Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: if you want to see the single largest collection of guns in the world, come to Claremore. LarryT wrote: Hi Hendrik - Welcome to

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
Sorry the Missus was writing, this was supposed to be just a simple post to say thanks for all the replies, unfortunately I am too busy/too many beers to reply to every response but I will get there. The response from you all has been fantastic - it reinforces our understanding that Americans

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Mitch Haley
B Dike wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course): At idle, the motor surges I think this predates the rack surge screw. Is this one of the old vacuum controlled rigs with the butterfly in the intake? I have no experience,

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Bob Rentfro
ahh. Top Three Threads (if you ask me today): - Oil - B1 (or is it B2?) - Rack Damper Screws It's all very comforting. Bob R On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 9:56 PM, B Dike bdi...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? If you go to Kentucky, he'd love the George Patton Museum at Fort Knox. I know I did when I was 11. http://www.generalpatton.org/ Does Chicago have

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Convertible

2010-02-22 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Wow-but then rarity has its price. Dwight -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 9:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Convertible Dwight E. Giles,

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Go for the trifecta if you are there, hit Mammoth Cave and the Bourbon Trail! --R On 2/22/2010 6:42 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? If you go to

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Convertible

2010-02-22 Thread Donald Snook
Alex wrote: I forgot to say that if it's green or blue, with tan or brown leather and a tan top, I want to buy it if you don't! It's black with the black interior. But, I will keep my eye out for the blue or green ones. There is a white one here in town that is white with a tan interior.

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Convertible

2010-02-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 5:55 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: There is also a BEAUTIFUL 95 E320 Sedan that is blue with the really cool dark tan (?) interior.  It is much darker than the tan/cream that you see in a lot of 124s.  But, it is lighter than the brown interior.  I don't know

Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Thanks Ned! Any other insights regarding measurement or timing chain replacement for your car? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 320k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I-40 Closed [was: Re: Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A inJune]

2010-02-22 Thread Brian Toscano
Yes it is closed for a while longer. The posted detour is to take I-26 I-81. The Blue Ridge Parkway or the road through Smoky Mountain National Park is also possible for non-commerical traffic. Regards, --Original Message-- From: Craig McCluskey Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Convertible

2010-02-22 Thread Donald Snook
Alex wrote: I really think that's low, unless every person trying to sell one on CL is totally deluded. (Not impossible!) Google e320 cabriolet site:craigslist.org---the great majority of ads seem to be asking around $15,000. I agree. They are getting premium prices for these cars, because

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread WILTON
Hendrik, I've had smokers for good friends all of my life; you can be one, too - a good friend, that is. You're right, though, I won't be smoking, 'cept in the usual second-hand manner. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I-40 Closed

2010-02-22 Thread Rich Thomas
I thought that doing the road through the park would be nice, which it was until I got to Pigeon Forge and that other town there. What abominations on the face of the planet. Took longer to get through them, not even turista season, than driving through the park. --R On 2/22/2010 9:28 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread WILTON
Hendrik, ya oughta see the US Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio, too. That and the Air and Space Museum in DC are the best aviation museums in the world. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] I-40 Closed

2010-02-22 Thread Brian Toscano
There are a few variations to get thru the park avoiding the worst parts of Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg. Regards, -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:46:04 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] I-40 Closed

2010-02-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Yeah, coming home I just went south to Atlanta and then east to Charleston. I think it was about the same time, give or take. I am headed that way again first of April, will have to check those links. I looked at google maps a bit and there is another road that looked kinda fun, up through

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Dieselhead
I'd add the Museum at Offutt to your list Wilton. Hendrik, ya oughta see the US Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio, too. That and the Air and Space Museum in DC are the best aviation museums in the world. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread WILTON
Yeah, that's a goodun , too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU I'd add the

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Jim Cathey
There's a flight museum in Oregon where the Spruce Goose is lodged. The Columbia Gorge (east from Po'tland) is quite scenic. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Larry, 274k miles, only have maintenance record in booklet completed up to about 175k miles, almost all dino oil (Shell) but some Mobil 1 as well. Once I get this project running, and the memory of the expenses thus far fade a little, I'll probably install a new timing chain. If I can get

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Dieselhead
If they pass between Okieacres and Chicago, it is not too far out of the way. DC is way of of the way. from the outlined trip. Yeah, that's a goodun , too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
John, I don't think they do, oil filters are the same price vice the fleece with are more $$ right? I do plan to use only M1, but history in the maintenance booklet shows dino oil (Shell) as used at the dealer from new. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Older

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Pete, Just read this, glad to see you are 'back up on the net'. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter T. Arnold Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 7:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Older

Re: [MBZ] 124, 126 rear subframe

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Peter, Thanks - this is a keeper for me. I've really GOT to get my '95 on the road, so that I can do the rear suspension on my wagon. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Saturday,

Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC

2010-02-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! -Curt Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:50:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To:

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
How long are you planning to spend in Vegas again, H F? There's a lot to do there that's interesting and educational for kids other than the casinos (where children, by law, aren't allowed anywhere near the gaming tables and machines---but I suppose since gambling is legal in Oz you won't be

[MBZ] Oh Hendrik!

2010-02-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Another one I just thought of I KNOW I can get you tickets to... The Jerry Springer show! Thats in southern Connecticut though. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] MB repair, maintenance manual

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I'd highly recommend the technical data book from MB if it covers the years of your cars; it will have most of the critical info like torque and other specifications. The next thing to get is the parts book for your car, which is all the exploded parts diagrams (what the EPC has, but no part

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Redghost
I was thinking of the crossing at Corvalis and doing 20. Not that Hendrik is planning on using a day just to traverse Oregon. I do like 101 along the coast and doing 16 to PDX. Portland is more out of the way than they needed, and from the posts, seems they have it pretty nailed down.

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Rusty Cullens
Don't forget to have your parts list ready so I can ship it all to your hotel and you can take it home with you! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___

Re: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik!

2010-02-22 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt, Do you want to go home hating this country? Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010

[MBZ] OT Naval Etiquette- was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I recommend 'Squid' vice 'Gomer', or if you prefer something less derogatory 'Boats' or 'Guns' (Boatswain's mate or Gunner's mate). What was that movie with John Wayne and Lee Marvin (Boats and Guns) which consists mostly of drinking and brawling and girls on a southern Pacific island,

Re: [MBZ] MB repair, maintenance manual

2010-02-22 Thread P. Prud'homme
Max, I really appreciate your advice here. Coincidently, I got a MB parts book via eBay yesterday. And, as far as the lower control arms, I might reassess the situation after all. --PT Message: 11 Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:09:15 -0500 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,

Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC

2010-02-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Uh, yes it is to be missed. You won't miss missing it. --R On 2/22/2010 12:25 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed!

Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC

2010-02-22 Thread Tim C.
Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! Now that fireworks are somewhat legal in NC SOTB is not what it was. Last time we drove down 95

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT Water softener

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Is there a well pump that can produce potable water? Nice thing to have after next hurricane disrupts all utilities, if you can run the pump via generator. No need to worry about how soft or hard the water, but something to drink/cook/clean with would be huge. -Max -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] MB repair, maintenance manual

2010-02-22 Thread SteveB
The W123 manuals are available for free download on thepiratebay.org. Type in w123 and they come up. You will need a bit torrent software to download it. Steve On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 2:21 PM, P. Prud'homme pa...@yahoo.com wrote: Max, I really appreciate your advice here.

Re: [MBZ] OT Naval Etiquette- was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of Ain June

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Donovan's Reef is the movie I was thinking of. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I'm pretty sure the rack damper is unique to OM617A injection pump. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 6:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rack

Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC

2010-02-22 Thread WILTON
I bypass it at 75 mph every chance I get; the last 2 chances Fri before last. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC

[MBZ] 95 E320 Update

2010-02-22 Thread Donald Snook
All of this thinking about my Neighbors E320 Convertible got me thinking about other 95 E320's. I found one here in Wichita. The price is TOO HIGH, but it sure is in Very nice. Shape. http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/1611398821.html I might have to go look at this one. Its only got

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino
one to look out for is the older gentleman with a navy ship hat that has pins in it The ones I love are the (not necessarily old) people who are in a lng line at the ticket counter, who have had the opportunity to watch everyone else get to the front of the line and show their

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Mathieu J . Cama
Bruce, Check for a torn diaphragm in the back of the IP. An oscillating idle is a common symptom for this. Other symptoms include poor fuel economy and more than normal smoke out the tailpipe. Regards, Mathieu Cama Old World Automotive Lawrenceville, GA www.oldworldauto.com 404-550-8000

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT Water softener

2010-02-22 Thread Rich Thomas
There are 2 well holes right next to the house, I took off the pump and will keep them from getting destroyed. I think there is another well away from the house, might have to see if that has water in it. The PO said it had a lot of iron in it, and the water table had dropped quite a bit, so

[MBZ] Factory Mercedes Benz Service Manual Chassis and Body - $60 (Albemarle, N.C. area)

2010-02-22 Thread Steve
No affiliation just thought I would pass it on. Steve http://charlotte.craigslist.org/bks/1611864601.html ___ 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] cigs in SC

2010-02-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Oh come on, its not worth doing more than once but for one time... Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:29:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Message-ID: 4b82db19.2090...@constructivity.net

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Update

2010-02-22 Thread Donald Snook
I just called the MB dealership and they had records on this car. In fact, less than 2500 miles ago (January of last year), they did the Head Gasket/timing cover reseal for an external oil leak. They checked the wiring harness and said it was pliable and had likely already been replaced.

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Fmiser
WILTON wrote: Hendrik, ya oughta see the US Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio, too. That and the Air and Space Museum in DC are the best aviation museums in the world. Wright-Patterson is better than the Air and Space - in my opinion. -- Philip

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Fmiser
Dieselhead wrote: If they pass between Okieacres and Chicago, it is not too far out of the way. DC is way of of the way. from the outlined trip. OkieAcres and Chicago... Rt 66 runs (used to) between those two. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Never ending

2010-02-22 Thread R A Bennell
Might want to check that oil. If you have too much oil and a loss of coolant, maybe some of it is in the oil? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:17 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Update

2010-02-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Come on just go buy the thing! You know you want it! --R On 2/22/2010 3:57 PM, Donald Snook wrote: I just called the MB dealership and they had records on this car. In fact, less than 2500 miles ago (January of last year), they did the Head Gasket/timing cover reseal for an external oil

Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC

2010-02-22 Thread Rich Thomas
No, Hendrik doesn't pack. The rather eccentric fellow who started and ran the place died some time ago, some relative or something took it over and it has not been the same. Max was telling me he stopped there not that long ago, and it was pretty skeevy. --R On 2/22/2010 3:55 PM, Curt

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Update

2010-02-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:29 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: All of this thinking about my Neighbors E320 Convertible got me thinking about other 95 E320's.  I found one here in Wichita.   The price is TOO HIGH, but it sure is in\ Very nice. Shape.

Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
My wife refused to exit the car during the one trip I managed to convince her it (South of the Border) was worth seeing. All my recommendations for roadside attractions are now viewed with suspicion. Once you've read a few of the corny billboards, you'll know all you need to know about that

[MBZ] Reading suggestion for Hendrik and Co

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I do highly recommend getting a used copy of 'Roadside America', a very funny arm chair tour of the tourist traps -err- attractions found in the U.S. of A. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M

Re: [MBZ] Never ending

2010-02-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Thats what I was thinking, isn't the thing going in for a headgasket anyway? -Curt Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:02:18 -0600 From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Never ending Message-ID: nhbblomcoljnegblbjcpoeggobaa@mts.net

Re: [MBZ] Reading suggestion for Hendrik and Co

2010-02-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Sad to hear of SotB falling down. Last time I was there was early '04. It was pretty seedy but worth a laugh. My wife and I went up in the hat tower... I lucked out, my wife is totally into silly little roadside attractions like that... We've done 2 different Ripley's odditoriums, played

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Update

2010-02-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: How can you tell if the a/c works or the evap has any problems when the outside temperature is in the 30's. I suppose you could check the base pressure on your car before starting it when it's cold, and compare that to the pressure on the E320. At least then you'd know

[MBZ] [Fwd: Today's Diesel Prices]

2010-02-22 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik!

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
Didn't know The Jerry Springer Show was still going. We don't get it here in Oz on daytime television anymore aren't we lucky! Curt Raymond wrote: Another one I just thought of I KNOW I can get you tickets to... The Jerry Springer show! Thats in southern Connecticut though. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
Not sure how long we will stay in Vegas, that will be towards the end of our trip. Have done a little bit of research, mainly for kid stuff. Hard Rock Hotel seems to be worth checking out for music memorabilia. Accommodation seems to be pretty cheap. Thanks for all your suggestions, it you have

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread OK Don
If you get to Okie Acres (the Claremore gun museum is amazing!), a little West (90 miles) in OKC you can see the 45th infanty museum - IIRC, they do have a bazooka or two (I'll ask my son - he'd remember) as well as the original Willie and Joe drawings. 20 miles South of OKC is the Oklahoma

Re: [MBZ] Reading suggestion for Hendrik and Co

2010-02-22 Thread Fmiser
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I do highly recommend getting a used copy of 'Roadside America', a very funny arm chair tour of the tourist traps -err- attractions found in the U.S. of A. They have a website. http://www.roadsideamerica.com/ And an email

Re: [MBZ] Reading suggestion for Hendrik and Co

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
Thanks for that I've just opened the link Hendrik I will certainly have a good look at it. Fmiser wrote: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I do highly recommend getting a used copy of 'Roadside America', a very funny arm chair tour of the tourist traps -err-

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Peter Frederick
Sadly, I fly American all the time. Previous comments on personnel are right on, and this has been true for at least 35 years, but they do get you there, and I've never had any trouble with them or another airline re-scheduling flights due to bad weather or plane problems. Lost my

Re: [MBZ] 124, 126 rear subframe

2010-02-22 Thread Peter Frederick
Are we talking W124 or W126 here? On the W124, you use a piece of pipe and the bolt (with a nut and washer and plate) to pull the mount out of the subframe. Once goes in the top, one goes in the bottom. Ditto going back in. On the W126/W123/W115, the mount comes out the bottom, they

Re: [MBZ] Remove seats w124

2010-02-22 Thread Peter Frederick
Check the fuse and the switch first, since it's unlikely ALL the motors will be dead at the same time. 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

[MBZ] Remove seats w124

2010-02-22 Thread Redghost
Hey Kaleb, how do you remove the front seats on a w124? I got stuck with the E300D while Gump is out. Front pass seat is non functional for movement. Figure I should yank it and see what needs attention. thanks clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
Thanks for that info. As I stated previously it was the cheapest fare I could get her in Oz to fly from LA to Chicago. Our daughter her buddies are flying from LA to Minneapolis with US airways, it was also the cheapest we could get. Anyone flown with them? Peter Frederick wrote: Sadly, I

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, no rack screw. Probably something in the vacuum govenor. B Dike wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course): At idle, the motor surges (or lopes) at a 1.5 hz oscillation. It is particularly bad when cold. Is there a

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, I believe they do. Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
or you can come by and get all the used parts you can carry for cheap. Rusty Cullens wrote: Don't forget to have your parts list ready so I can ship it all to your hotel and you can take it home with you! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Matt is right. I think if its torn, you will probably have to have the IP rebuilt, I dont think its a DIY repair. Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Bruce, Check for a torn diaphragm in the back of the IP. An oscillating idle is a common symptom for this. Other symptoms include poor fuel economy and

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Update

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
the ac compressor should still kick on. If its got a evap problem, it wont kick on at all. Put it in defrost if you have to. Donald Snook wrote: All of this thinking about my Neighbors E320 Convertible got me thinking about other 95 E320's. I found one here in Wichita. The price is TOO

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep Fmiser wrote: Dieselhead wrote: If they pass between Okieacres and Chicago, it is not too far out of the way. DC is way of of the way. from the outlined trip. OkieAcres and Chicago... Rt 66 runs (used to) between those two. -- Philip

Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC

2010-02-22 Thread WILTON
I didn't even read 'em when I passed few days ago - 'didn't want anybody to see me looking and think that I may be interested. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Update

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
its a little high but might not be a bad deal at 4-5k Donald Snook wrote: I just called the MB dealership and they had records on this car. In fact, less than 2500 miles ago (January of last year), they did the Head Gasket/timing cover reseal for an external oil leak. They checked the

Re: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik!

2010-02-22 Thread WILTON
Yes, you're lucky! Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik! Didn't know The Jerry Springer Show was still going. We don't get it

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont guess I have ever been to the Ok nat history museum, where is it at? Might have to check on that sometime. OK Don wrote: If you get to Okie Acres (the Claremore gun museum is amazing!), a little West (90 miles) in OKC you can see the 45th infanty museum - IIRC, they do have a bazooka

Re: [MBZ] Remove seats w124

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
4 bolts plus the seat belt track Redghost wrote: Hey Kaleb, how do you remove the front seats on a w124? I got stuck with the E300D while Gump is out. Front pass seat is non functional for movement. Figure I should yank it and see what needs attention. thanks clay

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
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Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread buymbparts
I may have to put you on moderation if this keeps up. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:57:01 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming

Re: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik!

2010-02-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Oh man, the guy who was his body guard (Steve?) has a show just like it... One of the other trainers did some classes down there last year, we have standing tickets now anytime anybody wants to go. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:53:28 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To:

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Curt Raymond
I stayed in the Hard Rock in '07, its a really good hotel, very nice rooms. The casino is INSANE at night... Maybe not the best choice when traveling with kids. Its also about 1/2 mile (1 block(!)) off the strip so you'll either be spending a lot of money in cabs or hoofing it a lot. One night

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah thats the one I won't fly... 16 hours to make the 6 hour flight from Boston to Vegas, 24 hours to get home. On the way out purportedly there were weather delays in Philadelphia, strangely no other airline had delays and our connection took off on time... The return was delayed for 5 hours

Re: [MBZ] I-40 Closed

2010-02-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:46:04 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I thought that doing the road through the park would be nice, which it was until I got to Pigeon Forge and that other town there. What abominations on the face of the planet. Took longer to get

Re: [MBZ] I-40 Closed

2010-02-22 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Same thing that is wrong with south of the border-tourist traps. 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 Craig McCluskey

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
Your story just gave me a good laugh. Hendrik I aren't the gambling types we figured the laws would be the same as here - no kids in casinos. You have to be 18 over here to go into casinos/pubs. Our son Zak is the one who wants to go to Vegas - he's only 9 In his words 'I wanna see how they

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Allan Streib
Resist going to Circus Circus (if it's still there). It may sound like a fun place for kids but it's old and worn out. Allan Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: I stayed in the Hard Rock in '07, its a really good hotel, very nice rooms. The casino is INSANE at night... Maybe not the

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
Could be an adventure for the children! We were quoted AUD$490.30 per person with Delta for the children to fly nonstop from LA to Minneapolis - thought that was a bit steep. Travel agent then found US airways flight for AUD$256.50 with a stop in Arizona. Cheers Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah

Re: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik!

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
Never watched it enough to know who his body guard was. Only really saw the show at work. Until the end of 09 I cared for people with brain acquired injuries, they loved Jerry, tuned in everday! Curt Raymond wrote: Oh man, the guy who was his body guard (Steve?) has a show just like it...

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
Thanks for that info, reckon it might still be going, think I've seen it mentioned on Vegas tourist websites Allan Streib wrote: Resist going to Circus Circus (if it's still there). It may sound like a fun place for kids but it's old and worn out. Allan Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Mountain Man
Alex wrote: ...then take US 20 pretty much due east until you meet up with 84 at Boise. I drove up to SF from LA, then 101 up to Newport and 20 all the way across to ChiTown two years ago. We drove thru Yellowstone the first weekend in May - cold, beautiful, snow. Yellowstone is a disaster

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread OK Don
It's on the South side of the OU campus in Norman - I'll take you and the family next time you're in town. http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 7:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I dont guess I have ever been to the Ok nat history museum, where is it at? Might

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you got a deal. OK Don wrote: It's on the South side of the OU campus in Norman - I'll take you and the family next time you're in town. http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread OK Don
Schedule at least 2 or 3 of hours -- On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: you got a deal. OK Don wrote: It's on the South side of the OU campus in Norman - I'll take you and the family next time you're in town. http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ --

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Mountain Man
clay wrote: I was thinking of the crossing at Corvalis and doing 20.  Not that Hendrik is planning on using a day just to traverse Oregon. I fell in love with eastern Oregon. Totally awesome vistas and country. No towns and cities, but totally interesting, for some reason. One of my favorite

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU

2010-02-22 Thread Hendrik Fay
I also recall reading about Circus Circus in the Lonely Planet travel guide I have bought on the USA Allan Streib wrote: Resist going to Circus Circus (if it's still there). It may sound like a fun place for kids but it's old and worn out. Allan Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-02-22 Thread Rich Thomas
US Scare. But no worse than the others. Well, worse than Southwest, which I have found to be consistently quite good. --R On 2/22/2010 8:37 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah thats the one I won't fly... 16 hours to make the 6 hour flight from Boston to Vegas, 24 hours to get home. On the way

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