who are those mac people at compUSA anyway? i've been pretty underwhelmed
by their mac "specialists"
i think i do have to check out the apple store.
On 12/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> < can net us interaction with fluent English speakers with good social
skills
> and
i don't use explorer
true, i don't do much, but it seems too much for every pc i've ever used
On 12/26/06, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You'd get alot less spyware on a pc just by not using Internet Exploder...
If you haven't been able to crash the mac yet its because you don't d
wilton strickland wrote:
>
> Son is considering a 07 R 320CDI? Any words of wisdom?
Yes. If he has to finance it, he can't afford it.
If he can pay cash, he still should consider buying something cheaper
and investing the difference. I bet $15,000 would get him the most
beautiful '87 300TD he
You'd get alot less spyware on a pc just by not using Internet Exploder...
If you haven't been able to crash the mac yet its because you don't do much.
When I gave up on the mac its because my project got corrupt. Thats normally no
big deal, theres backups that are made automatically and I'd mad
Don is right, its just not fair to compare any Mac to a $200 Wal-Mart PC.
Stack a Mac workstation up against an HP workstation machine and they're about
the same for quality.
Apple FINALLY made it practical to put multiple drives inside the computer's
case (important for video editors)
but they
On Dec 26, 2006, at 10:59 AM, MICHAEL ESH wrote:
I have a 1983 240 D and a 1981 300SD. The oil filter is accessed
from the top and they have a hollow metal shaft with two o-rings on
the lower end of the shaft.
How often should these o-rings be replaced?
How do you clean out the hollow sh
> <>
>
What I know is that the magazine reviews of models using the 7G-Tronic
transmission have been universally enthusiastic about the trans.
I looked over my friend AC's new E320 Bluetec last week and was surprised to
hear no diesel noise with the hood closed. Opening the hood, there was a sm
Okay, so maybe I'm mistaken that the digits 666 have not been hisorically
allowed on license plates. Perhaps they're avoided? You'd think they'd show
up often enough for me to remember seeing it at least once (not counting
recently).
And no, I haven't just started thinking about it in recent year
Mike,
Not sure of the interval for replacing those o-rings, but not more
than 10K miles. However, personal experience says they can last over
100kmiles... Well, maybe not that much, but when I finally changed
them on my 300SD (Gone to new owner last June) they were very
brittle. Cut th
> < can net us interaction with fluent English speakers with good social skills
> and real solutions. That's what I need.>>
>
I too have used the Genius desk (OK, it's a goofy term) several times,
booking an appointment online in the morning for a PM time. My questions have
been
answered with
Well, it's running normally once again! The temp sensor was the culprit,
thanks guys! Not only is the fast idle gone, the check engine light is off
now, and it'll start without having to feather the throttle to keep it
running! In other words, it's PERFECT! SIL did love the '83 MB SD while
I have a 1983 240 D and a 1981 300SD. The oil filter is accessed from the top
and they have a hollow metal shaft with two o-rings on the lower end of the
shaft.
How often should these o-rings be replaced?
How do you clean out the hollow shaft? I use brake cleaner and compressed air.
Are you
Yes, I wish I had his money.
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From: "wilton strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 3:41 PM
Subject: [MBZ] R 320 CDI
> Son is considering a 07 R 320CDI? Any words of wisdom?
>
> Wilton
>
> ___
> ht
Son is considering a 07 R 320CDI? Any words of wisdom?
Wilton
No. sorry. Everything we have for all cars other than Mercedes is at those
web sites. Mercedes we can get anything that is still available.So don't
forget...for all your other cars just go to :
http://BuyASIANparts.com and http://www.BuyEUROparts.com
Forget those other guys.
- Original
No, it wouldnt. Not sure what the blinking light would be. Read the
owners manual, I bet there is something in there about it.
OK Don wrote:
Does a blown fuse make the re-circulation light blink? No, I haven't
checked it, but will soon.
On 12/26/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro
.3 is min factory spec at idle.
Mitch Haley wrote:
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
If its above .3 bar its OK.
I'm no Westerbeke expert, but .3 idle sounds low, and .3 cruising
sounds deadly. I think it's normal to put a .5 bar low oil pressure
alarm switch on an Atomic 4 gasser.
I have never driven a turbo...yet. All I know is normally aspirated (220D,
300D).
My grand plan (now...today...at this moment) is the next thing I get will be
an '84-'86 300D Turbo for wifey to drive and turn the Acura into the 3rd
car.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 164K
'87 Acura Legend 180K
Litchfie
andrew strasfogel wrote:
There they go again with their inflated mileage claims.
A properly running 124.133 can certainly deliver 30+ mpg on the highway.
I've gotten 30 mpg with my 124.193 more than once (although 28-29 is
more usual) and it weighs 300 lbs more.
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth P
Rusty Cullens wrote:
I have them for $13.00
Now that sound perfectly reasonable!
Many dealers have chosen to sell parts to retail customers for double
Mercedes recommended "list price." Such dealers should be avoided!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth Ph.D.
Ass't Prof. (ret.)
Univ of Pittsburgh Sc
my kid likes to open 27 websites at once until the machine crashes. it
always does. i aways scream. then someone tries to sell me something
unsolicited. then the screen goes blue. that was my life
i told my kid to do anything she could opening and closing websites and
programs to crash os x.
Hey Rusty, do you have the little brown plastic piece that goes on the
inside of the backrest adjustment wheel in a 1988 Saab 900S?
On 12/26/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well, well. This is my epiphany for the day.
Bob R.
- Original Message -
From: "Zeitgeist" <[EMAIL PR
I've seen 30 mpg in mine just once, under ideal conditions (steady 75 mph on
the flat for the whole tank).
On 12/26/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
There they go again with their inflated mileage claims.
On 12/25/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> its cheap
>
There they go again with their inflated mileage claims.
On 12/25/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
its cheap
Sunil Hari wrote:
> http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/car/253208289.html
>
> holler if you want me to look.
>
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
(2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo,
Does a blown fuse make the re-circulation light blink? No, I haven't
checked it, but will soon.
On 12/26/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Did you check the 30 amp strip fuse by the main fuse box?
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run o
First, it's hard to separate dispassionate analysis from religious
fever in any PC vs. Mac discussion. My bias is towards PCs. My
favorite quote on the question is "A Mac is like a bicycle with
training wheels that you can't take off". This dates from the DOS 3
era. There are those of us (mostly L
I definitely do NOT miss my 1980 300D (normally aspirated) diesel sedan.
The engine at just over 120 K miles throbbed so much it was no fun to drive
on the highway. The upgrade to an '83 300TD turbodiesel in 1989 left me
smiling ever since.
On 12/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot
Well, well. This is my epiphany for the day.
Bob R.
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From: "Zeitgeist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu
That's where I buy parts for my Vanago
That's where I buy parts for my Vanagon.
On 12/26/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
we also have http://www.BuyEUROparts.com
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k)
'84 300D (218k)
Gashu
we also have http://www.BuyEUROparts.com
- Original Message -
From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:51 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu
> How did I not know this?!
> Save me headache when
How did I not know this?!
Save me headache when I decide to get the steering rack for wifey's Acura.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 164K
'87 ACURA LEGEND180K (for heaven's sake)
Litchfield Park, AZ
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From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
S
YES, Rusty sells Jap parts!! http://BuyASIANparts.com
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From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:32 PM
Subject: [MBZ] [OT] Aftermarket parts question - Isuzu
> Hi everyone,
>
> My Isuzu ('92 Troo
Rusty does sell Asian parts at www.buyasianparts.com
On 12/26/06, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi everyone,
My Isuzu ('92 Trooper, 3.2 liter DOHC V6) needs a new clutch master
cylinder.
Worldpac (I'm looking at www.thepartsbin.com - Rusty doesn't sell Japanese
car parts, does h
Hi everyone,
My Isuzu ('92 Trooper, 3.2 liter DOHC V6) needs a new clutch master
cylinder.
Worldpac (I'm looking at www.thepartsbin.com - Rusty doesn't sell Japanese
car parts, does he?) lists four different possibilities, made by Adler, PBR,
Raybestos, and Sachs. Prices range from $57 to $103.
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
>
> If its above .3 bar its OK.
I'm no Westerbeke expert, but .3 idle sounds low, and .3 cruising
sounds deadly. I think it's normal to put a .5 bar low oil pressure
alarm switch on an Atomic 4 gasser.
If its above .3 bar its OK.
Tom Hargrave wrote:
How low? Is it above 1 BAR? If so then it is not low.
Another cause for low oil pressure is using a Fram oil filter. Fram uses 2
paper elements instead of a paper on the top section & a mat element on the
bottom section. The lower mat element is
Did you check the 30 amp strip fuse by the main fuse box?
OK Don wrote:
The fan was replaced by Donald Snook before I bought it, and has been
working quietly and just fine, so I don't think that it's bearings. It
was as if someone turned off the electricity to it.
I keep thinking that the flashi
How low? Is it above 1 BAR? If so then it is not low.
Another cause for low oil pressure is using a Fram oil filter. Fram uses 2
paper elements instead of a paper on the top section & a mat element on the
bottom section. The lower mat element is the bypass filter & with an
incorrectly manufactured
Nope, Doraville, GA, my clips are $13.00
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From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?
> New ones are $40 plus $6 shipping on eBay ---
> http://tinyurl.com/y82hqe
>
>
I have them for $13.00
- Original Message -
From: "Richard Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 4:28 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?
> I need to buy a couple of sunvisor clips for my 87 300D. Does anyone know
> where I can get them
Low oil pressure after it gets up to operating temps? #1 cause is bad main
bearings; or perhaps a bad pressure regulating valve on the oil pump output
combined with a worn out oil pump combined with the wrong oil viscosity. If
he's really lucky, just the wrong oil!
Werner
- Original Mess
reliabilty is why i made the switch to mac. i'm so tired of blue screens
and having to reinstall my OS.
many of you claim to use Windows and never have any of these issues
i have them all the time and most people i know have them all the time
my advice to everyone who tells me about their comp
Whenever I've gone to the Apple store, I've been the worst customer possible
(no appointment, looking for parts they don't have, etc), and they've been
infinitely polite, knowledgeable, and helpful.
As for reliability, I've had 4 mac laptops (b/c I get tired of them and go
through them like I do
It's geeky alright. It's a small programming language for UNIX. It
stands for Tool Command Language and is pronounced "tickle toolkit"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tcl#Extension_packages
http://www.tcl.tk
It's simply a quick way to program small widget applications. I've
never learned it, though
That's ultra geeky...
Bob R.
A computer/internet short bus rider
- Original Message -
From: "John W. Reames III" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] License plate fun
On Tue, 26 Dec 2006, kevin kraly wrote:
On Tue, 26 Dec 2006, kevin kraly wrote:
> Virginia tag "TCL TK"
> And what would that mean? I guess i'm not that geeky.
http://tcl.tk of course :)
-j.
Bill Gallagher wrote:
>
> Owner said low oil pressure after twenty minutes of operation
> engine 1978 never rebuild
> What are the possible causes of low oil pressure AFTER 20 minutes
> operation
I'm thinking the usual, loose bearings, weak pump, combined with
oil that's so thick it build
Virginia tag "TCL TK"
And what would that mean? I guess i'm not that geeky.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300sD 265K miles, Ursula
Why is it that you never used to see the digits 666 on a license plate, but
nowadays you do?
One of my dad's friends had a 1976 T-Bird with the original CA plate "666
prw". It was kept pristine for mearly 9 years until it was involved in a
MAJOR accident which still left it driveable although
Maybe, then, you might have a thought on a question that I posted some time
ago and didn't get any direct opinions on:
Why is it that you never used to see the digits 666 on a license plate, but
nowadays you do?
Brian
83 240D
On 12/24/06, tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I've always lik
I'm using an older pc at home now, but I've had about 7 Macs over the years,
starting with an SE. Not sure about support with the mac, I never had us it
or had a problem with one, except for the time I dropped a laptop and had to
replace the motherboard. They were all used lots, and never a fail
Does anyone know of a good sound 240D in the Ontario Canada region for
sale? Not sure what the market is for one here, but looking for one with a
sound body, and good mechanicals. I don't mind little weekend projects,
like changing some hoses, servicing, etc, but don't want to do body work,
and
Damn! I got thrice the car at half the price.
On Dec 20, 2006, at 6:29 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
Well it is from Northern MA. There and upstate NY use a lot of salt.
Roads
are white all winter-not from snow but salt.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Bissell Cove
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Me
As a graphic artist who started out in the early nineties, I'm a fan of
Macs, but cannot back it up with the specific reasons you guys give. Maybe
I'm a sucker.
On the other hand, all I've had access to in recent years (aside from at
school lately) is a Dell pentuim IV PC. Things have changed in
SEVERE CRACK!
Gump was all of $117.50 and in as good of shape as he thinks his is.
On Dec 20, 2006, at 10:32 AM, kevin kraly wrote:
Here's an ad for a 1970 220D for $3200. for that price, it sure does
need
lots of work.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/251587390.html
I could buy near
You could just spin the mirror around on a driver side mirror set up
and drill holes to mount on the pass side.
On Dec 20, 2006, at 8:16 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
A W108/109/111 side view mirror should work just as well. You could
check
by cross-referencing the driver's side mirror to se
Merry Christmas all! I've been wondering if there were any responses on this
post, but haven't had access to computer (at the in-laws house in IN for a
few days).
Man, very interesting stuff - I feel much better about my rather benign
problem of a couple lower wisdom teeth.
I'd like to respond t
Owner said low oil pressure after twenty minutes of operation
engine 1978 never rebuild
What are the possible causes of low oil pressure AFTER 20 minutes
operation . TIA
Bill
1981 300 TD
Thanks Bob, well said. And to you and yours.
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Bissell Cove
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 12:20 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mer
Thanks Larry for the wishes and poetry-only one problem with your line up-as
you well know it's the 240D bringing up the rear. All I know about 124's I
learned from my 300D the last year-same one you have. I really like it
although I am not sure about ACC-either operator error corrected by RTFM or
Enjoy-not sure what the proper greeting is for Boxing Day.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Bissell Cove
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Euan
Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 7:11 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Merced
On Sun, 24 Dec 2006, LarryT wrote:
> Hi Dwight - It's more like the later E Class with the dual eggshaped
> headlights - in a coupe form. It's really a beautiful car IMHO.,
Hows that different from a 208 (?) CL320
-j.
As for geekiness?
Virginia tag "TCL TK" I $hit you not. Seen it more than once on a wrangler
in the reston area.
-j.
Sure, anybody with a $500 PC and a piece of $500 software could do all that too.
The tricky bit for them would be the film matchback. If it was all on video
thats, as we say "wicked easy".
I work for Avid, we make the stuff that makes the movies.
-Curt
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:42:48 -1000
Fro
Sure is. We're right in the middle of it (1 pm).
Euan
Euan,
Is it Boxing Day there now?
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Bissell Cove
Wickford RI 02852
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