Re: [MBZ] I just burn up $200 worth of diesel for a wild goose chase

2008-06-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
Let me know when you might get out this way - I'll treat you to some local food. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: 6/8/08 10:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I just burn up $200 worth of diesel for a wil

Re: [MBZ] Driving adventures

2008-06-08 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Peter, Glad your "adventure" worked out pretty well all around. One point... The Mercedes-Benz Emergency Road Service Number will arrange for tow, but not pay for it. It covers fuel, tire change, jump start and battery replacement (you pay for battery, but no labor charge).. Tak

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D rough start

2008-06-08 Thread Peter Frederick
Probably a bad glow plug or two, in spite of normal current flow. Try glowing an extra ten seconds or so, if it's smoother, replace the glow plugs. Also, does it thump on shutoff? If so, replace the engine mounts -- roughness, a bit of white smoke, and some clatter is normal on a 603 col

[MBZ] Driving adventures

2008-06-08 Thread Peter Frederick
This has been a rather entertaining week, if you aren't me. First, my brother decided to fix the AC on his SDL for a trip AFTER scheduling hand surgery on Thursday, so I spent the weekend pulling the compressor off my wrecked 300D and installing it on his car. Worked great, but I was suppos

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-08 Thread Peter Frederick
Evaporator tempurature sensor? It unplugs from the main loom remove from the sensor, which fits into the box itself. The plug fits into a clip on the side of the box, you have to unclip to remove. The sensor is in a plastic holder that snaps into the side of the heater box. It will have

Re: [MBZ] loose 300SDL pistons

2008-06-08 Thread Peter Frederick
Usual cause is a blown head gasket oil passage between #1 and the chain case -- enough oil in there, it hydrolocks and bends #1. Not fun, and my brother just escaped this fate recently when an exhaust stud broke and we ended up taking the head off his SDL to fix it -- oil leaking into #1.

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-08 Thread Luther
Your local truck MercedesBenz engine shop (combined with Detroit Diesel) might have the plate to pressure test the head. Call them. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting do

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > You know, I have never seen an obomo sign or sticker anywhere in the > state of OK In the around town driving I've done in Des Moines there have been a few. Haven't seen any McCain stickers though. I've seen one or two Obama stickers in Starkville, but that is a col

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
808 MG wrote: > So just from curiosity what time did your clock or watch show when the > computer showed 8:08PM? > > > > Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:08:40 -0600 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > the time my computer showed, right now it shows 8:08pm central time > when >

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You know, I have never seen an obomo sign or sticker anywhere in the state of OK Wonko the Sane wrote: > That dumb off-the-cuff comment about 100 years in Iraq -- totally > misinterpreted by the press and one that even I, a Democrat Party official > could defend -- will be his downfall. And then

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont know about all that, I would ask they shop. I would give these guys a call OK Don wrote: > And I suppose that we'll have to strip the head to send it to the shop > - I was hoping to avoid having to borrow the pre-chamber puller, risk > breaking exhaust studs, etc., but I guess it is the p

Re: [MBZ] I just burn up $200 worth of diesel for a wild goose chase

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im going to be cutting back my travel with these fuel prices the way they are, which means my inventory will probably drop. Still would love to get out your way though. Tom Hargrave wrote: > I probably look at 50 or more Mercedes before buying one. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com

Re: [MBZ] I just burn up $200 worth of diesel for a wild goose chase

2008-06-08 Thread Luther
It's about time! THIEF! :D Luther Quoting "Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Guess Im getting > paybacks for that super deal I got on that wagon last week with the #17 > head. > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560S

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://www.gishart.com/sites/dover/index.htm OK Don wrote: > And I suppose that we'll have to strip the head to send it to the shop > - I was hoping to avoid having to borrow the pre-chamber puller, risk > breaking exhaust studs, etc., but I guess it is the prudent thing to > do - sigh. > > On Su

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread MG
So just from curiosity what time did your clock or watch show when the computer showed 8:08PM? Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:08:40 -0600 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> the time my computer showed, right now it shows 8:08pm central time when sending this MG wrote: > The question

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Jetta

2008-06-08 Thread slozukimc
84MPH is top speed on the 115 220D Manual..A whopping 2 more than the automatic...lol I've had it up to 75 and it's smooth as glass. I get the impression that it could cruise the highway at top speed for hours on end with a top off of oil for each tank of fuel. ;>) Mike > Top end was in the

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: > If they were viable in the election it would be one thing. But since they > aren't I need to go with someone who has a chance of winning. Thereby guaranteeing that they won't become viable, and we'll still be stuck with more of the same old crap. My fantasy is that Barry a

Re: [MBZ] 1995 SL500 ASR ABS Lamp On

2008-06-08 Thread MG
That's even better! That way I can get rid of my GM and haul the big trailer with the MB instead of just using it for the small one. Manfred Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:37:02 +0930 From: Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes but only the prime mover version, with the turntable mounted on the

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
That dumb off-the-cuff comment about 100 years in Iraq -- totally misinterpreted by the press and one that even I, a Democrat Party official could defend -- will be his downfall. And then there is going to be the Keating Five thing. McCain was probably blameless (we shall never know) but there will

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: > Democrats didn't want Romney to get the nomination because they believed > that Romney could attract the conservative base. I thought they didn't want him because he could attract Demonrats and switch hitters. After all, he won a statewide election in the People's Republic o

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-08 Thread MG
All that I do not consider as a dole. You paid in and the money coming out of the fund should be coming from the earnings on the investments that were made with it. You are also not disabled due to being too fat and not wanting to do anything but get money from the government for doing nothing

Re: [MBZ] The miss is fixed!

2008-06-08 Thread MG
That would also be good but I was talking about when you are pulling on the handle of the wrench to turn it. As it tightens and you have to pull harder you must also at the same time apply opposite pressure at the head of the wrench to keep the extension and the plug socket straight. Otherwise

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: > > So, you are saying that "your team" will not bother to vote? Are you accusing me of being a Repugnant just because I voted for the neo-Fuhrer in 2000? I do think that when McLame was discussing a party change with the Dems in 2001 he should have done it. He's always b

Re: [MBZ] I just burn up $200 worth of diesel for a wild goose chase

2008-06-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
I probably look at 50 or more Mercedes before buying one. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 8:59 PM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL

2008-06-08 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: "yea, has a bad head and a salvage title" Ok. Nevermind. I just got rid of my 126 with a bad head. If I had the time and know how, it would be fine. But, I have less time than know how. So, I don't need any projects (as least not major ones). Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
Have you ever attended church in West Virginia? I grew up in the state, and spent most of my non-school time (not by choice) at an Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. Do you see my point? I wasn't supposed to associate with even Southern Baptists, let alone Catholics. Dated a catholic girl once

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
The head can be pressure tested without stripping it but you need keep all of the injectors & glow plugs in place. But the head needs to be bolted down to a plate that had clearance for the prechamber ends. Also, the tech needs to know how to ID leak down issues caused by leaky injectors & seals.

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: "The other two were lousy campaigners." Wrong. The reason Romney is not the nominee is because of Mike Huckabee and democrats. MANY democrats in West Virgina voted for Huckabee so that Romney couldn't win. This started a snowball effect and it kept happening. Democrats didn't

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
Do you still save with a sharpened rock? On Sat, Jun 7, 2008 at 12:13 AM, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Not I. Sylpheed on Fedora Core 4. > > > Craig > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
Don, More often than not this is caused by a desktop clock that is not set-up to auto-adjust for daylight savings time. This could be an issue with your machine or with Kaleb's machine & is most likely Kaleb's machine, but is never an issue with the ISP. They just pass email traffic. Th

Re: [MBZ] WHAT TIME IS IT?

2008-06-08 Thread LWB250
Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care? About time? No I can't imagine why, we've all got time enough to cry Dan --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Message: 7 > > Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:08:40 -0600 > > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject:

Re: [MBZ] WHAT TIME IS IT?

2008-06-08 Thread RELNGSON
> Message: 7 > Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:08:40 -0600 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wrong > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > the time my computer showed, right now

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread OK Don
This is Gmail's version of a header for this email - says 9:08 instead of 8:08. fromKaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> reply-toMercedes Discussion List to Mercedes Discussion List dateSun, Jun 8, 2008 at 9:08 PM subject Re: [MBZ] Wrong Must be a combination of Kaleb's IS

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL

2008-06-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
All, I've offered my Mercedes 300SDL car for sale to the group in the past & have no problem telling you about the issues that I know of. At least you aren't buying an unknown that someone is trying to pawn one off on you. I am really interested in trading for another Mercedes - a decent 123 body

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-08 Thread OK Don
And I suppose that we'll have to strip the head to send it to the shop - I was hoping to avoid having to borrow the pre-chamber puller, risk breaking exhaust studs, etc., but I guess it is the prudent thing to do - sigh. On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its something along the way them, my computer has the correct time John Robbins wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >> the time my computer showed, right now it shows 8:08pm central time when >> sending this > > All your messages are an hour ahead on my computer as well. It has been > like this

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > the time my computer showed, right now it shows 8:08pm central time when > sending this All your messages are an hour ahead on my computer as well. It has been like this for a long time... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new par

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
So, you are saying that "your team" will not bother to vote? If so, cool. On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 9:25 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > > > > Even most Rs are less than thrilled with McCain, as he was not their > first > > choice. > > This bumper sticker sums

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, has a bad head and a salvage title John Robbins wrote: > Donald Snook wrote: >> I am going to go out on a limb and guess there is something very >> wrong it or you are kidding. If not, then please send me pictures. > > The headgasket/head has issues. I don't remember the details, but there

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL

2008-06-08 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: > I am going to go out on a limb and guess there is something very > wrong it or you are kidding. If not, then please send me pictures. The headgasket/head has issues. I don't remember the details, but there is something in that department.

Re: [MBZ] 240D slipping in reverse

2008-06-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
I'd check now but I don't want to lay down in an inch of water outside. (Most garage space currently reserved for stuff that is still drying from the flood.) On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 9:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just look for a bolt with a lock bolt on it. > > Wonko the S

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
with the head off you still need to send it off to be checked at the very least. Might be warped, might have cracks you cant see OK Don wrote: > With the help of Luther's magic pin pulling tool, we got the head off > today. you can see from the photos (if Kaleb approves them), that the > head an

Re: [MBZ] 240D slipping in reverse

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Just look for a bolt with a lock bolt on it. Wonko the Sane wrote: > Thanks. That will get me in the general vicinity. > > > > On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 9:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> The adjustment bolts is on the side of the tranny, I THINK towared the >> back but

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread Mitch Haley
mage/jpeg Size: 40511 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080608/1d4564f5/attachment.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used pa

Re: [MBZ] 240D slipping in reverse

2008-06-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
Thanks. That will get me in the general vicinity. On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 9:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The adjustment bolts is on the side of the tranny, I THINK towared the > back but I dont remember what side. > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > > My '77 240D goes nowhere in

[MBZ] 87 300D head gasket

2008-06-08 Thread OK Don
With the help of Luther's magic pin pulling tool, we got the head off today. you can see from the photos (if Kaleb approves them), that the head and block look good. It was very oily between #1 and the chain vault. Both sides of the gasket were wet and so were the head and block. There is one photo

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
he should have bought mine for $2500 Mitch Haley wrote: > Donald Snook wrote: >> I am going to go out on a limb and guess there is something very wrong > > I think this is the car that Tom's been nursing a head gasket leak for > 100k+ miles. You could very well get $1500 worth of use out of it be

Re: [MBZ] 240D slipping in reverse

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The adjustment bolts is on the side of the tranny, I THINK towared the back but I dont remember what side. Wonko the Sane wrote: > My '77 240D goes nowhere in reverse if there is the slightest upward > incline. > > Did some research into old posts and read up on adjusting the B3 brake band. > Ca

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
the time my computer showed, right now it shows 8:08pm central time when sending this MG wrote: > The question I want to ask is; > > Kaleb was that time of 8:16 that you wrote in the body of the message > the time that your computer clock showed or was that the time on your > watch or clock on

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL

2008-06-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: > > I am going to go out on a limb and guess there is something very wrong I think this is the car that Tom's been nursing a head gasket leak for 100k+ miles. You could very well get $1500 worth of use out of it before it fails in a major way.

[MBZ] I just burn up $200 worth of diesel for a wild goose chase

2008-06-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz
I just got back from KC to pick up a 86 190D. Supposedly ran, but possible bad trans, body and interior in good shape. I get there, only to not be able to find the house because its in the boonies and not marked. I find what I suspect is the right driveway and try to call the people. (not g

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL

2008-06-08 Thread Donald Snook
Tom wrote: "Sure." I am going to go out on a limb and guess there is something very wrong it or you are kidding. If not, then please send me pictures. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbpar

Re: [MBZ] Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on

2008-06-08 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: "Marriage is a legal contract regarding property, Snook - am I close?" Practically speaking that is pretty accurate. Marriage was, of course, a practice that was solely governed by ecclesiastical (church law) law. It has since been governed by civil law and it does seem that the

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
Thompson came off as a bumbling idiot. We already have one of those in the White House and look what happened to our country. Romney -- and I actually attended one of his small, intimate Iowa events when he was first starting his campaign -- couldn't see beyond and got tripped up in his own gigant

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
The other two were lousy campaigners. On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 5:40 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Andrew wrote <> > > Not even our 2nd or 3rd choice. After losing Thompon and Romney we are > left > with McCain - we didn't choose him so much as are being stuck with him - he > "won" by def

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise. the right way

2008-06-08 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Oooh yes, America the land of the free, shining beacon of Democracy, leader of the free world but if you get laid off because the Government has fallen asleep at the wheel, watch out. I hear they are building concentration camps (and calling them trailer parks) to lock up all those bludgers and

Re: [MBZ] 240D slipping in reverse

2008-06-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
The ADJUSTMENT BOLT, not the band. On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 6:42 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Inside. > > > > > Did some research into old posts and read up on adjusting the B3 brake > band. > > Can anyone tell me where this is located (in general terms) on the > tranny? > > > > > -- > O

Re: [MBZ] lust

2008-06-08 Thread OK Don
That's why i don't test drive cars at the dealers --- On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 5:42 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Got a ride in John Robbins' 320 CDI this afternoon. Was very difficult to > drive back into the 240D and drive home from Des Moines. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "

Re: [MBZ] 240D slipping in reverse

2008-06-08 Thread OK Don
Inside. > > Did some research into old posts and read up on adjusting the B3 brake band. > Can anyone tell me where this is located (in general terms) on the tranny? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark T

[MBZ] 240D slipping in reverse

2008-06-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
My '77 240D goes nowhere in reverse if there is the slightest upward incline. Did some research into old posts and read up on adjusting the B3 brake band. Can anyone tell me where this is located (in general terms) on the tranny? -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get u

[MBZ] lust

2008-06-08 Thread Wonko the Sane
Got a ride in John Robbins' 320 CDI this afternoon. Was very difficult to drive back into the 240D and drive home from Des Moines. First car I've ever seen that came equipped with a power cup holder (I did you not). You push a button and the cup holder unfolds itself. Slowly and in a controlled fa

Re: [MBZ] 1995 SL500 ASR ABS Lamp On

2008-06-08 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yes but only the prime mover version, with the turntable mounted on the boot lid. Hendrik MG wrote: > Wow! The 95 SL500 has dual rear axles! I want one even if the front rear > wheel speed sensors are illogical. > > Manfred > There I go thinking again. Or not. > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread LarryT
Andrew wrote <> Not even our 2nd or 3rd choice. After losing Thompon and Romney we are left with McCain - we didn't choose him so much as are being stuck with him - he "won" by default. Unfortunatley Thompson and Romney dropped out without even contesting it seriously. Thompson was gone wi

Re: [MBZ] Hammie exhaust

2008-06-08 Thread LWB250
Engine mounts on nearly all MB chassis are a piece of cake. I got so good at doing 123 mounts I had it down to about 30 minutes a side, and most of that was setup and tear down. Just be sure to get a hex driver that goes on a 1/2 drive ratchet to break the bolt loose. And "snap" it, don't just t

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-08 Thread Jim Cathey
> BTW, if someone is disabled and being given back some of the money > paid *to* > the govt over a 40+ working lifetime means no vote I'd have a problem > with > that. IMO when the govt takes money from us we are owed something in Now we're getting into what the dole _is_. Gets a little fuzzy

Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s

2008-06-08 Thread Jim Cathey
> I know the '76's were terrible to replace, but I thought the '76's > were easy > - or was that just the AC blower? Heater blower on a 114/115 is a nightmare. AC blower on same is easy. Shared blower on 123 is easy. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2008-06-08 Thread Jim Cathey
> Brunnhilde is dim, fuse is OK, does not look like volts getting to it > though, so suggests glow plug relay? Which of those little boxes is > the > GP relay (under the dash I am assuming)? Most were not under the dash. Only the early key-start versions of cars that had pull knobs. Series-plu

Re: [MBZ] that'll give him the mandate he deserves = now list

2008-06-08 Thread Donald Snook
Larry wrote: "Donald, that comment makes me definately want to manage your campaign to become a judge! ;-) Those choices are the only ones a conservative really has. We all would like Thompson or Romney but we don't have that choice - unless we start a write-in campaign? Anyway, as poor a c

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL

2008-06-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
Sure. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 1:15 PM To: 'mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL Tom wrote: "I need to know if you are

Re: [MBZ] Hammie exhaust

2008-06-08 Thread OK Don
I don't think it will be a big job for you, if it's not one for him. Engine mounts are loosen bolts, rlift enough to take weight off, remove bolts, remove old mounts. insert new mounts, start bolts, let the engine down, tighten bolts. - do one side at a time. I find exhaust systems to be more work

Re: [MBZ] Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on toforms of marriage

2008-06-08 Thread Bill R
I was going to respond, but OK Don said it better, I think. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 3:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchis

[MBZ] 123 blower motor

2008-06-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
I replaced blower motor on my 80 240D (123) 'bout 22 years ago. I's above rt front passenger's feet - relatively easy job. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [MBZ] Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on toforms of marriage

2008-06-08 Thread OK Don
It's all about property - who gets what when one of the pair dies, which offspring inherit what and when. If there were no property issues, then Government wouldn't care (unless it is a religious State, in which they care about EVERYTHING). Marriage is a legal contract regarding property, Snook -

Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s - oops

2008-06-08 Thread OK Don
It's the 115 that's a bear to do (did it twice), the 115 ran from '68 to '76. The 123 started in '77 - should be LOTs easier to change, though I've never had to do it. The 107 - '72 to '89 - were EASY to change! (did it once). On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 12:29 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on toforms of marriage

2008-06-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Bill R wrote: > My marriage to my Darling Wife isn't affected at all by theirs, I just want to know why government ever got involved in marriage in the first place. We got along for thousands of years without government meddling in marriages. I think that marriage is one of those rights reserved

[MBZ] Hammie exhaust

2008-06-08 Thread Curt Raymond
Its 95 degrees out and this is the day I've got to work on the exhaust... I have the week of July 4th off from work and I'd like to use that week to get the car on the road, ie get it insured, registered and inspected. I have to work next week and then I'll be in Burbank, CA for 2 weeks for work s

Re: [MBZ] The miss is fixed!

2008-06-08 Thread Donald Snook
Manfred wrote: "I don't think it was the torque value. It is due to the hard foam piece that holds the top end of the plug in the socket to keep it from falling out. If you pull on the wrench handle and don't keep the socket or extension straight in relation to the plug, with some down force at

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL

2008-06-08 Thread Donald Snook
Tom wrote: "I need to know if you are still interested in trading for the 300SDL. If not then I need to try & sell the car locally." Want to sell it for $1500? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.bu

Re: [MBZ] Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise on to forms of marriage

2008-06-08 Thread Bill R
< Royce wrote <> I'm not familiar with the wording of the recently passed legislation -- does it specify "2 people" ? or can it be 3,4,5 or more? What about father marrying son, daughter or the family dog? Many of those things do go more than a bit beyond sanity, though the

Re: [MBZ] that'll give him the mandate he deserves = now list

2008-06-08 Thread LarryT
Donald, that comment makes me definately want to manage your campaign to become a judge! ;-) Those choices are the only ones a conservative really has. We all would like Thompson or Romney but we don't have that choice - unless we start a write-in campaign? Anyway, as poor a choice that

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-08 Thread LarryT
Rich wrote <> It's because there's a place on a form the DMV clerk is filling out. If it says SS # there's no other number or piece of paper it will accept. And there's no amount of logic or reasoning that can make that blank space on the form go away. You're not dealing with peopl

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-08 Thread LarryT
I still prefer the votes based on taxes paid - if millionaire are truely not paying their share (which I doubt) they will not have any votes - same for the lower 3rd of the public - this way, only the middle class will get any votes. Also, if people are civic minded and wish to elect those offi

Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s - oops

2008-06-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Bill R wrote: > > Sorry - meant to say the 75's were terrible to replace - I had to do that > one once, and was told the '76's were easy at the time. I was thinking that both the W115 (entire car built around the heater blower) and the W123 (serviceable) were both available in the 1976 model year

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-08 Thread LarryT
Jim wrote <> Yep - something like 54% of employees get their pay from some form of govt. BTW, if someone is disabled and being given back some of the money paid *to* the govt over a 40+ working lifetime means no vote I'd have a problem with that. IMO when the govt takes money from us we are ow

[MBZ] Glow plug relay

2008-06-08 Thread Rich Thomas
Brunnhilde is dim, fuse is OK, does not look like volts getting to it though, so suggests glow plug relay? Which of those little boxes is the GP relay (under the dash I am assuming)? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: ht

Re: [MBZ] Orelegated alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-08 Thread LarryT
Royce wrote <> I'm not familiar with the wording of the recently passed legislation -- does it specify "2 people" ? or can it be 3,4,5 or more? What about father marrying son, daughter or the family dog? re: << "State sovereignty died at Appomattox>> In spite of the tremendous effort our f

Re: [MBZ] Trampas at NCSU

2008-06-08 Thread Royce Engler
Trampas said Well the issue is that I am 38 years old and not sure how a PhD will help me in my future. I started taking classes towards masters as I was bored at work, however I now have a new job - smarter and wiser folks always told me that the only reason to get a PhD was to be a pro

Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s - oops

2008-06-08 Thread Bill R
Sorry - meant to say the 75's were terrible to replace - I had to do that one once, and was told the '76's were easy at the time. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill R Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 12:57 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion Lis

Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s

2008-06-08 Thread Bill R
I know the '76's were terrible to replace, but I thought the '76's were easy - or was that just the AC blower? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 11:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-08 Thread Bill R
OK, you went from free speach to meddling there :=). Actually, I am considered totally disabled, but what I live on is the pension fund I paid into the years I worked and the SS disability I paid into all the years I worked. I'd have to argue about that being a public gift to me from the taxpayer

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-08 Thread Royce Engler
Max said... Also, nowhere in our (U.S.) constitution is there a right to vote. Not in the bill of rights, not in the articles. In other words (I think - someone correct me if I'm wrong), it would not take a constitutional amendment to change our current system, just a majority vote passed into l

Re: [MBZ] More shameless commerce

2008-06-08 Thread Robert Rentfro
I need a Palomino rear seat backwait you said a wagon, right?. Never mind. Bob R. Still looking for a Palomino rear seat back. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 7:01 AM To: Mercedes Discuss

Re: [MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s

2008-06-08 Thread Mitch Haley
I don't think a W123 is abnormally difficult. Just remember, if it's a 1976 it might be a W115, and those are incredibly time consuming to replace. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts em

[MBZ] 123 Blower motor ?'s

2008-06-08 Thread Donald Snook
There is a nice 123 diesel on ebay that appears to be selling cheap. One reason is probably because the blower motor is not working. How much of a project is that? What does it cost - parts and labor (if I don't do it). Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Jetta

2008-06-08 Thread Dan Weeks
Top end was in the nineties for my 92. I never cruised over 75, tho-- noisy enough at that speed! Dan On Jun 7, 2008, at 9:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Yeah, that will actually run right along with our 220D manual. > > Probably faster on the top end by a mile thoughlol > > Mike _

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread MG
The question I want to ask is; Kaleb was that time of 8:16 that you wrote in the body of the message the time that your computer clock showed or was that the time on your watch or clock on the wall or radio/TV? Manfred Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:24:00 -0700 From: ernest breakfield <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [MBZ] The miss is fixed!

2008-06-08 Thread MG
Donald, I don't think it was the torque value. It is due to the hard foam piece that holds the top end of the plug in the socket to keep it from falling out. If you pull on the wrench handle and don't keep the socket or extension straight in relation to the plug, with some down force at the wr

[MBZ] June 6, 1944

2008-06-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
The Navy beach battalions have gotten little credit, either, 'til very recently. I realize now that the men we occasionally see in photos and movies wearing helmets with an arc painted across the front were my brother's men - US Navy. We usually see them helping wounded, driving bulldozers, etc.

Re: [MBZ] 1995 SL500 ASR ABS Lamp On

2008-06-08 Thread MG
Wow! The 95 SL500 has dual rear axles! I want one even if the front rear wheel speed sensors are illogical. Manfred There I go thinking again. Or not. Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:24:57 -0400 From: "Paul Nelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] 1995 SL500 ASR ABS Lamp On To: Message-ID:

[MBZ] Hard on nerves - steering lock

2008-06-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
I agree, Hendrik, it's highly unlikely that culprit is the keyed column lock. 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 optio

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