Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E 320 4matic visit to Dealership......$5, 308.80 to fix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2013-04-21 Thread Chris James
Didn't sound right to me either... Just a matter of hooking it up to the star tool resetting it, nothing to do with the state inspection... It would be worth it to get an oil change, if nothing else at the dealer, just to get it taken care of. On 4/20/2013 3:46 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

2013-04-21 Thread Hendrik and fay
That's a lot of what if's. Hitler promised a better future to a people desperate for a better life. Sure many could see that he and the NAZIs where evil and there where people with weapons in Germany, not a lot due to the restrictions of the Versailles treaty but you can't tell me that if

Re: [MBZ] BenzpR0n of the day - DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist

2013-04-21 Thread Chris James
Came across an article describing the system working in conjunction with ESP on the previous A B Class models. I'd like to imagine that Steering Assist also comes into play on the new E with the standard ESP program possibly the optional lane tracking feature, they're just choosing to market

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

2013-04-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik and fay wrote: The pro gun mob always wheel out this sort of thing because it is easy to understand by the average gun owner, however the reality is that you can't fight a modern army with the stuff you buy at walmart. Hahaha. Look at what the Afghans did without any WalMarts. If,

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines

2013-04-21 Thread Tim Crone
On Apr 21, 2013 7:23 AM, Tim Crone wrote: I think the oil cooler itself is the same. I was lucky enough to find an 85 SD in the pnp yesterday. Someone already pulled the oil cooler, but after two hours of contortions I was able to pull the lines (definitely the new version) without having a

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E 320 4matic visit to Dealership Service Clinic......found bad Front Axles / Springs...........$5, 308.80 to fix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2013-04-21 Thread Tim Crone
For once I have to disagree with Loren. :) My 94 Mazda used to eat axles, I had no better experience with OE versus bottom of the barrel. (I understand I'm comparing Mazda OE to Mercedes OE, but yours broke in 77k.) There was an axle shop that did boots only if there was no noise, can't say I

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E 320 4matic visit to Dealership Service Clinic......found bad Front Axles / Springs...........$5, 308.80 to fix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2013-04-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Tim Crone wrote: For once I have to disagree with Loren. :) My 94 Mazda used to eat axles, I had no better experience with OE versus bottom of the barrel. (I understand I'm comparing Mazda OE to Mercedes OE, but yours broke in 77k.) There was an axle shop that did boots only if there was no

Re: [MBZ] 2004 MB E 320 4matic visit to Dealership Service Clinic......found bad Front Axles / Springs...........$5, 308.80 to fix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2013-04-21 Thread Dieselhead
For once I have to disagree with Loren. :) My 94 Mazda used to eat axles, I had no better experience with OE versus bottom of the barrel. (I understand I'm comparing Mazda OE to Mercedes OE, but yours broke in 77k.) There was an axle shop that did boots only if there was no noise, can't say I

Re: [MBZ] Many Thanks!!!!!!!....... 2004 MB E 320 4matic visit to Dealership Service Clinic.

2013-04-21 Thread Robert Koziak
Hi all, I just wanted to take a minute to thank the list for the help on this topic and other issues I had over the past few months! This is an invaluable resource that has gotten me out of binds and saved me money! Enough of the that..gear up for my next question! Sincerely,

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

2013-04-21 Thread G Mann
I remind you that the NDAA act, passed by congress last year, signed by Prez, allowed the use of military against civilians, as written.. so they did it . Since then, that provision has, I believe been set aside, however, the rulers are thinking it is OK to attack civilians and get by with it. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

2013-04-21 Thread G Mann
Hitler lied, Millions diedimagine that. See anything similar? On Sat, Apr 20, 2013 at 11:51 PM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: That's a lot of what if's. Hitler promised a better future to a people desperate for a better life. Sure many could see that he and the

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

2013-04-21 Thread Dieselhead
The last 51 months have been a steady chipping away at centuries old rights. Many are just tests to see what they can get by with. The liar in chief has yet to explain why he needs to use for ces against civi lians. Of course, even if he did, it would be lies. THE MANN sez: I remind you

[MBZ] CL morons

2013-04-21 Thread clay
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Re: [MBZ] CL morons

2013-04-21 Thread Rich Thomas
I think I know them ol boys! --R On 4/21/13 4:46 PM, clay wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3757715372.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

Re: [MBZ] CL morons

2013-04-21 Thread WILTON
They don't have a franchise in the Chuckietown area, do they? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL morons I think I know

Re: [MBZ] OT: Down in Flames!

2013-04-21 Thread Scott Ritchey
Oh, tell me it ain't so!!! How could dedicated civil servants possibly violate the very law they have sworn to uphold?? I'm mortified. Oh wait, I forgot the example being set at the top. Seriously, for anyone who thinks we need more Federal gun laws, I suggest you take a hard look at 18 USC

[MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

2013-04-21 Thread Frederick Moir
Not mine, etc.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: fred.s...@yahoo.com fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 6:18 PM Subject: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain) fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

2013-04-21 Thread WILTON
A pity. Yep, a mighty fine car running, but I learned in about 1942 behind a '37 Ford that there's nothing more worthLESS than a car that ya hafta push; still keeping fingers crossed on my '91 350SDL at 205 kmi. Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

2013-04-21 Thread Dieselhead
still keeping fingers crossed on my '91 350SDL at 205 kmi. Wilton An SDL at 200k miles is just over a pup. IMHO, an OM603 is a pup until it crosses 200K. BTW, I have a parts car with a good engine for this car if anyone is interested. (1987 SDL)

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

2013-04-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Apr 21, 2013 3:35 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL This Mercedes is in immaculate condition inside and out, but the engine needs serious work. Finally an honest seller! I've seen an awful lot of rodbenders described as runs great, just smokes a

[MBZ] It starts in Park

2013-04-21 Thread clay
Knuckle head move of the weekend. I have been having issues with the tachometer in Frosch since I got her. The needle would behave seldomly, sort of wiggling around the general area of possible engine RPM. Or it would decide that it wanted nothing to do with the engine and would just lie

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

2013-04-21 Thread Max Dillon
He's probably honest about the engine, but the problem with a non-running car is that it's impossible to test and evaluate a long list of things like the transmission, HVAC, suspension, electrical system, brakes, ABS, etc. That's why the car is with little more than scrap. Best option for the

Re: [MBZ] CL morons

2013-04-21 Thread Max Dillon
I flagged this. For best of. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3757715372.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] It starts in Park

2013-04-21 Thread Max Dillon
If it's any consolation, btdt. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Knuckle head move of the weekend. I have been having issues with the tachometer in Frosch since I got her. The needle would behave seldomly, sort of wiggling around

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

2013-04-21 Thread WILTON
'My thoughts, too, 'til I learned about the rodbender 350SD's. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

2013-04-21 Thread Dwight Giles
A real live Rod Bender? On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 6:35 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.comwrote: Not mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: fred.s...@yahoo.com fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

2013-04-21 Thread WILTON
No, it's dead. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain) A real live Rod Bender? On Sun, Apr

Re: [MBZ] Solar Tree for charging EVs

2013-04-21 Thread clay
Out here where power is cheap and made out of air and water, we have to allow the gummi'nt to turn off the flow of electrons because we make too much zappy stuff. BPA, which squishes fishes to make power has demanded the propeller folks stop putting energy on the grid, so the agency can sell

Re: [MBZ] odo sticking

2013-04-21 Thread clay
Could be imminent failure or you did not get it set back fully when you poked the button and it is stuck midway. Do not reset the trip odo while in motion. Punch the button a few times when fully stopped and it should behave again. clay On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:12 PM, ernest breakfield wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

2013-04-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: still keeping fingers crossed on my '91 350SDL at 205 kmi. Wilton An SDL at 200k miles is just over a pup. IMHO, an OM603 is a pup until it crosses 200K. Unless, of course, it's a 3.5L with a leaky head gasket and hydrolocked #1 piston. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

2013-04-21 Thread clay
As Wilton is very aware, you can drop tons and tons of ordinance on palm trees and dense jungles all day, all week and all year long with minimal effect on the will of the opposition to keep on shooting the boys on the ground. We flew bombers over German cities and turned them into firestorms

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

2013-04-21 Thread clay
The Paki gunsmiths are making the arms for the insurgents. Making an AK is child's play for these guys. I think it was History channel that had the documentary about some white boy from england land that went looking at this issue. He walked to these bitty towns in the middle of arid

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

2013-04-21 Thread clay
That fellow who was just re elected has not made any sweeping statements of evil doing either. I do not trust folks who come with a story of being bringers of sweetness and light. They are charlatans who should be run out of town on a rail after a good tarring and feathering. Never trust the

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1991 Mercedes 350SDL - $1000 (Jamaica Plain)

2013-04-21 Thread Dieselhead
Dieselhead wrote: still keeping fingers crossed on my '91 350SDL at 205 kmi. Wilton An SDL at 200k miles is just over a pup. IMHO, an OM603 is a pup until it crosses 200K. Unless, of course, it's a 3.5L with a leaky head gasket and hydrolocked #1 piston. Mitch. Yep Head gasket is

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

2013-04-21 Thread Dieselhead
Another nomination for the Quotes page! Politicians are like rats, they just breed more of the blasted critters to support their being there in the first place. Clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] Fw: 93 mercedes diesel - $1500 (south coast)

2013-04-21 Thread Frederick Moir
Nor this'n either.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: fred.s...@yahoo.com fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 6:20 PM Subject: 93 mercedes diesel - $1500 (south coast) fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this

Re: [MBZ] It starts in Park

2013-04-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Quartz clocks have one of two problems: 1) bad capacitors 2) broken axle on one of the plastic gears. I have fixed both of these with great success. New capacitors is what it sounds like. The broken axle (from ham-handed setting) is trickier, but I use a fine drill bit to drill down into the

Re: [MBZ] CL morons

2013-04-21 Thread Rich Thomas
Wunnums running for Congress! --R On 4/21/13 5:07 PM, WILTON wrote: They don't have a franchise in the Chuckietown area, do they? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday,

Re: [MBZ] CL morons

2013-04-21 Thread WILTON
I noticed. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 10:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL morons Wunnums running for Congress! --R On 4/21/13 5:07 PM, WILTON

Re: [MBZ] CL morons

2013-04-21 Thread Dieselhead
Wunnums running for Congress! --R 535 ovums in congress already! 9 ovums are Supremes! wunnuvums the liarin chief ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Martha Returns!

2013-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff
The Mercedes Martha Stewart has returned with a vengeance! See the results of Martha's attack on the finish of the S500, which was so bad according to one detailing shop that, You're wasting your money trying to resurrect that. http://penoff.com/Penoff.com/S500_Detailing.html Booyah!

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines

2013-04-21 Thread Tim Crone
On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 7:24 AM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: On Apr 21, 2013 7:23 AM, Tim Crone wrote: I think the oil cooler itself is the same. I was lucky enough to find an 85 SD in the pnp yesterday. Someone already pulled the oil cooler, but after two hours of contortions I

Re: [MBZ] CL morons

2013-04-21 Thread G Mann
President and Vice President 2014 ?? They seem to have the political genius look so necessary to attract the average voter today. One or both of the parties will want them, I'm sure.. On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 1:46 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

2013-04-21 Thread Dieselhead
To echo Wilton: Attaboy! I'd like to bring you my white 240D. The Mercedes Martha Stewart has returned with a vengeance! See the results of Martha's attack on the finish of the S500, which was so bad according to one detailing shop that, You're wasting your money trying to resurrect that.

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

2013-04-21 Thread Craig
On Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:37:16 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The Mercedes Martha Stewart has returned with a vengeance! See the results of Martha's attack on the finish of the S500, which was so bad according to one detailing shop that, You're wasting your money trying to resurrect

Re: [MBZ] odo sticking

2013-04-21 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Clay! thanks, but i'm pretty particular about how i reset the Trip Meter, and never reset a Trip Meter while moving. i wouldn't expect both the main Odo and Trip Meter to stick together even if i had. oddly enough they both started working again before i could even get stopped,

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler lines

2013-04-21 Thread Rick Knoble
Apr 21, 2013, at 10:42 PM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: but after two hours of contortions I was able to pull the lines (definitely the new version) without having a jack or Allen wrenches. Why didn't you buy new lines? IIRC they are about 60 bucks for the pair. Rick Sent from my iPhone