Re: [MBZ] I love my car

2005-10-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
It seems 240Ds are quite the chick magnets... Bob Rentfro '77 300D 141K (chicks could care less) Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 3:26 PM Subject: [MBZ] I love my car So Hammie's

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well this list is really the latest and newest version of all the old lists. It seemed to start with the MBCA list and the realtime list and has sort of evolved from that to mbz.org and now to this. I would sort of say its really just one list the whole time since its the people that make up

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
Ken remarked: Which old one? MBCA? Kathy? LL? This group of people has been on a number of lists I bet that there would be only twenty or so people on the list presently who remember all those old lists. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 141K Litchfield park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Lets see, anybody who was on those old lists say AYE Bob Rentfro wrote: Ken remarked: Which old one? MBCA? Kathy? LL? This group of people has been on a number of lists I bet that there would be only twenty or so people on the list presently who remember all those old lists. Bob

[MBZ] old lists was: name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Count me as one of the twenty or so Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ 1980 300SD On Sep 30, 2005, at 4:16 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Ken remarked: Which old one? MBCA? Kathy? LL? This group of people has been on a number of lists I bet that there would be only twenty or so people on the

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
AYE...all of them.. Bo Rentfro '77 300D 141K LP, AZ - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] name calling... Lets see, anybody who was on those old lists

Re: [MBZ] Compression ratio

2005-10-01 Thread Peter Frederick
No, the turbo increases the pressure of the charge, not the actual compression ratio. It does, however, raise the effective compression ratio -- probably to about 40:1 at full load. The mechanical compression ratio is fixed. Peter

Re: [MBZ] old lists was: name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
Isn't that kinda slick how we got rid of that nasty name calling thread? Bob Rentfro '77 300D LP, AZ - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 4:26 PM Subject: [MBZ] old lists was: name

Re: [MBZ] old lists was: name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its amazing what my power of persuasion can do Bob Rentfro wrote: Isn't that kinda slick how we got rid of that nasty name calling thread? Bob Rentfro '77 300D LP, AZ - -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81

Re: [MBZ] battery age

2005-10-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
John, If you have a battery failure, call 1-800-MERCEDES and they will bring a new battery to you. Then remove the old one and install a new one. The charge is ONLY for the battery NO labor charge. BTDT! So, don't go to the dealer let them come to you... Take care,

Re: [MBZ] old lists was: name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Kaleb, Now that your power has been demonstrated, could you talk to the oil companies about reducing pump prices Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Sep 30, 2005, at 4:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its amazing what my power of persuasion can do Bob Rentfro wrote: Isn't that kinda

Re: [MBZ] old lists was: name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yes, I will call them right now, expect pump prices to be around .89 tomorrow. Chuck Landenberger wrote: Kaleb, Now that your power has been demonstrated, could you talk to the oil companies about reducing pump prices Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Sep 30, 2005, at 4:39 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Wanted: W201 (190D/E) body donor.

2005-10-01 Thread Gabriel S.
how did you wreck her? On 9/30/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a wrecked 1987 190Dt and need a good body/interior to assemble it in. Does anybody have a bad engine 190D or 190E they want to sell, hopefully near Michigan? I'd love a 5 sp, but that isn't necessary. (the wreck

Re: [MBZ] old lists was: name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Gabriel S.
i stopped because it got old. On 9/30/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb, Now that your power has been demonstrated, could you talk to the oil companies about reducing pump prices Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Sep 30, 2005, at 4:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] battery age

2005-10-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
Chuck mentioned: you have a battery failure, call 1-800-MERCEDES and they will bring a new battery to you. Then remove the old one and install a new one. The charge is ONLY for the battery NO labor charge. BTDT! Certainly that doesn't apply to old cars like our, does it?

Re: [MBZ] battery age

2005-10-01 Thread Gabriel S.
Any model? any year? any (reasonable) area? On 9/30/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John, If you have a battery failure, call 1-800-MERCEDES and they will bring a new battery to you. Then remove the old one and install a new one. The charge is ONLY for the battery NO

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Bucks2
Aw man you're screwing with my funnin of Gabriel. He's telling us how old he is because he was on the old list. This one's been functioning for what, 6 months, and he says: Actually i've been on this list for a while now. I'm guessing he doesn't know who Kathy Kennel was or any of the real old

Re: [MBZ] battery age

2005-10-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Yes, young man.. Any model, any year and quite frankly, I believe anywhere in the US! As long as you are the owner of a Mercedes-Benz, just give them the car's VIN. Recently used it on my trip east. In West Memphis, called and got a flatbed sent to take me to the local dealer

Re: [MBZ] battery age

2005-10-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
YUP! On Sep 30, 2005, at 4:46 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Chuck mentioned: you have a battery failure, call 1-800-MERCEDES and they will bring a new battery to you. Then remove the old one and install a new one. The charge is ONLY for the battery NO labor charge. BTDT! Certainly that

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You have to be nice. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aw man you're screwing with my funnin of Gabriel. He's telling us how old he is because he was on the old list. This one's been functioning for what, 6 months, and he says: Actually i've been on this list for a while now. I'm guessing he doesn't

Re: [MBZ] battery age

2005-10-01 Thread 72benz250
Any reasonable area = nearest dealer. not your place, not your indy, do not collect 200$, go straight to the dealer -- Original message -- Yes, young man.. Any model, any year and quite frankly, I believe anywhere in the US! As long as you are the owner of a

[MBZ] Free MB dealership checkup

2005-10-01 Thread Dennis Perkins
Tomorrow I've got an appointment to have a free MB checkup at my local dealership. I had it done about 5 years ago and it seemed okay, especially for free. I'm wondering if an;yone has also done this was it worth the time? Dennis Perkins 84 300SD

Re: [MBZ] I love my car

2005-10-01 Thread Christopher McCann
My 240D has not turned out to be a chick magnet...but I do get alot of yo homes, nice car...except they don't call this cracker homes. It's funny, I get way more comments on the W115 rust bucket than on my nice SD. Chris --- Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So Hammie's starter is on its

Re: [MBZ] Old lists - was name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Kaleb wrote: Lets see, anybody who was on those old lists say AYE Aye!! Philip

Re: [MBZ] Free MB dealership checkup

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
When I as a kid it was. Its just a way for them to drum up business. Dennis Perkins wrote: Tomorrow I've got an appointment to have a free MB checkup at my local dealership. I had it done about 5 years ago and it seemed okay, especially for free. I'm wondering if an;yone has also done this

[MBZ] Lists

2005-10-01 Thread RELNGSON
I bet that there would be only twenty or so people on the list presently who remember all those old lists. Here's one. RLE

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Rob Vonderhaar
An aye from me -- I've lived through the whole saga. I got involved back in 1995 with the original Realtime list; then the startup of the MBCA list under Kathy; the insane MBCA politics that led to its demise (and also to my dropping my MBCA membership); the start of the Ritter/Easley list;

[MBZ] MB roadside service

2005-10-01 Thread RELNGSON
,Any model, any year and quite frankly, I believe anywhere in the US!   As long as you are the owner of a Mercedes-Benz, just give them the  car's VIN. And any parts supplied will be at dealer retail. Including the battery. RLE

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
the ritter list is in the insane catagory as well. Rob Vonderhaar wrote: An aye from me -- I've lived through the whole saga. I got involved back in 1995 with the original Realtime list; then the startup of the MBCA list under Kathy; the insane MBCA politics that led to its demise (and also

Re: [MBZ] battery age

2005-10-01 Thread John M McIntosh
Er, my wife actually has done this twice, she is not happy with having said car die in traffic, dealing with cell phones, and then wait lots of minutes/hours for the problem to be resolved, she would rather have it *fixed* before it happens. On 30-Sep-05, at 4:40 PM, Chuck Landenberger

Re: [MBZ] MB roadside service

2005-10-01 Thread Christopher McCann
they are excellent for: 1. running out of fuel (STRESS DIESEL!!) 2. jumping 3. changing tire (that would be 4 my wife) All that is free. They are not going to RR your water pump on the side of the road! Chris --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ,Any model, any year and quite frankly, I believe

Re: [MBZ] St Louis fest? Preliminary thoughts and ramblings

2005-10-01 Thread Christopher McCann
Kemp museum, scenic wine country rally followed by an Italian dinner sounds GREAT. I will come and imagine that 2 other MB dieselers I work with will come too. Now do I bring the SD or the TD? Wife's new TD is REALLY growing on me :-) Chris --- tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone,

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Bucks2
That's only for a certain period of time though isn't it? If I'm good for a month can I go back to my grouchy self? How about if I only throw small rocks? Huh Dad? Can I? Ken In a message dated 9/30/2005 5:32:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] battery age

2005-10-01 Thread John M McIntosh
I do know that having battery die in traffic when you have a gasser (300TE) causes the abs and srs lights to come on (low voltage) and then most likely stall, left turn lane entering the airport, not happy wife. I'm wondering if anyone has tested what happens with a W124 series diesel?

Re: [MBZ] St Louis fest? Preliminary thoughts and ramblings

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think I might bring my big diesel, yea, I will probably have to. Christopher McCann wrote: Kemp museum, scenic wine country rally followed by an Italian dinner sounds GREAT. I will come and imagine that 2 other MB dieselers I work with will come too. Now do I bring the SD or the TD? Wife's

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you need to sign up for banned [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's only for a certain period of time though isn't it? If I'm good for a month can I go back to my grouchy self? How about if I only throw small rocks? Huh Dad? Can I? Ken In a message dated 9/30/2005 5:32:54 PM Pacific Daylight

Re: [MBZ] St Louis fest? Preliminary thoughts and ramblings

2005-10-01 Thread Christopher McCann
Tom, Do we have enough people to agree on Oct 22? Chris --- Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think I might bring my big diesel, yea, I will probably have to. Christopher McCann wrote: Kemp museum, scenic wine country rally followed by an Italian dinner sounds GREAT. I

[MBZ] acetone

2005-10-01 Thread Christopher McCann
rethinking testing it. Sure, if you soak a rubber o-ring in 100% acetone overnight, it will swell, but that is totally different than a solution of 1/15 of one percent acetone and 99 14/15% diesel. hmm... Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 209K miles, Wulf

Re: [MBZ] MB roadside service

2005-10-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
The roadside service will provide a tire change, a jump, replace the battery and bring some gas (not sure if it goes for diesel). That's all the service will cover. Check out the website for the details.. http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/care/clientcare/

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread shustew
Is there a diesel only (list) anymore? thx bill

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread OK Don
Does starting with Joe Amelia's SL list count?? On 9/30/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lets see, anybody who was on those old lists say AYE -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] old lists was: name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread shustew
Non productive - also I think I worked with Rentfro (hedge hog) about 25 years ago at songs. Response will tell. bill s Bob Rentfro [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] St Louis fest? Preliminary thoughts and ramblings

2005-10-01 Thread OK Don
I might be able to make it - will have to consult the family - -- --- Oct. 22 is as good as any Sat. On 9/30/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom, Do we have enough people to agree on Oct 22? Chris -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM

[MBZ] Wndshld

2005-10-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
Jerry, I paid $100 deductible. Wilton, USAA since Oct 60

[MBZ] name calling/liists, etc.

2005-10-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
AYE Wilton

Re: [MBZ] acetone

2005-10-01 Thread 72benz250
There was a thread on Fatwallet that had a guy with a semi new rental and he applied a few oz of acetone. MPG went down. Not very scientific but it was speculated that on older vehicles the acetone may be cleaning passages and that's how the MPG improves. I would imagine gas companies would

Re: [MBZ] old lists was: name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Dave M.
Wow - there's a blast from the past. Talk about dragging up old memories! I think I joined the Kathy list in 1999 or so? Back then the 124 diesel was pretty new to me, and I was busy trying to figure out if 115C on the temp gauge was OK or not (since the dealer told me it was fine as long as it's

Re: [MBZ] Stability Control?

2005-10-01 Thread mykd1
Walt, as far as I would know there is nothing on the outside showing if a car is equipped with stability control. There might possibly be something on the dash that shows this, a warning light or small badge somewhere inside the car. Other than that you'll have to check the owners manual to see

Re: [MBZ] Wndshld

2005-10-01 Thread Gerald R. Flintrop
Wilton, Thank you. Last time I raised the subject with USAA, they were reluctant to become involved. I had told them that my 95 E300D's wndshld had become sand blasted, making it a safety issue, but they mumbled something about it was on me. It seems that they would be more interested if it

[MBZ] Kleb's SDL on eBay

2005-10-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Mercedes-Benz-300SDL-Turbodiesel_W0QQitemZ4578823698QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem And his Okie buddies, who won't respond to my emails about parts, are the high bidders. Kaleb, Is the the car that's smoking the tires and had other assorted escapades

[MBZ] mercedez 420 sel turbo diese 5 cylinder

2005-10-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/mercedez-420-sel-turbo-diese-5-cylinder_W0QQitemZ4578852129QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem this is mercedez 1986 420 sel diesel.This auto was originally of gasoline.I decided to change it to diesel and I installed it a mercedez 1995 diesel motor and transmission

Re: [MBZ] Kleb's SDL on eBay

2005-10-01 Thread LT Don
Probably still has the House For Sale signs in the trunk. On 10/1/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Mercedes-Benz-300SDL-Turbodiesel_W0QQitemZ4578823698QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem And his Okie buddies, who won't respond to my emails

Re: [MBZ] Kleb's SDL on eBay

2005-10-01 Thread OK Don
Uh - Kaleb - proof read your ads -- If you buy it with buy it now I will include a set of fairly new Michelin Symmetry tires. There is NO buy it now price. The truck can be stored for up to 30 days. On 9/30/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] mercedez 420 sel turbo diese 5 cylinder

2005-10-01 Thread OK Don
I love the all the parts are original and the car works perfect. with an engine/tranny transplant! On 9/30/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/mercedez-420-sel-turbo-diese-5-cylinder_W0QQitemZ4578852129QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem this is mercedez

Re: [MBZ] mercedez 420 sel turbo diese 5 cylinder

2005-10-01 Thread OK Don
And I missed the 617 engine as I installed it a mercedez 1995 diesel motor. On 9/30/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I love the all the parts are original and the car works perfect. with an engine/tranny transplant! On 9/30/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Kleb's SDL on eBay

2005-10-01 Thread OK Don
No - it's propped up against the 300TD in the background. On 9/30/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Probably still has the House For Sale signs in the trunk. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Kleb's SDL on eBay

2005-10-01 Thread LT Don
It was a hidden message. The truck you will have to buy from me (Suburban?) to tow the SDL home can be stored at my place (pending purchase) for up to 30 days. On 10/1/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Uh - Kaleb - proof read your ads -- If you buy it with buy it now I will include a set of

Re: [MBZ] mercedez 420 sel turbo diese 5 cylinder

2005-10-01 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Also interesting to see a 1995 motor, however it’s the old 617 engine. New in 1995 ? rebuilt? Feedback - member since July 02 Probably more of a story than meets the eye. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] St Louis fest? Preliminary thoughts and ramblings

2005-10-01 Thread Rick Knoble
- Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kemp museum, scenic wine country rally followed by an Italian dinner sounds GREAT. Isn't St. Louis famous for it's BBQ? And yeah, add me to the list of maybes Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] OT: Anybody in Indianapolis?

2005-10-01 Thread Rick Knoble
I am in the Northwest corner of the state. Close to ChicagoThe best/worst of both states. Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD - Original Message - From: Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Anybody

Re: [MBZ] Sensor in Injection Pump '90 300D

2005-10-01 Thread Dave M.
John, I'm not an expert on the 2.5T engine controls, but I have a hard time buying the claim that an injection pump sensor is bad. I believe the only sensor on those pumps is a rack position sensor, and I think there's a procedure in the manual explaining how to test it. If it's bad, yes it

[MBZ] 300td trailer hitches

2005-10-01 Thread Rick Hawkins
Folks, I finally found a hitch for my 300TD 1982. BUT it turns out to be from a euro bumper car. It sits too high for the US spec bumper. Temporarily, I think I'll hang the euro bumper on but I guess I'll be manufacturing 300td receiver hitches for us bumper cars. So, how many of you

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
why? only ready subjects that interest you. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a diesel only (list) anymore? thx bill ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/30/2005 4:21:36 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lets see, anybody who was on those old lists say AYE AYE! Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 261 K miles 98 ML 320, 137 K miles

Re: [MBZ] mercedez 420 sel turbo diese 5 cylinder

2005-10-01 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/30/2005 8:38:08 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/mercedez-420-sel-turbo-diese-5-cylinder_W0QQite mZ4578852129QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem this is mercedez 1986 420 sel diesel.This auto was originally of

Re: [MBZ] mercedez 420 sel turbo diese 5 cylinder

2005-10-01 Thread kevin kraly
Also interesting to see a 1995 motor, however it’s the old 617 engine. New in 1995 ? rebuilt? Maybe, he meant 1985 for the 617 engine. A 1995 engine would be a 603 rod bender 3.5L 6 cyl (as in S350D) or a 606 NA 3.0L 6 cyl (as in E300D W124). It COULD be a nice car if EVERYTHING was done

Re: [MBZ] Kleb's SDL on eBay

2005-10-01 Thread dave walton
Once the bidding meets the reserve price, the Buy-It-Now option disappears. That's currently a built in Feature of eBay. -Dave Walton On 9/30/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Uh - Kaleb - proof read your ads -- If you buy it with buy it now I will include a set of fairly new Michelin

[MBZ] W-126 Door Handle

2005-10-01 Thread Peter Arnold
The exterior door handle is loose on my car. What holds it on? I assume the interior door panel has to come off, I'd like to have what ever fastener that is required on hand. -- Peter T. Arnold Windsor, Connecticut U.S.A. 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%

Re: [MBZ] Sensor in Injection Pump '90 300D

2005-10-01 Thread John Peterson
Does anyone know the correct volts or amps or ohms or stucatto signals this sensor should have so that I can throw a meter onto it? I have the MB service CD's, but I can't find mention of the rack sensor. Thanks Dave - Original Message - From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Sensor in Injection Pump '90 300D

2005-10-01 Thread brian toscano
John, I have to stop and laugh otherwise I'd get real frustrated! The mech stopped troubleshooting at the most expensive replacement part on the engine short of a short or long block. What a guy! I'm in the mountains now without manuals so the best advise I can give you is that if you can the

Re: [MBZ] W-126 Door Handle

2005-10-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Peter, Not completely sure that door handles on a 126 are the same as my 116. But, take a look at the side of the door where locking mechanism is and see if there is an oval, black plastic cover (1x2) and carefully remove. Inside you will see two phillips screws. Tighten them. Should

Re: [MBZ] old lists was: name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
nopenever worked at songs. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 141K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] old lists was: name calling... Non productive -

Re: [MBZ] Lists

2005-10-01 Thread George Gregory
And another here ___ Deneal Schilmeister St. Louis - Cincinnati 1997 SL500 http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm -Original Message- From: On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 7:39 PM I bet that there would be only twenty or so

Re: [MBZ] Free MB dealership checkup

2005-10-01 Thread George Gregory
You still ARE A kid. Hit 30 yet? ___ Deneal Schilmeister St. Louis - Cincinnati 1997 SL500 http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, September 30,

Re: [MBZ] St Louis fest? Preliminary thoughts and ramblings

2005-10-01 Thread George Gregory
That would be Kansas City ___ Deneal Schilmeister St. Louis - Cincinnati 1997 SL500 http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm -Original Message- From: On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 11:29 PM Isn't St. Louis famous for it's BBQ? And

Re: [MBZ] St Louis fest? Preliminary thoughts and ramblings

2005-10-01 Thread tom savage
Christopher McCann wrote: Tom, Do we have enough people to agree on Oct 22? Hi Chris, Well, No one has written with any conflicts yet, so the 22nd looks good. So far the interested parties list includes: Peter Frederick (and family?) Deneal Schilmeister and Miss Bee Kaleb and Regina Striplin

Re: [MBZ] St Louis fest? Preliminary thoughts and ramblings

2005-10-01 Thread tom savage
Rick Knoble wrote: Isn't St. Louis famous for it's BBQ? And yeah, add me to the list of maybes You can get decent BBQ here, but we're greatly overshadowed by KC. I like to think of St Louis as a beer town - by which I mean Schlafly, not the Budweiser swill :) I shall put you on the

Re: [MBZ] Lists

2005-10-01 Thread tom savage
George Gregory wrote: And another here Me three. First subbed to Dave's list and the Vets list in early 1998. Anyone heard from Bob Beltz lately? His cease and desist letters to Richard were always entertaining... Tom

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Mathieu J. Cama
Been a part of these lists since 1997 when it was still Mercedes-Veterans. Saw the lists go to mbz.org and saw all the other lists evolve from the Vets list. During the mbz.org years I had the pleasure of adminstering a number of those lists. Mathieu off to Road Atlanta fro the race in a few

Re: [MBZ] Free MB dealership checkup

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, I have hit 30. Im an old man compared to when I was a kid, but Im still a kid compared to an old man like you. George Gregory wrote: You still ARE A kid. Hit 30 yet? ___ Deneal Schilmeister St. Louis - Cincinnati 1997 SL500

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread BenzBarn
Need a drivers side door for the 220 Cab A ? I have a NOS one here.

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Barry Stark
I've had a very similar experience to Rob's. I still subscribe to this list and the RE list. The various lists all have their strong points and their disadvantages but they have managed to keep my interest for all these years. So many folks out there that I would call a good friend though I've

[MBZ] Anyone on List with a Good 450 SL for Sale

2005-10-01 Thread Tom Harruff
I had a contact from a Florida Section President of MBCA that has a member looking for a good 450SL as a birthday present for his wife. The individual is in Tallahassee FL. If anyone on the list has a good one for sale, please contact me and I will forward the particulars and your Email

Re: [MBZ] Sensor in Injection Pump '90 300D

2005-10-01 Thread Zeitgeist
I'm skeptical... Isn't the rack position sensor just for the EGR functions? And, even if it somehow works with the wastegate function, can't this be temporarily defeated in order to diagnose this problem? Couldn't you simply disconnect and plug the wastegate signal line, which I believe is

[MBZ] 126 Door handle

2005-10-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
Peter, Just inside rear edge of door and in line with rear of handle is a plastic disc abt 3/4 inch dia. Remove disc and tighten Philips head screw covered by disc. If handle is still loose at front end, you'll need to remove door panel to tighten frnt screw. Wilton 91 350SDL, 87 300D

Re: [MBZ] Anyone on List with a Good 450 SL for Sale

2005-10-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
try the SL list Tom Harruff wrote: I had a contact from a Florida Section President of MBCA that has a member looking for a good 450SL as a birthday present for his wife. The individual is in Tallahassee FL. If anyone on the list has a good one for sale, please contact me and I will forward

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Bucks2
Please, don't stop responding. I'm having way to much fun letting you self destruct. You see the majority of this list is middle aged, level headed car guys. Watching you rant and rave about how much you know is entertaining. Are you punishing me by going and getting drunk? Or are you bragging

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Mike Canfield
OOOHHH OOOHHH OOOHHHSomebody's gonna be pissed.LOLOLOL, Mike PSThis is kinda humorous. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 1:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] name calling... Please, don't stop responding. I'm having

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Luther Gulseth
Easy now making comments about us young guys. Luther, 26 and going strong! On Sat, 01 Oct 2005 12:23:47 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please, don't stop responding. I'm having way to much fun letting you self destruct. You see the majority of this list is middle aged, level headed

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread mykd1
Middle aged? So what would you consider as middle aged ? Hell I'm 40 and I've sad this before.. I'm not gonna grow up. so na na na na bite me 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread mykd1
speaking of our mbz list what ever happened to the audi quattro nut ? Haven't read anything from him since the list changed 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Diesel Unimog 411.118 4X4 60 in wheelbase

2005-10-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4578787087fromMakeTrack=true

Re: [MBZ] W-126 Door Handle

2005-10-01 Thread OK Don
Right Chuck, except I think it's only one screw on the 126. On 10/1/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter, Not completely sure that door handles on a 126 are the same as my 116. But, take a look at the side of the door where locking mechanism is and see if there is an oval,

Re: [MBZ] name calling...

2005-10-01 Thread Richard Hattaway
Kinda humorous?? It is the best thing I have seen since the wild wild wild wild wild west. Richard (waiting on the next installment) [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OOOHHH OOOHHH OOOHHHSomebody's gonna be pissed.LOLOLOL, Mike PSThis is kinda

[MBZ] 123 diesel ignition

2005-10-01 Thread Luther Gulseth
my '82 CD's ignition doesn't work properly. The little locking tab that slides back and forth across the back side of the lock mechanism slides too far and won't unlock when you have the lock in place. I have heard that these just need lubrication instead of being replaced. How does one

Re: [MBZ] OT Motorola MX800 Radio

2005-10-01 Thread redghost
hit the site, will have to study further. Thanks kevin On Thursday, September 29, 2005, at 02:28 PM, Kevin wrote: batlabs.com -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] steering shock and center drag link

2005-10-01 Thread David Brodbeck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While getting my recent state inspection the guy said that I needed a new steering shock and center drag link. Do these commonly wear out with a car of this age ? The steering shock sounds more like a comfort item and the car seems to drive fine. I replaced my

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] OT, converting CD's to mp3

2005-10-01 Thread redghost
Little poke a hole to pop out on the extreme right hand of every drive I know of. On Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at 03:19 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: 1. Buy Mac. 2. Launch iTunes. 3. Insert CD. 4. Hit 'Import' button. Just don't try it with a badly scratched

Re: [MBZ] OT, converting CD's to mp3

2005-10-01 Thread Gabriel S.
rip it using windows media...it comes with ripper On 9/26/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Im sure I know the answer to this but have since forgotten, how do you convert CD tracks to mp3 files? Need to do this to upload CD/songs to my iWay. You