I've been finding the need to top off my brake fluid reservoir every couple of
months- my brake light comes on. I'm noticing brake fluid leaking between the
MC and brake booster. Is this a typical leak place? My braking action has not
been affected at all. Is there a seal which should be
What's the front cup?
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On Mar 2, 2013, at 7:26 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
If you can do it without breaking a fitting, check the vacuum line to the
booster. If the front cup is leaking in the master cylinder, there will be
brake fluid in the vacuum line. Not
How do I check to see if guide is leaking into the booster? Presumably I'll
have to remove the MC to check that?
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On Mar 2, 2013, at 7:31 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote:
You can rebuild a master cylinder, but for the price of the kit you can get
one
I'm not sure. I'll have to check again more carefully.
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On Mar 2, 2013, at 9:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
Are you sure it's not leaking from between the reservoir and the mc? If so
those are easily replaced, otherwise I would say replace mc ASAP
So with a pressure bleeder, can I also bleed a new master cylinder?
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On Mar 2, 2013, at 10:38 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
I've always had better luck with a pressure bleeded than a MityVac. The
MityVac would frequently suck air in around the bleeder
From an environmental standpoint this technology might be superior as one
doesn't have to deal with disposal of dead hybrid batteries.
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On Mar 2, 2013, at 11:20 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
And we won't have to be driving lame ass Priuses.
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On Mar 3, 2013, at 9:00 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
Sure is superior as far as mpg claims go in city driving. Make it a Diesel
and get better MPG on thr highway too.
Mike
On Mar 3, 2013 8:46 AM,
Ok. Now I get it:)
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On Mar 3, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
The seal or cup on the piston in the master cylinder closest to the
booster. If it leaks, brake fluid will flow directly into the booster. If the
leak has been present for a while, the
I really hope the Peugeot project pans out. I really hate the Prius. Plus as
discussed a few days ago, there will be no hybrid battery disposal issues to
deal with.
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On Mar 4, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
A new, experimental car made by
Fred, is the Speedi-Bleed a pressure or vacuum bleeder? I have a motive
pressure bleeder I received as a gift some years ago. I haven't really used it
yet.
Will you be around this Sunday to meet up?
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On Mar 4, 2013, at 11:46 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote:
Advance sells them for about $50. Is this a bad idea vs a new ATE?
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This is my only daily driver so taking it apart to determine if its rebuildable
is not really feasible. I'll go with new. I rely on this car too much too fool
around with iffy parts.
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On Mar 4, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
For my safety
Ok. I'm convinced. I'll get new.
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On Mar 4, 2013, at 12:48 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes. If their MBZ master cylinders are as poor quality of a rebuild as the
VW Beetle ones they sell then you are much better off with new ATE.
Mike
On Mar 4, 2013
Ok good to know that it's easy an easy job. I have the wrenches:)
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On Mar 4, 2013, at 2:00 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Swapping a master cylinder is a quick and easy job. A very good justification
for a set of flare nut wrenches if you don't already own some.
My speedometer and odometer don't work. They stopped working suddenly a few yrs
ago while driving. Is this likely the cable? Looks like a PITA to remove the
cable to see if its broken so any insight might help. I was thinking about just
ordering a new cable.
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Even if both odo and speedo?
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On Mar 4, 2013, at 5:06 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Rarely the cable, usually either a broken gear or a slipping gear in the
speedometer. Possible to fix your self, if so inclined. Slip is easy,
roughen the shaft or
Hi Fred. Have a nice trip back. Will check the nubbies:) Just ordered parts
from Rusty today.
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On Mar 5, 2013, at 4:58 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote:
Dimitri.
Not this Sunday but next, I'll still be in NC on Sunday driving back Sun/Mon.
Speedi-Bleed is a
Rusty,
So will you still hang out on the list? What are your future plans? New
business, retirement...?
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On Mar 6, 2013, at 1:34 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
In mourning for loss of Rusty here. 'Wish 'im well in his new endeavors.
Thanks for your many years of
Autohaus had awful service. The people who man the phones don't know or give a
damn about our cars and they are awkward and rude.
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On Mar 6, 2013, at 8:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
Look I am all for giving the guy a change, but at this point Rusty is
Lets not forget that he would match Autorude Arizona. So he had a price
advantage as well:)
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On Mar 7, 2013, at 8:12 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Clarification: the advantages Rusty provided along with good prices.
Dan
On Mar 7, 2013, at 7:53 AM, Dan Penoff
Haha. So true.
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On Mar 7, 2013, at 8:15 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Trent needs to buy a neglected 240D and spend his weekends fixing it. That
will establish rapport with the rest of us on the list and introduce him to
the nature of the beasts.
No!!! DOT 4.
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On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct?
I have a couple of the sheets with the various specifications for fluids,
etc., but none are old enough to cover my car. Some do have references to
I don't see why you couldn't do that. Why not weld it to bolt head?
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On Mar 10, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 Greg Fiorentino
gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote:
My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an
Or repair the threads with a die?
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On Mar 10, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 Greg Fiorentino
gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote:
My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop alternator
because the
I performed a diesel purge and replaced my 240D fuel filters in July. Over past
couple of weeks car has been stalling constantly, lacking power, and taking
multiple tries to start. Changed both filters and problems are gone.
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I always liked the looks of Le Car.
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On Mar 12, 2013, at 2:56 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
For the period the LeCar wasn't all that horrible looking.
I wonder if you could transplant the drivetrain from a Rabbit and have a
decent runner?
Actually I
Ah bodywork. My favorite:)
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On Mar 12, 2013, at 6:55 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Hopped in my '78 240D the other day and found that when the key was on the
aux fan was always on. Odd, its never done that before.
So yesterday I took a look and found that
Who is the OE manufacturer for MB water pumps?
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On Mar 12, 2013, at 8:31 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
I am in the process of sourcing parts to redo the leaking water pump in
Frosch. Went to the TrentQ site and worldpac seems to have a variety of
pumps that have
I'll be there.
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On Mar 16, 2013, at 1:19 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote:
Dimitri, Curt, etal.
Breakfast at Tiny's Sunday 17 at 8:30 to nine?
l'll be there with Luke anyway.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
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That Mercedes was probably stolen. Boatloads of Mercedes cars were/are stolen
from surrounding European nations such as Greece, Italy, etc and end up in
Albania.
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On Mar 16, 2013, at 2:17 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
Scroll down to see it
Finding gold in a pick n pull is one of the most exciting things! Nice job!
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On Mar 20, 2013, at 10:47 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I think I have one of those. If spring ever springs, I will try to dig it
out and report to ya. Meanwhile, January
I always thought that the SLC louvers were ultra cool. I'd like to have me a
450 SLC 5.0. Now that's a car. Pop in a 5 speed manual and it'll be all set to
go.
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On Mar 21, 2013, at 11:13 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
The only problems with the SLC windows
What's wrong with the original? Isn't it a combo of wood and leather?
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On Mar 23, 2013, at 2:22 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Sorry for your loss.
I am going to hit up some of my woodworking sources and see what they have in
the way of turning stock. I still
Maybe you could sell the second:)
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On Mar 23, 2013, at 2:45 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
It is, but the leather is getting worn and starting to tear around the top
edge, exposing the padding (which is sticky and nasty of you get it on your
hands.)
I found a
Is white lithium suitable for linkage rods if I pop them off socket and lube?
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On Mar 26, 2013, at 3:30 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote:
Lubricated in Fall, and rechecked them yesterday. They all seem good.
On Mar 26, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Brian Toscano wrote:
are
Knew you'd say that:)
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On Mar 27, 2013, at 3:15 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Coming along nicely; 'nother ATTABOY!
Wilton
- Original Message - From: Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
It was one of the first Birthday presents my GF gave me- bout 11 yrs ago. Good
girl:)
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On Mar 27, 2013, at 4:07 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 27/03/2013 1:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
I did this repair down in DC to my friend's 280SL:
Well yes of course!
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On Mar 27, 2013, at 8:29 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
The work deserves at least an ATTABOY; if I hadn't said it, wouldn't you have
been disappointed?
Wilton
- Original Message - From: dsereta...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion
Thank you!
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On Mar 27, 2013, at 8:54 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
Great work!
I find it quite inspiring!
Jaime
On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 2:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis
dsereta...@yahoo.comwrote:
I did this repair down in DC to my friend's 280SL:
Thanks, I'm learning with every project. The shrinking disk is my new favorite
toy!
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On Mar 27, 2013, at 7:54 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:49:08 -0400 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Knew you'd say that:)
Well, it is deserved! Your
Yes, that's pretty much it. Amazing how effective such a simple tool really is.
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On Mar 27, 2013, at 10:06 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Check:
http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-shrinking-disc-operataing-instructions
Wilton
- Original Message - From:
Yes, I've seen them at HF. I've heard that they're decent.
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On Mar 27, 2013, at 10:34 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
It was one of the first Birthday presents my GF gave me- bout 11 yrs ago.
Good girl:)
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On Mar 27, 2013, at 4:07 PM,
Thanks. Interesting perspective about the wood vs metal. With wood, once the
material is gone, it's gone. With metal you can always move it around and add
more so for me it's easier but getting the metal to go where you want is where
the challenge lies.
I'll be doing more to my friends pagoda
Yes, I guess you can glue it. My woodworking skills are limited to more crude
stuff involving home repair.
How is your shifter knob coming along?
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On Mar 28, 2013, at 12:43 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
That's not completely true - depending on where and what it
Go to one of the 5 crazy rays pick n pulls in your area. I went to the one in
gessup on the way out the other day and I looked for you. They had one w123
which had the part but it was ripped. Check the others. You will find one and
probably pay $1 for it.
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On Mar 29, 2013,
That was impressive!
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On Mar 29, 2013, at 3:14 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
The recovery job this guy does on a 126 is simply amazing:
http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-brag/121395-86-mercedes-turbo-diesel-27-hours-polishing-barry-theal-presidential-details.html
Did you pay $1?
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On Mar 30, 2013, at 3:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
I did actually find one Friday at a junkyard. Thanks for the effort.
On Mar 29, 2013 8:40 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
get me a picture of the part and where I should
Speaking of Greenland, is anyone watching the series Vikings? It's quite good.
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On Mar 30, 2013, at 6:41 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
BTW, my Danish friends in Greenland said that I was the only American they'd
seen/met who could pronounce rødgrød med fløde
Yes it was unexpected to see two china blue fenders. Why do you need fenders?
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On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:19 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote:
Good point- acutally the front fenders on his 240D are the same color as
my 300CD-hmm. One of the highlights of the 2012
Well then it should look great for the ChowdaQ!
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On Apr 3, 2013, at 6:20 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote:
Dimitri
You probably saw the post that a large tree branch came down on the car
during the blizzard. In short, the Ins co is repainting most of the
That's truly amazing!
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On Apr 4, 2013, at 6:12 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
For those woodworkers out there, check out this amazing secretary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKikHxKeodAfeature=player_embedded
Dan
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Bout to say diesels are prohibited in the real Athens unless you're a taxi or
truck:)
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On Apr 5, 2013, at 10:42 PM, Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com wrote:
I drove through Athens, tonite, pulling my trailer behind the 300td.
Didn't see any racing rice burners
People are usually too timid with the chest compressions. You have to push
really hard. Sometimes the subject's ribs will break- that just means you did
it right!
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On Apr 5, 2013, at 11:44 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Funny how these things come full circle -
I've used reman calipers on my 240D and 280SL. No issues to date.
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On Apr 8, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
Sometimes remans are the only way to go. I just did all four calipers on
my '95 E320 wagon. The front listed for $1000 each for new!
I have a cottage. Really it's a tiny thing that resembles a large shack! I've
been doing some sill repairs but some of the studs sitting on the rotted sill
have rotted as well. I was thinking about cutting out the rotted bottom
section, splicing in a new piece of stud and then sistering it all
Thanks all for the insightful input. I ended up taking the splice and scab
approach. I used wood glue and plenty of screws on both sides and PT lumber.
Just below the ceiling there is a one by oriented in an upright podition which
sits in a notched recess in the stud. The second story floor
Yes it's a two story! It's balloon framed. The upper plate extends up to a
certain point as the roof starts to angle- it's gambrel style.
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On Apr 11, 2013, at 12:52 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
What you have described is known here as a balloon framed
Yes. I'd dump in some oil, start er up and see from where she leaks:)
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On Apr 12, 2013, at 12:11 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
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On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 11:01 AM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote:
I came off the interstate (a
Terrorist shitheads, that's why. Justification for their action is always
irrational and moronic. Emphasis placed on moronic.
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On Apr 15, 2013, at 5:41 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
Why would anyone want to injure a bunch of people watching the marathon?
Considering that some Sandy Hook parents were sitting in VIP seats at the
finish line, the gun control hypothesis is certainly plausible.
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On Apr 15, 2013, at 6:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Because Obama is going to take away their guns.
On Apr
So they like China blue:)
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On Apr 15, 2013, at 3:24 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
From Sunday's NYT style magazine on Sunday:
It's not unusual to see a hipster tooling around Silver Lake or Williamsburg
in a beat-up old Mercedes. What's rarer is to
The lesson here is that there is a huge discrepancy in value between a low
mileage documented well maintained and sorted through car and a well used
example.
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On Apr 15, 2013, at 8:20 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote:
Yep.
On Apr 15, 2013, at 7:49 PM, Jaime
Going to see one for sale. Anything specific on this car that I should look out
for? Owner says car stalls once up to temp and can't be restarted for hours.
What can this mean?
What other problems are specific to a cosworth?
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I just saw it. Didn't even bother to start it up. It was downright nasty. Had a
color change to black poorly done, a poorly replaced rear quarter, sad
interior, no title, etc, etc. Guy was asking $4000. If I got it for free I'd
still feel like I got jipped.
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On Apr 16,
Yeah the E30 M3 has doubled in value over past 5 yrs. perhaps my favorite car!
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On Apr 16, 2013, at 12:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
On Apr 16, 2013 8:44 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
I just saw it. Didn't even bother to
start it up. It was
Yes, but preceded by torture.
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On Apr 17, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote:
While I wish the process was more expedient for clear cut cases, I do not
think trials should be rushed to prevent government overreach. I do think
the penalty for
That's because you fight off thugs and bears with your fine mind:)
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On Apr 17, 2013, at 1:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
I never lost faith in my ability to survive and had no urge to have a weapon
On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 1:15 PM, G Mann
I remember when you got 2 feet of snow three yrs ago
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On Apr 17, 2013, at 11:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
The new normal for D.C. weather is mild winters w/o any measurable snow,
followed by record-breaking cold from late March through April.
Actually not bad looking. Better than most small SUVs appearance wise.
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On Apr 18, 2013, at 1:47 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
And what exactly does GLA mean?
Dimitri? I never said anything about Islamists?
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On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:28 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Not Islamist? Too early to say, thinks I...
Andrew, Dimitri, Peter: care to apologize or at least admit you were wrong?
--
Max Dillon
But it does seem that Chechnya has been plagued by terrorist activity led by
Islamists.
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On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:33 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Dimitri? I never said anything about Islamists?
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On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:28 AM, Max Dillon
We Americans seem to be allowing some real quality immigrants into our
country. Not.
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On Apr 19, 2013, at 8:36 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
But it does seem that Chechnya has been plagued by terrorist activity led by
Islamists.
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Yeah. We just don't get it. Deporting Germans and welcoming Chechnyan
jihadists. Well done USA.
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On Apr 19, 2013, at 9:16 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
We Americans seem to be allowing some real quality immigrants into our
country.
Awesome job!
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On Apr 21, 2013, at 11:37 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
The Mercedes Martha Stewart has returned with a vengeance!
See the results of Martha's attack on the finish of the S500, which was so
bad according to one detailing shop that, You're wasting
Yes. Aluminum. It should have a white line painted on the side. The 6 wheel
that you describe is quite rare and desirable. If you are interested in selling
it, I have a friend in DC who might want it. Yes, likely a 280E.
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On Apr 28, 2013, at 8:44 PM, Max Dillon
A classmate of mine in college who was an extremely gifted artist killed his
mother with a hammer over one of the breaks.
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On Apr 29, 2013, at 8:50 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
When I was in college a friend inadvisedly took an apartment in a very bad
part
A true crack head.
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On Apr 30, 2013, at 10:08 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
...when I saw this car on today's BAT:
http://www.worldwide-auctioneers.com/auctions/details.cfm?vehicleID=102id=48
Dan
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That was a very disturbing video. Wow.
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On Apr 30, 2013, at 5:36 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
I don't have speakers connected to my computer here in the office so I
watched it in silence and could not hear the engines. I had to wonder if it
lost power as
Well I've never done a head gasket but I'm willing to help with guidance from
Fred! I think you/we should fix it.
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On May 1, 2013, at 9:49 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I had planned to do that after the massive overheat back in December but
never got to
When I replaced my timing chain this winter, I didn't end up replacing the
large banana rail and left lower guide due to access issues. With the head off,
I imagine that they are accessible. I have these two parts new in wrapper ready
to donate if you want
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New head bolts? Do those get replaced?
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On May 2, 2013, at 1:02 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
SOLD!
Anything else? I'll need to order parts soon to be ready for next weekend...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 2 May 2013 10:07:19 -0400
From: dsereta...@yahoo.com
Why are you trading down to Kumhos?
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On May 3, 2013, at 12:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
I am having four new 195X14 Kumho all season H rated tires installed on
bundt alloys (rims) that I personally refinished (painted with Wurth silver
and clear
Yes and proud of it!
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On May 3, 2013, at 6:20 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
On May 3, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
wrote:
Dimitri has an irrational hatred of all Korean technology.
Dimitri has a dislike for ALL Asian
Haha. Yes, but Michelins are better!
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On May 3, 2013, at 3:05 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
On May 3, 2013 9:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
What's wrong with them? They are rated highly by TahrRack.
On Fri, May 3, 2013 at
Lexus=Barf:)
Yes, Japanese car plastics develop a nasty cheap smell when they age.
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On May 3, 2013, at 10:29 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
Though those are the MOST Bestest car in the opinion of Car and Driver, as
well as many nods by CR, I am finding that they are
Good for you!
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On May 3, 2013, at 2:37 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote:
We the People in Arizona forced the speed cameras to be removed. Rampant
fraud was part of the reason. The other part was the loss of Constitutional
Right to face our accuser.
Vote early Vote
No. That sounds like communism.
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On May 3, 2013, at 2:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Wouldn't it be way fairer to soak the rich through application of a
progressive tax code, rather than burdening those who can least afford to
pay these fines, as a
If you put in a new headgasket and all is well, it should be good for way more
than a yr or two. If you are sick of it, well, that's a different story.
Chances are you will miss it once the novelty of the modern car wears off!
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On May 4, 2013, at 9:20 AM, Curt Raymond
I've had good luck with rebuilt calipers from Advance as well. Interesting
about the lifetime warranty. I didn't know that!
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On May 4, 2013, at 8:56 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I had good service from rebuilts I got at Advance Auto. I think I paid around
You are banned from the MBCA forum? Why?
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On May 5, 2013, at 8:57 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
I noticed that Charlie Hart is a moderator, too. Haven't talked to him in
some years.
Dan
On May 4, 2013, at 1:43 PM, Max wrote:
Just the diesel forum.
The socket into which the headlight bulb on my brothers 89 300TE plugs in has
corroded to the point that it no longer makes good contact with the prongs on
the bulb. It looks like it sustained some sort of heat damage at some point and
was repaired with epoxy. Is this part of the wiring harness
Trim the posts with hair square:)
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On May 6, 2013, at 2:07 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Whoever has URO brand parts the cheapest?
(Trim your posts, man!)
Dan
On May 6, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:
I do not know anything
Yeah autohausaz has a lot uro crap. Buyer beware. Good to see Trent active on
this list!
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On May 6, 2013, at 2:07 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Whoever has URO brand parts the cheapest?
(Trim your posts, man!)
Dan
On May 6, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Kaleb C.
I know nothing about wiring. At what point do I splice in the new connector?
Does the new one come with a certain length of wire?
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On May 5, 2013, at 2:43 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote:
Common replacement item. The corrosion causes heating, which melts the
I came across a W123 240TD - yes a station wagon with a 4 speed manual. The car
has a fair amount of rust that is repairable, some that was repaired, pop rivet
style at the front jack points, a decent amount on the rear quarters and some
more rocker rust. The car needs a new front caliper and
I like Q2 as well.
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On May 6, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I vote for Q2 rather than Jr.
I was thinking the same thing. Since I invented the term Q for Rusty, I
think we should make it official. Trent= Q2
Even in the Bond lore, some
It's euro. Not sure about AC. It has manual windows and sunroof.
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On May 7, 2013, at 1:38 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Is it US-spec? I wasn't aware that such a model was sold here.
My opinion: too much money. Rusty, slow, noisy. Does it have AC? Might be
The car is tempting but I think Andrew is correct that I have too many
projects. I'll probably pass. I'm sitting in an overheating BMW right now so
this could be jading me!
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On May 7, 2013, at 3:55 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote:
Buy it Dimitri-=then you
I bought a 1973 BMW 2002 a few years back. It's a nice California car that I
bought cheap due to a smashed nose. While I will fix it, I decided to get it
registered and drive it. So today I took it out and it blew a coolant hose. The
hose was replaced and I thought all was well until it started
The fan turns. How do I check for a broken water pump shaft?
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On May 7, 2013, at 6:25 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote:
Make sure the water pump shaft isn't broken, or that the fan turns.
Peter
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