So once again you wussed out and didn't go for the 22' spinners, tsk tsk
tsk.
Hendrik
who used to have big fats on the 124
WILTON wrote:
I'm sure that the recommended size is 195/65R 15; I'm also sure that
the size I bought and had installed is 205/65R 15 - my choice.
Wilton
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> Jim Cathey wrote:
> > I've got the tank, but no vacuum pump or compressor (yet).
>
> The central locking pump from the 80's mercedes
> can be pressed into duty as a mild pressure and vacuum
> pump. Pretty cheap at the U-Pull, I've seen plenty
> of them there.
Do you mean the vacuum pump on th
I'm sure that the recommended size is 195/65R 15; I'm also sure that the
size I bought and had installed is 205/65R 15 - my choice.
Wilton
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From: "Hendrik & Fay"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tires, et
You sure that is the correct size for your car? Just put some new rubber
on the 89 300TE and it takes 195/65.
Hendrik
WILTON wrote:
4 Michelin X Radial 205/65R 15's from Sam's $350.65; mount, bal. and
align by my very dependable indy align guy $133.
Wilton
- Original Message - From:
> ...One of my dealers got in a 2010 E350 in on trade with 4k miles.
> Apparently they just bought it and the wife wanted an SUV so they traded
> it in on a Tahoe. ...
>
Looks to me like they are having fun with "the doofus" here and he bought
it. Even in OK, this is a real stretch.
RLE
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Used, as much as a rough car. New, as much as a decent car I would
imagine.
For cars that aren't all original show cars, maybe some kind of conversion
kit is the way to go when keeping a lot of these older cars on the road.
Ed
300E
On 26 May 2010 23:02, OK Don wrote:
> Hmmm - how much is a go
Hmmm - how much is a good used cast iron fuel distributer for a 1976 117
engine worth?
On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 9:22 PM, E M wrote:
> If they aren't, I imagine replacement parts will be cheaper than what CIS
> based engine parts are going for these days. Electronics for the most part
> are very
If they aren't, I imagine replacement parts will be cheaper than what CIS
based engine parts are going for these days. Electronics for the most part
are very reliable. I can see in the future, many more companies getting
into the business of supplying OE electronic bits, than companies getting
in
I hope the electronics are still working then!
On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 8:51 PM, E M wrote:
> I've looked at the new E 350, 550, and 6.3. I think they're all pretty
> awesome! Miles ahead of what they replaced. If you're stuck driving a
> used
> one at some point down the road, I think you'll
I've looked at the new E 350, 550, and 6.3. I think they're all pretty
awesome! Miles ahead of what they replaced. If you're stuck driving a used
one at some point down the road, I think you'll find it's a pretty good car.
Ed
300E
On 26 May 2010 21:05, OK Don wrote:
> That's disappointing. W
--R wrote:
> OK I have to do everything for Chairman Mao. He'll probably want me to come
> change his oil too.
>
> http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm
>
> http://www.constructivity.net/oilsucker.htm
You are sooo... banned.
mao
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Shouldn't that be "down Maine"?
Bob R
On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 5:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> darn, too bad I am not up in Maine.
>
> Frederick W Moir wrote:
>
>> Not Mine, etc
>> Fred Moir
>> Lynn MA
>>
>> Original Message
>> Subject: 1987 Mercedes Turbo Diesel - $1000
Our HOA isn't bad - certainly not as bad as the one in Florida was.
If it wasn't for having to write them a check once a year, I wouldn't even know
we had one
Dan
Sent from my iPod
On May 26, 2010, at 8:12 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
I will never live anywhere with a HOA
LWB250 wrote
Did you get rid of the white one again?
On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 7:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> darn, too bad I am not up in Maine.
>
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Panic! (the national past time).
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That's disappointing. What am I supposed to look forward to driving 20 years
from now?
On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> One of my dealers got in a 2010 E350 in on trade with 4k miles. Apparently
> they just bought it and the wife wanted an SUV so they traded it in on a
You've only seen two at a time -- one son (youngest) and three daughters.
On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 7:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> you got 4 kids? I thought you only had 2.
>
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OK Don
Panic! (the national past time).
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So, did you offer them the standard $500 for it?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "Banned List" ; "mercedes Mailing List"
;
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 8:04 PM
Subject: [MBZ] I drive a 2010 E350 today
One of my dealers got in a 2010 E350 in on trade with
I've got the tank, but no vacuum pump or compressor (yet).
The central locking pump from the 80's mercedes
can be pressed into duty as a mild pressure and vacuum
pump. Pretty cheap at the U-Pull, I've seen plenty
of them there.
-- Jim
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I'm reminded of "Gladys Sharp" from the movie Over the Hedge...
"The homeowners charter, which you signed, says the grass is supposed to be
two inches, and according to my measuring stick, yours is two-point-five."
A HOA can be good I supose, but eh, I like freedom in the middle of nowheres
:)
Wa
could be.
OK Don wrote:
In fact, it's my un-proven opinion that a few kids in a big house creates
troubled, anti-social kids (brats). Lots of kids growing up in tight
quarters requires learning to get along with others, results in a tighter
knit family unit. Who knows, big houses could be the ro
I will never live anywhere with a HOA
LWB250 wrote:
Heh. The tax situation just keeps getting better around here
When we bought the house the taxes were around $9k annually, due to the most
recent assessment taking place at the top of the boom (when the house was
appraised at around $460k
you got 4 kids? I thought you only had 2.
OK Don wrote:
Yup - 4 kids in a 1320 sq. ft. house -- still living there.
On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
People used to raise their kids, more than 2, in smaller houses. Now days
everyone needs a bigger house.
darn, too bad I am not up in Maine.
Frederick W Moir wrote:
Not Mine, etc
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Original Message
Subject: 1987 Mercedes Turbo Diesel - $1000 (Portland, Maine)
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 15:04:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: fred.s...@yahoo.com
To: fred.s...@verizo
> I have it in my '77 300D. It has lasted longer without getting beat
> up/pitted than whateveer was in it when I bought it. Seems like good
> stuff.
>
Exactly my experience with my C300. In 2.5 years, the original glass had
far fewer pits and such until the big rock hit dead center whic
One of my dealers got in a 2010 E350 in on trade with 4k miles.
Apparently they just bought it and the wife wanted an SUV so they traded
it in on a Tahoe. I drove it around the car lot and I cant say it did
anything for me. It just seemed like any other car to me, nothing
special. Felt cheap
I'll turn 76 in 'bout 2 weeks; can't wait for my patience to improve.
;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
I sort of gave up on banned when my isp
"May be more strict now, but when I lived near Soo, MI/ON ('71-'75), lots of
such tanks (and other stuff) went back and forth across the border without a
glance.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:19 PM
Sub
That is the bleeder article that I remembered. Probably have it printed or
saved somewhere but lord knows where.
Randy
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:11 PM
To: Mercedes
I am afraid to ask what might be in them.
Randy
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:15 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
How many of those
I sort of gave up on banned when my isp caused me trouble and I had to
resubscibe etc. Just never bothered with
that one again. Lots of traffic but mostly Kaleb and Regina calling each other
names.
Marshall was probably more patient than most of us but most of us develop more
patience as we get
How many of those small (20#) tanks do you 'spose go back and forth across
our border?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
That is sort of what they do here t
"WILTON" writes:
> Archived or not, I'd bet it's all still out there somewhere, n'est que
> pas?
What happens on the internet, stays on the internet.
BANNED is surely archived many times over in the bowels of google (how
many subscribers use gmail?)
Allan
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OK I have to do everything for Chairman Mao. He'll probably want me to
come change his oil too.
http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm
http://www.constructivity.net/oilsucker.htm
--R
On 5/26/2010 5:46 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
Randy wrote:
Where have you been? Have you not read the ar
So, be careful what you put on here. It might come back to haunt you.
Randy
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:09 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scor
I remember seeing one where a garden sprayer and a spare brake reservoir cap
were boogered together with brass fittings, apparently the benefit of having
instant stop/start control of the fluid was worth the $10 for the
sacrificial sprayer.
And because I'm completely bored and had the time, here's
That is sort of what they do here to. One can get the tank re-stamped with a
new date good for another 10 years if
the tank is not really rusty or dented etc but they do put in a new valve.
Often less expensive to just buy a new
tank if one is looking at 20# tanks. I understand it is less expensi
Archived or not, I'd bet it's all still out there somewhere, n'est que pas?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Oh come, come, don't you want to be able to qu
Randy wrote:
> Oh come, come, don't you want to be able to quote Marshall? You will need to
> read the archives if you want to
> advise people to change their fuses.
>
> Can you imagine what you might find in the archives for banned? Is there such
> a thing or are they erased to protect
> the gu
I'm in Goldsboro, NC. Lots of those propane tanks here, too; don't know
'bout cert/recert requirements, but several years ago, we had to have the
fill/use valves on top of the tanks replaced with new type.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion Lis
Oh come, come, don't you want to be able to quote Marshall? You will need to
read the archives if you want to
advise people to change their fuses.
Can you imagine what you might find in the archives for banned? Is there such a
thing or are they erased to protect
the guilty?
Randy
-Origina
Randy wrote:
> Where have you been? Have you not read the archives of activity before you
> got here
>
> The imfamous $2 sucker is probably up to $3 or $4 by now.
eh...
Archives are for static forums.
This forum, however moves, hence it is capable of handling the "dumb"
traffic - my question
Not sure if it was MB specific but I am sure I recall directions for making one
with photos etc. Anyone remember?
In the archives somewhere?
Randy
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of John Reames
Sent: Wednesday, May 26
You can easily reduce/adjust volume, strength, etc., by "venting" the vac
hose or the evac receiver tank as necessary.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Fmiser"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
Dillon,
4 Michelin X Radial 205/65R 15's from Sam's $350.65; mount, bal. and align
by my very dependable indy align guy $133.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "R A Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] New tires, etc.., on '87 300D
> Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> "Where did you get" should be replaced with "How did you
> make". I'll let Wilton explain his design, my favorite is
> using a steel tank, a vacuum pump, and a compressor, and
> needed plumbing. Pull a vacuum on the tank, connect to oil
Speaking of automotive fluid changes, any thoughts on fabricating a
pressure brake bleeder (for purposes of flushing/changing the brake
fluid)??
Where do you get a fitting/cap for the reservoir that will handle 2 bar?
Btw it seems to take a lot less fluid to flush if you suck the fluid
out
I have it in my '77 300D. It has lasted longer without getting beat
up/pitted than whateveer was in it when I bought it. Seems like good stufff.
Bob R
On May 26, 2010 12:58 PM, wrote:
> ...I've got to get a new windshield for my '95 E300. The auto-glass guy
> I
> called recommended a Pilkingto
> ...I've got to get a new windshield for my '95 E300. The auto-glass guy
> I
> called recommended a Pilkington windshield vice PPG, as he says that PPG
> is now made in China but Pilkington is still made in North America (code
> for Mexico?) and has much better quality.
>
> Anyone have an opini
What tires did you get?
Randy
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 1:55 PM
To: mercedes list
Subject: [MBZ] New tires, etc.., on '87 300D
Just got new tires, alignment, frnt brake p
I have often thought that a discarded 20# propane tank would work well as the
container. Don't know how it works
where you are, but ours become obsolete after 10 years. Costs as much to
recertify as it does for a new tank so
there are lots of them available for nothing.
Randy
-Original Mess
Just got new tires, alignment, frnt brake pads, etc., on the '87 300D.
'Thought the car was still driving/riding very good, but evidently I had
forgotten how really good it can drive/ride, 'cause it was certainly much
better on the way home - even significantly quieter.
Wilton
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I call it "$2 sucker" 'cause that's about what it cost me for the 5/8" evac
hose at Lowe's. I already had rest of the parts for many years (vac cleaner
55 yrs, vac hose 40 years, kerosene can 30 years, etc.).
Following are construction and use procedures - again. BTW, all of this is
in the
ar
That sounds a lot like the one I bought. It is a steel tank with a fitting that
creates vacuum by blowing accross
some sort of venturi I suppose with an air compressor. I got it to do the boat
rather than my car as my old 115
still has the filter on the bottom. I am going to get dirty no matter w
Where have you been? Have you not read the archives of activity before you got
here
The imfamous $2 sucker is probably up to $3 or $4 by now.
Randy (who bought a commercial unit for something like $150 and has yet to try
it in anger)
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okieb
"Where did you get" should be replaced with "How did you make". I'll
let Wilton explain his design, my favorite is using a steel tank, a
vacuum pump, and a compressor, and needed plumbing. Pull a vacuum on
the tank, connect to oil dipstick tube, let vacuum move oil into tank.
Pressurize tank, tur
WILTON wrote:
> Son used my $2 sucker to evacuate the oil...
Where did you get a sucker for $2?
Please provide details - thanks.
mao
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OK Don wrote:
> Who knows, big houses could be the root of the modern
> decline in civility.
> That's my story, and I'm sticking to it ;-)
Yeah, and the incline in spineless men.
Think of it - you gotta give and take in the environment that you
speak. Whereas, when all you need to do is run off
Who knows, since PPG no long makes auto glass (the Glass division is now
Pittsburgh Glass Works or PGW), but the plant a mile from my house is still
churning out glass for MB and BMW. I'd know if they stopped, as my neighbor is
one of the QC managers at the plant.
Peter
-Original Message
Dieselvolk,
I've got to get a new windshield for my '95 E300. The auto-glass guy I
called recommended a Pilkington windshield vice PPG, as he says that PPG
is now made in China but Pilkington is still made in North America (code
for Mexico?) and has much better quality.
Anyone have an opinion on
In Connecticut River Valley , we have a bunch of old barns that are 100+ years
old, used for tobacco drying. If being torn down, thay are prized for their
chestnut 10" x 10" beams. A friend was given 2 several years ago to form a
small bridge on his farm. Problem, you must use a chainsaw to cut
Worked on my 700R4 tranny as well.
--R
On 5/26/2010 9:52 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote:
Using 20Kmi oil change routine in my 300SDL {Delvac1}, I used to change the oil
1/year.
I'd always suck out the master cylinder and power steering supplies at the same
time and refill. Might have taken 2 m
Does anyone know of a quality service facility for W123 diesels in the Bend,
Oregon area?
Thanks,
Eric
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951.733.5193
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Using 20Kmi oil change routine in my 300SDL {Delvac1}, I used to change the oil
1/year.
I'd always suck out the master cylinder and power steering supplies at the same
time and refill. Might have taken 2 minutes extra, great piece of mind.
--
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Windsor, CT
- Original Mes
Kaleb wrote: "My house is 5 years old, I am right in the middle of have the
flooring
in the front entry area torn out and replace, the sill plate under the
door replaced due to rot, the front door has to come out and be
replaced. Lucky a friend of mine is doing the work and its only going
to run
Son used my $2 sucker to evacuate the oil from his '07 R320CDI last night;
'worked very well again. He also likes to use the sucking end of the evac hose
to remove oil from bottom of filter canister.
BTW, that engine sure does sound good.
Wilton
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Thanks Craig!
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 11:38 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] possible wheel bearing problems, W123
On Tue, 25 May 2010 13:55:35 -0
Thanks Allan!
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 6:40 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] possible wheel bearing problems, W123
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