Re: [MBZ] W123 in Botswana

2007-11-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
I think it can be annoying in several ways. One, as in the episode last Sunday here on BBC2, it was a show about them, not really about cars. The way they always have that staged reality annoys me. The have a car challenge, Clarkson chooses some oddball car, they all make fun of him, and then he

Re: [MBZ] Lub 87 300D throttle linkage

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Not sure, I will have to look. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lub 87 300D throttle linkage So -

Re: [MBZ] 126 wanted

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Reg is 2.89 and diesel is 3.09 here. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 wanted Today I saw reg.

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I want an SL. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 12:28 AM Subject: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere! I just got back from an

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread Luther
there's a '79 450Sl for sale down here. $8900 On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:03:37 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want an SL. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] W123 in Botswana

2007-11-06 Thread OK Don
I think a show about the behind the scenes - what it took to make the show would be even more interesting -- On 11/5/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was just on tonight on BBC -- a repeat earlier this evening (had a segment about making a space shuttle rocket affair with a car for the

Re: [MBZ] working on the w140

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
My trunk does not pop open, but sometimes I notice the handle is popped out when it should not be. Open the trunk and close again and it retracts back up. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes on TV

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I didnt remember the 300TD. Now I am going to have to find that show again, not on TV anywhere that I have seen. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 10:33 PM

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-06 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I don't really understand the question, but codes are specified by Mercedes Benz. You can get codes from the MB dealer (by VIN number) or directly from Becker at 201-961-1300. Becker will charge you something, but provides you with a proper code card for your records. I don't know if the MB

[MBZ] engine weight

2007-11-06 Thread M.Affzaal.Khan
Any idea about the weight of a six and eight cylinder engine M130, M116 mak From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lub 87 300D throttle linkage Not sure, I will have to

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Coupe radio code

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
The original post somebody said that somebody on ebay a while back was selling some master code list or something and if there was such a list if Becker would or has put an end to it. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski

Re: [MBZ] OT things noticed on a bicycle in Texas

2007-11-06 Thread Rich Thomas
Yeah, and we have a guy here who is the top in the world. The frenchies love him. They especially liked flying the flag of the Republlic and the USA on top of that hotel there in Paree. 7 times. You are pretty close to correct on the trucks, but the younguns tend to have big chipped diesel

Re: [MBZ] W123 in Botswana

2007-11-06 Thread John Robbins
Jeff Zedic wrote: I think it can be annoying in several ways. One, as in the episode last Sunday here on BBC2, it was a show about them, not really about cars. So all car shows are forced to be serious and only talk about the specifications/handling/reliability/etc of cars? Personally, I

[MBZ] W140 FM antenna question AGAIN

2007-11-06 Thread Walt Lasher
. Walt Lasher W140 S350 Everett, WA -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3452 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20071106/670de7a8/attachment.bin

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread archer
The following ads have been in the local paper for several weeks: .. Mercedes 1984, 380SL, 69K orig.mi., 2 tops w/stand, garage kept, $9900, 352-302-5698. .. Mercedes '83, 380SL, 93K mi., maroon, 2 tops, new canvas top and tires, $8500, 352-746-5229

Re: [MBZ] W140 FM antenna question AGAIN

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
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Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread Jim Cathey
When I bought my Post Falls 380 for $2k, there were two other 560's for that price within the month. One in Portland, and one in Longview. Both looked like projects, potentially much bigger than mine. (Or so I tell myself.) Naturally, you need to tell us what your expectations are! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] W123 in Botswana

2007-11-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
I'm not saying it has to be serious all the time but the show has become too much about Jeremy Clarkson and not enough about cars. Two weeks ago the show had 8 minutes of carstuff and 52 minutes of Clarkson. Kind of like his column in the Times14 column inches allowed, 12 used for him ranting,

Re: [MBZ] W123 in Botswana

2007-11-06 Thread Gary Hurst
i watch it semi regularly on bbc america On Nov 5, 2007 8:52 PM, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick Knoble wrote: Is Top Gear on any more? I used to watch it on The Discovery Channel, but I haven't seen it on in a while. I don't know if it is on in the the US these days (don't have a

Re: [MBZ] W123 in Botswana

2007-11-06 Thread John Robbins
Jeff Zedic wrote: The crazy adventures would be much better if they weren't, like so many other shows, so highly choreographed. No argument there... if they don't go too over the top its still funny sometimes :) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I want a cheap one. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere! When I bought

Re: [MBZ] Lub 87 300D throttle linkage

2007-11-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 11/5/07, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The plastic ends work great as long as you replace them as they wear out. Yeah, but as long as you're going to the trouble, why not replace them with the metal ones and just lube them regularly (which is a lot easier than replacement)? My

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 11/6/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Naturally, you need to tell us what your expectations are! And how big your feet are. (I can't drive 107s. Not enough toe room around the pedals. Same problem with 116s. No 6.9-powered Ronin reenactments for me, sigh.) Alex Chamberlain '87

Re: [MBZ] 603 engine wanted

2007-11-06 Thread Rick Knoble
There's a fellow down the road a piece who is needing an engine for his 350. His wife let it run out of water. Anyway, he would like an engine to put in there. Does anyone have a car or engine for sale? He is located in south central Missouri. I don't know much else about the car he

Re: [MBZ] 603 engine wanted

2007-11-06 Thread John Robbins
Rick Knoble wrote: There's a fellow down the road a piece who is needing an engine for his 350. His wife let it run out of water. I believe that would be a Rod-Bender. The place to look for an engine is at the dealership. :( Someone on MercedesShop put a normal 3.0L OM603 in place of the

Re: [MBZ] 603 engine wanted

2007-11-06 Thread dave walton
If he wants to sell it, let me know. I've been wanting to try putting a non-603 engine in a rodbender chassis. I'd prefer a W140, but a long body SDL would be nice too. Thanks -Dave Walton On 11/5/07, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a fellow down the road a piece who is needing an

Re: [MBZ] 603 engine wanted

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
someone also installed a 606 in place of a 603 rod bender --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] 124 94 E320 Belt routing

2007-11-06 Thread Rusty Cullens
Gimme a fax number I will. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 6:08 PM Subject: [MBZ] 124 94 E320 Belt routing

Re: [MBZ] Discount Tire

2007-11-06 Thread Zoltan Finks
You mean they repair tires that they did not sell you or warantee? Shoot, I would have taken mine in there to have it fixed. At Firestone, I believe the repair was something like $20 or so. Brian On 11/5/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will second his report on DT -- a good company

Re: [MBZ] Discount Tire

2007-11-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 11/6/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You mean they repair tires that they did not sell you or warantee? Les Schwab Tires (an Oregon chain) does this too.I know they have some stores in SW Washington but I'm not sure about up north where Brian is. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] Discount Tire

2007-11-06 Thread Rich Thomas
Correct! --R Zoltan Finks wrote: You mean they repair tires that they did not sell you or warantee? Shoot, I would have taken mine in there to have it fixed. At Firestone, I believe the repair was something like $20 or so. Brian ___

[MBZ] 1994 E320 Wagon Questions

2007-11-06 Thread Donald Snook
I am looking at a 124 Wagon. It is a 1994 with 132,000 miles. The evap has been replaced. The car is in fantastic shape. Does this model have the wiring harness problem or does that start in 95 with the wagon. It is for sale for $8500 - which is WAY too high. However, the car is practically

Re: [MBZ] OBD Codes

2007-11-06 Thread John Robbins
Rich Thomas wrote: Drove by a Meineke muffler shop a little while ago, and their sign said Check Engine Light On? Free Check IIRC, most Autozone stores do this as well. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Wagon Questions

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Yes, has wiring harness issue, yes, has head gasket issue, no, that does not really sound WAY too high if its as you say. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] OBD Codes

2007-11-06 Thread Rich Thomas
Drove by a Meineke muffler shop a little while ago, and their sign said Check Engine Light On? Free Check --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread R A Bennell
Not a whole lot of room between the go and stop pedals on my old 115 either but does not make much difference if one accidentally steps on the go instead. Lots of time to correct. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent:

[MBZ] Auto Trader vs. eBay

2007-11-06 Thread Robert Rentfro
Hey Kaleb. How much of a hit on Auto Trader's business do you reckon has eBay made since it started..if any? I've often wondered that. I think we can say you are the expert in this field. Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

[MBZ] xenon bulbs burned purple...

2007-11-06 Thread John M McIntosh
Sure work on the trunk and rear seats, and the front of the sedan feels wanted... On the way home this morning, when I walk around the car to close the gate. Gee the driver's side xenon lamp is PURPLE, not blue, PURPLE... Wife takes car out at lunch, comes back and no light on driver side.

Re: [MBZ] Auto Trader vs. eBay

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I would say none. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:56 PM Subject: [MBZ] Auto Trader vs. eBay Hey Kaleb.

Re: [MBZ] 126 wanted

2007-11-06 Thread EDWARD DENNIS
Hi, Chicago 11-06-2007 RUG $3.00 Diesel $3.49 K1 $3.19 Hammond Indiana RUG $2.91 Diesel $3.24 K1 $3.89 Ed in Chicago Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Reg is 2.89 and diesel is 3.09 here. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original

Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch

2007-11-06 Thread P. D. Ferguson
Since I jumpered it, it has been working normally, so I cannot move the shifter around to check the neutral switch. I rechecked the wiring diagram and you are correct, the glow plug circuitry gets power from both the run and start terminals of the ign switch; the run connection

Re: [MBZ] 126 wanted

2007-11-06 Thread R A Bennell
Current fuel prices here in Winnipeg are .979 for diesel and .989 for regular gasoline - per liter. That works out to $3.71 Cdn per US gallon for diesel and $3.74 Cdn per US Gallon for gas. In round numbers the truck is doing 12 mpg and the car is doing 20 mpg. Car is sleeping for the winter so

Re: [MBZ] 1990 560 SEL strange problem

2007-11-06 Thread Hendrik Fay
When you say ambient do you mean outside temperature or are ya talking about engine temp? If you can't remember the last the filters where changed then it is time to do em, there may also be a strainer in the tank which could be blocking. Once you have established that the fuel pump/s can get

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 Wagon Questions

2007-11-06 Thread John M McIntosh
If it has the ASD feature like my 92 300TDt then it should have two return lines to the hydraulic reservoir, screwed on top of the tank. one line is the return feed from the suspension system 2nd line is the return feed from the ASD system. without ASD there will only be one line. On Nov 6,

[MBZ] i cant understand why it takes so much effort and things still dont run smooth like they do here

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Original Message Subject: [MB] ADMIN/Please Read (Archive search engine broken) Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 21:14:21 -0700 (MST) From: Hank van Cleef [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is to let you know that if you go to the archives, you can

Re: [MBZ] 300TD

2007-11-06 Thread M G
Thanks Tom, That doesn't sound like very many all in all. I guess that is in part why they cost a bit more then a 300D. Manfred Message: 9 Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:47:15 -0600 From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TD To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] xenon bulbs burned purple...

2007-11-06 Thread Christopher McCann
Are these HID? I picked up a pair of Hella Xenon bulbs (H2 9003), for under $50 the other day. Chris John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure work on the trunk and rear seats, and the front of the sedan feels wanted... On the way home this morning, when I walk around the car to close

Re: [MBZ] 300TD

2007-11-06 Thread M G
Well in that case I will definitely have to buy it and drive up there to sell it. :-) Manfred Message: 16 Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:47:43 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TD To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Discount Tire

2007-11-06 Thread Rory
Les Schwab is located throught OR, WA, ID and in northern CA and NV. In my experience good to do business, and according to my brother good to work for. On 11/6/07, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 11/6/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You mean they repair tires that

Re: [MBZ] xenon bulbs burned purple...

2007-11-06 Thread Christopher McCann
correction HB2 9003 CM Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are these HID? I picked up a pair of Hella Xenon bulbs (H2 9003), for under $50 the other day. Chris John M McIntosh wrote: Sure work on the trunk and rear seats, and the front of the sedan feels wanted... On the way

Re: [MBZ] 300TD

2007-11-06 Thread M G
Thank you very much for the info Kaleb. I have a 300D and really need a 300TD. This one isn't a turbo but I guess it will have to do. Is it very hard for someone who can do good mechanical work to change it to a turbo? I figure it may need the parts from a UPull lot. Turbo, intake and exhaust

Re: [MBZ] Auto Trader vs. eBay

2007-11-06 Thread Steve MacSween
Just look at the relative numbers. EvilBay motors looks huge but where cars for sale listings are concerned, against the national scope of the auto trader chain it's a drop in a puddle. Mac on 11/6/07 17:56, Kaleb C. Striplin, work at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would say none. --- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] 300TD

2007-11-06 Thread M G
As far as I'm concerned anything over 3000 is way too much for an old car no matter how good it is. Anyone have a Ferrari 250GT for sale? I guess I could go another couple of hundred on something like that. :-O Manfred __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread Steve Bailey
They're out there. Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:51 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere! I want a cheap one. --- Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Free flat fixing

2007-11-06 Thread Robert Bigham
Oh, but they are expanding. Wait a few hundred years and they may be in your town too. - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];Mercedes Discussion List Sent: 11/5/2007 10:00:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 24, Issue 20 Another downside is

[MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Chris Lane
Today I needed to drive, and I try to be courteous and use my blinkers. When I signalled the lights would light sometimes, and you could hear the relay clicking, but a much faster rate. It was almost a fluttering sound rather than the steady tick-tick. It seems like this is worse when it is

Re: [MBZ] Free flat fixing

2007-11-06 Thread Wonko the Sane
MMM plugged a flat tire for me at an OkieQ a couple of years ago. Two, maybe three. Naw, two I think. ... Anyway, I am STILL riding on that tire and his repair has held. *Thank you* MMM. Gotta love a man who has a tire patch kit in his trunk. Another attendee (who shall remain nameless) is so

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 20:13:05 -0600 Chris Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today I needed to drive, and I try to be courteous and use my blinkers. When I signalled the lights would light sometimes, and you could hear the relay clicking, but a much faster rate. It was almost a fluttering sound

Re: [MBZ] W123 in Botswana

2007-11-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:19:27 -0600 tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Even though Roger and I are the only Top Gear fans here, last night's episode may be of broader interest here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9KxU6lRm_U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVescd84qAc

[MBZ] look at what I bought

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=017sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AITviewitem=item=270184558687rd=1 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 94 E320, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0

Re: [MBZ] 300TD

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
if you want to change it to a turbo, if its cheap, you can drop a turbo engine in, if not, buy a turbo car. You cant make a non turbo engine into a turbo engine M G wrote: Thank you very much for the info Kaleb. I have a 300D and really need a 300TD. This one isn't a turbo but I guess it

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Jim Cathey
When I signalled the lights would light sometimes, and you could hear the relay clicking, but a much faster rate. That's what happens when you have a bulb out. Or a bad connection to one, which amounts to the same thing. Even my '60 Falcon has this feature. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Auto Trader vs. eBay

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its quite a bit cheaper to sell on ATC and ATP. Plus we have RTS ads which is the way to go. Steve MacSween wrote: Just look at the relative numbers. EvilBay motors looks huge but where cars for sale listings are concerned, against the national scope of the auto trader chain it's a drop in a

Re: [MBZ] 300TD

2007-11-06 Thread Jim Cathey
Thank you very much for the info Kaleb. I have a 300D and really need a 300TD. This one isn't a turbo but I guess it will have to do. Is it very hard for someone who can do good mechanical work to change it to a turbo? Not really. Pull non-turbo engine, replace with turbo engine. Simple,

Re: [MBZ] Free flat fixing

2007-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Actually, he used my tire plugs when we got back to the okieQ ranch. Wonko the Sane wrote: MMM plugged a flat tire for me at an OkieQ a couple of years ago. Two, maybe three. Naw, two I think. ... Anyway, I am STILL riding on that tire and his repair has held. *Thank you* MMM. Gotta love

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread Jim Cathey
And how big your feet are. (I can't drive 107s. Not enough toe room around the pedals. Same problem with 116s. No 6.9-powered Ronin reenactments for me, sigh.) There's always the Kunte Kinte option. A bit drastic, though. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] OBD Codes

2007-11-06 Thread Jim Cathey
Check Engine Light On? Free Check Yep, it's sure on! When would you like to schedule a service appointment? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] look at what I bought

2007-11-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:38:08 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=017sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AITviewitem=item=270184558687rd=1 But that's more than $500. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 18:44:12 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And how big your feet are. (I can't drive 107s. Not enough toe room around the pedals. Same problem with 116s. No 6.9-powered Ronin reenactments for me, sigh.) There's always the Kunte Kinte option. Which is?

Re: [MBZ] look at what I bought

2007-11-06 Thread Allan Streib
Motor out of a SAILBOAT?? On Nov 6, 2007, at 9:46 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:38:08 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItemih=017sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN% 3AITviewitem=item=270184558687rd=1 But

Re: [MBZ] xenon bulbs burned purple...

2007-11-06 Thread John M McIntosh
No these are High Intensity Discharge bulbs with xenon gas type D2R http://www.kfztech.de/images/kfztechnik/elo/xenon2.jpg your bulbs are tungsten fired bulbs with Xenon gas type HB2/9003/H4 http://www.rallylights.com/hella/H4.asp To confuse you my w140 came with H4/H3 (1993), then I

Re: [MBZ] Discount Tire

2007-11-06 Thread OK Don
So does the Hibdon tire chain here in OK. On 11/6/07, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 11/6/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You mean they repair tires that they did not sell you or warantee? Les Schwab Tires (an Oregon chain) does this too.I know they have some

Re: [MBZ] Auto Trader vs. eBay

2007-11-06 Thread OK Don
ATC = Auto Trader, Cheap? ATP = Auto Trader, Pro? RTS = Run Time Synchronization? On 11/6/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its quite a bit cheaper to sell on ATC and ATP. Plus we have RTS ads which is the way to go. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies:

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread OK Don
SLC's are reputed to drive/handle better --- you can own a brace for less than an SL. On 11/6/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want a cheap one. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87

Re: [MBZ] look at what I bought

2007-11-06 Thread Loren Faeth
I'd say the marine OM is worth more than the car and engine. to the right person, at least! At 09:03 PM 11/6/2007, you wrote: Motor out of a SAILBOAT?? On Nov 6, 2007, at 9:46 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:38:08 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] look at what I bought

2007-11-06 Thread OK Don
Euro? - cloth seats, manny 617? I assume you looked at it first, to buy it for that much, given the DARK photos? At least the sailboat engine has a flywheel for the 617 - rare. On 11/6/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Motor out of a SAILBOAT?? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Tarek Elshenawy
You may want to check the flasher relay fluid level. The relay, located under the driver's side footwell is often neglected and the electro-conducive fluid level may be low. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] look at what I bought

2007-11-06 Thread Luther
Nice, now bring me my BLOCK! -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]:

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread Jim Cathey
And how big your feet are. (I can't drive 107s. Not enough toe room around the pedals. Same problem with 116s. No 6.9-powered Ronin reenactments for me, sigh.) There's always the Kunte Kinte option. Which is? Wasn't that who/what they did to in Roots? Cut off the toes with a hatchet?

Re: [MBZ] look at what I bought

2007-11-06 Thread Rich Thomas
That has got to be the worst ad I have ever seen. You bought a mercedes benez? Is that some kind of frenchified deutschemobile? --R --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Chris Lane
Thanks Tarek, now... I was assuming that it was the relay because all of the lights seem to be working, or seemed, I will have to check that, but on all of the cars I have had the blinker just stayed on when a light was out, and although I will concede that these are not the cars I have driven

Re: [MBZ] SL's, SL's everywhere!

2007-11-06 Thread Rich Thomas
I thought they just called him Toe-bay (You in Amairrukka now!) --R Jim Cathey wrote: And how big your feet are. (I can't drive 107s. Not enough toe room around the pedals. Same problem with 116s. No 6.9-powered Ronin reenactments for me, sigh.) There's always the Kunte Kinte

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Rich Thomas
Be sure only to get the German brand though, the other imitators do not work well. Check the filter too. --R Tarek Elshenawy wrote: You may want to check the flasher relay fluid level. The relay, located under the driver's side footwell is often neglected and the electro-conducive fluid

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Chris Lane
I just went outside and checked that all the bulbs do light. They do. I tried both the emergency flashers switch and the turn signal stalk. All four light up. However the flutter still happens. Both the emergency flasher switch and the turn signal stalk make the flutter noise. On 11/6/07,

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Blinking at twice the normal rate is a lamp out (should light up the lamp out warning bulb). Check to make sure they all work. No blink or a buzz is a bad flasher unit. It's under the dash on the driver's side somewhere. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Jim Cathey
I just went outside and checked that all the bulbs do light. They do. I tried both the emergency flashers switch and the turn signal stalk. All four light up. However the flutter still happens. Both the emergency flasher switch and the turn signal stalk make the flutter noise. Then

Re: [MBZ] 1990 560 SEL strange problem

2007-11-06 Thread Barry Stark
That's a KE type CIS system, right. Doesn't that have some kind of a temperature dependent thingy on the side of the fuel distributor? Barry This has to be a fuel supply problem since it is temperature sensitive it always starts after you shut it off. It's possible that the fuel pump is

Re: [MBZ] 1990 560 SEL strange problem

2007-11-06 Thread Peter Frederick
I missed part of this, I think. KE-Jet does not have a warmup regulator, the computer senses engine temp via a switch or thermistor and adjusts the mixture accordingly. Lots of ways for things to happen -- I'll go back and see if I can find the original post. Peter

Re: [MBZ] 1990 560 SEL strange problem

2007-11-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Ah. You need to check the fuel pumps for current draw (there are two) and probably also replace the fuel pump relay. You may also have a bad accumulator, but that usually causes hard starts from no fuel pressure. You also must check the condition of the boot between the air flow meter horn

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Zoltan Finks
Okay, I heard someone mention blinker fluid some time ago and I took it as a joke. Now I see two people acknowledging it, and one even mentioning a filter. Am I ruining a prank by asking this? Brian On 11/6/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Be sure only to get the German brand though,