Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
1. I can buy it on-line. 2. It works well. Cooling is on par with R-12, and definitely better than 134. 3. Good support from factory (Illinois, I believe). Go to the website and thence to the Q and A section. Best, Jon > On Jun 12, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ve had good luck with this in my ’85 300D: https://www.es-refrigerants.com/?site=dom Jon > On Jun 12, 2016, at 6:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I dropped them an email about the condenser conversion kit for

Re: [MBZ] Tires

2016-05-24 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Some of the best snow tires I have EVER owned. I did not have the studded tires, and I got 55,000 miles out of them. > On May 24, 2016, at 8:51 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Anybody tried Nokian? > > Love love LOVE their studded Hakkapeliitta snow tires.

Re: [MBZ] Banos

2016-05-18 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Sorry, just one more question: How many have seen their squadron mate on a morgue table? Carry on. Talk amongst yourselves. Jon > On May 18, 2016, at 6:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was not around then and am thinking about myself when I was

Re: [MBZ] Banos

2016-05-18 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Just one question to all have posted on this page: Who has served? Jon > On May 18, 2016, at 6:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was not around then and am thinking about myself when I was 18 and now we > have kid who just turned 18, I could not

Re: [MBZ] OT: Eastern Tent Caterpillars on my apple tree

2016-04-18 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
My grandfather had a long pole with an oil soaked rag on the end. > On Apr 18, 2016, at 2:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My wonderful front yard winesap apple tree has become afflicted with tent > caterpillars. The nest is reasonably close to the

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

2016-04-12 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Oh….those switches do go bad. I’m glad it was just a clip for you. Jon > On Apr 12, 2016, at 6:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > OK, after I towed the car to the shop and they put it on the lift, the tech > saw that the clip that secures the neutral

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD suddenly silent

2016-04-10 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Can you hear a whir? > On Apr 10, 2016, at 4:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is the solenoid accessed from below or above? > > On Sun, Apr 10, 2016 at 4:38 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Run it through the gears

Re: [MBZ] ATE brake fluid NOT Febi

2016-04-08 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
DOT has decreed that brake fluid in the US has to be amber or clear. Simple as that. You can get the blue in Canada….if you can get over the new wall. > On Apr 8, 2016, at 7:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've bought it on Amazon, but not for that price:

Re: [MBZ] Might be decent

2016-04-07 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Buy it! > On Apr 7, 2016, at 7:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > 1969 Collector 4 speed Mercedes Benz 280SE ( Euro Model ) > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5528386047.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice >

Re: [MBZ] OT Barack Hussein Obama did it!

2016-03-24 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Same thing goes for “left wing lies.” > On Mar 24, 2016, at 9:29 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I foolishly took the bait and got into an argument with a friend of a friend > (apparently a bonafide "climate scientist") on facebook some months ago. He > was

Re: [MBZ] Now Desperate for Cash

2016-03-21 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
To bad it’s gold… > On Mar 21, 2016, at 5:20 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Remember this Euro W114 coupe ws at $10k? > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5478416618.html > > > I’m thinking $4000 will

Re: [MBZ] Lift

2016-03-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Trees are in bloom….sweet! > On Mar 20, 2016, at 3:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I went and picked up that lift I posted about last week. Now I just got to > get it off the trailer and figure out how to put it back together. > > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ve been using Marine grade (green color) StaBil for all of my small engines with great success. It’s a lot easier than trying to find anyone who carries real gas. Jon > On Mar 20, 2016, at 11:19 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > There are a few stations

Re: [MBZ] Kano Aero Kroil

2016-03-03 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I had no idea they had so many different products. I love my Aero-KROIL! Jon > On Mar 3, 2016, at 10:02 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > No more excuses, if any of you have been on the fence about trying this > product. > > Risk Free Trial Offer - buy any

Re: [MBZ] Cat food was Restoring headlight lenses....

2016-02-18 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
We only use Halo now for Miss Meg’s auxiliary animal shelter (both for the cats and the dog). NO gas, they eat less of it, and cleaning out the box is MUCH less onerous than before. IMHO, well worth the upcharge. Jon > On Feb 17, 2016, at 10:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Clay needs to jump on this 1979 Oldsmobile delta 88 diesel

2016-01-17 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
The pinnacle of Olds 88’s were the years 1972-73…. > On Jan 17, 2016, at 5:48 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Get rid of that W220 and get this land yacht. :) > http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5333295194.html > > > Sent from my cell > >

Re: [MBZ] holy crap this is nice

2016-01-04 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Wish I had the $$$. > On Jan 3, 2016, at 9:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD-/26624310?forcerrptr=true=item3d0dafb636:g:utkAAOSwa-dWiViU=26624310 > > >

Re: [MBZ] Cars suck

2015-12-29 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Ever since I have been using Marine Stabil in my gas, I have not had a single problem with any of my carbs. You need to be religious about using as the gas has no shelf life anymore. It separates out and things start growing in it. Jon > On Dec 29, 2015, at 2:05 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This 300D might be easy to sort out?

2015-12-25 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Vacuum issue? Modulator Valve? Those valves do sometimes just fail in mysterious ways. > On Dec 25, 2015, at 7:06 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like a good deal. For under $4k it could be on the road with a > rebuilt tranny. > > On Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] Stuff your stocking

2015-12-17 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
http://www.lowes.com/en_us/l/tool-deals.html?int_cmp=Home:A2:Tools:Pct_Off:FW46_45_Off_Tools > On Dec 17, 2015, at 2:54 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > The Lowes

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-06 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ll raise the BS flag on that one… > On Dec 6, 2015, at 9:11 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nope, "Vietnam syndrome". Incremental increases will prolong it. Go big or > go home is what Congress is telling him. I think tis also a vote of no > confidence

[MBZ] Dwight Giles

2015-11-11 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Anyone on here have Dwight’s phone? Please PM me. Thanks, Jon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's next 1983 300D Turbodiesel

2015-11-02 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Clock is easy to fix following on-line instructions. http://web.archive.org/web/20071013023637/http://diymbrepair.com/easley/clock.htm > On Nov 2, 2015, at 9:20 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a $25k W140..Jaime? Jon?

2015-11-01 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Not me! > On Oct 31, 2015, at 7:49 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anwar82 will ship to the US. Unh huh. > > --R > > On 10/31/15 5:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> There's quite a gap between the starting bid and BIN price. I bet that the >>

Re: [MBZ] This might make Jaime weak in the knees

2015-10-01 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I agree. Boring. > On Oct 1, 2015, at 6:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Colors are great, but those 450s are sooo borig. > > On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] This might be a decent buy

2015-09-24 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Did you all get the additional pics? I didn’t. Jon > On Sep 23, 2015, at 9:36 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, on 8/21/15 > > On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 7:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> So was this something I

Re: [MBZ] This might be a decent buy

2015-09-24 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Ah yes! Very Nice! It’s a 280S? > On Sep 24, 2015, at 11:35 AM, Darren Marshall via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

2015-09-22 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Thank you… > On Sep 22, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > http://www.epsparts.com/contents/show/New-Old-Stock-Inventory-List-2 > > > > On 21/09/2015 3:00 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: >> What is Randy

Re: [MBZ] Unobtainium??

2015-09-21 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What is Randy Steele’s website? > On Sep 21, 2015, at 3:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I find that hard to believe. Let me do some digging. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 21, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >>

[MBZ] W108 Hydro-pneumatic Compensating Spring

2015-09-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Jaime, How much is a good one worth in the used market. Guy says he can push/pull on it as hard as he can and it will hardly move. Are there different units for different cars? I was thinking about swapping in one for the HD spring … Thanks, Jon ___

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 2015 ChowdahQ Eight fast approaching

2015-09-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Conch Chowder…. > On Sep 20, 2015, at 4:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have offered several times to have a WinterQ in Florida in the winter > months. No one seem to express an interest, but if anyone is, I’ll be more > than happy to host. > > I have

Re: [MBZ] W108 Hydro-pneumatic Compensating Spring

2015-09-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
_05_27_250S_Rear_Suspension/pages/IMG_2617.htm > > Jaime > > > On Sun, Sep 20, 2015 at 3:24 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Jaime, >> >> How much is a good one worth in the used market. Guy says he can >

Re: [MBZ] Worth messing with?

2015-09-12 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
No > On Sep 12, 2015, at 7:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > STEAL This 1967 250s mercedes $1500,OBO or trade for car or? or OBO > http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5217432414.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice >

Re: [MBZ] Very rare car

2015-09-12 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Made in STOCKHOLM, Germany!!! WOW! > On Sep 12, 2015, at 8:05 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I want one of those dealer quilts! > > On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 8:37 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Ooooh, an invisible

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about bidding on this

2015-09-05 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Gorgeous car! > On Sep 4, 2015, at 8:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-c-/252074933085?forcerrptr=true=item3ab0d63b5d=252074933085 > > It appears to have some rust but anybody see anything else? > >

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about bidding on this

2015-09-05 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Maybe not so gorgeous… :-/ > On Sep 5, 2015, at 8:37 AM, Jon Agne via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > Gorgeous car! > > >> On Sep 4, 2015, at 8:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >&

Re: [MBZ] IPOG was:ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Well, I don’t care who the special guest is. It’ll be fun anyway, and I will be bringing Klaus (’68 250S) from Maine along with another batch of the Rhode Island Clam Chowder. The next weekend is the MCBA FarberRally and International Car Fest at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in

Re: [MBZ] There must be a big sale on heroin

2015-08-25 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Here we go again… On Aug 25, 2015, at 2:00 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Not to be insulting, but of what concern should it be to anyone, especially those who are not Americans, how I spend my US dollars? Gas, booze, women (OK just my wife and daughter),

Re: [MBZ] Old news...

2015-08-25 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
EXTREMELY poor taste… On Aug 25, 2015, at 2:25 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Jimmay Cahtah has brain cancer. Most of us knew that 40 years ago. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This might be a decent buy

2015-08-24 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I assume Curly's spell checker meant “lovely” when referring to the Zenith’s! :-) My M108 may not be the quickest off the line with only 2.5l, but it runs great with no hesitation at all in acceleration. It loves 55-75 mph, but will get to 90 in a heartbeat and sometimes find myself

Re: [MBZ] Another 108

2015-08-23 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I have an extra rust free trunk lid…. On Aug 23, 2015, at 6:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It appears so, although I think that could probably be fixed, I would be more curious about underbody rust Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2015, at 4:55 PM,

Re: [MBZ] This might be a decent buy

2015-08-22 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Yes, too bad it’s so far away… Jon On Aug 22, 2015, at 7:35 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Thats an outstanding price... I'd be all over that. Jaime On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 11:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 300CD for sale in... New Jersey

2015-08-22 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Another great car! I especially like the color… Jon On Aug 22, 2015, at 7:35 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I put my 300CD on CL last night. I'll be listing it on ebay shortly, but wanted to see what kind of response I get here first:

[MBZ] Ceramic Brake Pads

2015-08-10 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Anyone using ceramic pads on a W123? Jon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] F-ing Classy

2015-06-29 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What Dimitri said… On Jun 28, 2015, at 7:43 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yo! check out ma lorider, ese! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, June

Re: [MBZ] June Jamboree tomorrow in NJ

2015-06-27 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Double drat!! I’m in Queens doing airline work and forgot all about it. So close, and yet so far. I’m even driving the 250S. :-( Jon On Jun 26, 2015, at 8:26 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Hi All, Despite the call for rain, I'll be headed over the MBCA

Re: [MBZ] American policy

2015-06-14 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Please elaborate… On Jun 14, 2015, at 2:59 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: There is evidence Patton was assassinated by our goobermnt to prevent him from starting a war with the rooskies ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-06-07 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I have a ’67 Beetle, and I will tell you that the heat and defrost work just fine if the hoses and controls are connected correctly. Of course I only drive it from April to October. The auto-stick is another matter: I had one around 1980-82 time frame, and it was the bad. Slushy and anemic,

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb!! - a Match for your Euro W126!

2015-06-06 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Hmmm. I just happen to be in Orlando on a layover… On Jun 6, 2015, at 1:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Well when a new one costs the same as a new one from 20-30 years ago that should speak volumes Sent from my iPhone On Jun 6, 2015, at 12:07

Re: [MBZ] '68 250S

2015-05-24 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
right into respected classic. Sounds like my kind of car :-) Jaime -up since 5:15 with a cheerio eating 9 month old. On Sat, May 23, 2015 at 10:00 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Clams never had it so good! Klaus came to me in 2012 as an impulse purchase just

Re: [MBZ] '68 250S

2015-05-23 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Nope. No time or license. At $2.25/pound for littlenecks, I think I’m ahead. On May 23, 2015, at 3:14 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Looks great Jon. You don't dig your clams? On May 23, 2015 2:49 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote

Re: [MBZ] '68 250S

2015-05-23 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
proprietary changes to the recipe! On May 23, 2015, at 4:49 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Nice-looking transport, too. ATTABOY! Tells us more 'bout it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] '68 250S

2015-05-23 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Klaus and I went out to get Littleneck Clams for Monday’s Chowdah! https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11169503_10204243954120875_3150566006714499038_o.jpg https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11169503_10204243954120875_3150566006714499038_o.jpg

[MBZ] MB Color list

2015-05-21 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
http://www.190slgroup.com/tech/colors/glasso.html http://www.190slgroup.com/tech/colors/glasso.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Silver green.

2015-05-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Maybe it’s this color? On May 20, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Srt of a cross between avocado and pistachio. Pleasant, though I prefer a greener green... On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 4:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Silver green.

2015-05-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Sorry, forgot link: http://www.190slgroup.com/tech/colors/db218.JPG http://www.190slgroup.com/tech/colors/db218.JPG On May 20, 2015, at 5:23 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Maybe it’s this color? On May 20, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Need brake pads, who do I call?

2015-05-14 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What I like most about Gary is that he’ll tell you when he can’t get decent quality. On May 14, 2015, at 10:32 AM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Try Gary Hurst at buyeuroparts.com 'Served me well, but I've been lucky enough not to have needed anything for a year or

[MBZ] '99 E320 Wagon for Sale

2015-03-19 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
http://inventory.atlanticmotorcar.com/web/used/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-AWD-1999-Wiscasset-ME/20481055/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Advice sought re: jumbo Eastern ground hog

2015-03-17 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
They’re basically harmless unless you plant a garden every year (They love the new sprouts). You shouldn’t let them burrow next to your house, and they can be persuaded to move elsewhere by throwing mothball in the entry/egress points. On Mar 17, 2015, at 2:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Take it out and get it up to normal operating temp, Mine is steady at 90C. Check out everything after it’s hot and pressurized. When my aux pump failed (cheap Chinese crap), it wasn’t readily apparent. It was spewing into the alternator which was somehow vaporizing it. On Mar 16, 2015,

Re: [MBZ] another oddball experience with W123 heat - update

2015-03-13 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ll say it again. Chinese monovalves are crap. If your monovalve has a minuscule tear in the rubber diaphragm, it’ll work great for a awhile, and the return to it’s unpredictable and errant ways. IIRC, you also had an issue with low coolant, so hopefully, your present (old) monovalve is

Re: [MBZ] another oddball experience with W123 heat

2015-03-12 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
If the monovalve is OK, and it passes the diagnostic test, then it’s probably one to both of these two things: 1. Your temp sensor is bad (under that little grill on the dash, the grill is actually part of it) and/or 2. the tube that supplies the suction to carry the air past the sensor has

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300TD: The faster I drive the colder it gets

2015-03-09 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Because it’s CRAP. I went through 3 of these things from Rusty. Finally ordered real MB part (yes, it’s expensive) and it has worked flawlessly now for 3 years. Same with the aux pump. DO NOT order chinese versions. You WILL regret it. Jon On Mar 9, 2015, at 12:09 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] BMW carpet set

2015-03-08 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ve seen it in person. Dimitri does really nice work! On Mar 8, 2015, at 1:46 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Impressive! Keep up the good work! On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 7:44 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm sewing one

Re: [MBZ] OT Temporal Discontinuity

2015-03-08 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Same here. Grew up in Dayton, went to school in Indiana and grew really fond of no time change. On Mar 8, 2015, at 6:51 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is anyone else totally ferklempt with the DST time change thing? Does anyone else find this whole business

Re: [MBZ] I buy a 1985 300CD

2015-03-07 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
SWEET! On Mar 7, 2015, at 2:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Its been a while since I've driven an 1985 car powered by an OM617a... I never owned one, but I've driven several and was alway impressed. I always considered a 1985 W123 to be the most

Re: [MBZ] This looks like it might be a pretty nice 140

2015-03-05 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What model of Cessna? On Mar 4, 2015, at 11:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Still a whippersnapper! My Cessna is in it's 58th year and still flying - TWICE as old! On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 10:20 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: A

Re: [MBZ] OT Global warming (aka climate change), linked to frigid winter

2015-03-02 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Every morning when I wake up, I look out the window to check Dimitri’s chimney. If his house were a steam locomotive, it’d be moving down the tracks at 90mph! On Mar 2, 2015, at 6:41 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Oh shut it! :) Sent from my iPhone On

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-03-01 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What’s the coolant level? On Mar 1, 2015, at 2:13 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Pressurized hoses on a cold engine is not a good sign. This is typical of a head problem. If it is more convenient, you can borrow a cooling system pressure tester from most

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-26 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I love that “like I stole it” phrase! Just imagining it a 240D is rather amusing…… On Feb 26, 2015, at 6:16 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: dsereta...@yahoo.com Date: February 26, 2015 at 6:15:05 PM

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-21 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
If your indy has modified the T-stat, then you may need another. On Feb 21, 2015, at 8:53 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I will do the tstat trick when I get the car back from the mechanic if it's not fixed. Keep in mind that our winter has been absolutely

Re: [MBZ] Overheating 240D more info

2015-02-21 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
That’s where my money is riding…. On Feb 20, 2015, at 6:25 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: (4) there is enough air in the system (doesn't take much) that the water pump can't overcome the head pressure.

Re: [MBZ] OT Drones

2015-02-13 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
.22 with bird shot….. On Feb 13, 2015, at 11:20 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 12 gauge? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 09:33:30 -0600 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Drones From:

Re: [MBZ] Curt, Got the Schneemobiles ready?

2015-02-02 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
No WET snow. I hate shoveling margaritas! On Feb 2, 2015, at 9:35 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I did 15 miles Saturday morning, a pirate run through the backwoods without my registration stickers. Then Angie joined me, we put the stickers on and hit the

Re: [MBZ] Curt, Got the Schneemobiles ready?

2015-02-02 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Anywhere north of the Mason Dixon, there is always justification in the household budget for mechanized snow removal! I keep thinking I’m going to trade in my ’69 Ariens for a new model, but it just keeps going. The only bad part about it is fiddling with the chains. 24” with a Tecumseh

[MBZ] Totally and Completely OT: Warbirds!

2015-02-02 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
http://player.vimeo.com/video/93587997 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the

Re: [MBZ] 240D on CL and a pin stripe

2015-02-01 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Congratulations, and good job! It’s always nice to know there are people price realistically. Jon On Feb 1, 2015, at 4:00 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And... its sold! On Sun, Feb 1, 2015 at 9:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: As I

Re: [MBZ] I must be pregnant

2015-01-30 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
That’s a lovely car, Jaime. On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:14 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Ok, I'm ready. I'll probably list it this weekend for $5k Jaime ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
The most irritating $100 I ever saved was when I didn’t buy the Michelins. Just sayin’. On Jan 26, 2015, at 12:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I need to replace at least two tires and probably ALL 4 tires on my 2000 BMW 740iL. The tires on it are

Re: [MBZ] OT New surround speakers set-up

2015-01-09 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Why not just get SONOS and forego wires? On Jan 9, 2015, at 12:08 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I am looking to put in some surround sound in my new kitchen, I have wires run for 5.1 and power for a subwoofer. I have a TV going in and a buddy gave me a

Re: [MBZ] Compression good

2015-01-06 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Normally it’s placed into the receiver….. On Jan 6, 2015, at 8:29 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Remind me where the shell is placed. Do I block open the top part of the tstat? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 6, 2015, at 7:45 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes

[MBZ] W123 Fuel Sending Unit

2015-01-05 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Ebay: around $80 Here: http://www.ecklersmbzparts.com/mercedes-sending-unit-fuel-gauge-123-chassis-7614.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight Jack

2015-01-04 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What Dimitri said. I started calling around to the hydraulic repair shops looking for a GOOD floor jack. I finally found a 2.5 HW in Boston (130 miles, but I go there all the time) which had just been totally rebuilt. I showed up and it was 3 ton. The guy said, “Oh well, I thought it was a

Re: [MBZ] W123 Crack o the day

2015-01-03 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ll bet that he gets his price+, and it could very well be a subscriber to this list. On Jan 2, 2015, at 10:26 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'll bet he gets his price, and further it won't be a subscriber of this list... Max Dillon, Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] hurry before it's gone!

2015-01-03 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I have a ’69 280SEL sitting behind my barn with a seized engine. On Jan 3, 2015, at 1:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: From the limited description and photos it looks pretty good. I've never seen one of those engines seized, so I'm wondering what the deal is

Re: [MBZ] Jon Agne You Need This

2015-01-02 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I think I’ll pass on that one. I’ve got my eye on one up here in Maine. Gold 4.5. The 250 did not get paint last fall. Shop lost a guy due to an operation and it set him back 3 weeks. That was loo late in December for me, so Klaus went to winter storage with the beetle. Next spring. Jon

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blows Ice Cold no matter how cold it is

2014-12-26 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
This is precisely what was going on with the three Chinese monovalves. Sometimes they would work ok, other times no heat or or full heat with no rhyme or reason. Once the coolant gets on the wrong side of the diaphragm under pressure, it will not work correctly. On Dec 25, 2014, at 10:48

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blows Ice Cold no matter how cold it is

2014-12-24 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
REAL airplanes have at least 4 engines. On Dec 24, 2014, at 8:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Real airplanes have at least 2 engines Sent from my iPhone On Dec 24, 2014, at 7:33 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Real radios

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 300TD Blows Ice Cold no matter how cold it is outside - even with the heat on!

2014-12-23 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What Dimitri said. Period. Buy URO, MTD, MTC, whatever if you want. They will fail, and soon. Period. Stop whining here. I’ve learned my lesson several times over. Jon On Dec 23, 2014, at 11:44 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blows Ice Cold no matter how cold it is

2014-12-23 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What Dimitri was referring to about blowing an engine was a defective Chinese aux pump. The screws that hold the whole thing together would not stay tight, which resulted in coolant spraying directly into the alternator. The first time I noticed it was a rapidly rising and falling coolant

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blows Ice Cold no matter how cold it is outside - even with the heat on!

2014-12-22 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Hi Andrew, Go with a new OE mono-valve. I had the same issue and bought 2 chinese mono-valves from Rusty before crying uncle. The OE ($146 IIRC) has worked perfectly since it was installed almost 3 winters ago. The cheap Chinese ones would get a little tear in the rubber diaphragm allowing

Re: [MBZ] Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-30 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Dimitri, Is there a valve on this car between the engine and the heater valve? Also, IIRC, the heater valves on that car look as though they might be frozen. Check for actual valve movement with lever movement. Jon On Nov 30, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-28 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ll be home late Sunday night. If you need the truck, call Meg and she’ll give you a key. Jon PS: Order the T-stat now so you have it Monday On Nov 28, 2014, at 4:17 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It is not an OE tstat. The rad seems to have good flow

Re: [MBZ] Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-28 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Coolant Circuit - Full Load: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/diesel-discussion/10970d1061647597-240d-getting-warm-figure-1-coolant-circuit.jpg http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/diesel-discussion/10970d1061647597-240d-getting-warm-figure-1-coolant-circuit.jpg T-stat

[MBZ] Website Launch Announcement: FCPEuro.com

2014-11-11 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I started using these guys years ago when buying parts for my Volvo 240’s (’84 242 and ’91 245). They’ve always had good service, and were very responsive in the 2 instances where I had warranty claims. Jon FREE ECONOMY SHIPPING $49+ | LIFETIME WARRANTY

Re: [MBZ] Website Launch Announcement: FCPEuro.com

2014-11-11 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Sorry. I meant to send the link only. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the

Re: [MBZ] Veterans on the List

2014-11-11 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Jon USN 1983-1991 USNR 1991-2001 On Nov 11, 2014, at 4:39 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: We do have several veterans on the list. As a matter of curiosity, who are you? In what branch did you serve or are you serving? What dates? Here is what I know; you will have to

[MBZ] How to Replace a Mid-80’s Mercedes Ignition Lock Tumbler | FCP Euro

2014-11-10 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
http://blog.fcpeuro.com/2014/11/09/mid-80s-mercedes-ignition-lock-tumbler-replacement/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

2014-10-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Also check for Bosio availability. On Oct 20, 2014, at 10:42 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://en.technikexpert.com/ I had to use the Monark part number which cross-referenced to the MB / Bosch part number. -Max On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Curt

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