Re: [MBZ] Amyris Opens Synthetic Diesel Pilot Plant

2008-11-12 Thread dave walton
Agreed. In typical fermentation, the yeast does not make ethanol. It makes an enzyme that converts the sugar to ethanol. I don't see how that process would result in a diesel fuel. -Dave Walton On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 8:55 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hm. All they talk about is

[MBZ] GPS [was: Re: I need a GPO}

2008-11-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:02:07 -0500 Anthony Galioto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am going to get my daughter a GPO for this Christmas. The more I look at them the more confused I get. I have narrowed down to the Garmin nouvi 360 or the Tomtom XL 330-s. GPS = Global Positioning System The

Re: [MBZ] OT: Crown Vic/Grand Marquis

2008-11-12 Thread Donald Snook
OK Don wrote: It's not a Benz, and it's not a 124 300D 2.5T. Why are you even thinking about it? Well, I have concluded that the only MB's I am comfortable in are the 124 and 126. I don't want a 126 gasser because of the gas mileage. I would love to have another 300D 2.5 (want to trade me

[MBZ] Rusty's boat payment

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
To make up for sourcing calipers locally I ordered UCAs and shocks for my 240D last night. I'm reasonably sure when I take it for inspection on Friday its going to fail. The idea is to have the parts on hand to swap in so I can take it back Saturday. The state of MA is really ugly about

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread LWB250
I consider myself a prosumer photographer, having shot medium format stock work for a number of years. BH is good if you're OK with buying over the Internet - they do a great job. If you want to go the used route, KEH is definitely the one, as King has done a great job with their reputation

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-12 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: The 124 may be Mashall-vertified as better than the W123 wagon, but they aren't worth sh*t because they look so ugly. Different strokes - I think the 123 wagon is good looking. It has a certain country home status symbol look to it. But, I think the 124 is better looking -

Re: [MBZ] I need a GPS

2008-11-12 Thread Luther
I just installed Garmin Mobile on my Samsung Blackjack II for free. I have the complete 2009 USA map loaded and it works well. If I need, I also have Google Maps installed and can install Microsoft Live Maps. All work with the internal GPS. Luther Anthony Galioto wrote: I am going to get

Re: [MBZ] E320 fuel/electronic question

2008-11-12 Thread Loren Faeth
Yes, and I checked all the fuses last spring when it was doing this. If memory serves, these components are on different circuits, but fail simultaneously. SO maybe it is a ground problem under the dash? Last night was raining and near freezing. I want to try working on it inside, in the

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's boat payment

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss --- On Wed, 11/12/08, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty's boat payment To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 10:05 AM You

Re: [MBZ] I need a GPO

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
I bought a Garmin Nuvi 750 'bout 2 months ago at Sam's for $300. 'Has latest maps. Wilton - Original Message - From: Anthony Galioto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: [MBZ] I need a GPO I am going

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's boat payment

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
We won't get fooled again --R Curt Raymond wrote: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss --- On Wed, 11/12/08, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty's boat payment To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-12 Thread Loren Faeth
You prefer the 123 wagon as a highway car only because you have never owned an SDL. I like the 123 wagon, but I have grown to like the 124 300TD better. There were less than 2000 imported to the US, so they will always be a collectible car in the US. At 07:58 AM 11/12/2008, you wrote: My

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's boat payment

2008-11-12 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss Boy has THAT song been running through my head since last week... Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Daimler V250

2008-11-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Gerry, and Cohorts. Daimler SP250 is the car that I most drooled over when I was in the UK. The Lady next door had an A.C Cobra and an SP. I thought she was too old to drive such cars, she may have been 40, not old from my present point of view! I owned a Mini and wanted, lusted

Re: [MBZ] I need a GPO

2008-11-12 Thread Bill R
At least the first update on the TomTom built into my IPAQ Rx5915 was free - a new map of the US and Canada [I think, never been there - it does cover Alaska]. 1.7 gig download. Don't know about another later this year. Not worth it for me to spend money on it as nothing I do is that critical.

Re: [MBZ] I need a GPO

2008-11-12 Thread Loren Faeth
GPO? In my experience, that is a Group Policy Object in Winders Active Directory. At 08:02 AM 11/12/2008, you wrote: I am going to get my daughter a GPO for this Christmas. The more I look at them the more confused I get. I have narrowed down to the Garmin nouvi 360 or the Tomtom XL 330-s.

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
I'll second BH but its not for the anti-semitic. Don't call on Saturday... They can be a bit gruff on the phone but will help you if you're nice but persistant. -Curt Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:19:24 -0600 From: Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Camera Stores To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] WW2 Mercedes Aircraft Engine

2008-11-12 Thread LarryT
Hi all - I watched a show today* that told about the famous ME109 of WW2 fame - they said the ending was a MB Inverted V12 What's the logic behind using an Inverted V configuration? The Vs tend to be pretty tight it appears. Is it to give the designers a better shape to work with? HP was

Re: [MBZ] OT: Crown Vic/Grand Marquis

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
The 126 market seems to be in the toilet. $2000 looks to buy a pretty nice car. I'm even considering one... -Curt Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:45:39 -0600 From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Crown Vic/Grand Marquis To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Gary Hurst
i used to use their arab competitors. 17th street photo or something like that? On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 10:45 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll second BH but its not for the anti-semitic. Don't call on Saturday... They can be a bit gruff on the phone but will help you if you're

Re: [MBZ] E320 fuel/electronic question

2008-11-12 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, and I checked all the fuses last spring when it was doing this. Fuses, you don't Check Them, You change them! They actually build an internal resistance that will cause all kinds of grief. All

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-12 Thread Jim Cathey
Does the SDL have SLS? Its the SLS that makes the wagon amazing... Not normally, but I believe it could be ordered with it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

[MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Dan Weeks
On Nov 11, 2008, at 10:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know of a camera store they'd highly recommend, or warn others away from? I'm thinking Nikon D700 --- need to take some dramatic pictures of the MB fleet to rub in Kaleb's face -- and a daughter's wedding, etc. BH Photo Video, a

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-12 Thread Dan Weeks
On Nov 12, 2008, at 9:07 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was just looking at the prices on medium format Mamiya gear the other day, and was shocked at how low it was going. The whole bag of Mamiya gear I own is worth about 10% of the new value these days. Yeah--I have a bag of Mamiya 6x6

Re: [MBZ] MA inspection

2008-11-12 Thread Dan Weeks
On Nov 12, 2008, at 9:07 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The state of MA is really ugly about inspection. When my brother and I were teenagers growing up in MA back in the early '70s, the only way we got stickers on our various rag-tag beater foreign cars was by having our mom take them in

[MBZ] WW2 Daimler Benz Aircraft Engine

2008-11-12 Thread Loren Faeth
The USAF museum at Dayton O had a German ME109 engine sitting on the floor when i was there 20 some years ago. It was an amazing engine to look at. Compared to the contemporary engines from other countries, the engine was a work of art. The engine is NOT Mercedes Benz. They were built by

Re: [MBZ] E320 fuel/electronic question

2008-11-12 Thread Loren Faeth
That indeed was Herr Doktor's mantra, but I have many 20 to 40 year old fuses working. I did change the fuses with no result. At 09:59 AM 11/12/2008, you wrote: -- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, and I checked all the fuses last

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-12 Thread Loren Faeth
I have seen several 126 gassers with it. I always thaought a 126 with hydraulic suspension would be nice. However a 126 on springs is still as good as or better riding than a 123 with SLS. I've had both; several 123 wagons. The 126 wins, hands down. At 10:04 AM 11/12/2008, you wrote:

Re: [MBZ] MA inspection

2008-11-12 Thread Donald Snook
Dan wrote: Thank God Iowa has no inspection whatsoever. They even stopped inspecting cars at owner transfer long time ago. We have no inspections here in Kansas for yearly licensing (I wish we did, there are some very unsafe cars on the road). The only inspection we have is if you bring a car

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
I bought a Sony outfit a year and half ago from some sleazebag NYC outfit, they sent a returned unit (probably rebuilt or maybe even a chinese faux knockoff), a cheap Chinese tele lens (though the order specified a Sony) and some other crap, it took about a month of back and forth until they

Re: [MBZ] Amyris Opens Synthetic Diesel Pilot Plant

2008-11-12 Thread Allan Streib
Hm. All they talk about is yeast and sugarcane. How do you get diesel from that? Ethanol, sure. Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: http://www.nytimes.com/external/gigaom/2008/11/11/11gigaom-amyris-opens-synthetic-diesel-pilot-plant-15178.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Does the SDL have SLS? Its the SLS that makes the wagon amazing... I did mention before that Marshall said the 124 wagon was more refined than the 123 and a better road car. I also mentioned I figured my 201 and Dwight's 124 are more refined than my 123 so I'd suppose Marshall is right. I've

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's boat payment

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
You should be happy to be living in such a progressive state that is looking out for your best interests. I left 9 yr ago, never looked back. How's Deval workin out fuh ya theah? Things going well? --R PS, I hope you had a wonderful experience at the registry, the workers there were always

Re: [MBZ] WW2 Daimler Benz Aircraft Engine

2008-11-12 Thread Christopher McCann
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daimler-Benz_DB_601 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daimler-Benz_DB_603 Mercedes' T80 land speed record car, designed by aircraft engineer Josef Mickl with assistance from Ferdinand Porsche and top German Grand Prix racing driver Hans Stuck, incorporated the third

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-12 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: I still have another one I need to get going, either taht or sell it. Im fixing to liquidate quite a few members of my fleet. Is it a 124 300D 2.5? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] WW2 Mercedes Aircraft Engine

2008-11-12 Thread Peter Frederick
There are a couple advantages to an inverted V engine -- the cowling is easier to streamline with the widest part of the engine closer to the centerline or lower, as the shape can fair into the wings better. You can easily get hot cylinder walls from the coolant flowing from the head to the

Re: [MBZ] WW2 Daimler Benz Aircraft Engine

2008-11-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 9:05 AM, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daimler-Benz_DB_603 Mercedes' T80 land speed record car, designed by aircraft engineer Josef Mickl with assistance from Ferdinand Porsche and top German Grand Prix racing driver Hans Stuck,

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's boat payment

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah right... Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:22:21 -0500 From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty's boat payment To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed We won't get fooled again

Re: [MBZ] Amyris Opens Synthetic Diesel Pilot Plant

2008-11-12 Thread Christopher McCann
This is not normal yeast. They are genetically modified to produce diesel fuel. I've read about this before. It is absolutely amazing. Sometimes they use yeast and sometimes they use some other microbe, but they can genetically modify them to convert sugar/cellulose into all sorts of different

Re: [MBZ] Amyris Opens Synthetic Diesel Pilot Plant

2008-11-12 Thread dave walton
If the yeast is consuming the sugar and storing oil in it's cell structure, then we are not talking fermentation. That's basically what the Algae people are working on. There are better/cheaper things to feed microbes than sugar. If they are using the yeast to produce an enzyme that converts sugar

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have a non-digital Nikon N2000 with a 50mm 1.4 standard lens, plus Nikkor 28mm and 2000MM lenses. What is this worth? On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 11:08 AM, Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 12, 2008, at 9:07 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was just looking at the prices on medium

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Gary Hurst
you got hosed by 17th street? you sure? On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 11:57 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought a Sony outfit a year and half ago from some sleazebag NYC outfit, they sent a returned unit (probably rebuilt or maybe even a chinese faux knockoff), a cheap Chinese tele

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-12 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I have a non-digital Nikon N2000 with a 50mm 1.4 standard lens, plus Nikkor 28mm and 2000MM lenses. What is this worth? $10. Send them to me with a paypal invoice. Allan -- 1983 300d ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
Which will be collectible - the 124 wagon? If so then why are their prices lower compared to the more plentifull W123 wagons? On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 10:14 AM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: You prefer the 123 wagon as a highway car only because you have never owned an SDL. I like the

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
Tres drole. I meant to ask what is its fair market value. On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I have a non-digital Nikon N2000 with a 50mm 1.4 standard lens, plus Nikkor 28mm and 2000MM lenses. What is this

[MBZ] I need a GPO

2008-11-12 Thread Anthony Galioto
I am going to get my daughter a GPO for this Christmas. The more I look at them the more confused I get. I have narrowed down to the Garmin nouvi 360 or the Tomtom XL 330-s. She doesn't need all the extra bells and whistles only good navigation. I would like the 4.5 inch screen, but it's not

Re: [MBZ] WW2 Mercedes Aircraft Engine

2008-11-12 Thread E M
I read the Germany oil refineries were taking a beating, and most of the av gas being used by the Germans was being derived from coal. They had a hard time getting more than about 90 octane out of it. Ed 300E 2008/11/12 Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] There are a couple advantages to an

Re: [MBZ] I need a GPO

2008-11-12 Thread pm7088
I use a 5 year old Garmin. Maps I update every 2 years at cost of $150. I bought my wife a refurbish Garmin from Tiger, cost was $80 or so, latest mars. It works FINE. More money buys toys and whistles, I just wanted a GPS. IMHO, voice prompts are useless and distracting. I just have mine set

Re: [MBZ] Amyris Opens Synthetic Diesel Pilot Plant

2008-11-12 Thread Christopher McCann
You are right, neither of the processes below can be called fermentation...and I'm not sure exactly how the process works. But using sugar may not be so bad since they will be doing it in Brazil where sugar is already being turned into fuel on a large scale. There just isn't enough info in

[MBZ] Amyris Opens Synthetic Diesel Pilot Plant

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.nytimes.com/external/gigaom/2008/11/11/11gigaom-amyris-opens-synthetic-diesel-pilot-plant-15178.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] flare tool - Wilton's story

2008-11-12 Thread Bill R
Great story. Usually people can get along pretty well, but governments have problems. I suspect it is much like the difference between meeting/passing someone on the sidewalk and passing the same person in a car. People are often much nicer in person than when they have some anonymity and are

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
*FotoConnection.com Right after they got the order this guy calls me up trying to upsell me a Sony lens. I tell him that is what I ordered, why do I have to pay more? He says no, thats not what you ordered (I am looking at the order and the order confirmation). Says it will be another $100

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
My advice for everybody who hasn't yet driven an MB wagon is to make sure you get the opportunity. I've never driven a 124 wagon but the 123 wagon is by far the smoothest car I've ever driven. The 300TD is a bit pokey off the line, the turbo (on mine anyway) took a second to spool but what a

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
I think you can use those lenses on the digital models but they won't be autofocus and all that, so you will have to fiddle with them. Old Minolta lenses fit the Sony DSLRs, as the Sony is a remake of the Minolta digital. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Tres drole. I meant to ask what is its

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Generic arab competitors per your post, probably not the same outfit. Thieves, whoever they are. --R Gary Hurst wrote: those are not my arabs though. how do you figure they connect to 17th street photo? On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 1:06 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-12 Thread Allan Streib
C'mon, spread the wealth around a little andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Tres drole. I meant to ask what is its fair market value. On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I have a non-digital

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: *FotoConnection.com Right after they got the order this guy calls me up trying to upsell me a Sony lens. I tell him that is what I ordered, why do I have to pay more? He says no, thats not what you ordered (I am looking at the order and the order confirmation). Says it

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Gary Hurst
17th street are honest arabs. BH are honest jews. your outfit is just crooked, with pages of complaints online. On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 1:19 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Generic arab competitors per your post, probably not the same outfit. Thieves, whoever they are. --R

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Gary Hurst
just in case you are interested, here is what you get when you google compaints on your guys. http://www.google.com/search?hl=enq=fotoconnection+complaintsaq=4oq=fotoconnection On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 1:37 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 17th street are honest arabs. BH are honest

Re: [MBZ] WW2 Mercedes Aircraft Engine

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Inverted to improve aerodynamics/streamlining. Wilton - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:48 AM Subject: [MBZ] WW2 Mercedes Aircraft Engine Hi all - I watched a show today* that

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Allan Streib
LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: If you want to go the used route, KEH is definitely the one, as King has done a great job with their reputation of grading very, very conservatively. I have bought a fair amount of gear from them over the years and never been disappointed. That being said,

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
It was supposed to be a really good price though right? This sort of thing is all too common there are tons of people who have been ripped off. Lesson #1 If it seems to good to be true it probably is. Lesson #2 When dealing with a new company do a little research first. I bought a new digital

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
I'm looking forward to my tax cut, so perhaps I will have a little more wealth to spread around or simply enjoy. On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 1:24 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: C'mon, spread the wealth around a little andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Tres drole. I

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Yep, you're absolutely right, Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment. I shoulda done all that, knew better and know better now, but this is actually the first time I have ever had a problem with ordering something. I think at the time I confused them with

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Along with that tax cut you'll get a UAW AIG and AmEx guy to come live with you. --R oops should be cameras not politics but you started it first andrew strasfogel wrote: I'm looking forward to my tax cut, so perhaps I will have a little more wealth to spread around or simply enjoy. On

Re: [MBZ] WW2 Daimler Benz Aircraft Engine

2008-11-12 Thread Scott Ritchey
The MBCA Star magazine had a nice article with photos and diagrams on this engine some years back (maybe about 2002?). I was impressed with the method for installing/removing the cylinders. The outside base (which was on top) of the cylinder was threaded and a BIG nut held it in place. A

Re: [MBZ] Bf-109

2008-11-12 Thread RELNGSON
http://www.chuckhawks.com/me-109.htm ** Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news amp; more!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212774565x1200812037/aol?redir=http://toolbar.aol.com/moviefone/download.htm l?ncid=emlcntusdown0001)

Re: [MBZ] Amyris Opens Synthetic Diesel Pilot Plant - what about Pond Scum?

2008-11-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
Algae plant to open on S. Ute land Organisms will be used to make fuel for use as an energy sourceby Joe Hanel Herald Denver Bureau Article Last Updated; Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Green energy - literally - is coming to Southwest Colorado. [image: Gateway

Re: [MBZ] junker

2008-11-12 Thread RELNGSON
Once it fails inspection I have 60 days to try again but I can't legally drive it an inch from the inspection station once it fails. In practice I'm sure I can drive it home and if I'm pulled over I could talk my way out of a ticket... If this car is so terrible that a cop can tell

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah $100 isn't too bad, glad it wasn't more... -Curt --- On Wed, 11/12/08, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 2:44 PM

Re: [MBZ] junker

2008-11-12 Thread brian . toscano
They look for stickers in the windshield in the northeast. It doesn't matter what's wrong. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:59:20 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] junker Once it fails

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
what the heck are you talking about? Wherever you are finding these 124 diesel wagons that are cheaper than 123 diesel wagons, let me know so I can buy them. andrew strasfogel wrote: Which will be collectible - the 124 wagon? If so then why are their prices lower compared to the more

Re: [MBZ] junker

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
It's just another form of revenue generation in MA, gotta cover all the graft and corruption. I got yelled at once when my sticker was expired by a cop who was monitoring a bunch of phone company picketers who decided it was a good idea to take their picketing to the road leading out of our

Re: [MBZ] junker

2008-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: It's just another form of revenue generation in MA, gotta cover all the graft and corruption. I always found it odd that Carl Drega was from NH, not MA, but maybe it's the same all over up there. Maybe he took Live Free or Die seriously.

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Gary Hurst
those are not my arabs though. how do you figure they connect to 17th street photo? On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 1:06 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *FotoConnection.com Right after they got the order this guy calls me up trying to upsell me a Sony lens. I tell him that is what I

[MBZ] Who got the 5spd 280 for $500?

2008-11-12 Thread Rolf
That was listed on CL in Atlanta? My hopes and dreams were dashed when I didn't have a response this AM. -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] Neutral Start Interlock

2008-11-12 Thread B Dike
Terak, It got banged up (again) in an encounter with a Jersey barrier.  The front inner fender wall was crumpled in about 6 in at the bumper mount and the local shop said it would be $$$ to put in on the rack and pull it out.  I considered just mounting a new outer funder over the bent inner

Re: [MBZ] junker

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Same here in NC for many years. Now going to system requiring inspection before license renewal. When you go to renew license, if you don't have record of appropriate and timely inspection in the DMV computer, no license renewal. Wilton - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you will need jack stands Curt Raymond wrote: Do I need jackstands to do the diff on my 190D or could I do it from ramps? I need to find time to retrieve my other jackstand thats been at a friend's house (where I left it) for 5 years... -Curt ___

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's boat payment

2008-11-12 Thread Trampas
Yeap around here in NC they are not nearly as bad, my truck has not been inspected in 3 years. Of course they are starting to computerize things thus I will have to get one here shortly. Note it is not that my cars won't pass inspection, rather I am pretty anal about keeping them fixed near to

Re: [MBZ] OT - sort of - Citric acid

2008-11-12 Thread Trampas
Yeap I use the citric acid from Mercedes to clean shower head and shower. It is great to remove lime from shower and around facets where it seems to accumulate. The other thing you can use is vinegar. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] Broken OM606 Glowplugs

2008-11-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: I still have another one I need to get going, either taht or sell it. Im fixing to liquidate quite a few members of my fleet. Is it a 124 300D 2.5? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] E320 fuel/electronic question

2008-11-12 Thread Hendrik Fay
Especially if they are aluminium fuses, get copper ones. Hendrik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, and I checked all the fuses last spring when it was doing this. Fuses, you don't Check Them,

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Another $100 lesson: In 1958, I was a B-47E maintenance crew chief (USAF E-3) paid a grand total of $220 per month. I had a '51 Chevrolet; 'saw a nice-looking, excellent condition '56 Chevy 4-door sedan on stealer's used car lot; 'made a deal one day to trade; 'told salesman I'd bring 'im $100

Re: [MBZ] Who got the 5spd 280 for $500?

2008-11-12 Thread Christopher McCann
Not me, but r u looking for the 5 spd? My friend got the tranny, pedals, linkange, everything out of a 280 euro at u pick it. He might want to sell, not sure. Chris   --- On Wed, 11/12/08, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Who got the 5spd 280 for $500?

Re: [MBZ] Who got the 5spd 280 for $500?

2008-11-12 Thread Christopher McCann
He's in KC, MO. Still interested? I can forward your message. Chris --- On Wed, 11/12/08, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who got the 5spd 280 for $500? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 4:06 PM Where is he located. And the

[MBZ] One more Carfax/Autocheck request

2008-11-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
3GNFK16T8YG122955 Should be an '00 Suburban. Thanks in advance to whoever gets there first! Alex ___ 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

[MBZ] Do I need

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Do I need jackstands to do the diff on my 190D or could I do it from ramps? I need to find time to retrieve my other jackstand thats been at a friend's house (where I left it) for 5 years... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Our 190D 5 cyl Auto gets 40 mpg

2008-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: Oh. 'Thought it was technical order. ;=) I thought it was Table of Organization (aka who supervises who), or was it Theater of Operations? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Who got the 5spd 280 for $500?

2008-11-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:32 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was listed on CL in Atlanta? My hopes and dreams were dashed when I didn't have a response this AM. I just missed getting a stick 280 earlier this year for $500, but that was a W116 in Vancouver, WA so probably not the same

Re: [MBZ] OT: Crown Vic/Grand Marquis

2008-11-12 Thread Kevin Kraly
The 126 market seems to be in the toilet. $2000 looks to buy a pretty nice car. Totally true! My 1983 300SD isn't worth too much more than the $1300 I paid for it even though it now has a new lower right ball joint, all new brakes, new exhaust header, and way better front seats. I would

Re: [MBZ] Cameras

2008-11-12 Thread Loren Faeth
Always the dreamer. andrew At 01:40 PM 11/12/2008, you wrote: I'm looking forward to my tax cut, Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] OT: '01 Jetta

2008-11-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Thanks for the reply Harry. Rusty has the touring strut assemblies for $73... I wonder if my AZ has a spring compressor for rent? -Curt --- On Tue, 11/11/08, harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: '01 Jetta To: [EMAIL PROTECTED],

Re: [MBZ] junker

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
NH has a very high tattoo to tooth ratio. Some places up there make Appalachia look like the Riviera. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: It's just another form of revenue generation in MA, gotta cover all the graft and corruption. I always found it odd that Carl Drega was from

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: I asked the salesman, Where's the $100 I gave you yesterday afternoon? The SOB replied, What $100? So how many months did he take his liquid diet through a straw? I can't imagine anybody convicting you of battery in the 1950s, at least not in civilian court.

Re: [MBZ] junker

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Another goodun, Rich. 'Never heard it like that before. Thanks for the laugh. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] junker NH has a very high

[MBZ] OT, bordering on politics

2008-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Joe The Plumber, meet Cliff The Chef: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/news/0811/gallery.real_people_obama_plan/index.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] junker

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
My wife had to do a rotation at the Manchester VA hosp (The Manch), it gave her considerable insight into NH culture. And the Manch isn't even upstate too far. Between that and Boston City Hospital you get a very good view of the wonders and promise of socialized medicine. --R Wilton

Re: [MBZ] OT, bordering on politics

2008-11-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Mitch you are such a buzz killer. --R Mitch Haley wrote: Joe The Plumber, meet Cliff The Chef: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/news/0811/gallery.real_people_obama_plan/index.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] DB-601

2008-11-12 Thread Allen Sawyer
There is a rather lengthy article about the DB-601 engine in the May/June 2003 issue of the Star magazine; eleven pages. ADS Dallas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

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