[MBZ] W115 manual steering box column

2009-08-27 Thread Clay
Hi all! I have a 73 220d with power steering and I want to convert to manual steering. Anyone have a manual steering box, steering column bakelite steering wheel for sale? Thanks! -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] Mystery headlight

2013-03-01 Thread clay
wires separately. At the fuse box, I removed the 20amp fuse from the socket and then put the probes to the contacts. On Mar 1, 2013, at 7:31 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 1 Mar 2013 18:44:41 -0800 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Most recent update on the light issue. I re-floated the solder

Re: [MBZ] Mystery headlight

2013-03-01 Thread clay
) lowest row toward the seat, not firewall. I am headed to the MBCA gathering in the morning. They will be putting cars on the racks, and maybe this will get a diagnosis and remedy. clay On Mar 1, 2013, at 7:37 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Headlight for low beam is only getting 10.98volts Headlamp

Re: [MBZ] Mystery headlight

2013-03-03 Thread clay
need to strip the car down and rebuild it. That should at least deal with age related items. Not going to happen, but I can still think. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL

Re: [MBZ] Seeking Flex Disk Advice

2013-03-03 Thread clay
While you are at it, replace your motor mounts. When the mounts fail, the angle from the trans to the shaft changes and it puts increased stress on the flex disks. Makes them fail faster. clay On Mar 3, 2013, at 12:22 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: I did this on the 84 300SD a year or two ago so

Re: [MBZ] Seeking Flex Disk Advice

2013-03-04 Thread clay
. Indy wants $900. I might be able to find time on BiL shop schedule to cut that by a goodly amount. I already paid indy to swap in a thermostat. Should have done the dang pump then, replaced the old hoses and tossed on new belts. One of the while you are in there solutions. clay 1974

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread clay
Little over 25 years for me too. Not too secure feeling in Miami proper. Felt better in Coral Gables, but you knew you were a target in a rental. Must have been the same time tourists were getting shot, Miami Vice was big, and Mariellitos were flooding the town. clay On Mar 4, 2013, at 1

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread clay
places are on 20k lots. Not that I want to tend garden or do work on that size estate. clay On Mar 4, 2013, at 5:52 PM, WILTON wrote: I've been calling 'em vinyl villages for years. The 4 x 4 mesh that looks like roll fencing is WWF - welded wire fabric and is used in concrete slabs

[MBZ] Chavez is dead!

2013-03-05 Thread clay
Maybe now our petro companies will be allowed back in and we can get a better deal on diesel fuel for our cars. Maybe by July. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Chavez is dead!

2013-03-05 Thread clay
0.13 to 0.45 gal this past year On Mar 5, 2013, at 5:01 PM, OK Don wrote: On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 6:21 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe now our petro companies will be allowed back in and we can get a better deal on diesel fuel for our cars. Maybe by July. clay Clay

Re: [MBZ] Chavez is dead!

2013-03-05 Thread clay
socialist credentials, but was robbing the people and nation blind. Not going to change, just the faces. Maybe the rich conservatives will decide to take a hand for this round. clay On Mar 5, 2013, at 6:07 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: Be careful what you wish for -- Venezuela is much more stable

Re: [MBZ] Chavez is dead!

2013-03-05 Thread clay
I think the conservatives are not the ones in power being klepto. They kept trying to toss Chavez and getting disappeared. clay On Mar 5, 2013, at 6:48 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: The rich conservatives are the kleptocrats, hardy likely to improve things, or in fact change them much

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-08 Thread clay
crap for keeping our older rides on the road On Mar 6, 2013, at 6:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Parts.com Sent from my iPhone On Mar 6, 2013, at 7:47 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Mar 6, 2013, at 7:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I have not

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-08 Thread clay
Eckler has the same product but better prices clay On Mar 6, 2013, at 6:28 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Thats a good point, Kaleb... Gary is a good choice here. One thing he does better than anyone else: hes good at figuring out what parts are quality, and which are Chinese junk

Re: [MBZ] Italian car

2013-03-09 Thread clay
is that you will probably have to do a complete replacement of all seals and rubber bits. clay On Mar 7, 2013, at 6:02 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Thanks Dan. Wow, not one positive comment. I guess that an R107 is probably in my future, if we add a convertible to the fleet. -- Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Italian car

2013-03-09 Thread clay
My brother had a 124. He was able to fund his mechanics retirement on that car. Was in the shop more than the road and was finally traded for a dune buggy. On Mar 7, 2013, at 6:08 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: You could pretty much say this about any Italian car, for that matter, so don't be

[MBZ] Left side upgrade

2013-03-09 Thread clay
? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Rocking the Benz

2013-03-12 Thread clay
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/34359 Not mine, no interest, yada yada clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers

[MBZ] Bosch Water Pump

2013-03-12 Thread clay
. Anybody thing NAPA makes a good pump. And then there is Bosch. Opinions on which aftermarket pump is the best bet? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers

Re: [MBZ] Snook Car Saga begins again

2013-03-12 Thread clay
http://murphyauction.com/Auction/Details/426 Real catalogue is coming out Wed. I am going to the preview and can scout out any car you find of interest clay On Mar 12, 2013, at 8:44 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Yep, the Snook car saga begins again. Before you groan because I am trading cars

Re: [MBZ] Snook Car Saga begins again

2013-03-13 Thread clay
if not nerves. clay On Mar 13, 2013, at 6:43 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Gerry wrote: Being a tort lawyer, Donald must certainly have claimed whiplash since that's the only way anyone can get fair treatment from present day insurors. He will soon have enough enough pain and suffering money to buy any

[MBZ] Happy Moose Day

2013-03-14 Thread clay
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/34556 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] auction cars

2013-03-14 Thread clay
Lot: 254 Qty: 1 Login to Bid Year: 1990 Make: MERCEDES Model: 560SEC Description: V8, AUTO, A/C, CRUISE, TILT, P/WDW, P/SEAT, P/LOCK , ODOMETER READS: 192915 s/n: WDBCA45E7LA544031 Lot: 255 Qty: 1 Login to Bid Year: 1997 Make: MERCEDES BENZ

[MBZ] Bobbsy Twins

2013-03-15 Thread clay
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3681626013.html no interest, not mine clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers

[MBZ] OT-Flight Computer

2013-03-16 Thread clay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Jeppesen-E6B-2A-Flight-Computer-/330887756868?pt=Motors_Aviation_Parts_Gearvxp=mtrhash=item4d0a727c44 not mine clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987

[MBZ] Epic Score

2013-03-20 Thread clay
about clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

[MBZ] Happy moose day

2013-03-21 Thread clay
Trooper Shoots Fairbanks Moose That Trampled Woman http://www.ktuu.com/news/troopers-shoots-fairbanks-moose-that-trampled-woman-031913,0,922216.story?track=rss ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Epic Score

2013-03-21 Thread clay
I am so pleased. The SLC has a bunch of corrosion, but I did not touch the fuel injectors. I am sorry I left them, Be looking at going back in a week to grab them. clay On Mar 21, 2013, at 6:40 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Finding gold in a pick n pull is one of the most exciting

Re: [MBZ] Epic Score

2013-03-21 Thread clay
A valid idea. It would solve the issue with the power windows. clay On Mar 21, 2013, at 7:11 AM, Max Dillon wrote: You should grab all the crank window parts, in the future you could convert your car, or sell them to someone else. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73

Re: [MBZ] Epic Score

2013-03-21 Thread clay
Another valid point. I was able to fix the issue in Gump, which was manual. I had electric things, since there is magic involved and not pure mechanical physics clay On Mar 21, 2013, at 5:22 PM, OK Don wrote: I had much more trouble (broken parts) with the manual windows in the W115

Re: [MBZ] Epic Score

2013-03-23 Thread clay
REALLY!?! I should hit the yard again and assist the louvers to find a new home from Fleabay. Bound to get bid up to stupid level if they are unobtanium. That should pay out enough that I can rebuild the Djet m117 from the PnP SLC if I can get it past SWMBA clay On Mar 22, 2013, at 4:17 AM

Re: [MBZ] Autohaus AZ

2013-03-23 Thread clay
http://www.apaindustries.com/uro/news/show/30 I wonder what this means clay On Mar 22, 2013, at 5:17 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: I can get a URO mount for under $40 plus shipping. For that small of a difference, why bother? Not to mention I KNOW the quality of the part I am

Re: [MBZ] Epic Score

2013-03-23 Thread clay
for having spilled fluids. Metal parts can be vacuumed up with a large magnet, glass is the same as gravel. clay On Mar 22, 2013, at 6:52 PM, Craig wrote: On Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:12:56 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Somebody had done the typical gut the car or break the good stuff

Re: [MBZ] buy my cars

2013-03-24 Thread clay
If you find one here, I can deliver it. Headed to Estes Park in June, so it would be really close clay On Mar 24, 2013, at 1:56 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: I'm almost financially ready to buy another MB Klatta Klatta, and if the cars were closer, I'd be very interested in that 'SDL! My '83 'SD

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hooked on oxys [was: Re: Ripping me open [was: Re:Autohaus AZ]]

2013-03-24 Thread clay
unpleasant features amplified. Akin to a wine spritzer is to a pint of everclear. clay On Mar 24, 2013, at 2:00 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013

Re: [MBZ] 115 Headlight trim? How do I separate the plastic from the chrome part?

2013-03-27 Thread clay
what you need to do to get the good lens off and swapped onto where it wants to go. clay On Mar 26, 2013, at 8:48 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: Is there a way to remove the plastic from the chrome? My car has good chrome but a badly cracked plastic part on the passenger side. I bought a pair

Re: [MBZ] I Want

2013-03-27 Thread clay
not at the asking price. You can snag a decent old SL for that, though you will need to do some work to it. Not much panache in a red 250C On Mar 26, 2013, at 2:13 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Desperate seller. Good opportunity for someone. Jaime?

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Anybody there? - CRUISE CONTROL

2013-03-27 Thread clay
I too have come to that conclusion. It solidifies and makes it hard to move things. Brake cleaner and penetrating lube solved that issue clay On Mar 26, 2013, at 8:15 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Is white lithium suitable for linkage rods if I pop them off socket and lube? I won't use that crap

Re: [MBZ] buy my cars

2013-03-29 Thread clay
just let me know clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Mar 28, 2013, at 7:24 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: Estes park is about an hour's drive from

Re: [MBZ] URGENT- 123 part needed!

2013-03-29 Thread clay
get me a picture of the part and where I should look. There is a 123 at PnP I am headed to next week clay On Mar 29, 2013, at 6:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: 123 People: Mercedes has discontinued a vital part that I need to control leaks in my 1983 300TD. The part is a firewall drain

Re: [MBZ] Today's Møøse Stüff

2013-04-01 Thread clay
I find it very interesting. Illuminates the early impacts of these people on northern england clay On Mar 30, 2013, at 4:35 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Speaking of Greenland, is anyone watching the series Vikings? It's quite good. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2013, at 6:41 PM

Re: [MBZ] To Bergsma or not to Bergsma

2013-04-01 Thread clay
I wear one to work on my cars. Even has the tri-star and name of #2 boy on the chest clay On Mar 31, 2013, at 4:15 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Ever want to look like Kent Bergsma with a spiffy navy blue service coat (labcoat) to work on your Mercedes? I have for sale 6 used blue lab coats

[MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-01 Thread clay
. I think they lost the data, as the CSA was not standard english speaker and his screen was not showing information. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian

[MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-01 Thread clay
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/3717267774.html not mine, no... uh, this would be s totally cool dumped into a R107 chassis interest clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-01 Thread clay
Goodness! That is a plethora of drive belt. Might have to go with the assortment pack and see what fits best clay On Apr 1, 2013, at 9:19 PM, Fmiser wrote: clay wrote: I am in need of measurements for an older Sharp RP-155 turntable. Actually for the drive belt. MCM Electronics

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread clay
I will have to do the string trick. clay On Apr 1, 2013, at 11:38 PM, Fmiser wrote: Fmiser wrote: Here is the URL of the search for flat belt on MCM's site. http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?p=KKsrid=S8-UKSR01lbc=mcmelectronicsts=custompw=drive%20beltuid=758023617isort

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread clay
That is an option I looked at. The drawback is having to then source a needle, which was the route I went on rebuilding my own stereo system clay On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:25 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: There are a number of turntables listed on ebay from $15 up. If you go to the sellers websites

Re: [MBZ] 123 Front fenders

2013-04-02 Thread clay
Rock auto? Cheap junk replacement maybe. Something from PnP would be real factory item that would need the same paint and body work to make sure you have the exact fit. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

2013-04-02 Thread clay
in business for a lead. clay On Apr 2, 2013, at 4:39 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Apr 2, 2013 4:23 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: As Gerry mentioned, you may consider taking it to a turntable shop. I think Clay is trying to do it on the cheap, but there are surely old

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-03 Thread clay
It is a 40 year old car. How vigorous do you expect to be driving an old crate? Might fall apart from old age, so best to let it drive slowly than be Racer X clay On Apr 2, 2013, at 8:15 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: Even a 603 would be a slug in an R107. Very heavy, even with the 4.5L V8

Re: [MBZ] MB Tex

2013-04-03 Thread clay
and what car does the seat go in? clay On Apr 3, 2013, at 6:53 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Does anyone have MB Tex skins laying around for a driver's seat they like to sell me? I have to rebuild my driver's seat prontoit has managed to give me a pinched nerve in my leg/hip (according to my PT

Re: [MBZ] OM601 crate

2013-04-03 Thread clay
For a diesel. If I drop a 601/602 into the SL, then just getting to speed from a stop would be an Italian Tune up. clay On Apr 3, 2013, at 3:25 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: I thought I was supposed to drive it flat out all of the time - Italian tuneup - you know. I am sure you folks have

Re: [MBZ] Becker Rocks!

2013-04-04 Thread clay
Becker Europa AM/FM. Old fashion look with the push buttons. By that model year, their may have been the option to get the tape players in the head unit instead of as a daughter unit clay On Apr 4, 2013, at 11:37 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: So, what should a Becker radio look like for a 1976

Re: [MBZ] Becker Rocks!

2013-04-04 Thread clay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/mercedes-Porsche-classic-Becker-europa-ipod-car-radio-/221208093478?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessorieshash=item338107a326vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/BECKER-EUROPA-AM-FM-VINTAGE-RADIO-/111005256527?pt=Car_Audio_Videohash=item19d86dcb4fvxp=mtr

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-07 Thread clay
that may kill your sheep or cow clay On Apr 7, 2013, at 1:57 PM, WILTON wrote: Is it just in the South? I haven't been up Nawth recently, but I doubt littering is limited to the South. Wilton - Original Message - From: Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion

[MBZ] Interwebs under attack?

2013-04-07 Thread clay
Anybody else having a difficult time getting access to the inter webs? Mail seems slow to download and the web sites are coming back timed out. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Interwebs under attack?

2013-04-07 Thread clay
i tend to agree On Apr 7, 2013, at 2:55 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Not here. It's probably because you're on Comcast. According to my brother, they suck and have done so consistently for years. Dan On Apr 7, 2013, at 5:52 PM, clay wrote: Anybody else having a difficult time getting

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-08 Thread clay
http://seattletimes.com/html/opinion/2020721338_patriciafulleropedxml.html Another one of the not my fault, not my responsibility sort. Probably does pick up her trash, but not the mess she made of her life clay On Apr 7, 2013, at 5:55 PM, WILTON wrote: Too many don't seem to give a damned

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-08 Thread clay
to teachers. or working starbucks clay On Apr 8, 2013, at 5:15 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: What? You mean a BA in English isn't a ticket to the good life? /sarcasm -Curt Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:45:47 -0700 From: clay redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-08 Thread clay
The comment section did seem rather polarized as to support for her clay On Apr 8, 2013, at 7:36 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Guess who she voted for, and still has Hope that things will Change. I guess she is not down with the fundamental transformation. I guess I shouldn't be political

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-09 Thread clay
upper level classes in your program are good at giving a basic level of understanding, but will you use what you learn in your life later? clay On Apr 9, 2013, at 2:19 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: No, it's not a surprise, but when you consider that when she was entering the workforce with a high level

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-09 Thread clay
, the firefighters are choosing to go out on disability than face forced retirement. This allows them to get a bit less each month, but it is all tax free. clay On Apr 9, 2013, at 5:48 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: There are lots of confounding factors here. First, the economy is slow (we don't need

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-10 Thread clay
Trying to fire clearly abusive cops who do very naughty things around Seattle is nigh impossible. They got a peepee whack, then they get labor rep involved, make a stink in court, and end up back on the job, ready to kick the feces out of yet another welfare child. clay On Apr 10, 2013

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-10 Thread clay
has. clay On Apr 10, 2013, at 10:32 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I heard the same story. You're leaving out the part where many of the people have literally no other job skills and even if they did there are no jobs for them anywhere nearby... Still, its crazy that the government doesn't at all

Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can

2013-04-10 Thread clay
That is my M.O. Keep finding the stuff I already had in the parts area, then it goes missing, but ends up just where I left it. In the mean time, the other stuff goes misplaces, and I am on the hunt for more AWOL parts clay On Apr 10, 2013, at 5:43 PM, WILTON wrote: Or can't find when I

Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can

2013-04-10 Thread clay
instructions call for putting an initial coating of POR, then soak the patch material (fiberglass works) and using the brush, mate it to the lower coat. Give it a few minutes to set up/tack and paint more layers. Paint over it when done clay On Apr 10, 2013, at 6:19 PM, Curt Raymond wrote

[MBZ] OT-Another reason I no longer fly

2013-04-11 Thread clay
Hacker targets flight deck computers A security researcher says he managed to hijack flight computer systems in tests with a simulated aircraft. Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22107433 clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple

Re: [MBZ] OT-Another reason I no longer fly

2013-04-11 Thread clay
Air France flight 440. Better off hitch hiking with Ted Bundy clay On Apr 11, 2013, at 1:13 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: No news here, Airbus has been doing that for some time. --R On 4/11/13 2:22 PM, clay wrote: Hacker targets flight deck computers A security researcher says he managed

Re: [MBZ] OT-Another reason I no longer fly

2013-04-11 Thread clay
Mr. Bundy would make me feel safer than the senator (D)ui from MA as companion clay On Apr 11, 2013, at 1:38 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: You mean Ted Kennedy (who has been sober now for, what, 3 years?), though it might be hard to tell the difference regarding outcomes. --R On 4/11/13 4

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-11 Thread clay
Atlanta? Big uproar this week in Seattle that the children will not be able to be graduated from the schools due to a lack of ability to pass a math test. Damage to self esteem will be massive, for both the unqualified child as well as his unhappy parent clay On Apr 11, 2013, at 1:44 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-11 Thread clay
They decided to boycott the state mandated testing this past month, as it might show them to be deficient in their ability to teach clay On Apr 11, 2013, at 2:44 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 11/04/2013 3:56 PM, clay wrote: Atlanta? Big uproar this week in Seattle that the children

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

2013-04-12 Thread clay
Hear! Hear! Huzzah! clay On Apr 11, 2013, at 7:24 PM, Dieselhead wrote: The highschools are doing a poor job of teaching the basics so the college picks up and provides to a great extent, what we once assumed might be learned by the end of highschool. Randy Ever read what

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-12 Thread clay
pressure line with a pin hole that over time was able to empty the pan enough for the pump to not be able to suck up enough oil. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread or sorts - leaking

2013-04-12 Thread clay
cooler line would spray it back and might allow the fan to disperse it in a manner one would find hard to pin point. clay On Apr 12, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 12/04/2013 11:01 AM, Tim Crone wrote: I came off the interstate (a few miles but it was hot) and noticed that I was idling

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-12 Thread clay
, or are you going with liquid cooling, coolmaster stuff? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Apr 12, 2013, at 11:25 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-12 Thread clay
and gizmos clay On Apr 12, 2013, at 11:36 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Just looking using the CPU type the ones I see are really pricey. Is that due to the type of CPU? I need to do some research, but I had no idea I was looking at a potential $300 bill for a motherboard. Ouch! That being said, I'm

Re: [MBZ] OT sell your gold

2013-04-12 Thread clay
Bitcoins, buy all the bit coins! clay On Apr 12, 2013, at 5:15 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: Stocks might be a bit less vigorous if interest rates were anywhere near normal. As it is, the market (and gold) is the only hope of keeping up with inflation (except gold was already overpriced). I

Re: [MBZ] Bumper shock

2013-04-14 Thread clay
Let me see if I can get one off the PnP car clay On Apr 14, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Hi all, I need a passenger side rear bumper shock for a 75 450SL... anyone have a parts car? Thanks, Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com

[MBZ] G63 AMG

2013-04-15 Thread clay
http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/4LqSEa clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal

2013-04-15 Thread clay
Boat shop would be a good place. They seem to have the top sider for around half price of car stores. clay On Apr 15, 2013, at 9:26 AM, LarryT wrote: Hi Gang, My TopSider seems to be dieing (the vacuum pump no longer works even though I oil it regularly) and I plan to replace it.I've

Re: [MBZ] Anyone watching the news from Boston?

2013-04-15 Thread clay
when a user of a neighboring portapotty lit a match to cover the stench of his own deposits. This caused a domino explosion with all the poop huts creating shrapnel in their sudden destruction. Hey, it is about as good a theory as the other stupidity being spewed clay On Apr 15, 2013, at 5

Re: [MBZ] Bumper shock

2013-04-16 Thread clay
and a w114, but those are not the same shock clay On Apr 14, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Great, thanks! On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 8:15 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Let me see if I can get one off the PnP car clay On Apr 14, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Jaime Kopchinski

Re: [MBZ] WAS Anyone watching the news from Boston? NOW let's get back to regular programming

2013-04-16 Thread clay
a good soaking in WD-40 to try to keep humidity from seizing them up. Am I on a hopeless task here? clay On Apr 16, 2013, at 12:41 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: Anyone got any Mercdes issues??? I could ask a dumb question but hopefully, someone has real issues. We need to move the Boston issue

Re: [MBZ] WAS Anyone watching the news from Boston? NOW let's get back to regular programming

2013-04-16 Thread clay
wash the car in the all together clay On Apr 16, 2013, at 2:02 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: Both I guess. They seem to salt the intersections more than other areas. Randy On 16/04/2013 3:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Sand or salt? Or both? On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 4:08 PM, Randy Bennell

Re: [MBZ] Bumper shock

2013-04-16 Thread clay
trunk side is proper, the bumper side is not the same. clay On Apr 16, 2013, at 6:37 PM, OK Don wrote: A lot of the 107 chassis is based on the 115 chassis - those shocks might work. On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I was not able to get you the shock

Re: [MBZ] WAS Anyone watching the news from Boston? NOW let's get back to regular programming

2013-04-16 Thread clay
Anchorage is in the warmer south central part. Less permafrost, but still a long winter with snow and ice. Too cold for washing the salt and snot off the car outside. It is pretty hard to fly in town, but between towns you can fly. clay On Apr 16, 2013, at 6:42 PM, OK Don wrote: Cars? I

Re: [MBZ] WAS Anyone watching the news from Boston? NOW let's get back to regular programming

2013-04-16 Thread clay
big ones. clay On Apr 16, 2013, at 7:09 PM, OK Don wrote: While not the same as snow, OK has had 52 earthquakes so far today. We only felt the two that were 4.7 and 4.6 though. Most were in the 2 - 3 range. I've never seen so many in one day since I've been watching over the last two years

Re: [MBZ] 107 Upper ball joint

2013-04-16 Thread clay
and LCA are same clay On Apr 16, 2013, at 8:10 PM, Dieselhead wrote: #1 Daughter called today. Said the tar shop sez the upper ball joint is a goner on one side of the 107. Does anyone know if that is the same as a 115? I believe the early 107s were UCA and LCA as on the 115. This is an 85 so

Re: [MBZ] 107 Upper ball joint

2013-04-17 Thread clay
I do not have the large and good parts. I might be able to snag them the next time I visit the PnP. Two R107 and a w114 in the yard, and I should be able to get them. Prior to shipping the car to crushing, the vultures had taken the suspension. clay On Apr 16, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Dieselhead

Re: [MBZ] NOW let's get back to regular programming

2013-04-17 Thread clay
That is good too clay On Apr 16, 2013, at 5:05 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Maybe these might better be used for cores if you buy some good remans. Dan On Apr 16, 2013, at 7:48 PM, clay wrote: D-Jet injectors I was out trying to snag Jaime some bumper shocks, but also wanted

[MBZ] $18 Rechrome?

2013-04-18 Thread clay
on it and install an appliance bulb and see where the light goes. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http

Re: [MBZ] $18 Rechrome?

2013-04-19 Thread clay
But that has been done before! I did want to see if this would work. I had tried something akin to this on tail light reflectors and it really had no impact clay On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:24 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: why not see if you can revive a more solid, but still dread reflector. I don't

Re: [MBZ] $18 Rechrome?

2013-04-19 Thread clay
I really liked the stuff Leno had, but wanted to see if plain old rattle can would be able to do the job. How to vids seemed to make it look like it would be much the same with krylon.The trick seems to be to use a bazillion really light coats and then buff it clay On Apr 19, 2013, at 4

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boston suspects

2013-04-19 Thread clay
And they jacked a dude in a Benz to make a get away clay On Apr 19, 2013, at 5:02 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Chechen brothers, one dead. Apparently not American left wingers, American right wingers, or Islamists. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/20/us/boston-marathon-bombings.html?pagewanted=all_r

Re: [MBZ] 107 Upper ball joint

2013-04-19 Thread clay
was the dead engine, body and some interior parts. A pity nobody took the glass. Body was really straight but ugly as sin with the paint flaking away. Oh, and the crusher took the blower, which not a soul what brave enough to save. Good blower motor too. clay On Apr 16, 2013, at 8:19 PM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] I am looking for 1998 or 1999 OM606

2013-04-19 Thread clay
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3740318341.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3754226172.html On Apr 14, 2013, at 9:00 PM, kayoooh @ Gmail wrote: Hi folks, I need your help in locating a low mileage turbocharged OM606. Please send clear pictures along with price, year and

[MBZ] One for Wilton

2013-04-20 Thread clay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ7niLYSVFo clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] One for Wilton

2013-04-20 Thread clay
Watching this I got the thought North Korea, here we come, but then figured that with sequestration, the ability to train for that is gone until we get better leadership. clay On Apr 19, 2013, at 11:45 PM, clay wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ7niLYSVFo clay 1974 450sl

[MBZ] CL morons

2013-04-21 Thread clay
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3757715372.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] It starts in Park

2013-04-21 Thread clay
doing there? That is not where it usually is when I get into the car. Hmm. Deep mystery. Put it back into park, turn the key, and there we go. I need more than coffee if I am going to be working on this thing. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green

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