interesting; i couldn't find any program i use that defaulted to bottom
posting; Outlook, SquirrelMail, and even my old Netscape Mail all default
to top posting.
works for me; i much prefer having the relevant new information right
at the top when i open an e-mail. if i need more background, i
Ed remembered:
Was it not the Herr Doktor that has posted on several occasions of the
evils of the key *ring*
Indeed it was. In addition to setting us straight on synthetic oil,
admonishing us to change our fuses, and using his CAP key for emphisis, Herr
Doktor Booth frequently reminds us of
I may want to test the VR, but I'm not sure how to do it.
Put a voltmeter on the battery and observe.
-- Jim
On the W123 this indicates failing GPs - IIRC - is it the same for the
W124 or is my GP Controller dying?
Maybe. Maybe. How's that for help? If the controller is working
right odd lamp behavior indicates problems with the plugs. But,
the controller could also be broken. Just do the usual
My only concern is that the cable inner has been replaced many times
at what
I recall are surprisingly frequent intervals. The outer has been
replaced
once also. So why are they wearing out so quickly?
A worn sheath can take out a new core fairly quickly. If the cable is
misrouted it can
Just picked up four Jersey barriers (more like retaining wall blocks)
with the Unimog crane. Two in my pickup truck, two in the Mog's bed.
They're 2.5'x2'x6' each, rather heavy. The neighbor who I got to
drive the pickup is a Chevy gasser man, but he was impressed with
the Dodge's ability to
Kaleb and all the Arctic Festers,
Looks like Steve Wozniak (of Apple fame) is going south.. If
this pic doesn't make it thru, then check http://blog.wired.com/
cultofmac/index.blog?from=20060731
All it takes is $'s
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
Monday, 31 July 2006
Woz to Drive Hydrogen Hummer
JCB DIESELMAX takes Bonneville Diesel Speed Record to 317mph
http://gizmag.com/go/6041/
New V8 Diesel extends Range Rover Sport range
http://www.gizmag.com/go/6046/
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've
exhausted all the alternatives.
Sir
On 8/23/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I found a 1992 300SE at my local indy's. He works on all sorts of
European cars, but he specializes in Mercedes. Everyone in and around
Wichita (and maybe further) go to him for great Mercedes work.
Given what I found on the 300D 2.5, I'd run
Why is bottom posting so annoying?
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Because you have to scroll down through 80 lines of text to see what they typed!
On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:34:13
It's odd you posted this at this moment...they just had this report on our
news.
Creepy...
Bob
- Original Message -
From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5:23 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Diesel news -- not MB
JCB
The Galendewagon (sp) the big jeep looking thing. Think of the bubble top
Popemobile thing.
Joe
On Tue, 22 Aug 2006, dave walton wrote:
If you go with a 99, you get Traction Control (ASR) standard, and
Stability Control (ESP) optional. Check the window sticker - some late
98's may have one or both. The front upper spring mounts rust away
under the paint and goop they were covered with at
Don, Your 126 is twice the car a 140 will ever be in terms of reliability
and maintenance/use cost. (TCO) If it gets better mileage, then that
sweetens the deal!
At 09:28 AM 8/23/2006, you wrote:
I found a 1992 300SE at my local indy's. He works on all sorts of
European cars, but he
OK - to satisfy everyone, we could [bracket post] - both top and
bottom. It only takes a cut and paste from your favorite end of the
email --- otherwise I agree with Casey.
On 8/23/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Repeat after me: I will get Gmail I will get Gmail I will get Gmail...
On Tue, 22 Aug 2006, OK Don wrote:
I've already re-soldered this unit once - but the switches act dirty.
I bought another one to work on, so I'll see if I can get some de-oxit
(?) into the switches, then re-solder the thing. There sure are a lot
of connections on those boards!
Use deoxit. You
On Mon, 21 Aug 2006, Robert Tara Ludwick wrote:
I get the good stuff for killing nasties at the diesel pump shop. 1 jug
of Killem treats some insane amount of fuel about 1900 gallons. costs
around $25 good stuff ( probably one of the only useful things that FPPF
produces , don't ever use
What email programs are you talking about? Most webmail programs, Micro$#it
Outlook and Exp, Opera, Eudora, Netscape, etc start you at the top.
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:12:18 -0500, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How about the fact that most email programs automatically make you
Is this the stuff? (never heard of it before)
http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.183/.f
Name change in 2006: From CaiLube MCL to DeoxIT FaderLube, part
numbers remain the same)
I haven't had to do much re-soldering, I never thought of removing the
old solder first - just melt and add a
Gelandewagen?
On 8/23/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The Galendewagon (sp) the big jeep looking thing. Think of the bubble top
Popemobile thing.
Joe
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new parts see official list sponsor:
Traveling east anytime soon? We have 2 cans of Deoxit around here.
Luther
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:54:56 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is this the stuff? (never heard of it before)
http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.183/.f
Name change in 2006: From CaiLube MCL to DeoxIT
HOW THE #%)#)(%Y% )[EMAIL PROTECTED])( do you trim a post like this?
G
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:54:56 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is this the stuff? (never heard of it before)
http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.183/.f
Name change in 2006: From CaiLube MCL to
Plus, turn on the heater, headlights, flasher, etc to put a load on the
system. The voltage should be within a range of about 12.5 to 13.25
volts with and without the load .
Bill
1981 399 TD
Jim Cathey wrote:
I may want to test the VR, but I'm not sure how to do it.
Put a
RE: 1985 500SEL
Update - went and saw the car - decent body, interior is beaten up. Driver
seat missing a chunk and leather is hard. Two or three door panels are off,
and at least one window and motor need to be replaced. Needs a new fuel
tank. Supposedly, the motor and tranny are in good
Thanks for the offer - I just ordered it from the source -- easier
(and less Diesel) then hunting for it around town.
On 8/23/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Traveling east anytime soon? We have 2 cans of Deoxit around here.
Luther
Thanks for the offer - I just ordered it from
God bless you. But no problem -- I sneezed just before and just after
typing the previous.
On 8/23/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gelandewagen?
--
Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Like this!
On 8/23/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HOW THE #%)#)(%Y% )[EMAIL PROTECTED])( do you trim a post like this?
G
Like this!
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
Bracket posting fiend!
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Trim everything after
http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.183/.f
--
Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Kids!
On 8/23/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Like this!
On 8/23/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HOW THE #%)#)(%Y% )[EMAIL PROTECTED])( do you trim a post like
this? G
Like this!
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
Bracket posting fiend!
'90 300D, '87 300SDL,
Thanks Jim Bill,
How does this kind of test show if the alt is bad (or good) and the VR
is bad (or good)?
Or is the VR the only thing that will typically go bad in a alternator?
TIA -
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results
Alan Duff wrote:
Looks like you are going to have to draw me a picture. This is a 1985
300D. I removed the panels underneath the passenger side of the dash. This
revealed the blower motor and ductwork. There is what looks like a
temperature sensor with two connections plugged into the
The Gelandewagen is the G-Klasse, not a G-series.
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
Just saw the coolest Mog..It looked brand newHad an arm mounted
mower attachment on the frontIT WAS HUGE!!!
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 8:00 PM
Subject:
yes daddy?
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:11:35 -0500, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kids!
On 8/23/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Like this!
On 8/23/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
HOW THE #%)#)(%Y% )[EMAIL PROTECTED])( do you trim a post like
this? G
Like
You go, Ernest! Never had a lot of patience for folk that decide
there might be something of interest in a thread after it's been
ongoing for a couple of days and then have the effrontery to expect
that those who've been involved all along have some obligation to
bring them up to speed.
Also
5% bonus on spending at the stealership:
https://www3.bankofamerica.com/creditcards/application_mb/index.cfm?product_id=mb_visa
Ok, so I just injected some Marvel Mystery Oil into the intakes of both cylinders
as an attempt to unstick the possibly stuck rings. While I was doing this, I placed my thumb
over the intakes and completely blocked them off only to find that BOTH intakes suck and
blow Gr, so the
Damn'd defective condom!
[Ok, to let the rest of you in on the joke, Luther is the same age as my
baby kid.]
On 8/23/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yes daddy?
.com
--
Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
whoa, I ain't THAT young. Gee
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:41:48 -0500, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Damn'd defective condom!
[Ok, to let the rest of you in on the joke, Luther is the same age as my
baby kid.]
On 8/23/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yes daddy?
.com
Loren Faeth wrote:
All you with auto trans experience:
88 300 TE trans has worked perfectly. Fri night after about 180 miles of
a trip, suddenly downshifted into 3rd and stayed there. Fluid is ok, Level
is ok. Fuel filters and throttle position seem to be normal (no sign of
obstructed
Actually, you are. My kids are age 30 and 28. Step-daughter is 19.
On 8/23/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
whoa, I ain't THAT young. Gee
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:41:48 -0500, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Damn'd defective condom!
[Ok, to let the rest of you in on the
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Why couldn't the symptoms be vacuum related?
Vacuum doesn't control WHEN the shifts occur in 722.3/4 transmissions,
only how firm the shift is!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL
Bob Rentfro wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/gapbl
What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing.
I see NOTHING special about this car. A very ordinary W108 with modest
mileage for a ~35 year old car.
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:28:34 -0500 Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Why is bottom posting so annoying?
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Because you have to scroll down through 80 lines of text to see what
they typed!
Not if you trim appropriately! Which, I might add, makes the digest more
readable for those that
http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29322-2357-0?
uid=site=0ver=EOISUA080805lk=URLitem=290019726459
these are them
On Aug 22, 2006, at 5:45 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
redghost wrote:
What are your needs. I needs them to be gone or my source of conjugal
bliss will cut me off.
I can send you
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Andrew wondered:
why did Mercedes use a dash design where the keys and keyring
dangling from the ignition would inevitably damage the dashboard finish?
I bet Herr Doktor Boothwould love to answer this!
Back then, Mercedes provided a little leather key cover that held JUST
Herr Doktor,
Is any of this fixable from underneath, without removing the trans? I put
a filter and fluid in not long ago, I think it was May. It has been
working just fine, and was going down the highway when this started. A
broken spring or a blown oring seem plausible. How is the valve
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello,
I have brake problems with my 1990 300SE:
1. I have had a thump, thump when applying the brakes.
2. I examined the front brakes thinking it was a rotor that needed to be
turned. With the wheel off, I turned the rotors but they seemed to run true
with no scraping
Euan wrote:
Hi there colleagues
Had an instrument specialist service and recalibrate my speedo yesterday.
I'm pleased to report that replacing the cable inner put a stop to my speedo
needle's demented gymnastics. Now it's rock-steady through the speed range.
Bliss. Other than that, the
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:41:51 -0500 Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Couldn't I just install 1/2npt check valves from McMaster-Carr on all 4
ports to supliment the worn/broken reed valves? Am I totally off base
here, or would this work
http://www.mcmaster.com/ m/n: 7768K24
Loren Faeth wrote:
Herr Doktor,
Is any of this fixable from underneath, without removing the trans? I put
a filter and fluid in not long ago, I think it was May. It has been
working just fine, and was going down the highway when this started. A
broken spring or a blown oring seem
The check valves would thread right into this compressor's heads and then the
existing piping could be re-attached. If I go 3/4npt then I would have to
adapt from 1/2 to 3/4 and back to 1/2 for the rest of the piping. That may negate
the benefits of a larger check valve. Right?
On Wed, 23
On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 22:50:13 -0500 Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
The check valves would thread right into this compressor's heads and
then the existing piping could be re-attached. If I go 3/4npt then I
would have to adapt from 1/2 to 3/4 and back to 1/2 for the rest of the
piping.
Are there springs in the valve body?
Absolutely. And BB's as check valves. I don't know about how
it's attached or sealed, but absolutely you can do it from below.
Cleanliness is all, however.
-- Jim
They're 2.5'x2'x6' each, rather heavy. The neighbor who I got to
Said neighbor figured we had about 9000# in each truck.
-- Jim
How does this kind of test show if the alt is bad (or good) and the VR
is bad (or good)?
The voltage should hold within acceptable range under the full
range of load conditions.
Or is the VR the only thing that will typically go bad in a alternator?
No. Lots of other things can go wrong.
you have to scroll down through 80 lines of text to see what they
typed!
If there's 80 lines of quotage, you're doing it wrong.
Bottom posting encourages more trimming of extraneous crap than
top posting does. If the _writer_ has to scroll down through
a bazillion lines, maybe he'll have some
According to a European car magazine which carried a article and test on
purchase of a used 140 , the complexities of the model combined with its age
can be formidable challenge to overcome if any problems exist .
Jist of article; Buy it only if in perfect condition in every regard or
be
In normally accepted mercedes speak the G series refers to the Gwagon -
W460,W461,W463 series
Peter
Well I've finally gotten around to following some advice I received here on
the list regarding my ignition tumbler and the steering column locking
mechanism.
The advice was to drip some (one guy said ATF, and the other, Marvel Mystery
Oil) down the ignition area in order to lube thing up and
As I said I don't recall from the article the exact nature of the
problem , but it was about WVO not SVO. Something about the longer
Hydrogen-carbon chains having a detremental affect on the engine.
PEter
-Original Message-
From: ernest breakfield [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 22
Just to confirm... There IS a fuel cutoff or governor or what not on my 83'
300D, correct? My tach only worked briefly at on point, but I thought my
tranny was shifting near redline. However, yesterday I tried leaving it in
L while climbing my hill where normally in D it shifts out of 1st
I have noticed a minor stain under my rear axle, center of the car. Will
check level in differential this weekend. Please if anyone knows what the
common causes of the leakage could be please. What do I have to look
forward to repair this one. Thanks
Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA
1979 240
Oh yeah there is. On my 240D one winter day when I had a cold I ran up against
the rev limiter in 2nd gear (manual shift), lifted my throttle foot to shift,
clutch foot was a little too slow and I wrapped myself around the steering
wheel... Great way to make yourself feel like a schmo.
My brother has located another 250C-1971, Euro delivery, etc. Unlike
the 72 he found, which has bench seat and column shift lever, this one
has buckets, floor mounted shifter (auto) but no sunroof. Seems odd. It
does have AC.
B sounds more 'normal' than A. But you could order 'em any way
you
where is it located?
Sunil Hari wrote:
RE: 1985 500SEL
Update - went and saw the car - decent body, interior is beaten up. Driver
seat missing a chunk and leather is hard. Two or three door panels are off,
and at least one window and motor need to be replaced. Needs a new fuel
tank.
The 85 123's did have factory alarms.
Marshall Booth wrote:
Alan Duff wrote:
Looks like you are going to have to draw me a picture. This is a 1985
300D. I removed the panels underneath the passenger side of the dash. This
revealed the blower motor and ductwork. There is what looks like a
There IS a fuel cutoff or governor or what not on my 83' 300D, correct?
The engine is governed, somewhere around 5000 RPM. Assuming it is
working correctly, of course. It's inside the injection pump, and
interacts with the throttle stop adjustment screw's action in some
mysterious way.
--
because you replaced the filter in may does not mean the filter does not
need to be replaced again. That is where you start. Anything beyond
that at this point is a waste of time.
Loren Faeth wrote:
Herr Doktor,
Is any of this fixable from underneath, without removing the trans? I put
a
I drove my 1969 911E down to Houston to visit some friend once. Parked
it right out front of an upscale bar. Came back out an hour later and
some SOB had kicked in the passenger side door. So much for straight
body, original paint...
No offence to those of you in the big H, but that town sucks!
My brother has located another 250C-1971, Euro delivery, etc. Unlike
the 72 he found, which has bench seat and column shift lever, this one
has buckets, floor mounted shifter (auto) but no sunroof. Seems odd.
It does have AC.
B sounds more 'normal' than A. But you could order 'em any
hi Peter!
i didn't see anywhere in the post i replied to (attached below) where
you said anything about reading it in an article; it seemed as if you
were stating these things as if they were solid facts.
no offense intended, but i'm inclined to go with what i see working
firsthand, rather
LarryT wrote:
Howdy,
After replacing my alternator was wondering how the VR might be tested?
I replaced the alternator because it was not charging and I didn't know the
history of the alternator so I changed the whole thing. If I have a problem
with the charging system again I may want to
Zoltan Finks wrote:
If I turn the wheel a bit hard against the pressure of the
suspension and lock it there, the key sticks, but all it takes is a bit of
turning the wheel to remove that pressure and the key turns fine (like I'm
used to columns acting).
That's exactly the way every Mercedes
It sure looks like a factory install to me as all wires are in the wiring
harness.
Alan Duff
Knoxville, TN
On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:48:36 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote :
The 85 123's did have factory alarms.
Marshall Booth wrote:
There are many success stories out there, however it would be foolish
to tell people they can run their vehicles on WVO without risk.
Chances are we never hear of the failures because those people move on
to other things and disappear from forums like this one.
If someone comes to me with
it is
Alan Duff wrote:
It sure looks like a factory install to me as all wires are in the wiring
harness.
Alan Duff
Knoxville, TN
On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:48:36 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote :
The 85 123's did have factory alarms.
Marshall Booth wrote:
I think there's a lot of difference the circumstances of the info being
handed out. While I don't disagree with your statements, you're not
mentioning anything about heating. In my mind that makes all the difference
in the world. I have yet to hear of anyone who's put on 50K miles by just
hi Marshall!
my '85 300D has a factory alarm.
i have the original window sticker for the car and it's listed there,
and its use is described in the Owners Manual. FWIW, it still works
very nicely, thank you! ;-)
cheers!
e
To my knowledge, the 123 was never imported to the US with a
Marshall Booth wrote:
That's exactly the way every Mercedes with a steering lock works - from
the first day out of the showroom! You must wiggle the steering wheel to
unlock the lock if there is any pressure against the wheels.
Not just Mercedes, either. I've had Fords and VWs where the
Peter Merle wrote:
As I said I don't recall from the article the exact nature of the
problem , but it was about WVO not SVO. Something about the longer
Hydrogen-carbon chains having a detremental affect on the engine.
PEter
Probably this article:
That works out to only a 30 percent premium over buying from Rusty (who now
owes me big time for this shameless plug).
ALS
1983 300TD blows hot and cold
1985 300CD appreciating asset
On 8/23/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
5% bonus on spending at the stealership:
Speaking of Euros, what's the best way to purchase Euros for a visit to
France? Should I 1) bring along USD travellers checks to convert overseas
into EUs, 2) use my Visa or MC for cash advances in Eus, 3) draw on my bank
savings account, 4) brng along copious amounts of $$USD to convert as
Yup. Thanks.
I'm glad to have it back to acting like its colleagues and peers rather than
a prop on fear factor.
Brian
83 240D
On 8/24/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marshall Booth wrote:
That's exactly the way every Mercedes with a steering lock works - from
the first day out
My most recent vandalism was when somebody broke a hole (with a hammer?) in
the RR taillight on the 1983 300TD wagon. If anybody has a spare, please
let me know.
On 8/24/06, Gary Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I drove my 1969 911E down to Houston to visit some friend once. Parked
it
Marshall now has new knowledge.
On 8/24/06, ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
hi Marshall!
my '85 300D has a factory alarm.
i have the original window sticker for the car and it's listed there,
and its use is described in the Owners Manual. FWIW, it still works
very nicely, thank
Dwight, any chance your brother is parting out a 300TD wagon?
On 8/24/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My brother has located another 250C-1971, Euro delivery, etc. Unlike
the 72 he found, which has bench seat and column shift lever, this one
has buckets, floor mounted
My son gave me a small piece of automotive clay to remove overspray
(self-induced) on the fender of my 111 coupe. Anybody know if this stuff
works in such an application, and how to use it?
Andrew
1970 280SE 3.5
83 300TD, 85 300CD
I thought Automotive Clay did things like own Gumps and shamelessly
prowl Craig's lists?
-- Jim
My most recent vandalism was when somebody broke a hole (with a
hammer?) in
the RR taillight on the 1983 300TD wagon. If anybody has a spare,
please
let me know.
If you have the pieces, they can be glued back with superglue to
serve until you find a better-looking replacement.
-- Jim
No-he doesn't. I haven't seen any around here recently either. I'll
keep my eyes open.
Where are you?
Dwight
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 1:22 PM
Apparently, Automotive Clay also shamelessly prowls the local PnP's. His
skills with overspray remain to be seen.
On 8/24/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I thought Automotive Clay did things like own Gumps and shamelessly
prowl Craig's lists?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in
How about spraying something like WD40 in through the intake to try to clean
things up before taking it apart?
Randy
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 1:24 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject:
Never thought of that - thanks - I'll look.
On 8/24/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My most recent vandalism was when somebody broke a hole (with a
hammer?) in
the RR taillight on the 1983 300TD wagon. If anybody has a spare,
please
let me know.
If you have the pieces, they can
D.C.
On 8/24/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No-he doesn't. I haven't seen any around here recently either. I'll
keep my eyes open.
Where are you?
Dwight
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Huh?
On 8/24/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Apparently, Automotive Clay also shamelessly prowls the local PnP's. His
skills with overspray remain to be seen.
On 8/24/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I thought Automotive Clay did things like own Gumps and shamelessly
prowl
Gary wrote:my 1969 911E down to Houston [SNIP]SOB had kicked in the
passenger side door
Hi Gary,
I don't know what it is about Porsches in general and 911s in particular
that seem to attract idiots in their minivans who want to race, or equally
ignorant idiots who feel if they can damage
Hi Loren,
The valve body looks like a maze - with al the passageways having speing
loaded steels balls that are actuated by hydraulic pressure. The danger is
when opening some of the housings you will be treated to the sight and sound
of a steel ball being propelled at slightly subsonic speed
Levi Smith wrote:
Just to confirm... There IS a fuel cutoff or governor or what not on my 83'
300D, correct? My tach only worked briefly at on point, but I thought my
tranny was shifting near redline. However, yesterday I tried leaving it in
L while climbing my hill where normally in D it
Back when I was a teenager (~'82), my mom and stepdad leveraged themselves
deeper into debt by buying a used, but still beautiful black '76 911S. They
were always bitching about noticing spit on the windshield or garbage thrown
at or near the car. People are weird.
Way back, I Earl Scheib-ed a
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