Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

Gerry, If his cable company is like Cox here they charge 70 bucks an hour to find the cable for you and he may have to wait 2 weeks for them to do it. Lowes & Home Depot used to have a inexpensive Network Tone Generator. Around 30 bucks. I tried to find it on their online catalog but it wasn't sh

Re: [MBZ] ebay WTF??

Kaleb, Go to this here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/ On the right hand side click on "Download Latest Version" install Super Anti-Spyware Update the Definitions and run it. If SAS finds any trojans or Malware it would best to Reboot into Safe Mode after the first run and Ru

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Computer Trauma/Stuff Running in Background

Bob, Start by going to this web site: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/ Next open up the Run Command [ Start > Run ] Type in msconfig Click OK. When System Configuration Utility opens up click on the "Start Up" Tab On the Left hand column you will see a list of commands Start at the top an

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Computer Trauma/Stuff Running in Background

Bzzt Wrong You can install Widoze over the top of it self. The problem you will run into is the New install doesn't touch the Registry files so if there is junk in the Registry it will remain. Kaleb try using the Registry in CCleaner to get rid of the crap left behind. I'll send you a progr

Re: [MBZ] OT, IE problems continued

Kaleb Winsock Repair program on the way to you. Un-Zip it first Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Something is locking it up when it tries to connect. Yes, have tried it > with zone alarm turned off. Now, firefox is also locking up when trying > to connect. Usually you have to restart it se

Re: [MBZ] ebay WTF??

Kaleb, Stay away from any system that is running Vista and doesn't have 2 gigs of RAM. Unless you like to play the waiting game. You may have a problem getting Drivers for XP for the eMachines. Their web site only shows Vista drivers which aren't compatible with XP. You MAY be able to find XP dri

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

Gerry, Dell and M$ had a problem awhile back a series of Product ID keys weren't sent to M$ by Dell or M$'s server dumped them. Each one is blaming the other. Anyway when you go to Activate XP over the Internet and you get the wrong code warning there is a 800 number to call. Call the number expla

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer

Yep Don, Abita Amber is a good Amber beer. BTW I live about 40 miles from the Brewery. So we get it Fresh at the local stores. Russ W. Donald Snook wrote: > Rolf wrote: "Duvel is overpriced and lacks in taste compared to some others. > > I had a 6 pack of "Crystal Weiss" this weekend. Some of th

Re: [MBZ] OT beer

Gonzales about 15 miles south of Baton Rouge. Donald Snook wrote: > Russ W. wrote: > > "Abita Amber is a good Amber beer. > BTW I live about 40 miles from the Brewery. > So we get it Fresh at the local stores." > > Really? Where at? My Father and Stepmother live in Biloxi (which is not real > cl

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

Kaleb, Here is what's on M$ web site about Fax ans Scan. 1. Click *Start*, click *All Programs*, and then click *Windows Fax and Scan*. 2. At the bottom of the navigation pane, click *Fax*. 3. On the toolbar, click *New Fax*. *Note *If you are connecting to a fax device for the f

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

It's there Kaleb just not turned on. To start Windows Fax and Scan, click *Start*, type wfs.exe in the *Start Search* box, and then click *wfs.exe* in the *Programs* list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password, or click *Continue*. Russ W. Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

Drat and Double Drat. Gateway the makers of the eMachine must have taken it out of their Distro. I don't have a Vista machine at home. I'll call a friend and see if he can send me the file for you. Russ Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > windows cant find file > __

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows fax

Ok Don then I won't send him the one I got from buddy. Russ OK Don wrote: > I sent him the one from Vista business --- > > On Sun, May 18, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Russ Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Drat and Double Drat. >> Gateway the makers of the eM

Re: [MBZ] Crack in the CDI's windshield

John, See if there is a place around there that will fill in the crack. In had it done on my 240D about 6 years ago. Can't hardly tell the crack is there. They Stopped Drilled the crack then fill it in with a UV activated Glue. Also did 3 Bullet/Star Cracks all for 60 bucks. You Ins agent should k

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices!

BINGO Well said Tom Let's Hang all the Speculators they are the Real Culprits. Tom Hargrave wrote: > There are only a few companies refining oil in the states and supply is so > close to demand that it really does not matter who you are buying from. It > all goes into the same pipelines & co

[MBZ] Test

Test Anybody Out there??? Russ W.

Re: [MBZ] Leather Likelihood

Yep that's Leather Brian. My first 240 D had Leather Interior, No Sun Roof, No Power Windows, No Power Pass. Mirror, And an Auto Tranny. Powder Blue Exterior and Dark Blue Interior. I talked to the Original Owner after I bought it. And asked why none of the Power Eqpt. He said he rather have t

Re: [MBZ] Leaking R134 valve

Levi, R-12 connectors look like a Tire Stem welded to the pipe. When R-12 to R-134 conversions are done the R-134 adapter is screwed on top of the R-12 connector. Some of the 134 adapters have Red Lock-Tite (Stud & Bearing) on the threads making it hard to remove the 134 adapter. But it can be

Re: [MBZ] more AC stuff

Most McParts Stores has a A/C Line Cleaner made by Castrol used when Replacing R-12 with R-132. Look where the Freon is kept. Russ W. Tom Hargrave wrote: We used to use liquid freon to boil the lines clean - can't do that anymore. I'm sure that the industry has found a substitute. Tom www.keg

Re: [MBZ] Zerk Fittings

Well Brian you can keep it to lube the door hinges. But you'll need a needle fitting to do that. Russ W. Zoltan Finks wrote: Sweet! I love simple answers! I will be making a late night trip to WalMart (the only time of day I go there) and getting my moneys back. Oh, the grease gun came from Kma

Re: [MBZ] Wix Oil Filter - Right One?

Brian, That's the right filter. IMHO I'd use it in a pinch and Order a Mann from Rusty PDQ then change over to the Mann as soon as it arrives. No need to do an oil change when you do it. Just the filter and add oil that will be trapped in the filter when you do the change. Don't know about the

Re: [MBZ] Zerk Fittings

Brian, As You know by now No Zerk Fittings on your 240D. As far as the Creaking check the Tie-Rods. My wife's 240 sounded like a Haunted House every time it was driven over the speed bumps in our parking lot. About a month ago she had a flat on the right front. When I had it on the jack stand whi

Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker of the month

Not only on Crack but LSD , Pot , Ludes and a Bunch of other Stuff. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1983-MERCEDES-300D-TURBO-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ160128892270QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] diesel

That's weird Don it said Date Sent 20:16 on my mail reader. H'mm RussW OK Don wrote: > And the time stamp on your email says it's 9:16 -- > > On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 9:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> its 8:16 right now when I sent this >> >> > > > _

Re: [MBZ] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....

Output shaft?? Luther wrote: > Bob: NSS/shift linkage.wrong > Kaleb:shift linkagewrong > Jeff Z:B2 piston...wrong > Jim Cathey:torque converterwrong > Mitch:band adjustment bolt.wrong > Kaleb 2nd try:govenor..wrong > > All good tries, but none are co

Re: [MBZ] Truck advice

Dan I'm gonna jump in here and tell you about my neighbors Ford Ranger. '04 model w/4cyl and 5 speed manny transmission. Truck NEVER got close to the advertised fuel millage. He drives about 40 miles round trip to work every day 80% of is Interstate millage. His millage averaged 18mpg. The times he

Re: [MBZ] OT: Limited Slip Diff. 2004 Pathfinder LE

Spend the bucks and buy the fluid from the Nissan Dealer. Save yourself some trouble in the long run. Russ W. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Does anyone know what I can use for the rear diff fluid? A friend of mine > told me it should be limited slip diff. compatible. Can I use the Mobil One > st

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

Windows XP is Dead as far as M$ shipping any more copies out. What the Retailers and Resellers have on hand or Ordered before 30 June 06 is it. Free Support goes through 2010 after that it will be Paid Support until 2012. Windows 7 is supposed be released January 09. The team that's working is M

Re: [MBZ] OT I think I hate vista

Kaleb, I agree with Curt. You are Playing with a time bomb with a Short Short Fuse. Download AVG Free from here: http://www.filehippo.com/download_avg_antivirus/ Save yourself some headaches in the future. Russ W. Curt Raymond wrote: > Thats suicide! Download the free version of AVG pronto! > >

Re: [MBZ] I now have AC in the 190D

Kaleb, Check the rotation of the Aux fan. I was by my Indy's shop the other day. My buddy was helping another tech do a evaporator. After the Evap change and New Drier. High side was was thru the roof like yours. When the other tech shut down the car buddy noticed Aux fans were turning the wrong w

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

But first they had to remove the Gross of Condoms and the Blow-Up Doll that Billy Boy had in there. :-D andrew strasfogel wrote: > Don, you are really on a roll. Keep it up! > > On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 12:10 AM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Few individuals know what is actua

Re: [MBZ] math question for you smart folks

No No pi are Round Corn Bread are Square :-D Sorry Couldn't help Myself Russ W. Loren Faeth wrote: > Cuz Pi are squared ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] Idle adjust trials and tribs

Rolf, Can you check the FSM for the the linkage lengths for a 83 240D. I don't have a copy of the FSM and my wifes 240D Auto linkage was butchered by a jack leg shade tree mech that the PO used. Took me an hour to straighten out the vacuum hoses that he screwed up trying to fix a hard shifting tran

Re: [MBZ] Got the MB WIS installed, trying to look up info on the 140

Chris, Wis Loosely translated i.e. Work Information Station. Like the Old CD's but on Super Steroids. WIS has a BAD Habit of pulling an ET on you, i.e. it Wants To Phone Home all the time. Make sure you disable your network connection before you launch it. DAS is the Diagnostic Analysis System

Re: [MBZ] ATP experience minimums

Boy you got that right, Russ W. ATP BH206, BH212, SK-S-76, BH214ST (The 76 and 214 Check rides were a bear 3 hours of Pure Hell) And BTW, an ATP checkride is no walk in the park. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieben

[MBZ] MailMan Question

Hi Kaleb, Got a question about your Mailman setup. What version of Linux are you running mailman on. TIA Russ W. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] MailMan Question

Thanks Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Cant say, its all run offsite, I just share server space. Russ Williams wrote: Hi Kaleb, Got a question about your Mailman setup. What version of Linux are you running mailman on. TIA Russ W. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] MailMan Question

ROTFLMAO Luther wrote: HAHAHA, Kaleb barely knows that it's hosted on Linux! :) Luther Russ Williams wrote: Hi Kaleb, Got a question about your Mailman setup. What version of Linux are you running mailman on. TIA Russ W. ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas from the southern Colonies

And a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You and Your Family. Get some photos of the Liberator if you can. Russ W. Euan wrote: I'm off shortly to spend Christmas with our colonial cousins to the west. And to rummage through the MB wreckers yards in Victoria. Also planning to visit the B-

Re: [MBZ] What is a More Realistic Price for this?

According to KBB Dealer Retail should be $4425 Private Retail $3025. Bob Rentfro wrote: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/ctd/1528421898.html I've kinda lost track of what is realistic these days Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

You thought right Kaleb. Tiger Direct (IIRC) bought out most of the inventory and the name. Internet Store Front Only. Russ W. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I thought they went out of business? LarryT wrote: Just got a sales notice saying CompUSA has Netbooks starting at $249. LarryT OilAnalysis

Re: [MBZ] OT: question on self-winders for the watch geeks

Alex, I've go a Seiko similar to that one. Won it in a raffle when I was in Viet Nam. Wore the thing for 15 years. It's now buried some were in my stuff. Like OK Don said wear it for a few days then see how long it stays running. May need a good cleaning and oiling. To set the Date by not advanc

Re: [MBZ] Sulfur good?

Here's what the Founder of the Weather Channel has to say about the AlBore "The Sky is Falling" Crowd. http://www.kusi.com/home/78477082.html?video=pop&t=a LarryT wrote: The AlGore crowd were very deceptive in their global warming media bl

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford Spark plugs

Hi Donald I got this reply from a friend who owns a repair shop that does a ton of fords. "No special tools, one bolt in the coil and the plug is underneath. The back four are a real bear, but do able, if he is handy. Tips: Use only Motorcraft brand plugs Buy the proper plug for the appli

Re: [MBZ] Lost prime in traffic

That's why you use a Crows Foot or a Plumbers Faucet Wrench Mountain Man wrote: Max wrote: 2) Leaking fuel primer pump. If old style with white handle that you unscrew before operating, and it leaks even the slightest bit of fuel, replace it. I found replacement was a real job. Large

Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

Wilton he was talking about the ED commercial. Ceallis IINM WILTON wrote: Still didn't see any bathtubs. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mountain Man" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Danish ad with scantily dressed ladies

[MBZ] Who Dat

WHO DAT sez they Gonna beat Dem Saints?? Not the Cards!!! Not the Vikings!!! GEAUX SAINTS SUPER BOWL BOUND!!! ___ 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] Bluefish Recipe was Re: ChowdahQ Jalopy Award Competition

Save the pecan shells soak them then use them in your smoker. I like the flavor better than pecan wood Russ W. OK Don wrote: Thanks - I smoke pork over pecan, and beef over mesquite. We weren't real excited about the salmon over pecan, so was wondering what to try next. The advantage of pecan i

Re: [MBZ] Poutine gravy

Try this one Clay http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/poutine-fries-and-gravy-recipe/index.html Redghost wrote: First off, that Poutine does not elicit a spell check problem is too cool. Secondly anybody have a recipe for good poutine gravy? I am still not pleased with my r

Re: [MBZ] Poutine gravy

of chicken, puts the cheese over the gravy instead of coating the squeaky cheese with the gravy. Guess I could do it that way. clay On Feb 6, 2010, at 4:25 PM, Russ Williams wrote: Try this one Clay http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/poutine-fries-and-gravy-recipe/

Re: [MBZ] *sigh*

Clay I've got a 616 you can have pay the shipping. No extra charge for the HOLE in the side of the block :-D . Russ Redghost wrote: Maybe Klebbie has a nice OM615 he can ship out my way for dirt cheap. Looks like a headgasket blowed out on Gump. If I can snag a $400 motor, I am in business.

[MBZ] Well Not the Colts

It's Sneauxing In Hell WHO DAT Say they Gonna Beat the Saints?? WHO DAT WHO DAT Not the Cards!!! Not the Vikings!!! AND NOT THE COLT'S GEAUX SAINTS! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To searc

Re: [MBZ] Well Not the Colts

WTG Rusty buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Great game. Made me lots of money! --Original Message-- From: Russ Williams Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Feb 7, 2010 9:58 PM Subject: [MBZ] Well Not the Colts It&#

Re: [MBZ] The Prodigal Son Returns!

My Money is on 6 months :-D RAW Rich Thomas wrote: I knew it. Two years, I give it 4 months. --R On 2/23/2010 4:20 PM, Donald Snook wrote: I am now a Mercedes owner once again. I bought a 95 E320. It is in spectacular shape and has only 81,000 miles. Head gasket already done. Really a

Re: [MBZ] Help pls! R&R broken widow W123

Yes Rich is right Greg. You have to pull it out from the top and remove the regulator. Removing the glass from the carrier is one BIG PITA. I don't know what Papa Benz uses for the glue but I think it's a close cousin to Gorilla Glue. You can remove the glass with the carrier attached but you will

[MBZ] Best of the Best

From this mornings Baton Rouge Business Report. News roundup: Local Mercedes-Benz dealership ranked as best in the country *Best of the Best: *Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge has been ranked as the top Mercedes dealership in the U.S. The dealership got a perfect score on Mercedes-Benz

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co and the military museums

Hendrik, You need to drive south out of Tulsa on the way east. Go to the D-Day museum in the Big Easy (New Orleans). I'll meet you there and we can Pass a good time while I introduce You and family to some Wonderful Cajun Cuisine :-) . Russ W. Who one day will return to Aussie Land. Been 40 year

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

Both Daughter and S-I-L have Bosch dishwashers. Low Decibel and do a good job of cleaning. S-I-L's is about 8 years old and was one of the top of the line models. She hasn't had any problems with it. Daughter's is 2 years old a mid-price model No problems so far. Much quieter that S-I-L's. Rus

Re: [MBZ] Lexus?

Dan The friend I got my 300D from had a 02. Bought it off his sister. Had about 45k miles on it. Nice car, only problem he had with it was the ABS system. Sister had the brakes replaced about 2 weeks before he got it. About a week after he got it ABS light came on. Took it to my MB Indy , who h

Re: [MBZ] Everybody must be Busy??

That's Good News Larry. Get Well Soon I hear a MB in the background calling for you to work on it. Russ W. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 2:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion Lis

Re: [MBZ] Virus attack on the Information minister

DBV, The Retail version of Norton is a Memory Hog nothing like the Enterprise version. Bitdefender is Very Good for a Paid Anti Virus. For those that like Free Antivirus I Install Avast or AVG both can be downloaded from filehippo.com. I've been using and recommending to my clients Online Armor f

[MBZ] Today' Crack Smoker

Becker Europa Radio http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260660626655&v iewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] NAS Fun

What Model did ou order Dan? And final price if you don't mind. New Egg had 1 TB drives on sale for 59 bucks tonight Russ W -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:11 PM To: Oki

Re: [MBZ] Alternator and Voltage Regulator

Sure you can. >From underneath the car. 2 screws either Phillips or Commond Head. Though I've seen A few with 8mm headed bolts in them. Unscrew slide the VR towards the outer housing then pull out. Cleaning the slip ring is harder. Use a light to inspect the rinf and Crcous Cloth to Clean it up. S

Re: [MBZ] OM603 oil pan breech

Just got off the phone with my buddy the MB Indy. According to him. MB reccomends Permatex Right Stuff on the oil pan. He went through the MB rebuild school for the 350 this spring. Use a thin coating on the pan mating surface. i.e. apply a thin bead then use your finger to spread an even coat. Als

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

Harry, Go here http://www.pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/ Read the instructions. Download Offline NT Password & Registry Editor. Burn a cd from the ISO. I've used it on a number of Vista systems that the owners have forgotten their passwords. Russ W. _ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum testing a door lock servo for leaks in a W123

Andrew, According to my friend the Indy MB Tech. Apply enough vacuum to make the rod go to the top or bottom of it's travel. If you use too much you can rupture the diaphragm and ruin a good servo. Russ W. _ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

Re: [MBZ] Grill?

That is Just Plain Fugly R A Bennell wrote: http://unwiredtools.com/cp_1980_300cd.shtml Does anyone here think that grill looks good? It just does not appeal to me at all. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To s

Re: [MBZ] Caliper Repair?

Curt, No need looking for the receipt. Advance keeps the record of the sale on their system. Good Luck on changing out the caliper swap out. Russ Curt Raymond wrote: I'm going back and forth about what I want to do. Will spend a little time looking for the receipt today and then maybe take

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL Timing chain, etc.

Peter, Here is a post from the late Good Doctor dated 8/24/04 "Timing chains on OM60x engines typically last 400-800kmi! They commonly wear at about 1 degree or a little less per 100kmi with average maintenance. With Mobil 1 oil my cars wear at about half that rate. There were some chains (estim

[MBZ] Very, very cool. IMPRESSIVE!!!

Ok who's the first on the list to buy one of these?? *This is a machinist Dream!!* ** All American Made !! We 'do' innovate http://widgets.nbc.com/o/47f1317f105123ad/498ebd00a62edaa0/47fe70d4555df05a/9e46bd46/-cpid/ba4377d3bfd6c81 ---

Re: [MBZ] Very, very cool. IMPRESSIVE!!!

You can use the plastic part for Proofing and then use a C&C Machine to produce the part Or use it to make a mold for casting the part. I wonder how many Speedo gears I would have to sell to pay for that set up. H'mm E M wrote: So is the plastic part just for proofing? If it fits, I gue

Re: [MBZ] Easley be gone...

Heck Mitch I got booted off the Hitler list before I got accepted. Back when I got my 1st 240D I found the Original MBZ.ORG List and the Hitler List. Joined MBZ.Org and started getting Great Post from the Grreat Members here. Meanwhile 2 weeks after submitting the "Application" form to the Hitl

[MBZ] Stuck in 3rd.

The Manual Tranny on My 240D hung up in 3rd Friday afternoon. Went to my buddies shop and put it on the rack. Thinking that one of the shift arms had come a loose. The way my lucks been going lately it couldn't be something that simple. And I was right. The tranny has something locked internally.

Re: [MBZ] Stuck in 3rd.

Cool This one made it a little more than 125kmi. 346459 to be exact. Russ Wilton Strickland wrote: 'Bout 25 years ago, my 80 240D manny tranny locked up at 125 kmi. I took it out and took it to MB tech at stealership. He couldn't get it apart. 'Bought new tranny; 'took it home and put it in

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Prices in Everett ,Washington

$1.83 Hee Hee B.R. La. Russ 83 240D x2 Ans Still looking for a Manny Tranny W140 wrote: I just filled up the other day and Diesel was $1.85. Not bad, eh? Walt Lasher Everett, WA. W140 S350 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] OT: moss

Allen, Check with your Local County Agent. They have kits for a small fee. You take samples according to the kits direction. Send it off and in 2 to 4 weeks get a print out back. Russ W. Allan Streib wrote: Curt Raymond writes: Grass has gotta have light and its gotta have water and you

Re: [MBZ] OT:IR/Laser thermometers

Allen, I got one 2 years ago. Check it against my Buddies Snap On. Temps are either Spot on or off by no more than 1° or 2° between the two. I check it about every 6 months. Russ Allan Streib wrote: On the topic of Harbor Freight, are their cheap IR/Laser thermometers any good? Allan ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge/Cummins bluetec

Did you get to pull along side of him?? Yep it's a Cummings alright. I was behind one Monday pulled along side at the light. Those things are Quite made less noise than my 240D. Had Cummings Badge on the front fender. Guess they Licensed Buletec from MB. Russ Still looking for a 4speed Manny

Re: [MBZ] OT -new computer

Wilton, Order one of these : http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=2020-OTB&cat=CBL&cpc=CBLbsc Pull the hard drive from the 98 machine hook it up to to the adapter. Plug it into the Wista machine and transfer your files. Russ W. Allan Streib wrote: "WILTON" writes: Well, I HAVE been w

Re: [MBZ] OT -new computer

BTW forgot to tell you in last post. After you transfer your files. If you are going to scrap the 98 system you can format the old drive and use it with the adapter as an External drive for the New system. Russ W. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OT - new computer

Ed, They make 2 types of the Docking Station. One is Hot Swappable One is not. I have one of each. The Hot Swappable has a Button that when pushed Stops the Power to the drive and ejects the drive. With this one you don't have to Use Windoze "Safely Remove Hardware" feature. The type that doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in Houston?

Drat wont be there until the weekend of the 24th for F-I-L's 80th B-Day party. Russ W. Still looking for a Manny Tranny for my 240D Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Going to be in Houston all next week for a business trip, might have time for a TexasQ if anybody is around. __

Re: [MBZ] W123 240D - Hard start

Ed, When was the last time you adjusted the valves? My guess is you have on or more glow plugs bad. Both of my 240's had bad plugs and were a bear to start. Mine had 2 bad plugs. Wifes had a bad Fuse (looked good until I took out the screws) and 3 bad plugs. Follow the instructions you got from

Re: [MBZ] AC Charge / Freon Change over

I agree with Wilton. PO of my 300d had it changed over to R-134. New Expansion Valve New Barrier Hoses. Flush of Evap and Condenser cost was 800 bucks. It cools Ok but no where near what R12 does. Russ W. WILTON wrote: Don't change it! Go to internet and/or refer guy and get some R-12; 'bou

Re: [MBZ] what an Iowa winter can do to a '77 240D

That's worth more than a "Sigh" Don That rates a Drat and Double Drat. In the next few weeks I'll be retiring my Gold 240D. If you would like rear bumper off of it let me know. It's in good condition except the rubber rub strip is off of it. You will have to reattach it. Russ W. Wonko the Sane

Re: [MBZ] what an Iowa winter can do to a '77 240D

e you live, but wish you were close -- I'd buy the gold 240D off of you as a parts car. On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Russ Williams wrote: That's worth more than a "Sigh" Don That rates a Drat and Double Drat. In the next few weeks I'll be retiring my Gold 240D. If y

Re: [MBZ] Plastic knobs

Curt Use Never Seize on the threads. Did that on mine no problem getting them off now. Russ W Curt Raymond wrote: Is anybody else driven crazy by the stupid plastic knobs for the headlight surrounds? I tried to take out the passenger side turn signal today and had to wedge a screwdriver und

Re: [MBZ] http://www.buymbparts.biz/ is AFU

http://www.buymbparts.biz/ is the correct address. Up and running @ 19:12 CDT Russ W. Randy wrote: On 4/23/2010 4:02 PM, E M wrote: Maybe Rusty is still in hospital. Ed 300E On 23 April 2010 15:52, Rich Thomaswrote: Site not working -- anyone else ordered anything there recently? --R

Re: [MBZ] 602 Rings

I've had good luck with Marvel Mystery Oil. Pour about a cup into the Glow Plug hole and let it sit for at least a day. Then add the proper amount to the fuel tank. Crank that puppy up and do the Famous Eyetailian tune up Russ W. '83 240D x2 '84 300Dt Frederick W Moir wrote: Hi, All. Are there

Re: [MBZ] 602 Rings

Yep turn it over a few times with the Emergency Stop lever depressed. Watch out for Fluid being blown out of the Plug hole. Mitch Haley wrote: Russ Williams wrote: I've had good luck with Marvel Mystery Oil. Pour about a cup into the Glow Plug hole and let it sit for at least a day. The

Re: [MBZ] Fuel filter says it is correct but it is too big

Rich, The KC22 / WK716 is what I use on my 83 240D's and the 84 300Dt. I put a FLAPS filter on one of the 240's a few months back because SWMBO had put my Mann filter stock in a box then buried the box in a closet. Gr. The FLAPS filter leaked like a sieve no matter how tight I got it.

Re: [MBZ] Happy Independence Day

Thanks Hendrik And a Happy Independence Day to ALL!!! Russ W. Who's getting ready to throw burgers & Dogs on the Barbie for Daughters B-Day. Hendrik & Fay wrote: Happy Independence Day to you all. Hope you all have a great day, we should of stayed an extra week for the celebrations

Re: [MBZ] High pressure A/C leak?

They have to tool. Don't try to remove the clutch on a R4 without it. DAMHIK Russ W. MG wrote: Gerry stop off at Advance and Autozone and see if they have the tool for rent. I seem to remember doing that a few years ago when I needed to replace a clutch on a compressor. Manfred Date: Fri,

Re: [MBZ] Holidays

And A Merry Christmas to you and Your Family _ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 11:09 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Holidays Merry Chistmas Y'all! I am about to disappe

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

Gerry Microsoft didn't develop Security Essentials all they did was buy the company that did. Changed the name and the user interface. Most if not all AV programs only scan for 3 or 4 types of trojans. That's why Malwarebytes was developed. Run it Every Week and don't forget to up date every time

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

Gerry Go here : http://www.avg.com/us-en/download-tools Download the AVG Remover for O/S either 32 bit or 64 bit. Run it.You may have to reboot. If that doesn't remove it from loading in the Taskbar Open CCleaner Click on Tools Then Startup Button. Disable any reference to AVG. That should do the t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

(I've forgotten what it's called) and dozens of lines of (code?) scrolled down it. Rebooted and program kept the hd busy for a few minutes. Been working on this thing off and on all evening; a real challenge. Thanks much, Gerry ---- From: "Russ Wil

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

We burned JP-4 or Diesel in the ones we had all all our hangers. They would emit a little smoke when first fired up but after that no smoke. Russ W. _ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2

Re: [MBZ] CL Photo Award of the Day

I think he could've back up a few more feet. What No ICE COLD A/C?? Russ W. _ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 9:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] CL Photo Award of the Day

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