Re: [MBZ] Test

2016-04-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
In the UPS system it has to be shipped "HIGH VALUE". High value items get put into special containers which are treated like gold, because I imagine sometimes they are. High value insurance is not cheap, but if you have an item that is irreplaceable, it is worth every penny. Rick  Sent from my 

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
No, I just got lucky... I actually needed some fluid. Jaime On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Same here. Shipping has got to be a killer because of the weight. > > Did you get an email notification of the sale.price drop? > > Dan > > > On

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 125, Issue 48

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Deep inside, you love the guy but won't admit it. On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 6:06 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 6. replace IP with a good used one. ~$75 if you find one at the u-pull > and get lucky. > > You might try the shock treatment of biocide in your fuel bef

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Thought about it. The redneck method is to use a metal tub and build a fire right under it Hafta put the tub down near the pond though, its hard to pump the extra 10 feet up to the camp. -Curt From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rich Thomas Sent: Friday, A

Re: [MBZ] Test

2016-04-08 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
Rick, My wife has been packing and shipping antiques for almost 2 decades. The problem is that during the holidays, temps get hired who aren't properly trained or just don't care. Packages aren't handled as gently and respectfully as they used to be. My wife foam, bubble wraps, double boxes wit

Re: [MBZ] most likely better than any limousine

2016-04-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I'm wondering if it is a shifter bushing https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5529003476.html --R Doubt if he finds many buyers at either price. I'd consider it if it had a new trans for $2k. It could make a good platform to put a good OM603 into. I could transplant the vergasser and "

Re: [MBZ] ATE brake fluid NOT Febi

2016-04-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
It was because Federal regulations say that brake fluid has to be clear or amber colored, apparently. http://hooniverse.com/2013/08/16/braking-news-ate-super-blue-deemed-illegal-for-us-distribution/ Dan more cases of the Goobermnt goobers overreaching, and the resultant goobering up of e

Re: [MBZ] ATE brake fluid NOT Febi

2016-04-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On April 8, 2016 at 7:27 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:The blue stuff has been outlawed in the US due to some sort of trademark litigation, so I heard.I found some on eBay. If he sells it, I'll be listing my last liter for sure. http://search.ebay.com/111962534289 __

[MBZ] most likely better than any limousine

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I'm wondering if it is a shifter bushing https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5529003476.html --R ___ 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

[MBZ] It's still for sale despite hundreds coming every day

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5530106438.html 2001 MERCEDES S600 V12. ONE DAY SALE! $3,200 CASH!* --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You ought to build a wood-fired hot tub and use that for your ablutions --R On 4/8/16 4:13 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: 6 of one, half dozen of the other. Depends on if its cheaper to heat water or heat the basement. At camp when we're going to shower I pull a couple buckets of water f

Re: [MBZ] fer y'all out East

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You are Special! But I do remember that, I was up at the track in October doing the laps, and thought it would be fun to go to it but alas it was not in the cards. --R On 4/8/16 6:01 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: That was last December --R H Wonder why they sent it to me again

Re: [MBZ] ATE brake fluid NOT Febi

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
What would we do without the gummint looking out for us? --R On 4/8/16 8:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: It was because Federal regulations say that brake fluid has to be clear or amber colored, apparently. http://hooniverse.com/2013/08/16/braking-news-ate-super-blue-deemed-illegal-for-

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Probably. It’s called a “group buy”. I’ve done it for various things over at Benzworld, but it’s not always easy and can quickly go south. Dan > On Apr 8, 2016, at 7:58 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if The List committed to buying some certain amount of various > flui

Re: [MBZ] ATE brake fluid NOT Febi

2016-04-08 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
DOT has decreed that brake fluid in the US has to be amber or clear. Simple as that. You can get the blue in Canada….if you can get over the new wall. > On Apr 8, 2016, at 7:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've bought it on Amazon, but not for that price: > > http://smile.amazo

Re: [MBZ] ATE brake fluid NOT Febi

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It was because Federal regulations say that brake fluid has to be clear or amber colored, apparently. http://hooniverse.com/2013/08/16/braking-news-ate-super-blue-deemed-illegal-for-us-distribution/ Dan > On Apr 8, 2016, at 7:39 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 19:27:00 -

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Tom Savage via Mercedes
On Apr 8, 2016 7:35 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" > > Too bad Ryder no longer rents out 722.6 Sprinters. Four years ago I could get a case (12 qts) of Shell 134 from Ryder Fleet Services for something like $80 delivered. Now they don't stock it. If there was a closeout sale, I totally missed it.

Re: [MBZ] One of these things is not like the other....

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No. > On Apr 8, 2016, at 7:55 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you deal with Jabba at all? > > --R > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:/

[MBZ] OT Ginger Brew

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
A few weeks back I made a ginger brew, something like 4-5lb of ginger root I shredded up in the food processor then boiled it in a coupla gallons of water for an hour or so with 4-5lb of dark raw sugar. Put it in the fermenter with some champagne yeast for about 10 days then put it in some 1L

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I wonder if The List committed to buying some certain amount of various fluids if we could go to a vendor and ask for a special price? --R On 4/8/16 6:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: We must have cleaned them out. Dan On Apr 8, 2016, at 5:10 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Test

2016-04-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Roger writes: >It's sad when we ship a one of a kind something that's 100+ years old and it >gets broken. If you want to ship something, and you don't want it lost or broken, 1. Package it WELL! 2. Include another shipping label IN the package. 3. Insure it as a "HIGH VALUE" package. https:/

Re: [MBZ] One of these things is not like the other....

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Do you deal with Jabba at all? --R On 4/8/16 6:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: And even though the image was well below the minimum size, the list stripped it. https://www.dropbox.com/s/jihkgm8d8kznpl3/IMG_1078.jpg?dl=0 Dan On Apr 8, 2016, at 6:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Same here. Shipping has got to be a killer because of the weight. Did you get an email notification of the sale.price drop? Dan > On Apr 8, 2016, at 6:52 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just got my shipping notification: UPS ground, 50.9 lbs. I went with > the free economy

Re: [MBZ] ATE brake fluid NOT Febi

2016-04-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 19:27:00 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > The blue stuff has been outlawed in the US due to some sort of > trademark litigation, so I heard. I thought it was because windshield washer fluid was blue, so someone in power didn't want a possibility of putting the water-base

[MBZ] Now Febi! [was Re: ATE brake fluid NOT Febi]

2016-04-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 18:06:58 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > I ordered the eccentric bolts from RMEuropean and noticed they had > ATE brake fluid in 5 L cans and 1 L cans. I find 1 to 2 L is needed > for a good flush and refill. I ordered 4 x 1L cans @ $8.32 each with > free shipping

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD Starts and stalls

2016-04-08 Thread MG via Mercedes
The cheapest thing in my experience that might improve things is the Diesel Purge. Turning the idle speed up is a solution which will work while the engine is cold and then cause the engine to run too fast at warm idle. So if the Diesel Purge doesn't work then my advice is to use your foot to k

Re: [MBZ] ATE brake fluid NOT Febi

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I've bought it on Amazon, but not for that price: http://smile.amazon.com/ATE-706202-Original-Brake-Fluid/dp/B003VXRPL0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 The blue stuff has been outlawed in the US due to some sort of trademark litigation, so I heard. Dan Sent from my i

Re: [MBZ] Test

2016-04-08 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
Curly, It's sad when we ship a one of a kind something that's 100+ years old and it gets broken. UPS or USPS says it's insured so you can replace it. I always want to ask them where they can get replacements. Dealing in new and antique items gives you an appreciation for the workmanship of the

[MBZ] ATE brake fluid NOT Febi

2016-04-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I ordered the eccentric bolts from RMEuropean and noticed they had ATE brake fluid in 5 L cans and 1 L cans. I find 1 to 2 L is needed for a good flush and refill. I ordered 4 x 1L cans @ $8.32 each with free shipping for $65 + order. 4 eccentric bolts and 4 L was just under $65 so I ordered

Re: [MBZ] One of these things is not like the other....

2016-04-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 18:51:12 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Guess which one of these engine shock top mounts is the one closest to > the exhaust: Was there supposed to be a picture? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://ww

Re: [MBZ] One of these things is not like the other....

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And even though the image was well below the minimum size, the list stripped it. https://www.dropbox.com/s/jihkgm8d8kznpl3/IMG_1078.jpg?dl=0 Dan > On Apr 8, 2016, at 6:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Guess which one of these engine shock top mounts is the one closest to the > ex

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I just got my shipping notification: UPS ground, 50.9 lbs. I went with the free economy shipping (knowing they'd use UPS anyway)... I can't imagine they made any money on this deal. Jaime On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 6:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We must have c

[MBZ] One of these things is not like the other....

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Guess which one of these engine shock top mounts is the one closest to the exhaust: One of the engine shocks was pretty much toast. The other (the one closest to the exhaust who’s top mount broke loose) was much better, but that’s most likely to it being pretty much out of the loop due to th

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
We must have cleaned them out. Dan > On Apr 8, 2016, at 5:10 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh well, it was $7.11/liter this morning. > > I've have great luck with this fluid over the years, especially with boxes > that were abused and on their way out. > > Its all I use. >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 125, Issue 48

2016-04-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
6. replace IP with a good used one. ~$75 if you find one at the u-pull and get lucky. You might try the shock treatment of biocide in your fuel before or after the dissel purge. If you have black stuff inside your IP, that will kill it and cause all kinds of problems on the way out. 7. F

Re: [MBZ] fer y'all out East

2016-04-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
That was last December --R H Wonder why they sent it to me again. I didn't check the date, but it seemed pretty soon after the other. Sorry about that. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] Test

2016-04-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I'm not sure my last few emails have gotten through. So, this is a test. Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com Yep, your test failed. I've seen your posts, but nobody has hurled any priceless antique plates or saucers at you! __

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread MG via Mercedes
I think you would be better off to use a desuperheater to recover the wast heat from your AC system to add heat the water in your water heater. Manfred -- Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2016 21:23:10 -0700 From: Karl Wittnebel To: "mercedes@okiebenz com" Subject: [MBZ] hot w

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This was the next wash after doing the dishwasher magic cleaner that cleaned everything out. It's like whatever inside that is supposed to separate out the ground up good is not doing it. I'm changing the plumbing today probably and will run it again. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2016, at 2

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Oh well, it was $7.11/liter this morning. I've have great luck with this fluid over the years, especially with boxes that were abused and on their way out. Its all I use. Jaime On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 11:17 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > On April 8, 2016 at 10

Re: [MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Max is spot on. We used one of these on the former 1995 S500 coupe, which had a steering wheel that gave real insight into both the age and wear on the car. It took a couple of hours to do and do right, but the results were well worth it. If you didn't know, the wheel appeared as new. Dan Se

Re: [MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Clay, I have bought two of these, one for my E300 and another for SWMBO's Infiniti: http://wheelskins.com/ They are excellent. I will use them again. Matching color is hard, if you are trying to match your interior, unless you ask for some of the swatches first. - Max Charleston S

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Of course, it's not mine either. It's just that hooking up disposer will significantly change the drain configuration under the sink. 'Was merely trying to insert a reminder that a disposer may provide a port that may help simplify the new drain setup. Wilton - Original Message - F

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
6 of one, half dozen of the other. Depends on if its cheaper to heat water or heat the basement. At camp when we're going to shower I pull a couple buckets of water from the pond and let them warm up on the porch or inside the camp. The pond is spring fed and the water never really gets much abo

Re: [MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
Spent some time in FL on the beach. CA as well. Latin America for a decade. A few boat rides in the Caribbean with long term sun worshipers. There was nothing I put on the wheel that was able to make it slick. Even the armor all could not have an effect. clay On Apr 8, 2016, at 12:27 PM

Re: [MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
I think I just blurped a little in my mouth at the visual. clay On Apr 8, 2016, at 12:23 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > You need to move to Palm Beach and set up a restoration spa for the old beach > bunnies > > --R > > On 4/8/16 3:07 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> Two different pro

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Kaleb sez: >‎It's not really hard water deposits >it's food deposits. ‎ Ah. Okay. ‎ Then on the drain cycle, after the wash cycle,(and probably rinse, too) isn't purging all of the detritus out of the tub. ‎Or the wash arms are plugged. Or? Sign up here and ask. Best appliance forum I've fo

Re: [MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 08/04/2016 2:07 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: I got a few parts from a junk yard R107 earlier this week. Steering wheel, cluster, console panels, valve covers... The steering wheel was more complete than my installed one. It is very aged and the rubber weathered and just clapped out. Dan

Re: [MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You need to move to Palm Beach and set up a restoration spa for the old beach bunnies --R On 4/8/16 3:07 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Two different products of squirt cream/lotion got slathered on like the sun screen should have been on that 75 year old bikini model on the beach. Instead

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
Wilton, I know the disposal is designed with the option to tie in the DW, but unless you feel some strong need, I would not. Again, my disposal is now 17 years old and going strong...separate from the DW. And the MayTag DW is plumbed before the trap. I still think Kaleb's problem is more the pl

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
No, I have not insulated it. I have considered it but wondered if I would do more harm than good from an energy point of view. My basement is heated so not all that cold and the water coming in would be cold, especially in winter, so if there is no water running through the pipes, it has an opp

[MBZ] It is ALIVE

2016-04-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
I got a few parts from a junk yard R107 earlier this week. Steering wheel, cluster, console panels, valve covers... The steering wheel was more complete than my installed one. It is very aged and the rubber weathered and just clapped out. Dan (Martha) thought a leather product would help. I

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Did you insulate it? That one appears to be in a basement, basements are usually cold, it'd work way better insulated even with just a wrap of pink fiberglass. -Curt From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Randy Bennell Sent: Friday, April 8, 2016 3:01 PM S

Re: [MBZ] Test

2016-04-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Loud and clear. I mean, fail From: rogerhga--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: roger...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, April 8, 2016 3:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] Test I'm not sure my last few emails have gotten through. So, this is a test. Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics,

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 07/04/2016 11:23 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Anybody rig up a heat exchanger between the drain water and cold water supply of a shower? They are not too hard to fabricate from copper pipe. Thinking to put some in. Could also be done between any hot water drain and the inlet to hot w

[MBZ] Test

2016-04-08 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
I'm not sure my last few emails have gotten through. So, this is a test. Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
M1 ATF is $10 at the FLAPS around me, $9.31 at Autohaus AZ. Pep Boys has a 15% off deal on all oils now, so $8.50 / qt. Discount code for online checkout is PEP15OIL - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Where?

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Solar hot water is in my 10 year plan, my aunt and uncle got it and can't say enough good things. Payback on solar hot water is usually quoted in the 5-7 year range. Before we get there we need a new roof and furnace, roof will be this year, maybe the furnace next year and solar hot water the ne

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I would invest in a solar water heater, may have to if the greenie weenies keep driving the cost of electricity up... - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 11:27:40 -0700 clay via Mercedes > wrote: > > > The better way to

[MBZ] Star and Laurel Newsletter; Discounted parts at MB Classic Center (drool alert)

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Then you can discharge the DW drain into the disposer port provided for it. In preparing the disposer for it, don't forget to punch out the plug inside the port. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin

[MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
Did you reverse your drain line as others suggested? I think it would be worth a try as it appears to be a simple unscrew, move and reconnect. Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto coupon???

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Related question. I can get a new OEM Behr radiator for about $75 more than the Nissens at Rock Auto. Is that worth the extra $$? On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:38 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hmmm, what could go wrong? Total coolant loss, overheated engine, blown

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 11:27:40 -0700 clay via Mercedes wrote: > The better way to get hot water would be an on demand heater On-demand water heaters are less efficient and cost saving than you are led to believe, particularly gas on-demand heaters. Craig ___ h

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 125, Issue 48

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK, it only *feels *like 45 minutes, but it must be at least 30. I know firsthand. On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Your car burns a quart of disel purge in much less than 45 minutes. You're > just afraid to work on your car is all... >

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto coupon???

2016-04-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hmmm, what could go wrong? Total coolant loss, overheated engine, blown head-gasket and/or warped head. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What do people think about my getting an "APDI Pro" radiator

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto coupon???

2016-04-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I think you have a poor record with cheaping out and should have learned from your mistakes before now. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mitch Haley ; Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Friday, April 8, 2016 2:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto coupon

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 125, Issue 48

2016-04-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Your car burns a quart of disel purge in much less than 45 minutes. You're just afraid to work on your car is all... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel ; Dan Penoff Sent: Friday, April 8, 2016 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Merce

Re: [MBZ] "These cars look good bagged"

2016-04-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
Contemporary with the car. It would be found in the back seat while both were new On Apr 8, 2016, at 10:20 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Not that I clicked on the link, but where's the Benz content? > > On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 5:28 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okieben

Re: [MBZ] Might be decent

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He lost the key? On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:27 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > One would think, that if it ran, he would have backed it out into the > daylight for the photos. > > RB > > On 07/04/2016 9:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Yeah, that's

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto coupon???

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks, Mitch. What do people think about my getting an "APDI Pro" radiator for just $100? The Nissens costs $179 + S&H. http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercedes-benz,1985,300td,3.0l+l5+diesel+turbocharged,1194342,cooling+system,radiator,2172 On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:24 PM, Mitch Haley via

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am thinking it would take a bunch of hot water to be able to gain any calories that way. Locker room, prison shower, commercial laundry.. that would have enough water. The better way to get hot water would be an on demand heater clay On Apr 7, 2016, at 9:23 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes w

Re: [MBZ] Might be decent

2016-04-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
One would think, that if it ran, he would have backed it out into the daylight for the photos. RB On 07/04/2016 9:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, that's a good deal - if it runs and has no rust. On Thu, Apr 7, 2016 at 10:39 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 125, Issue 48

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The problem is that I have no place to idle my car for 45 minutes that isn't exposed to the world at large. :(. On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > While picking up my semi-annual can of 3M Adhesive Remover from the local > NAPA store, I was

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto coupon???

2016-04-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
There's always a 5% coupon.https://www.coupons.com/coupon-codes/rock-auto/ ___ 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/merced

Re: [MBZ] "These cars look good bagged"

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not that I looked, but how is a trash defined as a bucket? On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 2:07 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The third picture was of a girl named Mercedes > > --R > > On 4/8/16 1:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Not that I clicked on the

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Where? Mobil1 ATF is usually around $12-$14/quart. Places like Advanced Auto don't allow coupon and promo codes to be used on it, either. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Apr 8, 2016, at 11:17 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On April 8, 2016 at 10:45 AM Craig via Mercedes >> wrote

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 125, Issue 48

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
While picking up my semi-annual can of 3M Adhesive Remover from the local NAPA store, I was pleased to see that they had a whole shelf devoted to diesel stuff, which included cans of Diesel Purge. It wasn't expensive, either, like $9.00/can Dan Sent from my iPad > On Apr 8, 2016, at 1:25 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
So are you saying it's good for the electronic boxes? I'm curious, as I've got to do the R129 soon and it's got one of the electronic transmissions. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Apr 8, 2016, at 10:56 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Valvoline max life is much cheaper that that

Re: [MBZ] "These cars look good bagged"

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
The third picture was of a girl named Mercedes --R On 4/8/16 1:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Not that I clicked on the link, but where's the Benz content? On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 5:28 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Yes. Like the National Lampoon ma

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Flint's water turned lead all of a sudden. The "fix" for lead leaching out of pipes is to add lime to the water. All that calcium makes for hard water. Maybe your water district is worried about lead. -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. S

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Make that FOOD deposits Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2016, at 12:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > It's not really hard water deposits it's good deposits. Would water turn hard > all the sudden? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 8, 2016, at 12:54 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >> wrot

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
CHANGE YOUR FUSES! On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 1:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's not really hard water deposits it's good deposits. Would water turn > hard all the sudden? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 8, 2016, at 12:54 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <

[MBZ] Rock Auto coupon???

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am about to order a radiator from Rock Auto. If someone has a discount code or coupon lying around I'd be happy to take it off your hands. Andrew 1983 300TD - about to go in the body shop for prettification 1985 300TD - slowly leaking radiator ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It's not really hard water deposits it's good deposits. Would water turn hard all the sudden? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2016, at 12:54 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb sez: > >> I ran another load last night in the maytag this time just with cascade >> and not any of tha

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Kaleb sez: > I ran another load last night in the maytag this time just with cascade > and not any of that booster stuff I used the other day after running the > cleaner thru it. Dishes came out ok but I did have a couple of glasses that > appeared to start getting those deposits on them again. Y

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Have not messed with the drain yet. I think my plan is I am going to redo the under sink stuff and install a disposal at the same time I swap in the Bosch, then keep the maytag to replace the lower end kitchenaid in my rent house. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2016, at 12:48 PM, Meade Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Did you ever fix the drain? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 10:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ran another load last night in the maytag this time just with cascade > and not any of that booster stuff I used the other day after run

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What does it cure or prevent that justifies such a shocking price? On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 11:17 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > On April 8, 2016 at 10:45 AM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 07:36:53 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] fer y'all out East

2016-04-08 Thread Tim Crone via Mercedes
On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 12:01 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > http://ironhorseauction.com/drivepetty/ > > Surplus NASCAR stuff. Is this from last year, or this upcoming December? The speedway is only a couple miles from my wife's apartment, not that I know what half of this stuff is... -Ti

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 125, Issue 48

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It bothered me enough to cast a lifeline. The cheapest fixes are, in no particular order: 1) check and replace prefuel filter ($2.50) 2) replace main fuel filter ($7.50) 3) adjust IP adjustment fitting to increase idle speed using crow's foot plus extension rod, and 4) run a can of Diesel Purg

Re: [MBZ] fer y'all out East

2016-04-08 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That was last December --R On 4/8/16 12:01 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: http://ironhorseauction.com/drivepetty/ Surplus NASCAR stuff. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] "These cars look good bagged"

2016-04-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not that I clicked on the link, but where's the Benz content? On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 5:28 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes. Like the National Lampoon magazine contest, “Send us a picture of > your girlfriend naked with a bucket over her head”. > > VERY NSFW or th

[MBZ] fer y'all out East

2016-04-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://ironhorseauction.com/drivepetty/ Surplus NASCAR stuff. ___ 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.co

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On April 8, 2016 at 10:45 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote:On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 07:36:53 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:Thanks for the heads up, Jaime! I just bought 10 liters. Much cheaperthan Mobil1.This item, Mercedes Auto Trans Fluid (1 Liter) - Febi 0009899203is on sale for $12.99.How much is

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Valvoline max life is much cheaper that that at Walmart and is 722.6 approved. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2016, at 6:36 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks for the heads up, Jaime! I just bought 10 liters. Much cheaper than > Mobil1. > > Now if they would just do this for th

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

2016-04-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 07:36:53 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks for the heads up, Jaime! I just bought 10 liters. Much cheaper > than Mobil1. This item, Mercedes Auto Trans Fluid (1 Liter) - Febi 0009899203 is on sale for $12.99. How much is Mobil1? Craig > > My beloved transmissi

[MBZ] Short lived dishwasher victory

2016-04-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I ran another load last night in the maytag this time just with cascade and not any of that booster stuff I used the other day after running the cleaner thru it. Dishes came out ok but I did have a couple of glasses that appeared to start getting those deposits on them again. I guess this washer

Re: [MBZ] hot water heat exchangers WAS Yet even more dishwasher talk

2016-04-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I have my doubts about the potential energy retained vs the energy required to get it. The water coming down the drain will never be that hot and you don't have much time to extract heat from it... -Curt From: Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes To: "mercedes@okiebenz com" Cc: Karl Wittnebel

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 125, Issue 48

2016-04-08 Thread MG via Mercedes
While there is no cold idle enrichment, there is an idle speed control inside the pump which, in conjunction with the external user adjustable idle speed setting, should keep the engine idling at the correct speed. This is all part of the speed governing system and is adjusted when the pump is

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