Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Walking away doesn't mean you win... I still have the Benz! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/14/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: L. Mark Finch wrote: http://tinyurl.com/9bccd

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
What do you mean the back seat is too cramped to make love?!? It's not like the 3rd row seat in the wagon is any better! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/14/05, L. Mark Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tinyurl.com/9bccd

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Actually, I tried stretching out in my own to see if I could sleep comfortably, but only if I lay diagonally. I don't think 2 would be able to sleep comfy enough to warrant a cross country trip that way. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/15/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PLENTY of room

[MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Who says small cars aren't safe? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6605730767077503480q=crash A smart car goes from 70 mph to zero instantly. Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] OT: For the Suburban lovers

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I had no clue! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/15/05, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's not really even old... I believe they were first sold in 1935. http://www.chevytrucks.org/resources/history_of_chevy_trucks.htm Philip, with lots of W123s and a suburban.

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread TimothyPilgrim
True, I don't disagree. But you gotta admit, that passenger compartment held up pretty nicely. Besides, the same decelleration would inflict injury in a large car just the same. The only saving grace with a big car would be if the crumple zone reduced the decelleration g-forces by slowing the

Re: [MBZ] battery chargers

2005-11-16 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Well, you CAN overcharge a battery and that can be just as bad as discharging it completely. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/15/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I know the correct answer is Battery Tender -- it is on my Christmas wish list. But here is my question. Is there any significant

Re: [MBZ] CU's latest reliability ratings-

2005-11-17 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Also note: Least Reliable: SPORTY CARS/ CONVERTIBLES/COUPES: Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Ford Mustang (V6)*, Chevrolet Corvett WAGONS: Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Volkswagen Passat (V6) (2005), Volvo V50* Yet none of the M-B SUVs make the best or worst

Re: [MBZ] How far can you drive a diesel with faiIed charging sys?

2005-11-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Surely you could refuel without shutting down the engine? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/17/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About 590 miles for my 87 300D assuming 30 mpg. My brother's SDL should go almost 800 miles. Too long for me, I have to stop every couple hours anymore or my

Re: [MBZ] OT: GM (Oldsmobile) 5.7L and 4.3L diesels 1979-1985

2005-11-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Great post Todd! Very informative. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/18/05, Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, This is one area that I know a little something about since I have followed these diesels for years. In the early 70's, GM was looking at worsening fuel prices and their

Re: [MBZ] FS: 1985 300CD (LONG)

2005-11-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Sounds like what Todd needs is a group of local MBZ afficianodoes to pay him a visit and get him running right. Tim (who spells a goode as Dan Quaile) 1982 300TD Moby On 11/18/05, Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Tony, I have no evidence that the master cylinder has been recently

Re: [MBZ] How far can you drive a diesel with faiIed charging sys?

2005-11-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
surprised when their garage blows up. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/18/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Yeah, my bro does that. But then, he's bought $0.50 of gas in a paper cup before too. A friend once saw a group of guys try to fill up a styrofoam cooler

Re: [MBZ] Trunk lock actuator on vacation ('93 W124)

2005-11-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
My door locks, tailgate included, all work once the car powers up, but won't after the car has sat for a while without the engine running. I figure there's a leak in the system somewhere, but don't relish the though of finding out where. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/18/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 124 Sway Bar Bushings?

2005-11-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Are you saying that if a car squeaks in the front when the moves up and down (think of a speed hump) that means it's the ball joint? How about the suspension? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/18/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: if the ball joint boot is split

Re: [MBZ] 123 rubber car parts

2005-11-21 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I SO need a driver's door seal. But the dealer wanted $150 for it! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/18/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Door, window, windshield, and trunk seals. Tires Valve stems Wiper blades an anti-depressive

Re: [MBZ] voltage regulator question w123

2005-11-21 Thread TimothyPilgrim
If it's the stock Bosch alternator, I do believe the regulator is on the outside of the alt housing. Therefore you should be able to easily unbolt the old one and hook up the new one. I, unfortunately, have a Delco on mine thanks to a PO who believed in monkeying with a good thing, and the

Re: [MBZ] Scary

2005-11-21 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I live in the town next to GM's biggest Canadian plant - Oshawa (just east of Toronto). I can see this being a big news item here. 2003 products (~ 820,000 produced): Oshawa Car Plant Number 1 produces the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Impala passenger cars. Plant Number 2 produces the Buick Century,

Re: [MBZ] 123 rubber car parts

2005-11-21 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Rusty doesn't like to send stuff to us Canucks, so no, I didn't. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/21/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: I SO need a driver's door seal. But the dealer wanted $150 for it! Did you call Rusty and ask what his price for the dealer part

Re: [MBZ] way too much for this car

2005-11-21 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Yup, that's a nice car! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/21/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, GO FOR IT, Andrew!!! Still have 46 minutes left to bid.. Solves the not so great mpg's in your current driver! Chuck Phoenix, AZ

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-22 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Nice find! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/21/05, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike C Wrote: I would LOVE to see that clip.Mike I finally found the link to the crash video between a W220 and a Smart car Go to: http://www.whnet.com/4x4/crashes.html There's a LOT of other crash

Re: [MBZ] Scary

2005-11-22 Thread TimothyPilgrim
How on Earth can you save that much?!? I'll be lucky to make that over the course of my lifetime. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/22/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: this is why I plan ahead. I plan to have 2-3million saved on my own, NOT DEPENDING ON ANY COMPANY to help. On Mon, 21

Re: [MBZ] Retirement planning was Re: Scary

2005-11-22 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Now, can you do it -without- investing? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/22/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Scary How on Earth can you save that much?!? I'll be lucky to make that over the course

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a camper?

2005-11-22 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Working link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Complete-Rebuild-UNIMOG-416-4x4-Mercedes-Camper_W0QQitemZ4592345733QQcategoryZ50056QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem OMFG! I love it. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Green Fuels Would Damage Environment, Critics Charge

2005-11-22 Thread TimothyPilgrim
(sigh) We just can't win either way, can we? Looks like we'll all have to revert to a barefoot hunter-gatherer society in order to satisfy some people. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/22/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a camper?

2005-11-22 Thread TimothyPilgrim
It's got to have gobs of torque though I'd imagine. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/22/05, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did a 416 mog come with a 5.9L six cylinder, or did somebody do a Cummins transplant? The OM352 is a 5.9 (or is it really 5.7?) liter direct-injection diesel. Noisy.

Re: [MBZ] Global warming

2005-11-23 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Actually, from what I've seen, you're both partially correct: The president of Wood's Hole Oceanographic Institute wrote about how a global warming cycle (human induced or not) will bring about a global cooling cycle due to salinity changes that alter the global oceanic conveyor. This is the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Green Fuels Would Damage Environment, Critics

2005-11-23 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I had a summer job working at a nearby provincial park, and part of my job was to clean the outhouse at the trail centre. It sat on the top of a sloped hill in the woods and looked like a normal outhouse from topside. But walk around the side and down the steps to the back where you'll find the

Re: [MBZ] Forests paying the price for biofuels

2005-11-23 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Perhaps the solution is to educate all those saved children. Educated cultures have lower birthrates than illiterate ones, so it would slow their growth. But wait, as they become educated and literate, they become consumers. Soon these third world countries will be raised out of the gutters, but

Re: [MBZ] Forests paying the price for biofuels

2005-11-24 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Funny, I would've applied most of those qualities to Americans... Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/23/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: feed them lead paint, partially hydrogenated foods, make them smoke, eat meat, go to discos, and drink, a BUNCH. Then we can call them europeans and ignore the

Re: [MBZ] First Biodiesel, now cranberries

2005-11-24 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Obviously because we humans have been sending probes there that are warming the atmosphere! Tim On 11/24/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:00:52 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the earth is warming because of humans then why is Mars also

Re: [MBZ] odometer skipping

2005-11-24 Thread TimothyPilgrim
My trip odo gets to 9 miles then won't click over to 10. I've pushed the button a couple times, but maybe the thing is shot. The button is also not the best I've seen, almost as though it's pushing into a void. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/24/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Push the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Britain's best paper airplane = Spruce Moose

2005-11-24 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Ummm, since when is the Avro Arrow a British design? That was a Canadian jet my friend. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/24/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Brits aways did DESIGN some of the best airframes in the world. Getting them built and into use was another story alltogether.

Re: [MBZ] odometer skipping

2005-11-24 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Hard to fix? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/24/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have a slipping drive gear. It does fine turning the first digit drum but can't do it when it catches the second. On 11/24/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My trip odo gets to 9 miles

Re: [MBZ] OT - Britain's best paper airplane = Spruce Moose

2005-11-24 Thread TimothyPilgrim
...Many of whom then went on to head up major programs for NASA when A.V.Roe folded. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Arrow#The_politics Trivia bit: The current Canadian opposition to National Missle Defence goes way back to this time bceause A.V. Roe's collapse can be linked closely to the

Re: [MBZ] OT Brit Aircraft

2005-11-25 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I've been bombarded with images of that the last few days on the Discovery Channel. They're about to air a special show about that flight. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/24/05, frederick w moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Viscounts corroded and failed in flight, one on finals at Heathrow, (anyone

Re: [MBZ] Swedish Drunk Moose

2005-11-25 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Yawn, that is SO November 9th. :) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/25/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.aftenposten.no/english/world/article1163905.ece

Re: [MBZ] Left rear door - factory fresh - 300TD

2005-11-25 Thread TimothyPilgrim
That's got to a be a collectors item then if it's the only new one in the US! Unfortunately for you, my left rear door is fine. It's my left driver's door that's not so new, especially because it has no door seal. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/25/05, Karl Wittnebel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear

Re: [MBZ] dead pig in the car was: come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-28 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Today there was a Mythbusters marathon on Discovery. They investigated the myth that Jimmy Hoffa is buries at Giant's Stadium. As a precursor they broke open a slab of sideway, then encased a couple dead pigs in fresh cement. After waiting a month (I think), they used ground penetrating radar

Re: [MBZ] OT, Duct Tape

2005-11-29 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I just used a roll of this awesome stuff to seal up any leaks in the HVAC ductwork in my basement. It's truely great, and can remain straight (self-supporting) at longer lengths to reach in behind hard-to-get-at spaces. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/29/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Too much security

2005-11-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Better biometric fingerprint scanners are near-impervious to such a feat. They don't read the ridges on the surface, but the ridge pattern below the epidermis, in the dermal layer of the skin. And as such, they are reading the live flesh. If a finger is cut off and used, it might work for a short

[MBZ] Delvac Exists in Canada!

2005-11-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I'd kept my eyes open for the last year for Delvac 1 in Canada, but didn't see it anywhere. I figured it just wasn't available. But when I took my Golf TDI to Mr. Lube for an oil change on the weekend, they had no Mobil 1 15w50. Instead, the guy pulled out a jub of Mobil Delvac 1. I couldn't

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW thing

2005-11-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
, but they want $3k for it which I think is probably a bit high. Dad says if they'd take $1500 he'd go for it. I'm tempted to go offer $1500 and see if they'll bite, its been out there for a month now... -Curt Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 09:28:20 -0500 From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED

[MBZ] OT: 2CV on film

2005-11-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
It's about 1/3 the way in... http://aoctavio.castpost.com/136163.html (let it load, it's slow) Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] FW: Truck art you won't believe!

2005-12-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Did you notice the Mercedes truck in there? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/30/05, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...Because it isn't real!=) (sort of) Those are photoshop entries to an art contest. A few were chosen to be made into actual canvas roll-ups.

Re: [MBZ] What about this schtict?

2005-12-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
If it says it will increase your fuel economy, it's probably crap. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/30/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SAVE-PETROL-BOOST-POWER-Easy-to-install_W0QQitemZ8019263964QQcategoryZ34221QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Regards Tom Scordato

Re: [MBZ] google video [some MB content]

2005-12-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
See, it IS fun to drive in the winter! I think my wife would prefer that our Golf didn't have a handbrake... :) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/30/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good stuff - More MB videos: Just in time for winter - don't put up that SL !!!

Re: [MBZ] google video [some MB content]

2005-12-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I believe the host's name is Gordon Elliot. I like to watch his show The Genuine Article on the Fine Living channel. Top Gear is also one of the best auto shows I've seen. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/30/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This one addresses current MB quality, and is a fun review

Re: [MBZ] google video [some MB content]

2005-12-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
And for more fun reviews of other cars: http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=top+gear I love Google Video... Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/30/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This one addresses current MB quality, and is a fun review of the AMG CLS55 -- it is rather fast.

Re: [MBZ] Words , was cold day reflections

2005-12-02 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Cool. I've got a new favourite word. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/2/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SYLLABICATION: scrof·u·lous PRONUNCIATIONhttp://www.bartleby.com/61/12.html : http://www.bartleby.com/61/wavs/25/S0172500.wav skrfy-ls ADJECTIVE: * 1.* Relating to, affected

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Damn, I knew he was tall, but standing next to the Porsche he just looks like a freak of nature. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/2/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: scratches head http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8393480500658592820q /scratches head

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Clarkson Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/2/05, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, WTF??? (I could understand if that video really were from Australian TV as the poster said, but they drive on the right in Australia, and the guy doesn't have an

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I concur. My brother just spent six weeks in SA and drove a Canadian-exported LHD Pathfinder on the left side of the road there. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/5/05, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those South Africans drive on the left like all sensible people. There are quite a few SA

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Doesn't matter to me if he's really driving in the hard bits, he's hilarious to listen to and watch: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6514168251893889573q=ariel+atom Check out 3:10. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/5/05, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually if you watch Clarkson's

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Real men (and ladies) do it by motorcycle: http://aleduc.iweb.bsu.edu/2006Americas/index.htm ;) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/6/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few years ago, my dad's cousin and her husband drove the Dalton Highway to Deadhorse, Alaska...some 4,000+ miles

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Just remember for all you gun-toting Yanks down there that handguns are a prohibited weapon in here Canada. If you show up at the border with one, be prepared to kiss it goodbye. Big penalties for failing to do so... http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/visitin_e.asp

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Nope. You'll have to live in an airport like Tom Hanks. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/6/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay? And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your own country! Things have changed

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread TimothyPilgrim
How about Willy Nelson's biodiesel company? There's somebody with money and an actual link to the cause! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris mentioned: but we could still advertise the list with magnets on our cars...without the list we'd all be on our

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Suppliers? Some of their best products are produced in Ontario: Dodge 300, Magnum and Charger Chevy Impala, Silverado Ford Freestar That's only some from the big 3. There are lots of Asian cars from here too. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Mailboxes Etc. is now owned by UPS. They've changed over the store signage that I've seen 'round here. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Never having done this, but just thinking out loud would it be possible to rent a mailbox at one of those Mailboxes, Etc.

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
After the latest news, we're ALL going to need passports: http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1c=Articlecid=1133995815625call_pageid=968332188492col=968793972154 Oopsie. I swear, although I work for this government, I had nothing to do with it. Tim

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Gotta go through Dawson City, of the old gold rush fame. They've got a local specialty cocktail that involves the immersion of an old severed finger into the drink. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, the Disneyland kinda stuff we can get locally... no

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
for the core buildings. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: do tell more about this!! TimothyPilgrim wrote: Won't we all be bringing a diesel generator? I mean, why not just bring inverters and use the car engines? It was good enough for my parents to keep

Re: [MBZ] Tires for free

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Those are what came on my wagon when I bought it. I wasn't too confident in them, but then realized it was the steering box. Anybody else running these? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tires, Two (2) Pirelli P 4000s, P195/70 R 14

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-09 Thread TimothyPilgrim
More sponsorship contenders: Mobil 1 oil PIAA lighting Interstate batteries The MB dealerships in Canada Craftsman Mastercraft tools We'd need some sort of list-members logo too in decal form for each car. If Michelin sponsors, do I get a rebate on the X-Ice's I bought last year? ;) Tim 1982

Re: [MBZ] Tires for free

2005-12-09 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Good in the snow? Damn. I spent good money on Michelin X-Ice's. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/8/05, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Those are what came on my wagon when I bought it. I wasn't too confident in them, but then realized it was the steering box. Anybody

Re: [MBZ] What to do for fun when its 12 degrees outside

2005-12-09 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Not bad. I guess I'm a wuss. I halted my waterpump replacement when it hit the freezing mark. As in, I was too cold to hold the damn parts anymore. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/9/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Change glow plugs on a 617, yea, thats fun!!!

Re: [MBZ] monovalve replacement - fixed problem

2005-12-17 Thread TimothyPilgrim
That's exactly my problem. Maybe I'll have to fix it. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/14/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I replaced my monovalve, which was so easy to do, and it fixed my heating problem. The heat would sometimes not work at all but always

Re: [MBZ] monovalve replacement - fixed problem

2005-12-19 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Good point. Next time I'm under the hood (which has a foot of snow on it) I'll take a look. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/19/05, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's exactly my problem. Maybe I'll have to fix it. It's so easy, and relatively cheap, that there's little reason to put it

[MBZ] Bathing a new Benz?

2005-12-29 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Well Duh. Glad my W123 isn't susceptible to those issues. Tim 1982 300TD Moby -- Forwarded message -- Jim Grant's Tech Tips '96 Mercedes S420, Engine Bath Q: I washed the engine in my '96 Mercedes S420, using Gunk engine degreaser and now my car is running rough. I tried

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2005-12-29 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Really? We're that bad? The only time I've bitched and moaned was in trying to get something shipped here by regular post to avoid the raping that UPS subjects us to in brokerage fees. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/29/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, and I hate to say this but

Re: [MBZ] OT: Audi twin turbo V8 diesel impresses Mr. Top Gear

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Awesome! I love Top Gear... But they didn't give it to The Stig! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/29/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can't remember if this has been posted here yet... http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6784354703472305949q=top+gear -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I

[MBZ] Plymouth-Dakar Race

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Interested in adventure/endurance road/slightly-offroad racing like the annual Dakar? Ain't got the cash? Try this. Rules include no more than 100 (Brit lbs) for the car. http://www.plymouth-dakar.co.uk/ There are a few W123's in there if you click through the group lists on the left. Tim

Re: [MBZ] Korean 124s

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I've heard of the company before. They make the Korando which was basically a Jeep CJ-7. http://www.jeepfan.com/korando.htm The current Korando lineup differs significantly though. http://www.smotor.com/en/showroom/korando/lineup.jsp I love the idea of a past vehicle that was popular and,

Re: [MBZ] E320 CDI review

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I'm certainly no luddite - I've had a computer since 1982 and my current house is wired to the max. I can even understand wanting to geek out a car - I've got a home PC that was installed briefly in a car as an MP3 player in the pre-iPod days. But I love older cars for their simplicity. I -like-

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this guy has bad feedback

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
As with all liquidation products this is sold 'as is' and what you see in the photo is what you are bidding on. But is the actual item massively out of focus too? Hey, get rid of that pesky rod, turn the head upside down, and you've got a dandy ashtray. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/30/05, Dave M.

Re: [MBZ] Korean 124s

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Superformance brought back the AC Cobra: http://www.superformance.ca Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/30/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: I love the idea of a past vehicle that was popular and, well, good being brought back to life. Some company in England bought

Re: [MBZ] Korean 124s

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Maybe primarily fiberglass, but look closer: http://www.superformance.com/mkIII_specs.aspx Body in aluminum optionally available. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/30/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Superformance brought back the AC Cobra Fiberglass

[MBZ] MB TD spotted in X3 trailer?

2006-01-03 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Lookee what I found at ~ 4/5 the way through. It's only a couple frames, so watch closely... It kinda looks like a wrongly-labelled 124 TD, but perhaps it's newer and I'm wrong? http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/x3/large.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] Gull Wing

2006-01-03 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Ummm, dude? That's an SLK, not an SLR. SLK: http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2005/mercedes.benz.slk/05.mercedes.benz.slk.r34.500.jpg SLR: http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2005/2005-Brabus-SLR-McLaren-RA-1024x768.jpg Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/2/06, George Gregory [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] rare ones - I want these

2006-01-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I'll take one of these: http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/mbclsstretch.html And one of what's climbing out of hte back seat. Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] rare ones - I want these

2006-01-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Wow. TLS wagon? http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/mbtls.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] Check out this hunting Mog F/S

2006-01-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
No idea. There's still a week left and it's only at $5100 now. I'll bookmark it to see how it fares in a week. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/10/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow, that is REALLY slick. Any guesses as to what it will end up selling for? On 1/10/06, TimothyPilgrim

Re: [MBZ] O.T.Fake ebay email

2006-01-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Do you send them to the same place Jeff? I get enough of these that I should send them along too. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/11/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get almost three a day from Ebay or paypal or some US bank that I don't deal with. I do the same thing with each and every

Re: [MBZ] O.T.Fake ebay email

2006-01-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Oh, okay. I was thinking about the [EMAIL PROTECTED] address actually, but I see how the spoof email works now. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/11/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes to the correct spoof@ address for the respective company. Jeff

Re: [MBZ] OT Motorcycle synthetic oil

2006-01-12 Thread TimothyPilgrim
For some strange reason, Mobil 1 is -not- recommended for my new bike, a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX. The other owners are kind of pissed off about it because they'd like to use synthetic, but they're warned against it, especially when most of the other modern Honda bikes do good on it. Any clue as to

Re: [MBZ] Anthropomorphism

2006-01-12 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I believe that anthropomorphism is the though the the universe revolves around, if not actually then figuratively, humanity. As all in and on the Earth and universe were created -for- us. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/11/06, Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, but I thought that was for

Re: [MBZ] OT Motorcycle synthetic oil

2006-01-12 Thread TimothyPilgrim
PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: For some strange reason, Mobil 1 is -not- recommended for my new bike, a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX. The other owners are kind of pissed off about it because they'd like to use synthetic, but they're warned against it, especially when most of the other modern

Re: [MBZ] Anthropomorphism

2006-01-12 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Oh, right. You may have it right there. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/11/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't that anthropocentrism? Is technopocentrism, the thought that your technology kicks ass over all others?

Re: [MBZ] greetings, newbie here

2006-01-12 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Hello Tim C. I'm also a Tim C., but my C stands for Campbell. :) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/11/06, Tim C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello M-B folks, My name is Tim Clark and I have recently acquired an 83 300SD. I have a

Re: [MBZ] OT Motorcycle synthetic oil

2006-01-13 Thread TimothyPilgrim
PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Good question. I'll have to look it up. The dealer that sold me the bike tried to tell me that synthetics were bad for the wet clutch because of detergents. I -told- him that Mobil 1 15w50 doesn't have detergents and is fine for bikes. I'm pretty

Re: [MBZ] it's raining it's hailing......

2006-01-13 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Temps soaring above freezing in Toronto. Went for motorcycle ride today after work. Grinned ear to ear. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/12/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: first major storm of the year. Quarter sized hail, covering the ground like snow.

Re: [MBZ] Opera

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I thought Opera was free?!? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/31/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Because Opera is a superior product, with excellent tech support that you can buy for less than 1/2 tank of fuel!

Re: [MBZ] Running cables through the firewall - W123

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
On 8/30/05, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Philip, mad engineer Indeed! But then I would need to buy another battery, find somewhere to mount the monstrosity, find a suitable solenoid, and do the wiring. Yikes. I'm in the habit of turning my lights on when I start the car, and turning

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
What about the Golf? I've heard that it's built in both Mexico and Belgium. I believe my wife's was determined to be of Belgian origin. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/31/05, Richard Hattaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep, the Jetta and Beetle are Mexico cars. I was referring to a soft market in

Re: [MBZ] Opera

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Oh yeah... I 'member now. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/31/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: I thought Opera was free?!? I believe the free version has built-in advertising.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Hmmm. I'll check when I go home tonight. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/31/05, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: What about the Golf? I've heard that it's built in both Mexico and Belgium. I believe my wife's was determined to be of Belgian origin. All US-bound Golfs

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist MB diesels in Portland

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
You want a small vehicle? http://www.carbodydesign.com/concept-cars/2005-08-29-peugeot-moovie/2005-08-29-peugeot-moovie.php You can't say it's not stylish! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/31/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Be glad you have a 240D, not a 560 SEL! Maybe its time for the A

Re: [MBZ] RANT: Gmail attachments

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://www.yousendit.com It's easy. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/31/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just learned one of the limitations of Gmail. You cannot send .EXE files of any kind, even if they are in a Zip package! Renaming the .exe to something else ('.exx' for example) doesn't

Re: [MBZ] RANT: Gmail attachments

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
That'll do it. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/31/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got it to work...just remove the .exe part...you have to tell the recepient to add it back in though

Re: [MBZ] W126 Goes Swimming

2005-08-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Added a good 1.5 hours to my commute home that day in driving rain. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/31/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To quote Jeff (Larrry DAvid's manager) in HBO's Curb your Enthusiasm, What the f*c*!!?? On 8/30/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

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