A single edged razor blade in a scraper will do the job. Hot air from a
heat gun, or even a hair dryer, will keep the scraping pressure down.
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 267 K miles
98 ML 320, 151 K miles
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Thanks to you, this poor 'SL will now run rather than sitting until it's so
decayed that it can never run or drive again.
Good luck with your rolling restoration.
Kevin in Portland, OR
1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
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Just pretend you are a guest worker and you won't need insurance, a
drivers license, registration, or ownership. Works here in Houston
quite well. And you won't even need to know how to drive either, just go.
--R
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Ahh, I do see an in-transit permit on nysdmv.com Hmm, I kinda think they
might figure out that I've already registered the car before and not let
that one fly... And I suppose if I have to pay $10, it's not THAT much
worse to pay $46 or whatever just for the ease of dealing with it,
especially
I don't think it would bring enough money there to be worth the cost
and effort. I am not sure ebay here will be worth the cost and effort either.
At 10:03 AM 8/3/2007, you wrote:
Since you already know the shipping cost why not post it on ebay.de?
--- Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hmm... I haven't seen many of those here at the moment, though there are
some over at my parents house, they drive a John Deere Gator back and forth
to the farm(they do live in the country).
I'm guessing there may be a few more down in Houston than up here in NY...
On 8/3/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL
Since you already know the shipping cost why not post it on ebay.de?
--- Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Had a guy from Germany who wanted to buy all the parts to convert his
115 Diesel to Air conditioned. He backed out after finding how much
it would cost to ship it there. It
Or you can do the easy thing and take it to a professional window
tinting place.
Redghost wrote:
Razor scraper?
clay
On 2 Aug 2007, at 12:09, Zoltan Finks wrote:
Any tips on removing the crummy window tinting on my 190D?
Brian
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Had a guy from Germany who wanted to buy all the parts to convert his
115 Diesel to Air conditioned. He backed out after finding how much
it would cost to ship it there. It takes 3 boxes. Before it goes to
ebay, is anyone here interested in the kit?
It includes
compressor and bracket
hoses
Yeah, you're still not quite part of Occupied Aztlan, just a matter of
time though.
--R
Levi Smith wrote:
Hmm... I haven't seen many of those here at the moment, though there are
some over at my parents house, they drive a John Deere Gator back and forth
to the farm(they do live in the
I wonder what ever happened to the days when if a garage wanted your
business they would come tow the car(within a few miles) to the shop at no
charge. Labor rates have gone up, pay hasn't much, for the mechanic not
the boss...
Mike
Ahh, I do see an in-transit permit on nysdmv.com Hmm, I
Interesting. This Chingadera is made by Griffin and works pretty well.
Then again, I am not very picky at all when it comes to audio or any
other electronic gadgetry.
Brian
On 8/2/07, Affzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Belkin unit is disappointing , noisy and poor audio quality .the cassette
It seems like the 380SL Gods are giving us bottom feeders a shot at driving
in a nice 107 2 seater! This one has been converted to the double row
timing chain and has less than 90K miles on it with a straight body and fair
interior. Ad says it runs great. It does have a salvage title and
Howdy --
We talked about this issue a week or so ago - we basically said you get
what you pay for - I got a surprise recently. I bought a 3 draw unit for
my toolchest that fits between the top box and bottom box - btw, I highly
recommend this method of adding more space. It is very
Parts on ebay Germany for an old Benz or any other European car
generally go for way less than what those parts go for here. I've been
known to shop on ebay Germany on occasion and save a fortune.
Robert
Zach wrote:
Since you already know the shipping cost why not post it on ebay.de?
I recommend this to everyone. Here is the website:
http://coyoteshuttle.com/landtours.html
and here is a clip of our tour on youtube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kRttMrwPuj4
another great UNIMOG vid on youtube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CxdX0au-BNA
ENJOY!
Chris
Christopher McCann,
Ed,
These are bundt pan wheels. Like the 14 variants that came with the
w123, late w116, and early w126. I do not know what you mean by the
turbine fan variant.
WRT AMG wheels, the early pentas were made by ATS and later on they
switched to Ronal. Ronal and ATS both did offer an aftermarket
Shoot, too bad the quality is not as good.
On the subject, I realized last night that the Durabilt tools I got
for my wedding from Target have a lifetime warranty. This is the tool
set from which the socket broke on an oil pan drain plug.
Too bad a guest at our house threw the socket in the
A lot of tools have a lifetime warranty, but most don't realize how these
work. When a company sets up a warranty, they factor the cost of
replacements, plus additional profit. They add additional profit because
like it or not, the company will make money on the warranty. And because of
this, a
Does anybody have the URL for the old articles page
from Rusty's old site? I can't seem to find my
bookmark and can't seem to find a link anywhere
either. As I remember there was a writeup on
replacing the monovalve that I need for a co-worker.
Thanks
Eric
85 380SE 113K
Like this one?
http://articles.mbz.org/hvac/plumbing/monovalve/
On 8/3/07, eric peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anybody have the URL for the old articles page
from Rusty's old site? I can't seem to find my
bookmark and can't seem to find a link anywhere
either. As I remember there
Know what the difference is between the 10 yr guarantee water heater and
the 5 yr guarantee water heater?
About $100, or whatever -- they are the same unit with a longer guarantee.
--R
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It seems like the 380SL Gods are giving us bottom feeders a shot at
driving
in a nice 107 2 seater! This one has been converted to the double row
timing chain and has less than 90K miles on it with a straight body
and fair
interior. Ad says it runs great. It does have a salvage title
NEED CASH TO BUY A TRAILER RIGHT AWAY!!
Who would like to have my 83 300TD? I'll deliver it within 500 miles for
$1000 cash.
Mike
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Gents,
I am in need of new shocks. My questions:
Heavy duty vs comfort - what is the difference?
Bilstiens for $80, Monroes for $50, or Gabriels for $20 - suggestions?
Any other thoughts on the matter would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
David
1985 380 SL (80k)
Here you go:
1.) Bilsteins. Don't consider anything else on a Benz
2.) Comfort. Heavy duty are valved very, very hard,
and you'll feel every little pebble in the road with
them. If you want a luxury car feel to your MB,
you'll get it with the comforts. Heavy dutys make you
feel like you're
Having just purchased and installed a water heater
last weekend, I would beg to differ with you on
that
Yes, the warranty does work out to about $10/year as
you move up the scale, however, there are also
differences in construction and components as well.
For instance, the 6 year warranty
Yeah I'll have it, delivery it to Adelaide, SA please.
Cheers mate
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 10:21 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Anyone give me a grand for my 83 300TD?
NEED CASH TO BUY A TRAILER
Hi Mike - I am in need of a reliable vehicle for my daughter and her three
kids for a few months- if this fits the bill. Where are you?
BillR
Jacksonville FL
1981 300SD 292k miles
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On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
Ya, consumer reports sawed a bunch in half a year back or so.
They said the 12 year ones were seriously different inside.
Better quality, better durability, better engineering. In fact price
versus what you got was way better.
But I do recall they said the 3 versus the 5 year ones were the
That's the one
Thanks
Eric
--- OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Like this one?
http://articles.mbz.org/hvac/plumbing/monovalve/
On 8/3/07, eric peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Does anybody have the URL for the old articles
page
from Rusty's old site? I can't seem to find my
well, i know none of you care, but
the USL W-league is the highest level of women's soccer in north america.
if you live in the rochester area and are looking for a nice family event
for this sunday, go to this game. if you are disillusioned by big time
sports, got to this game.
i'm sure the
OK, you called it before I did - but I think you are a bit out of the 500
miles delivery range ... And I might be also.
Mike - I could take delivery in Atlanta also.
BillR
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Hendrik Riessen
Sent: Friday,
Bill,
It needs a tranny, exhaust and bumpers. Other than that it drives nice,
brakes are good, runs great, hydro susp. works. I only drove it for a
week and the tranny went on me. Has some cancer but not too bad. Fuel
tank needs cleaned out or better yet replaced as it is clogging the fuel
I'll work with you on delivery over 500 miles if you are really interested.
Mike
OK, you called it before I did - but I think you are a bit out of the 500
miles delivery range ... And I might be also.
Mike - I could take delivery in Atlanta also.
BillR
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From:
I wonder which Bilstein shocks Rusty sends if you don't specify comfort or
heavy duty? I replaced the rear shocks (from Rusty) on the '83 240D and it
seems to ride a lot rougher than the '83 300D. Do 240Ds usually ride
rougher than 300Ds? The 240D was my wifes car and I've driven it very
- Original Message -
From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shocking
Here you go:
1.) Bilsteins. Don't consider anything else on a Benz
2.) Comfort. Heavy duty are valved very,
- Original Message -
From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shocking
Here you go:
1.) Bilsteins. Don't consider anything else on a Benz
2.) Comfort. Heavy duty are valved very,
I guess I look at the difference in cost amortized
over the life of the appliance. That being
considered, you're talking about less than $10/year
for the difference, which isn't really significant in
my mind.
That also doesn't factor in the cost savings in energy
efficiency. While I can't
Thanks Mathieu,
Yes, those were the early AMG wheels I had in mind. I have an old AMG
catalog that features these for both 123, adn 126 models.
I believe the Bundt were also refered to as turbine wheels as they somewhat
resemble the compression fan on a jet engine.
Thanks for your help, and
The power sterring pump on my father's 1999 2.5 Ford Ranger is whining
rather loudly. It seem to work fine, and isn't leaking fluid. The
truck only has 48k miles.
A local McParts has two rebuilt pumps - ATSCO and Beck-Arney. Might
either of them be any good?
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
There
On Aug 3, 2007, at 7:37 PM, LWB250 wrote:
That also doesn't factor in the cost savings in energy
efficiency. While I can't imagine water heater
technology has gotten to the point of really major
gains in efficiency over the last 10 years, with other
appliances it is definitely a
On Fri, 3 Aug 2007 17:38:48 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
My wife parked next to it today at lunch, and complemented me on my
good deal. Hoo-hah! Let me write that down...
Indeed! It's nice that she's on your side.
Craig
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In a message dated 8/3/2007 6:06:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Gents,
I am in need of new shocks. My questions:
Heavy duty vs comfort - what is the difference?
Bilstiens for $80, Monroes for $50, or Gabriels for $20 - suggestions?
Any other thoughts on
I just cut about 35% off my water bill by going to a front
loading washing machine last month.
What brand/model did you go with? I'll be in the market for one very soon
since we're buying a house. My parents have a Maytag Neptune that seems to
be working well for the past 5 years. The
My 79 still has the original Bilsteins and recently performed very well at
Starfest, 06.
That's impressive with 267K miles on the clock! I was thinking about
replacing Ursula's shocks, but after reading this, I think I'll check them
first to see if they are still dry. I'm getting ready to
Boneyard? ... then you get factory.
On 8/3/07, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The power sterring pump on my father's 1999 2.5 Ford Ranger is whining
rather loudly. It seem to work fine, and isn't leaking fluid. The
truck only has 48k miles.
A local McParts has two rebuilt pumps - ATSCO and
In a message dated 8/3/2007 9:02:00 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That's impressive with 267K miles on the clock! I was thinking about
replacing Ursula's shocks, but after reading this, I think I'll check them
first to see if they are still dry. I'm getting
OK Don wrote:
The power sterring pump on my father's 1999 2.5 Ford Ranger is whining
rather loudly. It seem to work fine, and isn't leaking fluid. The
truck only has 48k miles.
A local McParts has two rebuilt pumps - ATSCO and Beck-Arney. Might
either of them be any good?
FWIW my 95 Mazda
All,
About two weeks ago someone on this list suggested going to the web site
below for some free oil and I did so. Today I got my kit with a $60 rebate
towards the purchase of one synthetic Pennzoil oil change, or a 6 pack of their
oil. I also got a Pennzoil hat and 8 $10 coupons for
Good info, I am corrected. My experience was of some years ago, working
with some manufacturers -- they just sold a longer warranty on the
same unit, gaming on how long they would last. I guess they are either
smarter now, or more competitive. Good info to know.
My experience with
Everything manufactured has a MTBF rating the rating stands for Mean Time
Between Failure or the expected point at which 1/2 of the units have failed.
I'd expect the 12 year water heater to be manufactured differently since
it's life expectancy is so much different from the 3 5 year units. It
Does your lawn mower need that much Pennzoil?
On 8/4/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
All,
About two weeks ago someone on this list suggested going to the web site
below for some free oil and I did so. Today I got my kit with a $60
rebate
towards the purchase of one
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