Has anyone else noticed the color palettes of cars have gotten very drab
in the past 20 years or so.
I was just looking at the 2009 M-B palette for the 550CLS-like I can
afford one. I thought my monitor had gone monotone. They have four
greys, two blacks, two whites, one silver, one redish,
You guys need a chuckle this morning.
From: Lobo, Edwin
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:20 AM
Subject: LEARN CHINESE FAST!!
Learn Chinese in Five (5) minutes!
(You MUST read them out loud.)
Well chaps, I am back in the Mercedes-Benz fold. I picked up a 1985 300D
Turbodiesel yesterday for $1500. It has 238k on the odometer, which is
not too bad. The exterior is Anthracite and needs repainting. The left
front door is damaged and will need replacing. The right front door
needs the trim
I want to say THANK YOU personally to any and all veterans on this list.
Tom Potter (Who is enjoying life because of you)
That is a beautiful vehicle. Congratulations.
Tom Potter
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Subject: [MBZ] Gotta brag -- Check out my $3200 '87 300TDT
What do you
I would replace the compressor, dryer, and expansion valve in addition
to having the system flushed.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 1:18 AM
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Nope, not today.
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Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 11:42 AM
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Subject: [MBZ] Test
Test
Anybody Out there???
Russ W.
___
Yeah, the size of watermelons.
Tom Potter
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Makes your job look dull..
balls of steel on that one.
On 5/8/07,
I think Luther has it right. My sentiments exactly.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] navistar-slaps-with-ford-with-2-billion-lawsuit
Add the
It makes you want to poke out your mind's eye.
Tom Potter
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie
could you imagine waking up to her
Or lose skin from your knuckles.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 10:24 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft Balancer Bolts
Fred,
...
And a suggestion -
There was a long thread about this on another list lately. The consensus
was that anti-seize was OK, but you needed to reduce the torque about
15-20 percent. They had some backup data about the 15-20 percent, but I
do not remember the source.
I have used anti-seize on my vehicles for at least 40
I have yet to hear ANYONE mention that coal is filled with radon
(radioactive) gas. Coal piles emit much more radioactivity than any
nuclear power plant.
I am always struck by the fact that those who oppose nuclear power are
the same folks who just ADORE skiing in the Colorado mountains (high
I am going to look at a 1996 E320 that is for sale locally. It has the
I6 DOHC engine. It looks nice from the pictures. Please give me your
opinions on this model, as I have no experience with it.
Thanks,
Tom Potter
Loose/worn shock.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 3:34 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Noise from upper left front suspension area - '84 300D
I've recently been experiencing
Anybody have any opinions on Auto One Warranty Specialists. I am
contemplating getting an extended warranty from them on my
granddaughter's vehicle. If you are not familiar with this one, is there
an extended warranty provider that you recommend?
Thanks,
Tom Potter
Here are some to get you started.
http://www.lonestarauctioneers.com/
http://www.rbauction.com/index_ind.jsp
http://www.govliquidation.com/index.html
http://www.liquidation.com/index.html
Tom Potter
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I think I also need rehab. HF has a store about 5 miles from me, and my
garage is bulging already. Just so much NEAT stuff that I MIGHT need
someday.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007
As long as EVERYTHING grows in proportion I guess you will be OK.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:08 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] best way to pull an engine
Back in the 50s on the coast of NC, we would use old 2WD Fords and
Chevys to drag the 4WD Jeeps out of the sand on the beach. I made my
spending money that way. I have NEVER had a need for a 4WD yet, and I
have been driving for 50 years.
Tom Potter
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The cable that extends the antenna has been previously broken off at
the end and shortened. OTOH, it could have been affixed to the motor
by threading it too far through. These are just my guesses.
Tom Potter
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POR-15 is highly recommended by folks I know. Eastwood handles it.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 11:22 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rust starting -- how to
I have one of those. He is wonderful with my great-granddaughter. She is
a toddler, and pulls and beats on him without him even raising an
eyebrow.
I named him George after my hero, George Patton. Thankfully, he is not
quite as pugnacious as his namesake.
Tom Potter
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I know you said that the front end was rebushed, but did you replace the
bushings on the sway bar?
I would get a can of rubber lube and spray one bushing at the time until
I found the culprit.
Tom Potter
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Royce,
I have occasionally run the heater coming to work and the A/C going
home.
Tom Potter (another Houstonian)
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Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 5:49 PM
To: Marshall Booth; Mercedes Discussion
My '81 300D had the U-shaped vent pipe.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 1:41 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Water pump vent pipe
Discovered that my 79 300D ( non
/2006 BELLAIRE, TX 90,024 Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION
INSPECTION
PASSED SAFETY INSPECTION
Potter, Tom E wrote:
My granddaughter is looking at a 1997 E320 with 90k miles on it. Does
anyone have any advice about this model vehicle? The price is
$9995.00.
Does anyone have
Thanks to all who replied to my query. I have not heard any major
caveats; therefore, we will pursue a possible purchase.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 7:58 AM
To: Mercedes
My granddaughter is looking at a 1997 E320 with 90k miles on it. Does
anyone have any advice about this model vehicle? The price is $9995.00.
Does anyone have a Carfax available and care to run the VIN for me. The
VIN is WDBJF55F7VA403678.
Tom Potter
The son of a friend of mine almost lost an arm to this stuff. He spent
several months in the hospital and had several operations on the mangled
arm. After that, I threw all mine away.
Tom Potter
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, the Texas Hammer!
--R
Potter, Tom E wrote:
The son of a friend of mine almost lost an arm to this stuff. He spent
several months in the hospital and had several operations on the
mangled
arm. After that, I threw all mine away.
Tom Potter
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 11:57 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sorta OT but interesting, FixaFlat
How exactly did it happen?
On 1/29/07, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
He got quite
One thing I haven't heard yet is that some gas stations may not
adequately remove the water that has collected in their tanks from
condensation. Yes, gas station tanks also collect water from
condensation. When I operated stations, we had to pump the water out
every few weeks. We had a dipstick
Give up. I don't think it has as much to do with the quality of material
as it does with the quality of the workmanship. You will NEVER get a
well-constructed house unless YOU supervise EVERY aspect of the build.
Every builder I know hires teams of illegal aliens to do the
construction. I do not
In case you need a Mercedes-Benz Power Window Lift Mechanism, I have one
for $20 plus shipping.
This is a used power window lift motor and mechanism for a
Mercedes-Benz. It is sold as is because I purchased it from a recycler
and never used it.
Numbers on the mechanism are:
Motor: FPE12V 0130,
that's broke.
Thanks
Harry
On 1/11/07, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In case you need a Mercedes-Benz Power Window Lift Mechanism, I have
one
for $20 plus shipping.
This is a used power window lift motor and mechanism for a
Mercedes-Benz. It is sold as is because I purchased it from
The answer to A is YES. I had a 280Z that would not turn over the
engine. The battery indicated a full 12 volts, all the connections were
clean and tight, but it would not turn the starter. Just for grins, we
stuck in another battery, and it started right up. We took the battery
and had it tested.
This sounds facetious, but it is close to the truth. Remember, you are
NOT working on a Mercedes. THEY do NOT WANT you to fix ANYTHING. THEY go
to a lot of effort to make sure you cannot make any repairs. For
example, look at the connections for a Ford fuel filter. Take note of
the weird taillight
I have heard that you can use toothpaste, though I have not yet tried
it. I plan to check it out on my granddaughter's Celica soon. If anyone
comes up with a GOOD solution, please post.
Tom Potter
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The pitman arm may be in a different position on the gearbox. You may
need to remove and reinstall the pitman arm to get the steering wheel
centered. I have not read up on the proper installation, but I suspect
you need to make sure the gearbox is in the center of travel and adjust
everything else
Hear! Hear! I cast my vote for Larry.
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Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 8:41 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Partly OT - cold air into exhaust
Let's all vote Larry T for
My dad had a lever action Winchester 38-40 for a while. I remember it
having an octagonal barrel, and it used a short cartridge. It was nice,
but we could not use it for hunting in the lowlands of NC.
Tom Potter
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quite popular as a paper puncher out to 200 yards because of
its flat tradjectory.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:29:09 -0500
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Have a safe trip and have fun. I wish I could make it. Maybe next year.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:27 AM
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Subject: [MBZ] heading
and stumpy. that's
why
you see all the lever actions in 30-30 and not 30 '06.
On 10/26/06, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am not sure whether it was a 94 or not. I remember the bullets being
flat on the end--not pointed.
Tom Potter
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Oh yes, that was one of the first things I noticed about the Mercedes
vehicles. They were like a slot car at speed. They felt so stable and
secure as opposed to Detroit iron, which took two hands and white
knuckles to drive over 65 mph.
Tom Potter
...
I think owning this MB was when I first
I had a 1967 230 (gasser). I think it was better built than the later
M-Bs, though I was not a fan of the fins. It was a rock solid body and
engine. I never had any problem finding parts.
It had a heater fan. In fact, I still have an good heater core, if
anyone needs it. I also have the factory
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The first step would be to find a vacuum diagram. Maybe someone has the
CD for this vehicle and can send you a copy.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 2:13 PM
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Press the Caps Lock key at the left end of the keyboard. :)
Tom
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Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 10:34 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] HELP MY KEYBOARD IS STUCK
I CAN ONLY SEND
Besides, we have our own club. It is in cyberspace, but it is a club
in almost every sense. We have no clubroom or magazine, but we also pay
no dues. I like it.
Tom Potter
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The muffler shop replaced the rear muffler on my 380SE for $65. I'm sure
it was not GENUINE Mercedes, but it seemed to hold up OK.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 12:38 PM
To:
Man, does Jeff have it right! I drove in Cairo for a month and almost
had heart failure every day. The streets did not even have lanes
marked--not that it would matter anyway. It was every man for himself.
There is nothing in the U.S. that remotely compares to it.
Tom Potter (Who takes Houston
Casey,
I wish you were closer. I need someone to fix the bridge rectifier in my
battery charger.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 9:39 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ]
Gas turbines are like diesels in that respect, they will burn anything
you can get into the combustion chamber. I have seen them run on
everything from gasoline blend to heavy oil. In most industrial
applications, they use natural gas.
Tom Potter
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There is an O-ring around the shaft that you should replace if it has
not been replaced lately.
Tom Potter
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Ludwick
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 12:01 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
, Tom E wrote:
Gas turbines are like diesels in that respect, they will burn anything
you can get into the combustion chamber. I have seen them run on
everything from gasoline blend to heavy oil. In most industrial
applications, they use natural gas.
And automotive diesel is a common fuel
Yes, but GM made NO effort to correct problems that existed for years
(e.g. the high speed blower switch). Badge engineering and decals seems
to be their forte.
Tom Potter
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I know Mike, but losing your headlights or your heat when you really
really need them makes an impression that is hard to forget. :)
We did truly rebuild engines under the shade tree with little more than
a crescent wrench, pliers, and a table knife (no straight slot, we
burned it up shorting the
Of David Brodbeck
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 12:35 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Falcon
Potter, Tom E wrote:
Yes, but GM made NO effort to correct problems that existed for years
(e.g. the high speed blower switch). Badge engineering and decals
seems
Does anyone have any experience with any of the OBDII Diagnostic Scan
Tools that are offered for the laptop. I am thinking of buying one, but
I have no idea which one is best.
I remember those foot-powered dimmers too. I had one of those that
worked intermittently. I don't know who panicked most when the
headlights went out when I tried to dim them; me or the oncoming
traffic.
And GM wonders why nobody wants their vehicles. They never could produce
a heater fan switch
I am assuming this is a 123 model. On my 126, sometimes I could only
unlock the trunk by unlocking the passenger door with a key. I have no
idea why this worked, but it did.
Tom Potter
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It sounds to me like the choke is not working properly.
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Subject: [MBZ] Stalls in gear while weather is cool
hi all,
I admire you; those are the most complicated carburetors in existence.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 1:14 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stalls in gear while
Since I won't go too much further off topic here. Does anyone have a VSS
for an older model 700R4 from an early '80s Pontiac Firebird. I need the
one with the gear drive in the transmission and the electronic output
for the electronic speedometer.
I swapped an older 700R4 into my 1992 GMC and now
I had a 6 dent taken out by this method, and they did a great job. I
can't tell it ever was there. I suppose it depends on the person doing
the job, but I was very satisfied.
Tom Potter
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I agree with this wholeheartedly. There are beefed up components and
cheap components for them. You get the good stuff only if you pay for
it. In addition, there are cheap and quality torque converters. I would
also install a transmission cooler.
Now that I think of it, are you sure that vehicle
They mowed the grass on your runways. Hell, here in Texas we keep it
short with the prop.
I thought all grass strips had the power line at one end and 80-foot
trees at the other. Again, this IS Texas.
Tom Potter
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The neatest trick I know for removing bushings is to use a bottoming
tap. When the tap hits the bottom of the hole, it will draw the bushing
out. I think I learned this from my TR4-A generator repair procedure.
Tom Potter
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They can't be that complicated; they are only a spinning wheel on
bearings. The only tricky part I see is balancing the wheel if
necessary. That may take some special machinery. I admit I have never
rebuilt one, thought I have rebuilt many jet engines.
Tom Potter (Ex ADJ-1)
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I agree with Dave's philosophy. I am not comfortable with machinery that
is designed so that I cannot work on it. Either the engineer did not
know how to properly design it, or he purposely designed it so that I
would have to spend lots of money to fix it.
Simplicity is elegance in design.
Geez Man, you live in western NC. Them mountains be transmission killers
without a trailer.
I am no expert on M-B automatic transmissions, but I do have experience
destroying GM automatic transmissions by towing with them. The
automotive and light truck transmissions heat up significantly and
It sounds to me like the problem is possibly a sticking PCV valve. It
should be cheap to replace.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:21 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Off
Dang, why did I not think of that. I actually have several of those that
I made over the years. We are definitely old school.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 7:26 PM
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Did you properly seat (bed) the brake pads when you installed them? This
is an important procedure that is often overlooked. It is more important
for some types of pads than others.
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=85
Tom Potter
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How does one jump (start) one of these little hermaphrodites?
Tom Potter
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Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:57 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT hybrids (was: Re: A little
Try these folks. They have wide new balance shoes. I buy almost all my
shoes from them. I wear an 8 EE (No jokes; I have heard them).
http://www.wideshoes.com/
I agree with Larry that most folks should be wearing wider shoes. I am
not sure whether it is vanity or just because wide shoes are
My curiosity is piqued. Do Europeans use the same shoe sizes as the U.S?
Tom Potter
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Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nuclear Power -- WAS A
I have no backup for my opinions, but I feel the NAPA brands are
somewhat superior in quality to the McParts brands. NAPA also sells
several levels of parts. I usually buy the best or second best. If you
feel you can trust your parts counterman, ask his opinion. Also, check
with your Indy.
I
Well, it failed!
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2007 C-Class
thats because its a test car
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Looks kinda
My money is on a bad (or loose) wheel bearing.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 10:34 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2nd time - Brake Problem 1990 300 SE - 126
1.
I fancy that Negro Modelo myself. It sure goes good with a bowl of
red.
Tom Potter
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Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 8:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: It's green chile time
It is hard to tell from the pictures, but it probably works like the old
steam traps--some sort of float inside that lifts the valve until the
liquid level drops the float again.
Tom Potter
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Are you sure it is not overflow from refueling. The overflow hose runs
out the bottom. Notice the small hole in the bottom of the refueling
area behind the gas flap. It connects to a drain hose.
Tom Potter
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I have a few used spare parts (linkages, gaskets, etc.) for Zenith
carburetors if anyone wants them. You pay shipping; you can have them.
Tom Potter
Houston, TX 77043
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Sent: Thursday, August 17,
I never understood the idea behind lifetime brake pads and shoes.
Something must wear. If not the pad and shoes; the rotors and drums will
wear. The whole point of a pad or shoe is to have something
sacrificial that is easily replaced. I prefer replacing pads and shoes
to rotors and drums.
Tom
be good. I still like the look of the old Toyota
FJ40s
and the FJ55 (so ugly it was dubbed the Iron Pig.)
Lee
Potter, Tom E wrote:
I agree that GM needs a new design department, but some of the
Japanese
stuff is UGL. Think Scion, Element, etc. Jesus, a 3-year old could
do better.
GM
Here in Texas go to:
http://www.lonestarauctioneers.com/
They have stuff in other states too.
Tom Potter
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Ludwick
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 4:13 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject:
I saw one parked in a pasture with a couple of derelict trucks somewhere
between Houston and Austin. Only in Texas would you find an abandoned
Rolls.
Tom Potter
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I drove a Kia Optima rental car on a recent business trip, and I thought
it was a bit sluggish. The fit and finish seemed decent, though I did
not do a close inspection.
Tom Potter
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Have you tried wiggling the ignition key a bit? Sometimes if you turn it
back about 10 degrees, it will make contact with the accessory lead if
the electrical portion of the switch ist kaput.
Tom Potter
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WHAT TASTE? Almost anything will improve it. All lite beer is cheap;
it is only water.
If it is transparent, it is NOT REAL beer.
Tom Potter
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Quityourbellyaching! That is normal weather for Houston for 9 months out
of the year, 98 degrees F with 90 percent humidity. We are not in Hell,
but you can see it from here.
Tom Potter
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We just want to SHARE our experience. :)
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Tom P. wrote:
OTOH as I heard someone argue a few days ago, do you really want these
people voting if they care so little about their government? It is a
valid argument that those who care vote, and those who do not care do
not vote. I think our system of government (or any other) requires more
attention than
Randy,
I also once had the idea that I wanted to be a teacher. Also, like you,
I am very glad I did not pursue that path. I think I would have made a
terrible teacher; I have so little patience.
BTW, my daughter is also a special education teacher. I KNOW I could
never do that. She definitely
Did you try wiggling the ignition key a bit? I had to move mine back a
bit from full ON position to get the ACC to work.
Tom Potter
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] ACC Fan Problem W124 '91 300D 2.5T
Did you try wiggling the ignition key a bit? I had to move mine back a
bit from full ON position to get the ACC to work
Look in the Old Engines groups. Lots of them are tinkering with old
generators.
Tom Potter
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Subject: [MBZ] OT - generators again
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