Re: [MBZ] loose air cleaner, W123 300D/ my $0.02/ check your mounts

2007-10-19 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/19/2007 6:37:35 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > By the way, a very sharp mechanic, at Tri-stars Petes old place, > told me that the filter bracket failure was due to bad motor > mounts. That was after I took a filte

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Wonko the Sane
4-banger, auto tranny. BTW, there is a dark blue 2002 Cavalier on the local used car dealer's lot (very reliable guy, has been in business for 30 years, everyone seems to buy their cars from him) that is attracting the wife's interest. I must admit -- the Cavalier is a very comfortable car and has

[MBZ] 1985 300SD hit

2007-10-19 Thread wilton strickland
I installed a salvaged LF door on my 91 350SDL after a deer strike 11+ yrs ago. 'Used all the 91 350SDL attachments. 'Had it painted with no trim pieces on it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Wonko the Sane
I tried to look up my '83 Quantum TD -- but alas, it was too old to get data. Last time I measured it was high 40s but maybe the odometer is off. Also, I suspect the Buick Regal 3.1 is actually in the low to mid 30s, since I seem to be able to drive forever before needing to stop for fuel (and it

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: > Megan's (daughter) 1998 Chevy Cavalier: 20/28/23 That stinks. My 1995 3.8L Taurus was 19/28/22. I see, they arbitrarily lowered the ratings on the old cars because the 2008 test protocol gives lower ratings. IMO this makes the old ratings useless, those cars never saw th

Re: [MBZ] MY 1985 300SD got hit ...

2007-10-19 Thread Wonko the Sane
Perhaps it is my imagination, but it seems to me that those of us driving a Benz seem to get "smacked" at a much higher rate than the general population. This must be the 10th Benz accident this year out of a sample size of what, fifty individuals? But on the other hand, I wonder what goes thru th

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Wonko the Sane
While I had a spare moment this morning, I did some fuel economy research online. www.fueleconomy.gov This is given as city/highway/combined. E420 (the car I'm lusting after): 16/22/18, premium fuel Debbie's Buick: 18/26/21 Tom's S420: 14/20/16, premium fuel John's 300D 2.5: 23/29/25 Megan's (da

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: > No-one said that old Mercedes were cheap... I know... I'm just going through that whole 'bring the car up to par' on two cars. The 92 300D hasn't needed all that much, but the 87 300TD has sure needed a lot. Still haven't installed much of it though. :( John

Re: [MBZ] MY 1985 300SD got hit ...

2007-10-19 Thread Jim Cathey
> They are recommending finding a salvage door. > Out side of inspecting the door before it is 'messed with' (to be sure > it is cancer free), any suggestions? Get one the same color as original, that'll minimize repaint problems. -- Jim ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] MY 1985 300SD got hit ...

2007-10-19 Thread OK Don
Apply 12v. to the appropriate pins and verify that the window moves smoothly? Check with Kaleb for a door? > They are recommending finding a salvage door. > Out side of inspecting the door before it is 'messed with' (to be sure it is > cancer free), any suggestions? > > George Larribeau > Dallas

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread OK Don
I've (knocking on wood) not had to vote that much nor often recently - but certainly have in the past, and probably will again next time I switch cars. On 10/19/07, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Harry Watkins wrote: > > I recently voted with my left hand to the wallet. > > I've been vo

Re: [MBZ] MY 1985 300SD got hit ...

2007-10-19 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/19/2007 9:53:57 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They are recommending finding a salvage door. Out side of inspecting the door before it is 'messed with' (to be sure it is cancer free), any suggestions? You could try _www.car-parts.com_ (h

Re: [MBZ] reliability

2007-10-19 Thread archer
<> No argument at all. Even dismissing 140s as an aberration, there have been plenty of problems in the 210s and certainly the 203 (I am an expert, here) but about 2005 MB got their act semi-together and most of the problems tailed off. The '05 and later 203s and the facelifted 211s are vastly m

Re: [MBZ] Peugeot 505 (was Re: 1974 240D manny)

2007-10-19 Thread Hans Neureiter
I had two 505's, a '94 and a '97. Both diesels. Trouble free, but at the lower half of quality and excellence on top and economy and practicality at the bottom. Considering that parts and services are no longer available, $ 500 must be for a prestine specimen. On 10/17/07, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Euro plates

2007-10-19 Thread RELNGSON
Volvo does a lot of factory deliveries and owners leave the Swedish delivery plates (red tag left end, I think) as long as possible. Some used to mount their state plates over the tourist oval plates (no longer used) which seemed a bit pretentious to me. The oval plates were referred to as "Z

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
No-one said that old Mercedes were cheap... Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 5:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] I know

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread John Robbins
archer wrote: > Not long ago I ordered a few "Red Head" trim fasteners which Rusty put in an > envelope and mailed. The ten dollar shipping/handling fee was more than the > cost of the parts. If the parts had to be boxed and shipped via UPS the ten > dollar fee might be understandable, but $10

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D valuation

2007-10-19 Thread Peter Frederick
Wray: I was hit by a red light runner at somewhere between 40 and 60 mph (depending on how much he braked before he hit me) by a 1999 Chevy 3500 van (1 ton sized) in the driver's door. His right headlight was about 8 inches from the middle doorpost, give or take a bit. Caved in the front doo

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D valuation/searches

2007-10-19 Thread Peter Frederick
Thanks Jim, will do. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_ok

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G-05/ $9.95 at Autozone

2007-10-19 Thread Peter Frederick
Every two years or so. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_

Re: [MBZ] Driveline question W108: u-joint or support bearing?

2007-10-19 Thread Peter Frederick
You need a new center bearing and rubber bushing, likely, and the clamp nut on the shaft is loose. There is a slip joint in the shaft, it has to move lengthwise, unlike later ones, but it should not move at the center bearing. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] reliability

2007-10-19 Thread RELNGSON
<> No argument at all. Even dismissing 140s as an aberration, there have been plenty of problems in the 210s and certainly the 203 (I am an expert, here) but about 2005 MB got their act semi-together and most of the problems tailed off. The '05 and later 203s and the facelifted 211s are vastly

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread John Robbins
Harry Watkins wrote: > I recently voted with my left hand to the wallet. I've been voting like that a lot lately as well... John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [MBZ] [PHISH] Re: I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Scott Ritchey
Mine is up. Scott Ritchey 1979 300TD 1982 300SD -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 14:31 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [PHISH] Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. Everyone hap

Re: [MBZ] OT: would you buy a rental car?

2007-10-19 Thread George Larribeau
The Idea of buying a rental car is hard to fathom. I guess mentally it is a bit like the idea of marrying an ex-prostitute (sorry about the sexism). There was an article in the National Lampoon Magazine in the mid 1970's titled "How to drive fast on drugs while getting your @#$%^%$# squeezed wit

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Well with Randy, you order it from him, he orders it from his supplier, who ships it to him, then he ships it to you. Randy is paying shipping twice, and you have to wait alot longer. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "archer" <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread archer
Rusty is doing a good job now, and his prices are the lowest I've found on the web. For example, I recently bought a rebuilt A/C compressor/clutch for an '83 240D from him for a price of $256.00. Just now looked up the price of that compressor on: http://autopartsguru.com/ and got the following

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
Thanks Rick. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 3:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. >> Everyone hap

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
Done. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. > Send parts. > >

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Rick Knoble
> Everyone happy with BuyMBParts raise his/her hand. (Mine is up.) > Mine too. Too bad he doesn't sell stuff for domestic autos :( Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbpart

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Wonko the Sane
Send parts. On 10/19/07, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks Don. > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
Thanks Harry. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. >I recently

Re: [MBZ] Randy Steele - Never heard of him

2007-10-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
yea, thats no joke. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Randy Steele - Never heard of him > The guy seems t

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
Thanks Fred. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Frederick W Moir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. > At 02:3

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
Thanks Randy. I really do try to make it right. But I am not perfect. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [MB

Re: [MBZ] 94 E420

2007-10-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
A 1992 Ford Galaxy blimpmobile that wasn't too bad a car. The E320 early production year models have some rather serious QC issues so I guess he was lucky. On 10/19/07, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 10/19/07, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My friend is stil

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Rusty has no "former customers." On 10/19/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hmm, well thats no good. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Randy Steele - Never heard of him

2007-10-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
The guy seems to be a legend in his own mind... On 10/19/07, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I thought he had retired, I know he offered me is business about 7 or 8 > years ago. Seems like a nice guy, but a long way from N.C. > > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > Tel 1-800-741-5252

Re: [MBZ] 94 E420

2007-10-19 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 10/19/07, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My friend is still thrilled with his 1999 E320, a year after he purchased it > from a MD dealer. It was a low mileage car and impeccably maintained at the > time of purchase and he has put on about 11 k miles since then with no > problems

Re: [MBZ] The home of Okiebenz

2007-10-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Get one of those disposable panoramic cameras to capture the scene. On 10/19/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Then take another picture. > > On 10/19/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I will have to look for it. The only thing is though the collection

Re: [MBZ] OT: non US license plate

2007-10-19 Thread Zoltan Finks
I must admit that on my dearly departed Saab 900, I got one of those Euro plates and put it on the front. Here was my thinking (for those who are bored): The bolts that hold on the regular license plate were rusted in place or broken off when I bought the car (had no front plate when I bought it).

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Redghost
none taken, will have to spend a few more minutes trying to wipe the dorky grin off my face. clay On 19 Oct 2007, at 11:55, R A Bennell wrote: > Sorry - in bad taste - must remember to save stuff like this for > banned. > Just couldn't resist. > > No offense intended Clay. > > Randy > >

Re: [MBZ] 94 E420

2007-10-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
My friend is still thrilled with his 1999 E320, a year after he purchased it from a MD dealer. It was a low mileage car and impeccably maintained at the time of purchase and he has put on about 11 k miles since then with no problems whatsoever (currently at 67K mi). On 10/18/07, Hendrik & Fay <[E

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
Thanks Clay. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. > Up and stiff as

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Harry Watkins
I recently voted with my left hand to the wallet. Harry On 10/19/07, Frederick W Moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > At 02:31 PM 10/19/2007, you wrote: > >Everyone happy with BuyMBParts raise his/her hand. (Mine is up.) > Both of mine are up! Vote early and often. > All Hail Rusty! > Fred Moir >

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
I agree, I own an on-line business myself and I am sure that a small percentage of my customers will never buy from me again. My number one issue is supply side distribution. If I could get everything in here on-time I would be a very happy man. I've had to delay shipping $300.00 kegerator kits bec

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
I used to buy from Rusty too but I just don't put many miles on the SDL these days because the Jeep costs less per mile to go down the road. If the wheels don't turn, nothing wears out. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Glenn Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 10/19/07 12:45 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
Thanks Don. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. > Everyone ha

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Frederick W Moir
At 02:31 PM 10/19/2007, you wrote: >Everyone happy with BuyMBParts raise his/her hand. (Mine is up.) Both of mine are up! Vote early and often. All Hail Rusty! Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buy

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ weather continues

2007-10-19 Thread R A Bennell
Been raining here for most of this past week - not a downpour but steady enough. I think we likely have enough now so hope it goes your way. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 1:52 PM To: M

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread R A Bennell
Rusty and I have had a go round or two trying to get things right, but things have always been sorted out in the end. No body is perfect but so long as they try to fix anything that goes screwy, I'm happy enough. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ weather continues

2007-10-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
We MAY get 1/4 - 1/2" of rain here after 31 straight dry days - a new D.C. metro area record. And I just read that EL Nino is coming back, which means dry trends will continue in the East. On 10/17/07, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > THe fall monsoons have arrived. They are a month l

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread R A Bennell
Sorry - in bad taste - must remember to save stuff like this for banned. Just couldn't resist. No offense intended Clay. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 1:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List S

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread R A Bennell
Ek! Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 1:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Up and stiff as a board. Love rusty every chance I get clay ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Redghost
Up and stiff as a board. Love and promote rusty every chance I get clay On 19 Oct 2007, at 11:31, Wonko the Sane wrote: > Everyone happy with BuyMBParts raise his/her hand. (Mine is up.) > > On 10/19/07, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Glenn, it has been so long that I really don

Re: [MBZ] OT: non US license plate

2007-10-19 Thread Redghost
Great little work vehicle when needed. All wheel drive previa no supercharge. Used extensively for all remodel work done on the castle in the past decade. Child hauler for field trips as well as camping or hunting. The BioD helps thicken the blood and does seem to clean the injectors a

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
You cant make everyone happy, trust me, I know. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Wonko the Sane
Everyone happy with BuyMBParts raise his/her hand. (Mine is up.) On 10/19/07, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Glenn, it has been so long that I really don't remember what we did to > piss > you off, but obviously we did. We have thousands of satisfied customers > and > a handful of th

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
Glenn, it has been so long that I really don't remember what we did to piss you off, but obviously we did. We have thousands of satisfied customers and a handful of those that aren't. We have been in business for 22 years and I personally believe it is hard to stay in business that long pissing

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Rick Knoble
> True, "used to," and you obviously know why but the rest of the world > doesn't. Inquiring minds want to know. Do tell... Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For u

Re: [MBZ] Randy Steele - Never heard of him

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
I thought he had retired, I know he offered me is business about 7 or 8 years ago. Seems like a nice guy, but a long way from N.C. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Glenn Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, Octobe

[MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Glenn Brown
True, "used to," and you obviously know why but the rest of the world doesn't. Inquiring minds want to know. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROT

[MBZ] Driveline question W108: u-joint or support bearing?

2007-10-19 Thread David Bruckmann
Gang, Need some advice about driveline on a W108 (280SEL 4.5). Under moderate load (cruising), there's a seat-of-the-pants thrumming feel/noise. The vibration goes away under heavy load, and is speed-related, but the sound does not. I was under the car the other night looking at the driveline.

Re: [MBZ] Randy Steele - Never heard of him

2007-10-19 Thread Gary Hurst
we all know randy. rusty was just funnin' you, as we say say here in the south On 10/19/07, Glenn Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > That's odd: > http://autopartsguru.com/ > > G. M. Brown > Brevard, NC > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see offi

[MBZ] Randy Steele - Never heard of him

2007-10-19 Thread Glenn Brown
That's odd: http://autopartsguru.com/ G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Hmm, well thats no good. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who > As in don't anymore. > > > Rusty Cullens

Re: [MBZ] MY 1985 300SD got hit ...

2007-10-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
A good used door is a great solution. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: "George Larribeau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 10/19/07 11:55 AM Subject: [MBZ] MY 1985 300SD got hit ... Well My 300SD got hit, the vas majority of the damage is contai

Re: [MBZ] list

2007-10-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Then click the button that says "email password" --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] list > > having problems... forgot password > *

[MBZ] MY 1985 300SD got hit ...

2007-10-19 Thread George Larribeau
Well My 300SD got hit, the vas majority of the damage is contained to the left passenger door. I've shopped around at body shops. Of course they have different answers on how to repair it. One of the shops on the insurance company's list is in my neighbor hood (family owned, independent) and is

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
As in don't anymore. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 11:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who > Used to? > > --- > Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] list

2007-10-19 Thread BHogan8700
having problems... forgot password ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] list

2007-10-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
There is a link at the bottom of each message to unsubscribe. It is done in the same way that you subscribed to the list. You can also change to digest mode and will not get as many messages. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Used to? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 9:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who >I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. > > Rusty Cullens > Bu

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread Gary Hurst
i see. On 10/19/07, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gary, > > Same guy.. He moved! > > Chuck > Phoenix AZ > On Oct 19, 2007, at 7:23 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > > > that's a different guy. that guy lives in rochester. this glenn > > brown > > lives in NC > > > > On 10/19/07, R

Re: [MBZ] loose air cleaner, 300D

2007-10-19 Thread Rick Knoble
> 180088208750 Fits 123 chassis non turbo models only. This includes 240D, > 300D, 300CD to 1981 and 300TD to 1980. > E-bay > > Ed in Chicago > I bought the turbo kit $15.+ shipping Orders $75 or over have FREE shipping. Kind of an incentive to order those oil filters/air filters/hood pad

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread BHogan8700
can you remove me from list? thanks ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Gary, Same guy.. He moved! Chuck Phoenix AZ On Oct 19, 2007, at 7:23 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > that's a different guy. that guy lives in rochester. this glenn > brown > lives in NC > > On 10/19/07, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. >> >>

Re: [MBZ] list

2007-10-19 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Bill, Look at the bottom where it says: "To unsubscribe etc..." click there and it a DIY job Chuck Phoenix AZ On Oct 19, 2007, at 7:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Please delete me from the list, i get on the computer every few > days and am > overwhelmed with the number of them >

[MBZ] list

2007-10-19 Thread BHogan8700
Please delete me from the list, i get on the computer every few days and am overwhelmed with the number of them thanks Bill ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread Gary Hurst
that's a different guy. that guy lives in rochester. this glenn brown lives in NC On 10/19/07, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > Tel 1-800-741-5252 > Fax 770-454-9745 > > - Original Message - > From

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
I know Glenn, he used to buy from us. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who > you never heard of glen

Re: [MBZ] loose air cleaner, W123 300D/ my $0.02/ check your mounts

2007-10-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
There are 2 failures, one where they compress and one where they tear. If they are compressed, you can tell visually but you need to know what a good installed one looks like. You can check for a torn mount by putting pressure under the oil pan with a jack. Just make sure that you spread the load

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread Gary Hurst
you never heard of glenn brown? On 10/19/07, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Never heard of him. > > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > Tel 1-800-741-5252 > Fax 770-454-9745 > > - Original Message - > From: "Glenn Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Thursday, October

Re: [MBZ] loose air cleaner, W123 300D/ my $0.02/ check your mounts

2007-10-19 Thread Allan Streib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > By the way, a very sharp mechanic, at Tri-stars Petes old place, > told me that the filter bracket failure was due to bad motor > mounts. That was after I took a filter bracket back within a year of > purchase, after it failed. They gave me a new one, free, but added >

Re: [MBZ] Who

2007-10-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
Never heard of him. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Glenn Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 5:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] Who > Randy Steele. > > G. M. Brown > Brevard, NC > _

Re: [MBZ] The home of Okiebenz

2007-10-19 Thread Wonko the Sane
Then take another picture. On 10/19/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I will have to look for it. The only thing is though the collection has > expanded quite a bit since then. > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different ket

Re: [MBZ] Okie Storms

2007-10-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
No problems, got hit at the office in the afternoon but it wasnt too bad. The evening storms missed me at home. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, Octob

Re: [MBZ] Reliability/1994

2007-10-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Yep. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "John Freer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 1:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Reliability/1994 > Can't figure it out why some folks only associate bad

Re: [MBZ] The home of Okiebenz

2007-10-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I will have to look for it. The only thing is though the collection has expanded quite a bit since then. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, October 18,

Re: [MBZ] Reliability/1994

2007-10-19 Thread archer
> << Yes. That was the new model year that a Mercedes exec was bragging > about > reducing production costs by 35%.>> > > < > > < reliability issues. I guess they put pressure on the component suppliers > to lower > prices.>> > > That was a trick question and you fell for it, quoting the party li

Re: [MBZ] Reliability/1994

2007-10-19 Thread Gary Thompson
Who, me? Gary Thompson (sweating in Texas) 1995 E320 On 10/19/07, John Freer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can't figure it out why some folks only associate bad evaporators in > the early 90's with the W140. There are thousands of W124 owners who > would only wish this was true.

Re: [MBZ] production costs

2007-10-19 Thread Wray Stanley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> <> reducing production costs by 35%.>> >> > Meaning just what? You don't get a 35% reduction in production cost through efficiency alone, some of the 35% comes out of quality. Wray ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see offi

Re: [MBZ] OT: non US license plate

2007-10-19 Thread mykd1
Probably was a europlate?and a diplomats car Harry 69 280 SEL 72 350SL ? 04 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata ? -Original Message- From: Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes list Sent: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:12 pm Subject: [MBZ] OT: non US license plate I was in town out here in