Re: [MBZ] M/B P/U Clone

2010-06-22 Thread Rick Knoble
Not exactly pickups... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-SPRINTER-3500-2-7L-MERCEDES-CDI-LIFETIME-WARRANTY-/220623902420?cmd=ViewItempt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item335e3596d4

[MBZ] OT Web Hosting

2010-06-24 Thread Rick Knoble
This question is really targeted at Kaleb, but I 'spose anyone with an answer can chime in. Who has reasonable priced Linux based web hosting? Rick _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Hosting

2010-06-24 Thread Rick Knoble
Not sure. It is for my nephew. He is probably looking for a full server environment, but I asked him. When he responds I will let you know. Thanks, Rick From: str...@cs.indiana.edu To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:36:18 -0400

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Hosting

2010-06-24 Thread Rick Knoble
Thank you to all who responded. Rick _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox.

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Live?

2010-06-24 Thread Rick Knoble
Anyone using Windows Live? Opinions? My internet provider is sending out messages telling us to opt into Windows Live. Randy I use Windows Live on my Windows machines. For a home computer it works fine. Easy to set up email accounts, easy to import mail, easy to migrate mail between

[MBZ] Someone Needs This

2010-07-13 Thread Rick Knoble
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1835086433.html Not mine, etc. Rick _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox.

Re: [MBZ] Alas, No Lexus....

2010-08-17 Thread Rick Knoble
From: lwb...@yahoo.com Took delivery of a 2004 Ford Focus ZTW wagon yesterday. 124k, one owner, local (Florida) car, full service records, maintained by local dealer on the recommended schedule. Gray with gray leather (yes, leather!) interior. Have the ignition lock cylinder changed. My

[MBZ] Somebody Needs This

2010-08-29 Thread Rick Knoble
Somebody buy this, before I do... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120614687013viewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Somebody Needs This

2010-08-29 Thread Rick Knoble
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170531812691ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Ditto this one. Still under three hundred bucks... Rick From: rickkno...@hotmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:51:58 -0700 Subject: [MBZ] Somebody Needs This

Re: [MBZ] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad

2010-09-03 Thread Rick Knoble
Dan, Did you or the previous owner change the ignition cylinder out yet? I put up a post on this when you bought the car, perhaps you didn't see it. The lock cylinder is a trouble spot on these cars. Rick Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:40:44 -0700 From: lwb...@yahoo.com To:

[MBZ] Virus

2010-09-03 Thread Rick Knoble
Hi All, My email got an infection some how. If you got an email from me with no subject, DO NOT open it. I have a question for the computer savy among you. I run Linux, Ubuntu specifically. I also use an iPhone.  I do not use an email client, I use Hotmail, web based through my web browser.

Re: [MBZ] Virus

2010-09-04 Thread Rick Knoble
On Sep 3, 2010 10:29 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi All, My email got an infection some how. If you got an email from me with no subject, DO NOT open it. I have a question for the computer savy among you. I run Linux, Ubuntu specifically. I also use an iPhone. I do

Re: [MBZ] Virus

2010-09-04 Thread Rick Knoble
On Sep 3, 2010 10:29 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi All, My email got an infection some how. If you got an email from me with no subject, DO NOT open it. I have a question for the computer savy among you. I run Linux, Ubuntu specifically. I also use

Re: [MBZ] O/T Jetta TDI

2010-09-04 Thread Rick Knoble
My partner at work has one. The egr valve causes carbon build up in the intake really bad. To disable the egr after the intake is cleaned you must use a vag-com tool. He has also changed the windshield wiper transmission a couple times and front wheel bearings recently (he has about 190 k

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information minister

2010-09-05 Thread Rick Knoble
Several thoughts on the subject. Consumer versions of Symantec Norton are resource hogs as someone else noted. If you could get a copy of Norton AV Corporate (Pirated probably) it a very light on resources and works quite well. I use Online Armour for a firewall. It works great. As far as AV

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information minister

2010-09-05 Thread Rick Knoble
I forgot to add that all of my machines are set up with an Owner account as the administrator, with separate accounts for other users that are NOT administrators, (including my own account). I also set up guest accounts for any company that requires the use of a computer. This practice saved

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information minister

2010-09-05 Thread Rick Knoble
I would add that you need the No Script add on for Firefox. I did not have it on this machine (an oversight) and I believe that was the cause of my recent email problem. Rick Who Just Installed No Script From: curtlud...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information minister

Re: [MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes

2010-09-13 Thread Rick Knoble
I am not sure why one would need to separate the hub from the knuckle. I can't say positively, having never worked on Accord of that vintage, but I would think you would remove the caliper, then remove the caliper mount, and finally the rotor. The last rotor I removed was on a Toyota Corolla

Re: [MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes

2010-09-13 Thread Rick Knoble
I don't remember details, but on my 1975 (first generation) Civic, disk removal meant front wheel bearing destruction and replacement. I think you had to press the bearing out from the inner race, which dented the bearing races. Mitch. Ugh. Not simply knock the old one off, install

[MBZ] OT: Laptop Question

2010-09-19 Thread Rick Knoble
A quick laptop question for the knowledgeable members of the list. I am going to purchase yet another used laptop. I don't need the latest and greatest, it will be for web browsing and emails. I will also be used by my teen aged sons, one of whom is extremely tough on equipment. Extremely.

Re: [MBZ] Cool head with engine failure

2010-09-21 Thread Rick Knoble
From: relng...@aol.com http://www.funplacestofly.com/blog.asp?ID=278 Yup, there is some virus crap attached to this site. The first time I viewed it, I had NoScript activated and I viewed the videos on YouTube. I allowed all scripts and this crap popped up. Rick

Re: [MBZ] Borescope WAS: Auto Trans Diagnosis A

2010-09-25 Thread Rick Knoble
  I see Harbor Fright has one now for about a $100, has a little display and the cam on the end of a flexible thingie. It looks fairly small, but maybe not small enough for that application. Don't think it has a light. http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?category=q=boroscope

Re: [MBZ] A general Thank you! WAS: glow in the dark doors

2010-09-26 Thread Rick Knoble
Speaking of WONKO, you still alive? Been awful quiet since you became a gramp in that buick Yes, speaking of Wonko, he was the last person I can recall that waxed ecstatic about the collective wisdom and general helpfulness of the members of this list. I personally wanted to elevate and

Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes

2010-10-12 Thread Rick Knoble
I wrap the bleeder threads with teflon tape, being careful not to use too much. It REALLY helpswhen the MightyVac actually sucks brake fluid through the bleeder screw, instead of air from around it. Rick I've always been told no grease anywhere near brake parts. However, I can apply

Re: [MBZ] LBJ woes

2010-10-18 Thread Rick Knoble
Oh. Lower Ball Joint. I saw the subject and thought we were going political with Lyndon Baynes Johnson. lol Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Hey Rusty

2010-10-30 Thread Rick Knoble
It looks like your Facebook account got hacked. Change your password. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] I wonder If We Will Wave The White Flag

2009-03-14 Thread Rick Knoble
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29691183/ And this from MSNBC with a very liberal news bias. Rick -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090314/dbf22fb7/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] I wonder If We Will Wave The White Flag

2009-03-14 Thread Rick Knoble
Sorry, that was supposed to go to banned. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT -- From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 10:09 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] I wonder If We

Re: [MBZ] OT Burning Wood Was OT: Hot water?

2009-03-14 Thread Rick Knoble
Youtube search for redneck hot tub and see what kind of wood fired water heaters you find. Speaking of wood fired anything... http://burningissues.org/car-www/index.html What will people pick on next? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http

[MBZ] Somebody Needs This

2009-03-16 Thread Rick Knoble
http://toledo.craigslist.org/rvs/1077070760.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT: moss

2009-03-17 Thread Rick Knoble
Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, politics on the list

2009-03-17 Thread Rick Knoble
yea, everyone wanted it, I set it up, now nobody posts there. Tyler wrote: I tried that yesterday but nobody would reply on there... It never came through on Banned Lite. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] an idea -- and perhaps a stupid one (me being me)

2009-03-21 Thread Rick Knoble
. Great idea, however you will not be able to pack four years of tutelage into two weeks. You may learn to sand to the point he won't have to stay over after you have left to follow behind you. Let us know how it works out. Btw, why don't you use your vacation time every year? Rick Knoble '85

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cooking

2009-03-21 Thread Rick Knoble
On the subject of cooking... I have a vegetarian friend at work who is looking for soup recipes (vegetable soup obviously). He wouldn't mind a chicken broth base, but he would prefer it to be vegetable only. Does anyone have recipes? Lt. Don? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Another Mercedes to look at ( the saga continues )

2009-03-29 Thread Rick Knoble
. http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/1074990116.html http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/1095988627.html Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

[MBZ] Maybe A Good Deal

2009-03-31 Thread Rick Knoble
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1100881134.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

[MBZ] Car For Mao

2009-04-08 Thread Rick Knoble
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1112270805.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

[MBZ] Technet Subscription

2009-04-09 Thread Rick Knoble
I just want to say thanks to whoever posted that link to the student priced subscription of Technet last year. I finally got around to legitimizing my copy of XP Pro. Thank You, Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] how fast does Rusty deliver stuff?

2009-04-10 Thread Rick Knoble
employer (UPS) also. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman

Re: [MBZ] OT: Digital camera

2009-04-11 Thread Rick Knoble
Our Nikon 775 (and my Nikon 4300 at work) are the same: connect it up and it looks like a USB disk. Move the files off the memory card onto a hard disk, umount the camera, and you're set. I have a script, aptly named getphoto that does it all. Craig Script? Please explain Rick Knoble '85

Re: [MBZ] OT: Digital camera

2009-04-11 Thread Rick Knoble
to be Linuxed. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman

[MBZ] Car For Kaleb

2009-04-11 Thread Rick Knoble
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1117072262.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT - IBM Working to Integrate ALL Med Records

2009-04-17 Thread Rick Knoble
. That's *very* bad. But medical records being out there for all to see is even worse IMHO. http://solari.com/archive/databeast Here yak go. Believe it or don't. I don't bother posting this stuff anymore. I don't think anyone believes it's real. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Any more on-line service manuals?

2009-04-30 Thread Rick Knoble
What program are y'all using to open these torrents? Dave H... http://www.utorrent.com/downloads Pretty straight forward to use. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] More News from Chrysler

2009-04-30 Thread Rick Knoble
of $70 million principal amounts of subordinated notes due 1996. http://www.members.shaw.ca/jhammerharleydavidsonmuseum/Harley%20Davidson%20Time%20Line.htm I am sure Pools can fill in any details you may desire Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http

Re: [MBZ] More News from Chrysler

2009-04-30 Thread Rick Knoble
Poos, not Pools Sorry, typo. Autocorrect at its best (worst). Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] GM

2009-05-06 Thread Rick Knoble
Mitch Haley wrote: Here's what the 2003 TSB said: You have access to ALLDATA? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] Replacing coil springs, 300D

2009-05-13 Thread Rick Knoble
heavy duty ones for the rear. So now, I have been driving on a mix comfort/heavy duty. Well, this could be one of the problems to a my question, couldn't it? --PT Next time, order from Rusty :-) 1-800-741-5252 or http://www.buymbparts.com/default.wws Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

[MBZ] Windows Won't Go Up

2009-05-17 Thread Rick Knoble
them. Good advice? I already told him to CHANGE THE FUSES. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Windows Won't Go Up

2009-05-17 Thread Rick Knoble
cleaned a seat switch -- that was like the window switch turned to 11. But it works really nicely now, before it was hit or miss. Wilton sent the recipe for getting the console panel off and the switches out, it is easy once you know how. --R Rick Knoble wrote: A friend of mine recently

Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer

2009-05-23 Thread Rick Knoble
that build in this country will be facing the same dilemma in another 15 or 20 years. Unless of course The United States gets some form of national health care, then the burden will be on the US taxpayer and NOT the foreign transplant companies. But that is a topic for another list. Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer

2009-05-23 Thread Rick Knoble
Sorry to see Tom H leave but IMO (and that's all any of us have to offer) a company that is poorly run and cannot survive without public assistance should be allowed to die a natural death. I agree. Too bad the government doesn't. They pick and choose who lives and who dies. Look at

Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer

2009-05-24 Thread Rick Knoble
i don't buy this legacy costs thing. to my thinking, you don't build crap because of 'legacy costs, but build crap because you are a crap organization If you don't think Toyota will have legacy costs, you have done no research and are spouting about that which you know nothing of. Please

Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer

2009-05-24 Thread Rick Knoble
the foreign companies building here dont have union workers do they? Not yet. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Letter from a Dodge Dealer

2009-05-24 Thread Rick Knoble
Mitch wrote (unless something happens to wipe out the funds you had set aside) Like the current economic downturn. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Taking a Car to the Crusher.

2009-05-25 Thread Rick Knoble
The time has come for the '87 Acura Legend to go to the crusher. Too bad really. AZ = No Rust. Rick From Northwest Indiana, Heart of the Rust Belt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT Any Q's This Year?

2009-05-26 Thread Rick Knoble
Just wondering if anyone has an Okie I, Iowa I , Rusty Q, Indy Q or Chicago Q planned this year. An Indy Q might be nice, since there are several (5 or 6) listers within driving distance. Anyone.? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http

Re: [MBZ] OT Any Q's This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Rick Knoble
From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com I have had four weeks of vacation banked for the last ten years. (I rarely take a day off.) That means I stay maxed out, and forfeit vacation time every two weeks when the direct deposit check hits the bank. Why not do the road trip of a lifetime?

Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread Rick Knoble
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net I saw a Kcar convertible somewhere over the weekend, it was mighty fine looking. There is no accounting for taste :) Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] BMW Opinions ?

2009-05-28 Thread Rick Knoble
astronomical though. It had not been maintained as per the book, and even if it had been, it would have been expensive to own. Rick Knoble YMMV ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 240D Manual Turbocharged

2009-05-28 Thread Rick Knoble
(Banned is NOT archived, except by subscription, I believe) Rick Knoble ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 240D Manual Turbocharged

2009-05-29 Thread Rick Knoble
From: tyler casi...@usermail.com Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 12:47 PM They had to make specific tradeoffs to make a cheap, and general purpose vehicle. Extremely robust and durable (read over engineered) Absolutely. General purpose perhaps. Cheap, no. In the 1980's MB automobiles were quite

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 240D Manual Turbocharged

2009-05-29 Thread Rick Knoble
Yea, Wilton, but our breed is no longer in vogue. The breed may not be in vogue, but it is certainly not dead yet. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-06-04 Thread Rick Knoble
work (new cars still need oil changes, tires, brakes, ect.) will buy a heck of a lot of parts (and labor for that matter) for an old Benz. Just my opinion. Rick Knoble ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] More OIL Questions

2009-06-04 Thread Rick Knoble
I like it for the higher zink content. I'm not sure what to run in my old 911 now that the zink levels have been reduced, but I'm thinking to maybe go with Rotella in that too. Any thoughts ? Mobil One motorcycle oils have the highest zinc content, but they are not cheap. M1 15w-50 is

Re: [MBZ] Now our 190 has been in an accident

2009-06-04 Thread Rick Knoble
-- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Quick, call 60 Minutes to investigate this unintended acceleration incident, call for Congressional hearings, sue the maker of the car the girl was driving for obviously defective product

Re: [MBZ] 540,000 miles

2009-06-16 Thread Rick Knoble
She drove it to her 70th HS reunion and really knows how to protect herself She has driven this car 540,000+ miles I especially liked the heater, but that is probably a subject for banned... Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] Safe Mania

2009-06-20 Thread Rick Knoble
From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 4:07 PM lol, I keep looking around for an old vintage barber chair. http://bloomington.craigslist.org/fuo/1202283685.html http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/for/1220558472.html http://terrahaute.craigslist.org/clt/1205123849.html

Re: [MBZ] Safe Mania

2009-06-20 Thread Rick Knoble
Here is a few. ARE! My sincerest apologies to Wonko and Wilton. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT HDMI cable

2008-12-19 Thread Rick Knoble
Glenn Brown wrote: I have no idea as to whether cable differences make any difference in quality of digital TV type signals Digits are different from waves. Digits either get there or not, waves can get wavier. --R Good explanation! Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

2008-12-25 Thread Rick Knoble
Anybody think it's worth my time to swap in a different ATX power supply? Stupid thing was working fine four hours ago. Mitch. I am betting on the power supply being bad. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

[MBZ] Buying Freeze?

2008-12-26 Thread Rick Knoble
Is the buying freeze still on? This is a little pricey, but I bet they will come down. http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/969881970.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

2008-12-26 Thread Rick Knoble
of Ubuntu into the cd drive and it ran off of the live cd just fine. I was able to back up all of my files that way to another hard drive I had temporarily installed. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] First Time Stranded...Ever

2008-12-28 Thread Rick Knoble
Nope, sez I, I'm just going around randomly fixing broken down cars He Just looked at me and drove off about 100 yards and parked and glared at me for the rest of the time I was there. Here's your sign. Quote from Bill Engvall Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

[MBZ] Next Benz For Lt. Don

2008-12-29 Thread Rick Knoble
Or maybe his bride, Deb. http://iowacity.craigslist.org/cto/972123686.html Seems like a good deal. Too bad Kaleb is on a buying freeze. Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] 190D V 300E

2008-12-30 Thread Rick Knoble
The price differential between gas and Diesel will not always be what it is today - you need both to be prepared for what comes next. OK Don Sounds prophetic... Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] knock sensor? Nooo. no and yes

2009-01-01 Thread Rick Knoble
- the question was asked whether that '70's gig would make it today in our PC kulture - answer from Chong - nope. Blazing Saddles probably wouldn't fly either. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] My green day, and other colorful tales

2009-01-11 Thread Rick Knoble
Southern Indiana We need an Indiana Q this spring/summer. Rick Knoble Portage, IN 46368 rickkno...@hotmail.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT, unemployment

2009-01-13 Thread Rick Knoble
Indiana only pays unemployment to people officially laid off. Period. One of the worst states in the union for workplace law. Peter I can second that. Rick Knoble Portage, Indiana 46368 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hate computers

2009-02-08 Thread Rick Knoble
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mullet_(haircut) Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hate computers

2009-02-08 Thread Rick Knoble
Durn hyperlink http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mullet_(haircut) Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT -- From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 4:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] OT: I hate computers

2009-02-08 Thread Rick Knoble
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mullet_(haircut) Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT -- From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 4:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: I

Re: [MBZ] eBay Winner of the Week

2009-02-12 Thread Rick Knoble
is another third of it, and all I do is repost the occasional tidbit of economic commentary that I read in the morning. Mitch. Time to come to Banned Mitch. You could stir up plenty of, uh, stuff there with just a tidbit of economic commentary. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Snook SUV seen in Wichita

2009-02-12 Thread Rick Knoble
Now THAT is funny. rotflmao Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT Subject: [MBZ] Snook SUV seen in Wichita http://media.funlol.com/content/img/not-everyone-can-be-on-welfare.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] OT T8 vs T12 Fluorescents

2009-02-20 Thread Rick Knoble
I know that T8 fluorescent tubes put out more lumens per watt than T12 tubes. Will they interchange? Can I put T8's in my old 4' shop light fixtures? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT T8 vs T12 Fluorescents

2009-02-21 Thread Rick Knoble
Nope, won't work. The ballasts and tube ends are different so that you can't use the wrong tubes and burn the place down. Thanks. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Car For Tom Savage

2009-03-10 Thread Rick Knoble
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/1060205442.html Good deal IMHO. Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

[MBZ] Car For Mitch Haley

2009-03-10 Thread Rick Knoble
http://lansing.craigslist.org/pts/1060320922.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Car For Tom Savage

2009-03-10 Thread Rick Knoble
So much for the buying freeze. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 7:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car For Tom Savage actually, I have been

Re: [MBZ] list S/N ratio

2009-03-10 Thread Rick Knoble
know their a$$ from a hole in the ground about Mercedes. It didn't make any sense to subscribe to a list of know nothings, when we had the good Dr. Booth here. We still have a LOT of knowledgeable people on this list with knowledge about lots of things, not just Mercedes. Rick Knoble '85 300

Re: [MBZ] list S/N ratio (was: Re: Greetings: Thanks and Introduction!)

2009-03-10 Thread Rick Knoble
while we're on that topic, does anyone know a list where the actual technical content relevant to MBZ Diesels might be as useful as what we share here, but without as much extraneous blathering? http://www.buymbparts.com/forum/index.php http://mbca.cartama.net/index.php? Rick Knoble

[MBZ] Since the Buying Freeze Is Off

2009-03-11 Thread Rick Knoble
I will start posting this crap again http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1070171509.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Non MB: A/C compressor company reputation

2009-06-28 Thread Rick Knoble
http://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-YC2523-New-Compressor/dp/B000IYIWD0/ That compressor is five dollars less at Rock Auto. For domestic autos I shop at www.rockauto.com For all of my imported car needs I shop with Rusty. I got cured of buying cheap white box Chinese parts about ten years ago.

Re: [MBZ] Non MB: A/C compressor company reputation

2009-06-29 Thread Rick Knoble
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net you work for UPS? You should get me a job. Yes, I already have a job but the car business sucks right now. Hiring freeze. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Cash for Clunkers thoughts

2009-06-30 Thread Rick Knoble
to pay for itself? My opinion... Get a spray can of new car smell air freshener at your FLAPS, hose down the interior of the Caddy with it, and take your wife to really nice dinner with 1/3 of what ONE new car payment would be. Caveats, YMMV My 2¢ Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 D

Re: [MBZ] anyone in Chicagoor suburbs?

2009-07-01 Thread Rick Knoble
From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com I may be flying to Chicago this weekend (or in the next two weeks) to pick up a car I may be buying. I have to figure out how to get from Airport (O'Hare or Midway) to East Dundee, IL (about 40-50 miles). I tried enterprise rent a car but they won't let

Re: [MBZ] Replacing a cylinder head on a W123 turbodiesel

2009-07-01 Thread Rick Knoble
I am toying with the idea of replacing the non-wagon cylinder head on my new 300TD with a genuine 300TD rebuilt head from Adsit Co. IIRC, Marshall HATED Adsit. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] W123 Sedan Seats

2009-07-01 Thread Rick Knoble
Someone gave me some seats for a four door W123. They are in okay shape. I have no use for them. If anyone in the Chicagoland area needs them, I'd like to give them to a good home. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] W123 Sedan Seats

2009-07-02 Thread Rick Knoble
From: Michael Esh michael...@me.com What color are they. Michael et. al. Seats are tan. They are in okay shape, NOT perfect. First come first serve is the fairest way, I suppose. Contact me off list. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OT - cheap kids car

2009-07-02 Thread Rick Knoble
-- From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com The kids need another car - at or under $3000, and if it's an MB, I'll have to maintain it. Chevy Prizm. It has Toyota Corolla mechanicals. I own a 1999 that I bought for my kid and it has exceeded all of my

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