Re: [MBZ] Euro 500SEL $1K
I had one, I still have my 380SE with a 5.0 euro engine installed. Its crazy fast. Loren Faeth wrote: yes, think 6.9, The world's fastest production sedan in its day, and still one of the top! That is the category a 126 Euro 500SEL is in. Matt explained it best, as he has one. I have only drooled over one. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 500SEL $1K
Ok, lets keep the political statements off the MB list. Loren Faeth wrote: It is a sin that we are not allowed to drive such cars in their element here in the USSO (USSA is out, because now BO has my foreign policy , my_ not the American Foreign policy, etc. Now it is socialist state of O'bammy) -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 500SEL $1K
I had one, I still have my 380SE with a 5.0 euro engine installed. Its crazy fast. Notably faster than the 560's? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 500SEL $1K
On May 20, 2009, at 9:17 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Notably faster than the 560's? -- Jim Yes. Regards, Mathieu Cama Old World Automotive Lawrenceville, GA www.oldworldauto.com 404-550-8000 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Mon-Fri ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 560 SEL
More fun, the nylon slider broke in one of the rear windows. My wife has summarily decided that the car's a POS, and doesn't want to drive it anymore. (Watch out, the ashtrays might be dirty too.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
I'll give you $100 for it. I learned last week you can buy just a slider and peen it on the arm. --R Jim Cathey wrote: More fun, the nylon slider broke in one of the rear windows. My wife has summarily decided that the car's a POS, and doesn't want to drive it anymore. (Watch out, the ashtrays might be dirty too.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
Does Rusty have the riveted sliders? Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 10:45 AM Subject: [MBZ] 560 SEL More fun, the nylon slider broke in one of the rear windows. My wife has summarily decided that the car's a POS, and doesn't want to drive it anymore. (Watch out, the ashtrays might be dirty too.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
Jim Cathey wrote: More fun, the nylon slider broke in one of the rear windows. My wife has summarily decided that the car's a POS, and doesn't want to drive it anymore. (Watch out, the ashtrays might be dirty too.) I suspect Jill has a natural bias against that thing, stemming from the way she learned it was NOT the SDL. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
yep, once the women folk decide that, its downhill from there. Jim Cathey wrote: More fun, the nylon slider broke in one of the rear windows. My wife has summarily decided that the car's a POS, and doesn't want to drive it anymore. (Watch out, the ashtrays might be dirty too.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/d0c2cdc8/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 500SEL $1K
oh yea Jim Cathey wrote: I had one, I still have my 380SE with a 5.0 euro engine installed. Its crazy fast. Notably faster than the 560's? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] from the pics this looks pretty nice
That's mittlerot or medium red - an AWESOME color for a diesel sedan! I fell in love with a 1976 W115 300D solely because it was painted in this gorgeous color. I also gravitate toward rotbraun (maroon) of the same vintage... On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 5:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Original Message Subject:1970 Mercedes Benz 220 Diesel Rare Classic Antique Showcar - $3500 (Dallas) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 14:22:42 -0700 (PDT) From: ka...@striplin.net To: ka...@striplin.net ka...@striplin.net has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. 1970 Mercedes Benz 220 Diesel Rare Classic Antique Showcar Reply to: sale-uagtj-1176945...@craigslist.org Date: 2009-05-18, 12:39PM This is a 1970 Mercedes Benz 220 Diesel 4-door sedan. This all original car is red on the outside and black leather on the inside. It has a manual transmission to go along with the rare diesel engine. The automobile runs great and I am asking only $3500 for this classic piece of Mercedes history. If you have any questions or would like to come see it, contact me at (214) 826-2359. Thank you. * Location: Dallas * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL:http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1176945725.html /this craigslist posting was forwarded to you by someone using our email-a-friend feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: / http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/sF2aAJWZyR3csBXau4Wa0VmbN -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/b7741862/attachment.html -- next part -- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: Attached Message Part URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/b7741862/attachment.pl ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/f4c74cab/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD
Maybe I just fly you in for the weekend. On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 10:27 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Removing the vacuum servo does NOT require removal of the lock, but reinstallation DOES due to the snap at the end of the servo lever that cannot be leveraged to pop it back into place.. Oh, it's the install your having trouble with? Somehow I missed that. Maybe my old one isn't as tight as a new one, or maybe it's the 30 years mechanic experience, but I reached in the port side hole and held the lock arm down with one finger and snapped the drive rod into place with my thumb. Maybe you can get away with taking the latch unit only partway out... --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/e61874bd/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
well I blew a coolant hose today while sitting at a coffee shop. Came out, coolant EVEYRWHERE! Hmmm, ok, walk a few kms to the nearest shopping mall, buy two 10 liter jugs of water, walk back. Dig the magic roll of plumbers take out of the toolbox, (which holds to about 100 psi), order another coffee, and limp it home, never allowing it to go over 90 degrees. I've had much worse days! ;-) lol Ed 300E, with a new appreciation for my old oil cooled 911. lol 2009/5/20 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net More fun, the nylon slider broke in one of the rear windows. My wife has summarily decided that the car's a POS, and doesn't want to drive it anymore. (Watch out, the ashtrays might be dirty too.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/25ce2693/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions?
Several places offering deals on Michelins up here in Canada at the moment. For the 300E, I found them for about $120 each, installed, before taxes and after a $50 dollar mail in rebate. 195/65 15s Cheapest new tires I found, installed, before taxes, were about $85-90 each, no name brands. Ed 300E 2009/5/20 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Costco has these Michelins (will be for 300SD) $70 off a set. http://tires.costco.com/TSSapp/TireDetails.xhtml?cid=1479376 Anyone have any opinion? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/143edc3d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
I have a 2 yr old GPS unit. The mounting thing broke, so I called them to get another one. They sent me one no charge (I was ready to pay for it, she said they would just send me one), but I told them the wrong unit number, so have to send it back for another one. Called again, they said keep the other one, we'll send you the right one no charge. I insisted to send back the wrong one, she finally said OK and gave me the info. Both times I talked to them they were extremely nice. Now I suppose the thing is cheap enough that it is probably more bother to restock it than to just let me keep it, but I think that is excellent customer service. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Kitchen Before and After
Ok Don wrote: Looks nice - you did a good job. That is a gorgeous old house - loved the woodwork details when we werew up there. Thanks! I had forgotten that you saw the house. I remembered you came up, but forgot about seeing the interior. It really is a cool house. The really did them nice back in the day. It was amazing how the wood was when we tried to cut through the studs in the wall between the kitchen and the breakfast nook. I guess that is what you get with old slow growth wood. It was VERY hard. We went through several blades on the sawz-all. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/8a7c0f9d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD
Wow, those diagrammatic photos are totally awesome and a huge help - thanks! I On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 9:51 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: This is one of the newer kinds - nothing to release the plastic appendage. Any words of wisdom when addressing the rear hatch lock RR? What is a worst case scenario? fmiser wrote: As many times as I had mine apart, I'd think I could tell you everything about how it comes apart... But I don't recall any particulars about removing the vacuum servo even though I had to disconnect it every time I pulled the latch out! I _think_ the rod end just pops out of the latch assembly arm. Andrew, just for you (and because I was trying to avoid important chores...) I took mine apart, took photos, and added notes. It's all the files whose names start with W123T-hatch http://host-a.net/fmiser --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/524a38c3/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: wow, technology
Here I sit in my little camp in Maine. You flatlanders (yer not from Maine (well mostly) so yer a flatlander) would probably call it a quot;cabinquot; or quot;cottagequot; or something else cutsy but this is northern Maine so its a camp. I#39;m about 3/4 mile from the paved road but only about 5 miles out of town. The land has been in my family for at least 100 years and is pretty easily traced to a grant from the king before we got it. My uncle Pat built the camp in about #39;64 when he had the dam built to make the pond out front. Uncle Pat didn#39;t use a level when he built the place and thus its quot;rusticquot;. We#39;re far enough out that electricity would be silly expensive so we#39;ve got gas lighting. Its warm today so the fire in the stove is out but we had it going all day Monday. I#39;m typing on my Blackberry which is by far the loudest thing around though in the distance I can just hear a tractor planting grain. The blackberry is the most advanced technology we#39;ve ever had in the camp and I think may be the limit of what is acceptble here. You get a nice quiet place and next thing you know some idiot wants a tv... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions?
What size? Yoke Touring tires are only about $55 each from TireRack (195 X 70 X 14); I can't believe they are only half as good as Michelins. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 2:36 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Several places offering deals on Michelins up here in Canada at the moment. For the 300E, I found them for about $120 each, installed, before taxes and after a $50 dollar mail in rebate. 195/65 15s Cheapest new tires I found, installed, before taxes, were about $85-90 each, no name brands. Ed 300E 2009/5/20 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Costco has these Michelins (will be for 300SD) $70 off a set. http://tires.costco.com/TSSapp/TireDetails.xhtml?cid=1479376 Anyone have any opinion? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/143edc3d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/1cfc0d28/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: wow, technology
Hmmm - that means you are in cell tower range - hardly backwoods, if you ask me. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 11:19 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Here I sit in my little camp in Maine. You flatlanders (yer not from Maine (well mostly) so yer a flatlander) would probably call it a cabin or cottage or something else cutsy but this is northern Maine so its a camp. I'm about 3/4 mile from the paved road but only about 5 miles out of town. The land has been in my family for at least 100 years and is pretty easily traced to a grant from the king before we got it. My uncle Pat built the camp in about '64 when he had the dam built to make the pond out front. Uncle Pat didn't use a level when he built the place and thus its rustic. We're far enough out that electricity would be silly expensive so we've got gas lighting. Its warm today so the fire in the stove is out but we had it going all day Monday. I'm typing on my Blackberry which is by far the loudest thing around though in the distance I can just hear a tractor planting grain. The blackberry is the most advanced technology we've ever had in the camp and I think may be the limit of what is acceptble here. You get a nice quiet place and next thing you know some idiot wants a tv... -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/6ccfd3f4/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
Started to buy one a while back but was so confused by all their models and features, gave up on it. All I want is one that shows mph, is small enough I can hold it up to my ear and hear directions, hold it close enough to read the display if that's more convenient, and has software for the U.S. If you guys could suggest a model number, I'd really appreciate it. Price is unimportant. Thanks, Gerry...Hearing and near vision problems without a magnifier. --- X2 on Garmin! I bought my wife a Nuvi a while back and had trouble upgrading the firmware through the website. I called customer service and had the call answered within a few rings! I spoke to an actual American person in Olathe KS. He had me up and running within minutes! Greg Fiorentino I have a 2 yr old GPS unit. The mounting thing broke, so I called them to get another one. They sent me one no charge (I was ready to pay for it, she said they would just send me one), but I told them the wrong unit number, so have to send it back for another one. Called again, they said keep the other one, we'll send you the right one no charge. I insisted to send back the wrong one, she finally said OK and gave me the info. Both times I talked to them they were extremely nice. Now I suppose the thing is cheap enough that it is probably more bother to restock it than to just let me keep it, but I think that is excellent customer service. --R ___ -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
I recently went through all the models, and decided that nuvi 255w met my needs at the lowest price. It doesn't have bluetooth, but then neither does my phone. It doesn't show me which lane I'm in., and which one I need to move into, but I've been doing that for years, so figured I could do without that as well. Otherwise, it has the updated UI, and seems OK. It hasn't arrived yet, so no hands-on report. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 1:48 PM, Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Started to buy one a while back but was so confused by all their models and features, gave up on it. All I want is one that shows mph, is small enough I can hold it up to my ear and hear directions, hold it close enough to read the display if that's more convenient, and has software for the U.S. If you guys could suggest a model number, I'd really appreciate it. Price is unimportant. Thanks, Gerry...Hearing and near vision problems without a magnifier. --- -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/98514e7b/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
X2 on Garmin! I bought my wife a Nuvi a while back and had trouble upgrading the firmware through the website. I called customer service and had the call answered within a few rings! I spoke to an actual American person in Olathe KS. He had me up and running within minutes! Greg Fiorentino '85 300SD '80 240D 4 spd. manual '79 300DT (with new crate engine) '95 and '97 Crown Vics -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:19 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos I have a 2 yr old GPS unit. The mounting thing broke, so I called them to get another one. They sent me one no charge (I was ready to pay for it, she said they would just send me one), but I told them the wrong unit number, so have to send it back for another one. Called again, they said keep the other one, we'll send you the right one no charge. I insisted to send back the wrong one, she finally said OK and gave me the info. Both times I talked to them they were extremely nice. Now I suppose the thing is cheap enough that it is probably more bother to restock it than to just let me keep it, but I think that is excellent customer service. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Kitchen Before and After
Kaleb wrote: So you made it bigger also? I was just referring to the wood, liked the wood better before. Yes, it is definitely bigger. The former breakfast nook is now part of the kitchen. It was just wasted space before. The kitchen is almost twice as large as it was before. We have more than twice as much countertop space as we had before and at least 75% more cabinet space AND we have a dishwasher! We have lived there for 4 years without a dishwasher. We did dishes the old fashioned way and the countertops were so low that we had to really stoop to so the dishes. After doing the dishes, I would always have a backache. AND it wasn;t just because I was tall. My wife (who is only 5'8 had to bend over to do the dishes. The contractor really did a seamless job in taking out the wall and retrofitting the old crown moulding to make it look original. I can't take any credit for that. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/8d779d84/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
I've had 4 GPS's, 3 Garmin Streetpilots and 1 Magelleon {Cheapo Model}
My StreetPilots have been wonderful. They are old tech, a little clunky. Big
plus is they are full of features, have remote {Which is very handy} and get be
bouight for $100 at refurb. They are not portable and will not do all the
ancillary things the newer units do.
Garmin Tech support is very good, seldom needed!
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
I recently went through all the models, and decided that nuvi 255w met my
needs at the lowest price. It doesn't have bluetooth, but then neither does
my phone. It doesn't show me which lane I'm in., and which one I need to
move into, but I've been doing that for years, so figured I could do without
that as well. Otherwise, it has the updated UI, and seems OK. It hasn't
arrived yet, so no hands-on report.
On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 1:48 PM, Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Started to buy one a while back but was so confused by all their models and
features, gave up on it.
All I want is one that shows mph, is small enough I can hold it up to my
ear and hear directions, hold it close enough to read the display if that's
more convenient, and has software for the U.S.
If you guys could suggest a model number, I'd really appreciate it. Price
is unimportant.
Thanks,
Gerry...Hearing and near vision problems without a magnifier.
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Re: [MBZ] Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD
Using the same or both hands? I tried for over an hour and gave up. Even my mechanic couldn't figure it out, and eventually had to remove the lock to reattach the servo rod into place. I concluded that the evil team of MB design engineers spent weeks coming up with a configuration that defeated ANY tool from being used to make this job feasible. Of course, they didn't have you in mind. On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 10:27 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Removing the vacuum servo does NOT require removal of the lock, but reinstallation DOES due to the snap at the end of the servo lever that cannot be leveraged to pop it back into place.. Oh, it's the install your having trouble with? Somehow I missed that. Maybe my old one isn't as tight as a new one, or maybe it's the 30 years mechanic experience, but I reached in the port side hole and held the lock arm down with one finger and snapped the drive rod into place with my thumb. Maybe you can get away with taking the latch unit only partway out... --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/b0054a62/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Tire opinions?
Costco has these Michelins (will be for 300SD) $70 off a set. http://tires.costco.com/TSSapp/TireDetails.xhtml?cid=1479376 Anyone have any opinion? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions?
There area bunch there in the right size, various flavors, much lower cost. Installation looks like it might be around $100 or so for 4 tires from their installers, still a lot less than Costco for the Michelins. Kumho. Sumitomo, Pirelli, BFG, and Yokohama -- anyone have any thoughts on those? --R andrew strasfogel wrote: What size? Yoke Touring tires are only about $55 each from TireRack (195 X 70 X 14); I can't believe they are only half as good as Michelins. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 2:36 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Several places offering deals on Michelins up here in Canada at the moment. For the 300E, I found them for about $120 each, installed, before taxes and after a $50 dollar mail in rebate. 195/65 15s Cheapest new tires I found, installed, before taxes, were about $85-90 each, no name brands. Ed 300E 2009/5/20 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Costco has these Michelins (will be for 300SD) $70 off a set. http://tires.costco.com/TSSapp/TireDetails.xhtml?cid=1479376 Anyone have any opinion? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/143edc3d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/1cfc0d28/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/cc4cbf76/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: wow, technology
Curt Raymond wrote: You get a nice quiet place and next thing you know some idiot wants a tv... Or internet... *grin* -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Puzzling case of the locked fuel door - W123 300TD
andrew strasfogel wrote: Wow, those diagrammatic photos are totally awesome and a huge help - thanks! Your welcome. Took a youngster out to the garage with me so it was a joint project. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions?
I think I paid about $70/tire for Michelin MXV4s from TireRack last summer, and paid $10/tire to have them mounted and balanced locally. That sale is gone now, but it looks like they have Continental ContiProContacts in 185/65R15 for $74/tire right now. Tyler Rich Thomas wrote: There area bunch there in the right size, various flavors, much lower cost. Installation looks like it might be around $100 or so for 4 tires from their installers, still a lot less than Costco for the Michelins. Kumho. Sumitomo, Pirelli, BFG, and Yokohama -- anyone have any thoughts on those? --R andrew strasfogel wrote: What size? Yoke Touring tires are only about $55 each from TireRack (195 X 70 X 14); I can't believe they are only half as good as Michelins. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 2:36 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Several places offering deals on Michelins up here in Canada at the moment. For the 300E, I found them for about $120 each, installed, before taxes and after a $50 dollar mail in rebate. 195/65 15s Cheapest new tires I found, installed, before taxes, were about $85-90 each, no name brands. Ed 300E 2009/5/20 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Costco has these Michelins (will be for 300SD) $70 off a set. http://tires.costco.com/TSSapp/TireDetails.xhtml?cid=1479376 Anyone have any opinion? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/143edc3d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/1cfc0d28/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/cc4cbf76/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions?
Rich Thomas wrote: There area bunch there in the right size, various flavors, much lower cost. Installation looks like it might be around $100 or so for 4 tires from their installers, still a lot less than Costco for the Michelins. I pay Walmart about $50 for installation on four tires. I think the tires my dad had installed at Tire Rack cost him about the same for labor, and he didn't have to wait for hours, Tire Rack takes appointments. (he was in South Bend on other business so it worked out great for him) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions?
I have had 4 sets of Kumhos on Benzes and Crown Vics, all purchased from Tire Rack. I've been very satisfied with them; they are very good and reasonably priced. I really like the customer feedback tire reviews online at tire rack. I like that they ship them to my local installer. Since I live in Vancouver, WA and my installer is just a few miles away in Portland, OR I even escape the sales tax!!! Greg Fiorentino '85 300SD '80 240D 4 spd. manual '79 300DT (with new crate engine) '95 and '97 Crown Vics -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 12:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions? There area bunch there in the right size, various flavors, much lower cost. Installation looks like it might be around $100 or so for 4 tires from their installers, still a lot less than Costco for the Michelins. Kumho. Sumitomo, Pirelli, BFG, and Yokohama -- anyone have any thoughts on those? --R andrew strasfogel wrote: What size? Yoke Touring tires are only about $55 each from TireRack (195 X 70 X 14); I can't believe they are only half as good as Michelins. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 2:36 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Several places offering deals on Michelins up here in Canada at the moment. For the 300E, I found them for about $120 each, installed, before taxes and after a $50 dollar mail in rebate. 195/65 15s Cheapest new tires I found, installed, before taxes, were about $85-90 each, no name brands. Ed 300E 2009/5/20 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Costco has these Michelins (will be for 300SD) $70 off a set. http://tires.costco.com/TSSapp/TireDetails.xhtml?cid=1479376 Anyone have any opinion? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/143 edc3d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/1c fc0d28/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/cc 4cbf76/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
Gerry - It could be the voice won't help much as I doubt it would be loud enough [though it does have an earphone jack and is Bluetooth capable so a Bluetooth earphone is a possibility]. I really like the features of my old IPAQ RX5915 Pocket Computer. They are getting cheap [a guy offered me one for $125 yesterday], it is a handheld computer with many applications and includes a built in Tom-Tom with turn by turn voice directions. It does include which lane to get into after you turn, and I find that does really help in an unfamiliar area. It comes with a windscreen mount so it is easily visible, though you might want to construct or fine a sun shield for it. You do need to keep the maps updated for areas that are doing a lot of building [it did not yet know of some new exit ramps on the beltway around Houston], but all in all a very useful item for both the PPC and the Tom-Tom GPS. Restaurants, parks, ATM's, airports, gas stations, etc, etc are all included, as well as a memory for all prior 'navigate to' directions. A couple of times I have also appreciated the HOME feature of the 'navigate to' function. AS I am usually in familiar locations I use the pocket pc a lot more than the GPS. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Archer Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 2:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos Started to buy one a while back but was so confused by all their models and features, gave up on it. All I want is one that shows mph, is small enough I can hold it up to my ear and hear directions, hold it close enough to read the display if that's more convenient, and has software for the U.S. If you guys could suggest a model number, I'd really appreciate it. Price is unimportant. Thanks, Gerry...Hearing and near vision problems without a magnifier. --- X2 on Garmin! I bought my wife a Nuvi a while back and had trouble upgrading the firmware through the website. I called customer service and had the call answered within a few rings! I spoke to an actual American person in Olathe KS. He had me up and running within minutes! Greg Fiorentino I have a 2 yr old GPS unit. The mounting thing broke, so I called them to get another one. They sent me one no charge (I was ready to pay for it, she said they would just send me one), but I told them the wrong unit number, so have to send it back for another one. Called again, they said keep the other one, we'll send you the right one no charge. I insisted to send back the wrong one, she finally said OK and gave me the info. Both times I talked to them they were extremely nice. Now I suppose the thing is cheap enough that it is probably more bother to restock it than to just let me keep it, but I think that is excellent customer service. --R ___ -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] rebuilt #14 head
Seems expensive. I've seen good engines sell for a little over $300. What's the labor charge to R/R a cylinder head for a W123 300TD vs. an engine swap? On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 4:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-300D-300-TD-603-960-ENGINE-CYLINDER-HEAD_W0QQitemZ320373362126QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4a97bd8dce_trksid=p4506.c0.m245_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/2d2b2c5a/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions?
Greg F. wrote: I have had 4 sets of Kumhos on Benzes and Crown Vics, all purchased from Tire Rack. I've been very satisfied with them; they are very good and reasonably priced. I really like the customer feedback tire reviews online at tire rack. I like that they ship them to my local installer. Since I live in Vancouver, WA and my installer is just a few miles away in Portland, OR I even escape the sales tax!!! I just got back from getting the oil changed in my wife's Expedition and coincidentally, my Indy suggested I might want to keep an eye out for sales on tires, because her's are getting pretty worn. Any ideas for tires on a 2001 Ford Expedition? The size is 265/70/17. I am looking for anyone with experience with SUV tires. It had Cooper Discovery tires on it when I bought it and they have worn very well. But, I don't have a particular preference. We don't take it on long trips (15 mpg hurts), so I can wait a little while. But, I do want safe tires since it is my wife's car. We had BF Goodrich Long Trails on her prior Explorer and they seemed fine. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/9f328bde/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Bundts
I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
From: pm7...@comcast.net
I've had 4 GPS's, 3 Garmin Streetpilots and 1 Magelleon {Cheapo Model}
My StreetPilots have been wonderful. They are old tech, a little clunky. Big
plus is they are full of features, have remote {Which is very handy} and get
be bouight for $100 at refurb. They are not portable and will not do all the
ancillary things the newer units do.
Garmin Tech support is very good, seldom needed!
Peter T. Arnold
Thanks, Peter. I'll check those out at the store.
Gerry
From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
I recently went through all the models, and decided that nuvi 255w met my
needs at the lowest price. It doesn't have bluetooth, but then neither does
my phone. It doesn't show me which lane I'm in., and which one I need to
move into, but I've been doing that for years, so figured I could do without
that as well. Otherwise, it has the updated UI, and seems OK. It hasn't
arrived yet, so no hands-on report.
Hi Don,
Thanks. I'll check that model out at the store too.
Gerry
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Re: [MBZ] Bundts
Careful - may be different sizes and offsets; 'think ya gotta be specific, but I don't know 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Bundts I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
From: Bill R Gerry - It could be the voice won't help much as I doubt it would be loud enough [though it does have an earphone jack and is Bluetooth capable so a Bluetooth earphone is a possibility]. I really like the features of my old IPAQ RX5915 Pocket Computer. They are getting cheap [a guy offered me one for $125 yesterday], it is a handheld computer with many applications and includes a built in Tom-Tom with turn by turn voice directions. It does include which lane to get into after you turn, and I find that does really help in an unfamiliar area. It comes with a windscreen mount so it is easily visible, though you might want to construct or fine a sun shield for it. You do need to keep the maps updated for areas that are doing a lot of building [it did not yet know of some new exit ramps on the beltway around Houston], but all in all a very useful item for both the PPC and the Tom-Tom GPS. Restaurants, parks, ATM's, airports, gas stations, etc, etc are all included, as well as a memory for all prior 'navigate to' directions. A couple of times I have also appreciated the HOME feature of the 'navigate to' function. AS I am usually in familiar locations I use the pocket pc a lot more than the GPS. BillR --- The reviews looked really good but I didn't see where it connected to the internet. I was thinking about buying a GPS and a Blackberry so I could stay in touch on the 'net while traveling. Thanks, Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Garmin
My Garmin Nuvi 750 works great for me; 'saved me very nicely in Charlotte last Sunday. Got it 'bout 6 months ago at Sam's for $300. Voice and visual are very good; plenty of warning for turns; specifies lanes, etc; no Bluetooth. I recharge it by plugging into computer USB; also comes with car charger and windshield/dashboard mounting, but I mount it in lower rt corner of 124 inst cluster (in front of tac) with Velcro. 'Was gonna mount it there in the 126 last Sat, but instrument cluster lens/cover is at wrong angle, so I mounted it with Velcro in center of dashboard in front of center AC vents; works very well in both locations. Ran 6 hours before it indicated low bat. Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/e6e2a7e9/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bundts
you want 126 for a 126. They are 15 123s are 14 I have one brand new 15 126 bundt if you are interested. At 04:10 PM 5/20/2009, you wrote: I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin
From: WILTON My Garmin Nuvi 750 works great for me; 'saved me very nicely in Charlotte last Sunday. Got it 'bout 6 months ago at Sam's for $300. Voice and visual are very good; plenty of warning for turns; specifies lanes, etc; no Bluetooth. I recharge it by plugging into computer USB; also comes with car charger and windshield/dashboard mounting, but I mount it in lower rt corner of 124 inst cluster (in front of tac) with Velcro. 'Was gonna mount it there in the 126 last Sat, but instrument cluster lens/cover is at wrong angle, so I mounted it with Velcro in center of dashboard in front of center AC vents; works very well in both locations. Ran 6 hours before it indicated low bat. Hi Wilton, The GPS Magazine gave it a good rating and it has interesting features. I especially liked the where's my car feature. (o:] http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/02/confirmed_gps_reception_better.php I'll have to check out that one too at the store. Thanks, Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin
'Only little thing I've NOT liked about my Nuvi 750 is it won't tell me where there's Diesel fuel; it finds gasoline fine, but I need Diesel, not gasoline. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin From: WILTON My Garmin Nuvi 750 works great for me; 'saved me very nicely in Charlotte last Sunday. Got it 'bout 6 months ago at Sam's for $300. Voice and visual are very good; plenty of warning for turns; specifies lanes, etc; no Bluetooth. I recharge it by plugging into computer USB; also comes with car charger and windshield/dashboard mounting, but I mount it in lower rt corner of 124 inst cluster (in front of tac) with Velcro. 'Was gonna mount it there in the 126 last Sat, but instrument cluster lens/cover is at wrong angle, so I mounted it with Velcro in center of dashboard in front of center AC vents; works very well in both locations. Ran 6 hours before it indicated low bat. Hi Wilton, The GPS Magazine gave it a good rating and it has interesting features. I especially liked the where's my car feature. (o:] http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/02/confirmed_gps_reception_better.php I'll have to check out that one too at the store. Thanks, Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
You do have to have a 'hotspot' to download an send emails, but I have done it when travelling, though not when moving ... you are never in a hotspot long enough. The more expensive option [which I don't use] is to have a Bluetooth capable telephone and link the IPAQ to the phone for continuous on the go communications and GPS extras. Doing much writing is troublesome on it though. You can write on the screen [good handwriting to text software], use the on screen keyboard, or do what I do and get a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard [I use an iGo Stowaway] for actual composition. You can surf the internet, bid on eBay items, or check email. It connects to your home computer via USB connection for Outlook, and also has Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. in Mobile form. I did about 25 pages of my current writing project on it by going to restaurants early and writing while waiting for the rest of the crew to show up. I'm sold on it - though I would like to have a phone built in. I always get a Square Trade warranty on the electronics I buy on eBay, and after 2 years of continuous use they sent back my $375 for the used machine because they couldn't repair it. I bought a Sony UX380N ultra mobile PC for $600 [a full computer in a very small package], then decided I would rather have the IPAQ RX5915 so resold it and bought another IPAQ for $112 [I found one cheap because I didn't need all the extras, I still had those]. I use it for GPS, Google Maps, music and can watch videos, though I never got the correct software to do that properly. [I use a 4 Gb SD card for extra storage]. I also use it to play Monopoly, Yatzee, and a dozen other games during short waits. Could be that one of the new Smart Phones would be good for you as they also have that stuff built in and are a phone. I'm just not willing to pay for a data plan. Users choice, but I wanted something I could wear on my belt and use a lot every day, and this is it for me. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Archer Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos From: Bill R Gerry - It could be the voice won't help much as I doubt it would be loud enough [though it does have an earphone jack and is Bluetooth capable so a Bluetooth earphone is a possibility]. I really like the features of my old IPAQ RX5915 Pocket Computer. They are getting cheap [a guy offered me one for $125 yesterday], it is a handheld computer with many applications and includes a built in Tom-Tom with turn by turn voice directions. It does include which lane to get into after you turn, and I find that does really help in an unfamiliar area. It comes with a windscreen mount so it is easily visible, though you might want to construct or fine a sun shield for it. You do need to keep the maps updated for areas that are doing a lot of building [it did not yet know of some new exit ramps on the beltway around Houston], but all in all a very useful item for both the PPC and the Tom-Tom GPS. Restaurants, parks, ATM's, airports, gas stations, etc, etc are all included, as well as a memory for all prior 'navigate to' directions. A couple of times I have also appreciated the HOME feature of the 'navigate to' function. AS I am usually in familiar locations I use the pocket pc a lot more than the GPS. BillR --- The reviews looked really good but I didn't see where it connected to the internet. I was thinking about buying a GPS and a Blackberry so I could stay in touch on the 'net while traveling. Thanks, Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin
From: WILTON 'Only little thing I've NOT liked about my Nuvi 750 is it won't tell me where there's Diesel fuel; it finds gasoline fine, but I need Diesel, not gasoline. ;) How about truck stops? Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions?
Doesn't MB spec H rated tires? Allan Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: These seem to have pretty good reviews *Goodyear Assurance TripleTred http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=GoodyeartireModel=Assurance+TripleTredpartnum=97TR4ATTvehicleSearch=truefromCompare1=yesplace=15speed_rating=Sspeed_rating=Tspeed_rating=Uspeed_rating=Hspeed_rating=Vspeed_rating=Zspeed_rating=Wspeed_rating=Yspeed_rating=%28Y%29minSpeedRating=S* (All-Season http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/as.jsp) SPECIAL OFFER: Buy a set of four and get a $40 rebate by mail. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/specialevents/gy_50_0509.jsp * Size: 195/70R14 * Serv. Desc http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/servdesc_pop.html: 90T *Load Index 90* = 1323lbs (600kg) per tire *Speed Rating T* = 118mph (190kph) -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bundts
Thanks for that info -- I can pull a couple off the 126 there, probably cheap. Cost and shipping on yours would probably be more. --R Loren Faeth wrote: you want 126 for a 126. They are 15 123s are 14 I have one brand new 15 126 bundt if you are interested. At 04:10 PM 5/20/2009, you wrote: I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin
'Haven't noticed specifically for truck stops, but when asking for fuel, if it says Truck Stop or Travel Center in the title, maybe one can feel comfortable that they likely have Diesel fuel, otherwise, it says BP, EXXON, Fast Mart, etc. 'Don't see any other way for it to pick out Diesel. Wilton - Original Message - From: Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin From: WILTON 'Only little thing I've NOT liked about my Nuvi 750 is it won't tell me where there's Diesel fuel; it finds gasoline fine, but I need Diesel, not gasoline. ;) How about truck stops? Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions?
%2Fratio=70diameter=14speed_rating=Sspeed_rating=Tspeed_rating=Uspeed_rating=Hspeed_rating=Vspeed_rating=Zspeed_rating=Wspeed_rating=Yspeed_rating=%28Y%29startIndex=0# * Price: *$65.00* (each) * Estimated Availability http://www.tirerack.com/cart/estimated_avail.html: In Stock Optional Road Hazard Program http://www.tirerack.com/tires/roadHazard/trhp.jsp: additional *$7.80* per tire Not sure what the temp ratings traction and treadwear are (no other info on the site), but speed rating is way higher than the car will be driven, and load ratings are the same. I guess the price difference is trivial. --R Allan Streib wrote: Doesn't MB spec H rated tires? Allan Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: These seem to have pretty good reviews *Goodyear Assurance TripleTred http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=GoodyeartireModel=Assurance+TripleTredpartnum=97TR4ATTvehicleSearch=truefromCompare1=yesplace=15speed_rating=Sspeed_rating=Tspeed_rating=Uspeed_rating=Hspeed_rating=Vspeed_rating=Zspeed_rating=Wspeed_rating=Yspeed_rating=%28Y%29minSpeedRating=S* (All-Season http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/as.jsp) SPECIAL OFFER: Buy a set of four and get a $40 rebate by mail. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/specialevents/gy_50_0509.jsp * Size: 195/70R14 * Serv. Desc http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/servdesc_pop.html: 90T *Load Index 90* = 1323lbs (600kg) per tire *Speed Rating T* = 118mph (190kph) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/ba890e9b/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
From: Bill R You do have to have a 'hotspot' to download an send emails, but I have done it when travelling, though not when moving ... you are never in a hotspot long enough. The more expensive option [which I don't use] is to have a Bluetooth capable telephone and link the IPAQ to the phone for continuous on the go communications and GPS extras. Doing much writing is troublesome on it though. You can write on the screen [good handwriting to text software], use the on screen keyboard, or do what I do and get a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard [I use an iGo Stowaway] for actual composition. You can surf the internet, bid on eBay items, or check email. It connects to your home computer via USB connection for Outlook, and also has Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. in Mobile form. I did about 25 pages of my current writing project on it by going to restaurants early and writing while waiting for the rest of the crew to show up. I'm sold on it - though I would like to have a phone built in. I always get a Square Trade warranty on the electronics I buy on eBay, and after 2 years of continuous use they sent back my $375 for the used machine because they couldn't repair it. I bought a Sony UX380N ultra mobile PC for $600 [a full computer in a very small package], then decided I would rather have the IPAQ RX5915 so resold it and bought another IPAQ for $112 [I found one cheap because I didn't need all the extras, I still had those]. I use it for GPS, Google Maps, music and can watch videos, though I never got the correct software to do that properly. [I use a 4 Gb SD card for extra storage]. I also use it to play Monopoly, Yatzee, and a dozen other games during short waits. Could be that one of the new Smart Phones would be good for you as they also have that stuff built in and are a phone. I'm just not willing to pay for a data plan. Users choice, but I wanted something I could wear on my belt and use a lot every day, and this is it for me. BillR - Looks like IPAQ would have one with the cellphone and internet feature. Getting one with the cellphone feature sounds like a good idea since that would eliminate one carry-around item. Come to think of it, believe I did see where some cellphones now have GPS. GPS plus cellphone plus internet; all in one. That would be the thing to have. Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin
I like Flying J. Gas is usually cheap, they have diesel cheap too. They seem to be just about everywhere now, but not one at every exit. --R WILTON wrote: 'Haven't noticed specifically for truck stops, but when asking for fuel, if it says Truck Stop or Travel Center in the title, maybe one can feel comfortable that they likely have Diesel fuel, otherwise, it says BP, EXXON, Fast Mart, etc. 'Don't see any other way for it to pick out Diesel. Wilton - Original Message - From: Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin From: WILTON 'Only little thing I've NOT liked about my Nuvi 750 is it won't tell me where there's Diesel fuel; it finds gasoline fine, but I need Diesel, not gasoline. ;) How about truck stops? Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Puzzling TD vac issue
So a few weeks back the vacuum on the TD started going bad, no brake boost, no shutoff. I got a used brake booster from Kleb and swapped it for the other used one I had put in a year or two ago. Still no good brakes. So further research shows the vac pump at idle to be blowing and sucking (huffing and puffing), at a couple thou RPM I get only 5in of vac but it is still blowing and sucking but sucking more I guess. The vac gauge needle jumps all over when measuring right at the main vac tube before anything is connected. So ordered a diaphragm. Tore apart the vac pump a couple weeks ago, the diaphragm was fine but the bolt was a bit loose, so put some more loctite on it and tightened it up. Same problem. Today I took it apart again and put the new diaphragm on, and took the check valves out and tested them by sucking and blowing on them, they seem fine, checking properly. Put it all back together, same problem. ugh. I might go by the stealer tomorrow and get some new check valves just to see if one or both might be bad, though they seem OK. If that doesn't fix it, what else could it be? Might the hose going to the air cleaner be clogged (though I blew it out, it seems to be open)? I can't really think of anything else, the diaphragm seems to be moving OK otherwise I wouldn't get any huffing or puffing either one. It is very puzzling. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bundts
All W126 models had 14 Bundt wheels. In 1986 they went to 15 flat face, 15 hole wheels. If the bundts are 15, they are worth a ton of money as they were only used on the 6.3 and 6.9 older models. John On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 2:42 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Careful - may be different sizes and offsets; 'think ya gotta be specific, but I don't know 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Bundts I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? Â or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
Google for a model Streetpilot 2610, I bought a refurb for about $100
last month {Old one was stolen} It came with latest map set, stored them
internally in memory. Very nice for the money. When new, they were top
of line and cost about $700.
Archer wrote:
From: pm7...@comcast.net
I've had 4 GPS's, 3 Garmin Streetpilots and 1 Magelleon {Cheapo Model}
My StreetPilots have been wonderful. They are old tech, a little
clunky. Big plus is they are full of features, have remote {Which is
very handy} and get be bouight for $100 at refurb. They are not
portable and will not do all the ancillary things the newer units do.
Garmin Tech support is very good, seldom needed!
Peter T. Arnold
Thanks, Peter. I'll check those out at the store.
Gerry
From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
I recently went through all the models, and decided that nuvi 255w met my
needs at the lowest price. It doesn't have bluetooth, but then neither
does
my phone. It doesn't show me which lane I'm in., and which one I need to
move into, but I've been doing that for years, so figured I could do
without
that as well. Otherwise, it has the updated UI, and seems OK. It hasn't
arrived yet, so no hands-on report.
Hi Don,
Thanks. I'll check that model out at the store too.
Gerry
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Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin
If you like to play, you can down load a whole bunch of POIs {Points of
Interest} into you GPS. I have all of the Diners Drive-in and Dives
locations in mine.
Pete
Rich Thomas wrote:
I like Flying J. Gas is usually cheap, they have diesel cheap too.
They seem to be just about everywhere now, but not one at every exit.
--R
WILTON wrote:
'Haven't noticed specifically for truck stops, but when asking for
fuel, if it says Truck Stop or Travel Center in the title,
maybe one can feel comfortable that they likely have Diesel fuel,
otherwise, it says BP, EXXON, Fast Mart, etc.
'Don't see any other way for it to pick out Diesel.
Wilton
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From: WILTON 'Only little thing I've NOT liked about my Nuvi 750 is
it won't tell me where there's Diesel fuel; it finds gasoline fine,
but I need Diesel, not gasoline. ;)
How about truck stops?
Gerry
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Re: [MBZ] from the pics this looks pretty nice
yea, me too. I would love to find a 76 240D or 300D in one of these colors, or that puke green with green interior color. andrew strasfogel wrote: That's mittlerot or medium red - an AWESOME color for a diesel sedan! I fell in love with a 1976 W115 300D solely because it was painted in this gorgeous color. I also gravitate toward rotbraun (maroon) of the same vintage... -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bundts
They have different widths but any will work as long as they all match what you already have. Rich Thomas wrote: I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bundts
offset the same, they have 5.5 6 and 6.5 width. All will work on all models, but like I said before, just make sure they all match. WILTON wrote: Careful - may be different sizes and offsets; 'think ya gotta be specific, but I don't know 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Bundts I'm gonna pick up a coupla bundts from the junkyard for the 300SD -- are all these the same size/offset etc.? or do I need to be model specific? They have some 123s and the 126 junked with rims/tires and there are some other rims kicking around. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bundts
126's all had 14 bundts, the 15's are VERY VERY rare and VERY expensive when you can find them. Loren Faeth wrote: you want 126 for a 126. They are 15 123s are 14 I have one brand new 15 126 bundt if you are interested. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bundts
my 15s were cheap. $140 for the set of 4. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 8:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: 126's all had 14 bundts, the 15's are VERY VERY rare and VERY expensive when you can find them. Loren Faeth wrote: you want 126 for a 126. They are 15 123s are 14 I have one brand new 15 126 bundt if you are interested. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/a7325aa3/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tire opinions?
If its an old 126, 123 or earlier you dont have to have H I dont believe. I dont recall what you said you were putting them on but 14's dont have to be H Rich Thomas wrote: I put in the car year/model, tirerack gave me 23 choices. Some of them are H., this one had a pretty good test result (2 out of 4 tires tested). -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bundts
you got a steal Gary Hurst wrote: my 15s were cheap. $140 for the set of 4. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 8:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bundts
i know. they were dead mint too. they were at a garage and i just offered them $35 each for the wheels and they were happy to get so much. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 8:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: you got a steal Gary Hurst wrote: my 15s were cheap. $140 for the set of 4. On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 8:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/e6332a4f/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
Garmin lists them as discontinued on Google but there seem to be plenty
for sale. That big screen would be nice for the car but I'd probably better
get a pocket sized model since I'll be doing some flying and then driving.
Thanks,
Gerry
From: Peter T. Arnold
Google for a model Streetpilot 2610, I bought a refurb for about $100
last month {Old one was stolen} It came with latest map set, stored them
internally in memory. Very nice for the money. When new, they were top
of line and cost about $700.
Archer wrote:
From: pm7...@comcast.net
I've had 4 GPS's, 3 Garmin Streetpilots and 1 Magelleon {Cheapo Model}
My StreetPilots have been wonderful. They are old tech, a little
clunky. Big plus is they are full of features, have remote {Which is
very handy} and get be bouight for $100 at refurb. They are not
portable and will not do all the ancillary things the newer units do.
Garmin Tech support is very good, seldom needed!
Peter T. Arnold
Thanks, Peter. I'll check those out at the store.
Gerry
From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
I recently went through all the models, and decided that nuvi 255w met my
needs at the lowest price. It doesn't have bluetooth, but then neither
does
my phone. It doesn't show me which lane I'm in., and which one I need to
move into, but I've been doing that for years, so figured I could do
without
that as well. Otherwise, it has the updated UI, and seems OK. It hasn't
arrived yet, so no hands-on report.
Hi Don,
Thanks. I'll check that model out at the store too.
Gerry
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[MBZ] Looking for Wagon
Looking for TD Wagon, preferably 1985, to replace the one i have ,that has been totaled by a teenager out of control. Anybody know of a MB wagon in good condition? If so ping me at mikgi...@verizon.net or call Mike @ 813 855 7105 Thanx. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090520/1f4390f2/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
I thought so also, but I wasn't willing to give up my $25 every three months cell phone and buy a data plan [sent back a Blackberry for that reason], and the IPAQ's with the cell phone [my son has one] did not have the larger screen a few years ago. He bought a Garmin even with the GPS in the IPAQ phone - I don't think the GPS had a full system like the Tom-Tom in mine, and he doesn't really use the other features. I looked at a Smart Phone that has all the features of my IPAQ and a large screen, but it needs a high dollar monthly data plan. Mine won't make calls, but connectivity is free at any hotspot, and my cell stays at $25 every three months. I like that. Mine is a bit outdated at this point, but they are cheap now and the GPS is good for what I need [full North America map included] for the occasional times I need it. The pocket pc is used a lot more. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Archer Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos From: Bill R You do have to have a 'hotspot' to download an send emails, but I have done it when travelling, though not when moving ... you are never in a hotspot long enough. The more expensive option [which I don't use] is to have a Bluetooth capable telephone and link the IPAQ to the phone for continuous on the go communications and GPS extras. Doing much writing is troublesome on it though. You can write on the screen [good handwriting to text software], use the on screen keyboard, or do what I do and get a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard [I use an iGo Stowaway] for actual composition. You can surf the internet, bid on eBay items, or check email. It connects to your home computer via USB connection for Outlook, and also has Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. in Mobile form. I did about 25 pages of my current writing project on it by going to restaurants early and writing while waiting for the rest of the crew to show up. I'm sold on it - though I would like to have a phone built in. I always get a Square Trade warranty on the electronics I buy on eBay, and after 2 years of continuous use they sent back my $375 for the used machine because they couldn't repair it. I bought a Sony UX380N ultra mobile PC for $600 [a full computer in a very small package], then decided I would rather have the IPAQ RX5915 so resold it and bought another IPAQ for $112 [I found one cheap because I didn't need all the extras, I still had those]. I use it for GPS, Google Maps, music and can watch videos, though I never got the correct software to do that properly. [I use a 4 Gb SD card for extra storage]. I also use it to play Monopoly, Yatzee, and a dozen other games during short waits. Could be that one of the new Smart Phones would be good for you as they also have that stuff built in and are a phone. I'm just not willing to pay for a data plan. Users choice, but I wanted something I could wear on my belt and use a lot every day, and this is it for me. BillR - Looks like IPAQ would have one with the cellphone and internet feature. Getting one with the cellphone feature sounds like a good idea since that would eliminate one carry-around item. Come to think of it, believe I did see where some cellphones now have GPS. GPS plus cellphone plus internet; all in one. That would be the thing to have. Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: wow, technology
OK Don wrote: Hmmm - that means you are in cell tower range - hardly backwoods, if you ask me. Can't disagree with that - but the camp sounds like a wonderful awesome place. Enjoy. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
You mean an iPhone? Wilton - Original Message - From: Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos From: Bill R You do have to have a 'hotspot' to download an send emails, but I have done it when travelling, though not when moving ... you are never in a hotspot long enough. The more expensive option [which I don't use] is to have a Bluetooth capable telephone and link the IPAQ to the phone for continuous on the go communications and GPS extras. Doing much writing is troublesome on it though. You can write on the screen [good handwriting to text software], use the on screen keyboard, or do what I do and get a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard [I use an iGo Stowaway] for actual composition. You can surf the internet, bid on eBay items, or check email. It connects to your home computer via USB connection for Outlook, and also has Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. in Mobile form. I did about 25 pages of my current writing project on it by going to restaurants early and writing while waiting for the rest of the crew to show up. I'm sold on it - though I would like to have a phone built in. I always get a Square Trade warranty on the electronics I buy on eBay, and after 2 years of continuous use they sent back my $375 for the used machine because they couldn't repair it. I bought a Sony UX380N ultra mobile PC for $600 [a full computer in a very small package], then decided I would rather have the IPAQ RX5915 so resold it and bought another IPAQ for $112 [I found one cheap because I didn't need all the extras, I still had those]. I use it for GPS, Google Maps, music and can watch videos, though I never got the correct software to do that properly. [I use a 4 Gb SD card for extra storage]. I also use it to play Monopoly, Yatzee, and a dozen other games during short waits. Could be that one of the new Smart Phones would be good for you as they also have that stuff built in and are a phone. I'm just not willing to pay for a data plan. Users choice, but I wanted something I could wear on my belt and use a lot every day, and this is it for me. BillR - Looks like IPAQ would have one with the cellphone and internet feature. Getting one with the cellphone feature sounds like a good idea since that would eliminate one carry-around item. Come to think of it, believe I did see where some cellphones now have GPS. GPS plus cellphone plus internet; all in one. That would be the thing to have. Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.35/2124 - Release Date: 05/20/09 06:22:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
My Garmin nuvi 750 slips easily into my shirt pocket.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
Garmin lists them as discontinued on Google but there seem to be plenty
for sale. That big screen would be nice for the car but I'd probably
better get a pocket sized model since I'll be doing some flying and then
driving.
Thanks,
Gerry
From: Peter T. Arnold
Google for a model Streetpilot 2610, I bought a refurb for about $100
last month {Old one was stolen} It came with latest map set, stored them
internally in memory. Very nice for the money. When new, they were top
of line and cost about $700.
Archer wrote:
From: pm7...@comcast.net
I've had 4 GPS's, 3 Garmin Streetpilots and 1 Magelleon {Cheapo Model}
My StreetPilots have been wonderful. They are old tech, a little
clunky. Big plus is they are full of features, have remote {Which is
very handy} and get be bouight for $100 at refurb. They are not
portable and will not do all the ancillary things the newer units do.
Garmin Tech support is very good, seldom needed!
Peter T. Arnold
Thanks, Peter. I'll check those out at the store.
Gerry
From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
I recently went through all the models, and decided that nuvi 255w met my
needs at the lowest price. It doesn't have bluetooth, but then neither
does
my phone. It doesn't show me which lane I'm in., and which one I need to
move into, but I've been doing that for years, so figured I could do
without
that as well. Otherwise, it has the updated UI, and seems OK. It hasn't
arrived yet, so no hands-on report.
Hi Don,
Thanks. I'll check that model out at the store too.
Gerry
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Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin
WILTON wrote: 'Haven't noticed specifically for truck stops, but when asking for fuel, if it says Truck Stop or Travel Center in the title, maybe one can feel comfortable that they likely have Diesel fuel, otherwise, it says BP, EXXON, Fast Mart, etc. 'Don't see any other way for it to pick out Diesel. You may then have to resort to paper... (ugh!) I buy Trucker's Friend National Truck Stop Directory published by TR Information Publishers Clearwater FL. It does not have every station in the country that has diesel fuel, but it does list a _lot_ of non-big-road locations. My experience is they list nearly all the places a big truck can get into to fuel (and did have a listing for a little place in OH, I think, that wasn't really big enough...) For each station, they have info about the fuel, if it's 24 hr, parking lot size, food available, stores, showers, scales, tires, truck wash, ATM, etc. All told, _very_ helpful when driving a truck, but handy enough that I keep buying them even though my biggest rig now is less than 18,000lb GVW. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Looking for Wagon
Mike Gildea wrote: Looking for TD Wagon, preferably 1985, to replace the one i have ,that has been totaled by a teenager out of control. Anybody know of a MB wagon in good condition? Good luck! And you can't have mine. *smile* Did the W123 and W124 overlap, or are all '85s a W123 chassis. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin
Fmiser wrote: I buy Trucker's Friend National Truck Stop Directory published by TR Information Publishers Clearwater FL. http://www.truckstops.com/moretf.html -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Looking for Wagon
In the US, all 85`s are W123s (if imported by MBUSA) The range of years (for W123) in Germany was different than here. I bleive in Germany, it went from 76 to 85. The W124s started a year earlier over there also. We get every thing a year after Europe for some reason. I looked for mine for a very long time. 3 months after I bought it, it was totalled, so i didnt get much time behind the wheel, mostly fixing it up. I only put a little over 200 hundred miles on it. - Original Message - From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Looking for Wagon Mike Gildea wrote: Looking for TD Wagon, preferably 1985, to replace the one i have ,that has been totaled by a teenager out of control. Anybody know of a MB wagon in good condition? Good luck! And you can't have mine. *smile* Did the W123 and W124 overlap, or are all '85s a W123 chassis. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
That's the size I want.
Gerry
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My Garmin nuvi 750 slips easily into my shirt pocket.
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From: Archer arche...@embarqmail.com
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Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
Garmin lists them as discontinued on Google but there seem to be plenty
for sale. That big screen would be nice for the car but I'd probably
better get a pocket sized model since I'll be doing some flying and then
driving.
Thanks,
Gerry
From: Peter T. Arnold
Google for a model Streetpilot 2610, I bought a refurb for about $100
last month {Old one was stolen} It came with latest map set, stored them
internally in memory. Very nice for the money. When new, they were top
of line and cost about $700.
Archer wrote:
From: pm7...@comcast.net
I've had 4 GPS's, 3 Garmin Streetpilots and 1 Magelleon {Cheapo Model}
My StreetPilots have been wonderful. They are old tech, a little
clunky. Big plus is they are full of features, have remote {Which is
very handy} and get be bouight for $100 at refurb. They are not
portable and will not do all the ancillary things the newer units do.
Garmin Tech support is very good, seldom needed!
Peter T. Arnold
Thanks, Peter. I'll check those out at the store.
Gerry
From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
I recently went through all the models, and decided that nuvi 255w met my
needs at the lowest price. It doesn't have bluetooth, but then neither
does
my phone. It doesn't show me which lane I'm in., and which one I need to
move into, but I've been doing that for years, so figured I could do
without
that as well. Otherwise, it has the updated UI, and seems OK. It hasn't
arrived yet, so no hands-on report.
Hi Don,
Thanks. I'll check that model out at the store too.
Gerry
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Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin kudos
On Wed, 20 May 2009 22:38:59 -0400 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: That's the size I want. Gerry -- From: WILTON My Garmin nuvi 750 slips easily into my shirt pocket. I have a Nuvi 750 as well. When I drove to Oregon last August, when I left the van I would take it out of its mount and slip it into my shirt pocket along with my Daytimer. They work very well and have features I haven't even thought of using yet. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Garmin
On Wed, 20 May 2009 17:59:39 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: My Garmin Nuvi 750 works great for me; 'saved me very nicely in Charlotte last Sunday. Got it 'bout 6 months ago at Sam's for $300. Check the pricing at Amazon. When I bought mine last July, they were $239. Now they are $189.99 for new units. I recharge it by plugging into computer USB; also comes with car charger and windshield/dashboard mounting Ran 6 hours before it indicated low bat. IIRC, the batteries are not replacable. Use the car power cable so you don't use up the battery. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Kitchen Before and After
I am a bit of a purist as well and live in a nice 1927 Tudor where the originals would have been lovely. I am sure that Donald likes his new kitchen, and he is the one who has to live with it looks like a great job was done clay On May 19, 2009, at 1:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I like the before better. Donald Snook wrote: Listers, I know there has been some discussion about remodeling and other various home projects. Well, here is one reason I have not been adding much to the discussion on the MB list. We remodeled our kitchen! Some of it was done by a contractor and I did some of the work (only the easiest stuff where I couldn't hurt myself too bad). I thought you all might be interested in seeing the results. This is just a small collection of the pictures. I have many more pictures of the final result. Our house was built in 1929 and we tried to keep some of the architectural character of the house. It had lots of cool arches and really beautiful woodwork. It was a small kitchen and we also had a Breakfast nook that was really just a small room off of the kitchen that ended up being not very usable. So, we tore out the wall between the two rooms and expanded the kitchen. It practically doubled the space in the kitchen. So, here are some of the before and after pics. [cid:image001.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] [cid:image002.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] [cid:image003.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] [cid:image004.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] [cid:image005.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] [cid:image006.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] [cid:image007.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] [cid:image008.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] [cid:image009.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] [cid:image010.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] [cid:image011.jpg@01C9D870.B9063BA0] Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment.html -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 29604 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 26241 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment-0001.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 21637 bytes Desc: image003.jpg URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment-0002.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image004.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 33805 bytes Desc: image004.jpg URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment-0003.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image005.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 31040 bytes Desc: image005.jpg URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment-0004.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image006.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 25909 bytes Desc: image006.jpg URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment-0005.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image007.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 33446 bytes Desc: image007.jpg URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment-0006.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image008.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 20542 bytes Desc: image008.jpg URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment-0007.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image009.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 31240 bytes Desc: image009.jpg URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment-0008.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image010.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 27347 bytes Desc: image010.jpg URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/9cb13d07/attachment-0009.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image011.jpg
Re: [MBZ] from the pics this looks pretty nice
All I can say is that I hope Gump can look that good one day clay On May 19, 2009, at 2:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Original Message Subject: 1970 Mercedes Benz 220 Diesel Rare Classic Antique Showcar - $3500 (Dallas) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 14:22:42 -0700 (PDT) From: ka...@striplin.net To: ka...@striplin.net ka...@striplin.net has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. 1970 Mercedes Benz 220 Diesel Rare Classic Antique Showcar Reply to: sale-uagtj-1176945...@craigslist.org Date: 2009-05-18, 12:39PM This is a 1970 Mercedes Benz 220 Diesel 4-door sedan. This all original car is red on the outside and black leather on the inside. It has a manual transmission to go along with the rare diesel engine. The automobile runs great and I am asking only $3500 for this classic piece of Mercedes history. If you have any questions or would like to come see it, contact me at (214) 826-2359. Thank you. * Location: Dallas * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL:http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1176945725.html /this craigslist posting was forwarded to you by someone using our email-a-friend feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: / http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/sF2aAJWZyR3csBXau4Wa0VmbN -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/b7741862/attachment.html -- next part -- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: Attached Message Part URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090519/b7741862/attachment.pl ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Puzzling TD vac issue
If it sucks and blows both, it pretty much has to be a check valve problem. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Kitchen Before and After
I guess that is what you get with old slow growth wood. It was VERY hard. We went through several blades on the sawz-all. The longer it sits the harder it gets, so it seems. But I'm sure the slow-growth wood was harder to begin with. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
Does Rusty have the riveted sliders? Yes he does. And mine are on the way. (I ordered a spare.) I'll give you $100 for it. Thanks for the offer, I think I'll pass right now. I learned last week you can buy just a slider and peen it on the arm. BTDT, on the SDL. I suspect Jill has a natural bias against that thing, stemming from the way she learned it was NOT the SDL. I'm sure too, but how could I _not_ do what I did? I defy any one of you to pass up that opportunity. (I mean, when she walked right by it and didn't twig... it's not like I was trying to hide it.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
