Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: if you want to see the single largest collection of guns in the world, come to Claremore. LarryT wrote: Hi Hendrik - Welcome to USA ! IMO riding a train is a great experience. But your plans will still require a car/taxi/public transp.You lose a lot of flexibility when traveling by trains are they just are not as regular or frequent as they are in Europe. If it were me, I'd use the train for long distances but plan on renting a car when you want to visit museums and the other attractions you'd like to see. Having the freedom to be on your own time table is invaluable. The weather in the parts of US you'll be visiting in June can vary greatly so you may need to bring layers of clothing that can come off when the temps go up. It's still early enough in the summer season to have some cold surprises. The Gun shops await! Yu might consider Cabela's. www.cabelas.com has a listing of all their stores - hopefully one will be near your route Congrats to your daughter! She played an obviously outstanding part in helping the team win! ;-) Good luck on the travels and her competitions. LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Sorry the Missus was writing, this was supposed to be just a simple post to say thanks for all the replies, unfortunately I am too busy/too many beers to reply to every response but I will get there. The response from you all has been fantastic - it reinforces our understanding that Americans are very hospitable people. We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible for a bbq a beer/perhaps a smoke (except for Wilton). Please keep the suggestions coming forward as to how to experience your country it's people. Hendrik Fay Who love to travel Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: if you want to see the single largest collection of guns in the world, come to Claremore. LarryT wrote: Hi Hendrik - Welcome to USA ! IMO riding a train is a great experience. But your plans will still require a car/taxi/public transp.You lose a lot of flexibility when traveling by trains are they just are not as regular or frequent as they are in Europe. If it were me, I'd use the train for long distances but plan on renting a car when you want to visit museums and the other attractions you'd like to see. Having the freedom to be on your own time table is invaluable. The weather in the parts of US you'll be visiting in June can vary greatly so you may need to bring layers of clothing that can come off when the temps go up. It's still early enough in the summer season to have some cold surprises. The Gun shops await! Yu might consider Cabela's. www.cabelas.com has a listing of all their stores - hopefully one will be near your route Congrats to your daughter! She played an obviously outstanding part in helping the team win! ;-) Good luck on the travels and her competitions. LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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] Rack Damper Screw
B Dike wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course): At idle, the motor surges I think this predates the rack surge screw. Is this one of the old vacuum controlled rigs with the butterfly in the intake? I have no experience, but I'd be looking at that butterfly. 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] Rack Damper Screw
ahh. Top Three Threads (if you ask me today): - Oil - B1 (or is it B2?) - Rack Damper Screws It's all very comforting. Bob R On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 9:56 PM, B Dike bdi...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course): At idle, the motor surges (or lopes) at a 1.5 hz oscillation. It is particularly bad when cold. Is there a rack damper screw at the back of the IP like the W123 motors? Is there something else I should look for? Thanks, Bruce ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? If you go to Kentucky, he'd love the George Patton Museum at Fort Knox. I know I did when I was 11. http://www.generalpatton.org/ Does Chicago have to be on the itinerary before the main event in LaCrosse? You'd be going one state too far west, then doubling back. Of course, if you take Mao's offer of a 240D, then you'll want to be in Chi-town to pick that up. 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] 95 E320 Convertible
Wow-but then rarity has its price. Dwight -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 9:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 95 E320 Convertible Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: A 94 300CE cab-same 124 body-sold at the Owls Head ME auction this summer for 11k. I just remembered to check up on that W116 wagon from last month. $23,000, wow. http://search.ebay.com/270521820113 ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Go for the trifecta if you are there, hit Mammoth Cave and the Bourbon Trail! --R On 2/22/2010 6:42 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? If you go to Kentucky, he'd love the George Patton Museum at Fort Knox. I know I did when I was 11. http://www.generalpatton.org/ Does Chicago have to be on the itinerary before the main event in LaCrosse? You'd be going one state too far west, then doubling back. Of course, if you take Mao's offer of a 240D, then you'll want to be in Chi-town to pick that up. 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 ___ 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] 95 E320 Convertible
Alex wrote: I forgot to say that if it's green or blue, with tan or brown leather and a tan top, I want to buy it if you don't! It's black with the black interior. But, I will keep my eye out for the blue or green ones. There is a white one here in town that is white with a tan interior. There is also a BEAUTIFUL 95 E320 Sedan that is blue with the really cool dark tan (?) interior. It is much darker than the tan/cream that you see in a lot of 124s. But, it is lighter than the brown interior. I don't know what they call it, but I like it. This Sedan E320 only has 82,000 miles. I really want it! Donald H. Snook www.mcdonaldtinker.comhttp://www.mcdonaldtinker.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] 95 E320 Convertible
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 5:55 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: There is also a BEAUTIFUL 95 E320 Sedan that is blue with the really cool dark tan (?) interior. It is much darker than the tan/cream that you see in a lot of 124s. But, it is lighter than the brown interior. I don't know what they call it, but I like it. I know exactly what you mean---I don't know the official M-B name for it, but other manufacturers call it saddle: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/1602369367.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ctd/1610448992.html I love it too! If I had my way, the majority of cars I own would be British Racing Green with saddle leather. Alex ___ 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] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure
Thanks Ned! Any other insights regarding measurement or timing chain replacement for your car? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 320k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of ned kleinhenz Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 10:51 AM To: Mercedes List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure Max: I'm still here. But too busy to keep up with the list every day. So I apologize for this late response. Of course you have my permission to use the information. Ned Kleinhenz Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:25:49 -0500 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure Message-ID: 1370e90cffd2ac4b8cb65267ba10c4b801db9...@naeachrlez02v.nadsusea.nads.nav y.mil Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii For posterity, using Ned's method, I got very similar results (between 2 and 3 degrees of wear). -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:55 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure Answering my own post here. Searched the archives and found an exchange between Ned Kleinhenz and Marshall Booth, here's the key part below. Ned if you're still on this list, I'd like permission to also post this great tidbit on the MBCA forum and credit to your name. -Max -- Glad I took Marshall's advice and replicated the chain stretch measurement on my '95 E300D with the OM 606.910 engine. My first measurement on Saturday was 4 deg. The subsequent measurements, today, were 3 deg, 2 deg and 2.5 deg. Think I'll keep this chain and check it again in 30 or 50k miles. I discovered an important trick that other 606 engine owners may want to know - The cam can be indexed for #1 piston TDC by running a pin through holes that align the left cam gear and the front cam tower. One of the bolts that holds the cam cover on the head is the perfect size to use as this pin. This bolt will fit tightly enough that I estimate the bolt will only fit through both holes within 1/2 deg of crank rotation. When looking at the engine from the front of the car, correct crank rotation is clockwise. To measure chain stretch, you must approach the index postion only from the clockwise direction. Backing the crank off a fraction of a degee reverses the play in the chain and makes the measurement meaningless. Ned Kleinhenz '95 E300D x2 '85 300D '80 300TD --- -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:37 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure Dieselvolk, I'm trying to measure the timing chain wear on my '95 E300 (OM606). I cannot for the life of me find any marks on the camshaft at the #1 bearing tower. I've made this check on OM617 and OM603 engines, so I know what I'm looking for, but this OM606 has got me stumped. Anyone know the trick? There is a set of marks on the third cam bearing tower and the primary camshaft (two camshafts on this engine, remember), but they are not easily aligned for a precise measurement. When I line them up, it looks like timing chain wear is about 4 degrees. There's also a hole in the gear on the second camshaft, and that hole can be aligned with a hole in the #1 cam bearing tower. When I line that up, I measure about 10 degrees of wear! Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 320k miles '95 E300 274k miles project '73 Balboa 20 ___ 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] I-40 Closed [was: Re: Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A inJune]
Yes it is closed for a while longer. The posted detour is to take I-26 I-81. The Blue Ridge Parkway or the road through Smoky Mountain National Park is also possible for non-commerical traffic. Regards, --Original Message-- From: Craig McCluskey Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List ReplyTo: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] I-40 Closed [was: Re: Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A inJune] Sent: Feb 21, 2010 10:26 PM On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:21:00 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I think I40 is closed at the NC/TN border due to a rockslide in the mountains. It was in Dec, don't know if they have cleared it yet or not. Google maps shows it as missing. H Indeed, the gap in the yellow line for I-40 is ominous. A little searching on Goodsearch gave, http://ncdot.org/travel/i40_rockslide/ http://skinnymoose.com/moosedroppings/2009/12/28/work-continues-to-remove-i-40-rockslide/ 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 ___ 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] 95 E320 Convertible
Alex wrote: I really think that's low, unless every person trying to sell one on CL is totally deluded. (Not impossible!) Google e320 cabriolet site:craigslist.org---the great majority of ads seem to be asking around $15,000. I agree. They are getting premium prices for these cars, because there just aren't many of them around and a lot of people who bought them realize they are special. Donald H. Snook www.mcdonaldtinker.comhttp://www.mcdonaldtinker.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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Hendrik, I've had smokers for good friends all of my life; you can be one, too - a good friend, that is. You're right, though, I won't be smoking, 'cept in the usual second-hand manner. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 4:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU Sorry the Missus was writing, this was supposed to be just a simple post to say thanks for all the replies, unfortunately I am too busy/too many beers to reply to every response but I will get there. The response from you all has been fantastic - it reinforces our understanding that Americans are very hospitable people. We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible for a bbq a beer/perhaps a smoke (except for Wilton). Please keep the suggestions coming forward as to how to experience your country it's people. Hendrik Fay Who love to travel Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: if you want to see the single largest collection of guns in the world, come to Claremore. LarryT wrote: Hi Hendrik - Welcome to USA ! IMO riding a train is a great experience. But your plans will still require a car/taxi/public transp.You lose a lot of flexibility when traveling by trains are they just are not as regular or frequent as they are in Europe. If it were me, I'd use the train for long distances but plan on renting a car when you want to visit museums and the other attractions you'd like to see. Having the freedom to be on your own time table is invaluable. The weather in the parts of US you'll be visiting in June can vary greatly so you may need to bring layers of clothing that can come off when the temps go up. It's still early enough in the summer season to have some cold surprises. The Gun shops await! Yu might consider Cabela's. www.cabelas.com has a listing of all their stores - hopefully one will be near your route Congrats to your daughter! She played an obviously outstanding part in helping the team win! ;-) Good luck on the travels and her competitions. LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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] I-40 Closed
I thought that doing the road through the park would be nice, which it was until I got to Pigeon Forge and that other town there. What abominations on the face of the planet. Took longer to get through them, not even turista season, than driving through the park. --R On 2/22/2010 9:28 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: Yes it is closed for a while longer. The posted detour is to take I-26 I-81. The Blue Ridge Parkway or the road through Smoky Mountain National Park is also possible for non-commerical traffic. Regards, --Original Message-- From: Craig McCluskey Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List ReplyTo: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] I-40 Closed [was: Re: Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A inJune] Sent: Feb 21, 2010 10:26 PM On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:21:00 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I think I40 is closed at the NC/TN border due to a rockslide in the mountains. It was in Dec, don't know if they have cleared it yet or not. Google maps shows it as missing. H Indeed, the gap in the yellow line for I-40 is ominous. A little searching on Goodsearch gave, http://ncdot.org/travel/i40_rockslide/ http://skinnymoose.com/moosedroppings/2009/12/28/work-continues-to-remove-i-40-rockslide/ 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 ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Hendrik, ya oughta see the US Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio, too. That and the Air and Space Museum in DC are the best aviation museums in the world. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 6:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? If you go to Kentucky, he'd love the George Patton Museum at Fort Knox. I know I did when I was 11. http://www.generalpatton.org/ Does Chicago have to be on the itinerary before the main event in LaCrosse? You'd be going one state too far west, then doubling back. Of course, if you take Mao's offer of a 240D, then you'll want to be in Chi-town to pick that up. 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 ___ 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] I-40 Closed
There are a few variations to get thru the park avoiding the worst parts of Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg. Regards, -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:46:04 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] I-40 Closed I thought that doing the road through the park would be nice, which it was until I got to Pigeon Forge and that other town there. What abominations on the face of the planet. Took longer to get through them, not even turista season, than driving through the park. --R On 2/22/2010 9:28 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: Yes it is closed for a while longer. The posted detour is to take I-26 I-81. The Blue Ridge Parkway or the road through Smoky Mountain National Park is also possible for non-commerical traffic. Regards, --Original Message-- From: Craig McCluskey Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List ReplyTo: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] I-40 Closed [was: Re: Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A inJune] Sent: Feb 21, 2010 10:26 PM On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:21:00 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I think I40 is closed at the NC/TN border due to a rockslide in the mountains. It was in Dec, don't know if they have cleared it yet or not. Google maps shows it as missing. H Indeed, the gap in the yellow line for I-40 is ominous. A little searching on Goodsearch gave, http://ncdot.org/travel/i40_rockslide/ http://skinnymoose.com/moosedroppings/2009/12/28/work-continues-to-remove-i-40-rockslide/ 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 ___ 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] I-40 Closed
Yeah, coming home I just went south to Atlanta and then east to Charleston. I think it was about the same time, give or take. I am headed that way again first of April, will have to check those links. I looked at google maps a bit and there is another road that looked kinda fun, up through the mountains too. --R On 2/22/2010 9:54 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: There are a few variations to get thru the park avoiding the worst parts of Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg. Regards, -Original Message- From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:46:04 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] I-40 Closed I thought that doing the road through the park would be nice, which it was until I got to Pigeon Forge and that other town there. What abominations on the face of the planet. Took longer to get through them, not even turista season, than driving through the park. --R On 2/22/2010 9:28 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: Yes it is closed for a while longer. The posted detour is to take I-26 I-81. The Blue Ridge Parkway or the road through Smoky Mountain National Park is also possible for non-commerical traffic. Regards, --Original Message-- From: Craig McCluskey Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List ReplyTo: Mercedes Okie Benz Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] I-40 Closed [was: Re: Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A inJune] Sent: Feb 21, 2010 10:26 PM On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:21:00 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I think I40 is closed at the NC/TN border due to a rockslide in the mountains. It was in Dec, don't know if they have cleared it yet or not. Google maps shows it as missing. H Indeed, the gap in the yellow line for I-40 is ominous. A little searching on Goodsearch gave, http://ncdot.org/travel/i40_rockslide/ http://skinnymoose.com/moosedroppings/2009/12/28/work-continues-to-remove-i-40-rockslide/ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
I'd add the Museum at Offutt to your list Wilton. Hendrik, ya oughta see the US Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio, too. That and the Air and Space Museum in DC are the best aviation museums in the world. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 6:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? If you go to Kentucky, he'd love the George Patton Museum at Fort Knox. I know I did when I was 11. http://www.generalpatton.org/ Does Chicago have to be on the itinerary before the main event in LaCrosse? You'd be going one state too far west, then doubling back. Of course, if you take Mao's offer of a 240D, then you'll want to be in Chi-town to pick that up. 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 ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Yeah, that's a goodun , too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU I'd add the Museum at Offutt to your list Wilton. Hendrik, ya oughta see the US Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio, too. That and the Air and Space Museum in DC are the best aviation museums in the world. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 6:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? If you go to Kentucky, he'd love the George Patton Museum at Fort Knox. I know I did when I was 11. http://www.generalpatton.org/ Does Chicago have to be on the itinerary before the main event in LaCrosse? You'd be going one state too far west, then doubling back. Of course, if you take Mao's offer of a 240D, then you'll want to be in Chi-town to pick that up. 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 ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
There's a flight museum in Oregon where the Spruce Goose is lodged. The Columbia Gorge (east from Po'tland) is quite scenic. -- 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] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure
Larry, 274k miles, only have maintenance record in booklet completed up to about 175k miles, almost all dino oil (Shell) but some Mobil 1 as well. Once I get this project running, and the memory of the expenses thus far fade a little, I'll probably install a new timing chain. If I can get access to a good dial indicator I may try to measure the chain wear using the official method. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure Hi Max, How many miles are on the engine and what kind of oil has been used? Thx - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:25 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure For posterity, using Ned's method, I got very similar results (between 2 and 3 degrees of wear). -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:55 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure Answering my own post here. Searched the archives and found an exchange between Ned Kleinhenz and Marshall Booth, here's the key part below. Ned if you're still on this list, I'd like permission to also post this great tidbit on the MBCA forum and credit to your name. -Max -- Glad I took Marshall's advice and replicated the chain stretch measurement on my '95 E300D with the OM 606.910 engine. My first measurement on Saturday was 4 deg. The subsequent measurements, today, were 3 deg, 2 deg and 2.5 deg. Think I'll keep this chain and check it again in 30 or 50k miles. I discovered an important trick that other 606 engine owners may want to know - The cam can be indexed for #1 piston TDC by running a pin through holes that align the left cam gear and the front cam tower. One of the bolts that holds the cam cover on the head is the perfect size to use as this pin. This bolt will fit tightly enough that I estimate the bolt will only fit through both holes within 1/2 deg of crank rotation. When looking at the engine from the front of the car, correct crank rotation is clockwise. To measure chain stretch, you must approach the index postion only from the clockwise direction. Backing the crank off a fraction of a degee reverses the play in the chain and makes the measurement meaningless. Ned Kleinhenz '95 E300D x2 '85 300D '80 300TD --- -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:37 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure Dieselvolk, I'm trying to measure the timing chain wear on my '95 E300 (OM606). I cannot for the life of me find any marks on the camshaft at the #1 bearing tower. I've made this check on OM617 and OM603 engines, so I know what I'm looking for, but this OM606 has got me stumped. Anyone know the trick? There is a set of marks on the third cam bearing tower and the primary camshaft (two camshafts on this engine, remember), but they are not easily aligned for a precise measurement. When I line them up, it looks like timing chain wear is about 4 degrees. There's also a hole in the gear on the second camshaft, and that hole can be aligned with a hole in the #1 cam bearing tower. When I line that up, I measure about 10 degrees of wear! Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 320k miles '95 E300 274k miles project '73 Balboa 20 ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
If they pass between Okieacres and Chicago, it is not too far out of the way. DC is way of of the way. from the outlined trip. Yeah, that's a goodun , too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU I'd add the Museum at Offutt to your list Wilton. Hendrik, ya oughta see the US Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio, too. That and the Air and Space Museum in DC are the best aviation museums in the world. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 6:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? If you go to Kentucky, he'd love the George Patton Museum at Fort Knox. I know I did when I was 11. http://www.generalpatton.org/ Does Chicago have to be on the itinerary before the main event in LaCrosse? You'd be going one state too far west, then doubling back. Of course, if you take Mao's offer of a 240D, then you'll want to be in Chi-town to pick that up. 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 ___ 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 ___ 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] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure
John, I don't think they do, oil filters are the same price vice the fleece with are more $$ right? I do plan to use only M1, but history in the maintenance booklet shows dino oil (Shell) as used at the dealer from new. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 8:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure Do the 95's have FSS? I know all 210's should, and should therefore only ever get M1. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 18, 2010, at 18:00, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Max, How many miles are on the engine and what kind of oil has been used? Thx - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:25 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure For posterity, using Ned's method, I got very similar results (between 2 and 3 degrees of wear). -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:55 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure Answering my own post here. Searched the archives and found an exchange between Ned Kleinhenz and Marshall Booth, here's the key part below. Ned if you're still on this list, I'd like permission to also post this great tidbit on the MBCA forum and credit to your name. -Max -- Glad I took Marshall's advice and replicated the chain stretch measurement on my '95 E300D with the OM 606.910 engine. My first measurement on Saturday was 4 deg. The subsequent measurements, today, were 3 deg, 2 deg and 2.5 deg. Think I'll keep this chain and check it again in 30 or 50k miles. I discovered an important trick that other 606 engine owners may want to know - The cam can be indexed for #1 piston TDC by running a pin through holes that align the left cam gear and the front cam tower. One of the bolts that holds the cam cover on the head is the perfect size to use as this pin. This bolt will fit tightly enough that I estimate the bolt will only fit through both holes within 1/2 deg of crank rotation. When looking at the engine from the front of the car, correct crank rotation is clockwise. To measure chain stretch, you must approach the index postion only from the clockwise direction. Backing the crank off a fraction of a degee reverses the play in the chain and makes the measurement meaningless. Ned Kleinhenz '95 E300D x2 '85 300D '80 300TD --- -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:37 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OM606 Timing Chain Wear Measure Dieselvolk, I'm trying to measure the timing chain wear on my '95 E300 (OM606). I cannot for the life of me find any marks on the camshaft at the #1 bearing tower. I've made this check on OM617 and OM603 engines, so I know what I'm looking for, but this OM606 has got me stumped. Anyone know the trick? There is a set of marks on the third cam bearing tower and the primary camshaft (two camshafts on this engine, remember), but they are not easily aligned for a precise measurement. When I line them up, it looks like timing chain wear is about 4 degrees. There's also a hole in the gear on the second camshaft, and that hole can be aligned with a hole in the #1 cam bearing tower. When I line that up, I measure about 10 degrees of wear! Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 320k miles '95 E300 274k miles project '73 Balboa 20 ___ 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:
Re: [MBZ] Older
Pete, Just read this, glad to see you are 'back up on the net'. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter T. Arnold Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 7:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Older Kalib, you may noties my silence the past few days, I just survivrd a very slight stroke. Can you post a link to this for me? -- Pete Arnold When you get older, you don't regret the things you did in life. You regret the things you didn't do. *B*lood http://us.mc1108.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=helros...@blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue I will continue to forward this every time it comes around! *STROKE: *Remember the 1st Three Letters. S. T. R. *STROKE IDENTIFICATION:* *During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) .. She said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.* *They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening* *Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (At 6:00 PM Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today? Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.* *It only takes a minute to read this...* *A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke..._totally_. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough...* *RECOGNIZING A STROKE* *Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn!* *Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.* *Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:* *S **Ask the individual to SMILE. * T **Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today.) * R* *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number _immediately _and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. New Sign of a Stroke Stick out Your Tongue NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke. A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved. *I have done my part. Will you?* ___ 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] 124, 126 rear subframe
Peter, Thanks - this is a keeper for me. I've really GOT to get my '95 on the road, so that I can do the rear suspension on my wagon. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 5:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124, 126 rear subframe The 126 is the same as the 123 except for the size. Same mounts, etc, same hassles. The W124 is completely different -- multilink suspension (and you probably need to replace them all) plus four subframe mounts, two front and two rear (not the same). It can be done by jacking up the rear and dropping one side at a time, then using a puller/pusher to remove and install the mounts. Diff is held on by two steel and rubber inserts in the subframe at the rear and a pair of rubber mounts between plates up front. Rear mounts must be removed to the front (they are tapered and won't come out the back) and they are always very stuck. Best course is to use an air chisel to collapse the steel ring to get them out, then pull the new ones in. You can hang the diff on a jack while you are doing this and leave the axles installed. This is a job I was going to tackle on the old 300D when it got smashed, and will be doing next month on the new one (and an evaporator transplant, oh joy!) Peter ___ 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] cigs in SC
Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! -Curt Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:50:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Message-ID: 4b81ff05.8010...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Well, that might be the draw for Hendrik. The legislature is debating raising the tax to 50cents to finance education and health, both aspects the state is like #47 on the list (duh). Between the cig and South of the Border billboards, it is hard to miss the transition to SC. --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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
How long are you planning to spend in Vegas again, H F? There's a lot to do there that's interesting and educational for kids other than the casinos (where children, by law, aren't allowed anywhere near the gaming tables and machines---but I suppose since gambling is legal in Oz you won't be much interested anyway in showing the young-uns how quickly mum and dad can lose all their funny American money). There is a great natural history museum just outside of town with lots of dinosaur bones. The Hoover Dam is an easy day trip and not only educational but just an impressive sight to behold---I think it's the largest single piece of poured concrete in the world. There is an excellent car museum hidden inside the Imperial Palace casino. Just walking on the Strip can be a lot of fun---you can marvel at the bizarre architecture of the casinos, people-watch, and go inside for a drink when it gets too hot. Alex ___ 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] Oh Hendrik!
Another one I just thought of I KNOW I can get you tickets to... The Jerry Springer show! Thats in southern Connecticut though. -Curt ___ 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] MB repair, maintenance manual
I'd highly recommend the technical data book from MB if it covers the years of your cars; it will have most of the critical info like torque and other specifications. The next thing to get is the parts book for your car, which is all the exploded parts diagrams (what the EPC has, but no part numbers/footnotes). After that, the manuals in paper version would be ideal, but the MB service manual on CD (with Steve Nervig's index) is good enough for me. Idler arm and steering stabilizer will be very straightforward. Lower control arm, on the other hand, is a whole different animal. I did front lower control arms on an '85 123 wagon which had rust; a 'sawz-all' was required to get the rusted inner bushing bits out. A special tool is required to press the new inner bushing parts together and expand the inner sleeve to put a bead that holds the bushing parts together so you can install in the car. I made do without the special tool, and probably spent a few hours wrestling with the bushings to get all aligned and in place. Next time, I'd pay a mechanic who has the correct tools to do the lower control arm. A spring compressor is needed, lower ball joint press is needed, and special tool for the bushing is needed. You can make do / fabricate as required to over come all of those, but in the end you need to decide how much your time and your safety / limb / life is worth. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of P. Prud'homme Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 2:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] MB repair, maintenance manual Hello, would anyone have a hint on paperback manual for maintenance and repair on 1981 300D and 300SD? I now have the Haynes, but it is too limited. There is some pretty good info on peachparts.com, and even there people write than those paperbacks might be hard to come by, unless ++$. I checked ebay for CDs, got samples but the quality is not too good, even for 20/20 vision. There is also the MBUSA.com with the Technical Data Book. Would this latter be recommended? I believe a picture is worth a thousand words, and I am trying here to get a better feel for replacing the idler arm, steering stabilizer, and lower control arms on the 300SD. Thanks. --PT, 1981 300D, 300SD ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
I was thinking of the crossing at Corvalis and doing 20. Not that Hendrik is planning on using a day just to traverse Oregon. I do like 101 along the coast and doing 16 to PDX. Portland is more out of the way than they needed, and from the posts, seems they have it pretty nailed down. clay On Feb 21, 2010, at 8:36 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 8:08 PM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Doing Oregon is a hard way, though better four corner. Would have to head north to connect to I-90 through MT, WY, SD, MN, and into WI. Getting through the coast range in OR is a pain But such a lovely, scenic pain! and you still have Cascades to deal with before you can hit I-84 to get down through ID and into UT to meet up with I-80 again. There are ways over the Cascades that are less unpleasant than the Siskiyou Summit, e.g. U.s. 199 from Eureka. Or if you're coming up I-5 from the general direction of SF or LA, you can take US 97 at Weed, which goes NE up towards Bend---then take US 20 pretty much due east until you meet up with 84 at Boise. To get from SF to Portland by the scenic route (US 101 the whole way) is only about a 16 hour drive and avoids the Cascades entirely (and the Coast Range too, if you take state highway 6 from Tillamook to Portland). Then you have the incredibly scenic but also very fast (the best of both worlds!) drive east from Portland along the Columbia on I-84 to get wherever. Alex ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Don't forget to have your parts list ready so I can ship it all to your hotel and you can take it home with you! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ 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] Oh Hendrik!
Curt, Do you want to go home hating this country? Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 1:00 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik! Another one I just thought of I KNOW I can get you tickets to... The Jerry Springer show! Thats in southern Connecticut though. -Curt ___ 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] OT Naval Etiquette- was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
I recommend 'Squid' vice 'Gomer', or if you prefer something less derogatory 'Boats' or 'Guns' (Boatswain's mate or Gunner's mate). What was that movie with John Wayne and Lee Marvin (Boats and Guns) which consists mostly of drinking and brawling and girls on a southern Pacific island, WWII-ish? Off to Google I go... -LCDR Max Dillon, neither Guns nor Boats and not as much Squid as I'd prefer, but never Gomer. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 7:17 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June I haven't flown since the idiot tried to use his bloomers to blow up the plane but 2 hours is probably excessive for in-country flights. 1 hour is in most cases plenty, the security lines move pretty quick. Have your ducks in a row (read the TSA website before you fly) and watch the line you pick. The one to look out for is the older gentleman with a navy ship hat that has pins in it. You know the one, where I come from we call them Gomers. Invariably some Gomer is going to put his boarding pass in his bag that he runs through the xray. There are always people standing around telling you to keep your boarding pass in your hand but he decides it should be in his luggage, he might even say something moderately impolite to his wife when she suggests he should keep it in his hands. Then the TSA person has to get his bag and theres a big deal and it slows the line up bad. I even saw one rocket scientist nearly have a heart attack he was so angry. The trick to getting through the line quick is to know the routine and then keep your cool. I almost always breeze through. -Curt Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:07:07 -0500 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Message-ID: 1266779227.1635.1361114...@webmail.messagingengine.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:54 -0500, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Rent a car and go wherever you want; don't depend on trains in USA to take you where you wanta go. BTW, the US interstate highway system (Interstates/Autobahns) can deliver you at 70 - 75 mph (no-stop- cruise) within striking distance of anywhere in the lower 48 states. Don't forget, though, this is a BIG country. I agree. My first and last experience with Amtrak was not something that anyone on a schedule would be happy to experience. Fly the long hops, drive regionally. Allow two hours for TSA hassles before flights. ___ 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] MB repair, maintenance manual
Max, I really appreciate your advice here. Coincidently, I got a MB parts book via eBay yesterday. And, as far as the lower control arms, I might reassess the situation after all. --PT Message: 11 Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:09:15 -0500 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB repair, maintenance manual Message-ID: 1370e90cffd2ac4b8cb65267ba10c4b801db9...@naeachrlez02v.nadsusea.nads.navy.mil Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii I'd highly recommend the technical data book from MB if it covers the years of your cars; it will have most of the critical info like torque and other specifications. The next thing to get is the parts book for your car, which is all the exploded parts diagrams (what the EPC has, but no part numbers/footnotes). After that, the manuals in paper version would be ideal, but the MB service manual on CD (with Steve Nervig's index) is good enough for me. Idler arm and steering stabilizer will be very straightforward. Lower control arm, on the other hand, is a whole different animal. I did front lower control arms on an '85 123 wagon which had rust; a 'sawz-all' was required to get the rusted inner bushing bits out. A special tool is required to press the new inner bushing parts together and expand the inner sleeve to put a bead that holds the bushing parts together so you can install in the car. I made do without the special tool, and probably spent a few hours wrestling with the bushings to get all aligned and in place. Next time, I'd pay a mechanic who has the correct tools to do the lower control arm. A spring compressor is needed, lower ball joint press is needed, and special tool for the bushing is needed. You can make do / fabricate as required to over come all of those, but in the end you need to decide how much your time and your safety / limb / life is worth. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of P. Prud'homme Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 2:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] MB repair, maintenance manual Hello, would anyone have a hint on paperback manual for maintenance and repair on 1981 300D and 300SD? I now have the Haynes, but it is too limited. There is some pretty good info on peachparts.com, and even there people write than those paperbacks might be hard to come by, unless ++$. I checked ebay for CDs, got samples but the quality is not too good, even for 20/20 vision. There is also the MBUSA.com with the Technical Data Book. Would this latter be recommended? I believe a picture is worth a thousand words, and I am trying here to get a better feel for replacing the idler arm, steering stabilizer, and lower control arms on the 300SD. Thanks. --PT, 1981 300D, 300SD ___ 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] cigs in SC
Uh, yes it is to be missed. You won't miss missing it. --R On 2/22/2010 12:25 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! -Curt Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:50:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Message-ID:4b81ff05.8010...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Well, that might be the draw for Hendrik. The legislature is debating raising the tax to 50cents to finance education and health, both aspects the state is like #47 on the list (duh). Between the cig and South of the Border billboards, it is hard to miss the transition to SC. --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] cigs in SC
Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! Now that fireworks are somewhat legal in NC SOTB is not what it was. Last time we drove down 95 (Christmas?) there were only two or three wimpy signs, and it looked like most of the shops etc. were closed. We did not stop either, since even when it was buzzing it seemed to me to be an unpleasant little place and I wasn't interested in giving them extra operational capital. But to each his own. Certainly an oddball institution when it was running. If Hendrick really wants some SC tobacco he'd be better served, I think, to have someone load up a few Priority flat rate boxes with his shopping list and budget and have them mailed to the hotel. The whole idea of taking an extended trip east of Chicago doesn't strike me as reasonable, if it were me I'd either stay in NYC the extra days or maybe visit Boston or Philadelphia if US history is interesting. The south has its own curiosities, but they take some time to appreciate. :) Best, -Tim ___ 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] Fwd: OT Water softener
Is there a well pump that can produce potable water? Nice thing to have after next hurricane disrupts all utilities, if you can run the pump via generator. No need to worry about how soft or hard the water, but something to drink/cook/clean with would be huge. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: OT Water softener Original Message Subject:OT Water softener Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:35:50 -0500 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes mailing list merce...@striplin.net I am taking out an old well setup, it seems to have a water softener or something -- one fiberglass tank like a big scuba tank with some kind of little glass? beads inside, all kinda rusty looking, and there was a big plastic thing, like a 3 ft tall trash can, about half full of what looks like white rocks but they are sorta soft. It was full of water, looked quite clean having been sitting there for who knows how long. The trash can thing had a water line to it but it couldn't be pressurized as it is just a big open thing. The scuba tank thing had some kind of timer controller on it and solenoid-operated water valves. Anyway, I am getting rid of it and just scavenging some stuff (like the scuba tank and controller and big trash can, which will become abig trash can!). What are those little white rock things and can I dump them out somewhere or will they kill everything within miles? What is that stuff in the scuba tank thing? Any good for anything? --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] MB repair, maintenance manual
The W123 manuals are available for free download on thepiratebay.org. Type in w123 and they come up. You will need a bit torrent software to download it. Steve On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 2:21 PM, P. Prud'homme pa...@yahoo.com wrote: Max, I really appreciate your advice here. Coincidently, I got a MB parts book via eBay yesterday. And, as far as the lower control arms, I might reassess the situation after all. --PT Message: 11 Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:09:15 -0500 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB repair, maintenance manual Message-ID: 1370e90cffd2ac4b8cb65267ba10c4b801db9...@naeachrlez02v.nadsusea.nads.navy.mil Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii I'd highly recommend the technical data book from MB if it covers the years of your cars; it will have most of the critical info like torque and other specifications. The next thing to get is the parts book for your car, which is all the exploded parts diagrams (what the EPC has, but no part numbers/footnotes). After that, the manuals in paper version would be ideal, but the MB service manual on CD (with Steve Nervig's index) is good enough for me. Idler arm and steering stabilizer will be very straightforward. Lower control arm, on the other hand, is a whole different animal. I did front lower control arms on an '85 123 wagon which had rust; a 'sawz-all' was required to get the rusted inner bushing bits out. A special tool is required to press the new inner bushing parts together and expand the inner sleeve to put a bead that holds the bushing parts together so you can install in the car. I made do without the special tool, and probably spent a few hours wrestling with the bushings to get all aligned and in place. Next time, I'd pay a mechanic who has the correct tools to do the lower control arm. A spring compressor is needed, lower ball joint press is needed, and special tool for the bushing is needed. You can make do / fabricate as required to over come all of those, but in the end you need to decide how much your time and your safety / limb / life is worth. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of P. Prud'homme Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 2:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] MB repair, maintenance manual Hello, would anyone have a hint on paperback manual for maintenance and repair on 1981 300D and 300SD? I now have the Haynes, but it is too limited. There is some pretty good info on peachparts.com, and even there people write than those paperbacks might be hard to come by, unless ++$. I checked ebay for CDs, got samples but the quality is not too good, even for 20/20 vision. There is also the MBUSA.com with the Technical Data Book. Would this latter be recommended? I believe a picture is worth a thousand words, and I am trying here to get a better feel for replacing the idler arm, steering stabilizer, and lower control arms on the 300SD. Thanks. --PT, 1981 300D, 300SD ___ 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 Naval Etiquette- was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of Ain June
Donovan's Reef is the movie I was thinking of. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Naval Etiquette- was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of Ain June I recommend 'Squid' vice 'Gomer', or if you prefer something less derogatory 'Boats' or 'Guns' (Boatswain's mate or Gunner's mate). What was that movie with John Wayne and Lee Marvin (Boats and Guns) which consists mostly of drinking and brawling and girls on a southern Pacific island, WWII-ish? Off to Google I go... -LCDR Max Dillon, neither Guns nor Boats and not as much Squid as I'd prefer, but never Gomer. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 7:17 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June I haven't flown since the idiot tried to use his bloomers to blow up the plane but 2 hours is probably excessive for in-country flights. 1 hour is in most cases plenty, the security lines move pretty quick. Have your ducks in a row (read the TSA website before you fly) and watch the line you pick. The one to look out for is the older gentleman with a navy ship hat that has pins in it. You know the one, where I come from we call them Gomers. Invariably some Gomer is going to put his boarding pass in his bag that he runs through the xray. There are always people standing around telling you to keep your boarding pass in your hand but he decides it should be in his luggage, he might even say something moderately impolite to his wife when she suggests he should keep it in his hands. Then the TSA person has to get his bag and theres a big deal and it slows the line up bad. I even saw one rocket scientist nearly have a heart attack he was so angry. The trick to getting through the line quick is to know the routine and then keep your cool. I almost always breeze through. -Curt Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:07:07 -0500 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Message-ID: 1266779227.1635.1361114...@webmail.messagingengine.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:54 -0500, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Rent a car and go wherever you want; don't depend on trains in USA to take you where you wanta go. BTW, the US interstate highway system (Interstates/Autobahns) can deliver you at 70 - 75 mph (no-stop- cruise) within striking distance of anywhere in the lower 48 states. Don't forget, though, this is a BIG country. I agree. My first and last experience with Amtrak was not something that anyone on a schedule would be happy to experience. Fly the long hops, drive regionally. Allow two hours for TSA hassles before flights. ___ 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] Rack Damper Screw
I'm pretty sure the rack damper is unique to OM617A injection pump. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 6:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw B Dike wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course): At idle, the motor surges I think this predates the rack surge screw. Is this one of the old vacuum controlled rigs with the butterfly in the intake? I have no experience, but I'd be looking at that butterfly. 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 ___ 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] cigs in SC
I bypass it at 75 mph every chance I get; the last 2 chances Fri before last. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Uh, yes it is to be missed. You won't miss missing it. --R On 2/22/2010 12:25 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! -Curt Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:50:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Message-ID:4b81ff05.8010...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Well, that might be the draw for Hendrik. The legislature is debating raising the tax to 50cents to finance education and health, both aspects the state is like #47 on the list (duh). Between the cig and South of the Border billboards, it is hard to miss the transition to SC. --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
[MBZ] 95 E320 Update
All of this thinking about my Neighbors E320 Convertible got me thinking about other 95 E320's. I found one here in Wichita. The price is TOO HIGH, but it sure is in Very nice. Shape. http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/1611398821.html I might have to go look at this one. Its only got 80,000 miles. How can you tell if the a/c works or the evap has any problems when the outside temperature is in the 30's. What's a good price on these in this condition, miles, etc. Donald H. Snook ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
one to look out for is the older gentleman with a navy ship hat that has pins in it The ones I love are the (not necessarily old) people who are in a lng line at the ticket counter, who have had the opportunity to watch everyone else get to the front of the line and show their passports/Driver Licenses etc. Then when they get to the front of the line they ask: Now, what is it you want to see here?, then rummage around to find their docs. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:17 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June I haven't flown since the idiot tried to use his bloomers to blow up the plane but 2 hours is probably excessive for in-country flights. 1 hour is in most cases plenty, the security lines move pretty quick. Have your ducks in a row (read the TSA website before you fly) and watch the line you pick. The one to look out for is the older gentleman with a navy ship hat that has pins in it. You know the one, where I come from we call them Gomers. Invariably some Gomer is going to put his boarding pass in his bag that he runs through the xray. There are always people standing around telling you to keep your boarding pass in your hand but he decides it should be in his luggage, he might even say something moderately impolite to his wife when she suggests he should keep it in his hands. Then the TSA person has to get his bag and theres a big deal and it slows the line up bad. I even saw one rocket scientist nearly have a heart attack he was so angry. The trick to getting through the line quick is to know the routine and then keep your cool. I almost always breeze through. -Curt Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:07:07 -0500 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Message-ID: 1266779227.1635.1361114...@webmail.messagingengine.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:54 -0500, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Rent a car and go wherever you want; don't depend on trains in USA to take you where you wanta go. BTW, the US interstate highway system (Interstates/Autobahns) can deliver you at 70 - 75 mph (no-stop- cruise) within striking distance of anywhere in the lower 48 states. Don't forget, though, this is a BIG country. I agree. My first and last experience with Amtrak was not something that anyone on a schedule would be happy to experience. Fly the long hops, drive regionally. Allow two hours for TSA hassles before flights. ___ 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] Rack Damper Screw
Bruce, Check for a torn diaphragm in the back of the IP. An oscillating idle is a common symptom for this. Other symptoms include poor fuel economy and more than normal smoke out the tailpipe. Regards, Mathieu Cama Old World Automotive Lawrenceville, GA www.oldworldauto.com 404-550-8000 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Mon-Fri On Feb 21, 2010, at 11:56 PM, B Dike wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course): At idle, the motor surges (or lopes) at a 1.5 hz oscillation. It is particularly bad when cold. Is there a rack damper screw at the back of the IP like the W123 motors? Is there something else I should look for? Thanks, Bruce ___ 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] Fwd: OT Water softener
There are 2 well holes right next to the house, I took off the pump and will keep them from getting destroyed. I think there is another well away from the house, might have to see if that has water in it. The PO said it had a lot of iron in it, and the water table had dropped quite a bit, so they ran city water. With all this rain I bet the water table is back up now. The pump looks kinda beat, haven't tried to power it up but I will. --R On 2/22/2010 2:53 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Is there a well pump that can produce potable water? Nice thing to have after next hurricane disrupts all utilities, if you can run the pump via generator. No need to worry about how soft or hard the water, but something to drink/cook/clean with would be huge. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: OT Water softener Original Message Subject:OT Water softener Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:35:50 -0500 From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes mailing listmerce...@striplin.net I am taking out an old well setup, it seems to have a water softener or something -- one fiberglass tank like a big scuba tank with some kind of little glass? beads inside, all kinda rusty looking, and there was a big plastic thing, like a 3 ft tall trash can, about half full of what looks like white rocks but they are sorta soft. It was full of water, looked quite clean having been sitting there for who knows how long. The trash can thing had a water line to it but it couldn't be pressurized as it is just a big open thing. The scuba tank thing had some kind of timer controller on it and solenoid-operated water valves. Anyway, I am getting rid of it and just scavenging some stuff (like the scuba tank and controller and big trash can, which will become abig trash can!). What are those little white rock things and can I dump them out somewhere or will they kill everything within miles? What is that stuff in the scuba tank thing? Any good for anything? --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
[MBZ] Factory Mercedes Benz Service Manual Chassis and Body - $60 (Albemarle, N.C. area)
No affiliation just thought I would pass it on. Steve http://charlotte.craigslist.org/bks/1611864601.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] cigs in SC
Oh come on, its not worth doing more than once but for one time... Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:29:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Message-ID: 4b82db19.2090...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Uh, yes it is to be missed. You won't miss missing it. --R On 2/22/2010 12:25 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! -Curt ___ 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] 95 E320 Update
I just called the MB dealership and they had records on this car. In fact, less than 2500 miles ago (January of last year), they did the Head Gasket/timing cover reseal for an external oil leak. They checked the wiring harness and said it was pliable and had likely already been replaced. Donald H. Snook -Original Message- From: Donald Snook Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:29 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: 95 E320 Update All of this thinking about my Neighbors E320 Convertible got me thinking about other 95 E320's. I found one here in Wichita. The price is TOO HIGH, but it sure is in Very nice. Shape. http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/1611398821.html I might have to go look at this one. Its only got 80,000 miles. How can you tell if the a/c works or the evap has any problems when the outside temperature is in the 30's. What's a good price on these in this condition, miles, etc. Donald H. Snook ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
WILTON wrote: Hendrik, ya oughta see the US Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio, too. That and the Air and Space Museum in DC are the best aviation museums in the world. Wright-Patterson is better than the Air and Space - in my opinion. -- 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Dieselhead wrote: If they pass between Okieacres and Chicago, it is not too far out of the way. DC is way of of the way. from the outlined trip. OkieAcres and Chicago... Rt 66 runs (used to) between those two. -- 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] Never ending
Might want to check that oil. If you have too much oil and a loss of coolant, maybe some of it is in the oil? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Never ending That crossed my mind. I will be unhooking the line at both spots and give it a little air to clear the line. Fresh enough oil in the pan, so not interested in draining it to find the pump is fine. clay On Feb 20, 2010, at 7:51 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:50:19 -0800 Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I know it is full up, spin the 730 cap and lots of blow by. Oil Pump went to heaven? Boy, that's discouraging! But it could be the oil pressure gauge or the line to it, too. 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] 95 E320 Update
Come on just go buy the thing! You know you want it! --R On 2/22/2010 3:57 PM, Donald Snook wrote: I just called the MB dealership and they had records on this car. In fact, less than 2500 miles ago (January of last year), they did the Head Gasket/timing cover reseal for an external oil leak. They checked the wiring harness and said it was pliable and had likely already been replaced. Donald H. Snook -Original Message- From: Donald Snook Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:29 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: 95 E320 Update All of this thinking about my Neighbors E320 Convertible got me thinking about other 95 E320's. I found one here in Wichita. The price is TOO HIGH, but it sure is in Very nice. Shape. http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/1611398821.html I might have to go look at this one. Its only got 80,000 miles. How can you tell if the a/c works or the evap has any problems when the outside temperature is in the 30's. What's a good price on these in this condition, miles, etc. Donald H. Snook ___ 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] cigs in SC
No, Hendrik doesn't pack. The rather eccentric fellow who started and ran the place died some time ago, some relative or something took it over and it has not been the same. Max was telling me he stopped there not that long ago, and it was pretty skeevy. --R On 2/22/2010 3:55 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Oh come on, its not worth doing more than once but for one time... Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:29:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Message-ID:4b82db19.2090...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Uh, yes it is to be missed. You won't miss missing it. --R On 2/22/2010 12:25 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! -Curt ___ 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] 95 E320 Update
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:29 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: All of this thinking about my Neighbors E320 Convertible got me thinking about other 95 E320's. I found one here in Wichita. The price is TOO HIGH, but it sure is in\ Very nice. Shape. http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/1611398821.html Great colors inside and out on that one! I have a hard time trusting a dealer who says the car is FWD, though. (I know, it could just be a typo. Or they could not know anything about M-Bs.) How can you tell if the a/c works or the evap has any problems when the outside temperature is in the 30's. I don't think there's any way without pressure gauges and a freon sniffer. I wonder what would happen if you blew on the exterior temp sender with a heat gun, though? Alex ___ 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] cigs in SC
My wife refused to exit the car during the one trip I managed to convince her it (South of the Border) was worth seeing. All my recommendations for roadside attractions are now viewed with suspicion. Once you've read a few of the corny billboards, you'll know all you need to know about that place... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Uh, yes it is to be missed. You won't miss missing it. --R On 2/22/2010 12:25 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! -Curt Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:50:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Message-ID:4b81ff05.8010...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Well, that might be the draw for Hendrik. The legislature is debating raising the tax to 50cents to finance education and health, both aspects the state is like #47 on the list (duh). Between the cig and South of the Border billboards, it is hard to miss the transition to SC. --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
[MBZ] Reading suggestion for Hendrik and Co
I do highly recommend getting a used copy of 'Roadside America', a very funny arm chair tour of the tourist traps -err- attractions found in the U.S. of A. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 4:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC My wife refused to exit the car during the one trip I managed to convince her it (South of the Border) was worth seeing. All my recommendations for roadside attractions are now viewed with suspicion. Once you've read a few of the corny billboards, you'll know all you need to know about that place... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Uh, yes it is to be missed. You won't miss missing it. --R On 2/22/2010 12:25 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! -Curt Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:50:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Message-ID:4b81ff05.8010...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Well, that might be the draw for Hendrik. The legislature is debating raising the tax to 50cents to finance education and health, both aspects the state is like #47 on the list (duh). Between the cig and South of the Border billboards, it is hard to miss the transition to SC. --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 ___ 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] Never ending
Thats what I was thinking, isn't the thing going in for a headgasket anyway? -Curt Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:02:18 -0600 From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Never ending Message-ID: nhbblomcoljnegblbjcpoeggobaa@mts.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Might want to check that oil. If you have too much oil and a loss of coolant, maybe some of it is in the oil? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Never ending That crossed my mind. I will be unhooking the line at both spots and give it a little air to clear the line. Fresh enough oil in the pan, so not interested in draining it to find the pump is fine. clay ___ 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] Reading suggestion for Hendrik and Co
Sad to hear of SotB falling down. Last time I was there was early '04. It was pretty seedy but worth a laugh. My wife and I went up in the hat tower... I lucked out, my wife is totally into silly little roadside attractions like that... We've done 2 different Ripley's odditoriums, played mini-golf all along 95 through Florida etc... -Curt Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:40:06 -0500 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Reading suggestion for Hendrik and Co Message-ID: 1370e90cffd2ac4b8cb65267ba10c4b801db9...@naeachrlez02v.nadsusea.nads.navy.mil Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I do highly recommend getting a used copy of 'Roadside America', a very funny arm chair tour of the tourist traps -err- attractions found in the U.S. of A. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 4:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC My wife refused to exit the car during the one trip I managed to convince her it (South of the Border) was worth seeing. All my recommendations for roadside attractions are now viewed with suspicion. Once you've read a few of the corny billboards, you'll know all you need to know about that place... -Max ___ 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] 95 E320 Update
Donald Snook wrote: How can you tell if the a/c works or the evap has any problems when the outside temperature is in the 30's. I suppose you could check the base pressure on your car before starting it when it's cold, and compare that to the pressure on the E320. At least then you'd know that there's SOME liquid in the system if the pressure matches. 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
[MBZ] [Fwd: Today's Diesel Prices]
Secretary Chu Keynote Speaker at EIA/SAIS Energy Conference April 6 7, 2010. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC, http://www.eia.doe.gov/conference/2010/. Register today to save $50 ** ** ** * **** * * *** United States *** ** ** * Energy Information Administration * **** ***** ** ** ** ** * On-Highway Diesel Prices, by Week and PADD (Self Service Cash Price in Dollars per Gallon, Including Taxes) Diesel Prices Web URL: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp Average All Types US NATL EASTNEWCENTLOWER GULF ROCKY WEST DATE AVGCOAST ENGLAND ATL ATL MIDWEST COAST MTN COAST CA PADD PADDPADDPADDPADDPADD PADDPADD I IA IB IC II III IV V -- - - --- - - --- - - - - 100222 2.832 2.877 3.011 2.967 2.826 2.794 2.793 2.827 2.918 2.980 100215 2.756 2.809 2.991 2.905 2.751 2.705 2.718 2.777 2.846 2.902 100208 2.769 2.819 3.014 2.920 2.757 2.724 2.729 2.782 2.860 2.920 100201 2.781 2.832 3.017 2.926 2.775 2.731 2.744 2.797 2.876 2.950 100125 2.833 2.883 3.055 2.986 2.823 2.790 2.800 2.817 2.915 2.987 100118 2.870 2.923 3.065 3.023 2.867 2.834 2.831 2.827 2.947 3.008 100111 2.879 2.922 3.068 3.026 2.864 2.844 2.846 2.814 2.971 3.032 100104 2.797 2.827 2.935 2.932 2.772 2.771 2.750 2.746 2.908 2.959 091228 2.732 2.749 2.862 2.857 2.693 2.707 2.689 2.728 2.841 2.902 091221 2.726 2.740 2.853 2.841 2.687 2.708 2.680 2.740 2.825 2.891 091214 2.748 2.769 2.870 2.868 2.717 2.720 2.699 2.783 2.855 2.915 091207 2.772 2.792 2.874 2.896 2.740 2.742 2.726 2.806 2.884 2.942 091130 2.775 2.792 2.869 2.900 2.738 2.748 2.724 2.817 2.888 2.948 091123 2.787 2.803 2.868 2.907 2.753 2.762 2.738 2.825 2.896 2.954 091116 2.790 2.808 2.868 2.912 2.759 2.769 2.733 2.820 2.899 2.964 091109 2.801 2.821 2.866 2.926 2.772 2.779 2.746 2.823 2.909 2.972 091102 2.808 2.834 2.878 2.940 2.785 2.786 2.749 2.810 2.910 2.974 091026 2.801 2.819 2.843 2.923 2.773 2.790 2.740 2.776 2.904 2.968 091019 2.705 2.716 2.752 2.831 2.664 2.693 2.644 2.704 2.822 2.874 091012 2.600 2.610 2.690 2.723 2.554 2.581 2.530 2.650 2.732 2.791 091005 2.582 2.586 2.686 2.698 2.529 2.561 2.518 2.645 2.722 2.792 090928 2.601 2.607 2.703 2.714 2.552 2.585 2.525 2.658 2.742 2.807 090921 2.622 2.631 2.708 2.738 2.578 2.598 2.542 2.678 2.783 2.827 090914 2.634 2.650 2.720 2.755 2.599 2.607 2.555 2.683 2.795 2.847 090907 2.647 2.658 2.729 2.768 2.604 2.628 2.575 2.682 2.786 2.866 090831 2.674 2.691 2.742 2.779 2.649 2.649 2.618 2.692 2.802 2.893 090824 2.668 2.692 2.741 2.781 2.649 2.637 2.622 2.671 2.785 2.880 090817 2.652 2.687 2.739 2.771 2.646 2.623 2.607 2.633 2.744 2.872 090810 2.625 2.665 2.701 2.755 2.624 2.601 2.581 2.573 2.700 2.842 090803 2.550 2.579 2.637 2.671 2.535 2.520 2.513 2.537 2.643 2.763 090727 2.528 2.550 2.613 2.643 2.505 2.500 2.493 2.540 2.617 2.720 090720 2.496 2.514 2.600 2.630 2.456 2.470 2.443 2.559 2.595 2.703 090713 2.542 2.559 2.623 2.663 2.508 2.512 2.494 2.619 2.641 2.727 090706 2.594 2.609 2.656 2.714 2.560 2.565 2.547 2.648 2.706 2.787 090629 2.608 2.629 2.666 2.726 2.584 2.578 2.569 2.631 2.712 2.785 090622 2.616 2.634 2.670 2.730 2.590 2.587 2.583 2.614 2.720 2.789 090615 2.572 2.601 2.651 2.696 2.556 2.546 2.543 2.520 2.655 2.734 090608 2.498 2.516 2.566 2.619 2.468 2.474 2.474 2.442 2.603 2.676 090601 2.352 2.369 2.438 2.457 2.326 2.322 2.323 2.343 2.460 2.502 090525 2.274 2.305 2.409 2.410 2.251 2.229 2.242 2.302 2.384 2.407 090518 2.231 2.276 2.401 2.396 2.213 2.170 2.210 2.274 2.340 2.354 090511 2.216 2.255 2.395 2.386 2.186 2.156 2.198 2.270 2.329 2.337 090504 2.185 2.226 2.382 2.365 2.152 2.124 2.153 2.262 2.306 2.316 090427 2.201 2.241 2.395 2.374 2.171 2.142 2.171 2.270 2.315 2.320 090420 2.221 2.264 2.403 2.392 2.197 2.166 2.186 2.274 2.327 2.340 090413 2.229 2.273 2.420 2.402 2.204 2.175 2.202 2.250 2.336 2.350 090406 2.228 2.279 2.429 2.419 2.205 2.178
Re: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik!
Didn't know The Jerry Springer Show was still going. We don't get it here in Oz on daytime television anymore aren't we lucky! Curt Raymond wrote: Another one I just thought of I KNOW I can get you tickets to... The Jerry Springer show! Thats in southern Connecticut though. -Curt ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Not sure how long we will stay in Vegas, that will be towards the end of our trip. Have done a little bit of research, mainly for kid stuff. Hard Rock Hotel seems to be worth checking out for music memorabilia. Accommodation seems to be pretty cheap. Thanks for all your suggestions, it you have any more ideas we'd greatly appreciate them. Alex Chamberlain wrote: How long are you planning to spend in Vegas again, H F? There's a lot to do there that's interesting and educational for kids other than the casinos (where children, by law, aren't allowed anywhere near the gaming tables and machines---but I suppose since gambling is legal in Oz you won't be much interested anyway in showing the young-uns how quickly mum and dad can lose all their funny American money). There is a great natural history museum just outside of town with lots of dinosaur bones. The Hoover Dam is an easy day trip and not only educational but just an impressive sight to behold---I think it's the largest single piece of poured concrete in the world. There is an excellent car museum hidden inside the Imperial Palace casino. Just walking on the Strip can be a lot of fun---you can marvel at the bizarre architecture of the casinos, people-watch, and go inside for a drink when it gets too hot. Alex ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
If you get to Okie Acres (the Claremore gun museum is amazing!), a little West (90 miles) in OKC you can see the 45th infanty museum - IIRC, they do have a bazooka or two (I'll ask my son - he'd remember) as well as the original Willie and Joe drawings. 20 miles South of OKC is the Oklahoma Natural History Museum with the worlds largest dinasaur skeleton on display. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 4:30 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Not sure how long we will stay in Vegas, that will be towards the end of our trip. Have done a little bit of research, mainly for kid stuff. Hard Rock Hotel seems to be worth checking out for music memorabilia. Accommodation seems to be pretty cheap. Thanks for all your suggestions, it you have any more ideas we'd greatly appreciate them. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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] Reading suggestion for Hendrik and Co
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I do highly recommend getting a used copy of 'Roadside America', a very funny arm chair tour of the tourist traps -err- attractions found in the U.S. of A. They have a website. http://www.roadsideamerica.com/ And an email newsletter. -- 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] Reading suggestion for Hendrik and Co
Thanks for that I've just opened the link Hendrik I will certainly have a good look at it. Fmiser wrote: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I do highly recommend getting a used copy of 'Roadside America', a very funny arm chair tour of the tourist traps -err- attractions found in the U.S. of A. They have a website. http://www.roadsideamerica.com/ And an email newsletter. -- 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Sadly, I fly American all the time. Previous comments on personnel are right on, and this has been true for at least 35 years, but they do get you there, and I've never had any trouble with them or another airline re-scheduling flights due to bad weather or plane problems. Lost my luggage once last Xmas (forgivable -- it was 5F in Chicago with a 40 mph wind blowing, it was below freezing in the terminal, the ground crews were getting literally frozen to the ground and frosbite, and the plane wouldn't start if they were tail to the wind.). The people at Delta are nicer, but AA surly desk people can usually be niced pretty well, so I have no real complaint. To balance that, they were great when we lost Mom's wallet in Cleveland the other year, leaving her with no ID and ticket, and in a wheelchair. Better a grump gate agent that gets you where you want to go than a smiler that doesn't! Peter ___ 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] 124, 126 rear subframe
Are we talking W124 or W126 here? On the W124, you use a piece of pipe and the bolt (with a nut and washer and plate) to pull the mount out of the subframe. Once goes in the top, one goes in the bottom. Ditto going back in. On the W126/W123/W115, the mount comes out the bottom, they usually fall out, not a problem. Peter ___ 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] Remove seats w124
Check the fuse and the switch first, since it's unlikely ALL the motors will be dead at the same time. Peter ___ 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] Remove seats w124
Hey Kaleb, how do you remove the front seats on a w124? I got stuck with the E300D while Gump is out. Front pass seat is non functional for movement. Figure I should yank it and see what needs attention. thanks clay ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Thanks for that info. As I stated previously it was the cheapest fare I could get her in Oz to fly from LA to Chicago. Our daughter her buddies are flying from LA to Minneapolis with US airways, it was also the cheapest we could get. Anyone flown with them? Peter Frederick wrote: Sadly, I fly American all the time. Previous comments on personnel are right on, and this has been true for at least 35 years, but they do get you there, and I've never had any trouble with them or another airline re-scheduling flights due to bad weather or plane problems. Lost my luggage once last Xmas (forgivable -- it was 5F in Chicago with a 40 mph wind blowing, it was below freezing in the terminal, the ground crews were getting literally frozen to the ground and frosbite, and the plane wouldn't start if they were tail to the wind.). The people at Delta are nicer, but AA surly desk people can usually be niced pretty well, so I have no real complaint. To balance that, they were great when we lost Mom's wallet in Cleveland the other year, leaving her with no ID and ticket, and in a wheelchair. Better a grump gate agent that gets you where you want to go than a smiler that doesn't! Peter ___ 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] Rack Damper Screw
no, no rack screw. Probably something in the vacuum govenor. B Dike wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course): At idle, the motor surges (or lopes) at a 1.5 hz oscillation. It is particularly bad when cold. Is there a rack damper screw at the back of the IP like the W123 motors? Is there something else I should look for? Thanks, Bruce ___ 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 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
yes, I believe they do. Hendrik Fay wrote: Our 9 Year old son Zak would love to see the collection of guns in Claremore, he has asked to they have a bazooka on display? Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
or you can come by and get all the used parts you can carry for cheap. Rusty Cullens wrote: Don't forget to have your parts list ready so I can ship it all to your hotel and you can take it home with you! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ 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: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2704 - Release Date: 02/22/10 13:34:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] Rack Damper Screw
Matt is right. I think if its torn, you will probably have to have the IP rebuilt, I dont think its a DIY repair. Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Bruce, Check for a torn diaphragm in the back of the IP. An oscillating idle is a common symptom for this. Other symptoms include poor fuel economy and more than normal smoke out the tailpipe. Regards, Mathieu Cama Old World Automotive Lawrenceville, GA www.oldworldauto.com 404-550-8000 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Mon-Fri On Feb 21, 2010, at 11:56 PM, B Dike wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course): At idle, the motor surges (or lopes) at a 1.5 hz oscillation. It is particularly bad when cold. Is there a rack damper screw at the back of the IP like the W123 motors? Is there something else I should look for? Thanks, Bruce ___ 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: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2704 - Release Date: 02/22/10 13:34:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] 95 E320 Update
the ac compressor should still kick on. If its got a evap problem, it wont kick on at all. Put it in defrost if you have to. Donald Snook wrote: All of this thinking about my Neighbors E320 Convertible got me thinking about other 95 E320's. I found one here in Wichita. The price is TOO HIGH, but it sure is in Very nice. Shape. http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/1611398821.html I might have to go look at this one. Its only got 80,000 miles. How can you tell if the a/c works or the evap has any problems when the outside temperature is in the 30's. What's a good price on these in this condition, miles, etc. Donald H. Snook ___ 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: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2704 - Release Date: 02/22/10 13:34:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
yep Fmiser wrote: Dieselhead wrote: If they pass between Okieacres and Chicago, it is not too far out of the way. DC is way of of the way. from the outlined trip. OkieAcres and Chicago... Rt 66 runs (used to) between those two. -- 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2704 - Release Date: 02/22/10 13:34:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] cigs in SC
I didn't even read 'em when I passed few days ago - 'didn't want anybody to see me looking and think that I may be interested. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC My wife refused to exit the car during the one trip I managed to convince her it (South of the Border) was worth seeing. All my recommendations for roadside attractions are now viewed with suspicion. Once you've read a few of the corny billboards, you'll know all you need to know about that place... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Uh, yes it is to be missed. You won't miss missing it. --R On 2/22/2010 12:25 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Who could forget South of the Border. Hendrik, if you've got the extra time South of the Border on the line between South Carolina and North Carolina is a bit of Americana not to be missed! -Curt Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:50:29 -0500 From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] cigs in SC Message-ID:4b81ff05.8010...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Well, that might be the draw for Hendrik. The legislature is debating raising the tax to 50cents to finance education and health, both aspects the state is like #47 on the list (duh). Between the cig and South of the Border billboards, it is hard to miss the transition to SC. --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 ___ 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] 95 E320 Update
its a little high but might not be a bad deal at 4-5k Donald Snook wrote: I just called the MB dealership and they had records on this car. In fact, less than 2500 miles ago (January of last year), they did the Head Gasket/timing cover reseal for an external oil leak. They checked the wiring harness and said it was pliable and had likely already been replaced. Donald H. Snook -Original Message- From: Donald Snook Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:29 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: 95 E320 Update All of this thinking about my Neighbors E320 Convertible got me thinking about other 95 E320's. I found one here in Wichita. The price is TOO HIGH, but it sure is in Very nice. Shape. http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/1611398821.html I might have to go look at this one. Its only got 80,000 miles. How can you tell if the a/c works or the evap has any problems when the outside temperature is in the 30's. What's a good price on these in this condition, miles, etc. Donald H. Snook ___ 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: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2704 - Release Date: 02/22/10 13:34:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] Oh Hendrik!
Yes, you're lucky! Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik! Didn't know The Jerry Springer Show was still going. We don't get it here in Oz on daytime television anymore aren't we lucky! Curt Raymond wrote: Another one I just thought of I KNOW I can get you tickets to... The Jerry Springer show! Thats in southern Connecticut though. -Curt ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
I dont guess I have ever been to the Ok nat history museum, where is it at? Might have to check on that sometime. OK Don wrote: If you get to Okie Acres (the Claremore gun museum is amazing!), a little West (90 miles) in OKC you can see the 45th infanty museum - IIRC, they do have a bazooka or two (I'll ask my son - he'd remember) as well as the original Willie and Joe drawings. 20 miles South of OKC is the Oklahoma Natural History Museum with the worlds largest dinasaur skeleton on display. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 4:30 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Not sure how long we will stay in Vegas, that will be towards the end of our trip. Have done a little bit of research, mainly for kid stuff. Hard Rock Hotel seems to be worth checking out for music memorabilia. Accommodation seems to be pretty cheap. Thanks for all your suggestions, it you have any more ideas we'd greatly appreciate them. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2704 - Release Date: 02/22/10 13:34:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] Remove seats w124
4 bolts plus the seat belt track Redghost wrote: Hey Kaleb, how do you remove the front seats on a w124? I got stuck with the E300D while Gump is out. Front pass seat is non functional for movement. Figure I should yank it and see what needs attention. thanks clay ___ 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: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2704 - Release Date: 02/22/10 13:34:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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] Fuel delivery valve job
to synthetic oil if you are not using it now -- I had very little crud at 270,000 miles with synthetic, and my brother had none, only liquid black slime. A cracked head, however, will cause all sorts of crap to collect at the EGR port, though. Peter ___ 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 ___ 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 -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 07.1-1855.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 88793 bytes Desc: 07.1-1855.pdf URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100222/d2ea4f7d/attachment.obj ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
I may have to put you on moderation if this keeps up. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:57:01 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June or you can come by and get all the used parts you can carry for cheap. Rusty Cullens wrote: Don't forget to have your parts list ready so I can ship it all to your hotel and you can take it home with you! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ 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: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2704 - Release Date: 02/22/10 13:34:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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 ___ 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] Oh Hendrik!
Oh man, the guy who was his body guard (Steve?) has a show just like it... One of the other trainers did some classes down there last year, we have standing tickets now anytime anybody wants to go. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:53:28 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik! Message-ID: 4b8303e0.7020...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Didn't know The Jerry Springer Show was still going. We don't get it here in Oz on daytime television anymore aren't we lucky! Curt Raymond wrote: Another one I just thought of I KNOW I can get you tickets to... The Jerry Springer show! Thats in southern Connecticut though. -Curt ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
I stayed in the Hard Rock in '07, its a really good hotel, very nice rooms. The casino is INSANE at night... Maybe not the best choice when traveling with kids. Its also about 1/2 mile (1 block(!)) off the strip so you'll either be spending a lot of money in cabs or hoofing it a lot. One night in the casino my roommate was approached by a woman wearing nothing but a fishnet dress and shamrock stickers over her naughty bits. Wanted to go up to our room and party. He said she was probably in her middle 50s... Somebody was telling me the other day they saw a screaming deal at Bally's, I think it was ~$60/night. Thats right on the strip, great location with most of the big name hotels in walking distance. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:20 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU Message-ID: 4b83057c.4060...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Not sure how long we will stay in Vegas, that will be towards the end of our trip. Have done a little bit of research, mainly for kid stuff. Hard Rock Hotel seems to be worth checking out for music memorabilia. Accommodation seems to be pretty cheap. Thanks for all your suggestions, it you have any more ideas we'd greatly appreciate them. ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Yeah thats the one I won't fly... 16 hours to make the 6 hour flight from Boston to Vegas, 24 hours to get home. On the way out purportedly there were weather delays in Philadelphia, strangely no other airline had delays and our connection took off on time... The return was delayed for 5 hours because the pilot's seat belt was broken. Worst - excuse - ever. Then I was accused of stealing my own luggage by a woman who didn't see the comma on my ID and didn't realize Raymond, Curtis on my ID and Curtis Raymond on my bag were both me. Then they lost my friend's luggage and told him we'll probably never find it again. All the bags are tagged with a bar code which the gate agent admitted is mostly for show. At the time they had the trifecta: Worst record for on time departures Worst record for missed connections (probably because of above) Worst record for lost luggage So I have a standing order with our travel agency that I never fly with US Air. In reality I had a run of bad luck which is probably not so bad considering I fly probably a dozen times a year, most of the time with no issue. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:27:38 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Message-ID: 4b8319f2.3090...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Thanks for that info. As I stated previously it was the cheapest fare I could get her in Oz to fly from LA to Chicago. Our daughter her buddies are flying from LA to Minneapolis with US airways, it was also the cheapest we could get. Anyone flown with them? ___ 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] I-40 Closed
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:46:04 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I thought that doing the road through the park would be nice, which it was until I got to Pigeon Forge and that other town there. What abominations on the face of the planet. Took longer to get through them, not even turista season, than driving through the park. So what is wrong with Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg? 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] I-40 Closed
Same thing that is wrong with south of the border-tourist traps. 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 [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 8:47 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] I-40 Closed On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:46:04 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I thought that doing the road through the park would be nice, which it was until I got to Pigeon Forge and that other town there. What abominations on the face of the planet. Took longer to get through them, not even turista season, than driving through the park. So what is wrong with Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg? 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 ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Your story just gave me a good laugh. Hendrik I aren't the gambling types we figured the laws would be the same as here - no kids in casinos. You have to be 18 over here to go into casinos/pubs. Our son Zak is the one who wants to go to Vegas - he's only 9 In his words 'I wanna see how they built a million dollar city in the middle of the desert'. One of friends went to Vegas a few years ago he just loved it, he had the best time. Will definitely look at staying at the Hard Rock - I'll go on the website. Hendrik would like to know if you can take kids into bars in the US, the best beer for drinking for me it's good brands of scotch. Curt Raymond wrote: I stayed in the Hard Rock in '07, its a really good hotel, very nice rooms. The casino is INSANE at night... Maybe not the best choice when traveling with kids. Its also about 1/2 mile (1 block(!)) off the strip so you'll either be spending a lot of money in cabs or hoofing it a lot. One night in the casino my roommate was approached by a woman wearing nothing but a fishnet dress and shamrock stickers over her naughty bits. Wanted to go up to our room and party. He said she was probably in her middle 50s... Somebody was telling me the other day they saw a screaming deal at Bally's, I think it was ~$60/night. Thats right on the strip, great location with most of the big name hotels in walking distance. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:00:20 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU Message-ID: 4b83057c.4060...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Not sure how long we will stay in Vegas, that will be towards the end of our trip. Have done a little bit of research, mainly for kid stuff. Hard Rock Hotel seems to be worth checking out for music memorabilia. Accommodation seems to be pretty cheap. Thanks for all your suggestions, it you have any more ideas we'd greatly appreciate them. ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Resist going to Circus Circus (if it's still there). It may sound like a fun place for kids but it's old and worn out. Allan Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: I stayed in the Hard Rock in '07, its a really good hotel, very nice rooms. The casino is INSANE at night... Maybe not the best choice when traveling with kids. Its also about 1/2 mile (1 block(!)) off the strip so you'll either be spending a lot of money in cabs or hoofing it a lot. One night in the casino my roommate was approached by a woman wearing nothing but a fishnet dress and shamrock stickers over her naughty bits. Wanted to go up to our room and party. He said she was probably in her middle 50s... Somebody was telling me the other day they saw a screaming deal at Bally's, I think it was ~$60/night. Thats right on the strip, great location with most of the big name hotels in walking distance. -Curt -- 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Could be an adventure for the children! We were quoted AUD$490.30 per person with Delta for the children to fly nonstop from LA to Minneapolis - thought that was a bit steep. Travel agent then found US airways flight for AUD$256.50 with a stop in Arizona. Cheers Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah thats the one I won't fly... 16 hours to make the 6 hour flight from Boston to Vegas, 24 hours to get home. On the way out purportedly there were weather delays in Philadelphia, strangely no other airline had delays and our connection took off on time... The return was delayed for 5 hours because the pilot's seat belt was broken. Worst - excuse - ever. Then I was accused of stealing my own luggage by a woman who didn't see the comma on my ID and didn't realize Raymond, Curtis on my ID and Curtis Raymond on my bag were both me. Then they lost my friend's luggage and told him we'll probably never find it again. All the bags are tagged with a bar code which the gate agent admitted is mostly for show. At the time they had the trifecta: Worst record for on time departures Worst record for missed connections (probably because of above) Worst record for lost luggage So I have a standing order with our travel agency that I never fly with US Air. In reality I had a run of bad luck which is probably not so bad considering I fly probably a dozen times a year, most of the time with no issue. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:27:38 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Message-ID: 4b8319f2.3090...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Thanks for that info. As I stated previously it was the cheapest fare I could get her in Oz to fly from LA to Chicago. Our daughter her buddies are flying from LA to Minneapolis with US airways, it was also the cheapest we could get. Anyone flown with them? ___ 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] Oh Hendrik!
Never watched it enough to know who his body guard was. Only really saw the show at work. Until the end of 09 I cared for people with brain acquired injuries, they loved Jerry, tuned in everday! Curt Raymond wrote: Oh man, the guy who was his body guard (Steve?) has a show just like it... One of the other trainers did some classes down there last year, we have standing tickets now anytime anybody wants to go. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:53:28 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oh Hendrik! Message-ID: 4b8303e0.7020...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Didn't know The Jerry Springer Show was still going. We don't get it here in Oz on daytime television anymore aren't we lucky! Curt Raymond wrote: Another one I just thought of I KNOW I can get you tickets to... The Jerry Springer show! Thats in southern Connecticut though. -Curt ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
Thanks for that info, reckon it might still be going, think I've seen it mentioned on Vegas tourist websites Allan Streib wrote: Resist going to Circus Circus (if it's still there). It may sound like a fun place for kids but it's old and worn out. Allan Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: I stayed in the Hard Rock in '07, its a really good hotel, very nice rooms. The casino is INSANE at night... Maybe not the best choice when traveling with kids. Its also about 1/2 mile (1 block(!)) off the strip so you'll either be spending a lot of money in cabs or hoofing it a lot. One night in the casino my roommate was approached by a woman wearing nothing but a fishnet dress and shamrock stickers over her naughty bits. Wanted to go up to our room and party. He said she was probably in her middle 50s... Somebody was telling me the other day they saw a screaming deal at Bally's, I think it was ~$60/night. Thats right on the strip, great location with most of the big name hotels in walking distance. -Curt ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Alex wrote: ...then take US 20 pretty much due east until you meet up with 84 at Boise. I drove up to SF from LA, then 101 up to Newport and 20 all the way across to ChiTown two years ago. We drove thru Yellowstone the first weekend in May - cold, beautiful, snow. Yellowstone is a disaster ready to happen - the cauldron of a huge volcano ready to blow - whenever. Awesome scenery and stuff to see, however. I could recommend 20 all the way to Chicago, if you need a recommendation. Plenty of good scenery and country to see. The interstate travel is merely a trip against time, whereas the US routes allow you to really capture much of the country for what it is, rather than only the big cities and traffic and speed. As much as possible, if the Hendrick family is going to drive long distances - do it via US routes as they are wonderful view of US. 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June A BIG THANK YOU
It's on the South side of the OU campus in Norman - I'll take you and the family next time you're in town. http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 7:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I dont guess I have ever been to the Ok nat history museum, where is it at? Might have to check on that sometime. OK Don wrote: If you get to Okie Acres (the Claremore gun museum is amazing!), a little West (90 miles) in OKC you can see the 45th infanty museum - IIRC, they do have a bazooka or two (I'll ask my son - he'd remember) as well as the original Willie and Joe drawings. 20 miles South of OKC is the Oklahoma Natural History Museum with the worlds largest dinasaur skeleton on display. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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
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you got a deal. OK Don wrote: It's on the South side of the OU campus in Norman - I'll take you and the family next time you're in town. http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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
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Schedule at least 2 or 3 of hours -- On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: you got a deal. OK Don wrote: It's on the South side of the OU campus in Norman - I'll take you and the family next time you're in town. http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 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 -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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
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clay wrote: I was thinking of the crossing at Corvalis and doing 20. Not that Hendrik is planning on using a day just to traverse Oregon. I fell in love with eastern Oregon. Totally awesome vistas and country. No towns and cities, but totally interesting, for some reason. One of my favorite nights was at a tiny tiny rest stop on 395 south of Riley (we had a detour away from 20, but joined 20 again at Riley). 385 is an historic two lane road, nobody out that night, colder than winter, we slept in the car and drove on. Do some of that, Hendrick, and you will have memories to speak for a long time. Eastern Oregon is wonderful country. And, I agree that the drive along the Columbia river on I84 is very pretty - but all man made stuff in there, what with highway and large wide river because the river has a dam, and the orchards on the north side across the river. 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
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I also recall reading about Circus Circus in the Lonely Planet travel guide I have bought on the USA Allan Streib wrote: Resist going to Circus Circus (if it's still there). It may sound like a fun place for kids but it's old and worn out. Allan Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: I stayed in the Hard Rock in '07, its a really good hotel, very nice rooms. The casino is INSANE at night... Maybe not the best choice when traveling with kids. Its also about 1/2 mile (1 block(!)) off the strip so you'll either be spending a lot of money in cabs or hoofing it a lot. One night in the casino my roommate was approached by a woman wearing nothing but a fishnet dress and shamrock stickers over her naughty bits. Wanted to go up to our room and party. He said she was probably in her middle 50s... Somebody was telling me the other day they saw a screaming deal at Bally's, I think it was ~$60/night. Thats right on the strip, great location with most of the big name hotels in walking distance. -Curt ___ 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
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US Scare. But no worse than the others. Well, worse than Southwest, which I have found to be consistently quite good. --R On 2/22/2010 8:37 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah thats the one I won't fly... 16 hours to make the 6 hour flight from Boston to Vegas, 24 hours to get home. On the way out purportedly there were weather delays in Philadelphia, strangely no other airline had delays and our connection took off on time... The return was delayed for 5 hours because the pilot's seat belt was broken. Worst - excuse - ever. Then I was accused of stealing my own luggage by a woman who didn't see the comma on my ID and didn't realize Raymond, Curtis on my ID and Curtis Raymond on my bag were both me. Then they lost my friend's luggage and told him we'll probably never find it again. All the bags are tagged with a bar code which the gate agent admitted is mostly for show. At the time they had the trifecta: Worst record for on time departures Worst record for missed connections (probably because of above) Worst record for lost luggage So I have a standing order with our travel agency that I never fly with US Air. In reality I had a run of bad luck which is probably not so bad considering I fly probably a dozen times a year, most of the time with no issue. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:27:38 +1030 From: Hendrik Fayheni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June Message-ID:4b8319f2.3090...@ozemail.com.au Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Thanks for that info. As I stated previously it was the cheapest fare I could get her in Oz to fly from LA to Chicago. Our daughter her buddies are flying from LA to Minneapolis with US airways, it was also the cheapest we could get. Anyone flown with them? ___ 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
