[MBZ] Angel Flight. In memory of Americas fallen.

2013-04-28 Thread Gerry Archer
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[MBZ] OT Gun Ownership Fwd: A Tale of Tale of Two Cities

2013-04-28 Thread Kristin Gilmore
I received this from a friend. Haven't checked the statistics but they look about right. A Tale of Two Cities Chicago, IL Houston, TX Population 2.7 million

[MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
I have been struggling with the coolant temperature gauge on the S500. It's been wonky for a while, and driving me nuts in the process. Typical behavior would be for it to show the coolant temperature as the engine arms up, then when it approaches operating temperature, BOING! The needle

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix

2013-04-28 Thread WILTON
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 10:05 AM Subject: [MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix I have been struggling with the coolant temperature gauge on the S500. It's been wonky for a

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix

2013-04-28 Thread Craig
On Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:42:25 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton Indeed! - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Voilá! I now have a working coolant temperature gauge. Amazing. What's even better is to see that in a mid 80F ambient

[MBZ] 4-29-1975 : Saigon

2013-04-28 Thread Mitch Haley
The fall of Saigon, seen through the eyes of a former American Communist. http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/2013/04/anniversary-eve-of-fall-of-saigon.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix

2013-04-28 Thread Larry T
soundslike a great price for that cluster! LarryT 91 300D On 4/28/2013 10:05 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: I have been struggling with the coolant temperature gauge on the S500. It's been wonky for a while, and driving me nuts in the process. Typical behavior would be for it to show the coolant

[MBZ] '84 Jag and '91 300SL

2013-04-28 Thread Gerry Archer
At the local Indy: '84 xj6 jag $3K '91 300SL NADA range 8K to 12K. Call shop at 352-795-7000 for price. In the dark with a flashlight, looks like new car inside and out. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 4-29-1975 : Saigon

2013-04-28 Thread Craig
On Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:48:59 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: The fall of Saigon, seen through the eyes of a former American Communist. http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.com/2013/04/anniversary-eve-of-fall-of-saigon.html At least this guy saw the light and experienced metanoia

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
Yeah. I saw the guy was parting out the car, so I asked him if he wanted to sell the cluster. He told me to make him an offer, so I told him $100. I didn't hear from him for like a week, so I figured he was offended by my offer (eBay units are going for around $150-$200). I dropped him a

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix

2013-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I guess I should put some of my 140 clusters on eBay, I probably would have sold you one for 50 Sent from my iPhone On Apr 28, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Yeah. I saw the guy was parting out the car, so I asked him if he wanted to sell the cluster. He told me to

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread clay
I appreciate the sentiment. I just spent last night holding my father's hand while he passed away. One long and disappointing event. Medical stupidity did him in. Oncologist could not get her head out of her rear long enough to think through how geriatric patient might be different than

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Gauge Fix

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
If you had some visibility as a seller of used parts these days, I would have contacted you. You're a tough person to get a hold of, and you haven't said a lot about selling used parts around here in some time. Got any 140s with black interiors? Dan On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
My condolences. That sucks. Dan On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I appreciate the sentiment. I just spent last night holding my father's hand while he passed away. One long and disappointing event. Medical stupidity did him in. Oncologist could not get

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Frederick Moir
My condolences. A sad and sweet ending.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: clay redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS I

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Gerry Archer
Too bad, Clay. What did the onco do or not do? Gerry From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com My condolences. That sucks. Dan On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I appreciate the sentiment. I just spent last night holding my father's hand while he passed away. One

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread WILTON
My sincere condolences, Clay. I wish you and all of the family well. Wilton - Original Message - From: clay redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS I appreciate the

[MBZ] Fw: Vintage 1950's-1960's Mercedes-Benz Ponton 170/190/ 220 Huge Parts Lot! - $500 (Marblehead)

2013-04-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Not, etc.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@verizon.net To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 5:26 PM Subject: Vintage 1950's-1960's Mercedes-Benz Ponton 170/190/ 220 Huge Parts Lot! - $500 (Marblehead)

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Russ Williams
My condolences to You and Your Family On 4/28/2013 15:32, clay wrote: I appreciate the sentiment. I just spent last night holding my father's hand while he passed away. One long and disappointing event. Medical stupidity did him in. Oncologist could not get her head out of her rear long

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread clay
Educated in China, she is in her late 30's and specializes in breast cancer. Head of that department at a small rural health care shop, as well as at the local Sisters of Providence hospital. That is how Dad got hooked up with her. The gastric/geriatric onc was headed out of town for three

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Rusty Cullens
I did the same thing with my dad 12 years ago Clay. He was 88. I still remember the whole day. My condolences. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: clay redgh...@comcast.net Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Rick Knoble
Please accept my sincere condolences. I appreciate the sentiment. I just spent last night holding my father's hand while he passed away. One long and disappointing event. Medical stupidity did him in. Oncologist could not get her head out of her rear long enough to think through how

[MBZ] 123 light alloy hubcap wheel?

2013-04-28 Thread Dieselhead
Rummaging through my stash of wheels to try to get 4 matching for my 240D, I came across an anomaly. The part number is 123 400 15 02 It looks like all other 123 wheels for hubcaps, but this one is not rusty, and after the tire is off it, it is very light. It is a 6 x 14 wheel, where 240D

Re: [MBZ] OT Gun Ownership Fwd: A Tale of Tale of Two Cities

2013-04-28 Thread John Reames
Correlation does not imply causation... -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:52, Kristin Gilmore dandkgilm...@frontier.com wrote: I received this from a friend. Haven't checked the statistics but they look about right.

[MBZ] 108 wheel for sale

2013-04-28 Thread Dieselhead
In my wheel rummaging, I came across a 108 400 08 02 6 x 14 steel wheel for a 108. Anyone interested in that one? its for sale. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Craig
On Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:32:21 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I appreciate the sentiment. I just spent last night holding my father's hand while he passed away. One long and disappointing event. Medical stupidity did him in. Oncologist could not get her head out of her rear long

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Dieselhead
Our condolences Clay, That is tough to endure. ___ 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:

[MBZ] 14 tires

2013-04-28 Thread Dieselhead
Time for tires for the 240D. Ended up with 195/70-14 starfire (made by cooper) $274 all in. It is an all weather tar. Rated AB400 $57 each, $2 stems, $2 disposal of the rotten ol tars, $5 balance (all per tar) 7% sales tax in that price too. Cooper has a good rep, so we will see how

Re: [MBZ] 123 light alloy hubcap wheel?

2013-04-28 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Its from a non-turbo 300D... they're quite rare! Late 280E might have gotten them too. I've been looking for a set and I only have one so far. If you're interested in selling, I'd love to add it to my collection. Jaime On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 7:28 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:

[MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4matic parts diagram / parts book

2013-04-28 Thread Robert Koziak
Hi, I am having difficulty finding a service manual or parts book for my 2004 E320 4matic. I am trying to locate a part number for a clamp that is on the top front of the engine and holds the upper radiator hose in place. It was apparently plastic and snapped into the aluminum housing

Re: [MBZ] 123 light alloy hubcap wheel?

2013-04-28 Thread Max Dillon
Aluminum alloy. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Rummaging through my stash of wheels to try to get 4 matching for my 240D, I came across an anomaly. The part number is 123 400 15 02 It looks like all other 123 wheels for

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4matic parts diagram / parts book

2013-04-28 Thread Russ Williams
Bob get a Free Subscription to the MB EPC https://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/ You can look up the part number. On 4/28/2013 19:37, Robert Koziak wrote: Hi, I am having difficulty finding a service manual or parts book for my 2004 E320 4matic. I am trying to locate a part number for a clamp

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4matic parts diagram / parts book

2013-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You have to have the wis and epc for such info Sent from my iPhone On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:37 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi, I am having difficulty finding a service manual or parts book for my 2004 E320 4matic. I am trying to locate a part number for a clamp that is

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4matic parts diagram / parts book

2013-04-28 Thread Dan Penoff
Or you can save yourself a lot of trouble and just go here: http://www.mbpartsworld.com/ Dan On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: You have to have the wis and epc for such info Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4matic parts diagram / parts book

2013-04-28 Thread Chris James
Looks like, 2105010020 Bracket - Hose To Oil Filter mbpartsworld says..$3.90! On 4/28/2013 8:37 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: Does anyone have a good suggestion for a service manual or parts diagram. If not just the part number for the clamp would be helpful. Bob K -- Chris

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Gerry Archer
From: clay redgh...@comcast.net Educated in China, she is in her late 30's and specializes in breast cancer. Head of that department at a small rural health care shop, as well as at the local Sisters of Providence hospital. That is how Dad got hooked up with her. The gastric/geriatric onc

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E320 4matic parts diagram / parts book

2013-04-28 Thread Craig
On Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:38:41 -0400 Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: Looks like, 2105010020 Bracket - Hose To Oil Filter mbpartsworld says..$3.90! To order, call 1-800-741-5252. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] 123 light alloy hubcap wheel?

2013-04-28 Thread dseretakis
Yes. Aluminum. It should have a white line painted on the side. The 6 wheel that you describe is quite rare and desirable. If you are interested in selling it, I have a friend in DC who might want it. Yes, likely a 280E. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 28, 2013, at 8:44 PM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] 123 light alloy hubcap wheel?

2013-04-28 Thread Dieselhead
I am interested in selling it. I need to check my other 240D wheels. If I only have one, it is not much good by itself. A set would be nice. Fleabay morons want $500 each, but none are shown on completed sales. I'd take $500 for mine, but don't expect to get that. Yes. Aluminum. It

Re: [MBZ] APPROACHING MY TWILIGHT YEARS

2013-04-28 Thread Scott Ritchey
Clay, I'm very sorry for your dad's death and all the events that led up to it. There are no words. Times like this help show us what is important in this life. Scott -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of clay Sent: Sunday, April 28,