Re: [MBZ] Roger?

2013-08-02 Thread Gerry Archer
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Maybe he is dead. Mitch wrote: I found his mom's obit but nothing like that on him. Here's where he works: http://www.northwhatcomlaw.com/ Has anyone called his office: 360 332 7000 or 360 384 6400 ___

Re: [MBZ] Poor quality parts

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Polk County Florida, just one county east of me, is considered to be the meth and grow house capitol of the US. During the recent housing market collapse, their rental market was doing well, as the drug idiots were renting or squatting in a lot of the foreclosures, using them for pot grow

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
And to clarify, Rusty wasn't selling you the key, he was sending the info to a dealer who was drop shipping it to you. The need for a copy of your ID and all that is a requirement the dealers have for any access system part. Dan Sent from my iPad On Aug 1, 2013, at 11:18 PM, Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt????

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Esh
Is it normal to have 3 washers on this bolt? mike On Aug 1, 2013, at 12:38 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: Hi All: My son was driving his 3-pedal 1980 240D ( with about 300K mi.) yesterday when the car began to run warm. Suddenly he heard a loud PLINK, and something falling out of the

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Richard Hattaway
I heard you make generals incensed.. now which is it??? From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2013 11:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer i tend to make a lot of sense in

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread Richard Hattaway
I have a stack of key blanks for the '80's cars somewhere.  Do they help? From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 2, 2013 12:19 AM Subject: [MBZ] parts sources I wanted a key jabba said to

[MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:27 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: And to clarify, Rusty wasn't selling you the key, he was sending the info to a dealer who was drop shipping it to you. The need for a copy of your ID and all that is a requirement the dealers have for any access system part.

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
I am doing that next time I have the welder or torch fired up. Maybe I will braze a washer on and polish it all up to look like a brass key head. Mike On Aug 2, 2013 9:28 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Weld a washer to stub key. An excellent idea! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2013, at

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread Dieselhead
On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:27 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: And to clarify, Rusty wasn't selling you the key, he was sending the info to a dealer who was drop shipping it to you. The need for a copy of your ID and all that is a requirement the dealers have for any access system part.

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread Dieselhead
a cylinder and key that also worked in your doors? or just a tumbler and key where your ignition key didn't work in the door lock? Matched to VIN from MB. Of course it works in the doors and trunk also. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Dieselhead
And to clarify, Rusty wasn't selling you the key, he was sending the info to a dealer who was drop shipping it to you. The need for a copy of your ID and all that is a requirement the dealers have for any access system part. Dan Of course he was obtaining it through the MB system... It was

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I used to but it has been years. I am sure he said he could still get them just before he quit his business, just not the electronic keys. I know Trent said he could get keys but we all know about that guy. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2013, at 11:44 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Michael Canfield wrote: I am doing that next time I have the welder or torch fired up. Maybe I will braze a washer on and polish it all up to look like a brass key head. Brass washer? I still like the idea of a nice walnut or ebony wood carving with the key stub epoxied into it. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread dseretakis
Weld a washer to stub key. An excellent idea! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2013, at 12:20 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: What about the cheap-ass plastic key heads? Can you get those? What about the sweet leather key pouch god-dammits? Bob R Get Rich to machine you a classy

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread WILTON
Rusty got 'em for us from a stealer in FL. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 12:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources nobody can get you a key over the phone now for

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread WILTON
Me, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 12:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources nobody can get you a key over the phone now for years. that is simply a fact. they

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread WILTON
Tumbler with original-type key for everything. Rusty got 'em from dealer in FL. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 12:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts sources a cylinder

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread WILTON
Few years ago, I made a walnut head for one of my MB keys. Key inserted and epoxied in place. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Nah, just cover the cheapo steel washer with brazing, file/sand to make it even and pollish it up to a nice brass finish. Mike On Aug 2, 2013 9:39 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Michael Canfield wrote: I am doing that next time I have the welder or torch fired up. Maybe I will

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
on Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 8:32 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Just hotwire it And one does this how, precisely? -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Maybe stone would be nice too. I have a couple friends that make stone jewelery and such. They could make a sweet new key head. Would not be cheap though. Mike On Aug 2, 2013 10:21 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Nah, just cover the cheapo steel washer with brazing, file/sand

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread G Mann
Someone in your neighborhood [ie] knows how just ask around... or leave the car unlocked for a few minutes... ;)) Your local police station has their contact details on file, I'm sure. Grant... On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 7:21 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel marme...@gmail.comwrote: on Fri, Aug 2, 2013

Re: [MBZ] Finally, a photo of my 240D

2013-08-02 Thread Rich Thomas
Stately and elegant, in an avocado sort of way. --R On 7/31/13 8:43 PM, Darren Marshall wrote: Darren Marshall http://doejo.com http://bowtruss.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Michael Canfield wrote: Maybe stone would be nice too. I have a couple friends that make stone jewelery and such. They could make a sweet new key head. Would not be cheap though. I've got a fairly flat great lakes agate about the right size somewhere. A petoskey would be nice too.

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, yeah, hotwiring it probably isn't that hard, then there is the part about steering it once you get it started... --R On 8/2/13 10:34 AM, G Mann wrote: Someone in your neighborhood [ie] knows how just ask around... or leave the car unlocked for a few minutes... ;)) Your local

[MBZ] Y'all's all is down one

2013-08-02 Thread Rich Thomas
http://i.imgur.com/gpALGIH.gif --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Was it vin coded? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2013, at 11:49 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: nobody can get you a key over the phone now for years. that is simply a fact. they aren't giving keys over the phone to third parties anymore and haven't in a while. when was the last

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Might be best to order a vin correct tumbler and metal part. The remote opened the doors so never noticed. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2013, at 8:19 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel marme...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:27 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: And to clarify, Rusty

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
I understand, however, I disagree with the we are each on our own statement, as there are any number of MB dealers who are actively working the online parts business that will sell you a key for a reasonable amount of money without any more hassle than you had with Rusty. I guess I'm lucky in

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Jim Cathey
I am doing that next time I have the welder or torch fired up. Maybe I will braze a washer on and polish it all up to look like a brass key head. It's tougher when the _key_ is brass! I did that once, brazed a key (copy) to a steel washer. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Might be best to order a vin correct tumbler and metal part. The remote opened the doors so never noticed. Yeah, that's what I figured. How much would a tumbler run? -MMM- ___

[MBZ] Wagon Owner on Crack?

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Nice, but stupid price. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1724167-1985-mercedes-280te-sale.html#post5887298 Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Craig
On Fri, 2 Aug 2013 09:08:31 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I am doing that next time I have the welder or torch fired up. Maybe I will braze a washer on and polish it all up to look like a brass key head. It's tougher when the _key_ is brass! I did that once, brazed a

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
A complete ignition tumbler with key for my W140 S500 is around $130. What car are you looking for one? Dan On Aug 2, 2013, at 12:12 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Might be best to order a vin correct tumbler and

Re: [MBZ] Wagon Owner on Crack?

2013-08-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: Nice, but stupid price. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1724167-1985-mercedes-280te-sale.html#post5887298 One of the biggest lies in used car sales is AC will need a charge. Maybe, just maybe, the seller actually believes a R12 system (like this

Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt????

2013-08-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I wondered the same when I first saw it, but found pictures of MB crank bolts online that also had them. Does anyone know why they do this? -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Michael Esh Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:31 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Wagon Owner on Crack?

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Notice in the thread the owner gets questioned about this. No response, which makes it even more questionable. Nice looking car, and considering the location I can see the lack of concern about AC, but I agree. If you're selling a car for top dollar, why not fix everything on it? If you

Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt????

2013-08-02 Thread Jim Cathey
I wondered the same when I first saw it, but found pictures of MB crank bolts online that also had them. Does anyone know why they do this? They are Belleville (?) washers. Not flat, they are hardened springs. Stack 'em for more spring travel! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
W210 E420. -MMM- On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: A complete ignition tumbler with key for my W140 S500 is around $130. What car are you looking for one? Dan On Aug 2, 2013, at 12:12 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 10:23 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
What year? On Aug 2, 2013, at 1:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: W210 E420. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Nice E320 4Matic

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1724213-sale-2002-e320-4matic-sedan-pittsburgh.html#post5887745 This seems reasonable. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
A 1993 E420 ignition lock cylinder is $105 with key. Dan On Aug 2, 2013, at 1:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: W210 E420. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: A 1993 E420 ignition lock cylinder is $105 with key. Is a 1997 the same? Sounds like it doesn't have the smartkey yet in 1997. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Dieselhead
I guess I'm lucky in that I have a wonderful and very well informed dealer parts guy who not only knows the system but knows how to work within it when necessary, if you get my drift. It took me a few months of cultivation to get to a point where he was really helpful, so there has to be

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread Dieselhead
Was it vin coded? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2013, at 11:49 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: nobody can get you a key over the phone now for years. that is simply a fact. they aren't giving keys over the phone to third parties anymore and haven't in a while. when was the

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Interesting. The ETM lists three different parts, all around $60. Tumbler, less key: 202 462 0079 $63.00 Tumbler, without lock undefined: 202 460 1104 $60.00 Tumbler, without lock defined: 202 460 0704 $60.00 Not sure about the last two, although the graphic in the ETN shows a key for them.

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread Rich Thomas
I got a key for the SD from Rusty a coupla years ago -- the real deal lasercut or whatever. I took the TD key to a local key/locksmith in Houston and he made me a duplicate which works fine. I recall Marshall Booth saying copies would cause the downfall of western civilization after bouts

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
I would suggest that you really only need two sources: Gary and a dealer. Unless it's something you need in a hurry, there's no reason to go with FLAPs unless you really have to. MB of Atlanta has an online parts site with the ETM right there. I know there is a west coat dealer that used to

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Gary Hurst
the funny thing is that i will now go and find a dealer who will get me keys against mercedes policy and none of you will buy any :( On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: So can you get dealer only items like Rusty used to? What about keys? Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt????

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Yep. They are what is supposed to keep the bolt from getting loose as the engine goes through different temps. Mike On Aug 2, 2013 1:00 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I wondered the same when I first saw it, but found pictures of MB crank bolts online that also had them. Does

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will. I need some keys and hate messing with the dealer Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2013, at 1:27 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: the funny thing is that i will now go and find a dealer who will get me keys against mercedes policy and none of you will buy any :( On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Gary Hurst
if i can find a dealer who will get you keys, i will get you keys. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 2:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I will. I need some keys and hate messing with the dealer Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2013, at 1:27 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
H'm. Mine's a 1997, and according to the locksmith, there is a chip in the key. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Interesting. The ETM lists three different parts, all around $60. Tumbler, less key: 202 462 0079 $63.00 Tumbler, without lock undefined: 202

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The remote is infrared the flip out metal part is just a regular key Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2013, at 1:33 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel marme...@gmail.com wrote: H'm. Mine's a 1997, and according to the locksmith, there is a chip in the key. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
I think they changed to the chipped keys in 97. Dan On Aug 2, 2013, at 2:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: The remote is infrared the flip out metal part is just a regular key Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of keys...

2013-08-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Yeah, I checked, there's a chip in the IR remote. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 1:41 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I think they changed to the chipped keys in 97. Dan On Aug 2, 2013, at 2:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: The remote is infrared the flip out metal part is just a regular

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread Gerry Archer
Local key shop has made several keys for my two 123 Mercedes. Gerry Me, too. Wilton nobody can get you a key over the phone now for years. that is simply a fact. they aren't giving keys over the phone to third parties anymore and haven't in a while. when was the last time anyone got a

Re: [MBZ] Finally, a photo of my 240D

2013-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
What's the diff between avocado and pea soup green? On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 10:36 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Stately and elegant, in an avocado sort of way. --R On 7/31/13 8:43 PM, Darren Marshall wrote: Darren Marshall http://doejo.com

Re: [MBZ] parts sources

2013-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
IIRC, a local Rockville locksmith made a 450 SLC sidewinder key from the VIN. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: Local key shop has made several keys for my two 123 Mercedes. Gerry Me, too. Wilton nobody can get you a key over the phone now for

Re: [MBZ] Y'all's all is down one

2013-08-02 Thread G Mann
I never thought it possible.. but my ex finally got in the movies !!.. Grant... [O m Gooo... alien life form? Poster girl for Blonds really are dumb?... wtf... On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 8:11 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://i.imgur.com/gpALGIH.gif

Re: [MBZ] Finally, a photo of my 240D

2013-08-02 Thread Rich Thomas
Ripeness and whether it is in Georgetown or not --R On 8/2/13 3:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: What's the diff between avocado and pea soup green? On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 10:36 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Stately and elegant, in an avocado sort of way. --R

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Rich Thomas
I need a couple --R On 8/2/13 2:27 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: the funny thing is that i will now go and find a dealer who will get me keys against mercedes policy and none of you will buy any :( On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: So can you get dealer

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Gary Hurst
i need to find someone . right now the best i am getting is your is needing extensive notarized paperwork On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I need a couple --R On 8/2/13 2:27 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: the funny thing is that i will now

Re: [MBZ] Oooh another oil thread - that looks to be Mobil1

2013-08-02 Thread Randy Bennell
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Re: [MBZ] Finally, a photo of my 240D

2013-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
You lost me, but this isn't the first time. What's Gerogetown got to do with it? On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Ripeness and whether it is in Georgetown or not --R On 8/2/13 3:29 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: What's the diff

Re: [MBZ] Finally, a photo of my 240D

2013-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I might have meant Georgetown. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: You lost me, but this isn't the first time. What's Gerogetown got to do with it? On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Ripeness

Re: [MBZ] Finally, a photo of my 240D

2013-08-02 Thread Rich Thomas
What rock have you been living under for the past 30 years (or maybe it was longer, Linda)? --R On 8/2/13 4:21 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I might have meant Georgetown. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: You lost me, but this isn't the first

Re: [MBZ] Finally, a photo of my 240D

2013-08-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
That remark was not helpful, but I bet you really don't care. Linda who? On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 4:26 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What rock have you been living under for the past 30 years (or maybe it was longer, Linda)? --R On 8/2/13 4:21 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Finally, a photo of my 240D

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Trim your posts, please!! Oy! On Aug 2, 2013, at 4:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: That remark was not helpful, but I bet you really don't care. Linda who? On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 4:26 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What rock have you been living under

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Curt Raymond
If you're 90 years old and confined to your bed barely awake I'm saying we shouldn't treat you for anything other than pain. We dope you to the point where you don't hurt and we let nature take its course. Theres no point in treating the cancer or heart disease or whatever if your life sucks.

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Death panel is a dumb name Republicans use to scare baby boomers. We need some reasonable guidelines by which we can measure quality of life. At some point when quality of life declines and age is high (say older than 80) we start to forgo care. We have to start asking questions like does it

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Again you've given no kind of alternative, just bashed the idea. What they're saying is if everybody buys in the money from the people who won't get sick will pay for those who do. It'll also benefit those who get sick or hurt when they're young who wouldn't otherwise have gotten insurance.

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Dieselhead
Of course the Democrats are really saying Make everybody an even level of poor which isn't a great solution either. Still I guess its marginally better than no solution at all. -Curt NO, that is not correct. it is Make everybody BUT US and OUR ELITE BUDDIES (who know better than you) an

[MBZ] OT: Long allen sockets

2013-08-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Stopped by Sears today to pick up some long allen sockets. I can tighten the head on my 240D without them but its WAY easier with some. Sears wants $44 for a set of 6, half of which are 1/4 drive, I about had a heart attack. I got a set of 7, all 3/8 drive on Amazon for $18... Interestingly

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread WILTON
I purchased a tumbler with key via Rusty for each of my cars ('91 126, '87 300D) from MERCEDES-BENZ OF TAMPA, 4836 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33614. I Faxed copy of appropriate documents (registration and can't remember for sure what the other was - driver license, maybe?) to Rusty, he Faxed

Re: [MBZ] OT: Long allen sockets

2013-08-02 Thread Dieselhead
Stopped by Sears today to pick up some long allen sockets. I can tighten the head on my 240D without them but its WAY easier with some. Sears wants $44 for a set of 6, half of which are 1/4 drive, I about had a heart attack. I got a set of 7, all 3/8 drive on Amazon for $18... Interestingly

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Dieselhead
I purchased a tumbler with key via Rusty for each of my cars ('91 126, '87 300D) from MERCEDES-BENZ OF TAMPA, 4836 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33614. I Faxed copy of appropriate documents (registration and can't remember for sure what the other was - driver license, maybe?) to Rusty, he

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Exactly. It wouldn't be a bad idea if it weren't for the exemtions they allow themselves. That is just wrong. Mike On Aug 2, 2013 5:34 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Of course the Democrats are really saying Make everybody an even level of poor which isn't a great solution

[MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Just had to buy a COP (coil on plug) for the youngest's 2004 Focus. Ouch!! $150 from the stealer or $102 from FLAPS. Found a 40% off code for $100 or more at Advance Auto - TRT41 So the COP cost me about $67 after the governor got his take. My $20 code reader just paid for itself. Dan

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code

2013-08-02 Thread WILTON
ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 6:25 PM Subject: [MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code Just had to buy a COP (coil on plug) for the youngest's 2004 Focus. Ouch!! $150 from the

Re: [MBZ] Wagon Owner on Crack?

2013-08-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
When the AC just needs a charge, there is a reason for it. If that were the case, just fix it. Hell, if you are trying to sell a car such as that even if it has a leak, charge it anyway. On 8/2/2013 11:43 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: Nice, but stupid price.

Re: [MBZ] Finally, a photo of my 240D

2013-08-02 Thread Rich Thomas
I care, but not as much as you do, since you are a liberal. I am disappointed you have not yet figured it out, you are a half-smart guy. Ponder more! Ponder! --R On 8/2/13 4:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: That remark was not helpful, but I bet you really don't care. Linda who? On Fri,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Long allen sockets

2013-08-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Aug 2, 2013 3:04 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Stopped by Sears today to pick up some long allen sockets. I have not used my HF ones extensively, but I have used some of them. THe balls did not twist off or break on mine. Ditto, no problems here using the HF long ball hex

[MBZ] 240D crackhead

2013-08-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
A customer of mine is trying to sell a 77 240D on consignment. The car looks pretty clean, no rust etc. Has actual leather which I have not seen on a 240D but the drivers seat is cracked etc. He wants $4k for it. Dealer knows the guy is on crack. I told him to tell his seller I might be

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Thanks! Gotta love those easy ones. This is one time that electronics made my job easier and saved me some money in the process. My expenses for this car with 167k on it not including gas and regular maintenance are under $500 so far. Dan On Aug 2, 2013, at 6:35 PM, WILTON wrote: ATTABOY!

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Gary Hurst
it may not work today but i'd be happy to learn who was willing to make these keys. what i'm being told today is that it has been mercedes policy for a couple of years not to sell keys in this manner but that some dealers did and that about six weeks ago mercedes went a little crazy on them so it

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code

2013-08-02 Thread Gary Hurst
was that a denso? On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:25 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Just had to buy a COP (coil on plug) for the youngest's 2004 Focus. Ouch!! $150 from the stealer or $102 from FLAPS. Found a 40% off code for $100 or more at Advance Auto - TRT41 So the COP cost me about

[MBZ] John Deere Diesels

2013-08-02 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Anyone on the list have a JD garden tractor? We moved and I'm not so interested in using my push mower anymore. When we had 0.16 acres it was fine, but I'm looking for something a little more aggressive. John Deere 330, 332, 455, and similar models with the 3 cylinder yanmar diesel really

[MBZ] Big Brother Pizza

2013-08-02 Thread clay
http://www.aclu.org/pizza/images/screen.swf Washington State is getting ready to roll out the ACA health bazar. Wont be long until the feds know it all. NSA logs your purchases already clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D -

Re: [MBZ] Wagon Owner on Crack?

2013-08-02 Thread Gary Hurst
kleb and penoff are right here for sure. there is no such thing as an $11k car that is being sold with ac just needs a charge this falls into a needs a tuneup category. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: When the AC just needs a charge, there is a

Re: [MBZ] Finally, a photo of my 240D

2013-08-02 Thread Mike Esh
Trim your hair. Michael E. Esh 231-286-2344 On Aug 2, 2013, at 4:59 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Trim your posts, please!! Oy! On Aug 2, 2013, at 4:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: That remark was not helpful, but I bet you really don't care. Linda who? On Fri, Aug 2,

Re: [MBZ] 240D crackhead

2013-08-02 Thread Gary Hurst
calling it a 240td and advertising it as having 5 cylinders turns me off almost as much as the price. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: A customer of mine is trying to sell a 77 240D on consignment. The car looks pretty clean, no rust etc. Has actual

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
No, it was a BWM or something like that. I can look at the box and tell you. They had a Denso that was about $20 cheaper, but it wasn't in stock at the store and I needed to get the car going in short order. On Aug 2, 2013, at 7:16 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: was that a denso?

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: If you're 90 years old and confined to your bed barely awake I'm saying we shouldn't treat you for anything other than pain. We dope you to the point where you don't hurt and we let nature take its course. Theres no point in treating the cancer or

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code

2013-08-02 Thread Gary Hurst
i've been fairly pleased with denso stuff. for a guy who has never owned a japanese car, i'm quite a japanophile when it comes to parts On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 7:52 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: No, it was a BWM or something like that. I can look at the box and tell you. They had a

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Since the Focus was another joint Mazda/Ford design, I prefer to use OEM parts when I can get them, hence my choice of Denso if I could have gotten it this time. Advance Auto has a warehouse in Lakeland, so I could have had the part mid-day tomorrow, but it's my youngest's car and he's in a

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Just looked at the invoice. It was a BWD brand, whatever that is. Dan On Aug 2, 2013, at 8:06 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Since the Focus was another joint Mazda/Ford design, I prefer to use OEM parts when I can get them, hence my choice of Denso if I could have gotten it this time. Advance

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Here is some more wonderful news: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/30/glyphosate-toxicity.aspx? Mike On Aug 2, 2013 7:53 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: If you're 90 years old and confined to your bed barely

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code

2013-08-02 Thread Gary Hurst
could be good stuff. if it doesn't work out, not any labor to put a real one on On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 8:09 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Just looked at the invoice. It was a BWD brand, whatever that is. Dan On Aug 2, 2013, at 8:06 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Since the Focus was

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Promo Code

2013-08-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Yup. Took me all of about a minute to swap it out. It's got a limited lifetime warranty anyway. Not like the ones on the wife's Mazda6 that are under the intake manifold and require its removal to get at them. Dan On Aug 2, 2013, at 8:11 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: could be good stuff. if it

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