Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

it's possible i commingled 2 conversations. i do remember mentioning goering's preference for the model 10. wilton could clear this up by telling us what he trained on and what he carried or something like that i have the model 19 rusty's father in law killed himself with. the family was going

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

that would make you a big spender with this bunch On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 12:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I'm a cheap bastard so I would value it at $500 > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 7, 2013, at 11:32 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > > > Nope. I'm definitely not afraid of what you all say. As

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

I'm a cheap bastard so I would value it at $500 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2013, at 11:32 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > Nope. I'm definitely not afraid of what you all say. As far as the value of > my car is concerned, you'd have to see it. > > > On Sep 7, 2013, at 5:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wr

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

Gary...I can handle this... On Sep 7, 2013, at 5:19 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > agne is a nice guy, so i wouldn't make fun of him. i'd just insult jono > instead for raping him > > > On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > >> That's what I would guess I suppose. I was curi

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

No.I learned how to land in a T-34C in 1983. On Sep 7, 2013, at 5:18 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > Do they teach you to land too? > > --R > > > On 9/7/13 4:18 PM, Jon Agne wrote: >> I am in Atlanta in the middle of 757-767 class at Delta. > > > ___ > http:

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

Nope. I'm definitely not afraid of what you all say. As far as the value of my car is concerned, you'd have to see it. On Sep 7, 2013, at 5:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I guess he maybe paid too much and is afraid to say, but we will not make > fun of him for paying too much.

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

"Military Intelligence" ;)) But... hey.. if you are on the ground.. you just had a multimillion dollar fighter shot from under you, took a Martin Baker rocket assist ejection seat ride through the canopy, likely broke your arms or legs.. maybe your back.. and fell a few thousand feet in to hostil

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

I think Wilton later said it probably had a 4 inch barrel, maybe a model 10. That's what I trained on in 1968. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 10:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

he made claim that he was issued a small frame shot barrel revolver. from his description it would be a J frame with a 2" or shorter barrel. maybe he was issued a 4 inch barrel K frame. so we are talking about different guns as for shooting your way out surrounded by your highly armed enemy, i

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

We may be talking apples and oranges.. or we may be talking only apples.. Apparently.. crew issue sidearms were at the discretion of the armory at the departing base. Some flight crews were issued S & W, K frame/4 inch barrel/6 round revolvers.. which was authorized issue. Others had access to th

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

that is a different gun than wilton describes he was issued. are you saying he is confused or are you discussing a completely different subject than i am? or am i confused at to wilton's claims? On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 10:13 PM, G Mann wrote: > http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-27

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-271423.html K frame.. 4 inch barrel... early issue aluminum cylinders were drawn back due to issues.. 6 round cylinders... very little firepower when you are hanging from shroud lines after punching out from a SAM damaged F4 and your LZ is populated w

Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets

Yeah, the little push-pin tacks are probably best - good base to grip and not so brittle like a needle. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets I used those

Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets

Doubtful. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets Ahh Wilton, you don't think your average greenie weenie uses disposable diapers do you? -Curt Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013

Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets

Or copper wire since it is softer than the nozzle and can't do any damage. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2013, at 6:37 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > I have used fine florist wire on my CD. > On Sep 7, 2013 9:16 AM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: > >> Don't bottom out the needle? >> >> I use a dental pick

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

says 1950 on this ladysize. i don't think there are any ladysize with 6 shots http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_36 On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 9:03 PM, G Mann wrote: > Back in the day.. circa.. 1967.. Vietnam... > > > On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:42 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > > > by "b

Re: [MBZ] My Next Mercedes Diesel

clay wrote: There are a number of low quality aftermarket parts to keep the car going. Trying to get a quality body repair is nigh impossible, as there are no OE parts. Aftermarket is dirt cheap and garbage that does not fit How many of the parts you speak of are available in "CAPA Certifi

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

Back in the day.. circa.. 1967.. Vietnam... On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:42 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > by "back in the day", you are talking about 18 hundred and what? > > the gun wilton describes having been issued should have had 5 bullets. > > when do you fancy the lady sized was first made? > > >

Re: [MBZ] My Next Mercedes Diesel

There are still a couple around if you want to pay $80 or more for one. Manfred Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 21:51:24 -0400 From: John Reames Rear door checks. (W123) (SOL) -- John W Reames ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

[MBZ] 300D w 4 speed manual

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Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

On Sep 7, 2013, at 7:20 PM, "G Mann" wrote: > Grant... > Who was always amazed at the military who gave command pilots nukes then > armed them with 6 shot, short barrel .38 revolvers for personal protection > when they ejected over hostile country... I was kinda thinking that pistol was in case

Re: [MBZ] My Next Mercedes Diesel

So do you happen to have the lower 12" or so of the left rear body of an 80-84 TD. From the wheel well to the tail light. Or does anyone for that matter. Manfred Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013 10:29:38 -0500 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" I guess I got a gold mine of nla parts.

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

by "back in the day", you are talking about 18 hundred and what? the gun wilton describes having been issued should have had 5 bullets. when do you fancy the lady sized was first made? On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 8:37 PM, G Mann wrote: > Quite correct... however.. back in the day... [OK.. time fly

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

Quite correct... however.. back in the day... [OK.. time flys] G I issue was 6 round, 4 inch barrel. The 5 shot ladies size revolvers had not been produced .. yet.. Now.. with the new military rules of engagement.. I suppose the Nuke Command officers are sent out with a fresh tube of lipstick and

Re: [MBZ] My Next Mercedes Diesel

Make what? The part or the car? Right now, the prime owner does not give a rip, as he will be rid of the car long before it craps out. The second owner, who will have purchased, not leased the car, will be footing a large repair and replacement bill to keep the car going. SWMBA purchased a 9

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust gasket on 6-8

IT is very loud and could involve chunks. Will have to see if Dr. Fatty has access to a left hand manifold. clay On Sep 7, 2013, at 6:18 AM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Very likely similar to the 280SE then. > > You have to use a thin wrench and can turn two of the nuts one flat at a > time, f

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust gasket on 6-8

I am guessing that also renewing the studs and nuts would have helped. Whoever did the last job used what seem to be non-standard parts on that side. All welded up steel nuts on the studs, and looks like bolts instead of stud and nut on the center locations. Really cooked on and bad. We did

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

the small framed short barreled ones are 5 shots On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 8:20 PM, G Mann wrote: > Against my desire to remain silent.. I feel the need to weigh in on this > discussion. > > To wit: More than once, within the past decade, the US Supreme Court has > ruled that it is NOT a duty of

Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets

Depends on if you like the OE ones or are willing to part with original and go updated. I am keeping the single nozzle shooters on the SL instead of getting newer plastic twin snozzles. Use vinegar and a tooth brush to soak it into the ball. There must be hard water calcium build up that ne

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

Against my desire to remain silent.. I feel the need to weigh in on this discussion. To wit: More than once, within the past decade, the US Supreme Court has ruled that it is NOT a duty of a policeman/woman to protect citizens. The only duty a policeman has is to protect himself. As stunning as

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

true On 9/7/2013 5:52 PM, OK Don wrote: There's a difference between the resale value of the car, and it's value as transportation and enjoyment to you. The later can be considerably higer than the first. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Sep 7, 2013, at 4:14 PM, "Kaleb C

Re: [MBZ] OT - buymbparts is drinking tea and eating pancakes

i've become more anti wheat than anti gluten. i find whole rye a good sub for whole wheat On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 6:46 PM, OK Don wrote: > NO, but we have reduced our gluten intake considerably. My wife's bread is > just too good to abandon. The waffles are not gluten free - but there's > less

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

take my kid's flute. each one has little sales value but each will probably cost 100 bucks or so every couple of years to keep running. one is in the shop now. i can maybe sell if for $150. it will cost me $75 to get in running order again until something else breaks. at some point it may cost

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

There's a difference between the resale value of the car, and it's value as transportation and enjoyment to you. The later can be considerably higer than the first. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > On Sep 7, 2013, at 4:14 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" > wrote: > > > I was curious

Re: [MBZ] OT - buymbparts is drinking tea and eating pancakes

NO, but we have reduced our gluten intake considerably. My wife's bread is just too good to abandon. The waffles are not gluten free - but there's less than in all white flour waffles. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 2:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Are you following a gluten free diet? if so, tack o

Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets

I have used fine florist wire on my CD. On Sep 7, 2013 9:16 AM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: > Don't bottom out the needle? > > I use a dental pick these days, just to push the outside of the jet around. > > -Curt > > Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013 03:56:58 -0500 > From: Hans Neureiter > To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets

I used those push-pin tacks that have the plastic head on them. They are a bit thicker than pins and fit in the jets, and were strong enough to move the jets around a bit in the plastic potting. I used bread tie wires to ream them out occasionally. --R ___

Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets

Ahh Wilton, you don't think your average greenie weenie uses disposable diapers do you? -Curt Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013 13:29:34 -0400 From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets Message-ID: <5E1EF7D566E945C18D8B10CC692D61A4@wiltonPC> Content-Type: text/

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

On Sep 7, 2013, at 4:14 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > I was curious as to the cost as >compared to the value of the car. I suspect Jon's car is in VERY good shape. W123's that are clean command a good price. > It was really intended as a reminder > of how much money I save myself >

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

there are some people who like to be private and dignified. it's not something guys like us can really understand but it might still be something worthy of our respect On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Right. I don't get why people do not want to say how much they paid

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

Right. I don't get why people do not want to say how much they paid for something. Oh well to each his own. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2013, at 4:19 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > agne is a nice guy, so i wouldn't make fun of him. i'd just insult jono > instead for raping him > > > On Sat, Sep

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

agne is a nice guy, so i wouldn't make fun of him. i'd just insult jono instead for raping him On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > That's what I would guess I suppose. I was curious as to the cost as > compared to the value of the car. I guess he maybe paid too much and i

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

Do they teach you to land too? --R On 9/7/13 4:18 PM, Jon Agne wrote: I am in Atlanta in the middle of 757-767 class at Delta. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

That's what I would guess I suppose. I was curious as to the cost as compared to the value of the car. I guess he maybe paid too much and is afraid to say, but we will not make fun of him for paying too much. It was really intended as a reminder of how much money I save myself on car repairs. Ma

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

I was not thinking Jono hosed him, who knows I was just curious what all that cost Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > jono probably hosed him good but i didn't feel it my business to ask > > in fact, i probably dont' even want to know as i don't want to make t

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

yes. they believe any stupidity no matter how ridiculous :( in fact, especially if it is ridiculous as making sense is taken as a mark of mendacity here On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > I know that. Just wanted to clear the air so everyone else in the hive > knows it as we

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

I know that. Just wanted to clear the air so everyone else in the hive knows it as well. On Sep 7, 2013, at 4:25 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > it's a joke :P jeb and carlos were for entertainment purposes only > > > On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 4:24 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > >> No, I did not visit Jeb,

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

at least they both have the same name :) On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 4:20 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > > > Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013 16:12:54 -0400 > > From: jabbahur...@gmail.com > > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins > > > > j

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

it's a joke :P jeb and carlos were for entertainment purposes only On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 4:24 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > No, I did not visit Jeb, and I do not recall you ever specifically > recommending him. If you did, I missed it. I am under extreme time > constraints here, and need the use o

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

No, I did not visit Jeb, and I do not recall you ever specifically recommending him. If you did, I missed it. I am under extreme time constraints here, and need the use of the car. I am sure that Jeb and Carlos are great guys, but I made a choice based on Jaime's recommendation and your follo

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

> Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013 16:12:54 -0400 > From: jabbahur...@gmail.com > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins > > jono probably hosed him good but i didn't feel it my business to ask > > in fact, i probably dont' even want to

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

No, I will not tell you. But, I will tell you this: 1. It was a pretty penny. 2. The car needed everything he did to it, and he did a first class job on all of it. 3. He can do it better than I could. 4. I am in Atlanta in the middle of 757-767 class at Delta.

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

jono probably hosed him good but i didn't feel it my business to ask in fact, i probably dont' even want to know as i don't want to make the "you charged agne HOW MUCH for this crap?" phone call On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 4:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > just curious you mind sharing how mu

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

first of all, i recommended jeb. did you visit with him and juanita? as for carlos, he is a nice man , an old school seat of his pants mechanic who time has passed by. you can get him to work super cheap on your car, but he will get in trouble with more modern electronic systems a lot of guys w

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

just curious you mind sharing how much you paid for all that? On 9/7/2013 3:05 PM, Jon Agne wrote: Thank you again to Gary and Jaime for the recommendation to Jonathan! He managed to get me in right away and out the door for the weekend. He completely flushed the system twice, and installed a

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

Thank you again to Gary and Jaime for the recommendation to Jonathan! He managed to get me in right away and out the door for the weekend. He completely flushed the system twice, and installed a used condenser, new drier, expansion valve and compressor. Not having ES-12, he installed R-12, an

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this

On Sat, 7 Sep 2013 14:16:40 -0500 OK Don wrote: > On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 1:28 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > > Talbot? > > http://www.alfacybersite.com/ACSTalbo.html > Yes! that's it. I had them on the MGA. Very cool looking at the time. I had them on my '59 Alfa Guilietta Spyder Veloce. As the

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

On Sep 7, 2013, at 1:08 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > advance auto parts actually as the direct fit Bosal that includes the whole > assembly on their website for $415 for the right (which is the side I think I > need) and $3somehting for the left, and they have a 15% off code right now. Yo

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

What do the sensors want to see? Spoof them with a resistor or voltage or whatever they are putting out to the computer. --R On 9/7/13 3:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Thats not the problem, the problem is the computer will see a certain value before the first cat, and expect to see a diffe

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

Thats not the problem, the problem is the computer will see a certain value before the first cat, and expect to see a different value after it comes out the other end. If the sensors are seeing the exact same thing, it will probably throw codes. I would prefer to do this but I do not think it

Re: [MBZ] OT - buymbparts is drinking tea and eating pancakes

Are you following a gluten free diet? if so, tack on an additional 10 years to the longevity estimate. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 3:14 PM, OK Don wrote: > Yea, but what good will it do me when my brain dies first, like my father's > and his father's did? I like them, so that's why I make them that

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

So, put them in the "test pipes". On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 2:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Yea, but the car will not run right I do not think, its got 4 02 sensors, > one on each side before the front cat and after the front cat. > > > > -- OK Don "They who can give up essential liberty to

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

Yea, but the car will not run right I do not think, its got 4 02 sensors, one on each side before the front cat and after the front cat. On 9/7/2013 2:29 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Or weld in some "test" pipes --R On 9/7/13 3:19 PM, OK Don wrote: But that's not the American way! Seriously - ta

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

I did not drive the car but with them off the car I can rev it up, it does not seem to be bogging down. I will probably run it some more because it always seemed fine for the first minute or so then it would start happening, like the cats would flow till they heat up maybe. It does not run ri

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

I got them off, I am pretty sure I need at least the right side. On 9/7/2013 2:09 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: this will not be an answer you will like. if i really needed them, i'd get one of the genuine rebuilt one from one of the many super cheap deep discount dealers that exist now. (i'd find one

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

Or weld in some "test" pipes --R On 9/7/13 3:19 PM, OK Don wrote: But that's not the American way! Seriously - take them off the car and drive it (with ear plugs) and see if it makes a difference. You can weld them back in if it doesn't help, and already have them out if they need to be repla

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

Scott Ritchey wrote: One common myth worth mentioning is the one that says it's dangerous for well-trained, law-abiding civilians to be armed but armed police are safe. That line of crap, along with the stunning on-video counter example set by Lee Paige, is what spawned the phrase "The Only O

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

The guns on cops are props to instill fear. I don't know why they bother to carry ammo. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 2:22 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > it doesn't inspire confidence even if one > knows that this man doesn't fire guns as part of his job > -- OK Don "They who can give up essential libe

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

i would have suggested that to but certain factions here would then start screaming that this makes me a criminal :( On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 3:19 PM, OK Don wrote: > But that's not the American way! > > Seriously - take them off the car and drive it (with ear plugs) and see if > it makes a diff

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

Ah - there is the crux of the matter, "well-trained, law-abiding civilians" are in real short supply. Most selectively abide laws, only those they want to. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: One common myth worth mentioning is the one that says it's dangerous for well-trained, l

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

even if my job didn't involve shooting, i'd probably at least be able to make a decent public show of it if i were cop i once saw a lieutenant miss a human sized target at 10 yards. he flinched from fear while firing the gun. it doesn't inspire confidence even if one knows that this man doesn't

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

But that's not the American way! Seriously - take them off the car and drive it (with ear plugs) and see if it makes a difference. You can weld them back in if it doesn't help, and already have them out if they need to be replaced. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 2:09 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > shouldn'

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this

Yes! that's it. I had them on the MGA. Very cool looking at the time. On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 1:28 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Talbot? > http://www.alfacybersite.com/**ACSTalbo.html > > -- OK Don "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a litt

Re: [MBZ] OT - buymbparts is drinking tea and eating pancakes

Yea, but what good will it do me when my brain dies first, like my father's and his father's did? I like them, so that's why I make them that way. Yogurt lasts longer in the fridge than milk, so we don't buy milk anymore (weren't drinking it anyway) - just dilute the yogurt for cooking/baking. Work

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

All of this serves to highlight the wide-spread misunderstanding of the real nature of most police work, a misunderstanding largely fostered by the entertainment media. There are some well-trained and highly competent tactical police units but most police work is administrative information proces

Re: [MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

this will not be an answer you will like. if i really needed them, i'd get one of the genuine rebuilt one from one of the many super cheap deep discount dealers that exist now. (i'd find one of those i like rather than use parts.com as you never know who you are going to deal with through parts.c

Re: [MBZ] Jetta TDI

Mobil 1 5w-40 at Wal Mart is fine for the '98. On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 7:40 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I thought you might be skeptical so I snapped a pic > > http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/D7B6CDB1-F917-45B4-A9C3-74102321FD14-8532-04F952F74D30_zpsfa1fac95.jpg > > > It on

Re: [MBZ] Front shocks for 300TD

as i have explained to my kid many times: there are only two types of vehicles -- convertibles and those with roof racks On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Gary Hurst wrote: > > i was once watching an episode of top gear where there was befuddlement >> over who could possibl

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this

OK Don wrote: I can't remember the brand of those mirrors, but they were all the rage for sports cars in the '60's and '70's. Talbot? http://www.alfacybersite.com/ACSTalbo.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] OT - buymbparts is drinking tea and eating pancakes

Don, with that diet you will live long, as in forever or perhaps even longer. On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 9:31 PM, OK Don wrote: > My current waffle/pancake batter includes spelt, kamut, oatmeal, flax seed > meal, buckwheat and/or rye, a bunch of eggs, a bunch of chopped walnuts, > and no-fat yogurt

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts needs a TRIM

Hendrick, whose words slash like a Brisbane sugar cane worker's machete. On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 11:10 PM, WILTON wrote: > ATTABOY, Henny. > > Wilt > > - Original Message - From: "Hendrik and Fay" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 10:36 PM > Subject: R

Re: [MBZ] Front shocks for 300TD

Gary Hurst wrote: i was once watching an episode of top gear where there was befuddlement over who could possibly desire a compact wagon. well, um, i'm that guy! i dig compact wagons/hatchbacks above all. I like small cars that can haul stuff. Being fun to drive around corners helps too. Th

[MBZ] dr fatty and the cats

I seem to possibly be in need of cats for my 99 E430. There are 4 of them on this car. Car will not hardly rev up and all things point to plugged cat considering one of them sounds like a rod knocking. You got a cheap source for these things? I can have magnaflow aftermarket ones that are a

Re: [MBZ] Front shocks for 300TD

it's the same concept as the rabbit and definitely a knockoff. i've driven a number of them as i lived next door to a dodge dealer who would rent them for 10 bucks a day. (eventually, they convinced me to just stop renting a car and sold me a K car, which actually worked out pretty well for me)

Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets

Try a straight pin; may not break as easily as needle - 'may bend but not break so easily. Safety pin may help, too. BTW, re. safety pins, I'm guessing these are not used on diapers any more, are they? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hans Neureiter" To: "Mercedes Discussion Lis

Re: [MBZ] Windshield washer jets

Hans Neureiter wrote: Some of you crafty fellow listers may have the answer. My windshield washer shoots way over the top of the car. Using a heavy sewing needle inserted in the jet hole does not let me budge the jet. I am afraid to break the needle tip. Accelerate to 70mph, then hit the washer

Re: [MBZ] Front shocks for 300TD

Gary Hurst wrote: i liked that style of car. this design remains one of my all time favorites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vw_golf_1_v_sst.jpg Onmi and Horizon were introduced in 1978 as Rabbit competitors. Even had 1.7L Rabbit engines until 1985 or so when Chrysler switched to 1.6L Peu

Re: [MBZ] OT - buymbparts is drinking tea

On that same note.. just read an article that due to pollution, infertility among Chinese women has gone from 2% to 17+%. Seems the air and water is off the EPA charts by more than 300 points above the maximum limit to support human life in most major China cities. Further, the link between mercu

Re: [MBZ] My Wretched 240D

Bob Rentfro wrote: So I go out to my car at the end of my 12 hour day and pop the hood. All looks fine. I touch the negative cable I made and installed a week ago and it comes apart at the terminal connection. That explains everything. I guess my 2 ought crimping skills are lacking. Should have

Re: [MBZ] Front shocks for 300TD

i liked that style of car. this design remains one of my all time favorites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vw_golf_1_v_sst.jpg On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Gary Hurst wrote: > >> plymouth horizon?? is it still on the road? >> > > No. Parked at 232k with, at the tim

Re: [MBZ] Front shocks for 300TD

i just don't see them anymore. there is one parked near me. i don't see K cars anymore. i don't even really see the neons anymore On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 12:04 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > In that part of the world it's probably returned to the Earth in the form > of iron oxide. > > My Dad had a T

Re: [MBZ] Front shocks for 300TD

Gary Hurst wrote: plymouth horizon?? is it still on the road? No. Parked at 232k with, at the time, just a rusty exhaust kept it from driving. But it needed new A-pillars and Chrysler was not honoring their lifetime rustproofing warranty so I didn't want to put $300 into exhaust stuff. Like s

Re: [MBZ] Front shocks for 300TD

In that part of the world it's probably returned to the Earth in the form of iron oxide. My Dad had a TC3 and thought it was a race car. I think we had it for a while after he passed, but I don't recall. If we did it wasn't for long. Dan On Sep 7, 2013, at 11:57 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > plym

Re: [MBZ] Front shocks for 300TD

plymouth horizon?? is it still on the road? On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Alex Chamberlain wrote: > >> On Sep 5, 2013 6:43 PM, "Peter Frederick" wrote: >> >>> >>> DO NOT use KYB! >>> >>> >> What's wrong with KYB? Not the same as OEM damping characteristics, or >> are >

Re: [MBZ] Front shocks for 300TD

Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Sep 5, 2013 6:43 PM, "Peter Frederick" wrote: DO NOT use KYB! What's wrong with KYB? Not the same as OEM damping characteristics, or are they actually poor quality? The latter I'd find hard to believe since they are OE on a lot of high-end Japanese cars. The

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL

Scott Ritchey wrote: So Wilton's 350 has a new lease on life! This is wonderful. I almost cried thinking it was headed to the crusher. About the seized motor, my understanding is that all original 350s developed oval cylinders unless the rods were replaced early in the life of the engine. My

Re: [MBZ] My Next Mercedes Diesel

you might just! On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 11:29 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I guess I got a gold mine of nla parts. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 6, 2013, at 8:51 PM, John Reames wrote: > > > Rear door checks. (W123) (SOL) > > > > -- > > John W Reames > > jream...@verizon.net > > Home: +14

Re: [MBZ] My Next Mercedes Diesel

I guess I got a gold mine of nla parts. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 6, 2013, at 8:51 PM, John Reames wrote: > Rear door checks. (W123) (SOL) > > -- > John W Reames > jream...@verizon.net > Home: +14106646986 > Mobile: +14437915905 > > On Sep 6, 2013, at 19:17, MG wrote: > >> Really? Try to g

Re: [MBZ] My Next Mercedes Diesel

this is the same argument of how journey used to be a great band in their early years but then became crap. the problem is when the "good" sells 10,000 albums and the bad sells 10,000,000 albums. today's "bad" mercedes sells a lot more than the old "good" mercedes. they are monumentally successf

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this

Ok, I'd say of you're interested in passing some time, please go check it out! But don't go out of your way. Most important to me is lack of rust and rust repair. And condition of the interior. Original everything is good, even if its in desperate need of service. Hack job repairs and non orig

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