Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1 (was: Zerex G-05)

2007-01-22 Thread Ralph W
A midwest chain called Murray's carries the Turbo Diesel 5W-40. I also saw it for the first time a few weeks back at my local Auto Zone in the Detroit suburbs. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: "Allan St

Re: [MBZ] Governer question - injection charge profile

2007-01-22 Thread Andrew Cunningham
John, I would love to see a scan of that chart. Andy On 1/19/07, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Peter Merle wrote: > To ask a furthur question - what shapes the maximum injection stoke > volume vs rpm at these pumps. As I understand it compensation for > volumetric efficiency vs rpm

Re: [MBZ] OT: IPAQ wireless connection question

2007-01-22 Thread Zeitgeist
Do you have an exit strategy for withdrawing from IPAQ? Plan ahead. On 1/22/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: In wireless mode is the router giving it an IP (sub)address? Is there a permission/request to set on either device to get them to recognize and communicate with one another,

Re: [MBZ] OT: IPAQ wireless connection question

2007-01-22 Thread Rich Thomas
In wireless mode is the router giving it an IP (sub)address? Is there a permission/request to set on either device to get them to recognize and communicate with one another, and to get outside? Sometimes, wifeless is a go-go. --R Billr wrote: no luck with getting onto the internet with it,

Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1 (was: Zerex G-05)

2007-01-22 Thread Sunil Hari
you might have bought Delvac 1300 Super for $7.25 a gallon; Delvac 1 is in the silver jugs and is considerably more expensive. On 1/22/07, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Jan 22, 2007, at 8:27 AM, Werner Fehlauer wrote: > warehouse (and he will also ship UPS to me) 4 gallon cart

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-22 Thread Trampas
I personal get nervous on back of a motorcycle, but if I am driving I have no problems. I also get nervous riding in little Hondas, aka portable coffins, as such when coworkers and I got to lunch we take the big Mercedes. Few months back I had to ride to DC, from Raleigh NC, in a Acura want to

Re: [MBZ] PnP adventure

2007-01-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Amen. On 1/22/07, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Redghost wrote: > Found two Benz. Nice 1965 190D with engine still there and sheet metal > looking great, but for the large rust patch on the driver door. Gutted > interior, so not able to get much. Auto tranny. Really built like

Re: [MBZ] PnP adventure

2007-01-22 Thread Marshall Booth
Redghost wrote: Found two Benz. Nice 1965 190D with engine still there and sheet metal looking great, but for the large rust patch on the driver door. Gutted interior, so not able to get much. Auto tranny. Really built like a tank compared to the sheet metal on Gump. The other is a 280se

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 300TD's rear suspension struts

2007-01-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
It might be simpler to emigrate to NZ... On 1/22/07, Karl Wittnebel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hardest part is disconnecting the hydraulic fittings through the spring. PITA. Otherwise torx head bolt under the carpet in the rear, just behind rear seat where it folds down. Removal from A-arm is

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 300TD's rear suspension struts

2007-01-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel
Hardest part is disconnecting the hydraulic fittings through the spring. PITA. Otherwise torx head bolt under the carpet in the rear, just behind rear seat where it folds down. Removal from A-arm is simple. These rarely go bad. Make sure it is not your pump, the check valve, the ride height sensor

Re: [MBZ] G-05 coupons

2007-01-22 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Inflation has bitten the offer - I just downloaded the Pep Boys coupon, and it's $5 off anything when you buy $30 or more! (still, $5 off is $5 saved) Werner - Original Message - From: "Dan Holden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 7:29 AM Subject: [MBZ] G-05 co

[MBZ] Radial engines in altitude and control issues, and an IPAQ wireless connection question

2007-01-22 Thread Billr
I drove around mountains for a couple of years and while I never developed the style of the VA natives, have no problems with them. My wife is a basket case every time we get to one. As an experiment I let her get behind the wheel - no problem for her then. She can drive in the mountains fine -

[MBZ] OT: Psychological Insights Today

2007-01-22 Thread Rich Thomas
David supplied answers to problems that have vexed me for a long time, since college and when I started driving. This list is cool, but I am thinking I had better stop hanging around it. --R (spiraling around the MB cash drain) David Brodbeck wrote: It was a control issue, for them. Kin

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-22 Thread David Brodbeck
Rich Thomas wrote: > My neighbor in Massachusetts had many hours in B-17s, and visited > Germany several times in them, making some deliveries of American > industrial products, but never got the opportunity to stay any length of > time. He was also afraid of heights, couldn't climb a 6ft ladde

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-22 Thread David Brodbeck
Rich Thomas wrote: > I have for some time been trying to figure out why certain styles appeal > more to certain demographics than to others. Because people tend to hang around with people who are in their demographic group, and people determine what's normal by constant reference to people around

Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1 (was: Zerex G-05)

2007-01-22 Thread John M McIntosh
On Jan 22, 2007, at 8:27 AM, Werner Fehlauer wrote: warehouse (and he will also ship UPS to me) 4 gallon cartons of Delvac1, and also the 6 qt boxes of Mobil1 ATF. You might check with your distributor Mobil/Exxon also provide Delvac in 20 qtr pails, pricing might be different. John 198

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(*& 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Yeah, I have this analler-than-thou attitude I picked up from MBCA concours winners. On 1/22/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow, you are driven... You might want to check into an MB BFH while you are at it, if those hinges need some persuasion, you know, the real Dieter. --R andr

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(*& 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Wow, you are driven... You might want to check into an MB BFH while you are at it, if those hinges need some persuasion, you know, the real Dieter. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Thanks but no thanks. There is a proper tool for this hardware and I am determined to locate it. On 1/22/07, Rich T

Re: [MBZ] OT Computechie Question

2007-01-22 Thread dave walton
All those work for me running 1.5.0.9 -Dave Walton On 1/22/07, Frederick W Moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Greetings and Salutations. On my browsers:- current Forefox former:=IE. I cannot seem to get some root url's. i.e. www.amazon.com and ebay.com can't get the server. ebaymotors,com is OK a

Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1 (was: Zerex G-05)

2007-01-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
I get Delvac at Advance Auto Parts reasonably cheaply ($7.25??) in the 4 qt. jugs. On 1/22/07, Werner Fehlauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Allan - My distributor for Exxon-Mobil products in in South Jersey, 856-374-0900. Last time I was there (about a year ago), they called them selves "Total L

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(*& 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks but no thanks. There is a proper tool for this hardware and I am determined to locate it. On 1/22/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just get a cheap wide-blade screwdriver or narrow putty knife and file/grind down a slot in the middle. Will take about 2 minutes to do for very l

Re: [MBZ] PnP adventure

2007-01-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thank you, sir Kaleb. That is EXACTLY my point. A 280SE CANNOT be a W110, which is what got me started on this rant. Chuck, the only model that could be a "W110 SE L" is the extremely rare 1965 300SE Heckflosse sedan, provides they made it in a long wheelbase version. On 1/22/07, Kaleb C. Str

Re: [MBZ] OT Computechie Question

2007-01-22 Thread Rich Thomas
You probably need to clear some cookies and browsing history. IE is bad about keeping all kinds of junk in weirdly-named folders, might affect FF but not sure how. I've never encountered such problems with Firefox. In Firefox check your connection , privacy, content settings. You might need

[MBZ] OT Computechie Question

2007-01-22 Thread Frederick W Moir
Greetings and Salutations. On my browsers:- current Forefox former:=IE. I cannot seem to get some root url's. i.e. www.amazon.com and ebay.com can't get the server. ebaymotors,com is OK and anything down from the root seems to be OK also. Any ideas? It is probably some dumb finger trouble or o

Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1 (was: Zerex G-05)

2007-01-22 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Allan - My distributor for Exxon-Mobil products in in South Jersey, 856-374-0900. Last time I was there (about a year ago), they called them selves "Total Lube" or some such name. They have a warehouse in Blackwood, NJ. All I usually do is call them to make sure the product is in stock, and

Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1 (was: Zerex G-05)

2007-01-22 Thread Allan Streib
"Werner Fehlauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Allan - its not clear where you are geographically I'm in Indiana. Neither the local Wal-Mart nor Sams stock Delvac-1, nor do they nor AutoZone, PepBoys, etc. carry the Delvac-1 equivalent T&SUV Mobil-1 (or if they do, they don't seem to keep much

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread Billr
I'm not sure about that - I suspect there has been more than one of each that could be related to a fine old Benz ... But we probably don't want to go there. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 284k -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John W. Rea

Re: [MBZ] iSCAN

2007-01-22 Thread Werner Fehlauer
John - Startech07 is 18-21 May, with most of the "classroom" session on Saturday. On Friday evening, they are planning a bus ride from Reston up to Dundalk for an evening tour of the Vehicle Prep Center, and then a follow-on dinner at Phillips before riding back to Reston Town Center. Monday t

Re: [MBZ] Track Time and MBCA events

2007-01-22 Thread Werner Fehlauer
John - IMO, everyone that enjoys M-B cars or even their history is missing something if not a member of the club. Turns out that most join just for the magazine, but there are enough people with specific interests that are enjoyable (for the most part) to follow or participate with in events.

Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1 (was: Zerex G-05)

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Mon, 22 Jan 2007, Allan Streib wrote: > Speaking of where to procure the various vital fluids, anyone have a > good source for Delvac-1 or Mobil-1 Turbo Truck & SUV (or whatever > they're calling it this week). Isn't Delvac 1 sold by CAT dealers as DEO? (not cheaply since it has a Cat[erpilla

Re: [MBZ] iSCAN

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Mon, 22 Jan 2007, Werner Fehlauer wrote: > John - if you're coming to StarTech in May (Reston, VA), bring along your > iSCAN and you will have ample opportunity to really impress a lot of folks. > And I will gladly provide my '90 300D if you need any "props"! ;-))) *lol* Well... Reston IS m

Re: [MBZ] Track Time

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Mon, 22 Jan 2007, Werner Fehlauer wrote: > John - keep checking on dates through the GWS-MBCA.org web site. In > addition to their well-attended autocross series, they are planning a day at > Summit Point on 21 May, plus of course Tri-O-Rama in September time frame. > They also share track

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Werner Fehlauer wrote: > OK, John et al: Isn't it about time the subject line was changed so that it > has some minute correlation to the subject matter? Yes, wives and kids are > expensive and almost always a joy, but it's not too clear that [MBZ] > Mercedes Quality has

Re: [MBZ] Where to get Mobil 1 (was: Zerex G-05)

2007-01-22 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Allan - its not clear where you are geographically, but what I found was that the major truck stops here carry Delvac1 in the gallon jugs, as do some of the Wal-Mart's and Sam's clubs (or Mobil1 which is almost as good). I did manage to locate the Mobil lube distributor, and can drop by his wa

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec word used in place of Diesel?

2007-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Not in New England that I know of, at least not in north central MA. There are no BP stations to be found. In fact I can't remember the last BP station I saw... Today at the Mobil station I usually fill up at I noticed all the diesel pump handles were black except the highspeed pumps which were

Re: [MBZ] OT: Government use of rebar

2007-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond
They were nuclear missle launching pads after all... They were expected to be bombed at some point... -Curt Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:32:51 -0500 From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Government use of rebar To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Con

Re: [MBZ] Bad gas recourse - was Saab stranded me in cold

2007-01-22 Thread Potter, Tom E
One thing I haven't heard yet is that some gas stations may not adequately remove the water that has collected in their tanks from condensation. Yes, gas station tanks also collect water from condensation. When I operated stations, we had to pump the water out every few weeks. We had a dipstick ont

[MBZ] iSCAN

2007-01-22 Thread Werner Fehlauer
John - if you're coming to StarTech in May (Reston, VA), bring along your iSCAN and you will have ample opportunity to really impress a lot of folks. And I will gladly provide my '90 300D if you need any "props"! ;-))) Werner - Original Message - From: "John W. Reames III" <[EMAIL PR

[MBZ] Track Time

2007-01-22 Thread Werner Fehlauer
John - keep checking on dates through the GWS-MBCA.org web site. In addition to their well-attended autocross series, they are planning a day at Summit Point on 21 May, plus of course Tri-O-Rama in September time frame. They also share track time with the Porsche and BMW folks when they can. Ye

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(*& 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-22 Thread Rich Thomas
Just get a cheap wide-blade screwdriver or narrow putty knife and file/grind down a slot in the middle. Will take about 2 minutes to do for very little money. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: I am going to do an ebay search on mercedes tools to locate the real McCoy..

Re: [MBZ] B-17

2007-01-22 Thread LarryT
Great experiences you've had with the B17s - Thank God for museums! So much would be lost without them. Perhaps you know - weren't a large number of WW2 aircraft destroyed or sold for scrap in Europe following the war because is would have been too expensive to ship them back? Seems like I he

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 300TD's rear suspension struts

2007-01-22 Thread Richard Hattaway
Euan, If they are dripping, then I think they may qualify as really really bad. Shame, as they are expensive, as you have learned. I will do some research and get back to you with a good description of the job. Should the SWMBO toss you out, you can take up residence in the back of the TD with

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-22 Thread Rich Thomas
My neighbor in Massachusetts had many hours in B-17s, and visited Germany several times in them, making some deliveries of American industrial products, but never got the opportunity to stay any length of time. He was also afraid of heights, couldn't climb a 6ft ladder, but had no problem in t

Re: [MBZ] PnP adventure

2007-01-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
108 Redghost wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/264921913.html Just like this one, but the trunk badge said 280sel On Jan 21, 2007, at 7:50 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Ok I am stumped. What's a W110 SEL in layperson's terms? What year? On 1/21/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] ALERT for 220D needers

2007-01-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
go for it. Redghost wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/266277037.html Pair of w115 for $300. One auto, one manual. Bring trailer. no affiliation. Beat me to them. If I get there first, I will have to live on them since the dog house is already occupied. -- Clay Seattle Bioburne

[MBZ] G-05 coupons

2007-01-22 Thread Dan Holden
Pep Boys has been a reliable source of G-05. It was $11.99 at our local store about a month ago. The Pep Boys website has a downloadable coupon for $5 off any $25 purchase. http://www.pepboys.com/ Dr Biodiesel

[MBZ] You're invited to view my photos!

2007-01-22 Thread Jim Friesen
Just saw Ken's Starfest album from the okiebenz link. My car, the #28 yellow 300SD, was prominently featured on several occasions. I took home 7 pieces of cystal, almost enough to pave my driveway! Enjoy! Jim in Phoenix --- Get FREE 4x6 prin

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-22 Thread E M
Sounds great!! I envy those who can fly. I never tire of hearing stories. :-) Zeb On 22/01/07, Walt Lasher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've got 48 minutes logged in the right seat of a B-17. It was a test flight in Florida. It was converted to a crop duster (actually the screw worm).

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread Jim Cathey
We've got one for sale! :-) '76 450 SL. Milan brown/bamboo. *lol* maybe in 16 years I'll look for one :) Give us a call then. At the rate this thing is moving, we'll probably _still_ have it! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] PnP adventure

2007-01-22 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/264921913.html Just like this one, but the trunk badge said 280sel On Jan 21, 2007, at 7:50 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Ok I am stumped. What's a W110 SEL in layperson's terms? What year? On 1/21/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: w110 sel wit

[MBZ] ALERT for 220D needers

2007-01-22 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/266277037.html Pair of w115 for $300. One auto, one manual. Bring trailer. no affiliation. Beat me to them. If I get there first, I will have to live on them since the dog house is already occupied. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300

Re: [MBZ] Starfest '06

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Werner Fehlauer wrote: > Thanks for the SF06 Album - and I was glad to see my '83SD as the first > picture in the 03 October, Autocross day (#22/42, NJ NLX-20S). The car did > well, earning 7 awards (3 with my daughter driving (#42). Total miles > driven out, SF, and back

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, andrew strasfogel wrote: > We drove a '76 Chevette for 3.5 years so we could afford a baby. By the > time our son was 3 we could afford a 9 year old Mercedes (1973 280). There > has to be a mathematical formula in there somewhere, perhaps in association > with one's zip code

[MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-22 Thread Walt Lasher
I've got 48 minutes logged in the right seat of a B-17. It was a test flight in Florida. It was converted to a crop duster (actually the screw worm). I would have to look it up but seems to me it was about the early 70's. Sorta' one of my life highlights. I got some time in: UC-78 (T-50,

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 300TD's rear suspension struts

2007-01-22 Thread Euan
Thanks Richard. Yes, I thought the silence was ominous. The replacement is necessary because our Warrant of Fitness authorities deem any leak of hydraulic fluid from suspension systems as an automatic 'FAIL'. Invoking Mercedes leak-tolerances falls on deaf ears. Worse still, the FAIL is regist

Re: [MBZ] test of attatchment

2007-01-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep OK Don wrote: You failed. On 1/21/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ---

Re: [MBZ] test of attatchment

2007-01-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep, just as its supposed to be. Before it was not formatting the link correct. People griped so I just changed it to go ahead and send attatchments out. People griped so I fixed the problem with the scrubber. Now people can click if they want to see the attatchment, or not. Chuck Landenbe

Re: [MBZ] test of attatchment

2007-01-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Sold long ago. Steve MacSween wrote: on 1/21/07 10:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It worked for me, which means it's the first and only attachment I've been able to see on the list. By the way, whattizdastoree on that w108? What model (drivetrain) is it? Looks solid enuf

Re: [MBZ] test of attatchment

2007-01-22 Thread OK Don
You failed. On 1/21/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread Werner Fehlauer
OK, John et al: Isn't it about time the subject line was changed so that it has some minute correlation to the subject matter? Yes, wives and kids are expensive and almost always a joy, but it's not too clear that [MBZ] Mercedes Quality has anything to do with either one! ;- Werner

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Zoltan Finks wrote: > You too with the baby thing? Why do people keep having babies and screwing > up their Mercedes hobby? '.er, um ... I mean congratulations! It goes with that whole "spouse" thing. But it is all worth it. We are blessed with a wonderful little boy (he is

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Ed Booher wrote: > I'll give you $35 a month for it. New babies are expensive! Ethan is good for FAR more than $35/month when you add up all the vaccinations and all that! but then he's worth far more than that too. He will be in attendance at next RustyQ :) -j.

[MBZ] blinking recirc light

2007-01-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, just like OK Don, the light on the recirc switch on my 300SDL started flashing today. Seemed it was flashing, had no blower, and full heat. At the next shutdown and restart, problem went away. Wierd. Need to read up in the CD or something to see exactly what the deal is, or see if I ca

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, Jim Cathey wrote: > We've got one for sale! :-) '76 450 SL. Milan brown/bamboo. *lol* maybe in 16 years I'll look for one :) (when I REALLY cannot afford it!) -j.

Re: [MBZ] Starfest '06

2007-01-22 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Thanks for the SF06 Album - and I was glad to see my '83SD as the first picture in the 03 October, Autocross day (#22/42, NJ NLX-20S). The car did well, earning 7 awards (3 with my daughter driving (#42). Total miles driven out, SF, and back to NJ: 7800! Werner - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] PnP adventure

2007-01-22 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew, Next time do a google search.. Here's what I found. http://www.answers.com/topic/mercedes-benz-w110 Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Jan 21, 2007, at 8:50 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Ok I am stumped. What's a W110 SEL in layperson's terms? What year? On 1/21/07, Redghost

Re: [MBZ] test of attatchment

2007-01-22 Thread woodlandtaylors
Attachment came thru fine and it appears the cars are $500..buyer gets all for one low price. Dennis T -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 7:54 PM To: Mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] te

Re: [MBZ] test of attatchment

2007-01-22 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Kaleb, I got it... Altho the note below sez "A non-text attachment was scrubbed.." Just clicked on the okiebenz link and thar' it was!!! Chuck Phoenix AZ On Jan 21, 2007, at 8:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 5

Re: [MBZ] Pimp my ride ...

2007-01-22 Thread Rich Thomas
I have for some time been trying to figure out why certain styles appeal more to certain demographics than to others. Just as an example -- white guys of lower economic income seem to like jacked-up pickup trucks with big wheels while the Mexicans around here like low-rider trucks with little

Re: [MBZ] test of attatchment

2007-01-22 Thread Steve MacSween
on 1/21/07 10:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It worked for me, which means it's the first and only attachment I've been able to see on the list. By the way, whattizdastoree on that w108? What model (drivetrain) is it? Looks solid enuf to me. For sale? mac who needs another

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
We drove a '76 Chevette for 3.5 years so we could afford a baby. By the time our son was 3 we could afford a 9 year old Mercedes (1973 280). There has to be a mathematical formula in there somewhere, perhaps in association with one's zip code at each purchase or entry point... On 1/21/07, Tom H

Re: [MBZ] OT- Wireless networking

2007-01-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Does anyone need a Linksys non-wireless router? Yours for the cost of shipping. On 1/21/07, John W. Reames III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, woodlandtaylors wrote: > so have just purchased a used Cisco Aironet 340 Series of wireless LAN that > I had planned to plug into a ch

[MBZ] test of attatchment

2007-01-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
-- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: MVC-001S.JPG Typ

Re: [MBZ] #_$(_(*& 300 CD floppy glove box door

2007-01-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
I am going to do an ebay search on mercedes tools to locate the real McCoy.. On 1/21/07, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I usally use two little screwdrivers and a larger screwdriver, it would be aesy enough to build a tool for the job(such as an old screwdriver with part cut out of

[MBZ] Starfest '06

2007-01-22 Thread RELNGSON
http://www.kenrockwell.com/mercedes/starfest-2006

Re: [MBZ] PnP adventure

2007-01-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Ok I am stumped. What's a W110 SEL in layperson's terms? What year? On 1/21/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: w110 sel with all shop records strewn about the cabin. Pulled model from the VIN. The shadow of the designation was all that was left on the trunk. 1972 I suspect, since the

Re: [MBZ] B-17

2007-01-22 Thread RELNGSON
> < operating one...>> > Au contraire. I had the opportunity to walk through a meticulously restored B-17F in the private McCaw hangar at Renton Airport a few years ago. >From the Museum of Flight's website: "The Museum's carefully restored aircraft is the only flyable B-17 F-model left

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 300TD's rear suspension struts

2007-01-22 Thread Richard Hattaway
Euan, Not loads of people answering this, because it is a very expensive and often un-necessary job. So I will ask the obvious, what makes you think you need to replace them? IF they are not leaking fluid in excess of the Mercedes ratings, they are not bad. A bouncy or hard ride is not the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread Tom Hargrave
When our kids were young, I drove lower cost Mercedes. When they grew up & moved out, I traded up to higher cost Mercedes. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, Janua

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
You too with the baby thing? Why do people keep having babies and screwing up their Mercedes hobby? '.er, um ... I mean congratulations! Brian On 1/21/07, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 1/21/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > and I'd love an older SL :) but... > > We've go

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread Ed Booher
On 1/21/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > and I'd love an older SL :) but... We've got one for sale! :-) '76 450 SL. Milan brown/bamboo. -- Jim I'll give you $35 a month for it. New babies are expensive! Ed -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread Jim Cathey
and I'd love an older SL :) but... We've got one for sale! :-) '76 450 SL. Milan brown/bamboo. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT- Wireless networking

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007, woodlandtaylors wrote: > so have just purchased a used Cisco Aironet 340 Series of wireless LAN that > I had planned to plug into a channel on the switch and have wireless > access...I guess I should asked if it would work before purchasing but now AP340's are okay and have r

Re: [MBZ] Zerex G-05

2007-01-22 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Thats about what I pay at Autozone.. roughly about $12.99 a gal I was annoyed that my last trip to Azone cost me $10.99 when it was $9.99 a year ago. Maybe I should consider myself lucky instead. With the $20 credit after 5 $20 purchases, I could buy ten gallons and

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-22 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > For me, it's kind of hard to take too much pride in driving something that > you are likely to see a half dozen of on your way to work. For this reason, > I'm envious of models older than my W123. Of course, around here, we drive > one of maybe 5 in th

Re: [MBZ] OT- Wireless networking

2007-01-22 Thread woodlandtaylors
Ed, I have wired half my house with Cat 5E, Quad shield Coax and fibreoptics, I'm on cable with a Toshiba modem with a Uniden UPI 1868P as the router (VOIP 10 handset phone system), was using a Belkin router but it was dropping all the time. The phone router has not dropped once in 3 weeks. The ro

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-22 Thread Billr
Usually it is "Companion." Now that Sears & K-Mart are joined, anybody know it K-Mart will exchange Craftsman tools? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 6:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject