Anybody used any of those cell phone boosters out there?
I've been very happy with Wilson, and their technical support
speaks English and knows the products very well. You have
to install it right, of course.
-- Jim
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For Jerry Herman. Old joke from this very list.
Rick
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From: Hendrik Riessen heni...@ozemail.com.au
Date: February 14, 2006 3:22:36 PM CST
To: Mercedes Discussion List merce...@striplin.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] some info please
Reply-To: Mercedes
For Jerry Herman. Old joke from this very list.
Rick
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From: Hendrik Riessen heni...@ozemail.com.au
Date: February 14, 2006 3:22:36 PM CST
To: Mercedes Discussion List merce...@striplin.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] some info please
Reply-To: Mercedes
For Jerry Herman. Old joke from this very list.
Rick
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From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
Date: April 15, 2008 8:06:46 PM CDT
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Change + tool usage
Reply-To: Mercedes
For Jerry Herman. Old joke from this very list.
Rick
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From: Luther Gulseth lut...@gulseth.net
Date: May 31, 2006 9:14:44 AM CDT
To: merce...@striplin.net, ban...@striplin.net
Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: Email lists: Changing a lightbulb
Reply-To:
Rick
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Subject: Fw: Understanding Engineers
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Understanding Engineers - Take
one
Two engineering students were walking across a university
campus when one said, 'Where did you get such a great
This is cool:
http://www.gizmag.com/tiger-stone-lays-paving-bricks/16951/
Dan
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Hmmm - I switched my company phone from ATT to Sprint last year, and am now
switching it back to ATT
On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 9:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
It's my company cell phone which is ATT so have no option to switch
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On Jul 12, 2012, at
Yup - that's the gotcha with that satelitte ISP. I wouldn't think the
VoIP would be a terrible amount of data, and the text would be less, but
then I haven't really looked at it that closely. QoS/latency would make
VoIP over the satelitte different. You could try Skype to see what it
would be
Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com writes:
Last set I did was for my Uncle's '84 300TD... That was about two years
ago. I heard the engine run recently and couldn't believe how smooth and
quiet it was. I like those nozzles Mercedes sources sells. I think
they're Monarch?
Has anyone tried
Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes:
Well I could probably do the microcell deal but I would be concerned
about the amount of data it would use
I don't think they use a lot of data (telephone-quality voice does not
demand a lot of bandwidth) unless you are on the phone a lot, but the
On 12/07/2012 5:37 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote:
You need to bolt the pop tester to your bench or a big piece of wood (like a
2x12) to hold it.So you also end up with a diesel-stained piece of wood to
store.
You say that like it is a bad thing.
Randy
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When we first moved into our house I had a similar problem. Surprisingly the
little sticker things actually work. I went from 1 bar and no conversation to 2
bars and reasonably good connections. Definitely worth the $1 or so. You can
get 'em on eBay.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:00:47
On a machine that was nearly $3000 4 years ago thats a great price!
That will be a very good machine and will kick anything you can buy at a big
box store in the teeth. Its got support for onboard RAID 5 should you want to
build it into a server box.
Curt
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:08:05 -0700
Faster is debatable, the eBay one has 2x the RAM...
I'd probably go with this one though, I'd rather buy through a vendor if I
could help it.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:25:38 -0400
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re:
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
Faster is debatable, the eBay one has 2x the RAM...
Oops you're right, didn't catch that.
Allan
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1979 300SD
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The write up is interesting, but I don't think his method of replacement is
very good. Not pop testing to check the opening pressure is a real
shortcut. He also shows leaking injectors because he didn't adequately
clean the mating surfaces. I use a piece of glass and fine sandpaper to
make sure
On Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:07:54 -0700 Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com
wrote:
Are there any good Mercedes jokes?
Someone posted this a few years ago:
I took a ride in my venerable old '83 Mercedes 240D last night!
I took a ride in my venerable old '83 Mercedes 240D last night. Two point
four
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/pts/3136865465.html
not mine, no interest. No parts I can use
clay
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
Phone calls are relatively low bandwidth, so latency is your biggest
problem because of the satellite link. For your situation, I think having
a 2 antenna setup (one outside your home and one inside) would be the best
bet. Ideally you'll have full bars when you're done. Full bars not only
The obvious question is have you checked the coolant level? I
presume the answer is YES and the level is NORMAL.
If so, with the engine off spin the radiator fan. if it spins freely
without reistance the fan clutch is worn and needs to be replaced. A
worn fan clutch will cause the engine to
I sho am:) will check as my car runs hot only on highway. Yes coolant level is
normal.
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On Jul 13, 2012, at 2:07 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
The obvious question is have you checked the coolant level? I
presume the answer is YES and the level is
If I am right you will owe me a b**r.
On 7/13/12, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
I sho am:) will check as my car runs hot only on highway. Yes coolant level
is normal.
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On Jul 13, 2012, at 2:07 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
wrote:
The
I am in the market for an AV receiver for our family room TV. It's been years
since I've bought audio components, and to say that what is out there is
overwhelming is an understatement. Here are some of the things I am using to
determine what I buy:
Need 4 - HDMI inputs
Don't care about 5.1
On Jul 13, 2012 12:50 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
I am in the market for an AV
receiver for our family room TV.
Onkyo HT-S3400. On 50% off sale right now (last year's model) for $150 at
Amazon. Throw away the speakers that come in the box or use them in a
kid's room-- with real
I was referring to the later years.
On 7/11/2012 7:46 PM, OK Don wrote:
Nope - my gasser is 3.2. Depends on which model years, chassis series, etc.
On Wed, Jul 11, 2012 at 11:03 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
I think you got that backwards. The CDI was 3.2 as I believe the
$150 + $50 shipping. The old eBay bait and ship trick.
Thanks - it does look like a possible candidate.
Dan
On Jul 13, 2012, at 4:12 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Jul 13, 2012 12:50 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
I am in the market for an AV
receiver for our family room TV.
I'm not sure on the number of HDMI inputs, but I bought the obsolescent
version of the Yamaha (it's an RXV-650) a few years back and it's great!
Some very fussy audio/videophile friends of mine also have Yamaha receivers
and are very happy with them.
New prices may be above your price
There seems to be a pretty decent contingent of offerings below $200 as long as
I don't need 7.1 and things like iPod or Bluetooth options. Thanks for the
info, I'll check it out.
I have been looking at some of the manufacturer's refurb stores, and there are
some possibilities there, along
Speaking of this, I have a pretty good receiver (Sony) but my
speakers are from the late '90s. I think I am not getting full
benefit of my receiver. Any good cheap decent speaker packages
out there?
On 7/13/2012 3:12 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Jul 13, 2012 12:50 PM, Dan Penoff
Ha! I suspect that you've run too many cars without mufflers and fired too
many 357 magnum rounds to hear the difference - I'm sure I have!
On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 5:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
Speaking of this, I have a pretty good receiver (Sony) but my speakers are
I didn't know that beer was a bad word:) Would u prefer a bottle of w**e
instead?
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On Jul 13, 2012, at 3:34 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
If I am right you will owe me a b**r.
On 7/13/12, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
I sho am:) will
A few .357. probably more .44 magnum or .45 acp though.
On 7/13/2012 5:23 PM, OK Don wrote:
Ha! I suspect that you've run too many cars without mufflers and fired too
many 357 magnum rounds to hear the difference - I'm sure I have!
On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 5:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin
Dimitri has a 240D.
240Ds don't have fan clutches.
Some of the fan clutches DISENGAGE the fan at highway speed. Even if they don't
the fan is effectively doing nothing at highway speed. There is way more air
being slammed over the radiator by the car moving forward than the fan could
ever
Are you signed up for newegg? THey seem to have deals on stuff every
few days, some refurbs or old models. Usually free or reasonable shipping.
--R
On 7/13/12 3:49 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
I am in the market for an AV receiver for our family room TV. It's been years
since I've bought audio
Or $281.50 with Amazon Prime free shipping.
It might be worth contacting them and see what their real shipping cost is...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:59:13 -0400
From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - A/V Receiver
Bingo! Either the radiator is clogged, or the coolant is not circulating.
Cheap aftermarket water pumps have been rumored to have the impeller blades
rot off.
On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 5:38 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Dimitri has a 240D.
240Ds don't have fan clutches.
Some of
On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 5:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin
ka...@striplin.netwrote:
Speaking of this, I have a pretty good receiver (Sony) but my
speakers are from the late '90s. I think I am not getting full
benefit of my receiver. Any good cheap decent speaker packages out
there?
The time has come to sort out the w124 2.5 turbo diesel. It has extremely poor
acceleration. When dead cold it has a little better performance, although it
surges when accelerating cold. After it warms up, the surging is gone, it
just has NO pickup. I mean 0-30 mph in 12 seconds, 0-60 in 32
http://www.ebay.com/itm/w108-109-111-Fuel-Injector-Set-Bosch-3-5L-Engines-/261062003835?hash=item3cc8820c7bitem=261062003835pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessoriesvxp=mtr#ht_696wt_1398
Being a hardcore cheap*ss, I much prefer having viable spares at a low price.
Is there a major difference in
Is the turbo kicking in? But with mine, filters were the first pace to
start. Once I had a dirty turbo/exh crossover pipe and it had to be cleaned
to get turbo to spool.
Dwight
82 300CD
90 300D 2.5 t
On Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 10:01 AM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.comwrote:
The time has come to
First you need to check to make sure the turbo is turning at all, then
make sure the boost lines are intact and that the overboost valve is
not stuck open or blown.
That car is VERY slow with no turbo or added fuel. Diesel purge won't
do a thing if you have no boost or no boost signal.
Ya gotta have one of these for the basement.
Well, we like one here. Search craigslist and found an old looking nice one.
Name on it is Gibson. We have a Gibson under-counter freezer in the
kitchen so that seemed to recommend the name, otherwise it seems
Gibson is a name from the past.
The
2.5 turbo diesel. It has extremely poor acceleration.
Check turbo boost, at the ALDA. (Or equivalent.)
-- Jim
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I have a pretty good receiver (Sony) but my speakers are from the late
'90s. I think I am not getting full benefit of my receiver. Any good
cheap decent speaker packages out there?
Used to be that 50% of your system cost should be the speakers.
I don't think this has really changed. My
I didn't realize that 50% was a rule, but the last system I bought it
worked out that way - a Denon DN-A7100 and a pair of JBL 4328's. My
neighbors didn't care for the system, but I loved being able to work in
their yard and hear my music.
On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 10:00 PM, Jim Cathey
I didn't realize that 50% was a rule, but the last system I bought it
worked out that way - a Denon DN-A7100 and a pair of JBL 4328's.
It was the rule of thumb in the early 80's when I was buying
my first real stereo. Transducers are the most difficult thing
to get right, so if you were
You are probably wasting your time. You either have a vacuum leak (which causes
turbo to vent boost), or the eds has put it in limp mode which also vents boost
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On Jul 13, 2012, at 9:01 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
The time has come to sort out the w124 2.5
What's wrong with Sony?
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On Jul 13, 2012, at 11:00 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
I have a pretty good receiver (Sony) but my speakers are from the late '90s.
I think I am not getting full benefit of my receiver. Any good cheap
decent speaker packages out
Ok, so no fan clutch:) Now I need to understand why a clogged radiator or
ailing water pump wouldn't cause my car to run hot at lower speeds or while
idling?
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On Jul 13, 2012, at 6:43 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
Bingo! Either the radiator is clogged, or the coolant
Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
Ok, so no fan clutch:) Now I need to understand why a clogged
radiator or ailing water pump wouldn't cause my car to run hot
at lower speeds or while idling?
Because the diesel engine is rather efficient. And the job of
the radiator is to dissipate to the air the
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