Re: [MBZ] OT computer software question
Rolf wrote: If your ISP allows IMAP switch to it (POP is what most people use for email protocol but is pretty useless). Fmiser wrote: Useless!!?? Might apply if you have permanent internet connection and don't care if you loose privacy rights after your mail has been on their server for for 180 days. Luther asked: Please explain the privacy right section of your email. Email is protected by privacy laws. Once it's been sitting on someones server for 180 days, it is no longer considered private communication in transit or some such label. After the time limit, it's just data. Thus a subpoena instead of a warrant is all that's needed to get a copy of it. Also, once the mail is read, it may have less protection from the law. It's true of snail mail and it may apply to e-mail. If you use POP3 and remove the mail from the 3rd party server before reading it and before it's 120 days old, all you have to worry about is the Patriot Act or crooked courts. http://www.templetons.com/brad/gmail.html http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/07/the-privacy-risk-from-the-courts/ http://www.google-watch.org/gmail.html http://www.eff.org/ -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
Hendrik Fay wrote: with no political stickers on the vehicles..yet When you get them, consider sticking them to thin sheet magnet stock. For indoor use, you could probably print your own from a picture downloaded off the internet. This one's probably too small and pixelated: http://s.fatwallet.com/static//i/forums/customavatars/17583.jpg You can find some pics here, or even order stickers and yard signs (Oops, I just tried out their shopping cart, it was only set up to calculate freight to USA and possessions, but the worst part is that when I put in my zip code, the only option was UPS ground, $8 to ship a $1 sticker, what idiot thought that up?) http://store.barackobama.com/Stickers_s/500.htm Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
Mitch, Not that I support buying Obama stickers but if you don't select ups when checking out you can get usps standard for $2.95 or priority for $5.80. Still making a profit on the shipping. I will see if my friend Brian has any laying around we could send out to OZ. Mike -Original Message- Date: Friday, November 21, 2008 6:09:59 am To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus Hendrik Fay wrote: with no political stickers on the vehicles..yet When you get them, consider sticking them to thin sheet magnet stock. For indoor use, you could probably print your own from a picture downloaded off the internet. This one's probably too small and pixelated: http://s.fatwallet.com/static//i/forums/customavatars/17583.jpg You can find some pics here, or even order stickers and yard signs (Oops, I just tried out their shopping cart, it was only set up to calculate freight to USA and possessions, but the worst part is that when I put in my zip code, the only option was UPS ground, $8 to ship a $1 sticker, what idiot thought that up?) http://store.barackobama.com/Stickers_s/500.htm Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/merc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lamp out
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ...Even if the lights are all working, I belive the warning lamp can illuminate if you have different wattages in the various lamps. Everything has to be in balance to extinguish the dash lamp I believe you are thinking about Karma or something. All the lamp out module is looking for is current flow in a particular circuit reduced below a preset level. For example, doubling amperage in the brake light circuit will not turn on the lamp out light. But, putting in a relay when installing brighter headlight bulbs will turn on the light because the relay draws considerably less amperage than a 55W headlight filament. I thought it worked by something like a wheatstone bridge arrangement, e.g. assuming nothing is burned out, the current flow through the lamps on the left will balance the current flow on the right. When a eventually burns out this will throw off the balance and trigger the lamp out warning. The same effect *could* be triggered by having a higher wattage bulb in the left parking lamp than the right. I don't know if it's as simple as left side vs. right side, or it may not work that way at all. I do seem to recall Marshall (I think) saying that different wattage bulbs could trigger a false alarm, though. Allan -- 1983 300D (with no lamp out indicator so I really don't have to worry about this issue). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] heat pumps geothermal
My wife and I looked at a GSHP pretty seriously when we moved to our new-to-us house. Most manufacturers still make them, as I recall Trane bought one of the older suppliers so their stuff was very nice. Most of the newer ones are sized for industrial but you can get GSHPs on the lower end. In our area (Durham NC, i.e. north central NC) there were a lot of these installations that went in 20-30 years ago, from what I gather. The copper ones (required for direct exchange systems) corroded and the iron ones (indirect) started to leak, so (according to my normal HVAC repair guys) 'everyone' wound up replacing them with normal heat pumps rather than rr the tubes. I'm sure that's a bit of an exaggeration on their part but we do have very acidic soil (high clay content) so possibly not. They work for a very big company in the area and said they didn't know of any residence with a current GSHP installation. When I called around for quotes two years ago there was only one guy willing to even price an installation, and he was pushing hard to get me to stick with one of the high-efficiency above-ground units. He himself had been using a pump-and-dump GSHP (the most efficient install, basically you tap a spring, add heat, and send it on its way) until the first big drought a few years back, and said that his new installation of air-source was as efficient. Since then I know a new company has opened in Raleigh that does exclusively direct exchange (DX) but we didn't want to go there, I'm an indirect kind of guy. If anyone is interested I can probably dig up their contact information. They had training programs and whatnot so you could satisfy your inner nerd about the technology, but I am unconvinced that running Freon through the ground is a good idea. YMMV. What I did learn from all that is that if you go with a GSHP install, call the local HVAC companies and talk to their old techs to get the real ground temperature. I read/heard high 60s for the area, the HVAC guys said they've seen 72. Couple that with many complaints of an undersized heat-dump volume (i.e. not working on hot days over time) and I believe the HVAC guys were probably right. It's a lot easier to bid low on an undersized system with a GSHP, too, since well size is proportional to temperature difference. Between that and the major pain it is to drill a well in the city we decided to go non-GSHP; at the moment we've just got a central AC and mobile heaters, which suits our use of the house quite nicely. When the kids are bigger (i.e. not in the living room all afternoon) we'll go central air-source HP, probably. Good luck. :) -Tim www.waterfurnance.com is what I have, don't know about any others. Try a google search. Harry Which brand is the effective ground source heat pump to buy.? value for money. mak ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Fed Reserve News
Reminds me of a few conversations I have recently with folks who insist Bush has had no real part in the financial problems of our country. It was all Clinton's fault, and by the way, going into Serbia/Croatia/etc. was equivalent to Iraq. Clinton was the warmonger also. Is this what the right-wing radio folks are putting out these days? Should we move this to banned? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 1:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Fed Reserve News The sad part for us is that no one will blame him for anything, it will all be Bush's fault for four years, even when he can't keep all those promises. No pressure, no worry. Harry - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Fed Reserve News Well the reason for this is a first-order consequence of electing a rookie who has absolutely no experience related to the job he wants, no deep ties to the establishment, no relationships built up over the years. So he looks around, sees who might actually know something about how stuff works, finds a bunch of retreads who have been hanging around for a few years Hoping for Change, and he grabs them up. Pretty soon they start telling him this and that, what does he know, so that is what he does. I suppose they'll help him keep his head above water for a coupla years until he figures stuff out on his own, if he is not too insulated from it all by this crowd or they don't get him in too deep. He'll be struggling with them as well as whatever issues arise, kinda hard on a guy trying to make Change. Bush did it too, got people from his daddy's admin, after a few years I think he sorted through some of them but they swayed him a lot. [Note: None of this expresses any subjective political partisanship, just reality] --R Allan Streib wrote: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I know people have differing political viewpoints, that is all well and good, but I don't see how anyone could think this woman should be anywhere near anything important to peoples' lives given her past performance (which is likely indicative of future performance). The whole administration is shaping up to be a bunch of Clinton-era retreads. Was this the change we expected? If they wanted this, why did the Democrats reject Hillary in their primaries? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Fed Reserve News
Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Reminds me of a few conversations I have recently with folks who insist Bush has had no real part in the financial problems of our country. It was all Clinton's fault, and by the way, going into Serbia/Croatia/etc. was equivalent to Iraq. Clinton was the warmonger also. Is this what the right-wing radio folks are putting out these days? Do you listen to right wing radio? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda
A new SWMBA. --R Redghost wrote: Check engine light came on in the van. Took it to the car doctor. Popped two codes related to the O2 sensors. SWMBA decided that cost to repair is reason to look for a new car. Not going to get my w113. Not sure what she has in mind. People hauler/truck substitute or replacement for the E300D. Anybody have ideas for consideration? -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] fixing cars in the snow.
I bought a multi pack, I'm all set. lol Ed 300E 2008/11/21 Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 8:21 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How 'bout rear window brake light Good luck changing that one! Have a tube of Shoe Goo handy to fix the tabs you break on the housing... Alex Chamberlain ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
Kaleb wrote: He has this problem where he wants a nice MB, once comes along that fits the bill, then instead he buys a crap box, then gets bored, sells it, and the cycle starts all over. Think we have several like that round here. I admit it. It's a sickness. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
Mitch wrote: Wow. Does that mean Missouri doesn't report that stuff, or does it mean a private owner ordered the police package? It means that MO doesn't report it. If somebody tries to tell you a P71 has never been used by any sort of police (even city administrator/fire, etc.) run away, they are lying. While it is possible for a private individual to buy a P71, it is VERY unlikely. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
Allan wrote: Does it have the hard plastic puke-proof rear seat? No, it has cloth seats (all around) and carpet. Here are a bunch of pictures of the car: http://my.autorevo.com/Revo/Templates/P01.aspx?iid=491670 Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 97 E320
Randy, Most of the older cars with pushbutton CC have one bulb and a spaghetti string of fiber optic to direct light to various places. Get the bulb(s) from Rusty or a dealer. IME, FLAPS don't have the right bulb. The ones they claim work, are too fat, and won't slide in the holder. Remember, to most of us, 1990 is a NEW car. I do have a 1994 E320, but never been into the console. On 124, or at least older 124s, you start at the tray between the seats. Lift the front of the carpet tray liner, to expose a screw. Take out the screw ***BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE WOOD PANELS. THE PLASTIC CLIPS ARE ONLY HELD TO THE WOOD WITH SHORT STAPLES, AND THESE PULL OUT VERY EASILY.*** carefully pull the shift area wood panel up and back. You have to get the electric switches unplugged or to snap out of the wood panel Next you can remove the ash tray then you can remove the cc panel Once you have the cc panel free, you can find the bulb(s) WHile you are in there, there is supposed to be a light for the gear shift indicator. You might want to replace that bulb too. HTH Don't know if your suspect car has the same setup though. If you pull a clip off the wood, I have been able to carefully push the staple back inside the plastic, then carefully position the clip on the wood and tap the staple back into position. At 11:10 AM 11/20/2008, you wrote: Cannot recall. Did anyone have an answer to my earlier question about the climate control panel failing to light up in a 97 E320? Are there bulbs of some sort inside that part of the panel and how does one get to them?? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
Phillip wrote: So if the higher ratio (3.55) means that the engine is in it's sweet spot at your highway speed, you quite possibly will get faster acceleration and better economy at the same time. Or not. Well that sums it up. Actually, it doesn't matter. If I buy the car, it won't make much difference. It does have the 3.55, and I have found out that Ford put those in for faster initial acceleration. The top end speed ends up being irrelevant, because Ford puts a limiter on them at 129 mph. Ford determined that the mixed matrix driveshaft (I have no idea what that means) is tougher than the standard aluminum, but still decided that 130 was the limit that the driveshaft could take. I don't know whether the car is capable (without the top speed artificially controlled), but since they overengineer these cars, I will take their word for it. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
Hendrik wrote: Apparently, for reasons unknown to me, the missus is after some Obama stickers, presumably to put on the cars or on the fridge but what the missus wants the missus gets. So I was wondering if anyone has any left over from the election they could post out to me in Oztralia. How about a nice McCain sticker? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
You gotta stick about 6 more antennas on it, no one will screw with you. You'll be Five-O, The Man, Officer Friendly, a Pig, Donut Boy, a PoPo. --R Donald Snook wrote: Allan wrote: Does it have the hard plastic puke-proof rear seat? No, it has cloth seats (all around) and carpet. Here are a bunch of pictures of the car: http://my.autorevo.com/Revo/Templates/P01.aspx?iid=491670 Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
My 1969-manufactured 280SE 3.5 with a 4 speed automatic starts in 1st gear and is VERY quick off the line. OTOH, it approaches 4000 rpm at 65 mph, so there is a tradeoff. My 1983 300TD turbodiesel hits 3000 rpm at the same speed. On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 12:28 AM, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald Snook wrote: There are two rear end choices 3.55 or 3.27. Differential ratios are an expression of driveshaft rotations per axle rotation. I am assuming that in order to gain power (acceleration AND top speed) that you consequently lose fuel mileage. Is that correct? (I hope so, or I REALLY don't understand rear end ratios). So, which one of these, 3.55 or 3.27 offers more power and which one offers better fuel economy? Rolf wrote: You can't have both. You get top end or you get acceleration. 3.55 will be increased accel, 3.27 increased top end. Well, not quite. If you rephrase that as potential top end speed I can agree. Top end can be tricky because of the inconsistencies of the torque curve. It is quite possible that the 3.55 will have a faster top speed. What is certain is that at a given road speed, the engine will be turning faster with 3.55 than with 3.27. Fuel economy will usually improve with a lower ratio (3.27) - but not always, especially with a turbo diesel. There is a big increase in efficiency as the turbo spools up. So if the higher ratio (3.55) means that the engine is in it's sweet spot at your highway speed, you quite possibly will get faster acceleration and better economy at the same time. Or not. -- Philip -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] E320 fuel/electronic question SOLVED
Got the Mass Air Sensor (MAS) on Tuesday. Swapped it out in the parking lot while Daughter was working. Last night she said the car seems to be fine now. No more searching and stalling. As for the electrical problem: The turn signals/flasher and wiper are intermittent together, but are on different circuits. That is why I don't believe it is a fuse issue. It could be a ground issue under the dash, or somewhere else, or it might be a problem within the turn signal/multiswitch stalk. I plan to do some testing on Sat. Long ago I had weird problems relating the turnsignals and headlights, but I don't remember the symptoms now. I do remember I bought a used turnsignal/multi switch and that solved the problem. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
How difficult would it be to put in some kind of overdrive unit? I recall a friend back when had an XJ-6, maybe a 77-78 or so, that had an electric overdrive unit, I think on the rear diff, or just before it as a separate box, and a switch on the shifter to engage it. You could really feel it when it engaged, RPMs dropped about 20-30% it seemed. Not that anyone cared much about gas prices then (though it was in the Jimmuh Cahtah good times), it improved mileage quite a bit too. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: My 1969-manufactured 280SE 3.5 with a 4 speed automatic starts in 1st gear and is VERY quick off the line. OTOH, it approaches 4000 rpm at 65 mph, so there is a tradeoff. My 1983 300TD turbodiesel hits 3000 rpm at the same speed. On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 12:28 AM, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald Snook wrote: There are two rear end choices 3.55 or 3.27. Differential ratios are an expression of driveshaft rotations per axle rotation. I am assuming that in order to gain power (acceleration AND top speed) that you consequently lose fuel mileage. Is that correct? (I hope so, or I REALLY don't understand rear end ratios). So, which one of these, 3.55 or 3.27 offers more power and which one offers better fuel economy? Rolf wrote: You can't have both. You get top end or you get acceleration. 3.55 will be increased accel, 3.27 increased top end. Well, not quite. If you rephrase that as potential top end speed I can agree. Top end can be tricky because of the inconsistencies of the torque curve. It is quite possible that the 3.55 will have a faster top speed. What is certain is that at a given road speed, the engine will be turning faster with 3.55 than with 3.27. Fuel economy will usually improve with a lower ratio (3.27) - but not always, especially with a turbo diesel. There is a big increase in efficiency as the turbo spools up. So if the higher ratio (3.55) means that the engine is in it's sweet spot at your highway speed, you quite possibly will get faster acceleration and better economy at the same time. Or not. -- Philip -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: PCLinuxOS2007
On Nov 20, 2008, at 12:44 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: mine is a swell old us robotics 33.6 that cama gave me a decade or so ago, probably when i complained about what crap winmodems are. i switched over to that us robotics and never a connection problem again. courier v.everything. now that was a modem! -m ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
Hendrik, I have an Obama T SHIRT - new - that I will probably never wear. Send me your address offlist and it's yours. I might even waive the postage if I am feeling mellow. P.S. We had a great time spending 2 weeks down under (Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne) last September... Andrew On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hendrik wrote: Apparently, for reasons unknown to me, the missus is after some Obama stickers, presumably to put on the cars or on the fridge but what the missus wants the missus gets. So I was wondering if anyone has any left over from the election they could post out to me in Oztralia. How about a nice McCain sticker? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
Donald Snook wrote: Ford determined that the mixed matrix driveshaft (I have no idea what that means) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_matrix_composite ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
I have a better idea -- let's just send him Obama, the whole deal! --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Hendrik, I have an Obama T SHIRT - new - that I will probably never wear. Send me your address offlist and it's yours. I might even waive the postage if I am feeling mellow. P.S. We had a great time spending 2 weeks down under (Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne) last September... Andrew On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hendrik wrote: Apparently, for reasons unknown to me, the missus is after some Obama stickers, presumably to put on the cars or on the fridge but what the missus wants the missus gets. So I was wondering if anyone has any left over from the election they could post out to me in Oztralia. How about a nice McCain sticker? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
So why not a 300SD or SDL? It meets all your criteria yet is more classy and durable. Donald wrote: 1. They get pretty decent mileage 23-25 on the highway. 1. They are great highway cruisers. 1. I can pick up three friends and throw all of our golf clubs in the trunk. 1. It is CHEAP. On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You gotta stick about 6 more antennas on it, no one will screw with you. You'll be Five-O, The Man, Officer Friendly, a Pig, Donut Boy, a PoPo. --R Donald Snook wrote: Allan wrote: Does it have the hard plastic puke-proof rear seat? No, it has cloth seats (all around) and carpet. Here are a bunch of pictures of the car: http://my.autorevo.com/Revo/Templates/P01.aspx?iid=491670 Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
Anyone know whether it's practicable to install an overdrive in my W111 3.5 coupe with the M116 engine? On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:03 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How difficult would it be to put in some kind of overdrive unit? I recall a friend back when had an XJ-6, maybe a 77-78 or so, that had an electric overdrive unit, I think on the rear diff, or just before it as a separate box, and a switch on the shifter to engage it. You could really feel it when it engaged, RPMs dropped about 20-30% it seemed. Not that anyone cared much about gas prices then (though it was in the Jimmuh Cahtah good times), it improved mileage quite a bit too. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: My 1969-manufactured 280SE 3.5 with a 4 speed automatic starts in 1st gear and is VERY quick off the line. OTOH, it approaches 4000 rpm at 65 mph, so there is a tradeoff. My 1983 300TD turbodiesel hits 3000 rpm at the same speed. On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 12:28 AM, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald Snook wrote: There are two rear end choices 3.55 or 3.27. Differential ratios are an expression of driveshaft rotations per axle rotation. I am assuming that in order to gain power (acceleration AND top speed) that you consequently lose fuel mileage. Is that correct? (I hope so, or I REALLY don't understand rear end ratios). So, which one of these, 3.55 or 3.27 offers more power and which one offers better fuel economy? Rolf wrote: You can't have both. You get top end or you get acceleration. 3.55 will be increased accel, 3.27 increased top end. Well, not quite. If you rephrase that as potential top end speed I can agree. Top end can be tricky because of the inconsistencies of the torque curve. It is quite possible that the 3.55 will have a faster top speed. What is certain is that at a given road speed, the engine will be turning faster with 3.55 than with 3.27. Fuel economy will usually improve with a lower ratio (3.27) - but not always, especially with a turbo diesel. There is a big increase in efficiency as the turbo spools up. So if the higher ratio (3.55) means that the engine is in it's sweet spot at your highway speed, you quite possibly will get faster acceleration and better economy at the same time. Or not. -- Philip -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
No we can't. On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:11 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a better idea -- let's just send him Obama, the whole deal! --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Hendrik, I have an Obama T SHIRT - new - that I will probably never wear. Send me your address offlist and it's yours. I might even waive the postage if I am feeling mellow. P.S. We had a great time spending 2 weeks down under (Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne) last September... Andrew On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hendrik wrote: Apparently, for reasons unknown to me, the missus is after some Obama stickers, presumably to put on the cars or on the fridge but what the missus wants the missus gets. So I was wondering if anyone has any left over from the election they could post out to me in Oztralia. How about a nice McCain sticker? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
Rich Thomas wrote: You gotta stick about 6 more antennas on it, no one will screw with you. You'll be Five-O, The Man, Officer Friendly, a Pig, Donut Boy, a PoPo. That spotlight on the driver's side should be enough to get the guy in front of you out of the left lane. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
Si se puede! --R andrew strasfogel wrote: No we can't. On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:11 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a better idea -- let's just send him Obama, the whole deal! --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Hendrik, I have an Obama T SHIRT - new - that I will probably never wear. Send me your address offlist and it's yours. I might even waive the postage if I am feeling mellow. P.S. We had a great time spending 2 weeks down under (Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne) last September... Andrew On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hendrik wrote: Apparently, for reasons unknown to me, the missus is after some Obama stickers, presumably to put on the cars or on the fridge but what the missus wants the missus gets. So I was wondering if anyone has any left over from the election they could post out to me in Oztralia. How about a nice McCain sticker? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
I thought your mantra was yes we can. O' bama farce one can fly to OZ. Lets sent him there. At 09:14 AM 11/21/2008, you wrote: No we can't. On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:11 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a better idea -- let's just send him Obama, the whole deal! --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Hendrik, I have an Obama T SHIRT - new - that I will probably never wear. Send me your address offlist and it's yours. I might even waive the postage if I am feeling mellow. P.S. We had a great time spending 2 weeks down under (Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne) last September... Andrew On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hendrik wrote: Apparently, for reasons unknown to me, the missus is after some Obama stickers, presumably to put on the cars or on the fridge but what the missus wants the missus gets. So I was wondering if anyone has any left over from the election they could post out to me in Oztralia. How about a nice McCain sticker? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] E320 fuel/electronic question SOLVED
Long ago I had weird problems relating the turnsignals and headlights, but I don't remember the symptoms now. I do remember I bought a used turnsignal/multi switch and that solved the problem. You can open the switch up, at least on the newer ones, and clean up the contacts. The headlight part, anyway. Careful bending of plastic ears, etc... I did this on Jill's 560 SL. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
LWB250 wrote: I will say that I consistently get around 20-21 mpg with a mostly 70-30 city/hwy cycle, which I think is pretty good. That is amazing for how big the car is! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 97 E320
Most of the older cars with pushbutton CC have one bulb and a spaghetti string of fiber optic to direct light to various places. Get the bulb(s) from Rusty or a dealer. IME, FLAPS don't have the right bulb. The early type III's use a string of four bulbs stuck into clips behind and above the buttons. The newer ones (201/124) use two bulbs that are internal to the ACC unit. They can be replaced, but it's harder. Dunno about your vintage. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda
Redghost wrote: People hauler/truck substitute or replacement for the E300D. Anybody have ideas for consideration? Sprinter? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro
Wonko the Sane wrote: Iowa is hiring. You can't find an apartment anywhere in Jefferson right now because folks coming here to work have sucked them up. When you only have two dozen apartments it doesn't count ;) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
Rich wrote: You gotta stick about 6 more antennas on it, no one will screw with you. You'll be Five-O, The Man, Officer Friendly, a Pig, Donut Boy, a PoPo. I definitely will not put antennas all over it. I don't want to be a wanna be cop. Just want a decent comfy, decent looking comfortable car. If it looks somewhat like a cop car and people get out of my way, then that is an added benefit. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
I think a lot has to do with my driving technique. I try not to do jackrabbit starts and cruise on the interstate at or below below 70. I use the cruise control as much as possible, too. My wife drove our 2001 Nissan Altima from when it was new until about 60k. She barely got 20 mpg in that car (4 cylinder slushbox.) I started driving it and was getting in the mid to upper 20s with no other changes. And of course, I use Mobil1 in everything, too. Dan --- On Fri, 11/21/08, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, November 21, 2008, 11:07 AM LWB250 wrote: I will say that I consistently get around 20-21 mpg with a mostly 70-30 city/hwy cycle, which I think is pretty good. That is amazing for how big the car is! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
Andrew wrote: So why not a 300SD or SDL? It meets all your criteria yet is more classy and durable. I can't buy one of those for less than $2000 with 130,000 miles, and diesel is still more than $1 over gas, and the SDL/SD won't go 129 mph. I do really want an SDL one day, but I want one with no problems, excellent shape, for less than $2000. I don't think that car exists. If someone has one that fits this description, I'll take it. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
Even if one assumes a 75 mph speed limit, 129 is mort than 50 mph over the limit. That sort of thing often equates to large fines, seized vehicles and taking the bus to work for a few months. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 8:25 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions Phillip wrote: So if the higher ratio (3.55) means that the engine is in it's sweet spot at your highway speed, you quite possibly will get faster acceleration and better economy at the same time. Or not. Well that sums it up. Actually, it doesn't matter. If I buy the car, it won't make much difference. It does have the 3.55, and I have found out that Ford put those in for faster initial acceleration. The top end speed ends up being irrelevant, because Ford puts a limiter on them at 129 mph. Ford determined that the mixed matrix driveshaft (I have no idea what that means) is tougher than the standard aluminum, but still decided that 130 was the limit that the driveshaft could take. I don't know whether the car is capable (without the top speed artificially controlled), but since they overengineer these cars, I will take their word for it. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
Yes you need a vehicle that can go at least 155 and a local airport to avoid those types of fines. Have you ever seen the limo get away in upstate NY? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMpHG5zvv-Q Now that is PRICELESS. 130mph in a stocker ford is scary. I was in a Yugo that was doing 90mph once. Death defying feat. -Rolf R A Bennell wrote: Even if one assumes a 75 mph speed limit, 129 is mort than 50 mph over the limit. That sort of thing often equates to large fines, seized vehicles and taking the bus to work for a few months. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 8:25 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions Phillip wrote: So if the higher ratio (3.55) means that the engine is in it's sweet spot at your highway speed, you quite possibly will get faster acceleration and better economy at the same time. Or not. Well that sums it up. Actually, it doesn't matter. If I buy the car, it won't make much difference. It does have the 3.55, and I have found out that Ford put those in for faster initial acceleration. The top end speed ends up being irrelevant, because Ford puts a limiter on them at 129 mph. Ford determined that the mixed matrix driveshaft (I have no idea what that means) is tougher than the standard aluminum, but still decided that 130 was the limit that the driveshaft could take. I don't know whether the car is capable (without the top speed artificially controlled), but since they overengineer these cars, I will take their word for it. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 8:41 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the SDL/SD won't go 129 mph. Maybe not, but it will get close, and, more important, will do it all day long without flying apart. A 300E will do 130 easy. An '87 300D, with a dozen fewer HP, will do at least 120, I think (I've had mine up to an indicated 105 and it was nowhere near redline in 4th gear). The SDL has the same engine, a little more weight, and a little lower rear end ratio. Alex Chamberlain ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
I must be getting old. Even 75 mph is about 110 feet per second. You go a long way between seeing something and reacting with the steering wheel or the brakes. There is wildlife to consider as well as other drivers who don't appear to think. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 11:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions Yes you need a vehicle that can go at least 155 and a local airport to avoid those types of fines. Have you ever seen the limo get away in upstate NY? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMpHG5zvv-Q Now that is PRICELESS. 130mph in a stocker ford is scary. I was in a Yugo that was doing 90mph once. Death defying feat. -Rolf R A Bennell wrote: Even if one assumes a 75 mph speed limit, 129 is mort than 50 mph over the limit. That sort of thing often equates to large fines, seized vehicles and taking the bus to work for a few months. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 8:25 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions Phillip wrote: So if the higher ratio (3.55) means that the engine is in it's sweet spot at your highway speed, you quite possibly will get faster acceleration and better economy at the same time. Or not. Well that sums it up. Actually, it doesn't matter. If I buy the car, it won't make much difference. It does have the 3.55, and I have found out that Ford put those in for faster initial acceleration. The top end speed ends up being irrelevant, because Ford puts a limiter on them at 129 mph. Ford determined that the mixed matrix driveshaft (I have no idea what that means) is tougher than the standard aluminum, but still decided that 130 was the limit that the driveshaft could take. I don't know whether the car is capable (without the top speed artificially controlled), but since they overengineer these cars, I will take their word for it. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Drool
On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 1:27 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Daughter has the bug, she sent this to me. --R http://www.ridelust.com/the-top-20-sports-cars-of-all-time/ Lame, only half a dozen are more than 10 years old, and they're totally obvious choices. (Cobra 427?) Obviously written by some twentysomething kid with a PS3 controller permantly grafted to his hairy palms. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Harbor Freight inverter/battery charger
On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 7:19 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I saw this in the local HF store and thought it looked like a pretty fun toy. I've seen these combination inverter/chargers designed to run your whole house, marketed to the off-the-grid folks for major bucks, but never one this small or cheap. On the side you can't see in the picture, it has both a 120 VAC input and screw terminals for a 12V battery. If it's 12V, it's not a serious whole-house thing. A car-battery sized AGM (or whatever) is only good for maybe 1kW of output power. All the bigger systems I know of are 24V or 48V. Mine are all 48V. Yeah, I wasn't thinking of running the whole house on it---more like about 300W or so ( a low power micro-ATX PC, other misc electronics, some fluorescent lights). The batteries would go in the shop in an airtight enclosure along an outside wall, with a vent to the outside. So like OK Don say, will hooking up the solar charge controller directly to the battery along with the charge/discharge terminals from the charger/inverter cause havoc? I know there are big, expensive multiple-source charge controllers for whole-house systems, but the idea here is for a cheap hack... Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
R wrote: I must be getting old. Even 75 mph is about 110 feet per second. You go a long way between seeing something and reacting with the steering wheel or the brakes. There is wildlife to consider as well as other drivers who don't appear to think. No other drivers or wildlife in western Kansas -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
When I get my 5 speed in I want to take it out to Road Atlanta and see if I can hit 120mph :). Been thinking about a 2.47 rear end. -Rolf Fmiser wrote: R wrote: I must be getting old. Even 75 mph is about 110 feet per second. You go a long way between seeing something and reacting with the steering wheel or the brakes. There is wildlife to consider as well as other drivers who don't appear to think. No other drivers or wildlife in western Kansas -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
Not so lucky where I travel most. The deer are thick. So are the transport trucks. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Fmiser Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 1:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions R wrote: I must be getting old. Even 75 mph is about 110 feet per second. You go a long way between seeing something and reacting with the steering wheel or the brakes. There is wildlife to consider as well as other drivers who don't appear to think. No other drivers or wildlife in western Kansas -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
or you'll be what is called a Village People; one of those who dresses up like a cop. ;-) more to the point, i can't imagine paying multiple kilobucks for an Amerikun car with over 100k miles that had been driven by people who didn't own it, or having any expectations for it being cost-effective and/or reliable. cheers! e Rich Thomas wrote: You gotta stick about 6 more antennas on it, no one will screw with you. You'll be Five-O, The Man, Officer Friendly, a Pig, Donut Boy, a PoPo. --R Donald Snook wrote: Allan wrote: Does it have the hard plastic puke-proof rear seat? No, it has cloth seats (all around) and carpet. Here are a bunch of pictures of the car: http://my.autorevo.com/Revo/Templates/P01.aspx?iid=491670 Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lamps
...I don't know if it's as simple as left side vs. right side, or it may not work that way at all. I do seem to recall Marshall (I think) saying that different wattage bulbs could trigger a false alarm, though Perhaps if you substituted a 3CP bulb where a 21CP bulb was, but you cannot because the sockets are different sizes. Just forget that theory. Have you established just which circuits are monitored? RLE ** One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom0001) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
ernest breakfield wrote: or you'll be what is called a Village People; one of those who dresses up like a cop. ;-) You can get in trouble doing that, as one of Bimby's neighbors found out recently: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/18009785/detail.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
Seems to be OK with trucks. I have owned Chevy pickups and suburbans and Ford pickups with lots of miles and had minimal troubles. Big US iron tends to be tough and parts remain relatively cheap. Police cars may be driven relatively hard by people who don't own them but they are serviced regularly and that is worth something too. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of ernest breakfield Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 2:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check or you'll be what is called a Village People; one of those who dresses up like a cop. ;-) more to the point, i can't imagine paying multiple kilobucks for an Amerikun car with over 100k miles that had been driven by people who didn't own it, or having any expectations for it being cost-effective and/or reliable. cheers! e ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 12:43 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: serviced regularly and that is worth something too. Even if with recycled oil and Fram filters? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
R A Bennell wrote: Police cars may be driven relatively hard by people who don't own them but they are serviced regularly and that is worth something too. I wonder what difference idle time makes? Let's say that MSP put 50,000 miles on a car in two years and 10,000 hours of running time. What, besides the fuel injection system, alternator and A/C compressor, would have inordinate wear after 8,000+ hours of idling? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] village people (was: Re: Ebay auto-check)
reading that, it's clear that guy had gone far beyond just driving a car to look like a cop, but was an idiot. who else presents fake LEO ID to an LEO?! cheers! e Mitch Haley wrote: ernest breakfield wrote: or you'll be what is called a Village People; one of those who dresses up like a cop. ;-) You can get in trouble doing that, as one of Bimby's neighbors found out recently: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/18009785/detail.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] village people (was: Re: Ebay auto-check)
reading that, it's clear that guy had gone far beyond just driving a car to look like a cop, but was an idiot. who else presents fake LEO ID to an LEO?! cheers! e Mitch Haley wrote: ernest breakfield wrote: or you'll be what is called a Village People; one of those who dresses up like a cop. ;-) You can get in trouble doing that, as one of Bimby's neighbors found out recently: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/18009785/detail.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
we have quite a few sick folks on this list Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: He has this problem where he wants a nice MB, once comes along that fits the bill, then instead he buys a crap box, then gets bored, sells it, and the cycle starts all over. Think we have several like that round here. I admit it. It's a sickness. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.8/1801 - Release Date: 11/20/2008 9:11 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lamps
I'll have to start pulling bulbs and comparing sides, as I've double checked that all lights are working, including side markers, two for the plate, high/low beams, turn signals, parking lights, driving lights. Just a thought now, are the lights in the bottom of the doors included in the circuit with the dash warning light. I didn't check those as I seldom open doors, other than the drivers. Ok, I'm off to check those too. Ed 300E 2008/11/21 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ...I don't know if it's as simple as left side vs. right side, or it may not work that way at all. I do seem to recall Marshall (I think) saying that different wattage bulbs could trigger a false alarm, though Perhaps if you substituted a 3CP bulb where a 21CP bulb was, but you cannot because the sockets are different sizes. Just forget that theory. Have you established just which circuits are monitored? RLE ** One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!( http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom0001http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp%26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom0001 ) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
No thanks Don. Although a 'Hottest Hockey Mum' sticker would be nice or a 'Mums for more guns' sticker. Hendrik Donald Snook wrote: Hendrik wrote: Apparently, for reasons unknown to me, the missus is after some Obama stickers, presumably to put on the cars or on the fridge but what the missus wants the missus gets. So I was wondering if anyone has any left over from the election they could post out to me in Oztralia. How about a nice McCain sticker? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
We have our own Messiah, called Kevin 747. However the good news for you gun owning folk is that if Obama is anything like our new leader, he'll just talk a lot about doing things but won't actually do anything. Hendrik Rich Thomas wrote: I have a better idea -- let's just send him Obama, the whole deal! --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
Sure, ship USPS and never get your package. UPS is the way to go. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 7:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus Mitch, Not that I support buying Obama stickers but if you don't select ups when checking out you can get usps standard for $2.95 or priority for $5.80. Still making a profit on the shipping. I will see if my friend Brian has any laying around we could send out to OZ. Mike -Original Message- Date: Friday, November 21, 2008 6:09:59 am To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus Hendrik Fay wrote: with no political stickers on the vehicles..yet When you get them, consider sticking them to thin sheet magnet stock. For indoor use, you could probably print your own from a picture downloaded off the internet. This one's probably too small and pixelated: http://s.fatwallet.com/static//i/forums/customavatars/17583.jpg You can find some pics here, or even order stickers and yard signs (Oops, I just tried out their shopping cart, it was only set up to calculate freight to USA and possessions, but the worst part is that when I put in my zip code, the only option was UPS ground, $8 to ship a $1 sticker, what idiot thought that up?) http://store.barackobama.com/Stickers_s/500.htm Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/merc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
I don't know if this true or not but apparently GWB calls air force one, air horse one. Hendrik Loren Faeth wrote: I thought your mantra was yes we can. O' bama farce one can fly to OZ. Lets sent him there. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
I like that little spotlight, just the thing to go Roo shooting with. Hendrik John Robbins wrote: LWB250 wrote: I will say that I consistently get around 20-21 mpg with a mostly 70-30 city/hwy cycle, which I think is pretty good. That is amazing for how big the car is! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lamps
It should say in your owners manual which lights are monitored. Hendrik who is still in need of an owners manual for the TE E M wrote: I'll have to start pulling bulbs and comparing sides, as I've double checked that all lights are working, including side markers, two for the plate, high/low beams, turn signals, parking lights, driving lights. Just a thought now, are the lights in the bottom of the doors included in the circuit with the dash warning light. I didn't check those as I seldom open doors, other than the drivers. Ok, I'm off to check those too. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
Hendrik Fay wrote: I don't know if this true or not but apparently GWB calls air force one, air horse one. Horse? I thought his drug of choice was cocaine, not heroin. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
True, very true! On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 3:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: we have quite a few sick folks on this list Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: He has this problem where he wants a nice MB, once comes along that fits the bill, then instead he buys a crap box, then gets bored, sells it, and the cycle starts all over. Think we have several like that round here. I admit it. It's a sickness. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
Actually, I think in place of wishing the 'Bama on OZ, we should send him a one way life-time trip to Pitcairn's Island. He could change 'is last name to Christian to fit in. At 04:16 PM 11/21/2008, you wrote: Hendrik Loren Faeth wrote: I thought your mantra was yes we can. O' bama farce one can fly to OZ. Lets sent him there. Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT, vista again
Anybody know anything about the Enterprise version? Looks like it has multiple activations, but wondered if anybody has used it, what features it has etc. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, vista again
haven't we already concluded that all anyone knows about vista is that it is bad for you and you should give it up? On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 5:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Anybody know anything about the Enterprise version? Looks like it has multiple activations, but wondered if anybody has used it, what features it has etc. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, vista again
The Volume License version, and a volume license key allow you to use the install disk on multiple computers and frees you from the 5 hardware changes and you are out that is so loved. You can get the VLK by following the instructions on how to get your keys for your subscription. You have to use VLK for VL versions and vice versa. Mixed versions don't work. If your Sub. allows you to get a VL version and a VLK, the best thing is to always use them and lock up or hide all the non-VLK disks and keys. YOu then can use one disk and one key for all your client machines. Have fun but if you install the vista crap, remember you can set it up to look like W2K and it will hum along Way faster! At 04:45 PM 11/21/2008, you wrote: Anybody know anything about the Enterprise version? Looks like it has multiple activations, but wondered if anybody has used it, what features it has etc. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lamps
How 'bout the light inside the trunk? I don't know - just wondering if it's on the monitor circuit. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] lamps I'll have to start pulling bulbs and comparing sides, as I've double checked that all lights are working, including side markers, two for the plate, high/low beams, turn signals, parking lights, driving lights. Just a thought now, are the lights in the bottom of the doors included in the circuit with the dash warning light. I didn't check those as I seldom open doors, other than the drivers. Ok, I'm off to check those too. Ed 300E 2008/11/21 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ...I don't know if it's as simple as left side vs. right side, or it may not work that way at all. I do seem to recall Marshall (I think) saying that different wattage bulbs could trigger a false alarm, though Perhaps if you substituted a 3CP bulb where a 21CP bulb was, but you cannot because the sockets are different sizes. Just forget that theory. Have you established just which circuits are monitored? RLE ** One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!( http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=http ://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom0001http://pr.atwola.com/prom oclk/10075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=http://www.aol.com/?optin=new -dp%26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom0001 ) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, vista again
Well I have the home version on this computer now, but I really want the features of ultimate or perhaps this enterprise. Apparantly my subcrption does not allow me to download the VL versions of ultimate etc, but I can download the enterprise version, and its key says its MAK (multiple activation) So, might try that. I already downloaded the ultimate (over 3 gig download). Loren Faeth wrote: The Volume License version, and a volume license key allow you to use the install disk on multiple computers and frees you from the 5 hardware changes and you are out that is so loved. You can get the VLK by following the instructions on how to get your keys for your subscription. You have to use VLK for VL versions and vice versa. Mixed versions don't work. If your Sub. allows you to get a VL version and a VLK, the best thing is to always use them and lock up or hide all the non-VLK disks and keys. YOu then can use one disk and one key for all your client machines. Have fun but if you install the vista crap, remember you can set it up to look like W2K and it will hum along Way faster! At 04:45 PM 11/21/2008, you wrote: Anybody know anything about the Enterprise version? Looks like it has multiple activations, but wondered if anybody has used it, what features it has etc. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.8/1801 - Release Date: 11/20/2008 9:11 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lamps
No don't think so, the system is designed to monitor lights which can't be seen by the driver and are required to be working. It's the law in Germany (and other EU countries) that you have to carry spare bulbs so if the cops pull you over for a broken light you can fix it there and then. None of this get it fixed first chance you get. Hendrik Wilton Strickland wrote: How 'bout the light inside the trunk? I don't know - just wondering if it's on the monitor circuit. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
Hendrik wrote: I like that little spotlight, just the thing to go Roo shooting with. For those who don't know, 'roos (kangaroo) to Australia are like deer to North America. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lamps
I always have tools and spare bulbs with me. I'd be happy to pay a cop to point out just where this mystery blown bulb is. lol Ed 300E 2008/11/21 Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] No don't think so, the system is designed to monitor lights which can't be seen by the driver and are required to be working. It's the law in Germany (and other EU countries) that you have to carry spare bulbs so if the cops pull you over for a broken light you can fix it there and then. None of this get it fixed first chance you get. Hendrik Wilton Strickland wrote: How 'bout the light inside the trunk? I don't know - just wondering if it's on the monitor circuit. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
Loren wrote: Actually, I think in place of wishing the 'Bama on OZ, we should send him a one way life-time trip to Pitcairn's Island. He could change 'is last name to Christian to fit in. Nice! An obscure reference to the infamous mutiny in the Pacific on the ship Bounty. I like the reference regardless of my opinion of the guy. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
Phillip wrote: No other drivers or wildlife in western Kansas Right now there are deer ALL OVER out there. The hunters are driving them out. I had to drive to Springfield, Missouri this week (I know that is east of wichita, but it still applies)and the deer were everywhere. One big buck shot out into the road pretty far ahead of us and just stood there. I didn't want to mess with him. A panic stop in a Big ole Ford Expedition is quite an experience. The buck just looked at us and walked slowly across the road. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
Ernest wrote: more to the point, i can't imagine paying multiple kilobucks for an Amerikun car with over 100k miles that had been driven by people who didn't own it, or having any expectations for it being cost-effective and/or reliable. Actually, they are made in Canada. So, be careful our Canadian listers might be upset with you for besmirching their handiwork. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Speeding was Re: rear end questions
Randy wrote: Even if one assumes a 75 mph speed limit, 129 is mort than 50 mph over the limit. That sort of thing often equates to large fines, seized vehicles and taking the bus to work for a few months. I agree and I don't think I will ever drive 120 mph (at least not again). I did test out the fuel cut-off switch on my Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. At 110 the fuel cuts off and the car starts bucking and jerking until you get below 110. But, I had a good excuse. I was going from Topeka, Kansas to Lawrence, Kansas on the turnpike. I was running late for the Washburn Law Golf tournament. I couldn't be late. I knew all the Troopers on that section of the turnpike. But, I don't think I will be going that fast anytime soon. When I am out in Western Kansas and the roads are wide open and flat I will routinely drive 95-100 - at least in my old 300SEL. Once that big car got going, it would really fly. I haven't tried it in the Volvo. I wonder how many RPM's that little four cylinder would be turning at that speed. I once got pulled over going 100 in Arkansas. My grandfather had died. I was racing down to the Mississippi gulf coast to meet my father. I had my ticket in hand. I told the cop why I was speeding and showed him the plane ticket to show my urgency. He didn't give me a ticket, but told me to slow down. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
Mitch wrote: I wonder what difference idle time makes? Let's say that MSP put 50,000 miles on a car in two years and 10,000 hours of running time. What, besides the fuel injection system, alternator and A/C compressor, would have inordinate wear after 8,000+ hours of idling? That is a concern. You are right. Idling for thousands of hours would be hard on a car. BUT, thousands of these cars are sold every year to individuals, smaller cities counties, taxi companies, etc. If they really were completely worn out, I think no one would ever buy one. Supposedly this car was not used as a patrol car (and the rear cloth seat is some evidence of that) and it was taken home every night by the MOHP and then by a detective. (I am not naïve enough to believe everything the seller says, but the condition is very good). Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 97 E320 climate control panel
All it says is to remove the radio and there two screw that hold the panel in, pull out from the bottom. Hendrik Hendrik Fay wrote: More than likely one bulb to do the whole thing but I would have to check on that. Which I don't have time to do now but as a matter of curiosity I will when I get a chance. Hendrik with really old Benzes, the newest being nearly 20 years old Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Im sure there are but dont ask me how to get to them, never worked on one of those. R A Bennell wrote: Cannot recall. Did anyone have an answer to my earlier question about the climate control panel failing to light up in a 97 E320? Are there bulbs of some sort inside that part of the panel and how does one get to them?? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lamps
What I thought. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] lamps No don't think so, the system is designed to monitor lights which can't be seen by the driver and are required to be working. It's the law in Germany (and other EU countries) that you have to carry spare bulbs so if the cops pull you over for a broken light you can fix it there and then. None of this get it fixed first chance you get. Hendrik Wilton Strickland wrote: How 'bout the light inside the trunk? I don't know - just wondering if it's on the monitor circuit. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
'Coupla weeks ago, on 20 mile drive along I-795 between Goldsboro and Wilson, NC, I counted 6 dead deer. Wilton - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions Phillip wrote: No other drivers or wildlife in western Kansas Right now there are deer ALL OVER out there. The hunters are driving them out. I had to drive to Springfield, Missouri this week (I know that is east of wichita, but it still applies)and the deer were everywhere. One big buck shot out into the road pretty far ahead of us and just stood there. I didn't want to mess with him. A panic stop in a Big ole Ford Expedition is quite an experience. The buck just looked at us and walked slowly across the road. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
Hendrik Fay wrote: No thanks Don. Although a 'Hottest Hockey Mum' sticker would be nice or a 'Mums for more guns' sticker. Don't find exactly those: http://www.stickershoppe.com/sticker-shop/stickers-magnets/sarah-palin.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
yes, i know where they're actually manufactured, but that seems rather like looking for a hair to split,... besides, not likely our Northern Neighbors would find much about those to be proud of, and would be quick to disassociate themselves of any responsibility by pointing out no matter where it's put together, it's an Amerikun car company's design. cheers! e Donald Snook wrote: Ernest wrote: more to the point, i can't imagine paying multiple kilobucks for an Amerikun car with over 100k miles that had been driven by people who didn't own it, or having any expectations for it being cost-effective and/or reliable. Actually, they are made in Canada. So, be careful our Canadian listers might be upset with you for besmirching their handiwork. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda
Two of them and they are old and rusted into place. Probability of damage is high and would require full emissions rebuild with CAT. Also expecting other codes to pop once that job is done. Some timing and spark items. clay On Nov 20, 2008, at 8:18 PM, E M wrote: Is it just the O2. They`re cheap enough and usually easy enough to reach. Ed 300E 2008/11/20 Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check engine light came on in the van. Took it to the car doctor. Popped two codes related to the O2 sensors. SWMBA decided that cost to repair is reason to look for a new car. Not going to get my w113. Not sure what she has in mind. People hauler/truck substitute or replacement for the E300D. Anybody have ideas for consideration? -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda
Sorry but I don't think of $278 as cheap enough and that's not even dealer price. They want well over $300. My wife is consequently driving with the check engine light on due to a bad heater circuit in one of the O2 sensors on her Tacoma. Manfred Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:18:37 -0500 From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda Is it just the O2. They`re cheap enough and usually easy enough to reach. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rear end questions
While looking through some bid lettings on the State web site this week, I saw the results for a bid on dead animal removal. A local rendering plant gets $75 per deer that they pick up. Yum. Dan --- On Fri, 11/21/08, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, November 21, 2008, 7:44 PM 'Coupla weeks ago, on 20 mile drive along I-795 between Goldsboro and Wilson, NC, I counted 6 dead deer. Wilton - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions Phillip wrote: No other drivers or wildlife in western Kansas Right now there are deer ALL OVER out there. The hunters are driving them out. I had to drive to Springfield, Missouri this week (I know that is east of wichita, but it still applies)and the deer were everywhere. One big buck shot out into the road pretty far ahead of us and just stood there. I didn't want to mess with him. A panic stop in a Big ole Ford Expedition is quite an experience. The buck just looked at us and walked slowly across the road. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda
I have been lobbying for that since 2005. She is not willing to drop a chunk of change on a van. Stupid choices and she has no real plan for what she thinks she wants. I want the pagoda and have laid out extensive plans that include nubile coeds and such clay On Nov 21, 2008, at 8:10 AM, John Robbins wrote: Redghost wrote: People hauler/truck substitute or replacement for the E300D. Anybody have ideas for consideration? Sprinter? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda
Yeah, Previa has the engine shoe horned up under the driver seat. I suspect the designer for the Blower fan in the 114/115 did this also clay On Nov 21, 2008, at 5:13 PM, MG wrote: Sorry but I don't think of $278 as cheap enough and that's not even dealer price. They want well over $300. My wife is consequently driving with the check engine light on due to a bad heater circuit in one of the O2 sensors on her Tacoma. Manfred Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:18:37 -0500 From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda Is it just the O2. They`re cheap enough and usually easy enough to reach. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W108 suspension - compensator spring kit FYI
Gang, I'm curious to know whether others have noticed that a W108 with the steel compensator spring rides harder than a W108 with a *properly functioning* hydropneumatic compensator. I removed the dead hydropneumatic compensator from my W108 a couple of months ago, and at the same time ripped out the crappy Midas shocks that some sadist installed, replacing them with new Bilsteins (thank you Rusty). I also replaced the axle support bushing in the trunk and the brake lines. The process was relatively easy. The key tip is that you need to disconnect the brake lines and let the rear axle halves hang as low as they will go (lower them GENTLY or you can crack the diff casing). With the axles lowered you can lever the spring in place (put one of the mounting bracket bolts in place, place the spring, and then pivot the mounting bracket (this could require considerable force) into position to insert the other mounting bolt. But I digresss. I was expecting the rock-hard ride to convert to a lovely wafting W123-like experience. Not so. It is somewhat softer, but still very hard. And the car is also sitting a little too high. Before changing the compensator, the car was sitting too low. My first suspicion was the new shocks, and they remain a possible culprit. They are HD, but HD is the only shock specified or available for the W108 on both the Bilstein and Sachs lists. Even the MB EPC has subbed in the HD shocks, so presumably if softer ones ever were available they are now unavailable. My next culprit is the compensating spring. Some detective work on the EPC and on the Febi packaging revealed that the conversion kit includes a harder, thicker spring 110 329 05 01 originally intended for vehicles with increased ground clearance. There is a softer spring available from MB. So this morning I went to my friendly (no, really!) local MB dealer and ordered the softer commpensating spring 110 329 04 01. Anyway, I will try installing the new spring and will let you all know how it turns out. At the very least it should bring the car down a couple of centimetres. For $90 it's worth a try. I've never quite understood why MB chose this particular design; the axle is sprung at the wheels anyway, and the trunk mount keeps the diff secured, so I don't quite understand the point of the extra spring. D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda
Probably a $70 Bosch sensor with a $200 Toyota plug. Check it out, you can probably replace it yourself if you are willing to splice the old plug on a new sensor. Mike -Original Message- Date: Friday, November 21, 2008 8:13:30 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda Sorry but I don't think of $278 as cheap enough and that's not even dealer price. They want well over $300. My wife is consequently driving with the check engine light on due to a bad heater circuit in one of the O2 sensors on her Tacoma. Manfred Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:18:37 -0500 From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda Is it just the O2. They`re cheap enough and usually easy enough to reach. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) W108 suspension - compensator spring kit FYI
I've never quite understood why MB chose this particular design; the axle is sprung at the wheels anyway, and the trunk mount keeps the diff secured, so I don't quite understand the point of the extra spring. To wrap some protection around the hydro-compensator? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT: Harbor Freight inverter/battery charger
So like OK Don say, will hooking up the solar charge controller directly to the battery along with the charge/discharge terminals from the charger/inverter cause havoc? I know there are big, expensive multiple-source charge controllers for whole-house systems, but the idea here is for a cheap hack... In theory they shouldn't fight too much, because one or the other will win and make the other one think the battery is all charged up. But what would be the point? Just getting battery charging when the power goes out? Check the no-load draw on the inverter, one of my FerrUPS draw 4A, the other 10A! (At 48 volts.) Got enough solar to compensate and still have some for charging? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
I can't buy one of those [SD/SDL] for less than $2000 with 130,000 miles, and diesel is still more than $1 over gas, and the SDL/SD won't go 129 mph. No, the SDL will only do 124 MPH. BTDT. Feels pretty good up there, though. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed
First, let me say we have some weird things in our home. The kitchen drain is at the start of what might well be its own line to the septic tank. The trap leads back to the front wall of the house, then does a 90 turn expanding to a 2.5 or 3 copper pipe that has a flat 8' run, then does a 90 down [it is copper into the wall, no idea what material beyond that] then it is in a direct line with the septic tank, but would need to go either under or around the master bedroom/bath, and might tap in there. The kitchen sink started to back up, so I am at it with my snake [which will go as far as the 90 down turn] and that hits nothing. Next is the expanding ball that I use to blow out clogs. That will run for as long as I want, but that only mimics a slow drain, and makes no difference to a slow leak. The sink backs up after a 30 seconds of the water being turned on, then drains down slowly. Friendly local hardware store sold me copper sulfate to kill what sounded like roots clogging the line. Now the problem: The first warning on the copper sulfate is to use it only in a toilet, and not to use it in a sink or tub as it will corrode the metal drain. I can protect the sink drain if the chrome finish on that is the only problem, but is there any chance the copper sulfate would damage a copper pipe or the metal pipes under the sink? Doesn't seem like it would, but this sort of thing is not my field, and I would really hate to have to replace the big copper pipe that runs behind my tiled in kitchen cabinets. Ideas appreciated - TIA BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: plumbing / chemical help needed
The kitchen drain is at the start of what might well be its own line to the septic tank. As it may be. My parents' house (1954) has a separate line for the kitchen sink, it goes through a grease trap. (Small settling tank.) It needed digging out several times over my childhood. Stinky, to the Nth degree. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed
Cut the pipe after the bend and install a cleanout wye, snake it from there. Or replace the 90 down bend with a tee and fit a cleanout plug on the top of the tee. vcleanout plug |---| | | | + | | + | | | | | | Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: First, let me say we have some weird things in our home. The kitchen drain is at the start of what might well be its own line to the septic tank. The trap leads back to the front wall of the house, then does a 90 turn expanding to a 2.5 or 3 copper pipe that has a flat 8' run, then does a 90 down [it is copper into the wall, no idea what material beyond that] then it is in a direct line with the septic tank, but would need to go either under or around the master bedroom/bath, and might tap in there. The kitchen sink started to back up, so I am at it with my snake [which will go as far as the 90 down turn] and that hits nothing. Next is the expanding ball that I use to blow out clogs. That will run for as long as I want, but that only mimics a slow drain, and makes no difference to a slow leak. The sink backs up after a 30 seconds of the water being turned on, then drains down slowly. Friendly local hardware store sold me copper sulfate to kill what sounded like roots clogging the line. Now the problem: The first warning on the copper sulfate is to use it only in a toilet, and not to use it in a sink or tub as it will corrode the metal drain. I can protect the sink drain if the chrome finish on that is the only problem, but is there any chance the copper sulfate would damage a copper pipe or the metal pipes under the sink? Doesn't seem like it would, but this sort of thing is not my field, and I would really hate to have to replace the big copper pipe that runs behind my tiled in kitchen cabinets. Ideas appreciated - TIA BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Speeding was Re: rear end questions
I have to tell one on my son here. He has a Miata that he added a high volume turbo to [he was a mechanic at the time] and a few other custom parts that did tweak it up a good bit. It would get along quite well. Coming back from retraining in computers out in the Midwest somewhere he was letting it out more than a bit too much in some open area, came over the top of a hill and there was Smokey waiting for such as he. He had been going at a speed that would have gotten his car confiscated and had him looking at the wrong side of some local bars where they don't get service by cute waitresses. Fortunately he had slowed down a bit for the hill, but not nearly enough. Just as the officer was pulling out after him a muscle car came screaming over the same hill going probably 125 MPH or more. The officer ignored him and took off after the muscle car. That did prove a wakeup call and he put himself into permanent slower mode. He had recently made sergeant, and thinking how that would have looked on his record was sobering. Cutting it a bit too close, but he got lucky. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Speeding was Re: rear end questions Randy wrote: Even if one assumes a 75 mph speed limit, 129 is mort than 50 mph over the limit. That sort of thing often equates to large fines, seized vehicles and taking the bus to work for a few months. I agree and I don't think I will ever drive 120 mph (at least not again). I did test out the fuel cut-off switch on my Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. At 110 the fuel cuts off and the car starts bucking and jerking until you get below 110. But, I had a good excuse. I was going from Topeka, Kansas to Lawrence, Kansas on the turnpike. I was running late for the Washburn Law Golf tournament. I couldn't be late. I knew all the Troopers on that section of the turnpike. But, I don't think I will be going that fast anytime soon. When I am out in Western Kansas and the roads are wide open and flat I will routinely drive 95-100 - at least in my old 300SEL. Once that big car got going, it would really fly. I haven't tried it in the Volvo. I wonder how many RPM's that little four cylinder would be turning at that speed. I once got pulled over going 100 in Arkansas. My grandfather had died. I was racing down to the Mississippi gulf coast to meet my father. I had my ticket in hand. I told the cop why I was speeding and showed him the plane ticket to show my urgency. He didn't give me a ticket, but told me to slow down. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) List, not spam
Jim, I think you need to change some settings on your spam filter. There are a _lot_ of your replies with SPAM? added to the subject. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ticking noise in a diesel?/roll to stop CLUNK
You have to put a vac gauge on the line that goes to the tranny (usually black). It should be high (10-14 in Hg) at idle, then drop proportionate to throttling when you accelerate. Yours will not be high at idle, in my guesstimate, so you need to find the leak/s. In my case, there was insufficient vac on the green line to HVAC system...so I took off the console and there is a column of vac junctions - color coded and numbered and I tested them to see what was holding and what wasn't. TWO of the pods were leaking YET they had sufficient vac to operate. So just because your locks work, does not mean that they are not leaking. Holding for three days does not mean there are no leaks when the pods are in operation. Chris '85 300SD 240K mi/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) '92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/Cargo Van FOR SALE: $2,500 --- On Wed, 11/19/08, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ticking noise in a diesel?/roll to stop CLUNK To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 1:37 PM I have done this extensively, Chris. I replaced the vacuum control valve, modulator valve, a couple hoses and connectors, and one of the cheap Teflon widgets on top of the valve cover. It has improved but still clunks. The door locks work pretty well for 3 days and the ACC is fine. How did you trouble shoot the vacuum pods as a source of the problem? On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:15 PM, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What about clunking from the the rear when downshifting as I roll to a stop? I had this identical problem in the 85 SD. I also thought it was wear in the drive train, but it was not. It was low vacuum to the tranny due to two cracked vac pods behind the glove compartment (HVAC system). Replaced the pods and everything was fine...and it was a really loud clunk. I would DEFINITELY investigate vacuum to tranny before replacing driveline components. Chris '85 300SD 240K mi + '82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi + '75 240D + '80 300SD + '83 240D + '84 300Dt -'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/Cargo Van (FOR SALE: $2,500 - NICE) -'85 300Dt Cali (parting out) -'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Tue, 11/18/08, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Ticking noise in a diesel? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 3:14 PM What about clunking from the the rear when downshifting as I roll to a stop? On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:26 AM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2. Humming as well. Jim Cathey wrote: Thanks. What about my other questions? Also, what are the symptoms in a W123 turbodiesel of 1) a worn differential and 2) worn drive shaft? 1) Howling/groaning, sounds like an old bus. 2) clicking. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:50:53 -0600 Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Supposedly this car was not used as a patrol car That's what I was thinking. (I am not naïve enough to believe everything the seller says, but the condition is very good). Except for the four small holes in the dash and dirt in the alternator pulley, it looks perfect. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
