Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread LarryT
You just have to make sure it's a Craftsman tool - they also sell a different brand - Sears perhaps? With limited warranty. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber

Re: [MBZ] OT- Wireless networking

2007-01-21 Thread Allan Streib
Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Old house, multi story, no desire to pull wire to multiple rooms > through lathe and plaster walls. Basement houses DHCP router and > access to joists for setting up workstation and game room wired > points. Another option to use your existing power line

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G-05

2007-01-21 Thread mykd1
Thats about what I pay at Autozone.. roughly about $12.99 a gal Harry 69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles 72 350SL 118,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:16 AM Subject: [MBZ] Zere

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-21 Thread mykd1
I didn't actually mean that I'm not happy to own a Benz, its just that its not what it use to be. Maybe its because technology has become cheaper for the others to use and having a Benz doesn't make you exclusive anymore. Harry 69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles 72 350SL 118,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-21 Thread Zoltan Finks
A thug's delight: Each car-jacking comes with a complimentary purse-snatching. Brian On 1/21/07, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's not easy being green, even harder when you are lime green with a handbag interior. BTW what happened to the front bumper? And that grille needs some

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread Ed Booher
On 1/21/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: you selling, ed? I have a 94 Mitsubishi Diamante LS. I believe all options for the year, Power Windows, Locks, Drivers Seat, Sunroof, Auto Dimming rear view interior/exterior mirrors, heated exterior mirrors with rear window defrost, 3.0 DOHC V

Re: [MBZ] OT- Wireless networking

2007-01-21 Thread Ed Booher
On 1/21/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At the moment I have three routers, one Linksys, one Netgear (both 801.11b), and a Belkin g. Also think I have an Airport station, if I can find it. Which vendor is best? Clay, Tell us the model numbers that you have of these routers. *Some* rou

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread Sunil Hari
you selling, ed? On 1/21/07, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 1/21/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > unfortunately, her grandmother is dying and has a buick to give, but the old > bat is giving it to her son and not her. > > Requirements: preferably under 100Kmi, preferably un

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread Ed Booher
On 1/21/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: unfortunately, her grandmother is dying and has a buick to give, but the old bat is giving it to her son and not her. Requirements: preferably under 100Kmi, preferably under 15 years old. Counts me out, my reliable ride is at 221K only 1

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, David Brodbeck wrote: > You'll probably find an above-ground tank is easier to permit, even with the > required spill containment pad. There's a reason you usually see > above-ground tanks at farms and small airports these days. I would only consider an above-ground, but II

Re: [MBZ] OT- Wireless networking

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Redghost wrote: > I am trying to figure out how to use two wireless routers to make a > network. I want to use the radio part to link the two routers, but > have the computers on both ends wired. I had heard there was a way to > have the DHCP router be sort of left alone,

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-21 Thread Hendrik Riessen
It's not easy being green, even harder when you are lime green with a handbag interior. BTW what happened to the front bumper? And that grille needs some attention. - Original Message - From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(*& 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-21 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I usally use two little screwdrivers and a larger screwdriver, it would be aesy enough to build a tool for the job(such as an old screwdriver with part cut out of the middle) but I muck around with thoses things so rarely I can't be bothered. If you are fussy you can put a drop of mild thread lo

Re: [MBZ] OT- Wireless networking

2007-01-21 Thread Redghost
At the moment I have three routers, one Linksys, one Netgear (both 801.11b), and a Belkin g. Also think I have an Airport station, if I can find it. Which vendor is best? On Jan 21, 2007, at 1:04 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:48:01 -0800, Redghost wrote I am trying to fi

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread Mitch Haley
David Brodbeck wrote: > You'll probably find an above-ground tank is easier to permit, even with the > required spill containment pad. There's a reason you usually see > above-ground tanks at farms and small airports these days. What's a "permit"? ;-)

Re: [MBZ] OT- Wireless networking

2007-01-21 Thread David Brodbeck
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:48:01 -0800, Redghost wrote > I am trying to figure out how to use two wireless routers to make a > network. I want to use the radio part to link the two routers, but > have the computers on both ends wired. I had heard there was a way > to have the DHCP router be sort o

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread David Brodbeck
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:33:24 -0500 (EST), John W. Reames III wrote > tempted to drop a 250 or 500 gal double-wall in the back yard and > have Tevis come fill it up with Biodiesel every so often. -j. You'll probably find an above-ground tank is easier to permit, even with the required spill conta

[MBZ] Process for installing 300TD's rear suspension struts

2007-01-21 Thread Euan
Hi there colleagues Happy New Year from the Antipodes. Don't know how your winters are progressing, but this summer, we're having a mild winter. Warrant of Fitness tests are imminent so it's time to install the new rear suspension struts on my 1985 300TD. I don't intend to fit them myself bu

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-21 Thread David Brodbeck
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:07:53 -0800, Jim Cathey wrote > Probably the same plane that flew over our house last fall. > Loud, I recall that. And shiny. My 5yo boy recognized it > from a book of military planes that grandpa had given him. > Aren't too many operable B17's left, and I know a guy that >

Re: [MBZ] PnP adventure

2007-01-21 Thread Redghost
w110 sel with all shop records strewn about the cabin. Pulled model from the VIN. The shadow of the designation was all that was left on the trunk. 1972 I suspect, since the paper was more mush than legible. Stacked headlamps. On Jan 21, 2007, at 10:53 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: 280SE

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-21 Thread David Brodbeck
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 09:21:31 -0500, Allan Streib wrote > Heh. Yeah. We had a B-17 on display at the local airport here a > couple of years ago. The were offering rides, but it was too rich > for my blood (couple of hundred $$ for a 30 minute flight). I did spend a fair chunk of change for a sh

[MBZ] OT- Wireless networking

2007-01-21 Thread Redghost
I am trying to figure out how to use two wireless routers to make a network. I want to use the radio part to link the two routers, but have the computers on both ends wired. I had heard there was a way to have the DHCP router be sort of left alone, but to make the second act as an access poin

Re: [MBZ] OT House Build Quality

2007-01-21 Thread David Brodbeck
On Sat, 20 Jan 2007 17:39:36 -0600, Rich Thomas wrote > I bought a copy of the National Elec Code and state plumbing code, > they are excellent references as it appears most plumbers and > electricians are not, um, the National Merit Scholar folks, so > everything is spelled out in simple detail

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Marshall Booth wrote: > John W. Reames III wrote: > Your loss. Here in the East (and as far West as Missouri) where I buy > most of my fuel, Amoco/BP #2 diesel consistently delivers 10+% better > fuel economy than any other brand! In most locations they do NOT draw > from t

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Sunil Hari wrote: > AFAIK, there's still a lifetime warranty on all Craftsman hand tools - just > cashed in a pair of pliers about a month ago. Except torque wrenches. 1 year. -j.

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Marshall Booth wrote: > Harry Watkins wrote: > > John > > > > Do you think they have a socket with enough beef to remove a lug bolt? Sure > > would be nice to not have to drill it out. Its in the rear, so no wheel > > removal technique. > The original lug bolts on '86+ 126/

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Hey There Okie Boys

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, andrew strasfogel wrote: > It's snowing here in D.C. Watch those spolied eastern cowboys show > off their skill driving SUVs on slick roads. Yee hah! I like to see my aggressive SUV co-drivers sunny side down or over hard, thankyouverymuch. Preferrably over the RH side of

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Harry Watkins wrote: > Do you think they have a socket with enough beef to remove a lug bolt? Sure > would be nice to not have to drill it out. Its in the rear, so no wheel > removal technique. I don't know. I was thinking I might try if I had issues; a lug bolt was stuck

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Allan Streib wrote: > I don't think my eyes could take this on a daily basis: > > http://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/82/77/1683_3.JPG Gaaack! Gucci? What do you think the electronic boxes under the passenger side dash are? -j.

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(*& 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-21 Thread Jim Cathey
BTW, does anyone know what the specialized tool is called that removes/tightens those threaded washers with the notches on either side that secure the GB hinges? Pin Wrench?? Split ring pliers??? I call them "needle nosed pliers". -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread OK Don
I recently got a replacement for a 1/4" drive U-joint that was too loose, a 6mm Allen socket that the bit kept falling out of, and a 16oz. hammer that the rubber grip had cracked on - no questions - just get yourself a new one. Yes, as far as I know they still provide the lifetime warranty. Th

Re: [MBZ] OM603 head bolt tightening sequence

2007-01-21 Thread Bob DuPuy
Nice work Joe! Have fun with the head job. Bob D. On 1/20/07, Joe Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://jsknight.googlepages.com/124 Just finished yanking the head from my wagon. Fooled around a bit with acrobat and the subject page from the W126 manual. It's a much more legible diagram th

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread Allan Streib
"Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > AFAIK, there's still a lifetime warranty on all Craftsman hand tools - just > cashed in a pair of pliers about a month ago. Yes, as far as I know they still provide the lifetime warranty. The key is "hand" tools -- none of the power tools, air tools, et

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-21 Thread Redghost
Much usage of Banned language That is just plain HIDEOUS I can see maybe doing something that disgusting to Gump, but Pluck my eyeballs out and wash them in turpentine after seeing that mess On Jan 21, 2007, at 7:51 AM, Allan Streib wrote: To quote the ad: "It's a nice daily

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(*& 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks. BTW, does anyone know what the specialized tool is called that removes/tightens those threaded washers with the notches on either side that secure the GB hinges? Pin Wrench?? Split ring pliers??? On 1/21/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I can't remember if you get at them fr

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread Harry Watkins
Three things The head has already broken off. Around here there are not many MBs and probably not many pros with a lot of experience. I fear if I leave it with someone, out will come the torch. Marshall, do you have a part number for the short lug bolts? 4th, Is that a fact about Sears's life

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread Rich Thomas
While folding laundry a few minutes ago I was watching a show on NBC aobut the Detroit auto show, they had a segment on diesels. Talked about MB, Audi, VW, and ?? (Honda?) all working under the Bluetec word to promote diesels. Diesel has 25% more fuel mileage (did not mention energy content a

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread Sunil Hari
AFAIK, there's still a lifetime warranty on all Craftsman hand tools - just cashed in a pair of pliers about a month ago. On 1/21/07, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I thought sears decided that Crafstman tools no longer should have lifetime warranties... On 1/21/07, OK Don <[EMAI

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Hey There Okie Boys

2007-01-21 Thread Rich Thomas
On our drive across CO and KS a couple weeks ago, on pack ice and snow, a lot a them western cowboys showed the same skills with their pickemups, along with the Tahoe/Suburban/Lexus crowd. "We're OK honey, we have FOUR WHEEL DRIVE!" (but no-wheel stop!) I tried to maintain about 200ft to the

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(*& 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-21 Thread Rich Thomas
I can't remember if you get at them from the top or the bottom, but it takes about a minute to get the GB liner out (little pop-out plastic rivets), so do that anyway, should help the process. Maybe the hinges are just bent, a little BFH persuasion might fix them. --R andrew strasfogel wrote

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
I thought sears decided that Crafstman tools no longer should have lifetime warranties... On 1/21/07, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's more likely that the bolt will break On 1/21/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > Do you t

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
I could just barf. Are those alloy wheels or modified (custom) compost strainers? On 1/21/07, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ouch! - "there ain't no accountin for taste". -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Ro

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Harry Watkins wrote: John Do you think they have a socket with enough beef to remove a lug bolt? Sure would be nice to not have to drill it out. Its in the rear, so no wheel removal technique. In my experience, trying to remove a stuck lug bolt on a Mercedes is a job for a professional tha

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Hey There Okie Boys

2007-01-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's snowing here in D.C. Watch those spolied eastern cowboys show off their skill driving SUVs on slick roads. Yee hah! On 1/21/07, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: we got jsut a light dusting - the rest was rain. It didn't get cold enough to snow -- it's 39F now, so the ice from last weeken

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(*& 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
There is too huge a gap between the top of the door and the glove box frame for the latch to work properly. The latch adjustment is incapable of coping with this chasm, and merely holds the door closed until we go over the tiniest bump in the road. Will I be able to access the hinges with the gl

Re: [MBZ] PnP adventure

2007-01-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
280SE W116 perhaps? On 1/20/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Finally got out of the city and was able to hit the PnP. Hundreds of my closest pals had the same idea on this sunny day, so getting a wheelbarrow was out of the question. That kept the haul to a minimum. Found two Benz. Ni

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL purchase

2007-01-21 Thread LarryT
Jim wrote about driving is V12 ( a most amazing engine) > Cool - the very best possible therapy. The smile must start every time you reach for the keys - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-21 Thread E M
I think there are one or two companies like this where you can still hitch a ride. http://www.b17.org/ There was a company offering rides in P51s too. I helped out a little with the restoration of a later model Lanc. Well, the resto is still going on. Just loved those engines. I believe the on

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread OK Don
It's more likely that the bolt will break On 1/21/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: "Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Do you think they have a socket with enough beef to remove a lug > bolt? Sure would be nice to not have to drill it out. Its in the > rear, so no wh

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-21 Thread OK Don
Ouch! - "there ain't no accountin for taste". -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-21 Thread OK Don
Speaking of B-17's - this is a great book! http://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Stuff-Adventures-Misadventures-Aviator/dp/0806134224/sr=8-3/qid=1169403401/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/105-4223530-6188429?ie=UTF8&s=books or http://tinyurl.com/2zbbmg No one was surprised by a high altitude air raid, you could hear the

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL purchase

2007-01-21 Thread OK Don
My friend gets 17 - 18 mpg in his '86. On 1/20/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Issue #1 - 12-15 mpg. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voy

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Hey There Okie Boys

2007-01-21 Thread OK Don
we got jsut a light dusting - the rest was rain. It didn't get cold enough to snow -- it's 39F now, so the ice from last weekend is melting off. On 1/20/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: y'all got any snow today? They were says 4-8" starting in the morning, then they said by noon

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread Allan Streib
"Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Do you think they have a socket with enough beef to remove a lug > bolt? Sure would be nice to not have to drill it out. Its in the > rear, so no wheel removal technique. It's a Craftsman, so give it a try. If you break it, Sears will replace it fr

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread Harry Watkins
John Do you think they have a socket with enough beef to remove a lug bolt? Sure would be nice to not have to drill it out. Its in the rear, so no wheel removal technique. Harry On 1/21/07, John W. Reames III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Craftsman has some sockets for the removal of nuts wit

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread Marshall Booth
John W. Reames III wrote: BP uses frelling green hoods on every nozzle since it is their company color or somesuch. I rarely go there especially since they seem to have such slow pumps. (25GPM pumps are a joy to fill up with! I know the larger nozzles can run 60GPM) Your loss. Here in the

Re: [MBZ] 115 Vacuum Pump Oiling

2007-01-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Eric Anderton wrote: If anyone should happen to have a copy of the 114/115 CD handy, please check out job# 704 titled "checking oil level in vacuum pump". Glad to hear that this is not a common practice, but it is in the Maintenance Manuel Index. I would be happy to email a pdf to anyone who woul

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh lord Craig McCluskey wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=140075583521 In San Diego up for NO RESERVE auction is one of a kind designer's Mercedes ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see offici

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, a 300D, but the listing has been pulled for some reason. Mitch Haley wrote: Sunil Hari wrote: unfortunately, her grandmother is dying and has a buick to give, but the old bat is giving it to her son and not her. Wasn't there a $800 W124 on CL-Columbus last week?

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-21 Thread Peter Frederick
Yeah, the Confederate Air Force has what I believe to be the last operating one -- they have been retired for some years now from waterbomber work out west (so have their converted Lockheed Hercules, I think). The exhaust comes out of the bottom of the engine nacelle straight off the turbocha

Re: [MBZ] 115 Vacuum Pump Oiling

2007-01-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 704.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 40815 bytes Desc: not available Url : /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20070121/a1db2ede/attachment.pdf

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Sunil Hari wrote: > > totally missed it - she didn't need a car then! but i'll check. Maybe you missed out on some kind of a hoax? http://columbus.craigslist.org/car/263637591.html "Posting flagged down by craigslist users (The title on the listings page will be removed in just a few minute

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Heh. Yeah. We had a B-17 on display at the local airport here a couple of years ago. The were offering rides, but it was too rich for my blood (couple of hundred $$ for a 30 minute flight). Probably the same plane that flew over our house last fall. Loud, I recall that. And shiny. My 5yo bo

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-21 Thread woodlandtaylors
Different taste..wrong no taste!! Dennis T -Original Message- think my eyes could take this on a daily basis: http://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/82/77/1683_3.JPG -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G-05

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sat, 20 Jan 2007, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > $13.50 /gallon is better thabn $20 that the dealer charges for the MB stuff. Try $29.xx a gallon (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over?) -j.

[MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
Craftsman has some sockets for the removal of nuts with rounded heads... I had the opportunity to use them on a bolt that once had an E-10 head on it that since roudned off, worked like a champ! Got that torsion bar off and back on easy as can be! Frantz got new engine mounts (all around), and

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-21 Thread Allan Streib
To quote the ad: "It's a nice daily driver." I don't think my eyes could take this on a daily basis: http://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/82/77/1683_3.JPG Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=140075583521 > > In San

[MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=140075583521 In San Diego up for NO RESERVE auction is one of a kind designer's Mercedes ... Craig

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sat, 20 Jan 2007, kevin kraly wrote: > The '95 E300D NA Diesel was the latest model that I've noticed with a Diesel > badge on the trunk. Of course, they could have put a badge that said > "Variable Length Intake Runners" on there, but trunk space just wouldn't > allow for that. When the W

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G-05

2007-01-21 Thread ts
Curt Centre County PA, Population 140K or so, cost me around $12 a few months back so comperable. Local MB wanted $22 per gallon for their fluid. Regards Tom - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 11:16 AM Subj

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sat, 20 Jan 2007, David Brodbeck wrote: > Generally, if you're standing in a massive puddle of oil and sawdust, > you're at the right pump. I think they use (glorified, EPA approved) kitty litter nowadays. -j.

[MBZ] 115 Vac Pump Oiling

2007-01-21 Thread Eric Anderton
ahh, Thanks Jim. That fact escaped my attention. One less item is now on my to-do list. Eric job# 704 titled "checking oil level in vacuum pump". I have never seen one of those belt-driven vacuum pumps. Ours are all cam-driven from the front of the injection pump. If you did have a belt-dr

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sat, 20 Jan 2007, Werner Fehlauer wrote: > And as mentioned on these lists a while back, not all stations adhere to the > notion that only Diesel fuel pump nozzles should be green - there's been > more than a few (BP?) stations with green nozzles on gasoline pumps. > > Werner BP uses frelli

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sat, 20 Jan 2007, Bob Rentfro wrote: > My diesel Bug had no badging, not even "TDI". That seems to be the way with them. I've seen the T/C gassers with a Porsche-font "Turbo" on the rear, but you can't ID the TDI's without a close look. -j.

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Fri, 19 Jan 2007, kevin kraly wrote: > The one-year-only 1987 300D doesn't have the word Diesel on the trunk, just > the D in the model name and the Turbo badge on the right side. I guess this > Bluetec" thing takes it one step further. BTW, is there any badging on VW > Diesels other than

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread John W. Reames III
On Fri, 19 Jan 2007, Zoltan Finks wrote: > The thing that struck me is that while he acknowledged that it was a diesel, > and touted it as an environmentally friendly alternative, along the lines of > hybrids and the like, he mainly referred to it as a "Bluetec". I know this > is the name being use

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread Sunil Hari
totally missed it - she didn't need a car then! but i'll check. On 1/21/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sunil Hari wrote: > > unfortunately, her grandmother is dying and has a buick to give, but the old > bat is giving it to her son and not her. Wasn't there a $800 W124 on CL-Col

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
Quality is a lot more than esthetics. And if car buyers truly only cared about "fit & finish" the every auto maker in the world would produce cars that were cosmically perfect & ran about 3 years. I agree that Mercedes interiors don't seem to be what they were but in no way are they cheap interior

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-21 Thread Allan Streib
David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Gotta love that rough, cammy idle. To me it somehow suggests raw > power better than the whine of an idling jet engine. Heh. Yeah. We had a B-17 on display at the local airport here a couple of years ago. The were offering rides, but it was too ric

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Sunil Hari wrote: > > unfortunately, her grandmother is dying and has a buick to give, but the old > bat is giving it to her son and not her. Wasn't there a $800 W124 on CL-Columbus last week?

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL purchase

2007-01-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I have a neighbor who has a really nice one for sale- I am going to repost it on CL-let me know if you want his e-mail, etc. No interest, etc. (Other than I would like to buy it.) Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI-- ---Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-21 Thread Zoltan Finks
I'm surprised that no one objected to this claim. It runs in direct opposition to the jist of this thread (particularly the latter portion of the statement). I think I know what you're saying: that auto manufacture advances each year in technology, etc., but the collective opinion seems to be tha

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-21 Thread Zoltan Finks
For me, it's kind of hard to take too much pride in driving something that you are likely to see a half dozen of on your way to work. For this reason, I'm envious of models older than my W123. Of course, around here, we drive one of maybe 5 in the area, so I feel pretty cool. Brian Harry wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-21 Thread Zoltan Finks
I know someone that has acquired some cars by applying for an "abandoned title" on them. Maybe you could try that if you wanted to. Brian On 1/16/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There's a really clean Volvo 240 with a 5 speed sitting outside where I work. Apparently abandoned. No

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread Sunil Hari
unfortunately, her grandmother is dying and has a buick to give, but the old bat is giving it to her son and not her. Requirements: preferably under 100Kmi, preferably under 15 years old. On 1/21/07, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: find an old widow with a buick would be your answer.

Re: [MBZ] 115 Vacuum Pump Oiling

2007-01-21 Thread Jim Cathey
job# 704 titled "checking oil level in vacuum pump". I have never seen one of those belt-driven vacuum pumps. Ours are all cam-driven from the front of the injection pump. If you did have a belt-drive vacuum pump, of course it would need oiling. That page is for the 115.01X car, which is a gas

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread Gary Hurst
find an old widow with a buick would be your answer. On 1/20/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anyone out there got a car nearby for less than $2500? My friend was rear-ended on Wednesday, totalling her car and now she needs something for that price. Has to be reliable, preferably in b

[MBZ] 115 Vacuum Pump Oiling

2007-01-21 Thread Eric Anderton
If anyone should happen to have a copy of the 114/115 CD handy, please check out job# 704 titled "checking oil level in vacuum pump". Glad to hear that this is not a common practice, but it is in the Maintenance Manuel Index. I would be happy to email a pdf to anyone who would like to take a look

[MBZ] Aquarius CL listings

2007-01-21 Thread Redghost
Ignore as needed, peruse as desired http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/264046984.html -- Jim C. project http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/265517378.html -- On crack w114 http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/265421598.html -- 85 D $1500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/26519329

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-21 Thread Ed Booher
On 1/19/07, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just happened to scan the TV past PBS and caught the back end of Motorweek. They were reviewing the '07 E320 Bluetec. (hope I have the number correct) Oddly, on The Weather Channel tonight, there was a bit about the new MB Bluetec. The open

Re: [MBZ] 115 Vacuum Pump Oiling

2007-01-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
The pump has two bleeders, one to drain the oil and one to fill till overflow (fill verification). Not only do you have to fill the pump, you also have to change the oil in the pump by draining & then filling until some flows out of the second bleeder. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-

Re: [MBZ] 115 Vacuum Pump Oiling

2007-01-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
The vacuum pump does not require oiling but the IP does! Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 10:01 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread LT Don
Sure glad you didn't say that on Banned! On 1/20/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Has to be reliable, preferably in black or white (her prefs, not mine). -- Sunil Hari -- I'm a man but I can change if I have to ... I guess.

Re: [MBZ] 115 Vacuum Pump Oiling

2007-01-21 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 1/20/2007 5:50:31 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well after surfing around on my 114/115 MB Service Manual CD I discovered to my chagrin that the vacuum pump on my 74 240D requires maintenance by addition of oil. I cant tell from the diagram in

Re: [MBZ] I love people

2007-01-21 Thread Zoltan Finks
Oop, you're right. We don't own cats - they allow us to share our lives with them. Brian In loving memory of "Squeaky" On 1/20/07, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I resemble that comment. On 1/20/07, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Maybe. Cat ownership does tend to make peopl

Re: [MBZ] Need a car for <$2500

2007-01-21 Thread Ed Booher
On 1/20/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anyone out there got a car nearby for less than $2500? My friend was rear-ended on Wednesday, totalling her car and now she needs something for that price. Has to be reliable, preferably in black or white (her prefs, not mine). -- Sunil Hari

Re: [MBZ] I love people

2007-01-21 Thread Zeitgeist
I resemble that comment. On 1/20/07, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Maybe. Cat ownership does tend to make people act in a bizarre fashion. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (222k) '84 300D (219k)

Re: [MBZ] I love people

2007-01-21 Thread Zoltan Finks
Maybe. Cat ownership does tend to make people act in a bizarre fashion. Brian On 1/20/07, John Freer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Maybe a neighbor who once had a nice cat for a pet?

Re: [MBZ] 560SEL purchase

2007-01-21 Thread James Zavesky
Yeah our V12 gets 11 city and 15 highway. The girls have been letting me drive lately. So today I went to Home Depot to walk around and strengthen my legs and back. Sitting at the traffic light I pulled away at warp speed with half throttle. Back was throbbing after that but the smile on my face wa

Re: [MBZ] I love people

2007-01-21 Thread John Freer
Maybe a neighbor who once had a nice cat for a pet? On 1/20/07, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yeah, no, not kidding. I poured rubbing alcohol on all affected areas including where unknown liquid had splattered. Used a small camping shovel to gently scrape the seat off. I've got no e

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