Miscellaneous Rambling from an old Turkey.
Maybe one of you wise fellows can tell me what size/type screw is used
to retain the outer door handle on a 300SDL. I'm suspecting some
thing like a 6mm socket set screw. If it's very special, I could use
a part number to assist me at the Stealership.
Menu:
An appropriate serving of Rebel Yeal for the Boys. I'll consume
Gentleman Jack. They can wait for the Jack until their later years.
Prime Rib. A good Vet could bring it back to life. Turkey? Why
would I consume something that eats with it's pecker?
Homemade Mince Pie. I cheat here,
Message: 22
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 18:40:14 -0600
From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] HAppy Thanksgiving
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID:
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Always wondered. What engine is in that
I splurged and bought a Lincoln Mig with the CO2 gar bottle and
controls. This to fix sheet metal rust on my Metro
I am a decent stick welder.
All I got from the Mig was splatter, really looked like crap. I left
it in a corner.
A trusted friend told me to try flux wire. It worked 100%
If you insist on being P/C, Buzz off here!
To the rest of us, A Very Merry CHRISTmas to all, Our family is so
hapy to live in a land that we can say that!
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 235 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250
The Antilock Brake glowed ominously at me today on the way home. It
went out after booting it with a restart.
All fuse have less than 1 year on them. Blinker fluid was changed at
100Kmi., using Mobile1 fluid.
Is this some sort of code that Rusty is short of funds and needs a
transfusion from
I figure to own my car 3 more years, it will be spent by than or I
will be.
It really needs paint, lived in the south most of it's life and is
very faded.
A few years ago I would have squirted it my self in the yard. After
wet sanding and clear coat it would have been fine as a daily driver.
I'd kind of like to install Remote locks on my car. My failing memory
prods me that one of our listers did just that. I believe it was
uncomplicated using trunk access to the sucking motor and bypassing
the HE-HAW alarm system.
Thoughts?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987
Fat thumbs on previous post, sorry.
One of my co-workers has done a grand job refurbishing and upgrading
to interior of his 1991 W-126 Vergasser. Big stereo, TV's in head
rests, etc.
Now he wants to put one of those pimp grill with the M/B star on it.
I've tried to reason with him, he's single
On Fri, 6 Jan 2006 14:40:32 -0500, you wrote:
Pete,
Was there supposed to be a link, or information, or diatribe, or hell
a full on rant here? Because I didn't see it.
Thanks,
Ed
On 1/3/06, Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
___
Ed,
I have no idea
Something is loose in my rear end.
Sounds like it should be on Banned!
While taking a long sweeping 70mph curve, the rear end seems to be
trying to steer the car. It feels like a loose cannon is flopping
around in the trunk.
I checked the trunk, no cannon. What should I suggest my Indy look
Check this out:
http://hartford.craigslist.org/car/121713412.html
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on
WOW, I request this quote 4 months ago! Good thing I haven't been
walking!
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with
You may remember that I had a problem a few weeks ago with bad idle on
my 300SDL. We were suspecting a bad injection pump.
My normal Indy asked me to take to another fellow who was M/B trained
on older diesels. He said pump was good, lifters were bad ;-(
Frustrated, I bought new lifters (Thanx
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad Idle Fixed now a paint question
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Peter Arnold wrote:
Got the car back today, it is about 90% better. I am very happy
My 1987 300SDL is in my eyes a deep Blue. Paint code should be 930
The Paint Codeon the car appears to be 929 which is Nautical Blue.
That is much lighter. Car has not been repainted.
I need to buy a quart to paint rear quarter and deck lid.
Any Thoughts?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor,
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:47:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] ChowdaQ
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
Hey gang,
The date for ChowdaQ is now set, Sept 25, thats the last Sunday of the
month.
90 degrees out today, first time in weeks.
A/C decided to go into full convention cook mode.
Mono-Valve say you. Could be but I changed it about 3 months ago.
Also, when I pushed the center button, I got A/C.
I'm thinking the push button control is at fault.
Is it probable that I remove the
My 1987 300SDL is in my eyes a deep Blue. Paint code should be 930
The Paint Codeon the car appears to be 929 which is Nautical Blue.
That is much lighter. Car has not been repainted.
I need to buy a quart to paint rear quarter and deck lid.
Any Thoughts?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor,
Scientists Discover New Element
A major research institution has just announced the discovery of
the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element has been
named Governmentium.
Governmentium has one neutron, 12 assistant neutrons,75 deputy
neutrons, and 224 assistant deputy
It was a small afair.
I arrived at 11:15.
There was acouple walking 2 Basset Hounds, very friendly. The Couple
too.
My Chowderfest ended at 12:00.
160 miles...--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Road manners (was: Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!)
To: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Said in part:
9. In instances where traffic slows to 10mph, all shoulders shall
become lanes.
From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil / additive advice
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
___SNIP
From what I understand, stents have defined, finite lives, and
The exterior door handle is loose on my car. What holds it on? I
assume the interior door panel has to come off, I'd like to have what
ever fastener that is required on hand.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
Subject: [MBZ] 33 1/3 increase in Diesel fuel mileage...Huh?
To: MB List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For the chemically inclined among us: If one were to add 1.5 oz of
ordinary
store-bought Acetone to every 10 gallons of diesel fuel, would the
acetone
in that concentration cause any damage to seals,
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:54:27 -0400
From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Just curious how can you can label yourself a recovering Yankee in
Iowa. Last II looked they were pretty far north and had freezy
winters, according to LT Don...
Background:
A few months ago I did all parts on my front brakes.
When I bled it, I couldn't get my pressure bleeder to play nice. It
kept blowing fluid out the 2 rubber caps on the M/C.
I bled it the old fashioned way. I was rewarded with what feel and at
as wonderful brakes.
Today I noticed
Been suffering with this for awhile. Thanks to all the have tried to
help.
My Indy gave me definitive bad news today. It seems that the
mechanism that tilts the roof is FUBAR. Something he call a
Triangle is broken on one side.
M/B has redesigned (Per Indy and Rusty}, the Triangles have to be
Interesting read in the November issue of Road Track.
Seems M/B ran 3 E320CDI for 100,000 mile on a test track. They have
been recognized by the FIA with a host of record.
Average speed? 139.699 mph
They sat on the Rev Limiter at 146 mph
No breakdowns.
See more
From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W-126 Sunroof Misery
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
A bit expensive on the lift angles (you are paying list price -- check
Them out on Mercedesshop or from Rusty at BuyMBParts, as they will be
Cool weather is here.
I note that my car fires very quick. It seems to be blowing much more
smoke (White) than it did last year. Runs fine. G/P are about 20Kmi
old.
Thoughts?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
I also subscribe to a Metropolitan list where we bemoan Lucas
electrical problems and such. This post was made recently with the
hopes of improving our shop skills.
How many of these tools are you proficient with?
Tools and Their Uses.
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly
From: Jon Kanas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Although State Farm carries a policy on the SUV involved, the 16yr old
was not a named insured, so State Farm has not decided if they want
to
accept liability for the damage to the Mercedes. I am considering
having our family attorney initiate proceedings
It was said on this list:
The latest diesel engines, like the ones in the Volkswagen Golf TDI
and Jetta TDI, don't clatter or spew smoke the way diesel engines did
in years past
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
I just caught up to the rest of you and joined.
Mike, you need to get more sun!
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi
I had 4 very crappy looking wheels, they had been chrome plated by
P.O.. They peeled and were ugly. I replaced them.
Gave to old ones to a fellow at work. He abrasive blasted off the
chrome, than polished them a bit. He painted them with Eastwoods
powder coating kit, requires baking at about
My job requires me to have 4WD ;-(
Bad Stuff:
This car needs paint, it has no rust. Minor damage on RR
quarter was painted poorly by PO. This was a Southern car, all the
paint is in poor shape.
Sunroof is inop, requires 425 parts and $400 labor repair
Car is ready for
Good Morning all,
I am forced to read digests about 3 times a week, sorry if this is not
timely.
I have a question with regards to DELVAC1 and it's f-soot capability.
I was of the opinion that Mobile gave the upper range of this as 4%.
Based on that, and many oil analysis of my car's particular
NOt a good day for us today, My car defaulted to Full Heat mode on
the way home from work. I assume this is the infamous mono-valve??
Where is it?
I leave on vacation Friday, will have to take alternate vehicle.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi
Bad enough I have no A/C while I wait for mono-valve, I drive with
Mexican 2/60 A/C now.
Coming home she started to idle on 5 cylinders, or so it feels. Idle
is also low at about 550 turns. I checked under the bonnet, no spark
plug wires off !!
Good power, I assume bad injector at idle? Looks
Done lots of brakes in my time.
All I've done on this car is swap pads and flush system using my
Mity-vac.
I've ordered parts to o'haul calipers, change hoses, rotors and pads
and sensors.
I do not own a pressure bleeder, hope it's ok to use Mity-vac.
Any special info I need?
BTW: My ragged
Found most of the parts to make a pressure bleeder, I've got $20 into
it.
Trouble finding a master Cylinder cap, guess I'll try a dealer
tomorrow.
If I understand correctly, I will simply pressurize The reservoir with
about 20 PSI, I have no gage. Than bleed furthest to the closest.
I have 2
Please cross post to [EMAIL PROTECTED] As I only get the digest.
Doing brakes on my car.
I cannot find a section in the damn CD manual.
I've got caliper off.
Do I have to remoce the hub to remove the rotor? Oh S%t, I have no
new seals.
Please confirm or repute.
Regards
--
Peter T. Arnold
Is there consensus that any name brand synthetic wheel bearing grease
is acceptable for our cars?
Seeing as I have to pull the hubs {I'd like to speak to that design
engineer!} to swap rotors, I may as well do bearing service.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL,
One of the dieselers {Kalib?} asked what folks were donig for music.
I do not have a golden ear, AM would be of for me!
I bought a Clarion AM/FM/CD/MP3 player for about $100 from a reburb
seller in New Jersey.
I downloaded News Rover ( http://www.NewsRover.com/getup.htm ) it is
free for 30 days,
Tuff day again here.
The goal was to do front brakes, calipers, rotors and hoses. Along
with new Bilstiens.
Handicap: Never did it before on M/B, I can find almost no info on CD
POS manual.
I almost finished.
I made pressure bleeder, gave a nice spray effect from the 2 rubber
plugs on M/C.
My car seems to be idling too slow (about 600rpm) and is rough.
It runs fine off idle.
Fuel Mileage is good.
I've changed the Over Voltage Relay as suggested.
The idle controller in engine compartment seems to have no
effect.
Would the engine idle poorly and run
I need to trouble shoot this.
Per Dave M. I need to apply 12V (The Wiring seems fine} and see if
that increases my idle speed.
Well excuse me for being electrically challenged, which of the two
terminals on the ELR should I jump 12V to? I assume one is ground and
one needs the voltage.
My POS
Still working on bad idle.
I unplugged my ELR, Idle dropped way down! I guess that indicates ELR
is good.
Where does ELR get it's signal from?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on
Thank-you for all for the feedback concerning my idling problem. This
is a compilation:
With the actuator unplugged the idle speed of a warm engine should be
570 rpm - set with screw above the idle actuator. When the actuator
is
plugged back in the idle speed should raise and settle at ~ 620
Wise Klatta Group;
SHMBO will not be pleased!
What does one do when confronted with an injection pump, which has
been deemed BROKEN by a rather impeccable source?
Do you buy them rebuilt? Where? {Hello Rusty?}
Rebuilt carburetor for my '46 Ford was $7, this will be more? How
much?
How many
Dave mentioned that changing the Delivery Seals may repair my pump.
Is that in the POS manual? Parts Tool from my usual Source {Rusty
or Salvation Army Thrift Shop}
I will be trying to advance the idle screw clockwise tonight per
Marshal's suggestion.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
Below is a compilation of recent posts. Thanx to all who are helping
with this issue.
Pete
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 09:58:49 -0400
From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Peter Arnold wrote:
Dave mentioned that changing the Delivery Seals may repair my pump.
Is that in the POS manual? Parts
My car is at an Indy that was highly recommended by my Indy as a
consultant for my injection pump service.
I've been quoted $700 for a rebuilt pump from Yankee Diesel
How many hours labor for an Indy to make this swap?
Thanks.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes
_Snip___
How many hours labor for an Indy to make this swap?
It (exchange pump and set timing) can be done in less than two hours if
everything goes smoothly.
Has it been established without question that the pump I bad??
Marshall
--
From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Crazy to go 20K on any oil
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
So, is the point of going 15-20,000 miles just so you can say you did
that?
On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:44:33 +0100, you wrote:
Listers
I recently fixed my busted sunroof - both 'lifting arms' were broken - into
3 parts on one side, 4 on the other !
Congratulations, I wish I had the testicle fortitude to disassemble my
sunroof. It needs Angles and I've been told that the
Got to share this!
--
Regards,
Peter Arnold, Q.A. Manager
Ultracast, LLC
Office (860) 253-0015
Cell: (860) -604-4703
Original Message
Subject:[dodge-diesel] Adjust timing
Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:09:37 -0400
From: Ken Smith kr.smi...@gmail.com
Reply
Hi List,
Peter Arnold wants to add you as a business connection on Plaxo.
To accept this connection request, go to:
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Thanks!
The Plaxo team
More than 20 million people use Plaxo to keep
My town used Volvos in the early 70's. Political pressure got rid of
them, cops didn't like them as they were too small to put unruly
fellows in.
On Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:53:51 -0500, you wrote:
Driving down I40 today, I see a unmarked cop car complete with lights,
and battering ram with
On 6/27/2010 11:51 AM, Dave Cavner wrote:
Speaking of A/C - I think I now have enough W123 cars that need A/C repair to
learn to do it myself.
If I step away from Harbor Freight and get better quality gauges and vacuum,
what brands/sources/retailers would be a good place to start. Regarding
Modified versions of Powerglides are used extensively in drag racing
applications. They can be build to handle 1500 hp.
Launch in low gear, 8ooorpm, snap into high and your gone.
We hated them in their day for the poor 2 speed performance, never had
one in a cool car. That being said they were
On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:52:49 -1000, you wrote:
Just a reminder to all the Arizonans on the list..
On January 1, 2009, the word ARIZONA on the top of your license
plate must be completely readable and not covered by a frame. Fine
is $135.00 plus court costs that vary by city/county
I track my mileage on a PALM database. My HHR gets 10% going from 87
to 91 octane. Simple math even in my head when I fuel up, it hi-test
is less than 110% of regular, I use it.
YMMV
--
Pete Arnold
2008 Chevy HHR, 41Kmi
2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride
1995 F-250 P.S.D 207Kmi, Finally
To rid myself of crud, I Blow-Down the furnace every year or so.
Makes a mess and you are dealing with VERY HOT WATER OR STEAM.
I have furnace up to temp. Un seat the safety valve for 1 or 2
seconds, that blow the crud out of the top of the boiler. Than, I
open bottom pet cock for a slightly
I have a WiFi net work at home, run WinXP.
I'd like to buy one of the plug in hard drives and configure to auto
backup the 2 PC and one Laptop.
Is this possible to do? Software?
--
Peter T. Arnold, Quality Mgr.
Ultracast, LLC
199 Freshwater Blvd.
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-5015
A problem
On Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:34:41 -0600, you wrote:
SNIP
Management pay, particularly CEO pay, needs to be linked to the
minumum wage, I personally believe. One person can't be doing all
that much, and not a single CEO of a business where he or she isn't
doing the same job as their employees a
So, it looks like the Pontiac Grand Prix is the big winner.
Donald H. Snook
Until you've driven one! Camry or Accord are well worth $.03/mile to
me.
Pete
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives
Why Check Sites? Pay attention to the bottom of this posting!
--
Pete Arnold
2008 Chevy HHR, 41Kmi
2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride
1995 F-250 P.S.D 207Kmi, Finally Broken in!
1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th Wheel
On Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:37:32 -0800 (PST), you wrote:
Holiday Exercise Program
I tried it, I liked it, you will too!
The older we get the more important it is to incorporate exercise into
our
daily routine. This is necessary to maintain cardiovascular health and
maintain muscle mass.
If you're over 40, you might t want to take it
This is fun, and it showed me just how little I know about the
present-day automobile market! See how well you can do!
How is your knowledge of cars?
CLICK HEREhttp://www.cramersweeney.com/brandprix/
--
Pete,
...so I booked into a hotel and said to the
Yes, it's a great truck.
My '95 is ugly due to having taken me to a bunch of concrete pours
several years ago. Needs paint very bad. Has 207Kmi.
I wouldn't take a dime under $7k.
--
Pete Arnold
2008 Chevy HHR, 41Kmi
2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride
1995 F-250 P.S.D 207Kmi, Finally
I would relly like to find a thermostat that I could program on the
P.C., upload with a USP cable. I find the programing on mine to be
cumbersome.
BTW: I have a heat pump. Given the price of oil NOW, I've been told
that the Pivot Point is 35 degrees.
Pete
On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:16 -0600,
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
In my case, in the eyes of he who holds the title and gets good
service.
Pete
On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:10:56 -0500, you wrote:
Peter Arnold pm7...@comcast.net writes:
Yes, it's a great truck.
My '95 is ugly due to having taken me to a bunch of concrete
On Fri, 6 Feb 2009 20:12:37 -0600, you wrote:
But as for worrying about damaging myself in a beater pickup, let me remind
you that I am a no-helmet (in town, and a totally different story at 65 mph
on a trip) motorcycle driver. My motorcycle will screw me up way before my
beater pickup does.
I save and use old brake fluid, I use it to lube rubber parts and as a
presoak on siezed fastners. G'pa used it as one of his wisdoms.
On Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:48:53 -0500, you wrote:
*FWIW - captured from another list, I make no claim for it's authenticity:*
Don't forget the April 2007
This is the best news I've seen during this whole crazy election
season!
New Presidential Candidate... It's someone we know!
Hi,
There's an effort to elect someone we love as President... and it's
someone we know! Watch this online video about the surprising new
nominee:
I consider my Total Package to be all you mentioned.
About 5% is outside the norm, use of company equipment, visits to
various site and places that are informative as well as productive for
my employer, Use of my PC to read my mail during the day, ETC.
If any of those are taken away, my life is
Town near mine, they talked the town into spending $50k in a nitrogen
tire filling set-up.
Who Knew?
Pete
On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:06:43 -0400, you wrote:
OK, I'm ing pissed at my email company right now. I've tried
multiple different ways to reply or forward a certain previous email I
No, the politicians in the town are stupid.
Pete
On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:52:54 -0400, you wrote:
Peter Arnold wrote:
Town near mine, they talked the town into spending $50k in a nitrogen
tire filling set-up.
Huh?
2 Nitrogen tanks $1000
Regulator $50.
Hose and tire chuck $30.
Plus whatever
Based on analysis with my 300SDL, 20kmi was reasonable.
Marshal used to say that you must do analysis on your vehicle in your
driving style. OK, he used all caps:_)
My f-soot burden was at about 75% of allowable at 20Kmi, giving some
room for error.
YMMV
--
Pete Arnold
2008 Chevy HHR,
to 1
or 2 at
about 6000 - 7000 miles.
A safety factor is an individual's preference -
Sincerely,
Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits
Porsche Posters/Weber parts
- Original Message -
From: Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Below is a complaint that I sent PayPal due to a failure of
Autopartsgiant.com to deliver a part (ABS Controller) or respond to
any of my communications.
I post this not to show my stupidity (Trying to save %40 buying from
an unknown).
Secret Message to M/B fellows follows: we should all
= Friendly local auto
parts store. Local being the important part here.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:17:05 -0400
From: Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] O/T Scamed by FLAPS
To: Bez Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
My saga came to a peaceful end, 3 days after I notified PayPal that I
had not received good that I'd paid $118 for.
Slime balls at AUTOPARTSGIANT disclosed to PayPAl (NOT ME) that the
parts were out of stock, and hadn't been shipped. Remember that
AUTPFARTSGIANT had sent me an e-mail sating the
It's ok to inflate any tire to it's max, or what is required on the
vehicle info plate. When cold.
It does no harm if the pressure creeps up 10% or so when the tyre gets
hot. The tire is designed for that load.
Check with your tire dealers!
Pete
[pOn Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:23:49 -0600, you wrote:
Mobile1 AFT, My 300sdl loved all M1 products.
--
Pete Arnold
2008 Chevy HHR, 33Kmi
2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride
1995 F-250 P.S.D 205Kmi, Finally Broken in!
1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th Wheel
On Sun, 9 Nov 2008 17:28:17 -0500, you wrote:
Advance Auto is the only
I had a 1988 5sd, 4cyl. I beat on it for 75Kmi. Sold it because I'd
abused it so much, I figured it's life was about up.
You see, I used it to tow my 3,500# camper all over the place. When
Towing I NEVER got it into 5th. Spend lots of time in 3rd at 50 mph.
I seem to remember that buzzed it to
And My Grand Daughter is on Diners Drive Ins and Dives.
Guess what I'll be watching?
O'Rourke Diner in Middletown, CT
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Pete Arnold
2008 Chevy HHR, 33Kmi
2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride
1995 F-250 P.S.D 205Kmi, Finally Broken in!
1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th
On Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:59:38 -0600, you wrote:
Randy wrote: Pretty bad, but I don't know as though I would agree that it was
the worst. There are certainly a fair number of contenders for that title.
Ok maybe there are others that would contend for the Title, but the Cimmaron
has to be included
Lousy Hours.
Good money to be made for a fellow with car knowledge and interest.
Willing to sell a POS to a Widow with 3 kids?
Pete
On Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:17:45 -0600, you wrote:
Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none
the less. Its selling cars at Mazda. I
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