Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 237

BillR wrote: Greetings One and All, I am new to this - or any other discussion group. I have a 1981 300SD, 265,000 miles, that my son [diesel mechanic in the Air Force] picked up cheap and rehabilitated for me. I love the car, but the harmonic balancers went out on a recent trip, and at thi

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

A gun that is locked up and unloaded will do NO good when its needed. People who keep their guns locked up etc probably should not be owning guns in the first place if they are worried about their kids. When you are a serious gun owner the first thing you should do is start out very early educ

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 247

I was specifically speaking of the trolley with the MILLION DOLLAR EACH cars that runs from Freighthouse Square, a derelict shopping area to 9th and Commerce. The cars were built in IIRC Sweden. All spare parts must be ordered from there. That's a cost effective move. Yes, there is a bus statio

Re: [MBZ] 240d - 300sd auto trans the same?

no Steve MacSween wrote: Is the auto trans used in the w123 240d, say 1982, the same 'small' unit as the one used in the w126 300sd (which if memory serves was a 1982-> change to the smaller unit?). Mac ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

see banned [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Personally, the traffic doesn't really bother me, but I can see how that much would bother others... would be nice to have a MBZ list and then a general chat & MBZ list... would make the filtering significantly easier ;) John On Sun, 28 Aug 2005, Dan L

Re: [MBZ] White coats

Don't tell anyone but I'd hate to see you go Roger. Where is Kathy when we need her for listmom? My main car is 4 years old too. Keep it under your hat. Ken In a message dated 8/29/2005 2:24:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] White c

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300SD harmonic balancer.

> BillR wrote: > > > > Greetings One and All, > > I am new to this - or any other discussion group. I have a 1981 300SD, > > 265,000 miles, that my son [diesel mechanic in the Air Force] picked up > > cheap and rehabilitated for me. I love the car, but the harmonic balancers > > went out on a

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

Actually, according to Web-listed dealer inventory there are no new '05 TDI Passat Wagons within 400 km of Seattle on the US side of the border. However, w/ very little effort, I found three Vancouver, BC area VW dealers each w/ multiple '05 TDI Passat Wagons. So, according to you, I should have

[MBZ] Blower fuse upgrade+ blower question

MB made that change to an external 30A fuse in the '91 350 SDL, as many of you pointed it out to me. I am trying to identify the two clips which hold the back of of the bottom of the blower motor housing. The clips are used to retain the back and are used in lieu of screws (to difficult to u

[MBZ] [Fwd: Fw: New Fuel Gage]

Subject: FW: New Fuel Gage Pretty good and oh so true! <>

Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

I would like to see a just diesel list too! On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > see banned > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Personally, the traffic doesn't really bother me, but I can see how that > > much would bother others... would be nice to have a MBZ list and t

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

His noodley goodness has not covered the area to the point of allowing the slavering masses to perceive the wonder of the Peugeot. Must be the interference of the Discovery Institute spreading the false intelligent design hypothesis. On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 04:49 PM, Zeitgeist wrote:

[MBZ] SVO

Can I run SVO (filtered of course) in my benz without a kit? From what I've read the kits on for sale are for running SVO in cold climates. Will the Southern California summer keep the SVO thin enough to run on a standard fuel system? -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=-

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 237

Prices are MB dealers in New England about 2yrs ago since the dollar is lower expect prices higher Complete rebuild transmission for 1981 300 TD was a low of $3,500 and a high of $7,000 . About two weeks ago, quote in Quebec City, Canada, $1,000 CN for each cylinder in a diesel . Gues

Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

Ah, the good old days... DG --- "Gabriel S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would like to see a just diesel list too! > > On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > see banned > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > Personally, the traffic doesn't really bother >

Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

Yea, well I have more MB's than anybody on this list. OK Don wrote: Yeah - -- My MB is bigger than yours, (at least two ofthem are) ! On 8/28/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You guys are so into "mine is bigger than yours." -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SD

Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

I would also like to see a list for girls that like 27 year old chileans who drive a red 1987 300d with tan interior and are turned on by the fact that i go to the green pump with all the stains around it. On 8/29/05, David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ah, the good old days... > >

Re: [MBZ] SVO

Gabriel I run a bunch of SVO right from the supermarket. In Washington, in winter. Granted it is less than 20% of the tank, but still SVO. May need a fuel line heater or tank heater just to help the VO flow easier if you use a higher %. As long at the temp is above 60*F, you should have n

Re: [MBZ] Oli Pressure gauge reads high, dosen't move!

The thought that keeps coming to my mind is he says the meter pegs. Has anyone thought that maybe the wire is grounded? What does the guage do when the key is on and the engine is off? Does it still show 3+ bar? If so that means there's a problem. KEn In a message dated 8/29/2005 5:14:43 PM

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

redghost wrote: His noodley goodness has not covered the area to the point of allowing the slavering masses to perceive the wonder of the Peugeot. Must be the interference of the Discovery Institute spreading the false intelligent design hypothesis. HUH??? Marshall -- Marshall Bo

Re: [MBZ] Oil and sludge - was Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 235

Change the oil filter every 1000 miles for a while -- it will clog badly from all the sludge that disperses in the Mobil 1. Peter

Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

I would join that, but make them younger and less in need of Chileans, red and W124s. Lusty wenches into diesel Benz, young gals, older cars. Have them be not so picky about the age of the driver either. Just the smell of diesel, the tri-star, and maybe willing to wrench with you On Monday

Re: [MBZ] Oli Pressure gauge reads high, dosen't move!

Gump pegs. Finally got enough M1 run through her to where she does not stay pegged at warm idle. I just thought that 3 bar was normal no matter how fast or slow the engine turns On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 05:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The thought that keeps coming to my mind is he s

Re: [MBZ] Mass transit boondoggles, was: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 247

Seattle isn't the only place where the political sluts have pulled the wool over the eyes of the gullible voters Here in Houston "we" built a light rail line that runs 7 miles from downtown Houston out through the Texas Medical Center, and just past the Astrodome (which is located right next t

Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

Ah, the good old days... ;) DG --- "Gabriel S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would also like to see a list for girls that like > 27 year old chileans who > drive a red 1987 300d with tan interior and are > turned on by the fact that i > go to the green pump with all the stains around it. >

Re: [MBZ] SVO

well here in Southern California where I live the temp rarely goes below 80, what i am worried about is starting up in the morning because it does go down to the 60's on occasion...would it be safe to say that during the summer I can fill up my tank with 100% SVO and not have any major problems

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

David Goldsmith wrote: Actually, according to Web-listed dealer inventory there are no new '05 TDI Passat Wagons within 400 km of Seattle on the US side of the border. However, w/ very little effort, I found three Vancouver, BC area VW dealers each w/ multiple '05 TDI Passat Wagons. So, accordi

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

Marshall, referring to The Flying Spaghetti Monster. He created everything. Some locations are not as immersed in His Noodly Goodness, and actually believe we evolved from monkeys, or sprang fully formed from the head of Zeus. The poor simpletons in KS are intent on teaching something call

Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

lol On 8/29/05, David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ah, the good old days... ;) > > DG > > --- "Gabriel S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I would also like to see a list for girls that like > > 27 year old chileans who > > drive a red 1987 300d with tan interior and are > > turn

Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

That is like saying you have more ex-wives than anyone else. On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yea, well I have more MB's than anybody on this list. > > OK Don wrote: > > > Yeah - -- My MB is bigger than yours, (at least two ofthem are) ! > > > > On 8/28/05, LT Don <

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

--- Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But it would have to have been marketed in Canada > with PRECISELY the > same equipment required in the US! If ANYTHING needs > to be changed > (bumpers, door reinforcement, lights, etc.), I > believe it must be > changed by a registered US compan

Re: [MBZ] Oli Pressure gauge reads high, dosen't move!

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The thought that keeps coming to my mind is he says the meter pegs. Has anyone thought that maybe the wire is grounded? What does the guage do when the key is on and the engine is off? Does it still show 3+ bar? If so that means there's a problem. All 123s (and some e

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

redghost wrote: Marshall, referring to The Flying Spaghetti Monster. He created everything. Some locations are not as immersed in His Noodly Goodness, and actually believe we evolved from monkeys, or sprang fully formed from the head of Zeus. The poor simpletons in KS are intent on teachin

Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

Maybe that's true also. DG --- LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That is like saying you have more ex-wives than > anyone else. > > On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > Yea, well I have more MB's than anybody on this > list. > > > > OK Don wrote: > > > > > Y

Re: [MBZ] SVO

Having no experience with Kalifornia and SVO, I will offer the opinion that it would be fine. Run a tank of Petro or Biodiesel every few fill-ups, just to keep some cold morning flow. Extra glow would not hurt either. Do run a biocide every three months, to keep the bugs down. On Monday

Re: [MBZ] SVO

ok, thanks redghost, I think i will give her a whirl this week...i'll keep you current on my adventures with SVO On 8/29/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Having no experience with Kalifornia and SVO, I will offer the opinion > that it would be fine. Run a tank of Petro or Biodiesel e

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

And how often do you ned to defend your family (other than during the OkieQue) ??? OK Don, who keeps the guns un-loaded, but a nice sharp saber by the bed - The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A gun that is locked up

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

David Goldsmith wrote: --- Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: But it would have to have been marketed in Canada with PRECISELY the same equipment required in the US! If ANYTHING needs to be changed (bumpers, door reinforcement, lights, etc.), I believe it must be changed by a registe

Re: [MBZ] DEEP trouble changing my OM615 timing chain

In a message dated 8/28/2005 4:16:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Duplex Bush Chain13 D 67 HRZ 126 3/8 x 7/32 vGld Phillip, The box says 126, you counted 126 on the new chain, I'd say you got the wrong part number. Rusty's site calls out

[MBZ] Get Gmail

If you are using a web based email other gmail, i highly suggest that you get one. If you would like an invite send me a message with "invite gmail" as the subject. -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=-

Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

No. He and I are tied at one, but I am sure than isn't a record. On 8/29/05, David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Maybe that's true also. > > DG > > --- LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > That is like saying you have more ex-wives than > > anyone else. > > > > -- 1977 240D

Re: [MBZ] List Splitting

Thought that was Banned traffic for a moment. On 8/29/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I would join that, but make them younger and less in need of Chileans, > red and W124s. Lusty wenches into diesel Benz, young gals, older cars. > Have them be not so picky about the age of the drive

Re: [MBZ] gun post (car only guys delete)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH Gabriel S. wrote: dam...8"...are you black? On 8/29/05, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Kaleb, It's a partial truth. The 9mm has more stopping power, providing you hit a vital spot. Shoot someone in the shoul

Re: [MBZ] White coats

BZZZT, WRONG. Sort off. Yes, this list is for everything, but I did set up a seperate SL list and vets(108) list. The idea being that the only mbz.org lists that had any traffic was diesel anyways, all the rest, 116, 123, 126 etc had very very little traffic so there is no point in seperatin

Re: [MBZ] White coats

Its a general MB list, not just for diesels. LT Don wrote: My understanding of this list was/is that it is a resource for those of us driving old diesels -- a place to get repair info and suck up shared knowledge. If I just wanted to "talk about my Benz" I'd be on a totally different sort of e

Re: [MBZ] R&R of rear trailing arm bushings 82 300SD

you do not need a spring compressor for the rear springs. Peter Frederick wrote: Springs must come out and you must use an internal spring compressor, there is no access for any other type. Peter ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] Is the list up?

HAHA, now thats funny. You are correct though. Yes, OT stuff sometimes floods the list, but without it, things would be VERY boring around here, trust me. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are systematically eliminating all those who don't talk guns. I've checked the archives and found no gun rela

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

No no, Don -- during the OkieQ Kaleb is concerned with defending his guests. Or was that just Luther trying to defend his chastity from a "sweet young thing" this year? On 8/29/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > And how often do you ned to defend your family (other than during the > Oki

Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

No, they are all still here, I also have more ex-benzes too probably LT Don wrote: That is like saying you have more ex-wives than anyone else. On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Yea, well I have more MB's than anybody on this list.

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

Have not had any minorities breaking in yet, but then again, Im out in the country and usually only need my weapons to shoot dogs that break into my back yard and try to knock up my husky. OK Don wrote: And how often do you ned to defend your family (other than during the OkieQue) ??? OK Do

Re: [MBZ] White coats

I was responding to the "240D, 240D, 240D." On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Its a general MB list, not just for diesels. > > > -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

Yea, but the ex-wives end up costing you less money in the long run. On 8/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > No, they are all still here, I also have more ex-benzes too probably > > LT Don wrote: > > > That is like saying you have more ex-wives than anyone else. > > > > On

[MBZ] speaking of guns...

I see there is also a nice discussion about guns going on over at the RE (hitler) list. Coincidence? I think not. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Be

Re: [MBZ] SVO

We have a word for that in Iowa -- it is called the middle of summer. On 8/29/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > what i am worried about is starting up in the morning because it does go > down to the 60's on occasion. > -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.aira

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] the current MB diesel engines...

if you wish to make such a damning statement, please provide data to backup your bold statement. If you have no data, please keep quiet! On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 03:25:40 -0500, nick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: - Original Message - From: "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

I thought it was Kaleb defending his cars from us, but you're right, it could have been Luther. He was in martal danger there for awhile! On 8/29/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No no, Don -- during the OkieQ Kaleb is concerned with defending his guests. > Or was that just Luther trying to

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

What is "martal danger" -- is that a combination of the phrases mortal danger and marital danger? A new word but quite fitting for the situation. On 8/29/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I thought it was Kaleb defending his cars from us, but you're right, > it could have been Luther. H

Re: [MBZ] SVO

A lot depends on the oil you use - especially with waste oil. When I was working out the bugs I carried 5 gallons of diesel in the trunk with enough hose to reach to the injector pump in case I got stranded. That was enough to get the car started and warmed up. Never fill the tank more that 3/4

[MBZ] What's the trick

How does one change the Suspension Filter? I tried what I know and the new filter is in my hand What's the trick Bill 1981 300 TD

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

Typos - where new words are born -- On 8/29/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is "martal danger" -- is that a combination of the phrases mortal > danger and marital danger? A new word but quite fitting for the situation. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SL

Re: [MBZ] SVO

Ahh, mid-summer in Minnesota: A time to reflect on the numb fingers of a few weeks ago and stinging ears in a few weeks to come. Brian 83 240 d From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] SVO

Brian, Did you get the package I sent you from Columbia? Don On 8/29/05, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ahh, mid-summer in Minnesota: A time to reflect on the numb fingers of a > few > weeks ago and stinging ears in a few weeks to come. > > Brian > > -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda

Re: [MBZ] SVO

I didn't think the mosquitos gave you time to reflect during the summer -- On 8/29/05, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ahh, mid-summer in Minnesota: A time to reflect on the numb fingers of a few > weeks ago and stinging ears in a few weeks to come. > > Brian > 83 240 > d -- OK Don, K

Re: [MBZ] SVO

I think i will start off using 50/50 then work my way up until I start seeing problems (if any) i figure that even if im using 50/50 thats like im paying a little over $1.50 per gallon On 8/29/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I didn't think the mosquitos gave you time to reflect durin

Re: [MBZ] Mass transit boondoggles

Damn. We got ripped off We only paid 500 million for our baseball stadium. You've heard of it, the one the voters said no to and the legislature built anyway (and while we're stabbing political parties remember Washington is overwhelmingly run by Democrats). The "owner" of the football stad

[MBZ] Heater motor for '87 190D

I cannot let my daughter face the winter without a defroster, and it is right around the corner already. Anyone have a good source for a decent heater motor?

[MBZ] Hood hinge for an '84 300TD

The passenger hood hinge is badly bent on my '84 300TD. How hard is this to replace? Should I look for a used one, or buy new from Rusty?

Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

So, what are you gonna trade me for the 300E? On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:03:10 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: No, they are all still here, I also have more ex-benzes too probably LT Don wrote: That is like saying you have more ex-wives than anyone else. On 8/29/05, K

Re: [MBZ] Blower fuse upgrade

That sounds about right, Marshall. The model year (say, 1987) is built from July of the preceding year to about May/June of the next year. So, the 1987 model year is in production from approximately July 1986 through June 1987, give or take a month. Your Nov-87 build date would be in the middle.

Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

Regina's friend. On 8/29/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So, what are you gonna trade me for the 300E? > > On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:03:10 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > No, they are all still here, I also have more ex-benzes too probably > > > >

Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

ok On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 21:13:06 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Regina's friend. On 8/29/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So, what are you gonna trade me for the 300E? On Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:03:10 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: -- Luther

Re: [MBZ] 240d - 300sd auto trans the same?

Kaleb, please, don't overload the list with technical details. We're disturbing the C-Cr, uh, Class owners' nap time. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > no > > Steve MacSween wrote: > >> Is the auto trans used in the w123 240d, say 1982, the same 'small' unit as >> the one used in the w126 300sd

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I found three Vancouver, BC area > VW dealers each w/ multiple '05 TDI Passat Wagons. > So, according to you, I should have little to no > trouble bringing it in, since the '05 TDI Passat Wagon > was marketed here this past year? N, that is really up to VWoA and VWo

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The FSM has correlative studies linking global warming, not to excess > diesel emissions but to the decline in Pirates. Diesel, of course, > have no relation to warming of the earth/climate, where it is proven > that had we more Pirates, the world would be a cooler plac

Re: [MBZ] 240d - 300sd auto trans the same?

HEHEHEHEHEHEHEE.Mike - Original Message - From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240d - 300sd auto trans the same? Kaleb, please, don't overload the list with technica

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

Steve MacSween wrote: > > Then you will have to change the speedo cluster to MPH from KPH (new parts > only allowed), along with any associated electronics changes needed (not > likely, but possible). A friend of mine had a 1986 Celica (this was in 1991, I'm not sure when she bought it) with kph

Re: [MBZ] Mass transit boondoggles

Well, we made up for it by buying a stadium for the Astros (originally named ENRON Field, now named Minute Maid Park), and a new place for the Rockets to play. They did lease the old Compaq Center (which was a little old, but perfectly adequate to watch a bunch of guys run around in their underwea

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > But from what I read, you're supposed to be able to > present paperwork certifying compliance when you bring > the thing across the border - how's this supposed to > happen if the mods need to be performed by a > "registered US company" (I guess th

Re: [MBZ] Get Gmail and talk?

Have any of the Gmail users tried Google talk yet? http://www.google.com/talk/ On 8/29/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you are using a web based email other gmail, i highly suggest that you > get one. If you would like an invite send me a message with "invite gmail" > as the subje

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Steve MacSween wrote: >> >> Then you will have to change the speedo cluster to MPH from KPH (new parts >> only allowed), along with any associated electronics changes needed (not >> likely, but possible). > > A friend of mine had a 1986 Celica (t

[MBZ] Cars of which we dare not speak....

Christopher is goading me but it ain't workin'. <. Three integrated door openers, in fact. I use two. <> Not needed on a small car like a C. << Sirius Satellite radio?>> Pah! <> Tele-Aid, standard in '01, not only has an annual fee after the first year but a charge for every time it's used

Re: [MBZ] Blower fuse upgrade

Dave M. wrote: That sounds about right, Marshall. Same here. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234km

[MBZ] Splitting?

<. Thank you for your kind thoughts. May I suggest that you reread my post which was an oblique response to somebody who is bitching about subjects of no interest to him. I mention some examples that I have no interest in and point out that they do not have to be read. Referring to ten years r

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

The good old days - by all accounts, things are quite different now. DG --- Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Steve MacSween wrote: > > > > Then you will have to change the speedo cluster to > MPH from KPH (new parts > > only allowed), along with any associated > electronics changes need

Re: [MBZ] Heater motor for '87 190D

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I cannot let my daughter face the winter without a defroster, and it is right around the corner already. Anyone have a good source for a decent heater motor? Have you determined unambiguously that the blower motor is bad? If the aux. circulation pump overloads (very

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

--- Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The only E$ASY way is to find a car that can have a > compliance letter > issued. They will still let the car in with a KPH > speedo/odo, but entry will > be conditional on the modification being done. Ah ha - good info, thanks! > You CAN, however,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 235

Fred De Vries wrote: > Great list! Not only do I get to learn about diesel engines in Mercedes > cars, but also how to shoot cows! Cool! If I ever go to war with a cow > I'll know just how to kill it and what gun to use! You should always keep a gun available for self defense, in case a cow b

Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete)

You do? 35 or 40? I lost count. Ken - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My MB is bigger - was gun post (car only guys delete) Yea, well I have more

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

Steve MacSween wrote: > So actually on the whole you have a better selection of cars there, with > some oddball exceptions (want a cheap Lada Niva?). Guys up here who want old > Peugeots, etc., generally shop for them on your west coast, etc. You guys got a lot of VW diesel models we didn't get he

Re: [MBZ] Cars of which we dare not speak....

I've been around long enough to remember when the 1968 Square Line (114 / 115 body) Mercedes wasn't a real Mercedes. Everyone complained that it didn't look like a Mercedes, that the grill wasn't tall enough, etc, etc. Then out came the redesigned 450SEL in 1972. What horrors! It just wasn't a Me

[MBZ] Ownership contest?

<> Seems to me that one should only mention the cars that are ready RIGHT NOW for a 200 mile drive. Get in, start 'er up, and go. Otherwise... RLE/Seattle/still pissed about the monorail tax.

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

Ya, I'd love to locate either the 1.9L TD (to install in my Vanagon) or double cab (preferably Synchro)--you Canucks have all the luck...a real healthcare system AND vehicle choices, damn! On 8/29/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Steve MacSween wrote: > > So actually on the whole yo

Re: [MBZ] Taxes...love 'em

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > < taxation,.>> > > Except for the Seattle monorail tax. Godalmighty. I'm new to the area, but to me it seems pretty obviously an impractical tourist trap left over for the World's Fair. I understand it has sentimental value, but if you want a real elevated train, w

Re: [MBZ] Cars of which we dare not speak....

Tom Hargrave wrote: > Which of todays Mercedes will be collectable in 20 - 30 years? It depends on whether anyone can keep them running. Don't some parts replacements require reprogramming with the dealer's scan tool? Or am I thinking of the new Volvos?

Re: [MBZ] Gmail

Let me take this a step further. Anyone complaining about the number of posts who doesnt have gmail is like a sick patient who refuses to take his medicine. Gmail groups the various posters in a thread, and displays only the ones you haven't read. It also automatically hide quoted text, so when

Re: [MBZ] Mass transit boondoggles

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Damn. We got ripped off We only paid 500 million for our baseball > stadium. You've heard of it, the one the voters said no to and the > legislature built anyway (and while we're stabbing political parties > remember Washington is overwhelmingly run by Democrats). The

[MBZ] 240D etc.

Admiral Don posteth: <> Since it has absolutely nothing to do with anything, I shall relate my 240D story. My San Mateo (CA) uncle picked up a '79 240D at Sindelfingen and drove until about '91 or so, accumulating about 125K miles in that time. This was a stripper. Ivory with tan, no sunroof,

Re: [MBZ] DEEP trouble changing my OM615 timing chain

rumor has it that Peter wrote: > Don't know for sure, only know that you sometimes have to count the > links. There may be a difference in between applications, but that is > only a guess. My brother has my manual at the moment, so I cannot > verify the correct lenght. I called the experts t

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

Wait a second, there are double cab Vanagon Pick-ups? Are they still manufactured? Can you get 'em w/ a TDI in 'em? DG --- David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Steve MacSween wrote: > > So actually on the whole you have a better > selection of cars there, with > > some oddball exception

Re: [MBZ] Importing diesels from CA

Seek and you shall find, grasshopper...http://fastforward.ca/ On 8/29/05, David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wait a second, there are double cab Vanagon Pick-ups? > Are they still manufactured? Can you get 'em w/ a TDI > in 'em? > > DG Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercoole

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