in first person, write

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 12:47 PM -0500 2/20/06, Gary Hurst wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html#http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html Pretty slick. -MMM-

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:47:29 -0500 Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html What the others have said: - It's really classy - The duplication of links is unnecessary - Some text errors: Rusty and I have owned somewhere

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Gary Hurst
it's just a draft i like first person On 2/20/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:47:29 -0500 Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html What the others have said: - It's really classy - The

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
I agree. I like first person best too for this application. It implies a more personal touch. I realize we are talking about an automotive website, but to add character you need a personal touch. The downside of this is that some personalities conflict, so you run this risk. That is the reason

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Luther Gulseth
Third person is more professional and the business accepted standard. If you want to use first person, make a thoughts from the owners page and then you and Rusty can post your thoughts there. Isn't Rusty head honcho? Shouldn't he then be the one speaking in first person anyway? ~it's

Re: [MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side

2006-02-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Might be the hyd shock on that side or the sphere is going bad. --R Bill Gallagher wrote: It happens most of the timenotice the rear end is tilts downward about 2 inches when parked on a level surface but some other days, a rare few now, it is level . I changed the hydro fluid

Re: [MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side

2006-02-20 Thread Bill Gallagher
I do have a small leak at the input side of the control valve which I saw a couple of months ago, strut has no leak and recently had to add a pint or so to the full level line... I'll fix the leak first and see what happens . It only raises after a hour or more of driving sometimes

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread Rich Thomas
You can get an angle grinder for $50-125 (depending on size, power, etc.) that takes cutoff wheels, you can also put wire brushes and other things on it. I have a Dewalt, a nice tool. Unless you get a big compressor that cutoff tool will drain it quickly then you have to wait awhile for it

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
I am head honcho, but Jabba likes to talk. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? Third person is more professional and

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
benz and get it all salty. My wife took the olds to work 30 minutes later and I had to drive the benz. The 90 124 was awful in the snow. It had new (all season) tires on it. It slid around and got stuck and was miserable to drive. I put the snow tires on it that day and it improved. But, given

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Going to Sears today to buy an air compressor so that I can use air powered cutoff tool. Dremel cut off wheels work fine but they wear out after 3-4 of cutting. At $1.20 per wheel thats getting expensive, also really slow, and there's a lot of rusty trunk to cut out. Having air is nice, for

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread lee
Am I the only one to suspect that Bobby Lickus is a joke name like Phillip McKrevis or Connie Lingus? Lee On Monday 20 February 2006 8:39, Jim Cathey wrote: I HATE front-drive vehicles. So do I. Ditto, they're like McDonald's versus good cooking. Thirteen (?) cars laying around

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Zeitgeist
Much better. Also, please make the links to Buy-Euro-Parts site function correctly in this site. The present Buy-MB-Parts site links don't always function properly, which frequently annoys me when I need to purchase VW parts. On 2/20/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts

2006-02-20 Thread Donald Snook
I think it looks great! The only thing that might improve it, is pictures of female members scantily dressed. Oh wait, we have no female members. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts

2006-02-20 Thread Gary Hurst
alas, we've had very few over the years and i'm not sure we'd want them scantily clad On 2/20/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it looks great! The only thing that might improve it, is pictures of female members scantily dressed. Oh wait, we have no female members.

Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts

2006-02-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
Roach would certainly look good scantily clad, no? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts alas, we've had very few

Re: [MBZ] Rear End tilts down a bit on Left side

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 02:43 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Might be the hyd shock on that side or the sphere is going bad. --R Doubtful its a pressure ball. Their usual failure is the nitrogen gas passing through the septum to the oil side. The system will still attain proper height

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread OK Don
How could you leave a picture of a 107 off the front page? On 2/20/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Much better. Also, please make the links to Buy-Euro-Parts site function correctly in this site. The present Buy-MB-Parts site links don't always function properly, which frequently

Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD (was: bobby lickus?)

2006-02-20 Thread Dave M.
I'm with Click Clack. FWD came about because it was cheaper to manufacture. It's not optimal for performance of any kind. The only advantage in snow or slick roads is starting from a stop, due to the higher percentage of weight on the front tires. Once in motion, you have less control with FWD.

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread l02turner
You wrote:buy an air compressor so that I can use air powered cutoff tool You might want to consider the Nibbler - made for cutting metal - fits in a drill - electric or air powered - and nibbles little chunks of metal - like chewing. Eastwood carries them along with some others. The air

Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD (was: bobby lickus?)

2006-02-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
Exactly! There is no other reason for it to exist. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave M. Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD (was: bobby lickus?) ... FWD came about because it was

Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts

2006-02-20 Thread l02turner
Hi Rusty - Will we be able to buy parts for more than one type of car and put it all in the same shopping cart? It makes it much easier to be able to buy parts for the MBs and Porsche without having 2 orders -- Other than that, it looks great and will no doubt work great once the bugs are

Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD

2006-02-20 Thread Werner Fehlauer
In addition to making it cheaper to build cars, FWD also made the cars lighter for the same interior volume by eliminating frame and support structure for the traditional WD stuff. And it also made good business sense for the manufacturers, since much of the usual front end collision damage

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Zeitgeist
Hey ya, how could you forget the ultra-sexy 113? I'm miffed. On 2/20/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How could you leave a picture of a 107 off the front page? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (210k) Gashuffer: '89

Re: [MBZ] FWD GM tubs

2006-02-20 Thread RELNGSON
The Toranado was and American oddity as it was the only major production front wheel drive vehicle for years. So you are ignoring the '67 Cad Eldo? And it's Toronado. RLE

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Lee, I perceive that no one else wants to go there!!! Take care, Chuck On Feb 20, 2006, at 1:24 PM, lee wrote: Am I the only one to suspect that Bobby Lickus is a joke name like Phillip McKrevis or Connie Lingus? Lee

Re: [MBZ] FWD

2006-02-20 Thread RELNGSON
You are all ignoring the fact that FWD is CHEAPER to build. RLE

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
Perhaps it's good the photo of the head honcho is gone...may have been frightening women and small children... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 12:53 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread kevin kraly
Microwave oven sheet metal is free, I love it! It carries on with the philosophy of not trying to make a car into something it is not. Dependable, cheap transportation is what a 220D is all about. Good looks aren't that important. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D project

Re: [MBZ] New web page look

2006-02-20 Thread RELNGSON
S' wonderful. Howebber, using a copyrighted MB service mark is a no-no. The Star in the steering wheel. RLE

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread kevin kraly
as might a sawzall. The sawzall is a great suggestion! I'm sure that it would save time as well. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D project

Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts

2006-02-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
That is one bug that can't be worked out. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 4:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts Hi Rusty - Will we be able

Re: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D

2006-02-20 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Larry - just be careful with the windshield mirror mount - you don't want to break the glass in the event the glue is holding it on too well. A good glass shop should be able to give you some hints. As for the wood trim, Drew Tibcken (Heritage Woodwoks) is the expert as far as I'm concerned.

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
Maybe you will get a reply from Mike Hunt. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Lee, I perceive that no one else wants to

Re: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D

2006-02-20 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Larry, I recently replaced the interior mirror on my new 190E 2.3 16V... 1. Hold securely as close to the top of the mirror post as possible and JERK IT OUT down and to the rear. 2. Place one side of the new mirror, preferably the left side sitting in the car, into the slot

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Microwave oven sheet metal is free, I love it! It carries on with the philosophy of not trying to make a car into something it is not. Dependable, cheap transportation is what a 220D is all about. Good looks aren't that important. And good thing, too, when mashing microwave oven lids

Re: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Ordered some maintanence stuff from Rusty also - I ordered a new inside rear view mirror and now I'm wondering how to get the old one off? Does it just pop out of the ball socket swivel joint? And then pop the new one in? The old one is damaged - the plastic frams is broken with the

[MBZ] Oil Change - Questions

2006-02-20 Thread l02turner
I plan to change the oil filter in my '91 300D Turbo this week - ordered parts from Rusty - How many quarts of oil (mobil 1) will I need to buy? How hard is it to get to the oil filter? Any unusual stuff I should expect? I also ordered a AT Filter kit - need to know how much ATF to buy?

Re: [MBZ] 220D Trunk floor project

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
(which actually has a thin cutting wheel - don't know why it's called a grinder) else the tool will keep slowing down. If you put grinding stones in it, it's a grinder. If you put cutoff wheels in it... It's called a die grinder because die makers use them. To grind on their dies. Obviously

Re: [MBZ] FWD vs. RWD (was: bobby lickus?)

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Too bad MB never imported the 300D 4Matic over here (the 124.333, which was the AWD version of the 124.133.) Yeah, there'd be two to four of them just on our hillside, and I don't mean to say they'd all be owned by me. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D

2006-02-20 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Larry, I might have mispoke since your inside mirror is attached to the windshield... If so DO NOT just pull it off Listen to Werner who owns one of your model cars... Hope this does not arrive too late.. Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ

Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts

2006-02-20 Thread Gary Hurst
i like roach. i've offered to let her run off with me, but, alas, my love is unrequited On 2/20/06, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Roach would certainly look good scantily clad, no? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
Then Craven Moorhead, Hugh Jass and Hugh Jorgen will chime in - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Maybe you will get a reply from Mike

Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts

2006-02-20 Thread Luther Gulseth
Who would want to run off with a Jabba when they probably can run off with someone like BioD Dan ~i like roach. i've offered to let her run off with me, but, alas, my love ~is unrequited ~ ~ ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '82 300D

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
Thanks Bob. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 4:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? Perhaps it's good the photo of the head honcho is gone...may

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Luther Gulseth
There went Bob's chance for any discounts in Feb ~Thanks Bob. ~ ~-Original Message- ~From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro ~Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 4:24 PM ~To: Mercedes Discussion List ~Subject: Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look? ~

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread LT Don
I am sure that the Smiling Face will be back once chat is implemented on the new page. That chat is a very handy feature for quick questions, and is no-charge to Bimby (unlike a 1-800 phone call). On 2/20/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There went Bob's chance for any discounts in

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread paul
you forgot Howie Feltersnatch and Heywood Jableauxmie. Bob Rentfro wrote: Then Craven Moorhead, Hugh Jass and Hugh Jorgen will chime in - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:40

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Zeitgeist
Best snow vehicle I've ever owned was my '67 VW split window bus--unstoppable. If/when it does snow around here, I just try to stay home. I'm reasonably proficient, but the majority of folks in Western Warshington don't have a clue how to drive in the stuff. Not safe with nervous crazies on the

Re: [MBZ] FWD

2006-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
and with the sideways engine the car can be more compact [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are all ignoring the fact that FWD is CHEAPER to build. RLE ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] the new look of buy mb parts

2006-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I guess dr dan is too good for us these days. Luther Gulseth wrote: Who would want to run off with a Jabba when they probably can run off with someone like BioD Dan ~i like roach. i've offered to let her run off with me, but, alas, my love ~is unrequited ~ ~ ~ ~ -- Kaleb C.

[MBZ] Pics from my latest Beater-Benz journey

2006-02-20 Thread Pablo
Dell City/My Land/Carlsbad/Hike to Guadalupe Peak http://www.pbdev.com/westtex/ p.

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

2006-02-20 Thread Hans Neureiter
Very nice. (the horn button doesn't honk, though). On 2/20/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html# http://www.buymbparts.com/newdesign/index.html ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list

[MBZ] Off Topic - keeping warm

2006-02-20 Thread PONDERSOA
In a message dated 2/20/2006 6:18:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, PONDERSOA writes: in other news.. i was wondering how every one has been dong regarding house heat it has been a mild winter here in phila i have a wood stove insert that has saved me a fortune in heating costs in my

Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?

2006-02-20 Thread Peter Frederick
DragonBurn 4.0 from NTI -- www.ntius.com.

Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?

2006-02-20 Thread Mitch Haley
I've been happy with deepburner. www.deepburner.com

[MBZ] 124 wagon Rear strut/shock

2006-02-20 Thread Real Estate
I want to rebuild the rear struts in the 88 TE. I know others have rebuilt the 123 hydraulic struts. Rusty can't find a kit to sell me for the 124 wagon struts. Has anyone rebuilt 124 struts, or is the only choice to buy new ones? I need a source for parts, and advice about any tools

Re: [MBZ] Mats, Mirror Owners Manual for my 91 300D

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 04:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ordered a new inside rear view mirror and now I'm wondering how to get the old one off? Does it just pop out of the ball socket swivel joint? You can grab it and yank it out of its mounting the whole thing should

Re: [MBZ] Pics from my latest Beater-Benz journey

2006-02-20 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hey, Nice pictures, Pablo..! CD took good care of you, too? Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ

Re: [MBZ] FWD

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 04:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are all ignoring the fact that FWD is CHEAPER to build. RLE I don't think so, I got a few posts stating cost as the major contributing factor to the decision to manufacture them. I'll never buy one unless its a

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