Re: [MBZ] OT Ford F250 6.9L diesel

This one is a 2WD as well. For those times when the Dodge's 6'3" bed isn't quite big enough, it would be nice, and when a 4WD is needed, the Dodge is at the ready. They'll compliment each other nicely. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford F250 6.9L diesel

I had a rebuilt IP put on my '85 6.9L F350 about 10 years ago, and it cost me $500. I would have expected quite a price increase over 10 years. According to the ad, the truck has a nice body and even has a shell on it (canopy to us Oregonians), so it should be worth the money unless the engine

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford F250 6.9L diesel

I wish it was a 4x4. But it's ok. Down at the mechanic for a new fuel tank and sender and then reworking the left rear brake. I can't see how injection system work would cost $1100. Injectors are about $12-15ea, the return line/o-ring kit is $30, and if you MUST, the hard injector lines run a

Re: [MBZ] Who's in charge here?

Re: [MBZ] 420

What year??? What color interior?? On Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:18:15 -0500, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Noticed a 560 SEL in an towing impound yard here today. Damage down > the passenger side, but didn't look all that bad. The rest of the > car seemed to be in pretty good shape, but

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford F250 6.9L diesel

The return lines are plastic caps on the injectors w/o-rings, and the braided cloth covered rubber hose. Check with your local Bosch center, I bet a rebuild on the pump would be less than $500. Luther On Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:56:19 -0500, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If it's leaking

[MBZ] Ignition switch malfunction, taking lock assembly out

As I mentioned previously, we were having electrical problems with our 1982 240D/3.0 in Iowa and on the way back to New Mexico. I finally took things apart today and found the actuating tangs on the lock assembly that turn the electrical switch were broken. I took pictures so those interested migh

Re: [MBZ] More on Weird vacuum problem -- perplexion

So now I am wondering if it is the master cylinder is not working right? I bled all the hose fittings and the drain on the MC, clean fluid squirted out. New calipers out back, fronts seem OK, so don't think anything is wrong with them. Brakes do brake, just real hard push on the pedal req

Re: [MBZ] More on Weird vacuum problem -- perplexion

On Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:46:21 -0500 Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am also recalling there is some kind of vacuum reservoir, I think that > thing that looks like an egg crate at back underneath? Maybe I knocked > something loose on that when doing the rear axle (again)? Too dark to

Re: [MBZ] swapping OM617's

> How difficult is it to take an OM617 out of a 1982 300Dt (W123) and > put it in an 1985 300SD (W126)? Do you have to swap the tranny too? Tranny, yes. Other things too, like maybe the oil filter, etc. Or so I recall. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

I installed the new ignition parts. That took longer than expected, partly because the new wires were longer than the old, partly to remove the band-aids I'd installed before, partly because the plug wire clamp to the passenger side was falling apart, and partly just because I'm slow. I kept the

[MBZ] Motor mounts, OM-617 - pic.

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Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

People are strange. I collect (well, really accumulate) fountain pens, and some yahoo on one of the discussion groups won a rather nice solid gold Sheaffer Snorkel on eBay, and then SENT THE PEN BACK because it was shipped a week later than he expected (and overseas, too!). He had the teme

Re: [MBZ] Motor mounts, OM617

Yes, but the driver's side is a royal pain. Hex socket screws, and no clearance. You MUST get the driver all the way down into the screw, or it will strip! Two ways to approach this: Cut off an allen driver so you can get it there (works most of the time) OR jack up the engine and remove the

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

There are a lot of a**holes everywhere, some of them manage to get enough money to travel places where they expect everything to work like the restaurant down the street. In this case the guy probably arrived on a cruise ship, they seem to attract those kind of "world travelers." I went to San

[MBZ] Motor mounts, OM617

Installed my new air cleaner bracket today on my 300D. I ordered motor mounts at the same time, but it was too late in the day to start that job, considering it's not one I've done before. Something unexpected always seems to come up when I do a particular repair for the first time. Even

Re: [MBZ] The post that got Gabe banned, warning, banned language

"He was a quiet boy, kinda kept to himself, but was always polite and helpful." --R Robert Rentfro wrote: > Lt Don typed: > > "He seemed like a nice guy at the start." > > They all do... > > Bob R. > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see offi

[MBZ] More on Weird vacuum problem -- perplexion

So I took the vac pump off, took it apart, checked all the bits and cleaned it well. Getting 22in vac now (not sure why the check valves weren't checking, maybe one was gunked up or something, but it was pretty clean in there.). Still no brake boost though. I ran the car for awhile, put the

Re: [MBZ] Losing coolant, somewhere

Replace your radiator cap. A bad one allows coolant to boil out when the engine is stopped hot. Also check for a leaking upper radiator hose, especially the hose nipple on the radiator, as they get brittle and crack. Will only leak intermittantly. Also, if there is ANY coolant in the weep hol

[MBZ] Losing coolant, somewhere

Noticed the temperature starting to climb while I was at a stoplight today in my 300D. Got up to 115 or so. Underway it came back down. Pulled into a parking lot and checked the coolant reservoir, sure enough it's empty. I usually glance at it whenever I check oil but it's not that easy

Re: [MBZ] 420

Noticed a 560 SEL in an towing impound yard here today. Damage down the passenger side, but didn't look all that bad. The rest of the car seemed to be in pretty good shape, but I'd guess it's going to go to Insurance Auto Auctions, assuming it had coverage. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

I never said all Yanks are rude but you do get the odd one now and then. I guess culturally speaking you lot are used to getting A1 service and you are willing to pay for it through tips, however just because you pay someone does not entitle you to be rude towards them. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ pics

Hold on a minute -- don't you do nukes? Do you mean to tell me that you will be browsing IowaQ pictures when you should be monitoring core temperatures, etc.? Where's I put that old GreenPeace membership card? On 10/27/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'll have to forward these I

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ pics

I certainly don't ...but please remember when you view Wonko's pics that I'd gone to bed at 3 am and was already sweeping out the garage (after shower, breakfast, coffee, etc) at 7:30 am. ... I was one tired dude. On 10/27/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'll have to forward the

Re: [MBZ] The post that got Gabe banned, warning, banned language

Lt Don typed: "He seemed like a nice guy at the start." They all do... Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ pics

I'll have to forward these IowaQ posts to my self at work tonight and see if you guys look like you're supposed to. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wilton strickland Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 11:39 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] The post that got Gabe banned, warning, banned language

I remember that - IIRC that FF insult was his favorite comment. 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 . - Ori

Re: [MBZ] The post that got Gabe banned, warning, banned language

Sure I care. I remember it. Somewhat entertaining in retrospect, 'cause he seemed like a nice guy at the start. Hey, maybe it was Richarde in disguise? On 10/27/07, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > i don't even know who gabe is. do your 6 remaining listers even care? > > -- LT Don ht

Re: [MBZ] swapping OM617's

What's up with Wulf? If he has serious problems, it may be worth wile to swap engines if it's possible (300TD has a 617.952 while the 300sD has a 617.951). If the 300Dt is nice, sell it as a whole. Judging by the fact that you want to keep Wulf, he must be a nice car. I like my '83 300SD wit

Re: [MBZ] The post that got Gabe banned, warning, banned language

add a couple of zeros on the end of that Gary Hurst wrote: > i don't even know who gabe is. do your 6 remaining listers even care? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 94 E320, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 38

Re: [MBZ] The post that got Gabe banned, warning, banned language

i don't even know who gabe is. do your 6 remaining listers even care? On 10/27/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was the one who posted that he was a 20 something or other. In case > anybody cars and want to look at the archives for the whole series of > events leading up to

[MBZ] The post that got Gabe banned, warning, banned language

I was the one who posted that he was a 20 something or other. In case anybody cars and want to look at the archives for the whole series of events leading up to this, it would be in the Nov 05 Original Message Subject: Re: [MBZ] way too much for this car Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 1

Re: [MBZ] swapping OM617's

What is wrong with the 300D that would mean it needs to be parted out? Christopher McCann wrote: > How difficult is it to take an OM617 out of a 1982 300Dt (W123) and put it in > an 1985 300SD (W126)? Do you have to swap the tranny too? > > Since acquiring the Behemoth (see sig line), I no longe

[MBZ] MB Theft Security

> Initially, it seemed like an easy bank robbery. After > stealing $7,000 from a PNC Bank in Evendale, Ohio, Kenneth > Maples climbed into a white Ford pickup driven by his wife, > Jewell, according to a police report. No dye pack exploded, > no police sirens screamed in pursuit as the couple's tru

Re: [MBZ] Craig McCluskey's IowaQ pics online

From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > http://don.homelinux.net/~don/iowaq/ > (Thanks, Craig!) > LT Don -- It would be interesting if someone would identify the people, houses, roads, etc. in the pictures. Starting in the upper left, going across, an

[MBZ] swapping OM617's

How difficult is it to take an OM617 out of a 1982 300Dt (W123) and put it in an 1985 300SD (W126)? Do you have to swap the tranny too? Since acquiring the Behemoth (see sig line), I no longer need the 300D and might just keep the engine and tranny on hand since it is very strong and only has 1

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford F250 6.9L diesel

If it's leaking fuel to the great outdoors, it's not the injector nozzles. yes, fuel is leaking to the outside, and this is the reason I'm interested since the problem is external. I suppose it's possible that a seal in the IP is leaking which could require some serious fundage to replace. The

Re: [MBZ] OT Ford F250 6.9L diesel

Kevin Kraly wrote: > > I spotted one on Craigslist for $500 that's in need of some fuel delivery > attention. It runs, but it's leaking fuel. The seller was told that it > needed the leaky fuel injectors replaced to the tune of $1100. If it's leaking fuel to the great outdoors, it's not the

Re: [MBZ] OT?: OBDII Scanner

trying to find a scanner that will work with my '93 Isuzu Trooper, supposedly OBD compatible because it used GMC engine electronics. That's strange since it has the 3.2L DOHC Isuzu V6. I know that the earlier Troopers/Rodeos used the 2.8L and 3.1L GM V6's. Right now, there are two Rodeo's in

Re: [MBZ] OT?: OBDII Scanner

On 10/27/07, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Who makes a good, easy to use OBD/OBDII scanner? > There are lots of OBDII models for under $100, all pretty much the same from what I can tell. Just buy the cheapest. OBDI is another matter. It was never really standardized the way OBDII wa

Re: [MBZ] Weird vacuum problem

OK thanks y'all -- lunchtime pondering got me thinking the same thing, so now I guess I gotta get the vac pump off. I might try a little solvent in there first to see if the check valves are goobered up, see if that cleans them out without having to dismantle it again. --R LarryT wrote: > Wh

Re: [MBZ] OT?: OBDII Scanner

I see Pep Boys advertise 2 or 3 models starting at $50 or so, going up higher. Not sure what the diff is among them. I have seen other places advertise similar items at similar prices, I guess it depends on features. You might also be able to build one of your own that fits a Palm Pilot or l

[MBZ] OT Ford F250 6.9L diesel

I spotted one on Craigslist for $500 that's in need of some fuel delivery attention. It runs, but it's leaking fuel. The seller was told that it needed the leaky fuel injectors replaced to the tune of $1100. I know that I really don't need another truck, but this one may be a good one to fix

Re: [MBZ] Weird vacuum problem

When a booster fails, the pedal goes near the floor and must be pushed *really* hard to get the car to stop. BTDT.I vote for the check valve - Good luck - 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

Re: [MBZ] W126 suspension questions - front shocks, rear springs

Rusty rents the appropriate spring compressor. It rents for ~$95 IIRC - it sells for almost $1000 - again IIRC - the price gives some indication of the amount of engineering and quality fabrication is needed to *SAFELY* compress MB springs. The MB springs are not like lesser cars - the kin

Re: [MBZ] Undelivered Mail Returned to Sender

I tried to send some pictures of my ignition electrican switch/steering lock assembly problem to the list (.jpg) and had my email bounced with the message, > : host okiebenz.com[69.50.193.222] said: 554 > These attachments are not allowed -- Please compress (zip,tar..) them > before mailing. (in r

Re: [MBZ] Weird vacuum problem

> up, then vac needle going crazy bouncing between vac and pressure. > Whussup wif dat? Took off the gauge and sho nuff you can feel > huffing/puffing and no constant suction. Check valves inside the pump. No question. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] OT?: OBDII Scanner

Who makes a good, easy to use OBD/OBDII scanner? Thanks, Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] Weird vacuum problem

Puffing back and forth is a failed check valve - if the pump itself was bad it wouldn't pull any air in. Oil in the lines makes me think check valves, too (the ones on the pump, that is, not the one for the booster). However, your booster should not vent down completely on one pedal push, yo

[MBZ] IowaQ pics

Thnx for names. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okieben

Re: [MBZ] Craig McCluskey's IowaQ pics online

On Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:09:19 -0500 "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://don.homelinux.net/~don/iowaq/ > > (Thanks, Craig!) You're welcome. Captions for the pictures are (with apologies to those whose names I don't know or got wrong), 01. At Don's house: Tom Savage, Shirley McC

[MBZ] Weird vacuum problem

79 300TD I redid the brakes a couple weeks ago, new rear calipers, bled out all old fluid, etc. Worked really fine. A few days ago, no brake boost, or rather, a bit of boost at first pedal push then nothing), slow turning off. Checked all the vac lines, looked OK. Drove it again today, same

Re: [MBZ] W126 suspension questions - front shocks, rear springs

If you don't use a spring compressor you run a quite serious risk of killing yourself -- the suspension does not swing down far enough to decompress the spring, Don't know about the front shocks, but a W126 is significantly lighter than a W116 chassis, especially with a V8. Peter ___

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge/Henifay/Robb

[EMAIL PROTECTED] Please send the write up. Edin Chicago EDWARD DENNIS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Allan Streib wrote: EDWARD DENNIS writes: > Hi, > Thanks for the interest. The B2 was replaced by a friend I trade > Detailing And Body-Paint work. He did it on a rack in 10 min. amaz

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Climate Control

Jim Cathy was kindly posted this Type II ACC amplifier data at: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/chryaccfh/chryaccfh.html so it is available to others. Be warned that there is more than one version of this circuit, but they are similar. For some reason, the schematic does not show well in a w

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge/Henifay/Robb

Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: EDWARD DENNIS writes: > Hi, > Thanks for the interest. The B2 was replaced by a friend I trade > Detailing And Body-Paint work. He did it on a rack in 10 min. amazing! > He showed me the wider newer piston (used) Hm. Even with experience and a lift I

[MBZ] W126 suspension questions - front shocks, rear springs

Number 1 - does anyone know if it's true you can use the front shocks with the Bilstein part # for a w116, on a w126? I have been told the shocks are identical in dimensions, though they are valved slightly differently. Number 2 - rear springs - if I am reading the material I have found on-line co

Re: [MBZ] Big screen TV

Went for the 42 Panasonic Plasma as lighting, room size, space limitations and viewing angle did not support the RP Sony 50" that I thought I wanted. John On 10/27/07, M.Affzaal.Khan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > did you opt for the LCD or the plasma screen.? > mak > - Original Message - >

Re: [MBZ] Big screen TV

Yikes...I didn't finish the phrase as I intended. Please insert "if the retailer does not have a Kalifornia based outlet". On 10/27/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You wrote < warranty>> > > I'll bet the logic behind that legislation is interesting - > > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D,

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ pics

pic 02: Luther in ball cap, Tom Savage in foreground, John Robbins in black jacket, Regina Striplin taking picture, Craig's dog. pic 03: my wife (Debbie) in striped shirt, her brother Jeff (my mechanic) in green sweatshirt and blue ballcap, Kaleb in the grey t-shirt and blue jacket, Tom Savage's f

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

you wrote<> Yeah! I remember Clay (I think) - could be really obnoxious! 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 .

Re: [MBZ] Big screen TV

You wrote <> I'll bet the logic behind that legislation is interesting - 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 .

Re: [MBZ] cheap Adenauer

Probably enough room under that hood for a Cummins out of a big Dodge pickup. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 4:47 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] cheap Adenauer Redgho

Re: [MBZ] Move to Zimbabwe -- Free Diesel Fuel!

Also, the govt is taking away the large farms from the very productive farmers and giving the land to homeless people - so where once was a country filled with farms producing enough food to export with become a country of starving millions. Naturally, the US / UN will send millions (billions ?

[MBZ] IowaQ pics

So, who are some of the guys in the pics? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman

Re: [MBZ] cheap Adenauer

The CL guy has another car, but I think it is more ponton type and parts clay On 27 Oct 2007, at 07:29, M.Affzaal.Khan wrote: > I am working on a similar 53 I have . > would have snapped it , just for the parts alone were it not for the > overseas shipping. > mak > - Original Message ---

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

Not a clay, was one of the more generic east coast names, a john, paul, bill sort of name. clay On 27 Oct 2007, at 07:26, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > yea, he was from PA, but I cant remember his name. What it Clay > something, Clay last name B something I think? > > Mitch Haley wrote: >> Redgh

Re: [MBZ] OT, TV's

Could be. I have a wood burning one and the mantle has heat damage to the finish. Had an artist pal tell me never to place any good art or pictures I wanted to keep on the mantle or above it due to the heat that emanates around there. Gas may be fine, since there is probably a ducting/ve

[MBZ] CHEAP PA '84 300TD

http://tinyurl.com/2gfg9f -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.

[MBZ] Craig McCluskey's IowaQ pics online

http://don.homelinux.net/~don/iowaq/ (Thanks, Craig!) -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see offici

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

yep, thats the guy Curt Raymond wrote: > That was back in the days of the old list wasn't it? Or maybe just during the > changeover? > I seem to remember him emailing everybody on the list independantly to tell > us how he'd been screwed. > > IIRC his big complaint was something like the glow p

Re: [MBZ] Bounty

there was a article about drilling a very small hole at the low point of the exhaust box to help drain condensate and substantially extend the exhaust life. sound remains same. mak - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturd

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

That was back in the days of the old list wasn't it? Or maybe just during the changeover? I seem to remember him emailing everybody on the list independantly to tell us how he'd been screwed. IIRC his big complaint was something like the glow plug relay had failed or something else that nobody

Re: [MBZ] OT, TV's - Add DirectTV

Depends on how good a projector it is. A 40" LCD is just past $1100. A good projector starts at about $1000. Anything else is going to be tough to watch because the focus will be lumpy and brightness not so exciting. We've got a Nintendo Wii which is showing just how bad my old 19" tv is. I tho

Re: [MBZ] Big screen TV

did you opt for the LCD or the plasma screen.? mak - Original Message - From: "John Freer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 8:19 AM Subject: [MBZ] Big screen TV >I have just made a purchase after spending a few weeks doing some > research. The following is not t

Re: [MBZ] cheap Adenauer

I am working on a similar 53 I have . would have snapped it , just for the parts alone were it not for the overseas shipping. mak - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 7:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] che

Re: [MBZ] U-pull haul

Thats what I've got for Dory too. BMW also supplies a nice jack with a lump on the top of the lifting plate. Presumably the lump fits into a dent on the car. I made a 2x6x6" block that I use between the jack and the car, the lump helps align the jack while getting the jack up to the level of th

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

yea, he was from PA, but I cant remember his name. What it Clay something, Clay last name B something I think? Mitch Haley wrote: > Redghost wrote: >> youngling from up north got a, to him, raw deal from a lister down >> south. Many sour words from the purchaser, with a few caveat emptor >> sor

Re: [MBZ] OT, TV's

Its one of those fake gas deals. We hardly ever use it. I think the heat more goes out then up that straight up. Redghost wrote: > As long as you do not intend to use the fireplace, it could be a > great place. Once you light that fire though, you are placing a huge > heat stress on the TV

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

except there was really nothing that wrong with the car, it was just the usual normal stuff that has to be done. Redghost wrote: > youngling from up north got a, to him, raw deal from a lister down > south. Many sour words from the purchaser, with a few caveat emptor > sort of phrasings from

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin & the other list

yep Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Funny how it is still called the R & E list, I thought Richard got > shafted that bad he hasn't been able to bend over in years. > Isn't it the Ritter and vanCleef show these days? > > someone wrote: Wrong list. You must be talking about the "Ritter/Easley list".

Re: [MBZ] 420

Well, any SDL I have ever had always got about 22-23, 27 or so on the highway. Seems like anything I have always gets lower mileage than anybody else though. Jim Cathey wrote: >> Well since I have sold my SDL I have been driving my 90 420SEL. I >> have been getting 20mpg with it. The SDL got

Re: [MBZ] Post Falls SL

> clear shoe goo should do the trick, but you need to keep the SL in a > heated garage to allow the goo to cure well enough. I don't know if it's really flexible enough given how that area wads up when the top is folded. Maybe if it was very thin. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] cheap Adenauer

>> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/460838117.html > > If that were on Detroit or Indy Craigslist, I'd be all over it. Plenty > of > room under that hood for an OM603. What? No Chevy 350? :-) Nice-looking car, but too much work for me, right now. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

Not all "yanks" are rude like that. Hendrik & Fay wrote: > There is no problem, only a lister not being happy with the service he > got from this list. I don't see that as a problem but just part of life. > This reminds me of the Ohio man, who is the Ohio man you ask? The Ohio > man is rude and

[MBZ] CL cars - anyone in SF?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/460776560.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/460769146.html has potential ... no affiliation, association, etc. BTW, I'm in San Francisco until tomorrow evening. I've been in San Diego all month. Next - home for 3 months, then India. -- Sunil Hari

Re: [MBZ] cheap Adenauer

Redghost wrote: > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/460838117.html If that were on Detroit or Indy Craigslist, I'd be all over it. Plenty of room under that hood for an OM603. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://

Re: [MBZ] re;Knowledge & Kaleb C. Striplin

Redghost wrote: > > youngling from up north got a, to him, raw deal from a lister down > south. Many sour words from the purchaser, with a few caveat emptor > sort of phrasings from the seller. Continued whining ensued from the > purchaser with a final resolution of sorts when the vehicle in > q

Re: [MBZ] OT, TV's - Add DirectTV

I was at a friend's warehouse/lounge yesterday. He showed me his newest toy, a TV projector. On one side of the TV room, he's got two sofas. On the other side, a large (approx 15' wide) movie screen. Turn on the projector, turn on the DVD player, turn on the sound system, and enjoy. I bet the who