[MBZ] Seasons Greetings!

[Angelo Giaimo via Mercedes]

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all my Mercedes friends!

Angelo
1990 350SDL (gone, but not forgotten)
2011 ML350 Bluetek Diesel (SWMBO's new ride)

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Re: [MBZ] rod benders

[Angelo Giaimo via Mercedes]

My 1990 350SDL had 280K+ miles when I sold it last year..and it's still 
being used as a daily driver.  However I did just check and it's not for sale 
on CL or eBay.

Wife now has a CPO 2011 Bluetek ML, now with 60K, just in the shop for warranty 
workcam sensor, oil cooler and timing chain.  Also fuel filter and trans 
service...my nickel.

Now I know this car will not be as reliable or as cheap to maintain as my SDL,  
but what's the net wisdom on this one?

Angelo Giaimo
1990 350SDL 280K (gone, but not forgotten)
2001 530i 5 speed 120K
2011 350ML Bluetek 60K
> Message: 11
> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2016 20:49:10 -0600
> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" 
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> Subject: [MBZ] rod benders
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> I hardly ever see 350SDL's for sale.  All the sudden on ebay there have 
> been like 4-5 pop in the last couple of days and several on Craigslist, 
> in addition to the burned one I bought.

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Re: [MBZ] Hi miles

[Angelo Giaimo via Mercedes]

Thanks, Wilton!  Glad to see someone who appreciates good engineering, 
persistence and a bit of luck, too!

Angelo

> On Nov 20, 2014, at 12:33 PM, "WILTON"  wrote:
> 
> At least a big ATTABOY!
> 
> BTW, I shoulda bought your FL friend's 126.  'Procrastinated too long.
> 
> Wilton
> 
>> 1990 W126 350SDL "Rodbender" with only 289k?  Gotta be worth some kind of 
>> award!
>> 
>> Angelo

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Re: [MBZ] Hi miles

[Angelo Giaimo via Mercedes]

Original Trans, too!  Tick, tick, tick...

> On Nov 20, 2014, at 10:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> Overachiever award?
> 
>> On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 9:47 AM, Angelo Giaimo via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 1990 W126 350SDL "Rodbender" with only 289k?  Gotta be worth some kind of 
>> award!
>> 
>> Angelo
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Re: [MBZ] Hi miles

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1990 W126 350SDL "Rodbender" with only 289k?  Gotta be worth some kind of award!

Angelo
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[MBZ] 126 Sunroof gasket

[Angelo Giaimo]

Hi,

Just picked up a new sunroof gasket from my local stealer..any gotcha's I 
need to be concerned about?

Looks straightforward..pull out the old one, (it's loose anyway) and press 
the new one into the groove?

Angelo
1990 350SDL "Rodbender" 278k miles

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Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL. The end...

[Angelo Giaimo]

Well, the new owner flew to Jacksonville from Dallas, IIRC, picked up my
friend's 350 SDL and drove it back to Texas.  $6K and one happy new
owner...gone!
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[MBZ] 126 sunroof gasket

[Angelo Giaimo]

Hi,

The sunroof gasket on my 1990 350 Rodbender SDL keeps pulling away from the
insert in the roof gets jammed in the sliding roof panel when it gets
lowered from vent to closed position.  Usually in the drivers rear corner.
 I can hold the gasket in place with something thin and gradually close the
roof.

Does the gasket shrink over time (and then pull away from the corners?) or
should it be glued in place, or just replaced?  Alternatively, I can just
keep it closed, but I like the open air in the summertime!

Thanks!

Angelo Giaimo
1990 W126
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[MBZ] ML350BT? and 91 350 SDL status

[Angelo Giaimo]

Wife really likes a 2011 ML350BT at a local dealer.  CPO, low miles.

Anything I should look out for with this vehicle?  Only issues I know of
are potential leaking oil cooler and no transmission dipstick.   Are these
real issues? ( if it's covered to 100k miles). Anything else?

BTW,  our friends in Jacksonville have a deposit on their 91 350 SDL and
waiting for the guy to get his ins check for the balance.  Looks like a
done deal.

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90 350SDL Rodbender, 279k miles...and still ticking...
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[MBZ] ML vrs GLK Diesel?

[Angelo Giaimo]

Well, SWMBO is considering downsizing her 03 Tahoe, so we've been test
driving a few small SUVs.   ( X3, Q5 and some MBZ's)

Test drove a '11 ML Bluetec and  '12 GLK.  I am partial to the diesel, but
wife likes the GLK.  From prices I've looked at, a '11 ML350 Bluetec is
about the same money as a '13 GLK250 Bluetec.  I realize they're different
vehicles, but is there any reason to stay away of either vehicles?  We
tend keep our cars long term,  (have a 90 350 SDL and a 01 530i);  are
either of these MB's  something that can be kept long term without being a
money pit, or should they be considered something to dump prior to the CPO
warranty expiring?

Can anyone comment on actual gas mileage on these cars?  As gas mileage is
a consideration, do these diesels get significantly better mileage than
their gas counterparts?  One reason we're lookingTahoe gets 15 mpg on a
good day

Any/all comments welcome!

Thanks!
Angelo
1990 350SDL Rodbender 279K and still ticking.
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[MBZ] 350SDL for Sale......

[Angelo Giaimo]

My friends in Jacksonville have decided to part with their 1991 350SDL. (
too many cars and this one not driven enough.)   White with grey leather.
 No rust, garage kept, etc.  Drives, handles great.  It's what we drive
when we're in town.

Has a factory replacement engine right around the time they bought it from
Brumo's, used, in the early 90's.  Burns/leaks NO oil with about 180k
miles, so I don't think it's one of those Rodbender motors.  I do know
it's  a well maintained car.  I do know there was extensive suspension
rebuilding recently done.  I really don't know what they'll accept,
price-wise.

I could tell you more, but if anyone is interested, PM me, and I'll get you
their contact info.

Angelo
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Re: [MBZ] 350 SDL Opinions

[Angelo Giaimo]

Kalib, I'm in the lower Hudson Valley, about 70 miles north of NYC.

I drove the car to the restoration shop that did my rust repair and repaint 
about 5 years ago.  Including new front fenders, a crapload of new trim and a 
new trunk lid, as the old one was I rough shape.  Probably dumped $6K+ into the 
car that year.

Insco's from both parties did estimates, probably within 10% of each other, 
around $3.5K.  Shop left me a msg last night they already has a tail light 
assembly, and looking for a rear deck but still need my okay to do the work.  
Wilton, thanks for the offer; if I look at this one next week and it's a POS, 
I'll contact you.  Shop said insco would cover repair up to the vehicle's value.

My concern was they were going to value the car around $2K and total it. They 
value is about $7K, so right now, the numbers look good.   Don't know if I can 
just take the $3.5K check and keep/part out the vehicle, or if that's even an 
option, which was a thought, if I wanted to get rid of it, knowing the model's 
stellar reliability reputation. 

More later..

Angelo Giaimo
350 SDL Rodbender 279,xxx miles, and still ticking!


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[MBZ] 350 SDL Opinions

[Angelo Giaimo]

Well folks, it finally happened!  My 1990 350SDL rod bender with 278k and a 
repair history similar to Wilton's (my head gasket was at ~125k but still on 
the original trans) was rear-ended by a school bus!

Getting an estimate from my shop today and my ins co is looking at it also, as 
is the bus co's ins. Have full collision and comp, yet, so I don't know how the 
numbers work out or if its a total. 

After seeing what happened to Wilton, I was just wondering if I should seize 
the opportunity to unload it or fix it

Just PO'ed right now.

Angelo  



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Re: [MBZ] ThinkPads [Angelo Speaks!]

[Angelo Giaimo]

Hi,

Been retired from Big Blue for 2+ years now.   I know we have access to
some of the used/refurb thinkpads at reduced prices, but I have to
check/test access again.  Please contact me offline if you're interested..

Angelo Giamo..lurking alot lately.
1990 350SDL
michaelangel...@gmail.com

Obligatory MB content:  Getting ready for tires/brakes to get thru
inspection...maybe even replace the leather on the front seat.  I see
Rusty's got some good prices.
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[MBZ] For Kaleb: Routes around NYC

[Angelo Giaimo]

Kaleb,

Depending where you're coming from, (Maine?) You may want to hook up with
I-84, shoot across CT into NY, across the hudson river and pick up the NYS
Thruway to I-287, where you can get several westbound Interstates (I-80 and
I-78).  You can avoid the I-95 traffic headed to NYC, and the city itself,
if you want to.

Wanna go to the Jersey Shore, stay on I-287 and pick the the Garden State
Parkway.  Exit 100 is Ocean Grove (my favorite) and Asbury Park.  Just south
of there, you can pick up I-195 and head back to the Jersey Turnpike (I-95)
towards Philly or wherever else you want to go.

Just some suggestions.  Drive Safely...

Angelo Giaimo
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Re: [MBZ] Cold this Morning

[Angelo Giaimo]

Well, Actually yesterday morning, woke up to 9 below.  Shoveled out my 350
SDL "rodbender"  that's been sitting in a snowbank for the past 2
weeks.  One cycle of the glow plugs and it kicked over in less than 5
seconds of crank time.

Love that car..

Angelo
1990 350SDL  278K miles.

Sorry, no video.
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Re: [MBZ] Radio CODE problems..

[Angelo Giaimo]

Hi all,

Tried the * at the end of the codeno change.

But you know what?  Today I got into the car and Viola! the the radio
started working again.go figure!

Thanks for your help!

Angelo Giaimo
1990 350SDL
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[MBZ] Radio CODE problems..

[Angelo Giaimo]

Hi all,

Had to disconnect/reconnect the battery on my 1990 350 SDL Rodbender for
some electrical work.  Radio came up with "CODE" (and punched it in), but
instead of the radio turning on, the screen went blank.  It's not a code
issue, as I've reset it many times over the years.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Angelo Giaimo
1990 350 SDL 279K milesand still ticking.
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Re: [MBZ] 350SDL Brake Pads

[Angelo Giaimo]

Yah, pads on a 126 are pretty easy.  Wait till you have to R/R the front
rotors, though. 

Angelo Giaimo
1990 350SDL 277Kand still ticking.
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[MBZ] 1990 350SDL intermittent temp gauge: Was '91 350SDL air cond

[Angelo Giaimo]

OK Don wrote:

Sounds like it might be a loose/corroded ground connection - I'd check/clean
those before blaming the gauge ---
=

Yah, before I spend big bucks for a new gauge cluster ($800 plus at the
stealer; $199 used from Potomic.) I'd look for something simple first.  The
replacement gauge is the last resort.

Thanks,

Angelo
1990 350SDL


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Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL air cond

[Angelo Giaimo]

On my '90 350SDL with aux fans that won't kick in and an erratic temp guage,
(goes from 85 to pegged @ 120+, and back again), a slight tap at the top of
the dashboard above the gauge will cause it to jump, so we figured the guage
it intermittent.  Even hit the block with a laser thermometer  by the sensor
, engine is cooling as it should.  IIRC, there are 2 separate sensors, one
for the gauge, which we replaced, thinking the sensor was intermittent.  The
other goes to the ACC unit.  Don't remember if the sensor or the relay
replacement caused the fans to start working again, but I know we did not
replace the ACC PBU.  YMMV.

Got 4 cans of R-12 left.  Only enough for 1 re-charge after I find where my
leak is.   ;-(

Angelo
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[MBZ] New Car Sightings.....

[Angelo Giaimo]

Got a call today from someone I know at my local dealer.seems they had
an extra W126 they wanted to get rid of.  So I dropped by and looked at the
POS 420 SEL "project car" from one of their service folks who abandoned the
project.  Wanted $600 for it.  No sale.  Anyway, on the showroom was a matte
brown (black?) SLS AMG with brown leather interior.  Only $236K, IIRC.  Too
much No sale, again.   But a very pretty car.

Earlier that day, I spotted a new B-Class. (small SUV?) on the road and
inquired about it while at the dealer.  Apparently, they won't be for sale
in the US.  This one belongs to a Mexican collage student at a local
collage.  Must be nice...

Angelo Giaimo
1990 350 SDL 270+ K miles.and still ticking.
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Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows Laptop

[Angelo Giaimo]

The IBM T-Series, which I deployed and used at IBM for many years was about
the most bulletproof laptops of it's time.  The -p series (T4Xp or T6Xp
machines) have better graphics, but, in general, a workhorse.

You can buy them at the IBM Employee Purchase Program website,
http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas/content/home/store_eppus/en_US/epplogin.html
use the S/N 235697 and the name giaimo and you're in.  (good for friends and
family)

Enjoy......
Angelo Giaimo
350SDL Rodbender Diesel
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[MBZ] OT: Happy New Year

[Angelo Giaimo]

Wife decided we'd go to the beach (Ocean Grove, NJ) till Monday..Maybe
I'll fix those glow plugs when we get back. 

In the meantime, I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy 2010.

Angelo Giaimo
1990 350 SDL Rodbender Diesel
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Re: [MBZ] 126 Electrical Gremlins

[Angelo Giaimo]

On Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:06:57 -0600,  Peter Frederick wrote:

You have at least two glow plugs bad, maybe more.  It's possible the
fuse has cracked (they do, with age), but I'd guess you have more
than one bad GP, too.

The GP relay is self diagnostic -- if you don't have balanced current
for all the plugs, the light will either not come on at all or flash,
then come on again after you start the car.  This is to tell you to
fix the glow plugs!

Pete,  Since the GP light is coming on/off, does this mean the GP fuse is
OK?  I only see two plugs on the topside, One for the GP's, the other for
power.  The ETM shows the fuse internal to the relay. (Yes, I did find it in
the book!)  Does is dis-assemble to access the fuse?  I'll bug out the GP's
tomorrow in the daylight. 

Thanks,

Angelo
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 49, Issue 142

[Angelo Giaimo]

On Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:06:57 -0600,  Peter Frederick wrote:

You have at least two glow plugs bad, maybe more.  It's possible the
fuse has cracked (they do, with age), but I'd guess you have more
than one bad GP, too.

The GP relay is self diagnostic -- if you don't have balanced current
for all the plugs, the light will either not come on at all or flash,
then come on again after you start the car.  This is to tell you to
fix the glow plugs!

Pete,  Since the GP light is coming on/off, does this mean the GP fuse is
OK?  I only see two plugs on the topside, One for the GP's, the other for
power.  The ETM shows the fuse internal to the relay. (Yes, I did find it in
the book!)  Does is dis-assemble to access the fuse?  I'll bug out the GP's
tomorrow in the daylight. 

Thanks,

Angelo
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[MBZ] 126 Electrical Gremlins

[Angelo Giaimo]

Well, although the paint job is done, the car's now got a few electrical
problems.

I already mentioned the tach not working, but today, I had a dead
battery...purchased in '03, I figured it was time to put a new one in. ~$125
from the dealer. (I get a discount for a 'vintage' car.)  Car now cranks,
but won't start.  GP light not coming on.  Plugged it the block heater for
about an hour (31 degrees outside) and after several attempts, I got it
running.,

Now, when I try to start the car, (as before) no GP light, but after it
starts, the GP light comes on for about a minute and then goes off.  Now I
could see loosing one or two GP's and still being able to start the car, but
I suspect with as difficult it was to start and as rough as it ran, maybe I
lost all of them?  Or should I be looking at the GP relay?  Is the GP ckt
fused?  Can't find it in the ETM or the fuse list in the box.

As an aside, even after it was warmed up, about 5 minutes, it still runs
rough at idle, but smothes right out when I hit the throttle.

Any clues as to what may be wrong?

Thanks,

Angelo
1990 350SDL Rodbender 276K miles.
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[MBZ] Belated Christmas Greetings!!

[Angelo Giaimo]

Hi!

Just like to wish everyone on the list a belated Merry Christmas!

MB Obligitory Comment:  On Christmas Eve, the shop called and said my
Re-paint was complete and I inspected and brought it back home.  Looks
BEAUTIFUL...Nice Xmas Gift.

On the downside, the tach no longer works.  Now to find out why.  ;-(

Angelo Giaimo
1990 350 SDL "Rodbender" Diesel  27X K miles.and still ticking
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 49, Issue 53

[Angelo Giaimo]

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009, Craig Wrote:

>I think you mean Flamenco.

Yes, you're right.  Damn spell check in Google..

Angelo
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[MBZ] Columbia Resturant in Ybor City, FL

[Angelo Giaimo]

Andrew,

Dan got it about right.  We know Columbia from one of the other "Columbia"
restaurants. There are 3; others in St. Augustine (near my stompin ground
when I'm in fla.) and Miami.  Authentic Cuban food,  great atmosphere, etc.
On different nights, they have strolling Mariachi bands, Flamingo dancers,
etc, etc. (Call to see if there's entertainment first.).  Great Sangria (Get
the stuff with the brandy in it..yum!)

Obligatory MB content:  A few years ago, we drove my SDL from Jax to Ybor
city, just to have dinner (As the one in St. A was closed).  Against our
better judgement at the time, ie:too much sangria, we drove all the way to
Naples to surprise some friends and spent the next 10 days winding our way
back up the west cost just taking in the sights.  It was great, as it was
summer and all the winter residents were back north, where they belonged.


Angelo Giaimo
MB350SDL
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[MBZ] OT:Tampa

[Angelo Giaimo]

Go to Columbia Resturant in Ybor City, FL.Great place.

Anelo Giaimo
350SDL
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[MBZ] Vandalism at local dealer......

[Angelo Giaimo]

Went to my paint shop yesterday to check on my car.Prep work done,
should be going into the paint booth in a day or so for BC/CC paint.  Coming
along fine...

Interestingly, there were two late model S-Class cars (S550's ?) in for work
from my local dealer.  Seems like someone needed some high-intensity
headlamp assemblies and went to the dealers' FRONT lot, at night, broke into
them, popped the hood and pried out the headlamp assys, and some other
sensors.  Caused about $15K worth of damage to each car.  Theory is someone
bought a damaged car at an auction, thought they got a good deal, then found
out how much the headlamp assys cost.Is this going to be like what
happened to airbags years ago?

Another reason I drive an old benz.......

Angelo Giaimo
1990 350SDL 279K miles and still ticking.
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Re: [MBZ] Painting and looking for seats....

[Angelo Giaimo]

On Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:13:04 EDT  relng...@aol.com  wrote:

>Who's paying for this? Auto paint is very expensive and a base coat/clear
>coat job is going to cost more. A lot more. As to which paint, I'm guessing
>it's been a long time since single stage paint was used (except on the very
>cheapest cars, and certainly not any of the Germans and non-metallic) so
the
>selections may be limited. The advantage to two stage is that when you
>polish it, you are polishing the clear and not the base coat which BTW is
not
>glossy.
>> ...Questiondoes anyone know if a single-stage paint finish is more or
>> less
>> durable than a double-stage paint finish?? My car, a? solid dark blue,
was
>> repainted (and failed, due to bad paint) and is now going to be re-preped
>> and shot.? The shop is willing to shoot it either way..hence, my
>> question
>>
=
The paint manufacturer (I won't give the name, but if anyone want to know,
email me privately) is re-emburseing my shop to re-shoot my car.  It was
determined by my body shop and the rep that it was a failure of the paint,
not the application or the prep.  When I questioned why there was no
clearcoat, (answer:solids are shot single stage; metallics shot BC/CC.), he
offered to re-shoot it as BC/CC, hence, my question.  Based on what I've
read and the link provided by Larry T(?), I'll be taking the BC/CC route.

I was also planning on r/r the bumper chrome but I think I'll wait till the
spring.  And my shop said no problem doing that part of the job in the
spring.

One more thing..anyone have some nice, newer W126 Palomino seats or
interrior parts (drivers' door panel, in specific) they want to part with?

Thanks,

Angelo Giaimo
1990 W126 Longbody
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[MBZ] Paint Question

[Angelo Giaimo]

Questiondoes anyone know if a single-stage paint finish is more or less
durable than a double-stage paint finish?  My car, a  solid dark blue, was
repainted (and failed, due to bad paint) and is now going to be re-preped
and shot.  The shop is willing to shoot it either way..hence, my
queston.

Anyone know which is preferable?  (ie:more durable, easier to maintain or
look better?)  Or are they about the same?

TIA...

Angelo Giaimo
1990 W-126 Diesel 276K miles.
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[MBZ] Pure breed and mix-breed dogs......

[Angelo Giaimo]

On Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:36:16 -0400, Mitch Haley wrote:

The reason you don't breed your cousin is an increased chance of reinforcing
genetic defects when the kid picks up the defective gene from both parents.

One reason for cross breeding dogs is to decrease the chance of a genetic
defect
hitting the pup from both parents. Most breeds have genetic problems, take
hip
displasia for example. Mixed breeds are just plain healthier genetically.
===
Mitch,  I think we're saying almost the same thing..

Breeding with your (1'st) cousin is also socially unacceptableeven if
she is cute and you use birth control. .

Yes, breeders have to be very selective (weather they mate 2 of the same or
2 different breeds of dogs) as to make sure they don't pass along any
genetic problems.  That's obvious.  Allot of breeders do not.  Obviously, if
you increase your gene pool to include all dogs, not just your own breed,
increases the chance for not passing on defective genes.  I agree with you
100%. (ask me how I know)

Our first poodle, Rosie, (Rescued from a breeder) probably bred to be small,
had a multitude of problems, most of which were hereditary. Two Luxacated
Patellas, seizures, PRA, which caused premature blindness were all defects
that could have been avoided had our first dog's breeder been more
responsible.The pedigree we were given by the breeder was a complete
fabrication.  Still, she lived to the ripe old age of 17.  We're lucky to
have the means to take care of her and learned allot along the way.

Lucy, on paper, and with allot of other references and recommendations is
about as good as we could find after our 1'st learning experience.

As for the latest designer dogsLaberdoodles, Cocker-poos, etc,  who's to
say that the offspring does not end up with the bad traits of each breed?
And they're still mutts. (Not that it's a bad thing, though.)

Angelo
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[MBZ] Personality of Laberdoodles

[Angelo Giaimo]

 Mitch Haley  wrote re: Personality of Labradoodles:


"For the same reason you shouldn't impregnate your cousin."

Mitch,  Your logic escapes me...but that's OK. (BTW, that's in-breeding, not
cross-breeding) But I did get a good laugh at your response.

Also, I have no intention of buying a Cad and moving to Florida, either.


And herees  Lucy.

Angelo
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[MBZ] Personality of Labradoodles

[Angelo Giaimo]

Although while crossing a poodle with a lab has created the next trendy dog
in an effort to possibly getting the best attributes from each breed, what
does the Lab contribute?  (Please, I'm not trying to start a flame war or
anything, I'm just curious.)  As as per the AKC, Labradoodles are
mixed breed dogs.AKA: "mutts" .  (BTW, there's nothing wrong with mutts,
but why deliberately breed them?)  Poodles are already hypoallergenic and
smart as hell, and if smartness and hypoallergenic is your goal, just get a
poodle.  We've had two.  Our first lived 18 years.  Our 2'nd one (Balywick
Beam of Light..."Lucy") just became a certified therapy dog @ 18 months.
And ours have always been cut in Lamb cut, no ribbons, no bows, no pom-poms
as not to look like one of those fru-fru dogs.   And a team of poodles have
run the Iditarod in Alaska.

Obligatory MB content:  Both of our poodles love to ride in our
1990 Mercedes 350 SDL, as the poodles and the car are all German. (Not
French!)

Angelo Giaimo
350SDL 276,000 Miles and still ticking.
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[MBZ] Rear door regulator (?) Stuck.

[Angelo Giaimo]

Got to replace the that device that holds the door open.   (Don't know it's
official name, but I had one lying around from when it first started acting
up.).  So the door panel gotta come off.

Anyone have the proccedures to r/r the panel and the regulator they could
email me?  PDF files are fine.

Thanks,

Angelo Giaimo
michaelangel...@gmail.com
1990 350SDL 276K miles.and still ticking.
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[MBZ] W126 Bmupers and Chrome.

[Angelo Giaimo]

Hi,

What's the market for front and rear bumper covers and Chrome for a 1990
W126.  Seems the paint job I had a few years ago failed and I'm getting a
free repaint, including addtional rust repair, which was guaranteed, and the
option of replacing the bumper covers and/or chrome, now that they're
showing serious rust.Still got to pay for them, though.  I understand
they rust alot and are hard to get apart.  Anything else to look out for?

Thanks,

Angelo
1990 350SDL Rodbender 272K miles and still ticking.
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Re: [MBZ] Electrical Temp Problem? 1990 (not 1190) 350 SDL....

[Angelo Giaimo]

On Thu, 6 Aug 2009  Jim Cathey  commented:

Technically, you should measure the head at the place
where the sender is, when checking the accuracy of the
sender.  (Which is probably your problem, btw.)
-- Jim
==
Jim, you're right, I misspoke.  We were measuring the temp at the sending
unit on the head, not the thermostat.   You saying the brandy-new sending
unit may be drifting?
=
Also, Luther,

We've already changed the thermostat and flushed the system a few months
agoand new MB antifreeze too..  New Radiaitor was put in about 5 years
ago.  We'll check the cap for release tomorrow.

Thanks, guys.  I'll let you know what progress we make tomorrow.

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[MBZ] Electrical Temp Problem? 1190 350 SDL

[Angelo Giaimo]

OK.so I thought I had an overheating issue with my 350SDL after I got
the A/C charged.   Don't know if I still do.

1'st outing with the car, about a month ago, temp reached over 110C. (Needle
between 100 and 120 Mark) with the A/C on.  Shut her down and noticed liquid
running out from under the front pass side of the car, (Like under the air
cleaner).  Traced leak back to a bad hose that leaked under pressure between
the reservoir and the radiator.  New hose later, no leak but temp still
rising above 100C with the AC on and aux fans not kicking in.  Changed
therno switch at the front of the block.fixed that problem.

Now, the engine's running @ temp. (80-85C), and stays stable.  (verified
with a laser/spot thermometer on the thermostat.) BUT the gauge inside the
car slowly creeps up from 80-85C to nearly 100C, over 15-20 minutes.  (NOTE,
this time, the fans never kicked in as the actual temp was only 80-85C).

Question:  What would cause the temperature difference between what we read
with the laser/spot thermo and what the dash gauge reads?  Anyone ever see
this before?

Thanks!

Angelo Giaimo
1990 350SDL; 276K miles.and still ticking. 
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Re: [MBZ] How to determine whether a shelved turbodiesel is any good.

[Angelo Giaimo]

> On  Wed, 5 Aug 2009, Jim Cathey wrote:
>
> Push it off the bench.  If it makes a cracking sound
> when it hits, it's no good.
>
> "Try the veal."
> 


Better yet, "Leave the gun, take the cannolis"

Angelo Giaimo
1990 350SDL 276K..and still ticking
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[MBZ] Social Security WAS check your credit card due dates.

[Angelo Giaimo]

On Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:12:25 -0400,  "LarryT"   Wrote:

there's a trick with social security.  if he wants to retire now and start
collecting ss he can go ahead.  then when he hits the next age threshold for
higher paynents, he can elect to stop receiving his current benefits, then
apply for bnefits again.  the new application will be based on his present
age.  If in doubt, check with your local SS office...;-)
not really a trick - perfectly legal and done all the time but not everyone
knows about it -
take care -
larryt
91 300D


True,  the only caveat is you must pay back all the SS checks you already
received, but with NO INTEREST!
So, if you banked the checks and make a few thou on interest, you get to
keep that.  Also, you'll probably have to amend your tax returns for those
years, because, if you were working under the limit AND collecting SS, part
of your SS is taxable.

Basically, you're giving back the $$$ you already received in trade for
higher payments.  You need to do an ROI to see if it's worth it..

That's directly from a relative who works for the Social Security
Administration, who has NEVER seen anyone do that, although, technically,
you can.

Angelo Giaimo
90 350SDL ...now with working AC, but running hot. (If it ain't one thing,
it's something else!)
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[MBZ] A/C Q's on a 126.....

[Angelo Giaimo]

The A/C on my 1990 350 SDL was not really cooling like it shouldand that
was last summer.  This year, it's worse.  Since I've had the car, every 3-4
years, I usually have to add a 1/2 - 1 pound or so to get it to cool
adequately, So, I guess it's time again.

It also has those dual aux fans, right behind the grill and it looks like
one is dead.  Does anyone know if I need to Remove and Re-install the
radiator, evaporator, et al to replace the fan, or is the fan replaceable
(from the front) without removing them?

As for the A/C, I've thought about just adding more R-12 to keep it cooling
hopefully, for another few years (and running with 1 of 2 aux fans) OR see
if the fan can be replaced without removing the evaporator.  Obviously, if
the evap needs to come out, (to R/R the fan)  then I guess we'll check and
fix any significant leaks and re-charge the system.

I've found R-12 12-oz cans for sale on CL.  Anyone know how much I'd need?
A "friend" with the proper tools is going to help me with this, as I've
never done A/C work before.

Anyone BTDT or have any suggestions/comments before I proceed?  I think the
general net-wisdom was not to convert to R-134, as I would not be happy with
the results.

Thanks,

Angelo Giaimo
Currently unemployed due to downsizing, and not being a crybaby about it.
1990 350 SDL Rodbender 276K Miles.
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Re: [MBZ] Retirement

[Angelo Giaimo]

 Rob,

They let me go in January with 90 days to find another position. If not I
got a GENEROUS separation package, retraining $$$, etc, etc, that I'd be
stupid not to take.  Very fortunate I got my full retirement and medical.
Had not planned to retire yet (due to the economy and job market) , but oh
well, crap happens.  We'll deal with it.  Wife is still working, and that
helps allot.  Golf starts 5/1, and the honey-do list is growing 

Obligatory MBZ content: I'll have more time to fix all my oil leaks on my
350SDL rodbender (274K miles...and still ticking)

I'm curious to see how this formatting works out as I'm using gmail now, not
the Notes account from Big Blue


> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:36:27 -0700
> From: Bob Rentfro 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Retirement
> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Good for you.
> Everyone I work with, who is nearing retirement, seems to have their date
> moving out a little further due to the wretched economy.
>
> Bob R
>
> On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 6:31 PM, ANGELO GIAIMO  wrote:
>
> > Everyone,
> >
> > As of today, I will be retiring from IBM after 30 plus years of service
> and
> > will be seeking out new ventures.. I will miss the work, but, more
> > importantly, I will miss the people and friends I have accumulated over
> the
> > years.
> >
> > Please feel free to contact me anytime, if you wish (work-related, golf
> > schedule, or you just want to chat).
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Angelo Giaimo
> >
> > NEW EMAIL
> > michaelangel...@gmail.com
> >
> > HOME ADDRESS:
> > 63 Hamlet Court
> > Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
> >
> > PHONE:
> > 845-298-9335 (H)
> > 845-729-0607 (C)
> >
> > Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS
> > Internet: gia...@us.ibm.com
> > (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532);
> > 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533
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[MBZ] Retirement

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Everyone,

As of today, I will be retiring from IBM after 30 plus years of service and
will be seeking out new ventures.. I will miss the work, but, more
importantly, I will miss the people and friends I have accumulated over the
years.

Please feel free to contact me anytime, if you wish (work-related, golf
schedule, or you just want to chat).

Sincerely,

Angelo Giaimo

NEW EMAIL
michaelangel...@gmail.com

HOME ADDRESS:
63 Hamlet Court
Wappinger Falls, NY 12590

PHONE:
845-298-9335 (H)
845-729-0607 (C)

Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS
Internet: gia...@us.ibm.com
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[MBZ] OT: Re: Wolf Stoves

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

We took the Viking RouteJust a 4 burner, all Gas, self-cleaning,  no
dual fuel, no sealed burners (they're a PIA to keep clean).  Store would
not sell/install it unless we had a hood (vented outside) to go with it due
to high output burners.  Neither would our contractor who did our kitchen.

The Wolfes were nice, too, but we were trying to stay away from all the
electronic crap.  IIRC, the wolfe was her 2'nd choice.

Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS
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Re: [MBZ] IBM Layoff

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

On  Wed, 4 Mar 2009 20:06:52 OK Don  wrote:

Angelo - did you get an invitation to move to India, China, or Brazil? Just
curious. Some of the local IBM'ers took an early retirement and went to
work
for 'partners'.
===
Don,

Yup, I got the sales pitch.  But there was nowhere I wanted to goNow if
they gave me Germany, I'd have to Reconsider.  I especially liked the part
about the locality pay.

Still looking..

Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS
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Re: [MBZ] OT Happy SQRT day

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

On Tue, 03 Mar 2009 Somebody wrote:

>
> <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101369384&ft=1&f=
> 1051>Happy  Square Root Day
>
> Mar 3rd, 2009 ? Tuesday is 3/3/09 and three is
> the square root of nine. The math-buffs' holiday
> only happens nine times each century. The next
> Square Root Day is April 4, 2016 ? 4/4/16. Math
> lovers don't despair. Pi Day is coming up ? 3/14/09.

Pi = 3.14159, not 3.1409.

Or am I just being picky?

Still looking for work...

Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS
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[MBZ] OT: Spamalot

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Saw it on Broadway with the original cast (Tim Curry, Hank Azaria and David
Hyde Perce)
Seats were about 6 rows back in the center. (My wife's cousin got us great
tickets or my Birthday a couple of years ago).

I will fart in your general direction.....

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[MBZ] Whatever happened to that 350SDL?

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Rich,

My 350SDL is in NY and doing well. for it's milage (272K miles)

Now, my firends in Mayport Fl with their 1991 White 350SDL with about 170K,
still have not made up their mind if/when they're selling.  Recent changes
in family circumstances dictate they may be making a decision in the
future.

If I hear something, I'll let you all know......

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Employment. WAS: OT - Strategic Air Command

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

"Wilton Strickland"  asked:

Are you at RTP/Raleigh, etc., I forgot.
=
Fishkill NY, about 70 miles north of NYC.....

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Employment; Was: SAC

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Luther  Wrote:

"I'm not dead yet!"
*whack*
"Now you are"
==
Luther, I guess you saw Spamalot too?

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

John Robbins wrote:

I hope they didn't screw you out of retirement!
> Lasted 30 years, 2 months and 26 days.but who's counting..

Nope, got a more than generous severence package.  Definately will have
mixed feelings if I land another job inside.

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[MBZ] OT: Employment; Was: SAC

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Involuntary,  but I'm not gone yet....

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[MBZ] OT: Employment. WAS: OT - Strategic Air Command

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Wilton,

Thank YouI appreciate it


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I do, indeed, wish you well.

Wilton

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Subject: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command


> Yup,  Watching it right nowas I write my resume...
>
> Last day at Big Blue: 4/26/09...unless I find a new job...
>
> Lasted 30 years, 2 months and 26 days.but who's counting..
>
> Wish me luck
>
> Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS
> Internet: gia...@us.ibm.com
> (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532);
> 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Don,

Yah, I'll be 55 in July. Working with computers and programming for almost
35 years sofar...(Damn, that's a long time!) If I don't find something
internally, I can start collecting my pension 5/1/09.

And I'm STILL on my 1'st benz.(Obligitory MB Content)

>
>30 years? You are in my age range.
>
>On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 10:02 PM, ANGELO GIAIMO  wrote:
>
> Yup,  Watching it right nowas I write my resume...
>
> Last day at Big Blue: 4/26/09...unless I find a new job...
>
> Lasted 30 years, 2 months and 26 days.....but who's counting..
>
> Wish me luck
>

Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM

1990 350SDL 272 K miles,and still ticking.
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[MBZ] OT - Strategic Air Command

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Yup,  Watching it right nowas I write my resume...

Last day at Big Blue: 4/26/09...unless I find a new job...

Lasted 30 years, 2 months and 26 days.but who's counting..

Wish me luck....

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Houses in the U.S.: was: (no subject)

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

True, as homeowners forclose, they still need a place to live..

Just rented our house in Atlantic Beach (Outside of Jacksonville Fl) last
week.6 months..not even a nibble.  Then 3 offfers in 2 weeks.
(3'rd time's a charm).

Renters had excellent credit untill they had to short-sale their house due
to illness. (Mother's Cancer drove them into the poorhouse.) Went from
paying $2.4K/mo for 1'st and HELOC to less than half for rent.  Both good,
stable employment history, 2 Sons are local cops, etc, etc.   We took a
chance, but I think it will work out

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[MBZ] W126 Repair Proccedures Needed (PDF Format)

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Today,  I pulled on the interior handle to get out of my car (Front Drivers
Side) and it appears that the handle is no longer attached to the pivot (?)
via some sort of  press-fit pin.  (It's there, but I see the hole in the
handle has expanded and the pin almost fell out.),  I can get the door to
un-latch from the inside,  but it's tricky.

Anyway, I see I've got to replace that chrome handle and some other
associated HW.  (As to what, I don't know yet.)

Anyone have the proccedure to remove/replace (and I'm guessing at this) the
door panel, handle, etc, etc. in PDF format?I KNOW the manuals used to
be somewhere on the web, but I can't find them.

Thanks.

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Re: [MBZ] Gelled

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Around here, (Beautiful downtown Wappinger Falls, about 70 miles north of
New York City) it typically gets down into the single digits at night.  Was
11 degrees last night and I forgot to plug in.No problem, kicked right
over.  I do usually plug in when it gets below freezing.  Just runs better
and I have heat sooner.   At  minus 2, overnight, without being plugged in,
it runs, but it's not very happy.neither am I..

Up here, I don't think I ever had a problem with fuel gelling.

1990 350 SDL 272K .and still ticking

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Re: [MBZ] Season's Greetings.

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

On Dec 24, 2008, at 10:27 AM, E M wrote:

> So what did everyone buy their cars for Christmas?  :-)
>
> Ed
> 300E

Mine got new wiper blades...(Not even refills!),  and a trans fluid/filter
change.  Still the original trans.now how great is that?   A gift in
itself!

1990 350SDL 272K Miles

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[MBZ] Christmas Greetings and a special message for Fred

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Fred Moir is accused of writing:

MB Nuts.
(you know who you are.)
All the blessings of the season to each and every one.
In the spirit of giving. Angelo, the shipper says that the items were
delivered, My Christmas present to you.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Ho! Ho! Hack! Hack! Ho! (My present is a Christmas Cold, Fa la la, la la
la )
==

To the entire list:   You truly are a great group.

I'd like to wish you all and your families a Merry Christmas and a healthy
and Happy New Year!  Let's hope next year brings us some relief.

And to Fred:

No waywe agreed I'd pay the shipping. (Thought you'd email me
with the costs)   Maybe you can use the funds to purchase some Cough Syrup


If not,  THANK YOU for my Christmas Gift!  What a pleasant surprise!  BTW,
I gave the wheels to the guy who powder coated mine and asked him to either
dip them or bead/media blast them.  I'll spray paint them when I get them
back.  In the meantime, I survived 2 snowstorms and one ice storm w/o snow
tires sofar this season, now 11 years running with a/s tires.   The snows
will make it that much easier.

Working from home today.  Ah, the wonder of computers!

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Re: [MBZ] W126 Instrument Panel pulling.

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Chuck, Wilton,

Thanks for your emails with instructions re:intermittent temp guage on a
W126.

I first tried coat hangers wire but found the diameter to be too bigso
I was able to get my hands on some 0.050 steel rod (they fit the opening
between the dash cover and the instrument panel), but could not get enough
grip to pull the panel.so I made some handles out of some leftover 3/8
square al stock, 2 in long.  Drilled some 0.052 holes in the center, even
milled a slot and peened the bent wire to hold it in place and rounded the
edges on a belt sander to make them more comfortable.   Will try this
weekend to pull the instrument panel and check for loose connections before
I go searching for a new guageprovided SWMBO does not have too much of
a Honey-do list for me this weekend.  

BTW, when I used the wire alone, I really had to pull HARD to get even 1
side to budge.  (which is why I added handles)  Should that panel be in
really tight?  Any other tricks?

thanks,

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Re: [MBZ] Intermittent Temp Gauge: Related Subject............

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Does anyone have the proceedure to r/r the instrument cluster on a .w126?
I think I need to make some hooks out of coat hanger wire and pull the
panel, but that's about all I know.  Can anyone help with more details?

Someone used to have the entire Chassis and Body Manual CD's online, but I
can't find them anywhere.

Thanks!

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[MBZ] Intermittent Temp Gauge

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

The Temp gauge on my 1990 350SDL sometimes jumps from it's normal 85C to
being pegged past 120C. No a slow ramp-up, like the temp is actually
rising, but an a instaneous jump.  1'st time it scared the crap out of me
and shut her down quickly and checkednot hot all and plenty of AF.
Just as fast as it jumped past 120C, it returned to 85Cafter going over
a small bump in the road.  Now, I can almost make it jump on command by
giving the dash a short wrap with my knuckles.  My thought was a loose
connection, but I've been told that the gauges sometimes go bad...That
true?

Noware the instrument clusters (Temp, Oil Pressure, Gas Gauge) on
the 350SDL's the same as the older 300SD/SDL's?  I can get my hands on one
of them cheaply, or do I need to find one specifically for the 350?  Dealer
prices are a joke.(If we did not know that already)

Thanks..

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[MBZ] OT: Barcodes

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

I started checking some barcodes and where the product said it was
manufactured and the chart was not correct, so I did some checking

Bottom Line: First 3 digits of a Barcode represent the COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
where the barcode was ASSIGNED, not where the item was MANUFACTURED.

See:   http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/barcodes.asp

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[MBZ] Front brake pads too Big for a W126?

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Changed the front brake pads on my W126 over the weekend.  Noticed that the
metal backing plate BARELY fit into opening on the calliper, even after
cleaning out all the accumulated brake dust, detritus, etc, and the pads
were thick enough to barely fit between the calliper and the rotor.
Problem (I think) was that on the metal backing plate, Mercedes put
some  (hardened glue, paint, who knows)  on the backside and edges
which caused them not to fit.  Removed it with a file and they slid right
in.  Don't remember this "stuff" on previous pads.

What changed?  Thaught maybe there was some kind of spec that said the
finished brake pad had to be a certain size to fit inside the calliper.  Am
I missing something?

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[MBZ] JEA Rates in JAX

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Bill R,

Spoke to my Friends in Mayport last night..no increase in their
electric bill (this month), although they did mention that JEA was granted
a 17% rate increase this year, as they had the cheapest electric in
Florida.  Don't know if you're seeing any of that, yet.

Later,

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Re: [MBZ] How about You; NOW: Real Estate Update and Fishing.....

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Bill R Wrote:

> You could bump that market up a bit by providing helicopter transport in
to
> the business areas.  Terrible traffic coming in in the morning and going
out
> in the evening. At least that is true for JT Butler Blvd, and I am
assuming
> it is also true for Atlantic Blvd. and Beach Blvd.  I avoid all of them,
but
> my darling wife heads out JT Butler in the mornings and sees the clogged
> roads on the other side heading each way.
> Is that a full-time, seasonal or weekend rental you have?  I would think
if
> it were near the beach or inter-coastal you should be getting some
traffic -
> and you can't get too far from either there, can you?
> BillR

Bill,

It's a 3br/2ba 1150sf ranch, full-time rental, just renovated and listed
with Stockton. We've dropped the price already. It's in the Oak Harbor
Development, off A1A going towards Mayport, right across from B & M Bait
and Tackle. The ICW is about 500 yards down the end of the street, with a
boat ramp in the development. It's right near the Wonderwood Bridge that
avoids all the traffic headed downtown into Jax.  5 minutes from the
Mayport Naval Station's front gate.  For someone working at the base, it's
an excellent location.  Rumor is they may bring a Nuclear Carrier down from
Norfolk (with about 5,000 jobs) and then I KNOW we'll have it rented.  (See
attached file: IMG_4097.JPG)

Since it just changed ownership (From my Father in Law to my wife and I)
We've been cancelled by State Farm and looking for other insurance. (at
about 2X the price).  Any leads?

Yeah, our friends in Mayport have several properties in Jax Beach and
Neptune Beach and always have them rented.  Maybe uncertainty with the
economy is causing folks to stay put.

As for my trip in June, we were in town for about 48 hours to take care of
everyting with the lawyers, contractors, etc.  As far as fishing, going to
Singletons or driving to Saint Augustine for Shrimp at O'Steens, just no
time...

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[MBZ] NOW: Atlantic Beach Fl Real Estate. WAS: How about You?

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Bill R Wrote:

> You could bump that market up a bit by providing helicopter transport in
to
> the business areas.  Terrible traffic coming in in the morning and going
out
> in the evening. At least that is true for JT Butler Blvd, and I am
assuming
> it is also true for Atlantic Blvd. and Beach Blvd.  I avoid all of them,
but
> my darling wife heads out JT Butler in the mornings and sees the clogged
> roads on the other side heading each way.
> Is that a full-time, seasonal or weekend rental you have?  I would think
if
> it were near the beach or inter-coastal you should be getting some
traffic -
> and you can't get too far from either there, can you?
> BillR

Bill,

It's a 3br/2ba 1150sf ranch, full-time rental, just renovated and listed
with Stockton. We've dropped the price already. It's in the Oak Harbor
Development, off A1A going towards Mayport, right across from B & M Bait
and Tackle. The ICW is about 500 yards down the end of the street, with a
boat ramp in the development. It's right near the Wonderwood Bridge that
avoids all the traffic headed downtown into Jax.  5 minutes from the
Mayport Naval Station's front gate.  For someone working at the base, it's
an excellent location.  Rumor is they may bring a Nuclear Carrier down from
Norfolk (with about 5,000 jobs) and then I KNOW we'll have it rented.

Since it just changed ownership (From my Father in Law to my wife and I)
We've been cancelled by State Farm and looking for other insurance. (at
about 2X the price).  Any leads?

Yeah, our friends in Mayport have several properties in Jax Beach and
Neptune Beach and always have them rented.  Maybe uncertainty with the
economy is causing folks to stay put.

As for my trip in June, we were in town for about 48 hours to take care of
everyting with the lawyers, contractors, etc.  As far as fishing, going to
Singletons or driving to Saint Augustine for Shrimp at O'Steens, just no
time...

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Re: [MBZ] What about you?

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Bill,

I'll check with my friends in Mayport to see what JEA soaked them for this
month...and I'll check the bill on our still-vacant rental property
in Atlantic Beach..Rental market at the beaches is SLOW right now.

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Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Jim Cathey wrote:

>> Now uses about 1qt/1.5K miles
>> Like Wilton, I'm gonna keep driving it and enjoying it as long as I
>> can.

> Sadly, unlike his yours sounds like it's on its way out.

Don't know about thatI estimate 1/2 of that is due to a leaking front
seal and valve cover gasket...for starters. I leave small puddles wherever
I go.   It smokes very little too.

And I'm not going to obsess about it, either.  It's paid for many years ago
and the economics of spending twice what the vehicle is worth to fix this
problem does not make good economic sense, so I'm just going to keep
driving it and enjoying it as long as I can

Anyone,  What's the failure mechanism of this "rod bender"?  Does the
engine self distruct?  Just burn more oil?  Throw a rod? Does anybody know?
I've spoken to Dr. Booth several times, and I know he said (and others have
repeaded), it will "eventually" fail, but then, most of our beloved diesel
engies will eventually "fail" too.  If anyone knows, I'd love to hear.



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[MBZ] S350 diesel sedan

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

I just turned 270,000 on my 90 350 SDL; Head Gasket replaced around 120K (I
think...gotta check the records)
Now uses about 1qt/1.5K miles

Like Wilton, I'm gonna keep driving it and enjoying it as long as I can.

> Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:00:11 -0400
> From: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
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>
> 192 kmi on my 91 350SDL; same engine as S350.  'Gonna keep driving it and
> enjoying it as long as I can.
>
> Wilton
> - Original Message -
> From: "Nick Gilles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:32 PM
> Subject: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> OK, so I started making biodiesel about a year ago. It's running very
well
> in my tractors and skid loaders.  I get the bright idea to look for
diesel
> cars as I already have a gas pickup (that's paid for).  I started with
the
> VW's , wanted a little bigger vehicle.  A friend suggested looking into
> Mercedes diesels.
>
>
>
> I set my Ebay search to watch for MB diesel cars.  I find a S350, very
> reasonable price, very nice condition.  I win the bid, get it home and
then
> find out I bought a "rod bender"!
>
>
>
> I'm trying to decide to sell it again or keep it and give it a shot.  It
> runs great, doesn't seem to be consuming hardly any oil.  Body & interior
in
> great shape.
>
>
>
> I've done quite a bit more research and I've been getting about 10-1,
horror
> stories to good stories with the S350's.  I'd sure like to hear from
others,
> good or bad.  Keep it or sell it while I can!
>
> Thanks
>
> Nick in Wi
>
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240...Stopped at a light doing about 40.......

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 Fmiser Wrote:

>...while stopped at a light doing about 40 MPH.
>
> Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS

Now _that's_ amazing!!

-- Philip
===

OK Philip, let me clarify..Wife was STOPPED at a light.
Airhead college student on cell phone REAR-ENDS the Volvo doing about 40.

I did chuckle at your response, though.

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Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo 240

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Bought one new in 1990, 4 cyl stickonly way I would have bought one as
the auto slushbox was a slug.

Only left me stranded once with a bad airflow sensor, other than that,
regular maintenance is all it required.

Got totaled about 18 months ago when some airhead collage student on a cell
phone rammed my wife, while stopped at a light doing about 40 MPH.  (Seat
broke, she was OK; rear crumple zone did it's job, though)  Still have the
aux fan I got from a junkyard  (Paid over $125, used)  in my
garage.if anyone wants one.   Yes, parts are expensive.

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Re: [MBZ] A/C Retrofit on a 126

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

On Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:40:54, Peter Frederick  wrote:

If the R12 leaked out you need to replace all the o-rings anyway.
=

First of all, based on the experience of this list, I'll stick to the
R12.

In the 11+ years I owned the car, this is the 3'rd time I needed to "top
off" the R12. About every 4-5 years it looses enough to make the system not
cool as good as it should, so I think I'll stick to just topping off with
R-12. Each time, it took less than a pound.  BTW, I've also located a local
establishment who can help me out.

One question:  Do I need to be concerned with adding additional oil to the
system?  Or is there a way to check?  (I have not located the dipstick on
the compressor. )

Thanks, again.

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[MBZ] A/C Retrofit on a 126

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Once again, I ask the MB Gods for their net-wisdom.

The A/C in my 1990 350SDL (now at 270K Miles)  is not cooling like it
should (OK for the low 80's,  but above that, fugataboutit).   My old
supplier of R-12 does not carry it any anymore, so...I guess I need to
convert the system over to what, R-134?

Does anyone have any experience with how well the system cools after being
converted?  Any alternatives?  (Other then sweating in the heat like I've
done for most of the summer before I traced down why my compressor would
not kick in?)

Thanks,

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[MBZ] PHX CL "95 S350D

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

My 1990 350SDL now has 285K on it...(Purchased used in 1997 with 85K). Head
Gasket replaced at about 110K;  uses 2-3 quarts between 3K oil changes with
Delvac 1300, but otherwise, a fine, fine automobile..

Was there any mention of the engine being rebuilt/replaced by MB?  My
friend's 1991 uses ZERO oil between 5K oil changes @ 170K , but she's got a
factory replacement engine

(See attached file: 121_2118.JPG)

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[MBZ] OT: O'Steens in St. Augustine

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Bill,

That was me.I asked to tell Charlene, (the gal who takes the names at
the window) that Angelo from NY, the guy who allways tries to pay by check
or credit card say Hi and we'll be down in June.

We'll  fly down May 31 into JAX and plan on being in St. Augustine on June
5'th for my wife's birthday...at her favorate resturant.

Once I get my schedule straight for that week, maybe we can hook up for
lunch/dinner somewhere local in Jax?

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[MBZ] OT: O'Steens in St. Augustine.

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Bill,

That was me.I asked to tell Charlene, (the gal who takes the names at
the window) that Angelo from NY, the guy who allways tries to pay by check
or credit card say Hi and we'll be down in June.

We'll  fly down May 31 into JAX and plan on being in St. Augustine on June
5'th for my wife's birthday...at her favorate resturant.

Once I get my schedule straight for that week, maybe we can hook up for
lunch/dinner somewhere local in Jax?


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[MBZ] Fuel Price!

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Are we forgetting that in the last 10 years or so, everyone's been buying
those big SUV's and Minivans that get 10-15 MPG instead of smaller, more
efficient vehicles?

Prices are up because of demand.  If we conserve and demand drops, I'm sure
prices will follow.hopefully.

That's not to say the oil co's aren't taking advantage of the situaition.
Also, if crude is traded in dollars, and we've devalued our currency, how
much has cude gone up just due to that?

Just my opinion...YMMV

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[MBZ] OT: Lunch at Singletons.....

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Hey Rusty and Bill,

How was lunch at Singletons?  With the Shrimp Festival in Fernandina, I'm
sure the ferry back was a bitch to catch.  Heard it was backed up all the
way to the Lighthouse..or did you take the bridge back?

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Re: [MBZ] O/T lunch in Jacksonville

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Sorry guys, won't be in town, yet.

Did book our tickets;  Arriving JAX 5/31;  Driving our newly aquired 2001
2WD Tahoe (!)  back north 6/6.

Bill, maybe we can hook up sometime that week at Singletons or one of the
other places I talked about..  Probably have my wife with me, too.

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Re: [MBZ] Michigan Rodbender - $6500

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

'Come on, you guys are just JEALOUS....

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[MBZ] Blutec Dealer Loaners......

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

A while ago, my local dealer sent out a letter stating they were no longer
giving Mercedes (Mostly C class) cars as loaners due to mounting costs.

Now there's an Enterprise car rental desk right next to the service
writer's desk.  They rent at "discounted" rates to customers who need a
loaner..

We'll never see a Blutec diesel loaner here.  Years ago, when I bought my
1'st new BMW (1979 320 I), my dealer used to give me a 530 i stick as a
loaner, regurlarly when I brought my car in.   When he did, I'd take the
day off  from work and go joy-riding. 

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Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Rusty,

If I see I'll be down there in May when you are, I'll give you a shout.

Ever go to the old Strickland's resturant between Singleton's and the ferry
slip?  My Friend's Uncle owned it and she and her brother worked there till
it closed.

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[MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Just fueled up a couple of days ago...$92 Bucks and change @  $4.29
/Gal.  OUCH   Used my VISA Check card at my favorate Hess Station.  No
limit issues for me, but typically, when I see the pump, the guy ahead of
me (poor guy) pumped $200 worth.

Must be a regional/station specific thing.

MB 350SDL 266,xxx Milesand ticking.

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[MBZ] O'Steens in St. Augustine

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Bill,

Just talked to our locals in Mayport.  They had dinner there 2 weeks ago.
The place is alive and well, just surrounded by road construction and
widening of the road on the other side of the street. (Thank God)

They're closed Sundays and Mondays in the slow season, so if you called
then, maybe that's why there was no pickup.  If you DO go down there,  Tell
Charlene, (the gal at the window who takes names and calls you when your
table is ready), that Angelo from NY,  the one who always tries to pay by
check or credit card sent ya

On every trip down, at least ONCE, sometimes, twice, the 4 us will jump
into their 350SDL (Obligatory MB Content) with either a bottle of wine, or
Tanqueary or Stolie and the appropriate Mixers and head for O'Steens.
Cocktails are served either on the way down A1A or in the parking lot,
waiting for dinner.  Afterwards, it's a trip to Savannah Sweets in St. A
for pralines, a stop at the Gate station for lottery tickets and the trip
back home.

Our MONTH of April is already booked up, So, we'll probably be down in May
sometime.

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[MBZ] Singletons.....and a picture

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Yah, the decor at Singleton's is kinda casual and has a local ambiance to
it.  Ever been there at low tide in the summer?  Refreshing!

Bill, where do you live down there?  My wife and I just inhereted a house
in Oak Harbor (Off Mayport Road) after my father in law died 2/21 in Fleet
Landing, which was our most recent  trip to JAX. .  (Burrial in NJ is
tomorrow).We'll be down to clean/renovate/rent it out soon..

I'll let you know when we're back in town.

As for Safe Harbor Seafood,  It's on par, price-wise with Singleton's but
Looks better;  Smells better and a good place to buy fresh seafood, too.
BTW,  Most places down in Mayport sell "Wild caught" Mayport Shrimp, as
well as the Farm Raised crap;  Don't just assume because the shrimp boats
are parked outside the fish is local.

Gene's Seafood is about  halfway between Atlantic and Beach on Penman Road.
They've got weeknight specials.  18,  (I think) shrimp plus 2 sides and
hushpuppies. for something like $8.99 and others.

O'Steens is a no-reservations, cash-only place, and depending on the night,
be prepared to wait, sometimes up to 2 hours.  It's in St. Augustine about
1/2 mile east of the Bridge of Lyons Bridge. Worth the drive down A1A from
the beaches.  We usially drive down, have cocktails in the parking lot
while waiting for our names to be called.

And 40 degrees and rain in NY makes me appreciate my trips to northeast
florida even more.

Which place closed due to road construction in the area?  Did not see
anything major last month.

Singleton's......fron the side. =>  (See attached file: 122_2236.JPG)

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[MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Bill, Rusty:

Did not think ANYBODY on this list knew of Singleton's Seafood Shack in
Mayport!   (BTW, my friend with the 91 350SDL "maybe" for sale is right on
Palmer Street, accross from Sigleton's)  

Another nice place down the street is Safe Harbor Seafood Coright where
the gambling ships used to leave Mayport.  Does not have the "Charm" of the
Garbage dumpster at the front door...but good food also.

Also, Try Gene's Seafood on Pennman Road..Great Shrimp too.and a
bargain.

Ever been to O'Steens in Saint Augustine?

Damn, wish I was there now instead of 40 Degree rain in beautiful downtown
Wappinger Falls, NY..

What's everyone in town for?  Amelia Island or TPC?

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[MBZ] OT STILL:Wayback Machines/Computer History

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Jim Cathy et al wrote:

> I used to write Z80 machine language. I did for the 6502 too. Anyone
> remember that one?
>
> Of course.  I've written gobs of Z-80 (and 8080/8085) and 6502 code,
> and 680x0 code.  As well as 1802 code.  And, to a lesser extent,
> 8048, 8051, and 9900 code.  And some others that no one (literally)
> has ever heard of.  (Got to design my own instruction set for a
> network processor ASIC that got cancelled on the eve of delivery.)
> Instruction set design, in the days before mega-pipelining, was
> a very interesting topic to me.
>
> -- Jim

Me too...Started with Intel 8008 thru 8080's, 80XX Single Chip Computers,
and most of Zilog's stuff.  8 inch hard sectored floppy disk controllers
with 100's of  TTL 74xx chips to debug and repair..  What fun is was back
then

MB Required content:  That's why I like my old 126I can debug and
repair  problems on that toowith the help of this list

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1990 350 SDL 265K miles.


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Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

If anyone is interrested, you can purchase certified used IBM equipment
(laptops, desktops ,servers ,etc etc) at discounted prices thru the
employee purchase plan.

http://www-132.ibm.com/content/home/store_eppus/en_US/epplogin.html

Also, discounted prices on new IBM and Levono HW at their site.

http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrary/controller/Lenovo:EnterStdAffinity?affinity=eppibm

To log on, just use my last name:  giaimo and S/N: 235697  Anyone can use
it;  Just need to know someone to get access.  

No personal interest...I receive nothing (commissions, kickbacks, etc)

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me off list..

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[MBZ] Small Claims Court

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

About 10 years ago, my wife's car broke down  out of town and she had to
get it towed to the shop...some unknown shop, who did a reasonably good job
of repair, 'cept he caused about $800 worth of body damage towing the
car

Words went back and forth, etc, etc, Was not going to accept
responsibility, damage was there alrady, etc, etc. Did not argue with him,
just sued him personally in small calims court (not the business) and won.
Took 2 or 3 trips to court,  IIRC.  (Big woop, he said he was not paying a
nickle)  Fast worward about 10 years...get a call from his widow's
attorney about this judgementpays me with interest, about  $1.5K to
settle.

Just had to wait for my money.  Key was getting judgement on him
personally, not his business.

Angelo Giaimo


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Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

I know this WW2 retired Navy veteran, 28 years with 100% disability, now
83.Takes home more than I gross.

Also has this thing, "Tricare for Life" which just about  pays 100% of
EVERYTHING of all his (and his wife's) surgeries, hospital stays, ER bills,
etc. Got him a lift chair...100% Covered;  Drugs, 100% Covered, O2
delivered to the house: 100% Covered. etc, etc.  I've seen the
bills,...Amazing.  But then again, don't know how much of the local Medical
community caters to the military in Jacksonville, Fl.  From what I've seen
personally, it's pretty darned good with a military ID card and Tricare for
Life.

Problem is, he does not realize how luckey he really has it.

Angelo Giaimo


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Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

This truly sucks.  I kinda figured something was up when I stopped seeing
his postings.  He helped me out many times with my diesel, both on and off
this list.

He was a dirverse great man who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

I'd kick in some bucks, too.

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Re: [MBZ] New refrigerant

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Dangerous?   How about the folks using PROPANE in their AC system?  Won't
that cause a nasty fire in the right crash?

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Re: [MBZ] 1991 350 SDL

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

I passed the information to my friends in Jacksonville (Technically,
Mayport, to those who know the area).  She's still deciding what to do.  I
KNOW if she decides to sell it, she'll probably offer it to me first.  BTW,
it's white with grey leather interrior.

When it becomes available, I'll let you all know.

Sorry for not getting back sooner;  My wife and I are involved with
potential guardenship of her dad.wish us luck.  It's a mess.

Thanks,

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[MBZ] 1991 350SDL Market Value?

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Hi again.

My friend in Jacksonville, Florida has her 1991 350SDL she's considering
getting rid of.  (I think the decision is based on what she can get for the
car;  She's considering selling it due to a family illness and does not
need a 3'rd car.).  Purchased used from a Mercedes dealership in 1996 with
about 70K miles with a new, factory replacement engine.  Uses  ZERO oil
between 3K oil changes, garaged since purchased, now with ~170K miles. .
In above average condition and ran well  when I drove it a few months ago.

Now I KNOW this is a tough crowd when it comes to these 3.5L "rodbender"
engines, but is the longevity of the factory replacement engines better
than the originals?  What might a car like this fetch on the open market?

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Re: [MBZ] Carmel, NY....a short drive away....

[ANGELO GIAIMO]

Includes transportation, too?  No?  

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==

BBBWHHHA..That made my day!!!

Mike

> The dinner gift cert. is for a restaurant in Phoenix.
>
> On 9/5/07, ANGELO GIAIMO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>
>> John,  I'm about a 20-30 minute drive awaydepending on where in
>> Carmel
>> you're talking about.  (Work is right off of I84 and the Taconic Pky,
>> if
>> you've got a map.)
>>
>> I'm leaving for Florida 6 am Friday morning, so my window is tomorrow
>> afternoon...
>>
>> Send me the details.
>>
>> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>
>>
>>
=

>>
>>
>> Is anyone close enough to Carmel NY and would be willing to check out a
>> car for me?  Dinner gift certificate for the favor!
>> Email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>
>> John Peterson
>> 1991 300D 2.5 81k
>> Kingston, RI
>>
>>
>> Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS
>> Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532);
>> 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533
>>
>>





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