Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

I'm also wondering how the "fix" will affect MPG. A work colleague has a VW diesel, and the rumor mill says the "fix" will cause fuel consumption to increase dramatically, so he plans to avoid the fix and stay away from the dealer all together. Car does not have the DEF/DPF injection tank or

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

I fixed it. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 9:25 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is the first email I have received from okiebenz in 4 days. THought > the list was broken, maybe it was/is? > > --R > > >

Re: [MBZ] ?

Wilton, We are getting your messages on the list; perhaps you are not getting any list traffic? It's been moderately busy the last couple days. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Sep 30, 2015 at 11:46 PM, Wilton Strickland via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] some punks

"it goes up and down with only a couple of scrapes on glass in the track"  Which is the worst thing about having a broken window. I've gone through this once when somebody stole the radio out of my truck, it was years later that I was still getting glass out of it... -Curt From: Rick

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

This is the first email I have received from okiebenz in 4 days. THought the list was broken, maybe it was/is? --R On 10/1/15 9:11 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I'm also wondering how the "fix" will affect MPG. A work colleague has a VW diesel, and the rumor mill says the "fix" will

Re: [MBZ] Should I Look at This?

That looks like a real turd. I'll bet most if not all of the new parts are NOT genuine MB or even decent aftermarket, but probably URO or similar. >From what I can see: Rust is just starting to get bad; expect to find more than what is shown in the pix. Vacuum issue, you may be right that the

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Got both of yours immediately on iPad Wilt Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > Well I'm getting yours anyway but no others. Maybe the tubes only work > as far as Mt P > > --R > > > On 10/1/15 9:31 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > I fixed it. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] ?

May have found prob. Version of Internet explorer on desk top no longer supported. Not getting all posts on it; 'seem to get 'em okay on SWMBO's iPad. Wilt Wilton Strickland via Mercedes wrote: > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] ?

I got nothing yesterday or Tuesday night. A couple things trickled in last night and I just started seeing stuff now. Dan > On Oct 1, 2015, at 9:24 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wilton, > > We are getting your messages on the list; perhaps you are not

Re: [MBZ] ?

I've moved my account to Hillary's server, no problems with my email or the list. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 11:05 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Try a tracert to okiebenz.com. See if it goes through or hangs somewhere. > > Better if

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

This is the first email I have received from okiebenz in 4 days. THought the list was broken, maybe it was/is? --R On 10/1/15 9:11 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I'm also wondering how the "fix" will affect MPG. The list has been working. You were suspended for 4 days for

Re: [MBZ] ?

I got none on any device --R On 10/1/15 10:08 AM, wiltonw--- via Mercedes wrote: May have found prob. Version of Internet explorer on desk top no longer supported. Not getting all posts on it; 'seem to get 'em okay on SWMBO's iPad. Wilt Wilton Strickland via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Well I'm getting yours anyway but no others. Maybe the tubes only work as far as Mt P --R On 10/1/15 9:31 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I fixed it. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 9:25 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: This is the

Re: [MBZ] ?

Got this one back on iPad in few seconds. Wilt wiltonw--- via Mercedes wrote: > May have found prob. Version of Internet explorer on desk top no longer > supported. Not getting all posts on it; 'seem to get 'em okay on SWMBO's > iPad. > > Wilt > > Wilton

Re: [MBZ] ?

Try a tracert to okiebenz.com. See if it goes through or hangs somewhere. Better if kleb can do a tracert from okiebenz.com to your IP. May be an ATT server down somewhere along the line. I have found that situation before. I got nothing yesterday or Tuesday night. A couple things

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

A clear case of better living by government regulation, I believe. By using more fuel, you pollute less, generate a smaller carbon and heat footprint, and contribute to the social order as part of your "fair share". More forests will be cut down to produce paper for the multitude of copies of

Re: [MBZ] ?

This is a tracert, you use the command prompt: C:\Users\Dad>tracert okiebenz.com Tracing route to okiebenz.com [173.248.159.226] over a maximum of 30 hops: 1<1 ms<1 ms<1 ms ROUTERDRIVE [192.168.120.1] 2 1 ms<1 ms<1 ms 192.168.110.1 3 1 ms<1 ms<1 ms

[MBZ] ?, again, 1311 1 Oct

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Re: [MBZ] ?

'Hard for me to hit right key with spastic hands. BTW, 'seems that I also have Parkinson's now, in addition to the CIDP. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curt Raymond"

Re: [MBZ] ?

Score! From: Mercedes on behalf of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: 01 October 2015 16:46 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curly McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] ? >BMW? R75/5

Re: [MBZ] ?

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Re: [MBZ] ?

What's a tracert, and how different from the ? I've been sending. Just got several posts from list, including the msg I sent this morning via SWMBO's iPad. This one's on the desktop, we'll see what happens to it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] ?

WOW!!!??? I just got it back in few seconds via the list??? WT etc? Whatever anybody did, thanks Oh, just noticed it has Cc to "WILTON." That's probably what got it back to me. This old desktop with windows mail is lot easier for me to use with my spastic hands/fingers/arms than

[MBZ] Another good thing about old MB diesels

My 2005 Golf TDI only came with one key, thats no big deal, fixmyvw.com offers replacement keys, cut from a picture (imagine that) if you send a pic of your registration and drivers license. The thing they can't do is program the immobilizer so the key will actually start the car. What you need

Re: [MBZ] Another good thing about old MB diesels

A fwe years down the road, there should be a way to retrofit a primitive (non-digital) key so you don't have to incur a towing expense greater than the value of the depreciated vehicle. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > My Smartkey

Re: [MBZ] ?, again, 1311 1 Oct

Yup, so did I . . . On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Received 1314 1 Oct > From: WILTON via Mercedes > To: mercedes list > Cc: WILTON > Sent: Thursday, October

Re: [MBZ] ?

BMW? From: Mercedes on behalf of Wilton Strickland via Mercedes Sent: 01 October 2015 03:46 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Wilton Strickland Subject: [MBZ] ? ___

Re: [MBZ] ?

Almost anything is easier to use than an iPad, I don't know why they are so popular. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > WOW!!!??? I just got it back in few seconds via the list??? WT etc? > > Whatever anybody did, thanks > > Oh, just

Re: [MBZ] ?, again, 1311 1 Oct

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Re: [MBZ] ?

I can't type, but the only thing I've found the iPad to be useful for is the GPS navigation app in the airplane. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:16 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I like the convenience of my tablet but I hate typing on it. My suspicion > is that the

Re: [MBZ] Another good thing about old MB diesels

My Smartkey equipped MBZ came with one transmitter key and no transmitterless emergency key. I often wish the prior two owners had kept the other remote key, even if the remote no longer worked, or the non-remote key. If I lose my Smartkey I'll have to be towed to the dealer and likely pay

Re: [MBZ] ?, again, 1311 1 Oct

'Got it back in few seconds!!! 'Seems to be working now. Somebody, Kaleb, maybe, evidently inserted "Cc WILTON." Anyway, thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "mercedes list" Cc: "WILTON"

Re: [MBZ] ?

I like the convenience of my tablet but I hate typing on it. My suspicion is that the people who do can't type... -Curt From: OK Don via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015

Re: [MBZ] ?

I hear Putin and Xi and Kim all love Benzes --R On 10/1/15 11:17 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I've moved my account to Hillary's server, no problems with my email or the list. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 11:05 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Ohhh Andrew... You really do have to get out of the DC Beltway more often.. It's 14 miles from my front gate to the Ranch house... another 40 to any civilization... across the desert.. you know.. no Starbucks.. no latte shops.. no shopping malls.. no public transport.. 118° heat... We call it

Re: [MBZ] Another good thing about old MB diesels

A fwe years down the road, there should be a way to retrofit a primitive (non-digital) key so you don't have to incur a towing expense greater than the value of the depreciated vehicle. Fortunately, my ways to avoid paying for tows and $500 keys are to stick with 123, 124 and 126 cars, with

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

That's why you should bike, walk or hitchhike everywhere. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:56 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Didn't you mean to say, "by using more fuel, you pollute less [per gallon > burned but pollute more overall because you're burning more gallons],

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Yes.. exactly.. Sarcastic I am.. ;)) On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 10:56 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Didn't you mean to say, "by using more fuel, you pollute less [per gallon > burned but pollute more overall because you're burning more gallons], > generate a LARGER

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Didn't you mean to say, "by using more fuel, you pollute less [per gallon burned but pollute more overall because you're burning more gallons], generate a LARGER carbon and heat footprint"? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:13 PM, G Mann via Mercedes

[MBZ] This might make Jaime weak in the knees

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Re: [MBZ] This might make Jaime weak in the knees

Can anyone read the MSRP? Lovely color but sh*tty model year On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC > http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5246920963.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS:

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

What state? How far from the border? On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 3:32 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > And real "fun." ;<) > > BTW, is that a GATE gate or a cattle gate? > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To:

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers an trez passers

I'd call that goods hootin' Wilton, Thanks for asking. It is a "real gate" made from 3/16 wall rectangle tubing that weighs about 1,500 lbs, 20 ft across, on railroad track to "roll open". When closed, the ends are fully encapsulated with vertical uprights that lock it in place. Sign on front

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Wilton, Thanks for asking. It is a "real gate" made from 3/16 wall rectangle tubing that weighs about 1,500 lbs, 20 ft across, on railroad track to "roll open". When closed, the ends are fully encapsulated with vertical uprights that lock it in place. Sign on front gate reads "Entry beyond this

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Say hello to my leetle fren Meester Barrett... --R On 10/1/15 4:23 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Wilton, Thanks for asking. It is a "real gate" made from 3/16 wall rectangle tubing that weighs about 1,500 lbs, 20 ft across, on railroad track to "roll open". When closed, the ends are fully

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

The other part of this I think the greenie weenies at CARB miss is that by using more fuel we require more fuel trucks and refining capacity both of which produce more greenhouse gasses. Diesels could cut the US's use of foreign oil if they were allowed to exist without overly stringent

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

You mustn't hitchike as you are then still part of the problem.. RB On 01/10/2015 1:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: That's why you should bike, walk or hitchhike everywhere. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:56 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Didn't you

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Oh man, we gotta have a pic of that. The gun or the Jeep, I don't care which... -Curt From: G Mann via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] watch

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

And real "fun." ;<) BTW, is that a GATE gate or a cattle gate? Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 3:05 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Si SI mi amigo, con mucho gusto. El Senior Barrett es mas fino, pero lo siento mui dinaro.grande. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:39 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Say hello to my leetle fren Meester Barrett... > > --R > > > > > On 10/1/15 4:23 PM, G Mann via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This might make Jaime weak in the knees

Colors are great, but those 450s are sooo borig. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC > http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5246920963.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS:

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

I wonder if a sign "Warning, dog humps newcomers" would keep people out or bring them in? -Curt From: OK Don To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 6:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] watch

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Sounds like a nuclear weapons storage compound. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] This might make Jaime weak in the knees

Total price was $26,032.95. The color is sh*tty, the year isn't bad if you replace the exhaust system with a '77 or later one (CATs under the floor). For reference, my '78 450SLC sold for $28,000+, the same as our house at that time, also built in '78. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Both, preferably together . . . We keep intruders out with a sign posted that says "Warning, ugly, old, fat nudists live here, enter at your own risk". On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 3:32 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh man, we gotta have a pic of that. > The gun or

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

Andrew wrote: > I was just a minute ago, but left. I am right. Isn't this too political? left...right mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] some punks

Folks we had a spare driver's glass in our boneyard, so after lots of vacuuming of glass fortunately it wasn't even in a door, so i just grabbed it once at home so i could drive to the office and again when i had the door opened up, i installed the new piece it goes up and down with only a

[MBZ] The 98 300 D that has been resting for three years

So I finally tracked down the owner of the shop and he said he would take $1,200 for the 300d that has been sitting for two and a half years. Just as a reminder, I found out via CARFAX that this car has had all its services done regularly at a dealer in either Phoenix or Texas. So needless to say,

Re: [MBZ] Extremely Dangerous Hurricane

Hurricane Joaquin an 'extremely dangerous' category 4 storm, packing 135 mph winds The storm has dumped as many as 20 inches of rain on the Bahamas and continues its path toward the U.S. East Coast, forecasters said. We hear nothing about the typhoons in the pacific and the damage done and

Re: [MBZ] This might make Jaime weak in the knees

I agree. Boring. > On Oct 1, 2015, at 6:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Colors are great, but those 450s are sooo borig. > > On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] Extremely Dangerous Hurricane

Hurricane Joaquin an 'extremely dangerous' category 4 storm, packing 135 mph winds The storm has dumped as many as 20 inches of rain on the Bahamas and continues its path toward the U.S. East Coast, forecasters said. MIAMI, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Hurricane Joaquin was upgraded to an "extremely

Re: [MBZ] The 98 300 D that has been resting for three years

Battery, new fuel filters (but I bet you don't need them). Maybe jumper cables. Worst case scenario, some electrical vermin will prevent the electronic IP from allowing fuel to flow. So what was the problem that led to the long nap? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October

Re: [MBZ] The 98 300 D that has been resting for three years

Well it's either going to start or it won't. If it starts drive it home, if not have it towed home. I would have been all over that thing. If it's been sitting that long with those plastic fuel lines it's possible the fuel had bleed off and you will have to crank the piss out of it to get it

Re: [MBZ] Why the seller of the SDL poos was looking at is on crack

Actually a pretty decent looking car. With 148,000 on the clock, should have lots of miles left before the head cracks or some other sin happens... AC blower is not a bad fix. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 5:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1987 MERCEDES

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

Good points! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 1, 2015 2:14:11 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >The other part of this I think the greenie weenies at CARB miss is that >by using more fuel we require more fuel trucks and refining

Re: [MBZ] Extremely Dangerous Hurricane

Thus far Joaquin has only moved south and west, still waiting for it to turn north. This storm is a tricky one... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] watch out VW dizzelers

It is hard to see anything (CARB) when your head in in a hole between your gluteus maximi Asking goober in goobermnt to make logical decisions is counter to the kulture. Good points! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 1, 2015 2:14:11 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This might make Jaime weak in the knees

Me too. What's the point of them anyway? On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 9:18 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: > I agree. > > Boring. > > > > On Oct 1, 2015, at 6:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Colors are great, but those 450s are

Re: [MBZ] Why the seller of the SDL poos was looking at is on crack

There are several hints that it has been abused... On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 11:01 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Actually a pretty decent looking car. > > With 148,000 on the clock, should have lots of miles left before the head > cracks or some other sin happens... > >

Re: [MBZ] The 98 300 D that has been resting for three years

The 200D sat for maybe 10 years. Battery, crank, start. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Extremely Dangerous Hurricane

Latest tracking model takes it well out to sea, then bending slightly toward the coast near the NY-NJ line. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 9:11 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thus far Joaquin has only moved south and west, still waiting for it to > turn north. This storm