Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread Ed Booher
:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny OIL CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOMEN: ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread Rick Knoble
Wonder if I can pressure wash the block with fresh coolant / water before allowing what is currently in block into new core and radiator. Maybe I'd better pay to have it done, ay? You could do a Prestone flush (alkaline) (removes oils) followed by a citric acid flush (ala MB) (removes scale)

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 8 Feb 2006 21:49:57 -0500 Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You could do a Prestone flush (alkaline) (removes oils) followed by a citric acid flush (ala MB) (removes scale) then flush with LOTS of water SEVERAL times. My 2ยข Rick Knoble Out of curiousity, what kind of pump

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread Ed Booher
Quick Google yielded a MBZ part number for Citric Acid Powder? From: John Marks ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Date: Thu 12 Sep 2002 - 10:35:04 EDT Next message: Carl Ileka: RE: SPAM!!! Previous message: Mike Aube: Re: Re: A small Peugeot adventure In reply to: Mike Aube: Re: Re: A small Peugeot

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread John Berryman
On Wednesday, February 8, 2006, at 08:05 PM, Ed Booher wrote: .. still need a radiator, as the cause of the blown hose was the corrosion in the radiator to begin with, which probably means I might as well go ahead and change the water pump and thermostat, for good measure since corrosion is in

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/9/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Huh? Is your cooling system loaded with lye or muriatic acid or sumpin? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am It's loaded with something :) It's a beautiful sea foam blue green color both inside and outside the radiator. -- Knowledge is

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread John Berryman
On Wednesday, February 8, 2006, at 09:49 PM, Ed Booher wrote: Out of curiousity, what kind of pump would I use to circulate the Prestone and Citric Acid? I'm assuming (and we all know how destructive that can be) that I will have removed the radiator and heater core by this point, as I know at

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/9/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe you're right, better pay someone to do it. I'll do it for ya. Sounds like you're getting emotionally prepared to donate a couple thousand to your fave mechanic's kid's college fund. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am Yeah, me and

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread John Berryman
On Thursday, February 9, 2006, at 03:42 AM, Ed Booher wrote: I think I've paid a few tuitions. At least for a semester or two. I strongly suggest you pay attention here lest you find yourself homeless..s'pose you could live in your broke-down benz. Cooling systems are not that

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/9/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I strongly suggest you pay attention here lest you find yourself homeless..s'pose you could live in your broke-down benz. Cooling systems are not that sensitive. Drain the radiator and block, refill, run, do it again then use

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread John Berryman
On Thursday, February 9, 2006, at 04:11 AM, Ed Booher wrote: Nah, I don't own a Benz yet. I own three Mitsu's Well get you one!! Living in a Mitsubishi is not conducive to cervical spine health. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread Ed Booher
On 2/9/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well get you one!! Living in a Mitsubishi is not conducive to cervical spine health. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am *laughs* Ain't that the truth? I actually miss my 56 Bel Air ... I could get *into* the engine bay to work. Mitsu's I

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread Potter, Tom E
, February 08, 2006 8:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny On 2/8/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonder if I can pressure wash the block with fresh coolant / water before allowing what is currently in block into new core

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread David Brodbeck
Ed Booher wrote: It's loaded with something :) It's a beautiful sea foam blue green color both inside and outside the radiator. Sounds almost like someone ran low on coolant and topped it up with washer fluid.

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-08 Thread Brian Baker
Sigh...been there!!! Brian from Columbia MO. - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 5:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny OIL CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOMEN:

[MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-07 Thread Christopher McCann
OIL CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOMEN: 1) Pull up to Wal Mart when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last oil change. 2) Drink a cup of coffee. 3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave with a properly maintained vehicle. Money spent: Oil Change