Re: [MBZ] 560 SL battery drain

2008-08-14 Thread barry Stark
But it's on Fuse 12. If the schematic can be believed Jim - You didn't mention in your text if you had removed the trunk light bulb. Barry > that indicates the antenna, trunk light, ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: h

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2008-08-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> got the car the A/C was empty, but it holds vacuum just fine. I can't > see why that would be the case unless the compressor or some other > component failed, and repairs were made, but the system was never Some leaks will leak pressure, but not vacuum. Or vice-versa. > charged. In which cas

Re: [MBZ] definition

2008-08-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> ad ho·mi·nem > –adjective As explained to me in Philosophy 201, Logic, it (Latin for "to the man") is a term meaning to attack the man as a means of attacking his position. It's one of the classical fallacies. The other Latin one I remember is "post hoc ergo propter hoc" (follows, therefore ca

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2008-08-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> Tell me about this test charge again. Where do you get the ingredients. Isobutane/propane mix high-altitude camp fuel, such as IsoPro. Coleman propane. Any sporting goods store. > OK, how do you get it from the propane can to the guages and into the > car? What is the mix rate jim? I have fi

Re: [MBZ] leave it to ebay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> Ozland is the US of A with "testicles" and better beer. But no guns. Mommy thinks they're scary. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] leave it to ebay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Nah we are just in a sort of perpetual holiday where nothing much gets done until it absolutely needs doing and then generally it gets stuffed up anyway and we all go and have a beer and think about it. Hendrik who is having a beer but is partial to euro style beers Wonko the Sane wrote: > Ozla

Re: [MBZ] definition

2008-08-14 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew. Merriam-Webster.com provides the following: Main Entry: 1vict·ual  Pronunciation: \ˈvi-təl\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English vitaille, victuayle, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin victualia, plural, provisions, victuals, from neuter plural of victualis of nourishment, fr

Re: [MBZ] Lotus Omnivore

2008-08-14 Thread Tom Hargrave
Jaguar was a good car by 1987. By then, Ford had owned them long enough to work out all of the electrical issues. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:57

Re: [MBZ] leave it to ebay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
Ozland is the US of A with "testicles" and better beer. On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 10:36 PM, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > No not an ex pat, ya gotta remember that Ozland is an unofficial state > of the US, just 10 years behind and helping out in all the wars you lot > start. > So in a w

Re: [MBZ] leave it to ebay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread Hendrik & Fay
No not an ex pat, ya gotta remember that Ozland is an unofficial state of the US, just 10 years behind and helping out in all the wars you lot start. So in a way your glorious leader is sort of our glorious Fuehrer as well. Hendrik who used to think that GWB was a practical joke the Yankees wher

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2008-08-14 Thread Peter Frederick
The stuff in the store has nasties in it, including things that eat rubber (like methy ethyl ketone). Not a good plan. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Are You an Obama Fan]

2008-08-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
He keeps Banned afloat. And you know what floats, don't you? :-) On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 9:44 PM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > The vets list limps along. Must therefore be on Banned. > > On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 12:45 PM, Mitch Marmel <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >wrote: > > > > > ---

Re: [MBZ] definition

2008-08-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Why did you write victuals instead of vittles? Are you a closet elitist? On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 4:43 PM, Rich Thomas < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Speaking of which, if anyone is ever in Charleston SC there is a little > restaurant called The Hominy Grill that has some extremely yummy > victual

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Are You an Obama Fan]

2008-08-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
The vets list limps along. Must therefore be on Banned. On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 12:45 PM, Mitch Marmel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > --- Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > > Mitch? where have you been all these years? > > > > I think M. Mitchell Marmel has

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-14 Thread Allan Streib
"andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Actually, your state and local tax burden will go up if the Fed. tax > burden goes down. Governing ain't cheap. Typically when the federal rate goes down, revenues to the treasury increase. Allan -- 1983 300D _

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2008-08-14 Thread Allan Streib
Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > 1-bromo-propane, hexane, and isopropyl alcohol are the solvents I've > seen suggested. All reagent grade and dry, of course. What about denatured alcohol?? sure does a good job cleaning up brake fluid Allan -- 1983 300D

Re: [MBZ] diesel lincoln

2008-08-14 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Hmm-don't know about vixens-at least in cars. What I was referring to was the bimmer 524td diesel sedan. A motor home or a limo with a BMW diesel would be cool. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI --

Re: [MBZ] diesel lincoln

2008-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > I believe this a BMW engine-like the one someone on this list saw a week or > so ago in the 524. Yep, but I don't think you could get the Lincoln version with a five speed. Vixens often had manny tranny though: http://www.vixenrv.com/description.html _

Re: [MBZ] overpriced euro many wagon

2008-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260273613424 Wow, Haslett, that's less than 40 miles away. I wouldn't go that far to look at a $10,000 S123 though. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official li

Re: [MBZ] diesel lincoln

2008-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > Original Message > Subject: 1984 Mark VII Lincoln - $5000 (Kansas City) Five years ago I could have had all I wanted for about $1500 each. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list s

Re: [MBZ] diesel lincoln

2008-08-14 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I believe this a BMW engine-like the one someone on this list saw a week or so ago in the 524. 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 Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thu

Re: [MBZ] diesel lincoln

2008-08-14 Thread George Larribeau
How about a Homer .. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1b/The_Homer_by_Carlos_Bisquertt.jpg GL Dallas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] leave it to eBay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
Son and his wife are driving an 08 C300 loaner right now; 'had it here few minutes ago; 'wish I'd taken a look, but didn't. Maybe they'll have coupla days, and I can get a look. Son's having some warranty work (little things) done on his R320CDI just before 50 kmi. Wilton - Original Messag

[MBZ] diesel lincoln

2008-08-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Original Message Subject:1984 Mark VII Lincoln - $5000 (Kansas City) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:18:43 UT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. --

Re: [MBZ] leave it to ebay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
BTW, Hendrik, are you one of our fine, true/real Ausie brethren, or are you an American "ex-patriot." 'Reason I ask: sometimes, you talk about GB (W) just like WE do. Either way, welcome aboard, of course, we'll take all the help we can get. 'Always glad to hear from ya - we love ya and all yer

Re: [MBZ] leave it to eBay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yes but if they keep alienating their customers, particularly their core customers, then you breed discontent and people will make the effort to switch. Sort of like MS, I put up with their stuff for years and one day had enough and put a penguin in the box. Or MB and their quality issues, which

Re: [MBZ] leave it to ebay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread Hendrik & Fay
A large classifieds mob http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Home is talking about getting into the online auction business over here. Have to see how that pans out. However ebays attempt to force people to only use paypal and COD has failed over here. Guess the consumer watchdog gave them a stern talki

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
I DO have an EV, 'drove it today - it's even Diesel-charged. Yea, I'm talking 'bout building a road-worthy one - I can do it, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Curt Raymond
I think the superiority of air power is the quick recharge time. Forkenswift has a horrible recharge rate which as far as I'm concerned relegates it to being a toy. -Curt Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:16:06 -0400 From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] compressed air car... To: Mer

[MBZ] overpriced euro many wagon

2008-08-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300TD-Euro-Mercedes-300TD-Euro-Wagon-4-Sp-Manual-Tran-Low-Mi-CLEAN_W0QQitemZ260273613424QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL,

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes Diesel

2008-08-14 Thread Curt Raymond
Quite possibly along with a weak battery. My 240D doesn't seem to have working glowplugs (at least the light doesn't come on anyway) and it starts fine, a little harder than I'd normally like but all things considered... The way things are going (tire kickers galore) it may get glow plugs before

Re: [MBZ] Lotus Omnivore

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes, anything flammable that can be delivered to the combustion chamber as a vapor, mist, spray, powder, dust, etc., - i. e., flammable fluid, coal, wood, grain, straw, plastic, etc. Significant increase in power, too, from water injection into a gas turbine, but ya gotta have a lota fuel already

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: > 'Fi had an apopropriate garage for it here at home, that'd be my next > project. I thought you already had a battery powered EV. Or would you like to build a faster one? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Fi had an apopropriate garage for it here at home, that'd be my next project. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] compressed air car... > Wilton Strickland wrote:

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2008-08-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, how do you get it from the propane can to the guages and into the car? What is the mix rate jim? Mitch Haley wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> Tell me about this test charge again. Where do you get the ingredients. > > Propane and isobutane, mixed so that the gauges read correctly. > I t

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2008-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Tell me about this test charge again. Where do you get the ingredients. Propane and isobutane, mixed so that the gauges read correctly. I think Jim uses the Coleman stove propane, and butane fuel from another camping stove manufacturer. You want isobutane, not butane.

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2008-08-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Tell me about this test charge again. Where do you get the ingredients. Jim Cathey wrote: >> receiver/dryer and pressure switch in my POS 300E and put some of my >> stash of precious R12 (read that in a Gollum voice) in it---it held >> vacuum overnight, so I'm willing to risk it. > > This is why

Re: [MBZ] Cast members returning for 30th 'Dallas' reunion

2008-08-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, I went to southfork once, it was cool. Rich Thomas wrote: > One of my wife's colleagues was from Argentina or somewhere, when he and > his family came to Houston the first month or so they made a weekend > trip to South Fork, and was so excited to be able to do that. > Apparently Dallas w

Re: [MBZ] leave it to eBay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
same as previously stated andrew strasfogel wrote: > What are the ebay commission/fees in selling a car for $1500, with a > starting bid of $99? > > On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 11:51 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Others have tried & failed - eBay just has too much momentum. >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Cast members returning for 30th 'Dallas' reunion

2008-08-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Ok, here we go. JR started out with a 116 450SEL. Then he got a 126, it was sometimes seen as a 380SEL, 500SEL, I have even seen 300SD, all the same color. I believe it was the 126 that got wrecked, but in the wreck scene, it was clearly a 116 that was wrecked. He did get rid of the 126 and

Re: [MBZ] Cast members returning for 30th 'Dallas' reunion

2008-08-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The 80's had MUCH better TV than now days. Gary Hurst wrote: > he was really pretty low rent. tons of 60 minute B westerns. he was good > though in them. looked exactly the same as a young man. i imagine you > could find a bunch of them between cheap and free if you run a filography on > him.

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2008-08-14 Thread Peter Frederick
Liquid followed by dry air or nitrogen -- an aerosol will leave more crud behind. Peter ___ 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 o

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2008-08-14 Thread Peter Frederick
1-bromo-propane, hexane, and isopropyl alcohol are the solvents I've seen suggested. All reagent grade and dry, of course. Peter On Aug 14, 2008, at 11:32 AM, George Larribeau wrote: > I am going to need to do this .. Flushing > What flushing solvent did you use? > There is some in a can sold

Re: [MBZ] my first a/c R&R -update

2008-08-14 Thread Peter Frederick
Until it holds 29" for at least an hour. If it's only 26" either your gauge is off (not impossible), the system has a lot of water in it, or you have a leak (or an undersized pump). Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponso

Re: [MBZ] Lotus Omnivore

2008-08-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 12:56 PM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://jalopnik.com/400401/the-lotus-omnivore-a-piston-engine-thatll-eat-anything The engine-that-will-burn-anything-that-can-be-burnt has already been invented... it's called a turbine. Alex

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: > And imagine if they had highly-inflated tires, the thing would generate > energy! If you have time, read this discussion on high tire pressures: http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14643 I can remember arguing with my alignment tech when he said my tires were ov

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: > Yes, I know they mean LOCAL, USER pollution, but too many believe it's > really ZERO pollution. Ever since I first saw the phrase "zero emissions vehicle", I've mentally substituted "remote emissions vehicle". So far, all I've seen wearing the ZEV label are based on en

Re: [MBZ] definition

2008-08-14 Thread Rich Thomas
Speaking of which, if anyone is ever in Charleston SC there is a little restaurant called The Hominy Grill that has some extremely yummy victuals, and has been lauded by all the big name chefs and magazines, etc. It's in an old barber shop in an old neighborhood, very nice to spend an hour or

Re: [MBZ] Draw your car

2008-08-14 Thread Rich Thomas
There is a free little program that will take an image and convert it to a "sketch" kind of image, it's pretty cool. --R LarryT wrote: > One thing he didn;t mention that I find *critical* when attemting to do the > "Chicken Scratch" art such as I do -IMO it's mandatory to have a photo of > the

Re: [MBZ] definition

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Used to help my mom MAKE hominy occasionally - really. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Loren Faeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] definition > means with hominy > > : 0 > > At 02:01 PM 8/14/2008, you wr

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes, I know they mean LOCAL, USER pollution, but too many believe it's really ZERO pollution. Another one is "use water for fuel," or "burn water." Yea, ya can, if ya expend some energy to separate the H and O, build the system, store, control it, etc., etc. Wilton - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
'But even sailing/wind energy is not completely free, because of the energy/cost of making the sail/system, beer/food for the crew to operate it, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Could generate SOME with regenerative braking, but that would be only a small part of what was put into it and still not FREE. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] co

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:46 AM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ZERO pollution? Ya don';t get something for nothing!! It takes energy of > some type to build the system, compress the air, etc!! Even water-generated > electricity is not free and is not completely pollutionless!

Re: [MBZ] definition

2008-08-14 Thread Loren Faeth
means with hominy : 0 At 02:01 PM 8/14/2008, you wrote: > > ...Moronic, stupid, unfunny, ad hominen attack > > >The only other person I've ever seen use the term ad hominem is VanCleef. > >I still don't know what it means, > >RLE > > > > >** >Looking for a car that's sporty, fun a

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Wilton, Remember TANSTAFFL! Way back there was a sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay with that on it's transom Now sailing does not use any energy except that of its crew and the wind... Although, it does take some kind of energy to brew the beer to keep the crew in line and doing what th

[MBZ] Lotus Omnivore

2008-08-14 Thread Rolf
http://jalopnik.com/400401/the-lotus-omnivore-a-piston-engine-thatll-eat-anything Nothing really new here, DiesOtto / HCCI *but* its a 2 stroke Still anything involving electronics and Jaguar.. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] definition

2008-08-14 Thread Chuck Landenberger
FWIW, Here's what Dictionary.com sez: ad ho·mi·nem  –adjective 1. appealing to one's prejudices, emotions, or special interests rather than to one's intellect or reason. 2. attacking an opponent's character rather than answering his argument. Take care, Chuck On Aug 14, 2008, at 12:01 PM

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-14 Thread LarryT
The article talks about obamas speech before the ACLU - IIRC, the founder was a devout socialist or communist - can;t remember which but they're pretty close IMO. It's odd a group known for supporting the "Civil Rights" of people would refuse to participate in cases involving the 2nd Amendment

Re: [MBZ] definition

2008-08-14 Thread Rich Thomas
It's when you shoot the messenger instead of the message, literally "to the man." You will notice a lot of this in political discourse when someone on one side (the "hearer") disagrees with something one on another side said (the "sayer"), and starts trashing the sayer as a person, rather than

Re: [MBZ] Draw your car

2008-08-14 Thread LarryT
One thing he didn;t mention that I find *critical* when attemting to do the "Chicken Scratch" art such as I do -IMO it's mandatory to have a photo of the subject - or better yet, the real deal - to look at while drawing and painting. At least when I draw/sketch/paint it's necessary - ;-) Larry

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Rich Thomas
And imagine if they had highly-inflated tires, the thing would generate energy! --R Wilton Strickland wrote: > ZERO pollution? Ya don';t get something for nothing!! It takes energy of > some type to build the system, compress the air, etc!! Even water-generated > electricity is not free and i

Re: [MBZ] definition

2008-08-14 Thread RELNGSON
> ...Moronic, stupid, unfunny, ad hominen attack > The only other person I've ever seen use the term ad hominem is VanCleef. I still don't know what it means, RLE > ** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://auto

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Ride height

2008-08-14 Thread Rolf
I believe the 201 is similar to the 123 in that the height is adjusted by the spring shim. Frederick W Moir wrote: > Hi, All. > My Puzzle for today is:- > What in the front suspension is mainly responsible for ride height? > My money is on the springs. That said, I seem to remember Herr Doktor >

Re: [MBZ] compressed air car...

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
ZERO pollution? Ya don';t get something for nothing!! It takes energy of some type to build the system, compress the air, etc!! Even water-generated electricity is not free and is not completely pollutionless! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Christopher McCann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> T

[MBZ] 190DT Ride height

2008-08-14 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, All. My Puzzle for today is:- What in the front suspension is mainly responsible for ride height? My money is on the springs. That said, I seem to remember Herr Doktor Proffessor Booth saying that MBZ springs don't sag. Ride height as measured from wheel center vertically to wheel arch. Blue c

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes Diesel

2008-08-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
Possible glow plugs, etc? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes Diesel > Fmiser wrote: > > Or I suppose some clueless mark comes along with more cents

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes Diesel

2008-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Fmiser wrote: > Or I suppose some clueless mark comes along with more cents than > sense. ...or somebody comes along who knows how to start a diesel. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For use

Re: [MBZ] Cast members returning for 30th 'Dallas' reunion

2008-08-14 Thread ned kleinhenz
Dallas was popular in England too. My wife and I spent our honeymoon in England in 1980. We visited family friends who owned a beautiful W107. They referred to it as their "Sue Ellen car." It had a bumper sticker that read, "Who Shot JR?" The Dallas contemporary soap called Falcon Crest (I think),

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes Diesel

2008-08-14 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:29:25 -0400, Mitch wrote: > Fmiser wrote: > > http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/738320987.html > > > > > > Is that a W116? $2200 is a lot for a dead car... > > That's a 126. I have nothing but W123s, so I'm not real sharp on correctly spotting an other chas

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2008-08-14 Thread Loren Faeth
Looks to me like you could build a flush kit out of an old fire extinguisher. Anyone game to try? Only trick is does the head have a venturi and mix the liquid and air, or does it blow the liquid through, followed by air or Nitrogen? At 11:45 AM 8/14/2008, you wrote: >I used more than 1 qt of

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Are You an Obama Fan]

2008-08-14 Thread Mitch Marmel
--- Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > Mitch? where have you been all these years? > > I think M. Mitchell Marmel has mainly been on the > vets and SL lists. And Banned. Don't forget Banned. ;) -MMM- ___ http://www.oki

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2008-08-14 Thread Luther
I used more than 1 qt of flush. Here is the flush i used: http://www.id-usa.com/product.asp?CID=12&PID=41 Here's the flush kit I purchased: http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode=NTE&PartNumber=781020&Description=A%2fC+Flush+Kit Luther George Larribeau wrote: >

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2008-08-14 Thread George Larribeau
I am going to need to do this .. Flushing What flushing solvent did you use? There is some in a can sold around here at Autozones, and a version of it in a aerosol can. The label clams no residue and fast evaporating. Was it something like that.? The stuff in the aerosol can would keep me from get

Re: [MBZ] my first a/c R&R -update

2008-08-14 Thread Luther
The pump can do 29"hg, so I'd expect at least 28". Luther Jim Cathey wrote: >> a system that has moisture in it (from the flush) how long should I let >> the vacuum system run? Currently it's at 26"hg. >> > > At that pressure? Forever. Needs to be much closer to 30" for > an hour or two,

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2008-08-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 9:01 AM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> can't hurt, and the previous charge must have had _some_ reason to >> leak out---maybe there is crud from a failed compressor still >> circulating). > > Crud doesn't cause leaks. It causes spectacular compressor > failure.

Re: [MBZ] 560 SL battery drain

2008-08-14 Thread Luther
When you are done, would you figure out why my dash light/right tail/right front marker light fuse keeps blowing? :) Luther, thinking finding wiring problems is like looking for a needle in a hay stack Jim Cathey wrote: > Yesterday I finally got a chance to tackle the battery discharge > pr

Re: [MBZ] my first a/c R&R -update

2008-08-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> a system that has moisture in it (from the flush) how long should I let > the vacuum system run? Currently it's at 26"hg. At that pressure? Forever. Needs to be much closer to 30" for an hour or two, or so I've read. I've pumped them overnight, when it was open for a long time. (Years, that

Re: [MBZ] my first a/c R&R -update

2008-08-14 Thread Luther
So, my local NAPA store has a good selection of a/c o-rings and the system is now together and the vacuum pump is doing it's duty. So, with a system that has moisture in it (from the flush) how long should I let the vacuum system run? Currently it's at 26"hg. Luther Luther wrote: > Working o

mercedes@okiebenz.com

2008-08-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> receiver/dryer and pressure switch in my POS 300E and put some of my > stash of precious R12 (read that in a Gollum voice) in it---it held > vacuum overnight, so I'm willing to risk it. This is why I use a test refrigerant rather than my preciou R12. Of course, if the test juice works and do

mercedes@okiebenz.com

2008-08-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> can't hurt, and the previous charge must have had _some_ reason to > leak out---maybe there is crud from a failed compressor still > circulating). Crud doesn't cause leaks. It causes spectacular compressor failure. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For ne

[MBZ] 560 SL battery drain

2008-08-14 Thread Jim Cathey
Yesterday I finally got a chance to tackle the battery discharge problem in Jill's 560 SL. I'd already convinced myself it wasn't an alternator charging prohblem. (I've been putting the car on charge most nights for months now.) I suspected one of the two alarms, or the stereo to be at fault. (

mercedes@okiebenz.com

2008-08-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 9:43 PM, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How does the install work exactly? Would you have to find matching > fittings so as to put the filter inline between the manifold and what > it connects to at the other end from the compressor? or are they a > standard

Re: [MBZ] Another Kaleb Car

2008-08-14 Thread Rich Thomas
You are too funny. --R Redghost wrote: > It was a fellow of impeccable taste from the land of scams. Mr. > Olusola was a right black fellow from Nigeria. Claimed to be a > Medical Doctor. I believe he was more a broom pushing janitor. > Being from deepest darkest, he must have fled to

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Are You an Obama Fan]

2008-08-14 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: > Mitch? where have you been all these years? I think M. Mitchell Marmel has mainly been on the vets and SL lists. Mitchell Haley. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For use

Re: [MBZ] longevity!!!

2008-08-14 Thread Rich Thomas
I went to a Club Med once in the DR, there were lots of hot Euro women going around with no tops on. Not old German women but youngish French and Italian and others. I was trying to do a windsurfing lesson and my partner was this dancer from somewhere who was only wearing her bikini bottom.

Re: [MBZ] Cast members returning for 30th 'Dallas' reunion

2008-08-14 Thread Rich Thomas
One of my wife's colleagues was from Argentina or somewhere, when he and his family came to Houston the first month or so they made a weekend trip to South Fork, and was so excited to be able to do that. Apparently Dallas was big there, and he had always wanted to go to South Fork. I think th

[MBZ] mbz list past 100k messages

2008-08-14 Thread Walt Lasher
nef Size: 2944 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080814/b3a87432/attachment.bin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Actually, your state and local tax burden will go up if the Fed. tax burden goes down. Governing ain't cheap. On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 9:58 AM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > TE wrote: "The Republican fed notion that any Democratic candidate will > raise your taxes is absolute crap." >

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Are You an Obama Fan]

2008-08-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Mitch? where have you been all these years? On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 5:58 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > At 10:01 PM -0400 8/13/08, andrew strasfogel wrote: > >Moronic, stupid, unfunny, ad hominen attack. I hope you're all proud of > >yourselves.. > > Why...yes. Yes, we are.

Re: [MBZ] Another Kaleb Car

2008-08-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey Loren, I was merely commenting on the nationality of most of the DC area Mercedes resellers back in the 80s. They were marginally crooked, but usually entertaining and fun to bargain with. On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 10:12 PM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Andrew! From you Your m

Re: [MBZ] leave it to eBay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
What are the ebay commission/fees in selling a car for $1500, with a starting bid of $99? On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 11:51 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Others have tried & failed - eBay just has too much momentum. > > The day will come when eBay will stumble or the IRS will find a w

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-14 Thread Donald Snook
TE wrote: "The Republican fed notion that any Democratic candidate will raise your taxes is absolute crap." Did you actually read my response? I cited to Obama's website. He WILL raise taxes. This is not speculation. He has said he will raise taxes on those earning over $250,000. It is PART

Re: [MBZ] longevity!!!

2008-08-14 Thread Donald Snook
Bob R. wrote: "Let me know about the all inclusive thing you do. I've been thinking about that for the big 30 in a year and a half." We went to Club Med in Florida last year. It was GREAT. I would highly recommend Club Med. We will probably go with Club Med this time, but in a different countr

Re: [MBZ] Cast members returning for 30th 'Dallas' reunion

2008-08-14 Thread Donald Snook
Rich wrote: "Didn't one of that dysfunctional crowd drive an old Benz? Sue Ellen or that cute chick, Bobby's whiny wife, an SL?" I happen to be a HUGE Dallas fan. In fact, my wife and I watching all of the old seasons on DVD as they come out. We are currently watching the 9th season (dream s

Re: [MBZ] leave it to ebay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-14 Thread kaleb
Autotrader (cox) has nothing to do with ebay, they are somewhat our competition. > Read the writing on the wall. The CEO of eBay has made it clear he is > moving > away from the 'flea market' model that built the brand. He wants to push > it > upscale, into more of a storefront. > > What you say a

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: 107 Driver's Side Kick Panel...

2008-08-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> I need the black/chrome trim strips for the driver's door and the LF > fender. Have you tried Aurora Auto Wrecking in Seattle? That's where the area SL's seem to go to die. I know they'll ship. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

mercedes@okiebenz.com

2008-08-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> I think that's a suboptimal filter location. Putting the filter in the > high > pressure line allows any crap that's in the evaporator to go straight > to the > compressor. If the purpose is to protect the compressor, put the > filter as close to the compressor inlet as possible. There are bo

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: 107 Driver's Side Kick Panel...

2008-08-14 Thread Loren Faeth
I need the black/chrome trim strips for the driver's door and the LF fender. At 04:57 AM 8/14/2008, you wrote: >At 8:49 PM -0500 8/13/08, Loren Faeth wrote: > >Don't have a panel. Need Driver's side 107 trim strips myself! > >I'll keep an eye out. Need any fender trim? I'm leaving mine off, >as

Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts?

2008-08-14 Thread Rusty Cullens
No Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Rolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] new web interface at muymbparts? > 1984. I could have sworn I got t

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