Re: [MBZ] 1974 240D

2005-11-15 Thread LT Don
What's the asking price? On 11/14/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone interested in a 1974 240D, I think has around 70-90K. Body in good shape. Located in Philly area. I test drove it. Some minor things but with a little tlc could be a very good daily driver. Real nice condition

Re: [MBZ] Water in the trunk

2005-11-15 Thread LT Don
Another place to look -- although probably not your issue -- is the rubber seal around the fuel fill pipe. Mine is bad and lets water into the side well. On 11/15/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone else have this problem? Every morning there's a ton of condensation on the

Re: [MBZ] battery chargers

2005-11-17 Thread LT Don
Marshall, The battery is an Interstate MPT-93, which appears to be a sealed unit. There are two panels on top that might be access to add water, but they are flush with the top of the battery, which leads me to believe that they are not intended to be removed. On 11/15/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Has There Been A Rapture?

2005-11-17 Thread LT Don
If there had been an actual Rapture, Banned would still be online. Therefore, that wasn't the cause. On 11/17/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has there been a Mercedes Driver Rapture and I'm the only one left behind? I don't remember reading about this in Revelations! Butthink

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Shutoff Valve Replacement

2005-11-17 Thread LT Don
Just did this a couple of months ago. 1. Remove old. 2. Install new, being careful to use washer(s) AND being careful to seat the hook end of the lever. 3. Hook up a MityVac to the shutoff valve and pump. 4. If the shutoff valve doesn't fall off, reinstall screws. If it does fall off, return

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Shutoff Valve Replacement

2005-11-17 Thread LT Don
If you can tug on the valve and feel resistance when it is being held on only by the MityVac, you're good to go. On 11/17/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need a chicken Thanks Don. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 142 Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: LT Don

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Shutoff Valve Replacement

2005-11-17 Thread LT Don
Is your car shutting off as it should? On 11/17/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don reassured me: If you can tug on the valve and feel resistance when it is being held on only by the MityVac, you're good to go. So...help me review... There are only two places oil can get

Re: [MBZ] lt don needs this

2005-11-19 Thread LT Don
A gasser Actually, it isn't located too far from where Megan might go to college. On 11/19/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] lt don needs this

2005-11-19 Thread LT Don
Let me see how her scholarship applications play out first. On 11/19/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: see, there ya go. perfect car for her. LT Don wrote: A gasser Actually, it isn't located too far from where Megan might go to college. On 11/19/05, Kaleb C

Re: [MBZ] engine hibernation wakeup

2005-11-19 Thread LT Don
Real don't NEED a big truck to compensate. On 11/19/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you are not much of a man without a big truck -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Noise, Speedo????

2005-11-21 Thread LT Don
My 77 240D did that for a while. I reseated the speedo cable (took it out, blew the dust off of it, and reattached) and the noise went away and has stayed away. I think it had just become a bit loose, and tightening fixed the problem. On 11/21/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Car is a

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN: Gabriel

2005-11-22 Thread LT Don
In other words, he could dish it out on Mercedes but couldn't stand the heat in Banned. Actually, his demise was quite funny to watch over on the Banned side of the world. Let's not forget that he said, if I remember correctly, that English was his second language. Maybe he could have lasted

Re: [MBZ] Helloooooooooo

2005-11-25 Thread LT Don
The good thing about working in a Nuke plant is that you get to be your own lighted Holiday display? :-) Don Greenpeace 1970 - x On 11/24/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb whined: Am I the only one working on thanksgiving? I have to go to the old nuke plant tonight and make

[MBZ] might be needing some cars

2005-11-26 Thread LT Don
This is not an offer to buy -- it is an info search. I MIGHT be in need of two good Benzes in the near future (i.e., December or January). I need a diesel for the wife. I'd prefer a 300D sort of thing -- a 240D would be much too slow for her. Maybe a 190D would do as well. For the daughter, a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices in Midwest

2005-11-28 Thread LT Don
$2.45 On 11/28/05, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know what the rest of the country is doing, but I saw Diesel in Springfield, Missouri this past weekend at $2.28. On the way back to Wichita I went through Joplin and saw it for $2.25. Donald H. Snook 1992 Olds 98

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD oil loss

2005-11-28 Thread LT Don
We tried to tell you to not buy that car! On 11/28/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was thinking of draining, flushing, and refilling the cooling system as a way to start the check. I haven't noticed any coolant leaking anywhere. This doesn't give me much comfort, A blown head

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices in Midwest

2005-11-29 Thread LT Don
I gotta move south. On 11/29/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OKC - $2.20 On 11/28/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: $2.45 On 11/28/05, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know what the rest of the country is doing, but I saw Diesel in Springfield, Missouri

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices in Midwest

2005-11-29 Thread LT Don
Nope. You gave me the salary range. On 11/29/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup! On 11/28/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I gotta move south. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey you rural Okies and Iowans

2005-11-29 Thread LT Don
At least where I live, the local telephone company offers Internet access (thru NetINS). I've had DSL for several years now, and had dial-up prior to that. On 11/29/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its only an opportunity if you are an established utility. I am all too familiar with

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D

2005-11-29 Thread LT Don
Don't forget that Andrew lives and works in DC, so is sort of out of touch with what happens outside the Beltway. I was the same way until I moved from the area in 1995. On 11/29/05, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew wrote regarding the sale of his son's 123: Anyway, he would

Re: [MBZ] Faked test of Mercedes radar-assisted braking technology goes awry

2005-11-29 Thread LT Don
I like this one even better! On 11/29/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/11/29/mercedes_brake_test_fiasco/ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/04/04/fingerprint_merc_chop/print.html (Carjackers swipe biometric Merc, plus owner's finger) -- 1977

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D

2005-11-30 Thread LT Don
No, actually, I'm not sure of much of anything at this stage of my life. The older and more experienced I become, the dumber I see myself as being. On 11/29/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Don, Are you sure its past tense?; ) At 12:46 PM 11/29/2005, you wrote: Don't

[MBZ] blower motor repair

2005-11-30 Thread LT Don
This is on a model that many of us can't afford. My brother-in-law (some of you might remember Gene from the last OkieQ) has been asked to replace the blower motor in his boss's Benz -- 94 or 95 E420. Black paint, black leather interior, tinted windows. And no, but owner isn't African-American.

Re: [MBZ] blower motor repair

2005-11-30 Thread LT Don
Thanks to all for the advice. Shall print out and have Debbie pass on to Gene. On 11/30/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: This is on a model that many of us can't afford. My brother-in-law (some of you might remember Gene from the last OkieQ) has been asked

Re: [MBZ] Images

2005-12-01 Thread LT Don
I think I could slap another hard drive into my server, if necessary. Wink wink nudge nudge. On 12/1/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, not a whole lot. Will probably be adding more though pretty soon. OK Don wrote: Images of what, exactly? Between the lot of us, we might

Re: [MBZ] OH LT DON

2005-12-01 Thread LT Don
Location. Only a couple of hours away from where I live. On 12/1/05, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what makes this so appealing to Lt Don? -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] What's a 300B worth?

2005-12-01 Thread LT Don
Same age as me, and appears to be in better physical shape. On 12/1/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.auto-rv.com/default.asp?area=browsedetailadname=CHMI0320028 And here's a newer, cheaper 300: http://www.auto-rv.com/default.asp?area=browsedetailadname=8-81347

[MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
It has happened every winter since I bought my '77 240D. Today it happened again. I jumped into the car at work to make a grocery run for a planned supper (Mexican Lasagna, by the way), pre-glowed, pre-glow light no longer illuminated, turned the key, and heard a slow -- painfully slow -- crank of

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage of a Suburban with 6.2 6.5 Diesel

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
There is a 'burban at a local car lot that I am eyeballing. On 12/2/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 6.5 has more power, its turbo. You can find out the axle ratio by looking up the RPO codes that would be on a sticker in the glove box.

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
Yugo? On 12/2/05, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/1/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: B I N G O On 12/2/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, too much room in the back of a Sprinter... Chris Yes, far better to let her have the keys to an SL

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
The answer is the size of the back seat. On 12/2/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Unlike the Ford Festiva (i owned one for a while - great little car)- I haven't seen a Yugo in years - are there any left? Chris LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yugo? On 12/2/05, Ed Booher

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
I hope to avoid this situation in the future. I've hoped to avoid it for three years now. What really kicked me in the nuts was that fact that I tried to jump-start off of Deb's Buick and it was nothing. I slapped on the portable charger and it was instant light off of myh diesel. These are Benz

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
I really don't mean to start these threads -- it is sort of a ... what is the word, steam of .. On 12/2/05, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have seen one every now and then. What was that movie that had Danny Devito in it, and everyone in the town had a Yugo, he was the sherrif I do

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage of a Suburban with 6.2 6.5 Diesel

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
Probably not - but this is the WRONG night to try to convince me to buy a diesel anything. On 12/2/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is it diesel? LT Don wrote: There is a 'burban at a local car lot that I am eyeballing. On 12/2/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED

[MBZ] jump start pack

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
I'm thinking of buying one of the jump start hot packs that rescued me yesterday. I see several on eBay of various capacities. There is one that ends in under an hour with reasonable shipping costs and a low current bid. But it is only 300 amps cold cranking amps and 700 peak amps. Is that enough

Re: [MBZ] jump start pack

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
You're probably correct. The cheapest shipping I've seen with any of them is $20. On 12/2/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wouldn't buy a jump pack on eBay, I'd get it at Walmart, Lowe's, etc, and take it back if it wasn't up to the job. I think Lowe's had one for $10-15 last

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
If you are in a family way then please let us know. Either you've been dishonest about your actual gender or you are a medical miracle. On 12/2/05, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Should I ever find myself in a family way, I pray they'll a) be boys, and b) want nothing to do with Dad's

Re: [MBZ] jump start pack

2005-12-02 Thread LT Don
But back to my original question -- how many cold cranking amps should I be requiring, assuming that this thing will be sitting in the trunk of my car on cold winter days. On 12/2/05, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our model requires you to recharge it every so often or it goes dead (1

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-03 Thread LT Don
://www.ibsa.com/estore/search.asp?N=21+4294753638+4294753579+2147384763Ntx=Ntk=Ntt=Ns=product+Type%7c0||Rank|1Nu=Part+Numbermscssid=9LSHSHV3JGHX8NPCF3RWWX640SX81T86js=1 On 12/2/05, B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How old is the battery? May be time for a new one. LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It has

Re: [MBZ] Hey Kaleb...

2005-12-03 Thread LT Don
I will drive down our new E320 diesel. On 12/3/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh about 20 miles. The Q will probably be in June this year, after school lets out. Was in may last year but think June might work better. Bob Rentfro wrote: How far is Claremore from Tulsa?

Re: [MBZ] Hey Kaleb...

2005-12-03 Thread LT Don
I am planning on winning PowerBall this weekend. That not happening, a 2006 E320 diesel = my annual take home for three years or so. On 12/3/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: huh? LT Don wrote: I will drive down our new E320 diesel. On 12/3/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Hey Kaleb...

2005-12-03 Thread LT Don
Isn't that the name of Homer's boss on The Simpson's? On 12/3/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mr. Scheduler McSchedulerson at the old nuke plant wants everyone to get their vacation for next year -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] insurance companies my Crushed 300CD

2005-12-03 Thread LT Don
Heck, there are attorneys on this list, but they keep a low profile out of a desire for self-respect. Maybe you will be lucky enough to have one of us be licensed in your state. On 12/3/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, first off, NO, you dont have to take their offer. They

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-03 Thread LT Don
Tom: I grew up around coal crackers. They were all driving old Jeeps so they could get to the cateye shift at the Consolidated Coal #x. Don formerly of Farimont WV On 12/3/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is this coal-cracker's 2 cents, nuff said. Regards Tom Scordato

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-03 Thread LT Don
I was a senior in high school when Farmington #9 blew up. Several of my classmates lost fathers. On 12/3/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don oh that WV Bitumonous coal, golden nice stuff!!!/Tom - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-03 Thread LT Don
You didn't even have indoor plumbing, did you? I can still remember homes with outhouses, and I was born in the early 50s. On 12/3/05, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom Wrote I am sure folks older than me can remember much harder times still than the premadonna stuff I am spewing.

Re: [MBZ] did I mess up my account

2005-12-03 Thread LT Don
No, you appear to still be here. On 12/3/05, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kaleb - As I recall there was some problem with the server, which could account for a few days of no list activity. The other possibility I want to check on is that I did try to log on and change my account to a

Re: [MBZ] Utah 190 2.5 - $2200

2005-12-04 Thread LT Don
Marshall, Isn't 310,000 miles a bit on the high side? What items should be expected to fail around this point? On 12/3/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: Wow, an honest (or even low) claim of mpg in an ebay listing! Most of the 2.5s on ebay get 40-60 mpg.

Re: [MBZ] its alive

2005-12-06 Thread LT Don
I realize that a 5.0 burns a lot of fuel, but are you sure that he need his own distributor? That's a big tanker full of gas! On 12/6/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check the fuel pressure regulator, but chances are it's gonna need a fuel distributor. Peter

Re: [MBZ] its alive

2005-12-06 Thread LT Don
about REAL V-8 engines! The fuel distributer is not what you think it is, however, the one you'r thinking about is REALLY handy when you drive one of these (117) On 12/5/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I realize that a 5.0 burns a lot of fuel, but are you sure that he need his own

Re: [MBZ] Car for someone? Lt. Don?

2005-12-07 Thread LT Don
South Carolina is a long way from Iowa. On 12/7/05, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This ad caught my eye in the local trader: 1983 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel, tan color, bought new, garage kept, never wrecked, excellent gas mileage, driven on weekends, ex. condition. $4000 OBO.

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
For what it is worth (which probably isn't much), I think this thread has generated more total responses (this is #90 -- one of the good things about gmail is that it counts that up for you) than any other one, including Mobil 1 threads. That isn't a criticism in any way ... just a statement.

Re: [MBZ] my wife did it!

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
Not to throw a wet blanket on the congratulations -- but did I see you say started on the second attempt? That implies that she stopped cranking before it started. One attempt too many. On 12/8/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris said It warmed my heart. :-) good lady...that

Re: [MBZ] Car for someone? Lt. Don?

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
He lives in a high rise in Annandale VA. On 12/7/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't you have a son in the area? On 12/7/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: South Carolina is a long way from Iowa. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] Diesel on the brain making you crazy?

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
You folks aren't even in the contest. This is our first morning this week when the temperature was above 0F when I drove to work. Today it was a sweltering +9F at 7:00 a.m., up 18 degrees from yesterday morning's temps. ... Oh, car has not failed me at all since adding 2 cups of distilled water

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gmail question

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
That is true. You won't normally see your own reply on the list for some reason. On 12/8/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Noticed this on several occasions: When I reply to a post, send the reply and afterwards delete the post, it seems my reply does not go to the list. -- Hans

Re: [MBZ] Neutral Safety Switch Adjust

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
Depends on the moisture content of the dirt. On 12/8/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: J Why would dirt cause the switch to fail only when it was cold? Marshall -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Diesel on the brain making you crazy?

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
I almost am. In good weather, we will drive two lane roads up into Minnesota on a Sunday afternoon and still make it home in time for dinner. On 12/8/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, with temps like that, you may as well live in Minnesota! On 12/8/05, LT Don [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] my wife did it!

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
I'm not aware of any way to unlock from the trunk -- at least not in my W123. Locksmith? On 12/8/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: And MY son's friend broke off his ONLY key in the door lock (1985 300D). He (son) obtained a replacement key from the

Re: [MBZ] Diesel on the brain making you crazy?

2005-12-08 Thread LT Don
. On 12/8/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's the attraction up there at or near the border? On 12/8/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I almost am. In good weather, we will drive two lane roads up into Minnesota on a Sunday afternoon and still make it home in time

Re: [MBZ] another secret message for LT Don

2005-12-09 Thread LT Don
Kaleb is only saying that the Suburban started because he is trying to sell it. On 12/9/05, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yoinks! Sounds like you got a good 'un in that Burb though, I thought the 6.2swere supposed to be tough to start in cold weather? 24F this morning, Hammie

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK

2005-12-10 Thread LT Don
I'd think that as long as you have the old plates (and the registration card) you'd be safe if stopped. Even if the plates stay with the owner, as is the case in Iowa, you could simply mail the plates back to the seller once you register in Oklahoma. On 12/10/05, Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Roy Orbison's 600, collector auction report

2005-12-11 Thread LT Don
Not bad for the collection of someone who wore his prescription sunglasses on stage one night because he'd lost his pair of regular glasses. What did Roy have, wasn't it a six octave range in his voice? On 12/11/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Went for $74k at the auction this

Re: [MBZ] Radio

2005-12-12 Thread LT Don
No ... well, maybe ... but what I'd love to get my hands on is the original wiring harness from a W123. Moron who owned my 240D prior to me clipped the old one out when he put in a WalMart special radio. On 12/11/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone need a nice Blaupunkt cassette

[MBZ] Hey Loren --

2005-12-12 Thread LT Don
Saw the daughter tonight at her place of employment. [I don't think she recognized me.] You have her driving a W123 and not the SL? -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Why is my 85 300 TD running cold?

2005-12-12 Thread LT Don
I'd still replace the thermostat, in spite of your kitchen test. That can be the only variable here that I can imagine. Pretty cheap test. If nothing else, you will have a spare working thermostat in your trunk. I couldn't believe the difference when I replace mine about a year ago. Don On

Re: [MBZ] Hey Loren --

2005-12-12 Thread LT Don
I feel her pain. On 12/12/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, the SL is put away for the salt season. She is not happy about driving the lowly 240D. At 07:21 PM 12/11/2005, you wrote: Saw the daughter tonight at her place of employment. [I don't think she recognized me.] You

Re: [MBZ] Flood car database

2005-12-13 Thread LT Don
Kaleb will buy 10% of them for $500. On 12/13/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a heads up -- the National Insurance Crime Bureau has a database online where you can check VINs against their database of cars that were damaged in hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. It's on

Re: [MBZ] More block heater pyrotechnics

2005-12-13 Thread LT Don
If I remember correctly, aren't you an engineer? Wasn't that an electrical engineer? I don't often remember correctly. There are some of us (me included -- even though I don't refer to my 240D as a Chicken Wagon) -- who are seeing what we can drive on the cheap. For the record, my own block

Re: [MBZ] Arctic Q

2005-12-13 Thread LT Don
I smell the need for an APU. On 12/13/05, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Re. charging 24v scooter bat. I also considered separating the 2 12v bats and charging them directly, but that requires disassembly of bat pack, etc., a tough job with my shaky hands, even tougher to do it

Re: [MBZ] Block heater pyrotechnics

2005-12-13 Thread LT Don
Two years behind you. On 12/13/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 05:50:10 + LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You must be really old! I always thought you were about my age or younger. I'm 55. How old are you? Craig

Re: [MBZ] water wetter

2005-12-13 Thread LT Don
So ... if I decide to race my 240D into a stock car on the local 1/4 mile dirt track, I should consider using this product? Maybe not a bad idea, because the other drivers would be laughing so hard that they'd probably all run off the track. On 12/13/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] water wetter

2005-12-13 Thread LT Don
I was referring to our 1/4 mile oval. On 12/13/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: So ... if I decide to race my 240D into a stock car on the local 1/4 mile dirt track, I should consider using this product? Maybe not a bad idea, because the other drivers would

Re: [MBZ] Tired of Argueing

2005-12-13 Thread LT Don
Same rule apply for spouses? [Don't imply anything -- very satisfied with mine.] On 12/13/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have at least one bad glow plug, replace them all to make sure. -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Nissan Diesel Pickup

2005-12-13 Thread LT Don
And it is even within pick-up distance from me (no pun intended). I do like this part of the listing, though, because it implies reality. Also the truck looks better in picture then it does in person. On 12/13/05, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] water wetter

2005-12-14 Thread LT Don
Hey hey hey hey hey ... That aren't THAT slow after they kick into 3rd gear -- in flat terrain. On 12/13/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Didn't someone mention taking their 240D bracket racing, once? Where is there drag strip with a sundial or an hourglass for a timer? Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Re: Club 123D]

2005-12-14 Thread LT Don
Wrong time to trip your posts. I'd have liked to have read what was said to him. On 12/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The vince dude wanted me to post this in reponse to the comments about his 123 club. Original Message Subject: Re: Club 123D Date: Tue,

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Re: Club 123D]

2005-12-14 Thread LT Don
Yea, Mitch, I read all that. I was just wondering what Kleb said to him to get that you guys don't pull any punches comment. Not angry, just curious. Don

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-14 Thread LT Don
That is a great price for the shocks. Shame that I have a spouse's birthday, an anniversary and Christmas all in the same week. On 12/14/05, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: These are good ONLY until December 31st 2005 and they are VERY kick--- prices. W123 FrontRear Brake Kit. Pagid

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-14 Thread LT Don
If I did, the gift would come as quite a shock to her. On 12/14/05, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Surely she would like some shocks for one of those occasions? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Wednesday

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
You call and ask to speak to anyone other than Gary. On 12/15/05, Mike Piles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Rusty how do I take advantage of this special? Thanks Mike Piles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
, especially if you are from canada. LT Don wrote: You call and ask to speak to anyone other than Gary. On 12/15/05, Mike Piles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Rusty how do I take advantage of this special? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84

Re: [MBZ] Rear Shock Absorbers

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
I just ask my brother-in-law. He does this stuff for a living and is paid quite well for being car smart. On 12/13/05, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do you know when to replace the shocks? If it fails the traditional bounce test, they're bad. But they may be somewhat bad long

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
not need to order the air from Rusty, as I am using nasty cheapo tires on Gump. On Wednesday, December 14, 2005, at 05:20 PM, LT Don wrote: Actually, I shouldn't trash Gary. I got him that last few times I called (except I got Rusty for the most important order, but that was because I

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
The air must be MB approved. On 12/15/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use Fina's Pink Air in mine -- is that as bad as using green coolant? On 12/14/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT, did he offer you the proper Teutonic Air or was he able to assure you that common Iowa

Re: [MBZ] 123 club

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
Will he become moderator of the new 123 list? On 12/15/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vince will probably be joining us soon. He seems like a pretty good guy, FYI. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
Gary does sell us what we need, doesn't he? On 12/15/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am going to get fresh blinker fluid with the new blinker relay. I suspect the old fluid is worn out and with a fresh relay, I will get better mileage than putting new fluid in a worn relay. AS for

Re: [MBZ] Rear Shock Absorbers

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
Neither me nor my car has any problem with gas pressure failure. ... If we could just harness that energy. We had enough gas at the last OkieQ to keep all of our fleets (even Kleb's) riding firm into the next century. Can you say brauts? On 12/15/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Four

Re: [MBZ] Rear Shock Absorbers

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
Marshall -- Which is more expensive, removing and testing the shock, or just replacing it? I think Rusty's quote was $240 for four shocks and labor is free. Busted knuckles and a visit to the ER not included in this cost estimate. On 12/15/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
I suggest you follow Mr. Clean, not Kleb. On 12/15/05, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, I heard somewhere that Oki gas could be used an emergency substitute for original German MB air. But you won't catch me following Kaleb around with a plastic bag to gather some...

Re: [MBZ] So what happens when...

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
Hemostats. The electronics tech's best friend. You can probably borrow a pair at the local ER. On 12/15/05, Jim Vogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you drop the small lightbulb for the gearshift into the gearshifter? Is there a way to fish it out or is it safe to just drive it and get a new one?

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb car in Iowa

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
it home. --R Rick Knoble wrote: Or I 'spose it is a parts car for LT Don http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Mercedes-240D_W0QQitemZ4596821298QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem No affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb car in Iowa

2005-12-15 Thread LT Don
By the way, that is over in extreme eastern Iowa. On 12/15/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is REALLY tempting. On 12/15/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That thing has a trailer hitch on it, you guys wanting one could buy the whole thing for less than the hitch is worth

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Vegas Ride, Yo

2005-12-16 Thread LT Don
yea On 12/16/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where does that crackhead get those NADA figures? Out of his ass? Dave M. wrote: The car looks nice, but wow, he's posting NADA book values in pesos! What's up with that? Kaleb might offer an extra ten-spot over his usual

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb car in Iowa

2005-12-16 Thread LT Don
there is no vacuum to the tranny, easy fix. Assuming it will still start, would be an easy car to get going. Go for it LT don. Rick Knoble wrote: Or I 'spose it is a parts car for LT Don http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb car in Iowa

2005-12-16 Thread LT Don
Mine. On 12/16/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HEY! you blew my stealth! I wanted to snag that one before Kaleb got it! At 04:28 PM 12/15/2005, you wrote: Or I 'spose it is a parts car for LT Don http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb car in Iowa

2005-12-16 Thread LT Don
Actually, I just emailed the guy and suggested that he cancel the auction and put it back on the road himself. On 12/16/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you will have to fight LT don for it. Loren Faeth wrote: HEY! you blew my stealth! I wanted to snag that one before Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb car in Iowa

2005-12-16 Thread LT Don
But if he insists on selling it, I already have the pickup and race trailer reserved for the pickup. It is 3 or 4 hours east of me. On 12/16/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you will have to fight LT don for it. Loren Faeth wrote: HEY! you blew my stealth! I wanted to snag

Re: [MBZ] 240D prices

2005-12-16 Thread LT Don
I traded a 1979 Acura Integra for my Benz. But then again, I was an idiot. On 12/16/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: somebody just paid $2100 for a 76 240D on ebay! 4597219965 [] -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 5a0d70a.jpg

Re: [MBZ] 240D to the junkyard?

2005-12-16 Thread LT Don
Where. When. How much. Oh God, I am an addict. On 12/16/05, Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm moving, and I really can't drag this car with me. Make me an offer. [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ For new parts see official list sponsor:

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