Re: [MBZ] Wiper Refill Not Fun

2008-03-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 10:01 PM, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Actually the instructions on the back of the Bosch package spoke about some > plastic pieces. There are not plastic pieces involved in what I did. > That's bizarre and frustrating. I'm home now so I'm looking at the last

Re: [MBZ] OT, movies are unrealistic these days

2008-03-13 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Well that's because Bruce Willis is busy stopping an asteroid hitting the Earth and couldn't do the whole movie. Yippee yayyee Hendrik who likes to watch world movies, especially Asian action flicks Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Im sorry, I just had to find out if anybody else feels the same about

Re: [MBZ] Chop goes the 170 chop chop chop

2008-03-13 Thread E M
I was just about to say the same thing. Ed 300E On 13/03/2008, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Cool - but it should have a 6.3 instead of a chevy engine > > > On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 8:47 PM, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5315 > >

Re: [MBZ] Wiper Refill Not Fun

2008-03-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
Actually the instructions on the back of the Bosch package spoke about some plastic pieces. There are not plastic pieces involved in what I did. And the illustrations were near usless. At least I didn't cut my fingers. That was one of the most common cuts I would get as a young man working at a s

Re: [MBZ] OT, movies are unrealistic these days

2008-03-13 Thread Loren Faeth
Computers work for less money and are much less temperamental and difficult to deal with than real actors and actresses. Movies of the future will have animes, not actors in them At 12:02 AM 3/14/2008, you wrote: >Im sorry, I just had to find out if anybody else feels the same about >movies the

Re: [MBZ] OT, movies are unrealistic these days

2008-03-13 Thread Loren Faeth
Amen Last movie I went to wuz star wars II. Last movie I went to before that wuz Starwars. Even most movies on tv are crap. Only ones I watch regularly are old movies (mostly BW) and Westerns before Hang em high. (ie Clint was young or unborn) Nothing on network tc at all. History channel

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread John Freer
Or, take a test drive in a used E320 CDI. Faster than the gas model and a whole bunch more fun. John On 3/13/08, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > R A Bennell wrote: > >> I think (but I could be wrong) that most of the diesel folks on here > >> think that MB did a pretty good job to begin

[MBZ] OT, movies are unrealistic these days

2008-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im sorry, I just had to find out if anybody else feels the same about movies these days as I do? For example, I just watched this latest Die Hard movie, which has whole 10-20 minute scenes that are nothing but computer animation. None of the action is realistic at all. Not like the original

[MBZ] '09 M-Class

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[MBZ] Pebble Beach 2007

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Re: [MBZ] ethanol

2008-03-13 Thread Rich Thomas
192 proof is 96% alcohol, 4% other stuff (water mostly I guess). --R (being picky) Allen Sawyer wrote: > When I worked at an ethanol plant, ethanol came off the rectifier at 192.7 > proof; therefore it would have about 7% water. Anhydrous ethanol was > achieved by distilling an azeotrope of et

Re: [MBZ] Quick OT Internet Speed Question

2008-03-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:05:09 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Should be fine, I have 1.5Mbps DSL and its plenty... > At the worst you might have to hit pause and let it preload for awhile. > > As the others have said the bottleneck is almost never at your end its > the sup

Re: [MBZ] OT: Vintage rally in Uruguay (Benz Content)

2008-03-13 Thread Loren Faeth
111s + still make fine autocross cars At 08:00 PM 3/13/2008, you wrote: >The 2007 race video has an old Benz in it, in fact it's the first >car you see. Looks like a 60ish "S". >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J89mu680KIg > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For

[MBZ] ethanol

2008-03-13 Thread Allen Sawyer
When I worked at an ethanol plant, ethanol came off the rectifier at 192.7 proof; therefore it would have about 7% water. Anhydrous ethanol was achieved by distilling an azeotrope of ethanol and benzene. Ethanol is a very good solvent; it appears to me that it dissolves residue in old tanks and

[MBZ] More culture for banned

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Re: [MBZ] Chop goes the 170 chop chop chop

2008-03-13 Thread OK Don
Cool - but it should have a 6.3 instead of a chevy engine On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 8:47 PM, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5315 > Takes me back to the ZZ top days or I guess the German version SS top :-) > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "Ther

[MBZ] Chop goes the 170 chop chop chop

2008-03-13 Thread Hendrik & Fay
http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5315 Takes me back to the ZZ top days or I guess the German version SS top :-) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Rick Knoble
> R A Bennell wrote: >> I think (but I could be wrong) that most of the diesel folks on here >> think that MB did a pretty good job to begin with and that >> modification beyond something minimal is heresy. >> >> Am I right? >I cannot really recall much reference on this list to diesel modificatio

Re: [MBZ] OT: Vintage rally in Uruguay (Benz Content)

2008-03-13 Thread Mitch Haley
The 2007 race video has an old Benz in it, in fact it's the first car you see. Looks like a 60ish "S". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J89mu680KIg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread R A Bennell
I don't think that will help. The desk clock is a little brass thing. Sort of a classy version of an alarm clock. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MB

[MBZ] OT: Vintage rally in Uruguay

2008-03-13 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] Re - OT and long, Ethanol stuff from IBD

2008-03-13 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: > So, pretty soon we'll see Curt driving a new 560SEL with license plates that > say "Pea Farmer" Or maybe a car with Blutec and urea injection, then you could say pee drinker. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT and long, Ethanol stuff from IBD

2008-03-13 Thread Tom Hargrave
Is it smart to trade dependence in foreign oil for dependence in foreign ethanol? Also, take a hard look at the Brazilian economy & you'll discover that their ethanol production is being subsidized with oil. And how do they do this? By using oil revenue to purchase & import food that otherwise cou

Re: [MBZ] My recent Posts

2008-03-13 Thread LarryT
Sorry a couple of my recent posts contained questions that were answered in emails posted to the list on 3/12 - my IE had a Alzheimers moment and forgot to deliver that days mail until a few minutes ago. Ignore my question about the cost of "Gas Vs Diesel" and WEW's column. Thx - Larry T (66 M

Re: [MBZ] Re - OT and long, Ethanol stuff from IBD

2008-03-13 Thread LarryT
Curt wrote <> So, pretty soon we'll see Curt driving a new 560SEL with license plates that say "Pea Farmer" ;-) Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://mem

Re: [MBZ] Re - OT and long, Ethanol stuff from IBD

2008-03-13 Thread LarryT
John wrote <> I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure a ot of cane is grown in SC, La., east Tx and other areas. I remember buying pieces of sugar cane when I was little and chew it for a treat - kind of like eating raw sugar - just what a 8 year old needed. ;-) As far as growing more here, I sus

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Rolf
Nope Tymbrini told me about this list just today. A heck of alot busier than the "other" mailing list. -Rolf Mitch Haley wrote: > Rolf wrote: > >> I contribute plenty of key clicks to any good list/forum. >> > > So you're a new subscriber here, and not just recruiting for the > other grou

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Rolf
What you need to do is hook your wagon up with some of these mods : http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3733464 God I needed a good laugh today *wipes away the tears*. -Rolf Zeitgeist wrote: > It's been rumored that I've boasted that claim before. Until it runs in the > sub-6.0sec range,

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Rolf
Can please I be removed from the moderator approval list? Also there is no link to the list moderator on the signup form (which is where I would have sent this email to). -Rolf Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > No, there is not any specific rule against it, or that is necessarily a > problem. Its just

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread Rolf
You should setup a NTP client. Take care of those pesky batteries. -Rolf R A Bennell wrote: > I'm guilty. Never even thought of moving my computer ahead an hour. My desk > clock must need a battery as it is > hours off. > I also have a big clock on the wall across from my desk and it is one of

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Rolf
I want an LSD in the 123. There has been much speculation that its doable. I have also read that the cost of rebuilding the LSD runs well above $1g depending on whats needed. -Rolf Christopher McCann wrote: > Thought about that. There is a nice 560SEL at PNP right now...need to take a > good loo

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Rolf
Unless you are running a VNT/VGT turbo, then an auto is just lost power :) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > HAve it your way. > > Ever notice that all high horsepower drag racing trucks diesel are auto > tranny? It's the only way you can shift under power and keep the engine > loaded and "on Boost".

Re: [MBZ] Re - OT and long, Ethanol stuff from IBD

2008-03-13 Thread LarryT
Randy wrote <> That would be the "professional" media types unable to leave their personal agenda out of the equation. Seems to happen in every controversial subject they get involved in - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://memb

Re: [MBZ] Re - OT and long, Ethanol stuff from IBD

2008-03-13 Thread LarryT
Hi Ned, Thanks for the rebuttal - very interesting. BTW, you wrote << I am fascinated that no one seems concerned about how many gallons of petroleum it takes to make a gallon of fossil fuel.>> And the answer is? Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread LarryT
I sometimes see a message before it's written. ;-) Spooky! Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Messag

Re: [MBZ] Craigs list finds

2008-03-13 Thread Zeitgeist
I have a set of 15" fifteen hole rims with an offset of 21.5mm. I presume they're off of a W126. The same type of rim for my 124 has an offset of 49mm. I think W140 has something like 52mm On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 4:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > no the 140 and 126 is not

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thats kind of the point of a diesel, they are cheap to run. Not so much anymore. R A Bennell wrote: > I think I was happier when most people had not discovered diesel, and > bio-diesel and WVO etc. I'd like more diesel > but I don't want it to be too popular. > Remember when it was inexpensive t

Re: [MBZ] Craigs list finds

2008-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no the 140 and 126 is not the same offset, dont ask me what they are but I know they are different Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 2:09 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> http://nh.craigslist.org/car/600106582.html - This has to be a scam... Aside >> from the ugly wh

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have something like that Luther wrote: > A wrecked/blown engine '90-91 560SEL with a good grey interior. > > Luther > > On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:30:36 -0600, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> don't know, haven't seen it - buddy charlie has. I'll be there this >> saturday. A

Re: [MBZ] Antenna success

2008-03-13 Thread LarryT
Thanks for that suggestion Luther! I have a tube of Deoxit and everything I try it on works so much better! I had been looking for something to use on my antenna and had what was needed all along! Thx agn -- Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
its a gmail thing E M wrote: > I often have a delay between posting a message and seeing it. At times, I > don't see them unless someone relies to it. Not sure if it's my pc, or just > me. I'm not much of a computer guy, so it's quite possible it's just > something I did when registering to the

Re: [MBZ] OT and long, Ethanol stuff from IBD

2008-03-13 Thread LarryT
I must have missed the beginning of this thread - so I found Mr Williams wonderful editorials --(http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/wew/articles/08/Big%20Corn%20and%20Ethanol%20Hoax.htm) and was amazed at the huge deception at work here. Republicans and Democrats alike are ignoring the b

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread R A Bennell
Don't know the answer to your question but interesting that it is different here. I'm in Canada - right in the middle in Winnipeg. Right now, diesel and regular gas are very close to the same price. I paid 1.104 for a litre of regular gas yesterday. The pump price is shown as 113.9 but they disco

Re: [MBZ] Craigs list finds

2008-03-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 2:49 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > Could be late 124/early 210 wheels with spacers. > > I thought it looked like those wheels without spacers. > Handling should be interesting if I'm right. > It does kind of look like that.

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Almost certainly higher consumption of diesel fuel with all the "globalization" and associated cargo handling. Very little container shipping on trains, either, so it all goes by truck, and they all use diesel, not gas. Peter On Mar 13, 2008, at 5:29 PM, LarryT wrote: > Howdy - > I kn

Re: [MBZ] Wiper Refill Not Fun

2008-03-13 Thread Peter Frederick
You should check the blade assembly each time you want to replace the rubber, too -- as the pivots wear (and they do, rather badly, even on Bosch quality blades), the blade will start to wobble and thump loudly as it moves in and out. I was about to replace the transmission on my mother's

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread LarryT
Howdy - I know diesel prices are tied to the cost of oil but for a while the price of diesel was approaching more traditional price structures i.e., diesel was close to or less then regular gas - at least that's the way I remember it. Now, diesel is more expensive than Hi-Test & has been fo

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread R A Bennell
One more point to add - It is difficult to be stealthy in an old diesel - all that smoke and noise makes one obvious. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subj

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread R A Bennell
I think I was happier when most people had not discovered diesel, and bio-diesel and WVO etc. I'd like more diesel but I don't want it to be too popular. Remember when it was inexpensive to run a diesel? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] Craigs list finds

2008-03-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: > Could be late 124/early 210 wheels with spacers. I thought it looked like those wheels without spacers. Handling should be interesting if I'm right. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buy

Re: [MBZ] Craigs list finds

2008-03-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 2:09 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://nh.craigslist.org/car/600106582.html - This has to be a scam... Aside > from the ugly wheels it looks awesome. > > I don't believe that there are any 8 hole wheels which are of appropriate > offset > for a W116. >

Re: [MBZ] Craigs list finds

2008-03-13 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: > http://nh.craigslist.org/car/600106582.html - This has to be a scam... Aside > from the ugly wheels it looks awesome. > > I don't believe that there are any 8 hole wheels which are of appropriate > offset > for a W116. I think I've seen some on a W126. Is that possible? If

Re: [MBZ] Craigs list finds

2008-03-13 Thread Zeitgeist
That Jetta may or may not have the "eco-diesel" engine, which has a turbo, but no boost enrichment apparatus. These engines can run for a very long time, as long as the timing belt is changed religiously at or before the interval schedule. On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Christopher McCann
THANKS! Chris Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://buymbparts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] Craigs list finds

2008-03-13 Thread Mitch Haley
http://nh.craigslist.org/car/600106582.html - This has to be a scam... Aside from the ugly wheels it looks awesome. I don't believe that there are any 8 hole wheels which are of appropriate offset for a W116. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see offici

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Christopher McCann
It's interesting what the Finns have done/can do, but personally, I fall into the "performance measured with odometer" (and mpg-o-meter) camp. Chris P.S. Second thought, when a diesel can win the 24 hour LeMans, that only helps the "diesel cause" in general...even if they needed two trannys to

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Christopher McCann
they won't sell you the car. I will ask Charlie tonight if the interior is grey. If it IS, you can let me know what you want and I'd be more than happy to pick and pull for you. Chris Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A wrecked/blown engine '90-91 560SEL with a good grey interior. Luther O

Re: [MBZ] diesel points

2008-03-13 Thread R A Bennell
Ah yes but diesels are different, and we are . . . uh . . . eccentric?? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:44 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] diesel points <> So are som

Re: [MBZ] diesel points

2008-03-13 Thread RELNGSON
<> So are some of the owners but they both have some good points. I'm thinking, I'm thinking don't rush me. (A quote from a famous person past) RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Zeitgeist
I found a site that lists the '87 16v at 7.5 secs and the 560SEC as 7.0 secs On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 1:03 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Zeitgeist wrote: > > > > quick enough for a daily driver, and probably more so than just about > > anything MB offered back in '87. > > I think my

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread R A Bennell
Going to send again after changing computer clock to see what shows up. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 1:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions I am seeing re

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread R A Bennell
I'm guilty. Never even thought of moving my computer ahead an hour. My desk clock must need a battery as it is hours off. I also have a big clock on the wall across from my desk and it is one of these that self adjusts. Marvelous things. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread Zeitgeist
We're so proud. Keep the faith, bro On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 12:52 PM, Rich Thomas < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Paint. > > --R > > Zeitgeist wrote: > > Are you sniffing glue again...we've talked about this before > > > > On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Rich Thomas < > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Christopher McCann wrote: > > Thought about that. There is a nice 560SEL at PNP right now.. Find out what the ratio is. Worst case, swap subframe/diff/control arms/hubs/ speedometer and live with the new final drive ratio. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Zeitgeist wrote: > > quick enough for a daily driver, and probably more so than just about > anything MB offered back in '87. I think my 190e is supposed to be a 7.0-7.5 second car. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Paint. --R Zeitgeist wrote: > Are you sniffing glue again...we've talked about this before > > On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Rich Thomas < > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> I am seeing replies to emails before the email that prompted the reply. >> I am guessing that some machines were not

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Luther
A wrecked/blown engine '90-91 560SEL with a good grey interior. Luther On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:30:36 -0600, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > don't know, haven't seen it - buddy charlie has. I'll be there this saturday. > Are you looking for anything in particular? > > FYI, there

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Christopher McCann
don't know, haven't seen it - buddy charlie has. I'll be there this saturday. Are you looking for anything in particular? FYI, there are about 3-4 300SDs in three local PNPs...and a 380SEL chris Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What year and what color interior?? Luther On Thu, 13 Mar 2008

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread E M
I often have a delay between posting a message and seeing it. At times, I don't see them unless someone relies to it. Not sure if it's my pc, or just me. I'm not much of a computer guy, so it's quite possible it's just something I did when registering to the list and setting up the settings. Ed

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread Zeitgeist
Are you sniffing glue again...we've talked about this before On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Rich Thomas < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am seeing replies to emails before the email that prompted the reply. > I am guessing that some machines were not updated with the temporal > distortion that

Re: [MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread John Robbins
Rich Thomas wrote: > I am seeing replies to emails before the email that prompted the reply. > I am guessing that some machines were not updated with the temporal > distortion that occurred 10 or 12 days ago, though it appears to be only > a few minutes difference. For a day or two my msgs wer

[MBZ] Temporal Distortions

2008-03-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I am seeing replies to emails before the email that prompted the reply. I am guessing that some machines were not updated with the temporal distortion that occurred 10 or 12 days ago, though it appears to be only a few minutes difference. For a day or two my msgs were not getting through imme

Re: [MBZ] Portland CL: cheap 126 SD

2008-03-13 Thread E M
have to have a look, make sure all the points it bolts up to aren't messed up too. Often, as you know, when you bend the outside stuff, you bend the inside bits too. If it's just unbolting it and bolting on a new one, easy enough to do, but by the time you find a new hood, fender, and paint them,

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Zeitgeist
It's been rumored that I've boasted that claim before. Until it runs in the sub-6.0sec range, I'd hesitate to call the TD a performance Mercedes. It's quick enough for a daily driver, and probably more so than just about anything MB offered back in '87. On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 9:26 AM, John Robb

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Loren Faeth wrote: > > I like performance! that is why I am still looking for a OM > 621/615/616 with a factory turbo. Sunil was recently in India. Should have asked him to stick a 616 in his carryon bag when he came back. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Portland CL: cheap 126 SD

2008-03-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:17 AM, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Uh, it has Nissan seats...no telling how badly they mangled that install > I know, it could be really clean, or more likely they just ripped out the power adjust wiring, threw the motors away, and fastened the new seats down

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread E M
I have nothing against modified cars, other than I find them a pain and more money and trouble than they are often worth. I always say, spend the money on driving school to learn to wring everything out of a car. Once you find the car is too slow, it's often easier and cheaper to just buy a faste

Re: [MBZ] Portland CL: cheap 126 SD

2008-03-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:48 AM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That fender doesn't look so healthy either. > > I'd rather swap a front fender than a rear one. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.c

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Loren Faeth
I like performance! that is why I am still looking for a OM 621/615/616 with a factory turbo. Instead I had to settle for "only" OM603s. Performance is always a tradeoff with longevity. I like 500k MB diesels. I am interested in the power quest, but i'm not likely to do it to my car becaus

Re: [MBZ] Portland CL: cheap 126 SD

2008-03-13 Thread E M
That fender doesn't look so healthy either. Ed 300E On 13/03/2008, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What do you guys think of this one? > > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/604112244.html > > "All records since new" is good. Pity about the damage, but it looks > from the pic

Re: [MBZ] Wiper Refill Not Fun

2008-03-13 Thread John Robbins
Zoltan Finks wrote: > I wold consider getting the whole wiper next time. I do this on all my cars... its so much easier to install!! The W116 is an exception... since it costs some crazy amount of money (think it was over $70) because they are stainless steel. John __

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: > I cannot really recall much reference on this list to diesel modification for > more power. Did I miss it, or are you > just saying there are others out there who are more interested in that sort > of thing? Sorry! I was talking about the MB community at large. So far as I

Re: [MBZ] Wiper Refill Not Fun

2008-03-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yeah, it's Bosch from Rusty, but still a bit different from the one I pulled out. I wold consider getting the whole wiper next time. Brian On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 6:20 AM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is it a Bosch from Rusty? Thats where I got mine, it was a breeze to > install j

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread pm7088
HAve it your way. Ever notice that all high horsepower drag racing trucks diesel are auto tranny? It's the only way you can shift under power and keep the engine loaded and "on Boost". Pete, who's lusting after a dynomax/allision 4X4 -- Original message -- From: Luthe

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread R A Bennell
I cannot really recall much reference on this list to diesel modification for more power. Did I miss it, or are you just saying there are others out there who are more interested in that sort of thing? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Luther
What year and what color interior?? Luther On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:16:05 -0600, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thought about that. There is a nice 560SEL at PNP right now...need to take a > good look at it with "Buddy Charlie" to see what I'd be getting into. Will > keep y'all

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:06 AM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> (-Schumans since I got banned). > > What did you do to deserve that? http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=214412 Basically, I and a bunch of others got banned for no real rea

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Luther
"think 400HP OM603 daily driver" *drool* My dream car is an early '90s 124 coupe, manual 5 speed, full AMG suspension and body, and intercooled OM603. OILBOOST could be the tag name. Luther On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:08:42 -0600, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > R A Bennell wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Portland CL: cheap 126 SD

2008-03-13 Thread Zeitgeist
Uh, it has Nissan seats...no telling how badly they mangled that install On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:14 AM, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What do you guys think of this one? > > http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/604112244.html > > "All records since new" is good. Pity about t

Re: [MBZ] i'm back

2008-03-13 Thread Kevin Kraly
Good comeback! Thanks! This wonderful list has the added benefit of sharpening one's wit. Oh yeah, and you might get your questions answered too, Mercedes, Diesel or anything else! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Christopher McCann
Thought about that. There is a nice 560SEL at PNP right now...need to take a good look at it with "Buddy Charlie" to see what I'd be getting into. Will keep y'all posted. Chris Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You could swap in the whole rear suspension without the self-leveling parts. Luthe

[MBZ] Portland CL: cheap 126 SD

2008-03-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
What do you guys think of this one? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/604112244.html "All records since new" is good. Pity about the damage, but it looks from the pic like it's just the hood and the corner marker light that got mangled, both of which are interchangeable with any other early

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:06 AM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > (-Schumans since I got banned). What did you do to deserve that? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts em

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: > I think (but I could be wrong) that most of the diesel folks on here > think that MB did a pretty good job to begin with and that > modification beyond something minimal is heresy. > > Am I right? There seem to be two major camps with not much middle ground. There are a lot

Re: [MBZ] Craigs list finds

2008-03-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://nh.craigslist.org/car/600106582.html - This has to be a scam... Aside > from the ugly wheels it looks awesome. Remember, nobody wants 116s and it probably has broken ACC. Agree with you about the chrome '90s whe

Re: [MBZ] Performance Diesel Mercedes

2008-03-13 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: > Rolf wrote: >> I contribute plenty of key clicks to any good list/forum. > > So you're a new subscriber here, and not just recruiting for the > other group? Hint... look at his email address. ;) I'm Tymbrymi on those forums (-Schumans since I got banned). John _

Re: [MBZ] Quick OT Internet Speed Question

2008-03-13 Thread Luther
I watch shows on abc using my neighbors shared cable connection via a 300' wireless connection. Once and a while I cannot watch in HD, but most of the time it will load. Luther On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:19:22 -0600, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Okay. Good info. > Let me just ask thi

[MBZ] Craigs list finds

2008-03-13 Thread Curt Raymond
http://nh.craigslist.org/car/604974274.html - Fresh out of storage makes me nervous. http://nh.craigslist.org/car/603599882.html - is this high mileage for a diesel Jetta? This is the painfully slow one right? http://nh.craigslist.org/car/600106582.html - This has to be a scam... Aside from th

Re: [MBZ] limited slip in 560SEL into 300SD/Won't interchange!

2008-03-13 Thread Luther
You could swap in the whole rear suspension without the self-leveling parts. Luther On Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:07:53 -0600, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What about swapping in the whole rear suspension? - Oh yeah, the > hydraulic self leveling stuff > > On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 8:11 AM, C

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