Re: [MBZ] SDL sluggish

2008-12-16 Thread Luther
$500 and I keep the head and transmission. :D Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: could be POS, I will give you 500 for it. Want to trade something? Luther wrote: Could it be a sticky ALDA? Luther -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeas

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-16 Thread Luther
Came with the head. I tested each with an 30-0-30 ameter, and all acted like normal. I will check again now that it's a year later... Luther Peter Frederick wrote: How old are the glow plugs? peter On Dec 15, 2008, at 6:34 PM, Luther wrote: There was a dose of Power Service added to this

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-16 Thread Luther
Normal? NO, not when the 2 other OM617 engines ('83SD '82CD) do not have any sluggish issues when colder, even below 0F. Luther TE wrote: Dude, this is normal. My SDL would run rough for the first minute or two. Taking off with a cold engine was a trip... pegged to the floor, slow as hell. It

Re: [MBZ] 190D is starrting to piss me off

2008-12-16 Thread Allan Streib
Sounds like what happened on my old Toyota truck when a rusty brake line finally gave way. Not so much a "bang" as a sudden loss of brakes. And because it had only one reservoir feeding both circuits, brake fluid was rapidly depleted. I thought MB had a split reservoir, my 300D does, for example

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
t, had normal power. > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/8e52b71b/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new an

Re: [MBZ] Caravan followup

2008-12-16 Thread Loren Faeth
Hey, the sucker has run more than 70k with NO service. (other than oil changes and tahrs and wiper blades) I really don't relish changing plugs, but now that i know what to take off to get to them, the next time will be a snap. Then there is the better alternative, that I did not even invest

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-16 Thread Donald Snook
and has all of its power after idling no more than 10-20 seconds. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/33b81dbb/attachment.html> ___

Re: [MBZ] Air entrained concrete

2008-12-16 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:50:36 -0600 Loren Faeth wrote: >> At what temperature should one have air entrained concrete? > > for what? once it is in place it is like any other crete, unless you > have some hyper air form. Above freezing, one does not need air entrainment in flatwork concrete. I wo

Re: [MBZ] 190D is starrting to piss me off

2008-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
less than the 190D so we go get it... Snow in the forecast for the rest of the week so the 190D is parked... I'm getting really tired of this... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_

Re: [MBZ] 1998 E320 automatic transmission

2008-12-16 Thread Luther
Mine in the SDL has performed flawlessly for over 5,000mi already. 2yr unlimited warranty cannot be beaten. This is a good deal. Luther Rusty Cullens wrote: I have a rebuilt one with torque converter for $1695.00. It comes with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts,

[MBZ] Dealership

2008-12-16 Thread Trampas Stern
My wife decided that she needed a brand new minivan for the two kids. Thus I told her that if we got a new car it was her responsibility. That is I did not want to be the one maintaining the car, she could take it to dealer or do what ever she wanted but it was hers. So now I am stuck at the deale

Re: [MBZ] 190D is starrting to piss me off

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
as scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/7352442e/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] 190D is starrting to piss me off

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
ss than the 190D so we go get it... > Snow in the forecast for the rest of the week so the 190D is parked... I'm > getting really tired of this... > > -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/merced

Re: [MBZ] Dealership

2008-12-16 Thread Allan Streib
"Trampas Stern" said: > Did I mention how much I hate dealerships and service, why in the heck > do you have to make an appointment to get an oil change and then still > wait an hour? Well you could go to the quick lube place, get an oil filter made of sawdust, and have them strip out the drain

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun............not

2008-12-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Weak battery and cold weather and a Diesel engine = well you know what Maybe a can of WD40 in the boot will help. The glow plugs glowing in your bus? Hendrik who lives in a milder climate Jim Cathey wrote: Crap. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and use

Re: [MBZ] lust (and it isn't a Benz

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
car of a few years back that was supposed to be inspired by a blowfish? Alex -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/625b2831/attachment.html> _

[MBZ] stupid drivers

2008-12-16 Thread Glenn Brown
se in the snow . . . good for a laugh for those of us who know how to drive. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/bbbf33ba/attachm

Re: [MBZ] weather

2008-12-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
ivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don MAY have changed my life!

2008-12-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
t; > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > >

Re: [MBZ] stupid drivers

2008-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
drivers and the 1st snowfall of the season as one would invariably see a number of this type vehicle dull side up in the medians of the expressways. Particularly the short wheelbase jobbies. I've seen a lot of jeeps upside down in the medians... -- Jim __

Re: [MBZ] Air entrained concrete

2008-12-16 Thread Loren Faeth
for what? once it is in place it is like any other crete, unless you have some hyper air form. At 11:44 PM 12/15/2008, you wrote: Mitch was surprised to hear that we had air entrained concrete. At what temperature should one have air entrained concrete? Craig __

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Frankenheap fun............not

2008-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
The glow plugs glowing in your bus? Yes, but the crank-over speed was just too slow. That battery was a used $12 special bought from the U-Pull in June, 2004. It's too small, naturally, and of unknown vintage. Remember that I had just paid $100 for the car, with no certainty that it was going

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well the 190D fired right up after less than 10 seconds of glow this morning, ran smooth as silk right off the bat, had normal power. Luther wrote: Thanks, but how does that help me? :) Luther -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E

Re: [MBZ] It's snowing ...

2008-12-16 Thread Robert Rentfro
Here in AZ we're having an all day soaking rain. Kinda strange for here. People drive more stupid here in the rain than people back there do in the snow. I believe I have healed enough from gall bladder surgery Friday that I can change out my water pump today. Any hints/tricks/things to look out

[MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Loren Faeth
The illustrious Tom (Turkey) Harkin and his compatriot, Dick (Turban) Durbin have launched this. (Yes this is for real) you would get $10,000 for buying a new car, IF you make less than $40k per year (show your 1040) IF you trade in a car over 10 years old IF your new car gets 30 mpg or better

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun

2008-12-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Just give up and send her (car, not wife) down here to me in North Alabama where she can enjoy a nice warm retirement. Yesterday's high was 57. I woke up to zero degrees Fahrenheit, and now I get to go out and steal the battery out of the 190D. If I can. Got tire work to do, too. -- Jim __

Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell (TRAILER TIRES)

2008-12-16 Thread R A Bennell
No, unfortunately I have no idea. I sort of assumed (a dangerous thing I guess) that there was some sort of standard spacing. Easy enough to change the whole axle if need be. Just a matter of $$$. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okie

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] I make it back, Walmart hell

2008-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Allan Streib
Should make for some nice deals in the used marketplace, unless they mandate that the trade-ins be crushed which I could easily see happening with this bunch. Allan "Loren Faeth" said: > The illustrious Tom (Turkey) Harkin and his compatriot, Dick (Turban) > Durbin have launched this. > (Yes t

Re: [MBZ] lust (and it isn't a Benz)

2008-12-16 Thread Donald Snook
RL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/70a1ca01/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delive

Re: [MBZ] weather

2008-12-16 Thread R A Bennell
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Re: [MBZ] eBay sightings

2008-12-16 Thread Donald Snook
t car will sell for 6 figures, so very few people will own and appreciate it. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/de

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: FW: No sir officer, we've just been fishing]

2008-12-16 Thread LarryT
http:myjunkmail.blogspot.com/2008/06/2000-hp-drug-running-boat-pics.html A search for 2000hp drug boat will get a photo - no video so far - It'd be interesting to read how fast this thing was - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Robert Rentfro
Can people who make less then $40K afford a new car? Bob R Makes more than $40K and hates car payments -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 10:18 AM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] 190D is starrting to piss me off

2008-12-16 Thread Robert Rentfro
ke less than the 190D so we go get it... Snow in the forecast for the rest of the week so the 190D is parked... I'm getting really tired of this... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/piper

Re: [MBZ] lubricants

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Dealership

2008-12-16 Thread R A Bennell
Because, they are more important than you are. What they would really like you to do, is leave the car for a day or two so that they can do it at their leisure. Why do you think most of us either do it ourselves or use an independent service shop? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread R A Bennell
Well, not long ago, they were deemed to be able to afford a large, expensive house. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 11:29 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subj

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun

2008-12-16 Thread Allan Streib
"Curt Raymond" said: > I'm also fighting a couple low tires, one on the pickup, one on the 190D > and one on the 240D. The 190D at least has Tire Warehouse's warrenty so > it'll just go and get resealed... Green slime has never failed me for stopping slow leaks, but I've never tried to install i

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] 1998 E320 automatic transmission

2008-12-16 Thread Rusty Cullens
I have a rebuilt one with torque converter for $1695.00. It comes with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: To: Cc: Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1998 E320 autom

Re: [MBZ] stupid drivers

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/955fe1ac/attachment.html> ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
bed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/4935c1d5/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Allan Streib
gt; > > Bob R > > Makes more than $40K and hates car payments > > > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/4935c1d5/attachment.html> &g

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun

2008-12-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Jim, Just give up and send her (car, not wife) down here to me in North Alabama where she can enjoy a nice warm retirement. Yesterday's high was 57. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebe

[MBZ] 190D is starrting to piss me off

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
ked... I'm getting really tired of this... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/8170a29e/attachment.html> ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] It's snowing ...

2008-12-16 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:34:53 -0700 "Robert Rentfro" wrote: > I believe I have healed enough from gall bladder surgery Friday that I > can change out my water pump today. > Any hints/tricks/things to look out for? I presume you're talking about the '77 300D. I also presume it's a W123. Drain th

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-16 Thread Tony Wirtel
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Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don MAY have changed my life!

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
st Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled),  '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/b7f1d468/attachmen

Re: [MBZ] lust (and it isn't a Benz)

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2008-12-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: eia_lists...@eia.doe.gov [mailto:eia_lists...@eia.doe.gov] Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 2:10 PM To: weekdfpr...@tonto.eia.doe.gov Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** **

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Loren Faeth
Yes, all of these tradins are smashed, not used for parts. At 11:17 AM 12/16/2008, you wrote: Should make for some nice deals in the used marketplace, unless they mandate that the trade-ins be crushed which I could easily see happening with this bunch. Allan "Loren Faeth" said: > The illustr

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Allan Streib
"Loren Faeth" said: > the single threshold was quite much lower. I didn't put it in > because i could not remember that number. In the $20 to $25k range. Of course, I forgot that it's the government's place to tell a person what he can and cannot afford. The irony of that is almost more tha

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
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[MBZ] 190D madness

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
for the diagnosis. >From now on it'll be "Bob, change X." I'm not going to ask him to diagnose. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okieben

[MBZ] 240D lower ball joint diagnosis

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
OK, let me get this straight. If I'm poor, not too hard to prove - I'm a small business owner and the economy sucks right now. And I have a car to trade in - I do, a 1987 Mercedes 300 SDL And I have to trade for a car that gets at least 30 MPG And it has to be American made. Then our leaders w

Re: [MBZ] 240D lower ball joint diagnosis

2008-12-16 Thread brian . toscano
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Re: [MBZ] 240D lower ball joint diagnosis

2008-12-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
s gotten worse since I've been driving. Says lower ball joint to me, maybe a tie rod end too? -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/2

Re: [MBZ] 190D madness

2008-12-16 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun

2008-12-16 Thread Redghost
Yep, it is cold over this side of the world too. Pulled Gump into the drive so I could use the block heater. Some jerk decides it is cool to unplug her in the middle of the night. I may need to booby trap the cord clay On Dec 16, 2008, at 6:32 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Just give up and se

Re: [MBZ] 190D madness

2008-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread dave walton
If they turn around and sell it on Craigs List they can. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 12:28 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > Can people who make less then $40K afford a new car? > > Bob R > Makes more than $40K and hates car payments > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@oki

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Loren Faeth
small detail. It has to pass both house and senate and be signed. At 01:14 PM 12/16/2008, you wrote: OK, let me get this straight. If I'm poor, not too hard to prove - I'm a small business owner and the economy sucks right now. And I have a car to trade in - I do, a 1987 Mercedes 300 SDL And

[MBZ] Just when you've got the day figured out

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
the thing. Fortunately Carquest isn't far away. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/c053e43d/attachment.html> ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] 1998 E320 automatic transmission

2008-12-16 Thread John Robbins
Rusty Cullens wrote: I have a rebuilt one with torque converter for $1695.00. It comes with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. How much are the 722.6 transmissions? '05 CDI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To sea

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-16 Thread John Robbins
Wonko the Sane wrote: The 300E fired right up this morning in 10F temps. Started yesterday at -2F. But that is why it is my winter car! So the 300E isn't Debbie's? Still going to replace the Buick? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Donald Snook
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Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-16 Thread Wilton Strickland
kiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbe

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Donald Snook
it to the Senate and not even get an up or down vote. It could just die "on the table". Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Redghost
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Redghost
le do, but that would just boggle my mind to go into debt for that much money. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081216/25b0261c/at

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: I had loads of play money until I bought the pickup and the $~300/mo loan... Wish I'd waited another 6 months and put that $300/mo into the bank and used it for a nicer downpayment (I put down $1500) or bought a cheaper truck, or better yet a car. Same here... I had an ent

Re: [MBZ] 240D lower ball joint diagnosis

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] 190D madness

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread John Robbins
Robert Rentfro wrote: Can people who make less then $40K afford a new car? Not out where you live... $40k goes a lot farther in smaller towns, etc. For example, my house payment is $580 a month for a 1300sqft, 3 bed, 1 bath house. Granted it is a fixer upper, but there are a lot of nice h

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Redghost > All this welfare monkey business needs to be done away with. It > serves to enslave the masses and destroys the capitalist drive for > efficient industry. It also allows things that should go extinct to > continue su

Re: [MBZ] Dealership

2008-12-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Loren Faeth
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Re: [MBZ] One hour

2008-12-16 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Curt Raymond
for that much money.  I know some people do, but that would just boggle my mind to go into debt for that much money. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/merc

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread John Robbins
pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Let's go back to the 50's I wonder what it will be like when your same argument will be said about the 2000's John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Air entrained concrete

2008-12-16 Thread pm7088
See: http://www.cement.org/basics/concretebasics_airentrained.asp If there is a slight chance of freezing, use air entrained concrete. Why not? Pete -- Original message -- From: Craig McCluskey > On Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:50:36 -0600 Loren Faeth > wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Air entrained concrete

2008-12-16 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:37:17 + pm7...@comcast.net wrote: > See: http://www.cement.org/basics/concretebasics_airentrained.asp > > If there is a slight chance of freezing, use air entrained concrete. > Why not? Thanks, Pete. Craig ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] NOT MB: Battery/Alternator?

2008-12-16 Thread Rich Thomas
Took the Sub to Sears, they put the machine on it and determined the battery was dead. DUH, I told them that 3 wk ago. Anyway, battery was 2 yr old, I got a new one for $2, the state recycle fee. Mama will be happy now. Oh, and it has 2 cables coming off the positive, but they are joined as

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread R A Bennell
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Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun

2008-12-16 Thread R A Bennell
Ah what the heck? Send a photo of the wife and we'll let you know if you should send her along too. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:18 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussi

Re: [MBZ] 1998 E320 automatic transmission

2008-12-16 Thread John Freer
Ewww, I can't wait for the answer on that one John! On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 11:32 AM, John Robbins wrote: > Rusty Cullens wrote: >> >> I have a rebuilt one with torque converter for $1695.00. It comes with a 2 >> year unlimited mileage warranty. > > How much are the 722.6 transmissions? '05 CDI

Re: [MBZ] 1998 E320 automatic transmission

2008-12-16 Thread John Robbins
John Freer wrote: Ewww, I can't wait for the answer on that one John! No kidding! I wonder how much damage the "lifetime" fluid causes... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act

2008-12-16 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] 1998 E320 automatic transmission

2008-12-16 Thread John Freer
I think this answer will determine what I do when my CPO warranty expires on June, 2011. Maybe the tranny will fail within this time frame! John On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 1:30 PM, John Robbins wrote: > John Freer wrote: >> >> Ewww, I can't wait for the answer on that one John! > > No kidding! I wo

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