[MBZ] I will be very unconsecrated

2013-12-19 Thread Hendrik and Fay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPcxJU4QqZA Hendrik who is also sometimes unconsecrated ___ 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/list

Re: [MBZ] Van Damme and Volvo uje0ajah

2013-12-19 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I think the words we are looking for is computer generated animation. Hendrik who is not computer generated On 20/12/13 13:37, Curt Raymond wrote: After Effects, Photoshop is for still images. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] Van Damme and Volvo uje0ajah (what's with the uje0....?)

2013-12-19 Thread Hendrik and Fay
http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/uk-market/en-gb/trucks/volvo-fm/key-features/Pages/volvo-dynamic-steering.aspx Another step towards full automation, trucks change gears themselves now, a manual box that is shifted as opposed to a traditional auto box. I think Merc and other are incorporating d

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay
semi-autos are not 'outlaws', however you need to have a very good reason to own one. And no, needing a semi-auto in case the king of England decides to invade is not a good enough reason. Actually thinking about it, you have lot have gun restrictions, far as I know you can't own a full auto rif

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-15 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I take mild offence at your suggestion that our gun laws are nanny state. Sure we have a ship load of nanny rules but the gun ones are pretty sensible. I am not going to get into an argument about it, as the article pretty much sums up my feelings. Anyway Klebby better email that fella selling t

Re: [MBZ] removing Bleeding Valves

2013-12-15 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I bought a pair of Yankee doodle dandy vicy grips, paid just about twice as much for them than the ones made in the great red factory. And yes probably used some of the plastic money we have to pay for them, it's polymer or something, supposed to last longer and be harder to forge or some such t

Re: [MBZ] Anyone in Charleston, NC or Orlando, FL?

2013-12-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Funky bling bling wheels and why is the ROPS deployed? I thought they only pop out when the car is in a roll over, perhaps that is an Oz delivered car and now thinks it's upside down. Also Lake Hill Woods is in Orlando not Charelston, perhaps picture is old or it's scam time. Hendrik w

Re: [MBZ] It just Fell off!

2013-12-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Hmmnh, probably crappy American steel, I have a home made fan tool, made with heavy gauge wire. Hendrik who will probably need to use the tool soon On 12/12/13 15:38, Craig wrote: On Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:47:02 -0500 Dan Penoff wrote: If you find a fan removal tool (the one with the long hand

Re: [MBZ] happy140 hunting

2013-12-07 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I be thinking you have a trademark on y'all, so I have to use something else and you lot is more polite than you backward bunch of hicks. Hendrik who went out earlier and is now in again, getting psyched up to do office sh...errr stuff On 08/12/13 10:54, WILTON wrote: 'Don't know 'bout rest o

Re: [MBZ] happy140 hunting

2013-12-07 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Hey according Klebby, the 140 is great, guess his R wagon must be a pile of doggy do. And why is it that you lot say "out" instead of outside? One of my annoyances. Hendrik who is in On 06/12/13 17:01, clay wrote: #1 boy's w140 is having minor issues. Fan clutch may be messed up. Lots of r

Re: [MBZ] Going Asian

2013-12-07 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I would just like to mention that one of the main reasons I like to drive da Benz is that it has fantastic seats, insofar I can sit in in it all day and feel good, a couple of hours in my ute or truck and I feel like crap. Hendrik who wishes MB made 123/4 utes On 04/12/13 15:24, clay wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Well, I Did It, gone soft

2013-12-06 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Ordinarily I would agree that heated seats are for soft bottomed boys but then again when the temp goes into the low digits.. Actually we need cooled seats here pretty soon but I have a set of tatty sheepskins that do a grand job of not cooking the back, legs and backside. Tex tends to get a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Hendrick's shed

2013-11-26 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Number 2 but not that tidy. Hendrik who needs to give the man cave a clean up, so I can make room for my home brew On 27/11/13 13:36, OK Don wrote: Which one of these is (or most closely resembles) Hendrick's shead??? http://www.slate.com/blogs/behold/2013/11/26/jasper_white_photographs_man_

Re: [MBZ] S65 W140

2013-11-26 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I am getting a kind of feeling this thing could turn into the W140 all over again, great car to drive but spends an awful amount of time in the shop waiting for parts. Wonder how much one suspension strut is for the magic carpet thingy? Hendrik who needs magic carpet ride, the roads are stuffed

Re: [MBZ] Hood Stars on Ice

2013-11-26 Thread Hendrik and Fay
No star on the sports machines only the limos, although that is changing these days. Hendrik whose star needs a polish, well the whole car needs a polish On 27/11/13 13:22, OK Don wrote: Or flying a fighter without a gun site - how are you going to aim the car without the star??? Yes, the SLs

Re: [MBZ] dan gordon will be pleased to wear a crown

2013-11-26 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Well that's not my hat, just an example of how it used to look. This sheila is still needing to wear her hat in, although she might have traded it in for something a bit more shiny http://bobtailstradingcompany.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/kate-middletons-aussie-style.html Hendrik who had the big h

Re: [MBZ] dan gordon will be pleased to wear

2013-11-26 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Sort of true, needs more than mud, a trampling or two and other things that animals do. Once it no longer has the original band, sweat stains and a hole or two, it's a hat. Hendrik whose Stetson (kinda like this http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m07wKupWYwfH3jDJW08zL6g.jpg has all of the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dr Who fans?

2013-11-25 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Hi Curt Hendrik's Mrs here - I took our son to see the 50th anniversary special in 3D at the cinema yesterday afternoon - 6 hours before it aired on tv here in Oz. I too thought it was mediocre as I was expecting more of the Doctors/Companions to be fighting the enemies in one big battle to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dr Who fans?

2013-11-25 Thread Hendrik and Fay
You are an enemy of the Daleks, you must be exterminated. The Dalek acting was outstanding. Seriously though did you get the tele-movie about the start of Dr ? called an Adventure in Space and Time? I think John Hurt brought some good stuff to the show, as always the blonde chick is on the list

Re: [MBZ] Rotella Moto oil 15 W 50 WDIDT?

2013-11-24 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah I suppose we have all done things where you later think, "why did I do that?" Far as the car goes, it would be a good idea to 'capture' that crap oil and inspect it, to get an idea of what was in there. Maybe run a magnet through it and sieve it. I don't think I have ever seen 'lumpy' sump

Re: [MBZ] Rotella Moto oil 15 W 50 WTF?

2013-11-23 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Dunno perhaps demand a 50 dollar gift voucher to cover your time and stress. Hendrik who has lots of black oil, perhaps getting close to a dump run On 24/11/13 14:20, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Of all the luck... As Rodney Dangerfield said, if I didn't have bad luck I'd have no luck at all. On

Re: [MBZ] 300TD SLS gaiters

2013-11-23 Thread Hendrik and Fay
idea, the ones that I need are probably for a 1941 Crocker. (appropriately). Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Hendrik and Fay To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TD SLS gaiters Perhaps if

Re: [MBZ] 300TD SLS gaiters

2013-11-23 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Perhaps if you want to keep it Merc like http://www.ebay.com/itm/220-460-10-00-Steering-Rack-Boot-Kit-MERCEDES-CL500-CL55-AMG-CL600-CL65-AMG-/400570279279?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d43d9656f&vxp=mtr Another possible might be motorcycle gaiters http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rubb

Re: [MBZ] Fat Tar

2013-11-23 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Well perhaps it's time to pull the pin, seems like every second post on this list is Gary Hurst feeling sorry for himself because everyone picks on him and apparently I am spreading lies about him and so on. Everyone here seems to have the attitude, "we'll put up with that because we need someon

Re: [MBZ] I can't think of a purpler way to start the day….

2013-11-23 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Oooh dear, well I guess I have to confess that we do have some real nutters over here who missed out on any sense of style. Hendrik who is not the owner of the 109 On 24/11/13 04:32, M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: Could be worse. It could look like this: http://www.madwhips.com/truly-horrible-300

Re: [MBZ] Fat Tar

2013-11-23 Thread Hendrik and Fay
This is the part where I say I told you so, I said that letting Gary back on the list would cause trouble. But no, you low life slanderers said that you need parts and Gary is now OK again. Well he is not, using every opportunity to attack people both who are on this list and those who are not a

[MBZ] R107 rockets

2013-11-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
In regards to which SL is the best, obviously condition is the number one thing, better a good 380 than a thrashed and neglected 560. The pick of the litter is the 500SL, no enviro crap and faster than the strangled 560. However they are rare as rocking horse poo, as they where only sold in Euro

Re: [MBZ] 1984 380SL tractor

2013-11-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I thought the current trendy thing to do was to drop a OM in them. That way you can go nice a slow and let the ladies have a good look at balding middle aged fella piloting the carriage. Speaking of converting, there is bloke in Sydney who wants to drop a OM into a petrol powered 124 and is won

Re: [MBZ] 1990 MB 300E Hesitation During Acceleratingebyty5am

2013-11-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
All M103 engines had KE (wow, you are actually calling it by the correct term and not the NA term CIS/E) First question is, does it rev freely when in ne utral? I think the fuel distributor can be rebuild http://www.cis-jetronic.com/public_doc/07.3-0997-06.pdf The EHA on the side of the distrib

Re: [MBZ] Is liquid fuel from various quickie marts trustworthy?

2013-11-12 Thread Hendrik and Fay
LPG, liquefied petroleum gas. Most taxis here run on the stuff. Usually half the price of petrol but not as efficient. Hendrik who uses LPG to run the barbie On 12/11/13 14:24, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Fmiser wrote: So when I read "fuel", generally interpret t

Re: [MBZ] OT - a steam mess

2013-11-11 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I remember some of my friends had these, think my sister has one too. http://www.ministeam.com/acatalog/Workshop-Combos.html I do recall that those tools actually cut and drilled and such. Hendrik who still plays with toys but they are bigger and more expensiver On 12/11/13 02:03, Craig wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Wow this is nice and red

2013-11-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Bit out of your usual price range for an old Merc? I don't like all the US crap on it, I think I said it before but it makes them look like dodge em cars, guess we are just used to the Euro look. Hendrik with the Euro look, as the maker intended On 09/11/13 12:38, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: htt

Re: [MBZ] CC Kids: Jeff Dorman with “Finnie” and other Mercedes Trailer-Haulers

2013-11-06 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Apparently Jeff is active member of the MB club of Victoria and has a few old Mercs. However not sure if he pulls caravans with them. Hendrik who is not a member of a Merc club On 04/11/13 14:18, Craig wrote: http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-kids-jeff-dorman-with-finnie-and-other-mercede

Re: [MBZ] M(ac)B question, linux on the mobile

2013-10-30 Thread Hendrik and Fay
It's getting close http://www.ubuntu.com/phone Isn't android based on Linux? Hendrik who has a dumb phone On 31/10/13 00:07, Rick Knoble wrote: I just run Linux and spare myself from either Apple or Micro$oft bloat ware. If I could get Linux for the phone, it would be the phones OS too. Rick

Re: [MBZ] This kind of rare?

2013-10-30 Thread Hendrik and Fay
yeah rare to see em this neglected. offer scrap value and no more. Body damage and rust and the turd wants 2.5, tell him he is dreaming!! Hendrik who is not buying scrap metal On 30/10/13 11:37, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I did not ask if it was worth that much, I asked if it was rare. If it real

Re: [MBZ] 1000SEL

2013-10-28 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I believe that V goes back to Verlangt, which means request or perhaps custom. Hendrik with a standard Benz On 28/10/13 12:27, Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik and Fay wrote: http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Mercedes-Benz-560SEL-1986/AGC-AD-13909220/?Cr=3&sdmvc=1 All you need is som

[MBZ] 1000SEL

2013-10-26 Thread Hendrik and Fay
http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Mercedes-Benz-560SEL-1986/AGC-AD-13909220/?Cr=3&sdmvc=1 All you need is someone to do the driving or chuck the kids in the back and forget about em. Hendrik who sometimes wishes he had a screen separating front and rear _

Re: [MBZ] notorious 300TE 4x4?

2013-10-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
It is my understanding that early 4 matics where notoriously prone to breaking and notoriously expensive to fix. Hendrik with a 2wd 300TE On 22/10/13 08:41, Dan Penoff wrote: Looking for one? http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1786889-300te-sale-minnesota.html#post6502

Re: [MBZ] POS Wagon

2013-10-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I am in oztralia but can see from the pics that this car has been used and abused. As has been said, the only thing this heap might have going for it is a relatively rust free body (although a dented and scratched one). If there is any sort of rust starting to appear (bottom of rear windows is a

Re: [MBZ] POS Wagon

2013-10-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah I had a look, it's a piece of junk, keep looking. Actually when they say runs like a tank, it looks to have been in a few battles. Filthy engine bay tells me it has not been looked after and it's sunburnt. Hendrik whose TE has a few battle wounds but not on that scale On 21/10/13 17:27, M

Re: [MBZ] Modulating 1990 MB 300E Transmission Problem etc.

2013-10-13 Thread Hendrik and Fay
The modulator is designed so that the shift time can be adjusted, if yours has not been messed with it should not need adjusting. Pretty sure if the modulator is broken it reverts to harsh, neck breaking shifts but it's been a while since I looked up info on the 722.3/4 boxes. From memory withou

Re: [MBZ] MBZ] Balky 300TD wiper, then it worked, and then nothing and then you look at pretty pictures

2013-10-11 Thread Hendrik and Fay
You'll need to look at the wiring diagram to see how it all works together. Not sure about the S123 but the S124 has a feature where the rear wiper comes on when the front one is on and reverse is engaged. So there is a funky controller that does that. Hendrik who gets confused with wiring dia

Re: [MBZ] Black Mercedes terrorist snatcher with batman body kit

2013-10-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay
s for that either clay On Oct 8, 2013, at 4:12 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Speaking of dark coloured Mercs. Warning - don't look at this if you have a sensitive nature http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/scarness/cars-vans-utes/1987-mercedes-benz-190-sedan-wild-body-kit/1027474164 Hendr

Re: [MBZ] Black Mercedes terrorist snatcher with batman body kit

2013-10-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Speaking of dark coloured Mercs. Warning - don't look at this if you have a sensitive nature http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/scarness/cars-vans-utes/1987-mercedes-benz-190-sedan-wild-body-kit/1027474164 Hendrik who now knows that cleaning vomit out of a keyboard sucks On 08/10/13 08:48, Rich

Re: [MBZ] Just ain't got time to fit a proper filter!

2013-10-06 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah it has to be asked what the thinking is behind using these types of air filters. I believe they where developed for racing car application and then found their way into road going cars. Sure MB developed their air intake systems for the worst possible scenarios and are not as free flowing a

Re: [MBZ] leaky Adventure of the day

2013-10-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay
2013, at 5:31 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: This is a M104 engine? Hendrik with an oily 103 On 04/10/13 16:51, clay wrote: #1 boy finally decided that he would show some interest in his car. We had been working on making the car functional enough to pass state inspection so it could be regist

Re: [MBZ] Adventure of the day

2013-10-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay
This is a M104 engine? Hendrik with an oily 103 On 04/10/13 16:51, clay wrote: #1 boy finally decided that he would show some interest in his car. We had been working on making the car functional enough to pass state inspection so it could be registered. Got that out of the way and he sla

Re: [MBZ] OK, TAKE IT OFF THIS LIST!!!! [was: Re: Can we chip in for a spel chekker?]

2013-10-03 Thread Hendrik and Fay
This thread can't be closed until I put in my 5 cents plus tax worth of dribble:) Anyway my advice to Dr Fatty is to make sure if you are going to put out a warning to your customers about the activities of a competitor, is to make sure you have the evidence to back up your allegations. Has Tr

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz TV: MAGIC BODY CONTROL TV commercial "Chicken"

2013-09-24 Thread Hendrik and Fay
This is rather disappointing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScpgI1w5F6A I thought it was actually done with magic by wizards in the black forest. Levitatius automobilus bumpous gonus. Hendrik who has old school suspension On 24/09/13 18:58, Chris James wrote: Cool commercial: http://www.youtu

Re: [MBZ] OT but interesting wings falling off planes with nasty stuff aboard

2013-09-23 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah but you're gonna have people perhaps wanting to dig that nasty stuff up to do bad things. I am actually wondering why the wing fell off the plane, fatigue? Hendrik who might need something a bit bigger than his little machines to go digging On 23/09/13 13:01, WILTON wrote: Oh, in reference

Re: [MBZ] OT but interesting zombie hunter

2013-09-23 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I be thinking young Spencer and his new 'toy' will get rid of those nasty zombie types in a jiffy. Hendrik who just got the cent a meter working, or as I like to call it, the worry meter which is telling me that we're using 1.22kw and it is 20.1 degrees C with a humidity of 64 at my computer

Re: [MBZ] OT - photos of the Cessna landing only on microsofty

2013-09-22 Thread Hendrik and Fay
What's that? M$ has something that will only work on their stuff, gee that's never happened before. Hendrik who will have to switch over windoze soon to do some business stuff On 20/09/13 15:30, Craig wrote: On Thu, 19 Sep 2013 23:25:57 -0500 OK Don wrote: Our son shot these photos, I compo

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: The ever reliable 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is here!

2013-09-15 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Comparatively to older model Benzes or relative to other modern cars? Although Roger did go on about how reliable his C300 was/is. Hendrik who has a pretty reliable Benz On 13/09/13 10:01, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Sep 12, 2013 2:57 PM, "Larry T" wrote: If the MB quality hadn't dropped so fa

Re: [MBZ] The 2014 Mercede$-Benz E250 BlueTEC i$ here!

2013-09-15 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I think Kaleb provided a very good reason earlier when he informed us as to the level of service received at the local dealer. These things are as complicated as a modern petrol burner and as such will more than likely have as many issues, in their electronic management systems and will have exp

Re: [MBZ] My Next Mercedes Diesel parts NLA

2013-09-08 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I seem to remember a couple of years ago reading that Daimler was trying to stop businesses in the EU from selling genuine Merc parts, can't remember the exact details but if they won't let others sell parts and they don't sell parts, then their older mainstream cars will be pretty much worthle

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts needs a TRIM

2013-09-06 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Ya know we'd love you even more, if you used capital letters now and then (that's the shift key or caps lock button) and trim your posts, I just trimmed about two miles of stuff off the bottom of your post. We know you have a shift button on your keyboard and we know it works :) Hendrik who hat

[MBZ] OT Green madness

2013-09-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay
http://notrickszone.com/2013/09/03/germanys-green-party-wants-to-ban-car-driving-on-weekends-and-legalize-incest/ Hendrik who will not be voting ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling in the closet

2013-09-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I think he is in a garage. Hendrik who is not supposed to pick on little ole Gary On 05/09/13 11:45, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Is Gary in the closet:) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 4, 2013, at 10:14 PM, MG wrote: Don't know why that would make you sad, with the frowny at the end of your me

Re: [MBZ] one second to last Trent comment

2013-09-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Huh?? I thought we where going to help you hot up the scooter. You know big engine, big wheels and a fancy paint job. Then you won't need a D at all. Hendrik who can't decide between flames or racing stripes for the Milton scooter On 05/09/13 11:33, WILTON wrote: Good. Please, let's let it the

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and oily

2013-09-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I suppose snake oil would be the go. Hendrik who uses dino oil On 05/09/13 02:26, G Mann wrote: Now.. What kind of oil should I use in my Mercedes again? Grant... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: We are selling....poo

2013-09-04 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I seem to remember getting ads from Rusty, then I cried about how cheep sht is over there compared to here and then deleting them. Now we have Tom back on board it's all good, who the duck is Tom? Is he some sort of Merc whisperer? Hendrik who has been signed by a major studio to do a story

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk at walmart

2013-09-03 Thread Hendrik and Fay
On his way back from the 160 mile cycle trip to walmart to buy herbal tea, Gary takes a short cut across your place and falls into the mine shaft, sealing it off forever and saving the day. http://worst-city.com/Atlantic-City/images/Fat-Girl-Guy-riding-bike-in-Atlantic-City.jpg Hendrik who shou

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk

2013-09-03 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Perhaps also put a sign out the front warning people about blind rattlesnakes and vampire bats. Hendrik who has seen rattlesnakes at the zoo On 04/09/13 05:58, G Mann wrote: Well.. from drunks to mining.. that's a shift.. hah Andrew.. mine is in Arizona and once part of the largest gold produ

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk at walmart

2013-09-03 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I look forward to seeing you two on the people of walmart website. Gary with a bicycle stuck between his butt checks and Grant with his pet rattlesnake. Hendrik who once again might need to duck and cover On 04/09/13 06:22, G Mann wrote: 164 mile round trip to WalMart here... but.. the neighb

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's car

2013-09-03 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Would be easier to swap the engine and transmission as a unit. Hendrik who loves the vertical bonnet on Mercs On 04/09/13 02:23, Tim Crone wrote: Not yet, I am going to skip work and go down Thursday or Friday. I will have two 126s for a while so stop by when you visit your in-laws, or put in

Re: [MBZ] This list is DIY deadly

2013-09-03 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Most of the stuff is on topic but we are pretty hands on, well I am. Hendrik who needs to check on the OzBenz list to keep the spammers out On 03/09/13 23:15, Gerry Archer wrote: Any DIYers over there? Gerry From: "Hendrik and Fay" You can come and join us over at the OzBenz forum

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

2013-09-03 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Sounds like the basis for a movie, mutant hybrid flying bat rattlers from the depths. Hendrik who tends to stay away from snakes On 04/09/13 01:44, G Mann wrote: Bats and blind rattlesnakes. Plenty of the first, just enough of the last to really put the fear of God in you. They are apparently

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians and cheap paint?

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Silver Green metallic? Well what you need and what you get are two different things, found a big tin of very light green in the shed, that will do. Hendrik who finished the painting for the day and thus is available to paint your car for chp On 03/09/13 13:25, clay wrote: I need 861 G f

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russian cheapskates?

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Well that's the thing with lowballing, you gotta expect that sometimes you miss out. However remember that these fellas are pretty new to the concept of capitalism but at least they are trying. Hendrik who is still trying to be a capitalist On 03/09/13 13:11, clay wrote: I just smiled over th

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians and cheap paint?

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Hey I got the paint brush and roller out, you supply paint and I'll give it a coat or two for 200 bucks. Actually I'll have a bit of paint left over, so if you don't mind it being a few colours. Hendrik who is doing the fiddly trim bits with oil based paint which is a bit runny On 03/09/13 13:

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians looking for cheap car with big boot?

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Hmmnh, perhaps it's going back to Europe, Diesel 124's very popular in east Europe. Hendrik who can keep dreaming about a OM606 TD On 03/09/13 12:12, clay wrote: I KEEP SAYING THAT! too late. Bosniak gave me full price for it and was ecstatic to have been able to get if for such an incredib

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
So whatcha mining there Grant? Gold? Silver? Diamonds? Hendrik who does not have a mine in the backyard On 03/09/13 10:49, G Mann wrote: Hendrik, You pick the best spots... now that you mention it.. I have a mine shaft on my Ranch that goes straight down 980 feet.. with lateral shafts which ra

Re: [MBZ] This list is deadly

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
You can come and join us over at the OzBenz forum, there is a bit of Diesel chatter from the veggie burners. Latest is about a POS 300TD that is being sold for too much, rust, major dent in the rear and fuel leaking over engine mounts. Hendrik who is a moderator on the OzBenz list, ooops that m

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians looking for cheap car with big boot?

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Good for you, another thing to cross off the to do list. And yes it puzzling as to why a nearly complete car is worth less than just an engine. BTW we never got turbo Diesel engines until the 210 and they are rare as rocking horse poo, we have people thinking about ripping engines out of comme

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk and on luxury crack

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Don't know, sound a bit urban mythy. Anyway we where taking 116's the other day, http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-benz-280-SE-1974-4D-Sedan-4-SP-Automatic-2-7L-Electronic-F-INJ-/231045486645?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item35cb625835&_uhb=1 20k for a base model 116 with lots of miles under the wheel and r

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk and feeling sorry for itself

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I really don't understand what you're on about, so far you have been accusing Rusty and Trent of things. Along the lines of, they did the dirty on you, stole from you , are not to be trusted, threaten to kill your daughter, etc Far as I can see you can dish out the dirt but then get shitty when

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Uuuughhh, that's a shocker, also speaking of Opel, they just pulled out of the Oz market after a year or so. I didn't understand why the came here in the first place. Hendrik who doesn't understand a lot of things On 03/09/13 09:28, Frederick Moir wrote: Hendrik & Fay. In Cooper Pedy do you h

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians looking for cheap car with big boot?

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Huh, wasn't there talk of $2k being good value for a second hand Diesel engine a while back? This is a OM606 engined car? Perhaps someone buy this and Wiltons 126 and make a 300SD with a 606 motor? Hendrik who would love an OM606 in the 300TE, which would make it a 300TD On 03/09/13 09:35, Kale

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts and a lot of bans for everybody

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
OK you're on it, for A. writing a naughty word, with a lazy effort to hide it and B. for not signing your post, used to be a hanging offence back when the Marshall was around but now it's all gone to hell in a handbasket. I could also do you for poor grammar, "no fair" WTF is that? Maybe we sho

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Cooper Pedy is the place for you, plenty of holes already dug http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/image-files/coober-pedy-pictures-5.jpg Far as the drama goes, yes we have pretty much reached the end of any worthwhile discussion on the subject, we all pretty much know where everybo

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts BS barbieQ

2013-09-02 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Not sure it's all a bit confusing http://toysgoroundonline.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=521 Hendrik who also burned burgers on the BBQ yesterday On 03/09/13 00:37, WILTON wrote: I could just call for a B-52 strike, you know. What are those coordinates, again? ;<)

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk

2013-09-01 Thread Hendrik and Fay
, "suspecting" someone of being an alcoholic or drug user or anything else is not grounds for slander in the U.S. It may be different in Australia, of course. Gerry.who occasionally drank Canadian Lord Calvert as a young man. From: "Hendrik and Fay" We have to be careful

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts and a lot of bans for everybody

2013-09-01 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Think it's Rich and Trent, Trent for being a whiny wanker and Rich for saying so. Spose I'll have to go as well, did put BS in another post and Wilton did as well, so he'll get the chop. The fat parts guy can go as well for excessive gloating. There will be more as I remember them but that is a

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts BS

2013-09-01 Thread Hendrik and Fay
It's a term we use to refer to Americans, as in "ooh look there is another septic, bound to be full of BS" Hendrik who is ducking for cover, for when the S hits the fan (and yes we stole that one off you as well) On 02/09/13 10:19, WILTON wrote: BTW, Henny, is the term "BS"part of the usual,

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts

2013-09-01 Thread Hendrik and Fay
We have to be careful of slandering people, accusing someone of being an alcoholic is pretty strong stuff. Perhaps Trent has issues with alcohol but we don't know this for certain. Anyway I wrote a while back that his first course of action is to sort things out with Rusty, crying about how har

Re: [MBZ] 108 needs modern engine

2013-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay
However the trade off is that they are also more complicated and have more expensive bits that could fail. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/mercedes-engine-transplant-modern-diesel-in-a-1992-190e-26 Hendrik who would not mind a modern Diesel in the TE On 30/08/13 13:00, Gary Hurst wrote: i

Re: [MBZ] ceramic Brake pads

2013-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I have had ATE ceramics on my TE for a few months now and no dramas, except for a bit of squeal when reversing down the drive. Also getting a bit of slow braking ABS pulsing but not sure if the pads are to blame for that. It's getting close to needing to do a few jobs on the S124, so will invest

[MBZ] OT nasty steering wheel

2013-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SMxB4RpCDzA#t=37 Hendrik who has good steering wheels ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okie

Re: [MBZ] Two Words:

2013-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I think you meant 'air head' Hendrik who does not have air On 31/08/13 20:29, Dan Penoff wrote: Crack. Head. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181206733007&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160 Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] Quick 108 photos

2013-08-30 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Funny how when Klebby posts pictures, they get approved in a nano second, us peasants sit there for days/weeks/years waiting. Seriously though, my take is that a 108/9 is a car that is suited to an enthusiast who really loves these cars and is willing to put the effort into them. Unless you ge

Re: [MBZ] Bed and Brake and nastycar fiasco

2013-08-29 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I was going to suggest that nascars don't need brakes, cause they go on oval circuits but apparently they do a few road courses as well. Hendrik who is on a break On 30/08/13 12:09, Craig wrote: On Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:00:04 -0500 Peter Frederick wrote: Even a panic stop will not heat the wh

Re: [MBZ] Bed and Brake fiasco

2013-08-29 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Bedding in brakes is a process of getting the rotors hot and (for want of a better term) tempering them. Also some of the material from the pads is infused into the rotors, basically this can't be done at the factory (well it could but would add cost). The problem is if you don't bed in your bra

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available to nice English people

2013-08-28 Thread Hendrik and Fay
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:16 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Ahh come on Jaime you been here long enough to expect this sort of thing. Sure the comments where a tad harsh but the base question was, is there any rust. We have seen plenty of ads where the seller goes on about a perfect body and furth

Re: [MBZ] 108 6 or 8

2013-08-28 Thread Hendrik and Fay
What for you selling parts for them? Anyway I think general consensus it that the 3.5 is the pick of the litter, however a nice six would be better than than a worn out and neglected V8. My advice look at the overall state of the car and not worry too much about what engine it has. Perhaps yo

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available with sunnyroof

2013-08-28 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Ohh dear Milton didn't trim his post, looks like a banning is coming up, (insert funeral march http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyFyAqLtHq8 Anyway you'll have to give it a bit of paint after you weld up the sunroof, so if you do leave a scar whilst removing windy deflector, it should be no biggy.

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available to nice people

2013-08-28 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Ahh come on Jaime you been here long enough to expect this sort of thing. Sure the comments where a tad harsh but the base question was, is there any rust. We have seen plenty of ads where the seller goes on about a perfect body and further investigation reveals, rust, scratches and dings. And w

Re: [MBZ] wifi vs wired - was: parts site?

2013-08-27 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah but we have a transformer way over there, well at the end of the street somewhere. Hendrik who just paid his internet bill for the month On 28/08/13 13:54, Craig wrote: On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:19:17 -0500 Fmiser wrote: Hendrik wrote: Speaking of this internet over power thing, not look

Re: [MBZ] wifi vs wired - was: parts site?

2013-08-27 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yes it is convenient, when you got kids you can't go without it, phones, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, even the printer, all on wi-fi. The only things plugged into the net are my ancient desktop and the pay TV, which is hooked up via net over power. Speaking of this internet over power thing

Re: [MBZ] Internet power parts site?

2013-08-27 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Our federal government is spending a shipload of money on upgrading the infrastructure http://www.nbn.gov.au/ My worry is that by the time it's done, there will be technology available that is much cheaper and as good, such as internet via power lines or super wi-fi. It does amaze me when I thin

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL & knackers & colonel milton

2013-08-25 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Problem with that is that you get all the weirdos come crawling out from under their rocks, however a throw away email address to screen the nutjobs should do the trick. Perhaps milt-the-w...@hotmail.com or sexgod...@gmail.com or to scare the tire kickers away colonelcr...@nukeyou.now I haven'

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