Re: [MBZ] poos detailing

2013-09-16 Thread clay
Look into the Griots stuff. HF has a workable 6 RA sander/buffer that I just picked up. I used the 25% off coupon. Original price was $60. Pick up the velcro pads at HF too. A little less expensive than Griot, but probably the same things. The SE had a kacked up hood. Pine sap had eaten

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: The ever reliable 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is here!

2013-09-16 Thread clay
I am meeting a local who shares membership in the porsche club. I will see if he knows anything to do with Roger. clay On Sep 15, 2013, at 6:01 PM, WILTON wrote: BTW, I had no luck trying to find Roger. 'Never could get anybody to answer his home phone; called many different times of

Re: [MBZ] Diesel day

2013-09-16 Thread Rick Knoble
On Sep 15, 2013, at 10:15 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Anybody else make them, like Beru or something? Bosch, Bosio, and Monark, that I know of. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosis Confirmation, Please

2013-09-16 Thread Dan Penoff
I saw one of those when I was searching for a resolution on line... Dan On Sep 15, 2013, at 11:21 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Peter Frederick wrote: It's not really a bad job. You want a soft faced hammer (plastic) to drive the pulley off it you need to, you don't want to dent

[MBZ] Another AC Question

2013-09-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Elder son reports proper operation and cooling, but is hearing regularly spaced chirps from engine compartment during operation. I was thinking slipping belt, but the speed sensor would catch that, right? Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300D mono valve

2013-09-16 Thread Mike Esh
What is PBA? Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 (C) 231.286.2344 On Sep 15, 2013, at 06:12 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: PBA no ground? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Mike Esh
Nice pictures. Someday I may make one of these gatherings. Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 (C) 231.286.2344 On Sep 15, 2013, at 10:09 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Well its over and done (well it was over and done

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Curt Raymond
We're the founders of the ChowdaQ. In fact I consider us to be the last Q standing. -Curt Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 22:02:22 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013 Message-ID:    

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Nah, we'll get one o' those dog crates and he can ride in the belly of the plane. I'm told the ride is smoother there anyway. It'll be easier for him to bring snacks too. -Curt Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 22:03:01 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Not entirely, Fred still holds the record as the only person to go to all 7 ChowdaQs. -Curt Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 23:07:12 -0400 From: Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013 Message-ID:    

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Oh ok I see Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2013, at 10:03 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Oh ok. founders of the chowdahQ On Sep 15, 2013 11:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: You are the founders? Not the last time I checked. Sounds like fun none the less.

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
We have it, but it would normally come in a Campbell's can or something Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2013, at 10:05 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Yeah. No Chowdah in Oklahoma! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2013, at 11:03 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Oh ok.

Re: [MBZ] Obummercare caused my benefits to be canceled

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Is that thru your job or what? At my job we have bcbs anthem Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:45 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Got the outstanding news that my Anthem BSBS health insurance will be non-renewed. Thanks Obummer!

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300D mono valve

2013-09-16 Thread Frederick Moir
Mike. Push button assembly. Jim Cathey (Middle Aged Electronics Guru} can tell you more.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Mike Esh michael...@mac.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 7:18 AM

Re: [MBZ] Another AC Question

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It's probably normal, if its not kicking off the compressor it's probably normal. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 6:06 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Elder son reports proper operation and cooling, but is hearing regularly spaced chirps from engine compartment during

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yes, that seems to be true. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 8:03 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: We're the founders of the ChowdaQ. In fact I consider us to be the last Q standing. -Curt Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 22:02:22 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Another AC Question

2013-09-16 Thread Jim Cathey
I was thinking slipping belt, but the speed sensor would catch that, right? It has to slip 'enough' to trip the belt-saver. I imagine there's still chirping latitude built into the system. Still, that's not normal, so either the belt's loose or the high pressure is too high, if this is indeed

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Gary Hurst
when was the first chowdaQ? i'm wondering if anything that occurs during my absence does not count for true history purposes On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 10:31 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Yes, that seems to be true. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 8:03 AM, Curt

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Gary Hurst
i guess we can say that this Q is real then but it couldn't hurt to make me honorary chairman On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: 2005 or 2006 I'm not entirely sure. Gardner, MA. It was raining bad enough that Angie and I just went out for the day. I put

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Curt Raymond
2005 or 2006 I'm not entirely sure. Gardner, MA. It was raining bad enough that Angie and I just went out for the day. I put an email on the list late, Fred and some guy from CT (Pete?) didn't get the message until too late. First ChowdaQ of the modern era was 2008: 

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Oh geez Wilton, Dwight wanted to be sure you saw:  http://s843.photobucket.com/user/curtludwig/media/ChowdaQ%20VI%202013/photo13_zps8b640df8.jpg.html?sort=3o=32 to ensure that you knew out chowda was finest kind and had lots of quahogs in it. -Curt Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:44:26 -0400 From:

Re: [MBZ] Another Sondy Tale

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You know I believe my grandfather was in Greenland. I have no idea what branch he was with or where or what e was doing over there. I will have to ask my mother and see of she knows. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 10:50 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yep, another Sondy Tale

Re: [MBZ] Obummercare caused my benefits to be canceled

2013-09-16 Thread Brian Toscano
I have an individual plan. Looks like what I will be offered will cost 50% more. On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 8:25 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Is that thru your job or what? At my job we have bcbs anthem Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:45 PM, Brian Toscano

Re: [MBZ] OT watering deep

2013-09-16 Thread Randy Bennell
The main part of the house was built in 1981. It sits on a full basement with footings and a poured concrete wall on top of the footings. The house has not moved all that much. The addition built in 1987 is the issue. It sits on piles - mostly bell piles and a couple of straight piles that go a

[MBZ] Continuing Jetta saga

2013-09-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Who said I should renew the fuses? Well it didn't help but its one more thing I know isn't causing my problem. To review: No horn, headlights, highbeams, daytime running lamps, wipers or washer. Today I replaced all the fuses and proved that the load reduction relay (LRR) isn't the problem.

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm not sure but it seems a sensible position. like it was just an unreal bad dream On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: So if it happened when you were not here it didn't really happen, right? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 9:38 AM, Gary

Re: [MBZ] Another Sondy Tale

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well my grandmother would have known but she is gone, my mother may know but she is not much of a (family) history buff. On 9/16/2013 11:26 AM, WILTON wrote: 'May have been at Sondrestrom with Bernt Balken, the founder of the base, or at Narsarsuaq, an American WWII base near the southern tip

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
Like a tree falling in the woods, and nobody to hear it? Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013 So if it happened when you

Re: [MBZ] The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is here!

2013-09-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Chris James wrote: Well, there are good dealers bad dealers (and good bad service/parts departments). Re-reading Kaleb's post, a chat with the adviser regarding previous service history, prior to handing over the keys may have prevented the up-selling improved his experience. Everyone

[MBZ] OT:NYPD

2013-09-16 Thread mlh
Earlier this month, I suggested that the police accuracy standard was to empty a 17 round magazine to score two hits on cops and bystanders and one hit on the suspect. And somebody, I think it was Craig, suggested that I was describing the NYPD standards. Well, this weekend, two NYPD officers

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So if it happened when you were not here it didn't really happen, right? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 9:38 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: when was the first chowdaQ? i'm wondering if anything that occurs during my absence does not count for true history purposes

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Sort of like the year bobby was dead on Dallas. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 9:51 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i'm not sure but it seems a sensible position. like it was just an unreal bad dream On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Another Sondy Tale

2013-09-16 Thread Craig
On Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:50:09 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yep, another Sondy Tale already. Thank you. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Tah DAH! Jetta...

2013-09-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Excellent! Gotta love those cheap fixes, even if they require a lot of calories burned. Dan On Sep 16, 2013, at 3:01 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Found it! Many folks on the TDI side kept directing me back to the fuse box diagram:

[MBZ] (no subject)

2013-09-16 Thread Frederick Moir
Curt. Recharged from the Q you aced it, again! Mercedes and VW are made of steel and copper and plastic and blood, sweat and tears. Well done.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Tah DAH! Jetta...

2013-09-16 Thread Dwight Giles
Way to go Curt. See what a couple days away from it did? On Sep 16, 2013 3:01 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Found it! Many folks on the TDI side kept directing me back to the fuse box diagram: http://www.a2resource.com/electrical/CE2.html and today after replacing the fuses I

[MBZ] Wanted: W140 LH Door Latch

2013-09-16 Thread Dan Penoff
I need the micro switch on the door latch mechanism so my closing assist will work. The part is $160+ from MB, and of course there is no aftermarket equivalent. I figured I would ask here before I dig around FleaBay for a used door latch assembly with one on it... Dan

Re: [MBZ] The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is here!

2013-09-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sep 12, 2013 1:12 PM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: The '14 E250 BlueTEC's are finally arriving at dealers! It's 2.1L 4cyl turbo diesel is rated at 28/45 MPG! I am not paying $55,000 for a four-cylinder car. Now a smooth little 2.1-liter straight six, on the other hand... Alex

Re: [MBZ] OT:NYPD

2013-09-16 Thread Brian Toscano
Meanwhile mayor is still on his crusade to end gun violence but can't seem to reign in his own PD. On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 9:50 AM, m...@voyager.net wrote: Earlier this month, I suggested that the police accuracy standard was to empty a 17 round magazine to score two hits on cops and

Re: [MBZ] monark VS bosch injector nozzles

2013-09-16 Thread Jon Agne
I've been hearing from reputable sources that the Bosio nozzles are best now On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:48 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: I saw the discussion about Jaime's new monarks, etc. As i understand it, the Monark nozzles are the only ones still made in Germany the new Bosch

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Gary Hurst
oh, well, that's ok. as long as you aren't including any of them in the recipe! On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 11:52 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.comwrote: Gary. Nah! We just stole the recipe for clam chowdah from them, and everything else. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] Another Sondy Tale

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
'May have been at Sondrestrom with Bernt Balken, the founder of the base, or at Narsarsuaq, an American WWII base near the southern tip that I wrote about in the Sondy Tale Flying with the Danish Air Force. 'Would be interesting to know where he was. Wilton - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
Yeah, the same stuff I've renamed Potato Soup; lotsa potatoes with coupla clams dipped in it briefly. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:23 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Another Sondy Tale

2013-09-16 Thread Brian Toscano
I have fond memories of visiting my great aunt and uncle and hearing about days gone by from the 1930s-1940s. One of the most humorous things as a youngster was when I saw a picture of them before they had white hair. I had never thought about it before because their hair had turned white before

[MBZ] Another Sondy Tale

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
Yep, another Sondy Tale already. LAKE FERGUSON By Wilton Strickland Our water reservoir at Sondrestrom was Lake Ferguson, a rectangular-shaped lake visible on Google Earth about a mile and a half across the Watson River and south of the base. The water was crystal clear and did not get above

[MBZ] Tah DAH! Jetta...

2013-09-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Found it! Many folks on the TDI side kept directing me back to the fuse box diagram:  http://www.a2resource.com/electrical/CE2.html and today after replacing the fuses I finally took time to look at it and figure out how the diagram worked. I went through charting every ground figuring this

Re: [MBZ] The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is here!

2013-09-16 Thread Chris James
Well, there are good dealers bad dealers (and good bad service/parts departments). Re-reading Kaleb's post, a chat with the adviser regarding previous service history, prior to handing over the keys may have prevented the up-selling improved his experience. Everyone knows those Airmatic

Re: [MBZ] Another Sondy Tale

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
Yes, I know the feeling well. As children, teen agers and young adults, we are too concerned about other things - educatrion, making a living, raising our own children, etc., - to realize how important history, even our personal family histories, can be later. Wilton - Original Message

[MBZ] Trunk Triangle

2013-09-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Got a triangle from someone on Benzworld last week but they didn't have the W140 clip. Frank Peele on the Hitler list needed one for his W126, so I sent him the one that came with the triangle. Call it a hunch, but I don't think he'll be thanking me publicly there. Got the W140 clip from my

[MBZ] HVAC / Mono valve issue. Attn Jim Cathey

2013-09-16 Thread Mike Esh
Mike Esh wrote 1984 Mercedes 300D mono valve Is malfunctioning. All heat all the time. With a 12 V test light, one wire is hot, one not. When it is plugged in i get both wires hot. This is the same if i have AC on or full heat. If I clamp off the mono valve hose I get ice cold air. Can

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Gary Hurst
EXACTLY! until someone comes and sees me nekkid in the shower and realizes that it was all a dream, there is no chowdahQ On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 10:57 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Sort of like the year bobby was dead on Dallas. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: W140 LH Door Latch

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have used that to find cars that might have what I need then drive there. Some if them are hit and miss as far as dealing with people over the Internet or phone and shipping. Some of them have an entire shipping dept and ship stuff all the time. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 3:59

[MBZ] Complete CL idiot!

2013-09-16 Thread clay
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4032044792.html I have no idea how much crack this guy is on. But that car is ugly and has no title clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D

Re: [MBZ] OT:NYPD

2013-09-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino
Very sad. I believe that this type of occurrence reflects on the poor firearms training NYPD officers receive. My SIL is a NYPD Officer, and I hear his criticisms of the training. He spends his own money and time for additional practice, which I'm sure many won't do. Many years back I happened

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

2013-09-16 Thread G Mann
Some people refuse Novocaine for a root canal... some faint at the first view of the sign that says Dentist... the range of individual capacity to cope with professionally applied pain through repeated sessions in the hands of a truly sadistic and practiced individual in employ of the forces of

Re: [MBZ] The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is here!

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
'Wouldn't mind having a nearly showroom '87 300 SDL - not black, though I used to think that was the most appropriate color for 'em 'til got 18 years of first-hand education. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Gary Hurst
you put indians in the soup? On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Oh geez Wilton, Dwight wanted to be sure you saw: http://s843.photobucket.com/user/curtludwig/media/ChowdaQ%20VI%202013/photo13_zps8b640df8.jpg.html?sort=3o=32 to ensure that you knew

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
I saw it, and I'm very well impressed - lotsa REAL clams. I was looking for them. Potato soup with dipped clams was referring to the stuff Kaleb and I get. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday,

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: W140 LH Door Latch

2013-09-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I would think that a micro switch is a generic electronic part that could be sourced from one of the good online sources for less than $5?? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:16 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: W140 LH Door Latch

2013-09-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Ever heard of Prime Auto Parts in Ft. Lauderdale? They have one for $50. Dan Sent from my iPad On Sep 16, 2013, at 4:59 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: there is also car-parts.com, a junkyard database junkyard guys tend to be pretty skeevy but you can normally get something

[MBZ] I guess since poos is too busy...

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will just buy some mothers or something. What about zymol? Seems like that stuff used to be good Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Obummercare caused my benefits to be canceled

2013-09-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Brian Toscano wrote: Individual. I have to wait until 10/1 to find out what's available. If I look online today, my current Anthem (BCBS in many states) plan is still available. lol. But...but, my President promised me we could keep our existing health insurance as long as we wanted

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: W140 LH Door Latch

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
skeevy? Any relation to shifty, sleezy and creepy? Did figure it out, anyway, inspite of my sheltered state university and USAF education? ;) Wilt - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday,

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: W140 LH Door Latch

2013-09-16 Thread Gary Hurst
there is also car-parts.com, a junkyard database junkyard guys tend to be pretty skeevy but you can normally get something like that at reasonable cost with good reliability after a few conversations. i got a daewoo seatbelt from a guy in macon who was as courteous and professional as could be

Re: [MBZ] Diesel day

2013-09-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: On Sep 15, 2013, at 10:15 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Anybody else make them, like Beru or something? Bosch, Bosio, and Monark, that I know of. Thanks. I believe Bosio was what I was thinking of. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread MG
They actually dip clams in there now? used to just whisper clams across the top of the kettle. Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:44:26 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Yeah, the same stuff I've renamed Potato Soup; lotsa potatoes with coupla clams dipped in it briefly. Wilton

[MBZ] Volt Reading Across Battery

2013-09-16 Thread Bob Rentfro
What should the volt reading across the battery be when the engine is running? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Volt Reading Across Battery

2013-09-16 Thread Richard Hattaway
13.7-14.2 volts, or so. From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 6:19 PM Subject: [MBZ] Volt Reading Across Battery What should the volt reading across the battery be when the

Re: [MBZ] Volt Reading Across Battery

2013-09-16 Thread Bob Rentfro
I just replaced the alternator and the reading I get across the battery is 10.45. What the heck... Bob R On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Richard Hattaway rhatta...@rocketmail.comwrote: 13.7-14.2 volts, or so. From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To:

Re: [MBZ] Volt Reading Across Battery

2013-09-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Make sure the wiring to the alternator is good -- no battery voltage to the coil will get you zero output, it's not a generator! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] interesting 140 video

2013-09-16 Thread Chris James
Enjoyed watching that! You always find the best vids to share with us! :-) On 9/14/2013 12:20 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Date: 9/14/2013 10:45 AM too bad it is not in english though. I love the portable test computer.

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
Yeah, 'could be not much more than that. Wilton - Original Message - From: MG trainpain2...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013 They actually dip clams in there now? used to just whisper clams across the top of

Re: [MBZ] Volt Reading Across Battery

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
Oops! Wilton - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Volt Reading Across Battery I just replaced the alternator and the reading I get across the battery

Re: [MBZ] Complete CL idiot!

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
'Nother goodun, Grant. :) Wilt - Original Message - From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Complete CL idiot! Craigslist Code Translation: Mid level drug dealer needs to sell

Re: [MBZ] Tah DAH! Jetta...

2013-09-16 Thread WILTON
ATTABOY!! Wilt - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 3:01 PM Subject: [MBZ] Tah DAH! Jetta... Found it! Many folks on the TDI side kept directing me back to the fuse box diagram:

Re: [MBZ] Another Sondy Tale

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Plus, I would have just asked him but he died in 93, and back then I was not worried about asking such questions. When you look back at your life and your family, there are so many things you would have liked to have talked about or asked them whey they were around, but were to young and

Re: [MBZ] AC Issues

2013-09-16 Thread MG
Good going. But if life is any teacher then I have to say you will at some time more then likely be doing something similar again. Often wished the same, never worked. Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 19:58:00 -0400 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com WE. HAVE. AC. Despite the roadblocks tossed up in

Re: [MBZ] Complete CL idiot!

2013-09-16 Thread G Mann
Craigslist Code Translation: Mid level drug dealer needs to sell hot car to make bail and legal fees. Car only is for sale, any drugs or guns found in car go to the working girls who funded the paint job and interior work. Email me for information on picking up string on the working girls.. I'll

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ 2013

2013-09-16 Thread Frederick Moir
Gary. Nah! We just stole the recipe for clam chowdah from them, and everything else.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 11:28 AM

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: W140 LH Door Latch

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I most likely have one but I am not sure exactly what part you are talking about as I have not had that area of a 140 apart before. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 2:16 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I need the micro switch on the door latch mechanism so my closing assist will

Re: [MBZ] Another AC Question

2013-09-16 Thread Gerry Archer
My '83 300D has been chirping on idle for years. It's probably not too high pressure since I never add enough freon to reach max high pressure. I set the belt tension at 70 lbs using the Kriket, so the belt might be a little loose and doing the chirping. Nevertheless, I have no belt problems

Re: [MBZ] AC Issues

2013-09-16 Thread Dan Penoff
At least I know what to look for. I was able to secure the wires so they are well away from the moving parts, so I doubt the existing harness will be similarly affected. I would add that when I disassembled the clutch I found the remains of a very small tie wrap, which was broken. I suspect

Re: [MBZ] Obummercare caused my benefits to be canceled

2013-09-16 Thread Brian Toscano
POTUS is just PC for lying scumbag these days. On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 10:42 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Brian Toscano wrote: Individual. I have to wait until 10/1 to find out what's available. If I look online today, my current Anthem (BCBS in many states) plan is still

Re: [MBZ] The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is here!

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I told the service writer the pump was new, I did not mention that I had the same test equipment they had and ran the same test beforehand, I mentioned it after they tried to get me to replace the compressor Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 11:52 AM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: W140 LH Door Latch

2013-09-16 Thread Dan Penoff
I wish. It is engineered in to the door latch mechanism and associated wiring harness. There is some really funky linkage it interacts with in order to tell the closing assist system when the door is ajar. I have been a controls guy for many decades, and my area of expertise was in

Re: [MBZ] The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is here!

2013-09-16 Thread Chris James
Well, that's disappointing. It's a good thing you have the necessary diagnostic equipment, I'm sure it's paid for itself by now. On 9/16/2013 6:27 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Date: 9/16/2013 4:57 PM Well I told the service writer the

Re: [MBZ] I guess since poos is too busy...

2013-09-16 Thread Dan Penoff
I have just been slammed at both work and home the last few days, which has precluded me from any lengthy responses to your questions. Before I pass out for the night, I'll tell you what I think: You need both a polisher and a random orbital buffer. Harbor Freight stuff works fine for me and

Re: [MBZ] Obummercare caused my benefits to be canceled

2013-09-16 Thread Scott Ritchey
Let's see. With 30-45 million more patients and TBD fewer doctors, what could possibly go wring? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I guess since poos is too busy...

2013-09-16 Thread Brian Toscano
I've seen folks buff out a car with 3M Imperial Machine Glaze. What is that best for? On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 6:48 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have just been slammed at both work and home the last few days, which has precluded me from any lengthy responses to your questions.

Re: [MBZ] Obummercare caused my benefits to be canceled

2013-09-16 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
This doesn't belong on this list! On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 10:45 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.comwrote: Got the outstanding news that my Anthem BSBS health insurance will be non-renewed. Thanks Obummer! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] OT: Truck

2013-09-16 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I've decided I want a pick up truck for basic utility. Carrying stuff around, trips to the home disappointment, etc. And towing around my utility trailer. Overall, it would get used pretty rarely and I'd probably share it with my brother who has the same needs. Looking to spend under $3000.

[MBZ] The E250 BlueTEC is here, now let's go for a drive!

2013-09-16 Thread Chris James
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC First Drive Review Gotta love that $2800 Driver Assistance Package, which includes: DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist BAS® PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist PRE-SAFE® Brake with Pedestrian Detection PRE-SAFE® PLUS Active Blind Spot Assist Active Lane Keeping

Re: [MBZ] OT: Truck

2013-09-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino
F-250. A 1/2 ton truck is no better than a Crown Vic with a frame (non-unibody) in terms of towing, but not obviously in terms of cargo capability. YMMV Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jaime Kopchinski Sent: Monday, September

Re: [MBZ] OT: Truck

2013-09-16 Thread Brian Toscano
The small 4-banger import trucks from the early 90's or earlier are woefully underpowered for any kind of towing. If you want to lay a sheet of plywood down flat in the bed or tow a car, get a Chevy 1/2 ton long bed with a V-8. On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 7:14 PM, Greg Fiorentino

Re: [MBZ] OT: Truck

2013-09-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sep 16, 2013 6:31 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: , get a Chevy 1/2 ton long bed with a V-8. Seconded. I have a 1/2-ton Suburban only because I occasionally need the 5 back seats. Usually they are all folded up, which gives me an enclosed, carpeted eight-foot bed. Tows a

Re: [MBZ] OT:NYPD

2013-09-16 Thread Scott Ritchey
Close. The Mayor is on a crusade to end legal ownership of guns by individual Americans. Scott -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Brian Toscano Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 11:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Truck

2013-09-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Get something with a Chevy 350, it's cheap, reliable as a 240d and easy to work on. The problem is the obambo cash for clunkers plan to a ton of these type of trucks off the market and scrapped them Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2013, at 8:01 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] HVAC / Mono valve issue. Attn Jim Cathey

2013-09-16 Thread Scott Ritchey
There is a 2-pin connector on the mono valve. One pin is always hot (+12v whenever the car is powered up). The other pin is grounded by the ACC system to stop the flow of coolant through the heater core. You can test the mono valve by applying 12v to the one pin and grounding the other pin;

Re: [MBZ] OT: Truck

2013-09-16 Thread Curt Raymond
2wd I presume. $3k buys almost nothing in a 4wd truck right now. Forget Toyota, not that long ago there was a late '90s T100 nearby, 4wd, extended cab, not a bad looking truck for the age, some rust but not a ton, 265,000 miles on the original everything, they wanted (and got I later heard)

Re: [MBZ] Volt Reading Across Battery

2013-09-16 Thread Richard Hattaway
I have to ask.. Did you get the alternator from Trent??  OK, fun over... although you have all the info, we have almost none.. why did it get replaced?  Do you know the battery is good ( I kinda doubt it, but I'm not there ) .  Have you checked the meter or repeated the measurment with another

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