Re: [MBZ] ML320 reset engine codes

2013-03-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: See, you had to have an IL inspection on your pickemup just to drive a mile into IL and go home. Somewhere along the line they reeled in the fuzz on that one, so its better now. And that's precisely what the interstate commerce clause in the federal Constitution is all

Re: [MBZ] ML320 reset engine codes

2013-03-06 Thread Jim Cathey
And that's precisely what the interstate commerce clause in the federal Constitution is all about. Yeah, the one thing that horribly-abused clause is supposed to be for, and it wasn't enforced! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

[MBZ] SL65

2013-03-06 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-mercedes-benz-sl65-amg-first-drive-review --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Scott Ritchey
Wilton, This is my best blank look. Did I miss a chapter? What does this mean? Scott -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 1:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] In mourning In

[MBZ] BuyMBparts , Inc. Press Announcement

2013-03-06 Thread BuyMBparts , Inc.
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[MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread WILTON
In mourning for loss of Rusty here. 'Wish 'im well in his new endeavors. Thanks for your many years of expert help to all of us, Rusty. Welcome aboard to Trent, Q, Jr. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] test

2013-03-06 Thread WILTON
Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts , Inc. Press Announcement

2013-03-06 Thread Randy Bennell
So, don't tell anyone else yet, but Rusty is going to be the new Pope! Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread WILTON
'Just rcvd msg from BuyMBparts; Rusty says he's sold out to Trent Fiorini, the new Q. Regrettably, Rusty's gone corporate. Maybe we can get along somehow. We'll just hafta hold our chins up and persevere. 'Wish 'im well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey

Re: [MBZ] Seeking Flex Disk Advice

2013-03-06 Thread John Reames
And the NHTSA doesn't require signed off paperwork (showing approval of) and traceability of every new and/or used part we put on a car (this week)... -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 3, 2013, at 21:34, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: It

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Fmiser
Wilton wrote: In mourning for loss of Rusty here. 'Wish 'im well in his new endeavors. Thanks for your many years of expert help to all of us, Rusty. Welcome aboard to Trent, Q, Jr. Scott Ritchey wrote: Wilton, This is my best blank look. Did I miss a chapter? What does

Re: [MBZ] Seeking Flex Disk Advice

2013-03-06 Thread John Reames
The subframe mount bushings and the diff mount make a HUGE difference in emergency and highway handling (rear wheel steer!) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 4, 2013, at 20:02, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: On a car that is in excess of

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts , Inc. Press Announcement

2013-03-06 Thread Michael Canfield
I am not sure that position upholds Rusty's dedication to integrity that every small business owner and corporate giant should hold dear. Congrats Rusty! Welcome Trent, you have huge shoes to fill. Mike 83 300d On Mar 6, 2013 2:15 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: So, don't tell

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts , Inc. Press Announcement

2013-03-06 Thread Randy Bennell
So, he would be an obvious improvement to the position. Randy On 06/03/2013 1:59 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: I am not sure that position upholds Rusty's dedication to integrity that every small business owner and corporate giant should hold dear. Congrats Rusty! Welcome Trent, you have huge

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Michael Canfield
Q Jrthat will probably stick around here.Lol Let's have a party, mourning sucks! Mike On Mar 6, 2013 1:35 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: In mourning for loss of Rusty here. 'Wish 'im well in his new endeavors. Thanks for your many years of expert help to all of us, Rusty.

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts , Inc. Press Announcement

2013-03-06 Thread Michael Canfield
Yes indeed. Mike On Mar 6, 2013 3:01 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: So, he would be an obvious improvement to the position. Randy On 06/03/2013 1:59 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: I am not sure that position upholds Rusty's dedication to integrity that every small business

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Gerry Archer
You mean an online going-away party for Rusty? Gerry From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com Q Jrthat will probably stick around here.Lol Let's have a party, mourning sucks! Mike On Mar 6, 2013 1:35 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: In mourning for loss of Rusty here.

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts , Inc. Press Announcement

2013-03-06 Thread Max Dillon
Lol! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: So, don't tell anyone else yet, but Rusty is going to be the new Pope! Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Dan Penoff
Hey, what about the Rusty-Q? Dang, and I just got an MB so I could attend again Dan veteran of the first Rusty-Q On Mar 6, 2013, at 3:36 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: You mean an online going-away party for Rusty? Gerry From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com Q

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Gerry Archer
Maybe there'll be a Trent-Q and Rusty will attend. We'll hafta ask him. Gerry From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Hey, what about the Rusty-Q? Dang, and I just got an MB so I could attend again Dan veteran of the first Rusty-Q On Mar 6, 2013, at 3:36 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread WILTON
Maybe there can be a Trent Q or a Q, Jr. Q. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] In mourning Hey, what about the Rusty-Q? Dang, and I just got an

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Rusty Cullens
Or a ExQ Qjr Q Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 4:56 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread WILTON
Even better. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 5:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] In mourning Or a ExQ Qjr Q Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Randy Bennell
How about a Wilton Q? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread WILTON
That could be probably OK, too, but not as fine as an ExQ-QjrQ, I'm sure. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] In mourning How about a

[MBZ] Subject: Re: In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread RDeafBoy
How about a Wilton Q? Greenland Q..Wilton can fly us over after arriving with our Benz's { He can tell us MORE stories on the way !!]And gather blueberries while there. Bob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Dan Penoff
Ya but it would be in the ChiTown area. Too far to drive for me. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2013, at 3:52 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Maybe there'll be a Trent-Q and Rusty will attend. We'll hafta ask him. Gerry ___

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Randy Bennell
Aren't you the fellow with the recently acquired hotrod Benz? Compared to the folks driving 240D's it should be a snap. Randy On 06/03/2013 4:49 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Ya but it would be in the ChiTown area. Too far to drive for me. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2013, at 3:52 PM, Gerry

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread WILTON
I'd certainly love to. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: rdeaf...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 5:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] Subject: Re: In mourning How about a Wilton Q? Greenland Q..Wilton can fly us over after arriving with our

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Dan Penoff
Yes, but at sub-20 mpg with premium over $4/gallon, I could fly for less. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2013, at 5:58 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Aren't you the fellow with the recently acquired hotrod Benz? Compared to the folks driving 240D's it should be a snap.

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Randy Bennell
On 06/03/2013 5:22 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Yes, but at sub-20 mpg with premium over $4/gallon, I could fly for less. Dan Wouldn't you be flying anyway? Just lower? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
So, before we put this Trent guy on a pedestal, it might be a good idea to ask who he is, what experience does he have, and does he plan to continue the same type of business? Or, we could just idolize him. Jaime ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Max Dillon
Who will be located there, Rusty or Trent? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Ya but it would be in the ChiTown area. Too far to drive for me. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2013, at 3:52 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Rick Knoble
On Mar 6, 2013, at 5:36 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: So, before we put this Trent guy on a pedestal, it might be a good idea to ask who he is, what experience does he have, and does he plan to continue the same type of business? Or, we could just idolize him. I am

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Actually, I think its a pretty reasonable set of questions, but yes, I was being somewhat sarcastic. If you found something out about this new parts supplier, it might be useful for the whole list to know. Good parts people are hard to come by, as we all know. Jaime On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Mountain Man
Jaime wrote: If you found something out about this new parts supplier, it might be useful for the whole list to know. The usual headline stories come up quick - ds put up one story. Looks like the guy is from Sterling, IL? I agree - what is his expertise? Is he merely brokering the biz? Yo,

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
A search on the internet for Trent Fiorini brings up a guy in IL who works for a flooring business, along with other members of his family. Is this our man? I wouldn't think so, as a well run local floor business could do much better than a single guy trying to sell car parts on the internet.

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread WILTON
Don't think anybody's idolized or put 'im on a pedestal, yet. Doesn't the subject say, In Mourning? That's for Q; 'don't know anything about Q, Jr, yet. That's also part of why we're in mourning. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread buymbparts
That is the guy Jaime. Eco flooring was his business that he sold. He will be a refreshing person with a a great attitude. 99 percent of my 4300 customers will be very happy with him. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Jaime Kopchinski

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread buymbparts
Jaime, I could have expected this from you. I get over 1000 atta boys from customers but this from you. Good job. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed,

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I was just curious to see if the anti-competitive attitude would be continued on this list. I'm glad to hear he won't be carrying the baggage of the past, but I'm sad that you had to bring it up. If Trent can offer good service and prices for good parts, I welcome him! Jaime On Wed, Mar 6,

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread buymbparts
Fantastic! You are the same man that broke bread at my house and spent time at my FL condo then. Congrats. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 6 Mar

Re: [MBZ] In mourning . . .

2013-03-06 Thread G. M. Brown
There's always Hursty. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] In mourning . . .

2013-03-06 Thread buymbparts
Praise the Lord Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 20:02:26 To: mercedes@okiebenz.commercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Rick Knoble
On Mar 6, 2013, at 6:50 PM, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I ask that my existing customers give him a chance Which is what I will do. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread buymbparts
Thanks Rick. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:08:39 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread dseretakis
Rusty, So will you still hang out on the list? What are your future plans? New business, retirement...? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2013, at 1:34 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: In mourning for loss of Rusty here. 'Wish 'im well in his new endeavors. Thanks for your many years of

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread buymbparts
I will be on the lists. I am starting a new sales office for WorldPac, at their Atlanta warehouse. I am going back to my original roots of selling to independent garages. I did this for 20 years before buyMBparts. It is a lot of fun as well. I am blessed to have had jobs that are really not

Re: [MBZ] ML320 reset engine codes

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
why the heck didnt you register your vehicles in AR? On 3/5/2013 10:45 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: It is an EGR code and the light has been off for over 3,000mi. I have to get the ML emissions tested and their test looks for old codes that haven't been cleared...these will fail the test. ^@ IL!

Re: [MBZ] test

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you failed On 3/6/2013 12:29 PM, WILTON wrote: Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Go Jabba On 3/6/2013 12:34 PM, WILTON wrote: In mourning for loss of Rusty here. 'Wish 'im well in his new endeavors. Thanks for your many years of expert help to all of us, Rusty. Welcome aboard to Trent, Q, Jr. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I am going to have to crank up the OkieQ again and give away cheap and free parts to people who show up. On 3/6/2013 2:44 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Hey, what about the Rusty-Q? Dang, and I just got an MB so I could attend again Dan veteran of the first Rusty-Q On Mar 6, 2013, at 3:36

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Look I am all for giving the guy a change, but at this point Rusty is out of the game so he has nothing to lose, I may try him but from what I have heard, Autohausaz has great customer service and very good prices. I have always bought from Rusty out of loyalty but now that he is gone, I will

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Please send me what you got offlist, or on list if appropriate. On 3/6/2013 6:15 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Mar 6, 2013, at 5:36 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: So, before we put this Trent guy on a pedestal, it might be a good idea to ask who he is, what experience does he

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Let me clarify my post about Autohauz, you do need to watch what you are ordering there and try to steer clear of the cheap china parts, even ordering OEM parts from OEM brands when it arrives it turns out to be made in China. On 3/6/2013 6:32 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: A search on the

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com Or a ExQ Qjr Q Rusty Cullens ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Gerry Archer
There's lots of stuff floating around about where Rusty is going to work since he won't tell us. Some say he bought a microbrewery-bar on Peachtree Street, others say he's going into politics, and still others say he's going to work for Toyota or BMW as their parts liason in the Southeast.

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will give the guy a chance, but am skeptical, I still maintain I have no loyalty to him though so its going to be about price and service I guess. If he was in the flooring business, what does he know about MB parts? On 3/6/2013 6:51 PM, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Do you have a real

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread dseretakis
Autohaus had awful service. The people who man the phones don't know or give a damn about our cars and they are awkward and rude. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2013, at 8:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Look I am all for giving the guy a change, but at this point Rusty is

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Dan Penoff
I see a lot of people on other forums touting Autohaus, but based on the prices they are quoting, much of it is the Chinese URO brand crap. When the prices are half of what other suppliers are quoting, you have to ask yourself what could be so different that accounts for something costing so

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I heard he was selling crack out of the back of his trunk LOL! On 3/6/2013 7:11 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: There's lots of stuff floating around about where Rusty is going to work since he won't tell us. Some say he bought a microbrewery-bar on Peachtree Street, others say he's going into

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have not ordered from them but I know people that have, not saying who, and have had great luck with them On 3/6/2013 7:33 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Autohaus had awful service. The people who man the phones don't know or give a damn about our cars and they are awkward and rude. Sent

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
right exactly, avoid URO at all costs, unless it is some sort of trim piece or something like that it might be OK, but flex disks, motor mounts, just about anything avoid avoid avoid. On 3/6/2013 7:34 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I see a lot of people on other forums touting Autohaus, but based on

[MBZ] Chavez's heir: from bus driver to president-in-waiting

2013-03-06 Thread Gerry Archer
(Condensed) The 50-year-old Maduro was appointed vice president only in October of 2012, after Chavez's successful re-election bid. But with his bushy, dark mustache, Maduro has made a name for himself at home as one of the most visible faces of the ruling PSUV party and in diplomatic circles as

[MBZ] Coast to Coast on 2 gallons of gas

2013-03-06 Thread Gerry Archer
The winter 2012 issue of Tractor Supply magazine, Out Here, has an article about an MTSU ag professor who drove coast to coast on a little over 2 gallons of gasoline using hydrogen from water and solar as the basic fuels. Popular media stories describe his trip but don't give as much detail:

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Same with MTC... avoid it all. On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 8:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: right exactly, avoid URO at all costs, unless it is some sort of trim piece or something like that it might be OK, but flex disks, motor mounts, just about anything avoid avoid avoid.

Re: [MBZ] ML320 reset engine codes

2013-03-06 Thread Rick Knoble
On Mar 6, 2013, at 7:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: why the heck didnt you register your vehicles in AR? Because after six months or so of seeing his vehicles every day around Forest Park, the local constable would've been up his rear farther than a proctological exam.

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Parts.com Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2013, at 7:47 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Mar 6, 2013, at 7:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I have not ordered from them but I know people that have, not saying who, and have had great luck with them On

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Jim Cathey
Guys, R is the next letter. So, R was Q, and now T is R. Easy! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Max Dillon
You missed it, he's going to be Pope, I read it on the internet! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: There's lots of stuff floating around about where Rusty is going to work since he won't tell us. Some say he bought a

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Gerry Archer
I've been buying Mercedes parts for about about 40 years. Of all the sellers, my experience with Rusty has been the best; both in terms of parts quality, service, and the fact that you can talk to somebody who isn't just watching the clock and putting in time. The new guy may not know as much

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Thats a good point, Kaleb... Gary is a good choice here. One thing he does better than anyone else: hes good at figuring out what parts are quality, and which are Chinese junk. This is changing frequently and isn't obvious as it once was. He actually cares about it. I buy lots of stuff from

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Max Dillon
So now you can afford a much bigger/better Rusty-Q, and have it hosted at a garage with lifts so we can tinker with cars while eating and drinking? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I will be on the lists. I am starting a new sales

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Rusty Cullens
That sounds like a great plan! Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 9:29 PM

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Curt Raymond
And often the parts listed are simply not available at any price. I shall order some from Trent but will probably rely more on my local Car Quest. -Curt Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 20:33:09 -0500 From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] In

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread buymbparts
Curt, WorldPac owns Car Quest so Trent can drop ship all that as well. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:31:55 To: Diesel

[MBZ] Mercedes Star Diagnostic rental?

2013-03-06 Thread Benz Hogs
How many people would be interested in renting the SDS tool. I'm considering purchasing one. I would arrange some type of Redbox/Netflix type shipping system. -- Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Star Diagnostic rental?

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Dude that would not be very practical. That system is a pain in the ass to use and I would not think it would work long shipping it all over the place. It's not something that you just plug in and go, seems like you have to jack with it to get it to work everytime you go to use it. Sent from

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Rolf
Part of me died reading the announcement. No other parts guy has ever been as understanding and reliable (that might go both ways) as Rusty. A little known secret about Rusty is his milk box. Often I have been unable to get to him during the week for parts and often have I grabbed one or all of

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread WILTON
Yep, me too, that's why I said, In mourning. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 9:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] In mourning Part of me died reading the announcement. No other parts guy

[MBZ] Italian car

2013-03-06 Thread Max Dillon
Anybody know anything about old Fiats? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3543247047.html Price is way too high I think, but SWMBO and I took a quick look at this one parked near our neighborhood. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20

[MBZ] 1995 W124 E320 Headlight High Beams

2013-03-06 Thread Craig
I noticed recently that when I have the headlights on and push the stalk of the multi-function switch forward, the high beams do not come on. (Pretty disconcerting on the highway when everything suddenly goes black.) If I pull the stalk backwards to flash the high beams in addition to the low

Re: [MBZ] 1995 W124 E320 Headlight High Beams

2013-03-06 Thread Max Dillon
I fixed the same problem on my E300, deoxit sprayed into the contacts at the base of the stalk aka multi-function switch did the trick. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: I noticed recently that when I have the headlights on and

Re: [MBZ] Coast to Coast on 2 gallons of gas

2013-03-06 Thread Fmiser
Gerry Archer wrote: Popular media stories describe his trip but don't give as much detail: They plan to drive across the country without using an ounce of gasoline. Instead, their fuel comes right out of the faucet. It is a car powered by hydrogen gas, and the hydrogen comes out of the

Re: [MBZ] 1995 W124 E320 Headlight High Beams

2013-03-06 Thread Craig
On Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:40:06 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I fixed the same problem on my E300, deoxit sprayed into the contacts at the base of the stalk aka multi-function switch did the trick. Wonderful! I was dreading having to take that apart and swap it with the one in

Re: [MBZ] Italian car

2013-03-06 Thread Rick Knoble
DOHC 4 cylinder, equipped with Weber carbs, I think. Very fast, when you wind them up, but you HAVE to wind them up. Typical Italian construction, IE Fix It Again Tony, and very rust prone. You won't find one that clean in Chicago-land. That is a '75 and as such may be choked with EPA

Re: [MBZ] 1995 W124 E320 Headlight High Beams

2013-03-06 Thread Max Dillon
The real-deal stuff that Marshall used to promote. Www.Caig.com It comes in a variety of formulas, I think I have the D5. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:40:06 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net

Re: [MBZ] Italian car

2013-03-06 Thread Max Dillon
I see they used timing belts vice a chain, wonder how expensive that is to replace. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: DOHC 4 cylinder, equipped with Weber carbs, I think. Very fast, when you wind them up, but you HAVE to

Re: [MBZ] 1995 W124 E320 Headlight High Beams

2013-03-06 Thread Craig
On Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:01:19 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: The real-deal stuff that Marshall used to promote. Www.Caig.com It comes in a variety of formulas, I think I have the D5. I see. Getting it here before the weekend would be the problem. Craig

Re: [MBZ] 1995 W124 E320 Headlight High Beams

2013-03-06 Thread Rick Knoble
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2013 20:47:51 -0700 From: diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1995 W124 E320 Headlight High Beams On Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:40:06 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I fixed the same problem on my E300, deoxit sprayed into the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Star Diagnostic rental?

2013-03-06 Thread Gerry Archer
How much rent and will it work on a 2006 GL320cdi? Gerry From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net How many people would be interested in renting the SDS tool. I'm considering purchasing one. I would arrange some type of Redbox/Netflix type shipping system. -- Luther KB5QHUForest

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Gerry Archer
Why couldn't we set up a retail repair business complete with business licensce in some town/state where taxes are cheap? The group members who so desired would be partners in the business and at least one member would be a mechanic. That way we could deal directly with World Pac/Rusty. This

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread OK Don
And that was one of the value adds that Rusty brought to the table - steering us away from the crap. Also his deep knowledge of which parts which MB uses and the ability to find the part you need with just a verbal description over the phone. He will be missed. On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 7:29 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 1995 W124 E320 Headlight High Beams

2013-03-06 Thread Chris James
Try some WD40 to see if you can get it working again. Had the same issue with a 124 I had, worked on my 201 rear window switches as well. You can always follow up with CAIG D5 later on. On 3/6/2013 11:03 PM, Craig wrote: I see. Getting it here before the weekend would be the problem. Craig

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Dieselhead
I see a lot of people on other forums touting Autohaus, but based on the prices they are quoting, much of it is the Chinese URO brand crap. When the prices are half of what other suppliers are quoting, you have to ask yourself what could be so different that accounts for something costing so

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Rick Knoble
On Mar 6, 2013, at 10:32 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: OK Don, who doesn't have a Mercedes at the present time, so doesn't need parts! 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A You mean MERCEDES parts... I have a buddy looking for an aircraft to restore. You NEED parts. The C182A in your

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Star Diagnostic rental?

2013-03-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You got a gl? I did not think they came out till 07 Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2013, at 9:51 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: How much rent and will it work on a 2006 GL320cdi? Gerry From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net How many people would be interested in renting

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Dieselhead
My vote is that Q will lobby the new employer to be our corporate sponsor, and as such, the corp. sponsor will provide us with free car parts for us to review and then provide how to writeups which they can post on their website after our group does peer reviews to insure accuracy. We then

Re: [MBZ] 1995 W124 E320 Headlight High Beams

2013-03-06 Thread Dieselhead
Switch. Cathey recommends contact cleaner. I personally have never tried that. I noticed recently that when I have the headlights on and push the stalk of the multi-function switch forward, the high beams do not come on. (Pretty disconcerting on the highway when everything suddenly goes

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts , Inc. Press Announcement

2013-03-06 Thread Dieselhead
Rusty, Thanks for all the savings received by buying from you. Thanks for all the advice about what to buy and what to stay away from. This has saved me more than any savings on parts. Thanks for sponsoring this list and prior lists, even when you were being ripped off. Thanks for being

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