Re: [MBZ] I'm in The Wrong Business...A Fresh Alignment...Jacks

I recently had total front end, tie rods, rocker arms, upper bushings, drag link, alignment, oil/fluids/filters, replace window regulator, all four brakes and fuel tank replacement. Total labor was less than $500. though Todd and Gary did furnish parts. I thought labor was more than fair though I r

Re: [MBZ] I'm in The Wrong Business...A Fresh Alignment...Jacks

Bob, Sounds like he might have got you for an extra $100, or more.? Maybe they got your bill ?mixed up with some guy that works at a nuclear power plant where $100 is about 1/2 hour's overtime.? ?? Shame on them! I called bushings first! Jim in Phoenix -Original Message- From: Robert

Re: [MBZ] Today's OM 603 adventure

This crud is on the front of the radiator, but behind the AC condenser, right?? Where you can't see it, and you really can't blow it out!? I have been advocating the pulling of the radiator every 6 to 8 years, especially you guys that drive where the bugs live, and the deer and the antelope play

[MBZ] Today's OM 603 adventure

My brother's SDL has had a persistant vibration at idle for quite a while. We've replaced the belt tensioner and belt (big improvement, since the belt got oil soaked during a previous adventure involving the chain tensioner), but it still thumps away. I asked him if he'd checked the crank pu

Re: [MBZ] Supposed Tips on Fueling Up

It seems than at Fri, 4 Jan 2008 22:25:36 -0600, OK wrote: > OK - someone needs to look up the coifficient of expansion for > Diesel and gasoline - how much does the volume change per > degree? My CRC is at home (I'm in Houston), and I'm too tired > to search the web for it. I found three answers

Re: [MBZ] I'm in The Wrong Business...A Fresh Alignment...Jacks

Mr. Jim asked: "By the way, were the bushings bad? Hmm?" Yes they wereall smooshed out and cracking. Just Jack himself and one other fella were working on it. Kinds tag teaming it. Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official l

Re: [MBZ] Working McD's

On Jan 5, 2008, at 11:02 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > 30 years ago, a single McD franchise was a license to make 300k or > more a > year, and you were doing good to make 100k from a Domino's store if > you > worked 60 hours a week yourself. Having worked at both, that's because McDonalds easily

[MBZ] Seeds [was: Re: Coffee is hot]

On Sat, 5 Jan 2008 22:04:02 -0600 Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just google for "heirloom open-pollinated vegetable seed". > > Open-pollinated means that the seed will grow the same plant as > the one the seeds came from. It is the "opposite" of hybrid. > > Heirloom plants are those open-

Re: [MBZ] Supposed Tips on Fueling Up

It seems than at Fri, 4 Jan 2008 18:28:52 -0500, LarryT wrote: > It was written < morning when the > >> ground temperature is still cold>> > > And Allan asked < Maybe 4 or 5 > feet>> > > > Let's talk about this --- > > Water expands when cold - perhaps the only material to do so. > I'm don't

Re: [MBZ] Dakar

> < your listings>. > Cancelled because of terrorist threat. > > ** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Florida rodbender

The listing is still accessible -- the rear view photo shows the badge: 350 SD. On Jan 5, 2008, at 11:00 PM, dave walton wrote: > You never know. Just because the guy listed it as an SD doesn't mean > it's not an SDL. If he relists it I'll email him and check. > I like the SDL's. > > -Dave Walt

Re: [MBZ] Supposed Tips on Fueling Up

Don't forget to factor in that diesel at the pump contains more kerosene in cold climates and during the winter - so you will get less mileage. -Dave Walton On Jan 5, 2008 10:45 PM, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It seems than at Fri, 4 Jan 2008 03:13:17 -0800, Zoltan wrote: > > > Now, I don

Re: [MBZ] Working McD's

Allan Streib wrote: > > What the heck are you talking about??? > > Profits in the restaurant biz are far from "unimaginable", especially > in fast food there is too much competition. 30 years ago, a single McD franchise was a license to make 300k or more a year, and you were doing good to make 1

Re: [MBZ] Florida rodbender

You never know. Just because the guy listed it as an SD doesn't mean it's not an SDL. If he relists it I'll email him and check. I like the SDL's. -Dave Walton On Jan 5, 2008 10:34 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In a message dated 1/5/2008 8:23:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > [EMAIL PRO

Re: [MBZ] I'm in The Wrong Business...A Fresh Alignment...Jacks

In a message dated 1/5/2008 8:02:50 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Chuck, Mr. Jim Got the old girl aligned at Jacks on Thomas at 29th St.the place Bud mentioned. Had him do the upper bushings and the steering damper and then an alignment. I supplied the steerin

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot

> > From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Baloney phoney. Food never tasted better. We are in a > > renaissance where healthful food tastes great - period. We > > can eat better AND live longer. I > > grow heirloom vegetables from the last century and they make > > summer worth wait

Re: [MBZ] OT Dakar Rally

Chuck Landenberger wrote: > > I guess the racers could be equipped w/50's and launchers and get > extra points for how many they can score! I was thinking of the pod race sequence in "Star Wars: Episode I" where one of the challenges facing the racers was the Sand People shooting at them. Mi

Re: [MBZ] Supposed Tips on Fueling Up

It seems than at Fri, 4 Jan 2008 03:13:17 -0800, Zoltan wrote: > Now, I don't want to be one of those folks who perpetuate > forwarded emails, but I just read this one and I bet y'all > could provide great feedback. Interesting reading. > *Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morni

Re: [MBZ] Florida rodbender

In a message dated 1/5/2008 8:23:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Jan 5, 2008, at 10:18 PM, dave walton wrote: > It was listed as an SD, not an SDL. > That's true but the Florida SDL makes no mention of the engine being replaced, which the North Carolina S

Re: [MBZ] I'm in The Wrong Business...A Fresh Alignment...Jacks

I just paid $130 a the OKC stealership for a 4 wheel alignment on the SDL - but nothing else was done. It drives far better now than it did after the local indie aligned it. Some shops do get bent all out of shape if you provide your own parts. Check what the flat rates are for the jobs. Some shop

Re: [MBZ] Florida rodbender

On Jan 5, 2008, at 10:18 PM, dave walton wrote: > It was listed as an SD, not an SDL. > That's true but the Florida SDL makes no mention of the engine being replaced, which the North Carolina SD did have. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Florida rodbender

It was listed as an SD, not an SDL. -Dave Walton On Jan 5, 2008 10:12 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In a message dated 1/5/2008 7:57:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Hm munged link try this. > > http://tinyurl.com/32blka > > On Jan 5, 2008, at 9:55 PM, Al

Re: [MBZ] Florida rodbender

On Jan 5, 2008, at 10:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The 350SDL with the new engine (58K on engine) just went on Ebay > for $4201. > Quite a bargain but I am a coast away! That thing would sell for > double in > Calif! Well maybe it did and maybe it didn't. It did not meet the reser

Re: [MBZ] Florida rodbender

In a message dated 1/5/2008 7:57:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hm munged link try this. http://tinyurl.com/32blka On Jan 5, 2008, at 9:55 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-Mercedes-Benz-350-SDL-Turbo- > Diesel-Sedan- > Clean_W0

Re: [MBZ] OT booting from a floppy

I thought thats what I did, but will try it again sometime. dave walton wrote: > You are in the wrong place. That's the repair console. > Reboot from CD. Install XP, Repair existing installation. > > -Dave Walton > > On Jan 4, 2008 9:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I

Re: [MBZ] I'm in The Wrong Business...A Fresh Alignment...Jacks

Even if the place was called Jack's MB Dealership that is way over the top! OTOH, you did provide some of your own parts so that might be a factor. John On 1/5/08, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Got the old girl aligned at Jacks on Thomas at 29th St.the place Bud > mentioned. Ha

Re: [MBZ] Are 240TD parts suitable for 300TDs?

yes, it should all work Euan wrote: > Happy New Year from the Colonies > > While holidaying over New Year, I discovered a weary-looking 1981 240TD > 4-spd manual parked off the drive in a neighbouring property. After > running its owner to ground, I learned that he was about to send it to > th

[MBZ] I'm in The Wrong Business...A Fresh Alignment...Jacks

Chuck, Mr. Jim Got the old girl aligned at Jacks on Thomas at 29th St.the place Bud mentioned. Had him do the upper bushings and the steering damper and then an alignment. I supplied the steering damper, he got the upper bushing (since I didn't plan ahead and get them from Rusty). Got there at

Re: [MBZ] Florida rodbender

Hm munged link try this. http://tinyurl.com/32blka On Jan 5, 2008, at 9:55 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-Mercedes-Benz-350-SDL-Turbo- > Diesel-Sedan- > Clean_W0QQitemZ180203043494QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr > dZ > 1QQcmdZViewItem > > _

[MBZ] Florida rodbender

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Re: [MBZ] Smart crash test

According to Euro NCAP the smart did way better than a W202 http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_fortwo_2007/303.aspx http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_forfour_2005/224.aspx http://www.euroncap.com/tests/mercedes_benz_c_class_1997/18.aspx [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] OT Dakar Rally

I guess the racers could be equipped w/50's and launchers and get extra points for how many they can score! Just a thought Chuck On Jan 5, 2008, at 4:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Thanks, Chuck, > > I am on the VS channel's mailing list and they?sent the notice out > today.? It sure

Re: [MBZ] OT Dakar Rally

Thanks, Chuck, I am on the VS channel's mailing list and they?sent the notice out today.? It sure looks like it is canceled! Jim -Original Message- From: Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 6:52 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Dakar Rally

Re: [MBZ] bad motor and its still going for this much?

Wow it only got bid up to $4200 did not meet the reserve. Allan On Jan 5, 2008, at 12:02 PM, dave walton wrote: > There was concern that once they bored the 3.0 to make a 3.5 there was > not enough metal left to support the sleeve. The 3.0, the original > 3.5's and the earliest remanufactured 3.

Re: [MBZ] Working McD's

What the heck are you talking about??? Profits in the restaurant biz are far from "unimaginable", especially in fast food there is too much competition. Please enlighten us as to this alleged "abuse" I worked there for a number of years in high school and college and there was never any kin

Re: [MBZ] OT Dakar Rally

Jim, Unless this is a last minute change, the Dakar has been cancelled... Check this link: http://www.thetimes.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=673196 Take care, Chuck On Jan 5, 2008, at 3:47 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Dakar rally starts tomorrow on VS channel, 3:30pm eastern time. >

Re: [MBZ] OT

Dakar rally starts tomorrow on VS channel, 3:30pm eastern time. Check your listings More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com ___ http://www.o

[MBZ] MB Road Rally

Some folks over at MB Shop have put together a road rally... I don't know if I'm going to go or not, but figured some of you might be interested. http://silverstar1000.com/ http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=208158 http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=20988

Re: [MBZ] OT - driving Houston

OK - thanks! On Jan 4, 2008 11:53 PM, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Avoid the east side. Avoid it like the plague. Nothing there worth > seeing. Nothing there worth risking your life and possessions for. > > Not sure what the issue was on 45 today, although there are always > trucks

Re: [MBZ] Working McD's

M, McDiesel. "Would you like to super size that fill-up today?" Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/5/08 1:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] Working McD's After I quit in a fairly spectacular and disgus

Re: [MBZ] Working McD's

After I quit in a fairly spectacular and disgusting fashion they continued to call once or twice a day to get me to go back Details, details, details, please. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula PS. It's too bad that their grease isn't fit for use as WVO or biodiesel. I guess

Re: [MBZ] Cokes

Coffee & 2 donuts are cheaper, and the combo works better because the carbs last longer. And now you know why the police have late night donuts & coffee. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/5/08 12:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Cokes

I think it was something like $2.38 for one 8 oz can--insane On Jan 5, 2008 9:39 AM, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How much is it in the US? > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used p

Re: [MBZ] Cokes

How much is it in the US? I can buy it for the equivalent of $3 back home. I don't drink it but have done as a great hangover cure. I can of Red Bull, two paracetemol and you're golden. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list spon

Re: [MBZ] Cokes

Yeah, and the price was freaking outrageous. I had no idea what they cost until after it was rang up at the cash register. Never again... On Jan 5, 2008 9:23 AM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Red Bull is 19.9% sugar, 0.1% caffene and 80% marketing. > > It's a great high carb boost b

Re: [MBZ] Cokes

Red Bull is 19.9% sugar, 0.1% caffene and 80% marketing. It's a great high carb boost but they have definitely pushed marketing "to the edge". Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/5/08 12:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List CC: Subjec

Re: [MBZ] Cokes

I tried Red Bull for the first time yesterday--no wings have sprouted, yet ___ 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 delivery options go to: htt

Re: [MBZ] bad motor and its still going for this much?

There was concern that once they bored the 3.0 to make a 3.5 there was not enough metal left to support the sleeve. The 3.0, the original 3.5's and the earliest remanufactured 3.5's do not have sleeves. I went over this with Marshall when I was working on my 3.5. He was pretty sure that all the rem

Re: [MBZ] OU stinking up the tostitos again!

the problem is in the modern era when the teams have gone pro. in the early days, a bunch of harvard STUDENTS would get together with a bunch of yale STUDENTS and play some early version of football. somehow between ww2 and the 70s, the game went big time and pro. it became about nothing more tha

Re: [MBZ] OT booting from a floppy

You are in the wrong place. That's the repair console. Reboot from CD. Install XP, Repair existing installation. -Dave Walton On Jan 4, 2008 9:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have gone into the repair deal, but iirc, it take you to a command prompt > thing and from t

Re: [MBZ] Cokes

Try the Mexican Nescafe' instant coffee if you are a coffee drinker & you will be surprised at the difference. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008

Re: [MBZ] Cokes

when I was in San Diego I could get a case of Mexican Coca-Cola (made with sugar and not corn syrup) for $18 in 12oz new bottles. Tasted a little flat, though. But still tasty. On Jan 5, 2008 1:01 AM, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Some stores here in Occupied Aztlan sell the meskin c

Re: [MBZ] Yeager et al

Yeager had a bit part. He was the guy in the bar that said "you wanna beer?" -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 00:57 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yeager et al "The Right Stuff"

Re: [MBZ] O/T OBD 11 Scan Tool

I think all you need is a cable (which last I checked were like $80 -- there is a link in one below) and there is a bunch of free software out there once you can connect to the car. Also for Palm Pilots. http://www.obd-2.com/#download http://forums.evolutionm.net/archive/index.php/t-138609.html

Re: [MBZ] Working McD's

Back in high school my wife (she wasn't my wife then you wise guys) worked at McD's and I worked in the sewer for my dad. Guess who smelled worse at the end of the day? Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, J

Re: [MBZ] Working McD's

McD's treatment of employees is criminal. The whole enterprise is predicated on abusing young workers who don't know enough to demand proper and fair treatment and pay at work. The profits are almost unimaginable, the food is crap, and the abuse astonishing. Needless to say, in other parts of

[MBZ] OT: Eating well

In which little Billy's tight collar impedes his gustation. http://www.archive.org/details/GoodEati1951 Some amazing stuff here. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] Only ONE Complaint

Chuck, I totally know where you're coming from. My perscription is to hit the closest bookstore and pick up "The Color of Magic" by Terry Pratchet. Learn about the worst wizard that ever lived and his adventures on the discworld. After all you'll need something to read on the plane... -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Working McD's

The most degrading horrible place I've ever worked. The only good point where 2 cute girls I never did steal away from their boyfriends. I think its mostly the management, we had mostly horrible managers which really set the tone for the place. After I quit in a fairly spectacular and disgusti

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Discussion List: coffee is hot, milkshakes are cold, and it's all about profit

*smile* When I was there we had a filter thing you ran the grease through every day. Then once a week or once every two weeks (I forget) you pumped the grease into it (the filter thing was like a shop vac on wheels) and rolled it out to a garage that had a grease dumpster and pumped from the va

[MBZ] O/T OBD 11 Scan Tool

I'm looking to purchase a scan tool to use on my vehicle (Several makes). I prefer on that would interface with my laptop. Any info or suggestions woul be appreciated. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 20Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 286 KMI Now lives with Dave Walton, C

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

After their embarrassing game Wednesday night? HAHAHAHAHAHA. BZZT, WRONG! -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sa

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

Do you remember that the second time Missouri played OU? The score was 38-17 and OU is the only REAL team that you played this year (2 losses), the rest are over-rated fluff. Did you see the way your former opponent Illinois was manhandled by USC? Did you see the same feat that Hawaii suffered