Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes-thanks all. I had not driven the 78 in awhile and have sold the 79-but when Indy put in left side heat control, he wondered why no heat in center-I told him I thought by design in Stuttgart. Now that I can shut the heat off, I will go back to daily driving the 240D. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 9

2008-09-03 Thread LarryT
That's truely frightening (see below). One other comment - are the immigrants Dan was talking about Legal immigrants or people who are here illegally? In which case they're not immigrants as much as criminals. --- Larry - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] 240D hood coat #5

2008-09-03 Thread Royce Engler
Alex said... Curt, I'm curious, what are you using to do the sanding? IIRC the original 50-dollar-paint-job guy said that on his Corvair the sander or buffer, I forget which, made a big difference, so he was glad that he had a good one (which didn't count towards the $50, of course). *** Good

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-03 Thread Royce Engler
Kaleb, Hope all is well with Mom and new son...You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Royce Engler ___ 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] Best fix ever

2008-09-03 Thread Curt Raymond
The battery in this one is so bad that it drains all the power the alternator can produce... It'll go about 5 miles before it quits. New battery is ordered and should be in today. Which is good, I've been commuting with my wife's '89 Kawasaki 454 LTD which is REALLY small. I'm very saddle sore.

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2008-09-03 Thread Curt Raymond
Thats a 2wd though right? Looks like an '07 (for example) F150 will do about the same mileage as my Dakota With the wife driving the 240D (nearly double the mpg) it seems do-able. Not a new truck for me though I think. -Curt --- On Wed, 9/3/08, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From:

Re: [MBZ] Best fix ever

2008-09-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
Often started my '31 Model A Ford by parking on slight hill; pull away from curb, let it roll coupla feet, let the clutch out; voila - drive away under power. 240D with manual tranny oughta do it, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 9

2008-09-03 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: That's truely frightening (see below). NPR changed the title, it was originally For Some Ohioans, Even Meat Is Out Of Reach, now it's Struggling In Ohio As The Economy Tightens. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92592545 I found the article through this forum,

Re: [MBZ] Best fix ever

2008-09-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: Often started my '31 Model A Ford by parking on slight hill; pull away from curb, let it roll coupla feet, let the clutch out; voila - drive away under power. 240D with manual tranny oughta do it, too. If you have a big enough hill, you can do it with an automatic

Re: [MBZ] Best fix ever

2008-09-03 Thread Jim Cathey
Often started my '31 Model A Ford by parking on slight hill; pull away from curb, let it roll coupla feet, let the clutch out; voila - drive away under power. 240D with manual tranny oughta do it, too. The diesel will be a bit more reluctant, though, that whole glow plug thing. I did the

Re: [MBZ] Best fix ever

2008-09-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
Not enough hills around tere. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best fix ever Often

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad - to how trustworthy Wonko might have been

2008-09-03 Thread Bill R
While I doubt the ability of about any young male to be a totally trustworthy gentleman, mothers generally loved me - perhaps because they couldn't read my mind [or that I seldom acted on those teenage fantasies]? It is interesting to notice what difference a few years make, though. My darling

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thanks, will check it out. Last time I had a head gasket blow like that, it idled really rough though. No telling though, will check it out. dave walton wrote: Wife works in NICU for last 20+ years. It's amazing how screwed up kids can be when they first come out and how a week later they

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
We too tried for about 4 years, gave up. Got the kids from Maine. Got pregnant and the rest is history. Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: So I get back to hospital. Things progress. At 9:53 my first son Spencer is born, 5lb 14 oz. Labor went fine (on labor day), no problems there.

Re: [MBZ] The MB CC guy in TN

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you talking about old uncle george? Glenn Brown wrote: I've informed/warned others on the list about this gentleman previously as he sold me an ACC PB unit I didn't need. Go elsewhere! G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] The MB CC guy in TN

2008-09-03 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm amazed how that guy just keeps on keeping on. i'd have figured he'd have been kicked out of the mbca long ago, yet he prospers. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 10:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: you talking about old uncle george? Glenn Brown wrote: I've informed/warned others

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad,

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think banned is archives, but only can be accessed by subscribers. Mercedes is archived and it public, and its also archived on a 3rd part site for the search function. Wonko the Sane wrote: However -- Mercedes is archived and Banned isn't. Why do you think there is a Banned? On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, this car has used oil since I got it. Just assumed bent rods and would put a new engine in it down the road sometime. I then started to suspect turbo because there is NO blowby, and I keep getting things like the ALDA gooped up from oily crap. Though it might be oil from the turbo.

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad,

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
if you subscribe to banned, you can get the archives that way I think, but they are not open to the public. I may have it setup to not archive at all, I cant remember. Rick Knoble wrote: However -- Mercedes is archived and Banned isn't. Why do you think there is a Banned? I know

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Will get that check out to you ASAP. Was a lifesaver. Frederick W Moir wrote: Kaleb and family Congrats on the new arrival! Excellant news. Hope the next 20 years are a breeze. 190D converter screw loose. That is my loose screw! I Knew there was something that I'd forgotten to tell you.

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad - to how trustworthy Wonko might have been

2008-09-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
My wife was 15, I was 18 1/2. We held out for nearly a year. 'Been married nearly 52 years. She was a mighty fine looking young lady (fully grown, too); 'still is. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad,

2008-09-03 Thread Luther
Congratulations! Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Started out the labor day holiday by finishing up the tranny install on the 190D. Got it buttoned up, dropped the pan, no crap in the pan, it looked great. New filter, filled it up with fluid, engine running, lots of leakage from the front area.

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-03 Thread Luther
I like option #2. I'll join that revolt in a heartbeat! Luther Scott Ritchey wrote: We did things ourselves mainly because we had to, then. But it is fun too and gave satisfaction while producing self-reliant people. I guess I enjoy this list because (political views notwithstanding) most

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-03 Thread Luther
the addition of chondroitin and MSM also help glucosamine. Luther Curt Raymond wrote: I've got a history of back issues, inherited through my folks... First time it took out I was 18... If I stretch it regularly (like everyday) and take the glucosamine every day its good. If I don't

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad,

2008-09-03 Thread Luther
BZZZTT, WRONG! Banned is archived also. It's private, though. http://okiebenz.com/mailman/private/banned_okiebenz.com/ Rick Knoble wrote: However -- Mercedes is archived and Banned isn't. Why do you think there is a Banned? I know Mercedes is archived. I did a Google

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Frederick W Moir
Kaleb and family. No rush, you have better and more important things to take care of. Has the anxiety been replaced by the absolute joy yet? I hope so! Fred Moir Lynn MA At 10:46 AM 9/3/2008, you wrote: Will get that check out to you ASAP. Was a lifesaver. Frederick W Moir wrote: Kaleb and

Re: [MBZ] Best fix ever

2008-09-03 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:34:57 -0400, Wilton wrote: Often started my '31 Model A Ford by parking on slight hill; pull away from curb, let it roll coupla feet, let the clutch out; voila - drive away under power. 240D with manual tranny oughta do it, too. Wilton It can - if

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 7:06 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's how every MB I've owned, from the '70 220D to the '92 300D have worked. I think I see a pattern here --- Memory check-center vents on a 79 240D are for fresh air and AC-not heat? Under some circumstances the center vents

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad - to how trustworthy Wonko might have been

2008-09-03 Thread Bill R
That is a good start. You think that teenage romance of yours will last? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 10:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How my day went

Re: [MBZ] Best fix ever

2008-09-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Wilton Strickland wrote: Often started my '31 Model A Ford by parking on slight hill; pull away from curb, let it roll coupla feet, let the clutch out; voila - drive away under power. 240D with manual tranny oughta do it, too. Only opportunity I've ever had to do that trick was on a

[MBZ] kicked out of the mbca long ago, yet he prospers

2008-09-03 Thread Glenn Brown
Gary, Although, as I understood it at the time, he knew very little more than how to spell computer, he was one of those in the oligarchy back then primarily responsible for getting Kathy Kennel fired from her listmom posisition on the original MBCA E-list. We've got people on this list who

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad - to how trustworthy Wonko might have been

2008-09-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Beginning to think it may last if I don't mess it up. We've been lucky. BTW, I thought I was a very trustworthy gentleman, too, but it took her only about a year to break me. 'Took us 4 years to get married. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] kicked out of the mbca long ago, yet he prospers

2008-09-03 Thread Gary Hurst
i just remember when he and his friends had that putsch. apparently, they even called on the FBI to investigate me :) what was his partner in crime's name? bob belz? i'm amazed that he is allowed to stay in the club after his hijinx, let alone hold a high position. my favorite was when he

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Alex- Actually this is a 123 not a 124. Also it doesn't have the ACC of the 300D's-it is the old two sided manual controls with a separate blower switch and separate AC system. As for the Indy-he is not a MB mechanic but so far has done well by my 123's. he recused himself on testing CC on my

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad - to how trustworthy Wonko might have been

2008-09-03 Thread Gary Hurst
15 was an old maid in the deep south a half century ago. first cousins or second? On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 10:56 AM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: My wife was 15, I was 18 1/2. We held out for nearly a year. 'Been married nearly 52 years. She was a mighty fine looking young lady

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-03 Thread Curt Raymond
I've had it both ways and never noticed any difference. Glucosamine by itself is cheaper... --- On Wed, 9/3/08, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date:

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 10:58 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex- Actually this is a 123 not a 124. Also it doesn't have the ACC of the 300D's-it is the old two sided manual controls with a separate blower switch and separate AC system. Yeah, I know you were talking about a

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
My pharmacist says the condroitin makes a difference but not the MSN. FWIW. (I take 3 a day) Dwight Star Motors and Shellfish Co. Shucking but no Jiving Dwight Giles, Jr Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-03 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Oh OK-I will watch my 300D 2.5t one of these upcoming fall mornings then. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- Yeah, I know you were talking about a 123. :) I was responding to OK Don's statement that his '92 300D 2.5 Turbo

Re: [MBZ] The MB CC guy in TN

2008-09-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
He's also one of seven names on the ballot for four Director At Large positions on the MBCA Board, along with our very own Chuck L. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 10:40 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i'm amazed how that guy just keeps on keeping on. i'd have figured he'd have been kicked

Re: [MBZ] kicked out of the mbca long ago, yet he prospers

2008-09-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
Bob Beltz. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 1:51 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i just remember when he and his friends had that putsch. apparently, they even called on the FBI to investigate me :) what was his partner in crime's name? bob belz? i'm amazed that he is allowed to stay in

Re: [MBZ] kicked out of the mbca long ago, yet he prospers

2008-09-03 Thread Rolf
FBI? What the heck for? You selling black market Benz parts again? -Rolf Gary Hurst wrote: i just remember when he and his friends had that putsch. apparently, they even called on the FBI to investigate me :) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] kicked out of the mbca long ago, yet he prospers

2008-09-03 Thread Gary Hurst
no, i said the club needed to get rid of murphy, so he and belz say they called the FBI to investigate my murder threats. those were heady days of the murphy putsch. nothing so exciting ever happens anymore. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 2:40 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FBI? What the heck for?

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad - to how trustworthy Wonko might have been

2008-09-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
This is not the DEEP south. No cousin. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good,to bad - to how trustworthy

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad - to how trustworthy Wonko might have been

2008-09-03 Thread Bill R
When I lived in a small Indiana town [1972 - 1984] I think any girl who was not at least engaged by the time she was out of High School was thought of as rather slow. It's not all in the deep South. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] kicked out of the mbca long ago, yet he prospers

2008-09-03 Thread Loren Faeth
geog murph? I never liked the shyster from Michigan. arrogant prick. Never met murph. At 01:45 PM 9/3/2008, you wrote: no, i said the club needed to get rid of murphy, so he and belz say they called the FBI to investigate my murder threats. those were heady days of the murphy putsch. nothing

[MBZ] MBCA elections

2008-09-03 Thread Loren Faeth
Chuck, I got my ballot. Who should we want and who should we avoid? I guess there is some benefit in voting for Chuck, and no one else. Loren ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] MBCA elections

2008-09-03 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Loren, The second statement is what I'm going to do. A vote for any other candidate diminishes my vote. Thanks. and the two bylaw changes are sort of benign and I suggest YES on both. Chuck. On Sep 3, 2008, at 1:37 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: Chuck, I got my ballot. Who should we

Re: [MBZ] kicked out of the mbca long ago, yet he prospers

2008-09-03 Thread Rolf
I'll see what I can do about livening up the party, I just got my card in the mail :) FBI pfft. -Rolf Gary Hurst wrote: no, i said the club needed to get rid of murphy, so he and belz say they called the FBI to investigate my murder threats. those were heady days of the murphy putsch.

Re: [MBZ] MBCA elections

2008-09-03 Thread Loren Faeth
Thanks At 04:18 PM 9/3/2008, you wrote: Loren, The second statement is what I'm going to do. A vote for any other candidate diminishes my vote. Thanks. and the two bylaw changes are sort of benign and I suggest YES on both. Chuck. On Sep 3, 2008, at 1:37 PM, Loren Faeth wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts?

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
not sure, but what do you have going on? Christopher McCann wrote: specifically a 603 in an '87 300TD, although I don't think that matters. Thanks! Chris Bünter u. Bügel Diesel Sales Service -1985 300SD, 239K mi, Wulf -1982 VW Vanagon Diesel, 229K mi -1992 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon

Re: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts?

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont think he is talking about torque converter bolts Tony Wirtel wrote: From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts? To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 specifically a 603 in

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
in the 300E, it will get 28-29 on the highway with 87 Donald Snook wrote: I took my new acquisition, a 1990 Volvo 240DL, on a trip this weekend. We drove to Springfield, Missouri. It was about a 650 mile trip and I got 26.2 MPG driving 70-75. The car performed perfectly. I have noticed

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad,

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thanks!! Luther wrote: Congratulations! -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, its getting that way!! Frederick W Moir wrote: Kaleb and family. No rush, you have better and more important things to take care of. Has the anxiety been replaced by the absolute joy yet? I hope so! Fred Moir Lynn MA At 10:46 AM 9/3/2008, you wrote: Will get that check out to you

Re: [MBZ] kicked out of the mbca long ago, yet he prospers

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
amen brother, you are correct. I remember all that well. The list was never the same after that, and eventually went away completely. Glenn Brown wrote: Gary, Although, as I understood it at the time, he knew very little more than how to spell computer, he was one of those in the oligarchy

Re: [MBZ] kicked out of the mbca long ago, yet he prospers

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh what memories. I forgot about bob beltz or whatever his name was. Gary Hurst wrote: i just remember when he and his friends had that putsch. apparently, they even called on the FBI to investigate me :) what was his partner in crime's name? bob belz? i'm amazed that he is allowed to

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
Get back to us after the constant 3 am feedings / diaper changes! On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 6:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: yea, its getting that way!! Frederick W Moir wrote: Kaleb and family. No rush, you have better and more important things to take care of. Has the

Re: [MBZ] MBCA elections

2008-09-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
I should join just so I can vote for Chuck. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 5:45 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Thanks At 04:18 PM 9/3/2008, you wrote: Loren, The second statement is what I'm going to do. A vote for any other candidate diminishes my vote. Thanks. and the two

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It will be OK, I will just let the wife do all that stuff :; Wonko the Sane wrote: Get back to us after the constant 3 am feedings / diaper changes! On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 6:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: yea, its getting that way!! Frederick W Moir wrote: Kaleb and

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
I've met your wife. Several times. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 6:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: It will be OK, I will just let the wife do all that stuff :; -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hahahahaha Wonko the Sane wrote: I've met your wife. Several times. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 6:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: It will be OK, I will just let the wife do all that stuff :;

[MBZ] Hood pad adhesive

2008-09-03 Thread Curt Raymond
Got a big box from Rusty today containing the hood pad for the 240D. Its never had one in the 5 years its been around me so I figure with the new hood its time. I've got a pad for my 190D too thats never been installed. What is the preferred hood pad adhesive? -Curt

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Bill R
Those 3 AM feedings are a great reason to support breast feeding, as dad really can't do much more than offer to hold the 'bottle.' Wait a minute. I did all the diaper changes in the middle of the night and in the morning before taking the kid in to mom... Now that I think about it I got in such

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
You've not met Regina, have you? That said, I encouraged my wife to nurse both of our kids! On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 7:18 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those 3 AM feedings are a great reason to support breast feeding, as dad really can't do much more than offer to hold the 'bottle.'

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-03 Thread Jim Cathey
Yeah, I know you were talking about a 123. :) I was responding to OK Don's statement that his '92 300D 2.5 Turbo (124) worked just like all the other M-Bs he had known. Some of the cars _can't_ emit warm air out the middle. The rest _shouldn't_. There are some plenum design varieties. --

Re: [MBZ] Best fix ever

2008-09-03 Thread Jim Cathey
(Why is a car with nonfunctional power steering so much harder to steer than one with no power steering at all? Parasitic drag, so to speak, from the hydraulics?) Some, but I'd bet more is because the system is designed for assist, and so has a smaller steering wheel and/or higher gearing in

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-03 Thread OK Don
Yea - I've noticed that warm air from the center vent, but chalked it up my needing to re-solder the PPU. In fact, I noticed it briefly tonight, along with cold coming from the center vents and warm from the side vents. Yeah, I know you were talking about a 123. :) I was responding to OK

Re: [MBZ] Hood pad adhesive

2008-09-03 Thread Jim Cathey
What is the preferred hood pad adhesive? The official thing is a spray can of 3M Super Trim Adhesive. Super, not regular. Other stuff will work. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-03 Thread OK Don
I've read and heard all of the above, and my Dr. just asks which is working for me. I buy which ever I can find at the lowest cost. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My pharmacist says the condroitin makes a difference but not the MSN. FWIW. (I take 3

Re: [MBZ] Hood pad adhesive

2008-09-03 Thread OK Don
I used 3M super trim (or something) adhesive - worked great on two 124 hoods. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 7:17 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got a big box from Rusty today containing the hood pad for the 240D. Its never had one in the 5 years its been around me so I figure with the new

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 5:29 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea - I've noticed that warm air from the center vent, but chalked it up my needing to re-solder the PPU. In fact, I noticed it briefly tonight, along with cold coming from the center vents and warm from the side vents. It's not

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad - to how trustworthy Wonko might have been

2008-09-03 Thread Wonko the Sane
I felt pressured to get engaged my Freshman year of college. I did. 1971. She was #1 of 2 marriages. #2 is the last one. I was engaged at 17. Married at 21. I finally fell in love at 43. Still married to the 43 one and am not looking back -- or anywhere else. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 2:59 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Hood pad adhesive

2008-09-03 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What is the preferred hood pad adhesive? I used Gorilla Glue on mine. Still holding great after 5 years. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Hood pad adhesive

2008-09-03 Thread Curt Raymond
There must be more than one kind of trim adhesive, theres a thread on Mercedes shop about using 8090. I'll see if I can get a can of that. It'll be interesting, one hood I can do in the garage (the 240D as its not yet installed) the other (the 190D will have to be done on the car... -Curt ---

Re: [MBZ] Best fix ever

2008-09-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: Some, but I'd bet more is because the system is designed for assist, and so has a smaller steering wheel and/or higher gearing in the steering box, making for 'more responsive' steering. So long as the boost is there. IME, a power rack and pinion without hydraulic pressure

Re: [MBZ] Hood pad adhesive

2008-09-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: I used Gorilla Glue on mine. Still holding great after 5 years. Wait until the new pad dies and you want to scrape off that polyurethane and glue on another pad. At least you didn't use Liquid Nails, that stuff's invulnerable. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] PNP score :-) /Euro 126 headlight set

2008-09-03 Thread Christopher McCann
OK, Dave Luther, since you aren't beating my door down at that price, how about $150 free shipping? Chris Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 16:47:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] PNP score :-) To: Mercedes

[MBZ] OT - parts that Rusty doesn't sell --- Rock Auto

2008-09-03 Thread OK Don
Does anyone have experience with, or an opinion about Rock Auto? http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php I'm seeing lots of advertising from them all over the place, quoting lower prices than your typical McParts place. I'm thinking parts for the Plymouth van. Not enough good stuff in

Re: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts?

2008-09-03 Thread Tony Wirtel
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I dont think he is talking about torque converter bolts Good point- I simply thing of it as a

Re: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts?

2008-09-03 Thread Christopher McCann
Friend Charlie bought a 5 speed 124 manny tranny off a Euro gasser and wants to put it in his '87 300TD. BUT, he is not sure how many bolts are on the engine (603) flywheel. He said it is going to be 6 or 12, probably. Frankly, I forget how many are on the tranny, I think 6...so he is hoping

Re: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts?

2008-09-03 Thread Christopher McCann
right, not talking about TC. CM Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dont think he is talking about torque converter bolts Tony Wirtel wrote: From: Christopher McCann Subject: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts? To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT - parts that Rusty doesn't sell --- Rock Auto

2008-09-03 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: I'm thinking parts for the Plymouth van. Not enough good stuff in it for Rusty to mess with. I made one Rock purchase. $37 plus $15 shipping for a $80 muffler, described as 'warehouse clearance - 30 day warranty' when normally it's a lifetime warranty part. I think it would

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-03 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Don, I took Glycosimine for lots of years. Recently stopped and no change. Here is the source I used. http://www.bodysystemtechnology.com/products/jointcare.htm YMMV Take care, Chuck On Sep 3, 2008, at 5:30 PM, OK Don wrote: I've read and heard all of the above, and my Dr. just asks

Re: [MBZ] Hood pad adhesive

2008-09-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
Spray 3M - it's so much easier than anything else (not that I have ever tried anything else, to be honest).. On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 9:25 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allan Streib wrote: I used Gorilla Glue on mine. Still holding great after 5 years. Wait until the new pad

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-03 Thread OK Don
That's the rub here - you don't know if you're not getting worse because of the stuff, or not. I don't think it would make a difference in the short term. So you're just taking Condroitin, or neither now? On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 9:13 PM, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, I took

Re: [MBZ] Hood pad adhesive

2008-09-03 Thread Peter Frederick
There are two 3M adhesives -- 8090 and I think 8070. You want the high strength one, the regular won't hold the pad up when it gets hot. I used one can for two pads, still holding, although the pad on my brother's car is falling apart again. Peter ___

Re: [MBZ] Hood pad adhesive

2008-09-03 Thread Scott Ritchey
The 3M product can be removed (when the time comes) using a solvent sold by 3M and a lot of paper towels and some patience. If you do need to remove one of these on the car, use a drop cloth over the motor and fenders to keep the gunk off them. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-03 Thread Chuck Landenberger
I'm taking neither. I was taking Glucosimine w/condroitin and the system technology brand also has Vitamin C. I've got a back that is severely screwed up. Hurt it in '78. Had a fusion of L3/L4 but I still have movement between the two. Am looking into some minimally intrusive surgical