Re: [MBZ] Parts wagon was Diagnosing 123 300TD bounciness (wagon)

2006-12-13 Thread Michael Hall
Where is it - I want to buy it. Mike On 12/12/06, Ralph W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BTW, if anyone has a 1981 - 1985 W123 parts car (preferably a wagon) with a palomino interior he's looking for a decent front seats. Andrew, It's funny you should mention that. I've just decided to part out

Re: [MBZ] Okie Benz trip (what did who break?)

2006-12-12 Thread Michael Hall
I understood, so it works in TN. Mike On 12/11/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damage to my wallet from paying for the items my wife picked out - must be an Okie saying --- Seeing no one else has spoken up.Damage at the Will Rogers museum? Details...How, what, why, huh? Mike

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing 123 300TD bounciness (wagon)

2006-12-12 Thread Michael Hall
Needs new nitrogen spheres - they rupture and cause exactly what you describe. Mike On 12/12/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My friend in Atlanta has a ride/suspension problem with his 1985 300TD station wagon. The car bounces on rough roads but nothing dampens the oscillation

Re: [MBZ] Nice 140 in Oklahoma item # 130054458553

2006-12-11 Thread Michael Hall
I'd say a 97-99 is preferable for the electronic 5 speed tranny - with almost no price difference between a 96 ad a 97, I'd say skip this one, although a nice LWB 320 can be hard to find. My mom has a 99 in that color combo, great car, except its too easy to get going at 90+ and not realize it!

Re: [MBZ] Ritter vs Stern

2006-12-08 Thread Michael Hall
On 12/8/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 12/7/06 5:59 PM, Michael Hall at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: he is quite an authority on Iacocca-ero Mopars and vintage Volvos. Iacocca-era Mopars? Like the Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon, or the K-Car's? Am I missing something - who

Re: [MBZ] Update Re: Red dash light for Battery is staying on

2006-12-07 Thread Michael Hall
Nope, def'n a loose belt. Go ahead and replace all the belts on the car, and while you're at it, any rubber hoses or other components. Then and only then will the light go out. Except you may also need new injectors, and a headlight switch. But first change the belts. Or - just change the

Re: [MBZ] Update Re: Red dash light for Battery is staying on

2006-12-07 Thread Michael Hall
On 12/7/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The lamp gets ground from the I wire only, and only when the alternator charges. Incorrect, which is why your ign. switch idea is incorrect. As put by Peter Federick The alternator light is the indicator in a voltage balance circuit --

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400SEL

2006-12-07 Thread Michael Hall
They're more related to the early production 140's. I've yet to see a rusty 140. As in, any rust. I don't see a ton of northern ones, but my mom's spent the first part of its life in PA and has no rust. Unless the car is a real steal (under 10k), which low mileage ones never are, AND has

Re: [MBZ] Ritter vs Stern

2006-12-07 Thread Michael Hall
On 12/7/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: he is quite an authority on Iacocca-ero Mopars and vintage Volvos. Iacocca-era Mopars? Like the Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon, or the K-Car's? Am I missing something - who would WANT to be an expert on those? Mike

Re: [MBZ] Red dash light for Battery is staying on

2006-12-06 Thread Michael Hall
Move south, its warmer there. Red Batt light indicates a faulty charging system, probably a voltage regulator. You say the car hasn't been started yet, so LT's 1 2 don't apply, I'd guess you have a voltage leak through the voltage regulator. Glow system is voltage dependent - if the car won't

Re: [MBZ] Red dash light for Battery is staying on

2006-12-06 Thread Michael Hall
This light is on, the car is not. Can't be a loose belt. Mike On 12/5/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree -- I had my car definitely NOT start after having the lose belt, because the battery didn't have enough juice in it. On 12/5/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Move

Re: [MBZ] ummmmmm, Okkkkkkkk

2006-12-06 Thread Michael Hall
Are those 4 stripper pistons? On 12/5/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I for one am glad the price has finally come down on those! I hope they're not Katrina damaged! Jeff Zedic Toronto ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Red dash light for Battery is staying on

2006-12-06 Thread Michael Hall
You missed the part where the engine and ignition were off, and the light was on. Thats why your diagnosis was off. I doubt a loose belt will cause the battery light to come on when the car isn't running. Quit taking everything as a personal attack and read the post. Mike On 12/5/06, LT Don

Re: [MBZ] Red dash light for Battery is staying on

2006-12-06 Thread Michael Hall
You weren't hallucinating Kaleb, the military (not just LT, but the WHOLE MILITARY), using their experience with electronics, actually made it LOOK like the alternator was bad when really, it was just a slipping belt. They had had an elaborate scheme where by you were supposed to ignore the

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a 5 speed Getrag?

2006-12-05 Thread Michael Hall
If its a 16V tranny, I call dibs - look it up and let me know what its worth to you. I assume it works, right? Mike On 12/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its from a MB, otherwise I would not have it. Tyler Backman wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Is

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a 5 speed Getrag?

2006-12-05 Thread Michael Hall
We have an 87 300D we put the 5 speed from an 87 300E into to. Works great so far. Mike On 12/5/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think this has been discussed before... but will these work in an '87 300D? If not, what manual trannies will? (Considering power and torque

Re: [MBZ] Blue Oval [was: Re: Decent US Car]

2006-12-03 Thread Michael Hall
Can you explain this/ tell me where you read/ heard it? The implication is that their debts would be greater than their assets, in which case, why would anyone loan them more than their worth? Isn't that the point of collateral, offer something up with value equal to the loan? I'm not doubting

Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder

2006-11-30 Thread Michael Hall
You got a part number for those? I think my car needs them replaced. Mike On 11/29/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are supposed to be there. They help swirl the fuel. Christopher McCann wrote: When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD,

Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder

2006-11-30 Thread Michael Hall
. Mike - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 9:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder You got a part number for those? I think my car needs them replaced. Mike

Re: [MBZ] Looking at a W140 Today

2006-11-27 Thread Michael Hall
Well you should probably know that a 91 350SDL is a 126 chassis. 3800 is below market value if the the engine has actually been rebuilt well. Mike On 11/27/06, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: .Saw a 91 350SDL in the paper yesterday for $3800 - I plan to call about it this morning - I halfway

[MBZ] 123 Dash

2006-11-10 Thread Michael Hall
Anyone have a source for a NEW 123 dash? We have a customer who wants to put a new one in his 1980 300D - he didn't flinch at the $8xx dealer price, but they say none are available in the US or Germany! That can't be right, can it? If no new ones are available, he would consider a used one in

Re: [MBZ] DC mechanic

2006-11-06 Thread Michael Hall
I thinks its http://www.rc-imports.com/ Mike On 11/6/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: RC Imports in Rockville, MD. 301 762-4205. Ask for Rick and tell him I sent you. http://www.rcimports.com On 11/4/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Clay there is supposed

Re: [MBZ] Mythbusters sub-woofer episode

2006-11-05 Thread Michael Hall
OMG I'm such a moron, I can't believe I missed that. Mike On 11/4/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA OK, well my calculations show that since the headlight was missing that increased the hp by 1.126 Michael Hall wrote: Yeah, but I watched

Re: [MBZ] Rare AMG W123

2006-11-03 Thread Michael Hall
, likely modified out of Chicago (research still pending). Both are North American spec machines and not grey market examples. Mathieu On Nov 2, 2006, at 1:47 PM, Michael Hall wrote: I disagree - there were cars assembled by AMG, in addition the cars put together at other places. AMG certainly put

Re: [MBZ] Mythbusters sub-woofer episode

2006-11-02 Thread Michael Hall
the episode in which they used veggie oil as a fuel] that the ACTUAL HP figure that THAT PARTICULAR engine is ~120hp. EAT IT UP, Mike On 11/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no, those are 121hp, you are wrong :) Michael Hall wrote: More specifically, it was was 81-85 300SD

[MBZ] Rare AMG W123

2006-11-02 Thread Michael Hall
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-280E-AMG-Rare-black-imported-5-spd_W0QQitemZ180046051091QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem eBay Item #180046051091 Am I the only one who thinks this an awesome car? Mike

Re: [MBZ] Rare AMG W123

2006-11-02 Thread Michael Hall
] wrote: It's rare alright. They never made a 280E AMG, it's just a homemade version. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Hall Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 11:47 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Rare AMG W123 http

Re: [MBZ] Rare AMG W123

2006-11-02 Thread Michael Hall
banging around a track, particularly menacing with its dual exhausts. Mike On 11/2/06, Rusty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Body kits yes. Engines enhancements no. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Hall Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 12

Re: [MBZ] Rare AMG W123

2006-11-02 Thread Michael Hall
yourself. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Hall Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 12:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rare AMG W123 I have [or had at some point] a brochure from AMG in pdf format that disagrees

Re: [MBZ] Can Kaleb Beat This?

2006-10-31 Thread Michael Hall
Sorry, but you do not have permission to use this feature. If you are not logged in, you may do so using the form below if available. On 10/30/06, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.mbfanatics.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=701 Tim 1982 300TD Moby (for sale) 1991 300TE 4Matic

Re: [MBZ] Mythbusters sub-woofer episode

2006-10-31 Thread Michael Hall
More specifically, it was was 81-85 300SD with the turbo 617 with ~120hp On 10/31/06, Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They used a 126 300SD to run on cooking oil awhile back, would guess they used the same car. Dave Wakin - Original Message - From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] FW: Ultra Low sulfur Diesel

2006-10-30 Thread Michael Hall
It is my understanding is that it is mostly lawyer talk to cover themselves in the case of problems or even PERCEIVED problems that a switch to ULSD would cause during the US switch. This is based on a similiar experiance with a switch in Europe. At first, the techniques which had been used to

Re: [MBZ] OT, router

2006-10-30 Thread Michael Hall
I know my D-Link wireless provides an option for remote access; to set it up though, you need to connect to it. If I understand your setup correctly, there are 2 ways you could accomplish this with your linksys, assuming its similiar to my D-link. The first would be hook a computer directly

Re: [MBZ] OT, router

2006-10-30 Thread Michael Hall
. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yea sort of. I did hook a computer directly to the linksys and still could not access it though. Michael Hall wrote: I know my D-Link wireless provides an option for remote access; to set it up though, you need to connect to it. If I understand your setup

Re: [MBZ] OT but at least not the Kettle, pot, black

2006-10-25 Thread Michael Hall
Sounds like a story is required here. Mike On 10/25/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the closest i've been to a gunfight is about 10 feet and the combatants were remarkably inept. both emptied high capacity glock magazines and no one died. most of the bullets ended up in my 1971 250,

Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick

2006-10-24 Thread Michael Hall
] wrote: on 10/23/06 9:16 AM, Michael Hall at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or the underlying belief by many on this list that he [Marshall, no Kaleb] was essentially God, which must get boring after a while [as apposed to Kaleb, who thinks he's God but most people don't agree, so he's entertained

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-24 Thread Michael Hall
The data is for a particular set of years. I never said it was good for 107 cars, I said it was good for an 83 300CD. All data, at least my version, doesn't go back before 82. I did say, TWICE, that early 4.5L V8's had 3 speeds. Why is everyone so insistant that I'm wrong? Mike On 10/23/06,

Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick

2006-10-24 Thread Michael Hall
On 10/24/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just because you say it doesn't make it right comes to mind. Adults usually back up their position with facts and other documentation. I'm actually the only one who attempted to do so, only to be told my facts and documentation isn't good

Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick

2006-10-24 Thread Michael Hall
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Hall Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 11:18 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick Glad you asked. I started working on MB's when I was 8 years old - thats about the time my dad, who

Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick

2006-10-24 Thread Michael Hall
have never heard of Jarek's, when did he open up? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Hall Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 12:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick

Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick

2006-10-24 Thread Michael Hall
On 10/24/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you are pretty smart for being such a dope. how you manage that? A mixture of hard work and repressed anger.

[MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-24 Thread Michael Hall
So Curt, what are YOUR qualifications? And on a more serious but hopefully less tempremental subject, what are the qualifications of the other people on this list? On 10/24/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have to tell us your qualifications. Mike

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-24 Thread Michael Hall
On 10/24/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: do you sing rocky top in the shower? At least once day. Mike

Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick

2006-10-24 Thread Michael Hall
So its okay for you to insult my personality, but not for me to respond regarding your intelligence? Interesting, especially given the correlation between the two that you brought up. Which, I'm sure, is based on scientific fact. I've been wrong many many many times in my life. I freely admit

Re: [MBZ] Kettle, pot, black, this is getting old real quick

2006-10-24 Thread Michael Hall
engine work '85 300D (280,176) parts car Quoting Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED]: So its okay for you to insult my personality, but not for me to respond regarding your intelligence? Interesting, especially given the correlation between the two that you brought up. Which, I'm sure, is based

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
that time have had something wrong with them. Owners manual is also incorrect it seems. Michael Hall wrote: Except you're wrong. And saying you're right doesn't make you right, it just makes you look like like some hillbilly from OK that dismantles MB's in his backyard and thinks that make him

Re: [MBZ] KALEB IS CORRECT!!!!!!!!!!! I CONCEDE?

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
How does this make Kaleb correct? How do you know your vehicle is adjusted properly? What year is your car? A 300D could mean ALOT of different cars. Mike On 10/22/06, Stephen D Murrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb is correct; my 300D has 4 speeds starts out in 1st !!!; sometimes shifts

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
- the 107 with the cast rion block (3.5 and 4.5) 117 engines have a three speed tranny (722.004), and start in first. The later 107 had either the 3.8 or 5.6 aluminum block 117 engines, with a 4 speed tranny. I don't know which gear they start in. On 10/22/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
Yeah, your ability to write english better than I makes you right about everything. Never mind the fact that English is the 3RD language I learned In my life, of the 4 I know. Mike On 10/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, now we all know you are write. Michael Hall wrote

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
Who said they did? They're probaly lumped together becuase they opperate similiarly, either becuase they havve similair internals, similiar design of internals, or purly by luck. Mike On 10/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 107 never came with a 617, so Im not sure why

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
Well, the MB document I quoted from is doesn't explicitly cover those motors. You'll see what I mean when I post it. On 10/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 3.5 and 4.5 were available at the same time. Michael Hall wrote: I said earlier that the 4.5 L 117's have the 3

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
On 10/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is alldata information, not information from MBNA. You need to come up with something official. Alldata can be and often is wrong. Michael Hall wrote: To those still interested in this thread; http

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
Oct 2006 21:53:40 -0500, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its Alldata info that is clearly scanned in copies of MB technical data - the most reliable source of ELECTRONIC W123 documentation that I have access to. WIS doesn't cover W123's - at least my copy doesn't, so I can't give you

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
factory manual that these things are said. If Alldata is previously suspect, they can be on this also. On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:53:40 -0500, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its Alldata info that is clearly scanned in copies of MB technical data - the most reliable source of ELECTRONIC W123

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
No wonder Marshall is gone. Mike On 10/23/06, Frank Pembleton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But you're talking about Klebbie, not a normal, logical person. _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: Michael Hall Sent: Sunday, October 22

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
On 10/23/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I miss MarshallThis thread would have been over long ago with just a few of his wise words.Where'd ya go Dok? Mike - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
What would be the fun in that? Mike On 10/23/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You all could read the oner's manual --- a primary source. It's on the CD if you don't have the one that came with the car. You can call it suspect, you can even call it incorrect, but in doing so I would

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-23 Thread Michael Hall
, 23 Oct 2006 09:16:09 -0400 From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Perhaps the belief that anecdotal data

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-21 Thread Michael Hall
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: except that I am right. Michael Hall wrote: You can say it as often as you want, it doesn't make you right.

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-20 Thread Michael Hall
Mercedes has offered too many transmissions in too many different cars to unilaterally say what gear a given car will start in. I think a 79 240D should have a 722.117 and the 83 300D should have a 722.315 and both SHOULD start in 2nd gear. The 85 CALIFORNIA version should have what is

Re: [MBZ] HOW MANY GEARS IN 300D transmission

2006-10-20 Thread Michael Hall
in 2nd, will kick down into first if kickdown switch is hit. The gas v8's with 4 speed trans(as in the 126's) start in 2nd. The later diesels(300SDL, 124's) start in first also. Michael Hall wrote: Mercedes has offered too many transmissions in too many different cars to unilaterally say what

Re: [MBZ] Another Transmission Problem

2006-10-17 Thread Michael Hall
Sounds like you had a 3 year/30k warranty. On 10/16/06, Bill Phelps [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a problem with my 85 300SD transmission that I would like to explore. The transmission and torque converter were replaced in Oct 2003. It has logged 30k miles. I bought it from Rusty. It is

Re: [MBZ] Heat AC failure

2006-10-17 Thread Michael Hall
1) Yes 2) There 3) Alot 4) No. On 10/16/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The heat and AC both began to fail intermittently about a year ago. Sometimes they would work and sometimes not. A local auto technician thinks it's some sort of control valve that he thinks (but isn't sure)

Re: [MBZ] Low miles 83 CD available

2006-10-12 Thread Michael Hall
We have a customer with a 123 coupe with leather HEATED seats. Only coupe with leather and heat that I know of. Original owner also had a boost adjustor added the car - you rotated a knob and that controled waste gate pop pressure. Had to disable it some years back as the controller went out,

Re: [MBZ] A real hoot - $69.00 sh on a fuel filter

2006-10-02 Thread Michael Hall
*$28.29 is the quote i got. . . .* On 10/2/06, Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a calculate button on the listing. Put in your zip code and then say you got to be kidding! On 10/2/06, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, what am I missing? I looked and I don't see a shipping

Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon

2006-09-28 Thread Michael Hall
If that doesn't reek of shill bidding, I dunno what does. On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It has one now. andrew strasfogel wrote: I can't believe it has no bids. The TL lenses alone are worth $200... On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon

2006-09-28 Thread Michael Hall
the time, you're bidding against the coke machine in the corner. Mike On 9/27/06, mark maturo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what is shill bidding? Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If that doesn't reek of shill bidding, I dunno what does. On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It has one now

Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon

2006-09-28 Thread Michael Hall
PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks. I didn't know the terminology. I've never bid on anything. I agree it does sound fishy but wouldn't the seller bid a lot higher to make people think it was worth more? And why isn't he showing the interior? Also ,the back looks like it is sitting kind of low. Michael Hall

Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon

2006-09-28 Thread Michael Hall
] wrote: Of course this is all moot if you have the discipline to bid only as much as you are willing to pay, based on what the item is worth... On 9/28/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You don't know what he bid - thats the whole thing. Thats how eBay works, a bidder makes a maximum

Re: [MBZ] 126 420SEL

2006-09-25 Thread Michael Hall
My mom's 420SEL had ~230k miles on it when we sold it, up to ~250k now, we never had major trouble with it, although the spare fuel pump relay we took on long trips came in handy on the way back from FL once. Current owner just had to have a soft parts rebuild of the tranny. The whole 126 line

Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble

2006-09-25 Thread Michael Hall
Yes. Just use your signals all the time. Whats the big deal? Seems like much for effort to have to conciously decide oh is it okay not to use them now versus just using them all the time. The its okay becuase... excuse annoys me to no end. You sound like my girlfriend. Thats right, you

Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble

2006-09-25 Thread Michael Hall
Ever seen The Butterfly Effect? It could be argued that even when no one is around, not using your signal will have an effect on traffic. Furthermore, if the cop could see you NOT use your signal, it obviously affected him, and therefore traffic. Again, whats the big deal - if that amount of

Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble

2006-09-25 Thread Michael Hall
The left lane is for passing. How come 98% of people on the road don't understand this? Its not for driving slightly faster than the right lane. Mike On 9/25/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow. That is harsh. BUT I can see your side too - you cannot do your job because people in

Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble

2006-09-25 Thread Michael Hall
all the time On 9/25/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes. Just use your signals all the time. Whats the big deal? Seems like much for effort to have to conciously decide oh is it okay not to use them now versus just using them all the time. The its okay becuase... excuse annoys me

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes C112 concept car.

2006-09-24 Thread Michael Hall
There was one of these for sale on eBay a while back - i think they wanted 600k for it. My impression of the car was it was very crude, especially the interior. Mike On 9/24/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd often thought about kit cars, or one-off replicas of cars that were never

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 Turbo For Sale

2006-09-22 Thread Michael Hall
Well, its Jarek's Car, so it would be Jarek's address. On 9/21/06, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That looks like Jarek's address to me. Alan Duff West Knoxville, TNN - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent

Re: [MBZ] Im fixing to bid on this, so nobody bid against me

2006-09-22 Thread Michael Hall
More like they're old film pictures than have been scanned it. On 9/21/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You'd think they could afford a decent camera...looks like they used a cheap cell phone camera. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Web pages updated

2006-09-22 Thread Michael Hall
Want dreamweaver? It's free, I know you like that... Used it to make my webpage and I had 0 HTML knowledge when I started... Offer is good for anyone (No one tell Macromedia, though) , I'll put it on my webspace later and send a link if anyone is interested. Mike On 9/22/06, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Web pages updated

2006-09-22 Thread Michael Hall
is also free? On 9/22/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Want dreamweaver? It's free, I know you like that...

Re: [MBZ] Web pages updated

2006-09-22 Thread Michael Hall
these links.they're dead Jarek's Car Service The VegOil Page -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work Quoting Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Well normally one would have to pay for dreamweaver, which makes my offer

Re: [MBZ] OBDII Diagnostic Scanner

2006-09-21 Thread Michael Hall
For a Mercedes, it would have to be the DAS system. Costs 12-20k depending on source. But it includes WIS! Just doing my part to be of as little use as possible... Mike On 9/21/06, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone have any experience with any of the OBDII Diagnostic Scan

Re: [MBZ] what happened to Marshall?

2006-09-21 Thread Michael Hall
I was thinking the same thing the other day, so I check and his last post to the RE list was the first of the month, so I didn't say anything. On 9/21/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dont recall him posting in a LONG time. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK

[MBZ] 2.5 Turbo For Sale

2006-09-21 Thread Michael Hall
http://easttennesseeonlinemarketing.com/92turbo/92turbo.html It's way more than any of you guys will ever pay for a car, but if you don't mind looking at the page and pointing out any glaring errors before it goes on eBay, I'd appreciate it. Mike

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 Turbo For Sale

2006-09-21 Thread Michael Hall
I'm pretty confident it'll do 10k on eBay - would have done more 3 months ago, but it wasn't ready then. On 9/21/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its nice, but the price sure is steep. Michael Hall wrote: http://easttennesseeonlinemarketing.com/92turbo/92turbo.html It's way

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 Turbo For Sale

2006-09-21 Thread Michael Hall
Its not on eBay yet, going on tonight. And I take personal offense to saying we're on the North side of knoxville. Definatly West Knoxville. North Knoxville is shady. Mike On 9/21/06, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They also have this one for sale, its on Ebay. Thinking about taking a

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 Turbo For Sale

2006-09-21 Thread Michael Hall
Oh, yeah that one is on eBay already. On 9/21/06, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Left out the link. Here it is. http://www.easttennesseeonlinemarketing.com/E300D/e300d.html Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Hold your posts

2006-09-19 Thread Michael Hall
Are you serious? I was wondering what a modem was! That sounds like something from the stone age! On 9/18/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zeitgeist wrote: I don't understand the point of your rant, why wouldn't I read my email when online? Do people still pay for a finite

Re: [MBZ] Hold your posts

2006-09-19 Thread Michael Hall
knew. Damn'd Brits! Ok, rant over. Don On 9/18/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you serious? I was wondering what a modem was! That sounds like something from the stone age! On 9/18/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zeitgeist wrote: I don't understand

Re: [MBZ] 1979 MB 240D 25K Orig Miles

2006-09-19 Thread Michael Hall
What if records indicate that the old lady lady only drove it to church once a week every week for 27 years, 8 miles each way, with the only additional driving occuring the first Monday of every January and June, when she woud drive it the to the MB for service. Dropped of Monday morning with

Re: [MBZ] 1979 MB 240D 25K Orig Miles

2006-09-19 Thread Michael Hall
You paid over $500 for a car? Mike On 9/19/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first car was a 79 240D, auto, 40k miles, in 1991 I paid 5.5k. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike Said WOW.Tough question. If I was looking at a new car I would be looking at spending upwards of

Re: [MBZ] update on my 2.5 turbo

2006-09-14 Thread Michael Hall
Is it for sale? I have a whole damn spare 124 2.5 turbo laying around!! I cant find my damn compression tester, thinking I might have to buy the harbor freight kit. OK Don wrote: Compression test ? You have spare 602 engines lying around? So what do you think is causing this

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 124 Gasser

2006-09-04 Thread Michael Hall
Zoltan Finks wrote: Man, if I was interested in a gasser, I'd be investigating this, albeit with very strong suspicions. Why the heck would it be going for that price if his mileage claim is true? Brian 83 240D On 9/4/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[MBZ] WTB: 124 Shifter surround wood, anyone?

2006-09-02 Thread Michael Hall
Looking for a 124 wooden shifter surround in much better than average shape - a nice one, if you will. Can barter 124/140/126/123 and maybe even 107 parts, or pay a reasonable cash amount. Please contact me off list. TIA Mike

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Yes, I am now the king of the SDL

2006-09-01 Thread Michael Hall
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: My latest arrival, one of the nicest SDL's I have seen in a LONG time. Features brand new seat covers, brand new vacuum pump, etc. Apparanly was owned by a old military guy who spared no expense, till he died. http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/8730sdl/ Is it just me

Re: [MBZ] OT hybrids (was: Re: A little question onbiodieselrelavent to this list)

2006-08-31 Thread Michael Hall
But its ugly as sin. archer wrote: Hammacher Schlemmer has an electric car that will go 0-60 mph in 4 seconds, has a top speed of 120 mph, seats two, has a stainless steel frame and carbon fiber body panels, chrome moly roll cage, meets Sports Car Club of America standards, etc., etc.

Re: [MBZ] Short??

2006-08-28 Thread Michael Hall
Sounds more like a bad ground in behind your cluster plus possible battery and or charging/voltage regulator problems. Don't understand what you mean by though with the plastic ones that tend to melt the blower fuse - that one replaced with a more robust German make fuse. Good Luck Mike On

Re: [MBZ] this auction gives me a funny feeling

2006-08-25 Thread Michael Hall
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-SDL-6cyl-1987-300SDL-Turbo-Diesel-Beautiful-Triple-Black-w-books_W0QQitemZ200020613591QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Why?

Re: [MBZ] this auction gives me a funny feeling

2006-08-25 Thread Michael Hall
OK Don wrote: I popped the hood and opened the radiator cap, and to my surprise a huge burst of pressure came out. Sounds like a cracked 603 head ? On 8/24/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why? Oh didn't read that part - just skimmed the ad. The system should hold

Re: [MBZ] G-Series?

2006-08-22 Thread Michael Hall
Bob Rentfro wrote: http://tinyurl.com/gapbl What is this G-series. I don't think I've ever heard of such a thing. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Very rare find --

2006-08-18 Thread Michael Hall
OK Don wrote: How's the perfromance with the 5-speed? There's been speculation that a turbo Diesel won't be very responsive without the torque converter to let it spool up at lower speeds. Other than the mileage improvement and increased fun, how is it to drive?

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