On Dec 24, 2013, at 6:16 PM, "Scott Ritchey" wrote:
> Should read:
>
>
> I think the trees are blinding us to the forest here. The real question
> should be "where did the good jobs go?
Overseas. China foremost. India, Vietnam, Korea, Mexico...
> why?
Unfavorable work rules in the US as opp
On Dec 24, 2013, at 11:08 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Grant, could you tell me how you made the power bleeder for brakes? Was that
> an electric fuel pump too? I am thinking a mightyvac to pressurize a quart
> can/bottle with a tube out for the line to the bleeder.
I'm not
> dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> I'm thinking about getting a beater land rover discovery or range
> rover for my mom so she can spare her nice 2005 G-wagen from salt
> duty. Any thoughts on these cars? Are they crap? I like the
> aluminum bodies that don't rust and they are fairly inexpensive
>
Same from me to y'all!
You are quite the collection of intelligent, knowledgeable and/or
interesting people. I always look forward to your comments, and am seldom
disappointed.
Greg
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Sent: Tuesd
What is that?
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 24, 2013, at 7:58 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>
> $225 exchange.
>
> It's $175 without the auxiliary input. The next one I won't do it - I have a
> GROM iPod adapter that works better.
>
> Dan
>
>> On Dec 24, 2013, at 8:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>
$225 exchange.
It's $175 without the auxiliary input. The next one I won't do it - I have a
GROM iPod adapter that works better.
Dan
On Dec 24, 2013, at 8:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> How much did that run you?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Ditto!
On Dec 24, 2013, at 8:54 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote:
> Same from me to y'all!
>
> You are quite the collection of intelligent, knowledgeable and/or
> interesting people. I always look forward to your comments, and am seldom
> disappointed.
>
> Greg
>
> -Original Message-
> From:
Dieselhead wrote:
For the Dissel lovers:
300SD (W116) White...
What price do you suppose he would be asking for this car?
Thanks.
mao
I think in the $2000 - $3000 range. Just call him and ask.
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Did Washington drive it?;)
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On Dec 24, 2013, at 2:44 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Oh Yeah, I'm supposed to mention the car is located in historic Morristown,
> NJ... Washington's headquaters!
>
> Jaime
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
>
>> H
And then there is me:)
Anyway merry X mas from upover, Santa has been and left me a new office
chair and a bunch of Slim Dusty CD's to go with my old Stetson hat and
RM Williams boots.
Will need to burn some CD's to put in the truck, not sure if Fay will
want to listen to Slim in the car.
http
Gary.
Even Scrooge saw the light, eventually.
So, be happy, it takes less energy than the alternatives.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
>
> From: Gary Hurst
>To: Mercedes Discussion List
>Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 11:32 PM
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ho,
bah humbug!
and a good night to you too, freddie lancs
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 11:20 PM, Frederick Moir wrote:
> And to all a GOOD night.
>
> Fred Moir
> Lynn MA
> Diesel preferred.
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if i told you i don't believe in the commercialization of christmas, would
those words make sense to you?
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 3:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> Quit whining, this time of year you should be racking in the money doing a
> mall Santa gig or something
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
Thanks Dan.
I thought Grant advocated pushing the fluid up from the wheel. Is
that right, or was that only for clutches?
Thanks!
Here are the plans I used:
http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/campingart/jettatech/bleeder/
Dan
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On Dec 24, 2013, at 7:36 PM, Dan Penoff
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 11:39 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Hi all,
> I suddenly find myself with too many cars and not enough garage space, so
> one has to go. I'm probably going to put it on eBay later this week, but
> if anyone has any interest, let me know.
>
> Photos:
> http://images.jaimeko
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 3:02 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Why not just get a domestic exploder/clone or a santafe or whatever? At
> least those you can get parts for.
>
>
No parts availability problem for LRs newer than '85 or so (around the time
of the first generation Range R
DOT 4. Do NOT use DOT 5. DOT 3 and 4 are compatible. DOT 5 isn't.
Just unscrew the bleeder with a drip pan below. Only a little fluid will
leak before you get the new one started. Wipe and excess odd the caliper
and tire when you are done. Gravity should keep air out of the system.
-Or
hmm, that is n ot what you are supposed to say???
that's what santa says, i think
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 11:48 PM, Frederick Moir wrote:
> Gary.
> Bah! Humbug! From a happy soul?
> Off to bed. Catch you tomorrow.
>
> Fred Moir
> Lynn MA
> Diesel preferred.
>
>
> >__
Very similar to what someone else posted here years ago. This is what I used
for a plan.
http://www.bmw-m.net/techproc/bleeder.htm
I did get several Motive adapters from Amazon for different vehicles.
Rick
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On Dec 24, 2013, at 6:40 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote:
> Here are the
And to all a GOOD night.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
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DOT 4. Do NOT use DOT 5. DOT 3 and 4 are compatible. DOT 5 isn't.
DOT3 will swell the brake hoses shut. Not a
happy day. DOT 3 sucks DONT USE DOT3 ever in
any german machine.
Good stuff is Castrol GT/LMA brake fluid, or the
ATE stuff, if you can find it, or MB $juice$ from
the steale
Very similar to what someone else posted here years ago. This is
what I used for a plan.
http://www.bmw-m.net/techproc/bleeder.htm
I did get several Motive adapters from Amazon for different vehicles.
Rick
yeah, that one is referenced in the link that Martha posted. I read
it too. I still
Gary.
Bah! Humbug! From a happy soul?
Off to bed. Catch you tomorrow.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
>
> From: Gary Hurst
>To: Mercedes Discussion List
>Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 11:43 PM
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ho, Ho, Ho!
>
>
>who says i'm not hap
A word of caution when using this system. ALWAYS put the cap on the clutch
master cylinder loosely. If you don't you will squirt brake fluid in places
you don't want and peel paint [don't ask how I know this ;)) ]
For clutch systems, I've also used for years a manual oil pump can, the old
hardwar
> > I'm thinking about getting a beater land rover discovery or
> > range rover for my mom so she can spare her nice 2005 G-wagen
> > from salt duty. Any thoughts on these cars? Are they crap? I
> > like the aluminum bodies that don't rust and they are fairly
> >inexpensive once 10 years old or old
What Larry said! Ditto, etc. This will be our first Christmas without kids
since 1977! It will be nice and quiet - we'll sleep in late!
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 7:17 PM, Larry T wrote:
> *To some of my most favorite people in the whole world --
>
> Here's My Wishes for a Merry Christmas, and a
What he said.
:-)
Rick
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On Dec 24, 2013, at 7:17 PM, "Larry T" wrote:
> *To some of my most favorite people in the whole world --
>
> Here's My Wishes for a Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy and Wealthy New
> Year!!*
>
> --
> Sincerely,
> LarryT
>
> __
I did something similar - but I mounted a pressure gauge on the tank
instead of the valve stem.
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Here are the plans I used:
>
> http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/campingart/jettatech/bleeder/
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Dec 24, 2
who says i'm not happy?
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 11:35 PM, Frederick Moir wrote:
> Gary.
> Even Scrooge saw the light, eventually.
> So, be happy, it takes less energy than the alternatives.
>
> Fred Moir
> Lynn MA
> Diesel preferred.
>
>
> >
> > From: Gary Hurst
On Dec 24, 2013, at 9:39 PM, "Hendrik and Fay" wrote:
> Santa has been and left me a new office chair and a bunch of Slim Dusty CD's
> to go with my old Stetson hat and RM Williams boots.
> Will need to burn some CD's to put in the truck, not sure if Fay will want to
> listen to Slim in the car
I had an old 1973 series III. Was a cool vehicle. Aluminum body doesn't
rust but frames did on older ones. I also had a GMC Jimmy but LR was
better esp off road & in snow. YMMV
On Dec 24, 2013 5:34 PM, wrote:
> I'm thinking about getting a beater land rover discovery or range rover
> for my mom
Dieselhead wrote:
> For the Dissel lovers:
>
> 300SD (W116) White...
What price do you suppose he would be asking for this car?
Thanks.
mao
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Got my reman 1492 with aux input tonight. Five minutes later it was in the dash
and making serious noise.
Ed and his people rock! (As do their radios!)
I'll need to get another for the SL500 as well, since the PO told me the volume
control was acting up
Dan
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How much did that run you?
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 24, 2013, at 7:09 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>
> Got my reman 1492 with aux input tonight. Five minutes later it was in the
> dash and making serious noise.
>
> Ed and his people rock! (As do their radios!)
>
> I'll need to get another for t
No. the issues were mostly minor and cosmetic, and have likely already been
fixed by now. I had a 2001, that I sold the Kaleb when I dumped all the old
cars last year. It was fine.
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 6:34 PM, wrote:
> Aren't those crap?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 24, 2013, at 7:29
Hi Gang -
I have the stuff gathered to change my bleeder valves and R&R the
Brake fluid - well everything but the time and the brake fluid.
2 questions:
1. What DOT BF Should I use? I used to use DOT 4 but some
forums have made that sound like a poor choice.
2. Ho
*To some of my most favorite people in the whole world --
Here's My Wishes for a Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy and
Wealthy New Year!!*
--
Sincerely,
LarryT
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Sure, but you might as well get rich
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> On Dec 24, 2013, at 9:28 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
>
> if i told you i don't believe in the commercialization of christmas, would
> those words make sense to you?
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 3:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>
>> Quit
+1'Specially to Henny and Faye, and kids. Where is Georgia anyhow?
What he said.
:-)
Rick
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On Dec 24, 2013, at 7:17 PM, "Larry T" wrote:
*To some of my most favorite people in the whole world --
Here's My Wishes for a Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy and
First generation ones had bad reputation. IIRC several problems.
On Dec 24, 2013 7:34 PM, wrote:
> Aren't those crap?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 24, 2013, at 7:29 PM, OK Don wrote:
>
> > Then get a first generation ML ---
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 5:50 PM, wrote:
> >
> >> Cuz
Here are the plans I used:
http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/dreed/campingart/jettatech/bleeder/
Dan
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> On Dec 24, 2013, at 7:36 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>
> I made one out of a 1 gallon plastic pump sprayer. Works great!
>
> I can dig up the plans if you want me to. I found them
I made one out of a 1 gallon plastic pump sprayer. Works great!
I can dig up the plans if you want me to. I found them online.
Dan
Sent from my iPad
On Dec 24, 2013, at 5:25 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> A word of caution when using this system. ALWAYS put the cap on the clutc
Aren't those crap?
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 24, 2013, at 7:29 PM, OK Don wrote:
> Then get a first generation ML ---
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 5:50 PM, wrote:
>
>> Cuz she don't want no beat up redneck truck. Her primary car is a G-wagen!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Dec 24, 2
Then get a first generation ML ---
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 5:50 PM, wrote:
> Cuz she don't want no beat up redneck truck. Her primary car is a G-wagen!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 24, 2013, at 6:02 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> I'm thinking about getting a beater lan
Lose the top all together!
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 5:42 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> I can't fit in a Miata - I'm too tall.
>
> Dan
>
>
>
--
OK Don
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin 1775
"in this w
Should read:
I think the trees are blinding us to the forest here. The real question
should be "where did the good jobs go, why, and and how do we get some of
them back?" The most interesting part of this question is "why."
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun..
Cuz she don't want no beat up redneck truck. Her primary car is a G-wagen!
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 24, 2013, at 6:02 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I'm thinking about getting a beater land rover discovery or range rover for
>> my mom so she can spare her nice 2005 G-wagen fr
I can't fit in a Miata - I'm too tall.
Dan
Sent from my iPad
> On Dec 24, 2013, at 5:33 PM, OK Don wrote:
>
> Yup, IIRC, the Alfa and possibly the Fiat 124 Spyder had one handed tops.
> The British roadsters were more of a pain to operate, at least up through
> the TR4, MGB.
> Having owned and
Fmiser wrote:
Regardless of any other work you might do to the rear suspension,
those accumulators need to be fresh. Just ask Andrew. :)
It doesn't take long at all driving on shot accumulators to kill the control
valve, and that little sucker is big bucks.
Mitch.
Scott Ritchey wrote:
When I got to Stanford (USAF-sponsored PhD program in 1984) one thing I
discovered (which surprised me) was that the professors didn't really know
which other professors were good teachers. But the students figured it out
pretty quick and they had great word-of-mouth intell
I'm thinking about getting a beater land rover discovery or range
rover for my mom so she can spare her nice 2005 G-wagen from salt
duty. Any thoughts on these cars? Are they crap? I like the aluminum
bodies that don't rust and they are fairly inexpensive once 10 years
old or older.
Sent from
I think the trees are blinding us to the forest here. The real question
should be "where did the good jobs, why, and go and how do we get some of
them back?" The most interesting part of this question is "why."
And Merry Christmas to all.
Scott
> -Original Message-
> From: Peter
> Fr
Dan Penoff wrote:
Looks like they're all over the place on eBay. Guess I'll need to find out
what model tranny I have. Probably a 722.6 of some sort.
I keep reading things about "fluid shock" on these transmissions. Are these
people nuts, or is it a bad idea to change ATF all at once? Also
I'm thinking about getting a beater land rover discovery or range rover for my
mom so she can spare her nice 2005 G-wagen from salt duty. Any thoughts on
these cars? Are they crap? I like the aluminum bodies that don't rust and they
are fairly inexpensive once 10 years old or older.
Sent from m
Yup, IIRC, the Alfa and possibly the Fiat 124 Spyder had one handed tops.
The British roadsters were more of a pain to operate, at least up through
the TR4, MGB.
Having owned and worked on MGs and Triumphs in the '60s and early '70s, and
my son having borrowed a mid-series Miata this summer, I can
A word of caution when using this system. ALWAYS put the cap on the clutch
master cylinder loosely. If you don't you will squirt brake fluid in places
you don't want and peel paint [don't ask how I know this ;)) ]
For clutch systems, I've also used for years a manual oil pump can, the old
hardwar
This guy has some nice MBs for sale. I looked at them briefly, but
not thoroughly.
These are completely rust free southern cars in Mississippi:
560SEL 4x,xxx original miles for real. White I don't ask the
price. Has sheepskins. Looks like the seats have never been sat on.
420SEL 91,
CLK350 Cabriolet. It is a blast. Quite different from the 1980 240D.
Bob R
On Dec 24, 2013 3:14 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote:
> Wazzat?
> On Dec 24, 2013 5:09 PM, "Bob Rentfro" wrote:
>
> > I'm digging my A209top down two days in a row.
> >
> > Bob R
> > __
It's finally cooled down here. Record heat (mid 80s) the last 4-5 days. Cold
front went through last night so now it's in the 70s.
Dan
On Dec 24, 2013, at 5:09 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
> I'm digging my A209top down two days in a row.
>
> Bob R
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Wazzat?
On Dec 24, 2013 5:09 PM, "Bob Rentfro" wrote:
> I'm digging my A209top down two days in a row.
>
> Bob R
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I'm digging my A209top down two days in a row.
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The Alfa spider has a very easy top to put up and down. Can be done while
driving. Also a blast to drive.
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On Dec 24, 2013, at 2:55 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> I'll never forgive my friend Dave for selling his Miata without letting me
> have a crack at it. His was black on bl
Don't forget that those services used by that two earner family are
providing more employment for others. They'd be without a job if mom stayed
home and did all that herself.
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 1:25 AM, Scott Ritchey wrote:
>
> Don't forget that all this additional "economic activity", lik
Thanks, Jaime! I was sure that was the case, but as I mentioned, no sticker in
the engine compartment and nothing in the owner's manual, either. Just thought
that was strange.
I'll go look those specs up in the "bevo" system.
Dan
On Dec 24, 2013, at 3:35 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Dan,
>
Yeah, I know. I have a half composed email for you about the CD changer, too...
My newer M119 is electronic ignition, so no distributor...
I'll finish my email to you tonight.
Dan
On Dec 24, 2013, at 3:43 PM, Craig wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:30:31 -0500 Dan Penoff wrote:
>
>> Yeah, I k
On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:30:31 -0500 Dan Penoff wrote:
> Yeah, I know
>
> I am trying to find what oil was recommended for the M119 in the R129.
So you have a second M119! I do still have the parts we were talking
about.
Craig
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You should be able to just press the locking pin out and remove the cap, then
put the cap back on and put the locking pin back in. Hard to describe in an
email but look at it and you should see what I mean.
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> On Dec 24, 2013, at 2:16 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>
> Yeah, since t
Quit whining, this time of year you should be racking in the money doing a mall
Santa gig or something
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> On Dec 24, 2013, at 1:41 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
>
> i sure do! but where do i park it? how do i pay for it? etc
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Jaime Kopchin
Hmm maybe
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> On Dec 24, 2013, at 1:39 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I suddenly find myself with too many cars and not enough garage space, so
> one has to go. I'm probably going to put it on eBay later this week, but
> if anyone has any interest, let me know.
>
Dan,
Mobil One is correct, 0w40 or 5w40 European formula... It should list 229.3
and 229.5 specs on the label.
Jaime
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 3:30 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Yeah, I know
>
> I am trying to find what oil was recommended for the M119 in the R129. I
> am really confused, as my
Yeah, I know
I am trying to find what oil was recommended for the M119 in the R129. I am
really confused, as my S500 with the M119 has a sticker that says Mobil1 0W40
on the engine, which is what I have always used.
There is no such sticker on the R129.
The owner's manual just says to che
Yeah, since this car has only 70k on it, I'm thinking it's never been serviced
or at best, serviced once, since I believe the interval (after they came out
and said it could be serviced) is 60k.
I know the "tools" aren't permanent dipsticks but just used to check the level.
I'm going to get som
There is a guy in my neighborhood with an unrestored TR3. He was out driving
it the other day, and passed me in my W140.
While I'm sure it would be a fun car, I just sat there in my W140 thinking
about how quiet and comfortable I was...and safe.
Dan
On Dec 24, 2013, at 2:55 PM, Curt Raymond w
Sounds great, congrats Dan!
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 11:56 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Woo-hoo!
>
> Just made a deal on a 1997 SL500. The good, the bad, the ugly:
>
>
> Good:
> Red with black interior
> 40th Anniversary Edition (according to VIN)
> 71,000 miles
> Body is near perfect
> Interior is v
I'll never forgive my friend Dave for selling his Miata without letting me have
a crack at it. His was black on black, early car with the flip up headlights. I
just barely fit although my head did rub the roof occasionally. What a fun car
to drive.
Want the top up? Reach back and grab it and pu
Moondog was a fixture around Rockefeller Center for years. Blind, yes , but
he was hardly a panhandler. I remember him well, and I even have one of his
albums.
"blind American composer, musician, poet and inventor of several musical
instruments"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moondog
Tom
Oh Yeah, I'm supposed to mention the car is located in historic Morristown,
NJ... Washington's headquaters!
Jaime
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Hi all,
> I suddenly find myself with too many cars and not enough garage space, so
> one has to go. I'm probably going t
No, its quite colorful... lots of shades of blue! You couldn't see the
photos?
Jaime
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 2:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> is it colorless?
> On Dec 24, 2013 2:39 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > I suddenly find myself with too many cars and not enough ga
i take it back. The diamond blue is stunning!
On Dec 24, 2013 2:39 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote:
> Hi all,
> I suddenly find myself with too many cars and not enough garage space, so
> one has to go. I'm probably going to put it on eBay later this week, but
> if anyone has any interest, let me k
is it colorless?
On Dec 24, 2013 2:39 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote:
> Hi all,
> I suddenly find myself with too many cars and not enough garage space, so
> one has to go. I'm probably going to put it on eBay later this week, but
> if anyone has any interest, let me know.
>
> Photos:
> http://ima
i sure do! but where do i park it? how do i pay for it? etc
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Hi all,
> I suddenly find myself with too many cars and not enough garage space, so
> one has to go. I'm probably going to put it on eBay later this week, but
> if anyone ha
Hi all,
I suddenly find myself with too many cars and not enough garage space, so
one has to go. I'm probably going to put it on eBay later this week, but
if anyone has any interest, let me know.
Photos:
http://images.jaimekop.com/2013_12_24_450SL/
Details:
1980 450SL
101k miles
Original paint s
Yes
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> On Dec 24, 2013, at 1:32 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
>
> that's just the standard mercedes fluid check tool, no?
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>
>> It's not really a dipstick you leave in place, it's a tool and they are
>> all over eBay f
You should change it at a regular sort of interval, that's what I do. Don't
know about febi, the mb fluid is the only way to go. Hursty should be able to
get it for you
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> On Dec 24, 2013, at 1:19 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
>
> i'd think your standard febi fluid would be fine.
that's just the standard mercedes fluid check tool, no?
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> It's not really a dipstick you leave in place, it's a tool and they are
> all over eBay for about $20
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 24, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Yes, you have a 722.6, they all use the same tool. You have to use the special
mb fluid for it
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> On Dec 24, 2013, at 1:05 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>
> Looks like they're all over the place on eBay. Guess I'll need to find out
> what model tranny I have. Probably a 722.6 of
It's not really a dipstick you leave in place, it's a tool and they are all
over eBay for about $20
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> On Dec 24, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>
> So what's the deal with getting a "real" dipstick for the transmission on my
> R129? It still has the factory cap.
>
Congrats! Enjoy!
Greg
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Penoff
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 8:57 AM
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Subject: [MBZ] Scored an R129!
Woo-hoo!
Just made a deal on a 1997 SL500. The good, the bad, the ugly:
Goo
i'd think your standard febi fluid would be fine. see if you can find the
spec on febi part number 22806, which is the febi dexron III (not the same
as the old grapefruit smelling fluid that jaime is so in love with)
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> Looks like they're all o
Looks like they're all over the place on eBay. Guess I'll need to find out
what model tranny I have. Probably a 722.6 of some sort.
I keep reading things about "fluid shock" on these transmissions. Are these
people nuts, or is it a bad idea to change ATF all at once? Also, is the fluid
an M
So what's the deal with getting a "real" dipstick for the transmission on my
R129? It still has the factory cap.
I suspect it's not a dealer item, but could be had someplace like eBay?
Dan
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Not I; don't even need (nor want) one with a multithou-$ factory "hole" in
the top..
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scored an R129!
i think everyone in life needs an open c
ATTABOY! Right exterior color, anyway.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Dan Penoff"
To: "Mercedes List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 11:56 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Scored an R129!
Woo-hoo!
Just made a deal on a 1997 SL500. The good, the bad, the ugly:
Good:
Red with black inter
If the rear struts don't leak fluid (ie don't leave significant
puddles) they are fine. The internal dampers cannot wear out, the only
wear items are the seals (resulting in leaks) and the balljoints at
the bottom (resulting in creaks). Balljoints are available separately
IIRC.
Sadly, the sea
+1 on the w115 manual
+2. Still have mine.
-- Jim
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lake wales
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 12:43 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
> That's fine, Doesn't matter to me.
>
> Sebring is a ways from me, despite looking close on the map. I would be
> interested to know exactly where he lives if you know for sure.
>
> Dan
>
> On Dec 24, 2013, at 12:26 PM, Gary Hurs
That's fine, Doesn't matter to me.
Sebring is a ways from me, despite looking close on the map. I would be
interested to know exactly where he lives if you know for sure.
Dan
On Dec 24, 2013, at 12:26 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
> yes, my slander against anything east of brandon is that it is lake
no, you don't listen. but try to listen to this. works best with the
composer's personal back story. he was a blind panhandler in NYC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK0yv9ME-h8
On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
> Gary wrote:
> > are you not listening?
>
> Will I ever list
Gary wrote:
> i'd go for it if you were muzzled
A fly in a muzzle.
There's gotta be a picture on the interweb of this.
mao
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Gary wrote:
> are you not listening?
Will I ever listen?
Sometimes I can't make sense of my posts to which you respond, so...
probably not.
Too bad for you. Me? - yeah, too bad also.
mao
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