Re: [MBZ] extra-slow 240D

2010-08-05 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah, mao's 240D went better the further it climbed over 70, MB's are designed to be driven fast, even the Diesels like a good fang now and then. Hendrik who has nerves of steel by breaking through the 65 barrier in a 240D Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Guy sounds like a real douche. Sent from my i

Re: [MBZ] Wagon parts

2010-08-05 Thread Hendrik & Fay
So, when can I expect delivery? Seriously though, that bent frame S124 may be worth 1500 if it is only a bent panel but once the frame is bent, it takes a lot of skill to get right. Hendrik with a straight S124 but it needs a Diesel engine to slow me down Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Uh, $1700 is

Re: [MBZ] ML320, 2001

2010-08-05 Thread Hendrik & Fay
My theory is that the rack and pinion steering in the more modern Mercs is what causes the lack of soul. Far as the Alabama Mercs go, some of the earlier ones had issues but the later ones are supposed to be better, perhaps try one with a Diesel engine in it. Hendrik with no SUVs but used to h

Re: [MBZ] CL Scam?

2010-07-24 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Given the wording I would say scam, note they make no mention of the car they want to buy, don't indicate that they want to see/drive the car and it just seems like an standard scamail, spewed out by the thousands. However one way to see if it's a scam is to google their email address, which in

Re: [MBZ] DBV: banned lister who came in from the cold

2010-07-21 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Which reminds me, if you send me your address off list, I'll pop a bonnet star in the mail to you, have one sitting in the shed. Hendrik & Fay wrote: Yeah man and when you play both clips together it gets real funkycool manfar out Hendrik who is busy plotting to get mor

Re: [MBZ] DBV: banned lister who came in from the cold

2010-07-21 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah man and when you play both clips together it gets real funkycool manfar out Hendrik who is busy plotting to get more grunt out of the TE Mountain Man wrote: Mitch wrote: That must have been great musical accompaniment to an LSD trip. The wimmin in that Journey y

Re: [MBZ] 107 soft top?

2010-07-21 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Don't be a wuzz, DIY. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YuKcTWtWtc&feature=related seems easy.. Hendrik OK Don wrote: '82 380SL - How much is a new soft top? Anyone have an extra hard top? http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1851426856.html __

Re: [MBZ] 1998 C220 for sale for $500

2010-07-18 Thread Hendrik & Fay
OK lets say the DOUBLE ROW timing CHAIN broke and sent the valves (there are 4 per cylinder) into the pistons, at the very least you are going to have at least 4 valves bent, depending on the engine speed at the time of the breakage. Worst case scenario is that the camshafts are damaged, which m

Re: [MBZ] '91 300E starting

2010-07-18 Thread Hendrik & Fay
One of the problems with the K jet system is false air getting into the manifold, in a worst case scenario a hose can come off allowing too much air into the manifold and the car won't start at all, had this in my Mum's 190E a while back. Hendrik who is full of hot air OK Don wrote: The 300E

Re: [MBZ] Strange Craigslist buyer

2010-07-18 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah well, it is a thing that people do, buy 'commercial vehicles' and treat them like super cars. I don't think they really know that they look like d heads cruising in their pimp trucks, speaking of which , here is another one to inspire Wilton to trick his ride http://cgi.ebay.com.au/show-ai

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-15 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah, NOW he is selling, could have sold it to me a while back. Considering what we spend on hire cars whilst in the US Hendrik Bob Rentfro wrote: you/re making me think hard. Bob R On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 7:44 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: $800 for list members. ___

Re: [MBZ] Car love?

2010-07-15 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Now now now Wilton, you wouldn't do that to a good buddy, would you? Hendrik who has hidden all the rolling pins WILTON wrote: But what if we send it back when she's there, and you never know when it's coming? ;<)) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] ponton anyone?

2010-07-15 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Depends how much rust it has and the condition of the carbys. Now if it was a 190D, the list mob would be all over it. Hendrik who has a secret desire to grab a roundie and chuck a modern engine in it, along with A/C Allan Streib wrote: http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1840898155.html It

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-15 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
..and then they moved the star off the chrome grille and the stinky stuff really hit the fan Hendrik who still has the star on the chrome.for now OK Don wrote: Nope - the 123 was the start of the down-hill side. They didn't even try to make the star mount look like a fake r

Re: [MBZ] Car love?

2010-07-15 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Anyway if ya wanna spend a few hours on uboob, check out this pommie version of Kaleb. http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=6EA470293F152E2A&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&v=RZt-LvuohUw 5 parts in that one, plus a Cosworth, 280SL, Citroen DS et al Hours of fun for car lovers and no poncy wankers

Re: [MBZ] Car love?

2010-07-15 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
I prefer women, ya can't fix em but they are way more fun and just as annoying. Hendrik who can say stuff like this now Fay has left the building Donald Snook wrote: My indy has a small shop in which he works on a surprising number of cars of all makes. He is originally from Iran and was edu

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
From my understanding the 500E is three times the car a 300E is, don't forget about the Porsche input and yes once again us peasants in the RH drive world miss out on the good stuff, we're stuck with British exotics like the XJS and Japanese rice burners. Speaking of which, look at his http://o

Re: [MBZ] OT Those crazy Aussies

2010-07-14 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
ng-to-ride-crocodile.html Gerry ----- From: "Hendrik & Fay" Like they say, alcohol and firearms don't mix. Dumb and dumber Hendrik Rich Thomas wrote: Hen, y'all having fun down there yet? Aussie men shoot each other in buttocks 'to se

[MBZ] 300TD SUV

2010-07-13 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
http://daddytypes.com/2007/03/09/homebrewed_family_4x4_nirvana_mercedes_300td_volvo_245.php Hendrik who is off to find a 720 Datsun ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] OT Those crazy Aussies

2010-07-13 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Like they say, alcohol and firearms don't mix. Dumb and dumber Hendrik Rich Thomas wrote: Hen, y'all having fun down there yet? Aussie men shoot each other in buttocks 'to see if it hurts' http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.48b9582985ef441402e0e7b7976a4920.441&show_article=1 In th

Re: [MBZ] stupid ebay sellers

2010-07-12 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
erday and found a 300SE to rat parts off Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: no, I am just browsing thru parts listings and 15-20 pages of this junk is just annoying. Hendrik & Fay wrote: Well they are all advertised as being for a different car and why should ebay limit these types of listings? They a

Re: [MBZ] Photog of the week -- 2001 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG - $9999 (Mt.Pleasant)

2010-07-12 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Hmnnh, perhaps if you cobble together 2 300D engines to make a V12 600D Hammer. Hendrik who is always thinking outside the square Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik & Fay wrote: Ooh right, I read your post and thought $800 for a E55 with a stuffed head gasket =-O , you had me going then and al

Re: [MBZ] stupid ebay sellers

2010-07-12 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Well they are all advertised as being for a different car and why should ebay limit these types of listings? They are in the business of having people list stuff for sale and why does this annoy you so? Are you looking to chip your rides? Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have been noticing l

Re: [MBZ] More CL photo pecularities

2010-07-12 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
They are showing how solid these old things are, you try sitting on a modern car and will most likely end up with a dented bonnet (yes I am speaking Australian again). Hendrik with a reasonably solid 124 Allan Streib wrote: Are the people in these photos there to make the car more attractive

Re: [MBZ] Photog of the week -- 2001 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG - $9999 (Mt.Pleasant)

2010-07-12 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Ooh right, I read your post and thought $800 for a E55 with a stuffed head gasket =-O , you had me going then and almost back on a plane to the US to get myself some of them cheap AMG cars but then I read the rest of the message and realized your talking about S class klatta mobiles :-P Hendr

Re: [MBZ] What is this slow thing?

2010-07-12 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
The way the post was written, implied that MB stopped building the 240D in 83/4. Not sure but I think the 200D was also available in 124 form but the 240D died with the 123 chassis. Hendrik Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik & Fay wrote: I am pretty sure the 240D (and 200D) went all the way to

Re: [MBZ] tunnel roll

2010-07-12 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
In theory F1 cars can drive upside down but then the oil would drain into the heads and... Hendrik who did a roll in a car once and it was not nice but it seems mao has not noticed the damage ;-) relng...@aol.com wrote: My thoughts, too. Otherwise, I'd like to see the modificatio

Re: [MBZ] What is this slow thing?

2010-07-12 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
I am pretty sure the 240D (and 200D) went all the way to the end of the 123 chassis in 85. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W123 Hendrik who is still missing mao's 240D Mountain Man wrote: Curt wrote: I *think* but have never proven that I have a VERY late 240D. '83 was the last

Re: [MBZ] Some ideas for Wilton

2010-07-10 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Ahh come on guys, you know that I am a clean living sort of a guy. Hendrik who doesn't spend hours looking at bikini babes on utube Mountain Man wrote: WILTON wrote: ...now, let's see the bikini babes. ditto that. c'mon, Mr. Down-Under mao

[MBZ] Some ideas for Wilton

2010-07-10 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
I know that Wilton is heavily into the tuning and I thought some of these concepts might inspire him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iLvgAMphdQ&feature=related Hendrik who hopes he posted the correct link and not the one to the bikini babes ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 190E

2010-07-08 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Yeah 10K pommie beans is round about the going rate for an average evolution but 100K is getting a bit pricey, unless it was owned by someone famous. Hendrik who doesn't own cars owned by famous people Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik & Fay wrote: http://search.ebay.com/160446894015

[MBZ] Cheap 190E

2010-07-08 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-Mercedes-Benz-190-E-2-5-16-Evolution-II-/160446894015?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Cars&hash=item255b614fbf Get yer check books out boys and it's LH drive for ya all, ohh yeah and Roger there is a airport for light aircraft nearby, should you wish to drop in. Hendrik whose 201

Re: [MBZ] 95 C250D, any good?

2010-07-08 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
That's not so, in 89 when they introduced the 300TE, they dropped the 230TE as being too underpowered for station wagen duty. From memory they had trouble engineering the turbo engine into a RH drive vehicle because the steering box was in the way. Unfortunately we never got the NA Diesel engine

Re: [MBZ] W202 smoker?

2010-07-07 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
In the 202 chassis a 104 motor would be my next choice, the M111 just seems a bit weak but lots available in 1.8 liter format :'( with the crappiest looking interior MB ever came up with, makes the cheap C look very cheap. That's why the upper speced 202 are better with tex or leather. Hendrik

Re: [MBZ] 95 C250D, any good?

2010-07-07 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
While I am saying I want one, why did Oz never get a turbo Diesel engine in the 123/4, 201, 126. Hendrik with no turbos Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: While I am not saying I would want one, but why cant we get cars like that here? OK Don wrote: I haven't ever actually seen one that I was aware o

[MBZ] 95 C250D, any good?

2010-07-06 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Is the W202 with the OM605 NA motor any good? Or does the engine have issues? Just seeing what sort of money they want for these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160452409634&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT one with a turbo http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/MERCEDES/C250D

Re: [MBZ] OK, so you have a 2k car with about 3k or more worth of repairs need, and its a great deal?

2010-07-06 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
I like the interior shot, my 124 don't look like that. Mine also doesn't have the V6 engine. And 150K miles is not low, that's 240K kilometrics, which is considered slightly above average for a 90. At that age and mileage a lot of things will need doing soon. Anyway God loves a trier, maybe the

Re: [MBZ] Happy Kick a pom Day

2010-07-04 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
idence Catholic High School is pleased to announce that its Celtic Pom Pon team took 1st place in both “Kick” and “Pom” at the Team Dance Illinois (TDI) Invitational ". Apparently it is something to celebrate. On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 2:56 AM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: You could just call it &#

Re: [MBZ] Happy Independence Day

2010-07-04 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
You could just call it 'kick a pom day'. BTW Fay asked me to clarify that it was HER that sent the greetings for kick a pom day. Hendrik who lives in a civilized country where semi-independence was gained over a cup of tea Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik & Fay wrote: Happy Indep

Re: [MBZ] Happy Independence Day

2010-07-03 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Happy Independence Day to you all. Hope you all have a great day, we should of stayed an extra week for the celebrations..ah well maybe next trip. Hendrik, Fay, Georgia & Zak -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image005.jpg

Re: [MBZ] Spiffed up 300D

2010-07-02 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
That looks pretty smart and now everybody will ask you "have you been down under" and then you'll have to say "no sir/mam, we had had some Ozzies riding kangaroos stop by, couldn't understand a word they where saying, they didn't eat much but left the plate" Hendrik who is trying to tie the Ka

Re: [MBZ] craigslist

2010-07-02 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Confucius says: "Buyer in hand with cash is worth two en route" Anyway you all scrounge around for a bargain and when that so and so tramp beats you to the last nice pair of shoes you go all uptight and say stuff like: "CL sucks, seller suck but I am still looking on CL for the next project"

Re: [MBZ] I pickup a disassembled 603 3.5

2010-07-02 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Kalebs strategy to bypass the Reggie imposed ban on more car buying. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIuo0KIqD_E It's a 93 with a 89 motor, 91 gearbox. Hendrik who put an 82 motor in an 84 123 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I hauled home a disassembled 603 3.5 this weekend which the valuabl

Re: [MBZ] Last USA email from your OZ-friends

2010-06-30 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Hi Wilton and the rest, We made it home and all is well, except the budgies died and Mum's 190E is running rough, suspect an ignition lead or spark plug but may be worse, will investigate tomorrow. Unfortunatley we where not able to see the Hearst castle as we wanted to make it to LA in good t

Re: [MBZ] Find A Car/Truck on a Budget

2010-05-31 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
This reminds me of the Leyland P76, built in Oz during the 70's, quite an advanced car with aluminum body and V8 but ugly as sin, anyway it's claim to fame was that you could fit a 44 gallon drum in the boot. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leyland_P76 Hendrik Greg Fiorentino wrote: About 2 year

Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again

2010-05-31 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Well OK since we are confessing, just did a change on the 300TE and all went well until I poured the old sump oil into another oil bottle and found the copper washer lying in the bottom of the drain panooops...anyway the old 103 got another 5 liters of fresh Diesel oil. Maybe I will

Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again

2010-05-31 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
You people are so soft, this is how you do it .Man style and girl style Oil Change instructions for Men: 1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree, swipe the Visa for $50.00. 2) Stop by the Bot

Re: [MBZ] The Final Installment - We're on the way

2010-05-31 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
u call home. Although the first US meal will probably kill me and that will be that :-) our plan is to buy kids meals :-D Hendrik, Fay, Georgia and the Zakman who are missing their Jack Russells after only 4 hours of separation ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

2010-05-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Isn't tofu a breed of cattle? Is there something I should know?? Hendrik who is just chomping on some form of bovine meat cooked on the BBQ R A Bennell wrote: I know I am a week late on this reply but could not resist Wonky wrote (among other stuff) -Original Message- Hint to Hen

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

2010-05-27 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
We have changed flights and will be coming over sooner than expected ;-) although the landing might be a tad rough =-O http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qGNEmDMVDU&feature=player_embedded#! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] New tires, etc.., on '87 300D

2010-05-26 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
So once again you wussed out and didn't go for the 22' spinners, tsk tsk tsk. Hendrik who used to have big fats on the 124 WILTON wrote: I'm sure that the recommended size is 195/65R 15; I'm also sure that the size I bought and had installed is 205/65R 15 - my choice. Wilton __

Re: [MBZ] New tires, etc.., on '87 300D

2010-05-26 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
You sure that is the correct size for your car? Just put some new rubber on the 89 300TE and it takes 195/65. Hendrik WILTON wrote: 4 Michelin X Radial 205/65R 15's from Sam's $350.65; mount, bal. and align by my very dependable indy align guy $133. Wilton - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

2010-05-23 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Mulling over a side trip to visit you, will keep you posted... Hendrik & Fay Wonko the Sane wrote: Hint to Hendrik -- the wild west expired 100 years ago. It lives on it tv shows, but I worked in my garden this evening where cows once pooped -- and the nearest cow was a mile away fro

Re: [MBZ] Hunting 124 update

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
I think you may have had a few too many Verginas when you took that picture. Hendrik who collects beer bottles and cans, much to the missus annoyment when she feels like dusting them Mitch Haley wrote: Dieselhead wrote: My condolences. In WI, there is Leinenkugels and Point Special. Both ar

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
I used to work on farms, so there is not a lot of interest in seeing fields, tractors and cows. More interested is seeing the wild west. Sure we would love to see everything but that may well take a lifetime. We don't really just want to sit in the car all day. Hendrik who is hoping that you ar

Re: [MBZ] Hunting good US beer

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Well I don't usually buy US beer, tend to go for German or Dutch lager when I have money or the local swill in a box of 30 cans when finances are down. Used to brew my own when I had more time and may do so again once I get my shed cleaned up. Perhaps even look at a keg system to cut down on bo

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Not so, we are landing in LAX then flying to Chicago, spending a few days looking around Wisconsin, flying to NYC for a few days and then going to Tulsa and then driving across country to Las Vegas, San Fran and back to LAX. We are trying to see the US from more than one point of view, rather t

[MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
?) and then book a room before doing a bit of sightseeing. Well that's the plan but seeing we men are so useful, we might not even make it out of Oz. Hendrik Hendrik & Fay wrote: Hey I know how to operate a BBQ, as long as it is right hand drive, should post some pictures of my hybrid

Re: [MBZ] W124 brakes

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Same as the 201's. Hendrik Mitch Haley wrote: What kind of parking/emergency brakes are on a 1992 300d 2.5? Had MBZ done away with the drum brakes and put the parking brake on the disk caliper by then? It seems to be the day the MBs want to gang up on me in retaliation for parking them for

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Option Codes

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
http://old.mbclub.ru/mb/code/?lng=eng Hendrik LarryT wrote: Hi ! Thx to several of you I am pretty sure I have paint code #122M which is Mother of Pearl Grey Metallic. I believe the paint for the plastic panels is 7122 but am not sure. There is also a Code 78 list under Paint Options but th

Re: [MBZ] 2.3-16 - Where's my fuel pump relay?

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
You need to get the number off the relay and try and match them up, there are a number of different relays for different versions of the KE jet system. Hendrik with a number of FPR's in the shed Mine smells of cooked electronics and shows signs of resoldering (the resoldering, oddly enough, s

Re: [MBZ] Hunting 124 update

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
We are limited in the variety of US beers, either Miller or Budweiser. Hendrik who thought that the Miller was not too bad but will give final verdict when sampling a fresh batch from the factory Rich Thomas wrote: There is GOOD beer here in the US if you stay away from that mass-produced swi

[MBZ] OT RH drive BBQ's

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
LH drive http://www.neatorama.com/2006/08/07/muscle-car-bbq-grill/ http://www.komar.org/bbq/ RH drive http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/OzHendrik/?action=view¤t=IMG_1484.jpg complete with spares, needs a clean but that has to wait until I get the truck wash out. Notice fuel tank on righ

Re: [MBZ] Hunting 124 update

2010-05-22 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Hey I know how to operate a BBQ, as long as it is right hand drive, should post some pictures of my hybrid 5 burner. Anyway I'll get the missus to remind me of the dates of our travel itinerary. I would look them up myself but my footy team is on the telly. Goota go. Hendrik who bought a box o

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Wall Parking

2010-05-03 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Why look at that when you can look at this http://www.geekologie.com/2010/04/everything_thats_right_in_the.php Scroll down and you see them cleaning a MB, while Darth Vader and his stormtroopers look on. Hendrik who accidentally clicked on that link..honest tom tomscat wrote: http://w

Re: [MBZ] New C-Class ventilates parking garage

2010-05-03 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Is that Kaleb standing there trying to buy the car for 500 bucks? Hendrik relng...@aol.com wrote: http://jalopnik.com/5526703/honey-you-parked-the-car-where Scroll down to read the comments. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.o

Re: [MBZ] Auto Antenna

2010-05-03 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
First thing is to make sure the mast is straight, next is disassembly and repair. Hendrik LarryT wrote: Hi Gang - My Auto Antenna goes up and down but seems to hang up part way up. It goes down completely but stops about 1/2 up. I've cleaned the mast, waxed it, removed wax, tried lubrican

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-05-03 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
I believe they operate on time, as a load sensing feature may give a wrong signal if the mast is getting sticky. Earlier ones used a counter mechanism to count the number of revolutions the drum made. Hendrik who is getting a chance to do some email because of the weather Jim Cathey wrote: Th

Re: [MBZ] Roadside America Book

2010-04-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Thanks Allan. Allan Streib wrote: I tend to tip close to 20% in a restaurant unless the service is terrible. Remember waiters and waitresses in most restaurants are making $2.35 an hour, they need the tips to survive. On the other hand, if it's a buffet restaurant and I'm serving myself, I don

Re: [MBZ] Roadside America Book

2010-04-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Thanks Rick. I assume that is three to five all up, not per bag. Didn't think of leaving a tip for the maid who cleans the room, but will do so. Fay Rick Knoble wrote: Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:07:36 +0930 From: heni...@ozemail.com.au Subject: Re: [MBZ] Roadside America Book Lonel

Re: [MBZ] Roadside America Book

2010-04-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Thanks for that. Hadn't thought about shuttle bus drivers. We are using a shuttle service from LAX to Anaheim. John Reames wrote: And to tip shuttle bus drivers at airports who load/unload your bags... Remember: in America, it's called "lobbying" -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home:

Re: [MBZ] Roadside America Book

2010-04-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Thanks Rick I didn't think tipping would be expected at Macca's Hendrik was being silly again Fay Rick Knoble wrote: Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:10:43 +0930 From: heni...@ozemail.com.au Subject: Re: [MBZ] Roadside America Book Hendrik would like to know if we tip at McDonalds?

Re: [MBZ] tipping

2010-04-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Thanks. Your info helps enormously. Fay relng...@aol.com wrote: . In a decent sit-down restaurant, 15-20% is the norm now. Taxicabs,15%. Cafeterias, counter service, Starbucks etc, zero. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www

Re: [MBZ] Roadside America Book

2010-04-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Thanks Don - we'll have to remember this system you have OK Don wrote: I tip 15% if my iced tea never is empty, 10% if it runs dry, but gets re-filled, 5% if it runs dry before I leave, and 0 if the rest of the service sucks. Takes the guesswork out of the equation --- On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 8

Re: [MBZ] Roadside America Book

2010-04-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Hendrik would like to know if we tip at McDonalds? Curt Raymond wrote: At sit down restaurants 15-20% is more the norm. 10% will have people thinking you're cheap. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To s

Re: [MBZ] Roadside America Book

2010-04-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Lonely Planet need to up date there USA travel guide then. Is it expected that we tip hotel porters if they take our bags to our room? Fay Curt Raymond wrote: At sit down restaurants 15-20% is more the norm. 10% will have people thinking you're cheap. -Curt _

Re: [MBZ] Roadside America Book

2010-04-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Hi All Nearly the final interruption on the list as we only have four weeks to go until we head across the pond. I am trying to respond to as many unanswered emails as possible as in his spare time H is currently trying to finish building a 28m long retaining wall & put together a huge shed be

Re: [MBZ] O/T Rusty

2010-04-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
be I to send you my best wishes & all the best with your rehab program. Take care of yourself Hendrik & Fay buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: It is still a ways to go as I have to learn to walk again. That starts tomorrow. I can't wait!!! Thank you everyone for your thoughts, prayers an

Re: [MBZ] Hunting 124 and testing -

2010-04-25 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Subframe mounts give more of a wobbly rear end feel, like being on a ship. Test drove a 124 many years ago and it was so bad I nearly got sea sick. 'hunting' or self steer is usually worn front rubber bushes, had this in my 123. It can also be from worn parts out the back, I had the big nut tha

[MBZ] Electric brown S123

2010-04-14 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
This is a pretty rare wagon I guess. http://www.flickr.com/photos/auto-clasico-mallorca/4295794314/in/photostream/ Hendrik who is happily welding away ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Off the topic: Australiana

2010-04-14 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Hi Alex Finally got round to responding, apologies for the delay & don't know if this will get through due to email issues - as you all know. There is definitely a gremlin in the system that H can't find. I've never heard of the Outback steakhouse (emigrated here 22 years ago from NZ) & have

Re: [MBZ] Glitch diverts net traffic through Chinese ISP

2010-04-10 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Don't know but I am getting other mail from mail lists based in the States. I may try subscribing to the list with another email address. Hendrik archer wrote: Hi Hendrik, Wonder if this might have something to do with your problems? Gerry - Internet

Re: [MBZ] Is this thing on?

2010-04-10 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Not for me it's not, perhaps it's this clean feed stuff the idiots in parliament are trying to force on us. Hendrik feeling very lonely now Dieselhead wrote: It is on and loaded. Be careful where you point it! It seems that the mail ain't been getting through to us, is there a problem or i

[MBZ] Is this thing on?

2010-04-09 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
It seems that the mail ain't been getting through to us, is there a problem or is my computer gone stupid? Hendrik who feels left out ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] OT Would this be a good deal? GENERATOR

2010-04-02 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Well just to buy a 3 cyl Yanmar will cost about $5K and those motors are used in a lot of earthmoving equipment, so 300 bucks is a bargain. Hendrik who has broken 1 cyl Yanmar, a working 3 cyl Yanmar and a working 3 cyl Kubota Rich Thomas wrote: I wondered about that, so I guess it is from so

Re: [MBZ] Here's a diesel for you!

2010-04-02 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
why would you buy an ugly POS if you could time travel, perhaps go back a few days and buy a lotto ticket with the winning numbers and buy something nice. Hendrik who sadly is not able to time travel Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you know, I dont think you would find another one of those that nice

Re: [MBZ] 124 ball joints

2010-03-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
I believe Rusty sells them for 190 for the Lemfoerder, to buy the bushes and ball joint would cost about 90. Obviously things are more expensive over here and the bushes are reasonably easy to DIY. Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: how much is a complete assembly? _

Re: [MBZ] 124 ball joints

2010-03-28 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
By the time you consider the cost of the rubber bushings and ball joints plus the labour to change them over, a complete assembly is not that expensive. Hendrik who is wondering how you go using a laptop in the bath? Howard Fulford wrote: On Sun, 28 Mar 2010, Hendrik and Fay wrote : 'Other o

Re: [MBZ] 124 ball joints.

2010-03-27 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
You wanna be careful using heat, especially on suspension components. Hendrik Jim Cathey wrote: Jim, Thanks. That is helpful. But I see you used the flame wrench to get the ball joint loose. I don't have a flame wrench available. I'd sure use it if I had it! Not having the torch, I am relu

Re: [MBZ] 124 ball joints.

2010-03-27 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Yes I have, I took it to the local mechanic. Other option is to buy complete assemblies off Rusty, comes with ball joints and rubbers. Hendrik Dieselhead wrote: Jim, Thanks. That is helpful. But I see you used the flame wrench to get the ball joint loose. I don't have a flame wrench availa

Re: [MBZ] OT Jag -- you think this is correct?

2010-03-27 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Yes like having to remove the engine to change spark plugs. Hendrik who likes the look of Jags but Rich Thomas wrote: I am not going to buy it, just CL shopping. But there is something about a V12 Jagyoowah that is appealing. --R ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] I want this green snot mobile with frog skin seats

2010-03-20 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
You are a bit of a greeny then? Kermit obsession I think it is called? Anyway from the photos it looks to be average condition and may well have a bit of rust down below. Hendrik who likes bright and unusual colours but the missus says no Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz wrote: I love the color co

Re: [MBZ] Porsche refurbishments

2010-03-20 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Apparently a lot of Porsche parts are interchangable with VW parts, same part but different number and shipping box. Wasn't the 944 supposed to be an Audi? Hendrik who has never owned a Porsche and doesn't want to relng...@aol.com wrote: I wonder which is less expensive, and easier to find

Re: [MBZ] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week

2010-03-18 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Test mules where built in 83 and the 124 was shown at shows in 84 but not sold until 85. Hendrik Mitch Haley wrote: OK Don wrote: I was able to confirm via the EPC datacard, that this 5 speed is the original tranny for the gold car. When did MB start producing the 124 in Europe? This case is

Re: [MBZ] Superturbo project platform?

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Geez that thing has more buttons than the space shuttle. Apparently men love to have lots of buttons, whilst the ladies don't like lots of buttons. Anyway from what I have heard the 202 is a good chassis and not rust prone like the 210. Roomier than the 201(but then again the toilet in a Concord

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
G'day mate, ow they hanging cobber? I hear Paul Hogan works cheap these days and has experience with commercials. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn_CPrCS8gs Hendrik who will speak slowly so you can understandwhat I am saying

Re: [MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
No need to confiscate the computer. I'll just tell em it was all your idea and you said that the security mob had no brains and it would be alright to take home 'souvenirs'. Hendrik who has not been in trouble with border security before Bob Rentfro wrote: Holy Crap that's right. If Hendrick

Re: [MBZ] Fun read

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
I don't full understand the engineering behind it but the concept is that you open the doors with an electric motor and this motor would hold the door shut or open. Eliminating the need for door handles and gas struts. However I would think it would need some sort of locking mechanism to stop th

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Doggy bags are illegal in this nanny state, due to the potential for someone to get crook because they ate the stuff they brought home from the restaurant, five days later. Hendrik who also has a compost bin out the back but apparently meat is no good for composting until it has been run throu

Re: [MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik &amp; Fay
Yeah well the problem is the feds will turn up not long after the shirts do and they will want to know if you are equipping a private army. Hendrik who must remember to call the cops over there 'sir' and 'madam' and not mate Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik & Fay wrote: We

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