On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:38:01 -0500 "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Which reminds me -- did you fix that ignition thang (not a typo) of > which you sent me photos? No, I haven't fixed it yet because I haven't had a chance to call Rusty to order a new steering column lock assembly (to the tune of $156, which is better than a car payment, I keep telling myself). But with typing, "thang," you're making yourself sound like a Texan. Heard that a lot there. > I laughed when I saw them, because I sold Debbie's Pontiac 6000 as a > "screwdriver start" car to a teenager -- he thought it was cool. The > ignition switch failed w/ a key but worked great w/ screwdriver. In this case, a screwdriver would not have helped, because the failure was behind the steering column lock mechanism. Pulling the lock cylinder only gets you to the front of the column lock mechanism. I am most thankful that it worked enough for us to get home. I could have jimmyed things enough to get us home if I had had to, but working on it out in the wind (and a week ago it was rather windy in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico) would have been no fun. As I mentioned, there were three or for times I left Shirley and Ori in the car with the engine running so I wouldn't have to chance not getting it started if I turned it off. Craig _______________________________________ 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 to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
