Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
San Antonio --R On 3/11/15 11:48 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Austin River Walk? Alamo is not too far away. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] '85TD interior fan odd behavior update

2015-03-11 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
The systems with the translucent AUTO button don't have porcupines, they have a separate fan control relay box (behind the glove box) and use a resistor pack under the hood. Plenty of places to go wrong. The PBU is reputedly designed to not have problems with any manner of simultaneous button

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You were the first to Remember the Alamo Car Rentals --R On 3/11/15 12:09 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: I have been waiting for one of you folks to suggest he check out Alamo Car Rentals. Doesn't that just seem appropriate? RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
We had a rental car from Alamo when we were in Honolulu a couple of years ago. RB On 11/03/2015 11:18 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: You were the first to Remember the Alamo Car Rentals --R On 3/11/15 12:09 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: I have been waiting for one of you folks to suggest

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

2015-03-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Cassette player! --R On 3/11/15 3:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I don't like these guys, but http://www.lokeynissan.com/used/Mercedes-Benz/2001-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Clearwater+Fl-04e39d1b0a0a00644d881add436a09c4.htm Dan Sent from my iPad

Re: [MBZ] OT Unbroken

2015-03-11 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Peter wrote: I plan to see it one way or another. Do you say the same about Fifty Shades of Gray? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Sprinter based RV?

2015-03-11 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Questions for the group: SWMBO and I are toying with the idea of getting rid of our 5th. wheel and Powerstroke F250 in favor of something smaller and more of a pleasure to take for long road trips/camping in national parks and such. Do any of you have experience with the Sprinter,

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Mike wrote: She has been there for about 2 years and loves it. Be sure to report back to okiebenz about Austin and your impressions. You are in similar ChiTown scenery and weather so your impression of Austin will be interesting to hear. I like most stuff I hear about Austin and a guy I worked

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
When I lived in TX, the required beer to drink with BBQ was Lone Star. And my favorite BBQ joint in TX is Timmy Harlow's in Abilene. Regards, Addison (now in CA with no TX BBQ) Yeah, I was thinking that TX used to be Lone Star and Hawaii Used to be Lucky Lager Shiner is the

[MBZ] What do you think about this poos?

2015-03-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Example of Craig's next car

2015-03-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
There is a slot on the dash you insert Benjamins into. --R On 3/10/15 1:10 PM, astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: How is his fee determined? -- Sent from myMail app for Android Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 10:01AM -0400 from Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: The stealer guy said the

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

2015-03-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No actual photos? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 11, 2015, at 2:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I don't like these guys, but http://www.lokeynissan.com/used/Mercedes-Benz/2001-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Clearwater+Fl-04e39d1b0a0a00644d881add436a09c4.htm Dan

Re: [MBZ] Urgently Needed: Viton(?) Injector Return Line

2015-03-11 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Does the grey tubing have a braided cover like the old tubing? In my experience the braided cover prevents a major leak; the tubing just starts weeping. Gerry Why not go with original style? It works well, last a long time, and is readily available. The current style, grey with a yellow

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Addison Thompson via Mercedes
When I lived in TX, the required beer to drink with BBQ was Lone Star. And my favorite BBQ joint in TX is Timmy Harlow's in Abilene. Regards, Addison (now in CA with no TX BBQ) On Mar 11, 2015, Dwight wrote: From: Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter based RV?

2015-03-11 Thread Hertzing via Mercedes
Greg I have a Lott of experience with the roadtrek motorhomes which come on MB sprinter.. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 11, 2015, at 4:19 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Questions for the group: SWMBO and I are toying with the idea of getting rid of our

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
hi Jules, Do you have a plan or ideas about where you are going to take us while we are in and around Austin? Does the garage next door rent vehicles? Love you, Dad Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 (C) 231.286.2344 On Mar 11, 2015,

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Andrew says: What's s Shiner? 1. Slang for a Black eye. Want one or two? 2. Bier from Tejas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] What do you think about this poos?

2015-03-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe I should stop off my 210 thst needs an evap Sent from my iPhone On Mar 11, 2015, at 2:12 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just drop it off at Wilton's. He has experience in tearing into HVAC systems and making them like new. RB On 11/03/2015 2:10

Re: [MBZ] Another question for poos

2015-03-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I'll look it up when I get home. It's still holding, but the shaft seal on the compressor is starting to leak. On that thought, anyone have suggestions on a source for good quality rebuilt AC compressors? I need to order one next week. Dan In your climate, buy a NEW compressor

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Shiner Bock. Required with BBQ On Mar 11, 2015 2:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What's s Shiner? On Mar 11, 2015 1:03 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: We had a rental car from Alamo when we were in Honolulu a couple of years

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
OMG it is only the best (for a big brewery beer anyway) http://www.shiner.com/ My 50th bday was spent at the Shiner Bocktoberfest in Shiner, TX (leave Houston, drive west exactly100 miles, take a left). Texas has a lot of German heritage (story on NPR this morning about Mexican conjunto

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

2015-03-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Says it is silver, picture is NOT silver. Whassit? No model? 5.4L??? Must be the rare Euro E540 These things tell me these guys are morons. I would not even look at it unless I was desperate for a black car that may be silver. I don't like these guys, but

Re: [MBZ] Another question for poos

2015-03-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
So who should I buy a new one from? Dan On Mar 11, 2015, at 5:02 PM, Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I'll look it up when I get home. It's still holding, but the shaft seal on the compressor is starting to leak. On that thought, anyone have suggestions on a source for good

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Sorry, sent to the wrong address. Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 (C) 231.286.2344 On Mar 11, 2015, at 02:32 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: hi Jules, Do you have a plan or ideas about where you are going to

Re: [MBZ] Could be interesting

2015-03-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
My neighbor went to buy one a year or so ago to haul produce, a new one was more than that he said. He ended up buying a used one but it was still $32k I think he told me. --R On 3/11/15 2:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I saw a new Sprinter diesel at the dealership a few months ago. The

[MBZ] Should I look at this?

2015-03-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I don't like these guys, but http://www.lokeynissan.com/used/Mercedes-Benz/2001-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Clearwater+Fl-04e39d1b0a0a00644d881add436a09c4.htm Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] What do you think about this poos?

2015-03-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Run away. The heater core is buried on these, and I'm more than willing to bet there's more leaking than the heater core. What kind of condition is the soft top in? Hydraulics all work? Could be a CIS one, too, although I think those were 1990 models only, I could be wrong. No bargain here.

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

2015-03-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not yet, apparently. I filled out a request for a quote on it last night for grins. They gave me $100 off the price because I'm a credit union member. Wow, how generous! I've already gotten a call from their lead person trying get me to tell them what they can do to help me move forward with

Re: [MBZ] Could be interesting

2015-03-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I saw a new Sprinter diesel at the dealership a few months ago. The price tag was only 45 thousand dollars. What's the catch? On Mar 11, 2015 8:20 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I think they are going to be building those at the expanded Sprinter plant up the road.

Re: [MBZ] What do you think about this poos?

2015-03-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Just drop it off at Wilton's. He has experience in tearing into HVAC systems and making them like new. RB On 11/03/2015 2:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Run away. The heater core is buried on these, and I'm more than willing to bet there's more leaking than the heater core. What

Re: [MBZ] Another question for poos

2015-03-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I'll look it up when I get home. It's still holding, but the shaft seal on the compressor is starting to leak. On that thought, anyone have suggestions on a source for good quality rebuilt AC compressors? I need to order one next week. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 11, 2015, at 2:27 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter based RV?

2015-03-11 Thread Dave via Mercedes
Last fall my wife and I picked up our 1973 GMC 23' motorhome and our first trip was a GMC rally on Treasure Island in the SF bay. We dry camped for 3 days there using a single solar panel wired through a cheap 6a charge controller into a pair of 6V deep cycle batteries. I mention this because

Re: [MBZ] OT Unbroken

2015-03-11 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Peter wrote: I plan to see it one way or another. Do you say the same about Fifty Shades of Gray? mao Not a chance. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT Unbroken

2015-03-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:22:11 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Anyone read the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand? I am just about through it. About Louis Zamperini - an American who crashed into the Pacific and survived 46 days in a life raft and then about 2

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Curly better not be talking that trash down in Texas --R On 3/11/15 5:13 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: When I lived in TX, the required beer to drink with BBQ was Lone Star. And my favorite BBQ joint in TX is Timmy Harlow's in Abilene. Regards, Addison (now in CA with no TX BBQ)

[MBZ] List Issues

2015-03-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Just so everyone is aware, there are some issues with the list's admin interface that are preventing us from accessing approvals. Kaleb has opened a ticket on this with the service provider. If you have messages requiring approval in the queue, they'll be held up until this gets resolved.

Re: [MBZ] Today's Humbling Experience

2015-03-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Front of the engine faces the passenger fender. Cylinder number one is on front corner closest to passenger, with the number progressing up as you move towards the driver's side. Number three is back corner closest to driver. Move to the front of the engine, and four is front passenger side,

Re: [MBZ] Could be interesting

2015-03-11 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I was surprised by the gas engine too. But I'm still impressed by it... Should do well Jaime On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://www.autonews.com/article/20150305/OEM04/150309896 Too bad Jaime can't convince MomBUSA to get em to bring

Re: [MBZ] List Issues

2015-03-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Get Hillary! on it, she seems competent with email and server issues --R On 3/11/15 5:39 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Just so everyone is aware, there are some issues with the list's admin interface that are preventing us from accessing approvals. Kaleb has opened a ticket on this

Re: [MBZ] Could be interesting

2015-03-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I think they are going to be building those at the expanded Sprinter plant up the road. THey have the dizzel in the Sprinter, would seem easy to put it in these. --R On 3/11/15 7:51 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: I was surprised by the gas engine too. But I'm still impressed by

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What? Lone star went the way of Grain Belt is trash talk ? I don't see how? Just an observation. Curly better not be talking that trash down in Texas --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] another oddball experience with W123 heat

2015-03-11 Thread G. M. Brown via Mercedes
Since both my '84 300D '85 300TD have trouble maintaining heat as chosen via the thumbwheel on the left of the PBU and I've been through (including resoldering) the troubleshooting guide numerous times for both units and not found a definitive problem. To explain about the problem of not

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The best beer on the planet is DC Brau. Hands down. On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 10:45 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What? Lone star went the way of Grain Belt is trash talk ? I don't see how? Just an observation. Curly better not be talking that trash down in

Re: [MBZ] another oddball experience with W123 heat

2015-03-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It could be the monovalve assembly itself. On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 11:28 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since both my '84 300D '85 300TD have trouble maintaining heat as chosen via the thumbwheel on the left of the PBU and I've been through (including

Re: [MBZ] another oddball experience with W123 heat

2015-03-11 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Check to see if the valve moves when you apply voltage to the coil, and that you get full heat if you unplug the valve. The coils do fail, especially if the valve leaks coolant into the coil housing, which can happen when the rubber splits. If the valve is stuck shut by a corroded coil,

Re: [MBZ] another oddball experience with W123 heat

2015-03-11 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Since both my '84 300D '85 300TD have trouble maintaining heat as chosen via the thumbwheel on the left of the PBU and I've been through (including resoldering) the troubleshooting guide numerous times for both units and not found a definitive problem. To explain about the problem of not

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Lots of good Q there. The Broken Spoke is a good venue for music, as is the whole 6th St corridor. Go watch the bats at the bridge in the evening too. Austin is the containment area for liberals in Texas. And Shiners, you gotta drink Shiners. --R On 3/11/15 9:52 AM, Mike Esh via

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 11 Mar 2015 10:40:15 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Lots of good Q there. The Broken Spoke is a good venue for music, as is the whole 6th St corridor. Go watch the bats at the bridge in the evening too. Austin is the containment area for liberals in

Re: [MBZ] Urgently Needed: Viton(?) Injector Return Line

2015-03-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
High-Temperature Viton Fluoroelastomer Tubing Soft, 1/8 ID, 1/4 OD, 1/16 Wall, Black I just bought some more back in January, great stuff. Doesn't give the braided look for the original but stays flexible and seals well as near as I can tell forever. -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Urgently Needed: Viton(?) Injector Return Line

2015-03-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Craig, I think VW dealerships also keep the real hose in stock? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
My family and I will be visiting my daughter who lives on Jim Hogg, Austin, TX 78756. We will be flying on Delta, leaving from Kalamazoo on April 5 and departing Austin on April 11. We will need to rent a car. Does anyone know of any deals/favorable places to rent from. Looking for

Re: [MBZ] Austin TX Rental Car Info?

2015-03-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Not even close. The BEST beer is Berkshire Brewing Coffeehouse porter... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Head work los angeles

2015-03-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Anyone know a good shop other than metric? I am going oversize on the valves. Thanks. On Mar 11, 2015 8:43 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Check to see if the valve moves when you apply voltage to the coil, and that you get full heat if you unplug the valve. The

Re: [MBZ] OT: The force behind early daylight savings time.

2015-03-11 Thread clay via Mercedes
For giggles Alaska has one time zone. They used to have four, but that made for issues doing business.Now it is all based on SE. Sun up in Juneau is the same time as the last island in the Aleutian chain. Sun will not get up for four more hours. And to make it all even stupider, they do

Re: [MBZ] OT: The force behind early daylight savings time.

2015-03-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:14:22 -0700 clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: For giggles Alaska has one time zone. They used to have four, but that made for issues doing business.Now it is all based on SE. Sun up in Juneau is the same time as the last island in the Aleutian chain.

Re: [MBZ] OT: The force behind early daylight savings time.

2015-03-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
They do show the western Aleutians as being in a separate time zone. I was wondering about that, since they used to be several time zones west of Anchorage when I visited them. That is a LONG way out there from the mainland. Nice place to visit, but believe me, you don't want to stay

Re: [MBZ] OT: The force behind early daylight savings time.

2015-03-11 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
The time zones get pretty small when you get far north, and the Aleutian Islands string out over several. I had a friend stationed on Attu, I think, same time as the west coast only 4 daylight hours off. Not a problem in the summer when night is only a few hours long, but made for very