Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Steve MacSween
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > It was a change of command ceremony that happened to coincide with an air > show. We'd taken a plane up for static display, plus one of our pilots was > there and one of their pilots was at our air station on an exchange program. > ... There are children starving in

Re: [MBZ] OT: New England Listers - everybody else can ignore

2005-09-01 Thread degcoast
I'd definitley be interested if my calendar is clear. Dwight Giles Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co. - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 3:44 PM Subje

Re: [MBZ] OT: New England Listers - everybody else can ignore

2005-09-01 Thread Curt Raymond
Actually I guess I'm somewhat partial to ChowdaQ... Might be we could accomodate to a Sunday, I didn't have any specific reason for saying Saturday... I'm on vacation at my cabin back in the woods until Wednesday folks, don't burn the house down while I'm gone. -Curt Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 17

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

2005-09-01 Thread Marshall Booth
Jeff Zedic wrote: Hah! Believe me, if VW can meet Euro 4 emission specs, they can meet the wimpy US EPA limits! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD US NOx emission specs exceed those for Europe (or did)! There's a basic incompatibility between the two. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who do

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, an...

2005-09-01 Thread Rich Thomas
And they'll bring their new 55in plasma screen with them to watch TV. (It will help alleviate their oppression, repression, and depression). But have to supply the food and beverages. --R Tom Scordato wrote: There are some folks in down town big easy who need a place - Original Messa

Re: [MBZ] One Dimesional Blower Motor

2005-09-01 Thread macknox
Let me dig around a little bit this weekend, but I'm the one. If I don't find anything remarkable, $30, shipping, and whatever you charge would be great news. I would thank you if you could take a moment to throw 12v to it and make sure it works before you pull it. I will give you a definite a

Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil

2005-09-01 Thread Mike Canfield
Water is 8.6 pounds per gallon. Mike - Original Message - From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil Wilton, Just a guess, but about the same as diesel

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

2005-09-01 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Sep 01, 2005 at 05:48:01PM -0400, Jeff Zedic wrote: > Hah! Believe me, if VW can meet Euro 4 emission specs, they can meet the > wimpy US EPA limits! Don't forget that the EU and EPA have DIFFERENT WAYS THEY MEASURE EMISSIONS. The EPA places a much higher emphasis on NOx and particulates

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

2005-09-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
Hah! Believe me, if VW can meet Euro 4 emission specs, they can meet the wimpy US EPA limits! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Sep 01, 2005 at 04:44:01PM -0500, Potter, Tom E wrote: > That reminds me; last year on a job in NJ it cost us over $100,000.00 to > put camouflage netting over our work site because there was an eagle's > nest less than a mile away. Your are trying to CAMOUFLAGE something from > an EAGLE,

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread Mike Canfield
Last I knew Georgia was in the USAThat price is in US figures. Mike - Original Message - From: ned kleinhenz To: Mercedes Diesel List Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices That price is high. But it sounds worse t

Re: [MBZ] OT: New England Listers - everybody else can ignore

2005-09-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
How about a Massa-Q? I could make it ifit was on a Sunday! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
That reminds me; last year on a job in NJ it cost us over $100,000.00 to put camouflage netting over our work site because there was an eagle's nest less than a mile away. Your are trying to CAMOUFLAGE something from an EAGLE, who can see an ant three miles away!! Give me a break! Guess who ends up

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Price Info Pls......

2005-09-01 Thread Jan Guthrie
According to the news ... both major pipelines are operational again. According to the news .. 25 - 30% and according to GWB 50%. Jan Christopher McCann wrote: > mom said in NW South Carolina (and in NC too) 3 of 4 > gas stations are closed and the others have 15-20 car > lines - that was yest

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
I learned a bunch of cools stuff. No freaking fish on my car though On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 02:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The history of the Ichthus fish comes from when Greece was invaded by the Turks in 1456.   During the almost 400 year occupation, the Turks attemped to

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Ok, maybe they should get charged more for being part of the problem. WY and KS have wells, maybe a refinery there would be able to feed the midwest. Toss a refinery on the old Trojan nuke site in OR On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 01:41 PM, Potter, Tom E wrote: Because some states, Cali

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Price Info Pls......

2005-09-01 Thread Christopher McCann
mom said in NW South Carolina (and in NC too) 3 of 4 gas stations are closed and the others have 15-20 car lines - that was yesterday...I think west of the Miss. river and south of TN is served by a now non-functioning gas pipeline, which is why the gas costs there are usually lower... CM --- Chu

Re: [MBZ] and on an historical note regarding this community

2005-09-01 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Sep 01, 2005 at 11:48:54AM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > yes, yes it does. Surely we can get it out here somehow. Folks can dog > leg it over, they haul it a few miles to the next person who hauls it a > few miles to the next and so on till it makes it here. Then you can stick anot

Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil

2005-09-01 Thread eric peterson
weight of soy oil is aprox 0.92G/mL --- BenzBarn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If it floats on water it must weigh less than water, > or about 3 duckweighs. > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread 72benz250
The history of the Ichthus fish comes from when Greece was invaded by the Turks in 1456. During the almost 400 year occupation, the Turks attemped to iradicate all traces of the greacian nation by banning the national language and religion. The Truks also attmped genocide. In order to survive t

Re: [MBZ] A pint is a pound

2005-09-01 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Sep 01, 2005 at 01:20:12PM -0700, Chuck Landenberger wrote: > Is your grandmother referring to a 'pint in the local pub'? That being the case, it likely doesn't apply to oatmeal stout or guinness... :) K

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 13: Vanagon or antichrist?

2005-09-01 Thread BillR
My $2,000 vanagon Westfalia has a fridge that keeps my product cold just fine, using either 110v, 12v, or propane--and a table at which to eat it, and curtains on the windows for privacy while doing so, and a sink in which to wash the glasses. Wonder if I could take out a vehicle equity loan on

Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil.

2005-09-01 Thread Gabriel S.
how much did that jug cost you? On 9/1/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 1 gallon = 231 cubic inches > > -- Original message -- > > > It matters 'cause I just bought it by the 35 lb. jug. Just wondering how > my > > cost compares to today's $3+/g

Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil.

2005-09-01 Thread 72benz250
1 gallon = 231 cubic inches -- Original message -- > It matters 'cause I just bought it by the 35 lb. jug. Just wondering how my > cost compares to today's $3+/gal for diesel fuel. I guessed ~ 7 lbs./gal. > > Wilton > > > ___ > F

Re: [MBZ] OT: New England Listers - everybody else can ignore

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
I'm cool with that. Broadening my horizons and all that... Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dan Weeks Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 3:41 PM To: Merce

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
Because some states, California comes to mind, refuse to let a refinery or powerplant be built in the state. I work for a gas pipeline company, and you would not believe the hell we go through just to put in a pipeline in states like New Jersey. They all want the product, but they want someone else

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt ECU

2005-09-01 Thread Marshall Booth
Kevin wrote: On Thu, Sep 01, 2005 at 09:14:51AM -0600, Dave M. wrote: Potomac German Auto (1-888-873-3236) has two of that exact part number in stock for $125 each. Are you sure the ECU is bad? They don't often fail... Beat me to it, Dave. Marshall will likely have numbers to prove it, but t

[MBZ] Higher Sulfur Diesel

2005-09-01 Thread John Robbins
http://www.epa.gov/katrina/activities.html#aug31johnson I remember some time in the past someone (i believe it was Marshall) mentioning that back before they reduced the sulfer content of diesel (not to be confused with the 2006/2007 ultra low sulfer diesel) that the sulfur would cause you're

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread 72benz250
Hey Tom, Boarders may change language, customs, curency but politians are teflon coated criminals everywere. -- Original message -- Yeah, we have the same problem here. It is so hard to get these criminals to understand that it is for "their own good." :) I think our

Re: [MBZ] OT: New England Listers - everybody else can ignore

2005-09-01 Thread Dan Weeks
Only if you pronounce it Chowdah Kiew, the way it's supposed to be said. Dan Recovering Yankee Des Moines, Iowa Since it is New England, how about ChowderQ. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[MBZ] Weight of soy oil.

2005-09-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
It matters 'cause I just bought it by the 35 lb. jug. Just wondering how my cost compares to today's $3+/gal for diesel fuel. I guessed ~ 7 lbs./gal. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, an...

2005-09-01 Thread Tom Scordato
There are some folks in down town big easy who need a place - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email c

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Sep 01, 2005 at 10:30:50AM -0400, TimothyPilgrim wrote: > For those of you down south who think that you're paying too much for > gas, see how you compare to Canada. I hope this chart link works, and > it reflects yesterday's prices. BZT. Canada to some extent, and Europe to a large

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
Yeah, we have the same problem here. It is so hard to get these criminals to understand that it is for "their own good." :) I think our criminals are smarter than our politicians--oh wait, they are the same crowd down here. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt ECU

2005-09-01 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Sep 01, 2005 at 09:14:51AM -0600, Dave M. wrote: > Potomac German Auto (1-888-873-3236) has two of that exact part number in > stock for $125 each. Are you sure the ECU is bad? They don't often fail... Beat me to it, Dave. Marshall will likely have numbers to prove it, but the only thing

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
yes On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 12:42 PM, Potter, Tom E wrote: Is that the one with the feet? Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of redghost Sent: Thu

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Same as the bare fish logo, but with feet. Some have DARWIN on the inside On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 12:41 PM, Potter, Tom E wrote: I am afraid to ask; but what does the Darwin fish look like. Inquiring minds and all that... Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread JabbaHursty
so it seems more people agree with my view than i thought At 02:35 PM 9/1/2005, you wrote: Tom, I agree. We (us on this list) have made many webfriends. I really appreciate some broad tolerance on a variety of topics. We came together as Mercedes-Benz owners, but have gained a lot of insi

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread LT Don
It was a change of command ceremony that happened to coincide with an air show. We'd taken a plane up for static display, plus one of our pilots was there and one of their pilots was at our air station on an exchange program. ... "Their" pilot was later killed in the helo crash that I referenced

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
The christian fish thing. Has ioxe inside the fish. No idea what the heck it stands for. FSM pirate fish is much better On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 12:32 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: <>   What's that?   On 9/1/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: with ioxe fish or the darwin f

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Anybody get the idea that maybe resources like refining and such should be a bit more distributed so that when stuff like Katrina happens we are all not bound to take it in the shorts? Great idea for power generation as well. Why have it all concentrated? Just makes it easier for terrorists

Re: [MBZ] A pint is a pound

2005-09-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Curt, Is your grandmother referring to a 'pint in the local pub'? Chuck Phoenix, AZ On Sep 1, 2005, at 1:04 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: "A pint is a pound the world around" as my grandmother says.

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump timing

2005-09-01 Thread Marshall Booth
Fmiser wrote: Sorry to post an off topic question. It's about a Mercedes, not guns, hard-drives, gmail, or dogs. *grin* This is on a W123 240D, OM616. Rusty got me the correct timing chain and I have the car mostly back together. (see subject "DEEP trouble changing my...") Because of those tro

[MBZ] Injection pump timing

2005-09-01 Thread Fmiser
Sorry to post an off topic question. It's about a Mercedes, not guns, hard-drives, gmail, or dogs. *grin* This is on a W123 240D, OM616. Rusty got me the correct timing chain and I have the car mostly back together. (see subject "DEEP trouble changing my...") Because of those troubles I pulled t

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread 72benz250
Hey Mac, That's because we decided it was more important to register every legal longarm in Canada, handguns had been registered since 1934, for a mear $+ 2 billion (so far) not counting time wated by police & RCMP officers to enforce the law instead of tracking down real crime, than to purchas

Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil

2005-09-01 Thread Curt Raymond
Diesel fuel floats so its lighter than water which is 8lbs/gal. "A pint is a pound the world around" as my grandmother says. -Curt Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 12:30:02 -0700 From: Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil

2005-09-01 Thread BenzBarn
If it floats on water it must weigh less than water, or about 3 duckweighs.

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread 72benz250
yeah. Fish w/ feet usualy has darwin written in it.

Re: [MBZ] OT: New England Listers - everybody else can ignore

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
Since it is New England, how about ChowderQ. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 2:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
Is that the one with the feet? Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of redghost Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 2:29 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
I am afraid to ask; but what does the Darwin fish look like. Inquiring minds and all that... Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of redghost Sent: Thursday, Sept

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread 72benz250
you mean the É×ÈÕÓ (ichthus) fish? Aw crap! going from gas to oil to guns to religion. I'll be checking on the list in 40 days and 40 nights. Thanks redghost ;) -- Original message -- > with ioxe fish or the darwin fish? > > On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 10:56 AM

[MBZ] OT: New England Listers - everybody else can ignore

2005-09-01 Thread Curt Raymond
Anybody from New England up for an MB enthusiasts get together? I live in Gardner, MA which is pretty much the center of New England and was thinking of "hosting" a Rustyq/Okieq type get together. No clever names yet. Basics: Place: Dunns Pond State Park, Gardner, MA. The state charges a $5/car pa

Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil

2005-09-01 Thread LT Don
The rule of thumb in Iowa is that soy oil weight about half a duckweigh. On 9/1/05, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What does soy oil weigh? > > Wilton > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Sounds like the Puget Sound. Much motion and fury with nothing to show but wasted funds On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 11:32 AM, Potter, Tom E wrote: Hey Man. it is GOOD to stick with that at which you are best. We would have to have 7 committees, 11 elections, and 47 permits before we c

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
<> What's that? On 9/1/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > with ioxe fish or the darwin fish? > > On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 10:56 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > > > How about a list composed exclusively ofowners of Mercedes decorated > > with Kerry 2004 and Handgun Control b

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread LT Don
I think I'd prefer to just brew my own biodiesel, at least until winter. And yes, I will pay road taxes, Marshall. Don On 9/1/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > LT Don wrote: > > Yea, but per CNN yesterday the governor down there said that price > > gouging would not be tolerated

Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil

2005-09-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Wilton, Just a guess, but about the same as diesel fuel.. Probably between 7 & 8 pounds per gallon.. Water is about 7lbs.. Also wondered why it mattered? Chuck Phoenix, AZ On Sep 1, 2005, at 12:01 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: What does soy oil weigh? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
There has to be price gouging if gas doubles in price overnight, but not necessarily by the service stations. On 9/1/05, Jan Guthrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > They have been showing pictures of stations in Georgia with Premium at > $6.07 and > Regular at > $5.89. scary > > Jan > > T

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
with ioxe fish or the darwin fish? On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 10:56 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: How about a list composed exclusively of owners of Mercedes decorated with Kerry 2004 and Handgun Control bumper stickers?     On 9/1/05, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If it is

Re: [MBZ] Stupid Nawlins Quotes Overheard in NYC

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Just reviewing the test scores from the state mandated WASL here (sort of a weak version of SAT or ITBS). There are a whole bunch of people dumber than moss on the north end of a tree in school. There is no curve to grade against. The test has a 100% up to speed/par on what they taught/know

[MBZ] Weight of soy oil

2005-09-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
What does soy oil weigh? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
I would love to attend, and will have some idea of Gump travel status later in the year. Getting lots of suspension parts ready for install. On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 09:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: So who all wants OkieQ 06? Have not decided on it yet. Christopher McCann wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 123 AC drain holes

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Not the AC holes, but the vent holes on Gump are finally cleaned up. In the process the rubber flaps decided to flee. Any theory on if the flap is a snap out piece that can be replaced, or some other way to secure the flaps to the old rubber, not involving shoe goo On Thursday, September 1,

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread Jan Guthrie
They have been showing pictures of stations in Georgia with Premium at $6.07 and Regular at $5.89. scary Jan TimothyPilgrim wrote: > You sure about that? This says the maximum today is $3.99 / G > > http://www.georgiagasprices.com > > And we've got our fair share of SUVs, just probably have

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Saw BP had a place with 92 octane going for $6.09 in GA yesterday. news last night had fuel price in BC up $0.12/liter since Tuesday On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 09:45 AM, TimothyPilgrim wrote: You sure about that? This says the maximum today is $3.99 / G http://www.georgiagasprices.co

[MBZ] One Dimesional Blower Motor

2005-09-01 Thread frederick w moir
Hi, All. If the Benz list were for one dimensional people, I'd have to go elsewhere! You even put up with me!! (mostly). Whoever needed a blower motor for a 190/300 car, my local JY wants $30 and take it out yourself. I could do this, if you would pay shipping. Sorry to be so thrifty,

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread Marshall Booth
LT Don wrote: Yea, but per CNN yesterday the governor down there said that price gouging would not be tolerated, etc. It's NOT price gouging to charge replacement cost plus a reasonable markup. Yesterday, the replacement cost in many locations along the Gulf coast exceeded $5/gallon. Tomorrow

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread LT Don
Yea, but per CNN yesterday the governor down there said that price gouging would not be tolerated, etc. Gas in our small central Iowa town hit $2.999 for the stuff with 10% ethanol and $3.099 for regular gas. Diesel jumped from $2.639 to $2.749. This all happened between when I drove home for l

Re: [MBZ] annoying exhaust leak on OM 603

2005-09-01 Thread Marshall Booth
Kevin J. Slater wrote: Ever since I swapped my bad #14 head for a better #17 head, I've had a engine compartment leak of some sort. It's somewhere on the exhaust side, but I haven't been able to find it. It's rather minor but really annoying, especially now with fuel prices rising we'll be drivin

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Tom, I agree. We (us on this list) have made many webfriends. I really appreciate some broad tolerance on a variety of topics. We came together as Mercedes-Benz owners, but have gained a lot of insight thru non MB topics. In this environment as in life, we have to develop some tole

Re: [MBZ] Stupid Nawlins Quotes Overheard in NYC

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
You may have uncovered a "hive." :) Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:34 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subj

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
Hey Man. it is GOOD to stick with that at which you are best. We would have to have 7 committees, 11 elections, and 47 permits before we could have a pig roast down here.:) We do committees and studies very well; no results, just lots of studies. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread 72benz250
State. -- Original message -- Was that the State of Georgia (as in USA) or the country of Georgia (as in ex-USSR)? Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536--- Begin Message --- ___ For used

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
Was that the State of Georgia (as in USA) or the country of Georgia (as in ex-USSR)? Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Canfield Sent: Thursday, Septe

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Potter, Tom E
I am in your camp. I am interested in other aspects of my webfriends' (if I may call you folks that) lives as well. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jabba

Re: [MBZ] Fridge in the trunk

2005-09-01 Thread Dan Weeks
My $2,000 vanagon Westfalia has a fridge that keeps my product cold just fine, using either 110v, 12v, or propane--and a table at which to eat it, and curtains on the windows for privacy while doing so, and a sink in which to wash the glasses. Wonder if I could take out a vehicle equity loan on

Re: [MBZ] 123 AC drain holes

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well the subject line pretty much says it all. andrew strasfogel wrote: Dripping from where??? Which car - the 85 sedan? There are many drain holes so you will need to specify. On 9/1/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: OK, my drain holes are

[MBZ] Fridge in the trunk

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
This months Inc. Magazine had an article about J. Darius Bikoff. New York dude who came up with the vitamin/smart/fruitwater company. He has an 05 S600 that he paid $50k to have the trunk made into a fridge so he can always have chilled product on hand. A little WTF, but maybe he will take i

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread Mitch Haley
redghost wrote: > I wonder how far the water logged cars will travel > from the Gulf coast before they end up on eBay I've seen 'repairable' cars in salvage yards in Indiana with Houston dealer stickers on them and flood damage titles several months after a tropical storm. Creeps usually want 5

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
WA Gov is going to activate 600 Guards to go help out. I hope she has enough left over to activate for the wild fires and still have the boys who just got back from the sand box some time to get their heads back together. On Thursday, September 1, 2005, at 04:37 AM, Harry  M. wrote: Been wat

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread redghost
Thin veneer of civilization with all the looting and such. Not standard behavior in US disasters, unless you reside in Detroit. I would love to help out, but at this point will be a greater hinderance than help. When they figure out what needs I am able to meet, will be feeling less "stuck"

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread 72benz250
Hey Ned, No need to calculate. The price was $5.49 US / 128 oz gallon. The price was verified at $5.87 US / 128 oz gallon. or $1.831 Cdn / Liter -- Original message -- That price is high. But it sounds worse than it is. I calculate $5.49 CDN / Imperial gallon = $3.

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Don't forget to include Canadian flags. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/1/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How about a list composed exclusively of owners of Mercedes decorated with > Kerry 2004 and Handgun Control bumper stickers?

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
How about a list composed exclusively of owners of Mercedes decorated with Kerry 2004 and Handgun Control bumper stickers? On 9/1/05, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If it is to"break up the lists" then maybe those who find it offensive to > hear someone elses opinion on a subject

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Price Info Pls......

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Well, you can start here: http://www.arizonagasprices.com/index.aspx?fuel=D And http://www.gasbuddy.com has websites for each state en route. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/1/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi listers. > > Really bad timing But, I am making a trip to

Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
I just found this list of charities helping out the New Orlean's relief effort: http://www.deadlykatrina.com/?p=54 Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/1/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > TimothyPilgrim wrote: > > > > I'd prefer to donate through a secular organization. The SA is off my radar. >

Re: [MBZ] 123 AC drain holes

2005-09-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Dripping from where??? Which car - the 85 sedan? There are many drain holes so you will need to specify. On 9/1/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > OK, my drain holes are plugged up on my 85 123. I do have SOME water > dripping down sometimes, but not all of it. I have crawled

Re: [MBZ] Running cables through the firewall - W123

2005-09-01 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Van wrote: > Like Philip, the mad engineer said use a Ford starting solenoid and you can > use your ONE battery to power a HEAVY draw without running mongo big wires > into the cabin, thats what solenoids do :-) Careful! A starter solenoid is _not_ rated for continueous duty

Re: [MBZ] and on an historical note regarding this community

2005-09-01 Thread Richard Hattaway
I will take it from Salisbury to Charlotte !! Richard --- "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > yes, yes it does. Surely we can get it out here somehow. Folks can > dog > leg it over, they haul it a few miles to the next person who hauls it > a > few miles to the next and so on ti

[MBZ] Diesel Price Info Pls......

2005-09-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hi listers. Really bad timing But, I am making a trip to the east coast next week and would like some info on the availability/price of diesel fuel along my route. I'll be on I-40 eastbound out of Arizona on Tuesday morning and expect to refuel in Amarillo, TX, Ft. Smith, AR, N

Re: [MBZ] Stupid Nawlins Quotes Overheard in NYC

2005-09-01 Thread Sunil Hari
I'm convinced that NYC and LA are not actually of this planet. On 9/1/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes, yes they are. > > Tim > 1982 300TD Moby > > On 9/1/05, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Are people really that stupid??? Mike > > ___

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

2005-09-01 Thread ned kleinhenz
That price is high. But it sounds worse than it is. I calculate $5.49 CDN / Imperial gallon = $3.71 US / 128 oz gallon. Ned

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Mike Canfield
If it is to"break up the lists" then maybe those who find it offensive to hear someone elses opinion on a subject ought to start thier own "Commies who Talk only about MBZ cars" list and go thier own way. Mike - Original Message - From: "JabbaHursty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Hey, Kaleb

2005-09-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
ok Steve MacSween wrote: For some reason my ISP is bouncing some of your list traffic. I suspect their server has problems, as it's saying my mailbox is full but it's actually empty. Mac ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread JabbaHursty
yes, many of us should have shown more respect for the wishes of the list admin in this case lest we turn into the Superdome. my concern is the mention of this possibly breaking up the lists At 12:49 PM 9/1/2005, you wrote: "my idea is a community of mercedes enthusiasts that is not just abou

Re: [MBZ] Reality

2005-09-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
Kaleb typed: "So who all wants OkieQ 06? ". Sounds great. I'll pencil it in. Plan it and they shall come. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 138K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday,

[MBZ] Hey, Kaleb

2005-09-01 Thread Steve MacSween
For some reason my ISP is bouncing some of your list traffic. I suspect their server has problems, as it's saying my mailbox is full but it's actually empty. Mac

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

2005-09-01 Thread Steve MacSween
Yes, we can't afford decent submarines nor strategic aircraft, but we can hold pigfests for visiting Americans and get them drunk on the Canadian taxpayer's nickel. Oh, the disgrace! Where's the immigration website for Andorra, again? Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Canadian Armed Forces, at least

Re: [MBZ] Stupid Nawlins Quotes Overheard in NYC

2005-09-01 Thread TimothyPilgrim
Yes, yes they are. Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 9/1/05, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Are people really that stupid??? Mike

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