Possibly it may fetch more, some people like RHD in the US!
Walt
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 1:48 AM, Alex Chamberlain
apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 10:20 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
wrote:
Yes perhaps but it's bright yellow and not POS brown.
Perhaps those rappers will buy it, cut it into pieces and then auction
it to benefit the poor of Africa?
Hendrik
whose Nissan Patrol was that shade of yellow and I still miss it :'(
Walt Zarnoch wrote:
Possibly it may fetch more, some
Is there anyway to verify the pump is properly circulating oil and not
gummed up sucking on sludge? Without tearing the engine down?
EdB
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Shipping might be a bit of an issue for me...
Better I just move to OZ.. couldn't dare be seen here in that yellow... lol
On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 11:19 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote:
Yes perhaps but it's bright yellow and not POS brown.
Perhaps those rappers will buy it, cut it
If flow is low, pressure will usually be low.
Walt
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 2:39 AM, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote:
Is there anyway to verify the pump is properly circulating oil and not
gummed up sucking on sludge? Without tearing the engine down?
EdB
On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 6:54 PM, Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote:
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/2550657592.html
Not too many six-cylinder 5-speed 201s around!
The transmission and clutch setup would be worth having to transplant
elsewhere, then you could sell the rusty leftovers
Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com writes:
It was running a year ago. Loren's right that I should've tried to
start it before changing the filters, but no use crying over spilt
diesel. The basic facts are that it ran fine when parked as the
expression goes, I changed the filters, put
Is this the model that was blowing shock absorbers in the outback?
Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au writes:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-GD-not-Land-Cruiser-Hilux-Triton-/140589740400?pt=AU_Carshash=item20bbcd3170
See, yellow is not so bad.
Hendrik
who hasn't got the
And both of these machines are still relevant and more than adequate for
probably 80-90% of most user's needs.
I see TiBooks for a few hundred dollars or less quite often. I have been
tempted, but I really don't need another laptop.
I just got a Newton from a Mac buddy who was going to toss
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=4d5_1313329765
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What, and how, does the gauge actually meter the oil pressure? Mine
usually stays completely pegged at 3 (bar?) Every so often it will
fall off that. When I first bought the car it moved around a bit,
about a week later it started the staying pegged thing. Last night it
was moving around
More likely that these older cars don't have ODBII?
-Rolf
On 08/17/2011 06:04 PM, WILTON wrote:
'Just noticed that GM's OnStar system is now available for installation on other vehicles; entire system
seems to be in a replacement mirror. MB 124's and 126's are not shown as being compatible,
I think we'd be better off removing political/campaign contributions all
together. As long as politicians can get money or property there will be
corruption. That will happen long before corporations lose their citizen
status.
-Rolf
On 08/17/2011 11:06 PM, OK Don wrote:
I was actually
On the 61x there is a a tube that runs from the oil filter housing to
the gauge. I also believe there is a oil pressure relief valve in the
area, I could be wrong.
-Rolf
On 08/18/2011 08:40 AM, Ed Booher wrote:
What, and how, does the gauge actually meter the oil pressure? Mine
usually
On the older engines there's a tube or pipe directly connecting the engine to
the gauge. The gauge reads the actual physical pressure. The gauge should be
pegged during driving and should indicate at least 1 bar/15 PSI at hot idle.
I think the newer engines have an electrical sender. Not
Part of the problem is electrical, either a loose or corroded wire from battery
to starter or ground. The other part is a dormant obstinate engine. Pull start,
then fix the wiring at your leisure.
Max
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FSM specifies 0.5 bar min but that is just scary :D
-Rolf
On 08/18/2011 09:10 AM, Allan Streib wrote:
On the older engines there's a tube or pipe directly connecting the engine to
the gauge. The gauge reads the actual physical pressure. The gauge should be
pegged during driving and should
Why don't you change the oil and the filter and eliminate the possibility? If
this car has the oil filter stem with o-rings, change those as well.
Oil pressure is measured via an oil feed line from oil filter housing area to
the gauge.
Max
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I agree. If your pressure is that low at hot idle you are either using too
light an oil, you have an oil pump problem, or your engine is just really worn.
If the pressure is always pegged, could mean a stuck relief valve.
With any abnormal readings, it's a good idea to verify the actual
Allan Streib wrote:
On the older engines there's a tube or pipe directly connecting the engine to the gauge.
I believe what the gauge is showing is the outlet pressure from the oil filter.
If you pull the lid off the filter and the contents don't look like sludge, and
a properly functioning
Hendrik Fay wrote:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-GD-not-Land-Cruiser-Hilux-Triton-/140589740400?pt=AU_Carshash=item20bbcd3170
See, yellow is not so bad.
It's not the yellow that bothers me, it's the automatic tranny in a 300GD.
Mitch.
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It's to retain soil, sort of a decorative thing to create a garden bed in
our front yard.
Will post some pictures when I get a round to it.
Hendrik
who
So what is OBDII?
If the OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) is a stand-alone unit, why does it need
anything other than 12V DC? I'll try to find out from horse's mouth.
Wilton
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I just bought a near-perfect 2008 MacBook 15 on ebay from a very decent
seller. Can't find a scratch on it. It's FAST and beautiful; the only
negative is the battery only holds a 30 minute charge and needs replacing.
Any recommendations on what sort of battery to purchase and how much to
budget
What sort of labor is required in hours to swap out the turbocharge
assembly? He will be exchanging like for like (2 CA version turbos).
Andrew
1983 300TD
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On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 6:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
oh its got the funky air
Oh, I got it - On Board Diagnostics. I wouldn't expect OnStar FMV on a 124
or 126 to diagnose or interact with anything in the car ('cept the user) -
'just provide emergency communications, GPS and, maybe, locator.
Wilton
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Oh, and hands-free phone, roadside assistance, etc.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
Oh, I got it - On Board Diagnostics. I wouldn't
Some of their big selling points are the ability to detect airbag
deployment, remote unlock, alarm detection etc. I think without these
features it does nothing more than my cellphone does already.
On 08/18/2011 10:46 AM, WILTON wrote:
Oh, and hands-free phone, roadside assistance, etc.
Yes, that's right. Like I said in original post, MY cell phone serves me
very well, but SWMBO won't carry hers. Her phone is of no use to either
one of us lying on the kitchen cabinet.
Oh, I think the collision detector, BTW, for the FMV system is in the mirror
assembly - not air bag-related.
Right possibly plugged oil galley I assume is very bad and requires
lot of work.
EdB
If you pull the lid off the filter and the contents don't look like
sludge, and a properly functioning gauge reads 3 bar when running,
you either have a plugged oil galley or good oil flow.
Mitch.
You can verify oil circulation by taking off the oil filler cap while
the engine is running and look at the oil flow around the lifters.
You can check for sludge on top, the same way. You can check for
sludge on the bottom by pulling the lower oil pan. Generally if
there is no sludge on top,
A question, why would you not like the automatic? It seems to me that in some
offroad situations, that there would be a benefit to an auto?
t's not the yellow that bothers me, it's the automatic tranny in a 300GD.
Mitch.
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Get a battery from OWC.
They have a third party company that makes batteries for them. They are cheaper
than Apple and usually have more capacity than the OEM battery.
I have purchased several of them over the years and have been very satisfied.
There was a service bulletin and a replacement
Looks like two choices for your MBP - a 58WH ($95) and a 60WH - ($114).
This dependent on whether it's a unibody or non-unibody machine.
MacDan
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On Aug 18, 2011, at 11:31 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Get a battery from OWC.
They have a third party company that
I can't think of a single situation that an auto is preferable over a
real transmission, especially offroad. (unless you broke your left
leg or shot yourself in the left foot, which I don't intend to do.)
A question, why would you not like the automatic? It seems to me
that in some offroad
Andrew, Check out http://kahlon.com/ they have good prices on High
Performance batteries to.
Bought one three years ago for my Compaq Lappy still holding a full charge.
Russ W.
On 8/18/2011 10:37 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Looks like two choices for your MBP - a 58WH ($95) and a 60WH - ($114).
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I can't think of a single situation that an auto is preferable over a real
transmission, especially offroad.
A very slow, steady crawl over rough terrain where you don't want to
have to slip the clutch? I burned out the
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 7:42 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Oh, I got it - On Board Diagnostics. I wouldn't expect OnStar FMV on a 124
or 126 to diagnose or interact with anything in the car ('cept the user) -
'just provide emergency communications, GPS and, maybe, locator.
I think
'Just talked to OnStar tech rep. According to tech rep, the FMV system can
work as a stand-alone system with only 12V DC to it; 'would provide crash
response w/emer. assist, hands-free phone, stolen vehicle assist and
navigation (GPS); 'would not provide lock/unlock assist, or other
It sold yesterday. I was very sad to see it go, was thinking hard about
keeping it. Ended up selling it for $2500, which I think was too low but
what the heck.
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It'd probably be fine for short periods. Its quite common to convert 6v
tractors to 12v without modifying the starter. In those cases the 6v starter
spins the engine so quick at 12v you only ever just bump the switch...
The problem with running in parallel is that if the first battery is
After 30 seconds of cranking with no start the car should reek of diesel...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:39:34 -0700
From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever
Message-ID:
Thanks. 'Article has nice photos, etc., answering coupla my questions.
BTW, if I were to do it, I would not allow a so-called professional
installation. The article even mentions that the installation on the F150
was a bit less than stellar - 'not surprised.
Wilton
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Wild thought.
Is the stop lever up and not stuck down?
Sorry, mis-firing neurons.
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Too like like Xw30 or less. Back in the day when I ran my '83 240D with 0w40 I
could never see a difference in idle oil pressure (2 bar right until the day it
croaked) between 0w40, 5w40 and 15w50. I think a 3 bar gauge isn't granular
enough to really tell the difference which is likely 1-2psi.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Thanks. 'Article has nice photos, etc., answering coupla my questions. BTW,
if I were to do it, I would not allow a so-called professional
installation.
No kidding! After seeing some of the work so-called pro stereo
installers
Do diesels have neurons?
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And the lack of the reek and smoke leads me to think that there is
air leaking in the fuel system, so that some fuel is getting to the
nozzles, but not enough for full spurts form the nozzles, because of
too much air.
Another cheap trick is to put an electric fuel pump ahead of the
transfer
I learned my lesson on aftermarket batteries with my 17 Dell. After the
original quit I got one on Amazon that was 1/3 of the price of the factory
battery. That lasted 1/3 of 1 year. A new factory battery lasted another year
until the video card ($650!) croaked.
Fortunately its a work laptop so
Actually on a long trip Onstar is pretty nice, they'll give you directions,
book hotels, find restaurants...
We used to drive a car to Florida for a snowbird and used the OnStar
frequently. Hello OnStar? We're on the outskirts of Philly, and need a hotel,
something fairly nice but not more
What's a good brand and price for a MacBook Pro battery replacment?
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 12:47 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I learned my lesson on aftermarket batteries with my 17 Dell. After the
original quit I got one on Amazon that was 1/3 of the price of the factory
Oh man, you've cracked a can of worms about like an oil thread!
For descending a steep grade a manual has HUGE advantages. However if you're
just driving dirt roads scouting around for game an auto is way easier. They
can also be good in a big mud hole because the shift doesn't lose all your
'Zackly.
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 12:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 9:38 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Thanks.
Either OEM ($) or NuTech from OWC.
I have used both and had excellent results.
MacDan
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On Aug 18, 2011, at 12:51 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
What's a good brand and price for a MacBook Pro battery replacment?
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 12:47 PM, Curt
Of course, the on-phone assistant can call a locksmith as necessary.
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
'Just talked to OnStar tech
Or have problem (like me) lifting left toe high enough to clear clutch pedal
EVERY time when you need it.
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] We
WILTON wrote:
Of course, the on-phone assistant can call a locksmith as necessary.
Hello, Onstar? I need a locksmith to break into my W126...
Where are you?
In the car talking to you.
Then why do you need a locksmith?
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I forget.
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On 8/18/2011 12:42 PM, degco...@cox.net wrote:
Do diesels have neurons?
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I actually have a 280g with an automatic. It too is a right hand drive. I
thought maybe the diesel with automatic would decrease performance vs the
manual. I realize the benefit of increased mileage with the manual trans. I
have gotten stuck with a manual and ended up burning out the
I have bought OWC batteries for my 12 PB. Once when I first got it (used, and
the original battery would not charge) and I have replaced that once. I've
owned that PB for about 4 years I think, so to be on its second battery in that
time is not bad. There are definitely junk batteries out
Reminds me of the Family Guy cutaway when Peter locks himself in the car...,
You would have to see it to enjoy it.
Dan
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WILTON wrote:
Of course, the on-phone assistant can call a locksmith as necessary.
Dan is right with whatever OWC recommends: http://www.macsales.com/
-Curt
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:51:18 -0400
From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT computer still shuts down
Message-ID:
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote:
Wild thought.
Is the stop lever up and not stuck down?
Sorry, mis-firing neurons.
I thought of that and fixed it into the up position temporarily with a
cable tie. No change. That doesn't mean that the shut-off valve
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
And the lack of the reek and smoke leads me to think that there is air
leaking in the fuel system, so that some fuel is getting to the nozzles, but
not enough for full spurts form the nozzles, because of too much air.
If I
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 3:58 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
New battery -- clamps are clean and TIGHT? Ground wire knocked loose
(or corroded while sitting) at the chassis connection?
Clamps and ground wire look good. As someone else wondered---it is
indeed a Group 49, or
Hendrik
who hasn't got the money for more toys..
Uh huh...what's your monthly ciggy budget, Smokey?
RLE
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Alex wrote
You know, all the fuel lines are probably original.
One possible problem I had thought about is rusted metal lines. On several
vehicles
I have owned or worked on that have been parked for several years, fuel lines
and brake lines tend to rust in
two. Try the fully charged battery
If you've been deep cycling the new battery between 0% and 25% charge a few
times, it might have severely diminished capacity already.
If your charger(s) only supply a small fraction of the battery's capacity, can
you put the battery in a running car and go for a drive at 30-40A for an hour
They got the spring and installed
it. The old one was not broken,
but when they took it out it
snapped, so it was quite brittle.
The new plate and spring in,
cleared codes and reset computer,
and as soon as it started up again
the problem came back. I think I
am back in the market for a used /
Bill Ringgold wrote:
They got the spring and installed
it. The old one was not broken,
but when they took it out it
snapped, so it was quite brittle.
The new plate and spring in,
cleared codes and reset computer,
and as soon as it started up again
the problem came back.
Cleared it with an
What did they use to clear the codes?
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On Aug 18, 2011, at 2:26 PM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net wrote:
They got the spring and installed
it. The old one was not broken,
but when they took it out it
snapped, so it was quite brittle.
The new plate and spring in,
If they used and obd2 reader that won't clear it.
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On Aug 18, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Bill Ringgold wrote:
They got the spring and installed
it. The old one was not broken,
but when they took it out it
snapped, so it was quite brittle.
The
I'd take it to the dealer for a computer clear and check.
If that cures the problem, ask your shop to pay the dealer for you.
If the dealer says 'replace tranny', you just bought a 2nd opinion.
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Rolf wrote:
I think we'd be better off removing political/campaign contributions all
together.
We might suggest to those being elected a year from now that they each
offer up their campaign contributions and their salary to shoulder the
burden being cast upon the plebes. A small token by
$299 plus install, which I'd likely do myself; $199/year for emer com,
collision assist, etc, security (theft locator) and hands free or Bluetooth
phone; 'nother $100/year for navigation. 'Doubt if I'll do it, but
enjoying the exercise. I've decided I can do it, and it'll work OK as a
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
If you've been deep cycling the new battery between 0% and 25% charge a few
times, it might have severely diminished capacity already.
If your charger(s) only supply a small fraction of the battery's capacity,
can you put
WILTON wrote:
$299 plus install, which I'd likely do myself; $199/year for emer com,
collision assist, etc, security (theft locator) and hands free or
Bluetooth phone; 'nother $100/year for navigation. 'Doubt if I'll do
it, but enjoying the exercise. I've decided I can do it, and it'll
Does the phone service work over the satellite, or a wireless carrier? I'm
on the MI UP now, and my Sprint phone has zero service. The wife's T-Mobile
is doing fine.
For covering even more potential emergency situations, power it with a small
gell cell battery and glue a solar cell on the sunroof
OK Don wrote:
Does the phone service work over the satellite, or a wireless carrier? I'm
on the MI UP now, and my Sprint phone has zero service. The wife's T-Mobile
is doing fine.
Sprint/Nextel is worthless up there, or at least the Nextel IDEN network is.
A couple of my friends switched from
I've had a Nuvi 750 for several years.
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
WILTON wrote:
$299 plus install, which I'd likely do
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 2:11 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I've had a Nuvi 750 for several years.
How well does the feature work that's supposed to analyze traffic and
reroute you dynamically to avoid slowdowns? That's the main
difference, as far as I can tell, between that one and a $50
'Think it's satellite, but not sure.
Where in the UP? I lived at Kincheloe/Rudyard four years - May '71 to Jul
'75.
Wilton
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Subject: Re:
Or just leave an old cellphone permenantly tethered to a charger in the
glovebox.
Fed law requires that even non-activated/not on a plan/out of minute phones
be able to dial 911.
Walt
On Aug 18, 2011 1:49 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Reminds me of the Family Guy cutaway when Peter
'Seldom use the Nuvi. 'Usually know where I am and where I'm going, etc.
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
On Thu, Aug
Unless the fuel system is not yet fully primed?
Max
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Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
After 30 seconds of cranking with no start the car should reek of diesel...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:39:34 -0700
From:
Curt: After 30 seconds of cranking with no start the car should reek
of diesel...
Max: Unless the fuel system is not yet fully primed?
That's why I like Loren's idea to put in an electric primer pump. But
where exactly in the system?
Alex
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In '08 when we had our big ice storm she didn't have service for several
Dunno if 30 sec would be long enough to prime the system but Alex has been
through this cycle several times now and has fuel at the injectors so I'd guess
it *should* be primed by now.
I'm thinking if it were mine I'd take the idea of running the new battery in
the known good car for a couple
Go cheap; rig a fuel source elevated over the engine to provide pressure via
gravity. It may also help ID any leaks.
Max
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Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
Curt: After 30 seconds of cranking with no start the
I refused a cashier's check for $4.5 million a few minutes ago. Phone rang; I
answered; after typical pause of a robo call, male voice with strong Indian
accent (possibly Peggy's brother) came on asking to speak to Wilton.
Rather than hanging up immediately, I replied, This is he. He
Alex, you asking about a Nuvi analysis feature, or an OnStar feature? If my
Nuvi has such a feature, I don't know it.
Wilton
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Plus you're retired, so you have nowhere particular to be and all the
time to get there. You know, like a haircut takes all day, going to the
early bird special takes all day, etc.
--R
On 8/18/11 5:21 PM, WILTON wrote:
'Seldom use the Nuvi. 'Usually know where I am and where I'm going,
Used to be cellular, that's why the first generation stopped working with
the analog shut down. I thought it was GSM now but I haven't looked it up.
I have a T Mobile prepaid phone, $10 every 90 days to keep it active. Stuck
it in the glove box with a slip of paper between the battery and
Just talked to OnStar tech rep. According to tech rep, communication is
cellular, GPS is satellite.
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Onstar on MB
On Aug 18, 2011 6:09 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I promptly hung up again, and gave up my $4.5 million.
But now we'll never know if they were Canadian or US dollars!
-Tim
Never answers the house phone, I have a machine for that
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Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com writes:
See Alex's 603 filter change, cranking forever thread. Get it running
first. warm it up. change oil. start it up. run it a few days unless
fuel filters are plugged. then change one thing at a time, and run it
in between. Gives you a chance to learn
Yeah, a pity.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Tim C bb...@crone.us
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - cashier's check
On Aug 18, 2011 6:09 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I promptly hung up
I would have loved that car! It was much better than my decent $1200 '83
300SD which I ended up investing $2800 into! And it didn't even have
working AC!
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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Tim C wrote:
On Aug 18, 2011 6:09 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I promptly hung up again, and gave up my $4.5 million.
But now we'll never know if they were Canadian or US dollars!
For the first time in months, that distinction is worth less than 1% today.
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