Re: [MBZ] Urgent repair shop needed in central mass

2015-08-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Jaime writes: I rebuilt the pump... he had the kits in the trunk oddly enough. The new diaphragm tore nearly immediately.  The kits were made in Taiwan.   So now Gary has to find me quality parts so I can get this thing fixed and out of my garage this weekend! I have had good luck with

Re: [MBZ] testtesttest

2015-08-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I saw there was a bunch of stuff from you in the approval queue last night so I released it. I'm still getting time outs to the list from my ISP. Dan Sent from my iPad On Aug 6, 2015, at 8:13 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Messages from both my old account and

Re: [MBZ] Urgent repair shop needed in central mass

2015-08-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
One thing I learned from my dealer parts guy is that the EPC will often show a part to be NLA when it's really not. He says there is another system they used called Paragon which is the determining source as to whether or not a part is still available. He urged me to always check with him on

Re: [MBZ] ? for the easterners

2015-08-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If you want to avoid potentially chilly temperatures, I would stay south of the Space Coast (Melbourne, Cocoa Beach) on the east coast, and Tampa on the west. The Panhandle and Jacksonville have seasons. It can easily get into the 30s-40s in Pensacola and Panama City in the winter months.

Re: [MBZ] Ceramic brakes Wuz:This is bad

2015-08-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There’s no special break-in process for ceramic pads that I know of. You bed them in just like you would a set of organic pads, and that’s it. I’ve used ceramic pads on the last three cars I’ve owned, and not only do they keep the wheels a lot cleaner, they last longer, too. I just bought a

Re: [MBZ] Trying to screw the clown

2015-08-08 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Dan fan of Robot Chicken and Aqua Teen Hunger Force Myself, I'm a fan of Archer. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Trying to screw the clown

2015-08-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Have you watched any of the earlier day stuff, Uncle Grandpa, Regular Show, Clarence, Adventure Time? Similar to ATHF for strangeness but not as raunchy. -Curt From: Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] Trying to screw the clown

2015-08-08 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Have you watched any of the earlier day stuff, Uncle Grandpa, Regular Show, Clarence, Adventure Time? Similar to ATHF for strangeness but not as raunchy. No cable here. Archer we watch on Netflix. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Trying to screw the clown

2015-08-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
No cable here either. Lots of episodes on Youtube. I haven't looked at the Cartoon Network website yet... -Curt From: Jim Cathey jim.cathey...@gmail.com To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2015 8:41 AM Subject:

[MBZ] My W140 remote is infrared, but my S210 is radio...

2015-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
http://www.wired.com/2015/08/hackers-tiny-device-unlocks-cars-opens-garages ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Gerry's undeliverables

2015-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Gerrys undeliverable messages to MBZ: Are you flying or driving on your winter vacation? Thanks, Gerry Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I just did a nationwide craikslist search for 240Ds... Its a LOT different from the last time I did that

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Delivery Notification: Delivery has been delayed

2015-08-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The problem is lots of spam has been coming from your isp so some of your messages have been getting caught in the spam filters. Should be cleared now. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2015, at 6:22 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: One of eight from early this

Re: [MBZ] Urgent repair shop needed in central mass

2015-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On August 6, 2015 at 9:20 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On a related note, he gave me the MB key reference sheets yesterday when I ordered some keys for the S420. There's about 6 pages of stuff and it's the definitive reference for what keys go with which model

Re: [MBZ] Ceramic brakes Wuz:This is bad

2015-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Are they free-range, renewable, ethically-produced pads? Not all organic is equal! --R On 8/8/15 1:02 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: FWIW: I have never had ceramic pads on an MB. ALL stop well, no problems with fade, etc with the cheap or midrange pads. The very cheapest pads are

Re: [MBZ] Ceramic brakes Wuz:This is bad

2015-08-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I think organic is a euphemism for ASBESTOS. On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 10:42 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Are they free-range, renewable, ethically-produced pads? Not all organic is equal! --R On 8/8/15 1:02 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: FWIW: I have

[MBZ] Kleb cars in CA $295, NM

2015-08-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/5142068905.html If it didn't cost $1500 to get it here, i'd be interested. http://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/5107047411.html usual disclaimers... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] No more sinking, maybe

2015-08-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY, maybe; 'hope it goes well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 4:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] No more sinking, maybe FTE master

Re: [MBZ] No more sinking, maybe

2015-08-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks, last night we drove that car around town, brakes are 100% normal. I would love this '95 sedan to have the firm German feel that my 124 123 wagons have/had, but I'm not sure of the root cause. Who else can share the pedal feel for a 124 E300? How about other '95 124 cars? Maybe my car

[MBZ] OT Crazy Uncle Joe

2015-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
is coming by again today. Should I go out the end of the driveway and introduce him to the full moon? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT some RR car pR0n vid

2015-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
http://jalopnik.com/bask-in-the-sweet-serenity-of-the-rolls-royce-assembly-1722787389 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Crazy Uncle Joe

2015-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On August 8, 2015 at 11:31 AM Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: is coming by again today. Should I go out the end of the driveway and introduce him to the full moon? Is he running for president again? Mitch. ___

[MBZ] $2000 for an '83 300D, 130k miles?

2015-08-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
My Dad found this car at a small town dealership, very nice interior and exterior looks rust-free with good paint. Drives very well, but the AC doesn't work. Car looks very well cared for, but no service records. I think that's a fair price, if indeed the car is rust free or nearly so. --

Re: [MBZ] $2000 for an '83 300D, 130k miles?

2015-08-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That is of the miles are legit and not rolled back Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2015, at 11:24 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My Dad found this car at a small town dealership, very nice interior and exterior looks rust-free with good paint. Drives very well,

Re: [MBZ] OT Crazy Uncle Joe

2015-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
He's mulling http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150808/PC1603/150809393/1009 I think he just came by a little while ago, I heard the helicopter buzzing around, but I did not go out to wave the flag. My buddy and his wife were riding their bikes on the beach when they were here a few

Re: [MBZ] $2000 for an '83 300D, 130k miles?

2015-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Offer $1500 he could probably get it. Not like there is a huge market in a small town, and $2k is a bit high for a 32yo car to most people. -R On 8/8/15 12:24 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: My Dad found this car at a small town dealership, very nice interior and exterior looks rust-free

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Delivery Notification: Delivery has been delayed

2015-08-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Holy cow, it’s been raining again. I’m trying topiary out the S500 coupe, and it’s so bad I’m finally pulling it into the garage to do most of the interior today. I gave up trying to work in it in the driveway. Dan On Aug 8, 2015, at 10:44 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Urgent repair shop needed in central mass

2015-08-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Planning on it later this weekend. Dan On Aug 8, 2015, at 10:37 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On August 6, 2015 at 9:20 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On a related note, he gave me the MB key reference sheets yesterday when I

Re: [MBZ] Trying to screw the clown

2015-08-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Look on the Adult Swim website. They have lots of their content posted there and it’s free. I lost track of Archer. I watched the first episode this season but wasn’t moved. I’ve got the rest of the season on the DVR, but haven’t tried watching them yet. I love Mr. Pickles. He’s my kind

Re: [MBZ] OT Crazy Uncle Joe

2015-08-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
is coming by again today. Should I go out the end of the driveway and introduce him to the full moon? --R Only if someone records video to preserve the moment for history! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] $2000 for an '83 300D, 130k miles?

2015-08-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
They are asking $2600, he's offered $2k. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 8, 2015 1:01:07 PM EDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Offer $1500 he could probably get it. Not like there is a huge market in a small town, and $2k is a bit high for a

Re: [MBZ] OT Crazy Uncle Joe

2015-08-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Maybe you should let them build some more roads? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 8, 2015 12:59:36 PM EDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It was actually fairly low-key, only 6 or 8 vehicles aside from ever how many cops. It always buggers up

Re: [MBZ] $2000 for an '83 300D, 130k miles?

2015-08-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
EPC data card says one of the options is an electronic locking differential? Anyone know if that was a factory option for a 123 car? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Burial at Sea

2015-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 7 Aug 2015 08:29:16 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://www.thesandgram.com/2009/07/28/burial-at-sea-by-ltcol-george-goodson-usmc-ret/ Thank you, Mitch, for the link. Having been a mortuary escort officer when I was in the USAF, I have an inkling of

Re: [MBZ] OT Crazy Uncle Joe

2015-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That ain't hapnin bo. Watch this space. --R On 8/8/15 1:34 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Maybe you should let them build some more roads? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] $2000 for an '83 300D, 130k miles?

2015-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Is it a G300D? --R On 8/8/15 2:19 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: EPC data card says one of the options is an electronic locking differential? Anyone know if that was a factory option for a 123 car? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT Crazy Uncle Joe

2015-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I'm sure the SS would have it on their drones and dashcams and gunsightcams and whatever else. --R On 8/8/15 1:18 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: is coming by again today. Should I go out the end of the driveway and introduce him to the full moon? --R Only if someone records

Re: [MBZ] $2000 for an '83 300D, 130k miles?

2015-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On August 8, 2015 at 1:01 PM Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Offer $1500 he could probably get it. Not like there is a huge market in a small town, and $2k is a bit high for a 32yo car to most people. The AC doesn't work? What did they offer for it in trade-in

Re: [MBZ] No more sinking, maybe

2015-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 08 Aug 2015 11:27:31 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I would love this '95 sedan to have the firm German feel that my 124 123 wagons have/had, but I'm not sure of the root cause. Who else can share the pedal feel for a 124 E300? How about other '95 124

Re: [MBZ] My W140 remote is infrared, but my S210 is radio...

2015-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Aug 2015 08:49:49 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://www.wired.com/2015/08/hackers-tiny-device-unlocks-cars-opens-garages Hmmm! All of our vehicles need a metal key to open ... Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] No more sinking, maybe

2015-08-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I think you're right Dan, that'll be my next move. I noticed that the brake hoses on my '87 wagon are looking pretty ragged, might as well get an extra set for the '95 sedan and see how that works. Hmmm, if they are the same part number, perhaps I'll get one set of new hoses for the wagon, and

Re: [MBZ] No more sinking, maybe

2015-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I think of it as the four wheel disk pedal feel, experienced it the first time I drove a Saab. I think any car with ZERO AIR (sometimes easier said than done) and 4 wheel disks should have it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] My W140 remote is infrared, but my S210 is radio...

2015-08-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Apply the Jaime rule: how much will this hack cost, and is my car or person worth that cost to the hacker? Just because they can, doesn't mean that they will. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Moving engines

2015-08-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I'm out here in the 102 heat, 115 heat index, loading engines to haul out to new okie acres. I received my quick attach pallet fork attachment for my tractor yesterday and boy it sure makes moving them a lot easier. Just scoops them right up. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Moving engines

2015-08-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Don't ruin the engines with all that salt water dripping on them (sweat). On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm out here in the 102 heat, 115 heat index, loading engines to haul out to new okie acres. I received my quick attach pallet

Re: [MBZ] My W140 remote is infrared, but my S210 is radio...

2015-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Aug 2015 16:36:09 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Apply the Jaime rule: how much will this hack cost, $35.00 and is my car or person worth that cost to the hacker? That is hard to know. The hack is resuable, though, so the hacker might think of it as

Re: [MBZ] OT: Burial at Sea

2015-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Aug 2015 16:13:13 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You're tough, Craig; 'don't think I could do it. You're to be highly commended. Wilton Thank you, Wilton. Craig - Original Message - From: Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To:

Re: [MBZ] Moving engines

2015-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Aug 2015 16:03:24 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Don't ruin the engines with all that salt water dripping on them (sweat). Don't ruin yourself by frying your brains in the heat! Craig On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 3:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] My W140 remote is infrared, but my S210 is radio...

2015-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On August 8, 2015 at 4:36 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Apply the Jaime rule: how much will this hack cost, and is my car or person worth that cost to the hacker? Just because they can, doesn't mean that they will. I think he said the parts cost him $32.

Re: [MBZ] Moving engines

2015-08-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just hope I did not knock a hole in an oil pan or something. Got a leaking one on there . I think I'm going to drain the oil out of them before shelving them in the shop Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2015, at 4:03 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Don't ruin the

Re: [MBZ] Kleb cars in CA $295, NM

2015-08-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Great daily driver except for lack of an engine. On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 11:05 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/5142068905.html If it didn't cost $1500 to get it here, i'd be interested.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Delivery Notification: Delivery has been delayed

2015-08-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Was bedeutet das topiary? On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 1:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Holy cow, it’s been raining again. I’m trying topiary out the S500 coupe, and it’s so bad I’m finally pulling it into the garage to do most of the interior today. I gave up trying

Re: [MBZ] OT Crazy Uncle Joe

2015-08-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He's 72 - too old. Might be veep, though... On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm sure the SS would have it on their drones and dashcams and gunsightcams and whatever else. --R On 8/8/15 1:18 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: is

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
This afternoon I did a tank exchange (empty one for a full one) at Wal-Mart for $16.89. 'Did not turn in the leaking one yet, though. Grilled coupla mighty good salmon steaks without burning myself nor the house. BTW, the two small ('bout 5/8 dia.) burned spots on my hand are healing fast

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Delivery Notification: Delivery has been delayed

2015-08-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Das autokorrecten. Dan On Aug 8, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Was bedeutet das topiary? On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 1:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Holy cow, it’s been raining again. I’m trying

Re: [MBZ] OT - a little excitement, propane fire

2015-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Aug 2015 17:57:36 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: BTW, the two small ('bout 5/8 dia.) burned spots on my hand are healing fast and nicely - not burned as badly as I first thought. Good! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Finally, something I would like to have in an electric car

2015-08-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/D4uSWtazRCM?rel=0 ___ 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] Finally, something I would like to have in an electric car

2015-08-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Aug 2015 18:53:13 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/D4uSWtazRCM?rel=0 Nice idea. Rather high wing loading with the small wings. 1 megawatt = 1341 horsepower, how long can the batteries provide 1041 horsepower? How heavy

Re: [MBZ] Moving engines

2015-08-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Finally, something I would like to have in an electric car

2015-08-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On Sat, 8 Aug 2015 18:53:13 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/D4uSWtazRCM?rel=0 Nice idea. Rather high wing loading with the small wings. 1 megawatt = 1341 horsepower, how long can the batteries provide 1041 horsepower? How heavy

Re: [MBZ] Moving engines

2015-08-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like lots a work! Are you solo or is family helping out -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Moving engines

2015-08-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am solo. Even with a tractor it is a LOT of work Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2015, at 10:23 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Looks like lots a work! Are you solo or is family helping out -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300