Re: [MBZ] dog food -- very off topic (must reading for dick van pattenfans)
Ed, I don't know where you are in Canada, but my local pet store at Yonge Eglinton in Toronto carried the Dick Van Patten cat food in both wet and dry. The big anonymous stores like PetSmart(?) might not have it but the independents should. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] dog food -- very off topic (must reading for dick van pattenfans)
I'll have to walk by there to get the name but it's on the east side of Yonge south of Eglinton. It's acroos the road from the St Louis Wings placeknow it? I'll get the name and number for you later this morning, ok? As for DVP, Hursty you're not quite on the mark there. Lewis was considered a comic genius in France, whereas Canadians actually have a a sense of humour and would club Van Patten to death like a harp seal if he darkened our borders. We don't like wishy-washy nancy boys! Zedic always hated that prick AND his cardigansright up there with Cosby's sweaters or Seinfeld's sneakersor just him full stop. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] dog food -- very off topic (must reading for dick van pattenfans)
You mean the Art Shoppe? Same side firther down and just across from the audio/visual retailer...can't remember the name of them either. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] dog food -- very off topic (must reading for dick van pattenfans)
I think this is the place! GLOBAL PET FOOD (YONGE ST) CRITTERS' CAVE INC. 2019 YONGE STREET TORONTO, ON M4S 2A2 416-487-6267 Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] dog food -- very off topic (must reading for dick vanpattenfans)
On 05/06/2008, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff typed: It's acroos the road There is the Canadian coming out in Zedic. Bob R What the heck is that aboot? Oops. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] dog food -- very off topic (must reading for dick vanpattenfans)
Yes! Made from real pets too! Yummy... Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VW Diesel vs Prius
In Toronto they have some Biobuses that run a diesel electric hybrid just like a train! Goes much better than the two stroke diesels did. A bit quieter too! Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] VW Diesel vs Prius
There's a lot of room for improvement. A truly efficient hybrid needs only a relatively small battery, but one that can charge and discharge rapidly and efficiently. Hmmm...could that be done with some honkin big capacitors? Might be dangerous but so is petrol. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] dog food -- very off topic (must reading for dick vanpattenfans)
Last week I walked back to my place from an office downtown. 4 miles and I thought I'd get a coffe. Looked for Tim'spassed all the BS starbuck$ and other chains as I prefer Tim's... Every one I passed had a long line to the doorin the others I could've been served immediately. Popular place that gives people what they wantexcept for great service. Staff is usually overwhelmed. Finally found one three blocks from home with only 5 people waiting. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Toronto giveaways
Gentlemen, I have a few odds and sods to rid myself of. If there's a lister in the Toronto area that wants any of this stuff, let me know and we'll arange a pickup. I'm only here until the 17th then I go back to my new home. I have 1 OM617 valve cover gasket. One set of EPC discs A set of W124 chassis discs A set of W126 A set of W123 A W116 disc And a North American EPC lite I think it is Let me know~ Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise
Ver dangerous Larry but at least the corporations influence would decline...especially those in Delaware. I say outlaw ALL LOBBYISTS and rescind the Supreme Court ruling that gave the corporations the same voice/rights as citizens. Perhaps a Walmart discount coupon would get more people to actually partake in their democracy. A 37% turnout is hardly an acceptable representation of the people. Zedic total leftie thug ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise
On 05/06/2008, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How would you feel about mandatory voting unless sick or injured? I;m sure there are other reasons not to vote - but I agree 37% is disgaceful for the greatest democracy in the world. Were you intending to use irony there Larry? Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old cars
My uncle had one years ago. I think it was the fiat 166 they licensed. Rusty steel but great heaters! (go figure) He had his for years and liked it. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise
I've said this before and I'll say it again, a government that only enfranchises property owners and the rich is what your American forfathers RAN AWAY FROM! (And religious crap) Why some people want to aet the clock back 400 years is beyond meit's be done. Zedic On 05/06/2008, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gov'mnt of the rich, by the rich, for the rich - aren't many of us who would have a say in anything, other than shelling out the cash to keep the electorate in power. On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 8:44 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to see voting based on taxes paid - say, 1 vote for every $1K paid. The more paid, the more votes. Not a bad way to limit their dip into your wallet. The most affected having the most say in it. What a concept... -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Shipping large stuff
It all depends on how well it's packaged. We used to ship hood all the time in their original carboard packaging from Japan. Had about a 10% dent rate. Usually a corner from being dropped or the large flat surface not being protected well enough. Best bet is to crate it. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....
I say it was the B2 piston. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 94 C280, W-202 - Electrical Problem
I'd say it could be a pinched wire from the new harness that is grounding and causing a short. Sounds like annoying traceback time. You'll have to run the length of the entire harness and check for faults. Tedious. Probably not what you wanted to hear. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....
I think it was a possum/squirrel/skunk/ gerneric animal carcass that was there for years! Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama
Deeply offensive! More obfuscating bullshit from paranoid idiots. Some people really need to get educated. Disgusting Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '83 300D valve cover
I believe it's to reduce the amount of oil going into the breather tube that goes to the air cleaner. There was a dealer fix years ago that involved using RTV to seal up the gaps there. The oil filler cap has a gasket and if it's leaking it needs to be replaced. It's interchangeable with your fuel tank cap. Swap them and see if the leak goes away. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '83 300D valve cover
I'd expect it would be better. Other, smarter types on this list will be able to tell you for sure. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: suing government
Or how about the Three Stooges law firm? Dewey, Cheatham and Howe Then there was the actual brokerage firm that had a sense of humour and was allowed to call themselves Amalgamated Urine. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
Didn't you see the jokers in Deov or Cornwall selling at 1.99 pounds per litre? They dropped it back to 1.36 now. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
Make that Devon On 17/06/2008, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Didn't you see the jokers in Deov or Cornwall selling at 1.99 pounds per litre? They dropped it back to 1.36 now. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hey Look! A bunch of junky cars for sale
Looks more like a Valiant to me...definitely NOT a Studebaker Hawk. There's one in my neighbourhood. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hey Look! A bunch of junky cars for sale
On 17/06/2008, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks more like a Valiant to me...definitely NOT a Studebaker Hawk. There's one in my neighbourhood. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hey Look! A bunch of junky cars for sale
The first photo is a Volvo P1800. (As driven by The Saint) Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another reason to stay home
That is the reason we HAVE a government. I'm sure you get a strong difference of opinion about that with some people on the list. This is where I beg to differ. The purpose of the government is to get things done for the common good. Your gov't built the interstate system, remember? It's not supposed to be run like a business. It's not there to support business as business can't elect representatives. It's not meant to create jobs but to provide an environment whereby jobs are created by the market. In the US people have a very negative view of gov'tmainly people who don't bloody vote. The media makes them look bad. If the media spent more time on corporate welfare, rich farmers/stupid subsidies and institutional corruption, maybe more people would be informed. Instead, keeping them ignorant and entertained allows an easy ride for the rhetoric/bullshit spinners to get elected. You guys have a real mess on your hands and I don't see it changing any time soon. A real sea change is required but you've painted yourselves into a corner. Something real and tangible needs to be done...maybe I'm just too idealistic but I agree with what Peter had written. This is why I think the current crunch will hit North America harder than anywhere else in the developed world. Too much selfishness.too much individualism and not enough individuality. Zedic Cynical Idealist at large ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get top secret military material
On 25/06/2008, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it is Marine-leaning Navy Intelligence (I know, a contradiction of terms) who show up and discover that he referred to them as marines, I sense a cavity search in his future. OMG!! Have they sunk that low now? They're going to send a dentist to interrogate him? Shades of Marathon Man, Batman. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid
Of course, IMNSHO, all that animosity is caused by jealousy. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, That is my all-time favourite US linethanks for the laugh. You'd do better to think more along the lines of foreign policy, NOT jealousy! Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Custom Roller
I stumbled across this article about a custom Rolls seen here in London recently. See what you think. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS/news/Insane_one_off_Rolls_Royce_photographed_in_London.html Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Custom Roller
I was going to place an order but for seom reason they wouldn't take a personal cheque! Swine! Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Quantum pics available
Looks like an old Passat to me..same thing? Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows Vista - how copy a DVD?
Why worry bout copy protection?? Get CloneCD/DVD, it'll copy anything! Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euan
I thought all the wagins had a different ratio diff than the sedanssomeone must have a technical data sheet with the info. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euan
Yes! I've been enjoying the warm sparkly weather..almost ready to buy a scarf. Zedic ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
You guys would die to have the audi diesels we have over here. . I have an a4 diesel and I would say it is great. Today I returned my rental car which was a citroen and it was very very fast and fuel efficient. Very efficient. . My audi does fifty five to sixty mpg and this citroen was better! What you get there is not as good as what we have! The current diesels are awesome. . My dream car, he I needed one, is the CLS 320 cdi. I see it everywhere! DroolZedic On 3/15/09, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: From my research these engines are nowhere near as robust as we MB folk have come to expect however they are MUCH less expensive to rebuild. The head is less than $1000. -Curt Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:06:12 -0500 From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 4c44a440-8017-427a-8956-a566ba4f9...@earthlink.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Any Audi that old is a rare car because they RUST like crazy. However, the TD isn't a bad engine (my Volvo has the 6 cylinder 2.4L version) and other than a fragile aluminum head (sound familiar to OM 603 owners?) they are quite robust. Probably NOT a blown head gasket, although that's possible -- serious cracking between the valves is usually the problem. This can be bad enough that the valve guides come loose and pump in the head. However, the Volvo/Renault/VW head can be welded. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090315/854e7290/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Sent from my mobile device ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] how fast does Rusty deliver stuff?
Sashayıng? Zedıc Lurkıng ın Turkey (Istanbul) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090413/649007e2/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] GM killed the Diesel WAS: The 65-mpg car Ford won't sell in US
MB has started to compete with the classic London black cab here. The have made a taxi version of the Vito, I think it is. I'm starting to see more and more of them on the streets around my work in Piccadilly. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] a touch out of my price range and I'd fell obligated to clean it now and then
ugh Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Enroute to Detroit
I agree...I,m sıttıng ın a friends apartment ın Istanbul gettıng ready for New Year,s Eve ın less than three hours.must dash and get a nice Efes Dark beer... Quıck and easy four hour flight from Londonpretty cheap too at $100 ıf you book ahead three or four weeks! Zedıc On 31/12/2008, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: It happens. last year heading to Vegas took me 16 hours and the return took 24. This year it took 8 each way... We've gotten really spoiled with easy air travel and I think the wonder has gone out of the whole thing. To think we allow ourselves to be herded into a metal tube and flung across the country at hundreds of miles an hour... -Curt Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:40:38 -0600 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Enroute to Detroit To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 437bc980812310740s300a1971yc348ef8175bfc...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Sorry! Daughter and son-in-law spent 10 hours of a 24 hour peroid in airports getting to Norman yesterday. On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 8:41 AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I'm sitting in Memphis waiting for my flight to Detroit. Wireless won't work, so I'm confined to my phone. Weather there is currently blowing snow and a high of 22. Luther -- OK Don -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081231/a9e118f9/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] John Robbins just left
Tell us more!!! Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, CD Video
VCDs were very big in Japan and other parts of ASia before DVDs hit it big. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, CD Video
Kaleb, You have two options. Do a multi-session DVD on a non re-writeable disc, or use a DVDRW that lets you add and remove things. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] PRevia
I can say that when I worked for Toyota the Previa was a very trouble free van. One small problem with a cooling pipe that was a bitch to fix but other than thatno problems.ok, front flex pipe for the exhaust. Very reliable van for a new design. You decide on the looksI liked itMUCH better than the Space Cruiser, Town Ace that came before it! Rubbish! Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Previa
Actually the Previa did not have a trans fluid filter originally. It had a strainer which was meant for the life of the vehicle. Many people thought it was a filter and replaced it with some Fram shit so now you have to keep changing it. The price for a strainer was high...about three or four times that of a filter kit. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gambling was Re: math
Actually your best odds are with the table and card games. If you go to the PBS website you may still be able to watch a documentary on the slot machine industry. Old mechanical slots were much different than the electronic ones of today. Today's machines use operant conditioning to mess with you. A lot of psychology is used to keep you at the machine. In this documentary they show several of the designers of slots machine inadvertently saying that slots are for suckers. Your best odds of a win?.roulette Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Paki life
Except it's not quite as he makes it seem. Michael Palin was there 12 or so years ago. In that area it's normal and not illegal. A tad sensationalist. I could go there tomorrow and do the same as him. Old news. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Your future transportation
Have a look at what I see every day here in London. http://www.goingreen.co.uk/store Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Your future transportation
Thanks Bob! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Prepare to be Amazed and Astounded
I thought that because light bends under intense gravity that shows it has mass Didn't Einstein show this in the 30's??? Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hendrik, raving mad
Go Hendrik go! I agree with many things but I also realise that the view from elsewhere is much different than the view form North America. Having lived there and elsewhere I see things differently than some. Viva OZ! hehe Zedic (just stirring) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] F/S Canuck Diesel G-Wagen
It is VERY easy to get oarts for a HJ or BJ Landcruiser! Just call a Canadian dealer and deal with them! I used to have a lot of US customers needing parts. No biggie. The US dealer network just likes to play dumb and say they don't exist. They have the same info and can get the parts but seem to be too lazy to do it. That was my experience with 13 years at Toyota dealers. I sent cruiser parts all over the world because I would take the time to do the work. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pasties
It's an insect, right? Sounds boring.. I didn't know OZ even had a cricket teamwe don't hear much about them here in the UK. (ducking) Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, equalizer V bass/treble
An equalizer can be helpful but most audiophiles do not use them. If your system is set up properly there really should be no need for one. If you have a boomy room or flat room then it can help. I'm into stupidly expensive gear and do not use them. With my live sound gear I used one because the rooms were always different but I used a real time auto EQ so it was no problem. Listening to mp3s, the EQ can make a big difference because of rubbish sound from mp3s. If your ear doesn't hear any difference then you don't need to worry. The last thing an audiophile wants is another connection and circuit in the sound chain. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Ahhh, those clever Europeans!
From the Times of London driving section: Used Cars Times OnlineAugust 28, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI By Jason Dawe of The Sunday Times In July 2002, having waited six months for the new Mercedes- Benz E-class to hit the showrooms, I borrowed one. After driving several hundred miles I was left with one overwhelming emotion: disappointment. I loved the sleek lines and the clever technology; the huge boot swallowed the largest load. But none of this could hide the car’s Achilles heel: its engine. The 177bhp V6 petrol engine fitted to the E240 sounded harsh when pushed, performance felt moderate and after 800 miles it had averaged only 21mpg. But my reaction was out of step; almost universally the car was heaped with praise. And it was 18 months before my opinion was to change. * This time I drove an E270 diesel. It was blessed with virtually identical power to the petrol car on paper but in reality the leap in torque produced a smooth wall of power that made the car genuinely fun to drive, and it also averaged close to 40mpg. At last I understood what everyone had been saying: this was quite possibly the best executive car money could buy. I also tried the more modestly priced E220 diesel with 150bhp. It still felt good, and the 3.2 litre E320 diesel with 204bhp was a real hoot. With these cars Mercedes proved that not only had diesel engine technology caught up with the petrol equivalents but actually eclipsed them. In fact only one petrol version is comparable with the diesel. The E500 boasts a 5 litre V8 that kicks out 306bhp and while economy is not its forte you get huge performance — 0-62mph in 5.8sec and a top speed limited at 155mph. A used example will cost about £25,000 and makes an excellent buy. Both the E200 and E320 petrol engines, boasting 163bhp and 224bhp respectively and introduced in 2003, are best avoided. Once you’ve chosen your engine you have to decide on the trim level. The entry-level Classic is far from basic with climate control, alloys, leather steering wheel, electric windows and auto dimming rear mirror as standard. It has front, side and head airbags, antilock brakes and traction control. The car scored five stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests. Commanding a premium of about £1,500 on a used example is the Elegance model which adds walnut wood veneer, automatic rain-sensing wipers, power headlamp washers and electrically folding door mirrors. For about £750 more the used Avantgarde adds flashier alloy wheels, sports suspension, bi-xenon lights, blue tinted glass and a dark wood interior. Whichever you plump for it’s best to choose an automatic box. They fetch a premium of about £1,250 over the six-speed manuals but you’ll enjoy near-identical performance, equivalent economy and easier resale. On the move the car feels smooth, quiet and well planted on the road, the clever electronics intervening when the car reaches its limit. Leather upholstery and sat nav are desirable options and add about £500 apiece to used values, but multicontour seats that massage your back and Airmatic suspension do little to enhance value. Whichever E-class you choose it’s a pretty safe bet that you will be buying a great car. Just make sure it’s diesel. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] 240D 60 H.P. increase??? response
They're confusing engine displacement with outputjeez, I'd steer clear of anything they worked on! Jeff Zedic Toronto
[MBZ] Toronto 300D for sale
Gentlemen, I'm leaving the country and am looking to rid myself of an albatross...I have my Mississippi purchased 1983 300D that I need to shift. Nice burgundy colour with tan interior, working AC, sunroof and cruise! Also has Euro lights. One small problem I sold it to a friend of Sexton's who quickly proceeded to somehow put a rod through the block! (Don't ask me how) He abandoned the car and left me with the debris..4 perfect Bundt rims...tires are shot Any takers? Any ideas on getting rod of this? Anyone want the Euro lights? Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] trouble light
Would you like an owner's manual for the car? I have one that can be your's for the asking! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] 123 stick limo
Wow, I must be a real freak then because, aside from it being a manual langeversion, I think this particular car is a piece of shit. The paint looks like it was put on with a roller...the front carpets are so dirty that they have the grunge-shine...the dash is a mess and the rear area is the worst looking one I've ever seen...all in all a real dump...I wouldn't give him mor thn the Kleb special price.and I'd expect a $300 rebat for taking it off his hands. What a wreck! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] trouble light
You just did it! I'll send it along on Monday. Jeff
[MBZ] Gmail invite code
Can anyone give me an invitation code to setup a Gmail account? Thanks! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Gmail invite code
Thanks Sunil! Jeff
Re: [MBZ] help with SML CD
Why aren't you just double clicking on matrix.exe? That will bring up the main menu and away you go s long as acrobat and flash are installed already. Jeff Zedic Toronto
[MBZ] Heresy
judged the 3-series if not to perfection then certainly to a level damn near to it. It may look a little dull inside and out, but do not let that mask the true significance of the new 3-series: the finest small saloon in the world just got a whole lot better. Vital statistics Model BMW 320d SE Engine type Four-cylinder in line, 1995cc Power/Torque 163bhp @ 4000rpm / 251 lb ft @ 2000rpm Transmission Six-speed manual Fuel/CO2 49.6mpg (combined) / 153g/km Performance 0-62mph: 8.3sec / Top speed: 140mph (officially) Price £24,390 Verdict The best small saloon in the world Rating 4/5 The opposition Model Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE, £24,650 For Comfortable ride, good handling, frugality Against Limited performance, too costly Model Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE, £21,950 For Great-looking and beautifully built Against Noisy engine, chassis not up to BMW's Jeff Zedic Toronto/London
Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK
I'll probably start out in the slums of Shepperton or Egham just outside of town but still easily accessible. I've about had enough of big city life for now but perhaps not having so much stuff will change my mind on that. Have a girlfriend in East Acton that may work into something more permanent. (Met her in Venice recently) As for work, I'll be ok for a decade or two moneywise but might continue being an entertainer over there...just with a different style of show. If things go to hell, I'll ship myself to France or French Africa. Love it!! Looking forward to having Paris 90 minutes away for those weekends with nothing to do!! Jeff Zedic Toronto/London/Belfast
Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK
I went to Venice for $275!!
Re: [MBZ] Travel bargains
No, from London!!
Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK
Sunil Hari wrote: didn't jimmy buffett write a song about a guy doing something like this? Changes in latitude, changes in attitude??
Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK
Bob, I will think of guys like you any time I'm feeling bad about missing my train to Paris and having to wait 30 minutes for the next one. Was on the phone today for two hours to my girlfiend there...we can't wait to start exploring all the short hop trips there! Ahhh, freedom! I'll probably still be on the list thougheven if it's just to gloat over having REAL cars over there!! Jeff Zedic Toronto/London/Belfast/Paris/Venice/Stuttgart?
Re: [MBZ] 83' 300D vs. 300SD?
Ahhh, the dfferences are many and varied. The S class is a much better drive. Quieter and more relaxed, especially on the highway! Between the two, I'd take the S any day! No comparison!! I've had both and the 123 is not in the same league as the 126. (Obviously) Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] New Audi
Somebody, somewhere please tell me why the hell you need those kind of performance numnbers! Is your peepee THAT small that you need to make up for it somehow?? When will this kind of lunacy end?? It's absolutely shameful that all the new engine technologies have been used to create unnecessary performance. Then we all have a good moan about idiot drivers thinking they're in F1! My 124TD has pleanty of get up and go. I guess it's really a way for the powerless of the world to pretend they're powerful.sad.. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Oh my
That's here in Toronto. Wonder why he put it on CL Boston?
Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Now explain this. [was Re: OT - sad, shameful consumption was Re: New Audi]
I would guess it depends on how many years a cow will produce milk to feed her young...how many years do they nurse a calf for? (in nature I mean) Jeff Zedic
Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Now explain this. [was Re: OT - sad, shameful consumption was Re: New Audi]
*The lactation cycle of a cow* On most Australian dairy farms, cows have their first calf at 2 ½ years of age. Cows have the same gestation (pregnancy) time as humans: 9 months. After the calf is born, the cow will continue to produce milk for about 300 days - this is called the lactation period. During the total lactation period, each cow will make an average of about 4,800 litres of milk. The amount of milk a cow produces will differ each day. During the lactation, period milk production peaks and after approximately 300 days it drops to about 15-25% of peak milk volume. * *Image courtesy of Australian Dairy Corporation* * At this stage milking is discontinued to give the cow a non-lactating period of up to 2 months prior to calving again. With the birth of the new calf, a new lactation cycle begins. Milk production is usually greater during the second and subsequent lactation cycles than in the first lactation cycle. A cow is normally productive for five years. On 11/3/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would guess it depends on how many years a cow will produce milk to feed her young...how many years do they nurse a calf for? (in nature I mean) Jeff Zedic
Re: [MBZ] DaimlerCrysler's latest blunder
Wow are you guys ever getting ripped off!! They are nowhere near $30k here in Canada...They start at $18k Keep in mind, this is NOT their latest blunder...this is a 10 year old car. It's just that once again the US is draggin up the rear. This car is desgined for the city people who need a runabout in town. It''ll happily do 75mph all day. There's millions of them in my neighbourhood here in Toronto. They are zippy and move easily in traffic. They'd kick the shit out of a 240D in a race. Here's the Wikipedia link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_(automobile) Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] DaimlerCrysler's latest blunder
I'd like to know who did the steering conversion on the Yank delivered 300D? What a weird looking engine compartment toobig empty space on the passenger side. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Adsit
All the news I've ever heard about the is RUN AWAY! Poor quality and horrendous customer service. I'd say ask Marshall but he fell off the planet somehow. I think Rusty has them for $1795 Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] low idle pulsating idle when engine(not ambient temp) is cold
The resistance should be .6 ohms Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] 107 vacuum system
The one going to the RF inner fender is going to the reservoir for vacuum. Older cars didn't have an electric pump like the 126 so they had a few reservoirs atshed away inside the car. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] OT: Sleeper
And the best bit is that this is NOT the Nurburgring. It's SPA!!! Wowee, I want to drive there!
Re: [MBZ] OT: Sleeper
The bus has a bi-turbo Posche 3.6l with extra intercooling and a GT3 gearboxsix speed. If you follow the link that is what you'll find out at racetaxi. He used a VW transporter lower body/chassis, with the 1962 microbus welded on after widening it to fit. Then he added the 996 suspension arms with Bilstein dual rate coil over race shocks. He has 99 or so photos of the complete projekt. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] them damn germans
That would be Un-German now wouldn't it? They think it should be done out of the car so why not pull the trans? (Their thinking NOT mine) Vee haff vays uf doink sings Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Left Rear Wheel tilt outward
Self levelling suspension.
Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust
You should look at the manual for this job and see the proper lengths to adust the rods to. You adjust them so that the linkage hits the full load stop with the pedal to the floor. Do you have the sevice manula on CD?
Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust
Perhaps Marshall or someone can point you to the best wesite. I lost all my bookmarks in a security upgrade Is this for a 123 or 126? I can search the cd and attach the pdf file. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Noisy 300D engine
Peter, I would think that the engine may be carboned up and need a good run. However, new injectors WILL be noisier than older ones. Although you may prefer the smoother sound of older injectors, they are not doing them any favours. If you're hearing a nice sharp clack clack clack, then it is your new injectors doing what they need to do. Jeff Zedic Toronto/London
Re: [MBZ] the EPC is onlin
WOW! That is actually very reasonably priced! Full access to NA cars for $20 per year or Worlwide for $24! $3 and $3.60 per month if you'd rather only go for a month at a time!?!?! awesome! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] OT: Copying DVD to CD's
Here's good resource to ask that question: http://www.cdfreaks.com/ Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] SLS suspension fluid substitutes
There's a Pentosin substitue but I can't be exact on the number of it. You can definitely get the correct stuff from your local Citroen dealer though. The SLS is licenced by MB from them. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] SLS suspension fluid substitutes
No I wasn't serious! heheh Sorry, seemed to be thinking I'm Hendrik lately.. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs and smoke
Brian, NEVER judge what you see out of the tailpipe at night as being a problem! What you see at night is the same as what you DON'T see in the daylight. If you see that much smoke in the daytime, LOOK INTO IT. It's normal. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Funny boo boo among MB owners
Brian, I'm surprised you're asking this question as you've been here long enough to know a rear fog lamp when you see one!! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Benz Light Bulbs
And don't forget the post about previous posters not trimming their posts. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Class system
I thought it was Super or Saloon...which would be silly because the E and C are also available as a saloon car. Jeff Zedic
Re: [MBZ] Funny boo boo among MB owners
To make matters worse, some of these lights are tinted blue, which creates even more scattering and glare than a normal headlamp. Funny you should talk about glarethose DOT lamps are such total shitthe other day I was sitting in traffic and compred the beam pattern from my 124 Euro lights to the latest POS Merikan car next to me..I have this nice cutoff in the beam pattern and the USDOT lamp is a big smear all over tha back of the vehicle in front. I think that THIS beam pattern, as well as a lack of proper aiming, is the reason for the dazzle . My step father can no longer drive at night because there's so much glare from other people's headlights, that he can't see anything. He's 74. It's not just the riced out boy racers. Everyone has their stupid fog/driving amps on 24/7 and they STILL can't see what they're doing. I know that I don't have any glare problems when I'm driving at night in the UK. I still wonder why the USDOT wants us all to be blind at night! I think they've based their syandard on some 50 year old nonsense..AGAIN! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] lights (was: Re: Funny boo boo among MB owners)
The other day I was sitting in traffic and noticed the difference in beam patterns. My 124 Euro lights make a very nice sharp cutoff but the DOT lights are this horrible smear of light. Very big difference. It's enlightening when you can do a side by side comparison like thatno pun intended Also, ast night driving back in to town it was foggy.people had their fogs on but now 90% of their lights weren't bothering me. The fog was dulling their lights enough to make them bearable. Unfortunately, big ugly Ford and Chrysler trucks still were aimed too high. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] snow tires
Throw 100 kg of kitty litter in the trunk and some snows and you'll be golden! Jeff Zedic Basking in the mild November weather in Toronto Not seen any ice yet! (or snow)
Re: [MBZ] Scale Ferrari
Sunil, Provided of course that he didn't need to pay rent/mortgage, eat or clothe himself. I had a customer at the last job I had, a metal working tools company, that made a 1/4 scale V12 that ran. We also had guys that made coffee can turbofans that made thrust! They were the size of a coffee can, not made from one... Jeff Zedic Toronto On 30/11/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if he had worked at a regular job for 20,000 hours (approximate $20/hr), that's $400,000 to buy a ferrari and then have it in the dining room. To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] uh, SDL?
Someone please explain how that larger frontal surface, looking like a 49 Ford, will make the vehicle more fuel efficient? Also, why go back to the older crappier headlights instead of the flusher,more integral nd smoother flowing 86 headlights? Bogus
