[MBZ] Merry Christmas

2016-12-24 Thread Russ Williams via Mercedes
To All and To All a Good Night May all your Motoring be Safe and Sound Russ W. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Car For Curley

2016-12-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Rare. An 8 cylinder 300E Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 25, 2016 12:37 AM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote: Parts??? https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5920413360.html Rick ___

[MBZ] Car For Curley

2016-12-24 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Parts??? https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5920413360.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all...

2016-12-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes sounds like my German class choir in college. All I can remember is the first verse. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 24, 2016 11:29 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Merry Christmas to all... And, to all, a good night

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all...

2016-12-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Ausgezeichnet. Seeing that reminds me of Frau Johnson, my high school German teacher. Every year we would practice and practice and practice that song. Then, our German class would go sing for the old Coots in the old folks homes around town. A vast majority of the old rascals were of German

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all...

2016-12-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Zundfolge Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 24, 2016, at 10:29 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Merry Christmas to all... > > And, to all, a good night > > > > Stille Nacht (GERMAN) > > 1. Stille Nacht! Heil'ge Nacht! > Alles schläft; einsam wacht > Nur das

[MBZ] Merry Christmas to all...

2016-12-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Merry Christmas to all... And, to all, a good night Stille Nacht (GERMAN) 1. Stille Nacht! Heil'ge Nacht! Alles schläft; einsam wacht Nur das traute hoch heilige Paar. Holder Knab' im lockigen Haar, |: Schlafe in himmlischer Ruh! :| 2. Stille Nacht! Heil'ge Nacht! Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Curley wrote: 124 300D (87) All I know is the 123, so keep that in mind. Driver complains heat is sometimes working and sometimes not. I have avoided this diagnosis before by paying someone to do it. That guy is NLA (Kicked the bucket) I unplugged the monovalve, and it appears it is

[MBZ] OT, unless it leads to you not being able to own a MB

2016-12-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The 5 steps are probably right. We should probably try to get the congresscritters to enact these 5 steps QUICKLY. (Read to the end for the 5 steps.) Anyone who paid attention already knows I predicted the economic horsepoop to hit the fan this summer, regardless of who was elected. I

Re: [MBZ] w123 tailgate aquarium

2016-12-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
DO YOU MEAN a body shop replaced the liftgate? If so, it is THEIR problem. Take it back and make them fix it right. If your insco was involved, it might pay to call them first and let them know. Get them on your side right away. Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] w123 tailgate aquarium

2016-12-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No. You need to disconnect the tailgate washer hose and vacuum lines and pass them through. Not sure about the w.ire to the rear wiper motor. I can look tomorrow and let you know, unless somebody has already given you the answer by then. It's a complete PIA but you'll earn a nice b**r with the

Re: [MBZ] w123 tailgate aquarium

2016-12-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Well, the answer is "e" - none of the above. When the tailgate was replaced, the rubber cover for the wiring harness was cut, then zip tied back together. So it was scooping up water running into the top body gap and letting it into the tailgate. The wiper stalk didn't leak at all. Nor did the

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I don't think the 123 PBUs are the same. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes December 24, 2016 at 10:52 AM Do what I do. Buy used w123 push button modules whenever they come up on eBay and keep a stack of them in the garage. When the heat starts to act up, swap in a

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I absolutely HATE the 201 climate control system, I have had more trouble with that stupid vacuum actuated heater valve. Get full heat. Could never find a vacuum leak anywhere but for some reason it never shut. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 24, 2016, at 11:40 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Sometimes they can be taken apart and cleaned. The symptoms Curley describes sounds more like something else but could be monovalve. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 24, 2016, at 11:01 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > All W124's have the same valve setup, but

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
201 uses a vacuum actuated valve, quite a simple thing. I think I've got one here somewhere if anybody needs one... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at 12:02 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: The 201 got a new system, and I think the 124

Re: [MBZ] WallyMarkt

2016-12-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Wow. He needed the taser at about minute 3... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at 10:49 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Because I clicked on that, Youtube came up with a list of related videos they thought I might like. This was #1 on

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
The 201 got a new system, and I think the 124 inherited it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
All W124's have the same valve setup, but the later ones have dual controls and have two valves instead of one. None of them can be repaired to the best of my knowledge. I've replaced two. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Do what I do. Buy used w123 push button modules whenever they come up on eBay and keep a stack of them in the garage. When the heat starts to act up, swap in a push button module. I found that the mono valve once replaced will last quite a long time. On Dec 24, 2016 11:30 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Ah, can't say I've had one of those... I thought early 124s had the same setup as 123s and 126s? Only 124 I had was a 95 E320... never had any climate control problems with that in all the years I owned it. Jaime On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at 9:25 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] folks fleeing metro areas

2016-12-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's the American way. Matter of fact, I met a very nice guy from Utah having to move here to sell solar energy equipment. Nice family. I didn't bother to ask his politics. On Dec 24, 2016 10:25 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > Imagine that conservative religious

Re: [MBZ] WallyMarkt

2016-12-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
He obviously thought "Badge americard" and "professional courtesy" would let him skate like so many others. Mitch Haley via Mercedes December 24, 2016 at 9:49 AM Because I clicked on that, Youtube came up with a list of related videos they thought I might

Re: [MBZ] WallyMarkt

2016-12-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Because I clicked on that, Youtube came up with a list of related videos they thought I might like. This was #1 on the list. Washtenaw is the county of Ann Arbor, MI. >From the comments, it's quite a habit with him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6HvvPC2hL0 > On December 24, 2016 at 10:19 AM

Re: [MBZ] folks fleeing metro areas

2016-12-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Imagine that conservative religious Republican voters turn Utah into a hellhole. Imagine many of them fleeing the devastation they produced and moving to Maryland, where politicians espousing the views the Utahans fled start winning elections. No problem, just the democratic process at work?

[MBZ] WallyMarkt

2016-12-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA23rE8sQEk Another walmartian. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Subject: Re: Merry Christmas to all

2016-12-24 Thread Bob via Mercedes
Merry Christmas to all & I hope none of you gets a hearing aid for Christmas... I've been wearing mine for 64 years now since I was 2...But I sleep GREAT !!! Merry merry everyone !! Bob 83 240D with "new" Trans [But having vacuum issues with 3/2 valve connections- will ask for your

Re: [MBZ] folks fleeing metro areas

2016-12-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So what? On Dec 24, 2016 9:02 AM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > CHANGE "MANY" TO "ALL" AND YOU GOT IT! > > Mitch Haley via Mercedes >> December 24, 2016 at 7:04 AM >> ...but many take their voting practices with them when they run

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Now keep in mind Curley is taking about a 124, which does not have the same sort of valve as the 123. There is no insert that tears that you can replace on them, you replace the whole valve if it's bad. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 24, 2016, at 5:49 AM, MG via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] folks fleeing metro areas

2016-12-24 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
CHANGE "MANY" TO "ALL" AND YOU GOT IT! Mitch Haley via Mercedes December 24, 2016 at 7:04 AM ...but many take their voting practices with them when they run away from the results of their own voting practices. They've fouled their nests, now it's time to foul

Re: [MBZ] Florida MiniQ BambiQ? Yeah thats the right name

2016-12-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Anything can be burgered but venison will require some fat to make it not turn into cardboard when cooked. I prefer pork fat but to each his own. We ended up buy $50 of beef fat when the moose was butchered... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Dec 23, 2016 at 10:07 PM, Andrew

[MBZ] A red Rolls Silver Shadow for Andrew

2016-12-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Merry Christmas! https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Pictures-new/n-SwQsj/i-8BgKMdW/0/M/i-8BgKMdW-M.jpg http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2010/03/silver-shadow-dual-cab-4x4-ute.html Oh, and a double microbus for Kaleb:

Re: [MBZ] BambiQ

2016-12-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Oh no don't just burger it. Marinate & grill. I just had some of Curt's delicious moose steaks. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 24, 2016 7:14 AM, "MG via Mercedes" wrote: > Venison can be anythinged. It's the other red meat. > > Manfred

Re: [MBZ] folks fleeing metro areas

2016-12-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
...but many take their voting practices with them when they run away from the results of their own voting practices. They've fouled their nests, now it's time to foul some other nests. Mitch. > On December 23, 2016 at 11:51 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > The

Re: [MBZ] BambiQ

2016-12-24 Thread MG via Mercedes
Venison can be anythinged. It's the other red meat. Manfred Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 22:07:35 -0500 From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Florida MiniQ BambiQ? Yeah thats the right name Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] BambiQ

2016-12-24 Thread MG via Mercedes
If he wants to come and bring some of his beer I'm sure we can accommodate him. Just let us know. We will give an honest taste test and opinion on his beer. Glad to do it, a public service so to speak. Manfred Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:44:19 -0600 From: Mountain Man

Re: [MBZ] folks fleeing metro areas

2016-12-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yankees are moving in large numbers to my area. That trend does not bode well. --FT On 12/23/16 11:51 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Newyawk/CT is not so hot anymore. Although this report separates the newyawk metro area to make Chit cagogo sound worse under rumdum immanuel, to my

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread MG via Mercedes
I agree with Jaime that it's likely the valve insert but differ in that you do need to drain some coolant. Enough to get the level down below the valve. If you don't then you will start the life of the new seal with water on top where the magnet part is and have it working from the first just

Re: [MBZ] Monovalve

2016-12-24 Thread MG via Mercedes
Get an insert and bring it to the Q. We can do it there. Manfred Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:23:02 -0600 From: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Well its not in awa. It was 65 or so here today. It has been down near freezing at night. I don't need to fix it this week, but I need to get

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all

2016-12-24 Thread MG via Mercedes
The time kind of sneaks up on you. Merry Christmas to all and remember to hang up your stockings with care. Manfred PS Wash them first. Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 17:38:14 -0600 From: OK Don What? It's Christmas? I thought I had a few more days . . . On Fri, Dec 23,