[MBZ] Passing the Pipe?

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Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

I'd guess they have different varieties for export/travel to other locations, and these are most certainly worse than others. I refuse to purchase peaches anywhere other than my local stand in Chester NJ. They're outstanding, currently $25 for a half bushel. I'm on my third box this month.

Re: [MBZ] Passing the Pipe?

Nice paint. First time I've ever seen a 123 with all the keys. Yeah priced too high for anybody outside of Jerkski. Mitch. > On August 28, 2016 at 6:56 AM dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Between some of the CL listers this week? > >

[MBZ] AMG= Fuel Sucking Pig?

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[MBZ] Boat Angel Ministry 2006 E350 with bad Trans

Went for more than it should have I think! 256,000 miles http://www.ebay.com/itm/361690796501?ul_noapp=true Bob Massmann ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

If they are picked green they ripen into strawlike mush or a rubbery crispness. Especially those HUGE CA nectarines. On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 8:21 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'd guess they have different varieties for export/travel to other > locations,

Re: [MBZ] Passing the Pipe?

Might be a good investment for about $7500. On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice paint. > First time I've ever seen a 123 with all the keys. > Yeah priced too high for anybody outside of Jerkski. > Mitch. > > > On August 28, 2016 at

Re: [MBZ] WAS 606 non turbo egr valve / W140 Issues

The used EZL (ignition module) came in yesterday’s mail, but rather than tempt fate and run out and install it, I waited until this morning. Swapped out the EZL, fired it up, ran like new. Score one for the DAS/HHT. Thanks to all who offered suggestions and support. Now to start looking for

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

Surprisingly, no one has mentioned Georgia Peaches which are the world standard for taste and other qualities. Georgia Peach Wine always takes first prize at wine tastings. Supposedly eating Georgia peaches is the reason Georgia women are some of the most beautiful in the world. It's why they

Re: [MBZ] Passing the Pipe?

That one is calling KALEB It is green! dan--- via Mercedes August 28, 2016 at 5:56 AM Between some of the CL listers this week? http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5754018222.html

[MBZ] The real economy

The real economy can be found here. Shadowstats.com True unemployment: 23% (using the old system of calculation from before the clinton crime org. and the bummers corrupted it) http://www.shadowstats.com/article/c810x.pdf Peter Fererro on Simon Conway, Hour 1, 8/9/16 near the end of the

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

The peaches here have been absolutely fantastic this year! NORTH Carolina. ;<) In years past, though, I have bought some (usually at Sam's) that have been worthless - hard, tasteless, etc. Musta been from CA or somewhere else foreign. 'Have been especially careful this year not to waste

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

The crap peaches here were from NORTH carolina! Unfortunately, grocery distribution systems don't care if the crap they sell is any good. The bean counters only look at "shrink" and margins. Any peach worth eating will have some bruising, but the bean counters can;t have that. On

Re: [MBZ] Holy mother of god

The color difference with the trim. The trim will of course be faded but the seats look electric '80s green by comparison. I suspect they're even brighter in person. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 12:08 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

Curley wrote: > If it is any consolation, I won't eat anything called "Cherry" unless... Try this when your wallet is fat: http://www.edenfoods.com/store/cherry-butter-montmorency-tart-organic.html It is an occasional purchase for me. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] OT (sort of) Chrysler 300

Yea. I knew that. I was wondering about other things and whether they were reliable. -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 11:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT (sort of)

Re: [MBZ] WAS 606 non turbo egr valve / W140 Issues

It is calling your name Don. You needta buy it from Dan. Donald Snook via Mercedes August 28, 2016 at 3:11 PM Nice job, Dan! Now you have to go be nice to the 140 for all your negative thoughts about it. Don Snook

[MBZ] OT (sort of) Chrysler 300

Anybody know much about the first few years of the modern Chrysler 300? I know the first few years had a lot of Mercedes components. I saw an ad for a 2005 Chrysler 300C (with the 5.7 hemi) and am wondering about reliability. Donald H. Snook ___

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

Well just to placate y'all I peeled and sliced 2 Salkerlina peaches for my Sunday brunch and I can report they were sweet and juicy and had an excellent flavor. I made some breakfast tacos with some fresh corn tortillas I bought from some girl at the farmers market yesterday, she started a

Re: [MBZ] OT (sort of) Chrysler 300

They use the mb transmission in those I believe Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anybody know much about the first few years of the modern Chrysler 300? I > know the first few years had a lot of Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OM616 transfer pump and primer

Rick wrote: > I'll post a pic of an old one and a new one when I get home. Maybe I'll make > a quick video Thanks you Curley and Rick. The objective is sinister. We want more lust for W123 since both Dan and okieKleb are wanting out from W140 computer systems. $1k for computer? - sounds

Re: [MBZ] Holy mother of god

Kaleb wrote: > I was all prepared to come up with the cash to buy this until I saw the > horrible seat covers They seem to be nice looking for most ebay customers. ...including me. Education me on what you see that is dead give away that these are cheep covers? Thanks. mao

Re: [MBZ] OM616 transfer pump and primer; 123 LUST; ANTI1992 up

you can include me in the anti-1992 up MB list with Dan and Kleb. I have deliberately avoided these newer cars. But I will admit in 7-14 years, or whenever they get cheap, I might be interested in the Metris (Vito) van as a replacement for Dogde. I suspect though, that I will probably

Re: [MBZ] 98 Jetta new high

Stop driving it! There's so much metal rusting away that it affected the fuel economy that much :). Seriously, congrats and attaboy!! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my cell > On Aug 28, 2016, at 10:36 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lots of car

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

My neighbor who has the farmstand at the end of my driveway goes to the farmer's market in Columbia a coupla times a week to get stuff that doesn't/won't grow here (tomatoes are now past here, 2nd crop coming later, so he's getting them from NC now I think) and picks up peaches which come from

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 7:21 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > NJ is one of the larger peach producing states... We are the garden state, > after all. > Only because "Toxic Waste Dump Site State" doesn't fit on a licence plate. 3:) -MMM-

Re: [MBZ] Boat Angel Ministry 2006 E350 with bad Trans

Yeah but if someone has a tranny sitting around, pop it in then flip it maybe --FT On 8/28/16 8:30 AM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes wrote: Went for more than it should have I think! 256,000 miles http://www.ebay.com/itm/361690796501?ul_noapp=true Bob Massmann

Re: [MBZ] OT (sort of) Chrysler 300

I don't remember what year it was, but one I drove at the auction would roll down the passenger window when you turned right. When I commented about it after I parked it, they pointed to another one and said "that one does the same thing!" so, if it has manual windows, I'd say go fer it, but

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes August 28, 2016 at 11:08 AM We send all that stuff to PA! NJ is 4th for peach production 2015: http://www.statista.com/statistics/193929/top-10-peach-producing-us-states/ On Sunday, August 28, 2016, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes

[MBZ] 98 Jetta new high

Lots of car discussion lately...The other day I refuelled the 98 Jetta and calculated just over 54 mpg. It'd had a mix of city and highway over 2 or 3 weeks. I've got the summer tires on and have been keeping close tabs on tire pressure, running 40psi. The car rides hard anyway, the extra

Re: [MBZ] OT (sort of) Chrysler 300

It was kind of spitting snow so I needed the wipers off and on. Aggravating, if I hadn't needed them I could have just pushed then away from the windshield... My 190D stranded me with a bad wheel bearing twice, once on each side. No warning, one even shot off the cap never to be found... On the

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

Jaaaja peaches may be ok if you get them tree ripened at the orchard, but west of the Mississippi, they are garbage. Very few stores even bother to stock them. The problem with everything in the grocery store is that it is picked too green, unless it is a fruit or vegetable that keeps well,

[MBZ] diesel casket wagon

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Re: [MBZ] WAS 606 non turbo egr valve / W140 Issues

Nice job, Dan! Now you have to go be nice to the 140 for all your negative thoughts about it. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 8:19 AM To: Mercedes List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WAS 606 non turbo

Re: [MBZ] Passing the Pipe?

No hole in the roof what a deal... just priced on the high side of "unreal", for a 300D. To new to be a collector car... to old to be new... Color and interior are a good combination.. Go for it Kaleb... ;)) On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 6:40 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

A local farmer's market is always the best place to buy fruit and veg. Get stuff that was picked ripe and recent... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 7:00 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: The peaches here have been absolutely fantastic

Re: [MBZ] OT (sort of) Chrysler 300

Why not just pop out the FUSE if you didn't need wipers? I've driven my SDLs and other DIesels all over. Never been stranded far from home or a line shack so far. For many years I was putting 50,000 miles a year on the SDL, and more on other vehicles. Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT (sort of) Chrysler 300

I drove my '83 240D 70 miles home from Boston with wipers that wouldn't shut off... Started carrying deoxit in the car for a quick fix. Eventually got it clean enough it never did it again. Anybody wants to live with a car 10+ years old really needs to be a home-gamer, otherwise you'll get

Re: [MBZ] OT Who wants it?

> > I had the one that fit inside the stock air box. Anything providing higher > ambient air pressure at the inlet to the turbo is going to provide better > performance. This is why all those turbocharged drag cars run without air > cleaners. If you try that filter and drive with your foot on the

Re: [MBZ] OT Who wants it?

On late model TDIs they ruin MAF sensors. Even a very slight over oiling kills a $150+ sensor. I ran one in my Dakota for awhile, I could see no real performance or economy gain. I'd like to try blind tests to see if somebody could tell. Kid next door has a Mustang, I wonder if he'd be into the

[MBZ] Barum Tars (and Goferem)

If y'all remember, the Barum tars were iron curtain versions of Continental tars.Yesterday I was looking at a display of antique tractors. Most of these have tires made by Titan, badyear or Farstone, This summer I saw one with cheepchineechit tars. Yesterday, I saw one tractor with

Re: [MBZ] The real economy

Curley wrote: > http://www.shadowstats.com/article/c810x.pdf > > Peter Fererro on Simon Conway, Hour 1, 8/9/16 near the end of the hour: Give us the link? - http://whoradio.iheart.com/media/play/27218614/ Will this make it thru to msm? Thanks. mao ___

Re: [MBZ] Passing the Pipe?

Yes, the price is high. But, not completely insane. I could see someone spending $7500-8000 on this. It is in spectacular condition and with service records, it could be an amazing car. The only 123 diesels I have ever driven had 345K and 400+K, I wouldn't know what one of these is like

Re: [MBZ] WAS 606 non turbo egr valve / W140 Issues

ATTABOY Dan Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Aug 28, 2016 9:19 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > The used EZL (ignition module) came in yesterday’s mail, but rather than > tempt fate and run out and install it, I waited until this morning. > >

Re: [MBZ] The real economy

Yes, that is the link. It starts about 18:00 http://whoradio.iheart.com/media/play/27218614/ Mountain Man via Mercedes August 28, 2016 at 2:21 PM Give us the link? - http://whoradio.iheart.com/media/play/27218614/ Will this make it thru to msm? Thanks. mao

Re: [MBZ] Holy mother of god

Do not adjust your set --FT On 8/28/16 3:18 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: The color difference with the trim. The trim will of course be faded but the seats look electric '80s green by comparison. I suspect they're even brighter in person. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [MBZ] OM616 transfer pump and primer; 123 LUST; ANTI1992 up

What kind of lathe? --FT On 8/28/16 3:23 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Yesterday I had to go ~60 miles to pick up a lathe. -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

I rented a car a couple years,ago & tried the button etc. No go. Finally asked the janitor. I said I have been driving for 50 years but couldn't start this puppy. He said, put your foot on the brake. Give me the old-time metal keys. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Aug

[MBZ] Cheap 124 Diesel

https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5752018253.html 300K miles. I'm in Wichita, so if anyone is really interested, I can take a look at it. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] WAS 606 non turbo egr valve / W140 Issues

OK when the 140 goes to its new home you can send the DASHHT to its new home a bit north --FT On 8/28/16 9:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: The used EZL (ignition module) came in yesterday’s mail, but rather than tempt fate and run out and install it, I waited until this morning.

Re: [MBZ] Holy mother of god

Uhh, I open by eyes and see in the photos the had the seats recovered in cheap aftermarket vinyl. I asked seller about it and he said he could not afford the correct ones. If he wants anywhere nears his asking price he is going to have to have it redone correctly. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

Many of the cars today, including the Renegade I've got, have a screen that tells you to step on the brake to start. Some of them even have an animation showing you a foot on a brake. I agree, I like keys, especially without an accidentally setting off the alarm clicker... -Curt From:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

Really? I bet theres a setting for that. My mother has a Cherokee similar to the one you had although yours was a Trailhawk which is an upgrade model. Hers doesn't shut off at stoplights... BTW my mother's Cherokee is a surprisingly good offroader. We took it up the worst trail at camp which is

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 124 Diesel

Its an $800 car to the right buyer. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2016, at 7:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Paint is thrashed and the front bumper is missing the trim strip. Looks like > it’s been abused or poorly cared for. > > Dan > >> On Aug 28,

Re: [MBZ] AMG= Fuel Sucking Pig?

Those cars are pretty small but maybe could be entertaining if one could fit in it --FT On 8/28/16 8:24 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/5697292148.html http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/comparempg.shtml#id=18327 ___

Re: [MBZ] Holy mother of god

But you like green, Kaleb. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Aug 28, 2016 8:09 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Uhh, I open by eyes and see in the photos the had the seats recovered in > cheap aftermarket vinyl. I asked seller about it

[MBZ] 240D in Stillwater

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

The Jeep I had at last year’s ‘Que was one of those cars that shuts off when you come to a stop and starts as soon as you press on the gas. Freaked me out. Did not like. Dan > On Aug 28, 2016, at 7:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Many of the cars

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 124 Diesel

Paint is thrashed and the front bumper is missing the trim strip. Looks like it’s been abused or poorly cared for. Dan > On Aug 28, 2016, at 8:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's cheap? I sold one a hell of a lot nicer that just needed a couple

Re: [MBZ] WAS 606 non turbo egr valve / W140 Issues

Waytago! Dan Penoff via Mercedes August 28, 2016 at 8:19 AM The used EZL (ignition module) came in yesterday’s mail, but rather than tempt fate and run out and install it, I waited until this morning. Swapped out the EZL, fired it up, ran like new. Score one

Re: [MBZ] Carolina peaches

We send all that stuff to PA! NJ is 4th for peach production 2015: http://www.statista.com/statistics/193929/top-10-peach-producing-us-states/ On Sunday, August 28, 2016, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 7:21 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via

Re: [MBZ] OM616 transfer pump and primer; 123 LUST; ANTI1992 up

Cheep Crapsman wood. I intend to use it to make a stair rail adapter, then sell it. Got any turning chisels you don't need? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes August 28, 2016 at 2:39 PM What kind of lathe? --FT ___

[MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

I was going to write a review about the Jeep Renegade I've got as a rental this week. I picked it (National lets you pick your car) because my Dad's Jeep Liberty needs replacing and the Renegade is at the top of his short list. Short review: its fine, as good as the Liberty, maybe a little more

Re: [MBZ] OM616 transfer pump and primer; 123 LUST; ANTI1992 up NOW lathe

No I don't have a lathe or any tools, I keep thinking I need one but don't have much room at this time. --FT On 8/28/16 4:12 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Cheep Crapsman wood. I intend to use it to make a stair rail adapter, then sell it. Got any turning chisels you don't need?

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 124 Diesel

That's cheap? I sold one a hell of a lot nicer that just needed a couple of minor things such as read shocks, new tires, and blower motor fixed for 1k. The bottom has dropped out of these. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2016, at 6:36 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT (sort of) Chrysler 300

I think it depends on the model what you get for a trans. I've had them for rentals and they ALWAYS have horrible transmissions. Used to be a slushy 3spd but now I think you get a slushy 4spd. Friend had a Charger (basically the same car) once as a rental that had a v8 and 3spd, the engine was

Re: [MBZ] OT (sort of) Chrysler 300

No clue. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2016, at 3:02 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > > Yea. I knew that. I was wondering about other things and whether they were > reliable. > > -Original Message- > From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] > Sent:

Re: [MBZ] OM616 transfer pump and primer

I never said I wanted out of them, I just said I have been buying older cars for when I want simpler cars. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2016, at 2:04 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rick wrote: >> I'll post a pic of an old one and a new one when I get

Re: [MBZ] 98 Jetta new high

Thats a Mk III car and it seems like they're designed to rust. They've got these like 4" round rubber plugs in the underbody. They rust around the edge and the plug falls out. Water gets into the carpet and accelerates the rust. I took some thin plastic and glued it over the holes on the inside

Re: [MBZ] OT Who wants it?

I read a report years ago about K outfitting the big trucks in an open pit mine with their filters. The mine threw them out after having to rebuild most of the engines due to cylinder wear from all the dirt that was getting in. On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 2:49 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OM616 transfer pump and primer; 123 LUST; ANTI1992 up NOW lathe

You have lotsa room on your vast estate. Buy a lathe, and then you can justify building a nice big shop/garage to keep you vast collection of vee-hickles in! (along wiht the lathe. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes August 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM No I don't have a lathe

[MBZ] Engine shock 126 240 05 48

When I changed the motor mounts on Tex, (240D) The engine shock was dead one way and weak the other way. I expected total collapse, but did not order a replacement ahead of time. In the hunt around I did this seemed to be the best delivered price I could find. Anyone find a better deal?

Re: [MBZ] OT Who wants it?

Yes any performance gain probably depends in part upon how restrictive the stock filter is that the KN replaces. On Sun, Aug 28, 2016 at 3:36 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I read a report years ago about K outfitting the big trucks in an open > pit mine with their

Re: [MBZ] 98 Jetta new high

I wonder if there has ever been a rusty car completely collapse while driving down the road? Found nothing on the internet. Gerry > Stop driving it! There's so much metal rusting away that it affected the fuel > economy that much :). Seriously, congrats and attaboy!! > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR >

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: Barum Tars (and Goferem)

This site has a long list of tire reviews; some I've never heard of. Some possibly not available in the U.S.: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Search/Size/195-60-14 ~~ Curley McLain wrote: > > If y'all remember, the Barum tars were iron

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jeep Renegade

Yes! The wonders of the push and pray software! Your masters say you can't start a car unless you push the brake. Your masters tried to save you from death by Push and pray by keeping you from starting the car because you failed to DO as required. The programmers code: 1. I don't care if

Re: [MBZ] Holy mother of god

Yup, even the seats are GREEN! It is calling you"Kaleb! Kaleb!! Kaleb!!!Kaaaleb Kaleb, can you hear me?? I am Green! I am simple! I am OM616! Kaaaleb?Kleb!" Dwight Giles via Mercedes August 28, 2016 at 8:39 PM But

Re: [MBZ] 124 E420

On Sat, 27 Aug 2016 19:07:48 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Most of the performance of the E500, for a LOT less $$$. > > If you like a 124, and are going to pay someone else to wrench on it (no > fun at all, that V8 is really crammed into a small engine