[MBZ] Wanting 'next to free' car

2009-04-20 Thread Brian Smyla
o free. I eventually come up with said car, then nobody wants to buy it. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090420/a86df7c9/attachment.html>

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-20 Thread Allan Streib
I'd say it's just that this is really a pretty small group. What are there, maybe 20 or 30 who post on any regular basis? You easily get 100x that exposure on a local CraigsList ad. The timing of you selling vs. someone else needing is pretty hard to hit with a group that small. Allan On Sun

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.2's in PNP

2009-04-20 Thread Curt Raymond
ver very much. One is a 4 speed and the other is an automatic. FYI Chris -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090420/88be53be/attachment.html> _

[MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread WILTON
BTW, Wonko, I can get WCPE (theclassicalstation.org) on my new computer. 'Sure is nice! Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090420/58fea591/attachm

Re: [MBZ] Wanting 'next to free' car

2009-04-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
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Re: [MBZ] Up the down rear window - 1985 300CD

2009-04-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Wanting 'next to free' car

2009-04-20 Thread Allan Streib
utheast :) > > -brian > > > Kaleb wrote: > > It is pretty funny. I have people whining about wanting a such and such > car for next to free. I eventually come up with said car, then nobody > wants to buy it. > -- next part -- > An HT

Re: [MBZ] Up the down rear window - 1985 300CD

2009-04-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Your problem could be either switch, or even both of them. Just open and clean them. It's easy, and well worth the trouble. The sides of the body pry open, releasing the rocker. Then the parts come out. There are two springs, two BB's, and two moving contacts inside. Contact (or brake) cleane

Re: [MBZ] cartop carriers, gutter mount

2009-04-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Loren Faeth wrote: Anybody know where I could get one, or a set of gutter mount rooftop racks? I got a set of Thule from a local classified ad in 1990 for like $50, with four bars, four gutter feet, and four locks. I don't think I've ever needed the long bars, the PO used to carry multiple s

Re: [MBZ] cartop carriers, gutter mount

2009-04-20 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] 1981 300D - $600 - Indiana

2009-04-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: i got 300te. i haven't paid for it yet. i plan to sell a 2 ratty cars and an omega watch to pay for it. Who was looking for an Omega last weekend? I thought long and hard about that last Seiko you dumped, but decided it was too good for me. What I need is another $9.99

Re: [MBZ] Up the down rear window - 1985 300CD

2009-04-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Do all that in a big plastic bag, so when everything goes flying it is contained. --R Jim Cathey wrote: Your problem could be either switch, or even both of them. Just open and clean them. It's easy, and well worth the trouble. The sides of the body pry open, releasing the rocker. Then the

[MBZ] Leaking Plastic Radiator End Tanks

2009-04-20 Thread Tyler
My radiator (1987 190D Turbo) started dripping overnight, and it looks like the it's coming from the seal between the radiator core and the plastic end tank. I'm on a road trip 1,000 miles from home, and Mercedes says a new radiator will take 1 week and cost $673.40. Rusty is cheaper, but I

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread WILTON
on my new computer. 'Sure is nice! Wilton ------ next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: < http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090420/58fea591/attachment.html > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
not apologize for that. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090420/5c25ecb1/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Leaking Plastic Radiator End Tanks

2009-04-20 Thread Tyler
Nevermind, MACS radiator was able to get me a factory BEHR in only 1 hour! Sincerely, Tyler On Apr 20, 2009, at 10:00 AM, Tyler wrote: My radiator (1987 190D Turbo) started dripping overnight, and it looks like the it's coming from the seal between the radiator core and the plastic end ta

Re: [MBZ] radio online

2009-04-20 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Leaking Plastic Radiator End Tanks

2009-04-20 Thread Curt Raymond
I did a citric acid flush, and now  have Zerex G-05 50/50 with distilled water for coolant. It's been  working well, and running uphill very cool until now. Tyler -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_

[MBZ] OT: Has anybody else seen?

2009-04-20 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Up the down rear window - 1985 300CD

2009-04-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Up the down rear window - 1985 300CD

2009-04-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Thanks. My problem will likely be in figuring out how all the pieces fit back together again... My spacial visualization skills are at best nonexistent. The two rocking metal contact bits sit one on each side in the bottom of the switch body. One spring in each hole of the plastic rocker, on

Re: [MBZ] Leaking Plastic Radiator End Tanks

2009-04-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Would a tablet of BARS stop leak possibly work, or just clog stuff up? Does bad things to your heating system's monovalve. If you've ever had one apart, you'll see why! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] Driving a turbodiesel missing 3 injector seals

2009-04-20 Thread Peter Frederick
Sluggish performance, fuel bubbling out around the injectors. Could burn the pre-chambers if they leak really badly, but otherwise no real issuse, I don't think. If it starts and runs, they are sealed pretty well. May toast the injector nozzles though. Peter On Apr 19, 2009, at 8:23 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Leaking Plastic Radiator End Tanks

2009-04-20 Thread Peter Frederick
Leave the radiator cap loose so it won't pressurize and watch the temp gauge CONSTANTLY-- shut it down at the first sign of temps over 120C. Bars may or may not do anything for you -- it won't hurt, but is also unlikely to seal the rotten core to the tank. Peter On Apr 20, 2009, at 12:00

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2009-04-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
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Re: [MBZ] radio online

2009-04-20 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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Re: [MBZ] Driving a turbodiesel missing 3 injector seals

2009-04-20 Thread Steve MacSween
Likely to cause problems sorting out an even idle? The reason I ask is that I once forgot to install one seal/shield on my 240d and it idled really strange. Mac on 4/20/09 18:56, Peter Frederick at psf...@earthlink.net wrote: > Sluggish performance, fuel bubbling out around the injectors. Coul

[MBZ] Creating a 240 3.0 (T)D

2009-04-20 Thread Steve MacSween
If you think I asked this same question a couple of years ago, yeah I did but I lost a hard drive in the interim so bear with me as I cannot remember where the discussion went. I have a 240d with a toasted motor that I want to convert to a 5 cyl. diesel or turbodiesel. But I want to keep the 240d

Re: [MBZ] radio online

2009-04-20 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread E M
I'm not smart enough with computers to mess about switching HDs >>> over >>> from other machines. >>> >>> Thanks Wilton. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Ed >>> 300E >>> >>> 2009/4/20 WILTON >>>

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread E M
one of the old usb ports is 1.0, and to be >> honest, I'm not smart enough with computers to mess about switching HDs >> over >> from other machines. >> >> Thanks Wilton. >> >> Regards, >> >> Ed >> 300E >> >

Re: [MBZ] Creating a 240 3.0 (T)D

2009-04-20 Thread Peter Frederick
Don't know why it wouldn't work, but you do need to swap the rear end, else your top speed will still be 85 mph. You may need to swap the tranny mounting plate on the rear of the block. Peter On Apr 20, 2009, at 7:58 PM, Steve MacSween wrote: If you think I asked this same question a couple

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread Peter Frederick
g HDs over from other machines. Thanks Wilton. Regards, Ed 300E 2009/4/20 WILTON BTW, Wonko, I can get WCPE (theclassicalstation.org) on my new computer. 'Sure is nice! Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: < http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okie

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread WILTON
nks Wilton. Regards, Ed 300E 2009/4/20 WILTON BTW, Wonko, I can get WCPE (theclassicalstation.org) on my new computer. 'Sure is nice! Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: < http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/att

Re: [MBZ] radio online

2009-04-20 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] radio online

2009-04-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
there. > > Dwight > > -- I walk to the beat of a different drummer. That is who I am. Deal with it, because I wouldn't change it if I could. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] hovering

2009-04-20 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] More windows -- 126 swtich removal?

2009-04-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Excellent, that will help tremendously when I can get the car nailed down. --R WILTON wrote: Following are procedures for removal of 126 center console/switches: 1. Open the ashtray and remove the inner tray by lifting it up and out. 2. This will reveal two small screws securing the ashtray

[MBZ] Leaky W123 fuel line stubby end piece

2009-04-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Leaky W123 fuel line stubby end piece

2009-04-20 Thread WILTON
ut I can't find it on the parts diagram and don't know what's its called. I used to carry a spare in the glove box but sold that car... -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachmen

Re: [MBZ] OT: Has anybody else seen?

2009-04-20 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Creating a 240 3.0 (T)D

2009-04-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:10:47 -0500 Peter Frederick wrote: > Don't know why it wouldn't work, but you do need to swap the rear > end, else your top speed will still be 85 mph. > > You may need to swap the tranny mounting plate on the rear of the block. You may also have to move the rear transm

Re: [MBZ] radio online

2009-04-20 Thread E M
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[MBZ] Anyone want to buy an automobile............business

2009-04-20 Thread Hendrik & Fay
http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,620020,00.html#ref=nlint Roger will have to go out and buy himself another Porsche or twenty http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,619916,00.html#ref=nlint Free to a good home Hendrik ___ http

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread E M
s loading the old drivers onto >>>> your >>>> Vista machine? >>>> >>>> Once I get everything moved over, I'll back up on an external HD, but >>>> right >>>> now, the trick is getting everything one one machine. I haven't

Re: [MBZ] OT: Has anybody else seen?

2009-04-20 Thread Steve MacSween
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Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:03:01 -0400 E M wrote: > hmmm, I'll have to open the new computer up over the weekend and see if > the cables will allow me to add another HD. I might just give it a shot > and see what happens. Wilton's is installed in a separate case, external from the computer. He was

Re: [MBZ] radio online

2009-04-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:05:53 -0500 Wonko the Sane wrote: > And I can't get BBC Television online in the US. We all bear our > crosses. > > Pandora asks you like (i.e., Grateful Dead) and feeds you similar songs. > You'd do just as well finding streaming audio to suit your tastes. If > you like c

Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer

2009-04-20 Thread Allan Streib
Honestly, unless it's a relative new and large capacity drive, it's probably not worth the trouble. An old 2GB drive for example is hardly worth bothering with, considering any new PC will likely have a 120GB or larger hard drive out of the box. That 2GB drive does not really add much capacity, a

Re: [MBZ] Skabe-O-pell

2009-04-20 Thread RELNGSON
> > ...http://www.spiegel.de/international/business/0,1518,620020,00.html#ref=nlint > Roger will have to go out and buy himself another Porsche or twenty.. > Since this article is about a SAAB-Opel merger with GM giving SAAB away just to get rid of it, I don't see the Porsche connection. Even wi

Re: [MBZ] Leaky W123 fuel line stubby end piece

2009-04-20 Thread Jim Cathey
What do you call that 1" stub of plugged fuel line on the last injector? I call it "that 1" stub of plugged fuel line on the last injector." -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www