What about Mercedes nitrogen for tires?
On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 8:07 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And if you really want to go to town, I have a box of Mercedes wipes, made
just to lube and clean the antenna.
Ed
300E
2008/11/10 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
...Are you saying there's a
More particularly, is the front half of the driveshaft the same length?
-Rolf
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My phone, the Samsung Blackjack II, can do all of that except the WiFi.
I've toyed with the idea of getting a bluetooth keyboard for it.
Luther
Bill R wrote:
Allan - for a super compact travel machine I am still very happy with my
IPAQ Rx5915. I wear it on a belt clip and use the touch pad
Zepplin gas makes them lighter and go faster. ;-)
Ed
300E
2008/11/11 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What about Mercedes nitrogen for tires?
On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 8:07 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And if you really want to go to town, I have a box of Mercedes wipes,
made
just
23 year old car with 90,000 miles that lives in a snowy part of the country.
Worth half that, if he fixed the $50 star on the hood, the wind was blowing
in the right direction and all the planets were lined up. ;-)
Ed
300E
2008/11/11 Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Mercedes says ATF is not acceptable for their cars after 1985.
Sincerely,
Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
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LarryT wrote:
I've had good luck with left handed drill bits - often will break the
fastener loose while drilling - (vibrations?) and use a lubricant while
drilling.
I think it's more shrinkage as the male threads weaken and collapse when you
hollow the bolt out. If you can get dead center,
No. You need specific w123 bits. BTDT. :)
Mathieu
www.oldworldauto.com
On Nov 11, 2008, at 10:18 AM, Rolf wrote:
More particularly, is the front half of the driveshaft the same length?
-Rolf
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I have toyed with getting a phone with a large screen, like my Ipaq [240 x
320, and can be oriented any all four directions,] but never been wiling to
pay for the service. I send ATT $25 every three months to keep my number and
have it available in an emergency. There are a lot of BT keyboards
I am also a big fan of the s123 but Marshall said the s124 was more refined,
powerful and economical to drive. I've never driven one but I know how much
more refined my w201 is than my w123 and having driven Dwight's w124 consider
it the same.
I'd love another s123 but would want one in
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/912563925.html
That is not a Unimog. The open driveline is a
giveaway. It's one of their 4wd trucks.
-- Jim
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Without a nonconductor between them, electrolysis will rust away (erode)
the iron.
When dissimilar metals are in contact with each other, electrolysis (natural
reaction/flow of electrons between them) erodes the less noble metal.
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From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL
The cost difference between upper ball joints control arm assemblies
is
not that great and you probably need inner control arm bushings
anyways.
For the 107, new control arms were about $150 each vs the $32 for
just the ball joints.
-- Jim
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calculation and found a figure of some 47 mpg.
I'm guessing a good day, and appropriate he/she fillups
on both ends.
Question: Can an odometer that is about to go bad actually clock more
miles
than it should?
Not usually, though a dial could in theory stick and roll two spots
(or more)
When dissimilar metals are in contact with each other, electrolysis
(natural
reaction/flow of electrons between them) erodes the less noble metal.
Even not in direct contact the low-level conductivity of
the tap water will cause slow erosion over time. Takes
years.
-- Jim
How about aluminum and brass? I'm working on a plan to replace most of
the rubber fuel lines in the engine compartment of my Vanagon. I am
planning to use aircraft fuel line and fittings (aluminum) but I have
not been able to find fuel hose barbs in anything but brass. Can brass
fittings be
Yes, that, too, but much slower than direct contact, of course.
Wilton
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - home hot and cold water filters update
Mitch Haley wrote:
Why not something like McMaster.com's part number 5176K23 or 5176K24?
That's what I redid my Plymouth with when it started getting rusty after
12 years. Just clamp it to the chassis every 2-3 feet, and use rubber or
tygon at both ends for flex.
Did I say Tygon? Oops,
Well Said, Donald. I'd like to add my name to yours.
I know we have several veterans on here and I also know that we have
thanked them previously for their efforts. But, it bears repeating.
Thank you to all of our veterans. Those who served and came back and
to those that did not
I mean whats in a name but at least you can say you got one in the
stables
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/914601918.html
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I know we have several veterans on here and I also know that we have thanked
them previously for their efforts. But, it bears repeating.
Thank you to all of our veterans. Those who served and came back and to those
that did not return.
Thank you also the Gold Star Mothers (and Fathers) who
What's the point of all that custom bodywork if the end result looks
like a Chrysler LeBaron with a Mustang grille?
Alex
On 11/11/08, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I mean whats in a name but at least you can say you got one in the
stables
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/914601918.html
Aluminum is less noble than brass; it'll erode by electrolysis (galvanic)
action, also. Look up galvanic action or galvanic scale.
Wilton
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From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 12:01
Subject: Re: [MBZ] E420 problems
3. When first driven when cold, the transmission won't shift from 1 to 2
unless the engine is revved above 3,000 RPM. I'd rather not have to
make it go that fast immediately and would prefer the trailing-throttle
upshifts it does after it's been driven
Synflex is somebody's brand name for the black plastic high strength
stuff. in the 70s, it was new, and was used for small hydraulic lines.
At 11:40 AM 11/11/2008, you wrote:
Mitch Haley wrote:
Why not something like McMaster.com's part number 5176K23 or 5176K24?
That's what I redid my
The 123 body upper control arms are considerably less.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:50 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re:
Loren Faeth wrote:
Synflex is somebody's brand name for the black plastic high strength
stuff. in the 70s, it was new, and was used for small hydraulic lines.
Late 70's Saab CIS systems were entirely plumbed with the stuff except for clear
lines to the injectors. I never saw a failure in
No clue, its fugly but its a McLaren.
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
What's the point of all that custom bodywork if the end result looks
like a Chrysler LeBaron with a Mustang grille?
Alex
On 11/11/08, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I mean whats in a name but at least you can say you got one
On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:10:43 -0800, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
said:
planning to use aircraft fuel line and fittings (aluminum)
Big looping coils to soak up engine motion? Your other
option is to use hard lines to take the mounting point
to a place where the rubber, once failed, would
My parents elderly neighbor has a older body style Grand Marquis/Crown Vic that
he is trying to sell. My father doesn't know whether it is a Ford or Mercury
and said that it is somewhere between 1996-2000. So, he hasn't been much help
in the detail department. BUT, the neighbor's children
I would have to respectfully disagree. The best MB diesel ever made was the
W23 turbodiesel wagon. What a great combination of durability, fuel
economy, practicality, and pure driving pleasure.
Andrew (who is deeply biased)
1983 300TD, 320 K miles (200 k miles drive train).
On Tue, Nov 11,
You just clamped the hose right to the pipe? Was this a carbureted
application? Mine is fuel injected, I need a connection that will take
some pressure which is why I would at least want some kind of a bead at
the end of the pipe, if not a proper hose barb.
I was looking at their 9929T123
Well, my wife recently told me that she found another receipt and did the
calculation and found a figure of some 47 mpg. I told her there had to be
something wrong there. She, normally the skeptic and critic of the car, said
we should just think its true and enjoy.
Not sure whats going on. She is
Is it OK to leave unmounted tires outside, where they will get rain water
in them? I vaguely recall that it is not, but I'm not sure.
Craig
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Curt Raymond wrote:
Ask her to prove her method, how exactly did she come to this conclusion.
47mpg is beyond the realm of reality...
A couple of gallons off on a 8-10 gallon fill could do it. Women don't like to
run 16 gallons out of a 17 gallon tank, and they are probably less likely to
Allan Streib wrote:
You just clamped the hose right to the pipe? Was this a carbureted
application?
Low pressure TBI. The factory pipe had a bubble flare at the end and a bump 1
back, you'd slide the hose to the 2nd bump and clamp in between. My replacements
only had the bubble flare on
It was appropriated from Cesar Chavez, one of Obie's speechwriters came
up with it one late night after drinking wine and smoking cigarettes and
Obie thought it would resonate. Si se puede == yes we can
BtB probably stole it too.
--R
Hendrik Fay wrote:
No it was stolen from Bob the
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
Loren Faeth wrote:
Synflex is somebody's brand name for the black plastic high strength
stuff. in the 70s, it was new, and was used for small hydraulic lines.
Late 70's Saab CIS systems were entirely plumbed with the stuff except for
clear
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Is it OK to leave unmounted tires outside, where they will get rain water
in them? I vaguely recall that it is not, but I'm not sure.
I put them in garbage bags, whether mounted or not, indoors or out, but the bags
don't last forever outdoors.
planning to use aircraft fuel line and fittings (aluminum)
Big looping coils to soak up engine motion? Your other
option is to use hard lines to take the mounting point
to a place where the rubber, once failed, would _not_
dump fuel on an ignition source.
-- Jim
Can anyone recommend a good brand of PS fluid, or best to just pick up the
MB brand?
Ed
300E
2008/11/11 LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Mercedes says ATF is not acceptable for their cars after 1985.
Sincerely,
Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits
Porsche
BTDT? Oh, ah been there done that. Is the 5spd+617 DS the same as the
auto+617 DS?
It's a shame that the 4spd+617 is 2cm longer than the auto+616 DS. Just
a wee bit short.
Have you seen the carnage that is going on in Falmouth?
Shoot! Politics have been banned again?
Brian
On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 7:35 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Looks like some political discussions are sneaking back into the list. A
reminder that politics on the list is not allowed. It needs to stop now.
Lets keep the MB list friedly and more
Which makes doing it your way smart.
On the 123 the UCA is $48 and Rusty doesn't list a ball joint. Lower yes but
not upper...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:50:21 -0800
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Upper control arm
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
I was trying to be delicate but yeah thats basically what I'm saying. I've seen
people not fill to the stop and calculate as if it were full.
-Curt
--- On Tue, 11/11/08, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Our 190D 5 cyl Auto
http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/912003975.html
This is the 190D 2.5t that Fred and I looked at a couple weeks ago, they've
added pics now.
Those aren't blackout tail lights, somebody's lightly painted them... The paint
looks pretty good from the pics but looks like crap in person...
Good
That is because MB doesn't sell an upper ball joint.
Rusty Cullens
BuyMBparts, Inc.
Tel 1-800-741-5252
Fax 770-454-9745
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From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Upper
That explains it...
--- On Tue, 11/11/08, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Upper control arm
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 3:00 PM
That is because MB doesn't
Probably worth $13,500 on ebay if he cleaned it up and replaced the star.
Those idiots LOVE low mileage cars.
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 10:34 AM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
23 year old car with 90,000 miles that lives in a snowy part of the
country.
Worth half that, if he fixed the $50 star
Can anyone recommend a good all-purpose tubing flare tool that will do
45 and 37 (AN) flares, as well as double and metric bubble flares I
know it will probably be costly but I'd rather have one good tool that
can do it all than a bunch of different cheap tools.
Allan
--
1983 300D
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/912563925.html
Dunno why its listed in Denver. If anyone contacts the owner I'd be
happy to look at it.
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--- On Tue, 11/11/08, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is it OK to leave unmounted tires outside, where they will
get rain water
in them? I vaguely recall that it is not, but I'm not
sure.
Long as you don't mind them a) rotting and b) breeding 'skeeters, it's fine. I
wouldn't,
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 9:40 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why not something like McMaster.com's part number 5176K23 or 5176K24?
That's what I redid my Plymouth with when it started getting rusty after
12 years. Just clamp it to the chassis every 2-3 feet, and use rubber or
tygon at
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 12:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
--- On Tue, 11/11/08, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is it OK to leave unmounted tires outside, where they will
get rain water
in them? I vaguely recall that it is not, but I'm not
sure.
Long as you don't mind them a)
And tank filling.
Wilton
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From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Our 190D 5 cyl Auto gets 40 mpg
Ask her to prove her method, how exactly did she come to this conclusion.
You HAVE to be joking! That's a 6- sixpack feature.
On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 8:17 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Youtube has a trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA1SOb9ufns
Awesome...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:20:09 -0500
From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Kaleb wrote: Its a common problem on those cars. The head has to come off in
order to repair it.
Seriously? DAMN! I really like those cars. But, that sounds like a bad
problem. I don't have the time or the expertise to be pulling heads. I should
have kept the old 300D 2.5. I am starting to
Ask her to prove her method, how exactly did she come to this conclusion.
47mpg is beyond the realm of reality... I'd wonder about tire size maybe too...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:30:47 -0800
From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Our 190D 5 cyl Auto gets 40 mpg
To:
An engineer was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him
and said, If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess.
He bent over, picked up the frog and put it in his pocket.
The frog spoke up again and said, If you kiss me and turn me back into
a beautiful princess, I will
I thought that an edict had come down from the highest authority that we were
going to stop this crapadoodle.
Pete
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From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED]
No it was stolen from Bob the builder.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWKhYQarJU
Allan Streib wrote:
How about aluminum and brass? I'm working on a plan to replace most of
the rubber fuel lines in the engine compartment of my Vanagon.
Why not something like McMaster.com's part number 5176K23 or 5176K24?
That's what I redid my Plymouth with when it started getting rusty
I dunno but I really should do the UCA bushing too and that apparently isn't
the most fun job around and besides by the time I price up all those parts I'm
pretty close to the UCA assembly.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:32:29 -0800
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Upper
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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Subject: Today's Diesel Prices
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On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:23:15 -0800 Alex Chamberlain
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 12:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
--- On Tue, 11/11/08, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is it OK to leave unmounted tires outside, where they will
get rain water
in them? I
I do, although they are used tires. I just mounted a set on my trailer
that were outside, just had to get the water out of them but no problem.
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Is it OK to leave unmounted tires outside, where they will get rain water
in them? I vaguely recall that it is not, but I'm
1113 model number tells it is a truck, as does the OM352
engine. that engine is a HD truck engine. The 1113 was the small
end of the MB made in Brazil trucks sold in the USA 20 some years
ago. The 1316 was the heavy end of the line. I may have this
backwards, but I think the 11 was the
Allan Streib wrote:
I was looking at their 9929T123 aluminum tubing. What's the advantage
of steel, wouldn't it be more prone to corrosion?
The steel stuff does corrode, that's why I was replacing it on a 12 year old
car. I'm not so sure the aluminum stuff wouldn't corrode too, and it's
You should not be mixing iron brass. You should have a fitting in between
made of PVC.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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On Behalf Of OK Don
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 10:18 PM
To: Mercedes
This slogan is too similar to that of a realty outfit from the 80s. Century
21 was it? Theirs was Yes You Can!
Brian
On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 9:36 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote:
Yes we can!
On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:23 AM, Mak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And That's how it
On Nov 11, 2008, at 11:09 AM, Rolf wrote:
BTDT? Oh, ah been there done that. Is the 5spd+617 DS the same as the
auto+617 DS?
actually, it is not. different p/ns in the EPC. that auto box is longer
than the 5 speed. iirc, last time i looked into the bits, the correct 5
speed front half
HDs are very hard, IMHO. I have used them on a couple of different MB chassis,
and regretted not using comfort every time. You would think I would learn..
Dan
--- On Mon, 11/10/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
No it was stolen from Bob the builder.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWKhYQarJU
See Bob the builder does beat Joe the plumber.
Wonder whether Hillary will join the crew.
I suppose we can insert our own favorite crew members
*BOB THE BUILDER*
Bob the Builder!
Can we fix it?
Bob the
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/913269299.html
Runs well. Mechanic has suggested it is worth $10,000 or more. Priced for
quick sale.
If its worth so much why doesn't the mechanic buy it? Pics are from March or
April, we haven't had that kind of snow yet this year.
-Curt
The cost difference between upper ball joints control arm assemblies is
not that great and you probably need inner control arm bushings anyways.
Also, no grinding / hammering needed to replace the entire control arm.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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It's tough to quit when you've been on crack for 2 straight years...
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 9:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I thought that an edict had come down from the highest authority that we
were going to stop this crapadoodle.
Pete
-- Original message
On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:11:42 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I do, although they are used tires. I just mounted a set on my trailer
that were outside, just had to get the water out of them but no problem.
Great. Mine are used tires, too.
Craig
Keep 'em dry, cool and in the dark.
Wilton
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From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Leaving unmounted tires outside
On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:23:15 -0800
Yes!
BillR
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On Behalf Of Donald Snook
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:23 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Thank you to the Veterans
I know we have several veterans on here and I also know that we have
I had a nice snap on that would do normal and double flares. They
only have double flare dies for us sizes, not metric, but I was able
to make double flares with practice.
The last time i needed double flares, I used my cheap flare tool and
just bought the 1/8 double flare die from snappy.
I've had good luck with left handed drill bits - often will break the
fastener loose while drilling - (vibrations?) and use a lubricant while
drilling.
Once the GP is out perhaps you can find a way to get any fillings out -
perhaps a magnet?
I have a magnet on a long rod - screw starter on
Allan - for a super compact travel machine I am still very happy with my
IPAQ Rx5915. I wear it on a belt clip and use the touch pad for short
messages, and have a Stowaway iGo Bluetooth keyboard [with built in stand
for keeping the IPAQ at the proper angle] and mouse for more intensive
writing
Yeah, but you are an Okie! Down there if you have mosquitos, they
are NOT the state bird!
At 03:11 PM 11/11/2008, you wrote:
I do, although they are used tires. I just mounted a set on my
trailer that were outside, just had to get the water out of them but
no problem.
Craig McCluskey
Thank you. 'Glad to have had the opportunity.
Wilton
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From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:23 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Thank you to the Veterans
I know we have several veterans on here
E M wrote:
Can anyone recommend a good brand of PS fluid, or best to just pick up the
MB brand?
With the cost of a new Vickers pump, I'd buy a bottle or two of MBZ stuff every
five years.
Mitch.
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He spammed it all over the country. Saw it here in Austin, too.
Gary Thompson
1995 E320
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 10:26 AM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/912563925.html
Dunno why its listed in Denver. If anyone contacts the owner I'd be
happy to look at it.
Decent cars. Rather large and floaty, but they do get upper 20's on
the highway with the 302 SOHC engine. Only real drawback is the
stupid self-leveling system that uses compressed air instead of
hydraulic fluid. They collapse and lock up just like an MB, but cost
$1500 to fix insead of
I will try to check out the MAS and o2 sensor components tonight or
tomorrow. Anyone have advise about how to check them other than buy
a new one and replace it like the dealers do?
Now there are other symptoms:
Error code 10 MAS voltage too high/too low (TENDS TO INDICATE THE
mas IS THE
A friend at work as an '01 Jetta 1.8T. Nice car but the shocks/struts have had
it. Today doing the bounce test it failed miserably.
Rusty has shocks for $62 apiece, Bilstein Touring class or Sport for $20
more each and HD for more than that. I'm thinking Touring class is correct
but my buddy is
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
A friend at work as an '01 Jetta 1.8T. Nice car but the shocks/struts
have had it. Today doing the bounce test it failed miserably.
Rusty has shocks for $62 apiece, Bilstein Touring class or Sport for
$20 more each and HD for more than that. I'm thinking
The studded snows I've got for my 240D are but they're in bags...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:20:24 -0700
From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Leaving unmounted tires outside
To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Content-Type: text/plain;
Peter Frederick wrote:
Decent cars. Rather large and floaty, but they do get upper 20's on the
highway with the 302 SOHC engine.
I thought the 302 was the old OHV, and the modular 4.6 came in SOHC and DOHC
versions.
Mitch.
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'Reminds me of a night in Greenland in 1978. I was Director of Engineering
at Sondrestrom Air Base, now known as Kangerlussuaq. Early evening I was in
my room reading and listening to classical music; phone rang; Base Commander
asked me to go over to Officer's Club and talk to a NASA guy about
Is it an AMD processor? Every AMD I've ever owned, after about 12-18 months
of use (but I'm a bit hard on machines) has *required* me to pull the
heatsink, clean the sink and the proc *completely* and reapply thermal
transfer grease.
They run hot enough to literally *boil off* *freaking grease*!
On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:30:08 -0500 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
'Reminds me of a night in Greenland in 1978
'Just a small part of my very enjoyable foreign relations experience and
an excellent example of Danish mechanics' innovation and desire to
excell. 'Much like our
*all* manufacturers, at one point, were proprietary. However, most now are
ATX compliant because it is expensive to one off boards. I have two
HP/Compaq boxes right now, one has an Asus motherboard in it. I know because
I had the same board in a different case, but when it boots, has an HP BIOS
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 7:37 PM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
They run hot enough to literally *boil off* *freaking grease*!
It's got so bad, actually, that on any AMD I've had recently, I've put in
one of the temperature/fan alarm systems to let me know when I have to pull
the sink.
That is a great story Wilton, and an appropriate one for Veterans' Day!
At 06:30 PM 11/11/2008, you wrote:
'Reminds me of a night in Greenland in 1978. I was Director of Engineering
at Sondrestrom Air Base, now known as Kangerlussuaq. Early evening I was in
my room reading and listening to
On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:44:56 -0500 Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 7:37 PM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
They run hot enough to literally *boil off* *freaking grease*!
It's got so bad, actually, that on any AMD I've had recently, I've put
in one of the
I've never driven a 123 wagon, but from the 115 300D, 123 240D, 126
300SDL, and 107 450SLC, only the SLC comes close to driving as nicely
as the 124 2300D 2.5T. The 124 gets twice as many miles per gallon as
the SLC, has a usable rear seat, and twice the runk capacity. I've not
driven a newer
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