Re: [MBZ] Passat diesels

2005-08-31 Thread Harry  M.
They killed the Toureg Diesel ? Last I knew it was still available geez that sucks! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hate to say this but they already stated it was quieter then ummm.. should I say this the C Class Why not? It may well be. BTW, no one has mentioned that the Touareg diesel is gone

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

2005-08-31 Thread Harry  M.
? DG --- Harry  M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Passat and according to VW they will be bringing it back with the new model which is the B6 platform. The new TDI is available in europe now but won't be here till next year. As far as I know the most recent B5.5 Passat is still available

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

2005-08-31 Thread Harry  M.
Germany is W The first 3 of my vin is WVW, not sure what Canada is Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does Canada use the USA vin standards? USA-1 Canada-2 Mexico-3 W. Germany was W, is Germany W now? ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-30 Thread Harry  M.
, they are scary looking.  Friend of mine had one. Harry  M. wrote: Try a .475 Desert Eagle, even the looks will scare the crap out of anyone JabbaHursty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 9mm is for euro girlie men.  .45 for real americans -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK  89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-30 Thread Harry  M.
If you really want to second guess the power of a .45 just ask any ex-vietnam vet. Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im not buying the story about the 9mm has more stopping power than the .45. Curt Raymond wrote: The .45 is like the lottery, a tax on people who are bad at math.

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-30 Thread Harry  M.
Comparing a high powered rifle to a pistol is like apples and oranges. If I was going to take out something or someone at a distance of course I would use a rifle, but in a balls out close quarter fire fight, he's gonna get a big pistol slug in the chest Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] mobile-1 1800 mile test

2005-08-30 Thread Harry  M.
Great idea, didn't even think of that. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Napa sells an oil dye kit that works very well. -- Original message -- Since the leak has eluded my many attempts to locate it, I only have ideas as to what it could be. Its either a cam tensioner

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-29 Thread Harry  M.
I won't argue that any firearm has the capabilty to kill, but my experience lies with what I learned in the service. As far as I am concerned I would rather bet my life on the bigger is better theory. Its like the difference between throwing a pebble or a brick at a window. And speaking of

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-28 Thread Harry  M.
, even my wife can handle it Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty sure he carries the 9mm Walther P99 now. Wouldn;t mind have a .40cal P99. --- OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 7.65 Walther PPK is 32 Auto -- -- On 8/27/05, Harry  M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you sure

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-27 Thread Harry  M.
I have to agree with you there Gary, I was in the army in the 80's when they switched to the M9 Beretta from the M1911 45. The only good thing about the M9 was capacity and weight. No knock down power and random problems with broken slides and jamming.  You get hit by a .45 slug, you darn well

Re: [MBZ] mobile-1 1800 mile test

2005-08-27 Thread Harry  M.
Since there is a thread here on oil I was curious to ask if anyone has used Mobil 1 and had problems with leaks prior to using? Question is does it leak more or less after switching ? Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Snort! You may not be old enough to remember the unofficial test

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-27 Thread Harry  M.
But now believe it or not he carries a HecklerKoch 9mm Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are correct. Bond nearly got killed and M referred to it (.25 ACP), as an Italian ladies gun. Then he got the PPK. I have a PPK/S in 9mmKurz and I REALLY REALLY like it. Very easy to point and

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-27 Thread Harry  M.
I hope I won't insult anyone but I associate big guns with german women, they are loud and obnoxious and when they make noise people pay attention :-P Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: expected this post to come from Andrew! Christopher P.S. So what about guys, like me and OK Don,

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-27 Thread Harry  M.
Thats cause he didn't know to use a .45 hollowpoint. Works everytime Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: when putting down cows, you;re supposed to use a .22 between the eyes and above a bit. My freind throught he'd be smart and use a .45. Cow fell down and got back up and stared at

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-27 Thread Harry  M.
could be, they do look so much alike Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thought it was the walther p99 9mm? Christopher --- Harry  M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But now believe it or not he carries a HecklerKoch 9mm Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are correct

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-27 Thread Harry  M.
his last movie, Die Another Day I could have swore I say HK on the pistol he carried but they do look alike Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thought it was the walther p99 9mm? Christopher --- Harry  M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But now believe it or not he carries a HecklerKoch

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

2005-08-27 Thread Harry  M.
My sig .40 is my favorite, even my wife can handle it Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty sure he carries the 9mm Walther P99 now. Wouldn;t mind have a .40cal P99. --- OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 7.65 Walther PPK is 32 Auto -- -- On 8/27/05, Harry  M.) [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Sale on jumper cables at J.C. Whitney

2005-08-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Craig, got a set on the way. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 10:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Sale on jumper

Re: [MBZ] OT A find

2005-08-09 Thread Harry Watkins
Its still burning after two nights, about 32 hours now. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans Would a cap hold a charge for 9 hours?

[MBZ] OT A find

2005-08-08 Thread Harry Watkins
. Anyone else tried these? My lot of ten cost $64 delivered. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] 1936 MERCEDES 540K CABRIOLET C WITH DISAPPEARING TOP

2005-08-01 Thread Harry  M.
That has to be one of the most beautiful benz's I have ever seen, I doubt there is many of those left. I bet it will sell for whatever they want to get for it Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4565826132fromMakeTrack=true ---

Re: [MBZ] interesting diesel, not a mb, but still cool :)

2005-07-31 Thread Harry  M.
Cool, I used to own one of those. It was a later model 93 with what they called a VR6 engine. Its a V6 with the cylinders set at 15 degrees apart. The base engine was a supercharged 4. Pretty fast and lots of fun to drive. VW dropped it in 94 Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: THAT my

[MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D

2005-07-07 Thread Harry Watkins
To all, What am I facing? It came off when wife was about a 1/4 mile from the house and she got it close to the house. It stayed with the car, wedged against the fan shroud and supported by the belts. 1981, manual transmission. Harry Watkins 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D

Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D

2005-07-07 Thread Harry Watkins
280K on mine. Replacement of the bolt sounds like a good idea. I don't think tightening would be wise. Is locktite used? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list

Re: [MBZ] I wouldnt put this crap on my car

2005-07-01 Thread Harry  M.
Opps, my mistake.. sorry Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Miata = GASOLINE, not diesel.  the original question dealt with an MB Diesel. At 04:52 AM 6/29/2005, you wrote: Those setups are called cold air intakes, they increase the airflow to the engine and believe it or not have been proven

Re: [MBZ] I wouldnt put this crap on my car

2005-06-29 Thread Harry  M.
Those setups are called cold air intakes, they increase the airflow to the engine and believe it or not have been proven to increase power. I found a setup for my Miata and with a nice exhaust it added a extra 20hp at the rear wheels. I guess a lot of kids out there with little money to spend

Re: [MBZ] I wouldnt put this crap on my car

2005-06-29 Thread Harry  M.
It was split, I got roughly 7-9 hp with the intake and the rest with the exhaust. The funny thing about the smaller engines is when you allow them to breath better they are capable of making some serious horsepower. The Ram Air Firebird's ratings were estimated, GM didn't really do testing and

Re: [MBZ] I wouldnt put this crap on my car

2005-06-29 Thread Harry  M.
They were Mazda-Speed aftermarket parts. The figures were from their tests, although I had it dynoed and the results were 7-9 HP from the intake and 12 from the exhaust. TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The ram-air WS6 Firebird only has 15-hp more than the non-ram-air version according

RE: [MBZ] Yet another Seller on Crack

2005-06-29 Thread Harry  M.
] On Behalf Of Harry  M.) Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2005 3:31 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yet another Seller on Crack How about pearl coat ? My Passat is what they call black magic pearl, its black in the shade but turns a dark blue in the sunlight. Always thought the pearl coats were

RE: [MBZ] ok, this is nice, but still, these people are on crack

2005-06-28 Thread Harry  M.
If someone actually buys that one, they most certainly will be bending over... If ya know what I mean. I have to admit its a very nice 240 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6315item=4558819707rd=1 -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] grey market cars

2005-06-27 Thread Harry Watkins
My 85 300D Euro was brought in country by a Paraguayan diplomat. The DOT conversion requirements are twelve pages and cost him $4800 to get the work done by Tyson's Motors in Vienna, VA. He bought the car new for $44,437 from Stuttgart and had it delivered to Alexandria, VA. Harry Watkins 86

Re: [MBZ] Freeing a frozen caliper bleed screw

2005-06-24 Thread Harry  M.
Kevin, on almost every GM vehicle I have ever owned I always had trouble opening the bleeder screws on the calipers. Guess they don't know what thread sealer is. From trial and error I had luck using a propane torch with the smallest pinpoint flame you can get. Heat just the screw for a minute

[MBZ] OT, Why don't I get attachments?

2005-06-20 Thread Harry Watkins
To All I get messages with a paper clip showing next to the message in the upper part of Outlook Express, but no paper clip to click on in the message section. Any help for me? Thanks, Harry Watkins 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D - Original Message - From: Craig

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