Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

2016-02-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:32:42 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Well, according to Chevron: > > Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40 is formulated with ISOSYN > ® > Technology. ISOSYN Technology is a combination of > premium base oils and high performance additives with >

[MBZ] Larry T Oil Analyses

2016-02-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Question: Is Larry T the guy who does oil analyses? Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] now this is nice

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Good points. I posted the following question to the seller of the '93 SD "Since I hate surprises, can you please share with me everything that does NOT work perfectly (other than the small dings that you mention)? I can deal with imperfections in a 22 year old car - as long as I know of them in

Re: [MBZ] Okie Party Bus

2016-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
At least its not a cummings... -Curt From: OK Don via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 9:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Okie Party Bus So, what's with the Cummins in a

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Where can I find "My Crazy Ex Girl Friend"? The promos were hilarious. On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 7:27 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just realized when we watched another episode of Broadchurch the other > night that it’s on Netflix, not PBS. She’s got Midsomer

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Okie Party Bus a5MeJWkofy

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ye all US passenger models have 100 percent Benz content, including the engine and drive train On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 2:34 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Andrew wrote: > > > > Why isn't there a Mercedes diesel engine large enough to > > power such a bus? > >

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Just be careful when cross-recreating. An indy tech once told me he preferred working on Mercedes because, as he put it, "BMWs break". On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s really sad, as the local section languishes because it’s a

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Roger, I’m not passing judgement on anyone who chooses to use George, or why they do or don’t. All I am saying is that I have an ethical dilemma with George using his position to actively promote his business through associations that others would have to pay to do so. There are far more

Re: [MBZ] now this is nice

2016-02-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
I maybe could part with $3k to bring it home clay On Feb 10, 2016, at 7:53 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Here's another one for ya. > > ‎http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/ctd/5429940760.html > > Rick > Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 > Original Message > >

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I agree with Dan, I (with no prior experience or knowledge) thought that George was taking advantage of his position in the club. I ordered George's used oil lab analysis kits, sent in a sample and got the results back, and there was no soot number! I called the lab tech about it, he said "we

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s really sad, as the local section languishes because it’s a social club for Sunday brunches of the champagne set rather than a group of enthusiasts. Scott Suits, our former area director, was a good friend and worked hard to try and get the locals to soften up a little bit, but was never

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I can address this in detail from experience. Later as I have family coming over in an hour or two and the dishwasher just crapped out. This is good, as it means I finally get to replace the POS Maytag with a Bosch! Dan > On Feb 11, 2016, at 12:27 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So please tell us about why Bosch Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 1:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I can address this in detail from experience. Later as I have family coming > over in an hour or two and the dishwasher just crapped out. > >

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
Not sure how many of the newer owners actually join the club. MBCA. From the many hours I wasted at the stealership over the past month, the brand has become aspirational. The bulk of the service center users were ethnic. It could be that shop's marketing, but I am thinking it covers the

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Have you checked beneath the trunk mat? On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 1:41 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's been a while, but I know I removed the rear seat (which isn't hard). > I > don't recall removing the first-aid tray, maybe I probably did. It's > pretty >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Okie Party Bus a5MeJWkofy

2016-02-11 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Andrew wrote: > > Why isn't there a Mercedes diesel engine large enough to > power such a bus? There is. Probably it's just not "available" for the US market. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There's a rich irony in people effecting to be snobs whose newest car is 10 years old, if that. On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 2:19 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I agree with Dan, I (with no prior experience or knowledge) thought that >> George was taking advantage of

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Bosch dishwashers are awesome. They're so quiet you can hear a cat purring over the whooshing sound. On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 2:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I can address this in detail from experience. Later as I have family > coming over in an hour or two

Re: [MBZ] OT What's on?

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I just realized when we watched another episode of Broadchurch the other night that it’s on Netflix, not PBS. She’s got Midsomer on the DVR schedule I see, too. Dan > On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:01 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Netflix runs an English copper show titled

Re: [MBZ] now this is nice

2016-02-11 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Oh I like this... And it's local! So is that undercarriage surface rust it mud? Jaime -has muddy driveway, and therefore muddy cars On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m passing all this along. Thanks, everyone. Dan > On Feb 11, 2016, at 8:34 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Programa rocks. I purchased 3 123 cruise amps from them over the years. Not > one has ever failed. Cost was $149 plus core. > On Feb 10, 2016

Re: [MBZ] now this is nice

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That car has been for sale for years and is way overpriced. It was on eBay many many times and never got over about $2500. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2016, at 9:53 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here's another one for ya. > >

Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You are talking about the 15w40, it is not synthetic. The full synthetic is 5w40. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 2:28 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:32:42 -0500 > Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] now this is nice

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I'm an not sure what people are talking about with the underbody rust. I see a little normal surface rust on some of the hardware but nothing unusual. There are a couple of shots that are clearly mud. I see nothing wrong with this car except it's more than I want to pay. If it was under 5k I

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
Dan, Sorry, but you're rather harsh on George Murphy. I've personally dealt with George for around 15 years or more getting rebuilt servo units for my 1980 300SD. George has always been helpful, professional, and stood behind his servo products. I've never dealt with the cruise amps as I don't

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Roger, There’s some really bad blood between George and a number of former MBCA members, myself included, for reasons I won’t go into here. Even people like Stu Ritter took exception to things George told people under the guise of being a “technical advisor” or whatever the title he had with

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Programa rocks. I purchased 3 123 cruise amps from them over the years. Not one has ever failed. Cost was $149 plus core. On Feb 10, 2016 10:54 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Wed, 10 Feb 2016 21:23:11 -0600 Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] now this is nice

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Just heard back from "Mike" (probably a nickname for Mohammed). Judging by the peculiarity of his syntax and aversion to apostrophes, I'm leaning toward Iranian extraction... Notice how he didn't really answer the question... Clever bugger. "Hello, The soft close doors on the Driver door is not

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: Okie Party Bus a5MeJWkofy

2016-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [MBZ] Okie Party Bus Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:57:16 -0500 From: Rich Thomas To: mercedes@okiebenz.com When are you gonna come visit and take me for a ride in it? Post pics so we can see

Re: [MBZ] Okie Party Bus

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I expected that, being a Craigslist ad. Dan > On Feb 11, 2016, at 10:02 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > At least its not a cummings... > -Curt > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] The epitome of MB quality, comfort, and engineering

2016-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I was in Monaco right when those things first came out. There was one parked right in front of the Grand Casino, I wondered if MB paid them to park it there or if some rich dude just drove up in it and left it there. We all thought it was sorta cool, but real small, more to the euro way of

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wonder - what is the % German content of 2016 Mercedes models? On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 3:18 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > Not sure how many of the newer owners actually join the club. MBCA. From > the many hours I wasted at the stealership over the past month, the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 126 fuel gauge bgmEJ6NY64

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
123 wagon fuel strainer is under the fuel tank.. Requires a 32 mm giant tool to remove, IIRC. On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 4:10 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1110/111 is under the trunk, as is the wagons. 123, 124 and 126 are all > astern the back seat and afore

Re: [MBZ] This looks like a deal

2016-02-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well I double drooled over color-china blue- & model & bought my 300CD. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Feb 11, 2016 4:41 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel" wrote: > I find myself drooling more over a pretty - usually unusual - color rather > than a particular

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Anything George offered there were better alternatives. Those vacuum element diaphragms for example that he says repair acc did not fit for example. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 10:30 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I agree with Dan, I (with no

[MBZ] Dishwashers was Re: 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So how do they clean? I got the top of the line maytag and it seems to do pretty good and is very quiet. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 2:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bosch dishwashers are awesome. They're so quiet you can hear a cat

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
My parts source is Mercedes Benz of Tampa. 20 years of business with them. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Feb 11, 2016, at 6:14 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Last year when we were getting mama's ML at the Charlotte Northside stealer > (the parts source Poos

Re: [MBZ] This looks like a deal

2016-02-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Speaking of drooling, I love them as well, but I've never driven one so I don't have any idea about that. Coulda-shoulda-woulda. Back in the late nineties, my Pop found a garage selling a set of 280SLs for a few thousand or something like that. Both ran, but the first and best had no interior.

[MBZ] Somebody would have to be a moron to pay this much

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
These parts are about $50-60 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-E300-E300TD-96-99-Diesel-Fuel-Lines-O-Rings-Seals-Filter-Engine-kit-/231842683640?hash=item35fae69af8:g:VagAAOSw37tWAdty=mtr ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 126 fuel gauge bgmEJ6NY64

2016-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Loren was asking about the gauge, the sender is at the top of the tank on a 123 sedan... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Thursday, February 11,

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just ask Knutsack what a real piece of crap Murphy is. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 1:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s really sad, as the local section languishes because it’s a social club > for Sunday brunches of the champagne set rather

Re: [MBZ] Email Clients-Outlook vs Thunderbird

2016-02-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Scott Ritchey wrote: > This is disappointing. I was looking at Thunderbird because it looked easy > to convert my archival pst files. Guess I just work on improving my existing > Outlook installation while continuing to swear at Bill Gates. So far, > deleting all my "rules" and trimming file

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 126 fuel gauge bgmEJ6NY64

2016-02-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 11/02/2016 4:37 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: 126 too, I used channel lock pliers I think or some kind of pliers, it wasn't too hard. Or maybe some kind of plumbing socket, I actually don't remember what all I ended up using. Turned out it was not the filter though, it was pretty

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Okie Party Bus a5MeJWkofy

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I forgot the political angle - thanks again, "Curly". Is W or Reagan the first worst president? On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 4:01 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There are MB engines plenty big enough to move that bus. Talk to you > goobers in the gummit who keep the

Re: [MBZ] This looks like a deal

2016-02-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes it does. I sure do. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Feb 10, 2016 9:32 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: > I used to drool over them, does that count? > > On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 6:06 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] This looks like a deal

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I find myself drooling more over a pretty - usually unusual - color rather than a particular body style. For example, I would never want to own a BEIGE or BLACK car, no matter what make or model. On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 4:36 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes it

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Interesting that you say that about new owners, as I never thought about it until now, but you’re right - most of the owners I see at my dealer are not WASPs nor Anglos. I hadn’t really thought about that, but now that I do, you’re right. However, in all fairness, with the Cheap Class being

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Last year when we were getting mama's ML at the Charlotte Northside stealer (the parts source Poos goes on about), we were sitting there waiting for our sales droid to go do something, and in the next cube a coupla redneck goobers were trying to beat down the sales droid about a Cheep Klasse.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Okie Party Bus a5MeJWkofy

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
There are MB engines plenty big enough to move that bus. Talk to you goobers in the gummit who keep the MB engines out due to their goober unlawful "regulations." Bob Nible had a OTR truck made by white that he wore out. It was a testbed to see how a MB truck engine held up under 'merkun

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: 126 fuel gauge bgmEJ6NY64

2016-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
bounced again --R Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel gauge Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:46:51 -0500 From: Rich Thomas To: mercedes@okiebenz.com I'll third that, and maybe 5th and 6th it based on others who have

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source now MBCA and new v. old

2016-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am underwhelmed. Maybe if cost $17,500 On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 3:58 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:48:41 -0500 Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > > new cheap class review > > >

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source now MBCA and new v. old

2016-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
new cheap class review http://buyersguide.jalopnik.com/mercedes-cla-the-ultimate-buyers-guide-1756721543 --R On 2/11/16 3:18 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Not sure how many of the newer owners actually join the club. MBCA. From the many hours I wasted at the stealership over the past month,

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source now MBCA and new v. old

2016-02-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:48:41 -0500 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > new cheap class review > http://buyersguide.jalopnik.com/mercedes-cla-the-ultimate-buyers-guide-1756721543 "The CLA is an economy car dressed in a fancy suit. But underneath the dapper

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source now MBCA and new v. old

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:48:41 -0500 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: new cheap class review http://buyersguide.jalopnik.com/mercedes-cla-the-ultimate-buyers-guide-1756721543 "The CLA is an economy car dressed in a fancy suit. But underneath the dapper

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 126 fuel gauge bgmEJ6NY64

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
1110/111 is under the trunk, as is the wagons. 123, 124 and 126 are all astern the back seat and afore the trunk. Accessed though the first aid kit holder. bounced again --R Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel gauge Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:46:51

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: 126 fuel gauge bgmEJ6NY64

2016-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
126 too, I used channel lock pliers I think or some kind of pliers, it wasn't too hard. Or maybe some kind of plumbing socket, I actually don't remember what all I ended up using. Turned out it was not the filter though, it was pretty clean, was something else I now forget. --R On 2/11/16

[MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
On list list we're talking about cruise amps and have an oil thread going, and on Banned we're talking about George Murphy. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I sure hope so. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Feb 11, 2016 9:05 PM, "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" wrote: > On list list we're talking about cruise amps and have an oil thread going, > and on Banned we're talking about George Murphy. > > Bob R >

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Oh glory days are here again. Next thing you know it will shake at start, Alaine will be trying to repair an elevator, Richarde will have working servers, and Rusty and Jabba will be in love again. Oh wait, and Chip and Kendra will be back together. Oh and Dago Dave will be dragging home

Re: [MBZ] Somebody would have to be a moron to pay this much

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just did the job they are less than $60. You can buy them from autohausaz Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2016, at 8:09 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >> These parts are about $50-60 >> >>

[MBZ] CL Moron of the day

2016-02-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5389393615.html REALLY?!? this guy is nutz. Inflated price and no pix to back it up. Not even sure what this thing is. What is wrong with all the idiots who just title their positing as "Mercedes"? Do they really expect somebody to dig deeper to bother

Re: [MBZ] Dishwashers was Re: 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
My new Kitchen Aid DW is super quiet and does excellent job of cleaning. Hafta listen VERY closely to hear it running. Also considered Bosch, but had to go to KA to get flat front without protruding door handle. DW is located near corner of cabinet; 'had to have DW door without protruding

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Yeah...it seems like yesterday. Bob R Oh glory days are here again. Next thing you know it will shake at start, Alaine will be trying to repair an elevator, Richarde will have working servers, and Rusty and Jabba will be in love again. Oh wait, and Chip and Kendra will be back together. Oh and

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And you’ll be running afoul of the UPS man. Poos > On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh glory days are here again. Next thing you know it will shake at start, > Alaine will be trying to repair an elevator, Richarde will have

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Close. In 1995, my 240D was pretty new. The mercedes Veterans list was going well under Alex Gabbard's shepherding. Dickarde was playing with watches and himself, and burnin the pakalolo. (well some things never change) Dago Dave...yep, and John Green. I think that was before Hendrik.

Re: [MBZ] Dishwashers was Re: 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Bosch makes them both ways. In fact, we’ve already picked one out and the question was handle versus flat face. Dan > On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:36 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > My new Kitchen Aid DW is super quiet and does excellent job of cleaning. > Hafta

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
… and asking Hurst how he,,, naaah, never mind. There are things that should be left in the past. > On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:45 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > And you’ll be running afoul of the UPS man. > > Poos > > >> On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] CL Moron of the day

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I can top that: Do you have the extra keys, Do you have the spare tire, Where did you get your car serviced, Have you ever had any transmission repairs and Is there any rust on the vehicle? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I am serving in the US army and currently

Re: [MBZ] Dishwashers was Re: 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
My dishwasher has been working 40 years, but was not new when I got it. It does a great job washing dishes, and so far has not broken down. It is not fussy about what kind of soap is used, but does seem to prefer one brand. Dishes, pots, pans etc. all come out clean! Most of the time you

Re: [MBZ] Dishwashers was Re: 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Don't their washers have filters you have to clean out rather than a disposal? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 8:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bosch makes them both ways. In fact, we’ve already picked one out and the > question was handle

Re: [MBZ] One for K'leb

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have an engine for it. Would love to see photos of the body damage and interior Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 8:46 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5443339546.html > > I have lusted after this car, but have no ability

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
My dealership is owned by a huge conglomerate, Asbury Group, based in Atlanta. There is no local ownership any more around here. Fortunately, they appear to have left the worker bees in place for the most part, so it has no effect on my business with the place. I will say that people keep

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
We did have some raucous “Q”s, though. I can remember having to bunk with Richarde at one of them and putting up with him walking around naked and smoking those goshawful Galouise cigarettes. I smelled like cloves for weeks afterwards. And Dave, the MB salvage guy with his Chrysler race car,

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am very familiar with the Asbury group. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > My dealership is owned by a huge conglomerate, Asbury Group, based in > Atlanta. There is no local ownership any more around here. > >

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I'd have responded with "You'll be speaking to my solicitor!" that always strikes fear into their hearts. ;) Seriously, his lawyer is going to have a field day... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Dishwashers was Re: 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
They do, but they’re limited in what they can filter. If you dump dishes full of soiled food in there nothing is going to come out clean, and you’re going to have to clean out the filter, too. Some of them have grinders that will chew up the bigger stuff, but again, they’re not garbage

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: Cruise Amp Source Cf4EL6hEwU

2016-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
bounced again Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 22:03:01 -0500 From: Rich Thomas To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Max and I are the officers of our local club. We meet at junkyards

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well I was the lead car for the caravan to asap, with Jabba as copilot. The light is changing to red and jabba says to floor it leaving everyone else stuck at the light. Everyone showed up later after we had been there a while. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:15 PM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
The owners are not only the low end folks. Lots of SUV or at least E class people. Very popular with the Asian and African population. Not many Latino in a Benz. We do not have many rich latins, so it is economic discrimination. The Owner of the Stealership downtown and to the north is

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I dunno, is that what you were doing in 1995?February 11 of '95 I'd just turned 19 and just started college, as in I'd been there about 2 weeks. I was just starting to realize how far ahead I was academically than my peers as I had just finished a semester worth of reading in 2 weeks. I didn't

Re: [MBZ] Somebody would have to be a moron to pay this much

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
These parts are about $50-60 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-E300-E300TD-96-99-Diesel-Fuel-Lines-O-Rings-Seals-Filter-Engine-kit-/231842683640?hash=item35fae69af8:g:VagAAOSw37tWAdty=mtr _ Wow! Even $60 is expensive! I am sure there are folks who would pay the $275 rather than try to have

Re: [MBZ] CL Moron of the day

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5389393615.html REALLY?!? this guy is nutz. Inflated price and no pix to back it up. Not even sure what this thing is. What is wrong with all the idiots who just title their positing as "Mercedes"? Do they really expect somebody to dig deeper to

[MBZ] One for K'leb

2016-02-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5443339546.html I have lusted after this car, but have no ability to save it. IT is all around good, and maybe somebody with a spare OM617 could help it clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976

Re: [MBZ] One for K'leb

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Gawd, I love the color. Reminds me of my Mom’s fridge when I was a kid. Dan > On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:46 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5443339546.html > > I have lusted after this car, but have no ability to save it. IT is all >

Re: [MBZ] Is it 1995?

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Oh yea forgot about that. FB Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 8:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > And you’ll be running afoul of the UPS man. > > Poos > > >> On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Dishwashers was Re: 126 fuel gauge

2016-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Mine does a pretty good job but I usually rinse stuff anyway, and pack it rationally. My wife just sorta rakes stuff off the counter into the machine so I have to go back and organize it so it gets clean. --R On 2/11/16 7:09 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So how do they clean? I

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
He is weighing his options at this point. I spoke to him this morning after he got the car back from a trusted independent. They’re going to have to do some really delicate work to get the lug bolt out, but he says they can do it without damaging the wheel. Oh, and did I mention? They also

[MBZ] Holy cold batman!

2016-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've been grumbling about the warm weather here and how the ticks are gonna be bad this summer since we haven't hardly had a good freeze at all. This morning I looked at the weather and it looks as though we're headed into that freeze after all. When I started class today at noon it was 26, by

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I Haight them --R On 2/11/16 10:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I am very familiar with the Asbury group. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: My dealership is owned by a huge conglomerate, Asbury Group, based

Re: [MBZ] Holy cold batman!

2016-02-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Polar Vortex! I've been sniveling about the cold all week here, we've actually been down to 0 deg C, and even below a couple times! -- Max Dillon cheese head usta love snow, eh. Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] One for K'leb

2016-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I could pull the TD engine and put in it but its on the other side of the planet from me --R On 2/11/16 10:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have an engine for it. Would love to see photos of the body damage and interior Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2016, at 8:46 PM, clay

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Cruise Amp Source Cf4EL6hEwU

2016-02-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
LOL! I may have found a nice clean young man to join our little club... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 11, 2016 10:27:40 PM EST, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > >bounced again > > Forwarded Message >Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Tonight SWMBO flattened a tire on the '95 E300. Took me about twenty minutes to swap it out for the spare, and the lug bolts came out so nice and easy with the OE lug wrench. I normally tighten them to the proper torque with a torque wrench, no need for power anything. I can see using the

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I guess you have to check the work before driving off the lot. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > He is weighing his options at this point. > > I spoke to him this morning after he got the car back from a trusted >

Re: [MBZ] Holy cold batman!

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It was about 68 today here. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:20 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've been grumbling about the warm weather here and how the ticks are gonna > be bad this summer since we haven't hardly had a good freeze at all. This

Re: [MBZ] Holy cold batman!

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I've been grumbling about the warm weather here and how the ticks are gonna be bad this summer since we haven't hardly had a good freeze at all. This morning I looked at the weather and it looks as though we're headed into that freeze after all. When I started class today at noon it was 26, by

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I use rattle gun on slow to run them in but always final tighten by hand Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:44 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Tonight SWMBO flattened a tire on the '95 E300. Took me about twenty minutes > to swap it out for the

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
My dealership is owned by a huge conglomerate, Asbury Group, based in Atlanta. There is no local ownership any more around here. Fortunately, they appear to have left the worker bees in place for the most part, so it has no effect on my business with the place. I will say that people keep

Re: [MBZ] Holy cold batman!

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
It was about 68 today here. Sent from my iPhone 70 today and tomorrow Benzin at 1.35 Diesel at 1.50 to 1.59 mostly, some up to 2.499!! Drained the TC on the POSitive and added trans fluid. It has a nice clean shiny Mann transmission filter now, so it should be good for 15 to 30k miles.

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Amp Source

2016-02-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I guess you have to check the work before driving off the lot. A car stealer lying? what a novel idea!They are only about 100 notches above lawyers, and maybe 50 above bankers. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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