Re: [MBZ] OT, overheating BMW 2002

2013-05-07 Thread dseretakis
Ah yes thermostat! I'll check that next. Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2013, at 6:33 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Water flow in the radiator. Make sure the thermostat opens too. I love 2002's, but all of the ones around here have long ago died from rust. Last one I

Re: [MBZ] OT, overheating BMW 2002

2013-05-07 Thread dseretakis
Well the needle brushed up against the red before and after the hose blew. I'm a bit concerned for a blown head gasket. Sent from my iPhone On May 7, 2013, at 8:58 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I bought a 1973 BMW 2002 a few years back. It's a nice

Re: [MBZ] Trent

2013-05-08 Thread dseretakis
Yes! Dare I say Trent is even more responsive than you!:) Sent from my iPhone On May 8, 2013, at 1:28 PM, Rusty Cullens rustycull...@gmail.com wrote: Oh no, we've created a monster here. With real customer service! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original

[MBZ] This commercial is freakin' hilarious!

2013-05-08 Thread dseretakis
Talk about swarthy! Check out this video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/1gYE5TyijxE Sent from my iPhone ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Trent

2013-05-08 Thread dseretakis
Jabba Hursty. Ask Rusty for the juicy details. Sent from my iPhone On May 8, 2013, at 6:44 PM, Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Is who alive? On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 5:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Not sure Sent from my iPhone On May 8, 2013, at 4:48 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Trent

2013-05-08 Thread dseretakis
Yup. Sent from my iPhone On May 8, 2013, at 7:20 PM, Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Must be the man Rusty had something going with, until he broke up with him. I've heard some details on such a thing. Seems kinda a sore subject with Rusty. On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM,

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2013-05-08 Thread dseretakis
Happy Birthday QSr! Sent from my iPhone On May 8, 2013, at 8:11 PM, Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Did anybody else know it was Rusty's birthday today??? -- Trent Fiorini BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 buymbpa...@gmail.com ___

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)....facebook.

2013-05-09 Thread dseretakis
I use it to find old friends. Nothing else. I mostly refrain from using it because I don't want to support its douchebag founder who screwed over his partners. Sent from my iPhone On May 9, 2013, at 9:54 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Just out of curiosityhow many of

Re: [MBZ] Crown Vic?

2013-05-10 Thread dseretakis
He should get together with Andrew's son! Sent from my iPhone On May 9, 2013, at 9:43 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I have a friend who is as rabid about CNG as I am about Diesel - he has two CNG cars that I know of, and is threatening to convert a Miata to CNG - just because. (He races

Re: [MBZ] How I spent my Saturday

2013-05-12 Thread dseretakis
That was an awesome day. Headgaskets are now demystified! Can't wait to hear how things go once you get the rad installed and the car running. Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2013, at 7:50 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: HEAD GASKET Need I say more? Of course I do. Yesterday

Re: [MBZ] 1982 - V8 300TD

2013-05-13 Thread dseretakis
Yes and it was a nice low mileage example. Idiots. Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2013, at 9:19 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: What a pity to screw up such a nice car. Wilton http://bringatrailer.com/2013/05/13/v8-swapped-1982-mercedes-station-wagon/

Re: [MBZ] Ran When Parked

2013-05-13 Thread dseretakis
He posts occasionally on the MBCA forum as a guest but now the idiots decided to restrict forum posting to members only - as if that forum wasn't slow enough already. Digging their own grave. Morons. Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2013, at 9:09 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] HeadgasketQ

2013-05-13 Thread dseretakis
Where are the videos? Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2013, at 1:12 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Now with pics and video: http://s843.photobucket.com/user/curtludwig/library/HeadgasketQ I've labeled a few of them, there are pics of all the players but unfortunately not all

Re: [MBZ] deer in georgia

2013-05-13 Thread dseretakis
Good one!!!:) Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2013, at 2:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Did she bite him back to learn if they are tasty? On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 2:11 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: A moose once bit my sister Dan On May 13, 2013, at

Re: [MBZ] deer in georgia

2013-05-13 Thread dseretakis
Curt eats Moose. Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2013, at 2:22 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: Moose is excellent. My cousin in Canada has a chain saw (with vegetable oil in the oiler) dedicated to moose butchering. Comment to tie this thread in with the chain saw thread).

Re: [MBZ] MBCA forum WAS: Ran When Parked

2013-05-13 Thread dseretakis
What's she doing now? Still involved with the club? Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2013, at 9:24 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Kathy was Awesome! Miss her dearly... It's not hard to explain why she was so well thought of on the list, she had a way of putting list members 1st

[MBZ] OT: Lawnmower repair.

2013-05-15 Thread dseretakis
Pull string broke. This is the second time. Now it's quite short and wound up in the mechanism. Is this repairable? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Lawnmower repair.

2013-05-15 Thread dseretakis
I went and bought a new pull string. Will attempt the repair. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone On May 15, 2013, at 4:03 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Dimitri In the past I have been able to take off the rewind coil anf reload a new string. Just make sure you set the coil tension

Re: [MBZ] Headgasket Q part deux

2013-05-17 Thread dseretakis
Exciting! Sent from my iPhone On May 16, 2013, at 9:58 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Finally got some time tonight to fart around with my '78 240D what we replaced the head gasket on last weekend. Actually I didn't really have the time but I forced it in anyway, I couldn't

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread dseretakis
Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 10:20 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Strong men are not afraid of chainsaws, guns or work. Weak men are afraid of them. Strong men fight for our

Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad

2013-05-18 Thread dseretakis
That stuff is incredibly effective but even more incredibly deleterious to your health. I get an instantaneous headache using the stuff! Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2013, at 9:47 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: 3M Adhesive Remover is a magic elixir. I always have at least one can in

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread dseretakis
Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. --R

Re: [MBZ] Most favorite cars

2013-05-21 Thread dseretakis
The Forester is the biggest offender. Prius is not much better. Sent from my iPhone On May 21, 2013, at 12:10 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: On May 19, 2013, at 4:01 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On May 19, 2013 3:50 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Scarborough Research

Re: [MBZ] OT younger man

2013-05-21 Thread dseretakis
Do we need to get you guys on What Not to Wear!! Sent from my iPhone On May 20, 2013, at 11:55 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: As long as the clothes still fit, go for it. BTW this could be like one of those 30 second novels on NPR or something, they are

Re: [MBZ] Gelaendewagen mit OM617

2013-05-21 Thread dseretakis
Yes. Sounds a bit steep considering the automatic. Sent from my iPhone On May 21, 2013, at 10:33 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3772297759.html For the asking price, I think I'd expect a 5-speed conversion, as well as something

Re: [MBZ] OT- 2014 Chevy Cruze 2.0 TurboDiesel

2013-05-22 Thread dseretakis
MSRP of 26K. I'd rather buy a Jetta TDI. Sent from my iPhone On May 22, 2013, at 3:22 AM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: Not sure if anyone's been following the Cruze diesel.looks like they're finally hitting dealer lots! YouTube link: 2014 Cruze 2.0 Clean Diesel walk around and

Re: [MBZ] OT- 2014 Chevy Cruze 2.0 TurboDiesel

2013-05-22 Thread dseretakis
It's probably a Japanese engine. Sent from my iPhone On May 22, 2013, at 11:25 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Cause GM automobile dvisions proved 35 years ago they can't build a Diesel engine for cars, though their truck and generator divisions have been building world champ Diesels

[MBZ] OT: Water Heater issue

2013-05-23 Thread dseretakis
OK here's the deal. It's an old Sepco Hydrastone electric water heater. It's not leaking. It just won't heat up. Over the past four years, I've replaced the heating element twice and it fixed the problem. Today, I did the same but it won't get hot. There are a couple of weird things about the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Water Heater issue

2013-05-23 Thread dseretakis
I checked resistance of the element and it is ok-12.8 ohms. So the new one is not bad. Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2013, at 8:02 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: That load controller is the power company's way of telling you to take a cold shower. I had one

Re: [MBZ] OT: Water Heater issue

2013-05-23 Thread dseretakis
Ok I'm a dummy when it comes to electrical troubleshooting. I touched the voltmeter to one terminal on the element and then to ground and I got 120V. Is this the correct way to check for power to the element? Also why aren't the lights on the load controller on? Sent from my iPhone On May 23,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Water Heater issue

2013-05-23 Thread dseretakis
The reading across both terminals on the element is zero. So maybe I have a bad breaker? Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2013, at 8:38 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: You should have 220V across the two terminals of the element. Either side to ground will give you 120 even

Re: [MBZ] On the road again] and a new issue

2013-05-24 Thread dseretakis
From my experience, water in rear footwells usually originates from a defect in the front (ie. a leaky window seal) and flows back. Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2013, at 11:46 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 22/05/2013 6:05 PM, Max wrote: Could it also be leaking at bottom

Re: [MBZ] Quieting a noisy diesel

2013-05-29 Thread dseretakis
I've noticed the same quieting effect with biodiesel. Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2013, at 5:27 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm amazed by bio-diesels quieting ability, even just B05 is stunning and the change is quick. Historically I've run a quart of motor oil through

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread dseretakis
You can get great deals on clothing when it's like 75% off already discounted prices:) I like them for tools but nowadays you have to be very careful as most of their stuff is now China. Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 3:10 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Good service?

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread dseretakis
Some Horror Fright power tools are good. I bought a right angle grinder for $8 and have used it hard. It still works great. The premium line of Cman ratchets are excellent and USA made but quite pricey. Still much less than Strap On:)

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries

2013-05-30 Thread dseretakis
According to reviews, this Cman ratchet is as good as Snap On. I have both the 1/4 and 3/8 drive versions. Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 4:56 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 30 May 2013 16:36:40 -0400 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Some Horror Fright power tools are

Re: [MBZ] '78 240D update

2013-05-31 Thread dseretakis
Glad it's working out! And now on to the bodywork!! Sent from my iPhone On May 31, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I got lucky... The timing chain tensioner was leaking oil because we'd tried unscrewing it and had forgotten to tighten it back up. Unfortunately

Re: [MBZ] Bad Friday

2013-05-31 Thread dseretakis
Who is Kerri? Sent from my iPhone On May 31, 2013, at 3:37 PM, Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Computer crashed, in the process of uploading on to a different computer from the back up files, no fear, Kerri is here and hers is working fine. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Citric Acid Flushing

2013-06-02 Thread dseretakis
What is a forced open thermostat? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 2, 2013, at 10:14 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I don't think this is true. At least I know running a 61x engine with no thermostat will cause overheating. Actually its more complicated than that. When I had my

Re: [MBZ] June Jamboree this weekend

2013-06-05 Thread dseretakis
Hi Jaime, I'm actually thinking about going. If I do, I'll let you know. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 5, 2013, at 7:53 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think too many of your are in the area, but the MBCA is holding their anual June Jamboree at MBUSA in Montvale, NJ this

Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point

2013-06-10 Thread dseretakis
I really hope this Trent thing gets resolved. I don't like dealing with autohausaz. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 10, 2013, at 9:00 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I will check it out, but I may get cancer and die clay On Jun 10, 2013, at 1:45 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Try

Re: [MBZ] Response from Trent -- Worldpac problems?

2013-06-12 Thread dseretakis
I find it interesting that OEM manufacturers have a different standard for the OE stuff they sell to Mercedes vs the stuff they sell as OEM to us. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 12, 2013, at 10:41 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Yeah, I screwed that up. OE = Mercedes OEM = direct

[MBZ] Legendary Diesel Mercedes W123 + SCANIA turbine @ Eastern European Drift Championship

2013-06-12 Thread dseretakis
OM606 engine. Wow! Check out this video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/24afjVqm2Uw Sent from my iPhone ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Response from Trent -- Worldpac problems?

2013-06-12 Thread dseretakis
It seems they there are cases where the identical part made in the same factory is made to different standards. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 12, 2013, at 11:29 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Generally they don't, main difference is a MB logo and different part # on the part.

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread dseretakis
So if jabba becomes the new parts guy here will he be unbanned? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 13, 2013, at 12:21 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Hurst has a Bando belt listed. Anybody know 'bout Bando? He also has a no-name belt for $5 more; anybody know 'bout no-name? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] I think its the end

2013-06-14 Thread dseretakis
If the rad cap is on tight does it overheat? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 14, 2013, at 4:58 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: '78 240D I'm back to where I started, can't keep coolant in the engine, I've put about 3 gallons in today and its all splashed back out. While the engine

Re: [MBZ] B.A.T....Where has it been

2013-06-14 Thread dseretakis
Actually no. Wonder what's going on? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 14, 2013, at 6:56 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone gotten an email from bring a trailer lately? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] I think its the end

2013-06-16 Thread dseretakis
Since your headgasket was not obviously blown when we took it out, I wonder if your problem doesn't lie elsewhere? But where? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 16, 2013, at 5:12 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I have, it belches all the coolant out through the overflow. The cap

Re: [MBZ] At this time Trent is a thief

2013-06-18 Thread dseretakis
Greece has an idiotic customs office. NOTHING gets to Greece on time. Greeks are not known to anything in a timely fashion! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 18, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, it's not foolproof. I once nearly got negative feedback when I

Re: [MBZ] At this time Trent is a thief

2013-06-18 Thread dseretakis
Crete is truly amazing. The island has everything, literally. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 18, 2013, at 11:37 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Spent a week in Crete - utterly amazing island!. Crete is the only place on earth - AFAIK - where you can stand on a marine beach and

Re: [MBZ] At this time Trent is a thief

2013-06-18 Thread dseretakis
Yes. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 18, 2013, at 11:23 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Greece has an idiotic customs office. NOTHING gets to Greece on time. Greeks are not known to anything in a timely fashion! Don't they retire faster than any other

Re: [MBZ] Trent vesus Jabba death match

2013-06-19 Thread dseretakis
All getting along is a difficult thing. Why should Rusty get along with someone who will not return 17K of his money? Why should we get along with a Trent who has stolen from us? Personally, I have no gripe with Gary as he has never wronged me. He may be a bit wacky, but when it comes to

Re: [MBZ] letting Gary back on the list?

2013-06-19 Thread dseretakis
I was for keeping him in a few years ago, but that was because I was never the subject of his wrath. Others clearly will feel differently. I actually learned quite a bit from the guy. He enlightened me to the advantages of Brad Penn motor oil with its high ZDDP levels and high quality. Sent

Re: [MBZ] Trent vesus Jabba death match

2013-06-19 Thread dseretakis
Perhaps, Rusty can repo it as Trent will unlikely make his payments? Does it work that way? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 19, 2013, at 3:58 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: I'm confused... how could Kaleb buy Rusty's business if its already been sold to Trent? On Wed, Jun 19,

Re: [MBZ] a new englander called today

2013-09-14 Thread dseretakis
It is a trap. You are land locked! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2013, at 10:41 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: sounds like some kind of trap from here and you are probably not prepared for how much i eat! On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] a new englander called today

2013-09-14 Thread dseretakis
I've never seen a W114 wagon in person so yes it's rare! I have seen universals though. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2013, at 11:17 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Depends, it's a rare car... On Saturday, September 14, 2013, Gary Hurst wrote: yeah, but wouldn't you be

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-15 Thread dseretakis
Yeah. No Chowdah in Oklahoma! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2013, at 11:03 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Oh ok. founders of the chowdahQ On Sep 15, 2013 11:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: You are the founders? Not the last time I checked. Sounds like

Re: [MBZ] China starts flights at world's highest airport

2013-09-18 Thread dseretakis
I can't imagine how low the Chinese aviation safety standards must be if the people don't even trust their own food supplies and kids crap in the streets of Peking. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 17, 2013, at 10:32 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Gateway to Tibet Daocheng

Re: [MBZ] OT: Truck for Jamie

2013-09-18 Thread dseretakis
So Jaime is becoming a redneck:) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 17, 2013, at 9:34 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: it's time for you to know this. jaime used to confide in me that he wanted to be you On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 8:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Truck for Jamiey

2013-09-18 Thread dseretakis
Where? In silver spring? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 17, 2013, at 9:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Diesel is cheaper here, believe it or not, at $3.89. Andrew in D.C. On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 7:04 PM, Richard Hattaway rhatta...@rocketmail.comwrote: True, but

Re: [MBZ] 107

2013-09-20 Thread dseretakis
Thanks Fred. I have a hood emblem, just too lazy to install. Not sure a 107 emblem would fit a W113? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2013, at 11:32 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Alles. Yesterday at the junkyard there was an 107 in mostly complete condition, small hit in

Re: [MBZ] 350 SDL Opinions

2013-09-20 Thread dseretakis
That's not so bad. The quarter panel can be repaired as can the rear apron. The hood is all you need. That's definitely worth repairing. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2013, at 3:24 PM, Angelo Giaimo michaelangel...@gmail.com wrote: Well folks, it finally happened! My 1990 350SDL rod bender

Re: [MBZ] 107

2013-09-20 Thread dseretakis
Didn't think it was a jab! The w113 emblems are extremely pricey. A friend needs one and I already suggested that he modify one from another car so you're on to something! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Dimitri. Just a friendly

Re: [MBZ] 1970 220D with 6 cyl gas engine

2013-09-27 Thread dseretakis
As far as I know the W114 body differs from the W115 with respect to the number of spot welds. A W115 has more closely spaced welds giving the body the necessary extra strength needed for taxi and other utilitarian duty often seen by diesels. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 27, 2013, at 10:21 AM,

Re: [MBZ] OT Who likes old bikes?

2013-10-02 Thread dseretakis
The Grand Prix is low end but this is a Super Grand Prix. Probably a different bird. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i like old bicycles but don't collect them. still have too many bikes and parts around as it is i may have it

Re: [MBZ] question for scooter guy (or anyone else)

2013-10-05 Thread dseretakis
Don't bother. Those are seriously dangerous. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 5, 2013, at 2:53 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i want to get a scooter to be a little runabout when the distances are a little long for the bicycle but i still don't want to drive a car. i don't want to

Re: [MBZ] question for scooter guy (or anyone else)

2013-10-05 Thread dseretakis
Because they go faster. They are not worth the risk, especially if you have kids that can lose a dad. Trust me on this one! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 5, 2013, at 6:29 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: how can they be more dangerous than a bicycle if they are ridden like one?

Re: [MBZ] Front mats for '83 240D

2013-10-05 Thread dseretakis
Buy cocomats. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 5, 2013, at 6:02 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Who sells well fitting, long lasting front mats for '83 140D? Gary? Anyone? Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] question for scooter guy (or anyone else)

2013-10-05 Thread dseretakis
With a bike you are less inclined to go through a busy intersection, you can walk it across a busy street as a pedestrian or you could ride on the sidewalk in dangerous spots. You don't have those choices with a moped. A moped accelerates a lot faster than a bike allowing you to be more daring

Re: [MBZ] MB Tex question

2013-10-14 Thread dseretakis
I like vinylex by Lexol. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2013, at 10:29 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Warm soapy water and a brush. Dan On Oct 14, 2013, at 10:22 AM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: What should I use to clean and dress MB tex that is in good

Re: [MBZ] OT - a mess

2013-10-24 Thread dseretakis
I would scrape all that $hit off! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2013, at 7:04 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Bought a rental house middle of June, 1980; a master sergeant retiring from Air Force moved out of base housing into the house July 4th weekend, 1980; moved out 'bout 3

Re: [MBZ] OT - a mess

2013-10-24 Thread dseretakis
Yes. I quit medicine 6 yrs ago. Now I'm a small time landlord! I'm always fixing something on a house! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 24, 2013, at 7:29 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Oct 24, 2013 4:15 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I would scrape all that $hit off!

Re: [MBZ] old macs

2013-10-27 Thread dseretakis
I still have my 1988 Mac II:) it still works! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 27, 2013, at 1:15 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i actually use mine for EVERYTHING, but i have the advantage of having a quad G5 with 8 gig, so no shortage of power. nothing to speak of by current

Re: [MBZ] old macs

2013-10-27 Thread dseretakis
I remember when the II fx was all the rage! The only one I ever saw was in a graphic design studio in Camden, Maine back in the early nineties. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 27, 2013, at 10:28 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: I still have an old Mac II fx, which I got simply

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Cargo Van

2013-11-03 Thread dseretakis
Front looks like a Ford. I'm not surprised as I don't really expect any creativity on the part of a Japanese auto manufacturer. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 2, 2013, at 8:56 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Saw one of these on the interstate yesterday. Sort of weird looking, but cool:

Re: [MBZ] Wow this is nice

2013-11-09 Thread dseretakis
Very beautiful. I love the funky red on red! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 8, 2013, at 9:33 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Crackhead nice. I'm not impressed by his local MB dealership based on the background of the pictures. It is definitely a beautiful car, but if I had one like

Re: [MBZ] '78 240D Block Heater

2013-11-16 Thread dseretakis
I used a 6' long pipe as well for my 220D block heater job. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 15, 2013, at 8:07 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: I had 2 indies refuse to pull plug install heater because of fear of cracking block. This was a 23 year old block that never had a heater.

[MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-16 Thread dseretakis
I'm building a new garage and the slab is poured. I'm thinking about having a polished concrete surface. The guy who poured the slab quoted me $7 per square foot. This is way beyond my budget. I was therefore thinking about doing it myself. Does anyone know if this is a DIY type of job. Anyone

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-16 Thread dseretakis
Yes polishing is more expensive than the slab! They did a nice smooth job but epoxy is delicate and can chip and peel. A polished surface is permanent and beautiful. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 12:43 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:25:03 -0500

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Why are you wearing bow ties!? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 3:04 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I was at JC Penney this morning picking up some new bow ties and I noticed that in some of their trendy departments the floors were polished concrete. Dan On Nov 17,

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
No. But I've only worn them at my senior prom and one or two other formals! Two difficult to tie. If you're the eccentric college prof then they would be apropos. Oh yeah you're a college prof:)! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 4:52 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Hey

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Guess I'm not a real man:) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 4:58 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: We have bow tie Wednesday in my office. I have a pretty decent collection of them, but I like adding to it from time to time. I would add that these are real or what are known as

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
It's a four car, that is 1250 sq ft. At $7 per sq ft I just can't do it! This will be my dream garage. Timber frame construction, loft, bathroom! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 6:13 PM, Darren Marshall onecreat...@gmail.com wrote: $7/sqft sounds reasonable, how big is the garage? —

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Sounds like a plan! You know where to find me! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 10:57 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Dimitri - I can show you how to be a real manIn exchange for you showing me how to fix that inner fender rust on my CD without tearing everything out..

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
So polished appeals to me more than epoxy/paint because it is less affected by welding slag, sparks from grinding, etc. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 10:23 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 5:11 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Is

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Haha. I saw that video yesterday. Gotta love the hot chick in heels and dress slacks polishing a concrete floor. Hell, if she can do it.. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Heres the video:

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Brunswick, ME. You've been to the house! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 11:08 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Ok. Where is your new garage? On Nov 17, 2013 11:00 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Sounds like a plan! You know where to find me! Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] OT--WatchCookware Snobs Opine

2013-11-17 Thread dseretakis
Stop, you're making me real hungry Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 10:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I watched a great linguine alla vongole recipe on a TV cooking show that actually threw the pasta into the saucepan with the sauce, which had sufficient

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-18 Thread dseretakis
I will be doing lots of welding and grinding. Not sure if it will withstand the heat from the slag. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 9:03 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: I was in construction management for years and when we built an Alumin Smelting Plant we also built a

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-18 Thread dseretakis
What's rexane? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 5:22 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: What about rexthane ? -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Nov 17, 2013, at 0:43, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 16 Nov

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-18 Thread dseretakis
Yeah, ties are for pussies:) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 8:20 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Nah, REAL men don't wear ties of any kind! On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 9:51 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Guess I'm not a real man:) -- OK Don They who can give up

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-18 Thread dseretakis
What is a good sealant? This might just be my best option after all. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 8:04 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: If you seal the concrete, it tends to reduce stains, allowing you to swab the mess up before it settles in. You would need to do that to

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-18 Thread dseretakis
Another vote for a bow tie. Too short to grab so good for a fightin' real man:) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 10:47 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: Real men wear (if they absolutely must wear a tie) a clip-on tie so no one can grab the tie and use it as a handle

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-18 Thread dseretakis
And 007 wears one - again a real man. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 11:23 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Yes part of the folklore is that is why doctors-esp. Pediatricians wore them- to keep kids from grabbing long ties. On Nov 18, 2013 11:16 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete and bow ties

2013-11-18 Thread dseretakis
Very true. Leaning over the bedside, the tie will pick up all kinds of pathogens. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 11:39 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I have always felt that it's stupid for MDs to wear ties (especially the regular kind), even though that's the

Re: [MBZ] DFW and Surrounds?

2013-11-22 Thread dseretakis
The 560 is a way better car. The mpg difference is negligible. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 21, 2013, at 11:40 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: The 560 will get about the same as a 380 Sent from my iPhone On Nov 21, 2013, at 9:45 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Car Hunting - W129

2013-11-23 Thread dseretakis
Searchtempest.com allows you to search CL. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 23, 2013, at 4:00 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Here's the dirt: Youngest son's 2004 Focus is about at the end of it's life. I can keep it running, but there are some issues on the horizon I can't deal with

Re: [MBZ] Rotella Moto oil 15 W 50 WTF?

2013-11-23 Thread dseretakis
Um, that's not normal!! Get that shit out of your engine pronto! Sent from my iPhone On Nov 23, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Rotella T. I think I am going to visit them tomorrow. I ran the engine for a about 5 minutes. On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at

Re: [MBZ] Car Hunting - W129

2013-11-23 Thread dseretakis
Not sure. I'm busy with my garage build' Sent from my iPhone On Nov 23, 2013, at 6:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Slick! Thanks, Dimitri. Hey BTW, when are you visiting us again? On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 5:10 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Thanks! That

Re: [MBZ] Rotella Moto oil 15 W 50 WTF?

2013-11-23 Thread dseretakis
Yes. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 23, 2013, at 9:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: When I drain/refill do I have to change the filter too? I idled it for 5 minutes max and drove it from the alley back to the front of the house. On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 9:34 PM, David

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