Funny... we'll see if it lasts. As for other weird NC news, I went to the
DMV today to register my 79 Lincoln Mark V and they changed back to blue
plates. WTF happened with the red? It took them that long to realize that
red can barely be read on a moving car?
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From:
The reason why you see it everywhere you go lately is because the state of
Georgia just started getting the stuff about 6 months ago, so it's probably
all the rave down there. I know this because a college buddy of mine now
lives in Atlanta and he called me the day he was able to buy a 12 pack of
Nobody would be able to see that from Mao's house anyway. Don't you live in
the NC mountains like McVey did?
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 9:48 PM
To: Mercedes
Poser.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 10:36 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] christmas decoration
TE wrote:
Nobody would be able to see that from
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From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 10:35 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] christmas decoration
TE wrote:
Nobody would be able to see that from Mao's house anyway. Don't you live
in
the NC mountains like McVey
that a car like a W115 diesel or W123 diesel can
be maintained with a few rags, wrenches and basic electrical wiring tools.
Hell, they are simple. But for the thrifty DIY'er with a little patience,
the 140, whether coupe or sedan, is a wonderful car to own and maintain.
TE
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a source?
Regards,
TE
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 5:17 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lights - Asian or otherwise
I saw an article somewhere about
.
Needless to say, I need to find a place, preferably in NC that can do ion
vapor deposited aluminum. Anyone have a source?
Regards,
TE
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 5:17 PM
They did. I had a 1977 240D W123.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 10:30 AM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] project 240D
Larry,
I have one too,
W123 body style ran from 1977 to 1985. It was preceded by the W114/W115 and
was replaced by the W124 in 1986.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 10:30 AM
To:
How long have you been waiting to crank out that gem?
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Gary Hurst
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 6:01 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Mathieu's back!
my
WTF?? Celebrity rehab with Dr. Drew on VH1.
Some part of the therapy program is to go outside and beat the hell out of
cars, computers, junk, etc. with a sledgehammer.
Poor Arabergrau W108 never saw it coming.
Now I need therapy.
Haven't you been paying attention? None of these slimy Republicans are INTO
FACTS
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:24 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Barack Obama a US
Speaking of which, I got a flat on one of my new Conti's/AMG Monoblock Aero
II 18's the other day... go to change the tire and the spare in the trunk is
from a W124. I should have known when I first bought the car and saw that
the spare tire size was different.
Tarek
PS For Sale (1) 5 hole
Funny thing about Zimbabwe is that their a few months ago, inflation hit
2200%. It cost about $300B just to buy a loaf of bread. The government
decided to knock all the zeros off the money, allowing people to use coins
again. Now, a month later, its back into the millions.
Tarek
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What's the deal with the 75 240?
Tarek
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of B Dike
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 1:04 AM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Neutral Start Interlock
Hi,
The 82 300CD starter problem has been
Sure, ship USPS and never get your package. UPS is the way to go.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 7:33 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Obama stickers for the missus
I bought Continental ContiPro Contacts 235/50 R18 (AMG Aero II Monoblocks)
for my S500 coupe and they are outstanding. Being a Michelin guy my whole
life, I was surprised to find such a nice tire for the price.
I wouldn't mess with anything less that H rated tires.
Tarek
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My C140 weighs just over 5500 lbs.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 12:22 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell (TRAILER
hell (TRAILER TIRES)
Missed you this weekend. I had a hell of a time with this tire deal, it
really screwed up my plans. I cant remember where you live but we were
staying at the druiry inn in fenton right across from the DC plant.
TE wrote:
My C140 weighs just over 5500 lbs.
http
slack.
As long as there is there is no sluggishness or excessive smoke at idle when
up to operating temp, then you have a perfectly sound SDL.
I could be wrong, you may want to CHECK YOUR FUSES!
te
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
up down to at least 0 even with dino oil in it.
TE wrote:
Dude, this is normal. My SDL would run rough for the first minute or two.
Taking off with a cold engine was a trip... pegged to the floor, slow as
hell. It smoked, it rattled, it was slow... Don't let these fools tell you
that you need
: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts
It will once its sorted out, unless its worn out. I have not smoked any
crack lately.
TE wrote:
I'm not saying it was perfect, but its still running somewhere outside of
Atlanta with over 260k on it.
People that think a 22 year old diesel engine will just crank
My dad's got a nice 97 E320 for sale.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 3:03 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] 1995 C280
my wife's 1995 C280 was totaled on
a normal sized 50 gal water heater.
TE
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Dan Penoff
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 9:41 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Water Heater
Jerry,
While it sounds like you
was in P. A quick giggle of the
switch lever/linkage and I was on my way.
TE
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rick Knoble
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 2:10 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] SDL won't
What do you mean?
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 9:07 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay -WTF w107
SN wrote:
Looks like the guy was a trucker.
Well it is the MBZ list after all.
I find it hard to believe that Mao has locked himself away in the mountains
for so long that he believes the only place with email is the US. Surely
there was another reason for his question.
TE
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Yea. Nothing happened to China, I'm here right now.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 10:05 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay -WTF w107
TE wrote
Kopchinski
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:12 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ebay -WTF w107
The great firewall of China doesn't block us?! Or do you have some proxy to
keeps our Mercedes secrets safe?
Jaime
On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 11:48 PM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Yea. Nothing
Yea I've been getting a ton lately too. I can't help but think it's due to
spambots trolling the mail archives.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:17 AM
To: Mercedes
Just bought the new Cisco Linksys EA4500 a couple of days ago before coming
back to China to replace an old WRT54G. Works great, just got it setup
yesterday. It's the replacement for the E4200. Not supported by dd-WRT yet
though. :-(
TE
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From: mercedes-boun
On Apr 11, 2012, at 10:49 PM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Just bought the new Cisco Linksys EA4500 a couple of days ago before
coming back to China to replace an old WRT54G. Works great, just got
it setup yesterday. It's the replacement for the E4200. Not supported
by dd-WRT yet though
UPS has always had both gas and diesel trucks.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7:39 AM
To: mercedes list
Subject: [MBZ] UPS Diesel or gas?
#2 son was at UPS warehouse coupla
-zero/
On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 6:01 PM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote:
UPS has always had both gas and diesel trucks.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7:39 AM
To: mercedes
UPS destroys their package cars when they are retired from service. First,
the package car is stripped of its badging, decals, etc. Next it is painted
white, crushed to pieces and photographed.
There are still a lot of vehicles in service from the mid 90's and even many
of the new package cars
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] UPS Diesel or gas?
TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote:
LNG has always been a part of the UPS fleet, though in limited
quantities and only in select areas (e.g. the Pleasantdale GA hub).
Are any of these bi-fuel (LNG or #2 diesel)?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
My C140 never had any water leak into the area in question (yes, the PSE
pump on the C140 is located in the same area under the rear passenger side
seat). It's been through quite a few downpours too.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Well a W126 300SDL can do 120mph, W124 300E can do 140mph and a Ducati SS
800 can do 158mph. I can see a Camaro doing 150.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of G Mann
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:07 PM
To: Mercedes
address and password).
TE
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 10:31 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Whaddya know . . . a compu savvy person on the list
so what
Yea, not sure how they missed that. The active view feature was rolled out a
few months back I guess as part of their SkyDrive update. I'm sure they will
get around to fixing it at some point.
TE
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Funny that the Microsoft splash screen doesn't show up on the Ford units
unless you have to spank the system (i.e. pull a fuse for a cold reboot).
Many a rental car I had to reset due to slow performance of the Sync system
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Pretty good movie. Thanks for recommending it.
TE
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:30 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] The Killer Elite -- movie with Benzes
Nobody NEEDS 7.1 Dan, but once you have it, you'll appreciate it. I wouldn't
buy a new receiver without it. My brand of preference? Yamaha for receivers
and Klipsch for speakers.
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of
What nobody NEEDS is 7.2
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of TE
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 7:20 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - A/V Receiver
Nobody NEEDS 7.1 Dan, but once you have
to the
rear channel speakers. I wish someone would come up with a wireless
solution
Dan
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 14, 2012, at 7:20 AM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Nobody NEEDS 7.1 Dan, but once you have it, you'll appreciate it. I
wouldn't buy a new receiver without it. My brand
The one thing I can say in their defense is that they make sick
projectors... I've had my Sony Cineza for about 6 years now and still love
it as much as the day I bought it. It's amazing when your picture in picture
is larger than most peoples TVs.
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From:
. The layout of the
room makes it near impossible unless I do a ceiling mount, which I am not
keen about.
Dan
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 14, 2012, at 11:14 AM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote:
C'mon... that's a 1 day project max. Fishtape/Fishtstick, drywall jab
saw, and a drill.
At least you only
Clock? Can't remember if on the W123 its integrated into a multi-pin plug or
not.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of G. M. Brown
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 12:40 AM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ]
Like!
LOL, wait, this isn't facebook.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Jaime Kopchinski
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 7:36 AM
To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List
Subject: [MBZ] Modern cars in the rain
About an
I would have to advise against it. We have an induction stovetop here in our
flat in China and it leaves a lot to be desired. Not to mention, you will
probably discover that half of your pots and pans won't work, even the ones
you thought were ferrous.
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From:
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(704) 865-8536
Regards,
TE
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Randy Bennell
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 11:30 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Color matched spray bombs
Look for a local
Don't have the door, but I have a set of European headlights for the W115 if
you are interested. They are a bit tired overall, but I have all new parts
(e.g. lenses, gaskets, etc.) for them still in the plastic from the
dealership. Glass and chrome are in excellent shape.
TE
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I love people's reaction to seeing the FlightAware website for the first
time. It's always something along the lines of... THIS IS AWESOME! HOW DID
I EVER LIVE WITHOUT THIS!?!
Another cool one to share... www.liveatc.net, though I may have heard about
that one from this list.
TE
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Better call Bohicket marina and reserve a slip...
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 9:53 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another CL sailer
Won't need
LOL
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Tim C
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 8:16 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter
On Nov 2, 2012 5:33 PM, Mitch Haley mlh
What's the deal with that project anyway? Personally, I never thought taking
17 to Main Rd was that big of a deal. From the looks of the SCDOT proposal,
it's gonna turn River Rd into a mess. What a shame.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Well clearly if it's going to be a 35-45 mph parkway with lights here and
there there will be no significant impact on travel times. Sounds like a
ploy to create a new shopping center strip for the Kiawah/Seabrook crowd.
Though we are Seabrook folk, I would much rather stop at the Piggly Wiggly
on
-to to? And who shortly thereafter clipped a
mailbox on Kiawah leaving a Bentley mirror in the road?
--R
On 11/13/12 12:50 PM, TE wrote:
Not to mention, flying down
River Rd at 80mph in the C140 will be impossible.
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Isn't that what an OM616 or OM617 is for?
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Scott Ritchey
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3:34 AM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this
for my dad before I fly back to China on the
2nd of January.
Pics and description can be seen at:
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3483460522.html
TE
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Time for the fire sale, since my flight leaves on Wednesday and I just keep
getting local clowns wasting my time. $3,000 and it's yours.
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Thanks Dan, but we are not going to let it go for a penny less than $3,000.
I've got some local offers at 3, 2.75, 2.5, etc., but thanks for the biggest
lowball offer I have received so far. :-)
TE
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From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan
, it's probably a company not worth doing
business with anyway.
TE
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From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan
Penoff
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 5:17 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] For Sale: 1995 S500 Coupe
I will say
Well genuine AMG Monoblok II wheels are , but I've never seen genuine
ones in chrome. Mine are silver with a polished aluminum lip. Even good
knock offs can have the AMG stamp on the outside... the key is to check the
part number inside... HWA xxx xxx xx xx are genuine.
TE
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Dan,
No OBDII connector on the C140. Only the diagnostic port under the hood in
the control module box near the passenger firewall.
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From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan
Penoff
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 8:46 PM
To: Mercedes
Mobil1 ATF is what's in there now. Shouldn't need to be flushed though, the
filter and flush was recently done.
Hydraulic fluid for the rear suspension is not the proper fluid for power
steering. Has the car developed a problem with the rear suspension?
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From: Mercedes
to that. Any 1996 and later car sold in the US had to
have ODBII. I just looked at a 96 S600 that was at the local dealer
yesterday and it had the connector right by the parking brake pedal.
And they wanted an exorbitant amount of money for the car, too.
Dan
On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:13 AM, TE ban
there tonight after I get home and see.
Dan
On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:48 AM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Correction, no OBDII port on your C140. :-)
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From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan
Penoff
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 10:34 PM
.
Dan
On Feb 21, 2013, at 10:10 AM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Well, you're right; I can't say I've done any serious
digging/disassembly under the driver's side footwell, but anytime I've
pulled codes it's always been through the diagnostic port under the
hood on that car. If there is one
a rod and is now in my back yard
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:10 AM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Well, you're right; I can't say I've done any serious
digging/disassembly under the driver's side footwell, but anytime I've
pulled codes it's always been through the diagnostic port
with an older model?
I assume you mean local to Cary, not China. :)
Thanks,
Tim
On Feb 21, 2013 10:52 AM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Our local indy has the scanner/computer at his shop, so it was never
a problem to pull codes. Though I've heard of people successfully
pulling codes from homemade
Dan,
Personally, I would go with the Cisco/Linksys E2000 and reflash the firmware
with dd-WRT.
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of LWB250
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:58 AM
To: Okie Benz
Subject: [MBZ] Wireless
1975 240D - $1,875 obo
1995 S500 Coupe - $7,500 obo
4 AMG Monoblock II Wheels (8.5Jx18 ET 47) HWA 140 401 01 02 - $3,000 obo
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