Re: [MBZ] Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Yes!! This is what I need. Jaime On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 12:07 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/2426072046.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place to go through?

2011-06-13 Thread Jim Cathey
Just wondering who I should check for a low rate for a first time insured, new driver (had my permit forever though...), with an old-tush truck... USAA, if you've got a mil-spec parental unit. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] 124 Fan Project / Always something

2011-06-13 Thread Jim Cathey
Did I miss any other source of lockout for the starter? I don't think so, there's not much there. Just that and all the wiring. You can use a jumper on the fender-mount block to trip the starter more-or-less directly to make sure it's not the starter itself. Maybe. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Wallet Wonderings

2011-06-13 Thread Jim Cathey
When I was traveling it put so much pressure on my back that I had back problems until I started alternating pockets on a regular basis. Front pants pocket, not back. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] another car for jaime

2011-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
Absolutely! as does a 110, 111, 115, 124, 126, or well kept MB of any vintage pre-2000 A nice-looking 123 STILL looks good. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread Michael Canfield
What are they saying? Not a car you would drive daily.??? Really? Why not? Mike On Jun 13, 2011 12:08 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/2426072046.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place to go through?

2011-06-13 Thread WILTON
Definitely USAA if at all possible - mil. ret. or veteran parents, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 8:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place

Re: [MBZ] another car for jaime

2011-06-13 Thread WILTON
Yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] another car for jaime Absolutely! as does a 110, 111, 115, 124, 126, or well kept MB of any vintage

Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place to go through?

2011-06-13 Thread Walt Zarnoch
My parents weren't in the service, so that option is out. Walt On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Definitely USAA if at all possible - mil. ret. or veteran parents, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place to go through?

2011-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
I think you probably need to do the same thing I need to do which is find an independent insurance agent. I suspect I'm paying too much for everything. That said on each of the MB's I'm paying about $350/year for liability only. The pickup is more but it has comprehensive. Motorcycles are

Re: [MBZ] Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Body in fair condition + no side pictures + not a car you would drive daily = MASSIVE RUST ? -Curt Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:07:58 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Jaime? Message-ID: 4df58d1e.9000...@voyager.net

[MBZ] Fw: Failure Notice

2011-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Okay does anybody else find it hilarious that Kaleb's ISP seems to think that talking about spam is therefore spam? -Curt --- On Mon, 6/13/11, mailer-dae...@nm4.bullet.mail.bf1.yahoo.com mailer-dae...@nm4.bullet.mail.bf1.yahoo.com wrote: From: mailer-dae...@nm4.bullet.mail.bf1.yahoo.com

[MBZ] Fw: Mystery wire

2011-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
I wondered why nobody replied to this, turns out Okiebenz flagged it as spam and Yahoo flagged the bounce message as spam... -Curt --- On Sun, 6/12/11, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: Mystery wire To: Diesel List

Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place to go through?

2011-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: My parents weren't in the service, so that option is out. Got a living grandparent who was? ___ 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] Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
A running 250SE with nice interior and euro lights is worth $1200 no problem. If it had no real rust, it would be worth $5000+ easily. Jaime On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Body in fair condition + no side pictures + not a car you would drive daily

Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place to go through?

2011-06-13 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Yes, my grandfather served in the Navy as an electrician. Walt On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Walt Zarnoch wrote: My parents weren't in the service, so that option is out. Got a living grandparent who was? ___

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mystery wire

2011-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
According to the Bosch Wiring Standard, Brown with a trace generally goes to a ground through some device. My guess is that if you ground it, the clutch will engage. Either the hot side has to control the clutch, or the ground side will control the clutch. I only worked with the york on my

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mystery wire

2011-06-13 Thread Walt Zarnoch
On a York, the only wire coming from the compressor gets 12V to engage the clutch. Make sure it's going/coming from the compressor before feeding it with a jumper wire though, don't want to fry something inadvertently. Walt On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place to go through?

2011-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: Yes, my grandfather served in the Navy as an electrician. If you can talk gramps into joining USAA and buying insurance (you might offer to buy him some insurance), you may be able to become an insurance buying member of USAA like Klebbie.

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Failure Notice

2011-06-13 Thread WILTON
I don't really find it hilarious. I find it annoying. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:09 AM Subject: [MBZ] Fw: Failure Notice Okay does anybody else find it hilarious that

Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place to go through?

2011-06-13 Thread WILTON
That may do it. Check USAA. Wilton - Original Message - From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place to go through? Yes, my grandfather

Re: [MBZ] Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 6:52 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/2426072046.html What are they saying?  Not a car you would drive daily.??? Really?  Why not? My thought too. As many here will attest a /8 makes a perfectly good daily driver.

Re: [MBZ] another car for jaime

2011-06-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 7:29 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Are those MBZ floormats aftermarket?  My W123 doesn't have those... I hope not. I've seen an awful lot of cars with those, but I've always thought they were cheesy. The typeface looks totally out of place in an older

Re: [MBZ] Insurance... anyone know of a good place to go through?

2011-06-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have had good experiences with Progressive, including the lowest premium, although GEICO is now slightly cheaper. On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: My parents weren't in the service, so that option is out. Walt On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 10:18 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Failure Notice

2011-06-13 Thread Fred Moir
Curt, et al. My missive to the list was bounced twice, even after renaming it. The original subject was I can get some satisfaction meaning that I just finished some repairs that went well. Received two emails telling me that I have violated the spam censor numerous times (huh?) and it was sent

[MBZ] 92 E class Diesel

2011-06-13 Thread Allan Streib
This would not be a turbo, right? http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2437718797.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 change delivery

[MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread Allan Streib
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2435800695.html Must have been a pretty serious wreck to graft on the entire front from another car. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread WILTON
Wonder what he broke. Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 2:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other

Re: [MBZ] 92 E class Diesel

2011-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: This would not be a turbo, right? http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2437718797.html It's a 90-93 2.5 turbo (124.128), pretty much the same engine as the 1987 190D turbo. You can't really read it, but it says 300D . 2.5 TURBO on the back.

Re: [MBZ] 92 E class Diesel

2011-06-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: This would not be a turbo, right? http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2437718797.html There was a Euro 250D sans turbo, but if the badge on the trunk are correct that's just a regular US-spec OM602 5-cylinder turbo.

Re: [MBZ] 92 E class Diesel

2011-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: This would not be a turbo, right? http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2437718797.html There was a Euro 250D sans turbo, but if the badge on the trunk are correct that's just a regular

Re: [MBZ] 92 E class Diesel

2011-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
That would be a 2.5 turbo OM602. Looks nice. Price seems high. This would not be a turbo, right? http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2437718797.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 92 E class Diesel

2011-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: That would be a 2.5 turbo OM602. Looks nice. Price seems high. Good price for 2001. Not good for 2011. ___ 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] FS: 201 Wheels

2011-06-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 6:20 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I also need to check if they would fit a Vanagon.  Do you know the offset? Any wheels that will fit a 124 or 201 have the right offset for a Vanagon, but you have to drill out the bolt holes and maybe the center as well.

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread Randy Bennell
On 13/06/2011 1:00 PM, Allan Streib wrote: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2435800695.html Must have been a pretty serious wreck to graft on the entire front from another car. Not necessarily. If the impact was bad enough to mess up the whole front end with both front fenders

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
But he already fixed the breaks Wonder what he broke. Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 2:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2435800695.html Must have been a pretty serious wreck to graft on the entire front from another car. I think he started washing it from front to back and then quit because it

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread Randy Bennell
On 13/06/2011 1:52 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2435800695.html Must have been a pretty serious wreck to graft on the entire front from another car. I think he started washing

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
One corn fed bambi will wipe out 2 fenders, hood and grille, and at least one headlight assy. Easily $5000 damage. Being backed into by a new pickup or a one ton will do the same. Definitely something to inspect closely. On 13/06/2011 1:00 PM, Allan Streib wrote:

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: One corn fed bambi will wipe out 2 fenders, hood and grille, and at least one headlight assy. Easily $5000 damage. Being backed into by a new pickup or a one ton will do the same. Definitely something to inspect closely. And then the car can be advertised with NEW

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Dieselhead wrote: One corn fed bambi will wipe out 2 fenders, hood and grille, and at least one headlight assy.  Easily $5000 damage.  Being backed into by a new pickup or a one ton will do the same.  Definitely something

Re: [MBZ] Wallet Wonderings

2011-06-13 Thread Russ Williams
Dan, Is this what you are looking for. http://www.alphashark.com/p-1945-j-fold-wingtip-genuine-top-grain-leather-wallet.aspx?pmc=sbaffiliateid=10056utm_campaign=sharkbite1utm_source=email Russ On 6/12/2011 3:47 PM, LWB250 wrote: As there are a number of esoteric and free thinking folks on

Re: [MBZ] Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
Ordinary W108 sedans are not worth nearly that much unless they are close to 100 percent restored. On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 6:52 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
Clearly this is an April Fools joke. On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 2:52 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2435800695.html Must have been a pretty serious wreck to

Re: [MBZ] Wallet Wonderings

2011-06-13 Thread WILTON
'Nearly identical to mine without the Wingtip punching. Wilton - Original Message - From: Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 3:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wallet Wonderings Dan, Is this what you are looking

Re: [MBZ] 92 E class Diesel

2011-06-13 Thread Max Dillon
Wrong, 2.5 turbo diesel. Nice car! -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: This would not be a turbo, right? http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2437718797.html_

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread Max Dillon
That car was just discussed on peach parts, lots of small problems plus just starting to rust. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2435800695.html Must have been a pretty

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2011-06-13 Thread RELNGSON
I have had good experiences with Progressive, including the lowest premium, although GEICO is now slightly cheaper Just recently I attended a tech presentation at a local high end body shop (http://www.hauryscollision.com/) and the subject of paying for proper repairs vs

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2011-06-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 1:42 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: I have had good experiences with Progressive, including the lowest premium, although GEICO is now slightly cheaper Just recently I attended a tech presentation at a local high end body shop (http://www.hauryscollision.com/)

[MBZ] Subject: Re: Wallet Wonderings

2011-06-13 Thread RDeafBoy
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Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Wallet Wonderings

2011-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] W108 parts - was Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread Fmiser
andrew strasfogel wrote: Ordinary W108 sedans are not worth nearly that much unless they are close to 100 percent restored. Speaking of W108... I found a kingpin and eccentric bolt from when I owned a W108. I replaced one side, so this is the new parts for the other side. Since I don't have

Re: [MBZ] Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Restored cars are one thing... but with a car like a W108, they're almost never done right. And when they're done wrong, they're worthless to most. The real interesting and valuable cars are the original, unrestored ones. Jaime On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 3:57 PM, andrew strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
When I see an unrestored car I only think about what it would take to make it perfect... On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 8:01 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.comwrote: Restored cars are one thing... but with a car like a W108, they're almost never done right. And when they're done wrong, they're

Re: [MBZ] W108 parts - was Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
I have a 108 wiper motor somewhere I'd like to sell. andrew strasfogel wrote: Ordinary W108 sedans are not worth nearly that much unless they are close to 100 percent restored. Speaking of W108... I found a kingpin and eccentric bolt from when I owned a W108. I replaced one side, so

Re: [MBZ] Jaime?

2011-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
That is a sickness, you know! When I see an unrestored car I only think about what it would take to make it perfect... On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 8:01 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.comwrote: Restored cars are one thing... but with a car like a W108, they're almost never done right.

Re: [MBZ] 92 E class Diesel

2011-06-13 Thread OK Don
It looks just like the '90 2.5 Turbo I bought from Snook, and might possibly be even cleaner. It might be worth the price if it has a lot of maintenance/repair records. On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Wrong, 2.5 turbo diesel. Nice car! -- OK Don

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Wallet Wonderings

2011-06-13 Thread Max Dillon
Don't forget your AFDB either... ;) -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of rdeaf...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 6:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Wallet Wonderings _RFID

[MBZ] My new used OM603 head

2011-06-13 Thread Max Dillon
Dieselvolk, Today my new-to-me OM603 head arrived (#17), so I spent some time inspecting it and getting it ready for the shop to re-do the valve seals. The only thing I see that I don't really like is some pitting in five places on the mating surface, between all the oil and water

Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head

2011-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
Failure to follow the prescribed maintenance and use the prescribed juices. in plain speak: Green antifriz and not changing it out frequently. Dieselvolk, Today my new-to-me OM603 head arrived (#17), so I spent some time inspecting it and getting it ready for the shop to re-do the valve

Re: [MBZ] 92 E class Diesel

2011-06-13 Thread Kevin Kraly
There was a '92 for sale locally here in Hillsboro, and it was gone within a day. The asking price was $4800, but it only had 190K miles. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] half of this car is not like the other....

2011-06-13 Thread Kevin Kraly
A car can be perfectly fine after an accident with the replacement of only front sheet metal. For a few years during the early 80's, our car was a 1972 Pinto Station Wagon. Dad picked it up for $200 since it had been hit head-on. Within a weekend, he installed a new radiator and a front clip