[MBZ] F/S Canuck Diesel G-Wagen

2009-01-21 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Amazing condition. Wonder what the mileage is. Price is equal to $9500 US. http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1982-Mercedes-Benz-German-G-Wagen-300GD-Diesel-W0QQAdIdZ100859992 Tim 1982 300TD 2000 Golf TDI 2007 Ford Escape Ltd. -- next part -- An HTML

[MBZ] Carfax Request

2008-09-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Please? It's in Canada, don't know if a US account will pick it up. WVWCE63B05E157309 Tim 1982 300TD 2000 Golf TDI 2007 Ford Escape Limited ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] the hottest VP

2008-09-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
If you're looking for leg-shots of Palin, I think this should satisfy ya, although it's from 1982: http://www.serendipit-e.com/blog/images/sarahheathstatebb1982_1.jpg Our Governor General up here was pretty hot at one time too. http://www.tamark.ca/students/wp-images/jean_michaelle050803.jpg

[MBZ] 1982 300TD F/S

2008-08-13 Thread TimothyPilgrim
willing to pick it up. I'm also not parting it out. Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/timothypilgrim/sets/72157594304858174/ The paint is worn and not nearly as nice as in the photos, but who knows, it might just buff out. It fired up on the first try the other day after sitting all winter. Tim

Re: [MBZ] Stella Artois

2008-05-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I've got two case of Stella sitting here, and I'm putting a nice dent in the first one. Oh crap! I just remember I poured myself a Guiness an hour ago and forgot it on the counter. Oh well, it won't be hurt. Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic 2000 Golf TDI -- Message: 7

[MBZ] Diesel SL conversion for sale

2007-11-29 Thread TimothyPilgrim
No affiliation, just ran across it. http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1981-MERCEDES-380SL-CONVERTIBLE-TURBODIESEL-ROADSTER-o-b-o-W0QQAdIdZ27479260 Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

[MBZ] SLR Spyphoto Film

2007-09-24 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Mercedes has put together a neat 11 minute film about a photographer's attempts to get spy shots of an SLR. You'll need that latest Flash plugin to watch it. http://en.floaded.com/films/erlkoenigin Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Antique Mercedes Project Opportunity

2007-07-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
No affiliation. Was posted to a motorcycle list I belong to and is being sold by a friend of a listmember. What do you think? Accurate restoration or streetrod? :) = http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=005sspagename=S TRK%3AMEWA%3AITviewitem=item=150138328587rd=1rd=1

[MBZ] Drool...

2007-05-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1960-300SL-Roadster_W0QQitemZ260117290670QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic

[MBZ] How's your German Morse Code?

2007-05-16 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://liesweiter.blog.de Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic

[MBZ] OT: Was: '87 300TD, Now: Canadian Comedians

2007-05-16 Thread TimothyPilgrim
You missed a couple: Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Jim Carey, Catherine O'Hara, Ivan Reitman, Tommy Chong, Kids In The Hall, Phil Hartman, Rich Little, Howie Mandel, Lorne Michaels, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Wayne and Shuster, Dave Thomas, Michael J. Fox, Alan Thicke, Red Green, Tom

Re: [MBZ] 300E 2.8 ???

2007-05-13 Thread TimothyPilgrim
More on the M104 2.8L engine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M104_engine Seems like the 2.8L at 197 hp is indeed peppier than the 177 hp M103 3.0L. Though, according to this entry, there's a difference in power between the M103 with and without catalytic converter. The 177 hp number

Re: [MBZ] 4-MATIC

2007-05-10 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I've got a 124 4Matic wagon and it's broke. I didn't know when I bought it because the purchase was made in summer on good roads. I didn't know that it was inoperative until the first snow of last winter when my summer tires couldn't keep me going straight. I had new snows put on the car drove

Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car

2007-05-10 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Well, we all know now how good Jiffy Lube is at their work. http://mfile.akamai.com/12924/wmv/vod.ibsys.com/2006/0503/9152183.200k.asx Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic -- Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 16:45:12 -0500 From: Donald Snook

Re: [MBZ] new Diesel choices

2007-05-10 Thread TimothyPilgrim
From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] About a year ago, there was big talk about several dodge models being available in the 07 year with the bluetec MB engine. Our of curiosity, i stopped at the 'friendly' not-so-local dodge dealer last week to inquire about dodge Diesels (not in pickups). After

Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun

2007-04-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
DONK magazine has appeared on the stands in 7-11 up here in Toronto. I've yet to see any in the streets, though up here it makes sense - ground clearance for the snow. On that note, I took my summer tires in to get swapped at the local tire change place and the manager sold me a set of used

[MBZ] W124 300TD Casket

2007-03-29 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I'd like mine in 4Matic please, for going through the dirt. Don't like the colour though, it'd need a new job. http://www.dailynews.lk/2007/03/02/fea20.asp Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic

Re: [MBZ] Now I've seen everything(Veyron)

2007-03-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
That's how long it takes me to fill the tank on my 124! It's got blockage or something. Tim 1982 300TD 191 300TE 4Matic -- Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2007 18:49:21 + From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] It actually has TEN radiators and a 100 litre fuel tank. At top speed

[MBZ] That Benz is Rock Solid

2007-03-04 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://www.flickr.com/photos/estevesm/103896542/in/pool-w123/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/estevesm/103896572/in/pool-w123/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/estevesm/103896596/in/pool-w123/ Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 2Matic

[MBZ] New Arrival!

2007-02-14 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I can't help but gloat. I'm a daddy! Here he is! Gabriel Logan Campbell, born Feb. 10 at 11:31 am. 7 lbs 8 oz, 21 inches of perfection. http://www.pbase.com/timothypilgrim/spuds_debut Tim and Isabelle

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Hitch

2007-02-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Ralph, I'd like to see photos of it if you could. The hitch is for an associate, not myself, so the yea or nea comes from him. Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 18:44:42 -0500 From: Ralph W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trailer Hitch Tim, I have a light duty hitch

[MBZ] Trailer Hitch

2007-02-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
What are the prospects of finding a trailer hitch for a 1984 300TD? Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic

Re: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL

2007-01-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Funny, my motorcycle (1999 Honda CBR1100XX) has a ratio of 11:1 and it runs on RUG-87. It also Compression ratio can't be the only factor in determining octane rating required. http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompare/97opensb/honda.html :) Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic

Re: [MBZ] Winding Road

2007-01-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I've been reading Winding Road for a while now. For a free PDF magazine, or even print, it's incredibly high quality. One of my favourite articles was on the 1992 500E in Issue 9. Awesome photos. You can get all the back issues online once you register for free too. Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, foul language

2007-01-04 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Don, Sheer volume of posts. It's easier to scan the topics in the digest to see if there's anything I want to read since I can't read them all. This is especially good when I'm behind on my email, like now... Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic -- Message: 5 Date: Fri,

Re: [MBZ] speaking of ULSD

2007-01-04 Thread TimothyPilgrim
As I recall he's short, but I don't think Marshall is small enough to get past the filler spout. Tim 1982 300TD 1001 300TE 4Matic -- Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:57:14 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] speaking of ULSD Last time I filled up

Re: [MBZ] ****?

2006-12-29 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I'm SORRY, okay?!? Sheesh, I made a mistake and sent it to the G-rated list instead of the NC-17 one. I apologized. Now like John said, change the subject and get on with life. Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic -- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 15:07:29 -0800 From: John

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, foul language

2006-12-29 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Thank-you oh benevolent one. People - just rename the subject, eh? Mind you, on the digest, it sure has made the table of contents interesting... Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic -- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:40:35 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] Fuck?

2006-12-28 Thread TimothyPilgrim
$14k... And some fuck laughed at me on the phone when I said I was looking for a third of that. I told him to come back when he was serious. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-1985-300TD-Wagon-Turbo-Diesel-Low-Miles-Nice_W0QQitemZ300063109407QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tim

Re: [MBZ] F*ck?

2006-12-28 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Oh, cr*p. Sorry guys, I meant to send it to Banned. At least I didn't send it to the other list... Tim On 12/27/06, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wrong list, dude. Watch the language on the family list ;) K

Re: [MBZ] Salvage (OT)?

2006-12-28 Thread TimothyPilgrim
In a previous occupational life, I was flown to Warwick, RI to install our custom software in the town library and charged with the task of teaching it to the old ladies who volunteered there. It was an exercise in patience and futility. I started with this is a mouse. It was there that I first

Re: [MBZ] ****?

2006-12-28 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I know the story. I grew up in a buy-local house with both parents being union reps. We were a GM family going through lots of GM vehicles as dad got a new one every 3 years. That was impressive in the days before personal leases were popular. Now I own 3 German cars and 2 Japanese motorcycles.

Re: [MBZ] License plate fun

2006-12-26 Thread TimothyPilgrim
It's geeky alright. It's a small programming language for UNIX. It stands for Tool Command Language and is pronounced tickle toolkit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tcl#Extension_packages http://www.tcl.tk It's simply a quick way to program small widget applications. I've never learned it, though

[MBZ] Oh Kaleb!

2006-12-22 Thread TimothyPilgrim
And it's in OK. http://cgi.ebay.ca/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Diesel-300TD-12-1984-Mercedes-300TD-5-cyl-Turbo-Diesel-Wagon_W0QQitemZ300061775887QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic

[MBZ] Xmas Cars

2006-12-22 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHIeH8wTWjI Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic

Re: [MBZ] Biodiesel Cold Weather Data Point

2006-12-20 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:51:57 -0800 From: ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Biodiesel Cold Weather Data Point

Re: [MBZ] New wagon

2006-12-19 Thread TimothyPilgrim
-- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:38:06 -0500 From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] New wagon on 12/18/06 12:49 AM, TimothyPilgrim at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How does one go about that? I mean, do you have to drive back to Canada, then wait forever in the US-bound lineup

Re: [MBZ] New wagon

2006-12-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
How does one go about that? I mean, do you have to drive back to Canada, then wait forever in the US-bound lineup, or can you drive right to the US customs office from the same side of the border? Congrats on the purchase, I'd mulled around getting Jeff's wagon myself to add to my collection,

Re: [MBZ] Posted my wagon to eBay

2006-12-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Geeze, the inlaws visit for a weekend and my email is backlogged again... Zeb: I'm looking to get between 1/2 to 2/3 of what I've already put into it, which is about $7500 Cdn. It's a good driver and can either be a project, which is what I bought it for at the time, or with a good indy, a daily

Re: [MBZ] New wagon

2006-12-18 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I don't recall being in a line into the US that didn't have a barrier between the opposing directions of flow. Wouldn't a U-turn trigger some kind of paranoid security response? I mean, it'd be awfully suspicious. Tim 1982 300TD (still for sale) 1991 300TE 4Matic --

[MBZ] Wipers

2006-12-14 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I bought a new refill windshield wiper blade for the 124 today thinking I'd be smart and change it out instead of replacing the whole assembly, saving myself a few bucks. I got the old wiper rubber out and tried to install the new one but the rubbers are different between the old and new. What's

Re: [MBZ] Posted my wagon to eBay

2006-12-14 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Whoops, a little backed up on emails. The wagon didn't meet reserve. I've yet to decide what to do with it, as my wife and I still kind of want to hang onto it. It's just that parking is tight, money too with a baby arriving in a couple months. Tim 1982 300TD (still for sale) 1991 300TE 4Matic

Re: [MBZ] Block Heater

2006-12-07 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Okay, so we've covered the block heater well, so lets move to other wintertime heating equipment. Namely glowplugs. How do I check to see that all 5 of mine are working properly? I seem to recall there being a voltage test. Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic

[MBZ] Block Heater

2006-12-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
How warm does a block heater in a W123 heat up to? I plugged in my diesel overnight (~ 28F) and it fired up immediately, while it takes coaxing on a warm day without the heater. Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic

Re: [MBZ] Block Heater

2006-12-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Some good points for sure, but my car lives outside. I've got a single-car garage and it's where the motorcycles sleep. Your answer is in line with what my coffee time mechanics told me just now (I have morning coffee with the guys from the Cadillac shop across the road). The youngest guy

[MBZ] Posted my wagon to eBay

2006-12-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Please don't laugh, I'm new at this eBay thing. http://tinyurl.com/y6t23f Tim 1982 300TD Moby (for sale) 1991 300TE 4Matic Beulah

Re: [MBZ] Posted my wagon to eBay

2006-12-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
The car is certified in Ontario. The brakes and shocks were replaced a little over a week ago in order to certify it. The rust wasn't there that I saw when the body was repainted. There was a small disc of surface rust on the tailgate prior to painting and I haven't seen anything from it after

Re: [MBZ] Posted my wagon to eBay

2006-12-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Rght! Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic === Message: 9 Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:36:17 -0500 From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm gonna throw my hat into the ring. The reserve is $500, right ;-)? Mac

Re: [MBZ] 4-Matic schematics...neato

2006-11-16 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I knew there was a reason I kept subscribing to the digest. Nice find! Tim 1982 300TD Moby (for sale) 1991 300TE 4Matic Beulah - Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:56:45 -0800 From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] These are pretty cool, eh?

Re: [MBZ] 4-Matic schematics...neato

2006-11-16 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Does anybody know of another resource the accurately explains the operation of the older 4Matic? I've found this one, but it's only a short writeup preceding a detailed explanation of the newer 4Matic system. http://www.whnet.com/4x4/ets.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby (for sale) 1991 300TE 4Matic

Re: [MBZ] Can Kaleb Beat This?

2006-11-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
next summer. Thanks -Dave Walton On 10/31/06, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Message: 6 Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:16:47 -0500 From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Can Kaleb Beat This? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Can Kaleb Beat This?

2006-10-31 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://www.mbfanatics.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=701 Tim 1982 300TD Moby (for sale) 1991 300TE 4Matic Beulah

[MBZ] Partook in an MBCA Gymkhana

2006-10-25 Thread TimothyPilgrim
It occurred last Saturday and I had a ball. Turnout was low b/c of impending doom from above that never came. There was a slow skills course and a fast speed course. I managed to fold over onto the tires' sidewalls in that one, generating lots of intense screetching and grins. Here's a shot of me

Re: [MBZ] Anyone with a 300TE?

2006-10-16 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I picked up a 1991 300TE 4Matic this past summer and I'm loving it a lot. I named it Beulah after the gym teacher in Porky's because it's got a sturdy frame. I got it for almost half of the going price and it's in pretty good condition. The mileage is pitiful around town (16 mpg) but goes up to a

[MBZ] Cheap Mog Anyone?

2006-01-17 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Only 1.5 hrs left on the auction... http://cgi.ebay.ca/1962-RESTORED-MERCEDES-BENZ-UNIMOG-ARMY_W0QQitemZ4603828873QQcategoryZ80765QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] OT Motorcycle synthetic oil

2006-01-13 Thread TimothyPilgrim
PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Good question. I'll have to look it up. The dealer that sold me the bike tried to tell me that synthetics were bad for the wet clutch because of detergents. I -told- him that Mobil 1 15w50 doesn't have detergents and is fine for bikes. I'm pretty

Re: [MBZ] it's raining it's hailing......

2006-01-13 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Temps soaring above freezing in Toronto. Went for motorcycle ride today after work. Grinned ear to ear. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/12/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: first major storm of the year. Quarter sized hail, covering the ground like snow.

Re: [MBZ] OT Motorcycle synthetic oil

2006-01-12 Thread TimothyPilgrim
For some strange reason, Mobil 1 is -not- recommended for my new bike, a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX. The other owners are kind of pissed off about it because they'd like to use synthetic, but they're warned against it, especially when most of the other modern Honda bikes do good on it. Any clue as to

Re: [MBZ] Anthropomorphism

2006-01-12 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I believe that anthropomorphism is the though the the universe revolves around, if not actually then figuratively, humanity. As all in and on the Earth and universe were created -for- us. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/11/06, Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, but I thought that was for

Re: [MBZ] OT Motorcycle synthetic oil

2006-01-12 Thread TimothyPilgrim
PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: For some strange reason, Mobil 1 is -not- recommended for my new bike, a 1999 Honda CBR1100XX. The other owners are kind of pissed off about it because they'd like to use synthetic, but they're warned against it, especially when most of the other modern

Re: [MBZ] Anthropomorphism

2006-01-12 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Oh, right. You may have it right there. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/11/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't that anthropocentrism? Is technopocentrism, the thought that your technology kicks ass over all others?

Re: [MBZ] greetings, newbie here

2006-01-12 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Hello Tim C. I'm also a Tim C., but my C stands for Campbell. :) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/11/06, Tim C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello M-B folks, My name is Tim Clark and I have recently acquired an 83 300SD. I have a

Re: [MBZ] Check out this hunting Mog F/S

2006-01-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
No idea. There's still a week left and it's only at $5100 now. I'll bookmark it to see how it fares in a week. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/10/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow, that is REALLY slick. Any guesses as to what it will end up selling for? On 1/10/06, TimothyPilgrim

Re: [MBZ] O.T.Fake ebay email

2006-01-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Do you send them to the same place Jeff? I get enough of these that I should send them along too. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/11/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get almost three a day from Ebay or paypal or some US bank that I don't deal with. I do the same thing with each and every

Re: [MBZ] O.T.Fake ebay email

2006-01-11 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Oh, okay. I was thinking about the [EMAIL PROTECTED] address actually, but I see how the spoof email works now. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/11/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes to the correct spoof@ address for the respective company. Jeff

Re: [MBZ] rare ones - I want these

2006-01-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I'll take one of these: http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/mbclsstretch.html And one of what's climbing out of hte back seat. Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] rare ones - I want these

2006-01-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Wow. TLS wagon? http://www.cwwcardesign.com/cars/mbtls.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby

[MBZ] MB TD spotted in X3 trailer?

2006-01-03 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Lookee what I found at ~ 4/5 the way through. It's only a couple frames, so watch closely... It kinda looks like a wrongly-labelled 124 TD, but perhaps it's newer and I'm wrong? http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/x3/large.html Tim 1982 300TD Moby

Re: [MBZ] Gull Wing

2006-01-03 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Ummm, dude? That's an SLK, not an SLR. SLK: http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2005/mercedes.benz.slk/05.mercedes.benz.slk.r34.500.jpg SLR: http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2005/2005-Brabus-SLR-McLaren-RA-1024x768.jpg Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 1/2/06, George Gregory [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT: Audi twin turbo V8 diesel impresses Mr. Top Gear

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Awesome! I love Top Gear... But they didn't give it to The Stig! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/29/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can't remember if this has been posted here yet... http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6784354703472305949q=top+gear -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I

[MBZ] Plymouth-Dakar Race

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Interested in adventure/endurance road/slightly-offroad racing like the annual Dakar? Ain't got the cash? Try this. Rules include no more than 100 (Brit lbs) for the car. http://www.plymouth-dakar.co.uk/ There are a few W123's in there if you click through the group lists on the left. Tim

Re: [MBZ] Korean 124s

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I've heard of the company before. They make the Korando which was basically a Jeep CJ-7. http://www.jeepfan.com/korando.htm The current Korando lineup differs significantly though. http://www.smotor.com/en/showroom/korando/lineup.jsp I love the idea of a past vehicle that was popular and,

Re: [MBZ] E320 CDI review

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I'm certainly no luddite - I've had a computer since 1982 and my current house is wired to the max. I can even understand wanting to geek out a car - I've got a home PC that was installed briefly in a car as an MP3 player in the pre-iPod days. But I love older cars for their simplicity. I -like-

Re: [MBZ] WOW, this guy has bad feedback

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
As with all liquidation products this is sold 'as is' and what you see in the photo is what you are bidding on. But is the actual item massively out of focus too? Hey, get rid of that pesky rod, turn the head upside down, and you've got a dandy ashtray. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/30/05, Dave M.

Re: [MBZ] Korean 124s

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Superformance brought back the AC Cobra: http://www.superformance.ca Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/30/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: I love the idea of a past vehicle that was popular and, well, good being brought back to life. Some company in England bought

Re: [MBZ] Korean 124s

2005-12-30 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Maybe primarily fiberglass, but look closer: http://www.superformance.com/mkIII_specs.aspx Body in aluminum optionally available. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/30/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Superformance brought back the AC Cobra Fiberglass

[MBZ] Bathing a new Benz?

2005-12-29 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Well Duh. Glad my W123 isn't susceptible to those issues. Tim 1982 300TD Moby -- Forwarded message -- Jim Grant's Tech Tips '96 Mercedes S420, Engine Bath Q: I washed the engine in my '96 Mercedes S420, using Gunk engine degreaser and now my car is running rough. I tried

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2005-12-29 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Really? We're that bad? The only time I've bitched and moaned was in trying to get something shipped here by regular post to avoid the raping that UPS subjects us to in brokerage fees. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/29/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, and I hate to say this but

Re: [MBZ] monovalve replacement - fixed problem

2005-12-19 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Good point. Next time I'm under the hood (which has a foot of snow on it) I'll take a look. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/19/05, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's exactly my problem. Maybe I'll have to fix it. It's so easy, and relatively cheap, that there's little reason to put it

Re: [MBZ] monovalve replacement - fixed problem

2005-12-17 Thread TimothyPilgrim
That's exactly my problem. Maybe I'll have to fix it. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/14/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I replaced my monovalve, which was so easy to do, and it fixed my heating problem. The heat would sometimes not work at all but always

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-09 Thread TimothyPilgrim
More sponsorship contenders: Mobil 1 oil PIAA lighting Interstate batteries The MB dealerships in Canada Craftsman Mastercraft tools We'd need some sort of list-members logo too in decal form for each car. If Michelin sponsors, do I get a rebate on the X-Ice's I bought last year? ;) Tim 1982

Re: [MBZ] Tires for free

2005-12-09 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Good in the snow? Damn. I spent good money on Michelin X-Ice's. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/8/05, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Those are what came on my wagon when I bought it. I wasn't too confident in them, but then realized it was the steering box. Anybody

Re: [MBZ] What to do for fun when its 12 degrees outside

2005-12-09 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Not bad. I guess I'm a wuss. I halted my waterpump replacement when it hit the freezing mark. As in, I was too cold to hold the damn parts anymore. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/9/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Change glow plugs on a 617, yea, thats fun!!!

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Mailboxes Etc. is now owned by UPS. They've changed over the store signage that I've seen 'round here. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Never having done this, but just thinking out loud would it be possible to rent a mailbox at one of those Mailboxes, Etc.

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
After the latest news, we're ALL going to need passports: http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1c=Articlecid=1133995815625call_pageid=968332188492col=968793972154 Oopsie. I swear, although I work for this government, I had nothing to do with it. Tim

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Gotta go through Dawson City, of the old gold rush fame. They've got a local specialty cocktail that involves the immersion of an old severed finger into the drink. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, the Disneyland kinda stuff we can get locally... no

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
for the core buildings. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: do tell more about this!! TimothyPilgrim wrote: Won't we all be bringing a diesel generator? I mean, why not just bring inverters and use the car engines? It was good enough for my parents to keep

Re: [MBZ] Tires for free

2005-12-08 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Those are what came on my wagon when I bought it. I wasn't too confident in them, but then realized it was the steering box. Anybody else running these? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tires, Two (2) Pirelli P 4000s, P195/70 R 14

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Just remember for all you gun-toting Yanks down there that handguns are a prohibited weapon in here Canada. If you show up at the border with one, be prepared to kiss it goodbye. Big penalties for failing to do so... http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/visitin_e.asp

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Nope. You'll have to live in an airport like Tom Hanks. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/6/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay? And git yer passports in order or you might not be let back into your own country! Things have changed

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread TimothyPilgrim
How about Willy Nelson's biodiesel company? There's somebody with money and an actual link to the cause! Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris mentioned: but we could still advertise the list with magnets on our cars...without the list we'd all be on our

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Suppliers? Some of their best products are produced in Ontario: Dodge 300, Magnum and Charger Chevy Impala, Silverado Ford Freestar That's only some from the big 3. There are lots of Asian cars from here too. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/7/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I concur. My brother just spent six weeks in SA and drove a Canadian-exported LHD Pathfinder on the left side of the road there. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/5/05, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those South Africans drive on the left like all sensible people. There are quite a few SA

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Doesn't matter to me if he's really driving in the hard bits, he's hilarious to listen to and watch: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6514168251893889573q=ariel+atom Check out 3:10. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/5/05, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually if you watch Clarkson's

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-06 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Real men (and ladies) do it by motorcycle: http://aleduc.iweb.bsu.edu/2006Americas/index.htm ;) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/6/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few years ago, my dad's cousin and her husband drove the Dalton Highway to Deadhorse, Alaska...some 4,000+ miles

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Damn, I knew he was tall, but standing next to the Porsche he just looks like a freak of nature. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/2/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: scratches head http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8393480500658592820q /scratches head

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Clarkson Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/2/05, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, WTF??? (I could understand if that video really were from Australian TV as the poster said, but they drive on the right in Australia, and the guy doesn't have an

Re: [MBZ] Words , was cold day reflections

2005-12-02 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Cool. I've got a new favourite word. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 12/2/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SYLLABICATION: scrof·u·lous PRONUNCIATIONhttp://www.bartleby.com/61/12.html : http://www.bartleby.com/61/wavs/25/S0172500.wav skrfy-ls ADJECTIVE: * 1.* Relating to, affected

Re: [MBZ] FW: Truck art you won't believe!

2005-12-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Did you notice the Mercedes truck in there? Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/30/05, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...Because it isn't real!=) (sort of) Those are photoshop entries to an art contest. A few were chosen to be made into actual canvas roll-ups.

Re: [MBZ] What about this schtict?

2005-12-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
If it says it will increase your fuel economy, it's probably crap. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 11/30/05, Tom Scordato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SAVE-PETROL-BOOST-POWER-Easy-to-install_W0QQitemZ8019263964QQcategoryZ34221QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Regards Tom Scordato

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