Re: [MBZ] DaimlerCrysler's latest blunder
Wow are you guys ever getting ripped off!! They are nowhere near $30k here in Canada...They start at $18k Keep in mind, this is NOT their latest blunder...this is a 10 year old car. It's just that once again the US is draggin up the rear. This car is desgined for the city people who need a runabout in town. It''ll happily do 75mph all day. There's millions of them in my neighbourhood here in Toronto. They are zippy and move easily in traffic. They'd kick the shit out of a 240D in a race. Here's the Wikipedia link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_(automobile) Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] DaimlerCrysler's latest blunder
I'd like to know who did the steering conversion on the Yank delivered 300D? What a weird looking engine compartment toobig empty space on the passenger side. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Adsit
All the news I've ever heard about the is RUN AWAY! Poor quality and horrendous customer service. I'd say ask Marshall but he fell off the planet somehow. I think Rusty has them for $1795 Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] low idle pulsating idle when engine(not ambient temp) is cold
The resistance should be .6 ohms Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Oh my
That's here in Toronto. Wonder why he put it on CL Boston?
Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Now explain this. [was Re: OT - sad, shameful consumption was Re: New Audi]
I would guess it depends on how many years a cow will produce milk to feed her young...how many years do they nurse a calf for? (in nature I mean) Jeff Zedic
Re: [MBZ] WAY OT: Now explain this. [was Re: OT - sad, shameful consumption was Re: New Audi]
*The lactation cycle of a cow* On most Australian dairy farms, cows have their first calf at 2 ½ years of age. Cows have the same gestation (pregnancy) time as humans: 9 months. After the calf is born, the cow will continue to produce milk for about 300 days - this is called the lactation period. During the total lactation period, each cow will make an average of about 4,800 litres of milk. The amount of milk a cow produces will differ each day. During the lactation, period milk production peaks and after approximately 300 days it drops to about 15-25% of peak milk volume. * *Image courtesy of Australian Dairy Corporation* * At this stage milking is discontinued to give the cow a non-lactating period of up to 2 months prior to calving again. With the birth of the new calf, a new lactation cycle begins. Milk production is usually greater during the second and subsequent lactation cycles than in the first lactation cycle. A cow is normally productive for five years. On 11/3/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would guess it depends on how many years a cow will produce milk to feed her young...how many years do they nurse a calf for? (in nature I mean) Jeff Zedic
Re: [MBZ] New Audi
Somebody, somewhere please tell me why the hell you need those kind of performance numnbers! Is your peepee THAT small that you need to make up for it somehow?? When will this kind of lunacy end?? It's absolutely shameful that all the new engine technologies have been used to create unnecessary performance. Then we all have a good moan about idiot drivers thinking they're in F1! My 124TD has pleanty of get up and go. I guess it's really a way for the powerless of the world to pretend they're powerful.sad.. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] 83' 300D vs. 300SD?
Ahhh, the dfferences are many and varied. The S class is a much better drive. Quieter and more relaxed, especially on the highway! Between the two, I'd take the S any day! No comparison!! I've had both and the 123 is not in the same league as the 126. (Obviously) Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK
I'll probably start out in the slums of Shepperton or Egham just outside of town but still easily accessible. I've about had enough of big city life for now but perhaps not having so much stuff will change my mind on that. Have a girlfriend in East Acton that may work into something more permanent. (Met her in Venice recently) As for work, I'll be ok for a decade or two moneywise but might continue being an entertainer over there...just with a different style of show. If things go to hell, I'll ship myself to France or French Africa. Love it!! Looking forward to having Paris 90 minutes away for those weekends with nothing to do!! Jeff Zedic Toronto/London/Belfast
Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK
I went to Venice for $275!!
Re: [MBZ] Travel bargains
No, from London!!
Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK
Sunil Hari wrote: didn't jimmy buffett write a song about a guy doing something like this? Changes in latitude, changes in attitude??
Re: [MBZ] OT: Zedic bound for the UK
Bob, I will think of guys like you any time I'm feeling bad about missing my train to Paris and having to wait 30 minutes for the next one. Was on the phone today for two hours to my girlfiend there...we can't wait to start exploring all the short hop trips there! Ahhh, freedom! I'll probably still be on the list thougheven if it's just to gloat over having REAL cars over there!! Jeff Zedic Toronto/London/Belfast/Paris/Venice/Stuttgart?
[MBZ] Gmail invite code
Can anyone give me an invitation code to setup a Gmail account? Thanks! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Gmail invite code
Thanks Sunil! Jeff
Re: [MBZ] help with SML CD
Why aren't you just double clicking on matrix.exe? That will bring up the main menu and away you go s long as acrobat and flash are installed already. Jeff Zedic Toronto
[MBZ] Heresy
judged the 3-series if not to perfection then certainly to a level damn near to it. It may look a little dull inside and out, but do not let that mask the true significance of the new 3-series: the finest small saloon in the world just got a whole lot better. Vital statistics Model BMW 320d SE Engine type Four-cylinder in line, 1995cc Power/Torque 163bhp @ 4000rpm / 251 lb ft @ 2000rpm Transmission Six-speed manual Fuel/CO2 49.6mpg (combined) / 153g/km Performance 0-62mph: 8.3sec / Top speed: 140mph (officially) Price £24,390 Verdict The best small saloon in the world Rating 4/5 The opposition Model Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE, £24,650 For Comfortable ride, good handling, frugality Against Limited performance, too costly Model Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE, £21,950 For Great-looking and beautifully built Against Noisy engine, chassis not up to BMW's Jeff Zedic Toronto/London
Re: [MBZ] trouble light
Would you like an owner's manual for the car? I have one that can be your's for the asking! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] 123 stick limo
Wow, I must be a real freak then because, aside from it being a manual langeversion, I think this particular car is a piece of shit. The paint looks like it was put on with a roller...the front carpets are so dirty that they have the grunge-shine...the dash is a mess and the rear area is the worst looking one I've ever seen...all in all a real dump...I wouldn't give him mor thn the Kleb special price.and I'd expect a $300 rebat for taking it off his hands. What a wreck! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] trouble light
You just did it! I'll send it along on Monday. Jeff
[MBZ] Toronto 300D for sale
Gentlemen, I'm leaving the country and am looking to rid myself of an albatross...I have my Mississippi purchased 1983 300D that I need to shift. Nice burgundy colour with tan interior, working AC, sunroof and cruise! Also has Euro lights. One small problem I sold it to a friend of Sexton's who quickly proceeded to somehow put a rod through the block! (Don't ask me how) He abandoned the car and left me with the debris..4 perfect Bundt rims...tires are shot Any takers? Any ideas on getting rod of this? Anyone want the Euro lights? Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] 240D 60 H.P. increase??? response
They're confusing engine displacement with outputjeez, I'd steer clear of anything they worked on! Jeff Zedic Toronto
[MBZ] Ahhh, those clever Europeans!
From the Times of London driving section: Used Cars Times OnlineAugust 28, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI By Jason Dawe of The Sunday Times In July 2002, having waited six months for the new Mercedes- Benz E-class to hit the showrooms, I borrowed one. After driving several hundred miles I was left with one overwhelming emotion: disappointment. I loved the sleek lines and the clever technology; the huge boot swallowed the largest load. But none of this could hide the car’s Achilles heel: its engine. The 177bhp V6 petrol engine fitted to the E240 sounded harsh when pushed, performance felt moderate and after 800 miles it had averaged only 21mpg. But my reaction was out of step; almost universally the car was heaped with praise. And it was 18 months before my opinion was to change. * This time I drove an E270 diesel. It was blessed with virtually identical power to the petrol car on paper but in reality the leap in torque produced a smooth wall of power that made the car genuinely fun to drive, and it also averaged close to 40mpg. At last I understood what everyone had been saying: this was quite possibly the best executive car money could buy. I also tried the more modestly priced E220 diesel with 150bhp. It still felt good, and the 3.2 litre E320 diesel with 204bhp was a real hoot. With these cars Mercedes proved that not only had diesel engine technology caught up with the petrol equivalents but actually eclipsed them. In fact only one petrol version is comparable with the diesel. The E500 boasts a 5 litre V8 that kicks out 306bhp and while economy is not its forte you get huge performance — 0-62mph in 5.8sec and a top speed limited at 155mph. A used example will cost about £25,000 and makes an excellent buy. Both the E200 and E320 petrol engines, boasting 163bhp and 224bhp respectively and introduced in 2003, are best avoided. Once you’ve chosen your engine you have to decide on the trim level. The entry-level Classic is far from basic with climate control, alloys, leather steering wheel, electric windows and auto dimming rear mirror as standard. It has front, side and head airbags, antilock brakes and traction control. The car scored five stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests. Commanding a premium of about £1,500 on a used example is the Elegance model which adds walnut wood veneer, automatic rain-sensing wipers, power headlamp washers and electrically folding door mirrors. For about £750 more the used Avantgarde adds flashier alloy wheels, sports suspension, bi-xenon lights, blue tinted glass and a dark wood interior. Whichever you plump for it’s best to choose an automatic box. They fetch a premium of about £1,250 over the six-speed manuals but you’ll enjoy near-identical performance, equivalent economy and easier resale. On the move the car feels smooth, quiet and well planted on the road, the clever electronics intervening when the car reaches its limit. Leather upholstery and sat nav are desirable options and add about £500 apiece to used values, but multicontour seats that massage your back and Airmatic suspension do little to enhance value. Whichever E-class you choose it’s a pretty safe bet that you will be buying a great car. Just make sure it’s diesel. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] drugs?
Dude! That's a 300D Adenauer! It's an awesome car and that is pretty cheap because it's a shitbox...Good luck getting parts! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] 300D high perf. air intake on E-bay for $149.00?
And the reason you want to do this iswhat?? What makes this desireable? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Got Kaleb's price beat......
Is reverse working? If so, it would be a B2 piton failure, no? Easy fix. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Accelerator Control W124 '91 300D
I've wondered this for a long time because I've never noticed an idle up with AC on. My 123 never did it and my 124 doesn't. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Chameleon Benz
Practical application a la gecko http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-08/uoc--ecg082206.php Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] worst place on earth to drive - was: OM617 head
I agree with Hendriknone of those bad drivers would last ten seconds in Cairo or Tehran. In Tehran, not only do they not bother with lanes or stoplight colours, they don't even care what SIDE of the road they use! Not to mention the sidewalks! Ever feeling suicidal, try crossing the roads there as a pedestrian. lol Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Porsche show
Actually you probably saw thousandsjust not ones that look like that antique DS. Here's what they look like now. http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/RANGE/PrivateCars/C1/default/ Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] 126 420SEL
All I've heard, for what that is worth, is camshafts. Here's the EPA fuel economy figures for the 420 Fuel Type Premium Gasoline MPG (city) 15 MPG (highway) 19 MPG (combined) 17 Here's what they say for the 300 Fuel Type Premium Gasoline MPG (city) 16 MPG (highway) 20 MPG (combined) 18 Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] 126 Euro Headlights
All you'll need to do, provided of course that you have the correct connector on the 85, is to do a side-by-side swap. I may be wrong, but it should be very straightforward...as you can see in the photos, the connectors(harness) come apart easily and you move the wires to the correct spaces. Simple! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD Euro light 83 300D Euros too 81 300SD Euro's (Gone but not forgotten) 82 300TD Euro's
Re: [MBZ] 126 Euro Headlights
You don't necessrily use all the holes though. You use five if you have the city light and want to use it but I've only ever used four wires. Low beam high beam Ground Fog light Cty light spare space for symmetry? Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] WOW, nice finny
They always look lik a KGB car to meor was it the Stasi that used them? Hmm. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] G Series
The Gelandewagen is the G-Klasse, not a G-series. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] a possible good deal, '77 280SE $350?
Vertical ACC buttons mean servo kiss of deathwll, not KOD but you know what I mean... Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] 1998 E300 Turbodiesel
Alan Duff wrote: Dropping the gauge and alarm problems for now. My daily driver is a 91 300CE with 204k miles. I'm starting to look for another car. The above is a local car with 99k miles. Any issues to be aware of on it? Alan Duff Knoxville, TN ___ 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 The spring seats rust out on them Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] top-posting
How about the fact that most email programs automatically make you bottom post. We top posters are more willing to go the extra mile and scroll back up. We have the time and we have the technology to top post. Jeff Zedic Trimmer and top poster Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] top-posting
mine does...it's called Thunderbird! From the people that brought you, Firefox.. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] jabba looks on with approval is victory is ours!
Gary Hurst wrote: my newest hobby -- US soccer. here i savor the moment of our victory! http://www.digital-diva.smugmug.com/gallery/1252047/7/89485301/Large ___ 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 I thought it was Jerry Garcia!
Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining
archer wrote: Have a Coleman cheapy compressor with (20?) gallon tank that lately takes a long time to build up pressure. Instead of a regular piston it has some sort of plastic piston from what I've been told. Since its only turned on about once per month to air up tires, and only two years old, I'm wondering if the piston simply needs some sort of lubrication since it has a dry crankcase. All info appreciated. Gerry Have you read the manual to see what the manufacturer recommends? Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Wobbly 124
Sounds like it needs new shocks in the rear...not much money and easy to swap out. The shifting problem is likely a cable adjustment. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Diesel PU Restatement
Toyota used to have the Hilux LN 41, LN51 which were NA and turbo half and 1 ton trucks but that was back in the early eighties and may have only been here in Canada. You may find one out there but it'll probably taken over by the tin worm by now Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Small Diesel PU
Steve, Hate to burst yer bubble but I agree with your assessment of Toyota's styling.boring! They have been for yearsat least now most Japanese companies have stopped copying MB's styling and are aiming more for BMW which has had soe nice designs for years nowMB has a few too.. I've heard that the quality has slipped in the last decade..I'd still compare almost any Japanese car to that crap from Detroit. Not just for reliability/durability but the Yanks seem to have NO sense of style in their cars. damn that GM stuff looks like a 10 yer old drew the conceptUGH Jeff Zedic Both feet on the ground in Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Small Diesel PU
Even the 80's Supra was dead boring and had a manual transmissio like a truck..snooze Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Small Diesel PU
Yeah the Matador was bone ugly! It looked kind of like a Studbaker Hawk modernized by a moron. I remember the commercial with the guys in the driveway. The one that had to say, Gosh Dan, that's beautiful should have got an Osc for the performance...not that they're worth anythingperhaps he was given danger pay insteadin case he ended up choking on his own tongue.. Jeff Zedic Toronto Watched FAR TOO MUCH TV as a kid 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Small Diesel PU
Thanks for that way of looking at it Bob...I'm observanthmm Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Toyota vs. GM was Re: Anyone Have Carfax?
Nothing can save GM. They have decades to build a better product and they've squandered every chance they got. And then t add lunacy to the mix,they've built their while recovery on their new SUV's Dumb dumb dumb! Jeff Zedic 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Powersteering woes
You should be able to get one from PGA in Fla for $65...I got an excellent tande pump for my 124.193 for $120 Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Part number for 300TD self-levelling struts
Euan, Keep in mind that only if someone has the WORLDWIDE EPC will they be able to help. Information for other regions is hard to come by in North Americamainly because we don't actually believe anywhere else exists! ;-) Jeff Zedic Lost in the wilds of Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Part number for 300TD self-levelling struts
We don't have this malady in Canadaenough said? ;-) Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] And you thought we where all normal over here
It's really sad what unusual licence plates go for in theUK/Oz..and then there's the sad bastard with too much money that buys it.hahaha Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Brits; what's wrong with these people?
I would guess that it was either because ofthe fuel economy, lackthereof by UK standards, age and quite possibly that it had some fault that didn't allow it to pass the MOT. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Importing Car from Canada - Border Customs Questions
John, Just a minor caveat. The Quebecois are not known for looking after vehicles very wellIt may be a total rust bucket and in my experience dealing with used cars from La Belle Province, they can be a nightmare. I tried to console a poor slob that bought a two year old Lexus ES300 that was really two differentones welded together.badly.. I'm not saying that they're all like that, but be VERY careful with a car from Quebec and know what you're getting!! It could be a god deal also...but not in my professional dealings there. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Importing Car from Canada - Border Customs Questions
You should also check with US customs as they lik to have paperwork in quintiplicate..they sure like their paper down there. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Sticky stuff removal
Swarfega?? No!! Too gritty. You may want to try dampening a cloth with acetone (nail varnish remover) and seeing what happens.have some water close by in case! Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] F1, CART, Safety, etc (Sorry - kinda long) No Mercedes Content
Perhaps it's because the wings in those days were pretty rudimentary...are you sure it wasn't longer than 20 years ago? CANAM was wicked racing! Like the last time I was at Mosport without being on the track. Open cockpit Ferrari 303( ? ) doing 200 mph up the back straightSWEET! This was 7 years ago and I was the guest of Ferrari and in the paddock! WOOHOO!! The science of ground effect and aerodynamics is VERY REAL and has MUCH more to do with the racing now than ever before.as I said earlier, these guy are pulling MASSIVE G's that you could never do otherwise. In fact, that may have even been before they figured out what Ground Effect was.h Don't worry, driver skill still rules above all else, it's just a smaller piece of the pie but important nonetheless. I read an article recently that said the techno boffins in F1 could easily make a car that could drive itself round the track and possibly better than any driverbut who'd want to watch? Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] F1 tracks
As I said...
Re: [MBZ] FIAT vs Ferrari vs Schumacher
Larry, I agree that they REALLY need to do something to improve F1. Mainly, we eed more actual RACING!! The way it is now with the strategy being all about pit stops is crapMany times I've seen the top 10 positions separated by 1.5-2 seconds in qualifying.ok, so why so little overtaking then??? Max Mosley of the FIA is looking to make changes to the formula and limit aero packages Not sure about the shifting thoughthey've had the paddle boxes for ages now, so the gearshift would be a real throwback. I'd like full slicks, less downforce but all the electronics they want..but just give us some racing! Maybe they should go back to having no pit stops.They did it before Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] FIAT vs Ferrari vs Schumacher
And that's with 10 year old F1 car.mind you, they were all 10 year old cars... notice the full slicks and decidedly lowtech/Indy nose cone on the F1 car??? ...primitive... The new smaller engine2.4 litre V8's are running faster lap times than the 3 litre V10's because they have better aero packages nowthe G forces are getting VERY high now.Jenson Button pulled 5.2G's in practise in his Honda!!! 5.2!!! It's only going to get better when they go back to full slicks in a couple of years...I've already heard of a test driver pulling 6G's Jeff Zedic Somewhat of an F1 fan Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] FIAT vs Ferrari vs Schumacher
I think I posted a link to the same thing that MB did with David Coulthard and an A Class followed by an E55 AMG...same head start...same result. This was a W210 E55 so it was fewer years ago. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] FIAT vs Ferrari vs Schumacher
You want to know about F1 traction? Even without full slicks and with five year old aero packages, an F1 car can run upside down on the ceiling if you had a covered track. Once it's up to speed of course. You have a car and driver that weighs 1100 lbs max and they have 3500+ lbs of downforce. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] FIAT vs Ferrari vs Schumacher
That's the other thing I think is superior about F1. VERY FEW if any of the tracks are flat! Lots of elevation changes, blind corners and off camber stuff to deal with. Not some goofy oval that evryone drives around and around and the last one to get dizzy wins. Jeff Zedic Toronto
[MBZ] W124.193 Rear arms
Gentlemen, I'm going to be replacing the rear arms on my wagon. I've looked at the manual and it sees pretty straightforward but I'm looking for anyone that's BTDT. Any gotchas to watch out for?? I assume all this work is done at full droop or horizontal, correct? (no load on rear suspension?) Thanks, Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Toyota diesels
There was never any diesel RAV4 sold in North America. There are plenty of Toyota diesels sold in South America but I'm not sure about the RAV4 as it's only a city slicker SUVnthing that would hold up on the SA roads.. For that they have the Landcruiser diesels and the Kijang diesel. Not tomention the Hilux and Hilux Surf models. Toyota makes a decent diesel or the ROTW.they reverse engineered MB diesels to get theirsif you take a look under the hood of a Landcruiser diesel you'll see a nice copy of a OM615/616/617spooky! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] 123 Chassis Instrument Panel
Maybe this will help you http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=120008879326sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AFSEL%3AUS%3A1 Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Fw: AC help on 86 SDL
Aside from the fact you're using Outlook Express? I'd look in options to make sure that send immediately is checked. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] how to check IP
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Is there a website where you can put in an ip address and it tells you where it originated? Loom for a progra called visual traceroute. You type in an IP number and it'll show you right down to the city on a global map. Provided they aren't hacker pricks that have a server in front of them one hop that has hvay incoming packet losses!! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
Tom wrote: The sad thing is that they are elected officials. This means that a majority of the populace wants these crooks in office. Remember, our founding fathers warned us about a democratic system of government (The Federalist Papers, Madison). The sad thing is that any other system of government has worse flaws or opportunities for abuse. One small flaw in your argument Tom. The majority of Americans DON'T voteand then thy have the nerve to feel disenfranchised! I think the last turn out was 37% of registered voters. And then there's the actual system that is used and seems to be highly problematic Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
That's a dangerously condescending argumentwelcome to the classless society.(?) That calls for a better educational system and less TV! I agree that your choices are ratherummm...limited shall we say. Your two parties don't look all that different from here. It seems that once one of them finds a formula that works, they stick with that forever To paraphrase Woody Allen, What we have hereis a dead shark Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] leaking water pump
It sounds like the designed in weep hole is letting you know to replace the pump before it strands you in the middle of nowhere. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Overheating
Perhaps you mised my earlier post to this very simple problem. You have a bubble in the system. Drain it again and this time, fill the system from the top rad hose and all will be fine. Unless you had an overheating problem before you replaced the coolant, this is the cure! Keep it simple! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Tires Again -
Firestone in general are all shit and should be avoided at any coststhey consistently perform at the bottom of the charts in testing against their peers. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Ebay bummer - dope slap for dummy
Did you try phoning him??Isn't that his phone number as a location?? did it come from Denver CO? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OM617 run-hot symptoms (another question)
Lower temps are bad as they increase fuel consumption and promote the forming of carbon deposits in the combustion chamber. This will also make the engine much more sluggish! In fact, I can't think of any reason to NOT want the engine to run as designed! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Overheating
You have an air bubble in the sytem somewhere...I had the exact same thing when I replaced my coolant. I cured it by re-empyting the system into a clean pail, and then pouring it back in through the top radiator hose. After that, everything was perfect! If you don't want to do that, try raising the front end of the car to force the bubble to move to the top and ot of the system. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
$1.12 per litre?? They must have see you coming! I'm still paying 98.9 for diesel gold from Sunoco or Ultra diesel from shell. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
There is, also, in fact no such think as a free market -- read Galbraith, not Keynes. Hm, so the Americans do listen to Canadians afer all! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
Bill, Sorry but the only thing good for GM now is o ive it an OLD YELLER..take it out back and put it out of its misery.it's a sad shadow of it's former, never very glorious, self. I grew up in a GM town and could see the writing on the wall in the 70'shubris once again... That saying is 50 years old! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
Larry, What you don't realise is that North America is behind the rest of the world, well almost all of the rest, in the quality of their fuel. European countries and manufacturers have had this fuel for YEARS!! As per usual, the US auto industry/market is holding us up. The new regs coming in in 2007 (?) are tougher tan the Euro regs but they can be met with current technology, it's just that once again American and technology seem to be mutually exclusive terms in the automotive industry. Ever wonder what that rotten egg smell is from when you get passed on th highway? Our shitty gasoline! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD (been using ULSD for years here too)
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
Robert, Why they never copied the Euro engines for decades amazes me...There's something stupid in the US industry psyche that thinks bigger is better and I'll do it alone. What if, in the 70's, we'd followed the Euro lead and had smaller engines instead of 5-7 litres driving at 55 mph?? Which of the two do you think pollutes less?? What a sad industry... imagine the US without lobbyists??? hmmm..honestly, what benefit to the American PEOPLE is there from those parasites? UGH! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
I always thought that libertarians were the right wing nutsos that believe in NO government? I, like many Canadians, support our gov't and are AGAINST a recent tax reduction of the federal sales tax! We like our services and are willing to pay for them. The US should also get rid of the veto powers for ANYONE and stop the district redrawing every ten minutes...oh and while you're at it end the term limits too. There! Anything else I can fix? hehehe (I only wish someone had ASKED for this advice) Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD (very left wing and yet responsible fiscally)
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
I think it will be the truckers that suffer the most here. Unfortunately for them, their industry is REALLY dragging its feet on more modern engines. I think that Volvo and Freightliner, or any other Euro centric manufacturer will be stronger than the US based ones. Maybe this will get us back to having freight delivered long distances like it should beby RAIL! Vastly more efficient but I understand that the problem in the past was the idiots running the railways tried to be smart guys and ruined the game for everyone. Jeff Zedic Alive ranting in Toronto 87 300TD
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So why were they crying so much?? It seems to me that they cry a lot but always manage to make it workand then 2 years late they've advance again. If left to their own devices (lobbyists again) nothing happens for years (decades) WTF??? What's wrong with these people?? Jeff Zedic Perplexed in Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
Does your local AZ have any more of that model? I can't find it. Jeff Zedic Toronto
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You can blame my former employer for JIT inventory management. Toyota Motor Corporation. Consumers are idiots! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
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Mike wrote: Jeff, Even if they had ASKED for the advice it would take 20 years of red tape and 14 different policy amendments in order to take advice from a Canadian citizen. Mike Not just a Cancukian...anyoneEurope, the UN..God..it's known as hubris and there's an overabundace of it down there.sad really.. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
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Rich, I'm sure that was an attempt at sarcasm. At least the spelling was good. If you check any of the QUALITY of life indexes you'll find Canada MUCH higher up than the US. In fact the Scandanavian countries have the highest quality of life followed by Japan and then Canada. (We used to be #1 for many years. No, you cannot annex yourselves to Canada as the cost of reprogramming the herd would bankrupt us. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
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If we form a PAC can we get a slush fund?? I want to help buy weapons for an ethnic minority and help them overthrow a majority because that's how grandad did it! And then I want to go to ridiculously over-priced restaurants on K street, I think, and impress our friends. (soon to be enemies of the people) We could get some tax write-offs and then move offshore to save even more!! WOOHOO!! It's good to be powerful! (chicks dig you more) Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
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And doesn't Ford own Volvo? Or is it only the car side? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
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Thanks...I've never really understood who they are.strange bunch... Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape
I always thought the purpose of using NPT was that it sealed itself...are the automotive connections NOT using NPT? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
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Marshall Booth wrote: George Larribeau wrote: Label on fuel station pump, low sulphur diesel 500 PPM illegal for use in 2007 motor vehicles. I thought this was strange but must be related to ultra low sulphur 15 PPM. As I started 'googling on the label text I found discussions on the ending of the diesel Jeep Liberty (covered here in depth). The introduction of the MB powered Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.0-liter common rail turbo diesel and the demise of all Volkswagen diesel 'TDI' cars in the USA. The VW does not meet the 2007 Nox rules. I have found more than one reference as to what constitutes a 'truck' and that 2007 rules require tighter standards on 'lighter vehicles' and an implication that there might be a dividing line between the Grand Cherokee and the Liberty. Are there going to be any cars in 2007 that will meet the new EPA rules ?? Mercedes will offer a diesel E class car that meets FED EPA regulations (but not those of several states as I understand it - and I may not). Marshall Now is that before the bluetec arrives?? I thought that the Bluetec engine surpassed the EPA's requirements?? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OT:You Can Find IT on eBay
That's a 20 litre tank!! Must not have a tv.. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] 220 SEB questions
Sexton had one of those and says it was a money pit! I know that rust is a major issue with those cars. Check the trunk and floor! I love the styling! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Anyone happan to have downloaded the on-line manual section for IP removal?
Do you have Acrobat reader installed?? If you don't, there's your problem! It downloads immediately to a pdf. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board
Give me the tube numbers and I'll see if I can find them. I have a LOT of tube connections. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Ethanol from the WSJ
I often wonder why the US is always so upset with OPEC when you get most of your imported oil from Canada...?? Yes, Canada is the single largest supplier of US oil. I wholeheartedly agree with the space race analogythat should have been going on for a decade now. All of this peak oil talk is nothing new. People sawthis coming a long time ago! Unfortunately, the lobbyists and special interest groups run the US, not the voters. I think it's going to take a real kick in the nuts to the US and some patriotic blather once that happens, before they do anything about it. It's sad to see that the concept of prevention of disasters has gone the way of the Dodo. I think a potential problem could be a major new oil field being found! That would really throw a spanner in the works of moving forward to cleaner fuels. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board
How difficult is it to remove this board and will I be able to drive without it. (I'm think I can but want to know definitely!) If so, I'll pay for shipping and you can repair it as a guinea pig. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
