Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

2010-01-27 Thread Peter T. Arnold
Curt, best of luck. You'll be home the next day, full of the devil, able to jog up a flight of stairs. BTDT, I have the scars, 8 stents and 2 'Grand Openings'. What is to be learned is that you do have cardiac disease, it is treatable, it will comeback. Your mission is to take note and not

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

2010-01-27 Thread Peter T. Arnold
Very interesting to watch if they have a dedicated monitor. My Doc replayed several time for me on my 1st one, 22 years ago. Bad things happen to good folks, one partner about 40 years old in my Cardiology Group dropped dead while jogging. It was devastating to the group. For the last 10

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

2010-01-27 Thread John Reames
CABG (pronounced cabbage)=Coronary Artery Graft Bypass (i.e. Using leg vein) LIMA=Left Interior Mammary (?) Artery (taking that artery and attaching it downstream of the block) The vein bypasses have a more limited lifetime I had to learn a bit about such when my dad went in for such;

Re: [MBZ] Lost prime in traffic

2010-01-27 Thread John Reames
Use a basin wrench (the plumbing tool). It doesn't matter if the old one gets damaged since you are putting a new one on. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 26, 2010, at 17:26, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Max wrote: 2)

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Leak Under Dash

2010-01-27 Thread John Reames
I'd need to check, but it could be an atmospheric vent... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 26, 2010, at 18:40, archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: The green tube with a white stripe which comes out of the firewall into the engine

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

2010-01-27 Thread John Reames
I'll cross my fingers for you! -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 26, 2010, at 20:50, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Randy, Yeah with luck... This is one of those things where I'm now finding symptoms that fit the diagnosis

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad

2010-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 12:38 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: http://www.m2film.dk/fleggaard/trailer2.swf So how do I save that locally to convert it to an MP4 with Handbrake? Right-clicking the link doesn't get anything. The page is .swf, but it embeds a .flv video. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

2010-01-27 Thread harry watkins
Double ditto, you are on my daily prayer list. Harry - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 8:44

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

2010-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter T. Arnold wrote: Very interesting to watch if they have a dedicated monitor. My Doc replayed several time for me on my 1st one, 22 years ago. Bad things happen to good folks, one partner about 40 years old in my Cardiology Group dropped dead while jogging. A friend of mine retired

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

2010-01-27 Thread harry watkins
Radio inop, but it was calling for a code. I have a Becker upgrade for that. There is a code decoder application for the PC. I'm not sure I understand. Is this software that will give me a code? Dome light inop when door is opened. He got a new switch assembly from Rusty that he

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

2010-01-27 Thread Jim Cathey
There is a code decoder application for the PC. I'm not sure I understand. Is this software that will give me a code? Yes. Becker NA will also give you the code for $20. I'm doing that for this used Traffic Pro 7881 I'm trying to put into the SEL. I'll check it out, I know the light works

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Leak Under Dash

2010-01-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I'd need to check, but it could be an atmospheric vent... Green is HVAC. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

2010-01-27 Thread Rusty Cullens
Good luck Curt, it sounds trite, but they really have this stuff down now. I had angioplasty on my right femoral artery when I was 30 because it was 90% blocked at my knee. Then at 33 I had a fem/pop bypass on my left femoral artery which was also 90% blocked. The doctor had no idea how these

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

2010-01-27 Thread John Robbins
Curt, I hope all goes well and that you have a speedy recovery!!! On 1/27/2010 3:41 AM, Peter T. Arnold wrote: What is to be learned is that you do have cardiac disease, it is treatable, it will comeback. Your mission is to take note and not deny it when it returns. That will tend to keep

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

2010-01-27 Thread John Robbins
On 1/26/2010 10:24 PM, WILTON wrote: Not very well! x2! John ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2010-01-27 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: Oh lord, here we go again. You are so predictable its not even funny. This whole thing started because of my Barber. He had a customer who told him he had a BMW for sale. My barber said Hey, I know a young lawyer that just made partner and he needs a nice BMW. Two days later, I

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2010-01-27 Thread pm7088
I sensing a joke here. Did you: Did you hear about the Lawyer who wanted to improve his image, so he became a used car salesman? -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

2010-01-27 Thread Dieselhead
Harry, If you call the Rusty with the VIN, he can give you the radio code. The $20 is optional. Radio inop, but it was calling for a code. I have a Becker upgrade for that. There is a code decoder application for the PC. I'm not sure I understand. Is this software that will give me a

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2010-01-27 Thread Dieselhead
Wow! That is a huge upward leap in status. It is pretty much unheard of. Did you hear about the Lawyer who wanted to improve his image, so he became a used car salesman? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] You drive what?

2010-01-27 Thread Donald Snook
You drive what is like the people of walmart pictures, but with cars. http://www.youdrivewhat.com/ its pretty funny! Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Motoroam, the legend continues.

2010-01-27 Thread Rolf
Found one for sale in MN for $1500, he's had it listed forever and now it has some tree damage. My wife INSISTS I go get it... -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Leak Under Dash

2010-01-27 Thread Peter Frederick
W126 chassis has color stripe lines for ACC, not green. Peter -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Sent: Jan 27, 2010 8:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Leak Under Dash I'd need to check, but it could be an

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2010-01-27 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Kaleb, this one needs to be added to the quotes page! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car advice

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2010-01-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Hey Max, look at this -- we need to buy that 1993 Mercedes 600SCL v12 (whatever it is) and then sell it to Donald. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1572827527.html --R Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Kaleb, this one needs to be added to the quotes page! -Max

[MBZ] a pair for wilton

2010-01-27 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1572520023.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:

Re: [MBZ] a pair for wilton

2010-01-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Or, her gain is your gain http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1572129446.html --R Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1572520023.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2010-01-27 Thread R A Bennell
Maybe you should sell the Expedition and let your wife have one of the cars now. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:22 AM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Motoroam, the legend continues.

2010-01-27 Thread R A Bennell
Is she going to INSIST that you live in it once you have it? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:59 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Motoroam, the legend

Re: [MBZ] a pair for wilton

2010-01-27 Thread R A Bennell
Sell the wheels for $2K and drive the free car. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:30 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] a pair for wilton

Re: [MBZ] Stents

2010-01-27 Thread Peter Hertzing
Friend is an active humanitarian in Malawi. Two years go, stopped at the hospital on the way to the airport for a sting insertion - outpatient, then on to malouwi for 10 weeks of well drilling. On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 10:54 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: My Mom, to be 98 in July, had a stent put

Re: [MBZ] Motoroam, the legend continues.

2010-01-27 Thread Rolf
No but a man cave on wheels is awfully appealing! -Rolf On 01/27/2010 12:45 PM, R A Bennell wrote: Is she going to INSIST that you live in it once you have it? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rolf Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

2010-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: On 1/26/2010 10:24 PM, WILTON wrote: Not very well! x2! That's one heck of a belly. Ya think she weighs more than the new, improved Hursty? At least she stood behind a counter and kept her shirt on. There's much worse on that website. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Leak Under Dash

2010-01-27 Thread archer
The black tube is not connected to anything under the dash, so maybe it's the atmospheric vent. Green tube will not sustain any vacuum. Found some printouts from Marshalls time which state that I'll probably have to pull the dash and replace a vacuum unit of which there are five. I'll

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2010-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: My barber said Hey, I know a young lawyer that just made partner and he needs a nice BMW. You made partner? Congrats. How long before they put your name on the door? I decided it would be a nice car and with only 58,000 miles, I could pass it down to my wife for her

Re: [MBZ] a pair for wilton

2010-01-27 Thread WILTON
A pity to spend so much on senseless, ridiculous wheels and likely so little on education. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:30 AM Subject: [MBZ] a

[MBZ] OT Re: You drive what?

2010-01-27 Thread ernest breakfield
funny stuff indeed, but i have to admit; i kinda' like the 8 series in the first pic,... reminds me of what Warhol was doing, and some of the early M1 race cars. (interesting to note that even in this pic there's a WalMart sign visible in the background!) cheers! e Donald Snook wrote: You

Re: [MBZ] a pair for wilton

2010-01-27 Thread WILTON
Why do people feel the need to use the term to be honest? Shouldn't everybody just basically be honest, anyway, without having to declare it? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2010-01-27 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
The secret will be to have his Indie present the car, after his Barber tips him off to it Donald, truth is we're all jealous. BMW's are great cars, I've only owned one and it was a tremendous money pit but far and away the car I've enjoyed driving the most. Rich, I'm game for going to the

Re: [MBZ] Motoroam, the legend continues.

2010-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Rolf wrote: Found one for sale in MN for $1500, he's had it listed forever and now it has some tree damage. My wife INSISTS I go get it... http://raleigh.craigslist.org/rvs/1565762829.html http://nh.craigslist.org/rvs/1571340270.html http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/rvs/1562076916.html

Re: [MBZ] 1989 300TDT with 4 Matic

2010-01-27 Thread Gary Hurst
or a subaru. On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 7:06 AM, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Saw this for sale on another list really pricey, but it is pretty rare. I didn't even know this was possible with the

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: You drive what?

2010-01-27 Thread R A Bennell
Several pages in there is a car in sort of a leopard paint that I liked. Big fins as in the late 50's but obviously added to something newer. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of ernest breakfield Sent:

Re: [MBZ] You drive what?

2010-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: You drive what is like the people of walmart pictures, but with cars. http://www.youdrivewhat.com/ So, Don, you looking to buy this one? http://media.youdrivewhat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/funny_Car_78.jpg ___

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2010-01-27 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: Maybe you should sell the Expedition and let your wife have one of the cars now. That is exactly what I want to do. But, she loves her expedition. Plus, we can't make any money selling it. Its worth about what we owe on it. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster?

2010-01-27 Thread Fmiser
Curt Raymond wrote: Just over a year ago when I completely overhauled the brakes, its got all new rotors, pads, calipers and soft hoses. Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Could it feel soft after a long drive if the pads slowly retract further during the trip? Allan

Re: [MBZ] CALLING FMISER

2010-01-27 Thread Fmiser
Dan Weeks wrote: PHillip: How many miles at the time, do you recall? Zero recollection. So I walk out to the car and look. Odometer shows 229,xxx miles - but if I remember correctly, I repaired the odometer on that car, so at least a few more. I don't think the engine was ever replaced.

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster?

2010-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Fmiser wrote: Unless the wheel bearing have too much play, then the wobble will cause extra pad retraction. Oh, yes, this is Curt's 240D, isn't it? Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Car advice

2010-01-27 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch wrote: You made partner? Congrats. How long before they put your name on the door? I thought the Ford was her 'cold, dead hands' car? (like Charlton Heston and his musket) I did make partner. They will not put my name on the door. The last named partner has been with the firm for 52

Re: [MBZ] 1989 300TDT with 4 Matic

2010-01-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Yeah, bummer that Subaru has reportedly changed their mind and won't offer cars with their new flat-four turbodiesel in the USA after all. On 1/27/10, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: or a subaru. On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On

Re: [MBZ] 1989 300TDT with 4 Matic

2010-01-27 Thread Gary Hurst
i am confused by that. didn't honda promise us some great diesel for the past few years but it never showed up either? On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 6:05 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: Yeah, bummer that Subaru has reportedly changed their mind and won't offer cars with their new

[MBZ] Diesel availability WAS: 1989 300TDT with 4 Matic

2010-01-27 Thread Dieselhead
THere was a lot of press in 2006 regarding Diesels. Honda was going to offer the ultimate Diesel. In their brilliance, they decided the LA market was most likely to buy Diesels. It never occurred to the New York marketing geniuses that people in the middle of the country who drive long

Re: [MBZ] banned

2010-01-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think your life was over long ago. relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Uh Woger, wrong list, I may have to ban you First, Ritter. Now, you. My life is over. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 1989 300TDT with 4 Matic

2010-01-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: i am confused by that. didn't honda promise us some great diesel for the past few years but it never showed up either? With the cute cartoon of the Honda engine fluttering around like a butterfly, inhaling pollution and exhausting wonderful clean air? Mitch.

[MBZ] worst of its over

2010-01-27 Thread Curt Raymond
So its done, 3 stents in 2 different places. If it weren't for the pain in my leg and that I get dizzy quick I'd be outta here now. Thanks for all the kind words you lot. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] Try this

2010-01-27 Thread RELNGSON
The Grimsel Pass is in Switzerland. http://www.gamaniak.com/video/3625 RLE ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] worst of its over

2010-01-27 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt, That's great-now you can diagnose the brake booster problem on your 240D tomorrow. Take good care. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Leak Under Dash

2010-01-27 Thread Jim Cathey
You don't need to pull the dash, necessarily. IIRC you can access the vacuum valve cluster behind the ACC pushbutton unit, and you can do some further MityVac diagnosis there. Then, at least, you'd know more about what's really leaking. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] 1984 230E

2010-01-27 Thread Robert Bigham
OMG! The misinformation I would propagate without Hendrik to keep me straight. Thanks Hendrik I mean well. 18. Re: 1984 230E (Hendrik Fay) From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1984 230E Actually the 102 did not make an appearance until 1980, prior to that

Re: [MBZ] worst of its over

2010-01-27 Thread Allan Streib
Good to hear, wishing you a speedy recovery. Allan -- 1983 300D Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: So its done, 3 stents in 2 different places. If it weren't for the pain in my leg and that I get dizzy quick I'd be outta here now. Thanks for all the kind words you lot. -Curt

[MBZ] today's CL crack smoker

2010-01-27 Thread Allan Streib
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1573901510.html Let's see... 200K miles, tree fell on it, AC doesn't work... and asking $4500 Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] this could be a good deal

2010-01-27 Thread Allan Streib
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1573685028.html Would the reverse only works sometimes likely be something easy or bad news? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] today's CL crack smoker

2010-01-27 Thread Rich Thomas
But But But And Has Less Then 200K Original Miles And Has Air Conditioner But Not Working At This Time. He Probably Has A Brain But It Is Not Working At This Time. ---R Allan Streib wrote: http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1573901510.html Let's see... 200K miles, tree fell on it, AC

Re: [MBZ] Motoroam, the legend continues.

2010-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
That PHX one shows up from time to timeeach time with a little more done on iteach time with a little higher price. Still, it's sweet. Bob. R On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 12:05 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Rolf wrote: Found one for sale in MN for $1500, he's had it listed

Re: [MBZ] worst of its over

2010-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
If Cathey had that done, we'd have a web log and 47 photos by now. Take care of yourself, pal. Bob R On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 5:50 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: So its done, 3 stents in 2 different places. If it weren't for the pain in my leg and that I get dizzy quick I'd be

Re: [MBZ] today's CL crack smoker

2010-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
HE IS NOT YELLING, REALLY...He Just Starts Each Word Loudly. Bob R On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 8:34 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: But But But And Has Less Then 200K Original Miles And Has Air Conditioner But Not Working At This Time. He Probably Has A Brain But It

Re: [MBZ] today's CL crack smoker

2010-01-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Maybe He Is A Close Talker Than. --R Bob Rentfro wrote: HE IS NOT YELLING, REALLY...He Just Starts Each Word Loudly. Bob R On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 8:34 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: But But But And Has Less Then 200K Original Miles And Has Air Conditioner

[MBZ] worst of its over

2010-01-27 Thread tom tomscat
Hi Curt, Welcome back, glad to see you back in circulation, no pun intended. The lesson here is if you feel a pain or something unusual... get it checked out. I just went thru a similar thing at the end of December... had a nagging pain in my leg, like a charley

Re: [MBZ] this could be a good deal

2010-01-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That is not a good deal. Its about a 1k car. Allan Streib wrote: http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1573685028.html Would the reverse only works sometimes likely be something easy or bad news? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] worst of its over

2010-01-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Leg pain that feels like a cramp along with swelling means get to the ER fast. My mother did this a few years back while visiting my sister. I called to see how things were and she said her leg was bothering her, felt like a charlie horse starting the day before and it was swollen. I

[MBZ] Fuel line vs. brake line

2010-01-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
As a general rule, is hose sold as fuel line, i.e. resistant to gas and diesel, also likely to be resistant to brake fluid? Do the two go hand in hand? I need to replace the hose that runs from the brake fluid reservoir to the clutch master cylinder on one of my Saab 900s (the one reservoir is

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad

2010-01-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 4:12 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: The page is .swf, but it embeds a .flv video. I use Downloadhelper to grab .flv video from Youtube, it also worked while viewing the link above. Cool, thanks, Mitch. That also worked with some other pages with Flash movies

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Leak Under Dash

2010-01-27 Thread archer
From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net You don't need to pull the dash, necessarily. IIRC you can access the vacuum valve cluster behind the ACC pushbutton unit, and you can do some further MityVac diagnosis there. Then, at least, you'd know more about what's really leaking. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

2010-01-27 Thread David Bruckmann
Some points apparently require additional clarification: -6cyl / 8cyl: it doesn't matter, they can all be converted to a spring. The hydropneumatic compensator has a variable spring rate because of the nitrogen gas, but its purpose was mostly levelling, not damping. The variable spring rate is

Re: [MBZ] Adjustable shocks - Koni?

2010-01-27 Thread Gary Hurst
dude, butchering the car with the spring damages the ride. people seem to complain about this a lot more the 8s than with 6s. this damage is done and the only real question is whether or not the consequences are acceptable to you or not. to my knowledge, no one has yet formulated a solution. i

[MBZ] W123 seat travel (or, my wife's legs have become shorter)

2010-01-27 Thread Euan
UPDATE After putting the seat back in the wagon, the bloody problem has become worse! So obviously all the messing around, shoving the seat back and forwards on the garage floor, has altered something. I noticed that the height adjustment would sometimes result in the seat skewing sideways.