Re: [MBZ] Response from Trent -- Worldpac problems?

2013-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: It seems they there are cases where the identical part made in the same factory is made to different standards. I'm not saying it happens, but if you had a market where you could sell the ones that almost meet MBZ standards instead of scrapping them, those sales

Re: [MBZ] Let's Play Homeland Security Haiku! Was: Re: OT: Things that make you say hmmmm

2013-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Napolitano Apostle of Obama Gives us daily dread ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
Well.. drat! Thanks for the follow up Rusty. You have a national resource that's kept our old Mercedes going. The sense of security that great service and good parts [and advice] has been available has added unmeasurable value to the ownership experience. For which, we all thank you.

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
Oooh yeah, might help if I let you lot know that the job is done. Even put a new timing chain in. ATTABLOKE! Hendrik who forgets stuff So that makes you normal. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Trent badaboy

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Me thinks your thought is correct. A terrible pity. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:16 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trent badaboy Hmmnh me thinks that Trent is not

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Aussie Air Force flew some B-47's for a few years for weather recon, etc. Probably in '60's or early '70's. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:47 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Opine away

2013-06-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jun 12, 2013 10:17 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Hasn't Jill Cathey been through a winter now with her BMW X5? Has. She sez: I like it. OK, so, as head of the maintenance dept., do *you* like it? Any problems worth mentioning, unexpected repairs, difficulty getting parts,

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Bloke? 'Thought blokes are on that little island just off the NE coast of Europe and mates on that BIG island down below the equator SE of Asia. Somebody set me straight; what's the difference between a bloke and a mate?;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead

[MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
'Left another msg with answering service for Trent this morning: Consider 31 May order canceled; initiate full refund. Please call. Answering service is not involved in the business and the ladies there have no knowledge of the business other than the many calls from frustrated/disgruntled

Re: [MBZ] Let's Play Homeland Security Haiku! Was: Re: OT: Things that make you say hmmmm

2013-06-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Even I smiled at that one. On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Napolitano Apostle of Obama Gives us daily dread __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Opine away

2013-06-13 Thread Jim Cathey
OK, so, as head of the maintenance dept., do *you* like it ['06 X5]? Any problems worth mentioning, unexpected repairs, difficulty getting parts, etc.? An Office I am not entitled to, under the terms of our revised transportation treaty, but it's been pretty good so far. One torn air intake

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Allan Streib
There are any number of parts sites on the web that are just WorldPac front-ends. If there is not going to be any additional service on top of that, I don't see a lot of value in the idea. Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: Well I am thinking about seeing if it would be feasible to

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Opine away

2013-06-13 Thread Jim Cathey
OK, so, as head of the maintenance dept., do *you* like it ['06 X5]? Any problems worth mentioning, unexpected repairs, difficulty getting parts, etc.? The [seat heaters] in the 560SEL she spurned kick the crap out of 'em. The SEL was merely 2x what she spent on the seat heaters alone. Ugh.

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Opine away

2013-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: The tire monitoring system has gone off twice now. Legitimately. This uses the ABS sensors to detect radius changes due to low air. What can I say, it works. ...and doesn't add hundreds of dollars to the cost of a spare set of wheels. I like that idea. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jun 13, 2013, at 10:21 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I hope that whatever problems that have disrupted our relationship can be resolved, and I wish you well. That was tactful. Attaboy. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Hurst has a Bando belt listed. Anybody know 'bout Bando? He also has a no-name belt for $5 more; anybody know 'bout no-name? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
SWMBO says I'm not very tactful, but I do try sometimes. ;) Thnks Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 31 May order On Jun 13, 2013, at

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jun 13, 2013, at 10:33 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: There are any number of parts sites on the web that are just WorldPac front-ends. If there is not going to be any additional service on top of that, I don't see a lot of value in the idea. If all you had as a business

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread dseretakis
So if jabba becomes the new parts guy here will he be unbanned? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 13, 2013, at 12:21 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Hurst has a Bando belt listed. Anybody know 'bout Bando? He also has a no-name belt for $5 more; anybody know 'bout no-name? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
'Don't know 'bout all that; right now, I'm just needing some parts. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts So if jabba becomes the new

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Yeah, but, sometimes, ya need to talk to somebody who knows the territory, a la Professor Harold Hill. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Can you ID this part?

2013-06-13 Thread Frederick Moir
Curt. By the EPC the part no. for the hose is:- N 900271042012   40mm dia. one meter in length. Cut to fit. The hose that he sent you is not applicable for your OM616.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jun 13, 2013, at 11:32 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Don't know 'bout all that; right now, I'm just needing some parts. ;) Eastern (PA) OEM dealer parts. Best prices I can find for OEM. http://benzpartsforless.com/ Aftermarket is a bit of shopping for the best price. Autohaus AZ

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
I consulted Hursty for my 190D radiator hose and while he wasn't able to get anything other than URO I appreciate his effort and will be sending him my business from now on. -Curt Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:32:51 -0400 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Uh-oh; that's my first question for 'im: Can he get OEM hose, 'stead of the URO hose he has listed? Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 31 May order I

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Chris James
Not no-name, Contitech if going by the picture. Wouldn't touch that Bando on looks alone, just looks cheap! http://www.bandousa.com I'd go with the Contitech, if not ordering a MB belt for $10-$15 more. Thanks to Rich K. for the link, at benzpartsforless: OE Mercedes: $34.05 not bad!

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: Hurst has a Bando belt listed. Anybody know 'bout Bando? He also has a no-name belt for $5 more; anybody know 'bout no-name? There was a recent discussion about Bando when somebody was looking for belts for their Japanese branded vehicle. Seems like it turned out to be an OEM

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Dan Penoff
To be fair, whether it's Jabba or anyone else, if MB only sells in bulk you're going to have a tough time finding it as an OE part. I can check my dealer guy if you want. If they have it in bulk he'll cut a piece off and sell it to me. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 13, 2013, at 1:01 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
So if jabba becomes the new parts guy here will he be unbanned? If it is unbanned, I don't wanna hear his lip. That means I will bail out. That is even worse than losing Q. This is a great group of people without him. Yes, even andrew! ___

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Well, maybe, I'll look elsewhere; 'didn't mean to upset anybody. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts So if jabba becomes the new

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Dan Penoff
It's not my call and I am not going to get involved one way or another, but I will say that I have re-established ties with Gary and he has mellowed significantly, in my opinion. I think my observations have some credence due to the fact that I was often on the receiving end of his ire. On a

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Have you tried the Classic Center yet? They have GREAT service and offer 15% discount on OEM parts to MBCA members. They undercut my local dealership by 15 percent. On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 1:11 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: To be fair, whether it's Jabba or anyone else, if MB only

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Chris James
$58.47 OE @ benzpartsforless 201 501 43 82 (lower hose). I'm really liking this site! Helps though if you look up the part #'s in the EPC or elsewhere first. Excellent OE pricing! Have you actually ordered from them before Rick K.? On 6/13/2013 1:01 PM, WILTON wrote: Uh-oh; that's my first

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Dan Penoff
FWIW I asked Randy to check his sources. This is a good example of the sort of thing he knows very well. I'll report back when I hear from him. Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Smith, Todd
Mitch, That was me, I needed an alternator for my Toyota beater and the belt is heavy and thick and seems to be a good quality. I would order another one if I needed it. Todd Smith -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent:

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Chris James
Posted this yesterday, if anyone missed it (240D Thermostat to Water Pump Hose). Looks like someone is already offering pre cut hose, I was surprised to find it on a G-Wagon/Unimog site even, but there it is On 6/12/2013 3:28 PM, Chris James wrote: '75-'83 240D Thermostat to Water Pump

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Dan Penoff
Just talked to Randy. He can help with the hose, in fact, he says he has a unique way of cutting the bulk hose, whatever that means. That is a “cut to fit” hose. Have him contact me. I even developed a nice way of cutting it straight! Randy Steele European Parts Specialists 805-683-4020

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
You sure we're taking 'bout same hose? Lower rad hose for 91 350SDL? $109 w/tax at MB stealer/Raleigh; $75 or so at Q's and Hursty's. ('Course, I've already paid for for it and don't have it from Q2, and I don't want Hursty's URO.) Oh, maybe, you're talking 'bout Curt's hose. ;) Wilton

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Dan Penoff
I'm sorry. I was talking about Curt's 240D hose. My bad. Dan On Jun 13, 2013, at 1:51 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: You sure we're taking 'bout same hose? Lower rad hose for 91 350SDL? $109 w/tax at MB stealer/Raleigh; $75 or so at Q's and Hursty's. ('Course, I've already paid

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Email and tell him you want a quality belt, he'll hook you up. I recently (well 5 months ago) got a new belt for my 190D, my local CarQuest had one (in stock no less), I forget the brand (Continental?) but folks on here said it was a good choice. -Curt Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:21:21 -0400

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I suppose if he can act right. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 13, 2013, at 11:27 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: So if jabba becomes the new parts guy here will he be unbanned? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 13, 2013, at 12:21 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Hurst has a Bando belt listed.

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
I found mine on Amazon (or rather Rick did) maybe if you make the appeal on here (with the car details which I, regrettably, have forgotten) somebody can find one for you too. Otherwise it might be dealer time. -Curt Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:01:08 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To:

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Today's short test before the rain seems to show my chunk of 44mm hose works okay, I got some beefy hose clamps and chucked 'em on good. Last piece of it I got from my Indy who probably buys in bulk. I'll call him and see if he's got some. While the hose seems okay thus far I haven't really put

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I tried to find belts on that web site, they must be buried somewhere, not found under Engine. I put in a belt number and got a hit, but nothing about type/manf, size etc., though the banner does say Genuine Original Equipment Replacement Parts so maybe they are OEM or actual Benz parts. How

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Doesn't say who makes it though. Thats about 2x too expensive for URO but not the highest I've seen. About what I paid for Lemfeorder. -Curt Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:26:32 -0400 From: Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Curt Raymond
And Chris is talking about my 190D hose. Wilton if it were me I'd go to the dealer. I shouldve done that on my 190D, probably could get the part quicker too, I'm looking at Tuesday. -Curt Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:58:36 -0400 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Chris James
Sorry, yes in that post I was referring to Curt's (190D) hose. The hose for your 350SDL (lower rad, 1265000875) lists for $80 @ benzpartsforless. On 6/13/2013 1:49 PM, WILTON wrote: You sure we're taking 'bout same hose? Lower rad hose for 91 350SDL? $109 w/tax at MB stealer/Raleigh; $75 or

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Chris James
Thanks! That's great to know, if anyone is needing this particular hose. On 6/13/2013 1:45 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Just talked to Randy. He can help with the hose, in fact, he says he has a unique way of cutting the bulk hose, whatever that means. That is a “cut to fit” hose. Have him contact

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Randy Bennell
On 13/06/2013 12:04 PM, Dieselhead wrote: So if jabba becomes the new parts guy here will he be unbanned? If it is unbanned, I don't wanna hear his lip. That means I will bail out. That is even worse than losing Q. This is a great group of people without him. Yes, even andrew!

[MBZ] Bando belts WAS: 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
Mitch, That was me, I needed an alternator for my Toyota beater and the belt is heavy and thick and seems to be a good quality. I would order another one if I needed it. Todd Smith I have found that other brands don't last as long as the conti. One (of many) good thing about Q was that

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
It's not my call and I am not going to get involved one way or another, but I will say that I have re-established ties with Gary and he has mellowed significantly, in my opinion. I think my observations have some credence due to the fact that I was often on the receiving end of his ire. On a

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Chris James
The address on the http://benzpartsforless.com/ site is: 4311 West Swamp Rd Doylestown , PA 18902 Which is the address of Keenan Motors (authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer). The few #'s I tested all came up, even if I wasn't able to navigate through the site to find them. Another dealer I found

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No not really. He behaved badly but I would not say he burned his bridge. I like jabba and I know he had problems, maybe they are resolved I don't know. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 13, 2013, at 1:25 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 13/06/2013 12:04 PM, Dieselhead wrote: So if

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Yes! Maybe he'll have the NLA brake booster I need too! Thanks for the nudge. Jaime On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 2:22 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: It's not my call and I am not going to get involved one way or another, but I will say that I have re-established ties with Gary and

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Gary has access to lots of stuff, but if the only part available is something with a bad reputation (like Uro), he'll say so. Sadly, this is the case for a lot of stuff, and its always changing. For example, for a while, only MTC brand monovalves were available. He called all over for me trying

Re: [MBZ] Response from Trent -- Worldpac problems?

2013-06-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jun 13, 2013 4:17 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: It seems they there are cases where the identical part made in the same factory is made to different standards. I'm not saying it happens, but if you had a market where you could sell the ones

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Dan Penoff
It's possible. If not, he may know where you can find one. Even before our beloved 123s were considered classic he was able to find stuff for me that was NLA from MB. Dan On Jun 13, 2013, at 2:45 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Yes! Maybe he'll have the NLA brake booster I

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jun 13, 2013, at 12:26 PM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: I'm really liking this site! Helps though if you look up the part #'s in the EPC or elsewhere first. Excellent OE pricing! Have you actually ordered from them before Rick K.? No, I haven't yet. Probably next week. I am a cheap

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
This is the only rad hose listed on Jabba's site Radiator Hose - Lower List Price: $ 33.50 Your Price: $ 14.65 Quantity: *Manufacturer:* APA/URO PARTS *Part Number:*W0133-1633942 *Description:* Radiator Hose - Lower Radiator Hose pelicanparts.com has bulk hose ( this uro thing looks

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
No not really. He behaved badly but I would not say he burned his bridge. I like jabba and I know he had problems, maybe they are resolved I don't know. Sent from my mbPhone Badly is putting it mildly. If he provides all the veterans of his flaming the list days $1000 of credit each for MB

Re: [MBZ] Bando belts WAS: 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Agreed, conti is the way to go. Still genuine MB in many cases, but some other brands have appeared for genuine, like Optibelt. Also made in Germany, appear to be good quality. I think the last geniune belt I bought for my '95 E320 was a Mitsubishi belt, oddly... with an MB star on it too.

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Don't go by the website... call or email. Like Rusty was, the site isn't an accurate representation of what he has access too. But I think with hoses, Uro and Geniune may be all there is in some cases. Jaime On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Hi Dan, I have 3 old numbers for Randy: 800 741 5252 805 683 4020 805 683 3689 Called the 800 number but lady said she was not familiar with his name. Do you have a different number than the other 2? Thanks, Gerry On a related note, I spoke with Randy Steele this morning. He no longer sells

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Dan Penoff
This is what I have: Randy Steele European Parts Specialists 805-683-4020 mailto:epspa...@impulse.net Dan On Jun 13, 2013, at 3:24 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Hi Dan, I have 3 old numbers for Randy: 800 741 5252 805 683 4020 805 683 3689 Called the 800 number but

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Have you tried the Classic Center yet? They have GREAT service and offer 15% discount on OEM parts to MBCA members. They undercut my local dealership by 15 percent. Because your local dealership marks parts 0% above retail list? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: It's not my call and I am not going to get involved one way or another, but I will say that I have re-established ties with Gary and he has mellowed significantly, in my opinion. I think my observations have some credence due to the fact that I was often on the receiving end

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
You can still get the Bosch monovalve on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BOSCH-OEM-MERCEDES-BMW-HEATER-WATER-MONO-VALVE-SOLENOID-DIAPHRAGM-REPAIR-KIT-/190801242075?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessorieshash=item2c6ca3e7dbvxp=mtr#ht_4696wt_824 On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 3:28 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] 300SD parts

2013-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I sent Jabba an email so will see what he comes back with. --R On 6/13/13 3:20 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Don't go by the website... call or email. Like Rusty was, the site isn't an accurate representation of what he has access too. But I think with hoses, Uro and Geniune may be all there is

Re: [MBZ] Let's Play Homeland Security Haiku! Was: Re: OT: Things that make you say hmmmm

2013-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I thought of that one last night while fixing supper, when I realized after watching PBS news that I was being oppressed by the currently-dominant social paradigm. My clock keeps on ticking: http://zapatopi.net/blog/?post=201305104610.paradigm_shift_clock_mk_ii_and_black_helicopter_hood_mural

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Ah, thats Randy... I'm very tempted to buy at that price its quite good. I think dealer list for new is $160 now. Jaime On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 3:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: You can still get the Bosch monovalve on ebay:

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Reluctantly, I'm leaning toward dealer; the lean is hurting really bad, but maybe I can get over it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 2:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 31 May order And

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread clay
Can you be our dealer? Seems most of the crap is really just standard web front ends to their catalogue anyway. Maybe Rusty can snag you as a client with the collective purchasing needs of the list allowing for thousands of dinars to flow. Get the snarly kid Regina has to man the phones

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Like the 2-year-old hose on my 350SDL compared to the 20-year-old original. 'Sure glad it blew only 3 or 4 blocks from home. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 3:09 PM

Re: [MBZ] Let's Play Homeland Security Haiku! Was: Re: OT: Things that make you say hmmmm

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Which car is BOYDOC getting? BTW, #1 Grndson wanted to do another embassy internship in DC this summer, (he enjoyed it so last summer, even with the walking and heat/humidity) but he starts grad school in Chap Hill 21 June, so he had to let it go. Wilton - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread G Mann
Hendrick, WHAT?? You're slipping mate. I fully expected it to be a Attaboy medal with Oak Leaves and Free Shipping for Life Gotta pick up the pace to hold your place mate.. ;)) Grant... AZ On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 9:30 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: No no no that won't bloody

Re: [MBZ] Response from Trent -- Worldpac problems?

2013-06-13 Thread OK Don
The nosey and curious have to know - where in the EU was the non-standard Hendrick made? On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 12:55 AM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Hendrik who was made in the EU but not to a standard -- Non-standard OK Don (non-OK Don?) made in MPLS

Re: [MBZ] Response from Trent -- Worldpac problems?

2013-06-13 Thread clay
Might have more to do with costs I would think. The made in EU part has a higher manufacturing and shipping cost to third world areas, so make the part in the closer third world area to the same spec, and sell it on for a more reasonable cost. No need to load up containers on large ships to

Re: [MBZ] Let's Play Homeland Security Haiku! Was: Re: OT: Things that make you say hmmmm

2013-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
He did not want to fool with his former SD so the daughter unit is getting the identical Mamabenz for a coupla weeks until I can get the Boybenz sorted for her (mama likes her car, though they are generally identical except her AC BLOWS ICE COLD). So driving the Mamabenz to CH where she will

Re: [MBZ] Response from Trent -- Worldpac problems?

2013-06-13 Thread clay
The chip maker deal! Make the chips all the same, then test them to see if you get the one that blows up at high temp, or kacks at mid temp, then sell it on as the low power chip instead. I am certain the intel chips are made that way. They all have the same layout, but you get a dual core

Re: [MBZ] Response from Hendrik

2013-06-13 Thread Rich Thomas
He was grown in a tobacco field in England and then the Great Usurper shipped him to the Antipodes to serve out his sentence for not paying his usurpacious taxes. --R On 6/13/13 4:29 PM, OK Don wrote: The nosey and curious have to know - where in the EU was the non-standard Hendrick made?

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread clay
You might like your mate, but a bloke is not well thought of. At least I do not think they are the interchangeable Buddy and Pal used in USA. Then again, buddy and pal usage is normally reserved for interchange with hey, A-hole! in confrontations where harsh language is not used clay On Jun

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread clay
he left on his own power from my recollection. There were some harsh words and censure while he was off his meds, but his wrath on Banned was in full force until he left clay On Jun 13, 2013, at 9:27 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: So if jabba becomes the new parts guy here will he be

Re: [MBZ] Response from Trent -- Worldpac problems?

2013-06-13 Thread Dieselhead
The nosey and curious have to know - where in the EU was the non-standard Hendrick made? auf Deutschland ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread clay
Jabba is fairly harmless. I enjoy his banter and do not mind at all his return. It would liven the list greatly and make Banned less droll. AS for parts, I am able to get the same URO stuff all over the web, and may just do business with Tom @ classic center clay On Jun 13, 2013, at 11:58

Re: [MBZ] Let's Play Homeland Security Haiku! Was: Re: OT: Things that make you say hmmmm

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
'Don't know details. I'll ask Grndson if it's OK to pass his email address to you/her? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Let's

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Oh, I MEANT off NW coast of Europe, of course. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: clay redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow You might like your mate, but a bloke

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
There was a Tom with Rusty - same guy? What happened to Rusty's Tom? Wilton - Original Message - From: clay redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts Jabba is fairly harmless. I

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: There was a Tom with Rusty - same guy? What happened to Rusty's Tom? Rusty should have sold Bimby to him. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Continental doesn't list radiator hoses anymore. http://continental-direct.com/products.html Gerry From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com Don't go by the website... call or email. Like Rusty was, the site isn't an accurate representation of what he has access too. But I think with hoses,

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Gerry Archer
On 13/06/2013 12:04 PM, Dieselhead wrote: So if jabba becomes the new parts guy here will he be unbanned? If it is unbanned, I don't wanna hear his lip. That means I will bail out. That is even worse than losing Q. This is a great group of people without him. Yes, even andrew!

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Benzpartsforless seems to be having website problems. It won't go to the parts lists. Gerry From: Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com $58.47 OE @ benzpartsforless 201 501 43 82 (lower hose). I'm really liking this site! Helps though if you look up the part #'s in the EPC or elsewhere first. Excellent

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-13 Thread Gerry Archer
What's the connect between the (Australian designed?) Canberra and B-47s if any? Gerry Aussie Air Force flew some B-47's for a few years for weather recon, etc. Probably in '60's or early '70's. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Bando is OE for several American car brands. It's a Japanese company with a plant in Kentucky. Think I'll try Bando if they make water hose for MBs. Gerry http://www.bandousa.com/html/number1supplier.html From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com 'Don't know 'bout all that; right now, I'm just needing

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Craig
On Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:35:25 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yeah, but, sometimes, ya need to talk to somebody who knows the territory, a la Professor Harold Hill. ;) Professor Harold Hill? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Randy Bennell
On 13/06/2013 5:18 PM, Craig wrote: On Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:35:25 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yeah, but, sometimes, ya need to talk to somebody who knows the territory, a la Professor Harold Hill. ;) Professor Harold Hill? Craig ___ From the

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Chris James
Seems to be working fine for me? Also compare with (may be cheaper): http://www.mymercedesparts.com Different dealer, but same interface more shipping options (both UPS FedEx). If you can't find something on either site, let me know. I'll try to help find it.otherwise drop them a note,

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks, Andrew. The valve I need controls the vacuum going to the transmission on my '83 300D. It sits on top of the injector pump and is connected to the accellerator linkage. Gerry From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com You can still get the Bosch monovalve on ebay:

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Craig
On Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:23:27 -0500 Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 13/06/2013 5:18 PM, Craig wrote: Professor Harold Hill? From the movie and probably stage show - The Music Man - if my memory is accurate. Your memory is accurate.

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts

2013-06-13 Thread WILTON
Yep Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 350SDL parts WILTON wrote: There was a Tom with Rusty - same guy? What happened to Rusty's Tom? Rusty

Re: [MBZ] 31 May order

2013-06-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Try plugging in year, make, and model. Gerry From: Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com Seems to be working fine for me? Also compare with (may be cheaper): http://www.mymercedesparts.com Different dealer, but same interface more shipping options (both UPS FedEx). If you can't find something on

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