Re: [MBZ] Sound Panel under W124 Engine and Transmission

My 89 124 does not have foamy panels, just plastic. Hendrik who has never seen foam on an engine panel On 16/07/13 11:14, Craig wrote: On Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:54:57 -0400 Larry T wrote: I asked this question embedded with comments about my battle with the gearshift grommet issue so many proba

Re: [MBZ] Sound Panel under W124 Engine and Transmission

, "nasty". Kleb has them now, let the bidding begin :-) On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 7:53 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: My 89 124 does not have foamy panels, just plastic. Hendrik who has never seen foam on an engine panel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com F

Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL seriously bad news

You did not say seriously or offer a Max, so I guess you are out of the running. Seriously I will bring two trailers and three Maxes, plus $550, or I can swap the Maxes and one trailer for the car and then you can put a seriously comfy recliner on the trailer and the three Maxes can pull it! H

Re: [MBZ] A Jaime greenie car

Offer him your standard offer and see what happens. I think the problem is that mechanical stuff is relatively easy to fix but fixing rust properly takes a lot of skill and time. Then you have to get it painted, which is expensive for good work. That green looks like it's faded but it's not. H

Re: [MBZ] A Jaime green car is boring

Don't know burnt pumpkin orange has to be up there? Hendrik who likes vibrant colours, looked at a red S124 while back but it stalled during test drive On 22/07/13 11:31, OK Don wrote: Duh, that green is one of, if not THE, ugliest color paint MB has ever used. Does that help??? On Sun, Jul

Re: [MBZ] Lister Mom duties

Don't know you sort of need one person to make a decision otherwise it ends up a mess. "I am here to lead, not read" Hendrik who is a mod on the OzBenz forum, oooh the power to reject spammers On 23/07/13 11:35, Gerry Archer wrote: One group I'm on has fifteen moderators. It works surprisingly

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Running Wild

Yes it would help to know the make, did the original poster check the engine oil level after the engine went 'quiet'? Did he check to see if there was fuel left in the tank? My guess is that the fuel rack somehow jammed open onto full throttle and then it ran out of fuel. If it is engine oil th

Re: [MBZ] Lister Mom duties

model has been successful. Sending on pix and various emails, stopping spammers, warning about too much profanity, etc.; are about the only decisions moderators have to make. It's more a case of having a moderator on duty on a regular basis IMO. Gerry From: "Hendrik and Fay" Do

[MBZ] OT I share the road with this

http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/component/content/article/4-news/15619-police-get-a-grip-on-distracted-driver.html Hendrik who has vice grips but uses them for normal things ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] OT I share the road with this

Yes we always tend to be 10 years behind the US. Hendrik who doesn't do drugs unless alcohol is a drug but I think beer is a health drink On 25/07/13 22:24, Rich Thomas wrote: Looks like you have redneck cracka meth heads there too. --R On 7/25/13 12:44 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again

Sunroofs are one of things that are like wow when you first have them but then the novelty wears off, although we use the tilt feature on ours a lot, which helps let the heat out. Hendrik who is so so about sunroofs On 29/07/13 04:06, OK Don wrote: I think that the person who hoisted sunroofs

Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again and again

Don't know whether there is an explanations that will suffice, particularly giving Rusty the cold shoulder. Hendrik who is curious to find out the truth of all this On 29/07/13 04:24, WILTON wrote: All I said was let us hear more. We're entitled to an explanation. Wilton ___

Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof and floor, was: parts sources, again

Says he who used to fly in a plane with a hole in the bottom, Hendrik who still has nightmares about a fat old yank cruising down the interstate topless, both him and car On 29/07/13 04:30, WILTON wrote: Y'all've heard me say for years, but I'll say it again, "I think it is stupid to cut a ho

Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again perhaps

My take is that Gary has served his time in the sin bin. Trent may well have earned his. Personally (probably because I have no desire to buy MB parts from the US) I am wary of Gary, after his comments regarding Rusty and his old business on another forum, however it would seem the majority of t

Re: [MBZ] wasps here there everywhere

And it was written, he who shall not drive his Benz for a month shall be cursed by a plaque of beasts and possibly a flat tire or battery. Hendrik who is full of cursing On 29/07/13 10:06, Allan Streib wrote: I have not driven the 300D much this summer. In fact I have not driven it at all for

Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again and again

Must resist temptation, holding back the finger from the F button, no it's getting closeer... gk. help mre .. . .miust sent now. hen k wh On 01/08/13 11:28, Gary Hurst wrote: hattaway might suffer such delusions, but i keep him grounded to reality. but which of us is wayn

Re: [MBZ] Who change the Vegemite?

I don't touch the stuff but use it to grease the machines. I have heard this is revenge because you bombed the great barrier reef. Hendrik who will immediately go to the factory and do some bottom kicking On 02/08/13 03:14, Fmiser wrote: Hendrik - what have you done to "my" Vegemite??? I just

Re: [MBZ] Roger the dodger?

Have ya tried emailing the law offices? Hendrik who might try to ring now seeing it's 3 in the morning in Seattle On 02/08/13 10:06, WILTON wrote: I checked, too; found no obit, etc. 'Been trying to call 'im all afternoon; no answer. Will try more this evening. Wilton - Original Messag

Re: [MBZ] Y'all's all is down one

Oooh she can cover me in oil anytime. Hendrik who is off for a cold shower On 03/08/13 00:41, Rich Thomas wrote: http://i.imgur.com/gpALGIH.gif --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Oooh another oil thread - that looks to be Mobil1

No it's 710 fluid. Hendrik who should teach his daughter how to check the 710 level On 03/08/13 05:46, Randy Bennell wrote: http://i.imgur.com/gpALGIH.gif ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Finally, a trim of my 240D

Oooh the trim wars are on again. let the trimming begin. H On 03/08/13 06:29, Dan Penoff wrote: Trim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okieben

Re: [MBZ] 240D crackhead perhaps

Considering what those nut jobs who find an tidy up old Merc Diesels are charging, that is not too way out there. Looks pretty original. Hendrik who still has fond memories of the mao mobile On 03/08/13 08:26, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: A customer of mine is trying to sell a 77 240D on consignmen

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a nice wagon to pour money into...

Merc V8 a preventative overhaul is new chain and guides, in a money waster the engine comes out, gets taken apart and many $ later you can go around the block again. Hendrik who seriously doesn't know what a preventative overhaul is, perhaps a racing car thing On 03/08/13 10:10, Dan Peno

Re: [MBZ] 240D crackhead perhaps

Don't know, even with the auto I kept lowering the window and wondering why we are not moving. Hendrik who has a manual Diesel On 04/08/13 01:28, Mountain Man wrote: Hendrik wrote: Hendrik who still has fond memories of the mao mobile I should have let you use the 3-pedal car. Immensely more

Re: [MBZ] Roger the spy?

Industrial spy? Hendrik who likes to put a bit of drama into it On 04/08/13 01:29, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: I always figured he had some kind of connection to the auto industry. He knew a few too many details about certain things to not be on the inside. Or already have friends on the inside.

Re: [MBZ] John Deere Diesels for men

Oz garden tractor http://www.tradefarmmachinery.com.au/detail/tractors/tractors/john-deere/2004-6523e-tractor--23'-cg-slasher/79254 Hendrik who spend many an hour slashing thing

Re: [MBZ] Jaime diesel mower combine

Eagle eyes Craig would be able to confirm but it looks like it has turning brakes too. Hendrik who spend many an hour in a combine harvester and had to use the turning brakes On 04/08/13 10:45, Mitch Haley wrote: Mountain Man wrote: Come get this mower: http://southbend.craigslist.org/bar/3

Re: [MBZ] Crackhead of the day who can use camera

Hey be grateful you got pics http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1967-mercedes-lady-owner-will-send-photos-phone-because-mistake-made-cat-/261257175183?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3cd424208f&BackToListReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.ebay.com.au%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FMyEbayBeta Hendrik who might transfer car ownership t

Re: [MBZ] Crackhead of the day in a field

Yup Kaleb is hitching up the trailer as we speak. Hendrik who cried when he saw that On 05/08/13 10:54, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Oh goody - a barn find!! On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin < kaleb.strip...@drivedominion.com> wrote: http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/39205976

Re: [MBZ] Jabba key parts

I think I hear wedding bells. Anyway lets see how long the ignoring will last. And what do you people do with your keys? Eat them? I have never needed to go and get keys from a dealer, I have had a few cut at that all night key cutting place. Hendrik who is pretty well behaved most of the time

Re: [MBZ] lots of people steering the crack pipe tonight.

Oooh someone knows their steering wheels http://www.flickr.com/photos/carphotosbyrichard/3647292399/ Also the clutch is sitting a little low and for 20k you want clean carpets. Hendrik who is not buying On 05/08/13 15:00, David Bruckmann wrote: Wrong steering wheel for the year... On 2013-08-0

Re: [MBZ] Motor Mounts by the numbers

I can't say for sure in this case but MB uses different 'strength' mounts for different engines. For example my 300TE needed mounts and they are expensive, I had some for the M102 engine and although the numbers are different they fit and are doing the job. So my guess is that the ones for the M

Re: [MBZ] The rusty green 116 SD with a worn out rear seat is now on ebay

What's the story with the back seat? Looks like rats have got in there and eaten the stuffing? Hendrik who has not seen a seat like that On 06/08/13 10:21, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I guess I will bid and see where it ends up. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200949

Re: [MBZ] trademark Ownership, Stars and Porches

I am no expert but it depends on whether you profit from the sale of the calenders. Porsche and others would look like real bad guys if they went after some bloke who did a favour for a group of owners. Sure technically they got the whole thing sown up to protect their intellectual property/trad

Re: [MBZ] famous red sl

Mutton dressed up as lamb:) Although it would cost a bit to paint it green and change the interior to green. Hendrik who likes red but not that much On 07/08/13 12:52, OK Don wrote: Yup, you'd look good driving that - or Regina would :-) On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 10:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wr

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

Well the pope rides in a Benz, so I would assume that God has a collection, my guess would be the big 600 is his daily. Anyway this is going to be more fodder for those paranormal TV shows that ask more questions than they answer, well they answer no questions but have a lot of funky re-enactmen

Re: [MBZ] Craig's List stuffed

I think we should help Wilton prepare an ad in the classic style. For starters you need to misspell Mercedes in the heading (OK there will need to be a lot of spelling mistake), this will get rid of a lot of time wasters, leaving those who are really searching and those who spell Mercedes, Mec

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a limited 124 Benz

Well I think think he should be driving this http://www.motocars.co.uk/listing/mercedes-e60-amg-limited-1of-12/ Hendrik who has an engine half that size On 08/08/13 11:20, Dan Penoff wrote: He drives a Ford Focus around Vatican City. Dan Sent from my iPad On Aug 7, 2013, at 8:55 PM, Rich Th

Re: [MBZ] God and the pope intervenes on a 124 Benz

Yeah sorry forgot that we have a 'greenie' pope and I think he catches the bus. Hendrik who is not Cataholic On 09/08/13 08:01, Mountain Man wrote: Hendrik wrote: Well the pope rides in a Benz... Nope. At least last month in Brazil he didn't ride. I heard he walked. Correct? mao ___

Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This rusty 200D

Well it's not a fully manual CC, there are electronics involved to maintain temp but they tend to be reliable, it's the pods behind the dash that like to cause trouble and grief. Bit pricey for a rusty 124 base model. Had one for sale over here a while back and I think it was 2.5k? Hendrik who

Re: [MBZ] Whaddya Think cheapskate?

The M117 engine is pretty good, except that the timing chain guides need to replaced every now and then. This is a KE-jetronic (CIS/E) car, maybe the fuel pump relay going wonky? However it is a reliable system and reasonably simple. Of concern is the 'corrosion' on the engine, looks like it was

Re: [MBZ] Whaddya Think cheapskate?

lt in the failure of the clear coat, leaving it a milky color that won't come out. No fix for that short of a repaint. The interior is scary, but color resolution in digital photos is not all that great, so I wouldn't worry tht it's as bad as it looks. Dan On Aug 11, 2013, at

Re: [MBZ] Nice 72 300SEL 3.5

Pick of the litter, unless you can afford to buy and maintain a 6.3. The M116 is a short stroke motor, which tend to rely on revs for power, http://www.w116.org/library/autocar7202 Hendrik who has always fancied a 3.5 On 12/08/13 10:42, Mountain Man wrote: Andrew wrote: I had a national MBCA

Re: [MBZ] Whaddya Think 10k?

If it was red with a beige interior, also the rust is a worry, just how much is there? Hendrik who thinks a sports car should be red On 13/08/13 00:16, Allan Streib wrote: You might be right if it started without ether and was drivable. Until then, it's a project with all the speculative cost

Re: [MBZ] Whaddya Think red?

Yeah this looks a better buy http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/3989184443.html Hendrik who used to have red car but it wasn't sporty On 13/08/13 00:37, Dan Penoff wrote: It wouldn't be a $10k car in this market if it did start and run on its own. 1980s vintage SLs are a dime a dozen around

Re: [MBZ] more jabba valve kits

I believe there is a repair kit for the mono valve in the 126 chassis? Hendrik who was wrong once, back in 84 or 85 On 14/08/13 03:04, Gary Hurst wrote: there is no repair kit for that car. just leaking monovalves that cost a lot of money. it's not a great situation as if you get one from a j

Re: [MBZ] Whaddya Think red?

dn't see a reference to ICE COLD AC. On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Yeah this looks a better buy http://tampa.craigslist.org/** hil/cto/3989184443.html<http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/3989184443.html> Hendrik who used to have red car

Re: [MBZ] OT: Old Time Window speakers

I suppose next thing you'll tell us is that you have one of them fandangled horseless carriages them fancy folk get around in nowadays? Hendrik who sits by the wireless and sings along On 19/08/13 10:13, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Aug 18, 2013 4:15 PM, "Mountain Man" wrote: Everything today

Re: [MBZ] Ancient hard drives

I had a bad run with hard drives not driving, so got myself a solid state one, $ per gb they are more expensive but have better performance and should hopefully last a long time. Hendrik who is trying to keep up with all the new tech stuff On 20/08/13 00:05, Craig wrote: On Mon, 19 Aug 2013 0

Re: [MBZ] Ancient hard drives forever

Yeah and since there are no moving parts it should in theory go forever. Hendrik who has moving parts that wear out On 20/08/13 07:31, Dan Penoff wrote: While I work with enterprise grade SSDs all day (IBM XIV systems) I never had one in my personal systems until about a month ago. I have a 1

Re: [MBZ] Ancient hard drives on USB

Question is, you can buy a 64 gig usb flash drive for less than 59 bucks, would it be feasible to run your OS off usb, what is the performance like versus SSD? Obviously for a portable machine there is the disadvantage of having a stick hanging out of the laptop but for a desktop that is not a d

Re: [MBZ] New Diesel V6

Speaking of V6 http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/109133 Sounds a bit poxy, wonder how long before it willbe all electric? Hendrik who has another reason not to bother watching F1 On 20/08/13 08:11, Randy Bennell wrote: We were talking trucks on here a few days back and I was lamenting

Re: [MBZ] Ancient hard drives not forever

Well that's a bummer, wonder why? Hendrik who is not that savy with all things computer On 20/08/13 08:20, Allan Streib wrote: On Mon, Aug 19, 2013, at 06:44 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Yeah and since there are no moving parts it should in theory go forever. Unfortunately not true.

[MBZ] Does size matter? with an exhaust

As some of you may vaguely remember I have been in need of a new rear muffler for my 300TE (that's a six banger petrol powered car) anyway I managed to pick up a muffler for a 230TE (four cylinder petrol), turns out the muffler is a bit smaller, well the pipe work is, haven't measured the box y

Re: [MBZ] Does size matter? with an exhaust

If money didn't matter, then yeah I would spend $500 on a proper one but I have 20 dollar special sitting here (well outside) and we never really use more than 50% of the available power of the engine, we do have speed limits which seem to be getting lower and lower. My thinking is that MB desig

Re: [MBZ] Does size matter? with an exhaust

Hmmnh, don't think noise is a worry, considering the old muffler has a few holes. As I said we never use the full potential of the engine, it's nice to have the extra torque of a six but that comes in at lower revs. Hendrik who is needing to figure out a way to fit it On 21/08/13 10:48, Jim Ca

Re: [MBZ] Does size matter? with an exhaust

Ahh well I'll just have to livewithout being able to say that I calculated it work using the theory of relativety. Anyway the old muffler is pretty much on it's last legs, so I'll have to try the little one. Hendrik who is doing some renovations for Fay On 21/08/13 11:08, Fmiser wrote: Hendri

Re: [MBZ] 82 year old puts Wilton Wheels on SLC with spoiler

Your getting as blind as me, there is a little spoiler. Hendrik who is covered in dust On 23/08/13 12:19, Mitch Haley wrote: G Mann wrote: Lucy, sumtin` is wrong. The text and the wheels just don't match... my BS Meter just went to overload... And I don't see no trunk lid spoiler, but the V

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts ban

Whilst, yes, we are curious creatures, I really can't fathom any excuse/story that will suffice for this level of customer service. This is not the age of men carrying letters on horseback, when I send this quick note, it will arrive half way around the globe in seconds. When dealing in a custome

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

You people are all so low brow, this is the good stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDHzK3Xe7Yw Hendrik who has excellent taste in muzak On 25/08/13 16:45, Gerry Archer wrote: That's remarkable! A Met opera performer on the Mercedes List! A blind, music loving friend has a classical music l

Re: [MBZ] Trent parts ban

Hmmnh, sure cash flow can be a problem but it is my understanding that Rusty got you started, so would have had an understanding of the way the system works? Also I think it would have been better if you had kept your customers informed as to the situation, not go silent for a couple of months w

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL & knackers & colonel milton

Problem with that is that you get all the weirdos come crawling out from under their rocks, however a throw away email address to screen the nutjobs should do the trick. Perhaps milt-the-w...@hotmail.com or sexgod...@gmail.com or to scare the tire kickers away colonelcr...@nukeyou.now I haven'

Re: [MBZ] Internet power parts site?

Our federal government is spending a shipload of money on upgrading the infrastructure http://www.nbn.gov.au/ My worry is that by the time it's done, there will be technology available that is much cheaper and as good, such as internet via power lines or super wi-fi. It does amaze me when I thin

Re: [MBZ] wifi vs wired - was: parts site?

Yes it is convenient, when you got kids you can't go without it, phones, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, even the printer, all on wi-fi. The only things plugged into the net are my ancient desktop and the pay TV, which is hooked up via net over power. Speaking of this internet over power thing

Re: [MBZ] wifi vs wired - was: parts site?

Yeah but we have a transformer way over there, well at the end of the street somewhere. Hendrik who just paid his internet bill for the month On 28/08/13 13:54, Craig wrote: On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:19:17 -0500 Fmiser wrote: Hendrik wrote: Speaking of this internet over power thing, not look

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available to nice people

Ahh come on Jaime you been here long enough to expect this sort of thing. Sure the comments where a tad harsh but the base question was, is there any rust. We have seen plenty of ads where the seller goes on about a perfect body and further investigation reveals, rust, scratches and dings. And w

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available with sunnyroof

Ohh dear Milton didn't trim his post, looks like a banning is coming up, (insert funeral march http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyFyAqLtHq8 Anyway you'll have to give it a bit of paint after you weld up the sunroof, so if you do leave a scar whilst removing windy deflector, it should be no biggy.

Re: [MBZ] 108 6 or 8

What for you selling parts for them? Anyway I think general consensus it that the 3.5 is the pick of the litter, however a nice six would be better than than a worn out and neglected V8. My advice look at the overall state of the car and not worry too much about what engine it has. Perhaps yo

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available to nice English people

On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:16 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Ahh come on Jaime you been here long enough to expect this sort of thing. Sure the comments where a tad harsh but the base question was, is there any rust. We have seen plenty of ads where the seller goes on about a perfect body and furth

Re: [MBZ] Bed and Brake fiasco

Bedding in brakes is a process of getting the rotors hot and (for want of a better term) tempering them. Also some of the material from the pads is infused into the rotors, basically this can't be done at the factory (well it could but would add cost). The problem is if you don't bed in your bra

Re: [MBZ] Bed and Brake and nastycar fiasco

I was going to suggest that nascars don't need brakes, cause they go on oval circuits but apparently they do a few road courses as well. Hendrik who is on a break On 30/08/13 12:09, Craig wrote: On Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:00:04 -0500 Peter Frederick wrote: Even a panic stop will not heat the wh

Re: [MBZ] Quick 108 photos

Funny how when Klebby posts pictures, they get approved in a nano second, us peasants sit there for days/weeks/years waiting. Seriously though, my take is that a 108/9 is a car that is suited to an enthusiast who really loves these cars and is willing to put the effort into them. Unless you ge

Re: [MBZ] Two Words:

I think you meant 'air head' Hendrik who does not have air On 31/08/13 20:29, Dan Penoff wrote: Crack. Head. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181206733007&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160 Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search l

[MBZ] OT nasty steering wheel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SMxB4RpCDzA#t=37 Hendrik who has good steering wheels ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okie

Re: [MBZ] ceramic Brake pads

I have had ATE ceramics on my TE for a few months now and no dramas, except for a bit of squeal when reversing down the drive. Also getting a bit of slow braking ABS pulsing but not sure if the pads are to blame for that. It's getting close to needing to do a few jobs on the S124, so will invest

Re: [MBZ] 108 needs modern engine

However the trade off is that they are also more complicated and have more expensive bits that could fail. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/mercedes-engine-transplant-modern-diesel-in-a-1992-190e-26 Hendrik who would not mind a modern Diesel in the TE On 30/08/13 13:00, Gary Hurst wrote: i

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts

We have to be careful of slandering people, accusing someone of being an alcoholic is pretty strong stuff. Perhaps Trent has issues with alcohol but we don't know this for certain. Anyway I wrote a while back that his first course of action is to sort things out with Rusty, crying about how har

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts BS

It's a term we use to refer to Americans, as in "ooh look there is another septic, bound to be full of BS" Hendrik who is ducking for cover, for when the S hits the fan (and yes we stole that one off you as well) On 02/09/13 10:19, WILTON wrote: BTW, Henny, is the term "BS"part of the usual,

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts and a lot of bans for everybody

Think it's Rich and Trent, Trent for being a whiny wanker and Rich for saying so. Spose I'll have to go as well, did put BS in another post and Wilton did as well, so he'll get the chop. The fat parts guy can go as well for excessive gloating. There will be more as I remember them but that is a

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk

, "suspecting" someone of being an alcoholic or drug user or anything else is not grounds for slander in the U.S. It may be different in Australia, of course. Gerry.who occasionally drank Canadian Lord Calvert as a young man. From: "Hendrik and Fay" We have to be careful

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts BS barbieQ

Not sure it's all a bit confusing http://toysgoroundonline.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=521 Hendrik who also burned burgers on the BBQ yesterday On 03/09/13 00:37, WILTON wrote: I could just call for a B-52 strike, you know. What are those coordinates, again? ;<)

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk

Cooper Pedy is the place for you, plenty of holes already dug http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/image-files/coober-pedy-pictures-5.jpg Far as the drama goes, yes we have pretty much reached the end of any worthwhile discussion on the subject, we all pretty much know where everybo

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts and a lot of bans for everybody

OK you're on it, for A. writing a naughty word, with a lazy effort to hide it and B. for not signing your post, used to be a hanging offence back when the Marshall was around but now it's all gone to hell in a handbasket. I could also do you for poor grammar, "no fair" WTF is that? Maybe we sho

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians looking for cheap car with big boot?

Huh, wasn't there talk of $2k being good value for a second hand Diesel engine a while back? This is a OM606 engined car? Perhaps someone buy this and Wiltons 126 and make a 300SD with a 606 motor? Hendrik who would love an OM606 in the 300TE, which would make it a 300TD On 03/09/13 09:35, Kale

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk

Uuuughhh, that's a shocker, also speaking of Opel, they just pulled out of the Oz market after a year or so. I didn't understand why the came here in the first place. Hendrik who doesn't understand a lot of things On 03/09/13 09:28, Frederick Moir wrote: Hendrik & Fay. In Cooper Pedy do you h

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk and feeling sorry for itself

I really don't understand what you're on about, so far you have been accusing Rusty and Trent of things. Along the lines of, they did the dirty on you, stole from you , are not to be trusted, threaten to kill your daughter, etc Far as I can see you can dish out the dirt but then get shitty when

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk and on luxury crack

Don't know, sound a bit urban mythy. Anyway we where taking 116's the other day, http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-benz-280-SE-1974-4D-Sedan-4-SP-Automatic-2-7L-Electronic-F-INJ-/231045486645?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item35cb625835&_uhb=1 20k for a base model 116 with lots of miles under the wheel and r

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians looking for cheap car with big boot?

Good for you, another thing to cross off the to do list. And yes it puzzling as to why a nearly complete car is worth less than just an engine. BTW we never got turbo Diesel engines until the 210 and they are rare as rocking horse poo, we have people thinking about ripping engines out of comme

Re: [MBZ] This list is deadly

You can come and join us over at the OzBenz forum, there is a bit of Diesel chatter from the veggie burners. Latest is about a POS 300TD that is being sold for too much, rust, major dent in the rear and fuel leaking over engine mounts. Hendrik who is a moderator on the OzBenz list, ooops that m

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk

So whatcha mining there Grant? Gold? Silver? Diamonds? Hendrik who does not have a mine in the backyard On 03/09/13 10:49, G Mann wrote: Hendrik, You pick the best spots... now that you mention it.. I have a mine shaft on my Ranch that goes straight down 980 feet.. with lateral shafts which ra

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians looking for cheap car with big boot?

Hmmnh, perhaps it's going back to Europe, Diesel 124's very popular in east Europe. Hendrik who can keep dreaming about a OM606 TD On 03/09/13 12:12, clay wrote: I KEEP SAYING THAT! too late. Bosniak gave me full price for it and was ecstatic to have been able to get if for such an incredib

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians and cheap paint?

Hey I got the paint brush and roller out, you supply paint and I'll give it a coat or two for 200 bucks. Actually I'll have a bit of paint left over, so if you don't mind it being a few colours. Hendrik who is doing the fiddly trim bits with oil based paint which is a bit runny On 03/09/13 13:

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russian cheapskates?

Well that's the thing with lowballing, you gotta expect that sometimes you miss out. However remember that these fellas are pretty new to the concept of capitalism but at least they are trying. Hendrik who is still trying to be a capitalist On 03/09/13 13:11, clay wrote: I just smiled over th

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians and cheap paint?

Silver Green metallic? Well what you need and what you get are two different things, found a big tin of very light green in the shed, that will do. Hendrik who finished the painting for the day and thus is available to paint your car for chp On 03/09/13 13:25, clay wrote: I need 861 G f

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rattling

Sounds like the basis for a movie, mutant hybrid flying bat rattlers from the depths. Hendrik who tends to stay away from snakes On 04/09/13 01:44, G Mann wrote: Bats and blind rattlesnakes. Plenty of the first, just enough of the last to really put the fear of God in you. They are apparently

Re: [MBZ] This list is DIY deadly

Most of the stuff is on topic but we are pretty hands on, well I am. Hendrik who needs to check on the OzBenz list to keep the spammers out On 03/09/13 23:15, Gerry Archer wrote: Any DIYers over there? Gerry From: "Hendrik and Fay" You can come and join us over at the OzBenz forum

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's car

Would be easier to swap the engine and transmission as a unit. Hendrik who loves the vertical bonnet on Mercs On 04/09/13 02:23, Tim Crone wrote: Not yet, I am going to skip work and go down Thursday or Friday. I will have two 126s for a while so stop by when you visit your in-laws, or put in

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk

Perhaps also put a sign out the front warning people about blind rattlesnakes and vampire bats. Hendrik who has seen rattlesnakes at the zoo On 04/09/13 05:58, G Mann wrote: Well.. from drunks to mining.. that's a shift.. hah Andrew.. mine is in Arizona and once part of the largest gold produ

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk at walmart

I look forward to seeing you two on the people of walmart website. Gary with a bicycle stuck between his butt checks and Grant with his pet rattlesnake. Hendrik who once again might need to duck and cover On 04/09/13 06:22, G Mann wrote: 164 mile round trip to WalMart here... but.. the neighb

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk at walmart

On his way back from the 160 mile cycle trip to walmart to buy herbal tea, Gary takes a short cut across your place and falls into the mine shaft, sealing it off forever and saving the day. http://worst-city.com/Atlantic-City/images/Fat-Girl-Guy-riding-bike-in-Atlantic-City.jpg Hendrik who shou

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