It's my understanding that the term is frenelling.
RLE
No, I don't. It's brinelling.
RLE
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Scott,
But who wants to live with the hurricanes in FL or the rattle snakes in TX?
I prefer stayin' away from both . . . this is where the retirement for
dummies library research came in handy.
G. M. Brown
Rochester, NY
22 Million Mac OS X Users
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by Glenn Fleishman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
article link: http://db.tidbits.com/article/8892
We often wonder how many of us there are. While Apple occasionally
shares the number of active Mac OS X users, it has been a while
since the last
on the 2.5 turbo, you cant bypass any of the emmissions stuff or it will
go in the limp mode and you will have no power. All the vacuum lines,
etc also have to be leak free or it will reduce power quite a bit.
Lisa Strang wrote:
I am hoping one of you can shed some light on a problem I am
Report Run Date: 03/05/2007
Vehicle Description: WDBDA28D2PG090558
TitleCheck: No Record Reported to AutoCheck
Problem Check: No Record Reported to AutoCheck
Odometer Check: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck
Vehicle Information: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck
Full History: Record(s)
Dont have anything at the moment.
LarryT wrote:
Hi Kaleb,
I have been trying to replace the rear transmission mount this afternoon
on my '78 240D (123.123.12.050680) - I was able to remove the tranny mount
assy. from under the car but the mount is enclosed by a U-Shaped bracket
which
Lots of possibilites:
Stuck waste gate, so the turbo isn't generating pressure sometimes
Leaking pressure line to ALDA and overpressure valve, or leaking
overpressure valve
Leaking transmission control amplifier so the boost signal doesn't get
to the ALDA
Dead turbo bearings. This can be
Lisa, unless you have a Mity vac, you might not be able to test them,
but I have found the vacuum transducers that control Alda etc. can
develop a hole and leak pressure, which can give mixed performance.
Excuse the question, but is there a clean pre and main fuel filter on there?
John
Thanks Kaleb, - I'm making progress elsewhere - ;-)
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
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Thank you, Kaleb.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
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probably more than that. and we are winning the war none the less.
On 3/5/07, Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does that mean that the Mac users are now only out-numbered 24.5 to 1?
Werner
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To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday,
Careful, Gary - talking about winning wars can lead to political
discussions, and invoke the wrath of K!
Werner
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From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OSX USERS
I have lived in FL all of my life, except for a about 15 years when I was in
various schools [I'm a slow learner]. Make that over 40 years here and
never a hurricane where I lived. I won't mention the one that hit near the
house I sold 6 months before in S. FL, or the one that went through
what you mean? like talking about the war in iraq and how it sucks
and how we have been betrayed again by our dishonest leaders?
i'd hate to see that kind of talk here.
os x really is pretty nice though, werner. i'd urge you to try it.
otherwise, i just urge you to stop the w.., um, change
I am in the market for front and rear left (driver's side) doors for my 86
SDL. Anybody got some? Kaleb? I want no-rust southern or western doors
please. Smoke silver would be REALLY nice! Email off list if you have
some! lfaeth leadingchange com
Loren Faeth
OK, Gary, I'll change the oil this week, especially since we're off to
Southern Treffen on the 15th!
Werner
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From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 9:30 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OSX USERS
You sure about that? Seems that one hit there when I was living in Jax in
1995/1996. My folks (beach front Crescent Beach condo) have had to do some
serious after-storm damage when water got blown thru their bedroom (east
facing) picture window.
Did you perhaps intend to say that you've never
On Mon, 5 Mar 2007 18:49:21 + Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 05/03/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If it has 6 radiators how many fuel tanks does it have? 12??
Andrew,
It actually has TEN radiators and a 100 litre fuel tank. At top speed it
gets 125l/100
The top five states where the tax burden as a percent of income is the
highest are: Maine (13.5%), New York (12.9%), Ohio (12.0%), Minnesota
(11.9%), and Hawaii (11.7%). The United States average is 10.6%. The
District of Columbia is 12.8%.
The five states with the lowest tax burden as a
I suppose it is all on how you split the hairs. I have never been close
enough to a hurricane to lose power, have more than small branches blown off
trees, and never lost a shingle, damaged a window or a car.. I did get
worried a few times about the final path a hurricane was going to take,
NC is NOT OK. Only OK is OK !!! (you has to know that this was
coming). Plus, we have all the taxes anyone could ask for.
On 3/5/07, Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
NC is OK (I moved here when I retired in 05) but NC has both sales and
income tax. Several other states, like FL, TX, etc,
That's how long it takes me to fill the tank on my 124! It's got
blockage or something.
Tim
1982 300TD
191 300TE 4Matic
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Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2007 18:49:21 +
From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED]
It actually has TEN radiators and a 100 litre fuel tank. At top speed
The fan on my 115's dead, too.
Contemplating a R+R this summer. Someone said previously, like a year or two
ago, that one way involves cutting out around the center dash speaker (just
enough to let you rest the grill back on the hole), to facilitate removal
from above.
Anyone remember more
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/zip/288982767.html
This guy is looking for some goodies you have
Listing was removed already.
-- Jim
Everything works except hvac, already installed new fan and wires,
just
need new blower.
Replaced easy AC blower. Had heart attack about the other one.
Hey, if _both_ are out I'd be looking askance at the cutover
switch up by the gas pedal.
-- Jim
Does that mean that the Mac users are now only out-numbered 24.5 to 1?
Werner.
No, Verner, that's not what the article said. That's just OSX users.
Has there been some reliable number published about all the various other
OSs?
RLE
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I read a review of this thing in CarDriver or somewhere, even at low
(legal) speeds I think it had like a 200 mile range (or something like
that), which I guess is OK if you want something so outrageous to putt
around in. Probably would not want to go on a trip with it -- with
stops for fuel you
Just disassembled the little joystick in the center console that
controls
the passenger side rear view mirror hoping to change the bulb. (I'm
on a
It's a bulb and not an LED? Finding grain-of-wheat bulbs can
be an interesting exercise at times.
-- Jim
I did the fan through the speaker hole trick, but it was a long time
ago - I don't remember the details. I also replaced one per the manual
- complete dash RR. That one took 26-28 hours, through the speaker
hole only took 10 hours or so. I do remember removing a lot under the
dash, the center
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No, I don't. It's brinelling.
That is definitely what it is not.
People call it that, but in reality, brinelling is denting, not wear.
Google Brinell Hardness Test.
Mitch.
Andrew,
I married a local girl who attended a very rural Alabama school and her
first year of college consisted of course work she should have completed in
high school. One of my nieces attended the same school and she is currently
getting her Masters at Vanderbuilt University (Nashville, TN). On
I'm off on a business trip for the rest of the week so I suggested my wife
drive the 190D.
It was cold last night but I didn't think anything of it until she couldn't get
the car to start. She wasn't keeping her foot into the throttle so it would
fire but wouldn't catch. I went out to help and
No, I don't. It's brinelling.
That is definitely what it is not.
People call it that, but in reality, brinelling is denting, not wear.
But we were talking about the denting of bearing races when
the bearing rocks, rather than rolling.
I've personally seen this happen (whatever it's called)
Bill, chances are your luck is about to change big time. If I were you I'd
check out the real estate in Rochester (either NY or MN).
On 3/5/07, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I suppose it is all on how you split the hairs. I have never been close
enough to a hurricane to lose power, have
Since I'm now on probation, let me hasten to add the obligatory Mercedes
content to my previous what-could-be-construed-as-an-unfashionably-liberal
political message: AL is also the home of the M class SUV factory, which
churns out vehicles that I would never ever own or drive in a million years
Anyone know why MB never came out with a minivan. Especially with
the purchase of Chrysler the inventor of the minivan (not sure what
they thought the VW bus was). Seems like they'd sell like hotcakes
to upscale soccer moms.
Allan
--
1983 300D
1966 230
Anyone know why MB never came out with a minivan. Especially with
the purchase of Chrysler the inventor of the minivan (not sure what
they thought the VW bus was). Seems like they'd sell like hotcakes
to upscale soccer moms.
Not upscale enough for MBUSA. And by the time it was DCAG it was
Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Not upscale enough for MBUSA. And by the time it was DCAG it was
probably too late. The ML _is_ a soccer mom-mobile.
(I have little use for SUV's. Gimme a good car, wagon, or truck.
Preferably all of them!)
In general I agree. However if you have
Or potatoes!
--R
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Since I'm now on probation, let me hasten to add the obligatory Mercedes
content to my previous what-could-be-construed-as-an-unfashionably-liberal
political message: AL is also the home of the M class SUV factory, which
churns out vehicles that I
Try here:
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedkingdom_website/en/home_mpc/vans/home/products/new_vans/vito/crewbus.html
The R is the Benz mommyvan of choice around here. But you also have to
have bleached blond hair and a cell phone implanted in your ear, and pay
no attention to the driving task at hand. Daddy has the S or SL, or
maybe a 6 or 7 Beemer.
--R
Allan Streib wrote:
Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MB has a bunch of minivans - if you live in Europe.
http://www.mercedes-benz.de/content/germany/mpc/mpc_germany_website/de/home_mpc/mpvs_and_camper_vans/home/products/new_vehicles.html
Check it for stretch -- this engine doesn't seem to wear them much, as mine has
either 98,000 miles or 262,000 miles as 2 degrees of stretch -- essentially
new. No need to replace it unless it's worn.
Use synthetic oil and it should last nearly forever. Use junk oil and it's
dead soon, eh?
go to any wireless-access coffee shop in this college town, and the
PC/Mac ratio is almost equal, if not in favor of the Macs. go anywhere
(outside of the Financial district) across the bridge in The City, and
it's the same. go to the same kinds of places in the Silicon Valley, and
it's much
to my mind, there are two main markets for windoze
1. big companies with IT staffs looking for cheap hardware so as to
look like they are saving money buying cheap hardware requiring an IT
staff to keep it going.
2. guys looking for cheap hardware at costco who neither know nor
care about
Andrew - I'll be there as soon as your Feb. temps are the same as mine - and
please, no comments about global warming. Don't want to start that once
more.
BillR
Jacksonville FL - recycling and keeping the footpprint as small as is
reasonable.
.
- Original Message -
From: andrew
Gary Hurst wrote:
all preference for windoze is driven by the cheap hardware preference.
You aren't stuck with windows only engineering software. Most are
getting better though... slowly.
John
i'm stuck with windoze only poker software
not easy to run on this here pismo
On 3/6/07, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gary Hurst wrote:
all preference for windoze is driven by the cheap hardware preference.
You aren't stuck with windows only engineering software. Most are
getting
Diesels too.
I want a Sprinter. I can't afford a Sprinter.
Chris
Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann writes:
MB has a bunch of minivans - if you live in Europe.
Figures.
Allan
--
1983 300D
1966 230
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For
ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
personally, i do both; the Mac machine is much more stable and
trouble free than any of the PCs i've had/used, but i find the file
structure on the Mac annoying, and moving around and working on the
Mac to not be as easy to do in a large part
You do get a 3rd row (up to big kids size) in the GL CDI, available in the
USA (45 states, perhaps more since it is a big, heavy beast). Look it up on
the MBUSA site.
Werner
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From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
i'd therefore make the argument that apple ought to simply bundle
os x with cheap hardware and rule the world.
NeXT went bankrupt trying to do this (be a software/OS vendor). There
are too many variations in hardware; supporting of all the various
yeah, i keep hearing people say that, but after locating every shortcut
everyone could tell me about (including the folks at Apple stores and
online support), i still find the Mac lacking in that department in
several major examples. (finding the basic Command shortcuts was easy
enough, as
this is a good point. i don't actually know what i'm talking about, y'know
other than i can type faster on a pismo than on any other laptop i've
ever used. that much i know
On 3/6/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
i'd therefore make the
That '95 S320 V8 is very interesting - might be priceless if true!
(actually, the 40 ft Diesel motor home would be nice, after I win the
lottery!)
Werner
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 06,
They have the A class in Europe...but it never made it over here and we can
only talk about that on a Friday...(hint hint)
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 168K
'87 Acura Legend 182K
Goodyear, AZ
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From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Required Mercedes content: My 300SDL is for sale, in case anyone's
interested in one.
Can you provide more information? Year, Condition, price, etc.
Donald H. Snook
1990 300SEL 135K
Ernest,
Have you tried holding down the Apple key, then a command key.??..
Like S = save.. The Apple key replaces Alt in may instances.
FWIW, The Apple is Option+shift and K. And with OSX, you should have
Dashboard where you can find all the unusual symbols; greek, etc..
Take
Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Windoze folks might not see the apple..
I see a small Greek delta character...
--
1983 300D
1966 230
This could turn into a long thread.
I'm one of the millions of OS 9 + Mac users who go uncounted these days.
I use OS X too. These are not cheap platforms in NZ since our retailers
trade at the end of a very long piece of string.
By necessity (the girls' schools and my University use PCs
Euan [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
And you know what the most remarkable thing is? PC users put up with
this crap!
Many know nothing else, and think it's normal.
And honestly, if you buy a Windows XP machine, do an immediate clean
reinstall of just the OS to wipe off all the adware crap the
pc users put up with it because they really don't get what an easy
alternative there is out there.
i remember before i owned a mercedes being told how mercedes is the
most expensive car ever to keep on the road, how even a 240D will
bankrupt all but the rich and famous.
there is a whole similar
On 3/6/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone know why MB never came out with a minivan. Especially with
the purchase of Chrysler the inventor of the minivan (not sure what
they thought the VW bus was). Seems like they'd sell like hotcakes
to upscale soccer moms.
Allan
For the
On 3/6/07, ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
using the mouse/trackpad. my keyboard skills aren't spectacular, but i'm
able to do almost everything without ever touching the mouse on a PC.
Well,
You can actually do pretty much anything on the Mac's keyboard without
touching the mouse
MB firetrucks and garbage trucks too. Would love to see an MB garbage truck.
Chris
Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/6/07, Allan Streib wrote:
Anyone know why MB never came out with a minivan. Especially with
the purchase of Chrysler the inventor of the minivan (not sure what
they
On 3/6/07, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ctrl-F2 - Highlights the Apple Menu, from there you can cursor to the
menu you need.
Ed
Ctrl-F3 - Highlight the Dock, can start any app in the dock this way.
--
Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
of course, both of these ASSuME that you're not using the other features
that the Function buttons default to (which i prefer and use all the time).
but neither of these functions is an item of contention for me; i
want to be able to pull-down the menus! ;-*
cheers!
e
Ed Booher
nice theory, and blindly worshiping Mac-faithful (that mostly don't know
what's possible/normal in Windoze) keep spouting that to me until i
challenge them to show me how to address the issues i've highlighted...
then they usually glaze over and get either defensive or (more) sheepish
and
You saying you've lived in Florida for 40 years and never had a hurricane
where you live is like me saying I've lived in Iowa for the last decade and
never had a tornado
We have never had either in Seattle. But, somebody has to live in those
places and I'd like to thank both of you for
I think the new R Class is MBs minivan. Also, all minivans have undergone a
transformation from looking like a little van to more of a large station
wagon with an upright drivers area.
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results
That is definitely what it is not. People call it that, but in reality,
brinelling is denting, not wear.
Google Brinell Hardness Test.
Mitch.
I believe the discussion was related to wheel bearing damage in
rail-transported vehicles that were tied down too tight. And here's the
definition:
More than happy to do it.
Contributions to help support the effort can be made in the form of a nice
SDL ...
BillR
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 4:43 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] weather bothers
You saying you've lived
To expand on what Peter said about the SDL TC change - the tool used to
crimp the connecting link can be borrowed or rented reducing that expense.
The gear only needs replacing if the teeth are sharpened to a point. They
seldom need changing - and the TC will not break suddenly unless stretch
Have you tried holding down the Apple key, then a command key.??..
Like ? S = save.. The Apple key replaces Alt in may instances.
FWIW, The Apple is Option+shift and K. And with OSX, you should have
Dashboard where you can find all the unusual symbols; greek, etc.
Option+shift+K
Don't you think the M class is sort of a minivan as well? Does not have sliding
side doors but apart from that sort
of van like rather than SUV like if you ask me.
Randy
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LarryT
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Howdy,
I believe the ALDA lines also can become clogged with buildup - actually
IIRC, this is common on older engines using dino oil and seeing lots of
around town driving. My 91 300D 2.5 seemed to do the same as you describe
when it was new to me (last year) but many miles of my wife
I seem to have had a failure on eh GP system on the 240D today. Stared fine
early this AM at 4F with double glow, half-pedal etc. About 3 hours later
when I came out of my morning meeting , no glow light came on when I turned
the key-so assuming that the engine was warm enough (at 12F-duh) I
Allan,
Guess it's an Apple only apple.. On a Mac, Greek delta is
Option + j like this: ∆
On some things, I guess ..never the twains shall meet...
Chuck
'86 190E 2.3 16V
'92 500E
On Mar 6, 2007, at 1:13 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Just short of 300,000 miles on the car.
Rebuilt transmission - last year.
Low mileage rear end installed the year before.
Has leaky head gasket but been leaky for the last 150K miles. I planned on
replacing it when it got worse but it has not gotten worse yet. I keep stuff
in the radiator (Dyke)
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 2:13 PM
To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices
Subject: Today's Diesel Prices
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Curt, do you use the block heater? I ask because I ordered an electric
block heater thinking I would need it for my 300D and it starts
perfectly without it.
It is new in box. You can have it if you're interested and it will fit
your 190.
JP
Curt Raymond wrote:
I'm off on a business trip
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