Re: [MBZ] OT: Bumluck and caravan bumper

2007-12-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
Loren, I like deer, they taste good. I put one in my freezer today - wrapped up in nice little 1 pound packages. Deer aren't just a road hazard. They are also the most dangerous animal in the woods. There are more hunters in the US hurt by deer every year than by all other wild animals combined.

[MBZ] OT: Bumluck and caravan bumper

2007-12-11 Thread Loren Faeth
Last night I was hoping to beat out the ice storm. Came across a herd of deer on the road. Deer in both lanes on my side of the road. Ice on the shoulders. the one in my lane fell, so I ran over it rather than hit another full-on. So, after somewhere around 1.5 million miles, I had an acci

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-11 Thread Timothy Robinson
There have been experiments with thermo-electrics. I think they managed to equip a diesel Peterbilt with T/E units which used the heat from the exhaust and eliminated the need for an alternator. I do know that there are small t/e units which will use heat from combustion to power an auger on a pel

Re: [MBZ] Dog's near-fatal accident

2007-12-11 Thread Timothy Robinson
Dog/MB thread... I'd taken the three dogs on a ride and left the a/c running while I ran into a convenience store. Wembley (who always claimed shotgun) rushed over to the driver's seat and managed to hit the door plunger, locking me out with the car running. Spectaters gathered as I stood outsid

Re: [MBZ] Rustproofing [was: Re: Chrysler Lifetime Warranty]

2007-12-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
The problem with steel is that a sheet will have areas with positive and negative ions. Add a conductive solution, like salt water, and you have instant galvanic corrosion (a shorted battery). This is what causes steel car bodies to rust. No other metal or metal alloy has this trait. When you pare

[MBZ] Brabus Edition Unimog?

2007-12-11 Thread Ed Booher
http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2007/12/the-black-edition-unimogbiglorryblog-says-show-me-some-respek-yo-.html --- >From the article: Black Edition Unimog, not only the ultimate go-anywhere vehicle, but with extra bling too, for the normal 280hp U500 left-hooker has been given

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
You would not need the heater on. The heat from the radiator itself would be more than enough. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 10:22 PM To: Mercede

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-11 Thread John M McIntosh
On Dec 11, 2007, at 8:21 PM, OK Don wrote: > I've been pondering alternative ways to heat the house when the power > is out, given our all electric house. Well I've a fireplace insert and a 6.5 Kw generator. However I note for about $100 you can buy a variety of Kerosene or propane or natural

Re: [MBZ] Dog's near-fatal accident

2007-12-11 Thread Zach
Now that this has turned to a dog thread... I bet nobody else's dog here has its own website: http://www.bugisthedog.com/ MB content: dog likes unimog rides, and his first disgusting act of puppydom was puking in my lap on the ride home in the 79 300TD -Zach ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-11 Thread Jim Cathey
> I'm sure there are holes in this scenario - where are they? Exhaust leaks. Deadly, yet insidious. Diesels generate much less CO. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [E

Re: [MBZ] Dog's near-fatal accident

2007-12-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
The Joeldog doesn't like chewing on anything other than rawhide bones. At guide dog school, he was given a Nylabone which he'll chew occasionally, but he won't even tug on his tug ring even when it's put into his mouth! I got him to play with it a few times in the beginning, but he'll just wal

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Redghost
Not sure how, but the neighbor lady has a chrysler car that rid itself of paint. She had the dealer repaint the car in a really ugly green. The original paint lasted about a year, the new paint has been going strong for five years. clay On 11 Dec 2007, at 07:58, Rich Thomas wrote: > Tak

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-11 Thread Timothy Robinson
I am intrigued by this type of thing! I'd actually wondered if there was some way to circulate the warm coolant from the car to an exchanger in the HVAC! Actually, about twenty years ago I bought two stainless "hot sticks" from a company that the IRS forced out of business (back taxes). I just fo

Re: [MBZ] MB Diesel Powered Grand Cherokee

2007-12-11 Thread Redghost
If you find a pair, I would really like one too. SWMBA is pushing for oldest boy to take drivers ed this summer, which means Gump is going to be his to drive and I will need a ride. clay On 10 Dec 2007, at 18:37, Jim Cathey wrote: >> oMBZc: were i able to find an early LWB diesel 460 se

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist keywords

2007-12-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
I guess you weren't the only one that didn't like that posting for some reason since it's been flagged for removal. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.co

Re: [MBZ] Dog's near-fatal accident

2007-12-11 Thread Timothy Robinson
Fritz, some kind of rescued wire haired Lab mix has almost outgrown stealing golf shoes, baseball gloves and such from neighbors' garages. It only became a problem when neigihbors began giving her treats and enticing her into their yards. She did teach the neighborhood children to put away their to

[MBZ] OT Honda Del Sol Brakes

2007-12-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
It's done! The new caliper went in just fine, but I ran into another snag when the driver's rear caliper puck wouldn't go into it's bore. It was then that it hit me like a ton of bricks! The rear calipers have an integrated parking/emergency brake assembly that compresses the pucks when the h

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-11 Thread Harry Watkins
How about putting a heater core in the house, connected to the car with long heater hose? Harry On Dec 11, 2007 10:21 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been pondering alternative ways to heat the house when the power > is out, given our all electric house. > Given an attached garage,

[MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-11 Thread OK Don
I've been pondering alternative ways to heat the house when the power is out, given our all electric house. Given an attached garage, with a door from the house to the garage - park the car in the garage, duct the exhaust outside, run the car with the doors open and the heater on defrost, use an in

Re: [MBZ] Dog's near-fatal accident

2007-12-11 Thread Bill
You guys are making me really appreciate my 100+ lb Yellow Lab. Grandkids leave toys everywhere and he will not touch them unless put into his mouth by me or my darling wife. No shoes [since the first time with my slippers a year ago when he came into the house from a year of destroying the yard]

Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!

2007-12-11 Thread Rich Thomas
I picked a small bunch of bananas off one of my trees today, very ripe and sweet. Got another small bunch that will be ready in a couple of weeks maybe. --R > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

Re: [MBZ] 190E 16v valve adjustment

2007-12-11 Thread tom savage
Rick Knoble wrote: > I hope that's what you were looking for... That's it! Thanks Rick. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delive

Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!

2007-12-11 Thread OK Don
Yup - though I had to do that when I put the Olds V8 in the MGA. I keep hearing that drive shaft shops won't balance MB shafts - what if you asked them to balance each half separately - then it wouldn't matter how they are aligned when you assemble and install them. Getting the "right" gen head a

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300DT

2007-12-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:11:47 -0500 Timothy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The bumper strip separating? That was happening on my '84 as previous > owner had bumped something with bumper which allowed slack. The rubber > bumper has a channel by which it slides onto to "strips" which retain it

[MBZ] Rustproofing [was: Re: Chrysler Lifetime Warranty]

2007-12-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:39:45 -0500 Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I wish Marshall would chime in with Elementary Chemistry and tell you > fellows that there is NOTHING YOU CAN DO to stop steel from returning > to it's elements as red oxide. > Stainless steel is much slower, probably

Re: [MBZ] VIN Check Choices

2007-12-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:26:40 -0600 "Gary Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > All, > > I'm back in the market for something for the youngest daughter to > drive (to replace her totalled Civic). Anyone with experience in both > Carfax and Autocheck have a preference? > > I'll probably be runnin

Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!

2007-12-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:30:37 -0600 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm thinking that the 240D needs a NA 617 engine in front of the > manual tranny, and the 616 engine needs to sit in front of a gen head, > in the back yard. Good thinking! You'll have to change or modify the driveshaft, tho

Re: [MBZ] Dog's near-fatal accident

2007-12-11 Thread Allan Streib
Heh heh, I dealt with exactly the same thing about a week ago, luckily the dog had not managed to tear the package open, having gotten distracted by the christmas lights and tearing those up instead. Allan On Dec 11, 2007, at 10:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > Today Jill showed me a torn-up UPS

[MBZ] Dog's near-fatal accident

2007-12-11 Thread Jim Cathey
Today Jill showed me a torn-up UPS package she found in the yard. Apparently the hardtop grab handle came yesterday or today, and the dog found it first. The handle's probably a chew toy now, assuming it could even be found. Crap. This sort of behavior is getting _very_ old. -- Jim __

[MBZ] Chicken wagon molting

2007-12-11 Thread Jim Cathey
Jill asked me today if the car wasn't supposed to have a piece of molding on the driver's door. "Why yes, it should." Apparently the thing fell off somewhere in the last day or two. All but one of the round clips are gone. Probably there were two left, and when the (front) one fell out or broke

Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!

2007-12-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:26:12 -0600 "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I asume it costs more to bury the lines? Seems like we'd avoid a lot > of outages if they were'nt flying up there in the trees --- Yes, it costs more for the initial installation to bury the lines. The upkeep, however, is l

Re: [MBZ] Hey Fred

2007-12-11 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, Curt. Yup I have seen those ads. If I came home with the TD, I'd go to sleep a baritone and wake up a soprano, and not one of those on TV! Want it though! I'm just down the road from his place, so near and yet so far. Fred Moir Lynn MA 85 300TD 87 190DT Bent Parking spot for an '87 3

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist keywords

2007-12-11 Thread Bill Ringgold
I 'd like to see several thousand people do just that, Alex BillR. < and not crudely like others do. "Crudely" is right. I searched for "saab" and got an ad for Lexus wheels. Waste of my time (and the seller's, too, if I were as dumb as him and emailed him "Will your Lexus wheels fit

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist keywords

2007-12-11 Thread Bill Ringgold
I have reported afew of those on eBay. Seems less of a problem recently. BillR -Original Message- From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 12/11/07 6:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Craigslist keywords What 's the deal with people putting a long list of irr

Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!

2007-12-11 Thread OK Don
We got power today - twice. It was on fro less than an hour early in the afternoon, then went off for a couple of hours, and has been on for the last three hours - we're starting to believe that it might last through the night. We're very fortunate - most still don't have power, and they aren't exp

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist keywords

2007-12-11 Thread Timothy Robinson
hm... obviously it get your post flagged. > From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List > Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:10:34 -0800 > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Subject: [MBZ] Craigslist keywords > > What 's the deal with people putting a long list of i

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300DT

2007-12-11 Thread Timothy Robinson
Oh goodie! Something I've just recently experienced!? Tank: I just had a fuel tank replaced. The tank vent apparently had become clogged and vacume was causeing the tank to implode. It reached the point that my tank capacity was only about 8 ga.. By that time the fuel sending unit had been damage

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300DT

2007-12-11 Thread Peter Frederick
Might want to get the tank cleaned and the strainer replaced at the same time - likely you have "algae" growing in the tank that plugs the tank screen around a quarter tank. Check the clear fuel filter -- I'll bet it's black with flakey stuff. Peter ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] Paging Mr Cathey...

2007-12-11 Thread Luther
uh...lets call that lack of sleepI just woke up and I'm getting ready to shower for work. Luther On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:11:40 -0600, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Luther wrote: >> Dang... I've got this idea for my SDL...adding SLS from a 560. > > Why would you need the ABS pump

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist keywords

2007-12-11 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hi all, I believe that if you check the "only search titles" box, the other "stuff/keywords" are not included into your Craigslist search YMMV Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: htt

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist keywords

2007-12-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Dec 11, 2007 3:41 PM, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is called exposure, done to ensure that as many people as possible > look at the ad in the hope that someone will buy the crap you are > selling, even though they didn't want it. > For example if you where to sell a Merc, it w

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist keywords

2007-12-11 Thread Hendrik & Fay
This is called exposure, done to ensure that as many people as possible look at the ad in the hope that someone will buy the crap you are selling, even though they didn't want it. For example if you where to sell a Merc, it would pay to put in keywords that others may be looking for like, luxury

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist keywords

2007-12-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
That's crazy. Doesn't CL have some people that checks these before they are put on? Or do they rely on people to read them and then flag them? Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 4:11 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is this a scam?

2007-12-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Dec 11, 2007 2:31 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dead link now, so we're not the only ones voting "scam". > "This posting has been flagged for removal" > > Too bad, it was interesting to look at, because it didn't look like a typical scam post to me---the description sounded genui

[MBZ] Craigslist keywords

2007-12-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
What 's the deal with people putting a long list of irrelevant keywords in their craigslist posting, so that it comes up on searches that have nothing to do with the item for sale? This is the worst offender I've seen yet: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/506230307.html Alex Chamberlain __

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300DT

2007-12-11 Thread Dave H...
Hi All, I have a couple of questions concerning my Ladies really sweet 1984 300DT. (148,000 miles) I can remember that when the gas gauge reads 1/4 tank it is really empty, she can't. How do I go about diagnosing the problem and then repairing it? This same vehicle on the rear bumper has the

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread R A Bennell
My 68 Chevy pickup appears to have had some better treatment or better steel than most of the vehicles since. If it gets a scratch (and it has plenty of them) the steel rusts at bit but then just sits there. It does not seem to get any worse over time. My 86 Chevy Suburban, on the other hand, wou

Re: [MBZ] OT Replace the smoke in your wires

2007-12-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Is this a scam?

2007-12-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Dead link now, so we're not the only ones voting "scam". "This posting has been flagged for removal" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is this a scam?

2007-12-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
Scamity Scam Scam. Scammity McScamerton. Certainly you've alerted the CL knucks... Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 1:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Is this a s

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Hargrave wrote: > > You also mentioned Tuff-Kote. I'd argue that since the rust through started > showing at about when it should have in an unprotected car that the > Tuff-Kote undercoating was worthless. Yes, about normal. The Tuff Kote car was two years older than with my car, and I washed

[MBZ] OT Replace the smoke in your wires

2007-12-11 Thread Fred Johnson
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Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Peter T . Arnold
I wish Marshall would chime in with Elementary Chemistry and tell you fellows that there is NOTHING YOU CAN DO to stop steel from returning to it's elements as red oxide. Stainless steel is much slower, probably thousands of year but, it will get there. Do can slow down carbon steel. Galvanized wa

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Peter T . Arnold
Try not to hold it in Mitch! On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:05:56 -0500, you wrote: > > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> They'll argue (with some merit) that the cars usefull "life" ended several >> years ago. It has depreciated out, if it was rust free now, it woulk be >> worth about $50. This is an

[MBZ] Good Omen

2007-12-11 Thread ts
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2007 about 4:00 AM Eastbound on Route 80 somewhere between Bloomsburg and Milton, Saw a car carrier pulling a mid 1960 MB 110 Chassis I think. About a mile down the road passed a 1983 or so 123 chassis 300D chugging along too. Thought it was neat to see them so close. The 11

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is this a scam?

2007-12-11 Thread R A Bennell
If it is too good to be true then it probably is. I should think the unit would sell for a better price than that given how it looks in the photos. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 2:51 PM

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
I agree. The real issue is that to be effective, the rustproofing must penetrate every seam in the car body & it's just not possible with a spray on coating. The best rust proofing comes from the factory. They start with coated steel for the body panels then the complete bodies go through a bath t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is this a scam?

2007-12-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
Run away! On Dec 11, 2007 2:44 PM, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So there was this used Generac diesel generator on Craigslist for a > very good price: > > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/tls/504939058.html > > I sent the guy an email with a bunch of tech questions about it (no

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is this a scam?

2007-12-11 Thread Allan Streib
Yes it's a scam. 99% chance. "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > So there was this used Generac diesel generator on Craigslist for a > very good price: > > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/tls/504939058.html > > I sent the guy an email with a bunch of tech questions about it (n

[MBZ] OT: Is this a scam?

2007-12-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
So there was this used Generac diesel generator on Craigslist for a very good price: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/tls/504939058.html I sent the guy an email with a bunch of tech questions about it (not harassing him, just wanted to save myself a trip if it's worn out or otherwise unsuitable

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread EDWARD DENNIS
Hi, Those rustproof services a valid only in the desert states. CA NE Texas etc. Chicago dealers sell the goop undercoating a lot. Really good for the payment period only. All a bunch of crap from a body tech:do not buy it! Ed in Chicago SALTY 34F [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They won't "Ro

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
The standard Chrysler rust through warranty is 7 years but I believe it was less in the late 80s. 94 - 95 would be about right for the Horizon to show trouble in a rust prone area. You also mentioned Tuff-Kote. I'd argue that since the rust through started showing at about when it should have in a

[MBZ] VIN Check Choices

2007-12-11 Thread Gary Thompson
All, I'm back in the market for something for the youngest daughter to drive (to replace her totalled Civic). Anyone with experience in both Carfax and Autocheck have a preference? I'll probably be running at least 4 to 5 VINs through, so figured I might as well pop for a subscription to one or t

Re: [MBZ] 2 stroke oil

2007-12-11 Thread Curt Raymond
It depends. Amsoil makes a 2 stroke oil you can run at 100:1. I used it some at 60:1 in an old Ski-Doo that called for 20:1 and it was fine. Then I switched to a regular oil at 50:1 and burned that snomwbile down... If I were going to use less oil than the manufacturer called for I'd make sure i

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Go park it in front of a dealer with a big sign on it saying "Lemon" or "POS" or "Ask Me About Warranties" or something like that, drive away customers, see how long it takes to get noticed. Pick a slow day and get the TV news crews out there. --R Mitch Haley wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > They'll argue (with some merit) that the cars usefull "life" ended several > years ago. It has depreciated out, if it was rust free now, it woulk be > worth about $50. This is and 18 year old, inexpensive car! It was a six year old car in mint condition when thi

Re: [MBZ] small claims court

2007-12-11 Thread pm7088
In Connecticut, anyone doing business has to be registered with Secratary of State. They are required to designate their "Agent of Service". That is who you have the sherriff serve, very simple and gets their attention. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Glenn Brown"

Re: [MBZ] Tire kickers...

2007-12-11 Thread Sunil Hari
the flip side is also true - I have a POS MB for sale, and several people have come by just to waste my time and lowball me. I mean, they lowballed to insulting levels, worse than Kaleb. And in my description, I was -quite- accurate as to the condition. On Dec 11, 2007 1:41 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] Tire kickers...

2007-12-11 Thread LarryT
Ernest wrote << it's amazing what kind of POSs some sellers will want to waste your time to show you even when you're *very* specific about the condition of what you're looking for>> I think much of this is due to the general lack of knowledge about MBs - some people see the 3 pointed Star and s

[MBZ] small claims court

2007-12-11 Thread Glenn Brown
Regarding the Chrysler warranty and small claims court suggestion, I don't know what state you're in but it's a waste of time in NY. All the person being sued has to do is have the business incorporated in someone else's name and the next step requires a lawyer in order to file the appropriate pap

Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!

2007-12-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Here its not that they plant 'em near the power lines but that they won't let 'em cut them. Heck if a tree is reaching out over my power lines and the power company wants to cut it I tell 'em to go for it! -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:40:43 -0600 From: Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
Mitch, You are accusing Chrysler of being criminal when you were actually dealing with a crooked dealership. The lifetime warranty rust through package was actually sold by the dealership & they profited from the sale. The sale included an undercoating package & a 2 year inspection. The every 2 y

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread pm7088
They'll argue (with some merit) that the cars usefull "life" ended several years ago. It has depreciated out, if it was rust free now, it woulk be worth about $50. This is and 18 year old, inexpensive car! Your jousting with Windmills... Pete -- Original message

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Gary Hurst
nah, they are going to weasel out of all of those warranty claims once they come about. On Dec 11, 2007 9:17 AM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mitch asked: "Does anybody have a workable strategy for getting Chrysler > to > honor a lifetime warranty without suing them?". > > > > Now th

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread pm7088
They won't "Roll Over". They have a Bazillion lawers who are on retainer, they'll sent a Jr. Partner. BTDT Pete -- Original message -- From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Also ask for compensation for your time, as well as legal fees. > > Rich Thomas writes:

Re: [MBZ] Jeep smokers

2007-12-11 Thread ernest breakfield
Kevin, i think you're probably correct; thanks for the clarification! cheers! e Kevin Kraly wrote: > The 80's Diesel cherokees were powered by a Renault 2.1L 4 cylinder > engine, and parts are practically impossible to find for them. ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Paging Mr Cathey...

2007-12-11 Thread John Robbins
Luther wrote: > Dang... I've got this idea for my SDL...adding SLS from a 560. Why would you need the ABS pump for the SLS system? Just use the tandem PS pump like the wagons do. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://ww

Re: [MBZ] MB Diesel Powered Grand Cherokee

2007-12-11 Thread R A Bennell
I have not read all of the posts in regard to this subject so forgive me if I'm way off the topic here. Don't know what is available in the US but I note that there are ads in the paper here this morning for new Grand Cherokees with an MB diesel engine. About $45K if my memory is correct. Rand

Re: [MBZ] Am I argumentative

2007-12-11 Thread R A Bennell
Doesn't a lot of this depend on the quality of the oil too? We are being told that we can run a 50:1 mixture in old outboard motors that originally called for as much as 16:1 mixtures. I am assuming that is mostly because the oil has improved since the 1960's. It makes me a bit nervous to reduce

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Rich Thomas
SCC won't do that, but you can get your filing fees back. --R Allan Streib wrote: > Also ask for compensation for your time, as well as legal fees. > > Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > >> Take them to small claims court, they will probably roll over as >> hiring a lawyer to deal wit

Re: [MBZ] Pointless vehicles

2007-12-11 Thread R A Bennell
Well, I sure would like to have one of those too but I am afraid I would kill the diesel with too many short trips in the winters. The problem is that sometimes one needs to haul and sometimes one doesn't. Can't have enough different vehicles as there is nowhere to park them all and it is too exp

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-11 Thread Gary Hurst
no On Dec 11, 2007 11:19 AM, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Was the battery coated in ice? > > Bob R. > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Gary Hurst > Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:16 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
Was the battery coated in ice? Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] an actual car question that's why the car wouldn't start. no power.

Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids

2007-12-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
It'll be like being at the Ritz Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids EXACTLY, Except we have hot wat

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-11 Thread Gary Hurst
that's why the car wouldn't start. no power. On Dec 11, 2007 11:12 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > DUDE, I have no power. Probably wont till next week. I can only check my > mail at work since we do have power there. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730-

Re: [MBZ] 190E 16v valve adjustment

2007-12-11 Thread Rick Knoble
I hope that's what you were looking for... Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT - Original Message - From: "tom savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 6:22 PM Subject: [MBZ] 190E 16v valve adjustment >I need to set the valves in the 16v

Re: [MBZ] Pointless vehicles (pointless numbers?)

2007-12-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: > > Ever look at the economy numbers? The H3 with 5cyl is a whopping 18! > The H2 I don't think gets into double digits but fueleconomy.gov doesn't > have numbers for it. I wonder if the H2 is in the same category as 3/4 ton pickups, which don't have EPA mileage ratings due

Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids

2007-12-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
EXACTLY, Except we have hot water and indoor plumbing, they are not used to that. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:42 AM Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] Paging Mr Cathey...

2007-12-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I have loads of ABS pumps --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Paging Mr Cathey... >> *perk* ABS pump? Wha

Re: [MBZ] an actual car question

2007-12-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
DUDE, I have no power. Probably wont till next week. I can only check my mail at work since we do have power there. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Allan Streib
Also ask for compensation for your time, as well as legal fees. Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Take them to small claims court, they will probably roll over as > hiring a lawyer to deal with this will likely cost them more than > just paying out. Even if they do fight it, you will pro

Re: [MBZ] Pointless vehicles

2007-12-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Ever look at the economy numbers? The H3 with 5cyl is a whopping 18! The H2 I don't think gets into double digits but fueleconomy.gov doesn't have numbers for it. -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:26 -0600 From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pointless vehicles To: Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Take them to small claims court, they will probably roll over as hiring a lawyer to deal with this will likely cost them more than just paying out. Even if they do fight it, you will probably still win. SCC is a PITA but can be kinda fun if you have something else to do while waiting for your

Re: [MBZ] MB Diesel Powered Grand Cherokee

2007-12-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Wait, that got my attention. My '96 Dakota has a largeish area where the paint is flaking off... Whats the scoop? -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:32:52 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB Diesel Powered Grand Cherokee To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids

2007-12-11 Thread Luther
Shouldn't be much different from rural Maine?? :) Luther On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:49:21 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Tomorrow night. We have no power but have heat from a couple of gas log > fireplaces, hot running water etc, and candles/flashlights. > > --- > Kale

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Hargrave wrote: > > Mitch asked: "Does anybody have a workable strategy for getting Chrysler to > honor a lifetime warranty without suing them?". > > Now that's a loaded question, since the Chrysler lifetime warranty has not > been out long enough for any of the vehicles to go past a standar

Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!

2007-12-11 Thread Luther
Or if idiots didn't plant large trees next to power lines as they do in our area Luther On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:26:12 -0600, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > More tree limbs fell during the night. One took out our mailbox, > another was across the hod of the SDL this morning - looks like

Re: [MBZ] Paging Mr Cathey...

2007-12-11 Thread Luther
Dang... I've got this idea for my SDL...adding SLS from a 560. Luther On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:33:00 -0600, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> *perk* ABS pump? What would that be worth to you? > > Well, I sort of have this vague in-the-future idea > involving toad and/or trailer braking...

Re: [MBZ] No power

2007-12-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
In doesn't rain but it FREEZES. The entire state of OK is 70 percent w/o power. Hope you get some relief soon. On Dec 10, 2007 5:33 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Same thing here - power's still out. Been cutting and moving fallen > tree limbs all day, and they are still coming down. L

Re: [MBZ] Paging Mr Cathey...

2007-12-11 Thread Jim Cathey
> *perk* ABS pump? What would that be worth to you? Well, I sort of have this vague in-the-future idea involving toad and/or trailer braking... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used pa

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