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2017-04-04 Thread hursley--- via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Cell phone companies

2016-09-09 Thread hursley--- via Mercedes
I had been using T-Mobile for past 3 years. My plan was the Simple choice plan for 3 lines 1G of data per line, unlimited text and calls. There are some spots where I cannot get signal. Other than that, I have no issue. My plan do not have the contract. Yesterday, I change to T-Mobile ONE plan

[MBZ] mbnorthlakeparts.com has change ....

2016-07-07 Thread hursley--- via Mercedes
I did ordered from them about 2 months ago. Today I tried to log in and it went to parts.com So, if any of you like to continue using parts.com, I don't know what to say as I have not dealt with them. Anyway, I happen to hold the old receipt and gave them a call. The number is same but owned by

Re: [MBZ] Anyone have a first aid kit or lid?

2012-05-22 Thread hursley
I have one plastic and never used from a '93 201, and up for sale. If interested,private email please. On 05/22/12, John Reamesjwrea...@comcast.net wrote: I've got an OLD one from a w126 (the kit itself, in the white plastic pouch/case). It was from an 84. Dunno how good the materials

Re: [MBZ] Yet another question about what it's like to live in various parts of the country ...

2012-05-13 Thread hursley
You forgotten that to get to the beach, one has to pay beach fees and babies count too. Parking near the beach is also big headaches and had to pay. Cops are ready to hand out parking fines past the minute. So, going to the beach is not free. Restaurants at the some beach towns has dry rules,

Re: [MBZ] MBCA Renew?

2012-01-10 Thread hursley
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Re: [MBZ] Cleaning windows

2011-11-30 Thread hursley
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Re: [MBZ] TPMS

2011-11-23 Thread hursley
It is gas and go; never expect the attendant to open the hood to check oil nor wash your windshield. Else, you upset the Indian folks and can barely understand their English. If they spilled a few drops of fuel, it is OK. But if you touch the pump, they screamed at you in their native

Re: [MBZ] Rust

2011-11-22 Thread hursley
My 99 W210 has a rust spot in the wheel fender. And I do wash the wheel well after every salt bath. Vehicle was brand new when we acquired it and had never left the snow belt area (NJ). Car is running fine and good. K.S. On 11/22/11, Randy Bennell wrote: Does Mercedes sell the same car

Re: [MBZ] Hood star

2011-08-24 Thread hursley
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Re: [MBZ] Hood star

2011-08-24 Thread hursley
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Re: [MBZ] Freezing locks, was Rust, was Parts quality

2010-12-06 Thread Hursley
Is this the one you are looking for? http://www.nexusgadgets.com/hot-key-lock-de-icer-pr-16187.html - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Top 10 best looking cars BUICK

2010-09-20 Thread Hursley
BTW, I am still the original owner of a '90 126 560 SEL with euro lights. Glad that I did not get the '91 (add more electronics headaches). Vehicle is exactly 20 yrs old. Took out to run during the nice weather. PS. I did not see a note from you on my windshield! - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] R12

2010-09-03 Thread Hursley
I have a few cans too since my cars are no longer on R12. If interested, email me privately. - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] R12 Understand R12; not

Re: [MBZ] W210 chassis rear questions

2010-04-09 Thread Hursley
I had the same problem on the W210 chassis and was the driver's rear. I was able to resolve this with the Service Manager. Here's the thing you need to try if this duplicate the sound. You need the car in the garage where the external sounds are not in play (so you can hear better) and

Re: [MBZ] Real heroes

2010-01-16 Thread Hursley
Thank you for sharing it. As a volunteer EMT, I had trouble getting blood pressure while the ambulance is moving (noisy engine), literally bouncing around and with siren. I really envy those PJ with excellent skills in hearing (or they do have special stethoscope). Neat trick is writing the

Re: [MBZ] Real heroes

2010-01-16 Thread Hursley
Curt, chest compression is still in as it helps to save life. If one does the chest compression before the EMT arrives, the patient survial is high. The common folks do not have the AED at home or in the car. Peter, I was wrong. The PJ did use electronic monitoring to do BP as they were

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

2009-11-09 Thread Hursley
Mine '93 190E2.3 engine is having a (first time) oil leak into the coolant at 169K miles. Mine is ready to do both a head gasket job and water pump replacement. I am short of time until Thanksgiving is over. Just managed to drove 1K more by watching oil and coolant all the time. The water pump

Re: [MBZ] ticketable

2009-09-21 Thread Hursley
I just need to add a point about waving his right to emergency care. I am taking the EMS class and that during an emergency if the patient (in this case he refuse to wear the belt and braclet waving one right) is unconscious we still have to give medical aid. Unless he is awake and in a good

[MBZ] FORD new diesel engine

2009-08-31 Thread Hursley
See http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/08/first-look-fords-new-6-7-liter-v-8-scorpion-power-stroke-diesel-engine.html Sorry, I am not a diesel head and also if you guys know this already. K.S. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] Car find of the day: '65 220SEb for $2800 in LA

2009-08-30 Thread Hursley
I have 5 dealers in a 50 miles radius but traffic is the nightmare. The closest one is 10 miles and one customer did asked for MBCA discount (while I was standing in line) and the parts department guy said sorry, we don't take them. I was a MBCA member for 15 yrs and then let it lapse for 10

Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft sensor woes

2009-08-15 Thread Hursley
I have the same dilemma as you all. My 190E2.3 has 2 sensors -- one front and one back. I have to take the fan, belt, and tension pulley off before I can access it and replace it with a good one. So far, I have done this removing tension pulley about 4 times this month. The last time I did

Re: [MBZ] What Have I Done?

2009-08-14 Thread Hursley
Ken, I am doing the same thing on my 190E2.3 --- replacing the cranshaft sensors. I have 2 of them one behind the engine and the other is closed to the pulleys. Do you just have one sensor? K.S. - Original Message - From: Ken Rushing ken.rush...@gmail.com To:

[MBZ] Thank you; Rusty Tom of BUYMBParts

2009-07-31 Thread Hursley
Rusty --- thank you for helping me to diagnois the 190E 2.3 engine over the phone (wonder if you have a long stethoscope to listen on my engine coughing) and getting the parts order. Came this morning with the replacement parts Tom order for me. Tom --- thank you for sending me the parts

[MBZ] problem while driving 190E2.3

2009-07-16 Thread Hursley
Hi all, I am trying to seek your wisdom on my '93 190E2.3 car. The battery is good as it register 12.8V before starting and 14.4V while running. I just replace the tension pulley about a month ago and belt about a year ago. The problem is while driving, the engine mysteriously shut off by

Re: [MBZ] problem while driving 190E2.3

2009-07-16 Thread Hursley
the check engine code to lid on? Thanks. K.S. - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] problem while driving 190E2.3 Hursley wrote: The gas is good as I put

Re: [MBZ] 87 MBZ 420 SEL High temp

2009-04-26 Thread Hursley
Sorry, I am slow on this one (was admitted to ER and spend 14 hrs there due to my heart pulse at 160 for an hour). Did you check the temperature switch in the engine? I had this problem in my 190E which runs high even though I did flush the system, changed the radiator cap, change the

[MBZ] help on removing the E320 4-matic universal joint

2009-01-02 Thread Hursley
The vehicle is a '99 E320 seadan 4-matic and I need to remove the nut on the universal joint and tie-rod too. I tried the following tools and fail to losen the nut. a) 22 mm socket b) 22 mm open wrench c) 22 mm crowlsfoot The reasons on my failure are i) cannot put the 22 mm

[MBZ] 1999 E320 4-Matic starting problem

2008-10-27 Thread Hursley
Hi all, My E320 starts fine on some day and then some day it would not start, just tack tack tack and would not turn over. I like to know the problem and if possible which part to replace from you all wisdom. When it refuse to starts, it didn't matter how many times I tried it. There is NO

[MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread Hursley
for a good job. I did ordered the parts on Wednesday in the afternoon and it arrived on Thursday morning. Fast delivery. Now, I am off to work on the car. Thank you again. K.S. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Saab

2008-06-11 Thread Hursley
I used to own a '84 SAAB since new for 13 years. The only thing that beat it but not death was the run into the deer and the front hood (bonnet) is damaged and difficult to open. The collision was at 45 mph and deer run across. The car is still driveable but had a hard time openning the

Re: [MBZ] 1991 190E

2008-05-15 Thread hursley
Mine is a '93 and is a 2.3. Never make above 28mpg on premium gas. Unless I really had a good tail wind blowing or my car is hook up to the semi and gets good mileage. :-) Occasionally, I do get around 24 to 26. City is 18 to 20. One thing you better check is the wiring harness. Mine is

Re: [MBZ] Peter 300D a/c problem

2008-05-02 Thread hursley
all from the book. Others are air flow, sensors in the cabin, engine, etc. which are not related to the compressor not staying on. Hope you fix the problem as summer is getting near. K.S. - Original Message - From: hursley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.3 a/c issue

2008-04-30 Thread hursley
Sorry for the delay I had to prepare for the trip to Ann Arbor, MI for my son's graduation on April 26. It is the U. of MI (GO BLUE). Any alumni from the wolverines? He's a EE major. Ever thought of 12,000 plus graduate at the same time (B, M and PhD). The last time I did it was 6,000

[MBZ] Peter 300D a/c problem

2008-04-30 Thread hursley
I know that if the charge is low, compressor will not turn at all. I go back to the book and see what could be possible fixes. Thanks again. K.S. - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30,

[MBZ] 190E 2.3 a/c issue

2008-04-19 Thread hursley
List, I like to get your infinite wisdom on the air condition issue. Vehicle is '93, automatic and uses preimum gas (ouch). Not regular as stated in the owner's manual and filler flap. When the car is cold (meaning, the temperature in the coolant as from the guage is at or below 40C) and a/c

Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.3 a/c issue

2008-04-19 Thread hursley
turning so I think the main fan clutch is working fine. Will check the rubber hoses. Also will check the ACC temp sensor. I am running premium gas and did not hear any knocking or pinging. Thanks. - Original Message - From: hursley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please.

2008-02-19 Thread hursley
Mine is a 1993 (end of the model year) with 142K miles. Typical local gas mileage is about 20 and on highway is 27 and runs on premium gas. Mine is mostly parked under the sun during the day and night in the garage. Hence I have door panels replaced (sun beats on it). Usual routines are oil

Re: [MBZ] Quality of the 190

2007-12-13 Thread hursley
OK, as a owner of a 190 2.3 gas (first owner) manufactured in 1993 (last of the model year). It did not had any teething problem and now getting to 15 yrs old. I have no problem till early this year which are a) cold start (resolve with the help from this list) - replace valve b) car runs hot