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] What is it with Russian cheapskates?

Hendrik and Fay writes: > Well that's the thing with lowballing, you gotta expect that sometimes > you miss out. If you are serious about lowballing, have the cash with you so you can close on the spot. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To searc

[MBZ] OT: Misbehaving email (was Re: buymbparts)

Curt I wonder if you're aware that whatever you're using for email (Yahoo web mail?) does not include a proper In-Reply-To header so that every reply breaks the thread that you're replying to. Allan Curt Raymond writes: > Apologies to Garfield: You're not overweight, you're under tall. > > -Cur

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

I need 861 G for the body clay On Sep 2, 2013, at 8:44 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: > 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. > > Hend

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts.

There are three or four Gazelle kits up on CL this week. That would be a better use for my laptop batteries. No puttering VW boxer or pinto engine. A bunch of weight down low, lower center of gravity, and the whine of a big electric motor spinning the drive shaft. CLAY On Sep 2, 2013, at 7

Re: [MBZ] on a mercedes note

On Sep 2, 2013 6:36 PM, "OK Don" wrote: > > This is a link to my favorite > conversion utility - No need to download anything. Just type "5 ft is how much in meters" or whatever into Google, unless you are afraid your unit conversion questions are going to suggest terrorist activity to the NSA.

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

The W124 w/ OM606 goes for stupid money nationwide if it still runs. These will be collector cars. Insco has been screwing around on paying up. They tried a lowball offer, and I told them to make me whole up to the percentage their client was liable. This has been dragging on since beginning

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?

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 Russians?

I just smiled over the phone and thanked him for his interest, that I got full offer cash, and he was welcome to have made a solid offer with money instead of promises. clay On Sep 2, 2013, at 8:10 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > I hope you told him to bugger off > > --R (sent from my miniPad) > >

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?

It was poetic to price it for the year it was made. Wish I could get a car painted for ten times that clay On Sep 2, 2013, at 7:47 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > On Sep 2, 2013, at 9:39 PM, "clay" wrote: > >> That is your value. I got $1995 > > > I remember when Earl Schieb would paint "any car,

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

My thoughts. Give me the damn cash and I will hold the car. Dude made mention of giving me $1k. I call him on it this morning and he makes like I speak chinese. I thought he was saying he gives me $1k right no, I hold the car, he comes with a balance of $800. Nope, he was going to offer $1

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] 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] RE; New car expensive parts.

That's what I thought too until son told me about getting 37 mpg on the interstate between Nashville, Tn and Orlando, Fl. The stop and go getting on the interstate in Nashville and getting off the interstate in Orlando must have been enough braking-charging to keep the mileage at predicted ave

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts.

- Original Message - From: "clay" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. Seattle is enamored of electric cars. First the insight was all over the place, but then the Priapus comes along and is a bette

Re: [MBZ] OT - buymbparts is drinking tea

you were supposed to send me some once :P On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 11:14 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Y'all should get some fine tea from America's Tea Plantation which is the > only one in North America and is about a mile from where I sit. Maybe 2. > Charle

Re: [MBZ] OT - buymbparts is drinking tea

Y'all should get some fine tea from America's Tea Plantation which is the only one in North America and is about a mile from where I sit. Maybe 2. Charleston Tea Plantation. Fun to visit too. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Sep 2, 2013, at 10:04 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: yunnan is particularly k

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

ATTABOY! Wilt - Original Message - From: "clay" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 10:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians? Must be something about these dinner time cash infusions. I just got full price offer on the dang car. Filled out

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

You ripped that guy off. I guess those cars go for crazy stupid prices up there. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 2, 2013, at 9:39 PM, clay wrote: > That is your value. I got $1995 > > clay > > On Sep 2, 2013, at 5:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > >> The present value as it sits is around $800

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

I hope you told him to bugger off --R (sent from my miniPad) On Sep 2, 2013, at 10:01 PM, clay wrote: Must be something about these dinner time cash infusions. I just got full price offer on the dang car. Filled out paperwork, took his cash, and he just drove off with a Benz. New guy, who

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk

That is messed up. We do have drunk cyclist. No idea what they get peepee whacked with, but must be something to deter them from biking drunk clay On Sep 2, 2013, at 5:41 PM, m...@voyager.net wrote: >> why are may parts not here on a holiday? I thought you said you get parts >> to people when

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

First to show up with the money Sent from my iPhone On Sep 2, 2013, at 9:01 PM, clay wrote: > Must be something about these dinner time cash infusions. I just got full > price offer on the dang car. Filled out paperwork, took his cash, and he > just drove off with a Benz. New guy, who

Re: [MBZ] Drive-a-clone

Alex, I am thinking Coke, not pepsi, to soak that out of there. Drench in coke, let it soak, then extract with shop vac. Rinse with water, then brake cleaner, then douse with coke, repeat until it goes away. My spill is in the driveway, and I am going to use a 2 liter of coke and grease cutte

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

Well here is the deal, people will often be selling cars for way too much money and say engine is worth this, transmission is worth that etc etc. May, maybe not but if you want to get that you need to spend the time and effort to pull those parts and either store them and/or ship them. It is a ti

Re: [MBZ] Drive-a-clone

This pig is turning into a pearl. Only big issue was that transmission. All the rest is standard old car stuff. Any used car will have needs that have not been met. Sometimes you get the car that really was ignored, but if you put a modicum of elbow grease towards it, the thing comes back to

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

Best thing to do would be to pull the head and see what is going on and just fix it if possible and keep it original Sent from my iPhone On Sep 2, 2013, at 8:11 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > Wilton's 126 has been committed to a fine gentleman who plans to tow it about > 82 miles NW to Chapel Hill, NC

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

What the deal with Jono anyway? He used to work for bimby a long time ago, then he started his shop. So did he used to work at a dealership service dept and go out on his own, or what? I know Jono but never really knew his story. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 2, 2013, at 7:01 PM, Gary Hurst wrote

Re: [MBZ] Alternator question '83 300D

Answers among the questions From: Gerry Archer To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, September 2, 2013 9:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] Alternator question '83 300D Sorry to interrupt this ongoing discussion about Rusty and Trent and Gary, but I have a question

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

Install a filter in the suction line (which your mechanic should have done initially). Any time a compressor fails, there will be "shrapnel" all through the system, and it cannot be flushed out. Clutch failure shouldn't do this, but then a clutch is an easy replacement, I'd not have chang

[MBZ] This list is dead

Must be 200 posts over the weekend. Only a couple on topic. 25% of the posts from fats. sanctimony reigns. Somebody let me know offlist if there is another good list somewhere. To The oldtimers, I will miss you. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts

it's funny, grant, that you seem to be waiting for trent to "learn" or "get better" but you don't consider me even though i ALWAYS do exactly what you describe as wanting. explain what that's about? i don't see why anyone even cares what trent does at all at this point. he robbed most of you. i

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

On Sep 2, 2013, at 9:39 PM, "clay" wrote: > That is your value. I got $1995 I remember when Earl Schieb would paint "any car, any color $19.95". Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts

Give it a couple of days and it will go away. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 2, 2013, at 1:54 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: > Jabba is beginning to lean toward the personal attacks that he is preaching > against and has got his rear in deep before. > > Who cares about what Trent does or if he is ban

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

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 incredibly low price. clay On Sep 2, 2013, at 5:23 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: > Huh, wasn't there talk of $2k being good value for a second hand Diesel > engine a while ba

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

That is your value. I got $1995 clay On Sep 2, 2013, at 5:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > The present value as it sits is around $800-1k. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 2, 2013, at 6:29 PM, clay wrote: > >> Since K'leb is backing out on the purchase of my E300, I have to look >> else

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts

Why are we even talking about what Trent could be, are we that desperate for Trent to all the sudden be great? We talk about a great source of parts, well Gary is a pretty good source from what I hear. And it seems he at one time or another has done pretty much all the sins trent did. For

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

On Sep 2, 2013, at 9:01 PM, "clay" wrote: > And now the cheapskate guy from this morning calls and gets mad that I got a > full price sale. Tells me he had told me he was buying it. He wanted to > offer at least $500 less, why should I be sad he did not get it? Did he leave a deposit? If

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk

thank you, sifu. i will never forget these words! On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 10:06 PM, clay wrote: > OK > > Mom told me if I wanted to stop the fighting, just walk away. > > Now is your turn to use your Gung F. U. and bend like the willow in the > wind. Be the sand, and let the wave wash over you

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk

OK Mom told me if I wanted to stop the fighting, just walk away. Now is your turn to use your Gung F. U. and bend like the willow in the wind. Be the sand, and let the wave wash over you. Do not be the leaves, rustling in the wind. Be the mighty oak that withstands the insignificant breeze

Re: [MBZ] ceramic Brake pads

Wagner top of line Ceramic pads made by whom? I put Akebono on the Ranger and they've been great. The Ranger rear brakes SUCK, when they're wet they're very grabby so its nice to have very good fronts... Rusty sold me some other brand (Wagner maybe?) for the fronts on my 190D when Akebono

Re: [MBZ] OT - buymbparts is drinking tea

yunnan is particularly known for puerh, which is actually a green tea that is fermented dark. i drink some every day. quite good for the digestion i drink mostly yorskshire tea on ice. for hot i drink mostly green tea with roasted brown rice in it. i plan to be around for a long time to come,

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

Must be something about these dinner time cash infusions. I just got full price offer on the dang car. Filled out paperwork, took his cash, and he just drove off with a Benz. New guy, who had not spoiled my morning meal. Bosnian. And now the cheapskate guy from this morning calls and gets ma

[MBZ] OT - buymbparts is drinking tea

Very good - so do I. I'm getting a cuppa Yunnan Black right now, my new favorite black tea. Semi-on-topic, will you be selling me parts for my 2012 Passat when it's out of warranty in a few years? On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 8:25 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > i drink a lot of tea > -- OK Don "They who

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

Trent's second most seriuos crime was a lack of communication (first is stealing money). One of Jaba's crimes is an excess of communication (Don't know enough to rank, or even if there are any other crimes). Perhaps they balance out? It would be REALLY nice if the whole thing stopped though ---

Re: [MBZ] on a mercedes note

This is a link to my favorite conversion utility - no installation, just download the file and double click it (Windows only). http://wscope.com/convert.htm It takes the pain out ofmeters to feet :-) On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 4:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Just converting meters to feet has me

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] buymbparts is drunk

i drink a lot of tea On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 8:41 PM, wrote: > > why are may parts not here on a holiday? I thought you said you get > parts > > to people when they order them! I am calling my bank and then calling > the > > cops to prove you drink and ride your bike. ;-} > > > You say that i

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

how come a condenser? those are expensive! On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 9:15 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > FYIAlready received a response to my email and spoke to Jonathan > directly. He can get me in this week, and we'll iron out all the details > tomorrow. I think he's looking for a condenser. > > J

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk

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 radius out about every 200 ft.. should be convenient... unless you are buying the beer and BBQ... shall I tuck a muffler under each arm and dro

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

--- and drive it another 20 years, I hope. Wilt - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians looking for cheap car with bigboot? Wilton's 126 has been committed to a fine ge

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

FYIAlready received a response to my email and spoke to Jonathan directly. He can get me in this week, and we'll iron out all the details tomorrow. I think he's looking for a condenser. Jon On Sep 2, 2013, at 8:16 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > Wilco. > > > On Sep 2, 2013, at 8:12 PM, Gary

Re: [MBZ] Alternator question '83 300D

Gerry wrote: >Also, where is the ground strap from the frame to the engine/transmission? Under the drivers side. Here is a picture. http://db.tt/6tliKmON Rick Knoble Sent from My Samsung tablet ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

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

Wilton's 126 has been committed to a fine gentleman who plans to tow it about 82 miles NW to Chapel Hill, NC, and put a 603.960 in it. Wilton - Original Message - From: To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russian

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

I'm very confused about this point of view, Hendrik. If you go back and read any of the threads where Gary was carrying on, it was in response to accusations made by Trent/Rusty/whomever, and he was refuting the claims and giving his point of view. If that point of view contained accusations o

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

[MBZ] Alternator question '83 300D

Sorry to interrupt this ongoing discussion about Rusty and Trent and Gary, but I have a question about the alternator on my '83 300D. There are three wires coming out of the alternator. Service Manual SM-1243 shows that the two heavy wires, same color, are common inside the alternator. It al

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? 1. An engine donor car is generally worth quite a bit less than the pulled engine on a pall

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

> why are may parts not here on a holiday? I thought you said you get parts > to people when they order them! I am calling my bank and then calling the > cops to prove you drink and ride your bike. ;-} You say that in jest, but I know of a case in which a cyclist was convicted of boozin and c

Re: [MBZ] Drive-a-clone

On Sep 2, 2013 3:50 PM, "clay" wrote: > We did a diff fluid swap and got > molasses which has left a stench to > be rivaled by the reek of hellfire. Anyone got any tips on getting that diff fluid stink out of things? I spilled a quarter-size amount in the back of my Suburban months ago and desp

Re: [MBZ] Drive-a-clone

> There have been no orders to keep me away from #1 boy's car. That thing > is becoming more than the pig it was treated like. Do we say Attaboy, or should have bought a decent car to begin with instead of sinking money into a sow's ear? Mitch. ___ http://ww

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

Going back to my cave to lick my wounds. On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: > 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

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] 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] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

Wilco. On Sep 2, 2013, at 8:12 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > talk to jono. he is opinionated and will tell you what he really thinks > you should do > > > On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 8:11 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > >> i'd jsut find a really good AC guy near where you are. i don't think you >> need s

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

also, he works 7 days a week, like 14 hours a day, so you can probably call him now and he'll be at his shop On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 8:12 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > talk to jono. he is opinionated and will tell you what he really thinks > you should do > > > On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 8:11 PM, Gary Hu

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

talk to jono. he is opinionated and will tell you what he really thinks you should do On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 8:11 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > i'd jsut find a really good AC guy near where you are. i don't think you > need specialized benz knowledge for this, but some might disagree > > > On Mon,

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

i'd jsut find a really good AC guy near where you are. i don't think you need specialized benz knowledge for this, but some might disagree On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 8:07 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > That might work. There is also a guy in Marietta: AutoBenz > > And a place downtown: Austrian Imports >

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

can't say for sure as i don't mess with the behrs are they fail a lot, so i haven't actually dealt with one in years. it's probably been over 5 years since i've sold one. behr is hugely committed to chinese reboxing though, so aside from known OEM stuff of their's, they ought to be treated with c

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

That might work. There is also a guy in Marietta: AutoBenz And a place downtown: Austrian Imports Maybe I just need a really good AC guy.. On Sep 2, 2013, at 8:01 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > he's on the wrong side of town though. probably best to call him and ask > him to recommend someone

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

The present value as it sits is around $800-1k. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 2, 2013, at 6:29 PM, clay wrote: > Since K'leb is backing out on the purchase of my E300, I have to look > elsewhere for buyers. > > I thought I had a bite, but I got a very lowball offer that was not in > keeping wit

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

Exactly.I was under the mistaken impression that they all came from the same factory in Texas. On Sep 2, 2013, at 7:59 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > nothing to be sorry about. the behr units are not that good. they are > higher margin chinese products that most vendors push as you can make more

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] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

he's on the wrong side of town though. probably best to call him and ask him to recommend someone where you are. he won't mind as he has far more work than he can possibly do anyway On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 7:52 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > Thanks Jaime. His name has been popping up on all the other

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

he does On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 7:59 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > On Sep 2, 2013, at 6:48 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote: > > > For Mercedes repair in Atlanta, Jono is the man: > > http://www.blueridgemb.com/ > > > > > Off hand, do you know if he does PPIs? > > Rick > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

nothing to be sorry about. the behr units are not that good. they are higher margin chinese products that most vendors push as you can make more money. now you know for next time to spend that extra $25 to $50 to get a real one On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > AC compressor

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

On Sep 2, 2013, at 6:48 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote: > For Mercedes repair in Atlanta, Jono is the man: > http://www.blueridgemb.com/ > Off hand, do you know if he does PPIs? Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk

Hendrik & Fay. In Cooper Pedy do you have to drive an Opal? (Running for cover)   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Hendrik and Fay >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Monday, September 2, 2013 7:48 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk >

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk

everyone who knows and deals with me loves and adores me but some are just dead set on fighting and creating trouble. they ought to stfu. that is my whole point. discourage them, clay, as previous encouragement of their manifesting their disgusting character has emboldened them. let's have peac

Re: [MBZ] Something different

"This is thrilling!!!" On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM, Craig wrote: > On Mon, 02 Sep 2013 17:50:49 -0400 David & Kristin Gilmore > wrote: > > > > > > > >< > http://offtheedgehumorpics.blogspot.com/2013/04/orange-county-police-car-chase-hilarious.html > > > http://offtheedgehumorpics.blogspot.c

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk

these are not just insults. some are fairly substantial allegations that, while ridiculous and manifestly false, seem to be widely believed by members of the list. it would go a long way to having peace to not repeat such fabrications and i ask that people be discouraged from doing so as far as

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

Thanks Jaime. His name has been popping up on all the other internet searches as well. I'll e-mail him tonight, and call tomorrow. On Sep 2, 2013, at 7:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > For Mercedes repair in Atlanta, Jono is the man: > http://www.blueridgemb.com/ > > Jaime > > > > On Mon,

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

Another solid source is EMB Co in Fairfax, VA. Maria Horvath, the owner, has worked in the Mercedes parts business for 30+ years and offers excellent telephone service and competitive discount prices. Email me privately with any questions. On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 6:31 PM, Rich Thomas < richthoma

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

nope, rusky. My parents spoke it for work. clay On Sep 2, 2013, at 4:41 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > On Sep 2, 2013, at 6:29 PM, "clay" wrote: > >> So, I post this car onto Benzworld and CL. The listing is not even up for >> an hour and I have four inquiries on it. All Russians. > > > Sure t

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] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

On Sep 2, 2013, at 6:16 PM, "Jon Agne" wrote: >This is the second Behr unit to seize >on me this year. Seems a certain chubby fellow was just talking about that. > 1. Anybody know of a good W123 mech on the south side of Atlanta, say > College Park or East Point? I am in training down here

Re: [MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

For Mercedes repair in Atlanta, Jono is the man: http://www.blueridgemb.com/ Jaime On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > AC compressor seized today whilst driving in Atlanta. This is the second > Behr unit to seize on me this year. Last fall, the clutch on the original > compres

Re: [MBZ] Drive-a-clone

So for the fluids have been on my dime. The trans is all good, as it was swapped with a rebuilt once I did a double fluid swap and it still came out nasty. Engine and diff I will keep an eye on to see how they are faring. Cheap FLAPS fluid and filter deal for $24 even though it was castrol sy

Re: [MBZ] What is it with Russians?

On Sep 2, 2013, at 6:29 PM, "clay" wrote: > So, I post this car onto Benzworld and CL. The listing is not even up for an > hour and I have four inquiries on it. All Russians. Sure they are not Polish? Here in Chicago-land we have more Poles than Warsaw (legal & illegal). Rick Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts.

Seattle is enamored of electric cars. First the insight was all over the place, but then the Priapus comes along and is a better car, Honda brings their accord hybrid, toyota counters, then the nizzan leaf plugs in, while the Tesla roadster is seen more and more. Now the Tesla S is all over th

[MBZ] What is it with Russians?

Since K'leb is backing out on the purchase of my E300, I have to look elsewhere for buyers. I thought I had a bite, but I got a very lowball offer that was not in keeping with the true value of the car in its present state. Heck, it was even below salvage value. I could go source OE parts at

[MBZ] W123 AC - Part 3 Begins

AC compressor seized today whilst driving in Atlanta. This is the second Behr unit to seize on me this year. Last fall, the clutch on the original compressor gave up the ghost so I ordered a new compressor (along with drier and expansion valve) from FCPEuro. Lacking the time, I took it to a r

Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is drunk

OK Spilt milk and we will all sit down and eat our graham crackers then take a nap. When we get up from naptime, we will all play nicely together. No more picking on Gary, no more being a martyr. Nobody is out to get you Gary. We love and adore you and will come crawling to you to procur

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

The lack of care comes from being the lowest rung on the ladder. It is an aspirational car that was not as well appointed as its larger siblings, and therefore driven a bit harder, loved a bit less, and owned by a few folks that did not feel they measured up enough, the next car would suit them

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] Drive-a-clone

On Mon, 2 Sep 2013 15:50:46 -0700 clay wrote: > There have been no orders to keep me away from #1 boy's car. That > thing is becoming more than the pig it was treated like. Trans fluid > was black as pitch and smelled of outhouse. Motor oil was thick as > mud, black as coffee and burnt. We d

Re: [MBZ] Something different

On Mon, 02 Sep 2013 17:50:49 -0400 David & Kristin Gilmore wrote: > > > >http://offtheedgehumorpics.blogspot.com/2013/04/orange-county-police-car-chase-hilarious.html You have to wonder what was goin

Re: [MBZ] Drive-a-clone

No, he has forbidden me to work on the car unless I am willing to pay double shop time to fix the mess I make. With that said, I replaced the hood pad yesterday. Removed the hood from the car. Turned it over onto saw horses and removed the rotting hood pad. cleaned it up, gave it a coat of pai

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