Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal

2007-09-02 Thread Hendrik
Basically if you can't turn the compressor by hand it is stuffed. If the compressor idler bearing is seized you should still be able to turn the compressor but a seized compressor is a great bargaining tool and not that expensive to fix with a S/H one. A lot of people looking to buy a car will

Re: [MBZ] '85 300CD battery question

2007-09-02 Thread Hendrik
Perhaps a few pictures and detailed notes as to why it is so relatively hard to get a batt out of a CD might help us to understand, particularly us over ere who have never seen a CD, let alone had a gander under the bonnet. andrew strasfogel wrote: You guys are all still either missing the

Re: [MBZ] : KIVA

2007-09-02 Thread Hendrik
Haven't you heard of manifest destiny, it is your God given right to be relatively rich while the people in the third world have obviously been sinning and therefore are being punished with poverty. Now go out and buy that gold plated tap that you have always lusted after. Seriously though I

Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal

2007-09-02 Thread Hendrik
Yeah I know that, it's like when a dealer describes a car as immaculate inside and out. Immaculate except for the worn seats, rust and non working A/C without a belt on the compressor. Then has the audacity to describe my car as very average, which is as good as the one he is selling, if not

Re: [MBZ] Now climate [was:Re: Don Wills has invited you to joinKiva - populations discussion]

2007-09-02 Thread Hendrik
Yes but the big question is can we become masters of the climate or are we going to stand by like the dinosaurs did? Obviously not, we are to busy spending squillions on weapons research to come up with better ways of killing each other. Hang on, perhaps we can sell the idea that if we can

Re: [MBZ] : KIVA

2007-09-02 Thread Hendrik
So, no Nigerians needing money to start up/expand an internet business? Wonko the Sane wrote: They pay money back to the local lender -- to date, the default rate is 0% -- and the money is credited to your account after payment in full. At that point, you can withdraw your money (PayPal) or

Re: [MBZ] Dogs in German Cars

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
Just don't let him sit in the passengers seat, otherwise you'll get things said to you like nice girlfriend :-) I'm off to pet the pet now :-) English is a funny language Craig McCluskey wrote: Kevin Kraly in Portland commented a few weeks ago about how his dog rode in his car. I finally had a

Re: [MBZ] Now climate [was:Re: Don Wills has invited you to joinKiva - populations discussion]

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
Ahh yes that great communist state, getting just about as vain as the the US. archer wrote: -- China is already doing weather control research. They are spending several million in order to keep it from raining during the Olympic games IIRC. Gerry Archer

Re: [MBZ] this looks like it might be a hell of a deal

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
Well, write a letter to Honda America and make them aware, that the manager chose not to respond to your letter of complaint. If Honda don't get back to you then you know that they are selling that much, that customer care can take a backseat. BTW how do you know that the spamming originated

Re: [MBZ] 220?

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
So you are comparing the 6.3 to US cars or just being nostalgic? Tom Hargrave wrote: That was the 80's - we are discussing the muscle car era of the later 60's. Different technologies different times. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com

[MBZ] Stupid stalling smoky TD's, yes we have them

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?t=4240highlight= anyone with any thoughts, I am guessing ALDA but don't know enough about the set up. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Now climate [was:Re: Don Wills has invited you to joinKiva - populations discussion]

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
Who knows, they have bucket loads of money and are using that to further their interest around the world. Yesterday the Chinese president was in Western Australia checking out mines, so I dare say that they will be investing heavily in ensuring a supply of raw materials, the problem we are

Re: [MBZ] Stupid stalling smoky TD's, yes we have them

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
Hmmnh, well yes I suppose it is possible due to drawing maximum fuel, however my experience is that blocked filters don't come and go and generally tend to lead to a gradual loss of performance. That is why I was thinking altitude compensator. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That sure sounds like a

Re: [MBZ] Now climate [was:Re: Don Wills has invited you to joinKiva - populations discussion]

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
And loads of other raw materials, China has just overtaken Japan as our major trading partner. andrew strasfogel wrote: Australia exports millions of tons of coal to China ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Hosed by Honda dealer - sold address to spammers.

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
But the problem is that these dealers represent VW (and other car makers) and the way they treat their customers reflects on the brand as a whole and as such I would think that in their franchise agreement that there would be minimum performance standards that have to be met. Also I think it is

Re: [MBZ] Now climate [was:Re: Don Wills has invited you to

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
So because it is not humans causing GW it is alright and we can keep driving 6 liter SUV's? What we need is a huge air conditioner to cool the planet down :-) The only thing more amazing than the ingenuity of mankind is the stupidity of mankind. Tom Hargrave wrote: I don't think that those who

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a cheap wagon?

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
Yes I need a cheap wagon, could you convert it to RHD and send it over? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1989-MERCEDES-300TE-WAGON-ONLY-1-495-WOW_W0QQitemZ220146489735QQihZ012QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a cheap wagon?

2007-09-03 Thread Hendrik
No No No, I'll take care of that but you could fix the rust up for me. Ta very mucho Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik wrote: Yes I need a cheap wagon, could you convert it to RHD and send it over? Do we need to replace the slightly tinted factory glass with perfectly clear stuff to let

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ[ 560 back on the road, almost

2007-09-04 Thread Hendrik
We don't talk about cleaning injectors, just replacing them. Robert Bigham wrote: Please talk a little about cleaning injectors on gassers. Thanks. st ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ[ 560 back on the road, almost : Cleaning fuel injectors

2007-09-04 Thread Hendrik
(such as dyno results) to substantiate the claims of FI system cleaners. It has to be remembered that it is human nature to make yourself believe all that effort and money spend on FI system cleaners has paid off. Robert Bigham wrote: Mecy sakes, Hendrik, Ed EM's plain language talks about cleaning

[MBZ] There's a lesson in here, I just haven't found it

2007-09-05 Thread Hendrik
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-0R5TT9K3E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Dead deer in the backyard and Allan is too uppity to eat it

2007-09-05 Thread Hendrik
Goddamn boy, you got yourself a feed for a week. That's prime number 1 road kill tucker and should be nice and tender in a day or two. Allan Streib wrote: This morning I discovered the corpse of a young deer in my back yard. My guess is it was hit by a car and made it a couple of hundred yards

Re: [MBZ] What's your MB worth

2007-09-05 Thread Hendrik
That don't matter as long as those insurance folks are reading and believing. ohn Robbins wrote: Bill Gallagher wrote: Find out what your MB is worth. not street value but should be http://www.nadaguides.com/LinkedValues.asp?UserID=950B38863BB42DID=39329LinkId=7499wPg=1109

Re: [MBZ] Front Bilstein Strut Assy

2007-09-06 Thread Hendrik
Brake test, railroad crossing test, you and the missus on the bonnet test (watch out for the star). Why do you think that they need replacement? They can be taken out and tested but it is recommended to use fresh bolts and nuts. LarryT wrote: My 91 300D has 3 struts available - Heavy Duty,

Re: [MBZ] [MBZ[ 560 back on the road, almost . Cleaning fuel injectors

2007-09-06 Thread Hendrik
The point is that they wear and once worn cannot be rebuild to new standards. IF you know 100% that the problem with the nozzles is a build up of crud, then yeah cleaning them is a viable solution (whether at home or professionally). However in order to determine if they are still serviceable,

Re: [MBZ] populations discussion now killer Farmers

2007-09-06 Thread Hendrik
Yes the real estate agent should have made him aware that the farmer uses chemicals to treat his crops. Then the purchaser could have made a informed decision. Then again, just about everyone knows that Farmers spray chemicals and if you buy a property next to a farm you have to put up with it

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-06 Thread Hendrik
Well obviously according to those scientists, there is in fact no ozone layer and all the pollution we are producing is actually good for the environment. And if those scientists are wrong, what are you gonna do? After all they have cashed their cheques and are now living somewhere in the

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-06 Thread Hendrik
Well yes there are still cars in Oz with R12 in the system but it is now unobtanium and releasing it into the atmosphere is against the law. Tom Hargrave wrote: Manufacturing new R12 has been banned in this country but there is still old stock around, plus re-cyclers are re-processing stock.

Re: [MBZ] Ball Joints W124 '91 300D 2.5 ~140k mi.

2007-09-06 Thread Hendrik
Well, I opened my wallet and spend 300 slides on a non genuine internal spring compressor. Sure it may be faulty but I increased my odds somewhat over using a cheap pair of external spring compressors. archer wrote: Had a friend who worked at a brake/front end shop. A compressor on a

Re: [MBZ] Spend money? ME?

2007-09-06 Thread Hendrik
Rodger is pointing out that he has money and you don't, you big loser you. Anyway, I was in the local snobshop and spend 100 pesos on some new rubber hoses for my 190E, so there :-P Hang on, I have a laptop, can I plug it in somewhere apart from the ciggy lighter? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: what

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-07 Thread Hendrik
OK, we are waiting. Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: and Im sure I can find out just as much proof to the contrary. In other words, who knows. --- Kaleb C. Striplin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-07 Thread Hendrik
And you're evidence is? It is all very nice to try and discredit things we don't particularly want to hear but once all the polar bears have drowned it will be you and your super consumer mates who will have to try and explain that this is all part of a natural cycle. All I want is the truth,

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-07 Thread Hendrik
I believe you are able to correct wikipedia articles if you feel that they are not accurate. However make sure that you have references (no, using okiebenz listers as references is not going to work) and list them at the end of the article. Perhaps you and the 'everything is sweet' crowd can

Re: [MBZ] i really don't get how brick and mortar shops can survive today

2007-09-07 Thread Hendrik
Not everybody is looking for a rare item, no everybody has bodily ailments and not everybody has access to the internet. I love going around the hardware shops and looking at stuff. Apparently these days it is even becoming a bit of a pick up place, with women not afraid to venture into the

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-07 Thread Hendrik
Nobody wants to be the 'boy who cried wolf' but I guess we can wait till we have conclusive proof that we are damaging the environment and then perhaps think about ways we could possibly perhaps maybe reduce emissions by .0008%. Perhaps instead of buying that 7 liter SUV to ferry the kids to

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-07 Thread Hendrik
Apart from everything else, what do you think would happen to DuPont if they where found out to be deliberately using the global warming issue to increase profits? Probably nothing in the US (well they would get a medal from the Prez for being outstanding corporate citizens) but in the PC EU

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12/Wickapoodia (my spelling)

2007-09-07 Thread Hendrik
From my understanding wikipedia works like an online forum, people write stuff and then other people can correct that if they feel they need to. Also you will note that citations and references are required to substantiate what you wrote. In regards to the banning of R12, we cannot stop

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? killer R12

2007-09-08 Thread Hendrik
what is the German word for Box?) Sprinter Kevin Kraly wrote: SNIPPED Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula who got dropped off at MBI today for much needed attention 2006 Sprinter PV 1.6Kmi, The Box (what is the German word for Box?) ___

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? car killer Jeremy Clarkson

2007-09-08 Thread Hendrik
A good example of this is the UN (and perhaps it's predecessor the league of nations), to set it up is perhaps one of the greatest acts of humanity but it's actual execution shows us what we are really like. Far as that pompous git goes, that is the problem with critics. They are life's

Re: [MBZ] Fix or Sell? stupid car killer Jeremy Clarkson

2007-09-09 Thread Hendrik
in a stupid attempt to attract even more stupid viewers, so the network can sell even more stupid products, is not my idea of spending quality time in front of the Fernseher. John Robbins wrote: Hendrik wrote: Personally I don't bother watching anything he does because I know it is all

Re: [MBZ] Must be new car season...

2007-09-09 Thread Hendrik
I wouldn't say that MB interiors are that great, better than most but far from perfect. I'll send pictures of the dash of my 201 for proof if required. Or the gear shifter fascia with it's sad looking wood. Or the plastic bits falling off the side of the seats. Or the incredible shrinking door

Re: [MBZ] Must be new car season...

2007-09-09 Thread Hendrik
How do you know they are durable? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know about anyone else, but I've seen some really nice interiors on the new Audi's and VW's. Decent mix of color and they're durable too. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

[MBZ] Second chance ebay offers

2007-09-09 Thread Hendrik
I am trying to buy a mobile phone off ebay at the moment, I kinda like those Sony Ericsson W series ones but don't want to pay the sticker price. Anyway I am getting quite a few second chance offers like this one: I'm the seller of the item #170087302378 that you've recently bided through the

Re: [MBZ] stupid car killer Jeremy Clarkson

2007-09-09 Thread Hendrik
I don't mind stuff that is up front about being entertainment but some shows pass themselves off as being informative, when in fact they are pure entertainment. I don't mind putting the brain in neutral and watching a kung fu movie or spending quality time with my son helping Ratchet and Clank

Re: [MBZ] Second chance ebay offers

2007-09-09 Thread Hendrik
I am 100% sure they are frauds, why would the seller put out second chance offers less than a day after auction end? But you are right, the only way to make sure is to ask the seller via ebay. A lot of sellers state on their auction that they don't do second chance offers. Robert Tara Ludwick

Re: [MBZ] Second chance ebay offers

2007-09-10 Thread Hendrik
Yes but the 'supposed' seller does not make mention of not meeting reserve and there is a reserve not met on an auction if that is the case. I bid 100 bucks on that phone, it sold for 230 and the spoofer says that I can pay my price. John Freer wrote: Happens all the time. Something I List

Re: [MBZ] Must be new car season...

2007-09-10 Thread Hendrik
For 20 years out in the hot sun? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I own one. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Second chance ebay offers

2007-09-10 Thread Hendrik
I take it these where auctions with reserves? A second chance offer from an item that did not make the reserve is different to a second chance offer from an unreserved auction. My understanding is that the highest bidder in an unreserved auction is the buyer, he/she may well default, in which

Re: [MBZ] Second chance ebay offers

2007-09-10 Thread Hendrik
Perhaps ebay should have a system in place where the reserve can be lowered by the consent of the seller and the highest bidder. Sort of like giving you the ability to send the highest bidder a revised auction with a lowered reserve, if the buyer accepts he/she will have the protection of the

Re: [MBZ] Ebay

2007-09-10 Thread Hendrik
Too true, there will always be people who are not happy. Like they expected to receive the item the next day or expect a S/H item to be in new condition. LWB250 wrote: Feedback is a tool like anything else, and has to be evaluated in the grand scheme of things. I've bought from people who

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Engine Vibration - new twist

2007-09-11 Thread Hendrik
I have one on my 85 201 manual but it has a M102 motor. Peter Merle wrote: Thanks for the sound advice - I did inspect mountings and they did appear to be sound . I took vehvicle to a retired Mercedes Benz Mechanic and he said that I should have the vibration damper on the propshaft ( which I

Re: [MBZ] Must be new car season...

2007-09-11 Thread Hendrik
No I like Sheman better, is that the metrosexual model with cup holders and auto tranny? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oops, I meant Sherman Tank... Harry 6 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] Quick Mercedes trivia questions

2007-09-17 Thread Hendrik
I am pretty sure Volvo came up with the three anchor seat belt, not sure about the lap sash seatbelt. tom savage wrote: I'm helping someone compose the Mercedes Story for children and she's got me stumped on a couple of points: Does anyone know who designed the W136 170? I'm pretty sure it

Re: [MBZ] Failed Emissions Inspection

2007-09-19 Thread Hendrik
There is no self diagnostic function on the catalytic converter, easy thing is to plug your car into a computer and see what the go is. You can spend 's on replacing stuff, only to find that a wire was loose somewhere. The series 124's have quite a sophisticated self diagnostic system and

Re: [MBZ] Why no 2 stroke diesels

2007-09-20 Thread Hendrik
Two stroke in general never really took off in the car segment. The disadvantage of 2 stroke Diesels is that they need a supercharger to make em work. Why design a complicated 2 stroke engine when it is far easier to build a four stroke. Petrol two strokes don't need a supercharger and are

Re: [MBZ] Why no two stroke diesels

2007-09-20 Thread Hendrik
No that is not quite right, apparently the 6/71 numbers mean that it makes 6 horsepower and has 71 oil leaks :-) Dan Weeks wrote: There were LOTS of 2-stroke diesels made, the most famous being the detroits. They were THE heavy diesel engine for marine and heavy vehicle use for decades in

Re: [MBZ] Why no 2 stroke diesels

2007-09-20 Thread Hendrik
Umnh, no the 2 stroke Diesel concept is alive and well. http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/05/a_lightweight_v.html http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/ http://www.aopa.org/pilot/features/future0008.html http://www.2si.com/2si_Industrial.htm http://www.mandiesel.com/ However in the medium

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread Hendrik
There are buyers guides out there for Benzes but they are scattered all over the place. A good starting point is this site http://www.carsurvey.org/manufacturer_Mercedes-Benz.html , although some of the reviews should be taken with a grain of salt. But it gives a pretty good idea. For instance

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread Hendrik
to choose from. Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik wrote: My main concern is that it is fitted with a tow bar, I wouldn't care, unless the transmission was about to fail. Is it original? Is the fluid burnt? Can you count to five before it engages reverse

Re: [MBZ] Hello again

2007-09-23 Thread Hendrik
Well, I care about as much as you care that the Port Adelaide Power are in the AFL Grand Final this weekend, after all the footy experts predicted that they would not even make the finals this year. Tomorrow morning will be spend trying to get tickets. Anyway good luck to your team, may they

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Engine Vibration

2007-09-25 Thread Hendrik
The easy test is to disconnect the prop shaft and then put the car in gear, if you still have a vibration then you know it is forward of the prop shaft. Peter Merle wrote: Mine has the 5 speed manual tranny. I still am suspecting the missing propshaft vibration damper. PEter

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-25 Thread Hendrik
OK, so we all heard about ambulance chasers, it seems we have a wreck chaser in our midst. I can just imagine it, Kaleb comes across a bad accident with people trapped in the wreckage and he says to the driver I'll give you 50 bucks for it, here is my card Talking about 124's, I finally worked

Re: [MBZ] Removing tinting

2007-08-03 Thread Hendrik
Or you can do the easy thing and take it to a professional window tinting place. Redghost wrote: Razor scraper? clay On 2 Aug 2007, at 12:09, Zoltan Finks wrote: Any tips on removing the crummy window tinting on my 190D? Brian ___

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Hendrik
Depends what you are after, if you just want a machine then anything will do but if you are interested in the long term then you have to look at machines that are servicable. We have had Miele machines in our family for decades and while they are more expensive than Asian brands, they are

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Silverbacks Women in W-League Championship Televised Live on Fox Soccer Channel on Sunday

2007-08-04 Thread Hendrik
It is interesting to note if there is a backlash against big money sports, with the average fan being marginalised to a being a cash cow who has no real ownership of the sport. It's early days but there seems to be a growing number of football supporters abandoning the big league in favour of

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers

2007-08-04 Thread Hendrik
Our Miele spins at 1100 rpm, can be set to 600 but don't know why. Has water saving cycles and all the other stuff, which is not bad considering it was the base model. Anyway we just bought a new fridge and I have to modify the kitchen to fit the blasted thing in, that's what happens when you

Re: [MBZ] Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Hendrik
Anything can fail but the question is can it be repaired economically. Strange how people put up with cars breaking down but if a washing machine decides to go down after 6 years people are in shock. Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Your maytag failed after 6 years? My grandmother always had a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Front Loading Washers (was Re: Tools and Quality)

2007-08-04 Thread Hendrik
I didn't think those sort of people would need a washing machine..joking :-) Mitch Haley wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: Our house came with all relatively new (within 5-8 years) appliances but when I need to replace the washer I'll buy a Staber. http://www.staber.com more

Re: [MBZ] 3 litre gasser??

2007-08-07 Thread Hendrik
Yeah I second that, the 420 is a very good engine and you'll find that fuel consumption is not that much different, especially on the highway. My pay you to test drive both models and take it from there. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If you want alot more power, go with a 420, which I happen to have

Re: [MBZ] Classic car]

2007-08-08 Thread Hendrik
Thanks a lot, now I have to change my undies :-( Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: This is a GREAT video ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 2.3-16V trans fluid

2007-08-08 Thread Hendrik
Ahh yes the evil fill plug, a word of warning those plugs can be tight. Sometimes previous owners have used bad methods (like you are thinking) to get them out and made a mess of them. From memory I managed to get a standard Allen key in there.just but my memory can be faulty. I would

Re: [MBZ] 2.3-16V trans fluid

2007-08-08 Thread Hendrik
that the muffler has fallen off the 201, so I'll be getting under there as well. Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik wrote: Ahh yes the evil fill plug, a word of warning those plugs can be tight. Sometimes previous owners have used bad methods (like you are thinking) to get them out and made a mess of them

Re: [MBZ] 2.3-16V trans fluid

2007-08-10 Thread Hendrik
A lot of MB service tools are made by specialist tool manufacturers like Hazet or Stahlwille, making something like this is quite tricky due to the allen bolt to hold the hex bit in place. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:52:25 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux distribution and winmodems [was Re: Classic car]]

2007-08-12 Thread Hendrik
That all depends if you are doing your doctorate in something you really love and there is a need for. It's a big mountain to climb and unless you really love doing IT stuff, you may not make it. My Uncle did a PhD in toxicology with emphasis on the blue ring octopus. From memory he was in his

[MBZ] Talking about Diesel clatter

2007-08-12 Thread Hendrik
http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2122/ Sounds like more internet BS to me, 238hp and 295hp(?) of torque out of a 1.8liter motor? Well, I'll wait till I see it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] $8500 POS

2007-08-12 Thread Hendrik
I guess the problem with the 140 was that it followed the 126, people where used to the good old reliable but technologically challenged 126. When judging a particular chassis I feel that it is important not to compare it with previous Merc models but with what the competitors such as BMW, RR,

Re: [MBZ] $8500 POS

2007-08-12 Thread Hendrik
Bit harsh to blame Chrysler for the reliability issues of the 140, a lot of the problems mentioned are due to parts suppliers. However this does not excuse MB for not putting the test miles on the chassis before release. Peter Frederick wrote: It was the beginning of the serious slide in

Re: [MBZ] Radiator brands: Who can give advice?

2007-08-13 Thread Hendrik
Ya well. I have a spare radiator sitting in the shed but the shed is in Adelaide. Anyway the go is that Behr are OE but Nissens cost less. However the price difference is not so great in the US, so I would recommend the Behr for originality (which helps when you go to sell the car). However I

Re: [MBZ] 124 screw/clip terminals/FUSE panel

2007-08-15 Thread Hendrik
Pull off the cover under the steering wheel and have a look, there are a million wires and without a wiring diagram you will find it difficult to find a suitable circuit to tap into. perhaps consult an auto sparky to do a proper job. I am not 100% sure what you are trying to do but it sounds

Re: [MBZ] 124 screw/clip terminals/FUSE panel

2007-08-15 Thread Hendrik
Depends what the current draw is. Tom Hargrave wrote: You can always wire it into the cigar lighter circuit. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 124 screw/clip terminals/FUSE panel

2007-08-15 Thread Hendrik
I am a bit lost here, what four screws are we talking about. Are you planning on pulling out the fuse box? The best way to get at the wiring is from the foot well. Just drop the lower panel and there should be the main wiring harness. Then it is a matter of finding a suitable circuit and

Re: [MBZ] 124 screw/clip terminals/FUSE panel

2007-08-15 Thread Hendrik
have 2 or 3 wires, everything else is done by vacuum :-) wilton strickland wrote: Hendrik, 'Just trying to confirm if the terminals are directly beneath the fuse panel, or are they above the driver's footwell like the 123? 124 fuse panel is mounted horizontally on a separate box forward

Re: [MBZ] I've gone and done it

2007-08-15 Thread Hendrik
Yeah it is a bit strange naming it the sprinter, should have been called the crawler :-D andrew strasfogel wrote: I am not a fan of naming cars as it smacks of cutesyness but if you must, Sluggo might be appropriate if your Sprinter is not exactly a speed demon.

Re: [MBZ] greasercar

2007-08-15 Thread Hendrik
Oooh come on now Roger, I can just see you trawling the local junk food shops for WVO. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I parked that thing on my street, the neighbors would be out front with torches and a rope. For me. RLE ** Get a sneak peek of the

Re: [MBZ] kid breaks hinge on her ti book

2007-08-15 Thread Hendrik
You know duct tape is great for fixing all sorts of things. Redghost wrote: I have found the hinge is not that big a deal to swap out. Pain to find one at a reasonable price. They do break for no reason due to being made in china out of snot and rice paper. Pot metal would have been

Re: [MBZ] I've gone and done it

2007-08-16 Thread Hendrik
Sorry, I beat you to the punchline there. Perhaps you could name it the slug, or Star Box once you get the star up front. Kevin Kraly wrote: should have been called the crawler :-D Hahahahahaha! It's a cool van though, and it's built very well. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi,

Re: [MBZ] Was Virtual Pillory: Come jeer at the idiot!, now handguns the law

2007-08-16 Thread Hendrik
Kaleb special, if you are the 1000th visitor at my house you'll get a bullet in the head and a great deal on used Mercedes parts :-D Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 99.9% of the time there is no need for that gun you may have on you or in your house. Its that other .1% of the time

Re: [MBZ] 124 FSM

2007-08-16 Thread Hendrik
Have a dig around in here, it's not complete but there are still a few goodies to be picked over, a bit like a wreck at a self service dismantler. Frederick Moir wrote: Hi, All. Who has the 124 manuals on line? I've been gifted with 260E with 5 good cyls. and one dead one. TIA Fred Moir

Re: [MBZ] Name my Sprinter (was Re: I've gone and done it)

2007-08-17 Thread Hendrik
How about Adolf the Teutonic people mover. Or Rommel the people box. Then again given the size perhaps King tiger might be appropriate. Fmiser wrote: Why all the German names? How 'bout something a bit different ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Jacking vehicle up to change ATF filter

2007-08-17 Thread Hendrik
Or he could get some more axle stands and lift the whole car to check everything. I am assuming that axle stands will be used and not some dodgy method. How much are axle stands these days? Not bloody much when compared to the cost of your medical system over there. Alex Chamberlain wrote: On

Re: [MBZ] Jacking vehicle up to change ATF filter

2007-08-17 Thread Hendrik
Jack the front, there are brakes on the rear that work to stop the car rolling off the 'singular' jack stand. I would advise that all your affairs are sorted and a will is made out. Don't forget to check your flex discs and steering linkages, may pay to pull out the steering dampener and check

Re: [MBZ] Jacking vehicle up to change ATF filter

2007-08-17 Thread Hendrik
Not really, they are safety rated but if they have gone rusty.. Anyway, a while back I bought a pair of 5 tonne rated stands and they are the ducks guts when compared to the pissy cheaper stands that I used to use. On the cheaper ones the car can be rocked a little bit but the car is

Re: [MBZ] [way off topic]now handguns the law the freaks who love guns

2007-08-17 Thread Hendrik
a bitter debate going. Not to mention, the mere mention of a certain five letter word you used (regardless of the size, shape, texture, effectiveness, or whatnot) would have got you poofed by Mr. Hankie on the other list. On Sat, Aug 18, 2007 at 10:28:07AM +0930, Hendrik wrote: I don't

Re: [MBZ] [way off topic]now handguns the law the freaks who love guns

2007-08-17 Thread Hendrik
Oooh my, I own a SBU which eats hummers for breakfast, guess that means I must have a weeny teeny weiner (is that OK to say?) Watch your language, grandma is reading this stuff. Wonko the Sane wrote: I disagree, Kevin. We've had complaints about extended oil threads, political threads, etc.

Re: [MBZ] [way off topic]now handguns the law the freaks wholove guns

2007-08-17 Thread Hendrik
dear Imgoonashootanyonewhocomesthroughthatdoorevenifitismydrunkson aka shoot first think later type of listers. Zeitgeist wrote: Yeah, I'm with Hendrik on this. If ya'll want to continue sharing your favorite misanthropic fantasies, then Kaleb should create a nifty kill-zone space

Re: [MBZ] [way off topic]now handguns the law the freaks wholove guns

2007-08-17 Thread Hendrik
But are we allowed to discuss the p thingy and the various sizes thereof? Another related question, do they make genuine gun racks for Mercs. I reckon that would be way cool a T with a gun rack. I have noticed that the gloveboxes on Mercs seem to be too small to hold a real handgun, what is the

Re: [MBZ] [way off topic]now handguns the law the freaks wholove guns

2007-08-17 Thread Hendrik
Hmmnh, seems I was wrong http://tripcart.typepad.com/tripcart_the_blog/images/2007/04/01/guns_on_planes_by_nicky_pallas_at_f.jpg Wonko the Sane wrote: The fact you're in freekin' Australia doesn't hurt when it comes to the shooting, does it? Even a 45 doesn't have that range. :-)

Re: [MBZ] Jacking vehicle up to change ATF filter

2007-08-18 Thread Hendrik
That's my point, you can buy heavy duty (relative to a car) stands for not much money. Still you have to be careful where you use them, on concrete/asphalt no problem but on soft ground extra care needs to be taken. It is a good idea once the car is up to try and move it with your hand to

[MBZ] Now: Mobil 1 gun oil

2007-08-18 Thread Hendrik
Ooooh goody, here come 200 posts about what oil is best for your killing machine, I can hardly wait. Don't the National Rambo Association have any forums for this kind of stuff? Do we really have to have 2000+ posts about guns on a Mercedes forum, when MB don't even make firearms? I don't mind

Re: [MBZ] Now: Mobil 1 gun oil

2007-08-19 Thread Hendrik
: - Original Message - From: Hendrik [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ooooh goody, here come 200 posts about what oil is best for your killing machine, I can hardly wait. Don't the National Rambo Association have any forums for this kind of stuff? Do we really have to have 2000+ posts about guns

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