Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this

2005-10-17 Thread redghost
May just be that the refining boys are making GAS because there was such an uproar about the rise in price and political pressure is being exerted to get more out there to drop the price. If you are making petrol, maybe you are not making diesel for road use, just earmarking it for home heatin

[MBZ] Car listing, ignore if you are not looking

2005-10-17 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/104577070.html --Car trailer with wench http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/104578250.html --89 300e $3400 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/104578250.html --64 SL $6500 Euro http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/104578250.html --98 3 seat TE http://seattle.cr

Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this

2005-10-17 Thread redghost
ENRON and Kalifornia power market games springs to mind. On Sunday, October 16, 2005, at 01:40 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Prices for oil and distillates are not set by oil companies. Prices are set by traders and such in New York City, London, Hong Kong, etc. based on who knows what factors. The

Re: [MBZ] Delivery?

2005-10-17 Thread redghost
Not so sure Bill, I hauled butt out of Whorelando after Charlie last summer. Figure I can get your ride there in five days Wonder how I can spread the FSM message. Pirate wear? On Monday, October 17, 2005, at 05:18 AM, BillR wrote: If anybody wants me to check these out, I am available.

[MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-18 Thread redghost
Remarkable Obituary Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Mr. Common Sense. Mr. Sense had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valu

Re: [MBZ] Delivery?

2005-10-18 Thread redghost
Don, but I need to work it in with car delivery, so maybe do rest stop revivals with Pasta and meat balls, a mountain, a tree and midget On Monday, October 17, 2005, at 03:54 PM, OK Don wrote: Hold evangelical/revival meetings on the why - might even pass the plate for support! Wonder how I

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL in canada

2005-10-18 Thread redghost
Sounds like you ran into the same scum sucking douche bad dealer I had sell me the POS SDL On Monday, October 17, 2005, at 08:18 PM, Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.ca/very-reliable-diesel-collectors- Mercedes_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ categoryZ6330QQitemZ4583238

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread redghost
e contrabanded from all public institutions and business. On 10/17/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Remarkable Obituary Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Mr. Common Sense. Mr. Sense had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his bir

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread redghost
Sadly, the stone things Moses drug down were for use by JEWS not christians, who just latched onto them. If you look at these rules in a secular light most apply to just being good people. If more BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT types cut back on the killing, greed, lust, avarice, coveting, gluttony,

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-19 Thread redghost
Maybe I should just cast swine and see what becomes of them. No doubt I will not get a silk purse. Will surely get a two bit opinion. As long as it stays civil, will not have to move to banned with it On Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at 03:41 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Gabriel spewed: "What the

[MBZ] heavy car moving equipment

2005-10-19 Thread redghost
http://www.murphyauctions.net/kenmore05oct.html Looks like the 73 FREIGHTLINER with 20' ramp is a good start for car hauling back to Minnesota. Mate it to the 18' T/A 12,000 lb beavertail equipment trailer for more hauling goodness. Or the TRAILMOBILE 27' van trailer with liftgate will get

Re: [MBZ] OT Sad Death

2005-10-20 Thread redghost
I second that. Official Pastafarian wear required as well. On Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at 08:26 PM, OK Don wrote: Clay was just sharing a find with our community - he just forgot the "OT". I want a copy of a pasta house menu posted beside every copy of the ten commandments that are posted

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

2005-10-20 Thread redghost
Bird flu last time it took out 50 million This go around there are more people out there, so greater culling. When it hits, we will not have such a hard time with fuel prices, since there will be fewer people needing to use it. Render the dead to make BioDiesel. On Wednesday, October 19, 2

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Sad Death

2005-10-20 Thread redghost
Ervine wrote: redghost wrote: Maybe I should just cast swine and see what becomes of them. No doubt I will not get a silk purse. Will surely get a two bit opinion. As long as it stays civil, will not have to move to banned with it I think you are mixing your metaphors. -- John L. Ervine 1981

Re: [MBZ] heavy car moving equipment

2005-10-20 Thread redghost
I have my eye on the boat too. Drop an nice 615 or 616 and hit the sound On Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 02:36 PM, Gabriel S. wrote: I like that sailboat...wouldint mind owning a skip loader for recreation. On 10/19/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] speaking of loop type GP's

2005-10-20 Thread redghost
Gump gets hers red hot for long times. Then we go again, just for good measure. At this point I feel it is warm enough inside the car to start the engine. On Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 05:17 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: On my 76 240D...how long can you let the glow plugs glow after th

Re: [MBZ] wonder how much work this would be

2005-10-20 Thread redghost
FRANKEN BENZ CANDIDATE!!! On Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 06:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-MERCEDES-BENZ-560-SEC-2-DOOR- PROJECT_W0QQitemZ8008402474QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL POS

2005-10-20 Thread redghost
It involved an very unscrupulous nigerian who thought it a good idea to remove the functioning IP because it leaked, and to install a known bad one AFTER I had paid for the car, but prior to my arrival to pick it up. There were a few issues with missing seat parts, missing lug bolts, missing A

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL POS

2005-10-20 Thread redghost
it yourself. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of redghost Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 2:00 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SDL POS It involved an very unscrupulous

[MBZ] happy moose day

2005-10-21 Thread redghost
http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1136389.ece -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diese

Re: [MBZ] Need help Finding Part

2005-10-21 Thread redghost
crawl under a pick n pull car and liberate an example. Then go home and cut something out of heavy rubber? On Thursday, October 20, 2005, at 07:13 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Howdy - Got some bad news from Mercedes today. My '78 240D needs the control rod that goes from the IP to the

Re: [MBZ] 60 MPH on I-5?! (was: Re: S320 vs. S350D.. or would that be S300D?!))

2005-10-21 Thread redghost
Don, Even without Raindogs, you can hit speeds above 65 with ease blasting past the big green T all the way to Southcenter. No way to get above 45 from there to Oly On Thursday, October 20, 2005, at 11:26 AM, Don & Teresa Merriman wrote: You both have been drinking way t much Rainier.

Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soybean oil section at Costco today

2005-10-21 Thread redghost
Bruce, the virgin food oil is made in great excess and gets passed down the line to all sorts of increasingly lower end venues until it finally goes rancid. I shop the scumball grocery outlets where the oil is a few weeks away from expiry to toss into Gump. Not a great savings in cost, sinc

[MBZ] Ignore this List of Cars if you are so inclined

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/105768762.html --95 S320 $11k http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/105771007.html --75 450sel $2800 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/105637663.html --95 S320 $10k http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/105656415.html --93 300e $5700 http://seattle.craigslist.o

Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soybean oil section at Costco today

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
Oregoon is testing a system of taxing you for miles driven, not fuel purchases On Friday, October 21, 2005, at 06:57 AM, Levi Smith wrote: Oh, they'll care. Nothing about the food suplply though. (unless they decide to throw that spin on it) They'll care that you might be able to get from on

Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soybean oil section at Costco today

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
Explain to them that each cube you pick up is worth $2.25 to them, because you will give them cash in hand for each used oil cube you pick up on "X" day, each week. Money talks loud enough that mangle American is not needed. On Friday, October 21, 2005, at 07:56 AM, Levi Smith wrote: Last I

Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soybean oil section at Costco today

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
From what I have read, the Benz diesel engines are lactose intolerant. If you are able to provide a lactase infusion, that would allow the fuel to be processed a might easier. On Friday, October 21, 2005, at 08:11 AM, Lee Levitt wrote: Wonder if my 2.5L will run on liquified cream cheese. L

Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soybean oil section at Costco today

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
Costco price of soy is the same $13.xx here. The stench is standard kitchen grease fire smell. No added food yummy crud added, so no perfume from its usage/prior life. If the government ever bothered to look into the few thousand gallons of soy or canola going out the door at Costco, it woul

Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soybean oil section at Costco today

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
It is the CHINESE! They have their hooks in everything and just have the greenies fronting for the whole thing. The chinese are going to ship it to china, and process it into crap plastic junk for wallyworld to sell to dumb americans. On Friday, October 21, 2005, at 11:18 AM, Gabriel S.

Re: [MBZ] Need help with part

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
Larry, You ought to go over the the stealer ship when the part comes in and smack the idiot at the desk upside the head for being a lazy worthless unmotivated uninformed blemish on the reputation of mercedes On Friday, October 21, 2005, at 12:23 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello all, To

Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soybean oil section at Costco today

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
Palm oil for foods is not really desired anymore. It is unhealthy stuff. Plugs the little veins and arteries. Makes Cancer. Great fuel source. LOTS of BTU. Wonderful export crop for tiny tropical nations with no fuel sources. On Friday, October 21, 2005, at 04:33 PM, John M McIntosh w

Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soybean oil section at Costco today

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
LT, the stuff is trapped because the poor lost souls in NOLA are unable to send boats up river to fetch it. No soy, not enough tofu, more granolas wetting themselves and paying more to get garden burgers, price of soy drops because there is too much, price of tofu rises because there is n

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
weakened stock. Flush the garbage out, but we really should try to put the waste to good use as fuel, instead of letting it rot and fester upon the earth, or despoil the seas. On Friday, October 21, 2005, at 05:23 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: Gabriel S. wrote: Thats very morbid thought redghost

Re: [MBZ] Ignore this List of Cars if you are so inclined

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
Hand built by true aryan pygmy virgin troll nymphs? On Friday, October 21, 2005, at 06:49 PM, John M McIntosh wrote: That's an E500 a rare vehicle hand built by mercedes and Porsche. On 21-Oct-05, at 6:41 PM, redghost wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/105573853.html ---sell

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
It does introduce a hardiness against more bird flu though On Friday, October 21, 2005, at 06:49 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:23:36 -0400 Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gabriel S. wrote: Thats very morbid thought redghost...but yes, we do need to "

Re: [MBZ] Need help with part

2005-10-22 Thread redghost
or my 450SLC. I had to show one of them where to click on the EPC. They were claiming that just because the proceedure was in the service manual didn't mean that they could get the parts! On 10/21/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Larry, You ought to go over the the stealer ship when t

Re: [MBZ] dieselvolk swarm soybean oil section at Costco today

2005-10-23 Thread redghost
From what I read Kevin, this was a test program to counter the rise of Prius and Civic hybrids. No mention of some GPS integrated with the car in some manner that beams data at fill up On Friday, October 21, 2005, at 09:38 PM, kevin kraly wrote: Oregoon is testing a system of taxing you for

Re: [MBZ] newbie questions

2005-10-23 Thread redghost
On my trip across the nation last year, I stopped for fuel at a few truck stops. Other than having to use the smaller hose (driver side tank) to fit the nozzle, I just pulled to the pump, walked to the counter, told them I was filling up on the second pump, and away I went. Best additive is I

Re: [MBZ] v-belts

2005-10-24 Thread redghost
order and you will have them by lunch Tuesday On Sunday, October 23, 2005, at 01:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Because I'm anxious to get it on the road again. All I'm missing is those 2 belts. -- Original message -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I've been t

Re: [MBZ] newbie questions

2005-10-26 Thread redghost
If he is serious, we need to get Kaleb selling case loads of that on eBay. On Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at 04:29 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: Thanks. On your recommendation, I bought a case of Italian Tune Up on ebay, haven't received it yet. You are kidding. aren't you? Rick Knoble 1985 3

Re: [MBZ] Replacement key head

2005-10-26 Thread redghost
Wilma blew that part of the world away after Stan soggied it up On Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at 09:48 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: David Brodbeck wrote: After less than a year, my VIN-cut key's head has disintegrated, leaving me with just the metal stub. I notice Performance Products has a rep

[MBZ] Midweek cars to ignore

2005-10-26 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/106676274.html -- SDL $3500 Midwest car http://seattle.craigslist.org/zip/106736731.html --FREE 71 220D http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/106691427.html --84 300D $1400 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/106662535.html --66 SL $19k http://seattle.cra

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-26 Thread redghost
He is a good writer of FICTION. If you are somebody on the inside, you can drive trucks through the holes in his novels. Still a fun read. On Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at 08:22 PM, OK Don wrote: Well, darn! After reading a couple of novels by Dan Brown, I was rather intrigued by the suppose

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D For Sale

2005-10-26 Thread redghost
Not gay by either old or new definition. Unless it applies to getting really cool items at the PnP. Then I am quite merry and may be known to ... uh, well ... just ignore that On Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at 09:17 PM, Dave M. wrote: And if someone did call you gay, why would that offend yo

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-26 Thread redghost
He also has his naughty NASA/NRO book -- "Deception Point" On Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at 06:00 AM, OK Don wrote: "Angels and Demons" and "Digital Fortress" (no Mason's here). There are also similar references in Umberto Eco's "Foulcault's Pendulum". On 10/25/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTEC

[MBZ] Make great money fast with Benzes

2005-10-27 Thread redghost
http://www.billingsgazette.com/index.php?id=1&display=rednews/2005/10/ 25/build/nation/96-armored-cars.inc Lets up armor our old cars and sell them to the pentagon for six figures. Works for the folks in Iraq. Wonder if our attempts would be better -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D -

[MBZ] Bluegrass state fuel

2005-10-27 Thread redghost
http://wfmynews2.com/watercooler/article.aspx?storyid=50807 I think we need to look at getting Kentucky to use its crops to make fuel. And it is not corn or soy -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D For Sale

2005-10-27 Thread redghost
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/ 20051026/SEX26/TPScience/ Why you may not want a married woman with an education. Gabe may be onto something here On Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at 10:54 AM, Richard Smith wrote: Most of us call it safe sex! On 10/25/05, G

Re: [MBZ] converting to synthetic oil?

2005-10-27 Thread redghost
Gump has been on M1 for around 11k miles and I have yet to find a leak On Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at 12:05 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I don't know who this conventional is but he's wrong... This one comes up ever couple months. I've converted 2 older MBs and my gasser Dodge pickup with no

Re: [MBZ] Sad Death

2005-10-27 Thread redghost
fat long haired guru crawling around inside the super computer with a soldering iron installing chips! The plot was good though. Plenty of twists to keep you interested. I don't recall a Mercedes though -- -- On 10/26/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: He is a good writer of FICTI

Re: [MBZ] Faerie Tales was Sad Death

2005-10-27 Thread redghost
is good and well. I find his books riveting, but that doesn't mean I believe them to the T. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 10/26/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: He is a good writer of FICTION. If you are somebody on the inside, you can drive trucks thro

Re: [MBZ] diesel idling story

2005-10-27 Thread redghost
Rusty has lots of purge and LT Don is selling tune up on eBay, that is affirmative On Thursday, October 27, 2005, at 07:49 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: So Rusty has the Deisel Purge and we can get Italian Tuneups on eBay? Is that right? --R Luther Gulseth wrote: It is bad. It lowers your fuel ec

Re: [MBZ] Bizarre-ness

2005-10-27 Thread redghost
The craigslist thing would step on my toes and be duplicative unless you were posting from outside seattle. What would I do with my days if you took the old cars away from me? As for fuel prices, we have horrid prices and I suspect that there would be a mass exodus to places with cheap fuel,

Re: [MBZ] Faerie Tales was Sad Death

2005-10-27 Thread redghost
ust when I was really starting to feel good about things again you go and mess with my head... Y'all can come bah heah in Texas anytime to commiserate. --R redghost wrote: Sort of like "Commander in Chief" which hilary clintoon is deep in supporting with former white house

Re: [MBZ] '87 300 turbodiesel wagon on Craigslist Boston

2005-10-28 Thread redghost
that is a SWEET ride. If I had the room I would hop on the plane to Boston and drive her straight home on I-90. Figure with a good tailwind, I can get here in five or six days going solo. Quicker if I can find a nut headed my way who would drive in shifts. Back should be large enough to par

Re: [MBZ] Bizarre-ness

2005-10-28 Thread redghost
still 9 cents cheaper than the overpriced and UNDER-taxed dino diesel. On 10/27/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As for fuel prices, we have horrid prices and I suspect that there would be a mass exodus to places with cheap fuel, rather than influx of midwestern folk coming to g

[MBZ] Gump muffler

2005-10-28 Thread redghost
I think Gump is getting noisy. May have a hole in the exhaust pipe some place to go with a clapped out muffler. Crawled under and there is only the rear muffler, not the front one the parts book shows. Is there a need for a front muffler on a 72 220D? -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D -

Re: [MBZ] Bizarre-ness

2005-10-28 Thread redghost
Just in your state. Bunch of freakin' WHACKOs you have there Casey On Thursday, October 27, 2005, at 05:20 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Agreed, but it does fit with my overall philosophy with regards to tax policy; punish the bads and reward the goods. Ever the contrarian, I think the guv should tax

Re: [MBZ] Taxes too low?

2005-10-28 Thread redghost
Vote yes on 912 then the idiots in the legislature will have to make a real tax increase the voters support, instead of that usurping biatch sneaking in and springing her no new taxes, I promise if I get elected. Since she was not legitimately elected, I guess she should not be held to elect

Re: [MBZ] Taxes too low?

2005-10-28 Thread redghost
If we citizens of lesser washington refuse to pay for road improvements, the kalifonicators will leave or not bother to move here. Less growth to worry about. Eventually it will reach equilibrium and there will be enough road for the cars on it. On Thursday, October 27, 2005, at 08:30 PM, Ze

Re: [MBZ] Gump muffler

2005-10-28 Thread redghost
Since it may not be needed, what exactly does the front muffler do? On Thursday, October 27, 2005, at 09:50 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Clay, The front muffler isn't totally necessary and there will only be a small difference in the noise level Its usually just a matter of preference and of

Re: [MBZ] Bizarre-ness

2005-10-29 Thread redghost
Olympia, WA On Friday, October 28, 2005, at 06:19 AM, Mike Canfield wrote: A FREE 220D?? Where? REALLY??? Anywhere near the NE? Mike - Original Message - From: "redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu

Re: [MBZ] Boston area cars for you to ignore

2005-10-29 Thread redghost
that is a sweet car. I wonder if Gump would like to have a sister? More on point, wonder if I could actually get the thing all the way across on I-90 On Friday, October 28, 2005, at 01:56 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/car/107218482.html - 190Db This is tempting but I'

Re: [MBZ] 115 4 speed

2005-10-29 Thread redghost
Thank GOD, too far away! And look how much he wants for that thing! On Friday, October 28, 2005, at 05:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1975-Mercedes- 240D-w-4-speed-in- NC_W0QQitemZ4585999136QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] 115 package deal

2005-10-30 Thread redghost
I really need that tan interior On Friday, October 28, 2005, at 06:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1975-Mercedes- Benz-230-two-for-the-price-of- one_W0QQitemZ4585917918QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, O

Re: [MBZ] Gump muffler

2005-10-30 Thread redghost
pipe with holes going through a muffler case 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:44:38 -0700

Re: [MBZ] Million dollar rodbender

2005-10-30 Thread redghost
You have to get this thing shipped to you from the Crimea. Then have DOT upgrade it. Maybe some old commie will bid on it, as a collector item. Worth much more if yushenko caught a bullet On Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 03:26 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: zero feedback, a million bucks f

Re: [MBZ] Bizarre-ness

2005-10-30 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/zip/106736731.html --FREE 71 220D On Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 03:41 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: I haven't see that one. On 10/28/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Olympia, WA On Friday, October 28, 2005, at 06:19 AM, Mike Canfield wro

Re: [MBZ] Taxes too low?

2005-10-30 Thread redghost
yahoos. WE do not salt our streets, we just let the rain erode them. More environmentally sane that way. On Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 04:07 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: redghost wrote: If we citizens of lesser washington refuse to pay for road improvements, the kalifonicators will leave or

Re: [MBZ] Taxes too low?

2005-10-30 Thread redghost
around and telling outright lies On Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 07:06 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: redghost wrote: It is because the WDOT gets cash and mismanages it, the legislature goes against the wishes of the electorate, legislature is not held accountable for mismanagement of funds an

Re: [MBZ] 1999 E320 rusted front spring mount?

2005-10-30 Thread redghost
I picked up GUMP for less than $120, and she has been a joy to drive. Sorry you got screwed by getting one of the less well built new mercedes. On Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 07:22 PM, John Monocello wrote: Sorry to make my presence here so short, but I am going to sell this piece of shi

Re: [MBZ] Gump muffler

2005-10-30 Thread redghost
Favorite Auto Parts Store On Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 08:13 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 18:43:19 -0700 redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So, just hitting FAPS will solve that issue with some glass pacs? Then hitch up a new rear muffler. FAPS?

Re: [MBZ] this is what lt don needs to speed up his 240D

2005-10-30 Thread redghost
Looks like a great mid body engine placement option for an SLC On Sunday, October 30, 2005, at 07:10 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-NIB-2003-Mercedes-MBE-900-MBE900- Engine_W0QQitemZ4586126281QQcategoryZ50466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore,

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D TURBO, YES TURBO

2005-10-31 Thread redghost
Well, I for one am willing to try supercharging Gump. I figure an inverter and commercial blow drier will suffice. On Sunday, October 30, 2005, at 03:25 PM, Sunil Hari wrote: "If the car was intended to have more power, the Mercedes engineers would have put it there." On 10/30/05, Marshall

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D TURBO, YES TURBO

2005-10-31 Thread redghost
you could just recycle the exhaust - it ought to still have O2 -- -- - On 10/30/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, I for one am willing to try supercharging Gump. I figure an inverter and commercial blow drier will suffice. On Sunday, October 30, 2005, at 03:25 PM, Sunil Hari

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D TURBO, YES TURBO

2005-10-31 Thread redghost
h, I do not want to lower Gump's power. EGR is a bad thing, since I would have to engineer a way to put a BB in to block the valve. Will just stick with the blow drier idea On Sunday, October 30, 2005, at 04:49 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: OK Don wrote: Since a Diesel supplies more air th

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D TURBO, YES TURBO

2005-10-31 Thread redghost
meant use the blowing exhaust instead of the blow drier -- Perpetual motion like -- - On 10/30/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Then I will have to cut into the exhaust and fit the blow drier closer to the manifold. Might have to get the stainless model to survive the heat. --

[MBZ] Sunday night car list

2005-10-31 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/107515135.html --78 300d $850 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/107475640.html --66 230 $1k All the rest were just over priced vergasser models. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Die

[MBZ] Parts you may not need

2005-10-31 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/106934686.html --114/115 shop manual http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/106956363.html --71 parts car (114?) http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/107045607.html --75 116 parts car http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/107293583.html --190Db shop manuals http://sea

Re: [MBZ] Square Deal?????

2005-11-01 Thread redghost
Square trade is associated with eBay and used as a mediation service to remedy complaints. There is some recourse is you actually use eBay, I am not sure what there is all by itself. You do pay for the service. I used it with no success on the POS SDL purchase. the seller allowed the time f

Re: [MBZ] Gump muffler

2005-11-02 Thread redghost
Just trying to figure out how much stuff I need Rusty to provide for the muffler order. BiL will do the welding honors, as he has more shop space and a welder On Monday, October 31, 2005, at 07:53 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Loren wrote:<>. Please be aware that if you have a new exhaust

Re: [MBZ] Gump muffler

2005-11-02 Thread redghost
I saw that Rusty had the lifetime set, so that was what I was looking at. If there is a need for a resonator, then I will install it On Monday, October 31, 2005, at 12:56 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: The Bosal front pipe (from exhaust manifold to resonator), resonator and muffler (essentially

Re: [MBZ] motor oil as a diesel fuel

2005-11-02 Thread redghost
Jerry, Cans of motor oil are a very collectible item for some folks. Post them on eBay and see if they get you a bunch of $$$ to put toward some mobil 1 On Monday, October 31, 2005, at 03:43 PM, Jerry Herrman wrote: Can I use up the leftover sealed cans of motor oil I have around by puttin

[MBZ] 3 phase genset

2005-11-03 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tls/108005215.html Too big for me, but maybe somebody else need this 20kw -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread redghost
Not sure if anybody already did this, but I started it called Striplinlist password is dieselbenz On Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 08:19 AM, Gabriel S. wrote: How do we start?< start up the account and post the information on how to add yourself. I would start it but half the people on

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread redghost
OK how did you get rid of your map. I need to get rid of the one I just did On Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 08:52 AM, Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Just set up a map for everyone. Link to it at: http://www.frappr.com/klebmbz Cheers, Mathieu Rick Knoble wrote: Anybody want to map out where we

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread redghost
Nuked mine add to this one On Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 10:23 AM, Chuck Landenberger wrote: Yup, Already started one at www.frappr.com/benzbunch It is for all MB's ... Not just for diesels.. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Nov 3, 2005, at 11:19 AM, redghost wrote: Not

Re: [MBZ] MB Mailing List map

2005-11-03 Thread redghost
That sucks harder than a tijuana sidewalk tramp On Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 10:52 AM, Gabriel S. wrote: not on a mac, maybe it's because im on internet explorer 7 ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts ema

Re: [MBZ] 115 - 300D question about oil filter

2005-11-05 Thread redghost
Use a grocery plastic bag to encapsulate the filter and attack the bolt over the plastic bag. The mess stays in the bag, and you fish out the filter and pre-filter On Saturday, November 5, 2005, at 06:04 AM, Tom Hargrave wrote: The issue with the 115 body 220D, 240D or 300D (I've owned all t

Re: [MBZ] There go my dreams of a G-Wagen

2005-11-06 Thread redghost
That wagon looks a bunch like the FJ-40 landcruiser wagon On Saturday, November 5, 2005, at 02:55 PM, TimothyPilgrim wrote: If I had the bucks to pony up, I'd be all over this thing... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GRIZZLY-4x4- prototypeTruck_W0QQitemZ4587619574QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZVie

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.2 5sp in Canada

2005-11-06 Thread redghost
At that price, I may have to bid and see if I get a POS 190D or a deal of a lifetime On Sunday, November 6, 2005, at 12:48 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Oh, Timothy! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4587002930 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 30

[MBZ] Sunday drivers cars

2005-11-06 Thread redghost
The following is a list of cars I found around here that some of you may be interested in. If you are not -- HIT THE DELETE KEY RIGHT NOW -- or just pipe down. I can look at any of these if you desire. http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/109239903.html --86 SEL $3500 http://seattle.craigsl

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.2 5sp in Canada

2005-11-06 Thread redghost
, 2005, at 01:02 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: redghost wrote: At that price, I may have to bid and see if I get a POS 190D or a deal of a lifetime What kind of deal is a cheap car you have to transport/import from Quebec? That's a long distance and at least one trip through Customs/INS

Re: [MBZ] Good opportunity

2005-11-08 Thread redghost
that would make a sweet cabriolet On Monday, November 7, 2005, at 04:10 PM, TimothyPilgrim wrote: Here's a nice old diesel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4588032880 That might be a good donor for an outcome like this: http://www.part.to/customhotrods/index.

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-09 Thread redghost
W A G - wild ass guess since there would be need for a starter, and maybe no reliable power to such or access, a cartridge may produce enough force to drive pistons such that one would catch and cause others to continue rotation and fire off as well. K.I.S.S. you can have a box of 12 guage "

[MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-09 Thread redghost
http://www.dumpalink.com/media/1131535942/Beer_And_A_Butt -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread redghost
damn, this was supposed to go to Banned, I will have to stop with the new meds and email until I get a better grip on what I send SO SORRY PLEASE IGNORE On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 02:14 PM, redghost wrote: http://www.dumpalink.com/media/1131535942/Beer_And_A_Butt -- Clay

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread redghost
IT WAS MEANT FOR BANNED not this group On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 02:20 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: ...and you poke fun at the French? On 11/9/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://www.dumpalink.com/media/1131535942/Beer_And_A_Butt -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D

Re: [MBZ] Beer enema

2005-11-10 Thread redghost
AGAIN SO Sorry, I will no longer mix new medication and email On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 03:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: uhh dude, wrong list redghost wrote: http://www.dumpalink.com/media/1131535942/Beer_And_A_Butt -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

2005-11-10 Thread redghost
I would not advise doing it solo. Even with two of us and the chain grabber lead thing it was a touchy situation. There were a few times we had to make sure we had not skipped a tooth. This is a five hand job with two heads and some beer On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 05:13 PM, Tom Scor

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