Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
He owes back rent. On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 11:39 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Whooo there partner. ease up a moment... This family has been ranching that same area since before the Civil War. Almost all ranches in the west are part patent land [private title land] and part

Re: [MBZ] Photo of 1985 49 state version W123 engine bay

2014-04-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Gary, can you help me out here? A turbocharger from any 1985 turbodiesel will work On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 11:00 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.comwrote: Uh, no. It wouldn't surprise me if Gary can get the turbo innards for $300 though. Rick Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Peter Frederick
BLM voided the lease and Mr. Bundy has refused to pay his prior lease payments for quite a few years OR remove his cattle. He is now claiming the STATE can allow him to use his land because the Federal Goverment has no control over it. As I said, unless he has a land grant from the King

Re: [MBZ] Brake hose?

2014-04-12 Thread Tim Crone
On Apr 11, 2014 7:19 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: actually, the OEM ate aren't that bad at all, looking like under 20 bucks each if your last 6 digits is below 165148 Thanks, but you're out of luck for the moment: NAPA had the rears and CarQuest had the fronts. Advance had one

Re: [MBZ] OT: Linux and Virtualbox Question

2014-04-12 Thread Max Dillon
XP end of life? Just listened to Gibson's Security Now podcast on this. His opinion is that the OS is really pretty tight now after twelve years of patches, security-wise, and the majority of exploits use software like Office or the browser or another hole. Keep all the rest up to date, XP

Re: [MBZ] OT: Linux and Virtualbox Question

2014-04-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Will M$FT now get rid of all the XP registration nonsense? I use XP on my CNC boxes to run Mach3 and some other programs, it would be nice not to have to go through all the registration just to use some boxes in the garage. No internets or anything necessary for them so no NSA Heartbeats.

[MBZ] KlebCar Alert!!

2014-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff
A $500 1986 420SE Euro in MO. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1969089-fs-1986-420se-euro.html#post8363225 Go get it. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] KlebCar Alert!!

2014-04-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Interesting. I may have to pass as I am fixing to head out the door to pick up a $900 96 e300 that runs and drives great. Owner apparently does not know what they are worth. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2014, at 9:01 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: A $500 1986 420SE Euro in MO.

Re: [MBZ] Photo of 1985 49 state version W123 engine bay

2014-04-12 Thread Dieselhead
That is a huge help. Thanks so much. May I have your turbocharger please? I really need one. ;) -- There is a place online where you can buy the turbo cartridge (all moving parts) for around $80. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Brake hose?

2014-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
i will try to survive my loss On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 9:22 AM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: On Apr 11, 2014 7:19 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: actually, the OEM ate aren't that bad at all, looking like under 20 bucks each if your last 6 digits is below 165148 Thanks,

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Michael Canfield
And Federal courts are always right? No. Get all of the facts before calling the man a thief. He is being bullied by thieves! Mike On Apr 11, 2014 10:11 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: That Federal Land has been Federal Land since long before Nevada became a state. Mr.

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Dieselhead
Whooo there partner. ease up a moment... This family has been ranching that same area since before the Civil War. Almost all ranches in the west are part patent land [private title land] and part BLM lease land. To those of the Eastern persuasion this may sound strange.. but to those

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Dieselhead
He owes back rent. that is conjured up bull it is not BLM land, it is state land. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Brake hose?

2014-04-12 Thread Max Dillon
Tim, By any chance would you sell me the inclined injectors (if it has them) from Wilton's car? -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Rich Thomas
300SD 126 dizzel The filter blurb says for 126 but does not specify gaz or dizzel or bofum. *000 180 06 09 G Oil Filter Kit W107/108/109/111 114/116/123//*126*/ $ 5.95 I need a winder motor for the driver's door too. I think you quoted me on that at one point, was sort spendy. --R On

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
that for gas. that it fits some 114s, for which there is no diesel, and the visual might have served as a hint still spendy On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 11:28 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: 300SD 126 dizzel The filter blurb says for 126 but does not specify gaz or

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Jim Cathey
300SD 126 dizzel The filter blurb says for 126 but does not specify gaz or dizzel or bofum. *000 180 06 09 G Oil Filter Kit W107/108/109/111 114/116/123//*126*/ Aren't any 107 or 114 diesels. Maybe 108/109/111 too? It can be known by the company it keeps, eh? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
this is exactly my point. i'm not sure how people don't know that some of those chassis on the list had no diesels. On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 12:03 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: 300SD 126 dizzel The filter blurb says for 126 but does not specify gaz or dizzel or bofum. *000

Re: [MBZ] Engine whine - why? W123 300TD

2014-04-12 Thread ernest breakfield
i would certainly ask, before guessing what they might do; if my local dealer were unwilling to do Campaign service work that MBZ was paying them for, they would not be my dealer for long. cheers! e On 10/Apr/14 10:46, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I doubt my local dealer (Euro Motorcars) would

[MBZ] Recall rates for car manufacturers

2014-04-12 Thread OK Don
*Seems that MB has the lowest rate of recalls:* iSeeCars analyzed recall rates between 1985 and 2014 for each automaker, and compared it with sales data from 1980 to 2013. The website said it studied recall data starting in 1985 since recalls occur after a vehicle is sold and has been on the road

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread G Mann
Since we are re-trying this case in the High Court of Public Opinion... Please show cause for BLM to cancel the long standing lease with Mr. Bundy. Further, show cause for the use of armed violence against his children and cruel treatment of the animals grazing on the land, which is Open Range,

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Thanks for the insult to the spendy part buyer. --R On 4/12/14 11:34 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: that for gas. that it fits some 114s, for which there is no diesel, and the visual might have served as a hint still spendy On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 11:28 AM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff
Hey, it's no different than me looking at the fleece filter, which is listed as a W140 filter, and realizing that it's not the correct filter for my car. You have to take some responsibility when you're looking at this stuff on your own. On a related note, there has been a thread on Benzworld

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: Hey, it's no different than me looking at the fleece filter, which is listed as a W140 filter, and realizing that it's not the correct filter for my car. You have to take some responsibility when you're looking at this stuff on your own. On a related note, there has been a

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Peter Frederick
No one is disputing his use of his OWN land, which is totally and completely separate from the BLM lands his cattle are being removed from. The land is question is NOT state land, it was Federal land long before Nevada became a state in what, 1917? and the Federal Goverment did NOT

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Scott Ritchey
Does the fact that the Feds (various agencies) own 85% of the land in Nevada bother anyone? Scott -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2014 1:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff
Considering that much of it is very arid open range or mountains and used by the military, no. It's not like people are dying to live there or develop it. For that matter there are hundreds of thousands of BLM acres in a number of Western states. Dan On Apr 12, 2014, at 1:17 PM, Scott

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Mitch Haley
There are so many versions of the Bundy story floating around, it's hard to know what elements are true. I've seen mention of tortoises, and claims that said tortoises are so highly endangered that BLM is euthanizing the surplus population. I've seen claims that the BLM ordered Bundy to reduce

[MBZ] Bundy v BLM

2014-04-12 Thread Mitch Haley
The BLM has 'backed down', and word has it Cliven Bundy is still unhappy. BLM's offer seems to be that they'll keep the cattle already taken, share the sale proceeds with Bundy, and not take any more cattle for now.

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Thanks dad --R On 4/12/14 12:49 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Hey, it's no different than me looking at the fleece filter, which is listed as a W140 filter, and realizing that it's not the correct filter for my car. You have to take some responsibility when you're looking at this stuff on your

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread G Mann
snip End of discussion. Apparently, it is, for you. Your decision is yours. I respect that. For myself, I want more facts and details. As a Citizen of the West, and a ranch owner with BLM lease land attached to my ranch, I find this current action most troubling. More specifically, I want to

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Dwight Giles
I wish it were the end of the discssion for this mercedes list. On Apr 12, 2014 2:10 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: snip End of discussion. Apparently, it is, for you. Your decision is yours. I respect that. For myself, I want more facts and details. As a Citizen of the West, and a

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread G Mann
snip End of discussion. Well.. I haven't heard that on the Lame Stream Media.. have I? Thanks for posting that. btw. Certainly I would expect the daughter to know, in full, her families history of use of the land, prior contracts for the land dating back to 1887 would have to have been with

Re: [MBZ] Photo of 1985 49 state version W123 engine bay

2014-04-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I am highly skeptical that it would work on my 85 CA version 300TD. On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: That is a huge help. Thanks so much. May I have your turbocharger please? I really need one. ;) -- There is a place online where you can buy the

Re: [MBZ] Engine whine - why? W123 300TD

2014-04-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
The warranty only applies if the engine matches the VIN. Mine doesn't. On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 12:19 PM, ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote: i would certainly ask, before guessing what they might do; if my local dealer were unwilling to do Campaign service work that MBZ

Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Evaporator Leaking

2014-04-12 Thread Larry T
WOW! Awesome video! It created some additional questions - does the new foam insulation for each end of the Evap come with the Evap? Obviously the question is not for you but I need to ask the evap supplier. I really appreciate you sendng the link to that video!It'd be nice if I could

Re: [MBZ] Bundy v BLM

2014-04-12 Thread G Mann
Well now, that seems fair.. as a principle of law, if a bank robber gives back the money, he is not guilty, right? Since this is the Mercedes List.. and there has been a complaint about this thread, does anyone have a broken Mercedes that needs assistance, parts, or anything? We stand ready..

Re: [MBZ] Bundts v BLM

2014-04-12 Thread Rich Thomas
I am in need of assistance from the Bureau of Limping Mercedes. Can I get a bunchum over to the estancia? --R On 4/12/14 3:46 PM, G Mann wrote: Well now, that seems fair.. as a principle of law, if a bank robber gives back the money, he is not guilty, right? Since this is the Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Bundy v BLM

2014-04-12 Thread Dwight Giles
Anybody have a 123 coupe sunroof cable? New or good used? Finally warmed up here in NE. On Apr 12, 2014 3:47 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Well now, that seems fair.. as a principle of law, if a bank robber gives back the money, he is not guilty, right? Since this is the Mercedes List..

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
they would not look alike when scrutinized. i've had people try to sell me this stuff (not as fakes but as exactly the same and just as good) and they do not hold up to examination On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Hey, it's no different than me looking at

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
mine are under 100 for 10, but 140 for ten actually sounds about right for what they would be selling for any day as legit items. i recently sold some to bill and i think i charged for 14 each for some that are better than OE in many ways i haven't talked to tony in 2 days, so i hope he's

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: mine are under 100 for 10, but 140 for ten actually sounds about right for what they would be selling for any day as legit items. i recently sold some to bill and i think i charged for 14 each for some that are better than OE in many ways What fleece filters are better than

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
On 4/12/2014 1:00 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: On a related note, there has been a thread on Benzworld of late about bogus MB filters coming out of India. There are some sellers on eBay moving these for considerably less than an OE filter, despite them looking exactly like OE,

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
fine, make me work. mahle has revamped their filter and makes the following claims that seem to be supported by customers: 3-piece plastic end cap. The top piece is ultrasonically welded to the endplate, which creates a housing for the flexible o-ring. This is designed for ease of installation,

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
this came from a authorized benz dealer?? On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 4:44 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: On 4/12/2014 1:00 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: On a related note, there has been a thread on Benzworld of late about bogus MB filters coming out

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Scott Ritchey
-Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2014 1:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption Considering that much of it is very arid open range or mountains and used

Re: [MBZ] Engine whine - why? W123 300TD

2014-04-12 Thread ernest breakfield
is that what the dealer told you when asked? interesting; but we're not talking about a warranty, we're talking about a Campaign (which is what MBZ did instead of letting it get to a formal Recall). cheers! e On 12/Apr/14 11:32, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: The warranty only applies if the

[MBZ] Rolling Smarts

2014-04-12 Thread Rich Thomas
http://gizmodo.com/smart-car-tipping-and-thom-mayne-whats-ruining-our-ci-1560469631 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Bundy v BLM

2014-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
no mercedes talk allowed here on the political paranoia channel! On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 4:07 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.comwrote: Anybody have a 123 coupe sunroof cable? New or good used? Finally warmed up here in NE. On Apr 12, 2014 3:47 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Evaporator Leaking

2014-04-12 Thread Larry T
Thanks Peter - That video Hendrik provided gives a pretty good idea of the work involved! If i can just find a way work as fast as that guy in the video it won't be bad! ;-) Like Hendrik i have also been gathering the PDFs putting them into a notebook. I am also printing some of

Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Evaporator Leaking

2014-04-12 Thread Peter Frederick
If you don't at least loosen the cable clamp at the footwell, you will kink the cable and have a bouncing speedo needle and no cruise control (can't lock on a wobbly signal). I have a wobbly needle from the transplants I've done, probably should get a new cable. The parts are identical

Re: [MBZ] FWIW

2014-04-12 Thread Mountain Man
Gerry wrote: http://www.infowars.com/breaking-sen-harry-reid-behind-blm-land-grab-of-bundy-ranch/ BLM went away today, because the protest happening there was becoming a national security issue - something about too many people there in SE Nevada. My son landed at Mesquite, NV a month ago. mao

Re: [MBZ] Bundy v BLM

2014-04-12 Thread Mountain Man
Gary wrote: no mercedes talk allowed here on the political paranoia channel! uh oh - now we be in trouble. Gary is reading this stuff. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Bundy v BLM

2014-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
just that bored, i suppose On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 9:02 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Gary wrote: no mercedes talk allowed here on the political paranoia channel! uh oh - now we be in trouble. Gary is reading this stuff. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] W124 AC Evaporator Leaking

2014-04-12 Thread WILTON
I did NOT disconnect speedo cable at tranny; only loosened the clip on the steering column down low in the flootwell to give it some slack; 'had no problem then with pulling the instrument cluster out far enough to disconnect/connect the cable and wires behind the cluster. Wilton -

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Dan Penoff
No. It came from a guy on Benzworld who is an MB tech in Ft. Lauderdale. I don't know when he got them. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 12, 2014, at 4:47 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: this came from a authorized benz dealer?? On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 4:44 PM,

Re: [MBZ] PARTS!!!!

2014-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
so the mb tech sent you indian fakes? On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 9:42 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: No. It came from a guy on Benzworld who is an MB tech in Ft. Lauderdale. I don't know when he got them. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 12, 2014, at 4:47 PM, Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] Photo of 1985 49 state version W123 engine bay

2014-04-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Someday you'll realize that your cars aren't particularly special and start listening to sense. Every time somebody gives you a helpful answer that you brush off makes everybody want to help you a little bit less. All turbochargers are basically the same. In fact I don't remember the '85

Re: [MBZ] Bundy v BLM

2014-04-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Key-rap! Thats what you needed. I saw a junker coupe somewhere and thought hmm, Dwight needed something for his but I can't remember what Now I need to remember where I saw the car. -Curt Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 16:07:23 -0400 From: Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Photo of 1985 49 state version W123 engine bay

2014-04-12 Thread Peter Frederick
I believe California and 49 state turbos are DIFFERENT in 85, and no interchangeable. Just went through that on my brother's 85. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Dieselhead
Since we are re-trying this case in the High Court of Public Opinion... Please show cause for BLM to cancel the long standing lease with Mr. Bundy. Further, show cause for the use of armed violence against his children and cruel treatment of the animals grazing on the land, which is Open Range,

Re: [MBZ] Recall rates for car manufacturers

2014-04-12 Thread Dieselhead
*Seems that MB has the lowest rate of recalls:* and toada, the (paying) darling of consumer reports, chooses to have people die rather than issuing a recall. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Photo of 1985 49 state version W123 engine bay

2014-04-12 Thread Dieselhead
I am highly skeptical that it would work on my 85 CA version 300TD. On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: That is a huge help. Thanks so much. May I have your turbocharger please? I really need one. ;) -- There is a place online where you can buy

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Peter Frederick
Mr. Bundy refused to follow the rules. Mr. Bundy was sued, and lost. Mr. Bundy is refusing to follow court orders. Mr. Bundy is a scofflaw. He is being singled out because everyone else follows the law. He has chosen to make up his own. Mr. Bundy is eventually going to end up in jail

Re: [MBZ] Photo of 1985 49 state version W123 engine bay

2014-04-12 Thread Peter Frederick
The cartridge will have to be specific to the turbocharger, of course, but unless there is something very unusual about it, they are all about the same cost. If it's a weird one, though, and rare, they can be expensive. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Engine whine - why? W123 300TD

2014-04-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I can understand, since in transplanting a drive train or engine some parts of the assembly can easily get damaged. On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 5:04 PM, ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote: is that what the dealer told you when asked? interesting; but we're not talking

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino
BUT...what if the accounts that Reid is behind this are true? I haven't seen the usual denials of this accusation. What if BLM is dancing to Reid's tune? That paints a very different picture. I'm waiting to see how this shakes out before arriving at a final opinion. Greg -Original

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread G Mann
Just watch 40 seconds of Lame Stream Media reporting on the end of the great standoff. One of the items reported was that several state legislatures are already submitting bills to keep exactly this sort of thing from being repeated. As reported here by another poster, some indication is given

Re: [MBZ] Gummit corruption

2014-04-12 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
Punch in Reid behind BLM raid on Bing, or go to: http://www.bing.com/search?q=Reid+behind+blm+raidqs=nform=QBLHpq=reid+behind+blm+raidsc=0-12sp=-1sk=cvid=015aa43f0aef4d3eacdc80b5c56220be On 4/13/2014 12:35 AM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: BUT...what if the accounts that Reid is behind this are