Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Kevin Kraly
That's the exact car that my sister has. It has great ride and handling, lots of room, and the V6 does very well with it's 260? hp. She was having trouble with oil consumption between 3k change intervals with 25Kmi on the clock. It was burning 1.5 to 2qts (don't know if they figured out what

Re: [MBZ] OT, CD Video

2009-01-07 Thread Jeff Zedic
VCDs were very big in Japan and other parts of ASia before DVDs hit it big. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT, CD Video

2009-01-07 Thread Jeff Zedic
Kaleb, You have two options. Do a multi-session DVD on a non re-writeable disc, or use a DVDRW that lets you add and remove things. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Think I found the bottom

2009-01-07 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: Technical manual request (CPRM)

2009-01-07 Thread Wilton Strickland
I may be able to do it for half that. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 11:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: Technical manual request (CPRM) I

Re: [MBZ] Back in Starkville!

2009-01-07 Thread Wilton Strickland
You may need to let me exercise a couple of 'em for ya. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:57 AM Subject: [MBZ] Back in Starkville! Made it back from Kaleb's

Re: [MBZ] Think I found the bottom

2009-01-07 Thread Jim Cathey
I still haven't found the bottom temp the 190D will start at... You don't know that! What you haven't yet found is the top temp that the 190D _won't_ start at. :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] History of Air Conditioning

2009-01-07 Thread Rich Thomas
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[MBZ] PRevia

2009-01-07 Thread Dan Weeks
On Jan 6, 2009, at 11:59 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: The Previa disappeared from the US market soon after it's very poor crash test results became public. Worst of all of the minivans of the period. Really! Four star driver rating, 3 star passenger. The vast majority of my

[MBZ] PREVIA AWD

2009-01-07 Thread Dan Weeks
On Jan 6, 2009, at 11:59 PM, Clay wrote: I have found that AWD is night and day for handling in the previa. there is a hill I climb that it just grips and goes. Good to know in case I ever upgrade. Does yours have the supercharger, too? All the AWD cars I've ever driven (not many,

Re: [MBZ] Back in Starkville!

2009-01-07 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:18:00 -0600 Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net wrote: Remember, it's a 12 step program.. Meaning that you have to get up to at least 12 before you can start thinning your herd! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Donald Snook
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Re: [MBZ] Think I found the bottom

2009-01-07 Thread Loren Faeth
With good compression, winter fuel, and a good battery/cables/starter system, any MB diesel will start to 20 below without a block heater. They are not happy campers below 0 F, but they will start. You just have to get the crank spinning fast enough. Many times I have started a tired iron

Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem

2009-01-07 Thread Luther
Find the same model on Ebay with a cracked screen. Put the 2 together and have 1 good working laptop with a few spare parts. Luther, BTDT R A Bennell wrote: I tried a couple of things last night - based upon advice on the HP website. Unfortunately, I am having no luck. The keyboard appears

Re: [MBZ] John Robbins just left

2009-01-07 Thread Luther
Ok grandpa! :) Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: about the CDI? It hauls ass. I was expecting 2.5 turbo sort of deal, it feels like a v8. I loved it. Still to rich for my blood, but I will start buying them when I can get one for 500. Jeff Zedic wrote: Tell us more!!! Zedic

Re: [MBZ] OT: Caswell brush plating kit

2009-01-07 Thread Luther
Pictures? Luther Jim Cathey wrote: Just thought y'all might find a status report on this interesting: I got the Caswell Plug-N-Plate silver and nickel materials I'd ordered for Jill's new (old) Euphonium, and decided to start small. I got out my old cut-down Conn mouthpiece and used

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Mitch Haley
I got trapped behind a RWD Chrysler (not Magnum, a sedan, probably 300) in light snow last month. He had decent tires (the snow was sticking to them, they were totally white), limited slip or locking diff, and a gentle foot (or traction control), but the tires just slipped 3-5mph without the

[MBZ] Curt's 190D Wiper

2009-01-07 Thread Max Dillon
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Re: [MBZ] Think I found the bottom

2009-01-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Loren Faeth wrote: Many times I have started a tired iron head diesel in 20 below by putting a propane torch on the head for 15 min or so, to get a little warmth into the head. I have also held the torch under the oil pan to heat the oil, but that is always a little scary if you have any oil

Re: [MBZ] Think I found the bottom

2009-01-07 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: I usually plug my cars in just to reduce wear at cold start I wish the CDI had one. It gets really really bad mileage until the exhaust treatment warms up. Although the glow plug light only lights up for 2 seconds even when it is 9 outside. Lights up for two seconds

[MBZ] Old Benz, article in Sunday 1/4/09 New York Times

2009-01-07 Thread Bill R
at the airport. BillR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090107/41c5085e/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Jim Cathey
I got trapped behind a RWD Chrysler (not Magnum, a sedan, probably 300) in light snow last month. He had decent tires (the snow was sticking to them, they were totally white), limited slip or locking diff, and a gentle foot (or traction control), but the tires just slipped 3-5mph without the

Re: [MBZ] Think I found the bottom

2009-01-07 Thread Jim Cathey
I've thought of sticking a blow dryer or heat gun in the intake snorkel to get hot air in the cylinders, but never actually tried it. That's what works on my Unimog. No block heater, and I've never tried charging the ether injection system. I used a heat gun, I think a blow drier shoots too

[MBZ] 500SE Differential

2009-01-07 Thread John Robbins
Does anybody know if a euro 500SE would have a limited slip diff? My brother will eventually be driving the car in Chicago, and I imagine that would be handy. Also, how difficult is it to replace the friction material? I'm sure they're worthless by now. John

[MBZ] OT CDL farm use, was Hay wagons

2009-01-07 Thread Kris Gilmore
t 04:57 PM 1/6/2009, Loren Faeth wrote: Over 26,000 GVW you have to have a CDL. It is not an state thing, it is federal law. There are no exceptions for farm use. Just for the record, there is an exemption for farm use in many states. For example, Section 17E - 1 - 8 of the WV code

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 9:49 PM, Steve MacSween steve.macsw...@videotron.ca wrote: You can start the flames now ;). No flames here! I think the 300/Magnum/Charger siblings are terrific cars. Great handling with what's basically the tried-and-true 124 multilink suspension in the rear, and as

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: Technical manual request (CPRM)

2009-01-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 8:13 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: I tried going to Mercedes to get repair manuals for my '94 E420 and found I couldn't, so I sent in a comment: I think the customer service robot at MBNA who answered you had its wires crossed. I don't have my original

Re: [MBZ] call center

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
isnt that pretty much what you do except its truckers with broken down trucks? Luther wrote: Same with my town. We have a call center for Experian and Goodyear Tire Emergency Roadservice. All locals pretending to sound foreign. Luther Kevin wrote: and they all have fake american names

Re: [MBZ] 500SE Differential

2009-01-07 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: Does anybody know if a euro 500SE would have a limited slip diff? Probably like my 2.3-16v, a formerly limited slip diff. If I put one wheel on wet grass and one on loose gravel, I can't spin the one on gravel, so after 215,000 miles, the diff clutch parts probably

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: Technical manual request (CPRM)

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
plenty of people around here have the 124 cd set that can send you a copy, in fact, I think somebody has it uplaoded somewhere for download, in a secret location of course. Craig McCluskey wrote: I tried going to Mercedes to get repair manuals for my '94 E420 and found I couldn't, so I sent

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
What is it with you long term hard core MB people buying crap american cars? First toad goes all chrysler on us, now you. Steve MacSween wrote: Had it two months and no complaints so far. SXT with 3.5 HO. I came to it for reasons of price/value/kick for buck in today's market. After the test

Re: [MBZ] Back in Starkville!

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
what kind of fuel mileage do you figure you got with that 500? John Robbins wrote: Made it back from Kaleb's about 30 mins ago... The 500SE made it back just fine, and Greg still really likes the car. I now have 8 vehicles at my house, 4 MB's of my own, a friend's 99 E300D, Greg's 500SE, my

Re: [MBZ] OT, CD Video

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
good idea Jeff Zedic wrote: Kaleb, You have two options. Do a multi-session DVD on a non re-writeable disc, or use a DVDRW that lets you add and remove things. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Caswell brush plating kit

2009-01-07 Thread Jim Cathey
Pictures? See: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/horns.html Look for the Couesnon C trumpet entry. You'll have to imagine what 30-year-old dirty raw brass looked like, there are no before pictures. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] History of Air Conditioning

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Back in Starkville!

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I WAY past that then. BTW, John, post pics soon, we all want to see them. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:18:00 -0600 Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net wrote: Remember, it's a 12 step program.. Meaning that you have to get up to at least 12 before you can start thinning

Re: [MBZ] Old Benz, article in Sunday 1/4/09 New York Times

2009-01-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
if someone already pointed this out, I've been out of touch for a few days . only part of which was spent waiting at the airport. BillR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090107

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: Technical manual request (CPRM)

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have the 124 cd's and they cover the 94-95 cars, now If I could just find them... Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 8:13 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: I tried going to Mercedes to get repair manuals for my '94 E420 and found I couldn't, so I sent in a comment:

Re: [MBZ] History of Air Conditioning

2009-01-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
Ford air conditioners show Lo, Norm, Hi, and Max on the air-conditioner controls. So, now you know... -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090107/c0232b2a/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] Back in Starkville!

2009-01-07 Thread John Robbins
Somewhere in the neighborhood of 20. I made it using only 3/4 of a tank, and he used a little over a full tank. I think our tanks are about the same size. Will make a spreadsheet soon that will do the km - miles conversion to calculate mileage. John Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: what kind of

Re: [MBZ] Back in Starkville!

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thats really pretty darn good. John Robbins wrote: Somewhere in the neighborhood of 20. I made it using only 3/4 of a tank, and he used a little over a full tank. I think our tanks are about the same size. Will make a spreadsheet soon that will do the km - miles conversion to calculate

Re: [MBZ] History of Air Conditioning

2009-01-07 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Old Benz, article in Sunday 1/4/09 New York Times

2009-01-07 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] History of Air Conditioning

2009-01-07 Thread Gary Hurst
conditioners show Lo, Norm, Hi, and Max on the air-conditioner controls. So, now you know... -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090107/c0232b2a/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] Curt's 190D Wiper

2009-01-07 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] OT CDL farm use, was Hay wagons

2009-01-07 Thread Loren Faeth
I was not aware that states could override the CDL requirement. Interesting. It makes sense, and therefore, it is unlikely to be adopted by any governing entity. In Iowa, we used to have farm overweight leniency for a several months in the fall. That allowed farmers to move crops to the

Re: [MBZ] Curt's 190D Wiper

2009-01-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 7:24 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I haven't yet figured out how to get the cover off of my '87 wagon's wiper, but that is on the list of infrequent and non-factory maintenance that I want to get done. Write-ups are out there, I think I tried one

Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem

2009-01-07 Thread R A Bennell
Yes, the thought has crossed my mind. Did a bit more last evening. The USB keyboard will let me get into the bios but it seems screwed up. Won't let me do what I think I should be able to do. Any chance this could be some sort of virus rather than an equipment failure? My son says he was

Re: [MBZ] OT, CD Video

2009-01-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Kaleb wrote: Got this digital video camera, records to a memory card or its internal memory, then you hook it to your computer to burn a DVD. Well we have a video but not big enough to fill up a DVD, so I burned it to a CD. It will play fine on a computer, but not in a DVD player. I

Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem

2009-01-07 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Curt's 190D Wiper

2009-01-07 Thread casioqv
I was up in Oregon visting friends for the snow storm a few weeks ago, and also noticed that the colder the weather got, the slower my 190DTs wiper would go. Now that I'm back in southern Cali (where it hardly ever rains) the wiper is nice and fast again! I did notice that some of the electrical

[MBZ] The Great Outdoors!

2009-01-07 Thread Rhonald Angelo
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Re: [MBZ] sun visors

2009-01-07 Thread casioqv
I tried it out, 87 and later W201 visors DO have the telescoping feature just like W124s. I can't believe I never realized it before. I take back most of what I said about stock mercedes visors being crap, and I'm going to put my Rosen visor in the Volvo 745 and keep with stock visors in the Benz

Re: [MBZ] OT, CD Video

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well here is what I did, this was done on the wifes new laptop that runs vista. Plugged camera in, it imported off there onto laptop. Then in laptop, launched windows movie maker I think it was, selected whatever, the it gave option to publish to DVD, publish to data cd, and a couple others.

Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem

2009-01-07 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] Old Benz, article in Sunday 1/4/09 New York Times

2009-01-07 Thread Bill R
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Re: [MBZ] sun visors

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I cant believe this feature is not listed in the owners manuals anywhere, at least I didnt see it. If anybody spots in in a manual, I would be curious no know. casi...@usermail.com wrote: I tried it out, 87 and later W201 visors DO have the telescoping feature just like W124s. I can't believe

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Steve MacSween
There are no reasonably priced competent wrenches left in my area for the older cars. The only shop that is left has a shop rate of $90 per hour and they take bookings for two weeks down the road. They charged me $440 (P L) to replace the shift cable on my w126. Nay nay. I'm turning 50 this

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Steve MacSween
on 1/7/09 10:42, Jim Cathey at j...@windwireless.net wrote: I got trapped behind a RWD Chrysler (not Magnum, a sedan, probably 300) in light snow last month. He had decent tires (the snow was sticking to them, they were totally white), limited slip or locking diff, and a gentle foot (or

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I guess if you got to pay somebody to replace a shift cable on a 126 you probably should not own one. Steve MacSween wrote: There are no reasonably priced competent wrenches left in my area for the older cars. The only shop that is left has a shop rate of $90 per hour and they take

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Maybe I should start a used to own a mercedes now I own an american crapbox list. Steve MacSween wrote: on 1/7/09 10:42, Jim Cathey at j...@windwireless.net wrote: I got trapped behind a RWD Chrysler (not Magnum, a sedan, probably 300) in light snow last month. He had decent tires (the snow

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Peter Merle
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Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread casioqv
245s are awesome in snow! This reminds me of when I was a teenager, I used to drive around during snowstorms in my 1975 245 and pull people in SUVs out of ditches with an old climbing rope. My wife and I also went snow camping often in our 1982 245 Turbo, and we never chained up in the deep snow

Re: [MBZ] sun visors

2009-01-07 Thread Wilton Strickland
As I said coupla days ago, it's on page 44 in my '87 124 manual and page 48 in my '91 126 manual. Heading is SUN VISORS. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 1:54 PM

[MBZ] More pics of my o309d Motoroam nightmare.

2009-01-07 Thread Rolf Martin-Hoster
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Re: [MBZ] sun visors

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So it does, I just missed it I guess. Wilton Strickland wrote: As I said coupla days ago, it's on page 44 in my '87 124 manual and page 48 in my '91 126 manual. Heading is SUN VISORS. Wilton -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E,

[MBZ] The Beast!

2009-01-07 Thread Donald Snook
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Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Steve MacSween wrote: If the snow was stuck in them, they were not decent M + S tires. I thought that good mud tires shed mud, and good snow tires grab onto the snow? At any rate, I think his main problem was too much width or not enough pressure (those were WIDE tires) prevented his tires

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter Merle wrote: Which merc are they based on? I always figured the Magnum was based on the R-series. The Crossfire is based on the SLK. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Donald Snook
that mean I shouldn't have one? I can't don't know squat about being an electrician, should I cancel my power at my house? Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090107/1010f899

[MBZ] homemade jet engine using old turbocharger...

2009-01-07 Thread Christopher McCann
I want to make one - Lt. Don, can you be technical advisor? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-spt7y1v6Y Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
can't don't know squat about being an electrician, should I cancel my power at my house? Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090107/1010f899/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Well I guess if you got to pay somebody to replace a shift cable on a 126 you probably should not own one. My HHR is an appliance. My Benz was a hobby HHR is to Benz as Wife is to XXX

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: That's a ridiculous statement. If you don't know how to work on a car, you shouldn't own one? Is that what you are saying? Well, I guess that means there are MILLIONS of people who shouldn't own a car. Keep in mind there are some things that are not worth the time to do

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
exactly John Robbins wrote: Donald Snook wrote: That's a ridiculous statement. If you don't know how to work on a car, you shouldn't own one? Is that what you are saying? Well, I guess that means there are MILLIONS of people who shouldn't own a car. Keep in mind there are some things that

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread casioqv
If you don't know how to work on a car, you shouldn't own one? You probably shouldn't... especially not an old obscure one that nobody else knows how to work on. Personally, if I didn't know how to work on cars I'd either get rid of them and ride my bike, or learn. You'd have to make a heck of

Re: [MBZ] More pics of my o309d Motoroam nightmare.

2009-01-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Rolf Martin-Hoster wrote: http://superturbodiesel.com/images/benz/o309d%20motoroam/ Is that mold on the dash and rust on the radio? http://superturbodiesel.com/images/benz/o309d%20motoroam/DSCF0001.JPG It has potential if you can restore it. IIRC, it was way cheaper than a good one sells for.

Re: [MBZ] The Beast!

2009-01-07 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] Florida

2009-01-07 Thread LWB250
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Re: [MBZ] homemade jet engine using old turbocharger...

2009-01-07 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] Curt's 190D Wiper

2009-01-07 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread R A Bennell
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Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem

2009-01-07 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] More pics of my o309d Motoroam nightmare.

2009-01-07 Thread Rolf Martin-Hoster
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Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Steve MacSween
on 1/7/09 14:22, Peter Merle at merle.pe...@gmail.com wrote: Which merc are they based on? Here in SA no one is interested in buying American vehicles - the Japs , European and now Chinese have the market Peter I think the w124. This is what MB was doing with Chrysler. The Pacific was based

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread LWB250
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Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: That's a ridiculous statement. If you don't know how to work on a car, you shouldn't own one? Is that what you are saying? I think Kleb was saying that if you can't replace a shift cable, you shouldn't drive a 20 year old car which might cost 20% of its value to have

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] More pics of my o309d Motoroam nightmare.

2009-01-07 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread casioqv
It really bothers me how everything is considered disposable, and people feel entitled to own and operate such a complicated machine without knowing how it works, or how to care for it. Even new cars break down, and in my opinion it's somewhat dangerous to operate a car, especially in remote

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread LWB250
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Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem

2009-01-07 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] More pics of my o309d Motoroam nightmare.

2009-01-07 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] OT Laptop problem

2009-01-07 Thread LWB250
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Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Steve MacSween
on 1/7/09 15:16, Kaleb C. Striplin at ka...@striplin.net wrote: perhaps I should have said if you dont know how to replace a shift cable on a 126 and dont have alot of money to pay somebody to do it, then you probably should not own it. Nothing ridiculous about that. I have seen far too

[MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Who is this person? Every post that goes thru the list gets bounced back to me from this email address. I have turned off delivery to this address several times but this person always turns it back on. Whoever it is needs to start using a different email address for list mail. Gmail would

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
right, sometimes I dont get out what I mean too well I guess. Mitch Haley wrote: Donald Snook wrote: That's a ridiculous statement. If you don't know how to work on a car, you shouldn't own one? Is that what you are saying? I think Kleb was saying that if you can't replace a shift cable,

Re: [MBZ] So I end up buying a 2005 Dodge Magnum

2009-01-07 Thread R A Bennell
I don't think you should feel that way. In the past, we were able to diagnose and repair many things that we cannot today. I go to the cottage on Lake of the Woods weekends during the summer. Twenty years ago, I might have had some chance of repairing my car if it acted up out there. Pull a plug

Re: [MBZ] PRevia

2009-01-07 Thread Jeff Zedic
I can say that when I worked for Toyota the Previa was a very trouble free van. One small problem with a cooling pipe that was a bitch to fix but other than thatno problems.ok, front flex pipe for the exhaust. Very reliable van for a new design. You decide on the looksI liked

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