Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical / earthwork help needed

2008-11-23 Thread Hendrik Fay
Who said anything about you getting out there and digging, that's what the women are there for. Your job is to supervise and criticize and if she does a good job to bring her a coffee or two. Hendrik who has to go now and make sure the missus has not put the excavator in the

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-23 Thread Hendrik Fay
Murphy's law of excavation states that any pipe in the ground will be damaged, no matter how careful you are. Hendrik who has had a few pipes that needed repair after an encounter with the bucket Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:08:00 -0500 Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs AGAIN

2008-11-23 Thread Luther
WOW, I have that exact performance remastered for CD with all 9 symphonies. M, that is a prized possession of mine. Luther Jeff Zedic wrote: Gentlemen of the vinyl variety, I was poking through my LP collection last night and found that I have two box sets of Beethoven with Symphony #9

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-23 Thread Bill R
I will pass that wisdom along to her. Thanks Jim. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 12:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed convince my

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical / earthwork help needed

2008-11-23 Thread Bill R
With well pipes [well head at the front, pump at the back], irrigation lines, two drain fields, an above ground pool, overhead power and cable lines and trees all over, just thinking about the cascade effect of having an excavator in the hands of someone not bonded and insured [and those folks

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs AGAIN

2008-11-23 Thread Jeff Zedic
Gentlemen of the vinyl variety, I was poking through my LP collection last night and found that I have two box sets of Beethoven with Symphony #9 and BOTH are with Herbert Von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic. The difference being one is a digitally remaster on vinyl and the other an

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-23 Thread Bill R
Sure, send the pictures - We all enjoy seeing what doing the things all of us would like to do can end up like. [diagram that sentence; my thinking isn't so linear at this hour] BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel price

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Seems to me like somebody it trying to look good with low gas prices, but are making it up on the diesel prices. Glenn Brown wrote: This is something I get very annoyed at each time I hear a news broadcast mention the current price of regular gas and the bozos never mention that us dieselers

[MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Peter Merle
I have a scrap W123 which I am stripping and eventually I will tow it to the breakers yard . Now I want to keep the diff but I see the diff is integral part of the rear suspension and it seems that if the diff it out there is a strong possibility that the rear suspension will fall apart when

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
If you want to keep the diff and suspension parts, the only way to do that is to roll it up on a flatbed trailer, then finish stripping it on the trailer. I dont see anyway of hauling it off on its own wheels if you want to keep those parts. Peter Merle wrote: I have a scrap W123 which I am

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs AGAIN

2008-11-23 Thread LWB250
My senior year in high school I worked second shift at a distribution warehouse for Polygram Records. We were allowed to buy something like 5-10 LPs a week under an employee purchase program (heavily discounted.) While most of my fellow workers were buying up and reselling copies of Saturday

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Peter Frederick
Drive line and suspension are separate -- just pull the half shafts after you pull the diff and all will be well. Peter On Nov 23, 2008, at 8:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If you want to keep the diff and suspension parts, the only way to do that is to roll it up on a flatbed trailer,

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread LarryT
The scrap yards around here will pick up stuff like that for a small fee - $25 IIRC. Put the W123 in the driveway, strip it and call the flatbed - they'll drag it onto the bed and drive away -- Good luck - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Only problem is it wont roll with the diff out, the top of the wheels will lean in so far and drag on the wheel well. Peter Frederick wrote: Drive line and suspension are separate -- just pull the half shafts after you pull the diff and all will be well. Peter On Nov 23, 2008, at 8:37 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They will usually pay you $25 to pick it up, then they take it to the scrap yard and sell it for 1-200. LarryT wrote: The scrap yards around here will pick up stuff like that for a small fee - $25 IIRC. Put the W123 in the driveway, strip it and call the flatbed - they'll drag it onto the

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:37:21 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a scrap W123 which I am stripping and eventually I will tow it to the breakers yard. If you want to keep the diff and suspension parts, the only way to do that is to roll it up on a flatbed trailer, then

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-23 Thread Rich Thomas
1-800-DIGSAFE --R Craig McCluskey wrote: Also interesting was when I was digging up by the street and hit the gas line that I knew was there ... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs AGAIN

2008-11-23 Thread Rich Thomas
I have that 9th recording on a CD, I think it was one of the first CDs I ever bought some years back, just listened to it the other day on my Zen player that I have hooked to the stereo. --R Jeff Zedic wrote: Gentlemen of the vinyl variety, I was poking through my LP collection last night

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical / earthwork help needed

2008-11-23 Thread Rich Thomas
One Saturday evening some years ago I had been working on the house restoration and was pretty tired. Wifey offers to mow the lawn so I say OK. I'm sitting on the front porch drinking a beer and watching while she was mowing, about half of the cars that drove by the guys yelled out OK! Yeah

Re: [MBZ] Diesel price

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Zackly my thoughts, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 9:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel price Seems to me like somebody it trying to look good with low gas

[MBZ] E320

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Is an E320 or 320E an I-6? Wilton ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Peter Merle
All I want is the diff the suspension arms can get thrown away- mind you the shocks are Ok , so I might salvage those - the diff seems to also locate the axle in the fore - aft direction ie going through a pot-hole might rip the suspension off. Flat bed call out is expensive here - will cost

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-23 Thread MG
Thanks Mitch, It's an '03 with 4cyl. Problem is most all of those sites that I found on a Google search say that the sensors they have fit all the Tacomas from at least 00 to 04 all engines etc. At least for the cheap ones. The more expensive ones list two or three that fit the same vehicle.

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Peter Frederick
Huh? The diff is bolted to the rear subframe, isn't it? If that mount also holds the subframe to the body, just run the bolts back in with a block of wood to hold the subframe up. Peter On Nov 23, 2008, at 9:22 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Only problem is it wont roll with the diff out,

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:17:16 +0200 Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All I want is the diff the suspension arms can get thrown away- mind you the shocks are Ok , so I might salvage those - the diff seems to also locate the axle in the fore - aft direction ie going through a pot-hole might

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:26:22 -0600 Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Huh? The diff is bolted to the rear subframe, isn't it? If that mount also holds the subframe to the body, just run the bolts back in with a block of wood to hold the subframe up. The rear subframe holds the

[MBZ] Taco O2 sensor

2008-11-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Which engine is yours? The 2.4 or 2.7? Regular or extended cab? Front sensor, before catalyst correct? Mike -Original Message- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008 3:07:04 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Not getting my

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-23 Thread Mitch Haley
MG wrote: Thanks Mitch, It's an '03 with 4cyl. Problem is most all of those sites that I found on a Google search say that the sensors they have fit all the Tacomas from at least 00 to 04 all engines etc. At least for the cheap ones. This is odd. RockAuto says use Denso 2349001 with 2.7

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:35:05 +0200 Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a scrap W123 which I am stripping and eventually I will tow it to the breakers yard . Now I want to keep the diff but I see the diff is integral part of the rear suspension and it seems that if the diff it out

Re: [MBZ] Taco O2 sensor

2008-11-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Looks like it should be a bosch 13613. Heated, four wire, flanged type. So far i have not found one that will work for less than $170 Mike -Original Message- Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008 11:45:09 am To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] E320

2008-11-23 Thread John Freer
Depends upon the model year Wilton. I believe they went to a V6 around 1998 or so? On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 8:08 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is an E320 or 320E an I-6? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] E320

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
So earlier ones are I-6 and later ones are V-6? Wilton - Original Message - From: John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 12:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] E320 Depends upon the model year Wilton. I believe they went to

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs AGAIN

2008-11-23 Thread Luther
You owe me a new shirt that is now covered in DROOL. WOW. Luther LWB250 wrote: My senior year in high school I worked second shift at a distribution warehouse for Polygram Records. We were allowed to buy something like 5-10 LPs a week under an employee purchase program (heavily

Re: [MBZ] Taco O2 sensor

2008-11-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Another ? ...is yours a California model? The Cali models have two cats and use an a/f sensor that looks just like an oxygen sensor...just with a different name..lol Mike -Original Message- Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008 11:45:09 am To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Ditto Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:08:00 -0500 From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I need one of those

Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)

2008-11-23 Thread OK Don
Yes - my 450SLC went from running very nicely to idling very rough, then to won't start in about two weeks. The only things I could find wrong with the engine were the dried out and leaking rubber bits in the intake manifold. Would the manifold seals fail like that, so quickly? I'd expect

Re: [MBZ] E320

2008-11-23 Thread OK Don
The '86 - '95 300E and E320 have either the 103 or 104 I6 engines. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 11:23 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So earlier ones are I-6 and later ones are V-6? Wilton -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and

[MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Donald Snook
I put my Volvo on Craigslist. Here is the ad: http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/930281148.html I got several emails, phone calls, etc. In fact, I had a guy who called me and wanted to give me a credit card to hold the car. His son is driving up from Tulsa and wanted to give me a check for

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-23 Thread Redghost
http://www.murphyauctions.net/kenmore08dec.html All sorts of goodies. Maybe Obammie will provide some infrastructure programs and these will be used to once more make America less prone to bridge failures On Nov 22, 2008, at 8:23 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 22 Nov 2008

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Peter Merle
Thanks guys , the wood substitute should work well. Peter 2008/11/23 Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:35:05 +0200 Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a scrap W123 which I am stripping and eventually I will tow it to the breakers yard . Now I want to keep

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Drive line and suspension are separate -- just pull the half shafts after you pull the diff and all will be well. They don't roll with no diff, I bought one that way. I actually picked up a U-pull rear end just so that I could roll it around. I later swapped it for the howler from the

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Way too low.that is a $4000 car here in NY any day. I haven't seen a 240 that nice here since about 95lol A rust free car of that color is in high demand around here. Especially with the low miles. I got $2300 out of the insurance co for my not nearly as pretty 89. I'll swap ya

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread OK Don
ROTFLMAO So, does anyone have a nice Mercedes 124 with working air, and nice paint, and no major problems that wants to sell it for $2200 or less. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
And 100 kmi? I may want one of those, too!! ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update ROTFLMAO So, does anyone have a

[MBZ] mls cup about to kick off

2008-11-23 Thread Gary Hurst
I know all of you guys are watching this, but in case you may have forgotten it's starting on ABC right now ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] mls cup about to kick off

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:49:42 -0800 Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know all of you guys are watching this, but in case you may have forgotten it's starting on ABC right now MLS = Major League Soccer? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

[MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, sold 2 of my cars this week on craigslist, nothing from ebay. Not even any serious questions about any of them. Craigslist seems the way to go. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D

Re: [MBZ] mls cup about to kick off

2008-11-23 Thread Gary Hurst
so they call it, although it isn't quite major league On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 2:42 PM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:49:42 -0800 Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know all of you guys are watching this, but in case you may have forgotten it's starting

[MBZ] kleb/dan/kleb/john/gene/kleb 190D seats

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I installed the new seat spring just now. Now the drivers seat feels like new again. No more 400lb mexican woman feel. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81

Re: [MBZ] E320

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
depends on the year, but most likely yes Wilton Strickland wrote: Is an E320 or 320E an I-6? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-23 Thread E M
about 80% of the cars I've looked at have been via craigslist, 20% dealers. I'll peek at eBay once in awhile, but it's more just window shopping. Ed 300E 2008/11/23 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, sold 2 of my cars this week on craigslist, nothing from ebay. Not even any serious

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
WEll Donald, I did have the car you have been looking for, but now Wacko has it. I have a couple of other prospects, but do not know for sure yet. Donald Snook wrote: I put my Volvo on Craigslist. Here is the ad: http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/930281148.html I got several emails, phone

Re: [MBZ] E320

2008-11-23 Thread E M
I think all the W124s had the inline 6, and the next model had the V6. The first year or so of the new model may have had the inline carried over, I can't remember. Ed 300E 2008/11/23 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] depends on the year, but most likely yes Wilton Strickland wrote: Is

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, that is funny, turns out I was selling it WAY too cheap, and I really let wacko have it too cheap so to speak. I could have got about 2500 for it now with gas prices way down and diesle still up. OK Don wrote: ROTFLMAO So, does anyone have a nice Mercedes 124 with working air,

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Hendrik Fay
I think he sent that request to the wrong list, he was looking for Santa's wish list. Dear Santa, I've been good all year Hendrik OK Don wrote: ROTFLMAO So, does anyone have a nice Mercedes 124 with working air, and nice paint, and no major problems that wants to sell it

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-23 Thread Hendrik Fay
Not sure if this will work but I have attached a picture of the beast working hard to remove a tree stump. Just before it blew a hydraulic hose. Hendrik Curt Raymond wrote: Ditto Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:08:00 -0500 From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, donald is a funny fellow, I always get a laugh from him. Hendrik Fay wrote: I think he sent that request to the wrong list, he was looking for Santa's wish list. Dear Santa, I've been good all year Hendrik OK Don wrote: ROTFLMAO So, does anyone have a nice Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Donald Snook
Mike wrote: Way too low.that is a $4000 car here in NY any day. I haven't seen a 240 that nice here since about 95lol A rust free car of that color is in high demand around here. Especially with the low miles. I got $2300 out of the insurance co for my not nearly as pretty 89.

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Donald Snook
Wilton wrote: And 100 kmi? I may want one of those, too!! I don't care about the mileage (assuming it has been taken care of). But, I agree I am asking for the moon and wanting to pay nothing. That's why I will probably end up with a Crown Vic. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: WEll Donald, I did have the car you have been looking for, but now Wacko has it. I have a couple of other prospects, but do not know for sure yet. I know, I know. I should have bought that 300E. I admit it. But, if you have something else let me know. I have to buy a week THIS

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Allan Streib
Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yea, I figured I might be a little too low. But, that was what the lady I bought it from was trying to sell it for. I got her down to $1400 (it needed the overdrive relay). I probably could have gotten more, but this was a quick turnaround and now I

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread E M
Congrats on selling the car. I don't think you sold it too low. I a car doesn't sell, it's too high, if you get a buyer, it's priced just right for the market. If you have 10 guys calling a day, and offering you a bit more than you're asking if the car is as good as it sounds, then you know you

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread E M
I agree, that's something a lot of people forget to do, put a dollar value on their time. If you're going to invest a day or two buying or selling a car, make sure you're going to save, or earn at least as much on the transaction as you could make in the same amount of time working. Ed 300E

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
How tall is it? From ground to bottom of seat, for example. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed Not sure if this

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:43:40 +1030 Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure if this will work but I have attached a picture of the beast working hard to remove a tree stump. Just before it blew a hydraulic hose. It's a mini tracked excavator. Nice machine. I presume you've replaced the

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Wrong time to sell and wrong time to buy - when you HAVE to. Wilton - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update Kaleb wrote: WEll Donald, I

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:51:28 -0500 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Wrong time to sell and wrong time to buy - when you HAVE to. Almost as bad as the way I usually do it, I buy high and sell low ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-23 Thread Allan Streib
Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Second, my Volvo is just too small for me. I thought I could get used to it, but I am 6'3 and 260-270 lbs. If you want a big land yacht to cruise around in, why not shop for well-maintained older Caddy? Allan -- 1983 300D

Re: [MBZ] kleb/dan/kleb/john/gene/kleb 190D seats

2008-11-23 Thread Rich Thomas
Mucho Bueno! --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well I installed the new seat spring just now. Now the drivers seat feels like new again. No more 400lb mexican woman feel. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
He was trying to sell one just a short while ago. Maybe he should buy it himself. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 6:03 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Second, my Volvo is just too small for me. I thought I could get used to it, but I am 6'3 and

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-23 Thread Rich Thomas
I understood that not too long ago the Chinese were buying up every piece of construction equipment they could find, whatever price was being asked, old stuff, newer stuff, whatever. Maybe that has recently changed. Maybe Obammie talked to them? --R Redghost wrote:

[MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Jim Cathey
It looks like we might be pulling the trigger on a little project I've wanted for a long time: an extension off the side of our living room. 18x20', two-storey, vaulted ceiling, deck, porch. Two small bed/office rooms below. French doors onto the deck, windows on both other sides. Passage cut

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:28:50 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It looks like we might be pulling the trigger on a little project I've wanted for a long time: an extension off the side of our living room. 18x20', two-storey, vaulted ceiling, deck, porch... The bid is $97k.

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Yeah, don't push that too hard. With a 6-car garage, you shouldn't have to. Besides, it sounds like it's your wife's turn for something nice. Eight-car garage. Did I imply the house didn't have a garage before I put on the extension? :-) Even so we've got as many cars outside as in, right

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Rich Thomas
Where are you located? That seems a bit pricey ($/ft^2) if you are not doing bathrooms. Or maybe prices have gone way up, though it seems in these tough times for builders that you might find a better deal? --R Scott Ritchey wrote: The advice given to me for a similar project was: get the

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Scott Ritchey
The advice given to me for a similar project was: get the divorce first ... you can always get remarried again later if it works out. Seriously, we did a major remodel on two houses while living in them. Check out your builder AND his subs before you sign. Check references and suppliers too.

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Me, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:51:28 -0500 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Another basic law of nature: life always goes POOF! to fill the space available. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 7:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing Yeah, don't

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
And pay only for what's BEEN done. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing The advice given to me for a similar project was: get

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have a real nice one, nicer than the one wacko go, but supposedly it has a rebuilt transmission, then a bolt got dropped down in the motor and locked it up. Not sure what thats all about. I did notice that the starter is missing. Surely thats not all that wrong with it. Planning to see

Re: [MBZ] Taco O2 sensor

2008-11-23 Thread MG
I have the 2.7 with the 4 door cab and If I remember right it's the front one that is bad. It is not a California model either if that matters. Some information I read say it does but the online stores don't mention that as one of the choices. Manfred Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:45:09 CST

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-23 Thread OK Don
That's one cool toy! On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 3:13 PM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure if this will work but I have attached a picture of the beast working hard to remove a tree stump. Just before it blew a hydraulic hose. Hendrik -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I thought you were going to talk about the TV show Jim Cathey wrote: It looks like we might be pulling the trigger on a little project I've wanted for a long time: an extension off the side of our living room. 18x20', two-storey, vaulted ceiling, deck, porch. Two small bed/office rooms below.

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
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Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
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Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread OK Don
That's my mode of operation as well -- Almost as bad as the way I usually do it, I buy high and sell low ... Craig -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Peter, If it's a 1981 - 1985 turbo W123 how about removing the temp. and blower motor regulators and shipping them to me for a pittance (unless you KNOW they don't work). My ACC is erratic but acts the same with two different push button modules, so it must be something else. The monovalve

[MBZ] Fwd: 126 Wheels

2008-11-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dwight. I had time this morning to clean off the brake dust residue and there are low relief numbers to be read:- 126 400 30 02 7Jx15H2 ET25 Center caps 201 401 02 25 (faded) Some other numbers are;- AS1062 with a fox icon plus 132030. Also an isolated 075 stamped in rather than embossed.

Re: [MBZ] Backhoes [was: Re: plumbing / chemical help needed]

2008-11-23 Thread OK Don
I expected one of the pictures to be the towering flames - you were lucky! I called them, they marked the pipe. I got tired of trying to excavate around the pipe with a shovel, having exposed a little of it. Tried to speed up the job (without a spotter) with the backhoe. Oops. -- OK Don,

Re: [MBZ] Taco O2 sensor

2008-11-23 Thread MG
I did find a Walker one that is supposed to be right for $117. I need to see if the high priced car parts stores here have any of those so I can at least look and see if they are the same. I still love the online places that try to tell you that the 4 wire,3 wire,2 wire, and the one wire

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 126 Wheels

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
SEL coupe or an SEC? Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 9:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 126 Wheels Dwight. I had time this morning to clean off the brake dust residue and there are

Re: [MBZ] Taco O2 sensor

2008-11-23 Thread Mitch Haley
MG wrote: I have the 2.7 with the 4 door cab and If I remember right it's the front one that is bad. Auto tranny? Gotta be the front. There's no way to pay $300 for a rear sensor, those top out around $100-125 IIRC. Just the reverse of my 2.4L Olds, I can get a front for about $16 plus

Re: [MBZ] kleb/dan/kleb/john/gene/kleb 190D seats

2008-11-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
It is a fun car to drive. I didn't want it, but it is fun to drive. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 6:06 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mucho Bueno! --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well I installed the new seat spring just now. Now the drivers seat feels like new again. No more 400lb

[MBZ] Detroit Differentials

2008-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
I drove the Big Red Van ('89 Chevy G20 Beauville) to EspaƱola yesterday and noticed that the differential started making noise when driving 40 - 45 mph under a light-to-moderate load. It's annoying. The van has been so much quieter than the 240D/3.0 it will be very irritating to drive with a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 126 Wheels

2008-11-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Wilton. Could have been an SEC was too far away for good viewing with my eyesight. If you really want to know, I could go by on Monday some time? Fred Moir Lynn MA At 09:22 PM 11/23/2008, you wrote: SEL coupe or an SEC? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Only runs in reverse??

2008-11-23 Thread Allan Streib
What might be wrong with this? http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/902930736.html Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] Does this sound like a decent deal?

2008-11-23 Thread Allan Streib
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/902930736.html -- 1983 300D ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] Only runs in reverse??

2008-11-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: What might be wrong with this? http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/902930736.html B2 band or actuating piston? I assume it's a four speed. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 126 Wheels

2008-11-23 Thread Mitch Haley
I forget, do 126 wheels fit 116 and 123? ET25 sounds about right for those. Mitch. ___ 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

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