[MBZ] electronically controlled diesels? gotta love 'em!

2008-01-02 Thread Kevin Kraly
...NOT! The '07 Dodge Cummins pickup has racked up 1500 miles, and with a ding, the check engine light just came on tonight. A couple days ago, a recall notice came in the mail, something about a new and improved O2 sensor and an ECM reprogram. Something happens where the bad O2 sensor

Re: [MBZ] gee, wonder why the tabs are broken?

2008-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Friend of mine with a pristine 1989 560 SE C has the same issue. The sliding louvers are poorly constructed and a total PIA to repair. On Dec 31, 2007 5:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Today's List

2008-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
The mullet-crewcut combo takes the cake. On Dec 31, 2007 11:07 PM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is pretty funny: http://listoftheday.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-olan-mills-photos.html MacDan

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread Rich Thomas
Hey, I grew up (well, spent my first 20 yr or so) in Ft Wayne, have not really been back in about that many years. How is the old fort? --R Peter Frederick wrote: Fairly gently, usually not over 60 on the highway to work (60 mph speed limit). Ran right at 30 mpg on my trip to Fr. Wayne, IN

Re: [MBZ] PHX Craigslist 300D w/4 spd

2008-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not to sound elitist, but it's not even a turbo... On Dec 31, 2007 11:35 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I love that he says it's not pretty, but then he was just going to run bio with it. Brian On Dec 31, 2007 3:30 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Title

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Right on, BillR! My ex spouse burned herself badly after we drove away from a McDs in Rockville MD in the early 80s. I was driving when it spilled. She had first degree burns in the same area as the woman in the lawsuit, despite the fact that the coffee was several minuites old. It may be

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Donald Snook
georgia just crushed hawaii. i think they are the best team in the country. missouri really messed up arkansas. looked to me like maybe they are the best team in the country. As a long frustrated Missouri Fan, I was VERY pleased to see Missouri absolutely as*kick Arkansas. We stopped

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Donald Snook
Luther wrote: Correction. Arkansas failed to show up. Missouri really didn't look that good. If Missouri would play USC, Georgia, LSU, or Ohio St., they would loose by 21 or more. Sounds like you are a bitter Arkansas fan to me. Missouri played VERY well. They stopped

[MBZ] OT Wind Power

2008-01-02 Thread Rich Thomas
The stereo discussion got off on windpower, here is a link to an interesting IEEE video site that has a 15min clip on wind power http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/IEEEtv/about.html?WT.mc_id=BLOG_tunein_122007 It is the last one in the vids list. --R ___

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Allan Streib
Yes, I am sure the discussion at McDonald's headquarters went something like this: What's the matter, Ron? Well Don, we've run flat out of ideas on how to scr*w our customers. No problem Ron, I've been working on a new idea on how we can burn them with our coffee! Wow! Sounds great, Don!

Re: [MBZ] Smart=stupid

2008-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Could this be a plant by someone from a competing brand? We testdrove the Smart Fourtwo and a Smart diesel cabriolet and they were both great for what we wanted them to accomplish (urban-only commuting and puttering). On Jan 1, 2008 5:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's an amusing post from

Re: [MBZ] '65 190Dc

2008-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
As usual they never say what's WRONG with the car, just what isn't. On Jan 1, 2008 5:46 PM, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would be a fun little car, something different. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___

Re: [MBZ] cruise control question

2008-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Based on my experience, it sounds like the actuator rather than the amp. This is because the actuator is what grips the throttle linkage after the speed is set by the amplifier. On Jan 1, 2008 8:45 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blew the links:

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Which is why OK should be no. 1. On Jan 2, 2008 10:06 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther wrote: Correction. Arkansas failed to show up. Missouri really didn't look that good. If Missouri would play USC, Georgia, LSU, or Ohio St., they would loose by 21 or more.

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not at all what I am saying, Allan. Management knew about the problem but chose to ignore it, as fixing matters would cost a few $$ or 2) maybe they were afraid that a few customers would complain because they were used to scalding hot coffee Anyway, McD is long over this incident and more

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Gary Hurst
which is why i think mizzou deserves a chance at a national championship. as does oklahoma, georgia, lsu, ohio state, usc and even virginia tech. the bcs does not work On Jan 2, 2008 10:06 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther wrote: Correction. Arkansas failed to show up.

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Frederick W Moir
At 01:10 AM 1/2/2008, you wrote: earlier today, usc killed illinois. they look like the best team in the country. and georgia just crushed hawaii. i think they are the best team in the country. missouri really messed up arkansas. looked to me like maybe they are the best team in the country.

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Gary Hurst
who decides who is in the playoffs? On Jan 2, 2008 11:41 AM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 01:10 AM 1/2/2008, you wrote: earlier today, usc killed illinois. they look like the best team in the country. and georgia just crushed hawaii. i think they are the best team in the

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Rich Thomas
Turn them all into NFL farm teams, pay the players, drop the pretense of being students (unless they also want a free education), and run it like an organized business (better than it is through the NCAA). My SIL tutors some of these students at a major university -- the stories she can

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew S. wrote: Which is why OK should be no. 1. I mostly agree with you. OU is a GREAT team (I hate them, but they are VERY GOOD). They were the only team to beat Mizzou. They pounded the crap out of most of their opponents. They are ridiculously fast on defense. LSU should

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Donald Snook
Gary wrote: which is why i think mizzou deserves a chance at a national championship. as does oklahoma, georgia, lsu, ohio state, usc and even virginia tech. the bcs does not work I agree with you. Take the top 16 teams have a 8 game playoff (play them at the bowls - so that the

Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD

2008-01-02 Thread R A Bennell
Have not looked so don't know if anyone has already corrected me BUT the van on the TV show is actually a Sprinter and not a Ford. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 2:54 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Frederick W Moir
At 11:45 AM 1/2/2008, you wrote: who decides who is in the playoffs? Who decides who is best? There must be at least 250 million opinions, not so? Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Gary Hurst
the playoff decides. how you structure that is somewhat arbitrary. On Jan 2, 2008 12:07 PM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:45 AM 1/2/2008, you wrote: who decides who is in the playoffs? Who decides who is best? There must be at least 250 million opinions, not so? Fred

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Dec 31, 2007 7:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 31-32 with a 603, what is your secret? Do you drive it like an old lady? My thoughts exactly. Marshall always said that 30 mpg was at the high end of what you could get with a 603 car, and required steady 60-mph highway

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread John Robbins
Allan Streib wrote: Yes, I am sure the discussion at McDonald's headquarters went something like this: What's the matter, Ron? Well Don, we've run flat out of ideas on how to scr*w our customers. No problem Ron, I've been working on a new idea on how we can burn them with our

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread Peter Frederick
I will freely admit to being a sedate driver -- I refuse to be in much of a hurry for anything anymore, it's too much hassle. However, here is what I usually do to keep fuel consumption down: light throttle until the 1-2 upshift, then add power. Keep the rear tires as 36 psi, rides a bit

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Maybe his odometer is not correct, maybe its too fast --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 11:20 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I dont have enough patience to drive like you do :) --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 11:50 AM Subject: Re:

[MBZ] 603 fuel economy [was: 2.5 turbo]

2008-01-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 2, 2008 9:50 AM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: However, here is what I usually do to keep fuel consumption down: light throttle until the 1-2 upshift, then add power. Easier said than done with the way you have to merge on freeways sometimes! Keep the rear tires as 36

[MBZ] 99 E430 window

2008-01-02 Thread wilton strickland
Left rear window mechanism in friend's 99 E430 has failed. Does this mechanism have the same little plastic slide that often fails in 123's and 126's? Also, what else is on same circuit with this window, so I can ask him specifically, What else doesn't work? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: probably some benefit to keeping the coffee that hot We've got the hottest, freshest brew in town!!! The paperwork with the Bunn home brewer claims that it maintains a tank of 190 degree water because it's the perfect brewing temperature. If you brew at 190 and serve it

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread Allan Streib
That's the case in my 300D, the speedo reads 2 - 3 mph higher than any of my other cars, based on a school zone radar sign that displays your speed as you drive past. Allan On Jan 2, 2008, at 12:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Maybe his odometer is not correct, maybe its too fast

[MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
So one of my New Years resolutions is to lose 10 pounds. I figure a good way to do it would be to bicycle more. A good way to bicycle more while its cold out would be a stationary bike. I hate the idea of buying a stationary bike so why not get an old bike and convert it? Well heck if I'm

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Timothy Robinson
Actually, I'm thinking they used one of those jacketed urns for coffee. It keep the coffee hotter which IMHO keep you from tasting how vile it is. I used to think McDons just added to the mix and never actually brewed a fresh pot. Watered down, it's flavorless but actually is the right color.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Tom Hargrave
Run the bike chain to a Bosch externally regulated alternator then feed the rotor through a rheostat dump the current into a battery. Use the rhoestat to vary the charge rate (the pedal resistance). It won't take much to create a nice load. You need to gear up to the alternator - about 5,000 RPM

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
5,000rpm is way too fast. I've never checked but I'd bet I pedel in tens of RPMs the gearing required to get to 5000 would be very wasteful. The page I reference said he puts out ~5a at somewhat leisurely speeds, thats what I'm looking for. I'm planning to add his idea of a flywheel to make it

[MBZ] 123 mpg was Re: 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread Donald Snook
Alex wrote: Marshall always said that 30 mpg was at the high end of what you could get with a 603 car, and required steady 60-mph highway driving. Peter's the only person I have ever heard report getting over 30 mpg consistently. I concur. I had three different 123 300D's. I usually

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Fmiser
I hate the idea of buying a stationary bike so why not get an old bike and convert it? Well heck if I'm converting a bike why not make it generate electricty? Now I need a generator... Ideally it'll be internally regulated, doubly ideally it'll be cheap It looks like I could get a

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread LWB250
Interesting that you mention this. There was a very spirited conversation at a party I went to this week about how Bunn coffeemakers were the only ones that made good coffee, and that was because of how hot they got the water. Dan --- Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Robbins wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 123 mpg was Re: 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread Fmiser
Alex wrote: Marshall always said that 30 mpg was at the high end of what you could get with a 603 car, and required steady 60-mph highway driving. Peter's the only person I have ever heard report getting over 30 mpg consistently. I concur. I had three different 123 300D's. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Rich Thomas
DUDE Combine both interests with this little number: http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2007/12/bicycle-powered-welder.html Might be the same deal as the one you cite? --R Curt Raymond wrote: So one of my New Years resolutions is to lose 10 pounds. I figure a good way to do it would be

Re: [MBZ] 123 mpg was Re: 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread OK Don
Correct. I thought the OM603 was too new to have ever been in a W123. Isn't the OM616 and OM617 the only W123 motors? -- Philip -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread OK Don
This reaises the age old question - which came first, the human powered welder, or the converted bicycle? On Jan 2, 2008 2:15 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DUDE Combine both interests with this little number: http://bicycledesign.blogspot.com/2007/12/bicycle-powered-welder.html

[MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-02 Thread Allan Streib
At home I used to use a pour-over filter/funnel with a vacuum bottle and pour in boiling water from a kettle. Now I use a small percolator, which also works by boiling the water. Makes a nice tasting brew, though you do tend to have a few stray grounds in the bottom of your cup. Yes, news

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: I'd bet the Cub Cadet generator I mentioned is happiest around 1200rpm The Delco S/G you mention doesn't seem to do much below 1000 engine RPM, and the crankshaft pulley is lots bigger than the S/G pulley. I bet it hits 10,000 rpm at redline (where it can easily peg the

[MBZ] OM617 cold start procedure

2008-01-02 Thread Allan Streib
This morning, the 300D was cold-soaked to to about 5 degrees (F). M1 15W-50 oil. Glowed twice, and tried to start following the procedure: throttle to the floor, and don't stop cranking until the battery dies. After about 20 - 30 seconds the starter seemed to be turning slightly faster but still

Re: [MBZ] OM617 cold start procedure

2008-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Yea, it seems like when I put the pedal to the floor, it starts not firing, but if I back off, it starts kicking off. I can do this and it start kicking off and if I floor it while its doing that, it goes back to not firing at all. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO

Re: [MBZ] OM617 cold start procedure

2008-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: Yea, it seems like when I put the pedal to the floor, it starts not firing, but if I back off, it starts kicking off. I can do this and it start kicking off and if I floor it while its doing that, it goes back to not firing at all. I always started the 300SD

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Tom Hargrave
Now if I could just get my Cat to pedal while I'm sitting in front of the TV with a beer in my hand... Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 1/2/08 3:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Robert Rentfro
They just need to go back to how it was before the BCS. Teams win their conferences, they get invites to their perennial bowl games. Why does their have to be a best in the country? BCS is crap. Having anything other that a Pac10 Big10 Rose Bowl is blasphemous. Bob R. -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-02 Thread Gary Hurst
i never liked the old system i don't like the new system i want playoff! On Jan 2, 2008 4:15 PM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They just need to go back to how it was before the BCS. Teams win their conferences, they get invites to their perennial bowl games. Why does their have

[MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Bill
Unlike the claims that come out in a trial [absolutely ridiculous, from what I have heard from friends], I do not believe that the intention was to injure anyone. It would be plain silly to suggest malice as a reason. Having had my mouth burned several times [I am a slow learner, I guess] when I

[MBZ] 300D Front end Alignment

2008-01-02 Thread Robert Rentfro
Since I've worn out the inside of the front tires (Michelin Dynasty, 68K miles on them...sweet) I'm going for an alignment Friday morning. Historically, from all y'alls experience, what will he tell me needs to be replaced for what is occurring? Donkey Shirts. Bob R. '77 300D 187Kmiles

Re: [MBZ] 123 mpg was Re: 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread Donald Snook
Phillip wrote: I thought the OM603 was too new to have ever been in a W123. Isn't the * OM616 and OM617 the only W123 motors? Whoops, yes. You are right. I mixed up my engines. I thought someone was claiming to get 30 mpg consistently on a 123. But, yes, you are right. The

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
One of the 1 wire ones and use the bike frame as ground? Duh, it'll get field voltage automatically right? Will it be okay going so slow? Remember we're not talking about alot of torque either. -Curt Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 14:11:11 -0600 From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
I'm thinking 300# weights might be difficult to comeby... I don't think they welded it with electricity looks like friction? -Curt Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:15:45 -0600 From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Hmm, not a bad idea that... Maybe a big v belt around the wheel with the tire removed would have less wear? Six of one a half dozen of another. I think for your design I'd have to create something for the bike tire to roll on though, I'm sure the pully is too small and too close to the

Re: [MBZ] OM617 cold start procedure

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
I thought it was pedal to the floor 2-3 times (to ensure the IP is off the stop) then hold at 1/2 throttle until it starts... Thats what I always did with my 240D. With the 190D I give just a hint of pressure on the throttle and it goes a treat. -Curt Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:02:14 -0500

[MBZ] Probably a surprise to all of us that the list no longer exists.

2008-01-02 Thread Bill
This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification. Delivery to the following recipients failed permanently: * mercedes@okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
UGH DD is pretty poor. I'll get it only because sometimes I like having coffee in the car and refuse to go to McDs for anything even though their coffee is pretty good, which I found out by accident. You want good coffee you get Tim Hortons... Or barring that you go to NYC and get it from a

Re: [MBZ] Probably a surprise to all of us that the list no longerexists.

2008-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Yea, thats quite a surprise. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 4:19 PM Subject: [MBZ] Probably a surprise to all of us

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Oh and if you put coffee between your legs and it burns you you get what you get. Coffee is supposed to be hot, if it was cold you'd complain. A cup thats between your legs is full of stuff thats going to get on you. The first thing to do is to admit that you do stupid stuff, then look at your

[MBZ] correct tire size for '83 300D?

2008-01-02 Thread Allan Streib
Needing new tires, and thinking that since my speedo reads a little fast, maybe I have the wrong size on there currently. What is the correct size for an '83 300D, with the stock bundt wheels? Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] 300D Front end Alignment

2008-01-02 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 1/2/2008 2:42:10 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since I've worn out the inside of the front tires (Michelin Dynasty, 68K miles on them...sweet) I'm going for an alignment Friday morning. Historically, from all y'alls experience, what will he

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Bill
I have only lived in Jacksonville for 2.5 years and have not tried the DD coffee here. In Coral Springs it was really good. I wonder how much variation there is in coffee in a chain restaurant. I like Olive Garden's Pasta e Fagioli soup, and at my local restaurant it is spicier than the Zuppa

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Bill
I bought a 'stained to match' plywood insert for the console with two cup holders on eBay a couple of years ago. Almost never use it because you can't with the arm rest down and it is an inconvenient angle at best with the armrest up. I've never spilled hot coffee on myself [just burned my mouth

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Allan Streib
Coffee in a covered styrofoam cup will stay hot for a LONG time. Much longer than coffee in an uncovered ceramic mug or even most automobile-style travel mugs. Adjust your expectations accordingly. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've never spilled hot coffee on

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread LWB250
I have a clone recipe for the pasta fagioli form Olive Garden if you want it. My wife loves the stuff and claims this is as good or better. Drop me a note off-list... Dan --- Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have only lived in Jacksonville for 2.5 years and have not tried the DD coffee

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Gary Hurst
if it is hot, you complain and get rich. if it is cold, you complain and drink crappy coffee. can you imagine a world in which they will be serving coffee at 140 degrees? or better yet, just ban to go coffee sales as too dangerous. have i ever made mention of how much i hate the world i live

Re: [MBZ] 300D Front end Alignment

2008-01-02 Thread Robert Rentfro
Mr. Jim told me: Upper control arm bushings. Worn or missing rubber bushings will allow the top of the tire to tip inward. Special tools are need for this repair, correct? BobR. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 300D Front end Alignment

2008-01-02 Thread Robert Rentfro
Mr. Jim, Chuck Have either of you guys dealt with Jack's Alignment at 28th St and Thomas? That's where Bud sends people. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 3:43 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: One of the 1 wire ones and use the bike frame as ground? Duh, it'll get field voltage automatically right? Will it be okay going so slow? Remember we're not talking about alot of torque either. If you use an internally regulated alternator, whenever the switch is on

Re: [MBZ] 300D Front end Alignment

2008-01-02 Thread John Robbins
Robert Rentfro wrote: Upper control arm bushings. Worn or missing rubber bushings will allow the top of the tire to tip inward. Special tools are need for this repair, correct? Its the lower control arm bushings that are the nasty ones. You are in the clear. :) John

Re: [MBZ] 300D Front end Alignment

2008-01-02 Thread Robert Rentfro
ReallyI suppose if a guy is doing an alignment I may as well let him do the upper bushings Indy's need to eat too. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 4:33 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 turbo

2008-01-02 Thread Peter Frederick
No odometer right now -- busted. However, I used 9.6 gallons of fuel from Evansville, IN to Ft. Wayne and 9.4 on the way back (n the rain), according to Mapquest it's almost exactly 300 miles point to point. The old one got 38-29 all the time (accurate odometer and speedo), jumped up a bit

Re: [MBZ] 300D Front end Alignment

2008-01-02 Thread Peter Frederick
Depending on milage and use, suspect worn tie rods, too (although usually that causes severe outer edge wear). Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 2, 2008 3:00 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Coffee in a covered styrofoam cup will stay hot for a LONG time. Leaching carcinogens into the coffee all the while! How anyone can stand to drink from a hot Styrofoam cup is beyond me. I can taste the chemicals in every sip.

Re: [MBZ] 300D Front end Alignment

2008-01-02 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Bob, If that's Bud's recommendation... Go for it! Take care, Chuck On Jan 2, 2008, at 1:18 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: Mr. Jim, Chuck Have either of you guys dealt with Jack's Alignment at 28th St and Thomas? That's where Bud sends people. Bob R.

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
I think the essence of what I'm saying is more like we all do stupid stuff I sure do anyway... I try to take somewhat the more German approach that you should be DRIVING. Although I cheat that an awful lot... IIRC the argument with McDs was that the coffee was much hotter (something insane,

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
I would speculate its the covered part of that thats the biggest factor. At home I use a coffee press and the coffee in the glass press is hot MUCH longer than in my cup. I can warm up the cup from the press for a surprisingly long time after the coffee in the cup has gone cold. I don't

Re: [MBZ] 300D Front end Alignment

2008-01-02 Thread Rich Thomas
Could be upper or lower bushings (on the upper you replace the whole upper control arm -- price is not that high for the part, and if I recall, you can't get just the bushings?), or ball joints. Check it all. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
My reply from Autozone, whoopie doo... -Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mr. Raymond, We apologize for any lack of satisfaction you received from your recent AutoZone store experience. Your comments have been forwarded to the regional management team in your area, for review. Thank you,

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread Rich Thomas
Wow,. personal responsibility -- that'll never fly. We got a pretty boy trial lawyer who made millions suing big drug companies (and no doubt he would have been all over McD's too if he had got there quick enough), thus driving up health care costs, running for president telling us health

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unlike the claims that come out in a trial [absolutely ridiculous, from what I have heard from friends], I do not believe that the intention was to injure anyone. It would be plain silly to suggest malice as a reason. Having had

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-02 Thread Rich Thomas
Here is what I have taken to doing when I have an unsatisfactory customer experience. Do a web search for Autozone, get their HQ info, phone number then look up their 10k filings and get the name of the top marketing or customer-oriented person (like a VP or SVP of something

[MBZ] Benz cup holders

2008-01-02 Thread Rich Thomas
For some time I have been thinking about making a cup holder to fit in the console thingie, out of some nice wood or something. I got my CNC machine working, so can cut some holes in a piece of nice wood and make some legs for it to stand on in the space, finish it up with some stain/varnish

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Translate- 'Go pound sand in your a..'. Nice response-no gift certificates or anything. I will remember this next time I need auto parts. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OM617 cold start procedure

2008-01-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes, that is how I have started my 240D for the past five years. I don't hold it down all the way. On the 300D 2.5 I just look at the glow plug light and it fires right off-we will see tomorrow-should be about 8 or 9F here. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles. 1979

Re: [MBZ] Benz cup holders

2008-01-02 Thread OK Don
All of my consoles are different widths - I have one travel mug with a wide bottom that is a bit loose in the 126, just right in the 107, tight, but can be crammed into the 124, and too big for the 123. My other travel mug, made for current American cars, is 2 1/2 in diameter at the bottom. The

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
Trust me on this one, Curt. I've worked at a retail chain store (Pamida). You would not realize it from the automated reply you received but the District Manager will be showing your input to the local Store Manager and asking for an explanation. Debbie and I once emailed corporate office of a

Re: [MBZ] Smart=stupid

2008-01-02 Thread Hendrik Fay
It has to be considered that these are new cars from the ground up and as such will have problems, the early A classes are pretty much the same. Of course some cars are good right from the get up and go but these generally are using technology proven in previous 'similar' models. andrew

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-02 Thread archer
I got almost exactly the same reply from Advance Auto. Never heard any more. Gerry - - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] My reply from Autozone, whoopie doo... -Curt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mr. Raymond, We apologize for

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
And yet you continue to give them your business? On Jan 2, 2008 8:06 PM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got almost exactly the same reply from Advance Auto. Never heard any more. Gerry -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages

[MBZ] OU stinking up the tostitos again!

2008-01-02 Thread Gary Hurst
someone explain to me again how bob stupes is just so great? ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Jim Cathey
Well heck if I'm converting a bike why not make it generate electricty? Know that a human is good for considerably less than 1HP, let's say 500W for Conan. So if you're planning to suck from 50-500W out of the rig that might be OK. There was a stationary bicycle hooked up at the hands-on

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-02 Thread archer
From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] And yet you continue to give them your business? On Jan 2, 2008 8:06 PM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got almost exactly the same reply from Advance Auto. Never heard any more. Gerry

Re: [MBZ] OM617 cold start procedure

2008-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
I'm pretty sure most of them have a start linkage in the IP's governor that you set by flooring and releasing the pedal at zero rpm. Still, after 300,000 miles, sometimes it helps to give it a tiny bit of pedal too. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap generator

2008-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: Well heck if I'm converting a bike why not make it generate electricty? Know that a human is good for considerably less than 1HP, Good point. An olympic sprinter might hit 1500W. When I rode 200 miles a week, and could take off in the morning and put in 100 miles before

[MBZ] OT: 75mpg Hybrid Opel GT

2008-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
I've often thought that something like this would make a great vehicle for a rural mail or newspaper carrier. You don't need a lot of petro power if you regenerate on braking. http://tinyurl.com/256ox5 http://tinyurl.com/2m4kk2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

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