Re: [MBZ] OR--leopard borked me
FINALLY!!! I am up and running on the desktop instead of the laptop. That was a huge PIA! Tore the thing apart, removed all drives, and found an old one with panther on it to boot up. Then went to Fry's and got a 320 gig for a clean disk to install onto. One failing is that I only get access to 128meg on it. Now I need an ultra ATA controller so I can repartition to full capacity and transfer files over. clay On 21 Aug 2008, at 10:14, Tyler Backman wrote: > Clay, > > What type of upgrade did you do? A *real* upgrade, or "archive and > install?" > > In my experience the upgrade almost never works, because it keeps > around old drivers and software in the OS that aren't compatible with > the new version. Some simple driver such as a network VPN client can > keep Leopard from booting. > > Generally when I do an OS upgrade, I buy a new hard drive and put the > old one into an external case as a backup. I do a clean install, and > then copy back the applications and user accounts from the command > line with cp -a, setting up the permissions by hand with chown/chgrp > after making the same accounts with the control panel. > > I doubt it's a disk space issue, because it won't let you install > unless there's enough space. You know it's not a logic board issue if > you can still boot from a CD or external firewire drive. > > Sincerely, > Tyler William H Backman > 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel > > > On Aug 20, 2008, at 6:27 PM, clay monroe wrote: > >> Upgraded sawtooth G4 with 1gig ram, dual 120gig drives, 1.4ghz cpu, >> 10.4.11 updating to leopard. Went fine until it rebooted and then >> the computer just shuts down. Needed 12 gig for install. Install >> disk had 25 gig available.Using logged startup, so I see sort of >> what happens, but before I can read the error, it just shuts down. >> Maybe 25 lines or so. >> >> Any ideas? >> >> Lack of disk space? Borked the logic board? >> >> >> HELP >> >> >> clay > > ___ > 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute/college book costs
Oops. That was Accounting in 1969 - $9.50. Anyway, you got the point. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 10:29 PM Subject: [MBZ] eBay Substitute/college book costs > 'Just checked NC State Student Supply Store prices marked in front of two of > my college text books in 1952: Harbrace Handbook $1.65, Chemistry $3.61. > One in 1969: Chemistry $9.50. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 9:12 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute > > > > Assisted the daughter Friday with moving into the university for her > senior > > year. Of course, had to hit the bookstore. > > > > I was AMAZED (and perhaps I am showing my age here) at how much kids had > to > > spend for books now. > > > > The first of two students in line in front of me spent in the high $500 > > level on his, and the next individual spent $695 on hers! And I think > these > > were used books. A girl in the line beside me returned one book for a > class > > she had dropped, and was credited $125. > > > > Back when I was attending universities -- the first four years of the > 1970s > > and then two more in the mid 1980s, it seems that an expensive book was > $50, > > with most being between $20 and $30 -- especially during the first four > > years (1970s). > > > > On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 7:24 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > > Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > > > > > The new hotness in university text books is rentals. Alot of > > > > websites are doing it, you should check it out > > > > > > They've effectively always been that -- I always bought used textbooks > > > whenever I could, and sold them back at the end of the semester, > > > excepting a few that I thought might be useful later in my career > > > (I've never referenced any of them, in fact). > > > > > > Allan > > > > > > -- > > > 1983 300D > > > > > > ___ > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > LT Don > > http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ > > > > apt-get update > > apt-get upgrade > > The following packages will be replaced > > Prez > > Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y > > ___ > > 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 > > > ___ > 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 ___ 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
[MBZ] eBay Substitute/college book costs
'Just checked NC State Student Supply Store prices marked in front of two of my college text books in 1952: Harbrace Handbook $1.65, Chemistry $3.61. One in 1969: Chemistry $9.50. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 9:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute > Assisted the daughter Friday with moving into the university for her senior > year. Of course, had to hit the bookstore. > > I was AMAZED (and perhaps I am showing my age here) at how much kids had to > spend for books now. > > The first of two students in line in front of me spent in the high $500 > level on his, and the next individual spent $695 on hers! And I think these > were used books. A girl in the line beside me returned one book for a class > she had dropped, and was credited $125. > > Back when I was attending universities -- the first four years of the 1970s > and then two more in the mid 1980s, it seems that an expensive book was $50, > with most being between $20 and $30 -- especially during the first four > years (1970s). > > On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 7:24 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > > > The new hotness in university text books is rentals. Alot of > > > websites are doing it, you should check it out > > > > They've effectively always been that -- I always bought used textbooks > > whenever I could, and sold them back at the end of the semester, > > excepting a few that I thought might be useful later in my career > > (I've never referenced any of them, in fact). > > > > Allan > > > > -- > > 1983 300D > > > > ___ > > 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 > > > > > > -- > LT Don > http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ > > apt-get update > apt-get upgrade > The following packages will be replaced > Prez > Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y > ___ > 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Brake rotors
I have had really good luck with doing a "chat" @ buymbparts with Rusty before I call, telling him I am about to call (and who I am), and once I am talking to him on the phone, following his recommendations. Sometimes he says to "spend the money for top shelf" and other times he will say "less expensive is just as good." He hasn't steered me wrong yet. I figure he knows what he is selling and the reputation for each item. D. On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 6:50 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anybody use the PBR brake rotors from Rusty yet? They're half the money of > anything else. I'm putting together my order for my 240D and need all 4 > rotors. This isn't a forever car. If it lasts 2 years I'll be pleased so I'd > like to keep my costs down. > > For pads I seem to remember Pagid being the prefered. They're close to the > cheapest. > Rusty's site lists the front pads by caliper manufacturer, is it critical I > know that, like the pads won't fit if I'm wrong? How do I tell, take the > wheels off and look? > > Thanks > -Curt > > > > > ___ > 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 > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Parking brake cables
> The parking brake cables are stuck on my 240D. I'd guess its the rear > ones but I'm not sure how to tell. I'm also not sure how the cables > work. You pull on them to see which one (if any) moves and retracts. The pedal pulls on one cable that in turn pulls on a yoke in the middle of the two rear cables. (Think of pulling on the tail of a Y.) Those pull little cams inside the rear parking brake shoes, forcing the shoes out to the little drums. Springs pull them back. The plastic cable sheaths crack and then water gets in them, then they rust and don't move any more. The plugs where they go into the rear brake drum carriers rust too, then it's hard to get it all apart. -- Jim ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Parking brake cables
Which way? From the wheels to the spring? This all started because the parking brake pedal won't retract. It took me awhile to realize (like an idiot) that the pedal doesn't have its own spring... Its a PITA to get out and put back... -Curt --- On Mon, 8/25/08, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parking brake cables To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Monday, August 25, 2008, 9:10 PM I usually get under the car and start yanking on them to find the one that doesn't move. On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 6:52 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey all, > > The parking brake cables are stuck on my 240D. I'd guess its the rear ones but I'm not sure how to tell. I'm also not sure how the cables work. Right now I'm planning to farm that job out to my Indy, he's got a lift, I'm sure that'll help. > > Ideas? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Brake rotors
I just reports 'em, I don't makes 'em up http://buymbparts.com/RenderScriptTemplate.epc?_cmd=epccat_VehicleAAA&cookieID=2EP1FFSB22G619H6Q9&yearid=1983@@1983&makeid=MB@@MERCEDES@@X&modelid=240%2DD%2D002@@240D&catid=N@@Brake&subcatid=N1000@@Brake+Disc&mode=PA&subcatid=N1000@@Brake%20Disc&applicationid=14724&clientid=buymbparts -Curt --- On Mon, 8/25/08, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake rotors To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Mercedes Discussion List" Date: Monday, August 25, 2008, 8:38 PM Pabst Blue Ribbon? Professional Bull Riding? --R Curt Raymond wrote: > Anybody use the PBR brake rotors from Rusty yet? > Thanks > -Curt > > > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
Assisted the daughter Friday with moving into the university for her senior year. Of course, had to hit the bookstore. I was AMAZED (and perhaps I am showing my age here) at how much kids had to spend for books now. The first of two students in line in front of me spent in the high $500 level on his, and the next individual spent $695 on hers! And I think these were used books. A girl in the line beside me returned one book for a class she had dropped, and was credited $125. Back when I was attending universities -- the first four years of the 1970s and then two more in the mid 1980s, it seems that an expensive book was $50, with most being between $20 and $30 -- especially during the first four years (1970s). On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 7:24 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > The new hotness in university text books is rentals. Alot of > > websites are doing it, you should check it out > > They've effectively always been that -- I always bought used textbooks > whenever I could, and sold them back at the end of the semester, > excepting a few that I thought might be useful later in my career > (I've never referenced any of them, in fact). > > Allan > > -- > 1983 300D > > ___ > 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 > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] HF Electric Impact Wrench $40
I bought an orbital sander there today (the kind that takes 1/4 sheet of sandpaper) for $10. It seems to be a decent sander, at least it did fine for a pass over the hood. By the time I'm done with the 240D we'll know more... -Curt Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:37:49 -0400 From: Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] HF Electric Impact Wrench $40 To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=45252 $40 with coupon. It has more than one moving part, it might only last a couple of uses. --R ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Parking brake cables
I usually get under the car and start yanking on them to find the one that doesn't move. On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 6:52 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey all, > > The parking brake cables are stuck on my 240D. I'd guess its the rear ones > but I'm not sure how to tell. I'm also not sure how the cables work. Right > now I'm planning to farm that job out to my Indy, he's got a lift, I'm sure > that'll help. > > Ideas? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Lifts
LOL! if you knew me, the idea of showing up in a truck to haul away a DIY used lift is beyond comprehension - but very funny. Seriously, it's the pragmatic considerations that keep on messing me up. On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Rich Thomas < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Call them up and ask? > > Keep an eye on craigslist for lifts -- a guy I know ended up buying an > old one, chain drive, very strong from a gas station going out of > business and getting torn down for something, for $500. Rented a > trailer and dragged it over to his place, got his son and someone else > to help muscle it around. Main issue is the thickness of the floor it > is going to sit on -- there are some minimum requirements for that and > the bolts that hold it in place. You might have to cut out, dig deeper, > set bolts in and pour more concrete. > > --R > > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > As a practical matter, can someone 1) compute how much shipping would > cost, > > and 2) outline the cost and steps needed to get it into the garage and > > installed (let alone the electrical hook up)? > > > > > > On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > > >> Someday when I have big money I'll turn my 1 car into a 2 1/2 car (which > >> will take up all the available width) and get something like this. I'm > >> impressed with how inexpensive that is... > >> > >> -Curt > >> > >> Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:17:40 -0400 > >> From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop > >> To: Mercedes Discussion List > >> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > >> > >> andrew strasfogel wrote: > >> > >>> My ceiling is 9'6" > >>> > >> This is 9'3", just remember my prior comment about sticking your car > roof > >> through the ceiling: > >> http://www.americanautomotiveequipment.com/2-Post-Lifts-p/tp7a-d.htm > >> > >> > > > > ___ > 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 > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Front brake pads
It seems than at Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:55:33 -0700 (PDT), Curt wrote: > Just got to looking at front pads, the PBR brand are > considerably cheaper (unless they're ATE or Bendix calipers? > Odd...) than the others (fronts are expensive). I'm wondering > if I shouldn't just got PBR for the whole lot of it... I like my PBR pads. Kinda soft, so less wear on the rotor, a tad more aggressive braking, and no clinging dust. > Yeah yeah I know call Rusty... Yeah - but it won't do any good at 21:00!! --Philip ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Brake rotors
It seems than at Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:50:54 -0700 (PDT), Curt wrote: > Anybody use the PBR brake rotors from Rusty yet? They're half > the money of anything else. I'm putting together my order for > my 240D and need all 4 rotors. This isn't a forever car. If it > lasts 2 years I'll be pleased so I'd like to keep my costs > down. I rather like their pads - but I've never used their rotors. > For pads I seem to remember Pagid being the prefered. They're > close to the cheapest. Rusty's site lists the front pads by > caliper manufacturer, is it critical I know that, like the > pads won't fit if I'm wrong? How do I tell, take the wheels > off and look? I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter for the pads. With alloy wheels you can peek through the wheel and see the caliper - unless you have those nasty dust cover things in there. (If so, unmount the wheel, remove the dust cover and while in there read the name on the caliper). I recall that one brand has a very prominent circle indentation on the center of the outer caliper half - quite visible through the wheel. The other brand doesn't have that circle. I just don't remember which is ATE and which is Bendix... -- Philip ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Brake rotors
Pabst Blue Ribbon? Professional Bull Riding? --R Curt Raymond wrote: > Anybody use the PBR brake rotors from Rusty yet? > Thanks > -Curt > > > ___ 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
[MBZ] HF Electric Impact Wrench $40
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=45252 $40 with coupon. It has more than one moving part, it might only last a couple of uses. --R ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update
Probably true --- On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 5:41 PM, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, but you won't mistake the lifter clank for anything else! > > Peter > > On Aug 24, 2008, at 10:14 PM, OK Don wrote: > >> I figured a compression test was among the next steps. We've never >> had coolant pressure problems - still don't. Good catch - we'll swap >> #2 injector with another one and see if the missing follows it. >> >> Would a sticky/faulty cam follower do the same thing? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update
Don;t think it would stop smoking and sound good after it was hot. On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 10:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > you sure its not the bottom end? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > The new hotness in university text books is rentals. Alot of > websites are doing it, you should check it out They've effectively always been that -- I always bought used textbooks whenever I could, and sold them back at the end of the semester, excepting a few that I thought might be useful later in my career (I've never referenced any of them, in fact). Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Got a new hood
Glad you found one, now thats one thing I can scratch off my list!! Curt Raymond wrote: > Went down to RI today to Fred's Autohaus. As Dwight says its a candy store. > He's got a real nice green '85 300TD out front. It needs a little rust repair > but I suspect the price is right. > For $75 I got a hood, the missing sunroof clip and the buzzer for my 190D. > Thats $25 less than a hood alone from the idiot up here. I may go back to the > idiot to get a mat unless list Dad has one. > Fred is also going to look for some wheels for me. I'll be back down there in > a couple weeks for the ChowdaQ anyway (Sept 13!) so hopefully he'll have them > by then. > > -Curt > > > > > ___ > 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 > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.7/1632 - Release Date: 8/25/2008 > 7:05 AM > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car
I have already been in contact with them, they are supposed to send pics. Will probably be buying it next weekend. Rick Knoble wrote: > Sorry Kaleb, I had to post this one. I will buy it off of you after you fix > the glow plugs and make sure this a-hole hasn't blown the head off of it. > > http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/812101910.html > > Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. > > Rick Knoble > '87 190DT > '85 300CD > > ___ > 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 > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.7/1632 - Release Date: 8/25/2008 > 7:05 AM > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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
[MBZ] interesting approach to b2 piston work
The PO of this 190D I am working on said it has a broken b2 band. I assume he must have pulled the piston out to check. Anyway, after I dropped the tranny out, I discovered that in order to get to the b2 cover while the trans was in the car, he removed the carpeting on that side from the inside, cut a hole in the tunnel to make an access port. AFterwards, covered the hole back up with a piece of aluminum and sealed it with rtv. Cant tell till you get the tranny out. Interesting. If I am ever in position to do this job, I may just try this approach. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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
[MBZ] Front brake pads
Just got to looking at front pads, the PBR brand are considerably cheaper (unless they're ATE or Bendix calipers? Odd...) than the others (fronts are expensive). I'm wondering if I shouldn't just got PBR for the whole lot of it... Yeah yeah I know call Rusty... -Curt ;) ___ 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
[MBZ] Parking brake cables
Hey all, The parking brake cables are stuck on my 240D. I'd guess its the rear ones but I'm not sure how to tell. I'm also not sure how the cables work. Right now I'm planning to farm that job out to my Indy, he's got a lift, I'm sure that'll help. Ideas? Thanks -Curt ___ 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
[MBZ] Brake rotors
Anybody use the PBR brake rotors from Rusty yet? They're half the money of anything else. I'm putting together my order for my 240D and need all 4 rotors. This isn't a forever car. If it lasts 2 years I'll be pleased so I'd like to keep my costs down. For pads I seem to remember Pagid being the prefered. They're close to the cheapest. Rusty's site lists the front pads by caliper manufacturer, is it critical I know that, like the pads won't fit if I'm wrong? How do I tell, take the wheels off and look? Thanks -Curt ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] '87 300D head job update
Yes, but you won't mistake the lifter clank for anything else! Peter On Aug 24, 2008, at 10:14 PM, OK Don wrote: > I figured a compression test was among the next steps. We've never > had coolant pressure problems - still don't. Good catch - we'll swap > #2 injector with another one and see if the missing follows it. > > Would a sticky/faulty cam follower do the same thing? > > On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 9:58 PM, Peter Frederick > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Did you do a compression test? Low compression will give you white >> smoke at idle and cold, black under load. >> >> You should also have the injectors checked, a bad one will do the >> same thing. Quick and dirty check is to swap #2 with another one -- >> if the problem follows the injector, it's bad. >> >> You will have start up white smoke and terrible injector noise for a >> while, until the carbon builds up on the head again. This takes a >> while, mine clanked badly for a couple days. >> >> Check for coolant pressure cold, too -- the cracks in a 603 head are >> not always obvious (the one I put back on was bad, but I didn't SEE >> anything. Pressurized instantly, though). >> >> Peter > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain > '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply > Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) > > ___ > 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 ___ 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
[MBZ] Got a new hood
Went down to RI today to Fred's Autohaus. As Dwight says its a candy store. He's got a real nice green '85 300TD out front. It needs a little rust repair but I suspect the price is right. For $75 I got a hood, the missing sunroof clip and the buzzer for my 190D. Thats $25 less than a hood alone from the idiot up here. I may go back to the idiot to get a mat unless list Dad has one. Fred is also going to look for some wheels for me. I'll be back down there in a couple weeks for the ChowdaQ anyway (Sept 13!) so hopefully he'll have them by then. -Curt ___ 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
[MBZ] Kaleb Car
Sorry Kaleb, I had to post this one. I will buy it off of you after you fix the glow plugs and make sure this a-hole hasn't blown the head off of it. http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/812101910.html Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1080p LCD Projector
A friend of mine purchased an inexpensive but decent quality DLP projector and hung it in his basement using a sheet for a screen. Later on, he purchased a real screen. We watched "Black Hawk Down" and I flinched a few times as AK rounds whined over my head. I thought that it was a real as any theater experience and he really didn't pay too much for it. He started to hang out over at http://www.avsforum.com/ and was able to find good deals and know what equipment to buy. It is much like here, lots of experts and lots of details to know. Todd Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If this e-mail contains protected health information, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited,except as permitted by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
Rolf wrote: > Similar line of work with a much more adult orientated type of > medium. I'd have to agree ;) John ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
Lolz. It was Xanedu.com, they were the largest course pack producer at the time (2001?). Bring work. I so prefer my current job :). Similar line of work with a much more adult orientated type of medium. Still doing copyright payouts though (atleast its one of several projects I manage). heh. -Rolf dave walton wrote: > Small world. I wrote the system that accepts online orders and > processes the credit card payments. We have both sides of the > transaction covered :-) > > -Dave Walton > > On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 2:39 PM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> More than likely I wrote the inventory management and copyright payout >> software that was used when making that packet. >> >> As someone intimate with the process, I will be the first to tell you it >> is a SCAM. The problem is, as with many American industries, is that >> there is too much pork in the middle relying on the gullibility of the >> American consumer. There are way to many middle men that require a new >> edition of text books to be made every 1-2 years in order to pay their >> salary. >> >> They are hands down much worse than the software industry :) >> >> -Rolf. >> >> >> Tyler Backman wrote: >> >>> I had to pay some $100 for a course pack about a year ago. It was a >>> stack of 40 poorly photocopied sheets of paper, some of which were >>> illegible. It came with a disclaimer that said "to protect the student >>> and professor, no refunds will will be issued after this course pack >>> has been opened." They refused to refund my money despite my claim >>> that the material was illegible, and I didn't feel like going to small >>> claims court with the campus bookstore >>> >>> Also, I was able to find free copies of almost all of the content in >>> the packet online, and at the library. >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> Tyler William H Backman >>> 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel >>> >>> On Aug 25, 2008, at 9:51 AM, dave walton wrote: >>> >>> >>> There has been a migration to requiring "Course Packs". These are reprints of articles and notes required in addition to the textbooks. Interestingly, many of them are authored by the professors teaching the course and come with a hefty copyright fee. Too bad professors have not heard about the free distribution medium now available called the Internet. -Dave Walton >>> ___ >>> 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 >>> >>> >> ___ >> 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 >> >> > > ___ > 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 > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long
It seems than at Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:01:47 -0700, LarryT wrote: > My lawnmower isn't getting much of a workout this summer - > it's been so dry the grass went dormant. When I tried to > start it, it would start instantly as it usually does but then > die after 5-10 seconds. > > Called the shop to get an appt and it would be 2 weeks out - > then she suggested I fix it myself > > Seems the fuel with 5% (?) ethonal damages the needle valve > seat. That's odd. I make a point to try to always getting fuel with 10% ethanol for my petrol cars and my small engines. I've been doing this for 20 years. I haven't yet had any trouble with any needle valves and I don't need to clean carburetors very often. Maybe it's just the newer stuff. My mowers are are rather old. But my chainsaw is fairly new and the line trimmer is just a year or two old. -- Philip ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
Small world. I wrote the system that accepts online orders and processes the credit card payments. We have both sides of the transaction covered :-) -Dave Walton On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 2:39 PM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > More than likely I wrote the inventory management and copyright payout > software that was used when making that packet. > > As someone intimate with the process, I will be the first to tell you it > is a SCAM. The problem is, as with many American industries, is that > there is too much pork in the middle relying on the gullibility of the > American consumer. There are way to many middle men that require a new > edition of text books to be made every 1-2 years in order to pay their > salary. > > They are hands down much worse than the software industry :) > > -Rolf. > > > Tyler Backman wrote: >> I had to pay some $100 for a course pack about a year ago. It was a >> stack of 40 poorly photocopied sheets of paper, some of which were >> illegible. It came with a disclaimer that said "to protect the student >> and professor, no refunds will will be issued after this course pack >> has been opened." They refused to refund my money despite my claim >> that the material was illegible, and I didn't feel like going to small >> claims court with the campus bookstore >> >> Also, I was able to find free copies of almost all of the content in >> the packet online, and at the library. >> >> Sincerely, >> Tyler William H Backman >> 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel >> >> On Aug 25, 2008, at 9:51 AM, dave walton wrote: >> >> >>> There has been a migration to requiring "Course Packs". These are >>> reprints of articles and notes required in addition to the textbooks. >>> Interestingly, many of them are authored by the professors teaching >>> the course and come with a hefty copyright fee. Too bad professors >>> have not heard about the free distribution medium now available called >>> the Internet. >>> >>> -Dave Walton >>> >>> >> >> >> ___ >> 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 >> > > > ___ > 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 > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
More than likely I wrote the inventory management and copyright payout software that was used when making that packet. As someone intimate with the process, I will be the first to tell you it is a SCAM. The problem is, as with many American industries, is that there is too much pork in the middle relying on the gullibility of the American consumer. There are way to many middle men that require a new edition of text books to be made every 1-2 years in order to pay their salary. They are hands down much worse than the software industry :) -Rolf. Tyler Backman wrote: > I had to pay some $100 for a course pack about a year ago. It was a > stack of 40 poorly photocopied sheets of paper, some of which were > illegible. It came with a disclaimer that said "to protect the student > and professor, no refunds will will be issued after this course pack > has been opened." They refused to refund my money despite my claim > that the material was illegible, and I didn't feel like going to small > claims court with the campus bookstore > > Also, I was able to find free copies of almost all of the content in > the packet online, and at the library. > > Sincerely, > Tyler William H Backman > 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel > > On Aug 25, 2008, at 9:51 AM, dave walton wrote: > > >> There has been a migration to requiring "Course Packs". These are >> reprints of articles and notes required in addition to the textbooks. >> Interestingly, many of them are authored by the professors teaching >> the course and come with a hefty copyright fee. Too bad professors >> have not heard about the free distribution medium now available called >> the Internet. >> >> -Dave Walton >> >> > > > ___ > 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 > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
I had to pay some $100 for a course pack about a year ago. It was a stack of 40 poorly photocopied sheets of paper, some of which were illegible. It came with a disclaimer that said "to protect the student and professor, no refunds will will be issued after this course pack has been opened." They refused to refund my money despite my claim that the material was illegible, and I didn't feel like going to small claims court with the campus bookstore Also, I was able to find free copies of almost all of the content in the packet online, and at the library. Sincerely, Tyler William H Backman 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel On Aug 25, 2008, at 9:51 AM, dave walton wrote: > There has been a migration to requiring "Course Packs". These are > reprints of articles and notes required in addition to the textbooks. > Interestingly, many of them are authored by the professors teaching > the course and come with a hefty copyright fee. Too bad professors > have not heard about the free distribution medium now available called > the Internet. > > -Dave Walton > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
There has been a migration to requiring "Course Packs". These are reprints of articles and notes required in addition to the textbooks. Interestingly, many of them are authored by the professors teaching the course and come with a hefty copyright fee. Too bad professors have not heard about the free distribution medium now available called the Internet. -Dave Walton On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 11:46 AM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > textbooks are big income for many professors. they are probably pretty > unhappy about that! > > On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 10:34 AM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> The new hotness in university text books is rentals. Alot of websites >> are doing it, you should check it out >> >> -Rolf >> >> Wonko the Sane wrote: >> > Megan buys / *resells* most of her university textbooks on Amazon. A few >> on >> > eBay but the vast majority on Amazon. >> > >> > On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 7:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >wrote: >> > >> > >> >> Tell me more about this. I have heard of amazon of course but I have >> >> never really messed with it. Do they have online auctions or listings >> >> for private sellers? I just thought they were an online retailer that >> >> sold books, cd's etc >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> ___ >> 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 >> > ___ > 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 > ___ 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
[MBZ] PHX CL 300D Parts
Anyone need this guy's stuff? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pts/802068378.html Bob R ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
textbooks are big income for many professors. they are probably pretty unhappy about that! On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 10:34 AM, Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The new hotness in university text books is rentals. Alot of websites > are doing it, you should check it out > > -Rolf > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > > Megan buys / *resells* most of her university textbooks on Amazon. A few > on > > eBay but the vast majority on Amazon. > > > > On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 7:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >wrote: > > > > > >> Tell me more about this. I have heard of amazon of course but I have > >> never really messed with it. Do they have online auctions or listings > >> for private sellers? I just thought they were an online retailer that > >> sold books, cd's etc > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > ___ > 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 > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
i have a richard petty crockpot. such gems are not easily found online, but
only in yards of poor white trash during saturday sales. ("my wife says
sell if for 5, but i need at least 7 cause it's got the King on it")
On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 10:40 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have a very nice crockpot in my kitchen that I bought through Amazon.
> Granted, it wasn't "used" but it was ordered through Amazon. ... I didn't
> buy much (other than book) from them, either, until my son pointed out all
> the stuff that is available there. I have purchased three things from them
> just this weekend (ok, they were used books).
>
> On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 8:11 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> > "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >
> > > I will have to play around with it and see if I can list parts there
> > > and see how much it costs
> >
> > I dunno, I too think of Amazon as "books" I know they now sell lots of
> > other stuff, but for me they'd be the last place I thought of for
> > parts.
> >
> > Allan
> >
> > --
> > 1983 300D
> >
> > ___
> > http://www.okiebenz.com
> > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/
> > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
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> >
>
>
>
> --
> LT Don
> http://don.homelinux.net/~don/
Re: [MBZ] eBay Substitute
The new hotness in university text books is rentals. Alot of websites are doing it, you should check it out -Rolf Wonko the Sane wrote: > Megan buys / *resells* most of her university textbooks on Amazon. A few on > eBay but the vast majority on Amazon. > > On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 7:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > >> Tell me more about this. I have heard of amazon of course but I have >> never really messed with it. Do they have online auctions or listings >> for private sellers? I just thought they were an online retailer that >> sold books, cd's etc >> >> >> > > > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1080p LCD Projector
The screens vary in price, I got some material for pretty cheap sans frame on ebay. I was aiming for a HUGE projection area, I think it was 10ft wide. I built my own projector. It was a worthy experience and we had some fun summer movies in the carport... Starlight Six drive in is a few miles away and after I burnt out the first screen the second one had awful contrast, I decided to keep it to the drive in. The paint does work ok. I would recommend the fabric over it any day. There is some unit of measure for reflectivity for those screens and thats what you want to pay attention to (Can't remember the name). The biggest problem with the out of the box projectors is the bulbs. They don't last very long and they are bloody expensive. One of the big pluses about the DIY projectors is you can pick how much your bulb is going to cost. The method I went about it was the cheapest route, take an lcd apart slap it on a old school overhead projector and call it a day. Google DIY projector and you'll get some good hits. -Rolf LWB250 wrote: > As we prepare for the new house, I am faced with a dilemma... > > There is an area in the upstairs that is not currently finished beyond > drywall and decking. It's the perfect area for a man cave! > > Rather than drop big bucks on an LCD TV, and having nearly unlimited wall > space on at least two walls, it occurred to me that the best approach to > providing the ideal viewing environment would me to use a ceiling mounted LCD > projector. > > I worked with a lot of LCD projectors in education, most of which were Epsons > and the occasional JVC. However, none of these were 1080p projectors. > > I would be curious to know if anyone out there has direct experience with any > 1080p (HD) projectors, and if so, what their opinions were of specific brands > and/or models. And yes, I realize that a good HD LCD projector with probably > be as much (or more) than a good LCD TV. > > Thanks! > > Dan > > > > > ___ > 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 > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] turn signal doesn't.....
Understand...make sure the brown wire is grounded well. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 2:38 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] turn signal doesn't. > ...My left turn signal works fine when my headlights are off. When the > headlights are on, the left signal flashes quickly like the bulb is burnt... > This is a stretch, but follow the turn light ground wire (brown) to the point where it connects to a chassis ground stud where the headlight will most likely be grounded and examine for corrosion. RLE ** It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv000547) ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Turn Signal Weirdness
10-4, Jim. I shall carefully and completely examine the offending tail light. Donkey shirts. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 4:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Turn Signal Weirdness > I see. Is the termination of this ground in the tail light assembly? There's a ground stud in the back of the car. The taillights are grounded through their connectors to this stud. Something along the way is broken, you'll just have to chase it down. A careful and complete visual examination is called for. -- Jim ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long
Squirting some carb cleaner into the fuel lines will do the same thing. Luther LarryT wrote: > My lawnmower isn't getting much of a workout this summer - it's been so dry > the grass went dormant. When I tried to start it, it would start instantly > as it usually does but then die after 5-10 seconds. > > Called the shop to get an appt and it would be 2 weeks out - then she > suggested I fix it myself > > Seems the fuel with 5% (?) ethonal damages the needle valve seat. She sold > me a repair kit for $5, Took it home and put it in the mower and it foiref > up and ran prefectly as usual. > > Hopefully this doesn;t become a regular thing - I try to keep Sta-Bil in the > gas - > > Larry T > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter
True but that is when done by a good certified operator with a tig or gas mig welder. No slag and scrupulously cleaned and then I still wouldn't do it because of the vibrations. When a torque converter with that kind of problem is rebuilt the complete neck is cut off and a new one is welded on. You should see the neat computer controlled lathes they have to spit those things out at the rebuilders. Inside there is usually a bit of room. Manfred Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:52:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter Welds break? Seriously, a good weld should be somewhere very close to as strong as the surrounding metal... The outside has to be smooth, how much lump can be on the inside. -Curt ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long
Kaleb wrote: "yea, btdt. With these gas cars I guess a person needs to add some of that fuel treatment stuff to them, or drain the tank completely." Just start them every month if you are not going to drive them. Or take one Saturday and drive them all a little bit, just to keep them lubricated and ready to go when you need them. Donald H. Snook ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1080p LCD Projector
> A friend has one and he originally projected directly on a wall. Some friends of Jill's put in a media room and used a can of Screen Paint (of some brand) to paint a section of wall. Put a black molding frame around it. Works very well, and is quite inexpensive when compared to all other approaches. Much larger than our paltry 80", more like 10'. If the surface gets damaged, just repair and repaint. You do have to be able to tolerate a screen that's there permanently, however. I really enjoy that ours rolls up so that you don't know it's there except when you're using it. Much more expensive, though, and the edges tend to curl in. -- Jim ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 450SL EGR pipe thread size
> Does anyone out there happen to know the thread size where the EGR > pipe is > attached to the back of the intake manifold on a '76 450SL? TIA. Sorry, no. Mine got a plate stuck in it, but the parts were all still there. I didn't have the testicular fortitude to actually replace the exhaust manifolds with better ones. I wanted to. The SL got its smog pump removed, I did use a big cap nut of some kind to block off the air injection port. No record of size, though, but it was big. The 190D did get an EGR-ectomy, but it got heavy round sheet-metal plates stuck in its craws, clamped down by the same clamps that hold in the EGR itself. Take the mating piece in to the well-stocked hardware store? Around here that would be one of Fasteners Inc., Empire Bolt and Screw, or Tacoma Screw. They can measure it and find out exactly what you need. -- Jim ___ 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
[MBZ] 450SL EGR pipe thread size
Does anyone out there happen to know the thread size where the EGR pipe is attached to the back of the intake manifold on a '76 450SL? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long
I have 6 on the road, 2 on standby and 1 yardbound snowplow (J20). I rotate them running errands in the summer, gas up in small amounts frequently ($10). Keeps the battery fresh as well as the gas. They hold up over the winter no problem. Couldn't do it without classic car insurance. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long
My lawnmower isn't getting much of a workout this summer - it's been so dry the grass went dormant. When I tried to start it, it would start instantly as it usually does but then die after 5-10 seconds. Called the shop to get an appt and it would be 2 weeks out - then she suggested I fix it myself Seems the fuel with 5% (?) ethonal damages the needle valve seat. She sold me a repair kit for $5, Took it home and put it in the mower and it foiref up and ran prefectly as usual. Hopefully this doesn;t become a regular thing - I try to keep Sta-Bil in the gas - Larry T - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 2:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long > My friend who owns the local yamaha shop said that they have been seeing a > lot of small bikes that won't start after setting for two weeks..they > got a service bulletin from yamaha that said to drain the float bowl and > then try before anything else. Seems the gas goes bad that fast!!! > > Mike > -Original Message- > Date: Sunday, August 24, 2008 11:21:53 pm > To: Mercedes Discussion List > From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long > > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> yea, btdt. With these gas cars I guess a person needs to add some of >> that fuel treatment stuff to them, or drain the tank completely. > > Aviation fuel lasts for years. I've got to find out if unleaded is > available > locally. 100LL (Low Lead is a misnomer here) is nice for stuff that > doesn't have > catalytic converters or O2 sensors. Great for something that must run, but > hardly ever gets used, like my old portable generator. > > Seems like oxygenated pump gas oxidizes and decomposes in days, or at > best, weeks. > > Mitch. > > ___ > 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 > > > > ___ > 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My friend who owns the local yamaha shop said that they have been seeing a > lot of small bikes that won't start after setting for two weeks..they got > a service bulletin from yamaha that said to drain the float bowl and then try > before anything else. Seems the gas goes bad that fast!!! If the info on Wiki is correct, nobody in the USA is refining or selling 82UL aviation gasoline. That's a pity, because I think 3 parts 82UL to one part 100LL would make a nice chain saw fuel with 1/4 the lead content of 100LL. (if 100LL didn't have 2 grams of lead per gallon, I'd use it in everything but cars) Mitch. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long
PROCRASTINATORS UNITE!! Tomorrow. Mike -Original Message- Date: Sunday, August 24, 2008 11:41:41 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long Well, my longest procrastination is 76 240D, was my grandmothers, bought it off her in '97 with a bad engine. Bought parts car with good engine shortly after. Pulled bad engine out in about '00. Car has been sitting ever since. Pulled engine out of parts car about 2 years ago. Been sitting in garage ready to install since. Rick Knoble wrote: >> I really should start selling >> off some of my projects that I know I will probably never get to > > You and me both. > > Rick Knoble > '85 300 CD > '87 190 DT > > with more projects than I care to list (some are probably older than you!) > > Anyone care to start a procrastination list? I would, but I keep putting it > off... > > > > ___ > 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_okiebe ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long
My friend who owns the local yamaha shop said that they have been seeing a lot of small bikes that won't start after setting for two weeks..they got a service bulletin from yamaha that said to drain the float bowl and then try before anything else. Seems the gas goes bad that fast!!! Mike -Original Message- Date: Sunday, August 24, 2008 11:21:53 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Im so lazy I let cars sit around too long Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > yea, btdt. With these gas cars I guess a person needs to add some of > that fuel treatment stuff to them, or drain the tank completely. Aviation fuel lasts for years. I've got to find out if unleaded is available locally. 100LL (Low Lead is a misnomer here) is nice for stuff that doesn't have catalytic converters or O2 sensors. Great for something that must run, but hardly ever gets used, like my old portable generator. Seems like oxygenated pump gas oxidizes and decomposes in days, or at best, weeks. Mitch. ___ 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 ___ 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
