Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-06 Thread Chris
I'll bet he rides a BMW. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: J.B. Hebert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 3:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q

[MBZ] Car for someone? Lt. Don?

2005-12-07 Thread Chris
or affiliation, but if someone is interested I would go look at it. Chris K Cayce, SC From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Dec 07 19:58:12 2005 Received: from fed1rmmtao12.cox.net ([68.230.241.27]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ek5QW-0006wd-4U for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 07 Dec

Re: [MBZ] Car for someone? Lt. Don?

2005-12-08 Thread Chris
I quoted the ad in it's entirety. The phone number is there, perhaps you could call before it gets too late. Chris K Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: eric peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 8:36 PM Subject

Re: [MBZ] Weather

2005-12-10 Thread Chris
That was rich, Rich. Evian Flu? Chris K Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 8:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Weather Yes, we have a Bush for president who causes global cooling

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-10 Thread Chris
Basically this is the way it goes, any cars that are DOA on the road I will tow back to my back yard, how does that sound? ...and have fixed by the time the owner comes to claim it. Right? Chris K Cayce, SC redghost wrote: Got thinking about on the road repairs. We have a few folks

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CD

2005-12-14 Thread Chris
New transmission at less than 90K miles? Trailer hitch? Hmmm. Chris K Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: Desert Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: kaleb list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 2:44 AM Subject: [MBZ] 1985 300CD Who was looking for a nice 300CD? Your

[MBZ] Jack Safety

2005-12-31 Thread Chris
driving it sounds like it is coming from the back wheel, under the car it sounds like it is coming from the driveshaft. As I inch closer to the front of the car (with just the back jacked up and secured), the space gets tighter and I bang my beak. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom

Re: [MBZ] Jack Safety

2006-01-01 Thread Chris
Thanks everyone. Didn't want to go out and do something too stupid when this resource is here. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-02 Thread Chris
Anyone here ever work with one of these? http://utterpower.com/listeroi.htm Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January

Re: [MBZ] Windshield can't be wiped?

2006-01-04 Thread Chris
It sounds exactly like old Rain-X. Once you start on that stuff, and it works well fresh, you have to stick with it or you end up with a mess like you have. They should give you your first bottle free to get you hooked. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02

Re: [MBZ] Took the plunge

2006-01-07 Thread Chris
OK, Don, I mean OK, LT Don, what is that verse. I DIDN'T go to BJU. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006

[MBZ] List friends and Katrina

2005-08-31 Thread Chris
this list as a resource, we are here for you. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback

Re: [MBZ] acetone in fuel to increase mpg? anyone heard of this?

2005-09-30 Thread Chris
search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 29

Re: [MBZ] FORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here!

2005-10-03 Thread Chris
It's not really called 'Kum Go'. is it? Chris K Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 8:29 PM Subject: [MBZ] FORTY CENT Diesel price jump today here! Gas at Kum Go, the lower

Re: [MBZ] glow plug problem

2005-06-13 Thread Chris
, etc. Chris K Cayce, SC On one of my SDL's I noticed it blew the glow plug fuse. I replaced it, turned key on, it blew again. I checked all the glow plugs and found one that was physically broken. I replaced it, same thing, blew fuse again. I checked all the plugs again and the resistance

Re: [MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2005-06-14 Thread Chris
My local Exxon has it at @ $ 2.049. The owner came by my shop and I told him I have bought all my diesel from him. He told me it was below cost, and going up. Down the street it is $2.249. Chris Kueny Cayce, SC 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback

Re: [MBZ] big money pit

2005-06-14 Thread Chris
In another discussion someone posted the price of parts for that car. The poster estimated annual maintenance for that car at around $10,000. Subject: [MBZ] big money pit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6333item=4556283065rd=1 Chris Kueny ([EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Bionic Car

2005-06-15 Thread Chris
It's Mercedes way to deal with the pesky NO3 problem. I think it has to be replenished every so often. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: frederick w moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Congratulations, We Survived

2005-06-22 Thread Chris
is the most common injury they see there. I'd have rented the wrist guards had I know of the likelyhood of breaking my wrist... Only a ninny worries about breaking their wrist. What kind of ninny takes pre-emptive measures to prevent injury? Oh, yeah, a ninny. Chris K Cayce, SC

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel expedient alternatives - Army recommendations

2005-06-22 Thread Chris
Chris, The Journey to Forever biofuels list archives have info on probably any thing you might think to put into your tank. The archived do not require to be signed up to search. Here's a link: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom

Re: [MBZ] OT Starting a Old Motor

2005-06-23 Thread Chris
the hose for the pee tube, disconnect it, and check it again. MOST time it doesn't pee it is because the tube is blocked. But if the water pump isn't working, it must be fixed before the motor can be run. Good Luck Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback

Re: [MBZ] Lister diesel

2005-07-01 Thread Chris
forever at around 600 rpm.(http://www.utterpower.com/listeroi.htm). Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 4:39 PM

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

2005-07-08 Thread Chris
loved theirs. If you try to make one out of a carboy, you will find that they are designed to be strong with force pushing out, but are rather lacking under vacuum. It could be messy. Funny, but messy. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback

Re: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!!

2005-07-08 Thread Chris
Where might you be located? Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 7:51 PM Subject: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!! So I'd gotten

Re: [MBZ] OT .223/5.56mm

2005-07-12 Thread Chris
Doesn't the bolt assist just scream poor design? It would be like putting a fire suppression system under the hood of a car 'because it catches fire a lot.' Better to make a rifle that cycles the bolt correctly all the time automatically, without the need to 'assist' it. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Re: OT .223/5.56mm

2005-07-12 Thread Chris
Subject lines. Read 'em. Skip stuff that doesn't interest you. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 11

Re: [MBZ] OT, quick books

2006-08-07 Thread Chris
could see where you make the most money. Most business people already kinda know the stuff QB shows you, but it is good to get hard numbers. Chris K Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday

[MBZ] Arctic-Q

2005-12-07 Thread Chris Hoskin
thinkin', Chris,please mark me as interested, Chris '81 300SD 80K '88/'76 GMC240D mileage unknown '88 Land Cruiser FJ60

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 7, Issue 87

2005-12-13 Thread Chris Hoskin
frequently do this from the Northeast to Florida, but not sure about the trans-continental thing. Could be pricey too, I have no idea. Chris '81 300SD '88 GMC240D Sumas is not right close or simple to get to from major roads. It is the truck route about 15 miles off I-5 to the east. Country

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 7, Issue 90

2005-12-14 Thread Chris Hoskin
its probably a wash...time availability will probably decide in the end. Sure fun to ponder, I'm glad we have a year and a half! Chris very intrigued by the APLOFS (Alaskan Pipeline One Finger Salute) :) David Brodbeck wrote: I looked into it a while back. As far as I can tell, the only

[MBZ] two AKQ links

2005-12-14 Thread Chris Hoskin
Now this looks great! check these two sites out. http://web.hulteen.com/eric/deadhorse.html http://www.themilepost.com/ Chris -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 1452 bytes Desc: not available Url

[MBZ] 300TD transmission - got one?

2006-05-08 Thread Chris Granju
at all...but I need a truck I'm close to being out of space. thanks Chris

Re: [MBZ] 300TD transmission - got one?

2006-05-10 Thread Chris Granju
? Sent: 09 May '06 02:21 how much do you want for it? Chris Granju wrote: Hi folks. I'm having a problem with the automatic transmission on my '81 300TD slipping...at least slipping stumbling in the 1-2 gear range...it's fine once in the high gears. The odometer is at 242K

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-21 Thread Chris Kueny
explanation that it was too hard to explain why it happened. I wasn't the only one, tho. It's a strange feeling I assure you. As Kaleb said, there are some real cool people there as well as here. Chris K Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-22 Thread Chris Kueny
If you mention rusty there, you can be assured to never post again. Actually, my comment was taken in stride and I wasn't messed with. It was a coincidence that others experienced as well. Chris K Cayce, SC Chris Kueny wrote: I've been a member there longer than here, and the only

Re: [MBZ] R/E list disappearances

2006-01-22 Thread Chris Kueny
Like the map. Chris K Cayce, SC Kaleb wrote: yea, they really worry about us overthere. What they worry about is our people sneaking onto their list then trashing it or something.

Re: [MBZ] acetone again

2006-02-01 Thread Chris Kueny
http://www.cartalk.com/content/columns/Archive/2006/January/08.html Definitive test says bogus. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT: Browsers.

2007-12-12 Thread Chris Lane
I have been using the Opera web browser for a long time. It's faster than IE whatever, a smaller download, free, and it works well in almost every web site that I have found. Probably what you will have to do is download and install several browsers to see what you like best. There are some

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-31 Thread Chris Lane
All this talk of clipping tubes and solid state amps makes me think of the many experiments performed at the music store I worked at a while back. Of course we had to try every piece of gear out to make sure that it worked. Guitars, amps, speakers, whatever. There are companies making very

[MBZ] Clearcoat magic

2005-06-25 Thread chris granju
found some really good product for bringing some even color some shine back for cases like this. Any products (other than paint) come to mind? Thanks chris

[MBZ] SD parts search/research

2005-06-26 Thread chris granju
I may need for an '85 300SD 1. LR window motor 2. AC controller (the right name, I don't know?? ) Anyone got an SD parts car w/ these to spare? Thanks -chris

Re: [MBZ] ok, this is nice, but still, these people are on crack

2005-06-28 Thread Chris Granju
too shiney to trust, imho. btw, there's a 240 in town here that looks like the ugly cousin - same sort of color, a little on the rough side automatic. I thought of buying it to clean up, check out sellnot for $15K, though :) -c granju - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Yet another Seller on Crack

2005-06-29 Thread Chris Granju
I don't knowif the asian cars all have the R and the random japanese lettering, should you put someting with using an Ü. Maybe a Type D (for diesel, of course) - and Über Löw written across the windshield. at the F1 race (or, was it not a race???) a couple weeks ago, there was a guy

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 126 diesel

2005-07-04 Thread Chris Granju
out of curiosity, what about the opposite: I've got an '85 SD with a straight body (clear coat failed on top old person parking lot door dent in RR door, but no 'wrecks' or rust), runs well, drives well, 270K, but interior has cracks rips in the seat + some stuff that needs to be checked out

[MBZ] 240D project or parts - heads up

2005-07-19 Thread Chris Granju
manual transmission. Didn't have my camera. If it's of interest in any form, email me off list I'll put you in touch or whatever. oh, its in the east TN/Knoxville area Chris G

[MBZ] B2 piston question

2007-10-23 Thread Chris Lane
for that job than sell me the parts I need. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] B2 piston question

2007-10-24 Thread Chris Lane
for that job than sell me the parts I need. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Exhaust system question

2007-10-31 Thread Chris Lane
hammered into place? It doesn't look like something that you could weld, and there are no clamps on it. Thanks, Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust system question

2007-10-31 Thread Chris Lane
I didn't see clamps at all on this part. The part that broke is right above where it makes the bend to go to the back of the car. On 10/31/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this something that is just hammered into place? It doesn't look like something that you could weld, and

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust system question

2007-11-02 Thread Chris Lane
that is the appropriate size? I guess ideally I should learn to weld, and do this myself. On 10/31/07, Chris Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't see clamps at all on this part. The part that broke is right above where it makes the bend to go to the back of the car. On 10/31/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT things you notice on a bicycle

2007-11-02 Thread Chris Lane
I think that the biggest problem on a bicycle is that unless there is a specific bike lane you are either on the sidewalk or in the street. I know here, when I ride there are almost never bike lanes. I tend to go where my speed most closely matches the traffic. If I'm going up a very long hill,

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust system question

2007-11-02 Thread Chris Lane
in the 300D 2.5. It is a welded into one piece pipe - on the 602 engine anyway. On 11/2/07, Chris Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, so I really do need to get this back on the road. Has anybody experienced a similar break in the exhaust system? My thinking is that I need to find a similar

Re: [MBZ] OT things noticed on a bike

2007-11-02 Thread Chris Lane
I have to say that I am guilty of blowing through many stopsigns, although I do tend to stop at lights when needed. I also tend iff possible to try to time my sign blowing to coincide with a driver who has made a legal stop at a sign, and cross with him. Not that that makes it any better. On

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust system question

2007-11-03 Thread Chris Lane
to replace more stuff, I'm sure. This car has just gotten really frustratinig of late. Chris On 11/3/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It looks like the same kind of thing on the 617 as well, but like I said as far as budget goes this is not in the plan. Especially after I just got

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust system question

2007-11-03 Thread Chris Lane
DIY was the original idea when I bought the car. Figuring that since there was no computer I would be able to do a lot of the owrk on it myself. Of course my background is a bit more limited in working on cars or anything else, but I figured there's no better time to learn than now. I also am

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust system question

2007-11-05 Thread Chris Lane
out how to check them on the dieselgiant web site. On 11/5/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I also am thinking I have some glow plug related problems, all of the sudden. Just in time for winter, of course. Haven't really been following

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust system question

2007-11-05 Thread Chris Lane
and relay seems like it should be easier for me to do than weld the exhaust back together. On 11/5/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris Lane wrote: No, the glow plug light just stopped lighting up, basicly as soon as we got the car put back together from the B2. I had a 8 year

[MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Chris Lane
Today I needed to drive, and I try to be courteous and use my blinkers. When I signalled the lights would light sometimes, and you could hear the relay clicking, but a much faster rate. It was almost a fluttering sound rather than the steady tick-tick. It seems like this is worse when it is

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Chris Lane
Thanks Tarek, now... I was assuming that it was the relay because all of the lights seem to be working, or seemed, I will have to check that, but on all of the cars I have had the blinker just stayed on when a light was out, and although I will concede that these are not the cars I have driven

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-06 Thread Chris Lane
, Chris Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Tarek, now... I was assuming that it was the relay because all of the lights seem to be working, or seemed, I will have to check that, but on all of the cars I have had the blinker just stayed on when a light was out, and although I will concede

Re: [MBZ] Diesels Vs Hybrids

2007-11-08 Thread Chris Lane
I would imagine that a diesel hybrid would be the smartest way to go, at least using currently available technology. I know that there are some out there, at least in the prototype phase, but I can't see any real obstacle for them. Thinking in terms of the last Golf TDI which got what 45mpg? If

Re: [MBZ] What was the last real Mercedes?

2007-11-10 Thread Chris Lane
What about the 126? On 11/10/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First run of W140s, except the electronics. The last really good ones were the W124 chassis, KE-Jet models. The newer ones suffer from lousy sheet metal and poor crash protection. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-20 Thread Chris Lane
Does anybody have an idea where the blinker relay is on an 82 300SD? I tried working the emergency flasher and it didn't really do anything. Now I don't get any lights at all when the signal lights should be working. I still hear the relay fluttering, but that is all I get. On 11/7/07, Jim

Re: [MBZ] Oil puzzlement

2007-11-27 Thread Chris Lane
If it has not been done yet, I would change the B2 piston while you have the tranny out of the car. In my SD it was doable but tricky with it still in the car. I don't know if a 124 is wide enough to pull it off. I'd also bet it could be done in half the time out of the car. Mine was leaking

[MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-27 Thread Chris Lane
just diconnect the wires, and get the appropriate sized wrench and start removing them, and then reverse the operation to install the new ones? Thanks, Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-27 Thread Chris Lane
to relocate once they fall off into the engine bay. On Nov 27, 2007 10:55 PM, Chris Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today I went outside with my newly liberated meter, and found that 3 of my 5 glow plugs seem to be bad. My glow plug light stopped working a little while back, and I have

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-27 Thread Chris Lane
/einbautipps.php On Nov 27, 2007, at 7:55 PM, Chris Lane wrote: Today I went outside with my newly liberated meter, and found that 3 of my 5 glow plugs seem to be bad. My glow plug light stopped working a little while back, and I have not been able to check that out until now. I measured

Re: [MBZ] Oil puzzlement, more

2007-11-28 Thread Chris Lane
If it has not been done yet, I would change the B2 piston while you have the tranny out of the car. In my SD it was doable but tricky with it still in the car. I don't know if a 124 is wide enough to pull it off. I'd also bet it could be done in half the time out of the car. Mine was leaking from

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-29 Thread Chris Lane
Nm M 12 20–22 Nm Also see http://www.beru.com/english/produkte/gluehkerzen/einbautipps.php On Nov 27, 2007, at 7:55 PM, Chris Lane wrote: Today I went outside with my newly liberated meter, and found that 3 of my 5 glow plugs seem to be bad. My glow plug light stopped working

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-30 Thread Chris Lane
, or if the carbon just causes the plug to not operate as well as it should. Then what is the best way to stop the fuel when I am blowing the crap out of the glow plug hole? Just disconnect the fuel filter? That would leave some fuel but not a lot. Probably more than I want. Chris On 11/30/07

Re: [MBZ] Wrench size - Block heater

2007-12-02 Thread Chris Lane
I'm not keen on trying something like this, personally. http://www.dieselgiant.com has a block heater that actually goes in the radiator hose, and heats the coolant there. Seems like it would be a lot easier to replace the section of hose there than remove the block heater. I've never read any

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap status

2007-01-25 Thread Chris Kueny
I believe that Marshall once said that removal and cleaning can often get that thing working again. Remove all the scum and seaweed there, and you might be done. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback I checked my low-fuel bulb, and it's good

Re: [MBZ] Someone on Letterman just purchased a diesel

2007-01-26 Thread Chris Kueny
I think that is brilliant. It presented a fact to the audience, and left it up to them to research it to figure it out. How economical. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback : Re: [MBZ] Someone on Letterman just purchased a diesel I happened

Re: [MBZ] Someone on Letterman just purchased a diesel

2007-01-26 Thread Chris Kueny
to comment on any and all political issues, especially having to do with energy, oil, etc. They are like, you know, experts! --R Chris Kueny wrote: I think that is brilliant. It presented a fact to the audience, and left it up to them to research it to figure it out. How economical. Chris Kueny

Re: [MBZ] Test

2007-01-27 Thread Chris Kueny
I just blocked him. Case closed. Chris K Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Test Glenn, It failed... Here's the result: Internal

Re: [MBZ] Test

2007-01-27 Thread Chris Kueny
Every post had come as an attachment, which leads to no where. And I keep clicking on the links, even though I know it probably wont work. And it doesn't. Has anyone gotten any of his messages? Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback

Re: [MBZ] Test

2007-01-27 Thread Chris Kueny
his links, tho. Since the subject line was 'test', I trust he is working on it. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback So what have you done to inform Glenn that his posts are creating a problem and help him correct that problem? Marshall

Re: [MBZ] [OT] The Imperial Presidency

2007-01-28 Thread Chris Kueny
There is one thing about his face that puts off some people, and I don't think it is his age. As for the name change, how about a simple apostrophe? Barak O'Bama. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 3:13 AM

Re: [MBZ] Sorta OT but interesting, FixaFlat

2007-01-29 Thread Chris Kueny
Several months in the hospital and multiple operations? His bills probably came close to 7 figures without any other consideration. Chris K Cayce, SC On the other hand, if everyone did what they were supposed to do, then actual damages, including any loss of use of body parts, may

Re: [MBZ] my 280CE destroyed by gang bangers

2007-01-29 Thread Chris Kueny
issue. Atlanta may be different because you have a majority Black population, and gun violence is much more of an issue in the Black community. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback

[MBZ] Benz ads

2007-01-29 Thread Chris Kueny
Today's Columbia newspaper had 5 classified ads for Mercedes. The first one was for a 1984 300D for 5 grand. the others ranged from 1996-2006. The thing I found interesting was that all of them were diesels. Just a fluke I guess. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85

Re: [MBZ] Benz ads

2007-01-30 Thread Chris Kueny
It is Columbia SC. There is also a 'nice, runs good' Volvo PV544. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday

[MBZ] Noise from the rear

2007-02-02 Thread Chris Kueny
I can do to narrow down the problem? Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Feb 02 01:12:13 2007 Received: from mail.atlasok.com ([70.184.24.3]) by server8.arterytc8.net

Re: [MBZ] gmail post test

2007-02-08 Thread Chris Kueny
Thanks, Glenn. BTW, it works. Chris K Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: Glenn Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 5:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] gmail post test This is a test from a gmail acct. If this posts successfully, I'll cancel

Re: [MBZ] argh, Wimmins!

2007-02-10 Thread Chris Kueny
And, more to the point, seem to have absolutely no interest in ever learning how. Aggressively so. There are, of course, exceptions, but they are few and far between. -- Jim Danica Patrick Chris K Cayce, SC

Re: [MBZ] Toyhota quality

2007-02-17 Thread Chris Kueny
the steel costs. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 6:54 PM Subject: [MBZ] Toyhota quality

Re: [MBZ] Adding 2 cycle oil to diesel fuel???????????????

2007-03-09 Thread Chris Kueny
This President only gives medals to people who screw things up. I have heard that adding a gallon of diesel fuel to 10 gallons of fuel will get you more mileage. I think it like a 10% increase or something. Chris K Cayce, SC The President of the United States has issued this statement: I

[MBZ] 82 300SD transmission troubles

2007-03-09 Thread Chris Lane
, at least in my carport. The things I have been told to do are, change the filter, and change the fluid to synthetic, change the B2 piston, or replace the transmission (the dealer's $5000 solution). Anyway, any thought would be welcomed. Thanks Chris BTW 82 800SD 31+ miles odometer stopped

Re: [MBZ] 82 300SD transmission troubles

2007-03-09 Thread Chris Lane
send teh write up, Allen that would be great. Chris On 3/9/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The things I have been told to do are, change the filter, and change the fluid to synthetic, change the B2 piston, or replace the transmission (the dealer's

Re: [MBZ] 82 300SD transmission troubles

2007-03-10 Thread Chris Lane
transmission. Chris On 3/9/07, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 3/9/07 11:24, Allan Streib at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't quite understand the mechanics of this, no other automatic in any other make I've owned has ever had this delay going into reverse -- I don't know what

Re: [MBZ] power steering humming

2007-03-12 Thread Chris Lane
. Chris On 3/11/07, M.Afzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all the power steering on the 126/300SE has a moaning/humming sound in the morning ,and goes away as it warms up. last year I had replaced the fluid and the filter so it not old fluid. input will be appreciated. mak

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Question

2007-03-16 Thread Chris Lane
So this would lead me to wonder if I could also get almost any transmission from a w126 to work in my 82 300SD as well? I'm sure that the auto in a w123 300D will. Of course what I would like is to replace the atomatic with a 5 speed manual. Are there any that would work, that I could find,

[MBZ] B2 piston location

2007-03-28 Thread Chris Lane
opened to the outside of the ring. Due to my neighborhood, and the location of my carport, this could be some crap that some ignorant neighbor tossed up there, so if it doesn't seem like it could come from anything around the transmission don't sweat it. Thanks, Chris

Re: [MBZ] Got a high mile car?

2007-04-03 Thread Chris Lane
My odometer stopped before I bought the car. But it stopped at 310,930 miles, I think, I'm not in it right now. I know I have put at least a few thousand more on it. Chris On 4/2/07, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 331k Km is still a baby! Convert that to miles Thats about what I go

Re: [MBZ] Manual battery boost

2007-04-08 Thread Chris Kueny
false, as it wouldn't stiffen at lower temperatures. Chris K Cayce, SC On 4/7/07, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I love the internet because people will float ideas like this. The relative anonymity keeps them from worrying about getting laughed at. Unless you lived on a hill I don't

Re: [MBZ] Biodiesel from animal fats

2007-04-17 Thread Chris Lane
, rapeseed, and most other vegetable fats are liquid to much lower temperatures. This could limit the usefulness of biodiesel made from these fats to warmer climates/summertime use only. On the other hand, bacon flavored biodiesel exhaust! Yummy! Chris On 4/17/07, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] melting steel ugly women

2007-05-01 Thread Chris Kueny
Isn't jet fuel closer to diesel than to gasoline? If so, wouldn't it contain more energy than gasoline? Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback Remember, this was gasoline in a semi-enclosed space and not jet fuel. RLE

[MBZ] Chasing down blower problem

2007-05-04 Thread Chris Kueny
My fan is working intermittentantly. Can anyone suggest where to look for likely failure points? It would be great if I can change a relay and fix it. Is that too optimistic? This is on the 1985 TD. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback

Re: [MBZ] Chasing down blower problem

2007-05-04 Thread Chris Kueny
Quite serious, unfortunately. Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback - Original Message - From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chasing down

Re: [MBZ] a freak of nature

2007-05-06 Thread Chris Lane
Diesel here has been at $2.89 for a little while. Gas here was $3.29 yesterday for regular unleaded. Apparently, what is going on is that the EPA has set specific gasoline blends to be used in specific places. So, for St. Louis we have one refinery that is making all of our gas, and it doesn't

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