Re: [MBZ] Mystery revealed, was I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....

2008-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Luther wrote: I don't know what it's called, but it's the three arm deal that mounts to the output shaft and bolts to the flex disk. The retaining nut had worked free and most of the inside teeth are ground/chewed down to nothing. I HOPE that's not the only thing wrong with this

Re: [MBZ] 240D killed, but lots of parts available

2008-06-13 Thread Kevin Slater
Yes, both working fine. We actually replaced the exiting plastic valve with a metal one we found while scrounging a wrecker for other parts. ...Kevin On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 2:12 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are both sides of the heater control valve functional (as in working,

Re: [MBZ] 190D klima

2008-06-13 Thread Jim Cathey
Trying to get the AC going on my 190D. Compressor not kicking in. Which 2 pins are you supposed to jumper on the klima relay to see if the compressor kicks in? Have done all this on a 126, but dont have the 201 info. Our 190D uses exactly the same Klima as our SDL. So that should make

[MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread MG
I don't usually pass on stuff like this but I think in this case an exception can be made since so many on the list are interested in this. Subject: Barack Hussein Obama: Force for construction or force for destruction? Barack Hussein Obama: Force for construction or force for

Re: [MBZ] YouTube... Killing a 240D!

2008-06-13 Thread slozukimc
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! The comments are a riot to read! Looks like an old well worn rally car that was goin to the crusher to me... Silly how people get so excited over a worn out engine getting trashed. Mike To all, Here is a horrendous example of stupid people loose in the land up

Re: [MBZ] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....

2008-06-13 Thread MG
OK how about the shifter linkage input arm. Manfred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....

2008-06-13 Thread Archer
Since everything else has been mentioned, I'll guess the drain tube from the A/C evaporator. Gerry - From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Output shaft?? Luther wrote: Bob: NSS/shift linkage.wrong Kaleb:shift linkagewrong Jeff Z:B2

Re: [MBZ] transwarp drive restored on the E420

2008-06-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
alot more money and/or debt for one of those, cant be as much fun Luther wrote: I'd rather have a CDI like John On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:29:45 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Messed with the E420 today. After installed the rebuilt throttle body, would sometimes idle

Re: [MBZ] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....

2008-06-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I already said that, you said I was wrong. Luther wrote: Wayyy close. I don't know what it's called, but it's the three arm deal that mounts to the output shaft and bolts to the flex disk. The retaining nut had worked free and most of the inside teeth are ground/chewed down to nothing.

Re: [MBZ] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....

2008-06-13 Thread Luther
Is that what you call the output shaft gear? On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:40:27 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I already said that, you said I was wrong. Luther wrote: Wayyy close. I don't know what it's called, but it's the three arm deal that mounts to the output shaft and

Re: [MBZ] eBay photographer of the week

2008-06-13 Thread Tom Hargrave
I live close enough to pick this item up. Wonder of the accessories come with it? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 8:35 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] IA KS IL IN MN etc weather

2008-06-13 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: How are our members/friends in the affected areas? LOT of flooding and tornadoes up that way. Kansas got hit pretty hard in Manhattan and a few other places. Here in Wichita we just had LOTS of rain and lighting. In the last 3 weeks it has hailed 6-7 times at my house and all

Re: [MBZ] transwarp drive restored on the E420

2008-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: alot more money and/or debt for one of those, cant be as much fun How much did you pay for that last pickem' up truck? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] 240D killed, but lots of parts available

2008-06-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
Let me know when you get down to pulling that part. On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 6:14 AM, Kevin Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, both working fine. We actually replaced the exiting plastic valve with a metal one we found while scrounging a wrecker for other parts. ...Kevin -- LT Don

Re: [MBZ] OT - IA, MN, KS, IN, etc. weather

2008-06-13 Thread LWB250
Pretty much everything from the south side of Indianapolis (Greenwood) has been soaked. Mooresville, Martinsville, Columbus, etc., are all in bad shape. The dams at Lake Lemon and Princess Lakes are both on the verge of failing, as are many rural roads and bridges. It's going to take

[MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread LWB250
My partners have suggested a small pickup truck for my company vehicle, which is fine with me. However, I have little or no experience or exposure to these kinds of vehicles, so I would be interested in what those who have had direct experience think about various models and brands.

Re: [MBZ] secret message for OK Don

2008-06-13 Thread OK Don
10-4 On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 12:53 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The turtles have your berries. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D

Re: [MBZ] IA KS IL IN MN etc weather

2008-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Michigan just got wet last weekend, along with some wind damage. I had 4 of rain Saturday night. I lost the poplar tree that was next to my spare Saab, it tipped away from the car, and the root ball levered the car up in the air. I've got about a foot of clearance between the passenger side

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Crew cab, I think the Dakota is your only viable option. Extended cabs all over the place. The Colorado and Ranger are still smaller than a full size, the Dakota might as well be a Silverado as far as fuel consumption is concerned. I'm always taking a 2nd look at Dodges trying to figure out if

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL motor mounts?

2008-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
If you're at the drive-in it matters, not that I would have any specific knowledge in that regard. --R Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, Rich, if I were rockin the car, I wouldn't care if the windows were clear, or not. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] cracked vacuum lines

2008-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I don't think the big tee has any kind of restriction in it, but I did not examine the bits of the one I had to destroy to get the big lines off it. I replaced it with the bodged-up brass barb/tee fitting and everything works fine. As far as whether it is the brake booster or vac pump, you

Re: [MBZ] O/T MAC Laptop

2008-06-13 Thread Gary Thompson
The Apple sotre will honor student discounts. Just need to show a valid student ID from an approved institution. Gary Thompson 1 daughter on the tenure track i.e. 10 years to a BA On 6/12/08, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure about student discounts at the Store, but ask - I've

Re: [MBZ] O/T MAC Laptop

2008-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Thompson wrote: The Apple sotre will honor student discounts. Just need to show a valid student ID from an approved institution. Which may be issued two months after she wants to buy the computer. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread Jeff Zedic
Deeply offensive! More obfuscating bullshit from paranoid idiots. Some people really need to get educated. Disgusting Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] O/T MAC Laptop

2008-06-13 Thread LWB250
True, But I also believe that they will honor them with an acceptance letter. An alternative would be for her to bring her high school ID, if she still has it, as they won't make a distinction. If you use the online AES, you just have to check off the disclaimer. Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
x2 The SUV quote we've been saying on here for years. Jeff Zedic wrote: Deeply offensive! More obfuscating bullshit from paranoid idiots. Some people really need to get educated. Disgusting ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
LWB250 wrote: Not a full size pickup Prefer domestic manufacturers (darn!) Something that's 2-3 years old (they will buy this from a trusted dealer, possibly an auction vehicle) I would like it to be a crew cab or an extended cab so I can stretch out and carry stuff in the cab and not have

Re: [MBZ] OT: Obama

2008-06-13 Thread Donald Snook
Zedic wrote: Deeply offensive! More obfuscating bullshit from paranoid idiots. Some people really need to get educated. I didn't send the email, so I can't speak specifically about it. BUT, didn't the quotes come from his books? These were books he wrote, correct? Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread Gary Thompson
I usually try to stay out of the political squabble, and I don't consider myself an Obama lover, but this whole list of quotes is absolutely absurd. Are they real? Did he really say or write these thigs? Absolutely. Can you infer from them anything about his beliefs and/or feelings today?

Re: [MBZ] MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Donald Snook
Dan My partners have suggested a small pickup truck for my company vehicle, which is fine with me. However, I have little or no experience or exposure to these kinds of vehicles, so I would be interested in what those who have had direct experience think about various models and brands. I

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Jim Cathey
Get the 4.0L V6 as the mileage is about the same as the 3.0L V6, but has more performance. I have the 2.3L I4... it gets the job done, but the V6 would be nice. Another factor, besides fuel economy and performance, is durability and ease of service. If those are to be factors. (And I have no

Re: [MBZ] OT: Obama

2008-06-13 Thread Gary Thompson
Yes, he wrote them, and reading the entire book MIGHT give you some useful insight into his make-up and character, but don't take the easy uneducated electorate approach of trying to draw conclusions from a short list of quotes taken completely out of context as a means of drawing any substantive

Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread Jim Cathey
Does reading the Koran automatically turn one into a radical terrorist intent on destroying the western, Christian world? Not as far as I know. No more so than reading the Bible! But some people can't read very well. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Gary Thompson
I went looking for a small pickup several months ago and was really disappointed to find there is no such thing any more. The Tacoma/Frontier/Colorado are now as big as the Dakota used to be, forcing Dodge to make the Dakota as big as what a full sized truck used to be. I was also more interested

Re: [MBZ] OT: Obama

2008-06-13 Thread Jim Cathey
short list of quotes taken completely out of context as a means of drawing any substantive conclusions. Not that I've read anything so that I actually know, but if I were writing a book about Hitler and somewhere in there I quoted It's all the fault of the Jews, one could excerpt that

Re: [MBZ] MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread LWB250
Cheap isn't an issue, as these guys are more concerned with reliability. I seem to recall them having a problem with Ford for some reason, but I'm not sure why. Since we have a service fleet of vehicles they may be transferring issues with those to the whole brand. Their only absolute

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: I followed a Subaru Brat yesterday. Those are _small_! Subaru 1600 wagon converted to El Camino style. Mine was the wagon. In later years, they had the 1800cc engine and I think some even had a 5sp. Smaller than a LUV. BTW, if Dan wasn't looking for a domestic, a Subaru Baja

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread LWB250
It appears that the Frontier can be had in a more or less bare bones 4 cyl. 5/6 speed manual if you want it, but I'll bet that there isn't one on a dealer's lot to be found. I was pleasantly surprised to read some of the reviews from the 6 cyl. slushbox owners saying that they are getting

Re: [MBZ] Keyes (was: Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security)

2008-06-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
Another approach is to award extra votes to people based on the depth of their hatred for the candidates they oppose. On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 11:42 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew wrote (rhetorically unfortunately) ;-) Perhaps the electorate needs to be screened to weed out

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
For those who missed it: If indeed the Second Amendment provides an absolute, constitutional protection for the right to bear arms in order to preserve the power of the people to resist government tyranny, then it must allow individuals to possess bazookas, torpedoes, SCUD missiles and even

Re: [MBZ] IA KS IL IN MN etc weather

2008-06-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
Where are you again? On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 9:17 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Michigan just got wet last weekend, along with some wind damage. I had 4 of rain Saturday night. I lost the poplar tree that was next to my spare Saab, it tipped away from the car, and the root ball

[MBZ] 91 350SDL tac

2008-06-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Bout an hour ago while at about 30 mph in the 350SDL, a needle flicker on the instrument panel suddenly cought my eye. The tac had gone to 0! Air speed was stilI good at 30; engine response good - still plenty of power, but tac was at 0. After coupla minutes, tac suddenly jumped back up to

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I would like a high-powered UV laser to mount on my truck, a kilowatt or three should be sufficient, adaptive optics, gimballed lock and track, voice-controlled automatic target ID and firing, so I can fry the tires of the idiots who cut in front me on the freeway without using signals. And

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL tac

2008-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: Tips? Drive it 'til the 300D is mobile again. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
My s.o. using suggested paintball on these traffic anarchists... On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:10 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like a high-powered UV laser to mount on my truck, a kilowatt or three should be sufficient, adaptive optics, gimballed lock and track,

Re: [MBZ] IA KS IL IN MN etc weather

2008-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Olivet, a sleepy little college town between Lansing and Battle Creek. Put zip code 49076 in your favorite mapping web page. andrew strasfogel wrote: Where are you again? On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 9:17 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Michigan just got wet last weekend, along

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread dave walton
Driving an empty pickup truck around makes no sense and will make less sense as fuel prices increase. Get a car for commuting (Jetta TDI) and a real truck for hauling. I like the little cab-forward Isuzu diesels for hauling. They drive like a car and the smallest ones can take at least 5 tons in

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread LWB250
That may be true for the average consumer, Dave, but this is for a company vehicle that I will be hauling things in on a regular basis. Given the choice I would prefer to have a car, but business dictates that I be able to haul small loads when necessary, so the truck is a given. As for

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: My s.o. using suggested paintball on these traffic anarchists... Didn't somebody on this list suggest dart guns, and if a car has two darts on it the cops get to pull him over and write him a ticket? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-13 Thread LWB250
I had a buddy who had this little spring loaded gun that fired darts with a suction cup on them. They also had a little flag that was rolled around the stem, which would unroll after being fired. In the interest of not offending fellow listmembers, I won't repeat the text that was on the

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL tac

2008-06-13 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hi Wilton, When was the last fuse replacement? Memory might be wrong, but I recall that was the cause for tach failure on my 300SD... Take care, Chuck To remember Marshall.. Change ALL fuses out every 10 years! On Jun 13, 2008, at 8:07 AM, Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Bout an hour ago

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread dave walton
Unless you are hauling loads to and from your house, I question your logic. As far as passing the costs to the consumer - I'm sure your competition welcomes it. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:39 AM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That may be true for the average consumer, Dave, but

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
dave walton wrote: Thinking you need to drive a truck all the time just in case I need it is part of why gas costs $4/gallon now. This is to be a company vehicle... He is in the generator business, and I imagine he'll be using that pickup bed fairly often. John

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
LWB250 wrote: That may be true for the average consumer, Dave, Dave was suggesting leaving the truck at the shop and driving a car home. I take it you need to have the truck with you all the time? Maybe the company can go green and give you a 48hp diesel Rabbit P/U? No extended cab version

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
dave walton wrote: Unless you are hauling loads to and from your house, I question your logic. As far as passing the costs to the consumer - I'm sure your competition welcomes it. Isn't that assuming the only driving he does all day is to-from work? I think he is talking about driving

[MBZ] '83 300D valve cover

2008-06-13 Thread Archer
On my '83 300D there is piece of formed aluminum rivetted into the top of the valve cover which forms a blind tunnel open at the back. It looks like it was embedded with silicone rubber when it was built although that could have added later by a mechanic. I remember something about sealing

Re: [MBZ] 240D killed, but lots of parts available

2008-06-13 Thread Kevin Slater
It's on the firewall and I won't be driving that car anytime soon, so I can pull it any time. Only a couple of bolts, a few cables and a couple of hose clamps if I remember right. ...Kevin On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 9:07 AM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me know when you get down to

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-13 Thread Bill R
Wilton - the descriptions and pictures of this project and the clock both cause a sense of profound respect and the confirmation of my decision never to try either. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] going into R when driving

2008-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
One time in college I was a delivery driver for an auto radiator wholesaler. I found out that an '80s Chevy van can shift from drive to reverse at 60mph... It had an OD shifter with a non-OD trans (3rd or 4th trans it had ever had, I forget, something like 500,000 miles.) I was flying along a

Re: [MBZ] IA KS IL IN MN etc weather

2008-06-13 Thread Bill R
Glad you and Debbie are ok and most of your stuff. Just rain can do some serious damage also, though - but far better than the sewage. A couple of my friends who had just married and moved into a 2 story + basement student housing unit [ex-military housing from WWII] decided to paint, so moved

Re: [MBZ] going into R when driving

2008-06-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
The first time I saw a 6-speed manual, I wondered if people would get used to the shift pattern and then start accidentally putting 5-speed cars into reverse at 60 mph (since R is usually on a 5-speed where 6 is on a 6-speed). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D et al.

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
The Dakota has gotten real big as has the Tacoma. The Colorado appears to be the same size as the early Dakota and I WANT one. 4 years old in 4x4 with extended cab are down around $12K but brand new is only about $20K. The Colorado/Canyon appears to be the choice for commercial trucks around

Re: [MBZ] '83 300D valve cover

2008-06-13 Thread Jeff Zedic
I believe it's to reduce the amount of oil going into the breather tube that goes to the air cleaner. There was a dealer fix years ago that involved using RTV to seal up the gaps there. The oil filler cap has a gasket and if it's leaking it needs to be replaced. It's interchangeable with your

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
I knew somebody posted that before but I can't find any corroberating evidence of this... The Ranger gets piss poor gas mileage, the same as the Colorado crew cab 5cyl... 3mpg better than the big Chevy with the 6l v8... The Ranger is smaller than both of them. -Curt Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Having extra vehicles makes no sense when a small pickup can fit the bill. I have no need for a big truck like the Isuzu but do need to frequently (say 2-3 times a month) haul snowmobiles, mowers (ride on type), motorcycles, junk, trash, boxes, scrap metal, firewood and other stuff/detritus

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread LWB250
That might make sense for some, but home is only a couple of miles at this point, and may even be closer after we get settled. Under those circumstances the savings would be marginal at best. Not to mention the company covers the cost of the truck... Dan --- Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread LWB250
I won't be hauling gensets unless they are very small ones, and for that matter, I won't be doing any field work. I quit that years ago. In most cases, I might be hauling a transfer switch to drop off at a job site, as they usually go in long before the genset is ever there. It's fairly easy

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Shaddup kid you'll ruin my argument ;) --- On Fri, 6/13/08, LWB250 lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; wrote: From: LWB250 lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; Subject: Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List lt;mercedes@okiebenz.comgt; Date: Friday, June 13, 2008, 2:01 PM I

[MBZ] W124 300D anti jerk

2008-06-13 Thread Peter Merle
I see that according to the epc my vehicle should have the anti jerk unit mounted on the inj pump. Mine does not have it and its not very pleasant to drive in that in surges when shifting gears ( manual tranny ). can the pump work without the anti jerk? Not sure if previous owner removed it but I

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread dave walton
I'm just encouraging you to look at other options. It is not a question of IF the price of fuel will double or triple from where it is now, but WHEN. Each of us is free to decide how we spend a limited income. He asked for advice and got it. I'd suspect that you want anything that won't fit in a

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread R A Bennell
In that case, why not consider a small SUV? Still hauls people with the back seat up. Hauls stuff with the back seat down. Probably has available 4 wheel drive. Sits a bit higher so better visability. Doesn't use any more fuel than a small truck would. Lots to choose from as everybody and their

[MBZ] OT: Chevy Colorado

2008-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Uh oh, I did some digging for reviews of the Colorado, the results are not good. http://www.buyingadvice.com/chevrolet-colorado-2007-review.html http://www.carsurvey.org/model_Chevrolet_Colorado.html -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D anti jerk

2008-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Shouldn't that unit be mounted on the driver's seat, somehow? Come to think of it, maybe it could be licensed to all auto mfrs? --R Peter Merle wrote: I see that according to the epc my vehicle should have the anti jerk unit mounted on the inj pump. Mine does not have it and its not very

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: I knew somebody posted that before but I can't find any corroberating evidence of this... It was me... You can't find any corroborating evidence because that test was conducted at a private facility under a private contract, etc. John

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: I see no reason why anyone should buy a Ranger, they're small, don't handle well, not terribly powerful, not roomy, get poor gas mileage, can't haul much and are expensive... Won't argue with the small, although that might be what some people are looking for. I really

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Donald Snook
Dave wrote: Thinking you need to drive a truck all the time just in case I need it is part of why gas costs $4/gallon now. Curt wrote in response: Point being whats right for one is not right for everybody. I think Curt's response to this is probably the smart thing to say. BUT, my response

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: 4. MASSIVE decrease in refining capacity in the last 30 years Do you have any evidence for this? I have heard of the whole no new refineries bit, but never of a decrease in capacity. Not building new ones doesn't mean you can't rebuild existing ones for higher capacity

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Donald Snook
Dave wrote: I'd suspect that you want anything that won't fit in a Jetta wagon to go on a real truck anyway. You can't argue with 50+ mpg. The good news is that most new truck owners can't afford to drive them or sell them for what they owe and the lots are full of unsold ones. You can get them

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread dave walton
There is a big difference between the company buying you a truck and the company suggesting you buy a truck and they will pay your expenses. Basically, don't buy anything you don't want to get stuck with - things change. You may think they won't, and they might not - but they may. -Dave Walton

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Donald Snook
Curt wrote: I see no reason why anyone should buy a Ranger, they're small, don't handle well, not terribly powerful, not roomy, get poor gas mileage, can't haul much and are expensive... The Ranger gets piss poor gas mileage, the same as the Colorado crew cab 5cyl... 3mpg better than the big

[MBZ] more bad advice

2008-06-13 Thread RELNGSON
...I was flying along a secondary road and decided to slip into neutral to slow down This is a technique that has never occurred to me. Please elaborate. Further, I'm loving all the advice in re: buy a 20-30 year old vehicle as a business vehicle. Aside from the negative impression on

[MBZ] Thank You, America

2008-06-13 Thread RELNGSON
The OPEC minister will look you in the eyes and state: \ We are at war with you infidels. Have been since the embargo in the 1970s. You are so arrogant you haven't even recognized it. You have more missiles, bombs, and technology; so we are fighting with the best weapon we have and

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Kevin Kraly
They do make a Colorado crew cab at least from '05. My Dad had a 2wd model with the 2.8L 4 cylinder. I don't remember the fuel mileage numbers, but it didn't get anywhere near the 30MPG average of the '03 Jetta wagon which he traded in for it. It was quite a comfortable truck, even compared

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL tac

2008-06-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
My first thought. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL tac Wilton Strickland wrote: Tips? Drive it 'til the 300D is mobile again.

Re: [MBZ] OT - IA, MN, KS, IN, etc. weather

2008-06-13 Thread Luther
And the home repair business :D Luther-repairing windows, doors, sheetrock, framing, re-roofing, etc. On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:08:17 -0500, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty much everything from the south side of Indianapolis (Greenwood) has been soaked. Mooresville, Martinsville,

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Kevin Kraly
most new truck owners can't afford to drive them or sell them for what they owe and the lots are full of unsold ones. I can't believe the number of Dodge Ram Diesels on the market right now! My truck stickered at 42K, and you can't even get $30K for it even with only 5K miles! Trade-in would

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-13 Thread Bill R
Good idea, but you would have to limit the number of darts available to any one driver. Some folks do go overboard and/or have a short fuse. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 11:42 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-13 Thread LarryT
prev comments private ownership of field pieces and ship's cannon I've struggled with this as well. I finally came to the conclusion that people who have led a good life and never ran afoul of the law *should* be allowed to own whatever they want. After all, the cost to maintain, buy ammo

Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread MG
Since they are supposed to be quotes from his own book and not having read it I obviously don't know if they are or not. So the thing for me to do would be to get the book and read it as I'm guessing you all have done and see for myself how badly these were taken out of context. I mean they

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-13 Thread LarryT
I believe that oif there was a true revolution in the US some of the military would join in. So there would be tanks, F15s, baxzookas etc involved and at that point they'd be considered in private hands Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-13 Thread LarryT
You can probably mount one - and it'll be ok until you use it *once* as the police will hunt you down like a dog and charge you with attempted murder or at least assault with a deadly weapon.! Then the problem will be gone. And Rich will be getting to know his new cellmate. Can you say hide

[MBZ] Part Needed

2008-06-13 Thread LarryT
Hi all, No rant (relax) for now. I need a part for the 78 240D - the Lower hose that runs from the bottom of the oil filter housing goes to the Oil Cooler lower connection 123.123.12.050680 VIN Anybody got one they can part with? Price? ;-) Thanks Gang!! Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D)

[MBZ] Truck advice

2008-06-13 Thread Dan Weeks
I'd have to go with the Ranger, too, with a 4 cyl and 5 speed. They get the best mileage. THey're just about right for hauling small loads. And if you have to haul something larger, just add a $600, 3/4-ton capacity Home Depot utility trailer, and you can haul nearly two tons of stuff, and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
MG wrote: Since they are supposed to be quotes from his own book and not having read it I obviously don't know if they are or not. So the thing for me to do would be to get the book and read it as I'm guessing you all have done and see for myself how badly these were taken out of context. I

Re: [MBZ] '83 300D valve cover

2008-06-13 Thread Archer
- Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] I believe it's to reduce the amount of oil going into the breather tube that goes to the air cleaner. There was a dealer fix years ago that involved using RTV to seal up the gaps there. The oil filler cap has a gasket and if it's

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
Thank you very much, Bill. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Wilton - the descriptions and pictures of this project and the clock both

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
You are such a buzz killer. --R LarryT wrote: You can probably mount one - and it'll be ok until you use it *once* as the police will hunt you down like a dog and charge you with attempted murder or at least assault with a deadly weapon.! Then the problem will be gone. And Rich will be

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
You know I thought about it while riding home and I think I'm predisposed to hate Rangers because my ex-girlfriend had one and loved it. I spent more time shoveling that ()*amp;^%! thing out of the snow and wondering what idiot would want a 2wd pickup in Maine... -Curt --- On Fri, 6/13/08,

Re: [MBZ] '83 300D valve cover

2008-06-13 Thread Jeff Zedic
I'd expect it would be better. Other, smarter types on this list will be able to tell you for sure. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL tac

2008-06-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Replace the instrument fuse (especially if your oil pressure dropped to zero at the same time) and the OVP relay. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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