[MBZ] experts / blowhards
I will not name names -- no matter how much $$$ I am offered -- ... well ... Watching the various posts and discussion here today (and over the past few years), I was suddenly hit by how many opinions we have. But more importantly, which of us (and again, I will not name names) have a long standing reputation for being really, really smart and good and perhaps even brilliant. And then we have some (me included) who are slobbering idiots who know nothing but always have a comment. The guys who know which end of the body the toilet paper is to touch are indeed an asset. Marshall ... Johnny B. [my personal hemp-dude, my actually go out and do something good instead of bitching hero] ... Mitch ... Pervine ... Mr. Clean ... and so many more. If you don't see your name here, don't feel slighted. I am going from memory. Those who read this know who is whom. The other list, the idiots: LT Don, -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
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I can't neglect DanG and PegLeg. My apologies, guys. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
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You can send $50, paypal is OK LT Don wrote: Actually, no ... I was just thinking tonight about how much help this list has given me over the past few years. That's all. Don On 2/2/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let the record show, the witness made the 'drinky-drinky' motion On 2/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: huh? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K) ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
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On 2/1/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The other list, the idiots: LT Don, Somehow or other, my toilet paper always ends up in my ear. Is this what you are talking about? -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
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You need toilet paper on your nose! On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:32:51 -0600, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will not name names -- no matter how much $$$ I am offered -- ... well ... -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (230,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (158,222 kmi) '90 300E '82 300D (parts or run?)
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EXACTLY. A perfect description of my mechanical efforts. On 2/2/06, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/1/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The other list, the idiots: LT Don, Somehow or other, my toilet paper always ends up in my ear. Is this what you are talking about? -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
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Allow me to explain. When I first got my 240D (a couple of years ago), some folks on here were extremely patient and held my hand while I got used to working in it. Stuff that is now second nature to me were absolute mysteries at the time. And even with that experience, I have little in the way of mechanical expertise to offer in return for all I've received. So, now I drag home Loren's old VW diesel (with one owner in there between Loren and me). Working on this, I suddenly feel really stupid again, and have no diesel list to turn to with this diesel. Oh, I found a forum, but most of these guys are more concerned with hanging spoilers under their Passats then they are concerned with maintaining something old. Made me appreciate how much assistance I've received from our small circle of experts here. On 2/2/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well then, me (aka the witness) shall hoist one (or two) just for you. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
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LT Don wrote: So, now I drag home Loren's old VW diesel (with one owner in there between Loren and me). Working on this, I suddenly feel really stupid again, and have no diesel list to turn to with this diesel. Oh, I found a forum, but most of these guys are more concerned with hanging spoilers under their Passats then they are concerned with maintaining something old. Try the Audi-VW-Diesels Yahoo group: It's pretty quiet, compared to this list, but ask a question and you should get some help. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Audi-VW-Diesels/
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On 2/1/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: So, now I drag home Loren's old VW diesel (with one owner in there between Loren and me). Working on this, I suddenly feel really stupid again, and have no diesel list to turn to with this diesel. Oh, I found a forum, but most of these guys are more concerned with hanging spoilers under their Passats then they are concerned with maintaining something old. Try the Audi-VW-Diesels Yahoo group: It's pretty quiet, compared to this list, but ask a question and you should get some help. Also www.tdiclub.com. Mostly aimed at newer VWs as the name implies but there are some people on there with older ones. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo
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I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion, expecting a reply of we will try or everyone is welcome or maybe, aren't you the same LT Don that is on Banned? -- no reply. I took that as a sign that they preferred the newer VW owners. On 2/2/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/1/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: So, now I drag home Loren's old VW diesel (with one owner in there between Loren and me). Working on this, I suddenly feel really stupid again, and have no diesel list to turn to with this diesel. Oh, I found a forum, but most of these guys are more concerned with hanging spoilers under their Passats then they are concerned with maintaining something old. Try the Audi-VW-Diesels Yahoo group: It's pretty quiet, compared to this list, but ask a question and you should get some help. Also www.tdiclub.com. Mostly aimed at newer VWs as the name implies but there are some people on there with older ones. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
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On 2/1/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion, expecting a reply of we will try or everyone is welcome or maybe, aren't you the same LT Don that is on Banned? -- no reply. I took that as a sign that they preferred the newer VW owners. I haven't been there in a while (no problems with the ex's TDI, knock on wood) but IIRC there was a forum called Other VW Group Diesels that was fairly active. It's free to join. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo
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It took me over a year and a half to join that list. For some reason or another the website wouldn't accept my application to join, and they never returned my email. I wouldn't read much into their lack of response. On 2/1/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion, expecting a reply of we will try or everyone is welcome or maybe, aren't you the same LT Don that is on Banned? -- no reply. I took that as a sign that they preferred the newer VW owners. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
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On 2/1/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It took me over a year and a half to join that list. For some reason or another the website wouldn't accept my application to join, and they never returned my email. I wouldn't read much into their lack of response. You, sir, are too persistant for your own good. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
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Ok guys (I don't thing Jan is reading our posts anymore) I think we just got the clue! If we don't talk to LT Don, he will go away! Yeeha! ; ) At 09:31 PM 2/1/2006, you wrote: I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion, expecting a reply of we will try or everyone is welcome or maybe, aren't you the same LT Don that is on Banned? -- no reply. I took that as a sign that they preferred the newer VW owners.
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Growing up I spent a lot of time with my friend Bill's dad in his garage watching, and then eventually helping him work on his '68 200D. I knew by age 12 I would drive and care for these cars. When I finally got my own and started caring for it, I was able to draw upon what I learned in Mr. Hounshell's garage and do a respectable job at whatever I tried. After I got on the list...even in the early days...things became more clear. It was like how I remember getting glasses in fourth grade made everything clear...the way Herr Doktor Booth, Pennoff and the rest explained things was so simple and clear. I am often hesitant to try to explain jobs I'm familiar with because I can't explain things as you as you others can. I'm on that list with LT Don. Bob Rentfro '77 3000D 148K '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K Litchfield Park . - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards Allow me to explain. When I first got my 240D (a couple of years ago), some folks on here were extremely patient and held my hand while I got used to working in it. Stuff that is now second nature to me were absolute mysteries at the time. And even with that experience, I have little in the way of mechanical expertise to offer in return for all I've received. So, now I drag home Loren's old VW diesel (with one owner in there between Loren and me). Working on this, I suddenly feel really stupid again, and have no diesel list to turn to with this diesel. Oh, I found a forum, but most of these guys are more concerned with hanging spoilers under their Passats then they are concerned with maintaining something old. Made me appreciate how much assistance I've received from our small circle of experts here. On 2/2/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well then, me (aka the witness) shall hoist one (or two) just for you. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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Shush! You will blow my theory out of the water with this heresy! At 10:48 PM 2/1/2006, you wrote: It took me over a year and a half to join that list. For some reason or another the website wouldn't accept my application to join, and they never returned my email. I wouldn't read much into their lack of response. On 2/1/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion, expecting a reply of we will try or everyone is welcome or maybe, aren't you the same LT Don that is on Banned? -- no reply. I took that as a sign that they preferred the newer VW owners. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K) ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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Yeah get a life you volksy driving hippie. Probably got cannabis stashed in there somewhere I bet. Now there is a thought, bio-diesel made from cannabishmmmn after following that 300D I feel like a mars bar Hendrik who does not condone the use of illegal drugs even if it is burned in the engine - Original Message - From: Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards On 2/1/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It took me over a year and a half to join that list. For some reason or another the website wouldn't accept my application to join, and they never returned my email. I wouldn't read much into their lack of response. You, sir, are too persistant for your own good. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.23/242 - Release Date: 26/01/2006
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On Thursday 02 February 2006 2:36, Hendrik Riessen wrote: Yeah get a life you volksy driving hippie. Probably got cannabis stashed in there somewhere I bet. Now there is a thought, bio-diesel made from cannabishmmmn after following that 300D I feel like a mars bar Well, now. Hemp, which is technically cannabis but which you would have to smoke six bales of to get happy, yields a good deal of oil from its seed, and it probably does make good biodiesel. The fiber of the plant is great for manufacture of fabric and rope. The stuff used to be one of America's primary crops up until the end of WWII. Sounds like a plan to me! We need weed-powered diesels! Lee
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No, Jan cried and took her ball home (home to the RE list) Loren Faeth wrote: Ok guys (I don't thing Jan is reading our posts anymore) I think we just got the clue! If we don't talk to LT Don, he will go away! Yeeha! ; ) At 09:31 PM 2/1/2006, you wrote: I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion, expecting a reply of we will try or everyone is welcome or maybe, aren't you the same LT Don that is on Banned? -- no reply. I took that as a sign that they preferred the newer VW owners. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
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Gives the rest of us something to strive for. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 4:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] experts / blowhards I will not name names -- no matter how much $$$ I am offered -- ... well ... Watching the various posts and discussion here today (and over the past few years), I was suddenly hit by how many opinions we have. But more importantly, which of us (and again, I will not name names) have a long standing reputation for being really, really smart and good and perhaps even brilliant. And then we have some (me included) who are slobbering idiots who know nothing but always have a comment. The guys who know which end of the body the toilet paper is to touch are indeed an asset. Marshall ... Johnny B. [my personal hemp-dude, my actually go out and do something good instead of bitching hero] ... Mitch ... Pervine ... Mr. Clean ... and so many more. If you don't see your name here, don't feel slighted. I am going from memory. Those who read this know who is whom. The other list, the idiots: LT Don, -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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You know...there haven't been too many girls on the list. I guess that would stand to reason. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 7:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] experts / blowhards No, Jan cried and took her ball home (home to the RE list) Loren Faeth wrote: Ok guys (I don't thing Jan is reading our posts anymore) I think we just got the clue! If we don't talk to LT Don, he will go away! Yeeha! ; ) At 09:31 PM 2/1/2006, you wrote: I emailed the owner / manager / monitor of TDIClub asking if they covered '83 VW diesels in their discussion, expecting a reply of we will try or everyone is welcome or maybe, aren't you the same LT Don that is on Banned? -- no reply. I took that as a sign that they preferred the newer VW owners. ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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LT Don made her cry Bob Rentfro wrote: You know...there haven't been too many girls on the list. I guess that would stand to reason. Bob Rentfro -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
