Re: [MBZ] Book, WAS: BLIZZARD!!!! AHHH!!

2013-02-12 Thread Tim C
Or even if you don't go that far, at least the stories are out there for your friends and family. My grandmother has been typing up stories since the late '90s, now she has a pretty big collection that my father has stored someplace. I understand some of them are even true! :) She was recently

Re: [MBZ] Auto Future

2013-02-11 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 10:11 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.comwrote: Next we will just tell the vehicle where we want to go. Relax, read a book and arrive. That's what my wife and kids do now! The future is here. -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] OT Guns again was Re: Nerd alert

2013-02-08 Thread Tim C
In fairness he did not say you could shoot down a commercial airliner, at least according to the article. Of course you could take out a plane with a gun, the North Vietnamese made an occupation of it. You can even take out a plane with a well-timed carrier pigeon. To destroy a train, however,

Re: [MBZ] Message size limits

2013-02-07 Thread Tim C
On Feb 6, 2013 9:22 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:15:01 -0600 Striplin Admin account m...@striplin.net wrote: I have seen comments from time to time about the limit set for attachment size before it has to be approved and that is should be increased.

Re: [MBZ] competition votes-MORE NEEDED

2013-02-06 Thread Tim C
There is a Firefox plugin, Remove Cookies for Site, that helps with that. Maybe. :) Do you know how many votes there are to this point? -Tim On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 11:55 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: How many times can you vote? Gerry From: Benz Hogs

Re: [MBZ] OT: Top low pass flybys

2013-02-06 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 12:18 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Actually, Bud Holland's low pass was at Yakima Range. Can't find the video of it on internet; 'found lostsa commentary about it, though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReSm7r45_ds

Re: [MBZ] OT: duhBay whine

2013-02-06 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 1:29 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: They were throwing away at work, and this still boggles me, an IXIA 1600 with 8 cards in it (four of them gigabit) rather 1600T or an original 1600? If the latter you were lucky to get freight. :) That's pretty

Re: [MBZ] competition votes needed

2013-02-05 Thread Tim C
Just to be sure, we're voting for West Cook YMCA, right? Sorry to be dense, I'd hate to push the wrong button. :) How long does the contest run? Thanks, -Tim On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 11:03 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Hey all, in the past others have asked for competition votes

Re: [MBZ] Tire Opinions

2013-02-05 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 10:19 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Gotta order my G. Daimler signature sticker from the Q. Wait, you can order those? I never replaced the windshield in the SDL because I didn't want to lose the sticker. Surprised I never thought to ask, honestly. :) Best,

Re: [MBZ] lots of 123 300TD cars

2013-02-05 Thread Tim C
I don't understand the $2500 versus the $5500, from the same seller. From the specs they look pretty much the same? Or else I missed something. Is the $2500 white one Rolf's old TD, BTW? Best, -Tim On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM, Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com wrote: on atlanta CL

Re: [MBZ] Tire Opinions

2013-02-05 Thread Tim C
a much more pleasurable drive and clearer view of the world. Fantastic difference! BTW, my windshield has PPG in center down at bottom; works great! Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 05

Re: [MBZ] The 140

2013-02-04 Thread Tim C
On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at 8:25 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...A bit complicated, but the last of the great over-engineered MBs. These cars have piqued my interest the last few years. Any pics?.. I think you are getting a little carried away here. The early 140 program (1992) was so

Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)

2013-02-03 Thread Tim C
On Feb 3, 2013 6:26 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Nope. Still have the old mattress. Long story which I won't go into here. However, a new mattress is on the horizon. Just don't try to carry it on top of the s500! Glad you could work out the deal. How was the drive back BTW? No

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

2013-01-29 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.comwrote: The federal government should not be in the business of flood insurance. If State Farm, etc wants to offer flood insurance they can be my guest. A little late for that, they already do - sure it's subsidized in many

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

2013-01-29 Thread Tim C
would be more, as we are in the lowest bracket. Dan On Jan 29, 2013, at 2:36 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: The federal government should not be in the business of flood insurance. If State Farm, etc wants

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain

2013-01-28 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 4:09 PM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: I measured 1.5 A current across the + post and cable. Removing fuse 13 (Radio, clock, emergency flasher and central locking system) stops the current. The central locking unit is tripped out due to a leak in one of the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Laptop info needed

2013-01-26 Thread Tim C
On Jan 25, 2013 10:33 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: won't. One has something to do with the USB interface and so the program runs fine but can't communicate with the external hardware. I know you love virtual box, but have you tried this one under VMWare Player? I have had uncanny

Re: [MBZ] OT: Laptop info needed

2013-01-24 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: How about upgrading the version of Win7 to Pro? I have not done so, but I am told that the older programs can be run under Win7 if one has the correct version. I did not know it was linked to Pro [only version I have]

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Tim C
On Jan 23, 2013, at 9:32 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:11 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: My 240D started in 2 degree weather this am up in Maine! That's the coldest I've ever tried to start a diesel. Congratulations! What oil are you using?

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of, '87 300SDL

2013-01-22 Thread Tim C
at 2:43 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Tempting. Color? Any rust? Miles on the car? Original head? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: ...project car, in Durham NC. It's not that bad - as far as I know, all

Re: [MBZ] OT - What to do with leftover battery acid?

2013-01-22 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 12:26 PM, David Kristin Gilmore dandkgilm...@frontier.com wrote: I have the box sitting up on a dry shelf in the equipment shed. I have never before needed battery acid and I don't anticipate needing it again. I don't want it to leak as the result of accident.

Re: [MBZ] Why were they loaded?

2013-01-22 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: This is local for me. In fact I considered going to that show but stayed home because my wife is still recovering from a hip replacement. Hey, me too! We should have a Triangle-Q some time. I also thought about

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Sulphur Additive ?

2013-01-22 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 1:49 PM, rdeaf...@aol.com wrote: So how much bio-diesel per 17 gallon tank ?? 17 gallons of commercial biod, plus or minus. :) It's good to use occasionally, fortunately I have a nearby pump that is close to diesel price (so I just pay in nominally lower MPG). I

Re: [MBZ] Looking for a Car - Part Deux

2013-01-22 Thread Tim C
Slightly closer. http://charlotte.craigslist.org/search/sss?srchType=AzoomToPosting=query=mercedes%7CbenzminAsk=2000maxAsk=3000 I have noticed that Charlotte is usually cheaper than Raleigh, but Raleigh often has much nicer stuff. Columbia SC is cheaper than both. I think Atlanta is cheaper

[MBZ] Speaking of, '87 300SDL

2013-01-21 Thread Tim C
...project car, in Durham NC. It's not that bad - as far as I know, all it /has/ to have is the freeze plug*. Also could do with the cooling fan coupler (have a proper new one I'll include, along with a bunch of other seals etc.). Has a salvage title, a big dent in the driver's door, and a

Re: [MBZ] Looking for a Car

2013-01-21 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Cold day in heck that I would turn over a car like that to a 20 year old Is Tarek 20 already? -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT Cheap Tablet PC Screen byhysema

2013-01-20 Thread Tim C
Depends how cheap. If it is a resistive screen (you can manipulate it with a pencil) then you will need to replace the whole thing, and if you don't it will completely stop working eventually. If it is capacitive, it will work indefinitely. I bought a new phone with a cracked screen, with the

Re: [MBZ] social

2013-01-20 Thread Tim C
On Jan 19, 2013 7:08 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Hi Kaleb, You have a group of people who want to talk about all sorts of subjects other than Mercedes. Why don't you set up a Mercedes Social List for discussion only and let the members of the group enforce the Mercedes Repair list

Re: [MBZ] OT might be political and scary DBR

2013-01-17 Thread Tim C
I took German in 1999, and the instructor was still going on about this. At that point the man had been dead for 35 YEARS! Is there no statute of limitations on malapropisms? Best, Tim kein Berliner On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 11:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I

[MBZ] Destroying a 123 was Re: OT GUN definition and They took their ball and when home

2013-01-17 Thread Tim C
On Jan 17, 2013 4:04 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: This is like someone calling your 300TD a pickup truck because you can carry stuff in the back. I knew I had seen such a thing, but ... ouch! There are so many! http://images.google.com/search?q=w123+pickuptbm=isch Warning,

Re: [MBZ] '93 500e on Portland CL

2013-01-16 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: You don't see these too often. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3536505834.html Eight pictures (6 exterior) and none of the driver's side? -Tim not driving to Portland

Re: [MBZ] '93 500e on Portland CL

2013-01-16 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 12:48 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Cassius Clay was born on that day. Muhammed Ali was not. ? http://www.nndb.com/lists/534/000106216/ They list RFK, Jr's occupation as relative. :) Thomas Friedman was born on my birthday. Interestingly, so was the guy

Re: [MBZ] OT might be political and scary DBR

2013-01-16 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Cool, so any tips for those of us planning to run for office next election cycle? Return to banned, Chris probably has some suggestions. Oh, and never let the voting public know you are a member. :) -Tim

Re: [MBZ] OT Shoes

2013-01-15 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 10:58 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: -Who always keeps spare boots and socks as part of his first aid bug out bag in the trunk- I keep a change of work clothes (somewhat too big*) in a vacuum storage bag in the trunk, and also a pair of old sneakers. Good for

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-15 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 12:38 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.comwrote: On Jan 15, 2013, at 8:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah - what gives? I thought we were protected from this sort of OT stuff. After-the-fact Kaleb can ban (and has). He doesn't

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-15 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 3:45 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.netwrote: We have a gentleman's agreement about no politics... Fair enough. At the time that I posted the link I was not aware of this. If I am moved at any time in the future to share such items I will restrict such

Re: [MBZ] ignition switch wires on 1984 300D turbo and other problem

2013-01-15 Thread Tim C
Can't say it is your problem, but I had the radio and wipers fail at the same time. It was a single fuse, and I remember that it was labeled oddly - neither radio nor wipers. I don't remember if there was any other symptom. Could be wiring but if you have a sheet of spares it might be worth

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN: RKBA

2013-01-15 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 12:39 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.froglube.com/roothome.htm Absolutely the best lubricant for the application you seek. I'm sure there are Mercedes Diesel uses for it also.. I will continue to explore them. Since it both lubricates and rejects water

Re: [MBZ] Civil Engineer Looking for Work - OT

2013-01-08 Thread Tim C
On Jan 8, 2013 6:44 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: yet they squander any opportunity by killing each other in border disputes, civil war, religious disputes, etc. I can't understand Sounds a lot like Germany before Bismarck. My ancestors left Germany 100 years prior. Glad the place

Re: [MBZ] Civil Engineer Looking for Work - OT

2013-01-08 Thread Tim C
Sent too soon.. On Jan 8, 2013 7:48 AM, bb...@crone.us wrote: On Jan 8, 2013 6:44 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: yet they squander any opportunity by killing each other in border disputes, civil war, religious disputes, etc. I can't understand Sounds a lot like Germany before

Re: [MBZ] OT - Porsches

2013-01-07 Thread Tim C
Message - From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2013 8:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Porsches On Jan 5, 2013 10:08 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, Tim C., do you know 'bout the warehouse in Durham containing the 50

Re: [MBZ] OT - Voice recognition software

2013-01-07 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:38 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: En route to Charlotte, NC, coupla years ago, I asked my iPhone to call VIVIAN, my daughter, in Charlotte; instead, my daughter-in-law, STEPHANIE, answered - twice. I then punched Vivian's number manually. You can voice-train

Re: [MBZ] NA Diesels in higher altitude was Re: Rejuvenating Long Parked Cars

2013-01-07 Thread Tim C
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:14 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 22:05:40 -0600 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: The earlier W115s have vacuum governors -- if you don't floor the pedal, it will regulate for proper fuel for altitude. I believe the NA auto

Re: [MBZ] OT - Porsches

2013-01-05 Thread Tim C
On Jan 5, 2013 10:08 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, Tim C., do you know 'bout the warehouse in Durham containing the 50 rare and pristine Porsches? I heard some rumors a few years ago, if I remember correctly it's the guy who developed Brightleaf Square. I vaguely recall this came

Re: [MBZ] )T - Porsche

2013-01-05 Thread Tim C
Indeed, I think you are correct. Vice chair of GSK. I recalled poorly on literally every detail, by the way: http://www.bullcityrising.com/2008/01/pretty-precious.html Best, Tim On Jan 5, 2013 8:33 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I think my neurologist may have been talking about the

Re: [MBZ] OT Need propane heater for my garage

2013-01-04 Thread Tim C
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 8:58 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: There's also the two birds, one stone approach. Instead of heating the whole garage with a space heater, why not build a box around the plants and heat it with grow lights? Or, make a generating wheel for the dogs/kids to

Re: [MBZ] CL moron of the day

2013-01-04 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 8:00 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: 450SL. It was too nice to say no, original owner just died, always garaged, original paint, etc. I was happy it didn't have ACC II, but I'll Okay, I've got to ask how you keep coming upon these. It seems like every

Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.

2013-01-04 Thread Tim C
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Does the alternator have to come out for this repair? I believe the answer is strictly, no, but personally I think it is easier. Replacing the alternator on a 123 is pretty quick if all the bolts and nuts are good, and you wind up

Re: [MBZ] For Sale: 1995 S500 Coupe

2013-01-02 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:54 PM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote: Thanks Dan, but we are not going to let it go for a penny less than $3,000. I've got some local offers at 3, 2.75, 2.5, etc., but thanks for the biggest lowball offer I have received so far. :-) Hey, I offered $300, and to pick it

Re: [MBZ] i know you ALL want a peugeot

2012-12-30 Thread Tim C
You all mostly made fun of my CL ad for the Iveco truck, but i had a buyer for it within about a week for $2500 i doubt if i'll be so lucky with this Peugeot. Looks like it is priced right for March or April. You might have trouble getting that much for it in January, but you never

Re: [MBZ] OK - anybody there?

2012-12-30 Thread Tim C
On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 7:51 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: WILTON wrote: Where is the Kirkland nut processing facility? Where are their peanuts grown? Dunno. I hope someone can tell us. The company that Costco contracts might have product to sell that matches the

Re: [MBZ] Lenovo T-61

2012-12-28 Thread Tim C
On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 5:10 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: Grandson gave me a Lenovo T-61 he used through 4 years of college. No p/w is available so he said I'll have to wipe the hd and load my own os on it. My copy of WinXP started loading from a CD but stopped because it

Re: [MBZ] OT chip

2012-12-27 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 4:31 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:19:26 -0800 (PST) Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Can anyone suggest where to buy, at some reasonable cost, a TI chip BQ24721c? Laptop power control chip. Do a web search for it. Then

Re: [MBZ] OT chip

2012-12-27 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 4:40 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.comwrote: Tim. That would defeat the purpose of learning about BGA repair on an expendable laptop. Old I am, dead I'm not, yet. Just pointing out that ebay has the expendable laptops you are looking for, that have hopefully

Re: [MBZ] OT ipad email

2012-12-26 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 3:20 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Craig wrote: So the gmail email server accepts relays? Hm ... Not really. It requires authentication. And if you use a non-default From: address it sends on behalf of logged in email in the header. That's why I have

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

2012-12-26 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.comwrote: since you have 2 of these you could try replacing parts from one to the other, but the risk is that you'll end up damaging the good one. personally i would just junk the one that doesn't work unless you have a

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

2012-12-26 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 10:58 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: If all the dust is cleaned out and the air flow is good, what would cause it to run too hot if that turns out to be the issue? Its bone stock, not overclocked or anything like that. 1) Bad connection between heat

Re: [MBZ] OT ipad email

2012-12-26 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 12:09 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I use seperate browsers for different gmail accounts - makes it easy to access and sort content. Now you can log in to multiple accounts on a single browser, at least for Gmail - click your username in the top right. Best, Tim

Re: [MBZ] Volvo diesel?

2012-12-24 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 11:37 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I know somebody on here has some experience with Volvo diesels... Not diesel, but I enjoyed my '92 940 - it was comfortable and easy to repair. Interior/exterior was pretty good, and mine had been rolled by the PO!

Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil question

2012-12-23 Thread Tim C
On Dec 22, 2012 9:51 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: only ran one analysis on M1 from a 617.962 engine, with similar results. Wait, what? I thought the consensus was that you couldn't get extended change intervals on the 61xs because of carbon? Thanks, Tim Not trolling

Re: [MBZ] OT: bandsaws (was Re: OT: Tonight's big repair)

2012-12-21 Thread Tim C
Worked for me, but slow slow slow. I reposted to https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4pf64n6Qzdpb1BkbkRHWnVrN0U Where it will probably also be slow - it is a big file! -Tim On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 11:58 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Does the link work for anyone? I get a

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2012-12-21 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 5:31 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, this time, Daddy (nor Grndad) doesn't have the bucks. That's why he may stay in Chapel Hill, but we'll see what develops. Wow, that's a commute even by Curt's standards! Wouldn't want to sign up for too many 8am classes!

Re: [MBZ] Warning lights - the continuing saga

2012-12-21 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 4:40 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Thats my plan for next week. I don't know anybody right around here does those tests, I'll need to call around and check. It actually doesn't seem like its all that difficult to remove. A rebuilt looks like right on

Re: [MBZ] Plates

2012-12-21 Thread Tim C
On Dec 21, 2012 7:38 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I live in NC; I'm part of everyone; 'don't have a gun. I thought, if you had fewer than three generations of provable local ancestry, you were technically just visiting... Best, Tim Also does not qualify

Re: [MBZ] Plates

2012-12-21 Thread Tim C
Ah! Well then I am corrected in my thinking. So, does your wife have a gun? :) Best, Tim On Dec 21, 2012 8:28 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, mine have been here (in NC) for at least 6 who I can name, so the visit is probably over. Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2012-12-20 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:56 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I see that Hendrik was awake while I was out; where's everybody on THIS side? Drove the 300D to work, same as always. Work colleagues, and particularly managers, are well into holiday slack and/or vacation so I can get lots

Re: [MBZ] The Diesels Are Finally Coming to the U.S. (If You’ve Got the Cash)

2012-12-20 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 5:46 AM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Funny how the half wit 'journalist' choose to write Diesel without capitalisation and all the commentators followed suit. Ahh no hang on, in the heading Mr lavrinc capitalised Diesel. Ahh well at least he managed to

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Truck problem

2012-12-12 Thread Tim C
On Dec 11, 2012 10:23 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Any thoughts? Sounds like they could use a lawyer? Best, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Truck problem

2012-12-12 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 9:41 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: It seemed to drive ok... no rough idling or overheating... just the coolant odor and check engine light. Suzuki called and informed me their the heater core was bad and needed replaced, and it would cost approximately

Re: [MBZ] ATF

2012-12-11 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 6:46 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Dexron-II is the correct stuff for a 300E (1992) slushbox, right? MBWorld seems convinced that it should be IID or IIE, and that MBUSA will sell you III. So take that for what it's worth. Looking at the symptoms of folks who

Re: [MBZ] ATF

2012-12-11 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 9:15 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: So Tim, are you saying that people are having problems with Dexron-III as opposed to II? In the thread I read there were some people saying the III would slip where the prior fill did not. It's hard to say whether that's

Re: [MBZ] ATF

2012-12-11 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 11:02 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: None of the promotion codes will work for Mobil1 ATF. Mitch is correct; I meant Advance, and bummer on the new policy. My M1 ATF purchase was also a year-ish ago so I guess they got wise to it. :( Best,

Re: [MBZ] OT Home phone on the super cheap, $40 upfront , $0 monthly. 3enumeda

2012-12-10 Thread Tim C
On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: I came across this article when looking for a cheap homephone solution that outlined using a device from obihai.com. $40 for the box, google voice (which is free) for the in and out bound calls.

Re: [MBZ] corn ethanol

2012-12-10 Thread Tim C
On Sun, Dec 9, 2012 at 7:48 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Actually I think Darwin posited it as survival of the fittest which actually has very little to do with physical strength. ... which is why I prefer (for cars that I would actually drive) '70s MBZs to '70s US supercars.

Re: [MBZ] OT Home phone on the super cheap, $40 upfront , $0 monthly. 3enumeda

2012-12-10 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 4:33 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:15:43 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Remember for all these VOIP services if the internet is down so is your phone... Actually I gather the OBI110 has a line for POTS so you

[MBZ] FS/BO: 615-617, 114-115 Paper Manuals

2012-12-08 Thread Tim C
I am cleaning out the basement and found three paper service manuals for Mercedes Benz models 220D (115.110), 240D (115.117), and 300D (115.114) (UP TO 1976 MODELS). Make me an offer. (The original receipt says the chassis service manuals manual were $25, and the engine manual was $17. It also

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery

2012-12-07 Thread Tim C
On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: From what I hear they are like everything else...made cheap with a big warranty with the company hoping for failures like yours; just out of the warranty period. I buy mine from Wally Mart. Supposed to be made by

Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel wagon

2012-12-06 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: I hate it when people complain that their 300D fuel economy is only in the mid 20s mpg. My '77 300D is small, compared to your wagon. I get 21-23 in town, trips generally start cold and go 5-7 miles, tops. I

Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel wagon

2012-12-06 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I also kept (keep) meticulous records on my cars, so I feel pretty confident about my findings. Speaking of, I am using My Cars on Android to track mileage/repairs/car information. It does a good job and is free, but I would

Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodieselwagon

2012-12-06 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: Not sure I am ready for this sort of radical method to improve my fuel economy. Does anyone have possible tweaks (tuneups) that could coax a few more mpg out of the engine? 1) Drive it like you are afraid the

Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123 turbodieselwagon

2012-12-06 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: #1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find traffic-less sections of the interstate, stop on the shoulder, do full-throttle acceleration up to speed limit (or beyond, if you dare :) ), repeat.

Re: [MBZ] OM603+107?

2012-12-06 Thread Tim C
On Dec 6, 2012 1:39 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: What about the 90s 5cl OM603? It'd be fun driving a 35mpg diesel convertible :) I thought Loren was going to do that a few years ago? Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] 92 300E Eating Serpentine Belta?

2012-12-04 Thread Tim C
On Dec 3, 2012 1:29 PM, Dan Penoff dan d...@penoff.com@ d...@penoff.com penoff.com d...@penoff.com wrote: thinking that since everything the belt drives is attached to the engine in some fashion it wouldn't affect the belt. You've still got some extra side stress on the belt if the impact isn't

Re: [MBZ] 92 300E Eating Serpentine Belta?

2012-12-03 Thread Tim C
On Dec 3, 2012 11:43 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Everything appears to be tight and lined up. No slop in any of the pulleys that I could find. Total guess, but bad engine mounts leading to shake at idle? Or, does son usually drive with windows down in summer? Might the compressor

Re: [MBZ] Warning lights?

2012-12-03 Thread Tim C
I had a 123 oe alternator fail with this, plus the alternator light would come on only when the car was turned off (other lights were off then). Replaced the alternator but it was probably just the regulator. I also have a known ground issue, but that took it back to normal at least. Best, Tim

Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy

2012-11-30 Thread Tim C
On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 6:07 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I can remember, years ago, somebody racing across DC on a bike against Don Garlits in a car. The cyclist won. It gets cold in DC, at least for someone coming from the Carolinas. They've got Capital Bikeshare but after

Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again

2012-11-29 Thread Tim C
On Nov 28, 2012 5:55 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: I wonder why the judge reduced the award 80%? Treble damages is a valid punishment that will stand on appeal, an arbitrary number is not. The total went from $2.1M to $640K. In the end they settled and signed an NDA so who

Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy

2012-11-29 Thread Tim C
On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having

Re: [MBZ] Snook's car

2012-11-29 Thread Tim C
On Nov 29, 2012 5:36 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: I only got in August. So, it hasn't been that long. Wow. How times have changed. It is driving me crazy seeing it all the time. Its like having a girlfriend that lives next door. Beware the wandering eye! Soon you'll be buying

Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again

2012-11-28 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 8:46 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: You have to love this guy... http://www.torinfo.com/justforlaughs/coyote_v_acme.html We watched Hot Coffee last night. Ironically we started just as you were posting this. :) Hot Coffee is a better discussion for banned,

Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again

2012-11-28 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: BUT . . . . Would you buy coffee from a place that did not keep it hot? Do you not think that an adult knows or ought to know that hot coffee should not be spilled in one's lap? Do you not think that when one does

Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again

2012-11-28 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 1:06 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: But, is there a sign posted in clear view near the stairs that clearly states in English and, maybe, French pour votre amis Quebecois, that, Negotiating stairs can be dangerous, use handrail, do not use stairs in stocking feet,

Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again

2012-11-28 Thread Tim C
On Nov 28, 2012 7:27 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: I want to say that the plate thermostats are 190-195 on the McD units... The documentary said 190 was in the manual. I also got the idea that the arrogance of the guy from McDonalds hurt them severely. We have some elected and

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Out There

2012-11-27 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 7:51 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Sad to hear that you fell afoul of the laws of gravity. I wish you a speedy recovery Gravity is only a law if you choose to believe in it. thud Ouch! /thud /geocities I told my kids that the only laws they are allowed

Re: [MBZ] jabbahur...@gmail.com

2012-11-23 Thread Tim C
On Nov 23, 2012 1:02 PM, G. M. Brown g_010143@ g_010...@hotmail.com hotmail.com g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: I sent a note to jabbahursty jabbahur...@gmail.com@jabbahur...@gmail.com gmail.com jabbahur...@gmail.com on 11/17/12 and have yet to receive a response . . . does anyone know if he's

Re: [MBZ] Gl and the deer protection

2012-11-22 Thread Tim C
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[MBZ] Road kill

2012-11-22 Thread Tim C
FYI: http://cap-news.com/story.php?id=200601017 Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 124paradise

2012-11-22 Thread Tim C
On Nov 22, 2012 10:10 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Mama wanted to go back tomorrow but now that the chilluns are here and there is lots of food around and good cycling weather she wants to stay. I'm easy, plenty of provisions, I just have to keep my opinions

Re: [MBZ] 124 license light problem

2012-11-21 Thread Tim C
We're in Myrtle, gas $2.99. I paid $3.61 at an NC gas station along the way, advertised no ethanol (other local prices $3.3x). I think that was the first tank of only-gas the van has ever had. Best, Tim On Nov 21, 2012 5:27 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: In Asheville NC now.

Re: [MBZ] Rich Thomas reports

2012-11-20 Thread Tim C
I think the deer were pulling the truck. Obviously on the way to New York for Thanksgiving. For a more complete story of the crash described, http://www.indexjournal.com/main.asp?SectionID=4SubSectionID=40ArticleID=15187 Best, Tim On Nov 19, 2012 10:31 PM, Rich Thomas

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