Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
I do not agree. On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 8:06 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonko the Sane wrote: Unlike McCain and Hillary, I don't think Obama is in this for ego. I think he really wants to fix things. My bet is on that philosophy. I think Karl Marx and Vladimir Ulyanov really

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
Ok, of the three left standing, who do you support? And why? On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 8:06 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonko the Sane wrote: Unlike McCain and Hillary, I don't think Obama is in this for ego. I think he really wants to fix things. My bet is on that philosophy.

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, OT Politics on the list

2008-04-04 Thread E M
I don't think there is such a thing as having no ego in their chosen game. I think everyone is sincere in their desire to fix things, they just have different ideas about how to make that happen. I don't think there's anything this guy, or anyone else can, or will do to change the future of your

Re: [MBZ] Gasser Eye-talian Tune-ups

2008-04-04 Thread E M
On 04/04/2008, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, and get a valve job. hee hee. ;-) Ed 300E So my question is: now that SHMBO has driven this Acura for six years do I need to start driving this thing like I stole it? Bob R '05 E320 45K '87 Acura Legend 192K '77 300D 192K

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: Ok, of the three left standing, who do you support? D, None Of the Above. Just because the Republicratic party gives me three choices, doesn't mean I have to pick the Republicratic party. And why? I've already sounded off on Osama bin Hussein today. I'll add that

Re: [MBZ] OT Doctors, Gun owners, Lawyers and Why I drive an MB

2008-04-04 Thread Jim Cathey
evidence now indicates he wasn't really much different than Bill. Jack slept with Marilyn Monroe, a cultural icon and quite the 'hot chick'. Way up there on the respect-o-meter. What did Bill do? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Bad idea

2008-04-04 Thread RELNGSON
Yesterday I was allowed to drive the new E320 to the old nuke plant. When it was time to leave, one of my trainees could start his car and he asked for a jump. It was funny to watch him and everyone else that was nearby in the parking lot wonder what the heck I was doing when I was backing

Re: [MBZ] OT Doctors, Gun owners, Lawyers and Why I drive an MB

2008-04-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: What did Bill do? Monica Moowenski. And that chick that sued him, forget the name, but she's got a beak like Toucan Sam. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-04 Thread Allan Streib
Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, of the three left standing, who do you support? And why? From what I can see, Hillary and Obama are two sides of the same coin. Both extreme left-wing socialists. Obama certainly has a better personality and appeal, but from a policy standpoint he

Re: [MBZ] Bad idea

2008-04-04 Thread Gary Hurst
it's true. modern cars aren't stout enough for stuff like jump starting. that why i drive a 79. jump start people. drive over big curves. hit speed bumps at triple digit speeds. take it out on the trail. all the stuff you just can't do in a modern car. On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 9:52 PM, [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Manual tranny swaps [was: SDL won't move]

2008-04-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: You'd be amazed at how many parts are simple drag and drop. I can only talk about the 123's but so far I have figured out... Craig has a Frankenbenz of sorts. It's a 240d manny with a 300d engine. What I don't recall is whether the 240d was automatic or manual before the

[MBZ] No ethanol in Germany

2008-04-04 Thread RELNGSON
GERMANY: Government scraps compulsory biofuel blending plans 4 April 2008 | Source: just-auto.com editorial team Germany's environment minister, Sigmar Gabriel, has said the country would scrap its biofuels blending strategy because many cars on German roads cannot cope with the fuel.

Re: [MBZ] OT Police and Aggressive Behaviour

2008-04-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: in my order of preference, D, C, A, forget B, that is a very dangerous thing My thoughts exactly. And C isn't much ahead of A. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] my 81 300TD smashed today in hit and run

2008-04-04 Thread Gary Hurst
my colombians who where going to set this straight with their insurance carrier today and get back to me ASAP are nowhere to be found. i guess they are going to make me keep working to get paid. ugh! On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 8:19 PM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And the end result of

Re: [MBZ] No ethanol in Germany

2008-04-04 Thread Gary Hurst
how bad is the ethanol? all the chevron stations around here are now marked up to 10% ethanol On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 9:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: GERMANY: Government scraps compulsory biofuel blending plans 4 April 2008 | Source: just-auto.com editorial team Germany's environment

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E alternator

2008-04-04 Thread OK Don
It probably just needs the brushes/regulator package replaced - and perhaps the slip rings cleaned up. That's what happened in my '90 300D. On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 8:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not very hard Alex Chamberlain wrote: How hard is it to change out a 300E

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
I can respect your opinion, but I disagree. I will support Obama, as a State delegate. -- LT Donde http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
When you get down to it, the only real difference between me and McCain is that he was shot down and I was not. We both learned to fly at Pensacola. And I got my BS with a much better GPA. On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 8:56 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Me and Mccain......

2008-04-04 Thread RELNGSON
When you get down to it, the only real difference between me and McCain is that he was shot down and I was not.  We both learned to fly at Pensacola. And I got my BS with a much better GPA. Really? You were flying combat missions in SE Asia? Claims like this are what got Hillary in trouble

[MBZ] OT: Old VW

2008-04-04 Thread Mitch Haley
35 years ago, I used to see these everywhere. Not a common sight today: http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/rvs/626500135.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E alternator

2008-04-04 Thread mak
quite easy to do. mak - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 2:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '86 300E alternator Looking at my 300, looks pretty easy to me. Half hour maybe, if you stop for a

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
Right. I had no real interest in banned. If I want harshness and crassness I will take a drive. I'm glad we have leeway to discuss OT these days. Brian On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 6:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some people might want to discuss current issues in a more

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
It is well known he's not good with speaking. You suggest he's downright stupid. For all I know that's true. I do think, though, that there are many different ways to be smart. I do kind of resent that the guy got through Harvard without being able to speak well. Underscores how little real value

[MBZ] OT Politicz

2008-04-04 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, Cits. I try to remember that the government is a three-legged stool, or is that, three-legged stool? Fred Moir Lynn MA Where we have the best politicians money can buy. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] E320 Air Bag Message

2008-04-04 Thread John Freer
There's an adjustment to the passenger seat that can be done by the dealer which is triggered by weight. In the meantime, just attach the seat belt. See RLE's warning about jump starting! John On 4/4/08, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yesterday I was allowed to drive the new E320 to

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-04 Thread OK Don
Molly Ivans, a long time critic of his (from his Gov. of TX days) stated that he's not stupid, so I don't know what his excuse is. He got through Yale on the family name - gentleman's Cs, not by any work he did. I don't think that experience would qualify as an education. Don't know if the same

Re: [MBZ] No ethanol in Germany

2008-04-04 Thread Robert Rentfro
This is probably something the corn growers don't want to get out Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 6:59 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] No ethanol in Germany GERMANY:

Re: [MBZ] OT Politicz

2008-04-04 Thread OK Don
Unfortunately, a three legged stool is NOT very stable! It won't rock on un-even ground, but it is very easy to tip over, even on level ground. My father fell off one 13 months ago and broke his hip - You can't buy good politicians -- they don't make them! On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 10:07 PM,

Re: [MBZ] No ethanol in Germany

2008-04-04 Thread OK Don
I heard today that many corn growers are reducing the amount of corn they are planting this year, and increasing the amount of soy beans - On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 10:15 PM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is probably something the corn growers don't want to get out Bob R

Re: [MBZ] OT Politicz

2008-04-04 Thread Frederick W Moir
OK Don et al. Another name for stool is? Clue:- something this country is in, hip deep! Fred Moir Lynn MA At 11:17 PM 4/4/2008, you wrote: Unfortunately, a three legged stool is NOT very stable! It won't rock on un-even ground, but it is very easy to tip over, even on level ground. My father

Re: [MBZ] No ethanol in Germany

2008-04-04 Thread Robert Rentfro
A more bio-diesel. Now if some would just make it to AZ. I live in a bio-free zone I think. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 8:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] No ethanol

Re: [MBZ] No ethanol in Germany

2008-04-04 Thread Allan Streib
Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is probably something the corn growers don't want to get out I would have thought that today's cars would tolerate 10% ethanol without any issues... it's been a pretty common gasoline additive since the 1970s. Methanol was used from time to

Re: [MBZ] No ethanol in Germany

2008-04-04 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Bob, Here is a list on outlets. Only one in Phoenix. Western Petroleum... http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel/retailfuelingsites/ showstate.asp?st=AZ Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Apr 4, 2008, at 8:24 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: A more bio-diesel. Now if some would just

Re: [MBZ] OT Politicz

2008-04-04 Thread OK Don
Exactly On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 10:22 PM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK Don et al. Another name for stool is? Clue:- something this country is in, hip deep! Fred Moir Lynn MA -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics.

Re: [MBZ] Repair fenders or replace?

2008-04-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:10:13 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you feel really brave, take the (new) hood and fenders and have them prepped and sprayed, then put them on yourself. The worst part about front fender RR is getting the old seam sealer off, which takes a torch or a

Re: [MBZ] Repair fenders or replace?

2008-04-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:43:22 -0400 Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I asked Kaleb once if he had any and he said most of what he had was rusted just like mine are. My paint is not factory anymore so no chance of getting paint matched ones from a junkyard. My paint is still close enough

Re: [MBZ] No ethanol in Germany

2008-04-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
The key is today's cars. Cars like my 1977 Vette or any other car with a carburetor is not so lucky. Methanol was dropped because it attacked so many parts. Ethanol is much less reactive. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Manual tranny swaps [was: SDL won't move]

2008-04-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:59:34 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: You'd be amazed at how many parts are simple drag and drop. I can only talk about the 123's but so far I have figured out... Craig has a Frankenbenz of sorts. It's a 240d manny with a 300d

[MBZ] Climate control unit 300SDL

2008-04-04 Thread 87 300SDL
Hello; I have a 87 300SDL and the PBU to select the fan is starting or is making a clicking noise (mind of it's own) Also when I push the off button it shuts off but then turns on again, I can hold the off button and it stays off it's like that button is bad, or releases enough that the fan

Re: [MBZ] '86 300E alternator

2008-04-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
Over the years, replacing the regulator took care of about 1/4 of my alternator problems. These days I just replace the alternator. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 4/4/08 9:09 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] my 81 300TD smashed today in hit and run

2008-04-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
Stealing one for thrills or a dare is one thing but an entire box of Mercedes hood ornaments shows me that they had a gross disrespect for other people's property. And I see no difference between this and a common thief. I should have prosecuted but I also blame the parents. My children are 25

Re: [MBZ] my 81 300TD smashed today in hit and run

2008-04-04 Thread Gary Hurst
i don't think anything can overcome the damage the schools do nowadays. you can't watch videos about rosa parks all day while being told that you and everyone else is just the greatest and not come home warped. young people are trained nowadays to be utterly mindless. in other words, they are

Re: [MBZ] OT: Old VW

2008-04-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 7:54 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 35 years ago, I used to see these everywhere. Not a common sight today: http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/rvs/626500135.html I haven't seen one in ages either. (Funny thing is that I do see other VW-based kit cars pretty

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