Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
My wife is actually surprised that I would rather drive my 27 year old MB than her Infinity. Mine rides better, and I just plain love the car. She would never do well with mine as she is a somewhat aggressive driver who likes to shoot into the best available lane. Each of us has a car that works well for us. Sounds like yours is just getting broken in good also. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Kraly Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this The only way I would part with it at this point would be if someone offered what I have in it. My sentiments exactly from one SD owner to another! The only other possibility would be if I found someone who would allow me to trade it for a 300TD Turbo Diesel in equivalent condition which is very doubtful. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267K+ miles, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
Thanks Alex, I'll give that a shot today. Ed 300E On 13/02/2008, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Feb 12, 2008 5:26 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lot of us up north forget to run our a/c regularly during the winter, me included, and come Spring time, the seals are all shot. I must make a note to do it tomorrow, but it's hard sitting in the car with a/c on when it's -25 outside. If your climate control is working right you won't notice the A/C is on in the winter except that the windshield will stay clear. That's what the second button from the left is for. :) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
Couldn't you just run the windshield defroster on hot and get the same thing. At least here in Florida mine will run the AC compressor at the same time to dry the air and then heat it before blowing it onto the windshield. Don't know if the AC compressor gets turned off when it gets real cold or not as it doesn't get real cold here. Manfred Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:26:25 -0500 From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Lot of us up north forget to run our a/c regularly during the winter, me included, and come Spring time, the seals are all shot. I must make a note to do it tomorrow, but it's hard sitting in the car with a/c on when it's -25 outside. Stepping outside the car while it's running doesn't do much to warm one self up either. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
Lot of us up north forget to run our a/c regularly during the winter, me included, and come Spring time, the seals are all shot. I must make a note to do it tomorrow, but it's hard sitting in the car with a/c on when it's -25 outside. Stepping outside the car while it's running doesn't do much to warm one self up either. Ed 300E On 12/02/2008, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty happy with my car these days, though I'm way over budget for repairs after the new transmission, vacuum pump, and new AC air flow activators and compressor - re-converted to R12 plus the new GP relay. I've never used R12 substitute before, but it works better than 134 in an old car like mine. This morning when I got in my car there was a smell almost like acetone. It went away for the most part when I was driving [sunroof opened a bit] but returned every time I parked it. My nightmare after the 's I put into my baby is an evaporator leak. It is not an option to go without AC here [which is why there was no one living in FL until the 1950's when cars got AC...] I took it to my mechanic and was told [to my great relief] that R12 substitute should smell somewhat sweet, not like acetone. After a through check of the car I finally found a spray can that apparently got caught under the seat when I moved it back yesterday. It had a tiny pin hole that had been leaking for 24 hours when I found it and the can was still abut 1/4 full, and still leaking. I am relieved to say the least, but it was a long few hours until I found it. I'm too old for this. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] I'm too old for this
I'm pretty happy with my car these days, though I'm way over budget for repairs after the new transmission, vacuum pump, and new AC air flow activators and compressor - re-converted to R12 plus the new GP relay. I've never used R12 substitute before, but it works better than 134 in an old car like mine. This morning when I got in my car there was a smell almost like acetone. It went away for the most part when I was driving [sunroof opened a bit] but returned every time I parked it. My nightmare after the 's I put into my baby is an evaporator leak. It is not an option to go without AC here [which is why there was no one living in FL until the 1950's when cars got AC...] I took it to my mechanic and was told [to my great relief] that R12 substitute should smell somewhat sweet, not like acetone. After a through check of the car I finally found a spray can that apparently got caught under the seat when I moved it back yesterday. It had a tiny pin hole that had been leaking for 24 hours when I found it and the can was still abut 1/4 full, and still leaking. I am relieved to say the least, but it was a long few hours until I found it. I'm too old for this. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
Don, if I were going to part with her I'm sure you would give her a good home. The only way I would part with it at this point would be if someone offered what I have in it. That or a 2000+ S500 for my darling wife, which I could have bought for the repairs over three years. Still interested? BillR -Original Message- From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/12/08 10:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this This is your non-eBay 2nd chance offer.:-) $1001. On Feb 12, 2008 8:48 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm too old for the drama, not the car. It's just broken in good. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this I don't really need AC in Iowa -- nice but not the requirement you have in Jax. I will fly down to my folks' condo at Crescent Beach, give you $1000 and drive the car home. Deal? On Feb 12, 2008 7:17 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty happy with my car these days, though I'm way over budget for repairs after the new transmission, vacuum pump, and new AC air flow activators and compressor - re-converted to R12 plus the new GP relay. I've never used R12 substitute before, but it works better than 134 in an old car like mine. This morning when I got in my car there was a smell almost like acetone. It went away for the most part when I was driving [sunroof opened a bit] but returned every time I parked it. My nightmare after the 's I put into my baby is an evaporator leak. It is not an option to go without AC here [which is why there was no one living in FL until the 1950's when cars got AC...] I took it to my mechanic and was told [to my great relief] that R12 substitute should smell somewhat sweet, not like acetone. After a through check of the car I finally found a spray can that apparently got caught under the seat when I moved it back yesterday. It had a tiny pin hole that had been leaking for 24 hours when I found it and the can was still abut 1/4 full, and still leaking. I am relieved to say the least, but it was a long few hours until I found it. I'm too old for this. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ http://don.homelinux.net/%7Edon/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
The car is just trying to keep you on your toes. If you always think it's gonna be bad and it ends up good, you'll feel that much better. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267K+ miles, Ursula PS. I'm pretty happy with my car too. SIL's been driving it lately rather than insuring her Rodeo that has noisy lifters and oil leaks. I would rather fix the SD than the Rodeo if it breaks down! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
It did get my attention. Now the problem is the lingering smell of the stuff from from the can. It is nice driving it these days, though. BillR -Original Message- From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/12/08 11:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this The car is just trying to keep you on your toes. If you always think it's gonna be bad and it ends up good, you'll feel that much better. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267K+ miles, Ursula PS. I'm pretty happy with my car too. SIL's been driving it lately rather than insuring her Rodeo that has noisy lifters and oil leaks. I would rather fix the SD than the Rodeo if it breaks down! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
Lot of us up north forget to run our a/c regularly during the winter, me included, Running the defrost with the compressor on should do the trick. I'm sure that this is what happened to the 300SD. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
This is your non-eBay 2nd chance offer.:-) $1001. On Feb 12, 2008 8:48 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm too old for the drama, not the car. It's just broken in good. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this I don't really need AC in Iowa -- nice but not the requirement you have in Jax. I will fly down to my folks' condo at Crescent Beach, give you $1000 and drive the car home. Deal? On Feb 12, 2008 7:17 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty happy with my car these days, though I'm way over budget for repairs after the new transmission, vacuum pump, and new AC air flow activators and compressor - re-converted to R12 plus the new GP relay. I've never used R12 substitute before, but it works better than 134 in an old car like mine. This morning when I got in my car there was a smell almost like acetone. It went away for the most part when I was driving [sunroof opened a bit] but returned every time I parked it. My nightmare after the 's I put into my baby is an evaporator leak. It is not an option to go without AC here [which is why there was no one living in FL until the 1950's when cars got AC...] I took it to my mechanic and was told [to my great relief] that R12 substitute should smell somewhat sweet, not like acetone. After a through check of the car I finally found a spray can that apparently got caught under the seat when I moved it back yesterday. It had a tiny pin hole that had been leaking for 24 hours when I found it and the can was still abut 1/4 full, and still leaking. I am relieved to say the least, but it was a long few hours until I found it. I'm too old for this. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ http://don.homelinux.net/%7Edon/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
I'm too old for the drama, not the car. It's just broken in good. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this I don't really need AC in Iowa -- nice but not the requirement you have in Jax. I will fly down to my folks' condo at Crescent Beach, give you $1000 and drive the car home. Deal? On Feb 12, 2008 7:17 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty happy with my car these days, though I'm way over budget for repairs after the new transmission, vacuum pump, and new AC air flow activators and compressor - re-converted to R12 plus the new GP relay. I've never used R12 substitute before, but it works better than 134 in an old car like mine. This morning when I got in my car there was a smell almost like acetone. It went away for the most part when I was driving [sunroof opened a bit] but returned every time I parked it. My nightmare after the 's I put into my baby is an evaporator leak. It is not an option to go without AC here [which is why there was no one living in FL until the 1950's when cars got AC...] I took it to my mechanic and was told [to my great relief] that R12 substitute should smell somewhat sweet, not like acetone. After a through check of the car I finally found a spray can that apparently got caught under the seat when I moved it back yesterday. It had a tiny pin hole that had been leaking for 24 hours when I found it and the can was still abut 1/4 full, and still leaking. I am relieved to say the least, but it was a long few hours until I found it. I'm too old for this. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
I don't really need AC in Iowa -- nice but not the requirement you have in Jax. I will fly down to my folks' condo at Crescent Beach, give you $1000 and drive the car home. Deal? On Feb 12, 2008 7:17 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty happy with my car these days, though I'm way over budget for repairs after the new transmission, vacuum pump, and new AC air flow activators and compressor - re-converted to R12 plus the new GP relay. I've never used R12 substitute before, but it works better than 134 in an old car like mine. This morning when I got in my car there was a smell almost like acetone. It went away for the most part when I was driving [sunroof opened a bit] but returned every time I parked it. My nightmare after the 's I put into my baby is an evaporator leak. It is not an option to go without AC here [which is why there was no one living in FL until the 1950's when cars got AC...] I took it to my mechanic and was told [to my great relief] that R12 substitute should smell somewhat sweet, not like acetone. After a through check of the car I finally found a spray can that apparently got caught under the seat when I moved it back yesterday. It had a tiny pin hole that had been leaking for 24 hours when I found it and the can was still abut 1/4 full, and still leaking. I am relieved to say the least, but it was a long few hours until I found it. I'm too old for this. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
The only way I would part with it at this point would be if someone offered what I have in it. My sentiments exactly from one SD owner to another! The only other possibility would be if I found someone who would allow me to trade it for a 300TD Turbo Diesel in equivalent condition which is very doubtful. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267K+ miles, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this
On Feb 12, 2008 5:26 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lot of us up north forget to run our a/c regularly during the winter, me included, and come Spring time, the seals are all shot. I must make a note to do it tomorrow, but it's hard sitting in the car with a/c on when it's -25 outside. If your climate control is working right you won't notice the A/C is on in the winter except that the windshield will stay clear. That's what the second button from the left is for. :) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ 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
