Re: [MBZ] OT: Milk and Stuff

2010-01-01 Thread LarryT
Is the gov't. still subsidizing milk production? How about wool? They started protecting wool between the world wars IIRC, when they decided wool for military uniforms was a strategic material whose production had to be protected. Now, of course, there are synthetic products that do the

[MBZ] Injector Nozzles

2010-01-01 Thread Peter Merle
HAve any of you used Monark injector nozzles ? I wonder ho wthey compaed to the Indian made Bosch's . Peter ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread LarryT
Maybe everyone else has had better luck with Dell than me. I have 2 Dells (my son bought one from a friend for $20) and both are the slowest 'puters I've ever seen. I have a gig of RAM in both and the HDs are almost empty except for the basics. I've had excellent service from an Acer

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More RealisticPrice for this?

2010-01-01 Thread LarryT
You wrote As I understand it, the brain runs on fat only I think you're correct. I read that man's brain really started developing when early man started hunting eating meat rather than just gathering food growing from the trees, bushes and ground. The fat in the meat started the brain's

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
Charleston SC, where the first shot in the war of northern aggression was fired by Citadel cadets on Fort Sumter, in use by federal forces. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 318k miles '95 E300 274k miles project '73 Balboa 20 -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread L Mark Finch
I recently ordered a Dell netbook with a six-cell battery and Ubuntu, which is scheduled to be delivered to me tomorrow. I'll get a standalone USB DVD player/burner that I can use with either it or my Macs. It ran $354 plus tax and shipping; the only options I got were the six-cell battery and

Re: [MBZ] '86 190D Manny PHX CL...won't start

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
Procedure 47-4100, removing the fuel tank, on the 124 CD, had a note referring the code 885 immobilizer which included a valve in the return line to prevent fuel from flowing backward. Same note also says the valve was removed due to poor starting. I think in one of the other fuel system

Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh, here's an oil question

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
Interesting observation on the Mobil 1 oil filters. When you say look at have you done more than pull them out of the box? I guess the man in the field could probably run two tests to determine quality of an oil filter. (1) cut one in half and compare to a known good quality filter also cut in

Re: [MBZ] Sunroofs: Size Matters :) (to some)

2010-01-01 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Tom, Just stick with the w115 300D-if Burt brings the SL500, we'll enter him in another contest so the rules are fair for you in the sunroof contest Star Motors and Shellfish Co. Shucking but no Jiving Dwight Giles, Jr Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] sunroofs

2010-01-01 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Tom Agreed about taste-I would think a 6.9 would bring more money than that=I guess most collectors know the cheap Mercedes formula on these things. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread L Mark Finch
On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 7:25 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Maybe everyone else has had better luck with Dell than me. I have 2 Dells (my son bought one from a friend for $20) and both are the slowest 'puters I've ever seen. I have a gig of RAM in both and the HDs are almost empty

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milk and Stuff

2010-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
LarryT wrote: IIRC it was over $150K per year. Ya gotta have money to make money. Me? - I earn money, which means I'm fib. mao ___ 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] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More RealisticPrice for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
LarryT wrote: I think you're correct. I read that man's brain really started developing when early man started hunting eating meat rather than just gathering food growing from the trees, bushes and ground. The fat in the meat started the brain's formation and the rest is history ;-) Ya

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
Max wrote: Charleston SC, where the first shot in the war of northern aggression was fired by Citadel cadets on Fort Sumter, in use by federal forces. Given one wish - I would wish that the war of northern aggression was not won by the northern aggressors. I think this whole system would be

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a MoreRealisticPrice for this?

2010-01-01 Thread LarryT
Nope, the development took place millions of years ago.. But the brain does need a certain amount of fat to remain healthy. LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Mountain Man

Re: [MBZ] 190DT in Columbus

2010-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:16:29 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: $2100, private seller. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=pcar_id=270721738 Dealer wants top dollar for a smoke silver 5sp 16v with low miles and wrong wheels.

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More RealisticPrice for this?

2010-01-01 Thread LarryT
You wrote I would wish that the war of northern aggression was not won by the northern aggressors Oh Wow! I'll have to ponder the ramifications of that one! I wonder if the industrial revolution would have occurred at the pace it did if we'd had unlimited cheap labor? I wonder if we'd

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milk and Stuff

2010-01-01 Thread Rick Knoble
From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Me? - I earn money, which means I'm fib. I live in Indiana. A FIB is ... well a derogatory term for you Illinois folks. If you wish, I will explain on banned. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a MoreRealisticPrice for this?

2010-01-01 Thread John Reames
Well, cholesterol is an important part of nerve insulation (and it also helps prevent the walls of our cells from forming crystalline lattices...) Omega 3 oils also help support myelin (nerve insulation), so those of us that like the stronger oily fish are good to go. -- John W Reames

Re: [MBZ] 190DT in Columbus

2010-01-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:22:53 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Both those ads are for rare and desirable W201s. The 2nd one is a 16v gasser. The first one is a 10v diesel. It's properly listed as 5 cylinders, turbocharged and diesel. Don't know where the seller came up with 16v

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread OK Don
We have Dell desktops and HP Tablet PCs at work. I've run hardware repair rate studies on both sets (4500 Dells, and 3800 HPs) after three years in use. Conventional wisdom tells us that the portable PCs will have a higher failure rate than those that sit on a desk. I found that the Dells fail

[MBZ] OT - Luther's back - was: OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2010-01-01 Thread OK Don
So Luther, you're back among us! How's grad school and the relationship? Life in Chi Town? Happy New Year On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 1:47 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Yup, nothing has changed, Kaleb is still clueless Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (296,xxx mi)

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread LarryT
Just got a sales notice saying CompUSA has Netbooks starting at $249. LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Redghost redgh...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 12:48 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] '86 190D Manny PHX CL...won't start

2010-01-01 Thread OK Don
Does the Code 885 (immobilizer) refer to the option codes on the data plate, meaning that not all cars have this part? Also, the production breakpoint is April of 1994. I oonly see this in the 124 section, not in the 126, 140, or 201 sections. On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 7:46 AM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
A guy at work showed me a website which describes how to lock down Windows so that changes can be made during any session but not kept; when you reboot, it loads from a fresh image. If you did that, she would not get any software updates, but she also would not be able to screw it up. Might

Re: [MBZ] Engine 102/3/4 displacement

2010-01-01 Thread Gary Hurst
103 standard is 3.0 and 2.6 litre. 104 in 3.2 and 2.8. no self respecting american would ever know anything about 102 On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 7:55 AM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Your brain is really farting now, the 103 never came out in 2.8 capacity (that's the 104) only in

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread eric peterson
IIRC doesn't Window7 have a Guest profile that lets users have use of the machine but bacically they can't screw things up too much. not sure if you'd be able to do the streaming video stuff with that tho.. - Original Message From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To:

Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh, here's an oil question

2010-01-01 Thread Gary Hurst
by look i mean i take the hacksaw to it and dissect after a external physical examination. my unscientific conclusions have left me using hengst and mann for cartridge oil ilters and mobil 1 and mann for spin on oil filters. now that i drive a pontiac, i suppose i need to go cut up a genuine gm

Re: [MBZ] Injector Nozzles

2010-01-01 Thread Gary Hurst
that's actually a damn good question i'd also like to know the answer to. my gut feeling is that the indian bosch would be better, but i just don't know On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 7:18 AM, Peter Merle merle.pe...@gmail.com wrote: HAve any of you used Monark injector nozzles ? I wonder ho wthey

Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh, here's an oil question

2010-01-01 Thread Peter Frederick
WIX filters are pretty good too, having a proper string wound bypass filter rather than gin trash stuffed in a can. Peter ___ 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] Uh Oh, here's an oil question

2010-01-01 Thread Gary Hurst
your presumption being that paper is a better filtration medium than gin trash? On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 1:21 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: WIX filters are pretty good too, having a proper string wound bypass filter rather than gin trash stuffed in a can. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh, here's an oil question

2010-01-01 Thread Peter Frederick
No, a string wound depth filter is better than gin trash stuffed in a can. For one thing, the oil can actually penetrate it -- no filtration with no flow. The paper full flow filter is also pretty good, but a separate issue. Peter ___

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I bought one of those 299 acers for one of my reps and its working great. Mitch Haley wrote: Are those $299 netbook things any good? I wish my Zenith MiniSport hadn't died on me. It was small, the battery ran forever, and it had DOS firmware, could boot up in 15 seconds. Not capable of

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, they sell it for the same price the stores well it for. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: speaking of milk, we have a local dairy where you can still go and buy raw milk right out of the cow from. They have been selling it for years. They also make cheese as well. Will they

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The one i bought for my rep has the Atom, tell me about that? I will say the original 3 cell battery that came with it did not last very long before needing to be charged. I bought the upgraded 6 or 8 cell for it and it lasts a long time. Next time I buy one, I will spend a few dollars more

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More RealisticPrice for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So what does that tell you about vegetarians? LarryT wrote: You wrote As I understand it, the brain runs on fat only I think you're correct. I read that man's brain really started developing when early man started hunting eating meat rather than just gathering food growing from the trees,

Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh, here's an oil question

2010-01-01 Thread Michael Esh
Did you mean a separate tissue? hehe On Jan 1, 2010, at 1:31 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: No, a string wound depth filter is better than gin trash stuffed in a can. For one thing, the oil can actually penetrate it -- no filtration with no flow. The paper full flow filter is also pretty

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More RealisticPrice for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well, lets not forget that originally each state was supposed to be its own country, now look where we are. But, now we are starting to get into forbidden topics. LarryT wrote: You wrote I would wish that the war of northern aggression was not won by the northern aggressors Oh Wow! I'll

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I thought they went out of business? LarryT wrote: Just got a sales notice saying CompUSA has Netbooks starting at $249. LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91

Re: [MBZ] OT - Luther's back - was: OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Benz Hogs
I'm in AR for the last half of break. Since I now have a dedicated internet connection AND tons of free time, I thought of you guys (ugh, so sappy). Any way, grad school kicked my arse, but I persevered and got good grades. Relationship is now engaged until May 22 and ChiTown is a pain

Re: [MBZ] Engine 102/3/4 displacement

2010-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: no self respecting american would ever know anything about 102 Hey, I resemble that remark. Sorry about the picture size, I lost the original, but here's what I use for an avatar elsewhere: http://www.mersuforum.net/forum/images/avatars/137696648843b73da933dde.jpg

[MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread Dr. Brian Carey
I'm looking for a 2006 #20CDI because Consumer Reports states the 2005 model is a dog and to avoid that year, and So the question is...is the 2006 version reliable, etc? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: The one i bought for my rep has the Atom, tell me about that? The Atom is a low-power CPU developed by Intel for portable devices where battery life is a higher concern than raw performance. They tend to have about half the performance of a Celeron

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread Redghost
Atom is a partially crippled chip. More akin to the early pentium and 486 than the newer architecture. Not really bad, just half the ability of a Centrino or mobile CPU used in laptops. Really designed more for smartphone usage. Got picked up for low cost netbook and laptop usage

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread Redghost
To date it remains on the cars to avoid list by CR. That said, most benz are on the avoid list. I think dinging them for purchase and repair cost is not fair, but CR is meant for the frugal shopper, not the sort who are willing to pay for luxury, at any price. clay On Jan 1, 2010, at

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
Isn't CR the outfit that rigged their Suzuki Samuri tests to show that it was prone to roll-over? Allan Redghost redgh...@comcast.net writes: To date it remains on the cars to avoid list by CR. That said, most benz are on the avoid list. I think dinging them for purchase and repair cost is

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
I grew up drinking milk from our neighbor's cows; now store-bought has the consistency of water to me. Why don't you by your milk there? Probably cheaper and I'll bet healthier, as long as they keep the herd healthy. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Are those $299 netbook things any good? I love the two netbooks in my house (Dell Vostro and Asus Eee) for web browsing. They are as fast as anything else with a lightweight Linux distro (Mint, Puppy, etc.). Forget about

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread John Freer
Let's see.My 05 CDI does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds, 35 mpg highway and 27 mpg overall. In 5 years of service, had two small interior trim pieces replaced and the auxiliary battery, all under warranty. Three months ago had to have the glow plugs replaced. That's the total repairs. DOG? I think not. Best

Re: [MBZ] OT - Luther's back - was: OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2010-01-01 Thread OK Don
Well, congratulations on the first two, and that's about what yo would expect for ChiTown. On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 12:55 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I'm in AR for the last half of break. Since I now have a dedicated internet connection AND tons of free time, I thought of you

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread OK Don
I second Alex's recommendation. I have doubts that the Atom based machines are going to be good at presenting video, plus you need the external DVD drive if it isn't on-line media. IIRC, the Thinkpads are mostly commercial qualtity hardware, which will stand up longer. Anyone of you with a

[MBZ] Rusty's New Year specials question

2010-01-01 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Hey Rusty! Re your New Year specials e-mail: Are the prices listed for Bosch Euro headlight kits per side or a complete set? I.e. if I want a complete kit for a 126 sedan is it $340 or $680? Thanks, Alex Chamberlain ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 12:27 PM, John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com wrote: Let's see.My 05 CDI does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds, 35 mpg highway and 27 mpg overall. In 5 years of service, had two small interior trim pieces replaced and the auxiliary battery, all under warranty. Three months ago had to have

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread John Freer
Double wipers. On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 1:05 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 12:27 PM, John Freer mbfo...@gmail.com wrote: Let's see.My 05 CDI does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds, 35 mpg highway and 27 mpg overall. In 5 years of service, had two small interior

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread OK Don
I don't know, but I like the mono blade wipers on my 124s. They work great after an afternoon of cleaning and re-lubricating them. Only two more to do On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 3:05 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 12:27 PM, John Freer

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread Peter Frederick
JD Power and CR both ding MB excessively for too much brake repair since the pads don't last the normal life of the vehicle. I think this is bogus because I'd rather have greatly superior brakes I have to replace every 40,000 miles than mediocre brakes that last forever. Tranny fluid

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread John Reames
The monoblade wipers are HIGHLY effective at discouraging people from lingering beside the front doors when you are stopped at a light... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 1, 2010, at 4:13 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know, but

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread John Reames
Don't forget that BlueTec diesels REQUIRE run-flat tires,as the spare tire well houses the urea tank. BTW, do you think beer drinkers get more mileage between AdBlue fills? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 1, 2010, at 3:27 PM, John Freer

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's New Year specials question

2010-01-01 Thread buymbparts
Per side but the prices are at 15 percent over my cost! --Original Message-- From: Alex Chamberlain Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Jan 1, 2010 4:01 PM Subject: [MBZ] Rusty's New Year specials question Hey

Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
Well, the GFCI receptacle probably wasn't bad, which may mean I've got a wiring problem. Does anyone know what kind of resistance I should be finding between Line and Neutral (black wire and white wire)? I had expected that a typical isolated circuit would have infinite resistance between Line

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
On Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:21 -0600, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: The information I've culled over the years from owners and my buddy the MB mechanic is that if you do the regular maintenance (which is somewhat higher than for say GM or Ford), MB will give you many years and many,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2010-01-01 Thread Peter Frederick
Are there any fluorescent lamps (inluding the compact fluorescent ones) on that circuit? We have had fits at work with GFI breakers intermittently popping for no reason with our TOC analyzers, all of which have mercury vapor lamps. Turns out that there is enough current leakage from the

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
If I had more space and could find a farmer dumping milk I'd start raising hogs... When I was a kid a friend had a deal to feed his hogs leftover goat's milk. The pork they got was the absolute best I've ever had, pure white when cooked and so moist and flavorful I'm making myself hungry just

Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh, here's an oil question

2010-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
They feel like nice filters, I've never cut one open but they've got a nice heft and look well put together unlike Fram... I've got a couple (along with some Bosch) that I got buying the M1 deal at Autozone. Which reminds me the Ranger needs an oil change, I should put one of the filters in the

[MBZ] Coolant leak fixed

2010-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
Christmas morning we piled into the 240D to go to the in-laws, got a couple miles away and realized we'd forgotten some things so turned around and came home. In the driveway I noticed the grill steaming. The little hose just below the thermostat housing was leaking... Today I finally got a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milk and Stuff

2010-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
Rick wrote: I live in Indiana. A FIB is ... well a derogatory term for you Illinois folks. If you wish, I will explain on banned. Where's LarryT? He's the one getting us in to letters that mean something. cc=cruise control ip=injection pump fib=fill in blank mao

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I know that acer with the atom ran pretty quick for what we are using it for (vehicle data collection, photo processing and uploads) Probably would be no good for serious computing though. Allan Streib wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: The one i bought for my rep has

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More RealisticPrice for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
Kaleb wrote: But, now we are starting to get into forbidden topics. What's forbidden topics? Conjecture about a possible outcome for an event well in the past? Sounds like historical supposition - is that forbidden? I think I would like to see states rights over the massive corporate

Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh, here's an oil question

2010-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
Peter wrote: ...depth filter... Like the Frantz? I was always impressed with the Frantz - tp filter, edge depth flow. mao ___ 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] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2010-01-01 Thread WILTON
When the house was washed, did water get into a GFCI-protected receptacle or junction box? If so, remove power from it, and see if your GFCI will stay set. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Coolant leak fixed

2010-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
Curt wrote: Anyway its not a terrible job and the little hose was just about to really blow so I'm glad I got in there. Worst news of the day was that the replacement belt I'd bought (forever ago) for the alternator was too small, a good inch under the old one, so I couldn't possibly get it

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-01 Thread Russ Williams
You thought right Kaleb. Tiger Direct (IIRC) bought out most of the inventory and the name. Internet Store Front Only. Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I thought they went out of business? LarryT wrote: Just got a sales notice saying CompUSA has Netbooks starting at $249. LarryT

Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2010-01-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 1 Jan 2010 16:00:24 -0600 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: GFI's pop from either current flow or voltage to ground, The only way they trip is if the currents flowing through the line and neutral (the two blade terminals on a receptacle) are not equal. Note that line is

Re: [MBZ] Coolant leak fixed

2010-01-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 1 Jan 2010 14:14:33 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Worst news of the day was that the replacement belt I'd bought (forever ago) for the alternator was too small, a good inch under the old one, so I couldn't possibly get it into place. The old one is pretty poor

Re: [MBZ] Engine 102/3/4 displacement

2010-01-01 Thread Hendrik Fay
The 104 came in 3 liter form as well, commonly refered to as the 300E-24V. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M104_engine Hendrik Gary Hurst wrote: 103 standard is 3.0 and 2.6 litre. 104 in 3.2 and 2.8. no self respecting american would ever know anything about 102 On Fri, Jan 1,

[MBZ] anybody live around Nashville?

2010-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im going to be in town for a week at the end of January for our annual managers meets. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D,

Re: [MBZ] Engine 102/3/4 displacement

2010-01-01 Thread Hendrik Fay
And the picture of the year award goes to.drum rollbuilding excitement...Mitch Haley , for that crappy shot of a 201(well I think it is a 201) from the back and out of focus. Hendrik who is no photographer but can manage slightly better pics

[MBZ] I wonder what is wrong with this

2010-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: Attached Message Part URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100101/2532a0e4/attachment.pl ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread Hendrik Fay
I wouldn't put too much faith in these consumer reports as I reckon they use Toyota as the benchmark. MB designed the brakes for the worst possible scenarios, not for the average Joe driving to the mall and back. Traction control, been available since the W124 (perhaps even 126) but is an

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what is wrong with this

2010-01-01 Thread Hendrik Fay
Perceived high mileage, funky colour scheme, no big bling wheels to tempt Wilton. Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: been on CL for a while, would have figured it would have sold by now. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Engine 102/3/4 displacement

2010-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: And the picture of the year award goes to.drum rollbuilding excitement...Mitch Haley , for that crappy shot of a 201(well I think it is a 201) from the back and out of focus. It's not out of focus, it's just reduced to thumbnail size for use as a forum

Re: [MBZ] Engine 102/3/4 displacement and photo of the year award

2010-01-01 Thread Hendrik Fay
Excuses, excuses, usually when a picture is reduced it does not go blurry. Anyway get yourself a camera and snap away. Hendrik Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: And the picture of the year award goes to.drum rollbuilding excitement...Mitch Haley , for that crappy

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what is wrong with this

2010-01-01 Thread WILTON
Yeah, they do tempt me, don't they - to throw a piece of dynamite. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 6:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I wonder what is wrong

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what is wrong with this

2010-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
Over 300K miles will scare a lot of people away. Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: been on CL for a while, would have figured it would have sold by now. Original Message Subject: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 Diesel - $1900 (JC Auto Sales Belleville IL) Date:

Re: [MBZ] Coolant leak fixed

2010-01-01 Thread John Reames
Iirc, one of them is 1000mm long and the other is 1037mm long. If yo dig in the EPC, there's a footnote about which one is earlier, which one is later, and what VIN or engine S/N is the breakpoint. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 1,

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 1:13 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know, but I like the mono blade wipers on my 124s. They work great after an afternoon of cleaning and re-lubricating them. Only two more to do You must not be very tall, or must sit with the seat farther reclined than I do.

Re: [MBZ] anybody live around Nashville?

2010-01-01 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I used to live there. Make sure you hit Jack's BBQ on Broadway then go up the street to Tootsie's Orchid lounge for a 'toot'. I think the country music hall of fame still has one of Elvis' Cadillacs. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.

Re: [MBZ] 2005 or 2006 320CDI --Which is best?

2010-01-01 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I totally agree on the mono wiper- what a dumb idea. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent:

[MBZ] Gangsta 123 with Diesel

2010-01-01 Thread Hendrik Fay
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320469440921ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1123 Hendrik ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
Peter, Thanks for the info re: fluorescent lamps. I think that the security light that used to be on the circuit had them, but I eliminated that and still had the problem yesterday. Today, it has not tripped for roughly 12 hours so far, but I've only got a couple of things plugged in. -Max

Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, and yes. For the 20 minutes or so that the outside receptacle (and light switch and fan box and security light) were disconnected from the circuit, the GFCI held just fine. Work for a few hours after said circuit elements were added back in, then started tripping. Overnight it seems to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
In my house, black is line and white is neutral. No tv's or other entertainment devices installed on any of the GFCI protected outlets. I may have to start measuring the current flow on individual circuits to see if I can isolate where the difference is occurring. I've got a cheap Harbor

Re: [MBZ] I wonder what is wrong with this

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
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Re: [MBZ] W211 diesels

2010-01-01 Thread relngson
...I'm looking for a 2006 #20CDI because Consumer Reports states the 2005 model is a dog and to avoid that year, and So the question is...is the 2006 version reliable, etc?.. If you can swing it, the 2007 V-6 Bluetec is superior to both of them. Based on one a friend has been driving since

Re: [MBZ] Urea, not yet

2010-01-01 Thread relngson
...The 05 has the straight six and 06 and up  they used a V6 including that latest Blutec models. Performance and fuel mileage are all about the same. Costs to operate the Blutec will be higher as you have to replenish the Urea ever so often... The V-6 Bluetec (first year 2007) does not

Re: [MBZ] bags

2010-01-01 Thread relngson
I've also noticed that Benz never rates well in the crash testing,  usually because they don't crash one.  Severe downgrades for not  having active traction control whatever the h that is and no  side impact airbags. I don't know where you got this because side bags and curtain bags

Re: [MBZ] crash tests

2010-01-01 Thread relngson
I've also noticed that Benz never rates well in the crash testing, usually because they don't crash one... All models have been crashed by TUV in Germany and the results published. The Insurance Institute also crashes them and the W204 C-Class got a top rating from them. Go to their

Re: [MBZ] bags

2010-01-01 Thread John Reames
Side (front) bags were present before 1999 in the 210's; 1999 saw the addition of curtain bags. I think rear seat side bags came in 2000. The funny thing is that the control module has the squib outputs for 4 side bags even in 1999. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986

Re: [MBZ] bags

2010-01-01 Thread OK Don
Does ooptional vs standard make a difference? Rear side bags are an option on the 2010 E 350. On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 10:01 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: Side (front) bags were present before 1999 in the 210's; 1999 saw the addition of curtain bags. I think rear seat side bags

[MBZ] My '95 E300 project, progress report

2010-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
One does not need the special tool assembly cage or assembly sleeve that is called for in the service manual. Also, removing the camshaft gear is also not necessary (at least on my engine - haven't checked the chain stretch yet so maybe I have a really looong chain helping out here). I was

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