[MBZ] Johnny B pix

Johnny B. will be head and shoulders taller in historical stature than the dolt he's standing next to. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!

For those of you who are living through the ice storm, I know how you feel as we had a similar event in Rochester, NY in '91 and we were without power for almost 2 weeks. I hope I never have to live through another one of these. Good luck to you folks and stay warm. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

[MBZ] small claims court

Regarding the Chrysler warranty and small claims court suggestion, I don't know what state you're in but it's a waste of time in NY. All the person being sued has to do is have the business incorporated in someone else's name and the next step requires a lawyer in order to file the appropriate

[MBZ] More light in instrument clusters

I followed Craig's recommendation regarding lining the light channeling/piping areas of the instrument cluster of my W123, and the result is rather dramatic. I now have the instrument cluster rheostat turned down ~ 1/3 and the instrument lighting is still brighter than it was previously when the

[MBZ] ACC acting up again ('84 300DT)

I had Stip-Eze'd and resoldered the ACC PBU PCB some years back and it was working fine until I drove to Pbgh. for Christmas. The heat seemed to function correctly at something less than the maximum heat setting for 1/2-1 hour and then the heat gradually disappeared. I had to swith the thumb

[MBZ] ACC acting up again ('84 300DT)

Re: foam tube I replaced the foam tube some years ago, so the problem must be elsewhere. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

[MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

I agree with Jim Cathey, as I recently performed the aluminum foil treatment of the light piping channels for the instrument cluster suggested by Craig McCluckey and my dash lights are indeed bright enough to dim approximately 1/3 of the way and are still brighter than they were prior to the

[MBZ] disassembling the switch inside a plastic bag

Craig, There really aren't that many parts and since I disassembled the switch on a clean workbench surface I was able to locate the parts after opening the switch. And the interior mechanics of this switch are rather well designed and intuitive to reassemble, as if I can do it anybody can. Re:

[MBZ] Be careful of using conductive grease . . .

Phillip, Live and learn I guess, as the light in my 4way flasher was continually on when I went out to run some errands a little while ago. The actual 4way flashing function worked fine. I took the switch apart again and cleaned off the tiny amount of conductive grease I had put on the internal

[MBZ] Education

I forwarded the recent education posts to my brother who is a retired professor. Here's his response: Someone recently observed that American education is the only product where the consumer (the student) is satisfied to get less than expected. I haven't seen any more recent studies, but

[MBZ] Small Claims Court

Be careful of small claims court. Depending on what state you're in and how they operate, as I had a bad experience in NY state. It seems that business owners in NY state know how to beat the system. If you win there may be no way to collect your money unless you hire a lawyer thus relegating

[MBZ] I don't think Kaleb is a big fan of George

From someone who has had a bad experience with this individual (i.e., GM) and will gladly elaborate the details off-line. My suggestion, go elsewhere. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] Valve adjustment

I spent all afternoon doing a valve adjustment on my '84 300D, thank goodness it was 72F and I could work with the garage door open. 1st time I've done this by myself, what a bear . . . G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

[MBZ] Valve cover bolts torque setting?

Can someone provide the tightening torque setting for the valve cover bolts for my '84 300D? TIA G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

[MBZ] Valve adjustment, latex gloves

Yes, I use latex gloves for this type of MB repair as the black Delvac 1300S would otherwise probably be present for some time. If there's a trick to valve adjustment on our diesels, I found that setting things just a little loose and then tightening down the locknuts with the special wrenches

[MBZ] use the nitrile gloves

As per RT's suggestion, use the nitrile gloves as my experience in a research environment agrees with this. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

[MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque

I posted a query a couple days ago asking if someone could provide the spec torque setting for the valve cover bolts on my '84 300D but haven't received this info. yet. Does anyone have the engine book where you can look this up and provide this info.? TIA G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

[MBZ] Diesels in Nascar

If Audi has any plans pertinent to Nascar (bumper car racing), they'd better dig out the old Panzerwagon plans. Though Michael Schumacher never raced in Nascar, I wonder if that's where he got his ideas on sportsman like racing . . . and the FIA let him get away with it all those years? G. M.

[MBZ] Ebay

Tom, 1. If Ebay is so sleaze-ball proof, why hadn't they even responded to my report when I got taken via a falsely advertised product? 2. I'm essentially dead in the water in regards to Paypal, as changing both geographic and Email addresses they put me in an endless loop and I can't get access

[MBZ] It's not PayPal's fault

Tom, How exactly can I explain this to you? Without being able to use Paypal, I might as well not have access to Ebay and their on-line procedures put me in an endless loop in which I cannot access anything to change what's needed and they will not respond. Understood? Thanx. G. M. Brown

[MBZ] Ebay - Too many catch-22s

Gerry, Viola, someone actually understands/has been there. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Tool Cart

John, I also vote for looking into one of the Craftsman (Note: wait for a sale . . . normally one only needs to wait a week or two) roller cabinets which may fit your needs, but be sure you get one with the bearing slides if you've got lots of tools as any weight in the cheaper style hanging

[MBZ] 560 SEC spotted for sale in NM

When I was looking around for a 450SL in '91/92, I was also considering a 500SEC as this body style is one of the nicest looking designs MB came up with. Depending on what they mean by low miles and if it actually spent its life in NM, it may be worth what they're asking. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

[MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

Larry, I think this is a good idea and would probably be quite useful to folks on the list. When I was in The Finger Lakes Region MBCA, before I-net popularity and before I knew better, I suggested an Excel spreadsheet incorporating members, member's cars, member's fixit expertise, and good/bad

[MBZ] W108 4.5 - save me from myself

Dave, As long as you're comfortable with the idea that each time after starting the 4.5 is eager to get to the gas station, go for it. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

[MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

Peter, Glad to hear you survived what could possibly have been much worse. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] tips on replacing starter (needed)

Steve, I also have not worked on an SD but did change the starter on my '84 300D a couple years ago and my experience was very similar to that elucidated by J. Friesen as my extensions reached back to about the center of the driveshaft in order to get proper fit and torque with a breaker bar. I

[MBZ] ban cellphones while driving

I'm sure this will start a torrential thread of varying opinions but I'm all in favor of banning cellphone use while driving. There have been studies done and even the hands free types cause a loss of concentration on what one should be doing while behind the wheel of an automobile. I don't

[MBZ] OT: would you buy a rental car?

Allan, For what this is worth, when I was working a friend at work had bought program cars for years as she would put quite a lot of miles on a car each year as she lived a considerable distance from work. We were office mates eons ago and, even though we were in different areas of the company in

[MBZ] loose air cleaner, 300D

Allan, As others have already indicated, it's probably your air cleaner bracket which has broken and, if you haven't changed the rubber bumpers in recent years, you'll probably be money ahead to get these at the same time. I got tired of the air cleaner bracket breaking every 2-3 years, and this

[MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

True, used to, and you obviously know why but the rest of the world doesn't. Inquiring minds want to know. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

[MBZ] Randy Steele - Never heard of him

That's odd: http://autopartsguru.com/ G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Who

Randy Steele. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Combination switch

I noticed the other day that the high beam flash function of the combination switch on my '84 300D isn't working, but all other functions appear to be fine. Has anyone had this malady? If so, cure? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] Combination switch . . . all other functions appear

I checked all fuses and there are none open, and I checked all lights and there are none out so I guess I'll need to dig into the combination switch when I get enthusiatic to see if a cleaning will do anything. Thanx. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___

[MBZ] Combination switch . . . all other functions appear

Re: You might also try cleaning the contacts where the fuses insert. Randy The fuse contacts all have a thin coating of conductive grease to prevent oxidation and allow good electron transfer, and all fuses were rotated/whatever to see if there was any loss of contact and all was still OK except

[MBZ] Combination switch . . . all other functions appear

Re: I do that by turning the fuses in the holder. in 99% of the time, that works. Loren Did that as well, no change. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

[MBZ] 300TD

One of the other listers provided the NADA site awhile back: http://www.nadaguides.com/LinkedValues.asp?UserID=550B38928947CDID=39391LinkId=7499wPg=1109 They list the following retail:LowMediumHigh '82 TD turbo $5150$9100 $13550 '85 TD

[MBZ] Question for those more compu-literate than I

I've got a question for those more compu-literate than I: I've been trying to send a jpg file (788K) using my gmail account but keep getting an error message (#001). My sHotmail account auto reduces the size such that it's only useful for screen viewing on the receiving end. TIA. G. M. Brown

Re: [MBZ] Rear quarter window replacement '81 300TD

Have you tried using a hair dryer to warm the portion of the seal which you're having problems with? Good luck. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Question for those more compu-literate than I

I just tried again and the saved draft file with the 788K jpg attachment went thru easily . . . go figure. Thanx. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

[MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

Gary, Just the pictures could win one over, good luck. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] To those more compu-literate than I

I'm still having problems with gmail, this all started about two weeks ago when trying to open the okiebenz gmail link gave me the following warning after about 35 sec. (Note: After a few months back when others also were complaining of gmail taking too long to open, my original total time to open

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

I insalled the free version of AVG this afternoon at the suggestion of numerous folks on the list, and two of the three things found and hi-lited in RED as being bad had the following message associated with them: Selected object is located inside archive and cannot be healed. If this means what

[MBZ] VW TDi question

A brother sent me the following query regarding his VW TDi: I had my VW Beetle TDi serviced at 105,000 miles. The fuel filter was replaced ($90.14) as well as the mass air flow sensor ($358.08). The service advisor also recommended replacing the exhaust manifold which is clogged with carbon

[MBZ] OT Safety of X-rays

Expanding a bit on OK Don's recent post regarding . . . x-rays use much less radiation, the exposure level required has reduced as well due to photographic film advances as I was privy to one of these during my career in EK research. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

[MBZ] Michael Jackson's (The beer/ale guy) passing

I can't believe I'm this outa' touch . . . maybe I need to slow down in retirement. I went to the Michael Jackson beer/ale site and found this: I can not believe that I have just learned of Mr. Jackson's passing! The world has lost one of the great culinary ambassadors. The Beer Hunter taught me

[MBZ] List origin_history

It was nice to read a few of the details, as I've been through all this as I was on the original MBCA list (Dear departed K2 as listmom) and left after GM Co. initiated a coup, which I thought was rather hilarious as he apparently knew next to nothing about computers/lists and seemingly knew

[MBZ] nozzle observation

I've seen yellow, orange, and black coverings on diesel fuel handles. Even though I inform the attendants at the BP deli-mart that I'd like to put X$ on the diesel pump, I still have to give them a pump number even though they've only got one. What a place/time! G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

[MBZ] Ball Joint Replacement

John, The creaking sound, almost like a rusted door hinge from a B-horror movie, is probably coming from your lower ball joints. The rubber boots tend to age and crack, allowing lubricant to exit and crud and H2O to enter and rust the ball joint. The fellow who did mine, the best MB mechanic in

[MBZ] Rust starting -- how to handle it

Allan, One of the products which is highly touted for this purpose is POR-15. I've used this on an old Volvo I had and a winter Buick, but it didn't last long. Since I had previously garaged and not driven my '84 300D in the winter until this year, I had two rust areas (Rt. front fender/valence

[MBZ] *Almost* makes me want to move to NY State

Ed, The old saying relating NY, the land of taxes is still the rule as the county in which I currently reside has one of the highest tax rates in the country. Where I'm headed (NC), the taxes are 1/2 of what they are here. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

[MBZ] It isn't as bad as Taxachussets, is it?

Jim, e.h., There was a recent local evening TV news story as well as an article in our Sun. newpaper indicating our county tax rate being the second highest in the country. G. M. Brown Rochester (Salt City), NY

[MBZ] Inspection in PA to NY, NY is a joke

Tony, Inspections in NY for diesels are $10 yearly, as diesels are exempt from the emissions inspection as is my '76 450SL gasser, whereas PA is quite a bit worse than this. Since Rochester (Salt City) has many swiss cheese vehicles on the road due to the excessive use of salt here, something

[MBZ] You get what you pay for, in general

Andrew, If you aw the potholes in this area, you wouldn't say that. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

[MBZ] NC has both sales and

Scott, But who wants to live with the hurricanes in FL or the rattle snakes in TX? I prefer stayin' away from both . . . this is where the retirement for dummies library research came in handy. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

[MBZ] ACC cycles thru all speeds

Allan, I'm presuming your question relates to your '83 300D? If so, you may have seen the start of problems with the overly complex MB ACC system and its infamous electronic modules. Since the ACC pushbutton unit in the center dash console sort of directs traffic (flow, etc.) and the ACC amp,

[MBZ] Daytime running lights

Jim, Anytime I'm on an X-way or I-state, I tend to have my low beam headlights on whether it's daytime or not and I've been doing this for many years. Since I tend to drive a bit faster than the norm, I've found that people ahead of me tend to pull over into the right lane sooner as they

[MBZ] Amtrak

Considering the accident frequency, due supposedly to infrastructure (non) up-keep, I don't think I'd like to be on a train anywhere in the U.S. these days. Another accident near Oneida, NY todayand there was just one a few weeks ago near Rochester, NY. No thanks, I'll take my chances on the

[MBZ] Safer riding a train

John,

[MBZ] Safer to ride the train?

John, Since I've now got six Saturdays each week (i.e., retired), I no longer need to get up and take the highway to work every morning along with the sheer number of loony drivers. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

[MBZ] Auto extending_retracting antenna on 300D

I periodically use a silicone spray lube on my '84 300D antenna to clean the shaft(s) to prevent sticking due to dirt. The antenna appears to have four sections, but only the top (narrowest) and bottom sections extend no matter how much effort is taken in cleaning and running the antenna up and

[MBZ] AMTRAK in the midwest is a joke

Gary, It's been that way for years, I used the train from Dallas-Philly in '62 and it was a joke then. From Dallas-Chicago it was the Santa Fe then and, other than a derailment (Not fun, as we waited many hours to get on our way again), the Santa Fe was clean, etc., but Chicago-Philly was the

[MBZ] Antenna semi-success

For anyone who may have read my previous post regarding the stuck two center sections of the antenna on my '84 300D, I had some success by squirting Kano Kroil in the antenna shaft and allowing it to sit over night upside down and, with some gentle persuasion, I was able to free the two stuck

[MBZ] Antenna semi-success

Jim, I unwound the plastic drive ribbon from the main drive wheel via thumbing the rubber belt on the motor when I had the antenna drive unit open. After all was cleaned up, I reinserted the plastic drive ribbon, which is attached to the antenna mast, back past the pinch roller bearing and into

[MBZ] Antenna success

I had to take it apart again to try to figure out why it wouldn't extend/retract after my cleaning the internal plastic drive ribbon and main drive wheels of some minor gunk. I couldn't find anything obviously wrong, as there was continuity across the red green wires attached to the little

[MBZ] 1990 MERCEDES 300E 4 DOOR WAGON

For someone who might be interested in what appears to be a rust free gasser wagon and may know if there's an inexpensive fix for the vapor lock problem: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-300e-4-door-wagon-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ220092427802QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem G. M. Brown

[MBZ] W123 front suspension bushing(s) write-up

A month or so ago J. Reames provided a write-up of his SD front suspension refurbishment. Since I've got a rot-a-tot or rot-a-tot-tot sound emanating from the front end when I go over bumps in my '84 300D and, since I can't tell exactly where it's coming from, is there anyone who's got a

Re: [MBZ] W123 front suspension bushing(s) write-up (Rich Thomas)

Rich, I noticed a couple of things from the write-up you provided 1) Your write-up references your work on a '79 300TD and I'm not sure this is the same as my '84 300D, and 2) The addendum you added relative to a creaky sound emanating from my front end was from a couple years ago and was

[MBZ] SL windows

Does anyone, other than J. Cathey as I've already contacted him), have any experience with the guide shoe on the 450SL electric windows. Glued or press-fit to the glass? TIA. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

[MBZ] SL passenger seat doglegs

Does anyone have the passenger seat doglegs (The part connecting the seat back rest to the seatbottom frame. Note: It would have the back rest seat adjust knob on the left) to fit a '76 SL? TIA. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

[MBZ] Yet Another Bumper Strip Question

Craig, Yes, attach the plastic strips to the bumper 1st. The problem then arises upon trying to install the rubber bumper strip as you'll always be fighting against the tabs of one of the plastic strip and they tend to loosen in this manner. What I did was to drill small holes through the

[MBZ] Noise from upper left front suspension area - '84 300D

I've recently been experiencing a noise which seems to be emanation from the upper left front suspension area and seems to be on the rebound cylce when encountering bumps (Note: The bumps do not need to be very large to cause this). Sometimes there will be just one knock/rot sound, and other

[MBZ] Noise from upper left front suspension area - '84 300D

Found it, thank goodness the shock strut doesn't have teeth or it woulda' bit me. For some reason the left front shock strut, the threaded rod part, extended ~ 1/4 and was causing the problem. I disconnected the two nuts, added an extra rubber washer under the top washers and the noise has

[MBZ] '84 300D Rubber buffers are probably dead then

Peter, I replaced all shock absorbers with Bilsteins from your pal in GA in '02 and there's only ~ 27K mi. on these shocks and rubber bushings, so I don't quite understand what's happened. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

Re: [MBZ] 123 R134 conversion

I had the AC compressor on my '84 300D replaced in '98 and, as far as I know, all that was done was that the system was flushed and R134A added. Other than nedding to get a fillup every 2-3 years (Note: The car would sit idle in the garage in the winter), and the fact that R134A indeed is less

[MBZ] which is better??

Kaleb, Remember the single row timing chain issue? G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

[MBZ] Bilstein front shock failure at less than 28K miles

I purchased new Bilstein shock absorbers for my '84 300D Turbo on 01/17/2002 and installed them, and I recently found that the LF shock absorber rod/shaft appeared to be extending into the engine compartment more. In taking things apart and comparing the RF vs. the LF (B36-0703) shock absorber,

[MBZ] Tips for getting caked on brake dust off rims

Ed, In good weather it's a good idea to wash the wheels thoroughly with soap and water weekly so the brake dust does't build up. I tend to use Simple Green which works real well at getting rid of the brake dust. Good luck. G. M. Brown Rochester, NY

[MBZ] How to clean brake dust from alloy (bundt)

Andrew, Unless you plan on repainting, do not use Brillo on your bundt alloy wheel(s)? I tend to use Simple Green when I wash mine and this does quite a good job, but yours may be worse. Worst case scenario, without adversely affecting the paint/clear coat, I'd try Easy-Off oven cleaner. Good

[MBZ] Rare Mercedes SL model

Kevin, As someone else has already intimated, the rare Mercedes SL which you saw, if indeed it was a W107 body style, was a 280SL which were made from '74-'85 and not imported to the U.S. as far as I know (See pg. 140, Mercedes-Benz Production Models Book 1946-1990, by W. R. Nitske. G. M. Brown

[MBZ] Replacement vacuum diaphrams

I obtained replacement vacuum diaphrams for the gas flap and trunk lock vacuum elements for my 1976 450SL and these are the new style with the threaded aluminum do-hickey molded in. The problem I have is that the thread size of this aluminum do-hickey is larger than the threaded gas flap plunger

[MBZ] SL vacuum locks

The vacuum door locks on my '76 450SL haven't been working for some time and, since I recently had both door panels off while RRing the window stops, I noticed that the vacuum diaphrams, which I had replaced some years ago, still appeared to be fine. I disconnected the gas flap and trunk lock

[MBZ] Drool . . . WOW! What a nice car!

Regarding the Utah 300D you guys have been conversing about, I agree it's an extremely nice example but my contribution to the topic has to do with the fact that the owner/whoever took the time, etc. to take decent photographs and should help immensely in the sale of the car. The reason I'm

[MBZ] 240D headlights, suspension, etc.

WCH, Since you indicated that you just want long life expectancy and the best price, I'd suggest Sylvania sealed beam halogen headlights at Advance or Autozone for ~ $10 each. As for your suspension groaning, you don't mention whether you think it may be coming from the front or rear. If it's the

[MBZ] anyone else having gmail troubles right now?

Yeah, access to open Gmail has become inordinately slow (e.g, 20-30 sec.) in the last week or so (Note: I use dial-up service). G. M. Brown Rochester, NY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

[MBZ] Moving day

Moving day is tomorrow, so keep the shiny side up guys till I rejoin. G. M. Brown to Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Another CHEAP SL

All the talk about the CHEAP SL, although a bit out of date I thought I'd post the values of the MB 450SL according to the SL Market Newsletter (08/09/04) . . . courtesy of D. Quinn: Condition 1 $21,000 Condition 2 $12,789 Condition 3 $ 9,160 Condition 4 $ 5,780 Condition 5 $ 1,700

[MBZ] 78 240D Making Odd Noise

Have you tried rotating the tires and, if so, does the sound still seem to emanate from the same location? If not, you may have an internal separation. Good luck. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] Jim Mahaffey's e-mail address - he's the clock guru

It may be a little outa' date as this Email address is from '99: [EMAIL PROTECTED] G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] 300D

I thought I'd relate an episode which occurred upon arriving for community band practice (One of my vices here in retirement) the other night. As I was parking the car and getting stuff out, another band member who had already parked his car walked over and asked me a few things about my 300D.

[MBZ] Pressure washers

Since I know absolutely nothing about pressure washers and am considering getting one for cleaning vinyl siding, etc. on house situated in the woods. What's the consensus . . . brand, pressure, etc.? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] 600 - Grosser Mercedes

Fo those of you who may not be aware, there is a separate 600 MB club and these folks have a weekend meet somewhere in NE PA each year. The problem is they only allow members, as some years back my brother and I were considering going just to see many of this model all in one place. As I recall

[MBZ] I seem to remember that the moose claimed she bit him

Another he said, she said . . . How does one say this in Meese? G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] OT: Wheaton Van Lines

For anyone considering a move, from a recent bad experience with Wheaton Van Lines - DON'T, DON'T, DON'T! The word needs to spread. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

[MBZ] Don Wills has invited you to join Kiva

Do we have a Don Wills on the list? I've got a message in my inbox indicating that on the subject line, and with all the compu-sleazeballs out there I don't dare open it for fear of some sort of compu-disaster. Thanx. Glenn Brown Brevard, NC ___ http

[MBZ] Fabric covered fuel lines on '84 300D

Has anyone ever changed/replaced the fabric covered fuel lines in the engine compartment? If so, how difficult a job is this? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

[MBZ] Really nice 240D

While at the PO this AM, there was a W123 240D (The best way to describe the color is caucasian skin color) and, if one didn't know any better, one would think this MB was new or maybe a year or so old . . . very clean, shiny. Since there were so many people waiting in line at the PO, I neglected

[MBZ] the super nice 90 420SEL that I sold way too cheap-totaled

Kaleb, Considering he bought it for his kid's 1st car, you should' sold him a 240D with the bug juice on the rear windscreen; it woulda' been a lot safer - speed wise. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] Electile Dysfunction

I enjoyed the Electile Dysfunction post, sent it my brother and here's his response which I thought worth posting: Reminds me of the quote by Adlai Stevenson when he was campaigning. After his speech, a woman came up to him and said, Mr. Stevenson, you have every thinking American's vote. To

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