[MBZ] OT 1986 Diesel Chevy K5 Blazer $550!

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[MBZ] 1983 300SD non-working windows or radio

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Re: [MBZ] OT 1986 Diesel Chevy K5 Blazer $550!

On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 1:22 AM, kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: You hardly ever see these around anymore. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1169444885.html Might be cheap enough for Curt, even with shipping to Maine! I'm kicking myself for not picking up the last K-5 Blazer that

Re: [MBZ] Building a saleproof car

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Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD non-working windows or radio

He had the key on for over an hour (doing what I don't know), and he noticed that a relay had burned up under the hood. Could be worse. I did that on the 380SL, and the thing that burned up under the hood turned out to be the ignition module. Fortunately there was a same-vintage sedan in the

Re: [MBZ] Turn signal weirdness?

replace all the fuses if it hasn't been done for 10-12 years. They get hairline cracks that are almost impossible to see. When an electrical device is turned on it arcs and stops working until it cools and maes contact again. Marshall suggested changing all fuses every 15 years IIRC. Might

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

the control cable is out of adjustment. But all the other shifts seem fine. I thought a badly whacked cable resulted in across-the-board bad shifting? I didn't notice anything particularly strange about the cable, I know that it _is_ hooked up for example. The cable was slightly wrong on the

[MBZ] Lexus Diesel

A cable program called WheelerDealers comes on a HD channel = it's based in UK and yesterday they were helping a man pick out a new company car. He finally settled on a Lexus with a 170hp Diesel engine. Can't recall the model but it sure would be nice if the US could get some of the cars the

Re: [MBZ] Turn signal weirdness?

LarryT wrote: Marshall suggested changing all fuses every 15 years IIRC. Might have been 10 years. I thought it was when you buy a used car, then every five years. Anyway, given the symptoms, the quickest thing to try is cycling the hazard switch 20-50 times. Stuart, do you recall bumping

Re: [MBZ] OT 1986 Diesel Chevy K5 Blazer $550!

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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

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Re: [MBZ] Time to saddle up the SDL

On Wed, 13 May 2009 21:46:40 -0500 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: 89 octane is still five cents cheaper than diesel, but in Iowa there is a tax break on 89 octane because it has ethanol mixed in. Makes my lawn mower smell like a corn on the cob buffet. Or maybe that is just the

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

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Curt. What Jim said. I'd only add that a brass punch is best to use when installing the new races that last little bit. If you get desperate (real desperate!) call me. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 08:53 AM 5/14/2009, you wrote: Hmm, I may try that. The bearings I bought for the 190D at Car Quest came

[MBZ] Good Kleb car

He can start another collection. http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/1169059526.html --R ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

I'd only add that a brass punch is best to use when installing the new races that last little bit. I use an old race as a driver. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

How do I test bearings? Jack up the car and wiggle the wheel? Maybe they're just set loose... That's how your highly-trained inspection station does it! They also shouldn't make that dry bearing sound when you spin the wheel. -- Jim ___

[MBZ] repairs are made from the finest household materials

The repairs (made many, many years ago) are made from the finest household materials. Most repairs consist of window screen and large amounts of bondo, with the floors repaired with roofing tin. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1168762142.html --R ___

[MBZ] Dislikes about the OM603 and 126 chassis

Why in MB's name did they have to bury the ALDA under the intake manifold? UGH! I absolutely HATE spring and fall in my 126. The pollen and leaves collect in the drains at the base of the windshield and make me clean them out nearly every day. UGH! How do 126/OM603 owners handle these

[MBZ] Oops [was: Re: Time to saddle up the SDL]

On Wed, 13 May 2009 22:14:10 -0600 Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: I've attached a graph of our prices since the beginning of the year. And when I last looked at it in detail, the legend had the names of the types of fuel, not cost amounts. The orange line, marked 1.709, is for

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

D'accord! At 09:05 AM 5/14/2009, you wrote: I'd only add that a brass punch is best to use when installing the new races that last little bit. I use an old race as a driver. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Good Kleb car

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Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

Where do you get Akebono? Luther Gary Hurst wrote: i've been using the akebono euro ceramics for the past few years and really like them overall. not dusty at all. long wearing. good stopping. no drawbacks other than they cost more than your traditional textar/pagid/jurid soft organic

Re: [MBZ] Dislikes about the OM603 and 126 chassis

I got out the shop vac on Saturday with a long nozzle, but it still doesn't get it all. I guess they don't have trees in Germany. --R Luther wrote: Why in MB's name did they have to bury the ALDA under the intake manifold? UGH! I absolutely HATE spring and fall in my 126. The pollen and

Re: [MBZ] repairs are made from the finest household materials

geez, to people really pay that much for stuff like that? Rich Thomas wrote: The repairs (made many, many years ago) are made from the finest household materials. Most repairs consist of window screen and large amounts of bondo, with the floors repaired with roofing tin.

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

Yes, indeed, if a bearing is bad enough to replace, so are the races. I used to (45 - 50 years ago) drive my Chevy races out using a piece of wood as a punch - very carefully - always worked great for me. I've never removed a Mercedes race, though - lucky enough to not have to yet. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

50's gonna go POOF! If there's anything you wanted to do but keep saying, Later, you'd better get on with it, 'cause, suddenly, later's gonna be GONE - history - and you'll be saying, Shoulda or Wish I had. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To:

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

Go to youtube and search for Akebone. For brake pads, call Rusty, newbie! 800 741 5252 At 08:32 AM 5/14/2009, you wrote: Where do you get Akebono? Luther Gary Hurst wrote: i've been using the akebono euro ceramics for the past few years and really like them overall. not dusty at all.

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

What Jim said.. use the old race to put in the new one. On removal of the old race, mess around in the grease and locate the two or three ( or was it four ) notches in the hub casting behind the race that give you a clear shot at driving it out with a punch. I remember the notches being

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

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Re: [MBZ] Brake Caliper - 78 240D

Don't know how good those things work. When working by myself I find that either reverse pressure or pressure on the master cylinder is the only way that works. the threads on the bleeders always seem to let to much air in for suction on the bleeders to work well. So I would think that with

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

That's the problem with sending a wife to do your job for you. ;-) If you had been there you could have asked why they failed. Could be they just need to be adjusted. If you didn't change the races in the hub then it could be that the new bearings are toast. Bad races can grind up a new

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

if just  for inspection.  This is the usual failure point -- seal wears, water  and salt get in, bearings go to the bad place. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090514

Re: [MBZ] OT 1986 Diesel Chevy K5 Blazer $550!

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Re: [MBZ] OT 1986 Diesel Chevy K5 Blazer $550!

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Re: [MBZ] Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD

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Re: [MBZ] Turn signal weirdness?

Mitch and Jim: Yeah, I did hit the hazard switch before it happened, as a matter of fact. I'll pull and clean it tonight, see if that fixes things. That explanation makes sense, now that I think of it and get reminded that I *did* touch the thing... Larry: Already done, not long after I got the

[MBZ] OT: Kerosene

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Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

Add my voice to that: New races are PART OF the bearing. Gotta replace the whole thing. The last time I did this on a W123 I took the hubs into a local automotive machine shop to do that part. They charged me $5 to press out-press in the bearings. For someone with the proper press it is a 2

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

no, really? That's odd... Rusty Cullens wrote: h..from Rusty Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday,

[MBZ] 4-speed W116 project still available

The seller of the Euro 280S that I posted about a couple of weeks ago (stick shift, carbed M110, manual climate control, etc.), is getting desperate and is now offering it to me for $800. I hate to see the thing go to the scrap metal vultures, or even to the U-Pull-It where it will very likely be

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kerosene

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Re: [MBZ] 4-speed W116 project still available

Go ahead, you will kick yourself if you don't. Offer him $500 and you won't feel so bad. You know if you don't have room for it you can rent a storage bin for cheap. Usually they give you the first month free (or a dollar), even if you cancel after a month. So if you need a place to stash

Re: [MBZ] Dislikes about the OM603 and 126 chassis

I put a car cover over any MBZ parked outside for an extended time. My neighbors must think I'm nuts, religously covering my 80s cars when they all have new cars they don't cover at all. Tyler Luther wrote: Why in MB's name did they have to bury the ALDA under the intake manifold? UGH! I

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings

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Re: [MBZ] Dislikes about the OM603 and 126 chassis

On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 6:10 AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Why in MB's name did they have to bury the ALDA under the intake manifold?  UGH! You can get it off without removing the manifold if you rotate it just the right ways in the right sequence. It's kind of like solving a

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

That Rusty, he has EVERYTHING! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 12:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

You're right as usual. The dustless you sold me for my Lexus are great. That's what I will use until something better shows up. Thanks Harry That Rusty, he has EVERYTHING! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 ___

[MBZ] Hope for auto sales?

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Re: [MBZ] Dislikes about the OM603 and 126 chassis

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Re: [MBZ] Dislikes about the OM603 and 126 chassis

Extended time? This is my daily driver and I have to clean crap out of the drains almost every day! Grrr... tyler wrote: I put a car cover over any MBZ parked outside for an extended time. My neighbors must think I'm nuts, religously covering my 80s cars when they all have new cars they

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

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Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL shifting

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Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

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Re: [MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup

Loren, Have you tried at X10.com? They have all that kind of stuff for not to bad a price. Manfred Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 21:33:47 -0500 From: Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup Does anyone know how to set up a cheap video security

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kerosene

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Re: [MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup

I'd check out some Linksys cameras, they have a built-in webserver so you can monitor them in real-time in a browser or capture video or stills on almost any platform. On Thu, 14 May 2009 14:44 -0400, MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote: Loren, Have you tried at X10.com? They have all that kind

[MBZ] 'Cash for clunkers' bill hits speed bump

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Kerosene

such things... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090514/162c5c79/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] 'Cash for clunkers' bill hits speed bump

I was thinking about a part of this when reading this morning's paper. When does a car become old? My youngest car, the 91 350SDL, is nearly 19 years old; the other one, the 87 300D, is nearly 23 years old, but both of them are far from being clunkers, and both of them get very roughly 27 -

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kerosene

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[MBZ] What about the schmutz in my tank

WILTON wrote: I've dumped some of the scented lamp fuel in my cars a few times. 'Makes the exhaust smell nice. My fuel reserve light came on yesterday. It did not come on two years ago, and I ran too low on fuel to drive the car. So, we cleaned the schmutz from the sender and the light works

Re: [MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup

Does it need to be video? There are wildlife cameras used by hunters to check out an area. A digital camera that one hangs in a tree that is activated by motion and takes still photos. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on

Re: [MBZ] What about the schmutz in my tank

Biodiesel does a wonderful job of cleaning out the schmutz in a fuel tank, strainer, and sender. Luther Mountain Man wrote: WILTON wrote: I've dumped some of the scented lamp fuel in my cars a few times. 'Makes the exhaust smell nice. My fuel reserve light came on yesterday. It

Re: [MBZ] What about the schmutz in my tank

Luther wrote: Biodiesel does a wonderful job of cleaning out the schmutz in a fuel tank, strainer, and sender. ...where it goes downstream to clog the fuel filters. Keep lots of spares on hand. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] What about the schmutz in my tank

For lemon-scented exhaust, use lemon-scented lamp fuel for car fuel. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about the schmutz in my tank

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D 300SD ride height

Dan - can you check that for a 1981 300SD? I am hearing some creaking that could well be some mounts. Motor mounts are fairly new, but I doubt any others are. Thanks - BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250

Re: [MBZ] 4-speed W116 project still available

Where are you located? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 12:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 4-speed W116 project still available The seller of the Euro

Re: [MBZ] Dislikes about the OM603 and 126 chassis

Extended time = more than an hour I keep a car cover on my daily driver if it's parked outside at home, and I don't plan on driving anywhere else soon. Tyler Luther wrote: Extended time? This is my daily driver and I have to clean crap out of the drains almost every day! Grrr...

Re: [MBZ] 'Cash for clunkers' bill hits speed bump

Never have I seen or heard the word confiscate in all of the press releases. Is this true? I would have thought it was a voluntary program. John On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I was thinking about a part of this when reading this morning's paper.  When does a

Re: [MBZ] 4-speed W116 project still available

Portland, Oregon. On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 2:27 PM, TE ban...@carolina.rr.com wrote: Where are you located? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 12:46 PM To: Mercedes

[MBZ] nice dress watch for cheap

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Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

The old races make great drivers for the new ones A brass drift is the ideal tool for this, I don't know what I would do without mine... Dan --- On Thu, 5/14/09, Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheel

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

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Re: [MBZ] 'Cash for clunkers' bill hits speed bump

I haven't heard confiscate, yet, either. Wilton - Original Message - From: John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 'Cash for clunkers' bill hits speed bump Never have I seen or heard the

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

So how do they compare to the $20 lifetime warranty pads I can get at autozone? Rusty Cullens wrote: h..from Rusty Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings cont...

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Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

Lifetime of what or whom? Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE So how do they compare to the $20 lifetime warranty

Re: [MBZ] OT: inexpensive video security setup

I was thinking in terms of cheap USB cameras and fancy software. The game cameras would work but that would be a pricey solution as bowhunters generally spend a lot of money on equipment. I think 3 game cameras would cost north of $300, and that makes the x10 setup look cheap. I was

Re: [MBZ] 'Cash for clunkers' bill hits speed bump

It really bothers me that people think crushing old cars is a good solution to air quality concerns. Statistically it's probably true, but it sure seems like the type of solutions you'd expect from a throw away society that views everything as disposable, and doesn't consider the impact of

Re: [MBZ] What about the schmutz in my tank

H, an automotive fuel AND a dessert topping! -R WILTON wrote: For lemon-scented exhaust, use lemon-scented lamp fuel for car fuel. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 14,

Re: [MBZ] 'Cash for clunkers' bill hits speed bump

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Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

I think those pads are a scam. They're so hard they seem to wear the rotors just as fast as the pads! It's a double plus for them- they sell you some cheap pads and offer a lifetime warranty, and you come back a year later and buy a whole new set of rotors from them! You're guaranteed to buy

[MBZ] Lots of Chrysler dealers closing

We got sent the list of dealers closing in June. None in my market, but plenty in other places. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80

Re: [MBZ] 'Cash for clunkers' bill hits speed bump

They claim the purpose is to force people to buy newer, less polluting cars. They fail to *ever* mention the amount if pollution caused when all that metal is created/recycled along with the plastic and glass that must come from somewhere. What happend to the environmentalist pushing to

Re: [MBZ] Lots of Chrysler dealers closing

We're losing several around here. They said they'd been C dealers for 80 years and all they got was a letter saying the relationship would be terminated effective June something. No cars or parts can be returned.. They were not a happy bunch - LarryT

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

Look I know Rusty is a good bloke and does alright by the list members but we are not going to know if the Akebone pads are worth the money if people don't try them. Brake dust is one of the few things I don't like about my MB's and if I can reduce it I will happily pay a bit extra. Especially

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

So you are saying I should trade the TE for an SL now and then try and lure a attractive female half my age (or less) into it? Hendrik not bald but greying WILTON wrote: 50's gonna go POOF! If there's anything you wanted to do but keep saying, Later, you'd better get on with it, 'cause,

Re: [MBZ] Lots of Chrysler dealers closing

Kaleb - You know, with the Govt running a large part of the auto industry, we'll be seeing lots more unemployment (based on past performance). That'll be a lot of people without income, health benefits and retirement funding. Just the kind of people the FedGovCo considers an ideal

[MBZ] Architecturally brilliant

For that ever expanding family http://www.northwestofnormal.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/trailer-trash-hi-rise2.jpg Hendrik ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

Kalebs, when he comes down that hill towing one of his new cars and the brakes stop braking. Hendrik WILTON wrote: Lifetime of what or whom? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Lots of Chrysler dealers closing

Yep, both Chrysler and GM have too many dealers, to the point where they are undercutting each other.. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/ 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

Disregard this post as Rusty has everything..as usual. Hendrik who should read all the posts before putting in his 5 cents worth Hendrik Fay wrote: Look I know Rusty is a good bloke and does alright by the list members but we are not going to know if the Akebone pads are worth the money

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

And there it is: http://www.buymbparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1614723itempk=73020mfr=Akebonoweight=3.30 Most humble apologies and just so there is no hard feelings I'll let Rusty send me a set to try out ;-) Hendrik who lives in a backwater where blocks of wood are still used as brakes

Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

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[MBZ] Turn signal weirdness resolved

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Re: [MBZ] Dustless brake pads 300TE

Maybe so, if you're gonna be upset and 'pine at 75 for not having fulfilled a dream. A fantasy, though may be different. If a fantasy's gonna mean TROUBLE, 'may be best to forego it in favor of common sense and comfort the rest of your life. ;))) Wilton - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] MBUSA head pontificates

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Re: [MBZ] Architecturally brilliant

Modern Puebla? Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 4:57 AM Subject: [MBZ] Architecturally brilliant For that ever expanding family

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