[MBZ] Two German-related questions and Happy Fourth

There is a Mercedes vehicle - a large van-sized vehicle with straight sides and a roll-up window on the side that resides in my town. It is orange-ish red and has the word "Feuerwehr" across the hood. The same word appears on all sides smaller with another word after it. What is this mobile? Also:

Re: [MBZ] OT Spade a Spade - it's a BMW thread

Thanks, Ned. I need to replace a 'big' car first for my wife [hopefully with Donald's 300SEL], then if the $$ hold out I may well look for one. My son has a '90 Miata that he enjoys driving, but he was a mechanic prior to his current incarnation as a computer guru for the USAF, and can do everyth

Re: [MBZ] surprising experience at autozone

We used to have a gal in her late 50s working the counter at a local Napa. it was always an interesting sight to see all the regular customers lined up behind her, and the new guys behind the counter twiddling their thumbs with nothing to do unless a new customer came in. That gal could find

Re: [MBZ] surprising experience at autozone

Think your CS issues might have something to do with being a sexist b*d? Or just the average consumer? Or both? --R (ducking!) BTW where I live there are about 3 banks on every corner (Starbucks on the other one, except where there are two opposite), so you can usually find a better deal

Re: [MBZ] surprising experience at autozone

Gary, Is this young lady available to try and do the same thing in the trouble spots the world...? Maybe "world peace" is not that far away. 0n second thought, just hope she does her "magic" on her little corner of the world Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing, Chuck

Re: [MBZ] surprising experience at autozone

Gary, I had a girlfriend one who was a better mechanic than I was & I consider myself pretty knowledgeable when it comes to cars. She got so tired of being treated like a stupid broad at places like tire shops that she'd have her boyfriend (me at the time) act as a front man while she stood bac

[MBZ] surprising experience at autozone

i've been having a terrible time lately with customer service. we changed our merchant bank recently and i've had nothing but trouble with them since. spent another 2 hours on the phone with them today. nobody there cares one bit. the employees are not only indifferent, but stupid, rude, mendac

Re: [MBZ] for the AZ-ers on the list

Yeah, that is good info. Thanks. I'll read it over a second and third time. My mind can be slow on the pick up. Brian Craig wrote: So, say it's -4 F and 50% humidity outside. That means there is 1 gram of water per kilogram of air. Now you bring the air inside and warm it up to 68 F. At this temp

Re: [MBZ] for the AZ-ers on the list

It seems than at Tue, 3 Jul 2007 12:45:53 -0600, Craig wrote: > Yes. > > Your skin gets dry, not because you're outside when it's cold, but because > you're inside when it's cold. > > Humidity is actually RELATIVE humidity: the percent humidity is relative > to how much water vapor air at a give

Re: [MBZ] OT Spade a Spade - it's a BMW thread

<< BillR wrote- I have been playing with the idea of getting a Z3. How has it been to own?>> Bill: I have a 2.8 liter Roadster with a five speed, and it is a circus to drive. I have owned it since late October, and put about 10k miles on it, so far. I garaged it about 3 months, last winter. I wa

Re: [MBZ] what you guys think of this? hokey bologna or what?

On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 23:28:09 -0400 "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > congrats! you have the skills to be a con man on ebay. Just what I wanted! Not. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

Re: [MBZ] what you guys think of this? hokey bologna or what?

congrats! you have the skills to be a con man on ebay. On 7/3/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:34:45 -0700 "Alex Chamberlain" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On 7/3/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Well, I can't say whether the Pi

Re: [MBZ] what you guys think of this? hokey bologna or what?

On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:34:45 -0700 "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 7/3/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Well, I can't say whether the Pismo (Portable Information System, Man > > Operated) > > Is this a joke? Sounds like "Fix It Again, Tony" for FIAT. ;) A

Re: [MBZ] Happy birthday to the automobile

On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 20:53:25 -0500 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ja, mein Herrn! > > Wir müssen diesen Tag jedes Jahr feiern. > > Wir sollten diesen Tag Benztag nennen. > > (Sorry for the cheap web translation). It does the job: Yes, Gentlemen! We must celebrate this day every year.

Re: [MBZ] 300e questions

Hard starts, throttle lag (these cars usually jump right up), and rough idle are usually vacuum leaks. If the idle control valve hoses are bad, it will stall once in a while during a hard stop, too. Check idle control valve hoses, boot between air meter horn and throttle body (clamp at thrott

Re: [MBZ] Happy birthday to the automobile

Ja, mein Herrn! Wir müssen diesen Tag jedes Jahr feiern. Wir sollten diesen Tag Benztag nennen. (Sorry for the cheap web translation). On 7/3/07, tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On July 3 1886, Karl Benz unveiled to the public the Benz Patent > Motorwagen in Mannheim, Germany. > > As th

Re: [MBZ] 300e questions

1 Inopperative cold start circuit, fuel pressure leak, partially clogged injectors, bad spark plugs, etc, etc People have had good results from taking their CIS/E cars to fuel injection specialists for a damn good clean out. 2 See above 3 Oil pressure sender unitprobably 4 Change with

Re: [MBZ] [OT] when women give up on marrying for love

The question begs to be asked, does she also teach sheilas how to get the most out of hubby in the divorce proceedings? - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 12:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] [OT] when

Re: [MBZ] Tire Question

Thanks Robert, How do they do in high speed handling on dry roads? Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert & Tara Ludwick Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 9:16 P

Re: [MBZ] Tire Question

Try some Nokians. Those NRH tires are great, quiet, smooth and best thing around in the rain. Hit a big long puddle on one side and barely notice it, no hydroplaning ( makes a huge noise on the floorpan though :-) --Robert Dwight E. Giles, Jr

[MBZ] Happy birthday to the automobile

On July 3 1886, Karl Benz unveiled to the public the Benz Patent Motorwagen in Mannheim, Germany. As the nexus of events leading to us being here, this seems like a good excuse to go have a bier. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official lis

Re: [MBZ] what you guys think of this? hokey bologna or what?

On 7/3/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 16:31:57 -0400 "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Apple-Secret-Project-G3-PowerBook-Pismo-G4-550-NR_W0QQitemZ150137207708QQihZ005QQcategoryZ51042QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > Well, I can't sa

[MBZ] Transmission Fluid Change kit

I mentioned in a larger posting the spare parts needed to change the transmission fluid on an 82 300SD. I know this would be compatible with any 1981-85 300SD as well as 300Ds of the same year (but that should be verified). I have the gasket for the fluid pan and a transmission fluid filter. I a

[MBZ] Timing Chain Kit

I had 'advertised' this in a different way in another posting, but I just wanted to let people know that I have a timing chain kit that I purchased for a 1982 300SD which I believe is compatible with 81-85 300SDs and 300Ds as well. I'm looking to unload this and for a decent price. Contact me to

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] what you guys think of this? hokey bologna or what?

It's remotely possible, but then again, everything that's been done on this machine is available in the secondary market, such as processor upgrades, optical drive upgrades, etc. Here is what my Apple serial number database says about it: aantalip: 0 Serial number: QT947DT1000U Model: Factory:

Re: [MBZ] what you guys think of this? hokey bologna or what?

On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 16:31:57 -0400 "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Apple-Secret-Project-G3-PowerBook-Pismo-G4-550-NR_W0QQitemZ150137207708QQihZ005QQcategoryZ51042QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Well, I can't say whether the Pismo (Portable Information System, Man Operated)

Re: [MBZ] OT Spade a Spade - it's a BMW thread

Ned - I have been playing with the idea of getting a Z3. How has it been to own? BillR 1981 300SD 292k 2001 I30 89k -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ned kleinhenz Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 5:02 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] OT Spade a Spade - it's a BMW thread

I'm very relieved to see this thread was mostly tongue in cheek. It started out sounding like the ultimate in stereotyping and prejudice. Indeed, Mercedes owners calling bimmer owners arrogant and pretentious is ridiculous. Personality depends upon the owner, not the car. I own both brands. And b

Re: [MBZ] OT Spade a Spade - it's a BMW thread

123s - on the news in some foreign war-torn country being used by guerillas, warlords, or dignitaries, My first Diesel Mercedes, a '78 300D, got the name "Taliban Sedan" by one of the neighbors. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://ww

[MBZ] Tire Question

My brother is replacing the tires on his '93 400SEL. Summer Driving (no snow in NC) What would be the Best touring/performance tire for that? Thanks, Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] for the AZ-ers on the list

Quite interesting for me, anyway. Thanks BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 2:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] for the AZ-ers on the list On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 10:38:54 -0

[MBZ] what you guys think of this? hokey bologna or what?

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Apple-Secret-Project-G3-PowerBook-Pismo-G4-550-NR_W0QQitemZ150137207708QQihZ005QQcategoryZ51042QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAI

Re: [MBZ] for the AZ-ers on the list

On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 10:38:54 -0700 "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, wind + cold = evil. > > To this day, I still don't know how it works with humidity and cold. > I've been told that humidity makes it feel colder, but I have been > told the opposite too. When my father was in the

Re: [MBZ] for the AZ-ers on the list

Yes, wind + cold = evil. To this day, I still don't know how it works with humidity and cold. I've been told that humidity makes it feel colder, but I have been told the opposite too. Through all my MN winters, I couldn't figure it out. I do know, though, that one's skin gets very dry there in the

Re: [MBZ] 300e questions

If anything like mine, pull the plugs and have a look and see what shape they're in. What is the oil pressure when underway? Mine was kinda rough too at idle, but once the plugs were cleaned, it would be fine. They would quickly foul again, but after pulling them regularly and cleaning them, and

Re: [MBZ] for the AZ-ers on the list

With cold I think it is the wind that makes the difference - humidity is not much of a factor when it gets cold [? I don't think, except for snow and sleet]. A friend from a Paraguay says they used to lie in the sun and tan when it was in the 20's - shorts only, when the wind was dead calm. Not a

Re: [MBZ] Political Benz

On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:16:30 -0500 Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This must be some editorial cartoon today. I don't know if this falls > under the political ban or not, but it has Benz content! OK. What is it? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com F

[MBZ] Part Dumping

I had a 1983 and then 1983 300SD. At one point during my possession of these vehicles, I thought myself to be mechanically inclined. As my delusions evaporated, all I was left with was spare parts that I had one day dreamed of putting in my car. Now I have the following: Transmission Filter Tra

Re: [MBZ] Short/Quick High Speed Shudder

i very rarely use a high speed shutter. can't remember the last time i shot in picture in less than 1/500. On 7/2/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So..when I let up off of the foot-feed after bombing along at freeway > speed > (75 - 80mph) for a spell, I feel a quick shudder/vibr

Re: [MBZ] for the AZ-ers on the list

I used to see t-shirts in Tucson that showed a skeleton next to a sahuaro and some tumbleweed. The skeleton was proclaiming that it was a dry heat. 110 + temps are really not bad unless you have to work in them or do something unpleasant. I suppose sub zero days are not bad either unless I have to

Re: [MBZ] Noisy Diff

Luther wrote: > 3 of them??? Where are the other 2? There are only two mounts. See section 35-040 and 050 in the 123 manual. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] Political Benz

This must be some editorial cartoon today. I don't know if this falls under the political ban or not, but it has Benz content! --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PRO

Re: [MBZ] for the AZ-ers on the list

Andrew wrote<<115 degrees is brutal hot!>> Yep. Just like the temp in my oven!! *Very* dry but I wouldn't want to roam around in there -- 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!

Re: [MBZ] [OT] CatCam

Whom did she lay on your chest - the neighbor's tomcat? On 7/3/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > In a message dated 7/2/2007 7:12:45 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > http://www.mr-lee-catcam.de/index.htm > > > John, > > cool > > Jim Friesen > Ph

Re: [MBZ] OT Spade a Spade - it's a BMW thread

The determinant in whether a Benz owner is an obnoxious twit is generally that he bought it NEW, while the rest of us proles bought at deep discounts! On 7/2/07, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > One thing that I've taken note of in my decision making process > regarding buying a Benz is

Re: [MBZ] for the AZ-ers on the list

I agree that 90+ with high humidity is worse than ~ 90-95 and low humidity. All I was waying is that no matter how dry the air, 115 degrees is brutal hot! On 7/2/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I thought it was a scheme to get people to move away > > At the old nuke plant,

Re: [MBZ] [OT] when women give up on marrying for love

Even at $500/hr. the consultations may prove to be cost effective... On 7/2/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/19505458/page/3/ > > -- > Sunil Hari > 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi - for sale > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 513-205-7474 > ___

[MBZ] OT: Its always something

Took my wife's Kawi 454 for a ride on Saturday. It ran perfect but somewhere dropped one side cover and started blowing oil... Figure the oil is the tach cable, no big whoop, it was loose so thats an easy fix. While I had it up on the centerstand I figured I'd change the coolant, who knows when

[MBZ] 300e questions

Listers, I just purchased a new (to me) 1992 300e with 167kMi, for my son. Runs and drives really well. Couple issues I need some input on. . 1) On startup it needs a tap on the accelerator to get running, but after that it's fine. . Ideas on correcting this? 2) After driving and slowing to sto

[MBZ] Vehicle Shipping

Yeah, I cannot reccommend Allen Auto Transport! They were supposed to pick up my SL on Thurs. (06/28/07) for transport from Rochester, NY to Brevard, NC and here it is Tues. (07/03/07) and no word yet that they've picked it up yet. So, if you're planning on shipping a vehicle anywhere, try to sch

Re: [MBZ] Noisy Diff

> In a message dated 7/2/2007 5:31:16 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > It has Mobil synthetic grease in it and has never run dry but I'll > probably > replace it when I get time if Kaleb has one. Thanks, Mitch. > Gerry > > As Marshall suggests, definitely replace the

Re: [MBZ] Short/Quick High Speed Shudder

Or your center support bearing. Gary On 7/2/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Check the flex disks! > > Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

My brother STILL ses the old, "Mom like me best" as a way out of an argument he's losing. I used to love their show...found the very funny. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] OT... Anybody watchin' the ICE ROAD?

That show makes me wish my worn out body would still let me drive a truck, I'd be there in a heartbeat. I used to love pushing those beasts in blizzards, it really gets the adrenaline going. Four wheeling in a jeep is anti climactic after that --Robert Chuck Landenberger wrote: > Hi all,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Train Wreck

Rich Thomas wrote: > > So earlier this evening a train derailed across the street (the tracks > are behind some houses across the street, I can see the trains and hear > them) and one car ended up in the backyard of the house across where a > bunch of young guys live, knocked over a tree that sm