Re: [MBZ] OT: moss

2009-03-19 Thread Jim Cathey
You take samples according to the kits direction. Send it off and in 2 to 4 weeks get a print out back. For pH? Some test strips of the right sort ought to be able to do that, instantly. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.

Re: [MBZ] jim Cathey needs

2009-03-19 Thread Jim Cathey
Last time I went to the ISU junk sale, they had an electron microscope for sale, for a song. Sounds cool, but I'm not sure that it would be useful in general maintenance of odd bits of trailing-edge technology! Now for the budding metalurgist... -- Jim __

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wipers done plum wo out

2009-03-19 Thread Steve MacSween
on 3/19/09 17:31, Rich Thomas at richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: > I am hoping > it is not necessary to replace the whole linkage a$$embly, that looks > like it could be pricey, for a couple of $2 rubber bits. Look on eBay. I know I have seen the assemblies there before, and they wer

Re: [MBZ] Jittery W123 speedo - LUBRICATION

2009-03-19 Thread Euan
I'm probably wrong but it is my understanding that things can't be lubricated. Which would be daft 'cos the mechanism spends its life drying out in a dashboard roasted by sun, radio equipment and the internal heating system. As I say, I'm probably wrong. Euan andrew strasfogel wrote: D'O

Re: [MBZ] wolf stoves,

2009-03-19 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] jim Cathey needs

2009-03-19 Thread Redghost
set up the paypal account clay On Mar 18, 2009, at 9:17 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Jim has been super helpful over the years. Let's take up a collection. I could spring for $25 if we could get 40 others to contribute commensurately. On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 8:59 AM, Jim Cathey wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT: moss

2009-03-19 Thread Russ Williams
Allen, Check with your Local County Agent. They have kits for a small fee. You take samples according to the kits direction. Send it off and in 2 to 4 weeks get a print out back. Russ W. Allan Streib wrote: Curt Raymond writes: Grass has gotta have light and its gotta have water and you

Re: [MBZ] jim Cathey needs

2009-03-19 Thread Loren Faeth
Last time I went to the ISU junk sale, they had an electron microscope for sale, for a song. At 07:59 AM 3/18/2009, you wrote: http://www.washington.edu/facilities/transportation/movingandsurplus/ inventory/item/miscroscope-and-stand Would be great for getting a better look at the bits wanti

Re: [MBZ] anybody in St. Lous that can pickup a hood for me?

2009-03-19 Thread Fmiser
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I know Tommy is up there, but he is out of town I believe. > Anybody around there that can pickup a hood for me from a > salvage? I would get it myself, but they are closed on the > weekend. How soon? I expect to be up that way on Tuesday -- Philip ___

Re: [MBZ] linkage

2009-03-19 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Smoke! I smell smoke.

2009-03-19 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Here, an in-ground swimming pool will get taxed. An above-ground will not. Same here. If you've got one of those fancy above ground pools with a deep end, that's taxable too, because you had to excavate and can't just roll it up and stuff it in the garage for the winter.

[MBZ] Good Mechanic in Denver (West Side)

2009-03-19 Thread Peter Frederick
I have a young friend going to graduate school in Denver who is unhappy with dealer service for his Honda. Does anybody know of a good independent (or a responsive dealer) in the area -- he's on the West Side most of the time -- who can help him out? He's way too finicky for his own good

Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-19 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley writes: > That's the way it works around here. Set it on the ground and it's not > a 'structure'. Pour a floor for it and it's a taxable structure. Tie > it down with cables and ground screws, and then you'll find out how > far the local gov't is willing to push the definition of 'per

Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-19 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.mrsgs.com/product.asp?pID=65926&cID=33 MG wrote: Yeah but think about having 4 burners and a grill for steaks and a griddle to do the bacon, eggs and pancakes and two ovens. Got to have one of those. It will be in the new house when I get done, as well as a big honkin hood over it.

Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: (Though such sheds shouldn't be considered permanent structures anyway since they have no foundation.) That's the way it works around here. Set it on the ground and it's not a 'structure'. Pour a floor for it and it's a taxable structure. Tie it down with cables and ground s

[MBZ] OT: AAPL

2009-03-19 Thread Allan Streib
AAPL is finally back over $100. Time to sell? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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 to: http://okiebe

[MBZ] anybody in St. Lous that can pickup a hood for me?

2009-03-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I know Tommy is up there, but he is out of town I believe. Anybody around there that can pickup a hood for me from a salvage? I would get it myself, but they are closed on the weekend. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Driving Quebec?

2009-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-19 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-19 Thread Jim Cathey
I wish it were like that here. If I want to get a garden shed, you know one of those little things that the box stores sell, I got to get a permit and get inspections and pay through the nose for the privilege as well as paying more taxes because I've improved the property and it is now worth m

Re: [MBZ] Wolf Stoves

2009-03-19 Thread MG
That may possibly happen somewhere but it probably depends on the jurisdiction and the inspectors. I know it won't happen around here so I have to go with a look-a-like that works good enough. Manfred Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:02:39 -0400 From: Allan Streib Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite

[MBZ] Toyota Tacoma with OM612

2009-03-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Saw in a "Farm Show" paper/magazine today: Sheldon Martin in Elverson, PA, rebuilt a fine-looking Toyota Tacoma (4 door crewcab pickup) from 2 wrecked ones and installed a 5 cyl Diesel (OM612) from a wrecked Sprinter. Looks very well done in the photos. His address: shel...@marcoequip.net Wilt

Re: [MBZ] The Saga Begins

2009-03-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Robert Massmann wrote: Kaleb, Car is undrivable you think, but a lot of good parts. I need a right fender, but mine is better than yours. Your right front door is merely rusty, mine's turned inside out. Why do these cars always get smacked in the irreplaceable fender? The astonishing thing i

[MBZ] The Saga Begins

2009-03-19 Thread Robert Massmann
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Re: [MBZ] part number query

2009-03-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Goes to a 129 or 130 motor Allan Streib wrote: Does anyone have any way to look up part number 130 016 02 21? Should be a valve cover gasket, but I don't know what vehicles it would apply to. Incidentally I have said gasket, unused in original packaging if anyone needs it. Allan ---

Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-19 Thread MG
I wish it were like that here. If I want to get a garden shed, you know one of those little things that the box stores sell, I got to get a permit and get inspections and pay through the nose for the privilege as well as paying more taxes because I've improved the property and it is now worth m

Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-19 Thread MG
Yeah but think about having 4 burners and a grill for steaks and a griddle to do the bacon, eggs and pancakes and two ovens. Got to have one of those. It will be in the new house when I get done, as well as a big honkin hood over it. Whats a few pennies compared to that kind of tool. I may even

Re: [MBZ] The saga begins

2009-03-19 Thread Robert Massmann
Just a little sore, luckily. Though my boss did ask if I wanted time off for a death in the family. Bob Massmann - Original Message - From: "harry watkins" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 11:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The saga begins Sorry to hear it

Re: [MBZ] The saga begins

2009-03-19 Thread tyler
Robert, Very sorry to hear this :( This is my greatest fear with a 190DT- the insurance companies will surely find a $600 beat to crap 190E and claim it's of equal value. You might even need to take them to court over it. I *thought* I was in this situation last month when a tree fell on my 1

[MBZ] part number query

2009-03-19 Thread Allan Streib
Does anyone have any way to look up part number 130 016 02 21? Should be a valve cover gasket, but I don't know what vehicles it would apply to. Incidentally I have said gasket, unused in original packaging if anyone needs it. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://w

[MBZ] 300SD wipers done plum wo out

2009-03-19 Thread Rich Thomas
Took the wiper motor/linkage off the car (an easy job actually once it is spelled out). There are rubber ball/grommets that fit over metal balls on the ends of the linkages that drive the wiper arms. One ball has corroded which has thence worn out a rubber socket/grommet, which has then cause

Re: [MBZ] The saga begins

2009-03-19 Thread Robert Massmann
Maybe I should send you a picture and then you could deside. Bob Massmann - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The saga begins when you are ready to sell let me know. Robert Massm

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wipers stuck

2009-03-19 Thread Rich Thomas
The pass side wiper I could push back down into stowed position with resistance like it was connected to the motor or gears or something. The driver side had no resistance when I moved it back down to stowed position. That seems to suggest a broken gear or something. Have not put fuse back i

Re: [MBZ] Jittery W123 speedo

2009-03-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Jittery W123 speedo

2009-03-19 Thread dblidd
Thats just the speed sensor for the cruise control. dave '77 240d '84 245 TurboBrick Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:06:06 +1200 From: Euan Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jittery W123 speedo To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <49c20afe.4010...@paradise.net.nz> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1;

Re: [MBZ] OT: Driving Quebec?

2009-03-19 Thread Steve MacSween
Hi, you are probably thinking of me as the Quebec Guy. I don't have any experience on the route you mention as I am in extreme west Quebec, on the Ontario border, hence when I go Stateside I usually cut down through one of the Ontario crossings into NY State. Our highways are generally fine, but

[MBZ] 300SD wipers stuck

2009-03-19 Thread Rich Thomas
One wiper blade (pass side) got stuck or something, the other one (driver side) is jammed against it, there is a really bad electrical burning smell in the car. I yanked the fuse, now to try to figure out what is wrong. I have some vague recollection about the gearbox on these wipers going ba

Re: [MBZ] OT: QUEBEC ROADS

2009-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] Lousy Gmail

2009-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Jittery W123 speedo

2009-03-19 Thread Euan
Doesn't resemble anything attached to my speedo, Andrew Euan I found it on ebay! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-w123-Speedometer-Sender-300d-240d-280d-300td_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ120369676676QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_3210wt_828