Re: [MBZ] Cold starting OM61x engines (was) Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no the adjustment nut loosens up and backs out. David Brodbeck wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: Intake valves USUALLY end up with decreased clearance as they wear (I know, that's counterintuitive). Is this because the valve seats recess and/or pound into the head? The valves on my VWs always

Re: [MBZ] Big brother is coming for your car

2005-11-28 Thread Christopher McCann
you get a $4,000 tax credit (federal) to buy a hybrid or diesel, then get taked for it by the state! Rediculous. Chris James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: try this one http://www.kcbs.com/pages/kcbs/news/news_story.nsp?story_id=85908290ID=kcbsscategory=Computers - Original

Re: [MBZ] Big brother is coming for your car

2005-11-28 Thread David Brodbeck
Tom Hargrave wrote: It's an article about a proposal to levee an additional tax on hybrid vehicles because they burn less fuel pay less than their share if road tax. Oregon tried that for a while. They charged twice the normal registration fee on hybrids. I think they eventually backed

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's say some guy decides to rob the bank you're in and five people whip out pistols. How do you know who you need to shoot and who you don't? Some of them might be in on the job. Do you shoot all of them just to be sure? I understand your point, but the answer

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread David Brodbeck
Steve MacSween wrote: I understand your point, but the answer there is that no one with proper training 'whips it out' while the robbery is in progress. The resulting firestorm would be like using dynamite to fish in your backyard pool, and inevitably you'd probably kill more innocents than

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve MacSween wrote: I understand your point, but the answer there is that no one with proper training 'whips it out' while the robbery is in progress. The resulting firestorm would be like using dynamite to fish in your backyard pool, and inevitably you'd probably

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Christopher McCann
Dave, Very real concerns. The first one is simply reality. Your gun may do you NO good. Your gun CAN do you harm (taken away from you - although that doesn't happen nearly as often as it's claimed by some). On the other hand, approximately 2 million crimes are thwarted every year in

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Christopher McCann
Wait until they go to exit (assuming they don't back out the door but choose to walk/run), then redecorate the bank door with the contents of the nearest bad guy's cranial cavity. You will go to jail for murder if you do that. Can't shoot a guy running away! No matter WHAT he did! Chris

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread David Brodbeck
Christopher McCann wrote: You will go to jail for murder if you do that. Can't shoot a guy running away! No matter WHAT he did! I think in Florida it's now legal to shoot anyone as long as you shout he's headed right for us! first. ;)

Re: [MBZ] So, what IS the diameter of the lower hose?

2005-11-28 Thread Peter Frederick
Mac: I have no idea, as I buy the correct hose to install. I have no interest in handmaking molded hoses. Peter

Re: [MBZ] So, what IS the diameter of the lower hose?

2005-11-28 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have no idea, as I buy the correct hose to install. I have no interest in handmaking molded hoses. Uh, no, I hear ye, but sadly inline coolant heaters are sold by the diameter of hose, and I would rather not remove said hose twice, once to measure then again to

Re: [MBZ] So, what IS the diameter of the lower hose?

2005-11-28 Thread Marshall Booth
Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have no idea, as I buy the correct hose to install. I have no interest in handmaking molded hoses. Uh, no, I hear ye, but sadly inline coolant heaters are sold by the diameter of hose, and I would rather not remove said hose twice, once to

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Bob DuPuy
The fact is that crime goes down in shall issue states because the would be criminal can never know who may or may not be armed. When in doubt these mutts will move on to targets that appear softer. If granny just might have a hand gun in her purse or nightstand she is afforded some protection

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread David Brodbeck
Bob DuPuy wrote: The fact is that crime goes down in shall issue states because the would be criminal can never know who may or may not be armed. But does the murder rate go down? I'm not interested in a lower chance of having my stuff stolen if it means a higher chance of being shot, frankly.

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, this is an interesting point which is covered, i believe, in the current NRA magazine. There is some general 21 foot law enforcement rule for shooting a guy brandishing a knife. while it would take me 2 weeks to get to you from 21 feet, it took knife attackers under 1.5 seconds. As i'm an

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2005-11-28 Thread Jim Cathey
http://www.f1-rocketboy.com/lister.html Tres cool! -- Jim

[MBZ] noise in front: 350sdl

2005-11-28 Thread Constantine N. Polites
I have a wierd noise in the of the motor, it appears to be comming from the belt tensioner ( not the chain tensioner). I changed the fan and clutch, the tensioner pulley, and the shock absorber. The shock absorber is constantly in motion an becomes very hot, the new one diminished the noise,

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Jim Cathey
You will go to jail for murder if you do that. Can't shoot a guy running away! No matter WHAT he did! Can if you can prove (!) that he's actually immediately on his way to commit mayhem, such as shoot your family outside, or torch the building, etc. Awfully hard to be sure that's what's going

Re: [MBZ] So, what IS the diameter of the lower hose?

2005-11-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Heck, I'm just pleased to pieces that you all want to fix my car, but no one yet assisted me in my leisure by telling me the diameter of the lower rad hose on my 240d. It's about _so_ big (holding up my fingers)... Sorry about that. Put in the for-real block heater. We'll help. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] noise in front: 350sdl

2005-11-28 Thread Jim Cathey
I have a wierd noise in the of the motor, it appears to be comming from the belt tensioner ( not the chain tensioner). Check that your main crank pulley is not coming loose, resulting in an out-of-round drive that really exercises the tensioner to death. We had that on our SDL. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] noise in front: 350sdl

2005-11-28 Thread Marshall Booth
Constantine N. Polites wrote: I have a wierd noise in the of the motor, it appears to be comming from the belt tensioner ( not the chain tensioner). I changed the fan and clutch, the tensioner pulley, and the shock absorber. The shock absorber is constantly in motion an becomes very hot, the

Re: [MBZ] noise in front: 350sdl

2005-11-28 Thread Marshall Booth
Jim Cathey wrote: I have a wierd noise in the of the motor, it appears to be comming from the belt tensioner ( not the chain tensioner). Check that your main crank pulley is not coming loose, resulting in an out-of-round drive that really exercises the tensioner to death. We had that on our

[MBZ] MB in Movie Preview

2005-11-28 Thread Bob Rentfro
Went to see RENT (one of my daughters was dancing in the Maureen Tango number). There was a preview for some inane movie with kevin Costner and Jennifer Aniston. Kevin was driving some 108 (I think) that was much hotter than Jennifer. I'm thinking it was a 280 SE convertible. Anyone else see

Re: [MBZ] MB in Movie Preview

2005-11-28 Thread OK Don
Didn't see it, but it might be - Rumor Has It, On 11/27/05, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Went to see RENT (one of my daughters was dancing in the Maureen Tango number). There was a preview for some inane movie with kevin Costner and Jennifer Aniston. Kevin was driving some 108 (I

Re: [MBZ] Global warming/concealed carry

2005-11-28 Thread Royce Engler
In Texas, the castle doctrine goes a step further. If you reasonably believe that deadly force is necessary to prevent the commission of arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, theft during the nighttime or criminal mischief during the nighttime or to prevent somebody who just did one of

[MBZ] ALPINE

2005-11-28 Thread RELNGSON
psssttt, Roger: http://www.autocentrum.pl/oceny_aut/Renault_Alpina.html Pstt, rat. Just Google Renault Alpine. Alpina may be the Polish pronunciation. RLE

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread l02turner
Prof John Lott looked at this problem. He found the police shot an innocent person 11% of the time while private citizens rate was less than 3% - it was close to 2% but I don't recall the precise number. In any case, pricate CCW holders are *much* less likely to shoot an innocent person.

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread l02turner
You wrote:[SNIP] in Switzerland and he said it is nothing to see teenagers with assault rifles on busses and on their backs riding bikes. The govt supplies de-militarized rifles to all its citizens DIRT CHEAP, requires all men to be on military call and keep full auto weapons and ammo

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread l02turner
David wrote (in jest):I think in Florida it's now legal to shoot anyone as long as you shout he's headed right for us! first. ;) Just to keep the uninformed straight - the recent FL law says people don't have to run away if confronted - they can stand their ground and defend themselves and

Re: [MBZ] MB in Movie Preview

2005-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I am right in the middle of watching house of wax, there was a good scene with a chick hiding behind a 116, then she looks thru the front drivers window and the bad dude throws a spear thru the car and hits her in the head. Good shot of the 116. Bob Rentfro wrote: Went to see RENT (one of

[MBZ] noise up front

2005-11-28 Thread Constantine N. Polites
Thanks Jim and Marshall. I was not really thinking of checking any of the new parts ( this is a new motor with only 10,000 miles on it). However, weird things do happen. I'll let you know latter this week. Sorry for the spelling error. Regards, Constantine

Re: [MBZ] MB in Movie Preview

2005-11-28 Thread Rich Thomas
I hope the car wasn't hurt. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I am right in the middle of watching house of wax, there was a good scene with a chick hiding behind a 116, then she looks thru the front drivers window and the bad dude throws a spear thru the car and hits her in the head. Good shot

[MBZ] noise in front: 350sdl

2005-11-28 Thread Kayoooh
Message: 10 Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 20:51:57 -0500 From: Constantine N. Polites [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] noise in front: 350sdl To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I have a wierd noise in the of the motor, it

Re: [MBZ] ALPINE

2005-11-28 Thread Desert Rat
vell, da one I seen vas in Warsaw, so dar. On 11/27/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: psssttt, Roger: http://www.autocentrum.pl/oceny_aut/Renault_Alpina.html Pstt, rat. Just Google Renault Alpine. Alpina may be the Polish pronunciation. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Pwr Steering fluids 126

2005-11-28 Thread M.Affzaal.Khan
Thanks Slipped to mention mine is a 126 300SE . I had to refill ATF at one time until I got the correct colourless power steering fluid. I have drained it acouple of times but still the red colour stays on indicating all has not been replaced. will give it one more go tomorrow. regards mak

[MBZ] WSJ article on high price of diesel

2005-11-28 Thread John M McIntosh
A few paragraphs I'll copy/paste here, just some doom and gloom... The cost of diesel has eased in recent weeks, but U.S. diesel prices still remain significantly higher than gasoline prices as refiners struggle to meet global demand for the fuel after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The

[MBZ] Clock Help

2005-11-28 Thread Vernon Ritchey
The clock in my 82 300SD finally quit. From initial inspection, it appears that the resistor just abobe the crystal is cooked. Can anyone advise how to proceed? Id the cooked resistor the problem or just a symptom of some other problem? Does anyone have a schematic? Are these things DYI

Re: [MBZ] dead pig in the car was: come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-28 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Today there was a Mythbusters marathon on Discovery. They investigated the myth that Jimmy Hoffa is buries at Giant's Stadium. As a precursor they broke open a slab of sideway, then encased a couple dead pigs in fresh cement. After waiting a month (I think), they used ground penetrating radar

Re: [MBZ] 3 RD replacement starter ?

2005-11-28 Thread PONDERSOA
Is it the starter turns motor, stops for a moment and then goes again? You know kind of like a injector leaked down and hydro locked cylinder for a moment? Trampas no what happens is the starter engages and when doin so it ..skips ,catches and spins the engine at normal speed it is not

Re: [MBZ] noise in front: 350sdl

2005-11-28 Thread Jim Cathey
The reason I ask is that about two months ago an odd noise (to me) started appearing at the front of my 2003 ML 400 CDI with approx. 49,000 miles. The best I can describe it is that it sounds like a chirp which is heard a fraction of a second before the engine comes to a complete stop after

Re: [MBZ] Clock Help

2005-11-28 Thread Jim Cathey
The clock in my 82 300SD finally quit. From initial inspection, it appears that the resistor just above the crystal is cooked. Can anyone advise how to proceed? Id the cooked resistor the problem or just a symptom of some other problem? Does anyone have a schematic? Are these things DYI

[MBZ] How to heat yer block (was: hose diameter whining)

2005-11-28 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Uh, no, I hear ye, but sadly inline coolant heaters are sold by the diameter of hose, and I would rather not remove said hose twice, once to measure then again to install (being down to one drivable car at present). Hose and dipstick heaters are a waste. Sorry,

Re: [MBZ] Alfa Romeo

2005-11-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: Anybody know anything about the newer Alfas? A friend of mine has WAY too many vehicles and two houses (and one wife telling him to pare it down). He may be selling the Alfa. It is a 1991 convertible with 60,000 miles. Is that the one that shares the Saab 9000

Re: [MBZ] dead pig in the car was: come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-28 Thread Mitch Haley
TimothyPilgrim wrote: Today there was a Mythbusters marathon on Discovery. They investigated the myth that Jimmy Hoffa is buries at Giant's Stadium. I thought he was processed into sausage.

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: yeah, this is an interesting point which is covered, i believe, in the current NRA magazine. There is some general 21 foot law enforcement rule for shooting a guy brandishing a knife. while it would take me 2 weeks to get to you from 21 feet, it took knife attackers under

Re: [MBZ] How to heat yer block (was: hose diameter whining)

2005-11-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Sorry, Marshall, but based on my experience with the inline (circulating) coolant heater in my w116 SD I have to disagree. If the motor had fired up any faster, even in bitter cold snaps (-37 degC was the record I believe for when I started it in an unheated garage), it would have jumped to

Re: [MBZ] 3 RD replacement starter ?

2005-11-28 Thread Trampas
I have noticed that on the gassers the positioning of the start is critical. For example on my 420SEL the play in the bolt holes makes a huge difference. That is when bolts are loose if you twist starter one way, and tighten bolts it will not always engage the flywheel. If twist other way and

[MBZ] What?

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
Omar, Dis you say you have a 2003 ML400 CDI? Where do you live? I have never heard of such a vehicle. I am assuming this is a European model. What is it like? Would love to hear all about it. I like the looks of the ML's. I understand early on, they had problems. Donald H.

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Royce Engler
Chris said... You will go to jail for murder if you do that. Can't shoot a guy running away! No matter WHAT he did! In Texas, if it's nighttime, you can use deadly force to prevent a perp from escaping with property stolen during a burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, or theft. Royce Engler

Re: [MBZ] What?

2005-11-28 Thread Loren Faeth
ML 300 and 350 Diesels are available in Europe. I was told some MLs are assembled in Austria. This may be the same plant that makes the G models, but I never got a confirmation or denial on that. I know there have been Diesel ML spottings near the Alabama plant, but I have heard nothing

[MBZ] houston craiglist 240D

2005-11-28 Thread Rich Thomas
http://houston.craigslist.org/car/113593996.html 1982 Mercedes 240 D - $500 Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005-11-25, 11:28AM CST 1982 Mercedes 240 D Not running. Bought car as a

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Bob DuPuy
David, statistically all violent crime including murder goes down in shall issue states. As long as you stay out of my house and don't threaten my wife or kids I won't shoot you. The fact that other citizens are willing to take on the responsibility and liability of carrying, will indeed keep you

Re: [MBZ] rusty should buy this

2005-11-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
All the photos are with the top on. One wonders if the hard top even comes off... This is a case of what's NOT mentioned being probably the most important information. On 11/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] one of you should buy this

2005-11-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
Note - starting price of $100 K is BELOW the reserve. LOL. On 11/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-1971-Mercedes-Benz-280-SE-3-5-Convertible_W0QQitemZ4592978560QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] What?

2005-11-28 Thread Christopher McCann
Why GM? Chris Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ML 300 and 350 Diesels are available in Europe. I was told some MLs are assembled in Austria. This may be the same plant that makes the G models, but I never got a confirmation or denial on that. I know there have been Diesel ML

[MBZ] Noise in front

2005-11-28 Thread Constantine N. Polites
Omar, The sound is a low frequency murmur and can be heard at low 800 - 1500 rpm. In my case, I believe that Jim and Marshall identified the problem areas. Constantine

Re: [MBZ] What?

2005-11-28 Thread tom savage
Loren Faeth wrote: I know there have been Diesel ML spottings near the Alabama plant, but I have heard nothing about how many are produced there, if any. I think that some diesels have been produced in AL. The Alabama plant produces MLs for NAFTA participants and all RHD models, regardless

[MBZ] Antifreeze

2005-11-28 Thread Mnetzky1
What is the Zerox antifreeze recommended for MB, and where can it be purchased? Thanks. Mike N. 83 300TD

[MBZ] diesel benz site

2005-11-28 Thread dieselbenz24
I found a website that might be of interest to this group: http://www.dieselbenz.info No affiliation. It has Mods, Tips, Fixes, Reviews, Hacks More Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 89kmi Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2

Re: [MBZ] Antifreeze

2005-11-28 Thread tom savage
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the Zerox antifreeze recommended for MB, and where can it be purchased? G-05, in the gold bottle. It was once available at AutoZone, but I haven't seen it there lately, at least locally. My most recent bottle came from NAPA. Tom

Re: [MBZ] Antifreeze

2005-11-28 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Mike, ZEREX G-05 And I believe most McParts stores have it.. Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ 1980 300SD On Nov 28, 2005, at 7:46 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the Zerox antifreeze recommended for MB, and where can it be purchased? Thanks. Mike N. 83 300TD

[MBZ] Cool E55 commercial

2005-11-28 Thread Dave M.
A buddy of mine recently informed me that he purchased a W211 E55. I am currently turning multiple shades of green with envy. I now need to make an out of state road trip to go beg for a ride. For those of you not familiar with the beastly E55, here's a cute commercial that very accurately conveys

Re: [MBZ] Cool E55 commercial

2005-11-28 Thread Rich Thomas
Yesterday I saw/heard a guy testing what I am guessing was a CLS500. It made a fearsome roar and left tire smoke for quite a ways, on a city street where I have seen a new Porsche GT? and MB SLR also being tested. I think it might be the same guy with lots of toys. It was impressive in sort

Re: [MBZ] MB in Movie Preview

2005-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well the passenger front window was broken out in the process. Rich Thomas wrote: I hope the car wasn't hurt. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I am right in the middle of watching house of wax, there was a good scene with a chick hiding behind a 116, then she looks thru the front drivers

Re: [MBZ] WSJ article on high price of diesel

2005-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
time to switch to gas cars again. John M McIntosh wrote: A few paragraphs I'll copy/paste here, just some doom and gloom... The cost of diesel has eased in recent weeks, but U.S. diesel prices still remain significantly higher than gasoline prices as refiners struggle to meet global

[MBZ] Off Diesel Topic, but still benz content

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
I was home in Springfield, Missouri this weekend and my cousin introduced me to his newest car purchases. He just got a new (not sure of the year ~ 02-05) SL 600 (V12) AND a 1991 BMW 850 V12. Of course, I hate him. I seem to remember something going wrong on the 600 that would send them into

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will just stick to my 44 mag or my .357 mag for those situations. Mitch Haley wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: yeah, this is an interesting point which is covered, i believe, in the current NRA magazine. There is some general 21 foot law enforcement rule for shooting a guy brandishing a knife.

Re: [MBZ] Antifreeze

2005-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
G-05 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the Zerox antifreeze recommended for MB, and where can it be purchased? Thanks. Mike N. 83 300TD ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] MB in Movie Preview

2005-11-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
this makes me want to watch some James Bond -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 28, 2005 9:28 AM To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] MB in Movie Preview well the passenger front window was broken out in the process. Rich

Re: [MBZ] WSJ article on high price of diesel

2005-11-28 Thread dave walton
Once you try vegetable oil, you will never go back :-) -Dave Walton 94 S350, 99 E300 On 11/28/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: time to switch to gas cars again. John M McIntosh wrote: A few paragraphs I'll copy/paste here, just some doom and gloom... The cost of diesel

Re: [MBZ] WSJ article on high price of diesel

2005-11-28 Thread Kerr Tung
This make more gasoline and less diesel claim puzzles me. From what I learned that at different temperatures different product such as gasoline and diesel are generated during the crude oil refinery process. That means the percentage of each product can be distilled out of the crude should be a

Re: [MBZ] WSJ article on high price of diesel

2005-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thats what I always thought. Kerr Tung wrote: This make more gasoline and less diesel claim puzzles me. From what I learned that at different temperatures different product such as gasoline and diesel are generated during the crude oil refinery process. That means the percentage of each

Re: [MBZ] WSJ article on high price of diesel

2005-11-28 Thread dave walton
I'm not a petrochemist, but I did work with some (and I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express). The refinery can use catalysts to break apart longer carbon chains and alter the mix a bit. The downside is that these molecules are not as stable as their naturally occurring counterparts. The best example

Re: [MBZ] Alfa Romeo

2005-11-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 11/26/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald Snook wrote: Anybody know anything about the newer Alfas? A friend of mine has WAY too many vehicles and two houses (and one wife telling him to pare it down). He may be selling the Alfa. It is a 1991 convertible with 60,000

Re: [MBZ] Clock Help

2005-11-28 Thread Tom Scordato
Overseas Speedometer fixes them or used units are often up on eBay. Regards Tom Scordato - Original Message - From: Vernon Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:54 AM Subject: [MBZ] Clock Help The clock in my 82 300SD finally quit. From

[MBZ] Diesel prices in Midwest

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
I don't know what the rest of the country is doing, but I saw Diesel in Springfield, Missouri this past weekend at $2.28. On the way back to Wichita I went through Joplin and saw it for $2.25. Donald H. Snook 1992 Olds 98

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices in Midwest

2005-11-28 Thread LT Don
$2.45 On 11/28/05, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know what the rest of the country is doing, but I saw Diesel in Springfield, Missouri this past weekend at $2.28. On the way back to Wichita I went through Joplin and saw it for $2.25. Donald H. Snook 1992 Olds 98

[MBZ] 79 450SL changing Fnt shock absorbers

2005-11-28 Thread Rich Thomas
So my buddy who had the broken subframe on the 450SL got that fixed, no problem, under the recall. Cost him like $250 for some other random stuff they did. He says the car was making bad clunks up front, took it back to the dlr who diagnosed a broken front shock, $495 to replace the pair

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread l02turner
Doesn't it seem odd that only the AK would be missing? I'm assuming if someone grabbed it they could have grabbed some others at the same time? Maybe it's there under something or you put it somewhere else? Sincerely, Larry T (78 240D) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test

[MBZ] '82 300CD oil loss

2005-11-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
So I've been wondering where my oil is being used/leaked (1qt/250mi) and also wondering what is causing the light smoke at all times (white/blue smoke). I had set the valves and flushed the coolant system about 2 weeks ago (with MB coolant of course). Took off last Thurs morning for my first

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread l02turner
David wrote:does the murder rate go down? I'm not interested in a lower chance of having my stuff stolen if it means a higher chance of being shot Yes, murder goes down also **significantly**- Here's some stats. for 2004, the latest year with info available - total violent crime has

Re: [MBZ] dead pig in the car was: come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-28 Thread Marshall Booth
Mitch Haley wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Today there was a Mythbusters marathon on Discovery. They investigated the myth that Jimmy Hoffa is buries at Giant's Stadium. I thought he was processed into sausage. That was served at a teamster's picnic! Marshall -- Marshall Booth

[MBZ] Insurance and establishing values

2005-11-28 Thread eric peterson
I got tagged pretty hard in the rear end of my 85 300CD this AM. Car towed to the body shop will wait for estimates. Pushed the Drivers rear quater panel past 90 degrees up to the wheel well.trunk trashed, rear bumper mangled, basically the whole rear corner is gone. also kinked rear quarter

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Gary Hurst
exactly. there were 8 guns in the trunk. one is not there. could have fallen under something. it is a 35 year old car. will have to make a more serious search for it On 11/28/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doesn't it seem odd that only the AK would be missing? I'm

Re: [MBZ] Global warming/concealed carry

2005-11-28 Thread David Brodbeck
Royce Engler wrote: In Texas, the castle doctrine goes a step further. If you reasonably believe that deadly force is necessary to prevent the commission of arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, theft during the nighttime or criminal mischief during the nighttime or to prevent somebody

[MBZ] Something fishy at Mercedes

2005-11-28 Thread Jeff Zedic
Thought the list might enjoy this storyno pics of the car though.. The Times November 25, 2005 Mercedes goes back to nature for dynamic inspiration By Stuart Birch Our correspondent offers a fishy tale from Germany about the one that didn’t get away STORYTELLING fishermen across the

Re: [MBZ] dead pig in the car was: come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-28 Thread David Brodbeck
Mitch Haley wrote: TimothyPilgrim wrote: Today there was a Mythbusters marathon on Discovery. They investigated the myth that Jimmy Hoffa is buries at Giant's Stadium. I thought he was processed into sausage. There was a guy recently that claimed he's buried under a building in

Re: [MBZ] WSJ article on high price of diesel

2005-11-28 Thread Marshall Booth
Kerr Tung wrote: This make more gasoline and less diesel claim puzzles me. From what I learned that at different temperatures different product such as gasoline and diesel are generated during the crude oil refinery process. That means the percentage of each product can be distilled out of

Re: [MBZ] WSJ article on high price of diesel

2005-11-28 Thread Rich Thomas
I thought it ran on Benz-ine! --R Marshall Booth wrote: It is claimed that the automobile that Benz assembled in the 19th century was powered by gasoline because it was the major unused waste product after fuel oil was extracted from crude so was rather inexpensive. Marshall

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread David Brodbeck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The total article can be found at: http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactSheets/Read.aspx?ID=126 You may be tempted to dismiss the info as being from the NRA, but I assure you the facts are correct - if the NRA were caught offering incorrect info such as this, the media

Re: [MBZ] Noise in front

2005-11-28 Thread Marshall Booth
Constantine N. Polites wrote: Omar, The sound is a low frequency murmur and can be heard at low 800 - 1500 rpm. In my case, I believe that Jim and Marshall identified the problem areas. I would surely loosen the belt and try turning all of the driven accessories and the idler wheel to

Re: [MBZ] Something fishy at Mercedes

2005-11-28 Thread Christopher McCann
Read about this, I THINK, in Car and Driver - had a pic of the fish and the car (or a drawing of the car). Reminds me of Hitler's comment that a car should take it's inspiration from nature...it should have the shape of a Junebug...and we know the story of that one. Chris (thinking

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
Jabbabursty wrote: exactly. there were 8 guns in the trunk. one is not there. could have fallen under something. it is a 35 year old car. will have to make a more serious search for it I may have missed something early in this discussion, but why in the world did you have 8 guns in

Re: [MBZ] Insurance and establishing values

2005-11-28 Thread Tan Qu
Eric, Insurance companies usually uses the NADA guides to assess the value of a car. At least State Farm does this way. At NADA guides website your car would be valued at up to $8,850 that may not be true reflection of the value for with only 87k miles. Hope this helps. Tan --- eric peterson

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD oil loss

2005-11-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
I was thinking of draining, flushing, and refilling the cooling system as a way to start the check. I haven't noticed any coolant leaking anywhere. This doesn't give me much comfort, A blown head gasket in a diesel can take weeks or even months to diagnose in the early stages..

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 113 SL in NJ

2005-11-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
The rusty areas are downright terrifying. Too bad becasue I like the green color as well... On 11/25/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice color. Gump may like this. Wonder if I would survive having two cars in need of welding and paint? On Thursday, November 24, 2005, at 01:28 PM,

Re: [MBZ] might be needing some cars

2005-11-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
My son's 1985 300D is presentable, though the driver's seat lists slightly to one side (left, of course). I'm sure he'd be willing to take any amount so long as it was more than the car is worth... On 11/26/05, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But you're not buyingLOLOLOL, Mike

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Gary Hurst
no, i went to see drew the wood guy who owns a compound in NC. i live in the city and only get to shoot at a 25 yard indoor range. chopped down 4 trees with my .45 :) On 11/28/05, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jabbabursty wrote: exactly. there were 8 guns in the trunk. one is

Re: [MBZ] might be needing some cars

2005-11-28 Thread Sunil Hari
Has to be stick shift. On 11/28/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My son's 1985 300D is presentable, though the driver's seat lists slightly to one side (left, of course). I'm sure he'd be willing to take any amount so long as it was more than the car is worth... On

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD oil loss

2005-11-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
Skinnerbox.org is down. What is the pdf file name for the head gasket RR job? -Original Message- From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 28, 2005 2:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD oil loss I was thinking of draining, flushing, and refilling the cooling

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