[MBZ] quick CarFax on this please

Thinking of a last minute bid tomorrow -- sort of a poor man's Suburban. Heck, it is less than an hour east of me. *1G1BN81Y4HX133353 * -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Hond

Re: [MBZ] Highly Sought After Celebrity Owned MB

Yea, I do. ... Black and white tv when I was in elementary school in the 50s. On 2/15/06, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey guys... > > Don't tell me that I'm the only one out here in this neighborhood who > remembers Percy Faith.. > > http://www.spaceagepop.com/faith.h

Re: [MBZ] Cheney Good, Guns Good

My baby brother (me born '52, him born '61) is a Secret Service Agent in Presidential protection. Talked to my folks tonight -- die-hard right wingers. As a joke, said, "So, is John going to go quail hunting with Cheney?" The answer shocked me -- "He already has, several times." Guess he does th

Re: [MBZ] Cheney Good, Guns Good

can guard another Clinton. About time for the PMS group to sit in the Oval Office. On 2/15/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Stop, drop and roll. > > On 2/14/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Guess he does this a lot, and the USSS always makes sure

Re: [MBZ] Highly Sought After Celebrity Owned MB

Anyone else remember the Ink Spots singing: Have A Match? GAWD, I think that is 1958 or so. On 2/15/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes I remembermy mom had a couple of his "albums" (for you stinkin' > kidsthose were big, usually flat black vinyl dics upon which music was >

Re: [MBZ] Okie Q

Yea, Donald. You can drive a gasser -- Mitch had one last year. Just don't pass out any business cards, ok? On 2/15/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Chris Wrote: > > > > "0kieQ is a blast - everyone on the list is invited to get together at > the moderators place in Claremore, OK an

Re: [MBZ] Okie Q

That was the Great Archaic Server Giveaway -- only individuals named "Don" were allowed to haul away a server. In the end, OK Don ended up with everything anyway. On 2/15/06, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > One of the first things goiing on Saturday morning was all the Linux >

Re: [MBZ] Tentative Okie Q dates?

I didn't drive the longest distance, but did hold the record for the most hours w/out sleep while attending. (Was up all day after having about four hours sleep the previous night, then drove thru the night to OkieLand, and then did the OkieQ -- all w/out my head hitting a pillow. That is why I loo

Re: [MBZ] Tentative Okie Q dates?

And Luther even fell in love! On 2/15/06, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > oh and the food spread was AWESOME!!! > > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Tentative Okie Q dates?

As far as I know, either date works equally well for me. Going to bring Gene again, Debbie, and hopefully the other brother, Jeff, better known as "my mechanic."

Re: [MBZ] Tentative Okie Q dates?

Has he ever? Ok, maybe at #1, the one that had to miss. On 2/15/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Then dont bother showing up derail. > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Okie Q

Actually, if I remember correctly, you didn't for a few weeks after the Q. I will bring you a "built" Linux system if you have something to offer in trade. On 2/15/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > yea, darn it, I never did get a computer out of that deal. Somehow I got > screw

Re: [MBZ] Tentative Okie Q dates?

Nope. Guy decided to hang on to it, I think. He is still watching the ForSale stuff in the DSM Register, waiting for that perfect Benz to fall into his lap. On 2/15/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > so how is it going to be this year, if you show up? Did your nefew or > whoever

Re: [MBZ] Tentative Okie Q dates?

Yes you do. And the jury is still out on that subject. On 2/15/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have a nice euro 280SE > > LT Don wrote: > > > Nope. Guy decided to hang on to it, I think. He is still watching the > > ForSale stuff in t

Re: [MBZ] Okie Q

I was NOT complaining. I enjoyed tinkering with the server but in the end opted for something that would have a bit more performance running KDE. On 2/16/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I didn't care who got what. I told both of you what was in each one, and > you, sir LT, told

Re: [MBZ] Italian Tune-ups

What Sunil said -- I keep the shifter of my 240D in S and drive. Speed seems to max out at 50/55. Hills help a lot in doing this. Every time I see a hill (not that often in Iowa) I point the nose up and floor it. On 2/16/06, James Jetton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > List, > I have a question on

Re: [MBZ] M-1 T&S AWOL @ W/M

I think Marshall posted something on this a couple of days ago. It is being reformulated. On 2/16/06, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > HI all, > > First, for those of you who actually understood that subject line, you > have my condolences. For the rest of you, the rough translation is: > Mo

Re: [MBZ] Italian Tune-ups

Not an issue in a 240D. How'd the date go? On 2/16/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > and if you're not careful (like me) you'll see yourself doing 80 in 3rd > gear..BTDT in the '82 CD. > > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle

Re: [MBZ] Okie Q

t you'll be asking about GNOMEs... > > > > On 2/17/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > KDE? Knights of the Danish Empire? > > > > > > On 2/16/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Uh huh. >

Re: [MBZ] RUSTY's Price Specials

Call him on Monday. You won't find it on his web site. On 2/18/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Howdy - > I can't find the emails Rusty sent out containing the special prices on > W124 > parts. Does anyone know if the Special Prices are reflected in his > internet > pages? Or

Re: [MBZ] RUSTY's Price Specials

He HAS been to negotiate! On 2/18/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Kaleb & LT Don wrote suggesting I call Rusty -- Thanks - I'll do that on > Monday. > > Sincerely, > Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) > A Blood Test for

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

I am sure that the Smiling Face will be back once chat is implemented on the new page. That chat is a very handy feature for quick questions, and is no-charge to Bimby (unlike a 1-800 phone call). On 2/20/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > There went Bob's chance for any discounts i

Re: [MBZ] OT CD burning?

K3B & Linux. On 2/19/06, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been happy with deepburner. > www.deepburner.com > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [MBZ] Anger Management

Could be worse. I did that last winter (leaving work) in front of our CEO, who unfortuantely shares my sick sense of humor. I even got a small write up about it in the company newsletter, about my Electric Benz. On 2/20/06, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have to vent! My Bride, for the secon

Re: [MBZ] any thoughts on our new look?

That should be a very simple Java script and .wav file. On 2/21/06, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > yes, that would be clever :) > > On 2/20/06, Hans Neureiter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Very nice. (the horn button doesn't honk, though). > > > > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum

[MBZ] mail

-- Forwarded message -- From: Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Feb 21, 2006 10:59 AM Subject: mail To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I cannot send mail from my gulseth.net account. Will you forward this? Thanks. subject: "Re: [MBZ] Spotted 300CD for sale" message body: My '82 CD had

Re: [MBZ] test

No, I don't see a thing. On 2/21/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Can I send mail from here? > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Un

Re: [MBZ] test

Coming in six hour later, your comment is sort of like a distant echo! On 2/21/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > you failed > > Luther Gulseth wrote: > > > Can I send mail from here? > > ___ > > http://www.striplin.net > > For new parts see of

Re: [MBZ] test

I can see that you've been eating brats and chili for supper once again! On 2/21/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > my comments are always heard loud and clear, like the old saying goes, > when I talk, people listen. > > LT Don wrote: > > > Com

Re: [MBZ] Announcement

Huh? Have they changed their name to Rusty/Gary's Okie Rusted Parts? On 2/21/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I spread the word all the time, there is no telling how much business > comes from me. > > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K mot

Re: [MBZ] Housing costs

No. They just know what your back yard looks like. Must be using satellite photos. On 2/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My house was listed at something like 28k, but its more like 180k. I > think its pulling tax records for the assessed value which will always > be less.

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

You just described MY 240D. On 2/25/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Here's a topic you old timers can relate to: > > Is it common for these diesels to be sluggish when cold? This morning it > seemed the thing was less peppy than the night before (insert your quips > here). Was almos

Re: [MBZ] Hello from North Platte

Are you taking I-80 thru Iowa? Several of us live around it. On 2/25/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Went beyond Denver to North Platte Nebraska. Sick of driving. 240 still > functioning great, although while stuck in nasty Colorodo Springs traffic, > I > noticed a faint scraping s

Re: [MBZ] Hello from North Platte

There are a couple in the Ames / Des Moines area (about an hour east / southeast) of me. On 2/25/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Shoot. I was so determined to get home tonight that I didn't think of > that. > But I only knew of LT Don in Iowa. Who else is do

Re: [MBZ] Morning sluggishness

I can tell a difference depending on how patient (or impatient) I am during the pre-glow. If I go with absolute minimum pre-glow time (in cold weather), the car is much more sluggish than it is if I am patient. On 2/25/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks. > > You know what though

Re: [MBZ] No starter response

What he said -- sometimes still there. On 2/26/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What he just said -- BTDT. > > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

It isn't the addiction itself, but a symptom: phone calls to Rusty every payday. On 2/26/06, ms. 300SD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Friends, > > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] No starter response

Not necessarily the neutral safety switch. There are two nylon bushings on which the shift lever pivots. If these have are no longer correctly seated, it will cause the same problem. I have the new bushings, but haven't gotten around to replacing them -- waiting for spring weather. On my 240D, sim

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

You could always team up with a proctologist. On 2/26/06, ms. 300SD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am not sure of my future specialty, but the thought of giving post > surgical patients PLENTY of pain meds has a strange appeal. Either that > or > working with Sunil.unless he decides to beco

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: THE DEVIL,,,WHY I BELEEEEV IN THE DEATH PENALTY

I can see something like that happening in Dale City. It is the blue collar part of Woodbridge VA. I used to live in the "yuppie" part, Lake Ridge, for almost a decade. A bedroom community of military folks and government workers. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes

http://don.homelinux.net/debdon/ On 2/27/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Who is "Big Don"? > > > > Donald H. Snook > > 1990 300SEL 124K > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: THE DEVIL,,,WHY I BELEEEEV IN THE DEATH PENALTY

What I was trying to say -- and not saying it too well -- is that certain parts of Dale City are "rough neighborhoods." Crime happens almost anywhere, but it is more likely some places than in other places, based on history. On 2/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: -- 1977 240D 19

Re: [MBZ] Sticky ignition lock

Conventional wisdom is to order a new tumbler before disaster strikes. On 2/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I seems that the key in the ignition is starting to get a bit hard to turn > every now and then (well it sort of sticks and a bit more pressure is > required to turn it

Re: [MBZ] OT "Bedroom Communities"

Good concept, except that Dale City / Lake Ridge are about 25 miles south of DC. That is a long pedal. Don Owner of two Trek bicycles, old ones, from back when a Trek was hand made in the US On 2/27/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Respectfully, I'd submit that the bike trails can b

Re: [MBZ] Sticky ignition lock

So does a locksmith with a diamond-tipped drill bit. On 2/27/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yeah but that costs money, I'll try lubricating (thanks Luther) and > another > key before doing the right thing. > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-50

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

Is Rusty saying he's gonna be at the OkieQ or is he saying we can call him when we get home? On 2/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > you going to show up with a load of parts to sell? > > Rusty Cullens wrote: > > > No, but I'll be sellin' them. > > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/C

Re: [MBZ] picked up a cheap 77 300D today

You are correct. Just box that crap up and send it to me. Country music doesn't need extra amps, just rap (gag) and classical stuff (yeppers). ... I will even give you your normal market price -- $50. On 2/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I wouldnt even know where to start o

Re: [MBZ] THE DEVIL,,, SORRY THIS WAS NOT FOR THIS GROUP

You really should pop over to Banned. This is but normal discourse. On 2/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > DEAR MEMBERS > i am sorry some how i sent the death penalty post to my Mercedes groups > it was unintentional and i am sorry for being off topic > i did not mean to send

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

On 2/28/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... > Name: not available > Url: > http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20060228/6dc4eec6/attachment.bat > ___ > http://ww

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

Didn't realize that you owned a Unimog. On 2/28/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If he is still alive then. > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

Now now, let's not be crude. Gary is going to be bringing everyone a free case of diesel purge, so we don't want to make him angry. On 2/28/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > With crane attachment? > > ~Didn't realize that you owned a Unimog. > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo

[MBZ] W123 power steering

I am going to finally get around to flushing and changing filter in my power steering ('77 240D). Recommendations, if any, on what brand of ATF to use when I refill? -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] W123 power steering

If I can find it in our small town! On 2/28/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Mobile 1 Synthetic ATF. > > ~I am going to finally get around to flushing and changing filter in my > power > ~steering ('77 240D). Recommendations, if any, on what brand of ATF to use > ~when I refill? >

Re: [MBZ] ???

Flaps are extended during landing to increase lift. On 2/28/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > < > savvy or they don't give a rip>. > > Hell, I don't even know what FLAPS might be, except in it's correct usage. > > RLE > ___ > http://www.st

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

The scientific term for this is The Brat & Cheese Factor. On 2/28/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For some reason Jabba can only fit on planes going to wisconsin, not > sure why that is. > > LT Don wrote: > > > Good. Bringing Jabba along w

Re: [MBZ] flaps

I stand retracted (pun intentional). On 2/28/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > <> > > Exactly. Or takeoff. > > RLE > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EM

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

You looked much bigger on tv. On 2/28/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I'm 5'6" 130-140# -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

[MBZ] OkieQ list

Assuming I survive Megan's high school graduation in May ... me --99% probability Gene (came with me last year) -- 98% probability Debbie -- 75% probability Jeff (aka brother-in-law mech) -- 50% probability -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://ww

Re: [MBZ] W123 power steering

Huh? Wife adjust your meds again? Actually, I postponed the task for two reasons. 1. When I left work, it was 37 degrees vice the forecast 60 degrees. 2. Couldn't find any Mobil 1 in town. Will check Boone and/or Carroll this weekend. No telling when (or even if) the filter was last changed. O

Re: [MBZ] W123 power steering

Actually, no, I wasn't baiting you. I am a big believer in putting Mobil 1 in the crankcase but am not yet convinced that it is necessary for some of the other stuff. (Please feel free to convince me to the contrary.) Some folks on here would use nothing but Mobil 1 windshield washer fluid if it

Re: [MBZ] Regular service visits/get your book stamped

Why not? We already have a list for folks who act like one (Banned). On 2/28/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Im thinking about starting a list for talk about assholes. > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamerica

Re: [MBZ] Regular service visits/get your book stamped

I don't remember seeing you at last year's OkieQ. Where were you hiding? On 2/28/06, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > actually, some of the worst patients I've seen take meticulous care of > their > cars. As if they have no control over their own life, so they try to take > care of -some

Re: [MBZ] W123 power steering

And you tell them about it? ... I take my used oil to the local Goodyear dealer -- they use a waste oil furnace to heat the shop during the cold periods. I think they will burn anything. On 3/1/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The place where I drop off my used engine oil doesn't

[MBZ] I sure wish I had this much open space in my garage!

My garage is twice this size but I sure don't have this much available working room. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: VW_Repair

Re: [MBZ] I sure wish I had this much open space in my garage!

It is from a post someone did yesterday -- a VW with conventional power plant up front and a jet engine sticking out the back. On 3/1/06, ms. 300SD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What is that? Some type of rocket? > > Lynn in WA > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB

Re: [MBZ] OT - Words..........

Really? Clinton was once my President. Dubya will never be. On 3/1/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Chuck has a lifetime pass because he was once my President. > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Words..........

But you get to ride in a nicer brand of vehicle. On 3/1/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Presdient of our local MBCA section. This job requires a MUCH higher > level > of political skill than the POTUS... and it pays a lot less too! > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo d

[MBZ] power steering filter / fluid change

Given the great Iowa weather (about 60F) I decided to go ahead with this task after work today. I have to wonder when or even if the fluid was last changed. It was really dark and dirty looking. And what is with that ceramic-looking filter I removed? Is that factory? Opted to not put in Mobil 1

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

I'd say HillyBillyQ were it not for the fact that I spent my first 18 years living in WV. On 3/1/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Tennie Q just doesn't have the same ring to it... > > Bob Rentfro > '77 300D 149K > Litchfield Park, AZ > > > - Original Message - > From: "George

Re: [MBZ] power steering filter / fluid change

in diesels sit, just waiting for someone to revive them. D. On 3/1/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey LT Don...how's the VW doing? > > Bob Rentfro > > > - Original Message - > From: "LT Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "

Re: [MBZ] SWMBO translation (was: sort of MB related)

JFC, you've been married HOW long, Johnny? On 3/1/06, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > SWMBO = She Who Must Be Obeyed. > > =) > > -- > Dave M. > Boise, ID > 1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship) > 1987 300D - 261kmi (Sportline) > > > > -- > > Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 19:34:51

Re: [MBZ] SWMBO translation (was: sort of MB related)

I have 30 if I combine both marriages. (Gawd, am I really that old?) For you, we shall change it to She Who Must Be Appreciated. D. On 3/1/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Mar 1, 2006, at 7:54 PM, LT Don wrote: > > > JFC, you've

Re: [MBZ] power steering filter / fluid change

Yes, there is a NAPA here. We normally head out to Carroll, Boone or Fort Dodge at least every other weekend, if only to get out of Jefferson for a bit. WalMarts at all three locations. O'Rielly's in all three towns. I put in Mystic this evening just to flush out the old crap before I re-drained

Re: [MBZ] Spelling

Don -- Are you having problems with your nads? -- Don On 3/1/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have both of those, plus a frequent nad, with too many more to list > -- many of you have caught them --- > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

Marshall is going to be attending? On 3/2/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > because the guest of honor is needing to > purchase airline tickets. > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

Yea, I knew ... but couldn't resist. D. On 3/2/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > No, ME. > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] sort of MB related...sprechen Sie Deutsch?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A1043146 On 3/2/06, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Not absolutely sure where it originates, but the first time that I ever > saw > the reference was in the series of books about Rumpole of the Bailey. A > series about a rumpled British Barrister and his so

Re: [MBZ] sort of MB related...sprechen Sie Deutsch?

It probably came from this: "She-who-must-be-obeyed, Ayesha, the Queen of Death, the ..." http://www.violetbooks.com/haggard-ayesha.html On 3/2/06, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My uncertainty was really whether Mortimer (couldn't recall his > name)invented the description or whethe

[MBZ] W123 power steering filter

Got to thinking (always dangerous) ... When I put in the new power steering filter yesterday afternoon ('77 240D), there was nothing that I saw to indicate which side went up. I guessed and at 2 am this morning suddenly realized that I'd probably guessed wrong. Over the lunch hour, I drained the

Re: [MBZ] 123 Power Steering Filter

5:47 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > LT Don, > > The plate was only used with the ceramic ring > > [Original ?] > > ,cause I found the same thing.Scares me 'cause that might mean this > > was never > > changed & I did this @ 172,000 mi

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

BOTH? On 3/2/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Damn -- I hate to miss meeting the Great Rusty - we'll be out of State > both weekends -- ya'll have a good time anyways! > > On 3/2/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We are going to sacrafice a calf to the great Rusty!! Ho

Re: [MBZ] 123 Power Steering Filter

All RIP? Have you considered a career in marketing? On 3/2/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My 115 chassis cars all came with the ceramic rings. They all got > replaced with the newer paper element filters - > '70 220D, RIP > '76 300D, RIP > '76 300D, RIP > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quant

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

I know and am planning ... will even buy some more propane by then. Iowa chops sound ok? How many we serving and what is your brand of beer? .. Loren / IA Don, want to come up for it? (IA Don probably doesn't even know who I am talking about.) D. On 3/2/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

D'oh ... make that IA _DAN_, not IA Don. Damn'd fingers! On 3/2/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I know and am planning ... will even buy some more propane by then. Iowa > chops sound ok? How many we serving and what is your brand of beer? .. > Loren / IA

Re: [MBZ] 123 Power Steering Filter

Actually, the ceramic or whatever it is (feel free to step in, Marshall) seems to do the intended job. My car has about 215,000+ MILES (not K) and the wheels still turn smoothly as needed. Yea, the new Rusty Filter is in there now, but this car has steered for longer than some on this list have bee

Re: [MBZ] 123 Power Steering Filter

> > > On Mar 2, 2006, at 9:51 PM, LT Don wrote: > > > All RIP? Have you considered a career in marketing? > > > Cremation furnaces? > > Johnny B. > I Mac Therefore I am > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

re while > I'm up there -- BUT, YES - Iowa chops would be GREAT. Beer - the > darker the better. should dtand up on it's own when poured out of the > bottle --- > Three of us, but the son eats like two -- > > On 3/2/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I

Re: [MBZ] online tire dealers

Send it. Guess which car it is for? On 3/2/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I just ordered a pair from Community tire. I think they are in St. > Louis. They have a "price buster" For $35 a tire you get S or T rated > tires, but no choice of brand. On their route, they deliver and

Re: [MBZ] MY CAR (and what is going on with Mobil 1)

You shoulda gone Priest, bro' but I am sure the wife'd disagree. On 3/2/06, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > prolly splitting hairs then...never stopped me before. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/l

Re: [MBZ] W123 power steering filter

Plastic? I ain't got no stinkin' plastic in MY PS reservoir. And the triangle now floats to the top of wherever the spring is. On 3/2/06, John W. Reames III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Thu, 2 Mar 2006, John Berryman wrote: > > lots of holes, when you move the fluid out of the way. Leave som

Re: [MBZ] Okie Q

484 miles away for me. On 3/2/06, James Jetton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] online tire dealers

Jeff is the head mechanic, not the tire guy. His only interaction with the tire guys is that he temporarily loses access to one of the lifts when someone buys four new ones. On 3/2/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > And cheat Jeff out of a sale? > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo

Re: [MBZ] Nice older 126 on ebay cheap.

That has either been listed before or the seller used the same location for the photo shoot. I remember those sailboats. (It is a Coast Guard thing, I guess.) -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] 123 Power Steering filter

I took out the top plate and the side ceramic piece. I wonder if the bottom is still down there somewhere? On 3/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Here's the Ceramic version Power Steering fluid filter.Pics > attachted.Exploded & unit views. > > Bob > '83 240D 172,000

Re: [MBZ] OT - JP-4

You should see a Pinto "go" on 115/145 AvGas! On 3/4/06, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 'Wish I had a dollar for each lb. of JP-4 I consumed in 5K hrs. in B-52's. > Even a nickel wouldn't be bad, either. 'Never used it in car, though. > 'Knew a maint. officer who did at times. >

Re: [MBZ] unique odometer reading

And I am supposed to do WHAT to read a file ending in .bin? I think you've been Kleb'd here. Should I run it thru the compiler? :-)

Re: [MBZ] unique odometer reading

I will try renaming it. On 3/4/06, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > LT Don wrote: > > > > And I am supposed to do WHAT to read a file ending in .bin? I think > you've > > been Kleb'd here. > > > > Should I run it thru the com

Re: [MBZ] unique odometer reading

Linux is so smart that it took care of the renaming all by itself! On 3/4/06, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > LT Don wrote: > > > > And I am supposed to do WHAT to read a file ending in .bin? I think > you've > > been Kleb'd here

Re: [MBZ] MY CAR (and what is going on with Mobil 1)

Regina tried that last year. Didn't work out too well. > > On Fri, 03 Mar 2006 21:13:31 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > We will have a dating service at the okieQ > > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airam

Re: [MBZ] unique odometer reading

Are you trying to sell it on here? Have you tried eBay? ... Either path normally works out ok, except here folks will demand total honesty from you. On 3/4/06, Jim Keefe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I hate to hijack this thread, but I can't seem to figure out how to list > my > 240D for sale.

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