Re: [MBZ] LT Don's battery

Yes On 2/6/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Don, I forget - do you have a block heater? > > On 2/6/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > John: > > > > I think we are losing site of the issue. The ONLY time I have trouble

Re: [MBZ] hello???

Nope. On 2/6/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > anybody out there > > > -- > Luther KB5QHU > Alma, Ark > '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) > '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) > '90 300E & '82 300D (parts or run?) > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new part

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's battery

John: I think we are losing site of the issue. The ONLY time I have trouble with starting the car is when it is really really cold, single digit temps or lower. On 2/6/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Monday, February 6, 2006, at 08:37 AM, LT Don wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's battery

I do some days. Or at least it seems that way. On 2/6/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Do you stop and restart your engine more than 20 times a day? > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] anybody see anything wrong with this auction?

One can never have too much wood! On 2/6/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > too much wood? > > Bob Rentfro > > > - Original Message - > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 8:41 PM > Subje

Re: [MBZ] Sooper Bowl cars

uper bowl > > On Sunday, February 5, 2006, at 07:32 PM, LT Don wrote: > > > How 'bout them Steelers? > > > > I am only this excited because (1) I grew up about an hour south of > > Pitt, > > down in the coal fields area of WV, (2) I remember the dynasty o

Re: [MBZ] Sooper Bowl cars

ns." On 2/6/06, Woodlandtaylors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Don, > > May have freaked you out but you never told us what they tasted like. > > Dennis T > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of LT Don

Re: [MBZ] Sooper Bowl cars

The WV coal miners needed this victory. Last time I was in Seattle (198x, for a USCG computer conference), I asked to be served whatever they were serving during happy hour and the waitress said she was going to get me "four skins." Really freaked out an east coast boy! On 2/6/06, Woodlandtaylors

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report onVIN:[WVWCA015XDK012686]]

Thought so. :-) You're not the first on the list to make that assumption. On 2/6/06, Woodlandtaylors <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Don, > > New York > > Dennis T > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Beh

Re: [MBZ] Sooper Bowl cars

How 'bout them Steelers? I am only this excited because (1) I grew up about an hour south of Pitt, down in the coal fields area of WV, (2) I remember the dynasty of the 70s, and (3) my father, a die-hard Steeler fan, might not live to see another Steelers Superbowl victory.

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report on VIN:[WVWCA015XDK012686]]

---Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of LT Don > Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 5:26 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report on > VIN:[WVWCA015XDK012686]] > > I concur. > &

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report on VIN: [WVWCA015XDK012686]]

ght now. > > On 2/5/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > He is a smart kid -- show him Cornell College. > > > > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > '90 300D 243K, Rattled > '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car > '81 240D 173K, G

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's battery

He has more time to be online recently! That is a good thing. On 2/6/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I wonder what Luther really thinks! > > At 07:57 PM 2/5/2006, you wrote: > >BUY A NEW BATTERY YOU NIMWIT! > > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > F

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's battery

Then you should know better. :-) On 2/6/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > .since I was in Nebraska. > > On Sun, 05 Feb 2006 20:19:10 -0600, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > This ... from a guy who lives where the averag

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's battery

This ... from a guy who lives where the average temp is 60F and the average humidity is 105%. You've not seen frigid since ... well, I won't go there. On 2/6/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Oh bull honkey. > > On Sun, 05 Feb 2006 19:53:53 -0600, LT D

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report on VIN: [WVWCA015XDK012686]]

He is a smart kid -- show him Cornell College. On 2/6/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Actually - you want her to be staying on campus - going to class, not > running all over the countryside (since there's nothing to do there) > -- a car that won't start in the cold could be a big plus!

Re: [MBZ] LT Don's battery

for a 3/8 full/prorate warranty battery made by JC for Advance Auto Parts. > > > On Sun, 05 Feb 2006 19:25:53 -0600, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I concur. > > > > Megan wants her Sunbird. > > Debbie wants her Buick. > > I am growing weary of

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report on VIN: [WVWCA015XDK012686]]

d she won't have access to 120v AC for block heater & battery charger. On 2/6/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > WHAT She should be taking the 240D, and you should be looking > for turbo MB to replace it! > > On 2/5/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report on VIN: [WVWCA015XDK012686]]

Benz off to college. On 2/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > crap, havnt you already bought a car for that? > > LT Don wrote: > > > Was considering it as a college car for the daughter. > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report on VIN: [WVWCA015XDK012686]]

What? You expect me to give up MY turbo-diesel? :-) D. On 2/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > crap, havnt you already bought a car for that? > > LT Don wrote: > > > Was considering it as a college car for the daughter. > > > &

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Your CARFAX Vehicle History Report on VIN: [WVWCA015XDK012686]]

Was considering it as a college car for the daughter. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4610225080&viewitem=&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 But the more I look at the pic(s) of the interior, the less I think this was some lady's "pride and joy" vehicle. Radio kn

Re: [MBZ] well look who has been lurking and now bounced

surprise surprise surprise, Sgt. Kleb! On 2/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > List: Mercedes > Member: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Action: Subscription disabled. > Reason: Excessive or fatal bounces. > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89

[MBZ] anyone have a carfax?

*WVWCA015XDK012686 * Thanks in advance. Don -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] How I found this Group

We will always have Banned, won't we? On 2/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Forget becoming richarde, you dont want it becoming another stu ritter > type list > > LT Don wrote: > > > I think you already realize that you have more combin

Re: [MBZ] How I found this Group

t you play nice and don't become a Richarde and everything will be cool. On 2/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > u, I dont think I like that tone dude. Y;all are a brutal bunch :) > > LT Don wrote: > > > If he does that, I think we have suffici

Re: [MBZ] How I found this Group

and charge us all $1500 a month each! > > At 07:49 PM 2/3/2006, you wrote: > >Three's already been taken, we'll have to settle for four -- > > > >On 2/3/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Sorry ... that is four. > > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 240 d

You mean something like this? http://don.homelinux.net/debdon/BenzIndex.html As for "boning up" just read this list for a while before you buy. And don't pay too much. Or if you want, buy one from someone on this list. We are all honest, upstanding individuals who would not lead you astray. [Min

Re: [MBZ] How I found this Group

Just what we need -- some stuttering racists! On 2/4/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Three's already been taken, we'll have to settle for four -- > > On 2/3/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sorry ... that is four. > > > &

Re: [MBZ] How I found this Group

Sorry ... that is four. On 2/4/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Kleb's Klatta Klatta Klub > > > At 06:16 PM 2/3/2006, you wrote: > >If we can get one more "K" in there, we can be the KKK. > > > >Ok, any black dudes on here raise his/her hand. > > > >On 2/3/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [MBZ] MBs with Dual wheels

Dual wheels x 4? And it wasn't a Unimog? On 2/3/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > no, I dont remember that option, what the heck are you talking about? > > John Berryman wrote: > > > Does anyone remember the dual wheels at every corner option? What > > years/models were t

Re: [MBZ] How I found this Group

If we can get one more "K" in there, we can be the KKK. Ok, any black dudes on here raise his/her hand. On 2/3/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > That is a good story too! > > Google search for "cantankerous mercedes crackpot" just now yielded 106 > hits, but the Kleb Klub was not on

Re: [MBZ] How I found this Group

Yep, that would be us, especially when Marshall is in the house. On 2/3/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I found the list by typing "cantankerous mercedes crackpot" into > Google, then hit the "I'm feeling lucky" button...voila, I'm home! > > Casey > Olympia, WA > Biodiesel: "I drive i

Re: [MBZ] best way to REPAIR MB-Tex?

I repaired a small triangular tear on a seat back (rear seat) using a fairly inexpensive vinyl repair kit that I picked up somewhere (WalMart or KMart or MacParts). Was easy to use and a pretty good color/grain match. On 2/3/06, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Come on folks - I've been

Re: [MBZ] B20

In Iowa, they sell a winter mix of 30% #1 and 70% #2. On 2/3/06, Roger Conlon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > >---------- > > >From: LT Don During my lunch break, I drove to our town's truck stop (a > >five mile round > >tri

[MBZ] biodiesel bumped

During my lunch break, I drove to our town's truck stop (a five mile round trip from my office) intent on giving the 240D its first taste of B20 fuel. The "biodiesel" was gone from the sign, replaced by "#1 diesel." Went in and asked if they still had B20, and was told that they wouldn't be carry

Re: [MBZ] more 7

Trained seals. On 2/2/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Thu, 2 Feb 2006 12:09:15 -0500 "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > > W123 Front & Rear Brake Kit > > > > > > > > Front Wheel Seals > > > > Rear Wheel Seals > > > Rusty, > > What kind of seals are the

Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil

$0.249 my senior year of high school (1969-70). On 2/2/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Thursday, February 2, 2006, at 11:31 AM, Christopher McCann wrote: > > > I remember 99 cent/gallon gas in 1999 - Cross Plains, Wisconsin. > > > > I remember paying a nickel to fill

Re: [MBZ] W123 engine support kit.xls

MUCH better! On 2/2/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > -- next part -- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: W123 engine support kit.xls > Type: application/vnd.ms-excel > Size: 11264 bytes > Desc: not available > Url : > http://striplin.net/piperm

Re: [MBZ] even more

The stuff without prices is free -- just pay shipping. Right Rusty? On 2/2/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > no prices on most of the stuff, or am I missing something? > > Rusty Cullens wrote: > > > W123 > > W123 Front & Rear Brake Kit > > W123 Body Rubber kit > > > > Cooling Ki

Re: [MBZ] More cool specials

Goodwill ships lots of unusable / unsellable second hand clothes to Asia. So, what you see might actually be shredded tight whities! Are there any stains on the material? On 2/2/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > No, the stuffing looks more like shredded whitey tighties. > > > -- 1

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

Interesting. I run the 10% ethanol in all of my non-diesels (including in my motorcycle) and have had no problems. But I do live in Iowa. On 2/1/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > < ethanol > blend into the 230E and it hated it, fuel mileage went down as well. No > wonder our fr

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion, expecting a reply of "we will try" or "everyone is welcome" or maybe, "aren't you the same LT Don that is on Banned?" -- no reply. I took that as

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

paid what for their Bentley, and how torqued the guys with the "newer cars" are that THEY can't find a Bentley for THEIR car for less than $100. ... There are a couple of really sharp VW diesel guys on there, but nothing like the Benz diesel guys on here. On 2/2/06, David Brodbec

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

I have no idea how I ended up on here. Probably Google. Wouldn't be the first time that something I found on Google has screwed up my life! [Anyone want to buy a slightly used black latex jumpsuit, size 48 long?] On 2/2/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Would be interesting to

Re: [MBZ] speaking of LT don and his recent post...

He can barely run one, and you want him to run two? On 2/2/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Can you run it on both domain names? > > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

Allow me to explain. When I first got my 240D (a couple of years ago), some folks on here were extremely patient and held my hand while I got used to working in it. Stuff that is now second nature to me were absolute mysteries at the time. And even with that experience, I have little in the way of

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

EXACTLY. A perfect description of my mechanical efforts. On 2/2/06, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 2/1/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The other list, the idiots: LT Don, > > Somehow or other, my toilet paper always ends up in my ear.

Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards

Actually, no ... I was just thinking tonight about how much help this list has given me over the past few years. That's all. Don On 2/2/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Let the record show, the witness made the 'drinky-drinky' motion" > > On 2/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTEC

[MBZ] experts / blowhards #2

I can't neglect DanG and PegLeg. My apologies, guys. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

[MBZ] experts / blowhards

her list, the idiots: LT Don, -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] OT: Smoky VW diesel when cold

I am having difficulty starting the Quantum the last couple of days. I think it is due to a leaking fuel return line at the tank -- letting air into the system. You don't have an air leak anywhere, do you? On 2/1/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at

Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder

Yea. I will probably get him one that has all of the adapters needed. He works on cars, trucks, and tractors. On 2/1/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 01:34 PM, LT Don wrote: > > > Nope -- that is one thing that he does

Re: [MBZ] Trucking Industry the Saga continues

You mean like we do our folks in the military? [Sorry, just could not resist.] On 2/1/06, Tom Scordato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A) pay truckers a decent salary (may I suggest 75,000 to 100K ? a year > plus > benefits factor in inflation) to be away from their families > -- 1977 240D 19

Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder

Nope -- that is one thing that he does NOT have, either at his home garage or at work. On 2/1/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at 10:41 AM, LT Don wrote: > > > What's a good one to buy? I think the

Re: [MBZ] Thanks Rusty was Power Steering

"A pioneer in imported parts business, Rusty Cullens has been selling foreign car parts for over 25 years. Now he brings his legendary service, outstanding pricing and Southern hospitality to retail buyers via the internet." ?? On 2/1/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ain't

Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder

ed out cheaper just to > buy the Motive bleeder > > Robert > > LT Don wrote: > > What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. > > > > Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and > > $65. >

Re: [MBZ] W123 guide rods

That sounds like what I heard prior to replacing the ball joints on my 240D. On 2/1/06, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Tue, 31 Jan 2006, John Berryman wrote: > > > It will be in section 33 of 123 manual. They call it a brake > > support aka track rod. Pretty straight forward

Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder

Looks like my type of project. On 2/1/06, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Don - there was a "home brew" one made from a $10 True Value hand pump > > sprayer, a Pep Boys master cylinder cap and some hoses - described a > > couple > > of years ago on these lists. I made one and it work

Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder

Yea, I have a mighty vac sort of thing that a list members sent me. Don't remember if it has a pressure port or not. ... I might use the bleeder occasionally, but am really buying it as a present for Jeff for all of the work he has done on the Quantum, not to mention hauling it home for me. He ment

[MBZ] power brake bleeder

What's a good one to buy? I think the time has come to purchase one. Performance Products catalog has a Power Bleeder in two flavors, $50 and $65. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] backwoods MD rodbender SDL

Hopefully he is a fast student of the taskmaster of ignorance. On 2/1/06, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > > > I sent a question about if it used oil, will see what he says. Maybe he > > will post that one too. > > Questions to sellers don't go on the aucti

Re: [MBZ] More cool specials

They got up close and personal, made sweet music together, and gave birth to ... well, to a car for which I was given an amazing trade value (book) toward a new Voyager. On 2/1/06, John Ervine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > LT Don wrote: > > > My Toyota Camry was a sweet

Re: [MBZ] More cool specials

seriously would you trust a little tin box with your life? > The problem with Lexus is that it does not have the brand recognition > factor > of a Mercedes. It's all about perception. > > Hendrik > > - Original Message - > From: "LT Don" <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] More cool specials

erything else falls apart. > > On 1/31/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am old enough to remember when "we" all laughed at the Japanese > imports -- > > pieces of junk. Those pieces of junk are now called Lexus. > > > > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] More cool specials

I am old enough to remember when "we" all laughed at the Japanese imports -- pieces of junk. Those pieces of junk are now called Lexus. On 1/31/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It's all about quality control, does some factory in Taiwan have the same > quality control systems in

Re: [MBZ] 240D Belt Problem

True, John, but you are a "real" mechanic and do preventative maintenance second nature. Many of us aren't and don't unless we are reminded to do so. Last time the fan belt broke on the 240D it _looked_ fine to me but apparently was worn. On 1/31/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] my latest plunder

mp, 89 420SEL runs, has the new updated > interior etc, wrecked in the front, 87 420SEL is in good shape, engine > bad, engine from 89 will go in it. Oh yea, not sure if the 76 240D runs > or not, looks like it probably doesnt, but has a stick. > > LT Don wrote: > > > You

Re: [MBZ] my latest plunder

Most likely, haunted. On 1/31/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 08:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > 1971 280C > > 1972 280SE > > 1976 240D stick > > 1979 450SEL > > 1987 420SEL > > 1989 420SEL > > > > you dont want to know how much for the pack

Re: [MBZ] backwoods MD rodbender SDL

Reply to my question from the seller (who needs a good laxative): I have ownered (sic) this car since may of 2004. The car was sold to me by the original owner and he drove the car from Fla to Wash D.C seasonally. I DID NOT PUT A MOTOR IN THE CAR AND SEE NO PROBLEM WITH IT.is the question answered

Re: [MBZ] my latest plunder

You will notice the word "conditon" or "can be driven" was nowhere in his description. On 1/31/06, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > are you freaking serious? How did you get so many at once? > > On 1/30/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > 1971 280C > > 1972 280SE > >

Re: [MBZ] Hey LT Don...How's the VW?

t to take it up thru the 5 speeds to see how well the clutch works and how smooth the shifting is. On 1/28/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey LT Don, how's the VW doing? > > Bob Rentfro > '77 300D 148K > '01 VW Beetle TDI '61K > Litchf

Re: [MBZ] Ricer Rat Rod Musings

Here's a radical idea -- why no keep it as a Datsun 510 and do some restoration stuff? On 1/28/06, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yeah it is a 510. I looked under the hood briefly and thought I saw > half shafts going to the front wheels but maybe I was delusional. I'll > do some sea

Re: [MBZ] Puddle on the Garage Floor

Yea ... Baboo. On 1/28/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > if you end up needing used ones, you know who to call > > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] 123 brakes

A BIC lighter? On 1/28/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > < down > there?>. > > Plain old garden hose water, after you rebuild or replace the calipers. > That's plural. > > RLE > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list s

Re: [MBZ] We Are Not Alone

I am seeing increasingly frequent Benz commercials on the "nerd" channels I watch on television. Saw one today that caught my attention: "Lease one today for $598 per month." ... Without revealing my current salary arrangements, I can nevertheless say that a lease payment of $598 would make a major

Re: [MBZ] Hey LT Don...How's the VW?

;d replace along with the tensioner as a preemptive insurance > measure. I'd also check the g-plugs and H2O pump while yer at it. > > On 1/27/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Getting there. > > > > Mech (= brother-in-law) brought home a new motorcycle (

Re: [MBZ] Hey LT Don...How's the VW?

moved. Ready to put the new parts in. Should be driving it by Sunday afternoon, thanks to Rusty's Parts. On 1/28/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey LT Don, how's the VW doing? > > Bob Rentfro > '77 300D 148K >

Re: [MBZ] Bike Rider, Loud Pipes

I can only answer from my own experience. I ride very defensively (since an idiot t-boned me coming out of a stop sign in 1976.) I always assume that no one sees me. Even if I make eye contact with the driver at an intersection, I am not seen. Here is my formula: car in an area of danger = reduce

Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes

Huh? You are either not a biker or you live in the wrong part of the country. I know, not too many bikers get killed on I-395. I lived there myself (Lake Ridge VA). I offer you bed & breakfast next year on your way to Sturgis. I guarantee you at least one fatality on a Harley. On 1/27/06, Rhonal

Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes

If you'd been driving a 240D, you would have had a perfectly logical explanation. On 1/27/06, Robert & Tara Ludwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > No joke on the LA trafic, I drove a bus in that town for a few years, > that was a test of nerves, although I had one friend who was never > bothered b

Re: [MBZ] OT - Smart Cars

Don't rub it in, dude. On 1/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > They have been for a couple of years now. > > Hendrik > who has to walk past those things to get parts > > - Original Message - > From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes

up with some good ones. How great is the linux list doing? > > LT Don wrote: > > Actually, I like BenzBiker much better. > > > > On 1/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >>hmmm, will see > >> > > -- > Kaleb C. Str

Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes

Actually, I like BenzBiker much better. On 1/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hmmm, will see > > LT Don wrote: > > > Kaleb: > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] [and that is NOT a complaint] > > > > > > -- > > 1977 240D

Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes

Kaleb: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [and that is NOT a complaint] -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Bike rider, loud pipes

How do you know -- maybe you just didn't see it. The guy who t-boned me on my Suzuki in 1976 swore to the cop that I wasn't where I was when he hit me when he hit me. On 1/26/06, Tom Scordato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I do 45,000 to 55,000 miles a year in a car and I never fail to see a b

Re: [MBZ] O/T Satellite Antenna

Are you sirius (serious)? [Sorry, couldn't resist.] On 1/26/06, Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Now that I've figured out my transmission, > > I'm going to have my car painted, keep that in mind. > > I really like my satellite radio (sirus). I want to install the > antenna permane

Re: [MBZ] Tropming on the Brakes

Marshall -- When you say "flush" do you mean drain the brake system completely (hope that isn't what you mean), or do you mean suck out what one can from the reservoir with a turkey baster and refill? On 1/25/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Old brake fluid or DOT 3 fluid mor

Re: [MBZ] Tropming on the Brakes

Thanks for the info. On 1/25/06, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Look for Valvoline SynPower fluid, which is a DOT 4+ fluid. Should be > at almost all chain part stores - think AutoZone, > Kragen/Shucks/Checker, NAPA, etc... > > BTW - nice VeeDub you have there! Wouldn't mind replacing my D

Re: [MBZ] Tropming on the Brakes

I tried to find DOT-4 for the VW in Jefferson and at the Carroll WalMart. Not to be found. Where can I get it? Do I need to look for some specific brand? -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Why we drive old Mercedes Benz Cars

I asked Jeff about that car just a few days ago. He thought that maybe it was brake fluid rather than #2 that got the fire going initially. On 1/24/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > IThe local independent shop has the remains > of an SD that caught fire while driving down the intersta

Re: [MBZ] just what we need for the articQ

I seem to remember the DOT shuttle busses in DC having only two speed transmissions. Don't need a lot of gears to just driver around in a circle at low speeds. On 1/23/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > I can't imagine a 2 speed automatic transmission. >

Re: [MBZ] its BACK

Do you remember where the bidding ended last time? On 1/23/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-240D-1978-MERCEDES-240D-MANUAL-SHIFT_W0QQitemZ4606857457QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore,

Re: [MBZ] 914 gearbox

ssage- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of LT Don > Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 11:00 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 914 gearbox > > Don't put a lot of time into this -- a real longshot that he'd want a >

Re: [MBZ] 914 gearbox

t to a great extent as I just left it at > my > friend's used car lot to sell. I usually let him worry about such things. > > I will figure out a reasonable price and let you know. > > Trampas > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] 914 gearbox

What is the asking price? I don't want one but have a son living in NoVA who might be interested or know someone who is. On 1/23/06, Trampas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Anyone in the Raleigh NC area looking for a 914? > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-5

Re: [MBZ] - Shorts

I feel your pain ... no, I have FELT your pain! On 1/23/06, frederick w moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The 220D was the second MB that I ever owned, the first in America, all I > could afford after the first wife's lawyer got through with me. > > > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Trans Fluid/progress report

You couldn't have "picked up" a few cases while you were off doing Katrina duty? On 1/22/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Today I stopped at Advance Auto Parts and Wally-World ISO M1 Trans > fluid. I found none. I'm sure I bought it at Advance before but 2 > different sto

Re: [MBZ] OT Software Firewall

In that case, I think I have instructions somewhere -- simple enough for even me to understand -- on making a firewall with FreeBSD and an old 486 w/ two NICs. On 1/21/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Anything thats available I have winders 2000, 2003, slackware and > Mandrake > on

Re: [MBZ] Homeless

Actually, cars similar to your get a LOT of discussion over on Banned. For better or for worse, this list was created out of the ashes of the old Diesel list, so perhaps many of us on here have no knowledge of or experience with the SEL's.

Re: [MBZ] OT Software Firewall

Uh ... what OS, Loren? On 1/21/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What is an easy to use, easy to set up (GUI), yet reasonably secure > software firewall? I have ISA 2004 available and should get equal > consideration. I know there are lots of linux alternatives and lots of > sharp I

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