[MBZ] '95 SL500 Top Goes Up Half Way And Stops
When I put up the top on my SL500 it stops half way up and then the light on the button starts blinking. Has anyone seen this type of problem before? Paul '95 SL500 '85 380SL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1995 SL500 ASR ABS Lamp On
I have an occasional ABS ASR Lamp come on when driving occasionally. When I turn the car off and back on it goes away for a while. Yesterday it came on and also noticed that the top didn't work and cruise didn't work. When I used my handy dandy LED tester on the car it had a code of 27 on it which when I looked it up in a document I found it said Rear front wheel speed sensors illogical which didn't make any sense to me. Anyone run into this situation and remedy? Regards Paul 1995 SL500 1985 380SL 1998 Corvette ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Vets] SLC pics are up w116 antenna mount
I see in your pictures these cars and also in the back ground some 116 body cars. I have a need. Perhaps someone with a 116 with the original factory power antenna in the trunk could take some pictures for me to refer to. I have a 450SEL which had an inoperable after market power antenna. I have now purchased a rebuilt working factory original Hirschmann Auta 6000 complete with fender bezel. The antenna rocks on the fender and does not line up right without the antenna motor being braced in some sort of way in the trunk. Can anybody help me? Paul Nelson New Orleans, LA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 5:47 PM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List; SL Discussion List; Mercedes-Benz Veterans List Subject: [Vets] SLC pics are up Took some pics of the 78 450SLC euro and the 81 380SLC that I posted about a few days ago. Had several people interested but no deals yet. Will also probably be listing them on ebay or craigslist this week. http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/78450slc/ http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/81380slc/ -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/vets_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1/1303 - Release Date: 2/28/2008 12:14 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1/1303 - Release Date: 2/28/2008 12:14 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Windshield washer always running
Group I have a 95 SL500 and the windshield washer is running all the time. I don't know if this is the same, but I have noticed one of the headlamp wipers is not working either. Any suggestions and repair techniques? Thanks Paul '95 SL500 '85 380SL '85 XJ6 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] this is a great deal
Hey you all. I am fairly new to the group, and have been watching all you're posts. You all cover so many things here and I was wondering if maybe someone can tell me, if I can fine tune my subscription to this list. I have owned to w116's (450SEL) and am interested in that model. Is there a way to do this? Can someone help? I'd also be interested in w108, w109, w111, w114 & w115. (or more simply said... Early 70's models. Also, I was looking at a car on ebaymotors the other day and in the listing, there was a reference to a 300SEL chat room. I'd be interested in knowing more about this if anyone can offer some info. Is there a 450SEL chat room? Thanks. Paul -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 6:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] this is a great deal http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-1990-used-salvage-title_W0QQite mZ300083545199QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6315QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/694 - Release Date: 2/20/2007 1:44 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/694 - Release Date: 2/20/2007 1:44 PM
Re: [MBZ] Noise from the rear
That's about the funniest subject line I've seen in a long time. Thanks for the laugh. Paul -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Kueny Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 7:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Noise from the rear My 1985 300TD has a noise coming from the rear, which I had my indy 'fix' last year. It has the following traits: It is clearly in time with speed, and sounds like hammering. It is most pronounced on hard acceleration, goes almost away while coasting, and if I decelerate, it also is loud, but somewhat different. Finally, it seems too slow to be the wheel, and I am hoping someone will tell me it is obviously the flex disc, The indy said my right rear brake was sticking, and rebuilt the caliper. It sounds like it is coming from the passenger's side, but if it were the flex disk, is it possible that the muffler would shield that sound from the drivers side? Last year I took a very good hard look and detected nothing out of order, hence the indy. It started back shortly after I got it back, then went away for most of the summer/fall. Anyone have an idea? Or some tests I can do to narrow down the problem? Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [OT] The Imperial Presidency
It's a big ol' waste. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 12:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] [OT] The Imperial Presidency Hell, if I were the Prez, I would have a whole bunch of old Benzes in the back, I would have probably hopped in a 115 or something and just drove over there. Werner Fehlauer wrote: > A good example of where our tax dollars are being wasted: > > This morning, on a drive from NJ to DC, I had occasion to drive by > Newcastle > County (Wilmington) Airport, and lo and behold, there sat Air Force 1 > (747B) in all its glory. Seems the Prez had to make a visit to duPont Labs > on the Western side of town, so he flew that big bird from Andrews AFB to > Newcastle (about 80 air miles?). That would have been after the limo had > somehow gotten up there (perhaps by C-17?), and Maine 1 had flown from the > Rose Garden to Andrews. I didn't see the motorcade as it had already > transported the entourage up the highway, but I'm sure more than a few 9 mpg > black SUVs were there, and of course the obligatory State, County, and City > police, ambulances, fire trucks, etc. There still were 5 police cars parked > strategically on local roads, and 5 DelDOT highway trucks, ready to block > traffic on I-95 and local roads. Of course, the inconvenience and waste of > taxpayers time and money while waiting on blocked roads, and loss of work > productivity at duPont don't count. > > This trip could have been made in less time and a whole lot less cost > if > Marine 1 had just flown up to Wilmington directly, and landed on the duPont > grounds. But that wouldn't portray the proper "image" for the leader of the > Western World! > > Aren't you happy and proud that you can contribute to this expense?? > Anyone > care to estimate the cost of this little junket??? > > Werner > > M-B content: probably none, unless there were a few Chrysler products > in the > van. > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card
They're the Wal-Mart of electronics. We have them here in Texas...the nearest being about 5 minutes from my house. p. Sunil Hari wrote: what's so special about Fry's? I've never been to one, but then again I don't buy from retailers much any more. On 3/10/06, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It should be illegal for westcoasters to torture eastcoasters with the mere mention of Fry's. I'd give you all the CompUSA's on the planet for one Fry's. -Curt
Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?
you forgot Howie Feltersnatch and Heywood Jableauxmie. Bob Rentfro wrote: Then Craven Moorhead, Hugh Jass and Hugh Jorgen will chime in - Original Message - From: "Potter, Tom E" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Maybe you will get a reply from "Mike Hunt." -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Lee, I perceive that no one else wants to go there!!! Take care, Chuck On Feb 20, 2006, at 1:24 PM, lee wrote: Am I the only one to suspect that "Bobby Lickus" is a joke name like "Phillip McKrevis" or "Connie Lingus?" Lee
Re: [MBZ] Exploding Glowplugs
Someone accidentally started to fill it up with gasoline, then quietly and secretively put the nozzle back, and finished with the correct stuff? Sounds like a woman might be involved here... p. V Layton wrote: I just got a call from a client with a problem I've NEVER, EVER heard of (until now) Subject: 1981 240D non-US version On a recent road trip, they experienced a loud bang and witnessed an oil pressure drop, so they wisely pulled off and shut the motor down. () Car was also running very rough after this. Looking at the motor, they found one of the glow plugs had shot it's guts out of the retaining collar, and showed oil. They had replaced the glowplugs recently (Bocsh, without using a chamber reamer) and so happened to have the old plugs with them, so they replaced it, which temporarily cured the problems. During the rest of the trip home, it happened 3 MORE times, from a total of 3 cylinders, one twice, using up the 3 remaining plugs. The new replacement plugs that were in there were left only with the threaded "collar" that mates to the engine's glow plug hole threads, as if it were removed and drilled out. No in-motor element was found, no threaded tip the wire harness connects to. (I guess it was still bolted to the wire) Now the car won't start. They haven't used any ether. Wild huh? Could this be a results of a failing glow plug relay in the way that it does't shut the power down to the plugs, thus overcooking the daylights out of them, or result of unremoved carbon shorting them out into short life with the same results? I'm looking for experiences or theories behind this unusual event, I have not yet been able to test the relay operation. I'm worried about pre-chamber damage, plug elements floating around in the motor, and the oil leaking from the plug holes. Any ideas? Thanks. Vince
Re: [MBZ] yes it's likely it's the only 23 year old benz on the hill
I'm leaving tomorrow morning in the '83 300CD for a 1180-mile roundtrip excursion to my land out west. Among other small issues, the transmission has been flaring more than usual lately, and I don't have time to address it before I leave. I really like the whole "leap of faith" aspect to driving these cars long distances - it makes the most uninteresting roadtrip a little tense, which tends to make the miles go by faster. p. I'm pleased to say the old 83 wagon gave a steller performance over the weekend. It managed to carry 3 adults, 2 teenagers, a german shepard, ski rack, cargo carrier and food for a few days from sea level to 5200 feet to our local ski resort, (trip to the top twice actually) mostly foot to the floor to keep it at 45 mph on the steep slope, temp never climbed over 100C, and then 300 miles of travel at an average speed of 50 mph with max of 80 mph, GPS are useful for something since it reports the speedo is off by 10 mph at the high end. I'll note in 'S' it will tend to keep the speed down to 50 mph on the trip down hill without braking, lots of folks riding their brakes down, thus an intense smell of burning brakes & plastic at the bottom of the hill during the mountain rush hour at the end of the day. Must have been a thousand trucks up there... only one classic benz that I could see. John 1983 300TDt 362k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990 300TDt 160k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 171k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40)
Re: [MBZ] Bush Good, Guns Good
spoken well from a card-carrying member of the "Party of Tolerance". p. lee wrote: I for one am not mad at Cheney for this, not at all. He can shoot as many Texas millionaires as he likes with my blessings. He needs to upgrade from the 28 guage, though, and buy a real shotgun. Lee On Tuesday 14 February 2006 9:43, andrew strasfogel wrote: The tragedy was that Cheney seriously wounded a fellow Republican, and in addition is being savaged by the commiepinkolibrall press. The poor man is suffering enough already and needs our prayers... Let's back off and give him some privacy. On 2/13/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Cheney was just accidentally exercising his 2nd Amendment rights.
Re: [MBZ] Bush Good, Guns Good
You haven't been hunting much, have you Dave? Guess what - the loudest voice of the democratic party (for lack of a better term)- Ted Kennedy - got drunk, drove a car into the water, killed a girl, and his political career never skipped a beat. p. David Brodbeck wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: The tragedy was that Cheney seriously wounded a fellow Republican, and in addition is being savaged by the commiepinkolibrall press. The poor man is suffering enough already and needs our prayers... Let's back off and give him some privacy. If any of us did it, charges would be filed. I'm willing to bet that even if this man dies (and he did have a mild heart attack today, due to a pellet lodged near his heart) Cheney will face no consequences. Of course, if Al Gore or John Kerry had did this, the same people who now are saying "it was just an accident" would be calling for him to be thrown in prison.
Re: [MBZ] Cheney Good, Guns Good
Hey George - you wrap that lethal weapon of your's (w129) around any pickups lately? p. George Gregory wrote: BT Wrong TPWD incident report pins the blame squarely on Cheney. http://online.wsj.com/public/article/washington_wire.html Monday, Feb. 13 The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's incident report on Vice President Dick Cheney's accidental shooting of a hunting partner Saturday pins the blame largely on Cheney. In evaluating "contributing factors," the game warden checked off the box: "Victim covered by shooter who was swinging on game." In its summary, the report says that 78-year-old Harry Whittington "downed a bird and went to retrieve it. While he was out of the hunting line another covey was flushed and Cheney swung on a bird and fired striking Whittington in the face, neck and chest at approximately 30 yards." Lydia Saldaña, spokeswoman for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, said Cheney would also receive a warning citation because he did not have the proper "upland game bird stamp" required to hunt quail, but that he would not be fined. The game warden's report contradicts earlier claims from the White House and Katharine Armstrong, the owner of the Texas ranch where the shooting occurred. Earlier Monday, the White House cited Armstrong's view that Whittington was at fault. "She pointed out that the protocol was not followed by Mr. Whittington when it came to notifying the others that he was there," said White House spokesman Scott McClellan. Some hunting groups chastised the vice president. "It's incumbent upon the shooter to assess the situation and make sure it's a safe shot," Mark Birkhauser, president-elect of the International Hunter Education Association, told the Associated Press. The Corpus Christi Caller-Times, the paper that first broke the story, identified the third hunter in the party as Pamela Willeford, the U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein and a former chairman of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Cheney's office would not confirm the report that Willeford was the third hunter. --Christopher Conkey On 2/14/06 11:33 AM, "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The shootee walked into the field of fire without announcing his presence, a dumb maneuver and he should have known better or should have stayed on the porch. Has nothing to do with whether the veep or some random Bubba shot him, the guy did something stupid, and the shooter had no reason to expect that someone was there. In this type of hunting, that's how it is. No laws broken, except perhaps another supporting observation for Darwinism. It was an accident, which happen in many and varied ways to most everyone. The permit he didn't have was recently newly instituted, TDFW says many hunters do not yet know about it, so if they are found without the permit they get a small fine and the sticker. It's no big deal, like a parking ticket. Yeah, he should have known (or somebody should have) but it hardly ranks up there with murder by the imperial class. Not really a whole lot to rant about here, but bandwidth is cheap. --R
Re: [MBZ] Bush Good, Guns Good
Oh boy. Having grown up around alot of hunting, I can say with absolute validity that accidents happen all the time. No one is charged, no one is accused of anything...because no crime happened! Heck - i've been sprayed with bird shot before. What if you were playing baseball with a group of friends and injured one of those friends with a line drive? Are you a criminal? p. Werner Fehlauer wrote: Sorry, can't hold back! Cheney/Bush/etc are NOT in a special imperial class - they are US citizens like the rest of us, and should be held accountable as we would be if we pulled a stupid stunt of shooting a gun in the direction of another person. Yes, he is entitled to an added level of personal security because of his position, but he is NOT entitled to exemption from the law. As of this morning, it was reported that he was being cited for failure to have the proper hunting permit. I wonder if any of us would get off so lightly if we carelessly (and accidentally) fired a deadly weapon and injured another? I apologize for the rant, but in the USA the law should apply to all, equally. Werner
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
i haven't made any death-threats. why don't you direct your affection in his direction? p. Zeitgeist wrote: My, aren't we the pleasant one today. On 2/12/06, paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: yes, in comparison to the guy that told me to put on a bulletproof kevlar vest. nice tunnel-vision, genius.
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
yes, in comparison to the guy that told me to put on a bulletproof kevlar vest. nice tunnel-vision, genius. p. Zeitgeist wrote: Ah yes, another compassionate conservative, caring and sharing.
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
Kevlar? What are you gonna do to me, Eddie? Oh, and by the way.i don't give a rat's ass what you take offense to. Sorry your life sucks so badly lately. p. Ed Booher wrote: On 2/11/06, paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If taking some personal moral high-road based on things you've seen on Dateline or 60 Minutes floats your boat, then good for you. Again - no one is forcing anybody to work there. If you work for Wal-Mart and find their employment practices unacceptable, WORK SOMEWHERE ELSE. I hate to wade into the middle of this, but you might want to find some kevlar. I take personal offense to this statement. You seem to think things are simple, or laid out in some distinctly straight line. You say work somewhere else like finding a job is as easy as falling down flights of stairs. A few years ago, I worked for a Level 3 NAP. A Network Access Point. An ISP to ISP's Our peers were well known names, AT&T, Sprint, AOL. I was a skilled worker, UNIX knowledge, Cisco training. Deep deep tech industry mantra, magics and lore. They bought a competitor and I found myself downsized. But I didn't worry, I had skills, and certifications, and schooling. I would venture forth and find me work. A week turned to three, then seven, then 3 months. Savings began to feel the strain. I had a family to feed, and luckily my wife happened to have an "above average income" job at $11.00 an hour The IT job market where I was and as it was, flooded with competent people. Door after door slammed in my face. I started searching for anything to make money. Line tech at a Jiffy Lube, Door to Door salesman of replacement windows, Taco Bell manager. Jobs I was overqualified for, and bruntly told so. All told I was laid off for almost 9 months before I finally "found another job." Your cruel and callous statement only says to me that you have no vision but where your head is firmly stuck and you have no knowledge of the struggles of your fellow man around you just barely able to make by. If finding another job is so simple, Sir, I challenge you to call your boss this moment to resign and find another. Call me in 9 months to let me know how you are doing. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
I'm self-employed, and pay for my own health insurance. I can think of 4 or 5 friends that are also self-employed, and pay for their own health insurance. There are options. Yes, it's expensive (around $400/month for the wife and I), but readily available to anyone wanting it. p. David Brodbeck wrote: You can call it what you want, but our current health care system assumes your employer will provide you with health insurance. If they don't, you have very little access to the system and you will almost certainly end up on public assistance the first time you get hurt or seriously ill.
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
Heh. Lots of W140sthose appear to be the O.G. (original gangsta) ride of choice at the time being. I once stood behind a fella in line at the grocery store; he paid with food stamps. I saw him a couple minutes later in the parking lot getting into his G-Wagen. p. Werner Fehlauer wrote: To get this thread back to a Mercedes-Benz related theme, are we to understand that in South Dallas the cars in the section8 housing are newer MB models?? Otherwise, how could those cars be "nicer" than ours??? Werner - Original Message - From: "paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto Agreedalbeit under much more stringent requirements. I live near south dallas, and can personally attest (would you like photos sometime?) to the amount of newer, much-nicer vehicles than my own filling the parking lots of various section 8/project housing developments. ... (unsigned)
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
David Brodbeck wrote: No, you're wrong. In our current system, health insurance *is* the responsibility of employers. Bull. That's why it's referred to as a "benefit". It's a perk; a plus; a bonus. I think it's important to have a safety net for people who are unable to find work, or who are disabled. Especially when economists tell us a certain amount of unemployment and "worker insecurity" is necessary to keep inflation low. Agreedalbeit under much more stringent requirements. I live near south dallas, and can personally attest (would you like photos sometime?) to the amount of newer, much-nicer vehicles than my own filling the parking lots of various section 8/project housing developments. You know, I've often heard Rush Limbaugh and his ilk spouting about welfare queens who drive Cadillacs, etc., but I've never met anyone like that -- nor have I ever talked to anyone who had. I think this is just another one of those stories people make up to support their positions. Even if there are a few people like that out there, the vast majority of peope on welfare seem to be barely making it from month to month, having to frequently choose between eating and keeping the lights on. You really should visit south Dallas sometime...I could change your mind in 30 seconds. p.
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
The difference is obvious and quite simple to understand - it's Wal-Mart's RESPONSIBILITY to keep their lights on - not to provide health care for it's employees. If subsidizing health care costs for their employees (which is a stretch) bothers you, how could you possibly feel about the welfare system in this country? My god - we're subsidizing XBOX 360s, Nikes, and god-knows-what else for alot of people that simply decide not to work. Where's the outrage and multiple posts about that? p. David Brodbeck wrote: paul wrote: the type that feels big business should coddle and spoonfeed people, rather than maximize earnings... The point isn't that I think Wal Mart should "coddle and spoonfeed" people. It's that we're directly subsidizing their high profits with our tax dollars, by paying a cost (health insurance) that Wal-Mart refuses to. It's exactly as if Wal-Mart decided to stop paying their electric bill, and expected us all to pay to keep the lights on for them. Why is this so hard to understand? Now, you can argue that employers shouldn't be the ones providing health care, and you might have a point. But that's the way our system currently works. If your employer doesn't do it for you, you either do without or fall back on public assistance, because individual health insurance is extremely expensive for most people. This is going to have to change at some point, because the system is breaking down, but it's not clear to me what should be done about it.
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
most, as in majority. if only a small percentage of their customer base purchased on credit cards, these preparations would still be completely logical, i would imagine. p. David Brodbeck wrote: paul wrote: i doubt that most Wal-Mart shoppers have a credit card. Wal-Mart seems to feel differently -- they've been leaning hard on banks and credit card processors to lower their processing fees, because it's a large expense for them. Recently they filed an application to form their own bank, so they could process their own payments instead of contracting with a "real" bank to do it.
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
doubt (dout) v. doubt·ed, doubt·ing, doubts 3. To regard as unlikely: I doubt that we'll arrive on time. been in a Wal-Mart lately, Johnathan B.? p. John Berryman wrote: On Saturday, February 11, 2006, at 02:32 PM, paul wrote: i doubt that most Wal-Mart shoppers have a credit card. p. What are you basing that statement on? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
i doubt that most Wal-Mart shoppers have a credit card. p. Jeff Zedic wrote: Guess who's buying most of your new debt??? Hmmm, the very scary China! No respect for the rule of law! I did think that Tom's term "consumer whores" was very appropriate. Did you know that the 70% or so of Americans carry a balance on their credit cards every month? The AVERAGE consumer debt of those carrying a balance is $9,000!! That's insane! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
the type that feels big business should coddle and spoonfeed people, rather than maximize earnings... p. Bob Rentfro wrote: What type is Lee's type? Also...it would be a little different if Wal Mart wasn't making a hundred gagillion bazillion mamillion dollars yearly. They could afford to do things differently, make a little less money and take care of the people who work for them. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto I feel for her. Sounds like poor conditions to raise kids in. However, is it Wal-Mart's responsibility to oversee this woman's financial state-of-affairs? It's the MOTHER'S RESPONSIBILITY to take care of herself and her children. Why is this so hard for your type to understand? Corporate America is not here to put the latest Nikes on our children's feet. It's here to make money, and compensate the people that help it to do so - AT A RATE/TERMS THEY AGREE TO WHEN THEY'RE HIRED p.
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
I feel for her. Sounds like poor conditions to raise kids in. However, is it Wal-Mart's responsibility to oversee this woman's financial state-of-affairs? It's the MOTHER'S RESPONSIBILITY to take care of herself and her children. Why is this so hard for your type to understand? Corporate America is not here to put the latest Nikes on our children's feet. It's here to make money, and compensate the people that help it to do so - AT A RATE/TERMS THEY AGREE TO WHEN THEY'RE HIRED p. lee wrote: On Saturday 11 February 2006 8:57, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can people working for Walmart have so little income that they qualify for Medicaid? Even at min wage? I'm not being a smart a$$ - I don;t understand how this works. And if Walmart is doing this, are all businesses doing the same when they pay min wage? Or do some pay min wage but provide health insurance for those employees? OK, imagine you are a woman with 2 kids. Your husband left you, or died, or is in military service overseas. You work at Walmart for $7.50 an hour, but they keep you at just under 32 hours per week so they don't have to offer you health insurance or other benefits. How would you be doing, financially? Do you think you might be under the poverty level? Would it be dicey even paying rent and utilities and providing food and clothes for your two children? Even if you had worked at Walmart for the previous two years and qualified for their "health benefits" you surely wouldn't be able to kick two hundred bucks per month or more back to Walmart to pay your share of the cost of those benefits.
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
If taking some personal moral high-road based on things you've seen on Dateline or 60 Minutes floats your boat, then good for you. Again - no one is forcing anybody to work there. If you work for Wal-Mart and find their employment practices unacceptable, WORK SOMEWHERE ELSE. I personally hate having to endure all the ill-behaved children and their mouth-breathing parents when I go there...but they sell it cheaper, and that's how capitalism works. p. lee wrote: I haven't shopped at MallWart for years. I won't, either. Lee
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
liar? dunno - i don't know you personally - you very well could be. you are not the majority. the average small-town citizen enjoys the convenience of a Wal-Mart in or near their town. i'm not fooling anyone, btwas long as i'm paying for the livelihood of people that choose to sit on their ass and not work, i'm not living in a free society. p. Mitch Haley wrote: paul wrote: if that's so (which it's not), the communities obviously complied. it's not just the faceless corporate monolith that is getting it's way...people want those stores in their communities. You callin' me a liar, pardner? Walmart has done exactly as I claimed. I don't know how many times they have done it, but I do know they have done it once. And yes, such crimes require the complicity of a few elected officials, but that does not make it right. I don't care if every other citizen of these United States wants a Wally World on my land, it's my land, not theirs. If the basic right to own what you own gets tossed out (and a 5-4 majority of the supreme court did just that last year), you are only fooling yourself if you think you live in a free society.
Re: [MBZ] Walmart vs NAPA auto
if that's so (which it's not), the communities obviously complied. it's not just the faceless corporate monolith that is getting it's way...people want those stores in their communities. the other stupid, stupid argument i hear is the low wages they pay their employees. correct me if i'm wrong, but no one is twisting the arms of wal-mart employees. if they wanna make more money, then get a job someplace else. i have, and will continue to buy M1 there with a perfectly clean conscience. p. Mitch Haley wrote: Zeitgeist wrote: Try anarcho-libertarian commie pinko, and no, I don't like WalMart for a variety of reasons. Does it have anything to do with WalMart asking communities to steal land from property owners and give it to WalMart to build a new SuperStore on?
Re: [MBZ] W's concern abt oil
irresponsibility? oh god. lee wrote: wilton strickland wrote: Anybody hear W say anythng abt biodiesel to reduce dependence on oil? I missed the state of the union address, but last I knew, the solution to our dependence on foreign oil was to drill some wells and finish using up our own oil. That'll really make us less dependent on other countries which still have oil. What I want to know is, did he address the irresponsibility of driving a seven thousand pound, ten mile to the gallon behemoth SUV simply to go to the mall and take your kiddies to soccer practice? Lee
[MBZ] 300CD Tranny question
I recently purchased a '83 300CD for dirt cheap, and drove it from Dallas to Austin and back. I noticed that there's a slight flair from 1st to 2nd, and sometimes from 2nd to 3rd. It also takes a second a or two to drop into reverse. What should i inspect/replace first? B2 piston? 'tanks, Paul
Re: [MBZ] 240D headlight assy
Don, Shoot! I failed to mention I have a 76, 115 body style, which means you can't help me. Thanks though! Let's be sure we are talking about the same thing. I have the headlight / foglight and the plastic piece into which the headlight / foglight go. W123 body style. I do NOT have the outside part that goes over the headlight / foglight. - __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] 240D Headlight Assy Needed
Hi! My first body damage to my car! :( Pulled out of driveway and clipped my wife's bumper, ripping off my driver's side headlight assembly. Some broken plastic and missing top adjusting screw for headlight. Anybody have any parts? Thanks, Paul __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH DIESEL AT $3.15/gal. OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE CONVENIENCE PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. Paul Visalia, CA 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 + > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95 > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:04:31 -0400 > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Hi All, > > Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the > increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and > comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy. > > Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute. > She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st > choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they > have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of > diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50. > > So, I have to factor in: > -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high > also) > -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles > -- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine > -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel > -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage. > -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten? > > What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a > reasonable 96-99 E300D > Thanks for your insight,
Re: [MBZ] anybody want to have fun with this shiller?
Ditto: Its the least we could do! Paul Visalia, CA On 8/2/05 7:49 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 22:32:42 -0400 > From: "Alan Duff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody want to have fun with this shiller? > To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > I just filed a complaint by filling in the blanks with cut and paste. > > > Alan Duff > Knoxville
Re: [MBZ] R/R Rear Axle Half Shafts
To a short drive to Fresno today where I dropped in at Silver Star Recycling fresnos. They quoted me $45 for each half shaft +$10 core exchange. What they had already pulled from various cars didn't look much better than mine (except my CV boots have rips and are leaking). I took a look around the yard for some bundt alloys and looked up under one of the 300TDs and saw two rear axles with BEAUTIFUL rubber! They pulled the two rear axle shafts for me and away I went. My question is this How does one tell if these are replaced new OEM by GKN or ACEI remanufactured??? (just curious).Both shafts have a sticker with bar code on them with the following: NP5215877575. I know the newer rebuilts are not worth the money. I am hoping this is either an older rebuild or a new one. Now onto the work of replacing them. Paul Raheb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visalia, CA 1985 300TD-T Wagon 1984 300D-T Sedan
[MBZ] Half Axle Replacements (W123)
There has been a lot of discussion in the past about the poor quality of rebuilt rear half axles for the W123 series. I am now facing the task of replacing both rear halves on my 85 300TD Wagon. Until I am able to locate a good used set, there a stop gap measure? Is there a silicone or rubber spray I can use to seal the CV boots? What say you? Anyone have a good set lying around? Paul Visalia, CA 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[MBZ] Help with R/R Ignition Switch (W123)
Listers: I am in need of some help in replacing the ignition switch in my 300TD-t wagon. Does anyone have the Haynes Manual for the W123 that would be willing to either email or fax the instructions on R/R Ignition Switch (W123) for the "Mommy Wagon"? Please contact me off list if you can help. THANKS! Paul Visalia, CA 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net
[MBZ] Help with R/R Ignition Switch (W123)
Listers: Does anyone have the Haynes Manual for the W123 that would be willing to either email or fax the instructions on R/R Ignition Switch (W123) for the "Mommy Wagon"? Please contact me off list if you can help. THANKS! Paul Visalia, CA 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net
[MBZ] 300d ebay Parts Car for $179
1983 300D in Florida - no relation or interest. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6783&item= 7985993114&rd=1 Paul
[MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
FYI: http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ is back on line Paul Visalia, CA 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net
[MBZ] mbz.org what the story???
Just checking and saw the following at http://www.mbz.org/ "Hi folks and welcome to the mbz.org annual June-July "we're down for a month". This time it's a little different. "Those responsible have been sacked". Now if I could get my equipment and files back I'd ba a happy camper. Instead, I'm building this up all from scratch on new servers in the US. I hope to get the articles up very shortly, the list archives are in place and need to be hooked up. Richard Sexton [EMAIL PROTECTED] While you wait, go buy some parts from Rusty " Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[MBZ] Wow - But Shipping is a killer
For $129.99 in shipping - I would expect someone to walk it to my house in person! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33675&item =7984437715&rd=1 Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[MBZ] Lucas Oil Products
I use Lucas fuel additive and oil stabilizer. NICE STUFF http://www.lucasoil.com/products/index.sd Paul 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" [EMAIL PROTECTED] > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 18:22:20 + (GMT) > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 1, Issue 61 > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 11:35:14 -0500 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Adsit Company? > To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed > > I think autozone has it as well. That lucas is good stuff from what I hear. > > JabbaHursty wrote: > >> lucas transmission fix. imagine a transmission fluid that is as thick >> as gear oil. i'll use in small quantities on a leaky transmission and >> in large quantities on hosed transmissions. i had one tranny that was >> pronounced dead by 2 mercedes guys, only to have it working (not to >> original standards, but it will shift adequately) when filled with lucas. >> >> it's available via mail order and also at one of the big auto parts >> stores (either advance or advantage -- i always confuse the two) >> >> At 09:51 AM 6/18/2005, you wrote: >> >>> What is lucas? Besides the prince of darkness >>> >>> On 6/17/05, JabbaHursty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>> fill it with lucas. it's the wonderdrug for dying trannies. if it won't >>>> work on lucas, then you are just toast >>>> >>>> >>>> At 07:40 PM 6/16/2005, you wrote: >>>>> yea, I have a tranny problem with my 89 560 as well. Wife driving >>> it, I >>>>> think it developed a leak, and was probably run low on fluid for along >>>>> time. Not whining or anything so maybe I will get lucky with it. >>>>> >>>>> Tom G wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> My '89 560 SEL is in need of a transmission. Does >>>>>> anyone have experience with Adsit Company >>>>>> (www.adsitco.com <http://www.adsitco.com>)? >>>>>> Background info: The car has 119k miles. Apparently >>>>>> the rear seal failed catastrophically. My wife didn't >>>>>> know, and by the time she got home the transmission >>>>>> was whining loudly. Refilling fluid only muffled the >>>>>> whine slightly, so I think at a minimum the torque >>>>>> convertor is shot. >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Tom Gentry >>>>>> Life was too short for my transmission. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> __ Discover Yahoo! Find restaurants, >>>>>> movies, travel and more fun for the weekend. Check it out! >>>>>> http://discover.yahoo.com/weekend.html >>>>>> ___ >>>>>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>> For new parts see www.buymbparts.com <http://www.buymbparts.com> >>>>>> For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com <http://www.oldworldauto.com> >>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>> http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK >>>>> 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, >>>>> 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 >>>>> Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the turbo wastegate (W123)
Andrew: Thanks for the advice and the picture. Now I have to wait until daylight to see if it is the garret or kkk turbo. NOW ... If I could get some of you SPAM eaters to put your meat down for a minute and give me some help reattaching the bulls-eye vent to my dash! ;0 PS: Our Maytag dishwasher broke today - bought a BOSCH to replace it. I wonder if any of the parts are interchangeable with my W123 Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:09:46 + (GMT) > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 1, Issue 42 > > > Message: 7 > Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 16:22:05 -0400 > From: Andrew Cunningham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the turbo wastegate (W123) > To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Paul, > > There are two types: > kkk (hope you have this one) > garrett > > kkk has kkk in a triangle on the side and pod with threaded rod and > nut like in the link below: > http://www.fastforward.ca/gallery/MFTurboCharger.jpg > > The locknut and rod adjust the wastegate on a kkk > > If you want to adjust the garrett, you have to go inside it and > rearrange stuff and it is a pain in the butt. If you search for > adjust 617 turbo - that is the one you will find the most info on > since you need a lot of info to actually do it. > > Andy > > > On 6/14/05, Paul Raheb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I have read a lot from you all about adjusting the ALDA on the W123's. I >> have also read about adjusting the wastegate BUT 1. I Cannot tell which >> Turbo I have, and 2. Would Love to have a picture of someone pointing to the >> screw that adjusts the wastegate so I don¹t screw it up. >> >> THANKS! >> >> Paul Raheb >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Visalia, CA >> 1985 300TD Wagon (W123) 168K+ >> >>
[MBZ] Re-attachment help
Does anyone have the instructions from the W123 Manual/CD on how to reattach the A/C vent tube and "bullseye" vent to the dash? I can not access my CDs and Skinnerbox <http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Index/617Tindex.html> seems to be down! Thanks in advance! Paul 1985 300TD-T - White/Palamino - 168K 1984 300D-T Silver/Blue - 166K [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[MBZ] Adjusting the turbo wastegate (W123)
I have read a lot from you all about adjusting the ALDA on the W123's. I have also read about adjusting the wastegate BUT 1. I Cannot tell which Turbo I have, and 2. Would Love to have a picture of someone pointing to the screw that adjusts the wastegate so I don¹t screw it up. THANKS! Paul Raheb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visalia, CA 1985 300TD Wagon (W123) 168K+
[MBZ] Tough to start 85 300TD
Recently changed the fuel filters and adjusted the throttle linkage. Now the car struggles to start following glow unless I give it a little accelerator pedal when cranking the ignition. Ideas? Paul Raheb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visalia, CA 1985 300TD Wagon (W123) 168K+
[MBZ] What to do with an alternator Core?
First of all, THANK YOU to Kaleb for getting a new list up and runningI was going through withdrawls! I recently purchased a rebuilt Bosch alternator on eBay for the 1984 300D and now have the one I removed. The retailer did not require a core in exchange. Is there someone who buys these or is it trash? Paul 1985 300TD-T - White/Palamino - 168K 1984 300D-T Silver/Blue - 166K PaulRaheb (at) comcast.net Visalia, CA
