Re: [MBZ] holy crap, where will it end?

2006-05-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Kaleb, Everyone except you seems to agree this is a real pretty car and worth lots more than the current high bid. Please explain your thinking. On 5/23/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Apparently in about 7 days in Edmond. That's in a place called Oklahoma, don't know if you k

Re: [MBZ] this looks nice

2006-05-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
No kidding. If he had the books, manuals, records and original paperwork it might fetch into the 5 figure range. Leather seating on these models is extremely rare, as is a s/r. I also like the color-matching dash (this was the last year offered as standard), and if it has wood pieces rather tha

Re: [MBZ] Braindrain and illegals...

2006-05-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not to mention - who picks all our CA vegetables and fruit? On 5/24/06, Royce Engler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bill said... You also might want to take a look at how much the USA benefits from the 'brain drain' of so many other countries. I heard part of that NPR program, and from the part

Re: [MBZ] is this a good deal?

2006-05-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Other than the cowpox on the right seat, it look nice. On 5/26/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh the hurt, that really really hurt to see the car in such a poor state. At least he cleaned it up a little On Friday, May 26, 2006, at 02:41 AM, Hendrik Riessen wrote: > Buy it, then you

Re: [MBZ] 87 124 Diesel wagon on Ebay item # 4643085780

2006-05-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
I DO DESIRE. On 5/26/06, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Subject: [MBZ] 87 124 Diesel wagon on Ebay item # 4643085780 This car is close enough for me to check out, if anyone so desires Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.striplin.n

Re: [MBZ] The bronze rat

2006-05-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
A bronze Pat Robertson is better. On 5/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The Bronze Rat A tourist walks into a curio shop in San Francisco. Looking around at everything, he notices a very lifelike life-sized bronze statue of a rat. It has no price tag, but is so striking that

Re: [MBZ] Jacks and jackstands

2006-05-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
What about the folks in Phoenix? They have no stumps! On 5/27/06, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That must be about the safest kind of support there is. No way they could turn over. Thanks, Gerry - Original Message - From: "B Dike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cheapest and safest solution

Re: [MBZ] I really do not like W107

2006-05-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
The 450SL C with or without the 5.0 L engine is omly worth owning if i is a certified low mileage car in concours condition. They are not worth the expense to restore - too much brittle plastic and if you need to replace a cracked dash or console you have to redye the vinyl (unless it was black).

Re: [MBZ] 115 diesel in ND REAL CHEAP

2006-05-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
Yellow?? On 5/27/06, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-Mercedes-Benz-115-D-with-Low-Res_W0QQitemZ4642790126QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.striplin.

Re: [MBZ] a cheap 109, probably wont stay cheap though

2006-05-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
I like the white interior but pity the wood is plain and not burled wanut... On 5/28/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/300-SEL-4-5_W0QQitemZ4644483124QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SE

Re: [MBZ] Jacks and jackstands

2006-05-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
No thanks - I think I'll stay back east... Lots of stumps and they are always free (following thunderstorms and hurricanes). On 5/28/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Sun, 28 May 2006 06:50:33 -0400 "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] CL E500 in Columbus

2006-05-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
That's the annual maintenance cost when out of warranty. My friend's "new" dealer-maintained 1999 55K miles black/charcoal E320 already has two lights out in his first week of his ownership. Fortunately, it has a 30 day warranty from EuroMotorcars. Has anyone else heard horror stories about thi

Re: [MBZ] Branson

2006-05-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
What about Gottedaemerung? Or is it Meistersinger this week? On 5/30/06, Kaleb C. Striplin, mobile <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: well today was silver dollar city, got another day to go back there. I think we are getting tickets to yakov and some magic show, as well as the 3 museums for tomorr

Re: [MBZ] a crack dealer

2006-05-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Diva or princess? On 5/30/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thankfully yes, they tell me that the older the child the bigger the problems. I have a 5 year old playstation addicted son and a 10 year old diva in the making. Hendrik who managed to get the playstation head out long en

Re: [MBZ] Club 123D spring "rally" recsheduled - 6-10-06

2006-05-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thalidomide babies were born w/o limbs so they should not be called amputees. On 5/30/06, tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: George Gregory wrote: > Never in the world would I have you picked as a CWE type. I'm more the type who is tired of driving 100 miles a day and paying too much to liv

Re: [MBZ] 450SL antenna

2006-05-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not to be too totally anal about it, but our 1976 300D had a rear fender-mounted antenna. IIRC, the '75 models still had the antenna on the passenger side front fender. Randy - am I correct? On 5/30/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Until 1976, the antennas were mounted on th

Re: [MBZ] GP Install - 91 300D 2.5T

2006-05-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
Does anyone know what the symptoms are for one bad glow plug out of five? Do they go bad gradually or do they just wake up dead one morning? 1983 300TD 1985 300CD On 5/30/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Howdy - I plan to replace my GP's during the next week or 2 and compared

Re: [MBZ] No Glow, No Start, Car Far from Home

2006-05-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
I always thought that really COLD weather killed batteries faster than HOT weather. On 5/30/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It was a bad battery...a bad, undersized battery. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussi

Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic

2006-06-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
I took my well-maintained 1970 280SE 3.5 coupe that I drive less than weekly on average through DC motor vehicles inspection last Friday. Despite the age of the car, they ran it through the tailpipe emissions check inadvertently. The vehicle actually passed with the following test results: HC 20

Re: [MBZ] CL E500 in Columbus

2006-06-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
o have hit the lottery, with seven or eight C and E class right up front. Even the last option lots have newer mercedes ready to sell. Did that many benz come off lease and fail to be able to qualify for StarMark? On Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at 05:58 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > That

Re: [MBZ] Seat repair again

2006-06-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Randy, what's wrong with ordering an OEM pad from Rusty? Are they that expensive? Yours is a great looking W115 300D so why do something un-original when fixing it? On 6/1/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Randy, One thing to keep in mind - When you are assembling things - m

Re: [MBZ] [Vets] [Banned] Reply if you are getting this message.

2006-06-06 Thread ANDREW STRASFOGEL
Coming across loud and clear. Original message >Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 08:36:28 -0500 >From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [Vets] [Banned] Reply if you are getting this message. >To: Banned List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED],

Re: [MBZ] easy fix

2006-06-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Speaking of an easy fix, how difficult is it to: 1) replace a missing rear bumper end piece (on the side - curves around the rear quarter panel) on a 1983 300TD 2) Replacing the engine shut-off valve because the engine is starting to run for more than a few seconds after I turn it off (1985 300C

Re: [MBZ] easy fix

2006-06-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Slightly more involved means what, please? Heavy tool use required? Average mechanical intelligence? The abiity to work responsibly, using common sense?? Extreme physical strength? On 6/19/06, John Ervine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: > 1) replace a mis

Re: [MBZ] 240D rescued..

2006-06-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
What does it mean if the tumbler turns fine EXCEPT when the wheel is in the locked position? Then I have to jiggle and push like mad until it frees up. If I don't lock the wheel then I don't ahve a problem. 1983 300TD On 6/19/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My 240D has two of the

Re: [MBZ] Hanging out the shingle

2006-06-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey Jim, Why don't you go to Becker radio repair school! I have a shelfful of dubious carcasses. Also - do you repair the rectangular clocks in 110, 111 coupes and sedans and the 109 6.3 sedans from 1963-71? I think they are mechanical/quartz. On 6/23/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

Re: [MBZ] OT Faulkner...was clogged radiator?

2005-08-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
Very nice as far as it gets, but one aches for more... On 8/12/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Speaking of literature, the Bulwer-Lytton award is out for this year -- > > As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual Stromberg > carburetors in his vintage Triumph Spitfire, h

Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

2005-08-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
I paid $3.06 for high test yesterday. OUCH! On 8/13/05, Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Only a crisis will promote a change .. the red flags are flying on > Green Peace but who is listening ??. read the 911 commission > report to support this point of view not politi

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor

2005-08-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
BLOWER QUESTION: Using the AC on my 1983 300td, the low blower setting is almost imperceptible (though it does work). I don't get enough cooling so always have to switch the fan back to automatic, then I get too cold again. Is this wimpy low setting on the blower motor normal? It is working, bu

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
High fuel prices are ALL CLINTON'S FAULT!! On 8/14/05, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I live across the border from Osoyoos, BC and diesel there today is > 92.9L C$3.51 per gallon, at today's conversion rate, that's US$2.83. > our local stations are $2.99! > > -- > Rory Morrison > Oroville, WA

Re: [MBZ] well, ok

2005-08-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
BLACK ON BLACK FL CAR?? On 8/14/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-450-sel-6-9-450-SEL-6-9-MERCEDES-BENZ-NEAR-MINT-RARE-LOW-MILES_W0QQitemZ4567960745QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK >

Re: [MBZ] way too much for this car

2005-08-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
Too bad - such a pretty color... On 8/15/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No, no red flag if the seller has a rating of 2107 with 99.6 percent > positive feedback. > > Look at her company name, down below in the listing, sounds Polish. Maybe > she has her company 'home' eBay accoun

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
I thought it was obvious I was being facetious by echoing the right wing Republican mantra - blame everything on Clinton. On 8/15/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In a message dated 8/15/2005 9:44:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > High fuel prices

[MBZ] Plug-in hybrids get 250 mpg

2005-08-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
Experimental Hybrid Cars Get Up to 250 Mpg By TIM MOLLOY | Associated Press August 15, 2005 CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) - Politicians and automakers say a car that can both reduce greenhouse gases and free America from its reliance on foreign oil is years or even decades away. Ron Gremban says s

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor

2005-08-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks, Marshall. I recently changed the foam connector hose. My question was really "how much action can you expect to get from the blower on the 'low' setting" On 8/15/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > BLOWER QUESTI

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor

2005-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Yes...But is it normal for the "low" setting to be so low as to be almost imperceptible? On 8/15/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > Thanks, Marshall. I recently changed the foam connector hose. > > > > My questio

Re: [MBZ] canadians are on crack

2005-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
I owned a blue 1973 280 (our first Benz) and it had a great ride. Only problem is (my bete noir) MANUAL windows! :(( On 8/15/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.ca/1973-Mercedes-Benz-280-Mint-Four-Door-Sedan_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6329QQitemZ4567793586QQrd

Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas

2005-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Like I said, IT'S ALL CLINTON'S FAULT!!! On 8/16/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Seems like California always gets screwed becase we > can afford it? > > --- Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > diesel here was $2.50/gal on saturday. > > > > On 8/15/05, Gabriel S. > > <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL and 300SD package deal

2005-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Nice to know that both cars have a "4-speed overdrive automatic transmission" ... On 8/15/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHGAHAHAHA > > That made me think of the new dukes of hazard movie for some reason. > > Rick Knoble wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
You're sick. On 8/15/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would rather drink beer on the stoop with bill hanging by a noose > from a tree branch. > > On Monday, August 15, 2005, at 07:15 AM, JJJ wrote: > > > High fuel prices are ALL CLINTON'S FAULT!! > > > > > > > > If that is true then a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas

2005-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
ograms. Processing will begin next year at Valley Proteins retired Neville Island plant, officials said (Pamela Gaynor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Aug. 16). -- RLG On 8/16/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Like I said, IT'S ALL CLINTON'S FAULT!!! > >

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor

2005-08-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel > Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 12:53 PM > To: Mercedes mailing list > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blower motor > > > Yes...But is it normal for the "low" setting to be so low as to be

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor

2005-08-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
Good feedback. I decided to follow Marshall's advice and use the temp. wheel on the auto blower setting if it gets too cold, rather than lowering the blower setting. On 8/16/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > Yes...But is it

Re: [MBZ] car priced to go

2005-08-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
My rule of thumb is that no car sitting in weeds more than 2" tall is worth more than $1K. On 8/17/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-450-SEL-1978-MERCEDES-450-SEL_W0QQitemZ4568325935QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > more like to

Re: [MBZ] well I liked this car....

2005-08-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Sounds like a total idiot: "Reply by sunsetautoleasing: my feedback speaks for itself, have a good day". On 8/17/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is that famous quote? "I am NOT a crook." > > On 8/17/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:01:23 -050

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

2005-08-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
You can get a real car (1982 - 85 300D) for not much more. On 8/18/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you need a/c, it sounds like it's worth no more than $500 to me. Needs a > fair amount of time on the brakes and could need more than $1000 on > a/c.. > > > -Original Me

Re: [MBZ] New lock tumblers failing?

2005-08-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
URBAN MYTH - STUFF AND NONSENSE!! CR*P! B*LONEY!! My son and I have ALWAYS driven around our 123 300D and 300TD daily drivers with heavily laden key chains and have not had to change a single tumbler in a combined 20 years of motoring!! I will opine that it has more to do with how carelessley y

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2005-08-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
These 240Ds are NOT glamorous cars, nor are they rare, powerful, or aesthetically pleasing to stare at. They are practical cars for folks with an admiration for German engineering at its best. Good examples are plentiful and readily available CHEAP if you have the patience. End of story. On 8/1

Re: [MBZ] AZ Craigslist MB

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
"Passed emissions Feb '05." ?? Don't all diesels pass emissions (smoke, too)? ;) Semi-OT: Hey Chuck - the annual GWS-MBCA Club picnic yesterday was great fun! Tom Sheppard received his 40 year pin. I came in fourth in street class!! No trophy this year :(( Tom Meyer showed up! Lots of Germ

Re: [MBZ] brake warning light

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
<> Reset switch? Don, your car is WAY too high tech. On 8/20/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If they offer me a contract valued in the millions, all of use here > get a 320CDI. > > On 8/20/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:53:48 -0500 LT Don <[E

Re: [MBZ] people are on crack

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Black on black GEORGIA car without a sunroof!! Antenna doesn't retract! Mileage is suspect. For $6,500 you could get a VERY NICE 300D, TD or CD turbodiesel sedan, wagon or coupe. On 8/22/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Reserve met at $6500 > > Wonder if I polish up Gump I can sn

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist diesels in Portland, OR

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
This is reserved for LT Don to help simplify his life... Has no extraneous switches or cryptic electronics. On 8/22/05, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://portland.craigslist.org/car/92492157.html > '86 300D with NA 6 cyl diesel engine $5995 > > http://portland.craigslist.org/car/9

Re: [MBZ] Fuel for thought

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's REALLY expensive!! On 8/22/05, Don & Teresa Merriman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Speaking of oil, what is so special about Mobil One ? > > > On 8/22/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On oil supply: > > > http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/08/21

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments...bacon grease and OLD gear lube

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
The cheaper the bacon, the greater the output of grease!! On 8/19/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > LT Don wrote: > > $1.59 on sale at Fareway in Iowa. Not the grease -- ya gotta actually > > cook and eat the stuff to get the grease. I call it "my burden" for > > the Chris Project.

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments...bacon grease and OLD gear lube

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
At least YOU felt good about yourself. Well done! On 8/20/05, BenzBarn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I once had a bumper sticker that read: > > '' Nuke the gay, unborn, baby whales '' > > > Not sure why it upset so many activists > > >

Re: [MBZ] people are on crack

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Anyone else? What year and model collectible/driveable Mercedes will $6500 buy these days? Preferably an appreciating classic... On 8/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For $6500 you could get a VERY nice 300SDL or almost even a 140. > > andrew strasfogel wrot

Re: [MBZ] eBay description of the week

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
The incredibly shrinking slide show: how did he do it? On 8/22/05, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "This car is like a tractor" > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Mercedes-Benz-300-DT_W0QQitemZ4569859527QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > -Curt > > _

Re: [MBZ] More sellers on crack

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Where have you been the last few years? A 1985 300CD in spotless condition can sell for $10 K and up. These are great driving and collectible cars, and they are scarce! The diamond blue/blue leather interior is IMHO the best color combination. On 8/22/05, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] people are on crack

2005-08-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
TE to be had in the > >>Seattle area. Even able to snag 380SL in that range. And it will run. > >> > >> > >>On Monday, August 22, 2005, at 07:16 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > >> > >> > >>>Anyone else? What year and model collectible/driveable Mer

Re: [MBZ] Fuel for thought

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's the People's Cult Oil. Did I mention it's very expensive? Mobil 1 was originally marketed as having the ability to outlast other oils, but people are still changing it out every 3 - 5 k miles anyway. That makes it REALLY Very Expensive! I'm going on 276 K miles (1983 300TD) by using regula

Re: [MBZ] Mobil One was: Fuel for thought

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
1985 300TD Turbo 265K > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel > Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 8:17 AM > To: Mercedes mailing list > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel for thought > > > It's the People's Cult

Re: [MBZ] eBay specials

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Canned AC, from Poughkeepsie 1987 300TD <> I wonder what size "can of AC" was added? On 8/23/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Some of these end pretty quickly ... > > > 1987 Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series 300td > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Mercedes-300-TD-Diesel-Wagon_W0

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
> times a year you'd think different. > Ever try to pour 15w40 conventional oil at -20f? Its like thick honey. Mobil > 1 5w40 is still oil, which do you think is going to make it to the bearings > faster? > > -Curt > > Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:17:28 -0400 > From:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
What was the question? On 8/23/05, BenzBarn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wendy's ? > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 176

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
> Ken > > In a message dated 8/23/2005 9:33:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175 > To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-I

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
You guys are showing Don a total LACK of respect coupled with far more INTOLERABLE cruelty than he deserves. Don, add another 3/8" of PS fluid to the canister and call us in the AM... On 8/23/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That works just fine except for pulling out of a parking space.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 175

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Don, even though I think you meant that you "couldn't" care less (another of my pet peeves), I respect your rationale for using Mobil 1. I think it's the best one offered so far. Andrew 1983 300 TD On 8/23/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > JFC, why do we even try? You are either going to

Re: [MBZ] a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
I haven't met Don yet so I don't know how much cruelty he can tolerate. He does make some pretty bold statements, however, so it can be assumed that he expects to receive a certain amount of 'dissing". All in good fun, of course. I can't believe there are 20+ postings on this subject - this is c

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
HUH? Where did this come from? Since we're on the subject, I visited Tristar Pete's a dozen or so yrs. ago. He had acres of 111, 108 and 109 cars and parts, and there wasn't a single piece of chrome or glass that wasn't sandblasted or pitted! No rust, though... On 8/24/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <

Re: [MBZ] motor oil tonics

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
No go! There are some of us - even on this list - who believe that W*lm*rt is the quintessential EVIL corporation, for reasons to obvious to list, so we just don't shop there. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22walmart+is+evil%22&btnG=Google+Search On 8/24/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [MBZ] More on the '82 300SD

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey, from Kaleb that's the ultimate compliment! His usual best-and-final offer is $500.00 On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > yea, its probably a 600-800 car. > > Curt Raymond wrote: > > > I called the guy about the 300SD I mentioned last week. > > Turns out its 297kmi, h

Re: [MBZ] more on a NEW strange noise

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Sounds like you're getting warm On 8/24/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Listening more carefully (and perhaps because the noise is happening more > frequently now) I think I might have a better clue as to what is causing it. > > It is definitely a metallic sound, but the frequency ma

Re: [MBZ] proper and best fluids

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Gary, Enjoy your new cars but BE SKEPTICAL OF THE M1 HYPE! Unless 1) you live in an extreme climate (Phoenix or Winnipeg, e.g.), 2) plan on keeping both cars forever, AND 3) will do the sort of driving that allows you to take advantage of the extended oil change benefit afforded by Mobil 1, you

Re: [MBZ] Oel

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
I've put a kid through college on the money I saved by not purchasing Mobil One! How's that for an anti-testimonial? On 8/24/05, BenzBarn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'd like to think that no one around here would do anything based solely > upon someone's reputation, good or bad. > Some of us u

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Oil Filter

2005-08-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Talk about the ultimate anality - - Mobil 1 Filters!! The whole point in driving a Mercedes diesel is there are so FEW things to worry about, coupled with low maintenance costs. It seems utterly ABSURD to decorate the innards of a nearly indestructible engine with the equivalent of caviar, while

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Oil Filter

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
/localsquash/profile/DC.html -- we > have a sports God in our midst.] > > :-) > > Don > > > > On 8/24/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Talk about the ultimate anality - - Mobil 1 Filters!! > > > > The whole point in drivin

Re: [MBZ] Oh LORD

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Looks like it was washed weekly inside and out, rinsed with brine and allowed to air-dry! Anyone want to bet if he gets a single bid? On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960S-MERCEDES-2-DR-HARDTOP-FUEL-INJ-6-CYL-MUST-SEE_W0QQitemZ4571152908

Re: [MBZ] Oh joy! Another oil thread!

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
How large a sample of used oil do they require to perform the analysis? On 8/24/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I get the three pack at www.youroil.net. From their web site: > "Everything you need to do 3 samples, sample bottles, pre-paid mailing > boxes, labels and instructions. You'll le

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price Mexico

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
You're in good company. Lefty Gomez, the immortal Yankee pitching ace from the '30s, was half Mexican and half Irish but spoke neither. On 8/24/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm haldf Irish and half German, but can't speak (or type) either of > them worth a crap -- think I'll stay where

Re: [MBZ] going Veggie

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Can we purchase shares in this endeavor? "Don's Iowa Biodiesel Cooperative -official fuel of the Iowa Symphony". On 8/24/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > YOU GO BOY!!! > > On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 21:42:24 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Just talked to Debbie's brother

Re: [MBZ] more on a NEW strange noise

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Brilliant suggestion. Just pull off the rubber cover and inspect the innards. On 8/24/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No - it's the wiper (carbon? brush) that rubs on a ring (the ground > connection, I think) under the horn pad - pull off the horn pad, turn > the wheel, see if there is an

Re: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
My battery kept draining due to a short in the power antenna (1983 300TD). it would remain "on" with the ignition OFF. On 8/25/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Oh, there is no chance I will be parting with the euro project, no way jose. > > OK Don wrote: > > > The euro projec

Re: [MBZ] car from birth year

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
I don't want a '46 anything. We owned a '45 Pontiac when I was 10 and it was a real POS. On 8/25/05, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I want a '55 Chevy Convertible. > > > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or cha

Re: [MBZ] cars from the years of our births

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Collector prices for a 220 diesel??? How much do you mean? On 8/25/05, JabbaHursty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i bought one six years ago and it took a long time to find a good one even > then > > i haven't seen a good one not being sold for collector prices since > > At 04:25 AM 8/25/2005,

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Oil Filter

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
eir engines run quieter and smoother with synthetics. > > Don't knock it until you've tried it, ok? > > -dm > > > -- > > Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:32:09 -0400 > > From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subj

Re: [MBZ] OT: Nice Car For Sale - How Much?

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Do NOT buy a Canadian car! Their gallon is 5/4 the volume of a US gallon, and the extra quart stretches fuel tanks and causes them to leak! On 8/25/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Okay, I've got some more info. > > - awesome condition from what I've seen > - second owner, since

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Oil Filter

2005-08-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
That may be true, but there's still a sucker born every minute... On 8/25/05, JabbaHursty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > in the 70s, mobil 1 promoted leaks. today, it often cures leaks. > technology marches on! > > > > At 01:01 PM 8/25/2005, you wrote: > > > I'm the posterboy for leaks tha

Re: [MBZ] Charity 240D and 300TD

2005-08-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Oh yeah, baby! A nice clean TD that only needs a starter. On 8/25/05, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The ArlingtonCar list has been updated today. > Please click http://www.texascarsforkids.org/Carlist.asp?ID=2 to view the > list for this Saturday's auction. > > That white one is

Re: [MBZ] this would be a good project

2005-08-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
The "English" suggests the seller is either Russian or Iranian (no offense to either). On 8/25/05, Richard Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > RUN AWAY.! > > On 8/25/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > yep > > > > Richard Smith wrote: > > > > > Is this one of the rod be

Re: [MBZ] car from birth year

2005-08-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
The dictionary should show a picture of the Nash to illustrate the definition of "funky". On 8/25/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I thought it was a 1500cc MG engine with a single carb, but it was a > LONG time ago that I last looked at one. > > On 8/25/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

Re: [MBZ] 1946

2005-08-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Oh yeah - forgot about that. Did they make a convertible in '46? I once could have bought a perfect 1948 convertible for $400 but that was in 1967 when $400 was like $50,000 today... (slight exaggeration). On 8/25/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > <> > > How bout a '46 Cadill

Re: [MBZ] more on the subject of collector car prices for 220D's

2005-08-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
The engine is cleaner than my kitchen counter. I like the gray/gray combo. It just shows that ANY model Mercedes in concours condition will attract beaucoup interest. On 8/26/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > you should buy it then. > > JabbaHursty wrote: > > > oh, man, makes

Re: [MBZ] Dead bulb light - 126

2005-08-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Do the Booth purgative: Change ALL the fuses!! On 8/26/05, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My 500SEL had a 7w bulb in the third light instead of the proper 20w > bulb, which was enough under certain conditions (not always) to > trigger the bulb sensor. > Check them all, and also chec

Re: [MBZ] going Veggie

2005-08-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
You need several diesels to justify the price of the "kit". On 8/26/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Agreed. > > > On 8/26/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > if you don't have a long commute, or drive on long > > trips, it's not worth it. I put nearly 21,000 miles on >

Re: [MBZ] going Veggie

2005-08-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
filtering > apparatus. > > Christopher > > --- andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > You need several diesels to justify the price of the > > "kit". > > > > On 8/26/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Agreed.

[MBZ] Something practical to combat high fuel prices

2005-08-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
I received this from a friend in NY today (slightly edited to reduce the length) WAR ON GAS/DIESEL PRICES Do you have a spark of rebellion in you? Would you like to start a modern day Boston Tea Party? THEN JOIN the RESISTANCE We are ALREADY close to $3.00 a gallon and it might go higher!!

Re: [MBZ] Something practical to combat high fuel prices

2005-08-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
xxon station - and it happens all the time. Most notably in rural > areas where there may only be one Terminal within 500 miles or more. > > -Dave Walton > > > > On 8/26/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I received this from a friend

Re: [MBZ] car shop stuff

2005-08-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
(choink, choink) - pigg-snuffling noise perfected by Tim Allen on Home Improvement when he saw power equipment he just HAD to own. On 8/27/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.murphyauctions.net/campbellnissan.html > > > http://www.murphyauctions.net/portoftacoma.html > > o

Re: [MBZ] 84 300Dt Climate Control

2005-08-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
I got tired of replacing the blower motor fuse (123 1983 300TD) so I swapped in an uprated fuse. (Changed from red to blue, or vice verse, iirc) End of problem! On 8/29/05, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gabriel, I've had this problem on two W124s. Both times it was the res

Re: [MBZ] Something practical to combat high fuel prices

2005-08-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
Because government is supposed to enact laws that are in our collective interest, even if at the cost of someone's perceived "personal freedom". On 8/29/05, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Actually what I ment was more like a $1/gal gas tax. > I heard an interesting commentary on

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