On Feb 9, 2014 8:07 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
In my search for OBDII dongles, I found that the WiFi ones were less
troublesome as far as connectivity. At least that seemed to be a common
issue for the BT ones I looked at.
I bought am ELM 327 model and it has worked flawlessly in
Can Aussies buy gold as a hedge against inflation? Someone on another
list is doing that here in the US.
Thanks,
Gerry
On 2/9/2014 10:44 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote:
If I had 550 pounds of gold, I would buy something a little bit more
fancy than a clapped out SDL.
550 pounds of gold is worth
Gerry,
I don't think this is Alzheimers disease. It's just how our brain filters in
and filters out information for us. For example, take one of the tests where
they show you a bunch of words with letters missing. You can still read the
sentences/words because your mind adds them in. I think
did it work on the 107 with ABS?
Sincerely,
Larry
On 12/26/2013 9:55 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
Worked on 123 without and 126 with. I am fixin ta do it on a 107 with
ABS
Does the gravity (Issac Newton method is what we called it here in
OK) work
with anti-lock brake systems? I was under the
On 2/9/2014 9:01 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Gorgeous day today, 60F+ so I got the boy's 300SD sorted and washed
and plated and it is back on the road for mama as the girl took her
300SD. Runs well, a few niggles to deal with.
I was doing some test ride to make sure it was running OK and went up
did it work on the 107 with ABS?
Sincerely,
Larry
Didn't work on the 107 I worked on because the ABS unit was stuck.
It was not because it was a 107. It has worked on 123 and 126 and
124s. That includes every MB I ever worked on the brakes, other than
110. I just never tried it on a
Thanks, Roger. I appreciated your encouragement.
Gerry
On 2/10/2014 8:24 AM, roger...@comcast.net wrote:
Gerry,
I don't think this is Alzheimers disease. It's just how our brain filters in and filters out information for
us. For example, take one of the tests where they show you a bunch of
I compressed the pistons on both sides with a C-clamp, one side had
quite a bit of clearance when I put the new pads/rotor on, the other one
seemed compressed all the way (at least it would not go any further and
there was not much of the pistons showing) but was a really tight fit (I
had to
Yeah I was thinking that too, might be time for a new caliper after 14
years and 200k miles.
Yesterday was quite pleasant but more freezing stuff coming, so might
have to wait a few days until the Yankee weather leaves us again.
--R
On 2/9/14 6:45 PM, G Mann wrote:
I'm betting that wheel
I have a pile of the off lime green and also grey service manuals. They are on
their way to ebay.
I wanted to check here. Name your price. What do I want for them?? oh, maybe
$200 each. (c: But I am open to offers, so seriously, name your price.
I will be shipping them in the medium USPS
I currently have 3 varieties, all premixed to 50/50
G05
VW G013
and green stuff that I put in the 240D while it sleeps for winter awaiting a
springtime head replacement.
-Curt
Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2014 21:30:55 -0600
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
that fat guy sure sells the right stuff!
On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 11:45 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I was originally going to guess the cheap junk pads you'd bought cheap. I
got a set from Car Quest (the better quality, red maybe?) for the rears my
190D and they were thick,
I have learned that the only way to bleed brakes is to borrow Fred's pressure
bleeder. Easiest thing in the world.
Actually next time I'll probably buy my own, it'll save on transportation...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 07:46:44 -0600
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes
Personally I can neither confirm nor deny that statement, however what I've
heard from others is positive.
My needs for stuff have been limited lately, however in the spring when its
time to get the 240D going a certain fat man will get the parts order.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:48:08
Curt.
Transportation?
In your fuel sipping diesel VW? (Obligatory diesel content).
Next time YOU pay for breakfast!
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
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To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 10,
I was originally going to guess the cheap junk pads you'd bought cheap. I got a
set from Car Quest (the better quality, red maybe?) for the rears my 190D and
they were thick, took an awful long time for them to bed in. The last thing I
ever bought from Q was a set of front pads for that car,
Curt.
Did I ever thank you for that Blue Ribbon lunch?
Thank you.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
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i will count the days!
On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 11:57 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Personally I can neither confirm nor deny that statement, however what
I've heard from others is positive.
My needs for stuff have been limited lately, however in the spring when
its time to
I missed them. Guess I have Alzheimer's:)
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On Feb 10, 2014, at 8:24 AM, roger...@comcast.net wrote:
Gerry,
I don't think this is Alzheimers disease. It's just how our brain filters in
and filters out information for us. For example, take one of the tests where
they
it's pretty scientific, no?
On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 12:37 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
I missed them. Guess I have Alzheimer's:)
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On Feb 10, 2014, at 8:24 AM, roger...@comcast.net wrote:
Gerry,
I don't think this is Alzheimers disease. It's just how our brain
Plus the added benefit of being sexy!
D
On Feb 10, 2014, at 11:57 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Personally I can neither confirm nor deny that statement, however what I've
heard from others is positive.
My needs for stuff have been limited lately, however in the spring
MIGHT BE THE CALIPER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
I compressed the pistons on both sides with a C-clamp, one side had
quite a bit of clearance when I put the new pads/rotor on, the other
one seemed compressed all the way (at least it would not go any
further and there was not much of the pistons
Blue Ribbon in Arlington?
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On Feb 10, 2014, at 12:04 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote:
Curt.
Did I ever thank you for that Blue Ribbon lunch?
Thank you.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
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Dimitri.
Yup!
Pig sandwich, yum!
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bleedin' brakes!
Blue
Dimitri.
Correction, Newton.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bleedin' brakes!
Blue Ribbon in
I live one block from there!
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 10, 2014, at 1:44 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote:
Dimitri.
Yup!
Pig sandwich, yum!
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com
To:
How much for the 108,109, 111,113 manual?
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On Feb 10, 2014, at 11:39 AM, Richard Hattaway rhatta...@rocketmail.com
wrote:
I have a pile of the off lime green and also grey service manuals. They are
on their way to ebay.
I wanted to check here. Name your price.
I got a note from Gary saying 2 door strikers were on the way at a cost
of $50. Then I thought $50 each or $50 for both? So, I looked up
several prices for door strikers on the internet, wrote them down, and
sent them to Gary asking what he meant. Turned out that the $50 price
was for both,
Didn't know was one in Newton.
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On Feb 10, 2014, at 1:48 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote:
Dimitri.
Correction, Newton.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com
To:
I've been having some difficulty getting my 240D manny tranny shifter into
third gear. It hits a wall then on the second or third try it'll engage. Worse
in cold. There is no grinding so I doubt a synchro problem. I'm thinking
shifter linkage. Any thoughts?
Sent from my iPhone
I've been having some difficulty getting my 240D manny tranny
shifter into third gear. It hits a wall then on the second or third
try it'll engage. Worse in cold. There is no grinding so I doubt a
synchro problem. I'm thinking shifter linkage. Any thoughts?
Sent from my MBPhone
Shifter
dseretakis wrote:
I've been having some difficulty getting my 240D manny tranny
shifter into third gear. It hits a wall then on the second or
third try it'll engage. Worse in cold. There is no grinding so I
doubt a synchro problem. I'm thinking shifter linkage.
Dieselhead wrote:
I have found Gary's prices beat the others - plus if you have a question
about various parts manufacturers you get a quick and informed answer. ;-)
Sincerely,
Larry
On 2/10/2014 1:58 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
I got a note from Gary saying 2 door strikers were on the way at a
cost of
Gary wrote:
it's pretty scientific, no?
billions and billions of years, yes.
mao
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Ok. I will check fluid level first.
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On Feb 10, 2014, at 4:40 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I've been having some difficulty getting my 240D manny tranny shifter into
third gear. It hits a wall then on the second or third try it'll engage.
Worse in cold.
Any drawbacks to the M1 ATF?
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On Feb 10, 2014, at 6:11 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
dseretakis wrote:
I've been having some difficulty getting my 240D manny tranny
shifter into third gear. It hits a wall then on the second or
third try it'll engage. Worse in
Ok. I will check fluid level first.
Sent from my MBPhone
Not nit-picking, but it is easier to check the linkage bushings. no
plug to pull for that. However while you are there, unless you have
checked the fluid level in the past few months, it is a good idea to
check fluids in trans and
i've spent time as a semi professional gambler and that is really about
finding value. it's about finding a proposition that will come in 1 time
in 4 that pays out 5 for 1.
it seems to intuitive to me. i know i can get the very best quality shoes
for, say $350. can't go wrong with those. i
I've never checked the trans and diff fluids! Yikes!
Will def check bushings too. Will wait for a warm day.
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On Feb 10, 2014, at 7:11 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Ok. I will check fluid level first.
Sent from my MBPhone
Not nit-picking, but it is easier to
I just found an interesting show on the Animal Planet channel.
Ice Cold Gold has a bunch of yahoos from the lower 48 who head off to Greenland
to find riches in a period of 8 weeks. Probably very scripted, but could
provide a perspective on land we would not ever go.
clay
Newtonville actually, down the street from where I90 passes under the grocery
store.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:38:39 -0500
From: dsereta...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bleedin' brakes!
Message-ID:
My '85 190D had similar problems with reverse, got way worse when it got cold.
My Indy put in shifter bushings and all was well. IIRC that car needed bushings
at the shifter, I think there are also some in the linkage.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:06:50 -0500
From: dsereta...@yahoo.com
To:
I find M1 ATF to be really nice, I had my Indy put it in the slushbox on my '84
190D which had gotten really jerky. I took it to have lunch with Fred last week
and after a few jerky shifts it got really smooth. Pounded the car hard into
Boston and back and it ran and shifted better for it.
Depends on what it is, socks for instance I've found I'm quality sensitive on.
I've been buying Darn Tough socks at $20 a pair which seems absurd until you
wear them. They're about 100x better than a pair of socks that costs 1/10 the
price. I also realized the other day that the thicker pairs
I dropped by my indy this morning to see about the backfiring. He is all
backed up with more work than he can swing a spanner at. His three lifts are
busy and the parking area is over loaded with customer cars. In an attempt to
secure a little more parking, he offered me a '77 450SL for
There is a chocolate brown 240D living at my indy. Engine became toast, and I
am not sure what the customer is going to do. I am sure you could make a Kaleb
Ka$h offer for it. Scrap value is all of $300. Engine was run on BioD, and is
the only thing wrong.
I did not look too hard, think
I have the brain damages
clay
On Feb 9, 2014, at 10:41 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Alzheimers Test:
This is a quick and easy test. Find out if you have Alzheimers.
ALZHEIMER'S EYE TEST
Count every F in the following text:
FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE
SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTI
i'd have never guessed!
On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 8:07 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
I have the brain damages
clay
On Feb 9, 2014, at 10:41 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Alzheimers Test:
This is a quick and easy test. Find out if you have Alzheimers.
ALZHEIMER'S EYE
Sounds like a deal that you can't pass up. It also reminds me the saying
that goes something like A cheap Mercedes is the most expensive car you
will buy.
I'd go for it, but then I routinely buy high and sell low.
On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 6:58 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
snip he
Yesterday I bought one of these, it was the last day of my Amazon Prime trial.
I figured for the price of a decent lunch I couldn't go too far wrong.
It's less than 1/10th of what I paid for my Scangauge II.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B008U1MOM8/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8condition=new
On Mon, 10 Feb 2014 08:39:15 -0800 (PST) Richard Hattaway
rhatta...@rocketmail.com wrote:
OM617.95 book
123 Chassis ACC book
123 Chassis 1984 update manual
So if you see something you want, let me know.
Richard,
I'm interested in the ones listed above.
Craig
Yeah those shows annoy me, however I do like An Idiot abroad, made by
the team from the UK version of the Office.
It tends to get off the beaten track and gives a better perspective of
real culture in different parts of the world.
Although be warned it contains humour not humor.
Hendrik
who
$$$'s
who is in trim mode
On 11/02/14 10:27, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Any drawbacks to the M1 ATF?
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Rust???
H
in trim
On 11/02/14 11:28, clay wrote:
Any opinions on my taking a very stupid choice?
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On Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:57:59 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Any drawbacks to the M1 ATF? [in MB manual transmission]
Nope. I've been running it in our '82 240D/3.0 since about 180 kmi.
Craig
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'94 E420
Yes that is what we like people to believe, so we don't get all these
morons buying Mercs because it's trendy or something and then the price
goes up and these clowns have no idea of how to properly love a Benz and
a lot of nice Benzers will go to the grave prematurley.
Hendrik
who is out of
My favorite show on animal planet is Treehouse Masters.
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On Feb 10, 2014, at 10:03 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote:
Yeah those shows annoy me, however I do like An Idiot abroad, made by the
team from the UK version of the Office.
It tends to get off the
I am aware of the downfalls of inexpensive Benz. At this point, it is a
matter of trust between my Indy and me. I may piss him off by doing a bunch of
digging around to make sure it is as goodly as he posits. I am looking to do
a turn and burn to see a little return, but not get rich. The
One time offer, I have until end of business Tuesday to bite. I will be
digging into it with torch and magnets, as well as poking tool. Three years of
oxidation to the paint and some moss in the crevices.
clay
On Feb 10, 2014, at 7:07 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote:
Rust???
H
in trim
On
What year is the car you have?
I'd be all over that like ugly on an ape. I was actually thinking just
yesterday that it'd be kind of fun to have a 107, wish I had a garage to keep
on in...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:58:44 -0800
From: clay redgh...@comcast.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List
I'd be all over that like ugly on an ape.
Nothing more fun than a _cheap_, but working, 107.
Just don't try to turn it into something that it
is not. I enjoyed that 380 we had.
-- Jim
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I did not look too hard, think it is a w123. Bet it makes a really
good winter car.
They do, and we have one. Just need to fix the (probably) B2.
Th local-ish engine-less 115 is a late-style 240D. No wing
windows, padded steering wheel, etc. Not as appealing as
the older style.
The 'new'
I currently have 3 varieties, all premixed to 50/50
I drove out last night and bought a jug at the grocery
store. Ugh.
Oh, the 'heap is stuck in the driveway right now,
the belly dragged too much in the deep new snow.
I had to walk in, carrying all my crap at about
10PM. I'll dig it out
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