Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

wrote: > > Good luck how? Can you elaborate? > > Thanks, > > Dan > > >> On Jun 12, 2016, at 8:06 PM, Jon Agne wrote: >> >> I’ve had good luck with this in my ’85 300D: >> >> https://www.es-refrigerants.com/?site=do

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

I’ve had good luck with this in my ’85 300D: https://www.es-refrigerants.com/?site=dom Jon > On Jun 12, 2016, at 6:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I dropped them an email about the condenser conversion kit for my W126, and > they alre

Re: [MBZ] Tires

Some of the best snow tires I have EVER owned. I did not have the studded tires, and I got 55,000 miles out of them. > On May 24, 2016, at 8:51 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Anybody tried Nokian? > > Love love LOVE their studded Hakkapeliitta snow tires. :-) > > -- Jim > > >

Re: [MBZ] Banos

Sorry, just one more question: How many have seen their squadron mate on a morgue table? Carry on. Talk amongst yourselves. Jon > On May 18, 2016, at 6:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was not around then and am thinking about myself when I was 18 and now we > have kid

Re: [MBZ] Banos

Just one question to all have posted on this page: Who has served? Jon > On May 18, 2016, at 6:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was not around then and am thinking about myself when I was 18 and now we > have kid who just turned 18, I could not imagine a world where I wa

Re: [MBZ] OT: Eastern Tent Caterpillars on my apple tree

My grandfather had a long pole with an oil soaked rag on the end. > On Apr 18, 2016, at 2:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My wonderful front yard winesap apple tree has become afflicted with tent > caterpillars. The nest is reasonably close to the ground (by extension > lad

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

Oh….those switches do go bad. I’m glad it was just a clip for you. Jon > On Apr 12, 2016, at 6:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK, after I towed the car to the shop and they put it on the lift, the tech > saw that the clip that secures the neutral safety switch PLUG was br

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

Can you hear a whir? > On Apr 10, 2016, at 4:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is the solenoid accessed from below or above? > > On Sun, Apr 10, 2016 at 4:38 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Run it through the gears before starting might help if neutral safety >> switc

Re: [MBZ] ATE brake fluid NOT Febi

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] Might be decent

Buy it! > On Apr 7, 2016, at 7:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > 1969 Collector 4 speed Mercedes Benz 280SE ( Euro Model ) > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5528386047.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice > Android: http://tinyurl

Re: [MBZ] OT Barack Hussein Obama did it!

Same thing goes for “left wing lies.” > On Mar 24, 2016, at 9:29 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I foolishly took the bait and got into an argument with a friend of a friend > (apparently a bonafide "climate scientist") on facebook some months ago. He > was pushing the "climate sc

Re: [MBZ] Now Desperate for Cash

To bad it’s gold… > On Mar 21, 2016, at 5:20 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Remember this Euro W114 coupe ws at $10k? > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5478416618.html > > > I’m thinking $4000 will probably get it. > > D

Re: [MBZ] Lift

Trees are in bloom….sweet! > On Mar 20, 2016, at 3:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I went and picked up that lift I posted about last week. Now I just got to > get it off the trailer and figure out how to put it back together. > > > > Sent from my iPhone_

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

I’ve been using Marine grade (green color) StaBil for all of my small engines with great success. It’s a lot easier than trying to find anyone who carries real gas. Jon > On Mar 20, 2016, at 11:19 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > There are a few stations around here that have "boa

Re: [MBZ] Kano Aero Kroil

I had no idea they had so many different products. I love my Aero-KROIL! Jon > On Mar 3, 2016, at 10:02 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > No more excuses, if any of you have been on the fence about trying this > product. > > Risk Free Trial Offer - buy any Kano product and get a fr

Re: [MBZ] Cat food was Restoring headlight lenses....

We only use Halo now for Miss Meg’s auxiliary animal shelter (both for the cats and the dog). NO gas, they eat less of it, and cleaning out the box is MUCH less onerous than before. IMHO, well worth the upcharge. Jon > On Feb 17, 2016, at 10:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Clay needs to jump on this 1979 Oldsmobile delta 88 diesel

The pinnacle of Olds 88’s were the years 1972-73…. > On Jan 17, 2016, at 5:48 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Get rid of that W220 and get this land yacht. :) > http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5333295194.html > > > Sent from my cell > >

Re: [MBZ] holy crap this is nice

Wish I had the $$$. > On Jan 3, 2016, at 9:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD-/26624310?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d0dafb636:g:utkAAOSwa-dWiViU&item=26624310 > > > ___ > http://

Re: [MBZ] Cars suck

Ever since I have been using Marine Stabil in my gas, I have not had a single problem with any of my carbs. You need to be religious about using as the gas has no shelf life anymore. It separates out and things start growing in it. Jon > On Dec 29, 2015, at 2:05 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This 300D might be easy to sort out?

Vacuum issue? Modulator Valve? Those valves do sometimes just fail in mysterious ways. > On Dec 25, 2015, at 7:06 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like a good deal. For under $4k it could be on the road with a > rebuilt tranny. > > On Thursday, December 24, 2015, Rich

Re: [MBZ] Stuff your stocking

http://www.lowes.com/en_us/l/tool-deals.html?int_cmp=Home:A2:Tools:Pct_Off:FW46_45_Off_Tools > On Dec 17, 2015, at 2:54 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > The Lowes flier in the paper today

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

I’ll raise the BS flag on that one… > On Dec 6, 2015, at 9:11 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nope, "Vietnam syndrome". Incremental increases will prolong it. Go big or > go home is what Congress is telling him. I think tis also a vote of no > confidence in the military commander

[MBZ] Dwight Giles

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Re: [MBZ] Wilton's next 1983 300D Turbodiesel

Clock is easy to fix following on-line instructions. http://web.archive.org/web/20071013023637/http://diymbrepair.com/easley/clock.htm > On Nov 2, 2015, at 9:20 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a $25k W140..Jaime? Jon?

Not me! > On Oct 31, 2015, at 7:49 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anwar82 will ship to the US. Unh huh. > > --R > > On 10/31/15 5:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> There's quite a gap between the starting bid and BIN price. I bet that the >> first person to bid $25K

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

I agree. Boring. > On Oct 1, 2015, at 6:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Colors are great, but those 450s are sooo borig. > > On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> >> >> 1976 Mercedes-

Re: [MBZ] This might be a decent buy

Ah yes! Very Nice! It’s a 280S? > On Sep 24, 2015, at 11:35 AM, Darren Marshall via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] This might be a decent buy

Did you all get the additional pics? I didn’t. Jon > On Sep 23, 2015, at 9:36 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, on 8/21/15 > > On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 7:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> So was this something I originally posted? >> >> Se

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

Thank you… > On Sep 22, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://www.epsparts.com/contents/show/New-Old-Stock-Inventory-List-2 > > > > On 21/09/2015 3:00 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: >> What is Randy Steele’s website? >>

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

What is Randy Steele’s website? > On Sep 21, 2015, at 3:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I find that hard to believe. Let me do some digging. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 21, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> That little vacuum solenoid

Re: [MBZ] W108 Hydro-pneumatic Compensating Spring

Rear_Suspension/pages/IMG_2617.htm > > Jaime > > > On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 3:24 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Jaime, >> >> How much is a good one worth in the used market. Guy says he can >> push/pull on it a

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 2015 ChowdahQ Eight fast approaching

Conch Chowder…. > On Sep 20, 2015, at 4:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have offered several times to have a WinterQ in Florida in the winter > months. No one seem to express an interest, but if anyone is, I’ll be more > than happy to host. > > I have a very nice private park

[MBZ] W108 Hydro-pneumatic Compensating Spring

Jaime, How much is a good one worth in the used market. Guy says he can push/pull on it as hard as he can and it will hardly move. Are there different units for different cars? I was thinking about swapping in one for the HD spring … Thanks, Jon ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] Worth messing with?

No > On Sep 12, 2015, at 7:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > STEAL This 1967 250s mercedes $1500,OBO or trade for car or? or OBO > http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5217432414.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice > Android: http://tinyurl

Re: [MBZ] Very rare car

Made in STOCKHOLM, Germany!!! WOW! > On Sep 12, 2015, at 8:05 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I want one of those dealer quilts! > > On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 8:37 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Ooooh, an invisible car... >> -Curt >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about bidding on this

Maybe not so gorgeous… :-/ > On Sep 5, 2015, at 8:37 AM, Jon Agne via Mercedes > wrote: > > Gorgeous car! > > >> On Sep 4, 2015, at 8:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-c-/252074

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about bidding on this

Gorgeous car! > On Sep 4, 2015, at 8:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-c-/252074933085?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3ab0d63b5d&item=252074933085 > > It appears to have some rust but anybody see anything else? > > _

Re: [MBZ] IPOG was:ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

Well, I don’t care who the special guest is. It’ll be fun anyway, and I will be bringing Klaus (’68 250S) from Maine along with another batch of the Rhode Island Clam Chowder. The next weekend is the MCBA FarberRally and International Car Fest at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Rockla

Re: [MBZ] Old news...

EXTREMELY poor taste… > On Aug 25, 2015, at 2:25 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Jimmay Cahtah has brain cancer. > > Most of us knew that 40 years ago. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] There must be a big sale on heroin

Here we go again… > On Aug 25, 2015, at 2:00 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not to be insulting, but of what concern should it be to anyone, especially > those who are not Americans, how I spend my US dollars? Gas, booze, women (OK > just my wife and daughter), food, toys, or what

Re: [MBZ] This might be a decent buy

I assume Curly's spell checker meant “lovely” when referring to the Zenith’s! :-) My M108 may not be the quickest off the line with only 2.5l, but it runs great with no hesitation at all in acceleration. It loves 55-75 mph, but will get to 90 in a heartbeat and sometimes find myself cruising

Re: [MBZ] Another 108

I have an extra rust free trunk lid…. > On Aug 23, 2015, at 6:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It appears so, although I think that could probably be fixed, I would be more > curious about underbody rust > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 23, 2015, at 4:55 PM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] 300CD for sale in... New Jersey

Another great car! I especially like the color… Jon > On Aug 22, 2015, at 7:35 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > I put my 300CD on CL last night. I'll be listing it on ebay shortly, but > wanted to see what kind of response I get here first: > > http://newjersey.craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] This might be a decent buy

Yes, too bad it’s so far away… Jon > On Aug 22, 2015, at 7:35 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thats an outstanding price... I'd be all over that. > > Jaime > > > On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> >> >>

[MBZ] Ceramic Brake Pads

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Re: [MBZ] F-ing Classy

What Dimitri said… > On Jun 28, 2015, at 7:43 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yo! check out ma lorider, ese! > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan > Penoff via Mercedes > Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 4:26

Re: [MBZ] June Jamboree tomorrow in NJ

Double drat!! I’m in Queens doing airline work and forgot all about it. So close, and yet so far. I’m even driving the 250S. :-( Jon > On Jun 26, 2015, at 8:26 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hi All, > Despite the call for rain, I'll be headed over the MBCA June Jamboree in

Re: [MBZ] American policy

Please elaborate… > On Jun 14, 2015, at 2:59 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > There is evidence Patton was assassinated by our goobermnt to prevent him > from starting a war with the rooskies ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] ?

I have a ’67 Beetle, and I will tell you that the heat and defrost work just fine if the hoses and controls are connected correctly. Of course I only drive it from April to October. The auto-stick is another matter: I had one around 1980-82 time frame, and it was the bad. Slushy and anemic,

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb!! - a Match for your Euro W126!

Hmmm. I just happen to be in Orlando on a layover… > On Jun 6, 2015, at 1:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well when a new one costs the same as a new one from 20-30 years ago that > should speak volumes > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 6, 2015, at 12:07 PM, clay via

Re: [MBZ] '68 250S

gt; life and jump right into respected classic. Sounds like my kind of car :-) > > Jaime > -up since 5:15 with a cheerio eating 9 month old. > > On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 10:00 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Clams never had it so g

Re: [MBZ] '68 250S

proprietary changes to the recipe! > On May 23, 2015, at 4:49 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nice-looking transport, too. ATTABOY! > Tells us more 'bout it. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Jon Agne via Mercedes" > > To: &quo

Re: [MBZ] '68 250S

Nope. No time or license. At $2.25/pound for littlenecks, I think I’m ahead. > On May 23, 2015, at 3:14 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks great Jon. You don't dig your clams? > On May 23, 2015 2:49 PM, "Jon Agne via Mercedes" > wrote:

[MBZ] '68 250S

Klaus and I went out to get Littleneck Clams for Monday’s Chowdah! https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11169503_10204243954120875_3150566006714499038_o.jpg ___

[MBZ] MB Color list

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Re: [MBZ] Silver green.

Sorry, forgot link: http://www.190slgroup.com/tech/colors/db218.JPG <http://www.190slgroup.com/tech/colors/db218.JPG> > On May 20, 2015, at 5:23 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe it’s this color? > > >> On May 20, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Andrew Stra

Re: [MBZ] Silver green.

Maybe it’s this color? > On May 20, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Srt of a cross between avocado and pistachio. Pleasant, though I prefer a > greener green... > > On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 4:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Need brake pads, who do I call?

What I like most about Gary is that he’ll tell you when he can’t get decent quality. > On May 14, 2015, at 10:32 AM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > Try Gary Hurst at buyeuroparts.com > > 'Served me well, but I've been lucky enough not to have needed anything for a > year or more - down to

Re: [MBZ] 123 mono valve and spam

I am glad for your good fortune. > On Apr 18, 2015, at 12:48 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: > > I've been running a monovalve insert from china for several years in both my > 300TD and daughter's 300D turbo for several years. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To s

Re: [MBZ] mono-valve source

Precisely what happened with my 3 MTC mono-valves. All it takes is a pinhole. Jon > On Apr 17, 2015, at 10:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > > Coolant gets past the sealing and into the moving parts of the valve. This > causes the valve to get somewhat hydrolocked and not pulse open and closed

Re: [MBZ] FW: mono-valve insert repair kit for my '84 300D

IIRC, the part I received was made in France. > On Apr 17, 2015, at 10:19 PM, G. M. Brown wrote: > > For those who may be interested in the mono-valve insert repair kit for the > W123 cars, here's a comment from someone at Autohaus indicating that they're > all Chinese junk now. > > G. M. br

Re: [MBZ] mono-valve source

Forgot to mention: Tom Hanson (thomas.han...@mbusa.com ) at the MB Classic Center is a great resource. If you are a member of the MBCA, you get a discount. His number is: (949) 598-4842 > On Apr 16, 2015, at 8:45 PM, G. M. Brown wrote: > > I purchased a co

Re: [MBZ] mono-valve source

I went through 3 chinese junk monovalves when I first got my 300D. Rusty finally sent me a real MB part, and it’s worked perfectly for the past 3 years. I also went through 2 chinese (junk) aux pumps at the same time. The motor tends to separate from the pump spraying coolant all over your en

Re: [MBZ] Unusual

I like it! I think Dimitri’s already on his way over there… > On Apr 14, 2015, at 11:14 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > http://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/4958933484.html > > Pretty pricy for an extra slow car with no AC. > -Curt > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton your call-up is coming

On yet another note… Still looking for those Shelby Foote tomes. No luck yet, but I did find a box full of economic texts… > On Apr 8, 2015, at 10:17 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > > Grant wrote: >> On another note.. I see the Boston bomber was found guilty on all 30 >> counts.. > > I heard this

Re: [MBZ] OT Wilton your call-up is coming

I’ve been searching around in the barn loft looking for my Shelby Foote trilogy. I;ve read it twice, and I’m thinking now is the time for the third go around. If any of you have not read this, it’s a masterpiece about the Civil War. Jon > On Apr 8, 2015, at 4:14 PM, clay wrote: > > Lee su

Re: [MBZ] Parts

Gary is good. If you need real MB parts, the classic center is great. JOn > On Apr 6, 2015, at 10:25 AM, John Ingram wrote: > > Hello everyone, > I haven’t needed any major parts for my 83 240D lately and since Rusty went > out of business I don’t know who to call. Where do you get parts fo

Re: [MBZ] ON THREAD: Shifter Bushings

'll bite... $200. >>> >>> $150/ hour, $20 for parts, $15 shop fees, tax >>> >>> :) >>> >>> It's NYC! >>> >>> Jaime >>> >>> >>>> On Monday, March 30, 2015, Jon Agne wrote: >&g

[MBZ] ON THREAD: Shifter Bushings

While in NYC last week my shifter started rattling and became very loose. I stopped at a local indie in Queens to ask a question or two about it. Next thing I knew, he had the car on the lift explaining how dangerous it was, and that the 123 was the best design ever from MB. Out of the shop

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes 240D (W123 Diesel) PHX CL Bueno

I sent an email asking for details last week and have received nothing. > On Mar 29, 2015, at 2:14 PM, G Mann wrote: > > It was my intention to make an appointment with the seller this week and > have a look. Unfortunately, other business pressures won that time contest > and I have not yet don

[MBZ] '99 E320 Wagon for Sale

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

They’re basically harmless unless you plant a garden every year (They love the new sprouts). You shouldn’t let them burrow next to your house, and they can be persuaded to move elsewhere by throwing mothball in the entry/egress points. > On Mar 17, 2015, at 2:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Merce

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

Take it out and get it up to normal operating temp, Mine is steady at 90C. Check out everything after it’s hot and pressurized. When my aux pump failed (cheap Chinese crap), it wasn’t readily apparent. It was spewing into the alternator which was somehow vaporizing it. > On Mar 16, 2015, a

Re: [MBZ] another oddball experience with W123 heat - update

I’ll say it again. Chinese monovalves are crap. If your monovalve has a minuscule tear in the rubber diaphragm, it’ll work great for a awhile, and the return to it’s unpredictable and errant ways. IIRC, you also had an issue with low coolant, so hopefully, your present (old) monovalve is good

Re: [MBZ] another oddball experience with W123 heat

If the monovalve is OK, and it passes the diagnostic test, then it’s probably one to both of these two things: 1. Your temp sensor is bad (under that little grill on the dash, the grill is actually part of it) and/or 2. the tube that supplies the suction to carry the air past the sensor has det

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300TD: The faster I drive the colder it gets

Because it’s CRAP. I went through 3 of these things from Rusty. Finally ordered real MB part (yes, it’s expensive) and it has worked flawlessly now for 3 years. Same with the aux pump. DO NOT order chinese versions. You WILL regret it. Jon > On Mar 9, 2015, at 12:09 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

Same here. Grew up in Dayton, went to school in Indiana and grew really fond of no time change. > On Mar 8, 2015, at 6:51 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is anyone else totally ferklempt with the DST time change thing? Does anyone > else find this whole business completely stupid a

Re: [MBZ] BMW carpet set

I’ve seen it in person. Dimitri does really nice work! > On Mar 8, 2015, at 1:46 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Impressive! Keep up the good work! > > On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 7:44 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I'm sewing one up. Check

Re: [MBZ] I buy a 1985 300CD

SWEET! > On Mar 7, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Its been a while since I've driven an 1985 car powered by an OM617a... I > never owned one, but I've driven several and was alway impressed. I always > considered a 1985 W123 to be the most refined of the bunch,

Re: [MBZ] This looks like it might be a pretty nice 140

What model of Cessna? > On Mar 4, 2015, at 11:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Still a whippersnapper! My Cessna is in it's 58th year and still flying - > TWICE as old! > > On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 10:20 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > >> A whippersnapper! Mine's in it's 29th year.

Re: [MBZ] Facts

Heavy Metal??? > On Mar 4, 2015, at 9:01 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > So you were a party animal. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 4, 2015, at 8:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I have tinnitus in both ears as well, but it's not so bad that it prevents >> m

Re: [MBZ] OT "Global warming" (aka climate change), linked to frigid winter

Every morning when I wake up, I look out the window to check Dimitri’s chimney. If his house were a steam locomotive, it’d be moving down the tracks at 90mph! > On Mar 2, 2015, at 6:41 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh shut it! :) > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 1, 2015, at

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

What’s the coolant level? > On Mar 1, 2015, at 2:13 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pressurized hoses on a cold engine is not a good sign. This is typical of a > head problem. > > If it is more convenient, you can "borrow" a cooling system pressure tester > from most FLAPS for fr

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info

I love that “like I stole it” phrase! Just imagining it a 240D is rather amusing…… > On Feb 26, 2015, at 6:16 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: dsereta...@yahoo.com >> Date: February 26, 2015 at 6:15:05 PM EST >> T

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

If your indy has modified the T-stat, then you may need another. > On Feb 21, 2015, at 8:53 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I will do the tstat trick when I get the car back from the mechanic if it's > not "fixed". > Keep in mind that our winter has been absolutely brutal and the

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

That’s where my money is riding…. > On Feb 20, 2015, at 6:25 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > (4) there is enough air in the system > (doesn't take much) that the water pump can't overcome the head pressure. ___ http

Re: [MBZ] OT Drones

.22 with bird shot….. > On Feb 13, 2015, at 11:20 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > > > 12 gauge? > > Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > >> Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 09:33:30 -0600 >> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Drones >> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Curt, Got the Schneemobiles ready?

wn > that street 200 yards take a left, 50 yards and then a high speed run down a > long driveway to a furniture factory, behind the factory is an old railroad > bed and access to trails theoretically to Canada... > > > > From: Jon Agne > To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes

[MBZ] Totally and Completely OT: Warbirds!

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Re: [MBZ] Curt, Got the Schneemobiles ready?

No WET snow. I hate shoveling margaritas! > On Feb 2, 2015, at 9:35 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I did 15 miles Saturday morning, a pirate run through the backwoods without > my registration stickers. Then Angie joined me, we put the stickers on and > hit "the big trails" wher

Re: [MBZ] 240D on CL and a pin stripe

Congratulations, and good job! It’s always nice to know there are people price realistically. Jon > On Feb 1, 2015, at 4:00 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > And... its sold! > > On Sun, Feb 1, 2015 at 9:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > >> As I mentioned earlier, here is my

Re: [MBZ] I must be pregnant

That’s a lovely car, Jaime. > On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:14 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ok, I'm ready. I'll probably list it this weekend for $5k > > Jaime ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

The most irritating $100 I ever saved was when I didn’t buy the Michelins. Just sayin’. > On Jan 26, 2015, at 12:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > I need to replace at least two tires and probably ALL 4 tires on my 2000 BMW > 740iL. The tires on it are Michelins and they have

Re: [MBZ] OT New surround speakers set-up

Why not just get SONOS and forego wires? > On Jan 9, 2015, at 12:08 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am looking to put in some surround sound in my new kitchen, I have wires > run for 5.1 and power for a subwoofer. I have a TV going in and a buddy gave > me a really nice older 5(

Re: [MBZ] Compression good

Normally it’s placed into the receiver….. > On Jan 6, 2015, at 8:29 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Remind me where the shell is placed. Do I block open the top part of the > tstat? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 6, 2015, at 7:45 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

[MBZ] W123 Fuel Sending Unit

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Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight Jack

What Dimitri said. I started calling around to the hydraulic repair shops looking for a GOOD floor jack. I finally found a 2.5 HW in Boston (130 miles, but I go there all the time) which had just been totally rebuilt. I showed up and it was 3 ton. The guy said, “Oh well, I thought it was a 2

Re: [MBZ] hurry before it's gone!

I have a ’69 280SEL sitting behind my barn with a seized engine. > On Jan 3, 2015, at 1:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > From the limited description and photos it looks pretty good. I've never > seen one of those engines seized, so I'm wondering what the deal is there, or > if t

Re: [MBZ] W123 Crack o the day

I’ll bet that he gets his price+, and it could very well be a subscriber to this list. > On Jan 2, 2015, at 10:26 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'll bet he gets his price, and further it won't be a subscriber of this > list... > > Max Dillon, > Charleston SC > __

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne You Need This

Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 9:48 PM > Subject: [MBZ] Jon Agne You Need This > > No idea why this popped up on a Chicago CL posting. Perhaps it is a scam. If > not, it's a deal...‎ > > http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/482609

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