Re: [MBZ] car cover

2008-06-10 Thread Kevin Kraly
I have one of the tarp type garages over my boat, and after only 1.5 years, the tarp material is wasting away! It has kept things reasonably dry and protected SO FAR, but it ain't gonna last through another winter. It's 11'X25' and cost me $229.95. I know that this wouldn't be nearly the

[MBZ] political quote of the month

2008-06-10 Thread Mitch Haley
The Fed’s Strong Dollar Policy By: Peter Schiff, Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. Friday, 6 June 2008 Ever since Robert Rubin began the tradition in the mid-1990s, it has been a significant element of the Treasury Secretary’s job description to continuously state that a strong dollar is in the

Re: [MBZ] Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
Hey Wonko, Bear in mind I do not include Donald in with most other lawyers. Now, having said that .. ... I'm also in Va - I;m sure you've seen all the lawyers advertising on TV and the radio - everything from silly - a lawyer sitting in a little space ship like those we'd ride in as

Re: [MBZ] car cover

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
You might consider the metal carports - they come in all colors and run from $495-$795. Be sure to shop around. They last a long time and are very handy - even it not raining the keep leaves, pinestraw and birdcrap off the car. You can keep the car cover on for added protection. Good

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
It may be too late for this, but Classic Car on SPeed has a new product segment - they talked about Barr's Head Gasket Repair. I've used Barr's radiator seal with excellent results. Don't know how a head gasket repair might work but Barr's other products seem to work well. It's probably

Re: [MBZ] car cover

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
The best car cover I ever owned (after buying several $30 $40 covers from Walmart) was one I bought at the Porsche dealer for my 911. It cost ~$150 although I go it on sale for ~$125 - that was ~10 years ago and they're over $200 now. MB Dealers sell excellent car covers that will keep the

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
I think you'll find when the time comes, most Rs will hold their nose and vote --- Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info

Re: [MBZ] car cover

2008-06-10 Thread JFreezn
I use Covercraft covers with the Evolution 4 material here in Phoenix. They have an elastic in the perimeter which lasts about 2 years and the covers last about 4. They are designed to let moisture out, but not in and the inner liner is very soft and does not seem to scratch the paint,

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: I think you'll find when the time comes, most Rs will hold their nose and vote --- That was how I interpreted the bumper sticker - Vote for McLame, he's less awful than the other Dems. I still like this one from last winter when the nomination was up for grabs, but IMO the last

Re: [MBZ] car cover

2008-06-10 Thread Curt Raymond
Around here after a good heavy snow like in late fall or early spring they tend to fall down... A friend has a big dent in the roof of his Camaro from his. -Curt Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:34:03 -0700 From: Kevin lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; Subject: Re: [MBZ] car cover To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2008-06-10 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 2:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** * **

[MBZ] Attorneys/divorce was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread Donald Snook
Lt Don wrote: I lost all respect (sorry, Donald) for attorneys when I saw my attorney and my ex's attorney sitting at a cafeteria table and laughing it up over cups of coffee . . . That means you should (at most) lose respect for divorce attorneys and (at least) lose respect for these two

[MBZ] Lawyers was re: Re: Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread Donald Snook
Larry wrote: Bear in mind I do not include Donald in with most other lawyers. Now, having said that .. ... I'm also in Va - I;m sure you've seen all the lawyers advertising on TV and the radio - everything from silly - a lawyer sitting in a little space ship like those we'd ride in as

[MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread Donald Snook
Larry wrote: I truly think I could do para-legal work if I were to go to school - but the lawyers make the laws and things are difficult to break into because of the barriers set up. The lawyers in the legislature protect the lawyers in private practice. Also, the ABA contribute a lot of

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of voterfranchise on

2008-06-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: I don't like my paralegal. Want a job? Does your firm have a strong tuition benefits package? I'm beginning to think I want a JD, and I want somebody else to pay for it. I think 42 USC §1983 is going to be a major growth industry as government expands the war on every peon

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread Jim Cathey
I think you'll find when the time comes, most Rs will hold their nose and vote --- Hmm, I thought that was what most voters period did. I can't remember the last president I voted _for_, since it's usually a vote _against_ the worst idiot in my case. And that's a sad state. What foreign

Re: [MBZ] Driving adventures

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
I should get points for all my roadside assistance calls. I know both techs by their first names, have their cell phones numbers, and always give them tomato seedlings for their gardens. On Sunday I met the Nigerian tech's adorable kids when he got called in to replace a toasted battery on the

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread Jim Cathey
My wife already told me that she would never divorce me, she would just kill me in my sleep if it came to that. Lucky for me, I am a light sleeper. Jill commented yesterday, as we watched some stupid crime show, that she didn't want me to shoot her in the head. I told her that my master

Re: [MBZ] Driving adventures

2008-06-10 Thread Jim Cathey
It was embarrassing - he fixed the customer's problem, but then they couldn't get out because he was blocking them while he replaced his own battery! At least he still had a spare battery to swap! Umm, can I have that back for a minute? Then I'll get out of your way. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Motor mounts

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Don't they all have subframe mounts as well? On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 8:50 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay well, this is part of why I have this car, to learn some new wrenching... So how many mounts, just 2? Worldpac hates me this morning and won't load... These would have

[MBZ] Veggie Oil And Bio Fuel users - Words of Caution

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
Howdy - I know with fuel being close to $5/gal in many areas, it's tempting to try and save a little money by using an alternative fuel. I've spoken to some diesel owners who were using veg oil to power their engines and they were getting some amount of the veg oil past the rings and into

Re: [MBZ] Driving adventures

2008-06-10 Thread Jim Cathey
The battery was 8 years old but had given zero warning signs. I've been wondering how long the battery in the beater woods truck will last. It wasn't new when I got the truck, back in 95 or so, and I don't ever remember changing it. What's there is still the same ill-fitting battery so far as

[MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-10 Thread Wilton Strickland
Peter, re, floor vent flap link not in manual, isn't that what they're talking about and showing in drawing at bottom of page 4 of job 83-554 in the MB service CD? Pull rt side out slightly and unclip joint for leg room flap (arrow). Or is there another one in there somewhere to bite me? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Obama already is extremely popular overseas and this popularity will translate to strategic advantages for the USA. On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 9:45 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think you'll find when the time comes, most Rs will hold their nose and vote --- Hmm, I thought that

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Yeah, but my point is you must remove the pin BEFORE you take the side boxes off, or you will surely break the hinge The manual is wrong here, even though it's a pain to get the pin out through the flap opening. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Sounds like you have a great marriage. On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 9:51 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My wife already told me that she would never divorce me, she would just kill me in my sleep if it came to that. Lucky for me, I am a light sleeper. Jill commented yesterday, as we

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread Tom Hargrave
In what way? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was

Re: [MBZ] Car cover

2008-06-10 Thread Burt Anderson
When I ran out of garage space, I bought a 12'x20' car storage structure/shelter made of reasonably heavy metal frame-work and heavy plastic cover and screw into the ground anchors. Zipper doors on each end. I placed a treated wood floor of 2x6's over a couple of layers of plastic onto the dirt

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Absolutely NO sealants, treatments, or other goo on the head gasket. There are rings of anaerobic setting sealant around the coolant and oil passages, and a viton o-ring for the oil return at the rear (the usual leak spot). Gasket shellac, sealant, or any other coating, especially on the

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
You unwittingly advanced another good argument for gun control On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 9:15 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lt Don wrote: I lost all respect (sorry, Donald) for attorneys when I saw my attorney and my ex's attorney sitting at a cafeteria table and laughing it up

Re: [MBZ] hmmm, interesting craigslist ad

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not if I can help it; he is the very personification of that word... I value succinctness, perhaps to an obsessive degree. I myself try to be succinct but I am no Chuck Landenberger... On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:38 AM, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew... Hmmm...

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread Tom Hargrave
Wife and I are locked in the annoy the other to death contest. I'm sure that one will win, eventually. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:52

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce was Re: Orelegated alternative forms ofvoter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: You unwittingly advanced another good argument for gun control There exists a good argument for citizen disarmament? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
They love him - he's a rock star. Hadn't you noticed? ;) On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:36 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In what way? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread Jim Cathey
I am sure Jill will outlive you. I'm not. She gets much more annoyed than I do, and holds on to it a lot longer. So I have an edge! (Which may not compensate for the other factors working in her favor.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: Obama already is extremely popular overseas and this popularity will translate to strategic advantages for the USA. To quote Colonel Potter from Mash, Horse Hockey Do you think Nixon was popular when he had the Kitchen Debates with Khrushchev? Do you think Reagan was popular

Re: [MBZ] Car cover

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Most important question - what car are you protecting that is worth all the effort?? On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:38 AM, Burt Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I ran out of garage space, I bought a 12'x20' car storage structure/shelter made of reasonably heavy metal frame-work and heavy

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread Jim Cathey
You unwittingly advanced another good argument for gun control My wife already told me that she would never divorce me, she would just kill me in my sleep if it came to that. Hmm. _I_ didn't think 'gun' when I read the original. And I even own several. Wonder what the pshrinks would

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread Donald Snook
Jim wrote: Jill commented yesterday, as we watched some stupid crime show, that she didn't want me to shoot her in the head. I told her that my master plan was actually to annoy her to death. Slowly. I suspect that is her master plan as well, so in time we shall see who succeeds. I am sure

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-10 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch wrote: Does your firm have a strong tuition benefits package? I'm beginning to think I want a JD, and I want somebody else to pay for it. No. We have no tuition benefits package. If you want a JD, you should get one. There are not many employers who are going to pay that cost - except

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
I guess I should have said he COULD trade on his popularity to achieve strategic objectives. It won't be automatic. So would you feel better if our president cause riots whenever he traveled overseas? On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 11:12 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew wrote: Obama

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread Rich Thomas
It must be his vast knowledge, capabilities, and experience in national politics and international affairs that has them all a-twitter! --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Obama already is extremely popular overseas and this popularity will translate to strategic advantages for the USA. On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: Sounds like you have a great marriage. I am not sure if you are referring to me or to Jim. BUT, I will share with you the secret to a happy marriage. No kidding this is really it. I got this from my father-in-law. I am laying out some serious wisdom here, so pay attention!

[MBZ] Veggie Oil And Bio Fuel users - Words of Caution

2008-06-10 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston SC J63
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Re: [MBZ] hmmm, interesting craigslist ad

2008-06-10 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hi Andrew Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Keep trying! Thank you and take care, Chuck On Jun 10, 2008, at 7:22 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I myself try to be succinct but I am no Chuck Landenberger... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread Redghost
Larry, Here in WA you can sort of read in to become a lawyer. Only good here though. You apprentice to a school taught lawyer and take the bar exam, then you get to be one of the slimy fish. No chance of reciprocity in other states, but good enough for doing country lawyer work. As

Re: [MBZ] Driving adventures

2008-06-10 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew, To be succinct, what's the point of including: the Nigerian tech? Did you also ask if he was American? Just an inquiring mind. Take care, Chuck ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Veggie Oil And Bio Fuel users - Words of Caution

2008-06-10 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] Veggie Oil And Bio Fuel users - Words of Caution

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
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Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
Jim wrote my master plan was actually to annoy her to death. Slowly. Unfortunately, being masters at annoyance she's sure to outlast you. ;-) Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS!

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-10 Thread OK Don
Sounds like VERY good advice - and I've not read/heard this elsewhere. Thanks! Allow the engine to warm to operating temperature and cool off again before installing the pressure cap, as it can leak coolant around those seals until they have heat set. Critical on the M103, a good idea with

Re: [MBZ] Veggie Oil And Bio Fuel users - Words of Caution

2008-06-10 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread OK Don
I doubt that she would use a gun - too loud, someone would hear it. On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 9:27 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You unwittingly advanced another good argument for gun control -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce was Re: Orelegated alternative forms ofvoter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
You seem to believe a gun owner will always resort to shooting someone when things don;t go well! Just because you have a shoe handy doesn't mean you will rip it off your foot and beat someone to death just because they cut in line ahead of you does it? You're applying the same logic to

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
Donald asked (rhetotically) I wonder how he got Libya and North Korea to back down. Just a guess, but I bet it was the old fashioned speak softly and carry a big stick approach. It's always worked. Just like the other Presidents you mentioned. Tyrants understand one thing and 1 thing

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread OK Don
Agreed - I thought pillow or frying pan, not gun, and I also have several, of all those options. Want to outlaw frying pans and pillows??? On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You unwittingly advanced another good argument for gun control My wife already

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread OK Don
So will most Ds --- On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 7:27 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think you'll find when the time comes, most Rs will hold their nose and vote --- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread OK Don
I'd like to hear McCain negotiating with Vietnam - On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 9:25 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Obama already is extremely popular overseas and this popularity will translate to strategic advantages for the USA. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
Can I telecommute? Don't think I want to drive to work ;-) Larry T - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:33 AM Subject: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on Larry wrote:

[MBZ] cracked vacuum lines

2008-06-10 Thread Allan Streib
Finally got around to figuring out why my '83 300D door locks don't work -- one of the rigid plastic lines is cracked where it passes from the body into the driver's door. I'm now wondering if other cracked lines could be causing my intermittent (but increasing) problems with brake boost and

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
Jim wrote 300 million people, and _those_ are the best two they could find The selection process is pretty poor! People always talk about the inherent unfairness of the Electoral College (which it isn't) and actually it's the primary system that gets the unstable ball rolling.

Re: [MBZ] Veggie Oil And Bio Fuel users - Words of Caution

2008-06-10 Thread slozukimc
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Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-10 Thread dave walton
Here is an old email from Johnny B and Marshall. They both recommended applying Hylomar. -Dave Walton On May 9, 2006, at 8:26 PM, Frederick Moir wrote: Hi, All. Esp. Johnny B. Could some one give me the high points of Hylomar as it pertains to 190DT head gaskets? What is it exactly? Would

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm a fan of the big knife. just take that old bowie and drive it in ya! On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:00 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I doubt that she would use a gun - too loud, someone would hear it. On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 9:27 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: So will most Ds --- I thought most Dems were happy. They've got a candidate whose best claim is Hey, I just got here, and I haven't really done anything in the last three years, so the present situation isn't my fault, therefore I'm the solution, not part of the problem like

Re: [MBZ] Veggie Oil And Bio Fuel users - Words of Caution

2008-06-10 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My blend of WVO and diesel costs me $1.21 or so per gallon x 20 MPG from a 1 ton crewcab works well for me. At that cost I could easily replace the engine and still make out ahead but I'd rather not. I'm betting the ratio will be three Roosa Masters per engine, but I

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-10 Thread Mitch Haley
dave walton wrote: Here is an old email from Johnny B and Marshall. They both recommended applying Hylomar. I can remember John saying that. I do not know if he put it on the metal cylinder seals or just on the fiber part. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Driving adventures

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
I mentioned that so people can visualize his charming Nigerian-American accent. ;) The other tech is Portuguese American. On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 12:32 PM, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew, To be succinct, what's the point of including: the Nigerian tech? Did you also

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Absolutely!! But why stop there? Does anyone remember the Monty Python skit about the lethal joke developed by the Brits to use against the Chermans in WWII? I nearly die whenever I see the rerun of that bit of cosmic absurdity. On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:07 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] cracked vacuum lines

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
My experience is that they tend to last forever - it's usually the servos or the rubber connectors that fail. On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:20 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Finally got around to figuring out why my '83 300D door locks don't work -- one of the rigid plastic lines is

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce was Re: Orelegated alternative forms ofvoter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Larry, if that were the case none of us would survive childhood. What I was implying is if that someone is impulsive and in the heat of the moment wants to murder a spouse, it's a lot easier to grab a gun and finish the job (if one is readily available) compared to, say, using a pillow or the

Re: [MBZ] cracked vacuum lines

2008-06-10 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 11:24 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My experience is that they tend to last forever - it's usually the servos or the rubber connectors that fail. In the doors or otherwise away from the engine, maybe they last forever. Under the hood the hard plastic

Re: [MBZ] Cover gone

2008-06-10 Thread RELNGSON
..I have one of the tarp type garages over my boat, and after only 1.5 years, the tarp material is wasting away!  It has kept things reasonably dry and protected SO FAR, but it ain't gonna last through another winter... Might be that Oregon acid rain or perhaps pulp mill fumes. RLE

Re: [MBZ] cracked vacuum lines

2008-06-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Great advice, Alex. I may just do that with my new 83 wagon. On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 2:33 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 11:24 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My experience is that they tend to last forever - it's usually the servos or

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread Rich Thomas
That was on the other night, it is always good to see it now and then. I think it was in German, so it could be read by non-German speakers, who would not get it. A very lethal weapon. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Absolutely!! But why stop there? Does anyone remember the Monty Python

Re: [MBZ] cracked vacuum lines

2008-06-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Getting the hard lines on or off the plastic tees is death to one or the other, in my experience the tee. I bodged up a brass tee from some brass barbs and a threaded tee for the main one where the everything else line goes off the main and to the brake booster. It sorta looks a bit dodgy

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-10 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: If you really want a JD, do what I did: Give up a good job as a service manager at a large dealership, tell your wife it is going to be okay, cut ALL expenses dramatically, beg, borrow, steal, apply for every scholarship known to man, study hard for the LSAT so you can

[MBZ] Diesel

2008-06-10 Thread R A Bennell
Sold an old boat to a fellow who picked it up on Sunday afternoon - with a 92 3/4 ton Chevy pickup with the 6.2 diesel. He tells me it has just over 700,000 kilometers on it. That works out to about 434,000 miles. He says it has had some maintenance but is the original engine and transmission. A

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-10 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: If you really want a JD, do what I did: Give up a good job as a service manager at a large dealership, tell your wife it is going to be okay, cut ALL expenses dramatically, beg, borrow, steal, apply for every scholarship known to man, study hard for the LSAT so you

Re: [MBZ] cracked vacuum lines

2008-06-10 Thread Peter Frederick
The plastic becomes quite brittle anywhere it's exposed to heat, light, or fuel/oil fumes. That means anything under the hood is easily broken, and most interior lines are fine. Flexing at the door hinge will break them, though. The replacement line is white only, not color coded, so don't

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: Wife and I are locked in the annoy the other to death contest. I'm sure that one will win, eventually. How goes her retirement progress? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

Re: [MBZ] cracked vacuum lines

2008-06-10 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 12:11 PM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The replacement line is white only, not color coded, so don't get wild with it. Did M-B stop producing the color-striped hard line? I didn't know that. Somewhere I have a list saved that Dave Meimann posted to the old

Re: [MBZ] cracked vacuum lines

2008-06-10 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 12:11 PM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: there are restrictions of various sizes in the different lines, and making a monster tee instead will result in things like poor shutoff or loss of booster vac on sitting, etc. True. The fat little green and blue

Re: [MBZ] Veggie Oil And Bio Fuel users - Words of Caution

2008-06-10 Thread Christopher McCann
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[MBZ] New Jetta

2008-06-10 Thread LarryT
Sorry if this has been posted - the CarandDriver website has a quick review of the new diesel Jetta that gets 41mpg. www.CARandDRIVER.com Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net

Re: [MBZ] Veggie Oil And Bio Fuel users - Words of Caution

2008-06-10 Thread Steve MacSween
on 6/10/08 15:54, Christopher McCann at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shorter service interval between oil-changes. Alternatively, you can have your engine oil analysed. These measures prevent potentially damaging Polymerisation of vegetable oil mixing with the engine lubricating oil. From my

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread OK Don
Nope - the lone Demo rep. in the ouse from OK refuses to endorse O - he;ll vote Demo, but won't endorse anyone now - too liberal for us Okies (who used to be one step away from commie - back in the 30's). I thought most Dems were happy. They've got a candidate whose best claim is Hey, I just

[MBZ] 380 se idle problem

2008-06-10 Thread eric peterson
Anybody have any idea where to start to track down an idle gremlin on my 85 380SE?? The symptoms are after warmup (aprox 3 mi) the idle goes from the usual 600is to 2000rpm. I've checked the linkage and it isn't binding anywhere. What is really odd is that this only happens on my morning

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
But ... did you see on CNN today that McCain wants to veto beer? On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 7:27 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think you'll find when the time comes, most Rs will hold their nose and vote --- Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-10 Thread OK Don
If I were to do something like that, it would only be on the fiber part. I thought I'd remembered someting like that - but not that it was Hylomar. I used it between the timing case and the block on the 117 engine, but I didn't use anything on the head gasket. Who am I to out-guess/engineer MB?

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-10 Thread dave walton
Who am I to out-guess/engineer MB? Lets see - rodbender engines, biodegradable wiring harnesses, water-based paint that flakes off all by itself... I suspect MB could use your help now and then. -Dave Walton On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 7:42 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I were to do

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-10 Thread OK Don
Hmmm - good point. Add the heater fan in the 115 to that list! On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 6:48 PM, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who am I to out-guess/engineer MB? Lets see - rodbender engines, biodegradable wiring harnesses, water-based paint that flakes off all by itself... I suspect

Re: [MBZ] car cover

2008-06-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im not sure I can think of what you are talking about. andrew strasfogel wrote: Buy one of those huge cheap domed airplane hanger structures! They cost surprisingly little - I always wanted one, but who has room in NW DC? On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 9:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] car cover

2008-06-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
HF has them on sale quite often here for 159 or so Kevin Kraly wrote: I have one of the tarp type garages over my boat, and after only 1.5 years, the tarp material is wasting away! It has kept things reasonably dry and protected SO FAR, but it ain't gonna last through another winter. It's

Re: [MBZ] car cover

2008-06-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, I have seen those too LarryT wrote: You might consider the metal carports - they come in all colors and run from $495-$795. Be sure to shop around. They last a long time and are very handy - even it not raining the keep leaves, pinestraw and birdcrap off the car. You can keep

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-10 Thread Wonko the Sane
I'd suggest you do it, John, but you are already in a career track where an attorney will ask YOU for a loan. :-) On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 2:09 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald Snook wrote: If you really want a JD, do what I did: Give up a good job as a service manager at

Re: [MBZ] Lawyers was re: Re: Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Holy crap, I should not have clicked to see your pic, very scary Donald Snook wrote: Larry wrote: Bear in mind I do not include Donald in with most other lawyers. Now, having said that .. ... I'm also in Va - I;m sure you've seen all the lawyers advertising on TV and the radio -

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think I am in stage 3 now. Donald Snook wrote: Andrew wrote: Sounds like you have a great marriage. I am not sure if you are referring to me or to Jim. BUT, I will share with you the secret to a happy marriage. No kidding this is really it. I got this from my father-in-law. I am

Re: [MBZ] car cover

2008-06-10 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 5:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HF has them on sale quite often here for 159 or so I have one of those canopies. It's well worth the price---easy to set up and much sturdier than I expected. Provision for anchoring it to the ground is minimal, so

Re: [MBZ] 380 se idle problem

2008-06-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
could be the idle air valve, or the idle computer, thats about the only 2 things involved in it eric peterson wrote: Anybody have any idea where to start to track down an idle gremlin on my 85 380SE?? The symptoms are after warmup (aprox 3 mi) the idle goes from the usual 600is to 2000rpm.

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