Re: [MBZ] Tools - Sorting Allen (Hex) Wrenches

2013-05-30 Thread Kevin Kraly
I had a hanging tool rack with lots of different holes in it. As I built up more of the stacking small parts chests that line the back of my workbench, I had to put the wrenches/drivers in a drawer. It's so much harder to find the right size. I like your idea! I could even integrate it into

Re: [MBZ] OT Lethal rubber bands, was:your next handyman project

2013-05-30 Thread John Reames
Definitely; they are even fun when directly applied: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK8dsAeMmPk -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 28, 2013, at 23:24, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Perhaps rubber bands will be banned next ---

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motor Rotation

2013-05-30 Thread John Reames
The difference is that a burr grinder provides a more consistent grind. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 28, 2013, at 23:29, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: I enjoy the occasional Cappuccino. I use the Saeco Aroma and grind my

Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging? - starter?

2013-05-30 Thread Gerry Archer
Having been in Wiltons fine part of the country for celebrations of a BA graduation at Elon U and MD graduation at Wake Forest U, I come late to this discussion and have two questions: 1. Has the battery been load tested (at FLAPS or elsewhere)? 2. Have the cells electrolyte been tested with

Re: [MBZ] Refreshing the web page

2013-05-30 Thread Smith, Todd
Sounds good to me, except I only buy parts for cars that even Kaleb would pass on and then about once a year. Todd -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Trent Fiorini I think you all know I am going to freshen up the web page making it a

Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging? - starter?

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
No; the old battery is gone; there's a new one sitting in its place since 2 days ago. BTW, congratulations to graduates and their families. 'Hope trip went well. Wilt - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] 240D oil leak

2013-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond
Ahhh, so close to getting my '78 240D back into usable trim. Took it for a 10 mile ride today and everything was fine except a lingering scent of burning oil. I figured I'd spilled a little when I changed it the other day but the smell just wouldn't quit. When I got home I had oil dripping off

Re: [MBZ] OT Lethal rubber bands, was:your next handyman project

2013-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley
What the Hostage Rescue Team would look like if rubber bands were weapons: http://youtu.be/o0l_axi-6S4 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging? - starter?

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
SDL (new) battery voltage this morning before starting = 12.31; car started easily with just a touch of starter; charging voltage at idle = 14.23; after idling for 15 min. or so, charging V = 14.03; after shut down, bat V = 12.58. Belt is plenty tight, but I did notice idler pulley slightly

[MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread Rich Thomas
I took the old battery out of the boy's (to be the girl's) SD and took it to Interstate to swap it, as it was getting a bit weak and not holding a charge. It was an 85 and turned out to be from June 2007 (71 months). So I ask the guy there if that meant I got some credit on a new one. He

Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging? - starter?

2013-05-30 Thread Craig
On Thu, 30 May 2013 10:06:59 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: SDL (new) battery voltage this morning before starting = 12.31; car started easily with just a touch of starter; charging voltage at idle = 14.23; after idling for 15 min. or so, charging V = 14.03; after shut down, bat V =

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil leak

2013-05-30 Thread Dieselhead
Tensioner is not something you take apart as it is under spring pressure. you replace the unit. I have only seen leaks at the oring seal to the head. I can't remember the 616 style, but I think it is the same as older types that is held in with two bolts, one also being half on the exh

[MBZ] tracking down vacuum issues?

2013-05-30 Thread ernest breakfield
hi! symptoms of a vacuum leak are rapidly showing up in our '85 300D (Calif); first the locks got slow to engage (with the Right Rear being the first and worst), shifting has become 'abrupt', and it's rapidly progressed to where the motor is intermittently slow to shut down when keying

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries.....and idiots.

2013-05-30 Thread Michael Canfield
Went to get non-ethanol gas for the lawn equipment yesterday. Got $25 worth and Toni handed the attendant $55. He gave her $25 back and walked off. She told him he owed her another $5. He tried to argue that $25 was the correct change, then got pissed off, went inside and got $5 and walked out

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread Rick Knoble
On May 30, 2013, at 9:18 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I am plagued by idiots... or maybe I am an idiot and just do not fit into the world well. Get used to it. It looks to be getting worse every day. Rick Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries.....and idiots.

2013-05-30 Thread Craig
On Thu, 30 May 2013 10:42:07 -0400 Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Went to get non-ethanol gas for the lawn equipment yesterday. Got $25 worth and Toni handed the attendant $55. He gave her $25 back and walked off. She told him he owed her another $5. He tried to argue that

Re: [MBZ] tracking down vacuum issues?

2013-05-30 Thread Max
Mity-vac or similar, factory service manual has diagrams. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote: hi! symptoms of a vacuum leak are rapidly showing up in our '85 300D (Calif); first the locks got slow to

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries.....and idiots.

2013-05-30 Thread Rick Knoble
Went to get non-ethanol gas for the lawn equipment yesterday. Got $25 worth and Toni handed the attendant $55. He gave her $25 back and walked off. She told him he owed her another $5. He tried to argue that $25 was the correct change, Indeed. But in what form did Toni hand the cashier $55?

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread Dieselhead
I think part of the problem is the franchisee you went to. they make up their own rules. the local one takes 3 people, 2 computers and 15-20 minutes to print an invoice to a pack of AA batteries. Interstate battery joints are ffranchises. The local one told me it would take 2-3 days to get

Re: [MBZ] tracking down vacuum issues?

2013-05-30 Thread Dieselhead
Mity-vac from flaps If you lift the driver's floor mat, there are Ts under there and you can check all the door pods, and plug off leakers until you can fix them. Vacuum gauge is handy for checking underhood. hi! symptoms of a vacuum leak are rapidly showing up in our '85 300D

Re: [MBZ] SVO and IP issues was RE: 1984 300D - won't start when hot.

2013-05-30 Thread Mike Esh
Mitch, I am interested in the injection pump. My mechanic would like it to be as close to my existing pump as possible. How do I determine what pump I have on my car and what pump you have. I cannot see number on the pump I have. Would the VIN or Number Plate located under the hood near the

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
You should shop at Sears. Good service, decent prices, and the Diehard batteries last a long time. On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 10:18 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I took the old battery out of the boy's (to be the girl's) SD and took it to Interstate to swap it, as

Re: [MBZ] tracking down vacuum issues?

2013-05-30 Thread Craig
On Thu, 30 May 2013 07:42:55 -0700 ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote: hi! symptoms of a vacuum leak are rapidly showing up in our '85 300D (Calif); first the locks got slow to engage (with the Right Rear being the first and worst), shifting has become 'abrupt',

Re: [MBZ] 240D oil leak

2013-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond
I don't like that answer, please try another ;) I'm hoping I just didn't tighten it down enough and a little more force will seat the gasket but it does look an awful lot like the oil is coming out of the cap: http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/hires/W01331618930FEB.JPG?width=300height=300 I

Re: [MBZ] tracking down vacuum issues?

2013-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond
One tool, Mity-Vac. Call Trent and get an assortment of fittings and some vacuum line. Take yer vac and pull up the carpets, the vac lines are under a plastic guard on the floor. Start at the driver's seat and figure out where each line goes, its not so complicated. 1 each lock and unlock to

Re: [MBZ] tracking down vacuum issues?

2013-05-30 Thread Craig
On Thu, 30 May 2013 08:34:01 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: One tool, Mity-Vac. Call Trent and get an assortment of fittings and some vacuum line. The information I sent you, Ernest, has a listing of the part numbers. Take yer vac and pull up the carpets, the vac

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries.....and idiots.

2013-05-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino
It was Toni's fault for adding the fiver to the fifty attempting to make things easier. The extra processing involved clearly overloaded the simple circuits in the attendant's CPU. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Michael

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries.....and idiots.

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
I quit doing the add on thing a while back, as it only seems to confuse those who are mathematically challenged. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 30, 2013, at 12:41 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: It was Toni's fault for adding the fiver to the fifty attempting to make things

Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging? - starter?

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
When it rains, etc., though. Just took the SDL out for several errands around town; sitting at ATM, 'noticed radiator coolant light come on; watched temps gage few bocks away en route to drug store; temp. climbing as I pulled up to drug store window; shut 'er down; finished transaction and

[MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread G. M. Brown
Does anyone on the list know how the fuel sending unit (FSU) in my '85 300TD actually works. My fuel gauge behaves oddly and by switching the instrument clusters between my '84 300D and my '85 300TD, I've concluded that the fuel gauge in the '85 300TD is not the problem. I've got considerable

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Probably need a new sending unit. They are fun to (un)install but require a special (huge) hex (allen) wrench. I bought one on ebay for under $30 that makes the job way easier. On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 12:47 PM, G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: Does anyone on the list know how the fuel

Re: [MBZ] SVO and IP issues was RE: 1984 300D - won't start when hot.

2013-05-30 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On May 29, 2013 8:54 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Rather economically feasible with an old Benz. Whole cars with working pumps are usually under a grand around here. Doesn't take long to add up $1000 worth of fuel @ four bucks a gallon. You are making the

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
It's pretty straightforward. The float, which has two wipers on either side of it, moves up and down along two nichrome wires. As it moves up or down the resistance of the circuit increases (down) or decreases (up). There is also an additional circuit that uses a copper disc and two pins at

Re: [MBZ] SVO and IP issues was RE: 1984 300D - won't start when hot.

2013-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley
Mike Esh wrote: Mitch, I am interested in the injection pump. My mechanic would like it to be as close to my existing pump as possible. How do I determine what pump I have on my car and what pump you have. I cannot see number on the pump I have. Would the VIN or Number Plate located under the

Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging? - starter?

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
Well, actually, the hose was replaced about 30 months ago; still not many miles; the hose it replaced was nearly 20 years old and 195 kmi. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:45

Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging? - starter?

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
Idler pulley assembly was replaced 11 years ago; assembly on 300D was replaced 5½ years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging?

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries.....and idiots.

2013-05-30 Thread Michael Canfield
A fifty and five ones...seems like it would have been easier for him. Mike On May 30, 2013 11:05 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 30 May 2013 10:42:07 -0400 Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Went to get non-ethanol gas for the lawn equipment yesterday. Got $25

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries.....and idiots.

2013-05-30 Thread Michael Canfield
So her power supply clearly blew away his cpu? I will tell her to turn that down a touch when dealing with fools. Mike On May 30, 2013 12:41 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: It was Toni's fault for adding the fiver to the fifty attempting to make things easier. The extra

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Scott Ritchey
Dan described it pretty well, but here's a link to the description in the book: http://pt709.synology.me/47-715.pdf I have successfully replaced these with just a large vice-grip wrench on two cars so maybe you don't need the special big hex tool. In the 123/126 sedan, the tank is vertical

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries.....and idiots.

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
So, she was expecting a 20 and a 10 or 3 10's as change. Wilton - Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 2:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries.and idiots. A fifty

[MBZ] motor mounts done

2013-05-30 Thread MG
Had some fun this morning. Put motor mounts in one of my 83 300D sedans. Took almost two hours. I can't believe it! I am getting so slow. That should have taken less then an hour. I do wish the left mount was as easy to do as the right. Oh well it's done and a lot quieter then it was so all in

Re: [MBZ] SVO and IP issues was 1984 300D - won't start when hot.

2013-05-30 Thread Mike Esh
Thanks Mitch. Can anyone else chime in on how to identify the Injection Pumps Were they different in 81,82, 83, 84? The 1985 pump I have from the wagon. Does the VIN number help? My address is: 220 Robinwood Whitehall, MI 49461 If it looks good, go ahead and send it out. Where are you

[MBZ] URO hoses

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
I notice on Q2's site, lower water hose for '91 350SDL is listed as APA/URO. What was that opinion of URO stuff I read few days ago? Can it be worse than the 2½-year-old one that just blew? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond
Good service? At Sears? Are you on drugs or have you not been in a Sears in the last 30 years? The only reason I'd ever go to one is if somebody got me a gift card, then I'd ask them to not get me a gift card there again... -Curt Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 11:29:13 -0400 From: Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread dseretakis
You can get great deals on clothing when it's like 75% off already discounted prices:) I like them for tools but nowadays you have to be very careful as most of their stuff is now China. Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 3:10 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Good service?

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread Michael Canfield
Pretty much every crapsman tool can be replaced with two for the same money at Harbor Freight. End up with a no hassle warranty and money left over for a cold one. Mike On May 30, 2013 3:16 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: You can get great deals on clothing when it's like 75% off already

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
Coupla days ago, when trying to find new battery for SDL, I was put on hold for 20 min; finally hung up and dialed again; same woman asked, May I help you? Told her I'd been on hold for 20 min; looking for GRP 49 battery, etc. She seemed reluctant to check but did; one on shelf on sales

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
Oh, that was at Sears Auto Center/K-Mart, BTW. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 3:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries Coupla days ago, when trying to find new battery

Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging? - starter?

2013-05-30 Thread Scott Ritchey
Sounds like the new battery still needs a bit more charging. Personally, my SD sits for days at a time so I also use a plug-in charger occasionally to maintain the battery. There are fairly inexpensive ($100) computer-based chargers these days which are useful if the car doesn't run enough.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motor Rotation now Espresso

2013-05-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino
Yes, I am sure that is somewhat true. But do you think that the taste of the resulting espresso is different enough to be detected in a blind comparison by the average coffee person? Have such tests been done? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] URO hoses

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
URO is bad stuff. Avoid at all costs. My rule of thumb is if it's rubber I only buy OEM. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 30, 2013, at 2:37 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I notice on Q2's site, lower water hose for '91 350SDL is listed as APA/URO. What was that opinion of URO stuff I

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries.....and idiots.

2013-05-30 Thread Craig
On Thu, 30 May 2013 14:09:22 -0400 Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: A fifty and five ones...seems like it would have been easier for him. Aha! Now I understand! That makes complete sense. I rarely carry a fifty around. Craig Mike On May 30, 2013 11:05 AM, Craig

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread Rich Thomas
This was an Interstate, thought I could get some credito on it. Last time I dealt with Sears, I took a dead battery in, the guy said he would have to put it on their machine to test it, which would take like an hour or more. I told him the thing was like 4 years old, would not hold a charge,

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread G. M. Brown
I guess I should have known better than to ask this of the list as I've purchased a 46mm soket, cleaned, reinstalled, broken and resoldered wires, obtained another at the local PNP, etc., etc. . . . I'm after someone who actually know how these things work. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
And around here a white Anglo in a Sears store is an oddity. Dan who grew up in a Kenmore household Sent from my iPad On May 30, 2013, at 3:15 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: You can get great deals on clothing when it's like 75% off already discounted prices:) I like them for tools but

Re: [MBZ] URO hoses

2013-05-30 Thread John Reames
URO sounds like they are #1, although their quality is #2. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On May 30, 2013, at 14:37, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I notice on Q2's site, lower water hose for '91 350SDL is listed as APA/URO. What was that

Re: [MBZ] SVO and IP issues was 1984 300D - won't start when hot.

2013-05-30 Thread Michael Canfield
As far as I know all 123 turbo models except 85 will interchange with each other. I don't know that they are all the same but at least very close. Mike On May 30, 2013 2:37 PM, Mike Esh michael...@mac.com wrote: Thanks Mitch. Can anyone else chime in on how to identify the Injection Pumps

Re: [MBZ] URO hoses

2013-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond
URO is garbage, google around a bit and see the complaints. Apparently they last just long enough to get through warranty because UROPartsMan claims they see very few warranty claims. The new radiator hoses I got yesterday (at my local CarQuest) are CarQuest branded with Made in USA. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motor Rotation now Espresso

2013-05-30 Thread John Reames
It depends on the machine, the beans and the person working the machine and beans. (With old beans, poor quality beans, or a low-end machine, then it is less likely; with fresh, good beans and any sort of pump-operated machine (without a pressurized portafilter), then yes, it's highly likely

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond
For most stuff the Harbor Freight tools are as good or better quality too. As long as there are no moving parts, I don't trust Harbor Freight tools that have moving parts. Did I post on here how frustrated I got with Crapsman ratchets? I had 3 (1/2, 3/8 and 1/4) that wouldn't ratchet... I used

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Craig
On Thu, 30 May 2013 16:05:58 -0400 G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: I guess I should have known better than to ask this of the list as I've purchased a 46mm soket, cleaned, reinstalled, broken and resoldered wires, obtained another at the local PNP, etc., etc. . . . I'm after someone

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread rickknoble
G M Brown write: I guess I should have known better than to ask this of the list as I've purchased a 46mm soket, cleaned, reinstalled, broken and resoldered wires, obtained another at the local PNP, etc., etc. . . . I'm after someone who actually know how these things work.

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread dseretakis
Some Horror Fright power tools are good. I bought a right angle grinder for $8 and have used it hard. It still works great. The premium line of Cman ratchets are excellent and USA made but quite pricey. Still much less than Strap On:)

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Curt Raymond
Oooh, SNAP. You off your meds today? Its not like you pay anything for the list after all... Its a resistance float on two wires. Theres not much that can break other than the two wires or the float. If cleaning it didn't help (and you still haven't described any symptoms) then you need a new

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On May 30, 2013 1:30 PM, rickknoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Sent from My Samsung tablet Which totally sucks for email replies. I like my Lenovo tablet running Android 4.something a lot, except for the fact that Google wants me to learn a completely different interface from the phone and

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread Craig
On Thu, 30 May 2013 16:36:40 -0400 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Some Horror Fright power tools are good. I bought a right angle grinder for $8 and have used it hard. It still works great. The premium line of Cman ratchets are excellent and USA made but quite pricey.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motor Rotation

2013-05-30 Thread Mountain Man
Dan wrote: My morning drink is a 16 ounce tumbler of what I refer to as crappacino. I dunno, your crappacino doesn't sound bad. Quick and easy every morning, and sounds practically tasty. A morning coffee slop drink from the formerly known Martha Stewart of MB detailing can hardly be thought

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motor Rotation

2013-05-30 Thread Mountain Man
John wrote: The difference is that a burr grinder provides a more consistent grind. The other thing purists at home-barista (HB) posit is that the dull burrs found in most burr grinders are not sharp and merely crush the roasted coffee bean rather than cut the beans to fine brew grinds. The

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Rick Knoble
On May 30, 2013, at 3:38 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: If cleaning it didn't help (and you still haven't described any symptoms) then you need a new one, simple. Or T/S (troubleshoot) the gauge and repair or replace as necessary. Rick Sent from my iPhone

[MBZ] Email from tablets was Re: '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Rick Knoble
On May 30, 2013, at 3:40 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: I like my Lenovo tablet running Android 4.something a lot, except for the fact that Google wants me to learn a completely different interface from the phone and desktop browser to operate Gmail. I am using the

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
As everyone has chimed in, there isn't any more to be said. It's a simple variable resistance that causes the gauge to move based on the change. Without knowing the symptoms it's near impossible for anyone to posit a fix. More details as to the issue/complaint would go a long way... Dan Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motor Rotation now Espresso

2013-05-30 Thread Mountain Man
John wrote: There are really only 2 ingredients; coffee and water, with such a simple recipe, ingredient quality and will have a much more noticeable effect... My machine is manual lever laPavoni Europiccola and the grinder was zassenhaus manual until the QuickMill. The QuickMill seems to

[MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread clay
Been trying to get ahold of Trent for a few days. Site seems dead in the water, no response to email, and no call backs since Saturday. Anybody have word about his health or status of the chinese hackers taking down his biddness? clay ___

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Trent Fiorini
I'm here, what do you mean my site is down, I have been on the phone all day.. On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 5:12 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Been trying to get ahold of Trent for a few days. Site seems dead in the water, no response to email, and no call backs since Saturday.

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Trent Fiorini
My site just came up? On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 5:15 PM, Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I'm here, what do you mean my site is down, I have been on the phone all day.. On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 5:12 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Been trying to get ahold of Trent for a few

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread dseretakis
According to reviews, this Cman ratchet is as good as Snap On. I have both the 1/4 and 3/8 drive versions. Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 4:56 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 30 May 2013 16:36:40 -0400 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Some Horror Fright power tools are

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motor Rotation now Espresso

2013-05-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I am not any sort of expert on espresso machines, but I think my Saeco Aroma with pressurized portafilter provides nearly optimum extraction without much fussing about exact tamping pressure. I absolutely agree that the quality and freshness of the beans is critical. I have a good friend who

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Craig
On Thu, 30 May 2013 15:12:44 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Been trying to get ahold of Trent for a few days. Site seems dead in the water, no response to email, and no call backs since Saturday. Anybody have word about his health or status of the chinese hackers taking down his

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries/ratchets

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
I have a bunch of Crapsman ratchets, and all are in good shape. It has been my experience that if you take a ratchet in for replacement, unless there is something physically wrong with it, like a broken handle, they used to give you a rebuilt kit of sorts, with new innards. 5 minutes with a

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread G. M. Brown
Since I had sent a note to Dan when I was in the midst of determining whether my fuel gauge problems in my '85 300TD were attributable to the gauge or the sending unit, I was hoping that I wouldn't have to resort to considerable bandwidth here to explain how I've been trying to sort out the

Re: [MBZ] URO hoses

2013-05-30 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I'm with Dan on this... original for rubber stuff. I see a lot of cars around here with a large number of original hoses on them still. I generally expect the parts I've installing to last as long as the ones I'm removing. Its not worth saving a few bucks and ending up on the side of the road

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries/ratchets

2013-05-30 Thread Craig
On Thu, 30 May 2013 19:15:03 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have a bunch of Crapsman ratchets, and all are in good shape. It has been my experience that if you take a ratchet in for replacement, unless there is something physically wrong with it, like a broken handle, they used

Re: [MBZ] URO hoses

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
I seem to recall Rusty mentioning that WorldPac and others were going to stop carrying URO brand parts. Rusty? The big problem with rubber parts is that it is insanely simple to cut corners on manufacturing, all the while producing a part that appears to be good. With substandard materials,

Re: [MBZ] URO hoses

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
'Zackly! 'Got 20 years on original hose, 2½ years on this one from Rusty; wonder if it's URO? Rusty? Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] URO

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Michael Canfield
Copper wire will not work. The wire is nichrome and has different resistance than copper. Mike On May 30, 2013 7:21 PM, G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: Since I had sent a note to Dan when I was in the midst of determining whether my fuel gauge problems in my '85 300TD were

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
'Came up for me. That's where I saw that the hose I'm needing is URO. How 'bout OEM, Trent? '91 MB 350SDL lower radiator hose. I'll try to call tomorrow with list. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
If I am reading this correctly it sounds like the issue started before the tank was replaced. Are we to assume that the tank was replaced but not the sender? Just looking for clarification. Some observations: 1.) What you describe sounds exactly like the experience one would have if the

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
126 500 0875 - a whopping $34 from the stealership. Dan On May 30, 2013, at 7:50 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Came up for me. That's where I saw that the hose I'm needing is URO. How 'bout OEM, Trent? '91 MB 350SDL lower radiator hose. I'll try to call tomorrow with list. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
Correction - $104.00 Ouch! On May 30, 2013, at 7:55 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: 126 500 0875 - a whopping $34 from the stealership. Dan On May 30, 2013, at 7:50 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Came up for me. That's where I saw that the hose I'm needing is URO. How 'bout OEM, Trent? '91 MB

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD FSU

2013-05-30 Thread Craig
On Thu, 30 May 2013 19:21:02 -0400 G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: The only thing I have from Dan is a post of his regarding the procedure for cleaning the FSU. When I see possibly useful posts (Note: there haven't been many in recent times) on the list, I copy/paste/save 'em on my

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
60 miles away. I'll call 'em tomorrow, anyway. Maybe they'll ship one. BTW, $84 for URO from Q2!!! What the etc.?!! Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 7:55 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
Yep. Thnks. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers? Correction - $104.00 Ouch! On May 30, 2013, at 7:55 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Buymbparts
Wilton , URO for $76 and OEM $98. OEM takes an extra couple days for shipping ( 3 - 5 ) Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 6:50 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Came up for me. That's where I saw that the hose I'm needing is URO. How 'bout OEM, Trent? '91 MB 350SDL lower

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: 60 miles away. I'll call 'em tomorrow, anyway. Maybe they'll ship one. BTW, $84 for URO from Q2!!! What the etc.?!! If it's this one, it looks like a $100 hose to me: http://www.uroparts.com/uro/pictures/picture/parts0/1265000875.jpg Crock only sells ÜRO. They want about $45

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Buymbparts
$34.00 is less than half of dealer cost. List from the dealer is $104. I need to buy from them Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 6:55 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: 126 500 0875 - a whopping $34 from the stealership. Dan On May 30, 2013, at 7:50 PM, WILTON wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Mitch Haley
Buymbparts wrote: Wilton , URO for $76 and OEM $98. OEM takes an extra couple days for shipping ( 3 - 5 ) OEM is worth the extra $$. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Dan Penoff
Definitely. From the looks of the hose in the EPC, it's actually two hoses with a tee of some sort in the middle. There are also a number of complex bends in it as well, which may seem minor, but if not correct will make replacement a b*tch, to say the least. Dan On May 30, 2013, at 8:14

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread Buymbparts
Are we all talking about the same hose? These retail prices are less than I'm showing dealer cost. Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 7:11 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: WILTON wrote: 60 miles away. I'll call 'em tomorrow, anyway. Maybe they'll ship one. BTW, $84 for URO

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
Thnks. I'll call tomorrow. Wilt - Original Message - From: Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers? Wilton , URO for $76 and OEM $98. OEM takes an extra

Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers?

2013-05-30 Thread WILTON
That's it. Wilt - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Q2 attacked by Chinese hackers? WILTON wrote: 60 miles away. I'll call 'em tomorrow, anyway. Maybe

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