[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: got a used but good AC compressor for a W123?

2007-06-01 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Many moons ago when I worked at an AC shop, all the compressor cores that we got to rebuild to put on MBs came off of Cadillacs at the boneyard. We'd grab every 2 pulley compressor they had. I would venture to guess that it would fit. -Robert Zach wrote: My 79 has the Delco rotary,

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: Coolant

2007-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea pretty much Allan Streib wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the g05 should be the same color as the mb stuff and that is ... colorless. Allan -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: antenna not retracting

2007-06-01 Thread Allan Streib
Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does the motor make a noise like it is trying to fully retract? Yes, when the mast is nearly down it takes on a labored sound, and the movement becomes jerkey. Finally it stops, usually with about 2 - 4 inches of the mast exposed. Allan -- 1983 300D

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: Question for list about 300TD fixer

2007-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I bought one today for that kind of price that runs and drives great. Even has the ortho seats. Allan Streib wrote: Well the final price for the broken-valved, trashed-head, trashed-piston, peeling-paint '87 TD was $2325. It was at $1460 three minutes before the end of the auction.

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: W134-W126 option list?

2007-06-01 Thread John Freer
Ed, I can only speak to the W126. All long body options (excluding the 560) included frt/rear heated seats, reclining rear seat and hydraulic rear suspension. All of these items were standard on the 560SEL only. I'm sure there is more but that's the big stuff. OTOH, it is difficult to find a

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: better care?

2007-06-01 Thread tom savage
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just up the street from me what looks like about an '80 300D which has been parked there for a few days. Sunroof half open, wheels so black they could be made of coal, dark red paint faded with heavy dirt everywhere. And you can be sure the maintenance is just as

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: [ SPAM ] Re: Question for list about 300TD fixer

2007-06-01 Thread Allan Streib
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I bought one today for that kind of price that runs and drives great. Even has the ortho seats. Is it for sale? Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230

[MBZ] W/B Marshall

2007-06-01 Thread Rick Knoble
Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] Glad to see you are here again. Your wisdom was missed, here and at the MBCA Forum. Welcome back. I trust that what ever issues you have had have been resolved favorably. Rick Knoble

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: [ SPAM ] Re: W134-W126 option list?

2007-06-01 Thread E M
Thanks John. I have some old brochures for the W140, but nothing for the W126. Thanks again, yes it helps. I also dug up an old AMG catalog before they were part of Benz. Remember the Hammer days? :-) There was a lady about 10 minutes from me. She had a W124 wagon with the full Hammer

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] So is anyone else getting spam in their subjects?

2007-06-01 Thread John Robbins
I am looked on the list archives and they showed up there as well. ??? John

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] 88 420SEL

2007-06-01 Thread Royce Engler
OK guys...went over to my Indy's place and checked out the 88 420SEL. It is absolutely immaculate. Drives like a dream, burgundy paint is shiny, new palomino leather on the front seats (seat covers from the factory replaced the old ones), no leaks visible on the engine, and everything works like

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Not getting lucky

2007-06-01 Thread Redghost
http://www.break.com/index/rc-car-beats-mini-cooper.html Geek beats a hot blond on the track. Way to go dude! -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] RE: cheap 190D

2007-06-01 Thread BillR
What he said. I'd not do something like that with a car or any other major purchase. $150 was the most I have tried and that was for something that I would have been willing to pay that much for, and done at a time when I knew there was not time for more than two or at the most three other bids,

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: better care?

2007-06-01 Thread Redghost
I have seen that 240D and am lusting after it. Was on CL for a month and he parks it around town with the sign. It is in very good condition, but I have not given it a test drive to truly know what may need work. Did crawl under and it is nice. clay On May 31, 2007, at 1:27 PM, [EMAIL

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: [ SPAM ] Re: antenna not retracting

2007-06-01 Thread Jim Cathey
Yes, when the mast is nearly down it takes on a labored sound, and the movement becomes jerkey. Finally it stops, usually with about 2 - 4 inches of the mast exposed. It's possible there's a broken-off piece of nylon leader in there taking up space. Take it apart and look! -- Jim

[MBZ] Ebay bidding and sniping etc

2007-06-01 Thread Zoltan Finks
Upon thinking about it, it seems that the only benefit of a sniping service is that a person would not have to man his or her computer at the end of the auction, no? But if the person was willing to be at the ready at the computer at auction's end, he could simply enter his maximum bid at his

Re: [MBZ] Right of way

2007-06-01 Thread Zoltan Finks
If Roger is RLE, then I guess I'll have to start taking you as seriously as I take him, Clay. Brian On 5/30/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What Roger said On May 29, 2007, at 8:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting you mention this. Just yesterday, I must admit, I did not

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: Fuel Mileage

2007-06-01 Thread Zoltan Finks
This is just what I meant when I said the sad natural progression. Brian Robert wrote: We wont let our kids ride bikes around here except at the bike trails at the park or in the yard, it's just not safe. as much as I'd like to see the oldest boy get a bit more exercise , I'd rather not see

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: Chicken Wagon

2007-06-01 Thread Zoltan Finks
My favorite is when I see brake drums painted silver to simulate rotors. Brian Alex wrote: Eastwood sells special caliper paint in an assortment of shocking colors. (Of course then you would need coffee-can exhaust and wheels with beyond-the-fender offset to match.)

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: Chicken Wagon

2007-06-01 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Thu, 31 May 2007 09:13:36 -0700, Jim wrote: Finally I fabricated a seal/clamp out of a big washer with a ring of inner tube rubber glued to it, and two 6x2x1/4 strips of heavy metal strapping to serve as a clamp. I had to notch one of them to let the pipe from the grease gun

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] What? Am spay?

2007-06-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
Why do suddenly all my posts from the list have the word SPAM after the MBZ in the subject line?? Bob R. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Jun 01 15:47:27 2007 Received: from [127.0.0.1] (heloêstrmmtai110.cox.net) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] no list mail

2007-06-01 Thread Luther
I see the archives, but nothing in my inbox. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! '82 300CD (166 kmi) getting front end rebuild '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine-SOLD! '85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Testing

2007-06-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Is the list working? No messages received from any okiebenz list today. Mitch.

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Activity??

2007-06-01 Thread R A Bennell
Did I get bumped off the list, or is there just NO activity since yesterday? Randy

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Why does the subject now claim the message is spam?

2007-06-01 Thread Fmiser
The last bunch of post I have gotten from the list all say [SPAM] in the subject. Is this a moose conspiracy to censor our beloved list?? --Philip, happy moose-day

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Hacked?

2007-06-01 Thread R A Bennell
I checked the archives and see I am not the only one wondering what is going on. Have we been hacked? Randy

[MBZ] [ SPAM ] Test ...

2007-06-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
--- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 239 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL

[MBZ] admin, test of spam filters

2007-06-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin \(CAT\)
ignore From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Jun 01 21:25:59 2007 Received: from [127.0.0.1] (helo=pop-tawny.atl.sa.earthlink.net) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) id 1HuEdC-00063d-M6 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:25:59

[MBZ] Another one - not too far

2007-06-01 Thread BillR
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/335896180.html 1982 Mercedes 4 door Model 201 - $400 _ Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] odel%20201%20-%20$400 Date: 2007-05-22, 8:29AM EDT Vehicle has 88,000 miles, runs good. Body needs work, along with the exhaust.

[MBZ] What's Wrong w/the list??

2007-06-01 Thread LarryT
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ .

[MBZ] Now I'm Getting Nothing

2007-06-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
First, SPAM in the subject linenow nothing all day...what's up...or has there been a partial Merecedes driver rapture? Bob In AZ.evidently left behind From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Jun 01 18:25:44 2007 Received: from [127.0.0.1] (helo=pmail15c2.megamailservers.com) by